Lazarus
Project
An expanded obituary project of
MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries
appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers. Source of
individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2008 C to F
Calhoun,
Donald G. ; . . Christensen, Thomas Kent ; . . Christy,
Grace Katzenmoyer; Chupp, Edward Ray; Chupp,
Ervin Ray;
Chupp, Wayne Ray;
Claassen, Gertrude Claassen;
Clemens,
James Rittenhouse; Clemens, Marcus A.; Clemmer, Edna L. Landis; Clemmer, Roy C.; Conrad, Paul L.; Cordell,
Mary K. Appleby; Cowerd, Robert J.;
Crane, Pistal; Crapo, Martha Graber; Cripe, Agnes Lucille; Crist, Harold D.; Dalke, Ferdinand Menno;
Davidhizar, Ruth Elaine Holderman;
Delp,
Robert W.; Derstine,
Dorothy S. Yoder;
Detweiler,
Warren Wismer; Diener, Magdalene Wiebe; Diener, Mary Beachey ; . . Diffenderfer, Paul N. ; . . Driver,
Rachel Anna; Dyck,
Martha Harder Suderman; Eash, Maynard Leroy; Ebersole, John H.; Eby, Isaac K.; Eby, John C.;
Eby, Lydia Pearl Heishman; Eby, Sharon Lee Parker; Edelman,
Ellen Pauline
Hershberger; Eichelberger, Wilbert H.;
Erb, John Leroy; Eshleman,
Arlene Heatwole; Eshleman,
Mary H. Harnish; Espenshade, W. Dan; Estep, Beulah Ruth Sonifrank; . . Evers,
Annagene Mae Miller; Ewy Christine Helen Ortman; Farrel, Verna H. Hershey;
Fast, Erna Justina; Fisher, Lowell Robert; Flickinger,
Teresa Kliewer; Folk, Ferne Lucille King; Franz, Earl R.;
Frey, Irvin Martin; Frey, Martin L. 'Marty'; Frey, Martin S.;
Frey, Vera B. Brubaker; Friesen, Elwin;
Friesen, Lois Ruth; Friesen,
Viola Violet Graber; Frobish, Luella Mae Zehr;
Fry, Betsy W. Yoder ; . .
Calhoun, Donald G., 70, of Gordonville, PA died July 28, 2008 at
Manheim, PA. He was born November 12, 1937 at Grapeville, VA to
Virgil and Mary (Haga) Calhoun. On January 16, 1960 he was
married to Janet L. Umble, who was born September 5, 1936 and survives.
Surviving are children, Hazel, wife of Martin Bennethum; Jeffrey,
husband of Tammy Bell Calhoun; Michael T., 8 grandchildren, 1
great-grandchild and siblings, Janet Dyck, Frances Rush, Douglas
Calhoun, David Calhoun, Dennis Calhoun, Dale Calhoun, and Diane Primus.
His parents, one son, Donald Calhoun, a sister Margie Wiles, and a
brother, Dean Calhoun preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 31, 2008 at Hershey Mennonite Church,
Kinzers, PA with burial in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery, Gap, PA.
Submitted by: Janet Gehman,
Strasburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Christensen, Thomas Kent, 60 of Kalona, IA died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. He was born December 8, 1947 in Atlantic, Iowa to Svend Burge and Kathryn (Ross) Christensen. He was united in marriage to Sherry Britsch on September 15, 1984 at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic, IA. He was a member of the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church and he was also a Boy Scout leader.
Survivors include his wife Sherry of Kalona, son Erik Christensen of Kalona, daughter Desire Christensen and husband Robert Kaye of Iowa City, IA; brother, Ross Christensen and wife Pat of Waterloo, IA and sister Karla Smit of Atlantic, IA.
A Memorial Service was July 6, 2008 at the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Wellman, IA, with Pastor Elmer Miller officiating. Burial was at a later date.
Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Christy, Grace Katzenmoyer, 83, of Lansdale, PA died August 4,
2008 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA from congestive heart
failure. She was born August 21, 1924 at Reading, PA to Samuel
and Ella Katzenmoyer. On February 18 1959 she was married to Paul
Wilson Christy, who was born July 12, 1915 and died June 2, 1993.
Surviving are two sons, Paul (and wife Nancy) and Howard (and wife
Carol), 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
His parents preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held August 7, 2008 at Plains Mennonite
Church, Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Mike Derstine,
Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Chupp, Edward Ray, 89, of La Fontaine, IN died August 13, 2008
at La Fontaine, IN. He was born June 24, 1919 at Emmatown, IN to
Ira J. and Katie (Stutzman) Chupp. On November 29, 1961 he was
married to Ardith Marie Johnston, who was born August 30, 1922.
Surviving are his wife, two brothers, Levi Chupp and Ira Chupp,
and a sister Rosetta Miller.
Memorial services were held August 18, 2008 at North Main St. Mennonite
Church, Nappanee, IN with burial in Milford Cemetery Milford, IN.
Submitted by: Lisa Showalter
Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Chupp, Ervin Ray
Ervin Ray Chupp, 13, of rural
Sullivan passed away at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008, at his
residence rural Arthur.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the family residence with
Bishop William Otto officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery.
Visitation was anytime after 1 p.m. at the family residence. Edwards
Funeral Home, Arcola, assisted the family with arrangements.
Ervin was born July 30, 1995, in Urbana. He was a son of Glen Ray and
Betty (Miller) Chupp.
Survivors include his parents, Glen and Betty Chupp of Sullivan; six
brothers, David Lynn, Phillip, Clifford, Lamar, Gerald, and LaVern;
three sisters, Carol Sue, Lisa Fern, and Rose Ann, all at home;
maternal grandmother, Susanna Miller; and paternal grandparents, Ervin
and Elizabeth Chupp.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ben S. Miller.
Ervin was an eighth grade student at West Side Parochial School in
rural Sullivan.
His parents are members of the Old Order Amish.
From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion,
Arthur, IL
October 23, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Chupp, Wayne Ray, 61, of Nappanee,
IN died May 23, 2008 at Nappanee, IN from cancer. He was born
November 27, 1946 at Bremen, IN to Ray E. and Ada M. Yoder Chupp.
On July 15, 1967 at Nappanee, IN he was married to Joan Stauffer, who
survives.
Surviving are two sons, Eric (Marlis) Chupp, and Jeremy (Molly) Chupp,
one grandchild, two brothers, Merl (Carylin) Chupp, and Carlyle
(Pearl) Chupp, and one sister, Shirley (Bob) Glenn.
His parents preceded him in death.
He was a member of Faith Riders Motorcycle Group. He also spent
one week a year for many years volunteering for MDS.
Memorial services were held May 27 2008 at North Main St. Mennonite
Church, Nappanee, Indiana with burial in Union Center Cemetery, Elkhart
County, Indiana.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Lisa Showalter,
Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Claassen, Gertrude Claassen, 84, of Beatrice, NE died
September 15, 2008 at Beatrice from complications of a hip fracture and
Parkinson's Disease.
She was born October 31 1923 at Beatrice, Gage Co., NE to Henry Peter
and Elisabeth (Thimm) Claassen. Henry Peter was born 09/23/1889 and
died 01/16/1967. Elisabeth was born 03/29/1889 and died
04/25/1986.
On February 2, 1945 at Beatrice she was married to Don Aron Claassen,
who was born January 27, 1923 and survives.
Surviving are children, Barbara Kaufman and husband Richard; Kathryn
Colwell Hill and husband Harold five grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, Frieda Claassen and Dorthy Goossen preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 20, 2008 at Beatrice Mennonite
Church, Beatrice, NE with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Barbara Kaufman,
Hutchinson, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Clemens,
James Rittenhouse,
94, of Goshen, IN died January, 10, 2008 at Goshen, IN from a heart
attack. He was born June 2, 1913 at Lansdale, PA to Jacob C. and
Hanna (Rittenhouse) Clemens. On May 25, 1946 at Line Lexington,
PA he was married to Eva Moyer, who was born May 5, 1918 and died
January 31, 1987.
Surviving are children, James W. (Margaret) Clemens, Frederick P.
Clemens, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 6
step-great-grandchildren.
Three brothes, Ernest Clemens, Paul Clemens, Jacob Clemens, and two
sisters, Ruth Clemens, and Betty Clemens preceded him in death.
He earned a Master of Library Science degree in 1950 from Columbia
University,
moved to Goshen, and was librarian at Goshen College until his
retirement
in 1980. He was a member of College Mennonite Church where he
served on
Commissions and taught Sunday School
Memorial services were held January 13, 2008 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Clemens, James Rittenhouse, 94, of Goshen, IN died January 10, 2008, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on June 2, 1913, to Jacob C. and Hanna (Rittenhouse) Clemens. He married Eva Moyer on May 25, 1946, in Line Lexington, Pennsylvania. She preceded him in death on January 31, 1987. A member of College Mennonite Church, he served on commissions and as a Sunday school teacher. Mr. Clemens was a member of Goshen Community Chorale.
Survived by two sons, James William (Margaret Ann) Clemens and Frederick Paul Clemens, both of Goshen; two grandsons; one granddaughter; three step-granddaughter; and six, step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; three brothers, Ernest, Paul and Jacob Clemens; and two sisters, Ruth and Betty.
Funeral service will be conducted January 13, 2008, at College Mennonite Church. Pastors Klaudia Smucker and Betty Hochstetler will officiate. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Clemens, Marcus A., 92, of Lansdale died October 2, 2008 at
Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA from a subdural hematoma. He was
born April 27, 1916 in Franconia Twp,, PA to Garrett A. and Elizabeth
(Alderfer) Clemens.
He was married first on June 12, 1937 to Helen Gotwals (June 12,
1917-July 15, 1981). On January 14, 1984 at Souderton,
Montgomery, PA he was married second to Phyllis Leidy, who was born
July 2, 1917 and survives.
Surviving are children, Donald and wife Marie; Orrie and wife Terri;
Leanne Wentorf and husband Dale; Jane Landes and husband Henry; Carolyn
Bontrager and husband Philip; Richard and wife Jane; 14 grandchildren,
8 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ada Hackman, Alberta Canada.
A brother, Floyd Clemens and a sister, Ruth Musselman preceded him in
death.
Among the many activities of his life were:
--CPS--1945-1947
--founder and president of Ridge Hosiery
--general manager of Horace W. Longacre Inc.
--vice president and controller of Granite Hosiery Mills
--Nursing Home administration at Menno Haven, Elm Terrace and Dock
Woods Community
--advocate for Christian Education serving on Quakertown Christian,
Penn View Christian and Christopher Dock Mennonite School boards.
--founding member of Penn Foundation for Mental Health, and president
of Franconia Mission Board during the 1950's.
Memorial services were held October 5, 2008 at Plains Mennonite Church,
Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Mike Derstine,
Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Clemens, Marcus Alderfer, 92,
of Lansdale, PA died there on October 2, 2008. He was born April
27, 1916 at Franconia, Montgomery Co., PA to Garrett A. and Elizabeth
A. (Alderfer) Clemens. Garrett was born November 18, 1881 and
died October 19, 1921. Elizabeth was born October 3, 1880 and
died February 27, 1932.
On June 12, 1937 at Souderton, PA he was married to Helen Schueck
Gotwals, who was born June 12, 1917 and died July 12, 1981.
Surviving are his second wife Phyllis, of Dock Woods Community,
Lansdale, PA; children, Donald Clemens & wife, Marie; Orrie Clemens
& wife, Therese; Leanne Wentorf & husband, Dale; Jane Landes
& husband, Henry; Carolyn Bontrager & husband, Philip; Richard
Clemens & wife, Jane; 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held October 5, 2008 at Plains Mennonite Church,
Lansdale, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Jane Clemens
Landes, Sellersville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Marcus A. Clemens, 92, of Dock Woods
Community, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 2, 2008. He
was born to Garrett A. and Elizabeth (Alderfer) Clemens in Franconia
Township on April 27, 1916.
Marcus graduated from Souderton High School and Pierce College of
Business Administration in Philadelphia. He married the late Helen
Gotwals in 1937.
Marcus had a long and notable career, starting in the Trust Department
of Union National Bank. He served in Civilian Public Service from
1945-1947, initially in CPS Camp in Luray, Virginia and later at the
National Service Board for Religious Objectors in Washington, D.C. He
founded and was President of the Ridge Hosiery Company in Quakertown,
Pennsylvania. He served as General Manager and Secretary of Horace W.
Longacre Inc., Franconia Pennsylvania. Marcus was Vice President and
Controller of Granite Hosiery Mills, Souderton. He was deeply involved
in nursing and retirement home administration at Menno Haven in
Chambersburg, Elm Terrace in Lansdale and at Dock Woods Community,
where he was also a board member.
His lifelong advocacy for Christian education was evidenced by his
participation as a founding member of Quakertown Christian and Penn
View Christian Schools. Christopher Dock Mennonite High School honored
him for his work on a study that resulted in the creation of the school.
He was both a founding member and President of Penn Foundation for
Mental Health in Sellersville. In the 1950's, Marcus served as
President of the Franconia Mission Board, which included trips to Cuba
and Mexico to gather information for future missions.
He was an active, lifelong member of the Mennonite Church holding
memberships at Franconia Mennonite Church, Rocky Ridge Mennonite
Church, and Plains Mennonite Church.
Marcus is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Dock Woods Community; his
sister, Ada Hackman of Alberta, Canada; three sons and three daughters,
Donald Clemens and his wife Marie of Goshen, Indiana; Orrie Clemens and
his wife Terri of Fort Collins, Colorado; Leanne Wentorf and her
husband Dale of Goshen, Indiana; Jane Landes and her husband Henry of
Sellersville, Pennsylvania; Carolyn Bontrager and her husband Philip of
Berrien Springs, Michigan; Richard Clemens and his wife Jane of
Harrisonburg, Virginia; fourteen grandchildren, and eight great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 15` wife Helen (Gotwals)
Clemens, a brother Floyd Clemens, and a sister, Ruth Musselman.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, October 4
from 4-6 p.m. in the Huff and Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Avenue,
Lansdale. An additional viewing will be held Sunday, October 5 from
1-2:30 p.m. in Plains Mennonite Church, 50 Orvilla Road, Hatfield,
followed by a service at 2:30 p.m. Interment adjoining cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, contributions
in his memory may be made to either Penn View Christian School, 420
Godshall Road, Souderton, PA 18964 or Christopher dock Mennonite High
School, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Submitted by: Jane C. Landes
Clemmer,
Edna L. Landis, 83, of Souderton, PA died January 12, 2008 at
Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA. She was born February 12, 1924 and
was married to Jonas Clemmer, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Sharon Landis (David); Donna Martin (Darrel);
Ronald Clemmer (Susan); Jane Plessinger (Duane); and Luann Miller
(Peter).
Memorial services were held January 15, 2008 at Souderton Mennonite
Homes, Souderton, Montgomery County, PA with burial in Salford
Mennonite Cemetery, Harleysville, Montgomery County, PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Deanie
Frankenfield Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Clemmer, Roy C., 87, of Souderton died October 2, 2008 at
Souderton, PA. He was born at Souderton, PA to Willis and Laura
(Cassel) Clemmer. On May 11, 1943 he was married to Jean D.
Godshall.
Surviving are children, R. Jonathan and Betty Clemmer; Justine Pletcher
and Ken;
Lisa Yoder and Gary; Robert and Marilyn Clemmer; Janice Kauffman and
Roland;
13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
He served on the board of the Mennonite Diaster Service for 40 years
and was an active member of Gideons International.
Memorial services were held October 7, 2008 at Grace Mennonite Church,
Lansdale, PA with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Ruth Delp,
Lansdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Conrad, Paul L., 89, of Goshen, IN died July 17, 2008 at Goshen,
Elkhart Co., IN. He was born September 23, 1918 at Portland, OR to
Lester and Mabel (Geiger) Conrad. On January 24, 1946 at
Nazareth, Ethiopia he was married to Nancy Hernley, who was born March
18, 1919 and survives.
Surviving are children, Glenn (Margaret Derstine) Conrad, Mary
(Matthew) Conrad Lo, Paul (Martha Liechty) Conrad II, and six
grandchildren.
A son, John Conrad, a sister, Myrtle Ruth Conrad, and two brothers,
Clifford Conrad and Glenn Conrad preceded him in death.
Paul was a physician, a medical and surgical missionary to Ethiopia and
India, a medical school professor, and a clinical psychiatrist.
Paul and Nancy served with Mennonite Board of Missions in Nazareth,
Ethiopia and Dhamtari Christian Hospital, MP, India. Paul was an
active member of the Mennonite Medical Assn., the American Psychiatric
Assn., and the American Medical Assn.
Memorial services were held July 20, 2008 at College Mennonite Church,
Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Cordell,
Mary K. Appleby, 89, of Marion, PA died April 5, 2008 at
Chambersburg, PA. She was born August 27, 1918 at Barberton, Ohio
to James A. and
Georgia (Hollinger) Appleby. On July 3, 1940 at Chambersburg,
PA, she was married to
Glenn A. Cordell, who was born May 22, 1919 and survives.
Surviving are two sons, Glenn R. Cordell and Leonard A. Cordell, 6
grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held April 9, 2008 at Marion Mennonite Church,
Chambersburg, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Joyce Lehman,
Chambersburg, PA
and Glenn R. Cordell, McConnellsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Cowerd,
Robert J., 82 years, 8 months, of Glendale, AZ died April 19,
2008 at Glendale, Maricopa, Co., AZ.
He was born August 20, 1925 at Larchmont, NY to Alexander Pleasants
Holly Cowerd and Dorothy Elizabeth Davis Greene. Dorothy was born
August 17, 1889 and died January 13, 1974.
On March 9, 1968 at Glendale, AZ he was married to Ardis B. Kennel, who
was born April 29, 1927 and survives.
Surviving are a son, Jonathan (Lisa) Cowerd, and three grandchildren.
One sibling preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 25, 2008 at Trinity Mennonite Church,
Glendale, AZ with burial in Phoenix Memorial Gardens, Glendale, AZ.
Submitted by: Donna Rempel,
Glendale, AZ
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Crane,
Pistal, 23, of Inola, OK died March 28, 2008 at Tulsa,
OK in an industrial accident. He was born August 26 1984 at
Tulsa, OK to Pete and Annette Crane. On May 11, 2002 at
Tiawah, OK he was married to Rachel Janz.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Gage a daughter, Jada and his parents.
Memorial services were held April 1, 2008 at Eden Mennonite Church,
Inola, Oklahoma with burial in Sweeten Cemetery, Inola, OK.
Submitted by: Marilyn Isaac,
Inola, OK
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Crapo,
Martha Graber, 80, of Middlebury, Indiana died
March 23, 2008 at Goshen, Indiana. She
was born March 23, 1928 at Arthur, Illinois to Abe and Katie (Marner)
Graber. On May 28 1966 she was married
to Burton E. Crapo, who died January 13, 1995.
Surviving are children, William Crapo, Robert
(Melissa
Perry) Crapo; Stepsons: Edward Crapo, and Ronald Crapo, one grandson,
two
step-grandchildren, and two brothers, Joe (Dora) Graber, and John
(Annie)
Graber.
A brother, George Graber preceded her in death.
Martha had worked at Keene Machine, Middlebury,
and later
did babysitting in her home. She then
worked 20 years for E. R. Carpenter in Elkhart.
She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, where
she was
very active in the First Mennonite Women's Group.
Memorial services were held March 27, 2008 at
First
Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Indiana with burial in Grace Lawn
Cemetery,
Middlebury, Indiana.
Submitted by:
DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Cripe,
Agnes Lucille, 92, died February 6, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart
County, Indiana. She was born April 11, 1915 to Henry H. and Mary
(Defreese) Cripe.
Memorial services were held May 10, 2008 at Eighth Street Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Heather
Reichenbach, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Crist, Harold D.
Harold D. Crist, 85, of Tuscola
passed away at 11:10. a.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Tuscola Health
care Center in Tuscola.
A funeral service celebrating his life was held at noon yesterday
(Wednesday) at Maus Family Funeral Home, 400 S. Main Street in Tuscola.
Burial with full military rites was in Mackville Cemetery in Atwood.
Visitation was held two hours prior to the funeral.
Mr. Crist was born October 15, 1922, in Decatur. He was a son of
Raymond E. and Wavadel (Schoonover) Crist. He married Thelma (Quillen)
Cornwell on June 6, 1964, in Hume. She survives.
Also surviving are four children, Lance Lorenz of McDonough, Georgia,
John Cornwell and wife Pam or Arthur, Tom Crist and wife Franki of
Monticello, and Marti Thomas and husband Derrick of Wesley Chapel,
Florida; one brother, Bill Crist and wife Wanda of Decatur; one sister,
Dorothy Morris and husband Jim of McKenzie, Tennessee; seven
grandchildren, Ryan, Kevin, Chelsea, Josh, Spencer, Elizabeth, and
Derrick Jr.; one great-grandchild, Cameron; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Raymond Crist;
and one sister, Norma Anderson.
Mr. Crist was a veteran of the United States Army Medical Corps having
served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II. During his
service he was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, the American
Theatre Ribbon, two Overseas Bars, the Victory Medal, the Philippine
Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the
Meritorious Service Unit Plaque, and two Stars.
He attended Atwood schools. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in
Tuscola. He was a truck driver having retired from full-time work in
1993. He enjoyed fishing and bowling and cherished his family. He will
be dearly missed.
For more information or to share a memory and sign the online
guestbook, please visit www.MausFamilyFH.com.
From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion,
Arthur, IL
July 17, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Dalke, Ferdinand Menno, 95,
of Aberdeen, Idaho died May 13, 2008 at American Falls, Idaho from age
and natural causes. He was born February 5, 1917 at Vinita,
Oklahoma to Henry and Anna (Mathies) Dalke. On June 15, 1934 at
American Falls, Idaho he was married to Helen Brucks.
Surviving are children, Delon, Karen Dirks, Nancy Clark four
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 19, 2008 at First Mennonite Church,
Aberdeen, Idaho with burial in Homestead Cemetery, Aberdeen, Idaho.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Anne Hege,
Aberdeen ID
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Davidhizar, Ruth Elaine Holderman (Dr.), 62, of Goshen died
September 11, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., from cancer. She was
born August 9, 1946 at Hollywood, California to Ralph and Naomi
(Blough) Holderman. On October 14, 1972 in Elkhart County, IN she
was married to Ronald E. Davidhizar, who survives.
Also urviving are a stepsister, Cindy Mullet and an adopted brother,
James (Mary ann) Holderman.
Memorial services were held September 15, 2008 at Holdeman Mennonite
Church, Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Olive Cemetery,
Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: Loretta
Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Delp, Robert W.,
81, of Sellersville,
PA died March 19,
2008 at Doylestown, PA. He was born
September 23, 1926 to Ephriam and Grace (Wismer) Delp.
On August 12 1967 he was married to Gloria
Stover, who was born December 29, 1928 and survives.
Surviving are children, R. Michael & wife
Bernice,
Randy & wife Kathleen, Jeffery & wife Sun, 6 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Alderfer, and
Grace
Landis.
His first wife, Myrtle Smith Delp, a grandson,
Jason, and
a brother, Harold Delp preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 25, 2008 at
Blooming
Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in St. Andrews
Union
Cemetery, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by:
Peggy Buzzard
Blooming Glen
Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Derstine, Dorothy S. Yoder, 82, of Denver, PA died October 3,
2008 at Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Quakertown, PA to
Abram and Laura (Stoudt) Yoder. She married to Stanley M. Derstine he
died in January 1995.
A member of Spring Mount Mennonite Church, Schwenksville, PA and
attended Millport Mennonite Church. Leola, PA.
Survived by her children, Beverly, wife of Harry Wenger of Stevens, PA;
Brenda Derstine of Denver, PA; Bruce, husband of Janet Derstine of
Telford, PA; Blaine Derstine, husband of Rebecca Burkholder of
Lancaster. PA; three brothers, Donald Yoder of Soudertown,PA Daniel,
husband of Betty Yoder of Lansdale, PA and Herbert Yoder of South
Perkasie, PA; three sisters, Miriam, wife of William Anders; Esther
Moyer and Gladys, wife of Lloyd Allebach all of Telford, PA;
grandchildren, Krista Wenger Lehman, Matthew Wenger, Karen Mast,
Stephanie Derstine, Philip Derstine, Elizabeth Derstine, Caleb
Derstine, and 6 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, brothers, David
and Paul Yoder.
Funeral service was October 8, 2008 at Millport Mennonite Church,
Leola, PA Interment was in the Salford Mennonite Cemetery,
Harleysville, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine,
October 06, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Detweiler,
Warren Wismer, 89, of Perkasie died June 26, 2008 at Allentown,
PA. He was born September 18, 1918 at Bedminster Township, PA to
Clayton R. and Alice (Wismer) Detwiler. On February 10, 2001 at
Perkasie, Bucks County, PA he was married to Mary Emma Gahman.
Surviving are children, Betty Bergy (Ken), Telford; Garry Detweiler
(Rhoda), Perkasie; Mary Navarre (Roy), Hilltown; Ray Detweiler
(Debbie), Perkasie; Darlene Heacock (Jeffrey), Perkasie; six
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and his siblings, Emma Mae
Landis, Ruth Gahman, Cora Longacre, Mari-An Nyce, Chester, Elmer,
Raymond and Arthur Detweiler.
His first wife, Ella (Moyer) Detweiler and three brothers, Lloyd
Detweiler, Claude Detweiler, and Clayton Jr. Detweiler preceded him in
death.
Memorial services were held June 30, 2008 at Run Mennonite Church East,
Perkasie, Bucks County, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer,
Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Diener,
Magdalene Wiebe, 94, of Canton, Kansas died February 17, 2008
Goessel, KS from old age. She was born October 11, 1913 at Butler
Co. KS. She was married to Charles L Diener, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Ida and Roderick Huebert, Ruby and Gary Moore,
Daniel and Christine Diener, Gladys and David King, 8 grandchildren,
and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 19,2008 at Spring Valley Mennonite
Church, Canton, McPherson Co., Kansas with burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ida Huebert
Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Diener,
Mary Beachey
Mary Diener, 88 of White
Pigeon, Michigan, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sun,
February 3, 2008, at Heartland Home, in Three Rivers, Michigan.
Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday) at Sunnyside Mennonite
Church in rural Arcola. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today
(Thursday) at the church. Burial will be in Sunnyside Mennonite Church
Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with local
arrangements.
Mrs. Diener was born April 8, 1919, Arthur. She was a daughter of the
late Joel and Lizzie (Gingerich) Beachey. She married Henry Diener on
December 23. 1937, in Arthur. He survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Anna Louise Yoder and husband Paul
of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Verna Townsend of San Jose, California, and
Mary Eileen Sutter and husband Jim of Clarksville, Michigan; three
sons, Eugene Diener and wife Gloria of Harrisonburg, Jerry Lee Diener
of Harrisonburg, and Ron Diener and wife Marylyn of Austin, Texas; four
sisters, Fannie Mast, Lovina Beachy, Clara Schrock, and Lizzie Ann
Miller, all of Arthur; two brothers, Louis Beachey and wife Dorothy of
Decatur and Elmer Beachey of Mahomet; and 12 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson; three
sisters, Sarah Schrock, Verna Kauffman, and Katie Stutzman; and two
brothers, Alvin and Jake Beachey.
Mrs. Diener was a member of the Riverview Mennonite Church. She enjoyed
sewing and quilting.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Rod in Middlebury or
Pleasant View Homes in Harrisonburg.
From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion,
Arthur, IL, Thursday, February 7, 2008
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Diffenderfer, Paul N., 86, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA formerly of Manheim, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He was the son of the late Harry L. and Erna Nolt Diffenderfer. He was a member of the Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA.
Survived by a sister, Minerva married to Roy Ulrich of Lititz; a brother, Melvin married to Elizabeth Shirk Diffenderfer of Lancaster; five nephews and six nieces.
Funeral service was October 31, 2008 at the Landis Homes Bethany West Chapel,,Interment was in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Driver,
Rachel Anna, 80, of Denver, Colorado died February 1, 2008 at
Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana from a stroke. She was born
August 19, 1927 at Newton, Kansas to Daniel Demuth and Cora Jeanette
(Schrock) Driver. On July 7 1979 she was married to Edgar Anthony
Marshall, who was born October
31, 1923 and died July 30, 2005.
Surviving are three brothers, John H. Driver (Bonny); Donald R. Driver;
and Vincent E. Driver (Anne).
Rachel was one of only four women, out of 105 students, to graduate
from medical school (Univ. of Kansas) in 1957. Rachel worked as a
doctor specializing in chest diseases in children until her retirement,
after which she continued to work on a voluntary basis in Pediatric
Tuberculosis until 1994. She was chosen as Volunteer Physician of the
Year in 1994 by the Medical Staff of Denver Health and Hospitals.
Memorial services were held February 15, 2008(when) at First Mennonite
Church Denver/Denver Colorado (where) with burial in First Mennonite
Church Memorial Garden Denver, Colorado
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Connie Rempel,
Denver, CO
First Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Dyck,
Martha Harder Suderman, 98, of Normal, IL died February 8, 2008
at Normal, McLean County, IL from congestive heart failure and
stroke. She was born July 3, 1909 at rural Whitewater, KS to G.
A. and Anna (Wiebe) Harder.
In 1934 she was married to L. Paul Suderman, who died in 1937.
She then married on July 14, 1950 at Whitewater, KS, Rev. Walter H.
(Henry) Dyck who was born September 16, 1908 and died May 16, 1996.
Surviving are children, Delores Ann (Suderman) Bartel (Marvin Bartel);
Elvera
(Peters) Suderman; 13 grandchildren, and 18
great-grandchildren.
A son, Charles Paul Suderman died in 1984.
Memorial services were held February 16, 2008 at Mennonite Church of
Normal, Normal, Illinois with burial in Ropp Mennonite Cemetery,
Normal, McLean County, Illinois.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Evelyn (Dyck)
Bertsche, Normal, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Eash, Maynard Leroy, 78, of Wellman, IA died August 9, 2008 at
Iowa City, IA. He was born June 7, 1930 at rural Wellman, IA to
Amelius and Dorothy (Rensberger) Eash. On November 29, 1953 at
Wayland, IA he was married to Elaine Roth, who is deceased. After
Elaine's death, Maynard was married to Ada Mae Swartzendruber Yoder on
Jan. 13, 1990. Ada Mae survives Maynard.
Surviving are children, Randall and Barb Eash; Rita and Lowell Peachey;
Ruby and Chris Kern; stepchildren, Roberta and Ernie Kandel; Suzanne
and Mike Moser;
Karla and Jorge Mabarak; Kevin and Lori Yoder; 6 grandchildren, 5 step
grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and two sisters, Betty Jean Essex;
Virginia Roth.
His parents, his brother, Lamonte Eash, and a grandson, Brandon Eash on
11/4/1999 preceded him in death.
Maynard was a farmer and an accomplished finish carpenter. He was a life
long member of the West Union Mennonite Church where he served on
numerous committees. He also was a member of the Johnson County
Cattlemen's Association, a 4H leader, a Farm Bureau member, had served
on the Washington Township School board, and was a member of the
Jollyman's Club. Maynard had many interests, which included playing
cards with friends, woodworking, traveling and attending
grandchildren's athletic events.
Memorial services were held August 12, 2008 at West Union Mennonite
Church, Parnell, IA with burial in West Union Mennonite Cemetery,
Parnell, IA.
Submitted by: Theresa Blossom
Parnell, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Eash, Maynard Leroy, 78, of Wellman, IA. Died August 9, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. He was born near Wellman in Johnson County, IA. to Amelius and Dorothy Rensberger Eash. Maynard attend rural school and later enlisted in the Marine Corp. Maynard and Elaine Roth were united in marriage Nov. 29, 1953 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland. After Elaine's death he was married to Ada Mae Swartzendruber Yoder on January 13, 1990. He was a life long member of the West Union Mennonite Church, he also was a member of the Johnson County Cattlemen's Association, a 4 H leader, a Farm Bureau member, had served on the Washington Twp. School Board and was a member of the Jollyman's Club.
Survived by his 2nd wife, Ada Mae of Wellman, children and spouses, Randall and Barb Eash of Wellman, Rita and Lowell Peachey of Hutchinson, KS, Ruby and Chris Kern of Kalona, six grandchildren, Kendra and Kraig Patriquin, Andrea Peachey, Tyler Peachey, Travis Kern, Megan Peachey and Jason Kern, one great grandson Hunter Patriquin. Also surviving are stepchildren, Roberta and Ernie Kandel, Suzanne and Mike Moser, Karla and Jorge Mabarak, Kevin and Lori Yoder, step grandchildren, Nicole Kandelind, Mackenzie Moser, Aisha and Stefan Mabarak, Hanna Mc Dowell, and Drew Yoder, one sister Betty Jean Essex and a sister-in-law Virginia Roth.
Maynard was preceded by his parents, 1st wife, Elaine (12/29/1988) grandson, Brandon Eash (11/4/1999) and a brother Lamonte.
Funeral Service was August 12, 2008 West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, IA.
Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Ebersole, John H. 80 of Lancaster, PA died June 10, 2008, on his
58th wedding anniversary. He was born December 17, 1927, in Franklin
Co. PA, to Amos K. and Anna (Horst) Ebersole. He was married to Kathryn
(Wenger) Ebersole
A member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.
Survived by his wife, four sons John D., & Carol A. Ebersole, of
Willow Street, PA; Jay D. & Elma Z. Ebersole, Dale L. & Barb S.
Ebersole, and Daryl L. & Brenda K. Ebersole, all of Lancaster, PA;
two daughters: Mary L. & Elvin Engel, and Cynthia E. & Andrew
L. Blank, both of Lancaster, PA; three brothers: David, Leroy, and
Menno Ebersole; a sister: Susan Ebersole; a cousin: Harold Eby, whom he
considered a brother; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was, June 15, 2008, at Mellinger Mennonite Church with
Rev. Joe Miller officiating. Interment was in the Mellinger Mennonite
Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine June
12, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Eby, Isaac K., 77, of Ephrata, PA died April 28, 2008, at
Ephrata Community Hospital.
He was born in Terre Hill, PA to Aaron B. and Edna Sensenig Eby. He was
married to Janet L. Lynch Eby for 52 years. A member of Indiantown
Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA.
Surivied by his wife and children, Karen J., wife of Leonard S. Nolt of
Lititz, PA; Sandra E., wife of J. Larry Breneman of Washington Boro,
PA; Charlotte E., wife of Steven L. High of Denver, PA and Philip L.,
husband of Crystal A. Swartzentruber Eby of Ephrata, PA; 9
grandchildren, Bradley, husband of Jennifer Nolt, Jennifer, wife of
Duane Bollinger, Tyler and Krista Breneman, Amber, Stephanie and
Matthew High, and Madeline and Erin Eby; 4 great grandchildren, Aubrie
and Carter Bollinger, and Amanda and Sarah Nolt; and brothers, A.
Lester Eby of Atglen,and John C. Eby of Ephrata, PA. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Eileen M. Eby, brothers, Richard S. and Clyde S.
Eby, and sister, Elta R. Martin.
Funeral service was May 1, 2008 held at Indiantown Mennonite Church
with Rev's. Stephen L. Martin, Jay Weaver and Paul Snader officiating.
Interment will follow in the Indiantown Mennonite Cemetery, Clay Twp.,
Ephrata, PA.
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes,
Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Eby, John C., 72, of Ephrata, PA died, July 8, 2008 at Ephrata
Community Hospital. He was born in Earl Township, Lancaster Co., PA, to
Aaron B. and Edna (Sensenig) Eby. Married to Ella Mae (Brubaker) Eby.
A member of Indiantown Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA. Survived by his
wife, two sons, David B. Eby of Anqing, China, and Darvin B. of
Ephrata, PA. and a brother, Lester, husband of Anna Mae Eby of Atglen,
PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Richard,
Isaac and Clyde Eby, and his sister, Elta Martin.
Funeral service was July 11, 2008 at Indiantown Mennonite Church with
Pastor Steve Martin officiating Interment will be in the Indiantown
Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata, PA
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes,
Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Eby,
Lydia Pearl Heishman, 86, of Harrisonburg, VA died March 31,
2008 at Rockingham Co., VA. She was born August 7, 1921 at
Harrisonburg, VA to Abram G. and Pearl Heishman. On March 24,
1946 she was married to Martin Z. Eby.
Surviving are children, Ralph & Betty Jo Eby, James & Rita Eby,
and 3 grandchildren.
Her siblings: Edna Heishman, Sarah Cormier, Mary Landis, Nellie
Heishman, Wilmer
Heishman, and Clarence O. Heishman preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 4, 2008 at Harrisonburg Mennonite
Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia with burial in Weavers Mennonite Church
Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley,
Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Eby, Sharon Lee Parker, 67, of Goshen died November 1, 2008 at
Goshen, IN after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born
January 22, 1941 to Clayton S. and Virginia June (Nutting)
Parker. On June 19, 1959 she was married to Roger Eby, who
survives.
Surviving are children, Kelley (Pat) Bumgartner, Kurt (Rachel) Eby,
Kent (Linda) Eby, Kevin (Lori) Eby, 11 grandchildren, 1
great-grandchild, one sister, Nila (Gary) Mills, and four brothers,
Clayton Parker, Merrill Parker, Dan Parker, and Randy Parker.
Memorial services were held November 4, 2008 at North Main St.
Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN, with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart
Co., IN.
Submitted by: Lisa Showalter,
Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Edelman, Ellen Pauline Hershberger, 93, of Wellman location died
November 7, 2008 at Wellman, Washington County, Iowa from natural
causes. She was born April 15, 1915 at Kalona, Washington County,
Iowa to Chancy and Mary (Yoder) Hershberger. On December 31, 1937
she was married to Samuel Edelman at Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
Surviving are children, Clayton Edelman and wife Christy, 3
grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 8
step-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Walter Hershberger.
Three sisters, Velma Swartzenddruber, Mabel Yoder, and Viola Bontrager,
and a brother, Leo Hershberger preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held November 11, 2008 at Kalona Mennonite
Church, Kalona, with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.
Submitted by: Bonnie Pickard,
Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Eichelberger,
Wilbert H., 87, of Hopedale, IL died June 3, 2008 at Eureka,
IL. He was born March 23, 1921 at Hopedale, Tazewell County,
Illinois to Henry and Susanna (Bechler) Eichelberger.
Surviving are a sister, Bernice Ellen (Dr. Wayne) Sutter, and a
brother, Clarence Leroy Eichelberger.
His parents, and siblings: Ervin, Orville, Floyd, and Lester
Eichelberger; Verda Mae Eichelberger Miller and Ira Eichelberger
preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held June 7, 2008 (when) at Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois with burial in the
Mennonite Cemetery Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Julie Hendricks
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Erb, John
Leroy, 78, of Hartville, OH died February 12,2008 at Hartville,
Stark Co., OH. He was born February 15, 1929 at Millersburg,
Holmes Co., OH to Dan and Sevilla (Miller) Erb. He was married to
Sylvia Erb.
Surviving are children, Sharon (Larry) Reed of Canton, Gayle (Gary)
Brown of Louisville, LuAnn (Jeff) Haubert of Canton; son, David
(Andrea) Erb of Hartville, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 16, 2008 at Hartville Mennonite
Church, Hartville, Stark Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Leah Knotts,
Hartville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Eshleman, Arlene Heatwole, 98, of Elkhart died October 1, 2008
at Elkhart, Ind. She was born December 7, 1909 in Rockingham
County, Virginia to Amos and Sally (Johnson) Heatwole. On June
28, 1933 she was married to Harold Grant Eshleman, who was born March
12, 1911 and died February 27, 1998.
Surviving are children, Dr. J. Robert Eshleman & Rosalie; Ruth
Schrock & Devon;
Dr. Kenneth Lee Eshleman & Myrna; 5 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Nellie Early and Dorothy Smith.
Four sisters, Cleda Keller, Zelda Rohrer, Nina Layman, and Ethel Good,
a brother, Herman Heatwole and a grandson, Lee Eshleman preceded her in
death.
Memorial services were held October 18, 2008 at Harrisonburg Mennonite
Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia with burial in Weavers Mennonite Church
Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley,
Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Eshleman, Arlene Heatwole, 98, of Elkhart, IN, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Hubbard Hill Estates. She was born December 7, 1909 in Rockingham County, Virginia to Amos and Sally (Johnson) Heatwole. She married Harold G. Eshleman on June 28, 1933. He died February 27, 1998. She was a member of the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church in Virginia. Mrs. Eshelman served as church secretary and home office manager for her husband, a Mennonite minister. She hosted countless visitors including refugees from Cuba, Laos and Palestine.
She is survived by a daughter, Ruth (Devon) Sherman Schrock of Goshen; two sons, J. Robert (Rosalie) Eshleman of Midlothian, Virginia, and Kenneth (Myrna) Eshleman of Mechanisburg, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Nellie Early and Dorothy Smith, both of Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; a grandson, Lee Eshleman in 2007; four sisters, Cleda Keller, Zelda Rohrer, Nina Layman and Ethel Good; and a brother, Herman Heatwole.
A memorial service was October 18, 2008, at the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA. Burial was in Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Eshleman, Mary H. Harnish, 90, formerly of East Petersburg, PA
died December 27, 2008 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA. She was
born in Strasburg, PA to George and Emma Keener Harnish. She was the
wife of J. Robert Eshleman who died in December of 2007.
She was a member of Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church, Columbia, PA.
Surviving is a son, Leon husband of Melba Horst Eshleman of Manheim,
PA; a daughter, Doris E. Eshleman of Lancaster, PA; five grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren, a sister, Dorothy wife of Earl Meck of
Manheim, PA; a brother, Paul husband of Ann Harnish of Washington Boro,
PA. Mary was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Huber, and four
brothers: Amos, Roy, John, and Robert Harnish. Funeral service was
January 3, 2009 at the Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church with Pastor
Steven Heatwole officiating. Interment in Landisville Mennonite
Cemetery, Landisville, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine
December 30, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Espenshade, W. Dan, 56, of Elizabethtown, PA died November 23,
2008. He was born in Lancaster, PA to Walter D., Sr. and Mary Gantz
Espenshade.
He was married to Cheryl R. Goodling Espenshade for 35 years. He is
survived by his wife and two daughters, Jill, wife of Corey Sine,
Maytown, PA; Jessie, wife of Howard DeShong, Mount Joy, PA; and a
sister, Nancy Espenshade, Lancaster, PA.
A Memorial Service was November 26, 2008 at Bossler Mennonite Church,
2021 Bossler Road, Elizabethtown, PA
Source: Obituary files of
Miller/Sekely Funeral Services, Inc.,
Elizabethtown, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Estep, Beulah Ruth Sonifrank
FULKS RUN - Beulah Ruth Estep, 82, went to be with Jesus Monday, Nov. 24, 2008.
Mrs. Estep was born Feb. 13, 1926, in Peru, Wv., and was a daughter of the late George Daniel and Clara Crider Sonifrank.
She was a homemaker, and had worked at Pleasant View Homes for 26 years. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church near Broadway. On Sept. 2, 1943, she married Thomas Franklin Estep, who preceded her in death Sept. 9, 1977.
Surviving are three sons, Stephen Estep and wife, Nola, of Fulks Run, Dennis Estep and wife, Marlene, of Zurich, Ontario, Alvin Estep and wife, Bettie Ann, of Fulks Run; two daughters, Thelma Showalter of Broadway, Esther Schrock and husband, Arland, of New Market; two brothers, Linden Sonifrank of Dayton, David Sonifrank of Singers Glen; five sisters, Arlene Miller of Fulks Run, Loretta Horst of Weyers Cave, Lillie Lahman of Harrisonburg, Nona Kulp of Wakarusa, In., Janet Thompson of Harrisonburg; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Lowell Showalter; brothers, Clifton and Nolan Sonifrank; sisters, Oma and Carolyn Sonifrank; a half brother, William Sonifrank.
The Revs. Arland Schrock and Millard Sonifrank conducted a funeral service Saturday, Nov. 29 at Bethel Mennonite Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Inc., P.O. Box 426, Broadway, VA 22815, or Bethel Mennonite Church, 1646 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA
Dec. 4, 2008
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Evers, Annagene Mae Miller, 76, of Wauseon, Ohio died September
30, 2008 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She was born May 26, 1932 at
Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio to Gideon and Lena (Nofziger)
Miller. On January 25, 1958 at Wauseon she was married to Melvin
Lee Evers, who was born July 17, 1936 survives.
Surviving are children, Tabb (Cindy), Troy, Tammy (Steven) Peters, 10
grandchildren, and a brother, Cletus Miller.
Four brothers, Lester Miller, John Miller, Lewis Miller, and Mahlon
Miller, and two sisters, Tena Short and Rosella Nofziger preceded her
in death.
She was a charter member of North Clinton Mennonite Church.
Memorial services were held October 4, 2008 at North Clinton Mennonite
Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio with burial in Pettisville Cemetery,
Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.
Submitted by: Audrey Rupp,
Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ewy Christine Helen Ortman, 88, of Jetmore died October 21, 2008
at Ness City, KS. She was born September 28, 1920 at Moundridge,
KS to Fredrick and Christina (Brubacher) Ortman. On January 21,
1951 at Moundridge, KS she was married to Weldon L. Ewy, who survives.
Surviving are children, Douglas and Barbara Ewy, Barbara Gibbs, 2
grandchildren, a brother, Albert Ortman and a sister, Leah Toevs.
Three brothers, Harold, Edward and Roland and three sisters, Emma
Lohrentz, Esther Wedel and Ruth Miller preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 25, 2008 at Hanston Mennonite
Church, Hanston, Hodgeman Co., KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Verlene Sebes,
Hanston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Farrel, Verna H. Hershey, 97, formerly of Strasburg, PA died
June 13, 2008 at the Mennonite Home Lancaster,PA., She was born 1911 to
Herbert and Mayme Buckwalter Hershey. She was married to the late Roy
Farrel.
A member of Strasburg Mennonite Church, Strasburg, PA. Survived by her
daughter, 3 stepchildren, a grandson, 13 step-grandchildren, and 6
siblings. She was preceded in death by 2 stepchildren and 3 sisters.
Memorial service was June 19, 2008 at Strasburg Mennonite Church with
interment in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg,
PA.
Source: unknown
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Fast, Erna Justina, 95, of Hesston died June 23, 2008 at
Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas. She was born December 13 1912 at
Mountain Lake, MN to David H. and Justina (Warkentin) Fast.
Memorial services were held July 12, 2008 at Schowalter Villa Chapel,
Hesston, Kansas.
Submitted by: Norma Diller,
Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Fisher, Lowell Robert, 50, of South Bend, IN died November 22,
2008 at South Bend, IN from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
He was born April 5, 1958 at Iowa City, IA to Robert David and Rachel
(Swartzendruber) Fisher. Robert was born November 25, 1918 and
Rachel was born September 15, 1920.
Surviving are his parents, a son, Matthew Fisher, a brother, David
(Joyce) Fisher, and two sisters, Julie (Ray) Profeto, and Suzette
Fisher.
He was married for a short time, then divorced.
Memorial services were held November 26, 2008 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Flickinger,
Teresa Kliewer, 17, of Indianapolis died May 14, 2008 at
Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. She was born November 10, 1990 at
Managua, Nicaragua to Ron Flickinger and Colleen Kliewer.
Surviving are her parents and a brother, Martin Flickinger.
Memorial services were held May 18, 2008 (when) at First Mennonite
Church, Indianapolis, IN.
Submitted by: Emilie Walson
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Folk,
Ferne Lucille King, 86, of Springs died June 18, 2008 at
Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. She was born July 10,
1921 at Springs, Somerset County, Pennsylvania to Daniel H. and Mary M.
(Hollada) King. She was married to Dwight O. Folk.
Surviving are a son, D. Ronald Folk and wife Dotty; a son, Richard A.
Folk; a daughter, Linda F. Hardesty and husband Guy Wayne; six
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother, James R. King with
wife Marilyn; and a sister, Anna Bertha Beachy.
A sister, Helen Boslow preceded her in death.
She was a lunch counter manager for Yoder's Inc., a member of Springs
Mennonite Church and Daughter of Dorcas.
Memorial services were held June 20, 2008 at Newman's Funeral Home,
Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland with burial in Springs Cemetery,
Springs, Pennsylvanis.
Submitted by: Felicia Maust,
Springs, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Franks, Ray, 65, died September 2, 2008 at Bluffton, OH.
He was born September 3, 1943 in London, England. On February 14,
1996 he was married to Carolyn Gratz, who was born November 13,
1955 and survives.
Memorial services were held September 13, 2008 at First Mennonite
Church Bluffton OH with burial in Bluffton.
Submitted by: Carolyn
GratzFranks
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Franz, Earl R., 92, of Reedley, CA died September 5, 2008 at
Reedley, CA. He was born August 10, 1916 at Mead, Kansas to John
and Lena Franz. On December 10, 1972 at Reedley, CA he was
married to Bernice Borthwick, who survives. His first marriage was to
Estella Fast (31 years).
Surviving are children, Carolyn (Ken) Peters, Darryl (Nancy) Franz,
Bonnie Runjavac (step-daughter), 5 grandchildren, and 12
great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held September 9, 2008 at Reedley Cemetery,
Reedley, CA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Frey, Irvin Martin, 89, of Menno Haven Chambersburg, PA died
March 6, 2008, in Menno Haven Nursing Center. He was born May 15, 1918,
in Chambersburg, PA to David B. and Fannie (Martin) Frey.
His first wife was Helen C. (Lehman) Frey, were married Aug. 31, 1940.
She died Feb. 15, 1986. His second wife, Ida G. Frey, of
Charlottesville, Va., were married Feb. 28, 1987.
Mr. Frey was a founding member of Rock Hill Mennonite Church,
McConnellsburg, PA, and in recent years attended Menno Haven Chapel,
Chamberburg, PA.
He was a founding board member of Menno Haven and he helped in the
development of the Menno Haven Retirement Community. The original Menno
Haven Campus was built on Mr. Frey's farmland.
Survived by his wife and five children, Doris M. Diller of
Chambersburg, PA; Darlene F. Martin of Palm, PA; Donald L. Frey of
Lancaster, PA; Dr. Edward E. Frey, of Columbus, Ohio, and Richard A.
Frey of Evansville, Wis.; one stepdaughter, Donna M. Jarjour of
Charlottesville, VA; one stepson, Don E. of Lancaster, PA; 12
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Five sisters, Lista M.
Martin and Catherine N. Martin, both of Shippensburg, PA; Miriam A.
Horst of Chambersburg, PA; Beulah E. Shank of Marion, PA and Lois
I. Martin of Hagerstown, MD; and one brother, the Rev. Preston Frey of
Chambersburg, PA
He was preceded his first wife and parents, in death by one brother,
Adin Frey.
Funeral service was March 11, 1008 at Chambersburg Mennonite Church,
with the Revs. Jerry Roth and Darrell Baer officiating. Burial was in
the Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA
Source: The Record Herald,
Chambersburg, Pa. March 08, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Frey, Martin L. 'Marty,' 90, of Mount Joy, PA died October 16,
2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born 1918 in West Donegal
Twp, Lancaster Co., PA to Elias and Fannie Daveler Frey. He was the
husband of Mildred L. Risser Frey who died in 1996.
He was a member of Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church, Columbia, PA.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary J. wife of Nevin K. Brubaker of
Landisville, PA; Anna L. wife of Elwood B. Hess of Manheim, PA; a son,
James Martin Frey of Manheim, PA; eight grand children; ten great
grandchildren; eight siblings, Dorothy Frey of Rheems, PA; Erma
Schnabel of Souderton, PA; Mary Ritchie of Criders, Virginia, Elias Jr.
husband of Mary Frey of Manheim, PA; J. Wilbur Frey of Lancaster, PA;
Claude Frey of Elizabethtown, PA and Fannie Lois Frey of Manheim, PA.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn J. Hess; two
grandchildren, Brenda and Ronald Brubaker; four brothers, Ralph, Earl,
Harold and Paul Frey.
Funeral service was on October 20, 2008 at Chestnut Hill Mennonite
Church, Columbia, PA with Pastor Steven Heatwole officiating. Burial
was in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery, Landisville, PA
Source: Obituary files of The
Heilig Funeral Home, Mount Joy, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Frey, Martin S., 83, of Ephrata, PA died July 13, 2008. He was
born Jun 5, 1925 in Clay Twp. Lancaster Co., PA. To Enoch and Anna
(Stauffer) Frey. He was married for 62 years to Margaret (Bowman) Frey.
He was a member of the Village Chapel Mennonite Church Voganville, PA.
Survied by his wife, and seven sons, David Frey, Jay, married to Jane
(Hauck) Frey, Harold, married to Rachel (West) Frey, Robert Frey,
Ronald, married to Lori (Miller) Frey, Linford, married to Janeen
(Rhoads) Frey and Brian Frey, six daughters, Ruth Ann, wife of Donald
Burkholder, Edna, wife of Ike Weaver, Grace, wife of Tom Wert, Joyce
Frey, Gloria, wife of Keith Nissley, and Virginia Martin, a sister,
Ruth Frey, 24 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Enoch
Frey and two sisters, Anna Frey and Elizabeth Frey.
Funeral service was July 17, 2008 at Hinkletown Mennonite Church
with Pastors Jeffrey S. Horst, Jason J. Steffy and Chester L. Martin
will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Hinkletown Mennonite
Cemetery, Ephrata, PA
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes,
Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Frey, Vera B. Brubaker, 90 of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died
November 11, 2008. She was born 1918 in Rapho Twp, Lancaster Co., PA.
to Levi and Nora Bucher Brubaker and her stepmother, Anna Siegrist
Brubaker. Her husband, J. Harold Frey died in 1995.
A member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, Mount Joy, PA. The Frey
basement was home base for the Mennonite Youth Fellowship.
Survived by her three children, Harold, married to Barbara Floyd Frey,
Mount Joy, PA; Herbert, married to Lucille Hershey Frey, Marietta, PA
and Janet, married to John Weber, Ephrata, PA; fifteen grandchildren,
thirty-four great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren; a
sister, Anna married to J. Mark Martin, Manheim, PA; and three
brothers, Harold married to Virginia Martin Brubaker, Mount Joy, PA;
Glenn married to Arlene Snyder Brubaker, Lititz, PA and Raymond married
to Ruth Buchen Brubaker, Lancaster, PA. A daughter, Nancy Frey, and two
grandchildren, Corinne Frey and Trevor Hershey, preceded her in death.
Memorial Service was November 15, 2008 at the Mount Joy Mennonite
Church, with Pastor Joe N. Sherer officiating. Interment was in
Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, Mount Joy,
PA
Source: Obituary Files of Sheetz
Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Joy, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Friesen, Elwin, 88, of Henderson, NE died there on September 24,
2008 from congestive heart failure.
He was born October 9, 1919 at Henderson, York Co., NE to Abraham W.
and Margaret (Friesen) Friesen. Abraham was born November 25,
1891 and died November 13, 1984. Margaret was born March 15, 1893
and died September 9, 1991.
On June 11, 1943 at Milford, Seward Co., NE he was married to Kathryn
S. Hershberger, who was born April 4, 1923 and survives.
Surviving are a son, Alan & Cindy Friesen, three daughters, Roma
& Phil Epp; Susan & Homer Friesen; and Kathy & Doug
Kroeker; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a sister,
Maybelle Janzen.
Three brothers, Dr. Harold Friesen, Dr. Carl Friesen, and Roland
Friesen preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held September 27, 2008 at Bethesda Mennonite
Church, Henderson, NE with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Susan Freisen,
Hendeson, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Friesen, Lois Ruth, 73, of Archbold, OH died August 15, 2008 at
Archbold. She was born February 3, 1935 at Archbold, Fulton
County, Ohio to Cornelius and Elma (Gearig) Friesen, who are deceased.
Memorial services were held August 20, 2008 at Fairlawn Haven Chapel,
Archbold, OH.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove
Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Friesen,
Viola Violet Graber, 99, of Reedley, CA died March 21, 2008 at
Reedley, CA from natural causes. She was born December 19, 1908
at Freeman, SD to Ben C. and Lena (Schrag) Graber. On August 23,
1939 she was married to Arthur Friesen, who is deceased.
Surviving are a son, Richard & Dorothy Nickel Friesen, two
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a brother, LeRoy Graber.
A son, Delbert Friesen and four siblings, Olivia Deckert, Albena
Deckert, Chris Graber, and Ellis Graber preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 19, 2008 at First Mennonite Church,
Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Frobish, Luella Mae Zehr, 96, of Flanagan died there, November
17, 2008 from old age. She was born March 11, 1912 at Flanagan,
Livingston Co., IL to Albert and Ollie (Crumrine) Zehr. On
February 3, 1932 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL she was married to Thomas
Frobish, who died October 30, 1987.
Surviving are children, Marilyn (Fred) Porzelius, Meadows, IL; Melvin
(Lorraine) Frobish, Flanagan, IL; Lowell (Florence) Frobish, Auburn,
AL; Russell (Dianne) Frobish, Laurel, MD; Paul (Carol) Frobish,
Gardner, IL; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Lorraine (Byron) Russell,
Dodgeville, WI; and Dorothy (Elwood) Bean, Chenoa, IL; and a
sister-in-law, Irene Zehr, Peoria, IL.
Three brothers: Leroy Zehr, Floyd Zehr, and George Zehr preceded her in
death.
Luella was a member of Prairieview Mennonite Church, rural
Flanagan. She had worked as a telephone operator, a waitress, and
as a CNA at Meadows Mennonite Home and Good Samaritan Home. She enjoyed
sewing, crocheting and flower gardening.
Memorial services were held November 22, 2008 at Prairieview Mennonite
Church, Flanagan, IL with burial in Center Cemetery, Flanagan, IL.
Submitted by: Doug King,
Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Fry, Betsy W. Yoder
TOPEKA -- Betsy W. Fry, 76, of 6240 S. S.R. 5, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday (March 24, 2008) at home after an extended illness. She had been a resident of the area since 1955.
Friends may call after noon today and all day Thursday at the family home. The funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the family home. Bishop Wayne Miller and the home ministers will officiate. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Fry was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Haven, Kan., to William D. and Susie (Yoder) Yoder. She married William H. Fry on Oct. 18, 1951, in Haven.
He survives along with two daughters, Waneta (Leo) Miller of Wolcottville and Anna Mae Fry of Topeka; two sons, Elmer (Ruby) Fry and Jerry (Lavera) Fry, both of Topeka; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; six brothers, Amos Yoder of Middlebury, Felty (Ruby) Yoder and Albert (Rosa) Yoder, both of Topeka, William (Lora) Yoder of Syracuse, David (Ida Mae) Yoder of Shipshewana and Merle (Ottie) Yoder of Castalian Springs, Tenn.; and six sisters, Katie Cross of Middlebury, Polly Fry of Fairview, Mich., Anna (Glen) Fry and Edna Miller, both of Topeka, Vera (Mervin) Miller of Ligonier and Ruby (Elmer) Byler of Millersburg.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Andrew and William Fry, both on May 11, 1975; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Mae Fry; six brothers, Daniel, Joseph, Herman, Perry, Ora and Elmer Yoder; and three sisters, Sadie Summerlot, Clara Slabach and Susanna Keim.
Mrs. Fry was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Online condolences may be sent at www.millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 26, 2008
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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