Cathrea, James William, son of William and Lena (Ribeling) Cathrea, was born in Elmira, Ont., Nov. 5, 1924, died of heart failure at Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 29, 1983; aged 58 y. On Oct. 28, 1950, he was married to Elsie Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Patricia), one son (Michael), 4 sisters (Pearl Jasper, Violet Lorentz, Lillian Wagner, and Ada Barber), and one brother (Edward). He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Ray Brubacher; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Clemmer, Linford H., son of Josiah and Lydia (Hunsberger) Clemmer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Nov. 30, 1902; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 2, 1983; aged 80 y. He was married to Hannah Shoemaker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Betty-Mrs. James Kroph), 3 sons (Vernon S., Merrill S., and Arlan S. Clemmer), 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Paul H. Clemmer). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Glenn Egli, Russell B. Musselman, and Paul J. Glanzer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Coffey, Martha, daughter of John Arthur and Nan (Snead) Goode, was born in Love, Va., July 30, 1892; died at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Sept. 17, 1983; aged 91 y. She was married to Wallace Clinton Coffey, who died on June 10, 1968. Surviving are 3 sons (Boyd T., Samuel R., and Harvey A. Coffey), 2 daughters (Nellie Marie-Mrs. Elmer Umbarger and Edna Elizabeth-Mrs. Ira Coffey), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Ray D. Kiser, Stan Shirk, and Charles C. Ramsey; interment in Mt. Top Christian Church Cemetery, Love, Va.

Freed, William G., son of Henry A. and Aquilla (Godshall) Freed, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Nov. 5, 1892; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 7, 1983; aged 90 y. He was married to Mamie Gottshall, who died in 1961. On Jan. 23, 1982, he was married to Martha Musselman Price, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ernest G. and Russell G. Freed), 2 daughters (Elizabeth G.-Mrs. Leroy M. Halteman, and Luella-Mrs. Hubert J. Grubb), 5 stepchildren (Marion P. Moyer, Kathryn-Mrs. Wilmer Styer, Thelma P. Bardman, Daniel M. Price, and Elaine P.-Mrs. Charles Seitz), 25 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Evelyn G. Bishop), one son (Herbert G. Freed), and 4 brothers. He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, Oct. 10, in charge of Luke H. Brandt and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Indian Creek Cemetery.

Fulton, Ida B., daughter of Jonas and Catherine (Stein) Kreider, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Sept.3, 1893; died at Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1983; aged nearly 90 y. On Jan. 1, 1912, she was married to David Hartzler, who died on Mar. 23, 1941. On Feb. 21, 1943, she was married to Carl Fulton, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph Hartzler), 3 daughters (Velma-Mrs. Howard Barden, Pauline-Mrs. Russell Shie, and Vita-Mrs. Robert Deneke), one stepson (Marvin Fulton), 15 grandchildren, and one sister (Laura-Mrs. Ira Newcomer). She was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of Carl Newswanger; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Smithville, Ohio.

Gregory, Elsie Saleta, daughter of John and Catherine Brubaker, was born in Maytown, Alta., Jan. 5, 1903; died at Brutus, Mich., Sept. 22, 1983; aged 80 y. On Oct. 23, 1925, she was married to Amos Gregory, who died in 1982. Surviving are 2 sons (Leroy and Gerald), 5 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. John Yoder, Jean-Mrs. Kenneth Michael, Ila-Mrs. William Gregory, Ruth-Mrs. Fred Yoder, and Bernice-Mrs. Alvin Dick), 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Babcock and Martha-Mrs. Simon Yoder). She was preceded in death by one son (Wilmer). She was a member of Maple River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 26, in charge of Jim Gerber; interment in Brutus Mennonite Cemetery.

Huneryager, J. Wilbur, son of Albert and Ada Belle (Yoder) Huneryager, was born in Goshen, Ind., Apr. 26, 1908; died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 5, 1983; aged 75 y. On May 4, 1940, he was married to Elva Gunden, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Richard, Dennis, and David), one granddaughter, and one sister (Alta Yoder). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Arnold C. Roth; interment in Cornell Cemetery.

Miller, Esther Mae, daughter of David and Alta (French) King, was born at Mattawana, Pa., Feb. 25, 1924; died of cancer at her home, Sept. 5, 1983; aged 59 y. On Apr. 24, 1952, she was married to Clyde Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leon and Mervin), one daughter (Ruth), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Mary Smith and Eva King). She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Leon Yoder and John M. Kauffman; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Schlabach, Sara M., daughter of Andrew J. and Emma (Miller) Keim, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 28, 1928; died of cancer at Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1983; aged 54 y. On Feb. 18, 1950, she was married to Levi D. Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Robert, Ronald, Eugene, Larry, Lynn, Gary, and Dennis), one grandson, 4 brothers (Edwin, Levi, Robert, and Vernon), and her parents. Funeral services were held at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Sept. 28, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Dick Marshall; interment in church cemetery.

Young, Benjamin B., son of Benjamin K. and Elizabeth (Benner) Young, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Apr. 24, 1898; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Oct. 10, 1983; aged 85 y. On June 4, 1922, he was married to Eva L. Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Herman Metz, Beulah-Mrs. Ernest Alderfer, and Mary-Mrs. Irwin Ziegler), 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (Enos B. Young), and one sister (Edna B.-Mrs. Walter Myers). He was preceded in death by one son (Benjamin Roy), 2 brothers (Joseph and John Young), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth B., Katie B., and Sulie B. Young). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and Franconia Mennonite Church on Oct. 12, in charge of Paul Glanzer, Earl Anders, Jr., and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

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Birky, Katie Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Amanda (Kuhns) Troyer, was born near Gohner, Neb., Nov. 19, 1895; died at Albany, Ore., Sept. 30, 1983; aged 87 y. On Oct. 30, 1913, she was married to Amon W. Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Glen), 4 daughters (Lola Nofziger, Lois-Mrs. Irvin Gerig, Faye-Mrs. Howard Claassen, and Stella-Mrs. Chris Schantz), 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Roy and Ray Troyer). She was preceded in death by 2 sons, one daughter, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.

Eshleman, Susanna A., daughter of Daniel H. and Susan (Brackbill) Eshleman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 19, 1906; died at her home in Paradise, Pa., Oct. 3, 1983; aged 77 y. Surviving are one brother (Clarence B. Eshleman) and one sister (Barbara M.-Mrs. Amos H. Sauder). She was preceded in death by one brother (Christian H.). She was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Clair B. Eby and Benjamin Clark; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.

Frey, John H., son of John S. and Barbara (Hoffman) Frey, was born near Elmira, Ont., Apr. 6, 1906; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Oct. 6, 1983; aged 77 y. On Nov. 14, 1929, he was married to Lucinda Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Edna-Mrs. Henry Shantz, Amsey, Lena-Mrs. George Weber, Alice, Paul, and Ken), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Tilman, Emanuel, and Ezra), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Leavea Bowman and Barbara-Mrs. Allen Diefenbacher). He was preceded in death by one infant son, 2 grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Oct. 11, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in the church cemetery.

Godshall, Wilmer M., son of Henry and Lizzie (Metz) Godshall, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., June 9, 1908; died of lung cancer at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 7, 1983; aged 75 y. On Feb. 9, 1929, he was married to Mamie Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Gloria E. Moyer, Laverne Godshall, Richard F. Godshall, and Wilmer M. Godshall, Jr.), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Lewis and Allen M. Godshall), and 2 sisters (Anna Greiser and Lizzie M. Landis). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hess, Christian G., son of John B. and Barbara (Garber) Hess, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Mar. 27, 1899; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Sept. 4, 1983; aged 84 y. On Jan. 1, 1920, he was married to Edna Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Clyde and C. Herbert), 2 daughters (Erma Lois-Mrs. Carl B. Herr and Sara Ann-Mrs. Millard E. Showalter), 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John G. and Norman G. Hess). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Louise-Mrs. John Landis). He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of Paul W. Weaver and Lester M. Hoover; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kline, Virgil Thomas, was born on Dec. 5, 1911; died of a heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., June 24, 1983; aged 71 y. On Aug. 17, 1935, he was married to Helen Dovel, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Petty Whetzel), 3 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (H. Stanley and N. Winfred). He was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 26, in charge of Samuel Janzen and Harold Eshleman; interment in Woodbine Cemetery.

Transcriber's note "Petty" as in the original.

Lais, Wanona Anna, daughter of Percy and Anna (Headings) Conrad, was born at Hubbard, Ore., June 29, 1923; died at Canby, Ore., Oct. 9, 1983; aged 60 y. On Apr. 11, 1943, she was married to Frank Lais, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Kenneth, Ray, Larry, and Edwin Lais), 4 daughters (Mrs. Dale Moyer, Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Mrs. Eugene Boshart, and Eileen Lais), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Cecil Conrad), and one sister (Mrs. Marlin Burley). One daughter (Rachel) preceded her in death. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Maynard Headings, Kelly Kenagy, and Eugene Blosser; interment in Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Correction: In the obituary of Wanona Anna Lais in the Nov. 8 issue, the names of 2 surviving daughters were omitted. They are Mrs. Dennis Kauffman and Janice Lais.

Lyndaker, Samanda, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena Schrag, was born in Belfort, N.Y., June 25, 1898; died at the extended care facility, Lowville, N.Y., Sept. 29, 1983; aged 85 y. On Sept. 25, 1919, she was married to John Lyndaker, who died on Feb. 17, 1933. Surviving are one son (Ralph Lyndaker), one daughter (Avis-Mrs. Julius Moser), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (Levi Schrag), and 3 sisters (Louise-Mrs. William Litwiller, Mrs. Katie Roggie, and Mrs. Ruth Beller). She was a member of Croghan Cons. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 1, in charge of Lloyd Boshart and Bruce Lyndaker; interment in Croghan Cons. Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer, Lizzie B., daughter of Edwin and Mary (Bergey) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 26, 1891; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Sept. 13, 1983; aged 91 y. She was married to Alvin Moyer, who died on Oct. 4, 1969. Surviving are 2 daughters (Stella-Mrs. Paul Godshall and Margaret-Mrs. Abram Ehst), 13 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Edwin B. Moyer), one sister (Miriam Hackman), and one brother (Laaden Bergey). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and Franconia Mennonite Church on Sept. 17, in charge of Paul Glanzer, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Petersheim, Barbara, daughter of Isaac and Susanna (Esch) Kurtz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 16, 1893; died at Morgantown, Pa., Sept. 29, 1983; aged 90 y. On Dec. 15, 1914, she was married to Jonathan K. Petersheim, who died on Dec. 18, 1938. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Mast Stoltzfus, Iea-Mrs. Leon Summers, Susie-Mrs. Eli Kauffman, and Linda-Mrs. Elton Horning), 4 sons (Elam, LeRoy, Joseph, and Floyd), and one sister (Sadie-Mrs. Stephen Stoltzfus). She was preceded in death by 3 daughters (Della, Mary, and Elsie) and one son (Omar). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Christian Kurtz and Nathan Stoltzfus; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Poyser, Anna M., daughter of Jacob and Zoe (Funk) Poyser, was born in Noble Co., Ind., May 28, 1901; died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 13, 1983; aged 82 y. Surviving is one brother (William Henry Poyser). She was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Goshen on Oct. 13, in charge of Willis Poyser and Cliff Miller.

Rhodes, Vada Mildred, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 19, 1902; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 16, 1983; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Percy S. and Harley E. Rhodes). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Samuel Janzen, Roy D. Roth, and Eric Kouns; interment in Mt. Horeb Cemetery.

Wyse, Anthony M., son of Marvin S. and Shirley (Frey) Wyse, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1950; died of leukemia at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1983; aged 32 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Scott and Jon), 2 sisters (Mrs. Luana Esterline and Mrs. Lisa Snook, and his fiancée (Jackie Keezer) He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct .14, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and George R. Reese; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

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Burkholder, A. Lorne, son of Phares and Laura (Sherk) Burkholder, was born in Markham, Ont., July 30, 1903; died at Parkview Nursing Home, Stouffville, Ont., Oct. 2, 1983; aged 80 y. On May 25, 1939, he was married to Violet Wright, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Ken Reesor, Irene-Mrs. Glenn Steiner, and Sylvia-Mrs. Stan Gallian), one son (Howard, one brother (Harvey), one sister (Florence-Mrs. Ernest Hoover), and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, one brother, and one sister. In 1940 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Lawrence Burkholder, Douglas Gray, and Jim Shantz; interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Charles, Amos B., son of Christian H. and Elizabeth (Brubaker) Charles, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 28, 1888; died at Village Vista Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 27, 1983; aged 94 y. On Dec. 26, 1912, he was married to Edith S. Haverstick, who died on Jan. 23, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (C. Earl, J. Harold, Amos J., and H. Melvin), 3 daughters (Grace H.-Mrs. Jacob B. Landis, Florence M.-Mrs. John G. Brubaker, and Ethel E.), 44 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Amos B. Charles). He was preceded in death by one son (Elmer H.) in 1961. He was a member of Habecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of Abram H. Charles, Christian B. Charles and Norman Shertzer; interment in the church cemetery.

Cullar, Rena, daughter of Harvey A. and Edith (Rickert) Metzler, was born at Columbiana, Ohio, July 16, 1899; died at Salem, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1983; aged 84 y. On Nov. 2, 1922, she was married to John Cullar, who died on Jan. 8, 1959. Surviving are 2 sons (John Allan and Harold Cullar), one daughter (Ardith-Mrs. Arthur Blosser), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mildred-Mrs. John Steiner, Sarah, and Laura Metzler). She was preceded in death by one sister (Ruth Steiner). She was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Ernest D. Martin and Paul Yoder; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Helmuth, Dewey, son of Joseph J. and Lovina (Miller) Helmuth, was born at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 6, 1902; died at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 28, 1983; aged 81 y. On Dec. 25, 1922, he was married to Mildred Norton, who died on June 15, 1978. Surviving are 3 sons (Joseph N., Ned, and Leo L.), one daughter (Mary Lou-Mrs. Ronald Rich), one foster daughter (Minnie Mast), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Dora-Mrs. Leo Mishler). She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of Lee Miller and Robert Sulanke; interment in Crown Point Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: " She was a member" should read "he was a member."

Miller, David A., son of Harley A. and Marjorie M. (Swihart) Miller, was born at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 6, 1948; died as a result of an automobile accident at Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 9, 1983; aged 35 y. On June 20, 1971, he was married to Donna Jean Harrellson. On May 1977, he was married to Donna Landon Alger. Also surviving are 2 sons (Michael Allen and Gale Miller), 2 daughters (Jeannie and Deanna), one stepdaughter (Julie Alger), his parents, grandparents (Ben and Dorothy Swihart), and 4 brothers (Paul E., Timothy R., Stephen L., and Phillip D.). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Darlene). He was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer and Lindell Krebs; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Norman, Leona Ruth, daughter of Raymond and Georgeann (Barber) Miller, was born in Hydro, Okla., Sept. 21, 1929; died of a heart attack at Dyer, Ark., Oct. 11, 1983; aged 54 y. On Sept. 26, 1981, she was married to Gene Norman, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Charlotte Whitson), 2 grandchildren, her parents, one brother (Donald), and 2 sisters (Lola-Mrs. Bob Lester and Margaret-Mrs. Forrest King). Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Mennonite Church on Oct. 15, in charge of Chester Slagell; interment in Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery.

Owen, Mildred Louise, daughter of Ralph and Osie (Hertzler) Ziegler, was born in Newport News, Va., Jan. 22, 1941; died at her home in Northfield, Vt., Oct. 2, 1983; aged 42 y. In 1963 she was married to Wayne Owen, who died in 1981. Surviving are one son (Griffeth), her parents, 2 brothers (Don and Gordon Ziegler), and one sister (Audrey Thompson). Funeral services were held in Northfield, followed by a memorial service at the Warwick River Mennonite Church, Newport News, Va.; interment in Lindale Mennonite Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Va.

Richer, Edna, daughter of Simon and Minta (Diller) Huber, was born at Elida, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1914; died of cancer at Tedrow, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1983; aged 69 y. On Dec. 15, 1940, she was married to Lawrence Richer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Nelson), 2 daughters (Shirley Wallace and Donna Wilhelm), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Ruben Huber), and one sister (Effie Egts). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Sharon). She was a member of Tedrow Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Roy Sauder and Randall Nafziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Roi, Catherine, daughter of Nicklas and Catherine (Erb) Brenneman, was born in Ellice Twp., Ont., Dec. 29, 1897; died at Stratford, Ont., Oct. 12, 1983; aged 85 y. On Apr. 17, 1918, she was married to Simon Roi, who died in 1966. Surviving are one son (Kenneth), 4 daughters (Elnora-Mrs. Reg Carter, Floretta-Mrs. Julius Lichti, Ada-Mrs. Alvin Steinman, and Audrey-Mrs. Howard Lebold), 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Louis Carl) in 1957. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Oct. 15, in charge of Dan Nighswander and Vernon Zehr; interment in 16th line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Studer, Ethel D., daughter of Peter and Mary (Schrader) Unzicker, was born in Francisville, Ind., July 9, 1902; died at Mishawaka, Ind., Oct. 9, 1983; aged 81 y. On Feb. 12, 1924, she was married to G. L. Studer, who died in July 1978. Surviving are one son (Verle Studer), 2 daughters (LaVerne Mikesell and Betty Decker), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Alva, son of Valentine and Mary Anne (Rhodes) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co. Iowa, Apr. 1, 1894; died in Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1983; aged 89 y. On Dec. 25, 1916, he was married to Mattie Bender, who died in 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Ada Mae Yoder), one son (Glenn G.), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Fred, Valentine, and Jacob), and 3 sisters (Barbara Swartzendruber, Mary Jane Swartzendruber, and Katie Ann-Mrs. Richard Birky). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Lela Fern). He was ordained to the ministry in 1919 and as bishop in 1922. He served the Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Hydro, Okla., and several others in the South Central Conference. Funeral services were held at Wellman, Iowa, Oct. 12, in charge of Merv Birky and Emery Hochstetler and at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Hydro on Oct. 14, in charge of Chester Slagell, James Detweiler, and Ron Phelps; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Ulrich, Mathilda R., daughter of David H. and Jacobina (Imhoff) Schertz, was born in Roanoke, Ill., Aug. 20, 1895; died at Eureka, Ill., Oct. 4, 1983; aged 88 y. On June 19, 1919, she was married to Emanuel Ulrich, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Wilfred, Kenneth, Emmanuel, Jr., Harold, and Franklin), 2 daughters (Mrs. Mildred Reeb and Mrs. Geneva Meyer), 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Chris Schertz). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Robert Harnish and Eldon King; interment in Roanoke Cemetery.

Transcriber's note "Emanuel is also spelled as Emmanuel in the original.

Weaver, Anna, daughter of Joseph and Johanna Kohler, was born on May 21, 1900; died on Sept. 18, 1983; aged 83 y. She was married to Earl Weaver, who died in 1957. Funeral services were held at the Weaver Mennonite Church, in charge of Harry Shetler, Kurt Horst, and Sanford Shetler; interment in the Richland Cemetery.

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Byler, Archie W., son of Joseph H. and Lydia (Kauffman) Byler, was born in Guymon, Okla., Jan. 19, 1910; died at Lagrange, Ind., Oct 27, 1983; aged 73 y. On Sept. 16, 1931, he was married to Maude Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Samuel, David A., Eldon L., Richard D., Robert J., and Gaylord A.), 3 daughters (Louise-Mrs. Frank Borkhead, Lucille-Mrs. Richard Torrance, and Delta-Mrs. Frank Basile), 29 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Yoder, Mrs. Alice Miller, and Elsie-Mrs. Roy Fry). He was a member of Plato Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Richard Martin, Willis Troyer, and Jerry Rodman; interment in Millers Cemetery, Shipshewana, Ind.

Esh, Katharine E., daughter of Christ P. and Lydia (Hartzler) Yoder, was born on Mar. 13, 1894; died at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital , Oct. 27, 1983; aged 89 y. She was married to Samuel E. Esh, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (S. Glenn and R. Leland Esh), one daughter (Suzanne Gibbons), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (S. E. Yoder and Oliver M. Yoder). She was preceded in death by one daughter, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a charter member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Leroy Umble; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Krabill, Ralph M., son of Aaron D. and Mary (Schmucker) Krabill, was born at Louisville, Ohio, July 1, 1913; died of cancer at Louisville, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1983; aged 70 y. on May 30, 1941, he was married to Erma Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Norma-Mrs. Paul Adams and Geneva-Mrs. Brad Morrison), 2 sons (Lee and Glenwood), one sister (Loretta-Mrs. James Arner), and one brother (Marion Krabill). He was a member of Stoner Heights Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in Beech Cemetery.

Minnich, Esther V., daughter of Abram A. and Martha (Burkwalter) Landis, was born at Fentress, Va., June 7, 1909; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 21, 1983; aged 74 y. On Sept. 16, 1930, she was married to Reynolds H. Minnich, who died on Oct. 10, 1978. Surviving are 2 sons (R. Herbert and Abram D.), 2 daughters (M. Jean-Mrs. Richard Weaver and Mary Ann-Mrs. Hershey Bare), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mabel C. Landis and Mary Horst). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 25, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Eby's Cemetery.

Roth, Peter L., son of Nicholas and Veronica (Leis) Roth, was born on Sept. 30, 1899; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 18, 1983; aged 84 y. On Aug. 11, 1923, he was married to Susan Baechler, who survives .Also surviving are one daughter (Holda-Mrs. Elmon Bender), 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Solomon, Edward, and John). He was preceded in death by one son (Harold), one brother (Menno), and one sister (Veronica). He was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Henry Yantzi; interment in 16th Line East Mennonite Cemetery.

Zimmerman, Paul M., son of George H. and Ella (Weaver) Zimmerman, was born at Mechanicsburg, Pa., Oct. 19, 1909; died at his home at Mechanicsburg, Pa., Oct. 28, 1983; aged 74 y. On Oct. 20, 1931, he was married to Naomi Longenecher, who died on Dec. 20, 1964. On Aug. 27, 1966, he married Ruth Minnich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Norman, Jay, Paul, and George), 3 daughters (Irman-Mrs. Ira Sollenberger, Grace-Mrs. George Willard, and Eunice-Mrs. Dean Martin), 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Laban and Noah), and a half sister (Esther Shelly). He was a member of the Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Paul Nisly; interment in the Slate Hill Cemetery.

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Bittinger, Bertha Mae, daughter of Eli and Agnes (Garlitz) Folk, was born at St. Paul., Pa., Mar. 19, 1888; died at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Md., Nov. 3, 1983; aged 95 y. On Dec. 25, 1910, she was married to Elmer Bittinger, who died on June 4, 1969. Surviving are 5 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Joe Weimer, Viola-Mrs. Earl Nyhart, Minnie-Mrs. Ozias Weimer, Eileen-Mrs. John Mort, and Laura-Mrs. Ralph Brown), 2 sons (Raymond and Clayton), 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, one sister (Bessie Yoder), and one brother (Robert E. Folk). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 5, in charge of Steve Heatwole and Walter Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Kendle, Frank, son of John and Lilly (Beachy) Kendle, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1912; died of a cardiac arrest at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1983; aged 71 y. On Sept. 2, 1934, he was married to Irene Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Janice-Mrs. Vance Williams, Allene-Mrs. Harry Weibel, and Myrna-Mrs. Anthony Uhler, one brother (John W. Miller), and 4 sisters ((Mary-Mrs. Loren Hostetler, Ila-Mrs. Wayne Hostetler, Nila-Mrs. Mal Troyer, and Mrs. Eva Hostetler). He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Mellinger, Harvey M., son of Abram W. and Rebecca (Mohler) Mellinger, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1882; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 5, 1983; aged 101 y. On Jan. 3, 1905, he was married to Anna D. Burkhart, who died on May 16, 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Clarence B., Earl B., Harvey B., and Richard B.), one daughter (Myrtle Schopf), 25 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 12 great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruth Rissler) and 3 sons (Abram B., Elmer B., and Arthur B.). Funeral services were held at Groffdale Mennonite Church on Nov. 8, in charge of Wilbert Lind; interment in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Meyer, Aldine, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Albrecht) Sutter, was born in Flanagan, Ill., May 20, 1915; died of cancer at Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 5, 1983; aged 68 y. On May 28, 1936, she was married to Harold J. Meyer, who died on May 2, 1971. Surviving are 3 sons (Leroy, Stanley, and Larry), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Joe Sutter), and 2 sisters (Estelle-Mrs. Vincent Kraybill and Ruth-Mrs. Dallas Rediger). She was preceded in death by one son (Rodney). She was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov 7, in charge of Ed Miller and Doug Reichenbach; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Rawls, Laverne R., son of John and Carrie (Copeland) Rawls, was born in Flint, Mich., Oct. 14, 1932; died at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1983; aged 51 y. On July 22, 1956, he was married to Melena Jenkins, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Terri), one son (Duane), 2 granddaughters, 2 sisters (Mrs. Hazel Reeves and Mrs. Lillian Bell), and 4 brothers (Robert, Cleophis, Canvis, and Albert Clifford). He was a member of Lee Heights Community Church.

Shetler, Stella M., daughter of Samuel and Susan (Hershberger) Thomas, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., Jan. 22, 1904; died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning at her home on Nov. 8, 1983; aged 79 y. She was married to Harry Y. Shetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bernice-Mrs. Boyd Hershberger and Lila-Mrs. Lester Harshberger), 3 grandchildren, and one brother (Owen Thomas). She was a member of Weaver Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kaufman Mennonite Church on Nov. 11, in charge of Kurt Horst, Aldus Wingard, Harold Thomas, and Stanley Freed; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

Yoder, Norman K., son of William and Cora (Keeler) Yoder, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Nov. 12, 1909; died of a heart attack at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 1, 1983; aged 73 y. On Apr. 8, 1933, he was married to Anna Mae Yothers, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Esther Kratz, Anna Wambold, Marian Shultz, Bessie Anglemoyer, and Faye DeNolf), 4 sons (Wilmer, Norman, Jr., Russell, and Rodney), 21 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 5, in charge of Harold M. Fly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Rudolph, son of Jacob and Katie (Basinger) Yoder, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, Feb. 2, 1910; died from complications of a heart attack at Northern Columbiana County Community Hospital, Salem, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1983; aged 73 y. On Sept. 10, 1939, he was married to Ada Linder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Doris-Mrs. Michael W. Phippens), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Edna Yoder), and one brother (Caleb). He was a member of Leetonia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 9, in charge of Leonard D. Hershey and Paul Yoder; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana