Buzzard.- Alpha, daughter of Nate and Lizzie (Miller) Yoder, was born in Shipshewana, Ind., Jan. 29, 1912; died of a heart attack in Goshen, Ind., Apr. 5, 1985; aged 73 y. On Nov. 19, 1939, she was married to Harold Buzzard, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Richard) and one sister (Edyth). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Lev; C. Hartzler; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Ind.

Byler.- Agnes B., daughter of John and Mary (Swartzendruber) Gunden, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1892; died at Hoosier Hills Nursing Home, North Vernon, Ind., May 4, 1985; aged 93 y. On Dec. 17, 1913, she was married to Jesse Byler, who died on Nov. 18, 1981. Surviving are one son (Raymond), 8 daughters (Ruth, Naomi Swartz, Lois Brubaker, Anna Mae Swartz, Grace Swartz, Daisy Yoder, Alice Souder, and Arlene Gingerich), 43 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Albrecht and Laura Gunden). Two grandsons, one great-grandson, 5 brothers, and 6 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Pigeon, Mich., where funeral services were held on May 8, in charge of Luke Yoder and Wayne Keim; interment in the church cemetery.

Gehman.- Lizzie, daughter of Joseph and Lizzie Mary (Hurst) Weber, was born in Brecknock Twp., Berks Co., Pa., Aug. 21, 1903; died at Mennonite Home in Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 30, 1985; aged 81 y. On Apr. 9, 1931, she was married to Barton Gehman, who died on Mar. 14, 1981. She is survived by 2 stepsons (Harold and Ivan), 2 stepdaughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Ira Livengood and Esther), and a daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Roy Weaver). She was a member of the Landisville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 3, in charge of Chester Kurtz, Ralph Ginder, and Arthur Miller; interment in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Gogel.- Mildred E., was born in Spring City, Pa., Dec. 11, 1911; died of a stroke in Phoenixville, Pa., May 10, 1985; aged 73 y. On Apr. 15, 1933, she was married to Charles Gogel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Mae-Mrs. Sherman Brown, Janice, Joan-Mrs. Duane Bontrager) and 6 grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Karl Glick and Matthew Kolb; interment in church cemetery.

Hostetler.- Leon E., son of Andrew and Viola (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Hartville, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1917; died at his home on Apr. 23, 1985; aged 67 y. On Sept. 15, 1940, he was married to Edna Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Lynn), 2 daughters (Jean Seitz and Myra Teat), 3 brothers (Raymond, Earl, and Marion), 3 sisters (Celista Coblentz, Esther Wengerd, and Pauline Yoder), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, Fla., on Apr. 25, in charge of Sherm Kauffman and Paul N. Miller, and at Hartville Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio, Apr. 27, in charge of Richard Ross; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church cemetery.

Kamp.- Ronald, son of Silas and Martha (Mast) Kamp, was born in Orrville, Ohio, May 10, 1942; died from injuries received in an auto accident in Grand Rapids, Mich., Apr. 19, 1985; aged 42 y. On July 25, 1964, he was married to Jane Friedt, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Stephen) one daughter (Teresa), his parents, and 4 brothers (Kenneth, Stanley, Edward, and Michael). He was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Metcalf-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Mich., and memorial services at Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, Apr. 25, in charge of Carl Newswanger; interment in Blythefield Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Leaman.- Benjamin D.. son of Benjamin F. and Lizzie H. (Denlinger) Leaman, was born at East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pa., Dec. 29, 1903; died of congestive heart failure at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 15, 1985; aged 81 years. On Aug. 22, 1929, he was married to Elsie M. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Benjamin D., Jr., Carl M., David M., and Ray K.), one daughter (Norma M. Denlinger), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, (Sanford D., Tobias D., and Ellis D.), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth D. and Bertha D. Hershey). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of Mellingers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 19 in charge of Leon Oberholtzer, Paul Landis, and Paul Zehr; interment in church cemetery.
Mann.- Lela M., daughter of Tobias and Saloma Mann, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 25, 1904; died of cancer in Elkhart, May 1, 1985; aged 80 y. She was a city missionary for Mennonite Board of Missions, and a secretary for Goshen College. She is survived by 2 sisters (Mary M. Mann and Helen E. Patrick) and one brother (William H.). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 3, 1985, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler and Barbara Moyer Lehman; interment in church cemetery.

Nofziger.- Ida Ellen, daughter of John S. and Mary Ann (Liechty) Nofzinger, was born in Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1892; died of a stroke in Archbold, Apr. 28, 1985; aged 92 y. On Dec. 19, 1912, she was married to Moses Nofziger, who died on Sept. 29, 1965. She is survived by 2 sons (Clifford D. and Daryl), 3 daughters (Mrs. Kathryn Short, Ilva-Mrs. Chauncey Grieser, and Bernice-Mrs. Maynard Rufenacht), 28 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fairlawn Haven, on Apr. 30, in charge of Edward Diener and Chauncey Grieser; interment in Pettisville (Ohio) Cemetery.

Shertzer.- Mabel Kathryn, daughter of Adam D. and Mary (Denlinger) Esbenshade, was born in West Lampeter Twp., Pa., Apr. 7, 1914; died of cancer in Lancaster, Pa., May 9, 1985; aged 71 y. On July 28, 1937, she was married to Richard W. Shertzer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Janet-Mrs. Negash Kebede, Joanne-Mrs. Gary Sensenig, and Mary-Mrs. Nelson Martin), 6 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. Willard Myer and Anna-Mrs. Landis Siegrist). She was a member of the South Christian Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Millersville Mennonite Church on May 13, 1985, in charge of Nelson H. Lehman and James R. Hess; interment in the church cemetery.

Slonecker.- Naomi F., daughter of Elmer J. and Malinda (Yoder) King, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Jan. 21, 1905; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, May 3, 1985; aged 80 y. On June 12, 1929, she was married to Lester Slonecker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elton J.), 3 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons, and 3 brothers (Floyd Y., Forrest, and Loren). She was preceded in death by one sister (Ruth Duerksen). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Howard Schmitt; internment in South Union Cemetery.

Springer.- Irene Alma, daughter of David and Barbara (Heiser) Springer, was born at Hopedale, Ill., July 7, 1904; died at Maple Lawn Health Center Eureka, Ill., May 6, 1985; aged 80 y. Surviving is one half-sister (Imogene Lapp). She was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, Pekin, Ill. Funeral services were held at Hopedale Mennonite Church on May 9, in charge of Howard Wittrig and H. James Martin; interment in Hopedale Church Cemetery.

Weldy.- Ruby, daughter of Marvin and Vivian Cox, was born at Catron, Mo., Oct. 10, 1935; died of complications of diabetes on Apr. 13, 1985; aged 49 y. On Feb. 20, 1955, she was married to Wayne Weldy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Barbara-Mrs. Steve Christophel and Tracy), 2 sons (Jerry and Mark), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Gloria-Mrs. James Wilcoxson). She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Russell Krabill and Devon Schrock; interment in Olive East Cemetery.

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Egli.- Sadie, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Eigsti) Musselman, was born in Hartford, Kans., Apr. 12, 1894; died at Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, May 21, 1985; aged 91 y. On June 24, 1915, she was married to Edward R. Egli, who died on Feb. 11, 1983. Surviving are 8 children (Eleanor DeNio, Willard, Joe, Ruby McCabe, Gene, Marion, Carvel, and Kenneth), 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Omer Musselman), and one sister (Ella Byler). She was preceded in death by one son (Lester) and one daughter (Opal Rennie). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery

Plank.- Gertrude N., daughter of Samuel P. and Emma (Stutzman) Yoder, was born at Logan Co., Ohio, Apr. 28, 1899; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, May 20, 1985; aged 86 y. She was married to Joseph S. Plank, who died on Oct. 2, 1970. Surviving are one son (J. Darrel), 4 daughters (Betty-Mrs. Kenneth Lehman, Emma Lou-Mrs. Robert Hostetler, Jean Ann Miller, and Josephine Plank), 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Dorothy-Mrs. Ira Thut). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Howard Schmitt and Roy S. Koch; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Thomas.- Barbara, daughter of Noah and Lydia (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 10, 1889; died at Brandon, Fla., May 14, 1985; aged 96 y. On Oct. 24, 1909, she was married to Jacob Thomas, who died on Dec. 10, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Delmar and Lester), 3 daughters (Beula, Twila, and Zona), 13 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. She was the oldest member of Kaufman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Thomas Mennonite Church on May 17, in charge of Charles Shetler and Stanley R. Freed; interment in Thomas Church Cemetery.

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Beachy.- Fannie, daughter of Joseph B. and Susanna (Weirich) Christner, was born in Yamhill Co., Oreg., July 8, 1894; died at Tel Hai Nursing Home, May 11, 1985; aged 90 y. On Oct. 27, 1912, she was married to Menno C. Beachy, who died on Nov. 23, 1925. Surviving are one son (Rufus M.), 3 daughters (Edna-Mrs. C. J. Hochstetler, Alta Mae Detweiler, Marie Alice-Mrs. Milton B. Howe), 26 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ollie Miller, Mrs. Ada Kreider, and Mrs. Elva Kauffman). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, Nathan Stoltzfus, and Christian Kurtz; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Eicher.- Joseph P., son of Peter J. and Lovina (Schwartz) Eicher, was born at Berne, Ind., Mar. 31, 1901; died at his home in Sturgis, Mich., May 26, 1985; aged 84 y. On July 16, 1931, he was married to Katherine Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Floyd Eash, Joan Eash, and Esther-Mrs. James Wolf), 2 sons (Earl J. and Ernest R.), 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Rachel-Mrs. Lawrence Harbeson). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Hofstetter.- Leland, son of William and Sarah Ann (Gerber) Hofstetter, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1919; died of cancer at Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital on May 23, 1985; aged 65 y. On Oct. 12, 1947, he was married to Mardell Wyss, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ronald), one daughter (Holly), one sister (Irene), and 5 brothers (Millard, Clarence, Roy, Edwin, and Lloyd). He was preceded in death by one sister (Martha-Mrs. Nathan Begly) and 3 brothers (Joel, Oscar, and Raymond). He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on May 25, in charge of Gerald Smelser, Richard Wolf, and Bill Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.

Kuhns.- William, Sr., son of Peter and Susie (Yoder) Kuhns, was born in White Cloud, Mich., June 3, 1903; died at Wilmot, Ohio, May 12, 1985; aged 81 y. On Nov. 23, 1923, he was married to Amanda Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Fannie-Mrs. Melvin Shoup, Susana-Mrs. Delmer Scheufler, Lydia Mae-Mrs. Daniel Dews, and Mabel-Mrs. Glen Snyder), 3 sons (Henry, Sam, and William, Jr.), 31 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Samuel). He was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Albert C. Slabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman.- J. Irvin, son of David B. and Sarah (Hege) Lehman, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 31, 1895; died at the Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 27, 1985; aged 89 y. On Aug. 22, 1917, he was married to Ruth Martin, who survived him by two months. Surviving are 2 sons (John M. and Martin W.), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Reuben H., David H., Menno H., and T. Weagley), and one sister (Susan Martin). He was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Mahlon Eshleman and Merle Cordell; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman.- Ruth M., daughter of Jacob A. and Fannie (Eby) Martin, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 4, 1895; died at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, May 21, 1985; aged 90 y. On Aug. 22, 1917, she was married to J. Irvin Lehman, who died on Mar. 27, 1985. Surviving are 2 sons (John M. and Martin W.), 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on May 24, in charge of Merle Cordell and Mahlon Eshleman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Billie D., was born on Apr. 28, 1901; died at Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kans., Apr. 4, 1985; aged 84 y. On June 4, 1925, he was married to Ada Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Chester, B. J., and Galen), 2 daughters (Alma Kuhns and LeVera Ressler), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harold and Levi), and one sister (Christina Garber). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Dan Johnston; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Osborne.- Charlene, daughter of Wiley and Janie (Sommers) Mast, was born near Kokomo, Ind., June 10, 1913; died of respiratory failure at her home in Fort Wayne, Ind., May 3, 1985; aged 71 y. On June 1, 1935, she was married to Herbert L. Osborne, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale), 3 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Ed Weaver, Jane, and Sharon-Mrs. Mike Pigott), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Orville and Gerald Mast). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Howard Dunlap; interment in Covington Memorial Gardens.

Weaver.- Dorothy G., daughter of Henry and Grace (Kolb) Good, was born at Spring City, Pa., Sept. 19, 1929; died at Milton Hershey Medical Center, May 20, 1985; aged 53 y. On Dec. 15, 1951, she was married to Elmer H. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stephen K., Jerome D., and Herbert G.), one daughter (Emmy Beth), 4 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Edith Good, Arvilla Souder, Eunice Miller, Ethel Souder, and Rhoda Dean). She was a member of Diller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in charge of Adam Martin, Marvin Ruth, and Marlin Ebersole; interment in Diller Cemetery.

Young.- Joel Thomas, son of Loren and Norma Jean (King) Young, was born and died on May 7, 1985. Surviving are his parents, paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Young), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. H. Wesley King). A graveside service was held at Zion Memorial Gardens, Telford, Pa., May 15, in charge of Samuel Janzen.

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Baer.- Norman H., son of Henry M. and Fannie Ellen (Keener) Baer, was born in Paramount, Md., May 22, 1910; died of a heart attack at Hagerstown, Md., May 30, 1985; aged 75 y. On Sept. 3, 1930, he was married to Sara Kraft, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stuart K. and Jason), 4 daughters (Edalene Hess, Evangeline Osborne, Mary Ellen Clark, and Phylis Brady), 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Lehman M. and Russell J.). He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 3, in charge of Nelson L. Martin, Russel Baer, and Robert Crider; interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Dagen.- Florence, daughter of Martin and Amanda (Mylin) Lefever, was born at Willow Street, Pa., Aug. 7, 1896; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., May 27, 1985; aged 88 y. She was married to Jacob L. Dagen, who died in December 1978. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul L., Jacob L., and Lester L.) one daughter (Reba W.-Mrs. Carl D. Martin), 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Edna Weimer and Verna Shimp). She was a member of Byerland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of Ernest Hess, Ralph Ginder, and James Hess; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Koppenhaver.- Terry Lowell, son of John and Ruth Koppenhaver, died at Ashland, Oreg., May 31, 1985; aged 39 y. Surviving are his wife (Susan), 3 sons (Shane, Kelsey, and Benjamin), his parents, and 3 brothers (John, Denton, and Ronald). A memorial service was held at the Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kans., June 4, in charge of Dan Johnston and Wesley Jantz.

Short.- Henry E., son of Frank and Catherine (Eicher) Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 1, 1911; died at Toledo (Ohio) Hospital on May 28, 1985; aged 73 y. On Oct. 24, 1946, he was married to Berniece Maust, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna Marie-Mrs. Wayne Dinius and Jane-Mrs. Dale Yoder-Short), 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Sarah Short). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lockport Mennonite Church on June 1, in charge of Walter Stuckey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Sutter.- Omar D., son of Lawrence and Sarah (Birky) Sutter, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Mar. 25, 1929; died of a heart attack on Mar. 31, 1985; aged 56 y. On Aug. 17, 1952, he was married to Donna Beck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Terry, Douglas, and Steven), one daughter (Rhonda Sutter), his mother, 2 sisters (Odella-Mrs. Ray Shank and Hilda-Mrs. Alvin Kurtz), and 3 brothers (Ivis, Mervin, and Eldo). He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 3, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek North Cemetery.

Walter.- N. Leanne, daughter of Paul and Delta (King) Swartz, was born in Urbana, Ohio, June 17, 1942; died at her home at Edwardsville, Ill., May 6, 1985; aged 42 y. On July 17, 1965, she was married to Jack T. Walter, who survives. Also surviving are her mother (Mrs. Boyd Yoder), one daughter (E. Dianne), one son (M. Andrew), 3 brothers (Don, Gaylen, and Steve Swartz), and one sister (Karen-Mrs. Steven Ringenberg). She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services were held on May 8, in charge of Dennis Amsden.

Zielman.- Dirk Jan Evert, son of Aaron and Geraldina Zielman, was born in Hessen, Holland, May 10, 1927; died at University Hospital, London, Ont., May 25, 1985; aged 58 y. On May 15, 1954, he was married to Anne Janzen, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Jerry Zehr, Susan-Mrs. Wayne Robson, Deborah Jane, and Angela Ellen), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Geesye Postma and Alberdina Westerhof), and 2 brothers (Fritz and Gerrit). He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 28, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

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