Amanns, Rachel, daughter of Christian and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Gascho, was born in Huron Co., Pa., Jan. 17, 1898; died at Blue Water Rest Home on July 27, 1986; aged 88 y. On Sept. 23,1919, she was married to Opel Seth Amanns, who died on June 25, 1981. Surviving are one son (Seth Gibbons Amanns), one brother (Clarence Gascho), and one sister (Laura Gascho). She was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Becker, Maxwell Israel, son of Ezra and Mary Ann (Israel) Becker, was born in Manheim, Ont., Aug. 27,1904; died of a heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., July 25, 1986; aged 81 y. On Sept. 2, 1936, he was married to Florence Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Bruce), one daughter (Barbara Schlegel), and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Linda). He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Bratton, Alice Caroline, daughter of Jefferson and Maude (Harshbarger) Hostetler, was born on May 6, 1906; died at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on May 29, 1986; aged 80 y. She was married to Harvey Bratton, who died in 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Galen and Raymond), one daughter (Joyce Bratton), one sister (Lois Peachey), and 2 brothers (John and Russell Hostetler). She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of M. Leon Yoder and Paul Bender; interment in Spring Run Church of the Brethren.
Davis, Modestine Rosetta, daughter of James and Cora (Davis) Childers, was born in Blacksburg, S.C., Dec. 12, 1923; died by drowning at Bridgewater, Va., on Aug. 10, 1986; aged 62 y. In 1948, she was married to Wilkins Garrett, Sr., who preceded her in death. On Nov. 12, 1958, she was married to Abraham Davis, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilkins Garrett, Jr.), one daughter (Wilena R. Davis), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Bettie Childers, Jennie Bowen, and Mary Beck), and one brother (Walter Childers). She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Owen Burkholder and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Weaver's Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Dombach, Erla B.,daughter of Christ and Emma (Bucher) Snyder, was born at Manheim, Pa., June 26, 1909; died at Pleasant View Rest Home, Manheim, Pa., Aug. 5, 1986; aged 77 y. On Jan. 7, 1932, she was married to Ira H. Dombach, who died on May 24, 1963. Surviving are 4,daughters (Arlene- Mrs. J. Kenneth Metzler, Joyce, Lorraine- Mrs. Elvin Brandt, and Linda- Mrs. Michael Brubaker), 4 sons (John, Robert, Kenneth, and James), 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elam Snyder), and 2 sisters (Martha and Mabel). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Mark and Ira, Jr.). She was a member of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 8, in charge of Earl Wert, Chester Wenger, and Willis Detweiler; interment in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Hange, Cora Mae, daughter of Charles and Rosa (Moyer) Ruth, was born in Line Lexington, Pa., Sept. 14, 1904; died of congestive heart failure at Sellersville, Pa., July 30,1986; aged 81 y. On June 28, 1924, she was married to Levi R. Hange, who died on Dec. 4, 1984. Surviving are one daughter (Helen- Mrs. Merrill Detweiler), 4 sons (Robert, Charles, Durrell, and James), 20 grandchildren, 22 grandchildren*, one brother (Winfield Ruth), and one sister (Edna Hunsberger). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mary and Joan). She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Robert Waiters and Lowell Delp; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: the original does say "grandchildren" - someone may have missed the word "great"??
Kinzie, Eileen, daughter of Allen and Selina (Snyder) Weber, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Feb. 11, 1912; died of a heart attack at Cambridge, Ont., July 7, 1986; aged 74 y. On Apr. 14, 1938, she was married to Ivan Kinzie, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), one daughter (Sharon Ferguson), 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 10, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Leatherman, Barbara Ann, daughter of David and Katherine (Detweiler) Nyce, was born at Doylestown, Pa., Nov. 23, 1895; died at Sellersville, Pa., July 29, 1986; aged 90 y. On June 14, 1916, she was married to Arthur H. Leatherman, who died on Dec. 28, 1977. Surviving are one daughter (Ethel- Mrs. Richard Rush), 4 sons (Warren N., Paul A., Harold N., and David C.), 13 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, and 2 brothers (Oliver D. and Wynne J. Nyce). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Martha). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of Roy Bucher; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Lichty, Eunice Barbara, daughter of Daniel and Adeline Kennell, died on July 28, 1986. She was married to Arthur Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Gordon, Clifton, Chester, and Brad), one daughter (Char- Mrs. Murray Weber), and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Mast, Matthew Paul, son of Ron and Karen (Yutzy) Mast, was born in Washington, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1986; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1986; aged 3 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Kristen and Laurel), grandparents (Oliver and Miriam Yutzy, and Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Mast), great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Chris Burkholder), and great-great grandmother (Mrs. Sarah Swartzendruber). Funeral services were held at Bethel Mennonite Church on Aug. 9, in charge of Ken Steckly and Oliver Yutzy; interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.
Moyer, Sallie S., daughter of Lewis B. and Matilda (Sell) Godshall, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Mar. 22, 1893; died at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 4, 1986; aged 93 y. She was married to Harry S. Moyer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 daughters (Edith G. Souder, Esther- Mrs. Edwin S. Bechtel, Mary- Mrs. Justus D. Moyer, Ella- Mrs. Warren W. Detweiler, and Ada- Mrs. Alvin D. Delp), 3 sons (Richard G., Norman G., and Harold G.), 32 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Homes on Aug. 8, in charge of Curtis D. Godshall and Gerald A. Clemmer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Rutt, Mary H., daughter of Jacob and Amanda (Risser) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 21, 1892; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., July 27, 1986; aged 94 y. On Nov. 21, 1918, she was married to Jacob L. Rutt, who died on Apr. 27, 1961. Surviving are one daughter (R. Eileen- Mrs. J. Lester Graybill), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Ira R. Herr), and one foster sister (Lillian Ebersole). She and her husband were missionaries in Argentina for 28 years. She was a member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Mark R. Wenger, Ross M. Goldfus, and Lester T. Hershey; interment in Bossler's Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Vansickle, Gertrude, daughter of Katie Janzen, was born in Hydro, Okla., Oct. 17, 1923; died at Hutchinson, Kans., July 29, 1986; aged 62 y. On Jan. 13, 1949, she was married to Richard Vansickle. who survives. Also surviving are one son (Marlow H. Vansickle), 3 daughters (Verlinda Hurst, Vickie Fulks, and Patricia Scates), and one brother (Harold Janzen). She was a member of South Hutchinson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Calvin King; interment in North Inman Cemetery.
Whicker, Seth Nathaniel, son of Charles E., and Joan E. (Bennett) Whicker, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 20, 1981; died in a bicycle-truck accident in Elkhart on Aug. 5, 1986; aged 5 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Jessica E. and Leanne N.), one brother (Jason), and grandparents (Dolly- Mrs. Clarence Whicker and H. Ernest and Earla Bennett). Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church on Aug. 8, in charge of Charles Cooper; interment in Prairie Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Lawrence J., son of C. D. and Susanna (Heatwole) Yoder,was born in Windom, Kans., Aug. 20, 1900; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Aug. 8, 1986; aged 85 y. On Oct. 27, 1923, he was married to Orpha Ruth Johnston, who died on Aug. 4, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Vesta- Mrs. Robert Giltner), 2 sons (Gene and Dale), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Ada Miller, Leah Loucks, Vera Schrag, and Ruth Miller), and 3 brothers (Tillman, Emerson,and Rollin). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of Wesley Jantz and Paul A. Friesen; interment in West Liberty Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Yoder, Phoebe, daughter of John P. and Mary (Stauffer) Roth, was born in Milford, Nebr., Nov. 2, 1904; died at Seward, Nebr., Aug. 8, 1986; aged 81 y. On Dec. 20, 1928, she was married to Vernon L. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilfred, Elwood, and Norman), 4 daughters (Belva- Mrs. Jerry Rapp, Wilma- Mrs. Milton Roth, Elaine- Mrs. Orie Roth, and Joyce- Mrs. Charles Sears), 26 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Chris, Harry, and John Roth). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Wallace and Lawrence). She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of Jim Williams, Lloyd Gingerich, and Ed Wenger; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.
Baechler, Erma Mae, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Yoder) Schwartzentruber, was born in East Zorra Twp., Pa., Nov. 21,1905; died of cancer at Kincardine, Ont., Aug. 6, 1986; aged 80 y. On Dec. 28, 1927, she was married to Elmer Baechler, who died on Feb. 19, 1985. Surviving are one son (John Baechler), 3 daughters (Mary- Mrs. Edward Lallo, Helen- Mrs. Rudy Leis, and Elaine- Mrs. Daniel Michnay), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Lydia Ruby). She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.
Birky, Hazel, daughter of John and Fannie Fleenor, was born in Brown Co., Ind., Sept. 11, 1893; died at Valpariaiso, Ind., Aug. 9, 1986; aged 92 y. On Dec. 5, 1917, she was married to Dean Birky, who died on Oct. 4, 1979. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Lorna Birky), 3 sons (Lloyd, Elden, and Vernon), 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and Jay Bechtel; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.
Burger, Myrtle E., daughter of Edward and Emelia (Hoeger) Croft, was born in Clay City, Nebr., Feb. 18, 1888; died at Gresham, Oreg., Aug. 13, 1986; aged 98 y. On Jan. 22, 1906, she was married to Calvin L. Burger, who died on Apr. 14, 1976. Surviving are one son (Arnold Burger) and 4 daughters (Bernice Bachi, Vera Harris, Lela Daughterty, and Norma Brown). She was preceded in death by one son (Edwin Burger). She was a member of Pueblo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of George Dunn; interment in Pueblo, Colo.
Gosbin, Richard A., was born in South Bend, Ind., May 30, 1924; died of cancer at his home at North Liberty, Ind., June 20, 1986; aged 62 y. On Dec. 11, 1947, he was married to Dora F. Gaut, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Donna Jones and Sandra Newhart), 2 sons (Richard B. and Gilbert Reed), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, his mother (Marie Gosbin), 5 sisters (Mary Baker, Martha Shellenberger, Reba Hummell, Phyllis Dosbent, and Barbara McPherson), and 2 brothers (Raymon and Jerry Lee). He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kaniewski and Sons Funeral Home, South Bend, Ind., on June 23, in charge of Phil Helmuth;interment in Highland Cemetery.
Hertzler, Frank N., son of John B. and Charlotte (Nissley) Hertzler, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa.; died at his home at Elizabethtown, Pa., Aug. 8; aged 101 y. He was married to Fannie Newcomer, who died on Aug. 18, 1968. Surviving are 3 sons (Warren, John, and Amos), 3 daughters (Mary H. Myers, Kathryn Hertzler, and Frances H.- Mrs. C. Robert Young), 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren,and one great-greatgrandchild. He was a member of the Steelton Mennonite Church, where he was a deacon. Funeral services were held at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church in charge of Ray Geigley, Martin Longenecker, Russel Baer, and John Henry Kraybill; interment in Salunga Cemetery.
Moyer, Mary Ellen, daughter of George and Hannah (Weber) Long, was born in Upper Salford Twp., Pa., May 12, 1908; died at Souderton Mennonite Home on Aug. 14, 1986; aged 78 y. On June 9, 1934, she was married to Durant Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Esther- Mrs. Richard Mattern), one granddaughter, and 4 brothers (Henry W., Clayton W., Wilmer W., and George W. Long). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton Mennonite Home on Aug. 17, in charge of John Ruth, Willis Miller, and Curtis Godshall; interment in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Scheufler, Susanna, daughter of William, Sr., and Amanda (Miller) Kuhns, was born on May 29, 1928; died at her home in Wilmot, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 1986; aged 58 y. On Jan. 26, 1947, she was married to Delmer Scheufler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Clyde, Garry, Carol Ann- Mrs. John Weyandt, and Darlene- Mrs. Robert Edinger), 8 grandchildren, her mother, 3 brothers (Henry, Sam, and William Kuhns, Jr.), and 3 sisters (Fannie- Mrs. Melvin Shoup, Lydia Mae- Mrs. Daniel Dews, and Mabel- Mrs. Glen Snyder). She was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Albert C. Slabach; interment in Longenecker Cemetery.
Sieber, Katie A., daughter of John and Lydia (Sausman) Wert, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Jan. 3, 1888; died at Freeport, Ill., Aug. 9, 1986; aged 98 y. On Dec. 7, 1910, she was married to Boyd B. Sieber, who died on Mar. 28, 1980. Surviving are 2 daughters (Grace- Mrs. John Lev and Mary- Mrs. Duane Yoder), 3 sons (Floyd J Paul, and Samuel), 22 grandchildren, ana 3 great-grandchildren. She was the oldest member of Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Robert E. Nolt and Paul C. Sieber; interment. in Freeport Mennonite Cemetery.
Stoll, Delbert, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Gingerich) Stoll, was born in Daviess Co., Va., Apr. 5, 1935; died of cancer at Washington, Ind., Aug. 15, 1986; aged 51 y. On Nov. 23, 1956, he was married to Emma Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Lowell, and Bradley), one daughter (Arletha - Mrs. Steve Granger), one sister (Betty Jean - Mrs. Herschel Graber), and 2 brothers (Willis and Glenn). He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 17, in charge of Oliver Yutzy; interment in Providence Cemetery.
Yoder, Kermit C., son of Wesley and Adda (Layman) Yoder, was born in Somerset Go., Pa., Oct. 11, 1907; died at Mercy Hospital Nursing Care Center, Johnstown,Pa., Aug. 14, 1986; aged 78 y. On Oct. 27, 1928, he was married to Florence Croyle, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Arden), one daughter (Janet - Mrs. James Blough), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Merle). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Paul and Kenneth). He was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 17, in charge of Norman Moyer and Aldus Wingard; interment in Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.
Lantz, Ida Ruth, daughter of Michael and Mary (Schultz) Lantz, was born near Stuttgart, Ark., Nov. 3, 1908; died at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1986; aged 77 y. Surviving are one sister (Rosie- Mrs. Hiram Mininger) and 2 brothers (William and Daniel Lantz). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Short Funeral Home, Archbold, Ohio, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Roger Steffy; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Stauffer, Howard O., son of N. B. and Lizzie Stauffer, was born at Breslau, Ont., on Jan. 19, 1897; died at Tofield Hospital, Alta., May 16, 1986; aged 89 y. On Nov. 20, 1923, he married Stella Brubacher, who died on June 4, 1933. On Nov. 3, 1935, he was married to Mary Holderbein, who died on Oct. 29, 1964. On Nov. 23, 1965, he married Barbara Fretz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Wilfred, and Wilbur), 2 daughters (Fern Boese and Faye Schmelzer), 13 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, 2 stepsons (Lorne and Paul Fretz), 2 stepdaughters (Joyce Buschert and Lois Evans), 14 stepgrandchildren, 13 stepgreat-grandchildren, one sister (Florence Hoover), and one brother (Bryan). Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church in charge of Levi Smoker and Harold Boettger; interment in Salem Mennonite Cemetery.
Steckley, Rozetta, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 17, 1891; died at Sarasota, Fla., Aug. 18, 1986; aged 94 y. On Dec. 25, 1912, she was married to Sol Steckley, who died on Feb. 7, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (Edwin and Loren), one daughter (Lydia Mayer), 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Floyd). She was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman; interment in Palms Memorial Park.
Steider, Harold, son of Henry and Katie (Birkey) Steider, was born in Strang, Nebr., Apr. 6, 1907; died at Meadville, Pa., Aug. 13, 1986; aged 79y. On Feb. 12, 1931, he was married to Helen Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mary- Mrs. George Fast, Joan- Mrs. Ralph J. Wenger, Margaret Steider, Dorothy- Mrs. C. L. Dunmire, and Barbara- Mrs. James Claude), 4 sons (Robert, Richard, Paul, and David), 20 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ray), and 2 sisters (Katherine Shetler and Ida Miller). He was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Ike Porter and Ralph Wenger; interment in Sunnyside Cemetery.
Berkey, Arthur A., son of Milo and Salina Berkey, was born at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 2, 1905; died of a stroke at Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, Aug. 20, 1986; aged 81 y. On July 21, 1928, he was married to Lucille Hess, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters (Esther- Mrs. Mahlon Cender and Norma- Mrs. Peter Miller), one son (Weldon), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, and 3 sisters (Glada Miller, Viola Bowman, Nora Tubbs). He was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Cliff Miller and Rich Hochstetler; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Kenagy, Eric Yake, son of Clif and Lois (Yake) Kenagy, was born at Corvallis, Oreg., Dec. 26, 1966; died as the result of a bicycle/car accident at Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 9, 1986; aged 19 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Susan and Marguerite), one brother (Peter), and two grandmothers (Martha Yake and Bertha Kenagy). Memorial services were held at Goshen (Ind.) College on Aug. 11, with James M. Lapp and Ethel Metzler in charge; and at Albany (Oreg.) Mennonite Church on Aug. 13, in charge of Ed Springer and Cathy Passmore; interment in Knox Butte Cemetery.
Kinsinger, Erlis, son of Ananias and Katie (Miller) Kinsinger, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Mar. 23, 1893; died at Parkview Manor, Wellman, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1986; aged 93 y. On June 12, 1921, he was married to Fanny Showalter, who preceded him in death in November 1962. In November 1973 he was married to Malinda Schweitzer, who died in May 1981. Surviving are one daughter (Marvel- Mrs. Maynard Yoder), 6 stepchildren (Elaine- Mrs. Stanley Hochstetler, Willard, Sterling, Mahlon, Larry Schweitzer, and Judy- Mrs. Wayne Beachy), 3 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, 25 step-grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren, one brother (Orval Kinsinger), and one sister (Ruth Cochran). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters. He was a member of Wellman (Iowa) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Ron Kennel and Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Martin, Hannah Bearinger, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., on Nov. 3, 1893; died of a stroke at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Aug. 11, 1986; aged 92 y. On Dec. 22, 1914, she was married to Eli Martin, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1957. She is survived by 3 daughters (Elmeda, Florence, and Erla Buehler) and 3 sons (Elam, Robert, and Wilbert). She was a member of Elmira (Ont.) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Ray Brubacher and Mary Schiedel; interment in church cemetery.
Martin, Rachel, daughter of Elam C. and Lavina (Gingrich) Martin, was born in May City, Iowa, July 10, 1906; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., April 20, 1986; aged 79 y. On July 10, 1927, she was married to Emanuel Martin, who died on April 1, 1966. Surviving are 6 daughters (Ruth- Mrs. John Giagnocavo, Erma- Mrs. J. Dale Landis, Lavina- Mrs. Ivan Redcay, Alma- Mrs. Mark G. Landis, Rachael- Mrs. Henry Freed, Karen- Mrs. Edward Harrison), 5 sons (Elam, Emanuel, Emerson, Ezra, and Allen), 43 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren, 1 step-great great-granddaughter, 2 brothers (Ivan and Ezra), and 5 sisters (Anna Zimmerman, Ellen Fox, Lavina, Irene, and Vera Martin). She was a member of Gingrich Mennonite Church, where services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of John G. Landis and Keith Weaver; interment in church cemetery.
Miller, Dana Lynn, son of Rex and Esther Jean Miller, was born in Goshen, Ind., on Jan. 15, 1955; died by drowning, at Goshen, Ind., on Aug. 19, 1986; aged 31 y. On Oct. 23, 1982, he was married to Eleanor Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joel Andrew) and three brothers (Kevin, Jonathon, and Jeff). Funeral services were held on Aug. 21, at Goshen, Ind., in charge of Cliff Miller; interment in Violett Cemetery.
Miller, Fannie Gingerich, daughter of Uriah and Elizabeth (Briskey) Mast, was born on June 29, 1910; died at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., on August 13, 1986; aged 76 y. On Mar. 25, 1932, she was married to Dan Gingerich, who died on May 2, 1958. On June 29, 1969, she was married to Ezra Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Denver and Loren), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by one son. She was a member of Santa Fe Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Central Mennonite Church on Aug. 16, in charge of Walter Beachy and Eugene Headings; interment in Yaggey Cemetery.
Neff, G. Henry, was born in Bristol, Ind., on Oct. 16, 1905, died in Elkhart General Hospital on Aug. 26, 1986. On Apr. 10, 1926, he was married to Leota M. Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Betty- Mrs. Kenneth L. Ingram), one son (Robert), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Florence- Mrs. Dewey Bertch, Myrtle- Mrs. Calvin Smeltzer, and Ida- Mrs. Levi Weaver), and one brother (Lester). He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, with Charles Cooper in charge; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Schrock, Lavern Allen, son of Mervin and Fannie (Wengerd) Schrock, was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 19, 1945; died of a heart attack in Peoria, Ariz., Sept. 1, 1986; aged 41 y. On July 18, 1981, he was married to Debbie Clark, who survives. Also surviving is a son (Will), his parents (Mervin and Fannie Schrock), 2 sisters (Marilyn Wagler and Rita Bishop), and 4 brothers (Norman, Ed, Gary, and Dale). Funeral services were held in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sept, 4, in charge of David Mann and Dennis Daniels; interment in Resthaven Memorial Park, Glendale, Ariz.
Swartzendruber, Loise, daughter of Henry A. and Barbara (Guengerich) Yoder, was born in Parnell, Iowa, on Apr. 16, 1922; died at Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich.; aged 64 y. On Nov. 14, 1943, she was married to Raymond W. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Barbara- Mrs. Stanley Orlik, Karen- Mrs. Michael Osterhout, Treva- Mrs. Larry Dressler, Debra- Mrs. Ralph Swartzendruber), 2 sons (Leslie and Marvin), 17 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Erma- Mrs. Glen Swartzendruber and Esther- Mrs. John Steckley), 3 brothers (Francis, Jacob, and Orville), and a sister-in-law (Mrs. Orpha Yoder). She was preceded in death by a grandson, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral services were held at Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church on Aug. 30, in charge of Herbert Troyer and Luke Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.
Yoder, Mary E., daughter of Eli J. and Anna (Swartzendruber) Miller, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 1890; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, on July 28, 1986;aged 95 y. On Aug. 11, 1912, she was married to Cristian J. Yoder, who died in 1946. She is survived by a daughter (Katie Lind) and 2 sons (Harold and Curtis), 8 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 5 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 30, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in the church cemetery.
Beiler, David S., son of Levi and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Beiler, was born in Berks Co., Pa., Oct. 21, 1903; died of pulmonary arrest at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 1, 1986; aged 82 y. On Jan. 2, 1925, he was married to Mary Mast, who died in July 1971. On Mar. 4, 1972, he was married to Mabel Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Paul M.), 4 daughters (Louella- Mrs. Joseph Hostetler, Gladys- Mrs. Robert Shearer, Elaine- Mrs. Kenneth L. Stoltzfus, and Mary Ann- Mrs. Glenn E. Leaman), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Martha Stoltzfus and Sarah Beiler), and 5 brothers (Levi S., Isaac,Stephen, Irvin, and Harvey). He was preceded in death by 3 sons (Calvin, Earl,and David, Jr.). He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 4, in charge of Roy Glick, Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, and Nathan Stoltzfus; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Davidhizar, Amanda, daughter of William and Anna (Graber) Schwietert, was born in Mylo, N. Dak., Nov. 6, 1913; died of cancer at Wakarusa, Ind., Sept. 7, 1986. On Nov. 25, 1940, she was married to Henry Davidhizar, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Roberta- Mrs. Blair Rexroth), 3 sons (Ron, Lavern, and Enos), 6 grandchildren, 6 sisters (Ida- Mrs. Levi Shetler, Mrs. Louise Yoder, Freda- Mrs. Eli Helmuth, Elma- Mrs. lrvin Slabach, Mrs. Alvina Walter, and Minnie - Mrs. Rudy Yoder), and one brother (Melvin Schwietert). She was preceded in death by one son (Donald), one brother (Henry), and one sister (Elizabeth). She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 10, in charge of Russell Krabill and John C. Murray ; interment in Olive East Cemetery.
Ehst, Jesse M., son of John L. and Elizabeth (Mack) Ehst, was born in Berks Co., Pa., Mar. 22, 1919; died of cancer at Lancaster, Pa.; aged 67 y. On Dec. 21, 1940, he was married to Kathryn M. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David W., J. Merle, and Lowell W.), 3 daughters (Carolyn- Mrs. Richard Groff, Grace- Mrs. Roger Moyer, and Linda- Mrs. Ralph Gehman), 9 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, 2 brothers (Abram and Paul), and 2 sisters (Mary Derstine and Lois Stoltzfus). He was a member of Hess Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Mark Boll and Paul Weaver; interment in Hess Cemetery.
Hartman, Effie, daughter of Jacob H. and Mary (Wenger) Loucks, was born in Olive Twp., lnd., Oct. 8, 1909; died of cancer at Wakarusa, lnd., Aug. 27, 1986; aged 76 y. On Oct. 27, 1928, she was married to Willis Hartman, who died on Jan. 17, 1982. Surviving are one daughter (Arlene- Mrs. Marston Birky), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Nora- Mrs. Joseph Gorsuch and Cleo- Mrs. Harold Garver). She was preceded in death by 4 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Holmes, Mrs. Alice Shriner, Mrs. Alma Weaver, and Mrs. Emma Hoover), and 2 brothers (Ollie and Oscar Loucks). She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Russell Krabill and John C. Murray; interment in Olive West Cemetery.
Horst, Robert, was born on Feb. 12, 1923; died at his home at Narvon, Pa., July 22, 1986; aged 63 y. On Aug. 4, 1951, he was married to Irene Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Margaret- Mrs. Barry Smith and Shirley Horst), and 2 sisters (Ethel- Mrs. John Powell and Mary- Mrs. Harry East). He was a member of Hampden Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, in charge of Arthur Good, Daniel Good, and Kenneth Eberly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Groff, Llewellyn A.,son of Allen and Mary (Alderfer) Groff, was born Dec. 26, 1906; died Aug. 16, 1986; aged 79 y. On Aug. 4, 1928, he was married to Edith Nice, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary- Mrs. Roy Schantz), one granddaughter, 2 great-grandsons, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was ordained to the ministry and served in Franconia Conference and in Minnesota. He was a member of Ark Bible Chapel, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of H. Larry Graber, John L. Glick, Ralph Halteman, and Henry Ruth; interment in Oley Mennonite Cemetery.
Kurtz, Donald R., son of Enos C. and Nettie (Shetler) Kurtz, was born at Hartville, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1953; died at Timken Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1986; aged 32 y. He was married to Shelly ______ . Surviving are one daughter (Teena), one son (Abraham), 2 stepdaughters (Melissa and Michelle), 5 sisters (Elaine- Mrs. Richard Doll, Melinda- Mrs. Dana Evans, Lisa, Jolene, and Cindy Kurtz), 2 brothers (Kenneth and Larry), and one foster brother (Adrian Allenbaugh). He was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Richard Ross; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Landis, Chad Justin, son of Gerald and Sharon (Ruhl) Landis, was born at Pottstown, Pa., Oct. 10, 1984; died during surgery at Pottstown, Pa., Sept. 5, 1986; aged 23 m. Surviving are his maternal grandparents (Leroy and Patricia Ruhl), paternal grandparents (Vincent and Betty Landis) and great-grandparents (Charles and Amerlia Weller, Alverda Ruhl, and Harvey and Estella Blank). Funeral services were held at Bally Mennonite Church on Sept. 9, in charge of Roy K. Yoder and James C. Longacre; interment in Bally Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Lyndaker, Louise, daughter of Menno and Elizabeth (Martin) Zehr, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Oct. 11, 1910; died at the home of her daughter, Sept. 4, 1986; aged 75 y. On Sept. 12, 1927, she was married to Ira Lyndaker, who died on Sept. 10, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Donna- Mrs. Nevin Lehman), 2 sons (Gary and Sandy), 9 grandchildren , and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Richard Zehr and Julius Moser; interment in the church cemetery.
Pletcher,Treva, daughter of Frank and Catherine (Sherman) Pletcher, was born in Olive Twp., Ind., Jan 30, 1907; died of cancer at Wakarusa, Ind., July 23, 1986; aged 79 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Edna Parcell and Celestia- Mrs. Roland Troxel). She was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lienhart Funeral Home on July 25, in charge of Russell Krabill and John C. Murray; interment in Olive East Cemetery.
Wissler, Roy H., son of John N. and Sue (Hess) Wissler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 9, 1912; died of cancer at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 2, 1986; aged 74 y. On June 25, 1938, he was married to Martha Hiestand Byer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy L., Doris S., Darlene J., Dawn E., and Doretta F.), 3 sons (J. C. Delbert, C. Dwight, and Roy Darwin), 18 grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth Wissler Baum). He was a member of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mt. Joy Mennonite Church on Sept. 7, in charge of James M. Shank, Chester L. Wenger, John S. Hiestand, and Earl M. Wert; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.