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Longtime church worker Edna Zehr, 68, died on Apr. 28 of cancer in Elkhart, Ind., She served most recently in the Church Relations Department of Mennonite Board of Missions. Her husband, Howard, was executive secretary of the Mennonite Church. He died of cancer in 1977.
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Bontrager, Lloyd J., son of Jacob D. and Fannie (Schrock) Bontrager, was born at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 27, 1933; died in an airplane crash near Muncie, Ind., Apr. 7, 1985; aged 52 y. On Sept. 14, 1952, he was married to Bertha Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Julia-Mrs. Terry Diener and Cynthia), 3 sons (Wilbur, Derald, and Donald), 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Clara-Mrs. Joe Gingerich, Ida Helmuth, Laura-Mrs. Jeff Ropp, and Viola-Mrs. Christ Gingerich), and 4 brothers (Daniel, Ezra, Gideon, and Elam). One son (Wendall) died in the same airplane crash and one brother (Simon) preceded him in death. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Paul Hershberger; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Bontrager, Wendall Jay, son of Lloyd J. and Bertha (Yoder) Bontrager, was born at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 28, 1968; died in an airplane crash near Muncie, Ind., Apr. 7, 1985; aged 16 y. Surviving are his mother, 2 sisters (Julia-Mrs. Terry Diener and Cynthia), 3 brothers (Wilbur, Derald, and Donald), and a grandmother (Barbara Nisley). His father died in the same airplane crash. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Paul Hershberger; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Byler, Minnie, daughter of Christian P. and Rebecca (Smoker) Yoder, was born at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 4, 1890; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 7, 1985; aged 95 y. On Feb. 8, 1919, she was married to Fred S. Byler, who died on July 29, 1966. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Ruth Yoder), 7 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 16 step great grandchildren, and 7 step-great-great grandchildren. She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.
Goertz, Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Augusta (Zimmerman) Kuehn, was born in Brzeziny, Poland, Nov. 10, 1906; died of a massive coronary at Lake County Memorial Hospital-East, Painesville, Ohio, Apr. 8, 1985; aged 78 y. On Sept. 11, 1927, she was married to Gustave Goertz, who died on Mar. 6, 1968. Surviving are 3 sons (Frederick, John, and Gus), one daughter (Alice-Mrs. Herbert Peebles), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Helmut and Peter Kuehn), and one sister (Mrs. Lena Koppert). She was preceded in death by one son (Heinrich). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Ellis Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Hershberger, Marcus Ray, son of Nelson and Mary (Medley) Hershberger, was born at Chester Hill, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1967; died in a plane crash near Muncie, Ind., Apr. 7, 1985; aged 17 y. Surviving are his mother and one sister (Melissa). His father died in the same airplane crash. He was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and John J. Yoder; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Hershberger, Nelson L., son of Albert and Emma (Hostetler) Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 1, 1937; died in an airplane crash near Muncie, Ind., Apr. 7, 1985; aged 47 y. On Aug. 22, 1964, he was married to Mary Medley, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Melissa), 7 sisters (Mae-Mrs. Mervin Miller, Erma-Mrs. Ivan Schrock, Mabel-Mrs. Jo Troyer, Leona-Mrs. Adin Troyer, Barbara Miller, Betty-Mrs. Syl Troyer and Sarah Sue-Mrs. Ervin Yoder), and 3 brothers (Ray, Albert, Jr., and Jerry). One son (Marcus Ray) died in the same airplane crash. He was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and John J. Yoder; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Kipfer, Adela, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Mank) Kropf, was born on Apr. 13, 1907; died at Milverton, Ont., Mar. 23, 1985; aged 77 y. On Oct. 15, 1925, she was married to Herman Kipfer, who died on June 15, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Lyle Yost and Mrs. Beatrice Roes), 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 25, in charge of David Brubacher; interment in church cemetery.
Miller, Merton A., son of Amos and Amanda (Bender) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 14, 1902; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 13, 1985; aged 82 y. On Mar. 11, 1928, he was married to Lydia Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Eleanor B. Miller), one son (Dale F.), 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Norman Derstine and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Miller, Samuel E., son of David Z. and Susan (Ebersole) Miller, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Dec. 27, 1917; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 1, 1985; aged 67 y. On June 10, 1941, he was married to Ella May Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ernest, John, and Martin), one daughter (Jeanne-Mrs. Roger Troyer), 3 brothers (David, Ira, and Martin), and one sister (Elizabeth Longenecker). He was ordained to the ministry in August 1941 and served in missionary service in Argentina. He also taught at Eastern Mennonite College for a number of years and served in pastorates in various places. He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Owen Burkholder and Ira E. miller; interment in Mt. Clinton Mennonite Cemetery.
Pfaunmiller, John W., son of Charles Pfaunmiller and foster mother Emma B. Burkholder, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Feb. 7, 1917; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 8, 1985; aged 68y. On Dec. 30, 1939, he was married to Edna Newswenger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Mary Mentzer), 2 sons (Walter and Galen), 6 grandchildren, and his foster mother. He was a member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of J. Lester Graybill and Mark R. Wenger; interment in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.
Schmucker, Catherine Marie, daughter of Amos and Anna (Graber) Becher, was born at Canton, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1914; died of congestive heart failure at Orrville, Ohio, Apr. 8, 1985; aged 70 y. On Feb. 10, 1936, she was married to Lawrence Schmucker, who died on Aug. 16, 1936. Surviving are one son (Mahlon), one stepdaughter (Esther-Mrs. Lawrence Hart), one stepson (Norwood), one grandchild, 6 step grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Paul Becher). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Ohio, Apr. 10, in charge of Paul Brunner and at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, in charge of Russell Mast; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Smoker, Verna, daughter of Elmer and Barbara (Augsburger) Smoker, was born at Gordonville, Pa., Nov. 15, 1927; died at Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 27, 1985; aged 57 y. Surviving is her mother, one brother (Lester), and 7 sisters (Martha, Mary-Mrs. Melvin Kauffman, Ellen-Mrs. Harold Ranck, Erma-Mrs. Frank Kennel, Esther, Mildred-Mrs. Glenn Kunkel, and Rhoda-Mrs. Raymond Harnish). She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Noah Hershey, Elvin Ranck, Mahlon Glick, and Aaron Kauffman; interment in Millwood Cemetery.
Snyder, Cleason G., died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 14, 1985; aged 72 y. He was married to Myrtle Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (John, Grant, Paul, and George), 5 daughters (Eunice-Mrs. Theder Derowin, Miriam-Mrs. Jack Biernacki, Ruth-Mrs. Tom McMann, Susan-Mrs. Ron Taniguchi, and Gloria-Mrs. Alden Gibson), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Nelson, Roy, and Joseph), and 2 sisters (Minerva-Mrs. Roy Brubacher and Erma-Mrs. Cleason Horst). He was preceded in death by one brother (Orville). He was a member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Bertha Landers; interment in the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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Anders, Barry J., son of Earl, Jr., and Elaine (Lewis) Anders, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 16, 1966; died at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, Pa., as a result of a car-truck accident, Apr. 16, 1985; aged 18 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Blaine, Steve, and Neil), paternal grandparents (Earl, Sr., and Mary Nyce Anders), and maternal grandmother (Kathryn Yoder Lewis). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of John Derstine, Clyde Kratz, and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Beckler, Velma Fern, daughter of John and Kate (Bawel) Gascho, was born at Milford, Nebr., Feb. 10, 1909;died at Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 15, 1985; aged 76 y. On Oct. 25, 1928, she was married to Perry Beckler, who died in 1949. Surviving are 3 sons (Cleo M., Perry F., and Elmer), 2 daughters (Iona Madden and Rosalie Wieland), 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Viola Burkholder), and one brother (Henry Bawel). Six children died as infants. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Eicher, Vivian Lenore, daughter of John and Jennie (Schmucker) Stuckey, was born at West Unity, Ohio, July 24, 1916; died on Apr. 21, 1985; aged 68 y. On Jan. 20, 1968, she was married to Amos Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Clifford Stuckey) and one sister (Edna-Mrs. Edward Schrock). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Sylvan, Harold, and Charles). She was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of David Mann and Stanley Weaver; interment in Resthaven Memorial park Cemetery.
Freed, Bertha K., daughter of Edward and Araminta (Keeler) Freed, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa.; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 11, 1985; aged 74 y. Surviving is one brother (Henry Freed). She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 14, in charge of Glenn Alderfer and Harold Fly; interment in the Towamencin Cemetery.
Gingerich, Salome Marie, daughter of Hiram and Amanda (Hostetler) Troyer, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Oct. 21, 1901; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 28, 1984; aged 83 y. On Sept. 21, 1922, she was married to Albert Gingerich, who died on Apr. 6, 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Martha-Mrs. Henry Plank), 3 sons (Walter, John, and Joe), 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one sister (Katie Ann-Mrs. Iris Bontrager), and one brother (Henry Troyer). She was preceded in death by one son, one brother, one sister, and one grandchild. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, in charge of Henry Plank, Arthur Hershberger, and Emanuel Hochstedler; interment in Christner Cemetery.
Kaiser, Wilbur J., son of Elmer and Amanda (Moon) Kaiser, was born on Apr. 21, 1903;died at Parkview Nursing Home, Edgerton, Ohio, Apr. 17, 1985; aged 81 y. Surviving are 2 sons (Lyle Gene and Calvin N.), and 4 grandchildren. He was a member of Pine Grove Mennonite Church, Stryker, Ohio, where memorial Services, were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Earl Stuckey; interment in Shiffler Cemetery.
Hartman, Birdena, daughter of Calvin J. and Matilda (Lambright) Troyer, was born at Lagrange Co., Ind., Nov. 15, 1920; died of cancer at St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Apr. 13, 1985; aged 64 y. On May 11, 1940, she was married to Freman Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughter (Donna-Mrs. Charles Peasley and Elaine-Mrs. Mihai Sticlaru), 4 sons (Charles, Floyd, Loren, and Bert Allen), 13 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Mrs. Ellen Miller, Edna-Mrs. Emmitt Klophenstein, and Mrs. Ruth Miller), and 3 brothers (Clarence, Willis, and Raymond Troyer). She was a preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Aden J. Yoder and Orville G. Miller; interment in Shore Community Cemetery.
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Gochnauer, Marilyn Louise, daughter of John R. and Marian (Pickell) Gochnauer, was born in Vineland, N. J., May 11, 1964; died at her home on Apr. 6, 1985; aged 20 y. Surviving are one sister (Joyce), one brother (Steven), and her parents. She was a member of Risser Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Gerald Heistand, Russel J. Baer, Donald R. Pickell, Norman G. Shenk, and Walter Hurst; interment in Risser's Mennonite Cemetery.
Hensley, Virginia Margaret, daughter of Willie and Grace (Thompson) Crouch, was born in Page County, Va., Mar. 27, 1938; died of Lou Gehrig's disease at Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 27, 1985; aged 47 y. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard Wayne Tate and Wayne E. Hensley, Jr.), 2 daughters (Gail Tate and Katheryn Jean Rogers), 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Roger Crouch and Floyd See). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Roy D. Roth and Eric A. Kouns; interment in Mt. Clinton Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Katheryn is spelled as in the magazine.
Hostetler, Leon Ellis, son of Andrew J. and Viola F. (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Sept. 30, 1917; died of cancer at Sarasota, Fla., Apr. 23, 1985; aged 67 y. On Sept. 15, 1940, he was married to Edan Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Jean-Mrs. Delbert Seitz, Dale, Lynn, and Myra-Mrs. Rodney Teat). He was a member of Bayshore Mennonite Church and an associate member of Hartville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hartville on Apr. 27, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Miley, Effie, daughter of Sylvester and Sarah Frances (Morral) Vance, was born at Onego, W. Va., July 22, 1895; died at Bridgewater, Va., Mar. 28, 1985; aged 89 y. In October 1915, she was married to Walter Miley, who died on Jan. 18, 1945. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruby Kanagy and Ethel Bentch), 4 sons (Dale, Guy, Gar, and Richard), 11 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 7 step-great-grandchildren, one sister (Clara Ketterman) and 3 brothers (Denver, Frank, and Blake Vance). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar.31, in charge of Roy D. Roth, Harold Eshleman and Eric A. Kouns; interment in Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Miller, Dan E., son of Henry and Amanda (Sommers) Miller, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 6, 1902; died at Canton, Ohio, Apr. 24, 1985; aged 83y. On Oct. 20, 1923, he was married to Iona Roth, who died on May 6, 1982. On Sept. 8, 1984, he was married to Sue Ault, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Awilda Rohrer and Pauline Dulabaum), 3 sons (O.D., Marion, and Russell), 22 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Mervin and Wayne). He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Wyse, Jesse, son of Samuel S. and Magdalena (Nafziger) Wyse, was born at Archbold, Ohio, July 23, 1902; died of congestive heart failure at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1985; aged 82 y. On Aug. 18, 1925, he was married to Anna M. Short, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ivan, Dale, Lester, and John), 2 daughters (Judy-Mrs. Sanford Wyse and Janice), 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Henry Wyse). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in charge of Charles Gautsche and W. Jing Chow; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Yoder, Leah, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Stauffer, was born at Newton, Kan., Apr. 13, 1905; died of bone cancer at her home in Upland, Calif., Apr. 23, 1985; aged 80 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Robert E., Dewayne L., and Edwin LeRoy), 2 daughters (Jean A. Kurtz, and Elizabeth A. Oberholtzer), 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Esther Stoner and Menieva Kremer). She was preceded in death by one son (Donald Elliott). She was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Stone Funeral Home on Apr. 26, in charge of Percy Gerig and Donald King; interment in Belleview Cemetery.
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Bearinger, Mildred Elizabeth, daughter of George A. and Malinda (Woolner) Weber, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Sept 11, 1917; died at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Apr. 30, 1985; aged 67 y. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Louise-Mrs. Graham Whitelaw), one grandson, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Vera Snider, Mabel-Mrs. Clayton Siebert, and Edna-Mrs. Edgar Martin). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mrs. Gladys Shantz). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 3, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Beck, Anna, daughter of John G. and Regina (Riegsecker) Beck, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 8, 1889;died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, May 6, 1985; aged 96 y. Surviving is one brother (John Beck). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Benner, Margaret Mae, daughter of Horace and Anna (Kolb) Longacre, was born at Spring City, Pa., May 18, 1911; died of a heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., may 2, 1985; aged 73 y. On Dec. 28, 1932, she was married to Paul Y. Benner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard L. and Stanley L.), 3 daughters (Beatrice, Florence-Mrs. Samuel Witmer, and Louise-Mrs. Marvin Baerg), 9 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Mabel Nigh, Lillian Strunk, Edith Yoder, Esther Longacter, and Anna Pearl Hostetler). One son (Ernest L.) preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bank Mennonite Church on May 5, in charge of Lloyd Horst, Simeon Heatwole, and Edwin Campbell and at Vincent Mennonite Church, Spring City, Pa., May 6, in charge of Norman Bechtel and Elmer Kolb; interment in Vincent Church Cemetery.
Dowd, Samuel R., son of John Patrick and Sarah (Nonemaker) Dowd, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mar. 4, 1896; died at Richlandtown, Pa., Apr. 28, 1985; aged 87 y. On Sept. 25, 1941, he was married to Helen Briggs, who died on Feb. 28, 1983. He was a member of Groveland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fox Funeral Home, Dublin, Pa., May 1, in charge of Omar Showalter and Regan Savage; interment in Ft. Pleasant Cemetery.
Myers, Charles G., son of John and Bertha (Godshall) Myers, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Apr. 16, 1910; died of a heart attack near Blountstown, Fla., Apr. 3, 1985; aged 74y. On Feb. 8, 1933, he was married to Mary Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Homer D., Glenn, Luke, and Martin), 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Donald Duncan, Rhoda-Mrs. Daniel Yoder, and Karen Myers), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Paul, Melvin, and Henry), and 4 sisters (Esther Derstine, Laura Moyer, Ruth-Mrs. Mark Hege, and Bertha-Mrs. Claude Strouse.). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of Oscar Schrock and Ivan Nissly; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Nofsinger, Miriam E., daughter of Alpha and Cora (Shoemaker) Buzzard, was born at Dakota, Ill., Sept. 13, 1905; died of bone cancer at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Apr. 9, 1985; aged 79 y. On May 22, 1927, she was married to Elmer Nofsinger, who died on Oct. 8, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Barbara Diebel), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (J. Milton, Joseph, and Harold Buzzard), and 2 sisters (Lois Yoder and Ruth Hemingway). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr.12, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Union Cemetery.
Nofziger, Dennis Ty, son of Maynard and Mildred (Counts) Nofziger, was born in Portland, Oreg., Apr. 16, 1961; died of heart arrhythmia at Salem, Oreg., May 1, 1985; aged 24 y. On Aug. 29, 1981, he was married to Brenda Bennett, who survives. Also surviving are his grandparents (Aaron and Faye Nofziger), and his maternal grandmother (Mildred Counts). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of John Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.
Walson, Mary Ellen, daughter of Orrin and Beatrice (Slabaugh) Nafziger, was born in Bloomington, Ill., May 25, 1941; died from pulmonary complications and grandulus leukemia at Bartholomew County Hospital, Columbus, Ind., Apr. 24, 1985; aged 43 y. On Aug. 1, 1970, she was married to Robert F. Walson, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gregory, Christopher, and Alex), her parents, 2 brothers (Lloyd E. and E. Wayne Nafziger), and one sister (Lorene Nafziger). She was a member of Bean Blossom Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Walter Funk and Henry Wagler and at Hopedale Mennonite Church on Apr. 29, in charge of H. James Smith; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Eli N., son of Noah and Fanny (Miller) Yoder, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1907; died of heart failure at Berlin, Ohio, Apr. 11, 1985; aged 77 y. On Dec. 22, 1933, he was married to Emma J. Coblentz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Betty-Mrs. Ben Raber and Elsie-Mrs. Fred Gingerich), one son (Gene), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi N. and Alvin N.), and one sister (Amanda-Mrs. Dan J. Weaver). He was preceded in death by one brother (C. N.) He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of John R. Smucker and David Clemens; interment in Martins Creek Cemetery.
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