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Dahlenburg, Paul William, 93, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died February 25, 2009 at Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota.  He was born November 14, 1915 at Avon, South Dakota to William and Marie Delia (Paul) Dahlenburg.  On June 25, 1988 in Henderson, Nebraska he was married to Marie Olfert, who survives.

His first marriage was to Bessie Anna Jones on June 12, 1941. She died on April 27, 1984.

Surviving are children, JoAnn (David) Loewen; Treva (Larry) Steinle; Pauline (Herb) Schroeder; Ken (Sharon) Dahlenburg; Larry (Beth) Dahlenburg, 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a brother, William Dahlenburg.

Five sisters, Etta Ratzlaff; Rose Becker; Amanda Friesen; Bertha Barber; and Ella Boschman preceded him in death.

At age 15, Paul trusted the Lord as his Savior and received the assurance of salvation. On October 4, 1931, he was baptized and joined the Friedensburg Mennonite Church at Avon, SD. During 38 years of ministry he pastored General Conference Mennonite Churches in Langdon, ND; Cordell, OK; Madrid, NE; Bridgewater, SD; Butterfield, MN; Newport, WA; and Pekin, IL.

Paul & Bessie were privileged to visit their missionary children in Japan in 1978. That same year Bessie was diagnosed with cancer. Four years after Bessie's death in 1984 Paul married Marie Olfert, a retired missionary from Japan and moved to Henderson, NE.

While living in Henderson, Paul and Marie enjoyed worship, fellowship and serving in the Community Bible Church of Lushton, NE. Paul and Marie visited Japan several times. They entertained many people in their home and also had a ministry of visitation and intercession. In 1998 Paul and Marie moved to Mountain Lake, MN, and Paul resumed his membership again at the First Mennonite Church of North Butterfield.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Alliance Missionary Chruch, Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN with LeRoy Reynolds and David Loewen officiating.  Burial was in First Mennonite Cemetery, North Butterfield, Watonwan County, Minnesota.

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Dankers, Jessica J., 16, of Myerstown and Lancaster, PA died August 25, 2009 in Myerstown. She was born November 1, 1992 in Lancaster, PA to Sarita V. (Gonzalez) Dankers, wife of Emilio Santiago of Lancaster, and Jeffrey W. Dankers, also of Lancaster, PA. For her schooling, she resided with H. Stephen and Sandra Ebersole and their family of Myerstown, PA.

She was a member of the Shirksville Mennonite Church, Jonestown, PA.

In addition, she is survived by her brothers, Hector Romero of Lancaster, PA; Joshua Santiago of Lancaster, PA; Stephen and Kevin, both of Detroit, MI; sisters, Valerie Zehr of Waterloo, NY and Stephanie of Lancaster, PA.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jose Juan "Joey" Romero.

Funeral services was August 29, 2009 at  Mellinger's Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Mellinger's Mennonite cemetery, Lancaster, PA.

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Delp Gloria A. Stover, 80, of Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA died January 4, 2009 at Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA.  She was born December 29, 1928 at Telford, PA to William and Miriam (Alderfer) Stover.  On August 12, 1967 she was married to Robert W. Delp, who was born September 23, 1926 and died March 19, 2008.

Surviving are step-sons: R. Michael Delp and Bernice, Randy Delp and Kathleen, Jeffery Delp and Sun, 6 step-grandchildren, and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

A step-grandson, Jason Delp preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 10, 2009 at Rockhill Mennonite Community Church, Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA with burial in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA.

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Denlinger, Anna Martha Groff, 82, of East Petersburg, PA died January 18, 2009 at East Petersburg, PA from cancer.  She was born March 7, 1926 at Strasburg, PA and married to Clifford E. Denlinger.

Surviving are children, Charmayne, wife of Omer Brubaker; Philip Denlinger, husband of Joan; Bethany Denlinger, wife of Leonard Moses; 6 grandchildren, siblings: Harold, husband of Anna Marie Groff; Amy, wife of Ellis Kreider;
and Stanley, married to Emily Groff.

A son, Steven Denlinger preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 22, 2009 at Petersburg Mennonite Church, East Petersburg, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Denlinger, Anna Martha Groff, 82, of East Petersburg, PA died January 18, 2009. She was born March 7, 1926 in Strasburg, PA to Abram and Miriam (Metzler) Groff. She was married to Clifford E. Denlinger for nearly 50 years.

She was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Also, a member of the first graduating class of Lancaster Mennonite High School in June 1943.

Surviving are her husband and three children: Charmayne, married to Omer Brubaker, Lancaster, PA; Philip Denlinger married to Joan Urban, Monsey, NY; and Bethany Denlinger married to Leonard Moses, Chesterfield, VA; six grandchildren; and three siblings: Harold, married to Anna Marie Groff, Strasburg, PA; Amy, married to Ellis Kreider, Quarryville, PA; and Stanley married to Emily Groff of Dushore, PA.

She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Denlinger, whose fiancée, Gayle Orczyk, with her two children remains part of the family circle.

Funeral service was January 22, 2009 at East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Interment was in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, PA.

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Denlinger, Vivian Eby, 96, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died September 8, 2009. She was born January 23, 1913, to David H. and Katie Nissly Eby.

She had a lifelong passion for sharing Christ and His Church. She served with Eastern Mennonite Missions in Africa for 20 years. After her marriage to Chester Denlinger, who preceded her in death in 1994, they continued to serve under Eastern Mennonite Missions in Africa, Belize, Florida, and Alabama. After moving home to Lancaster, PA they were active in the Columbia Mennonite Church, Columbia, PA and then at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. Vivian was a teacher by profession and taught in public and parochial schools here in Lancaster County as well as on the mission field.

She is survived by: one sister, Mildred McGuigan, Lititz, PA; three stepchildren, Elvin Denlinger, Holtwood, PA; Lloyd Denlinger, Atascadero, Calif., June, wife of Mervin Leaman, Millersville, PA; 17 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; and three nieces.

She was predeceased by: three sisters, Anna Mae Eby, Ruth Eby, and Elizabeth Hottenstein; three stepchildren, Raymond Denlinger, Marian Rabe, and Martha Denlinger.

Funeral service was September 14, 2009 at West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes Lititz, PA. Interment: Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, PA.

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Derstine, Pauline G. Moyer, 91, of Souderton, PA died July 27, 2009 at Allentown, PA.  She was born July 15, 1918 at Hilltown Township, PA to Joseph and Mabel (Groover) Moyer.  On May 4, 1938 she was married to Marvin G. Derstine, who was born May 4, 1917 and died March 20, 2007.

Surviving are children, Patricia Ann Halteman & Melvin; Paul M. Derstine & Eleanor; Roy M. Derstine, Dale M. Derstine & Betty: Betty L. Kulp & John; Nancy R. Moyer & Glenn;  17 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Blanche Kerr & Lloyd; Anna Moyer; Laverne Moyer & Mildred; and Grace Landis & Abram.

A brother, Granville Moyer, and a sister, Grace Delp preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 1, 2009 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Detweiler, Grace Mininger Hedrick, 84, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died April 18, 2009 at the same place from respiratory failure and cancer.  She was born January 17, 1925 at Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA to Robert S. and Katie (Mininger) Hedrick.  On May 10, 1947 she was married to Lester F. Detweiler, who was born November 13, 1926 and died October 26, 2002.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda Gahman and husband Dale, and two sons, Dale Detweiler and wife Kris; and Dennis Detweiler and wife Sherry, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Betty Zeigler and three brothers, Henry Hedrick, Robert Jr. Hedrick, and Curtis Hedrick preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 21, 2009 at Plains Mennonite Church,  Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Detweiler, MaryEllen Nice, 65, of Chalfont, PA; formerly of Souderton, died December 4, 2009. She was born in Sellersville, to the late Henry S. and Mary Barbara (Benner) Nice. She was the beloved wife for 44 years to Walter L. Detweiler.

She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church  where she was a Sunday school teacher, taught vacation bible school and volunteered in the Girls Club.
She served  two years in 1W at the Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, FL. MaryEllen helped on the family dairy farm which later became known  as Meadow Breeze Farm Market. She later was employed at the Family Heritage Bakery in Franconia and worked at Rockhill Mennonite Community as a housekeeper.

Survived by her husband, Walter, and three sons, W. Dale Detweiler and his wife, Pam, of Chalfont, PA; Anthony S. Detweiler and his wife, Michelle, of Quakertown, PA and Laverne N. Detweiler and his wife, Pamela, of Chalfont, PA; a brother, Paul B. Nice and his wife, Kathryn, of Montrose, PA; mother-in-law, Edna (Lapp) Detweiler of Souderton, PA; and four grandchildren, Rachel, Steven, Austin and Micah.

She was  preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Roth.

Funeral services was December 9, 2009 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church, Burial was in the Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery, Line Lexington, PA.

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Diem, Ivan C., 72, of McAlisterville, PA and formerly of Lebanon Co., PA. died at August 31, 2009, at the Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA. He was born September 3, 1936, in West Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Clarence and Esther (Horst) Diem. His wife of nearly 54 years, Elnora S. (Ebersole) Diem, whom he married on October 1, 1955, survives.

Funeral service was September 5, 2009 from the Crossroads Mennonite Church, Richfield, PA with Bishop Ken Gehman, Pastor Tim Lauver and Pastor Orval Graybill. Interment was in the Brick Church Cemetery, Richfield, PA

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Diener, Clayton H., 90, of Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas died June 4, 2009 at the same place.  He was born December 10, 1918 at Proctor, Missouri to Harry and Amanda Diener.  On July 22, 1945 he was married to Inez Snyder, who survives.

Surviving are children, Don and Maria Diener, Dwight Diener, and Dennis Diener.

Memorial services were held June 8, 2009 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kansas with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Harvey County, Kansas.

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Doerksen, Johnnie R., 83, of Reedley, CA died June 24, 2009 at the same place from a stroke.  He was born December 8, 1925 at Meade, KS to Cornelius and Anna (Reimer) Doerksen.  

On October 16, 1953 he was married to Lodema Janzen.  After her death he married Marie (Winkler) Quenzer in 1978.

Surviving are children, Ron (Carol) Doerksen; Cal (Lisa) Doerksen; Kathy (Harvey) Bauman; Randy (Sheryl) Quenzer; and Duane (Carrie) Quenzer; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother,  Ben Doerksen, and two sisters, Anna Doerksen, and Helen Nick.

Two brothers, Corney Doerksen and Jake Doerksen preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 29, 2009 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA  with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

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Doutrich, Elvin L., 73, of Myerstown, PA died February 17, 2009 at Mt. Joy, PA. He was born December 8, 1935, in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co, PA, to Harry and Lydia G. Lefever Doutrich. He was married to Elaine Gingrich Doutrich for 51 years. A member of the Elm St. Mennonite Church of Lebanon, PA.

Survived by his wife and sons, Nelson Doutrich and wife Rachel of Halsey, OR and Dale Doutrich and wife Carol of East Earl, PA; three daughters, Rose wife of Duane Hostetter, of Mountville, PA; Lynette wife of Wes Weaver of Myerstown, PA and Loretta wife of Terry Musser of Salem, OH; one brother, Cletus Doutrich of Myerstown, PA; one sister Alma Brendle of East Earl, PA; 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Doutrich, a sister, Elizabeth Hostetter, and a grandson, Rodney Doutrich.
Funeral services was February 20, 2009 at Swatara Mennonite Church,. Interment was in the Swatara Mennonite Cemetery. Myerstown, Lebanon Co., PA

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Droz, David Thomas, 59, of Kalona, Iowa died October 1, 2009 at the same place.  He was born May 22, 1950 at Davenport, Iowa to Jack and Madonna (Trudo) Droz.  On December 2, 1978 at Wellman, Iowa he was married to Joette Yoder, who survives.

Surviving are his mother, a daughter, Kimberly Leaton and husband Winson, a son, Derrick Droz, and a sister, Michele Tyler.

His father preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 4, 2009 at Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Dyer, Shirley Pankratz, 66, of Henderson, York Co., NE died January 1, 2009 at the same place.  She was born June 30, 1942 in York County, NE to Oliver and  Susie (Friesen) Pankratz and was married to Jim Dyer, who survives.

Surviving are children, Rick (Blenda) Dyer, Teri (Mike) Walker, Tammie (Les) Maaske, and Tricia (Brian) Sander, 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 5, 2009 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson, NE.

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Early, Nellie Heatwole, 97, of Harrisonburg, VA, died  August 04, 2009 at Oak Lea Nursing. Formerly of Dayton, VA until she moved to Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in 2005. She was born December 19, 1911 in Rockingham Co., VA to Amos D. and Sallie Johnson Heatwole. On September 23, 1933, she married Samuel S. Early he died June 18, 2008. She was a member of Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, VA.

Surviving are two sons, Sheldon H. and wife Sandra Kay Green Early, Dennis R. and wife Patricia Riddel Early all of Dayton, VA; one grandson, Robert Samuel (Sammy) Early and wife Kim Smith Early of Bridgewater, VA three great-grandchildren, Katelyne Renee, Sidney Nichole and Bryar S. Mason Early all of Bridgewater, VA; one sister Mrs. Winston (Dorothy) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husabnd, five sisters, Mrs. William (Cleda) Keller, Mrs. John (Zelda) Rohrer, Mrs. Weaver (Nina) Layman, Mrs. Harold (Arlene) Eshelman, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Good and one brother, Herman W. Heatwole.

A memorial service was July 6, 2009 at the Dayton Mennonite Church conducted by Pastor Daryl Driver. Burial was in the  Dayton Mennonite Cemetery Dayton, VA was private prior to the memorial service for immediate family and nieces and nephews.  

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Eash, Dorcas Ruth Miller, 81, of Goshen, IN died November 14, 2009 at the same place from natural causes.  She was born November 14, 1928 at Lagrange IN to Lee and Ruth (Troyer) Miller.  On December 24, 1947 at Shipshewana, IN she was married to Edwin Eash, who died June 20, 2002.

Surviving are children, Rebecca and Mack Whitmore, Glen and Patti Eash, Karen and Lee Hicks, Philip, Don and Rosie Eash, Leon, Myron, and Paul, 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held November 18, 2009 at Shore Mennonite Church Shipshewana IN with burial in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN.

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Eash, Dorcas Ruth Miller, 81 of Goshen, IN died on her birthday, November 14, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1928 in LaGrange Co., IN, to Lee and Ruth (Troyer) Miller.

On December 24, 1947 she married Edwin J. Eash in Shipshewana, IN. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2002.

She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, IN

For several years she and her husband Edwin traveled throughout the country transporting the Amish neighbors to destinations in Arizona, Florida and other far away places for most of her life.

Survied by Rebecca (Mack) Whitmore, of Chilton, WI and their children Christa and Colin; Glen (Patti) Eash of Goshen, IN and their children Delaina and Brandon; Karen (Lee) Hicks of Muncie, IN and their children Nathan, Natalie, and Nicholas; Philip of Centerville, MI and his children Wendy, Josh, Crystal, and Terra; Don (Rosie) of Greenfield, IN and their children Derick and Michael, Leon of Middlebury, IN and his children Jason, Matt, Dakota, and Johnny; Myron of Wenatchee, WA, and Paul (Gayle) of Elkhart, IN and their son David. They have 18 great grandchildren. 

Also survied by her siblings, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Martha and Loren Hartman of Camby, OR; Esther and Ervin Miller of Portland, OR, and Mary C. Burhenn of LaGrange, IN; four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Barbara Miller of Gallatin, TN; Silas and Grace Miller of Portland, OR; John and Maxine Miller of McPherson, KS and Abram and Jackie Miller of Goshen, IN; one  sister-in-law Donna Miller of LaGrange, IN.

Preceeded in death by her husband and her youngest brother F. James Miller who  died in August 1, 2008.

Funeral service was November 18, 2009 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, IN; with the Rev. Carl Horner and Rev. Brent Eash officiating. Burial will take place in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN.

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Eash, Edna J. Lambright,  87, of South Topeka, IN died March 18, 2009 at Life Care Center LaGrange, IN. She was born March 8, 1922 in Thomas, OK, to Jacob and Alma (Gingerich) Lambright. On November 2, 1941 in Topeka, IN. she married John H. Eash, he died April 2, 2008.

She was a member of the Townline Mennonite Church Shipshewana, IN.

Survived by  2 Daughters, Carolyn (Steve) Overholt of Topeka, IN, Rosie Eash of Elkhart, IN;  3 Sons, Wayne (Marilyn) Eash of Ligonier, IN, Glen (Ingrid) Eash of Glenwood Springs, CO, Ken (Linda) Eash of Churubusco, IN; 13 grandchildren, a step granddaughter, 18 great grandchildren;  2 Brothers, LeRoy (Georgia) Lambright of Easley, SC, Fritz Lambright of Elkhart, IN;  3 Sisters, Mary (Lester) Miller of Middlebury, IN, Mabel (Levi) Beechy of Kenton, OH, Irene (Bob) Slabaugh of Lott, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a step granddaughter, a great grandson, 4 brothers, Elmer, Floyd, Amos and Perry Lambright and
 a sister, Viloa Lambright. 

Funeral service was March 22, 2009 at Townline Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, IN. Services will be conducted by Rev. Mel Eash and Rev. Andy Eversole. Burial will be in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN

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Ebersole, Paul Herman, 90 a resident of the Mennonite Fellowship Home Hagerstown, MD. and formerly of Millmont, PA  died  March 1, 2009 in the home. He was born November 29, 1918 in Annville, Lebanon Co., PA., he was the son of the late Ammon and Amanda (Horst) Ebersole. He was married Luella H. (Risser) Ebersole, for 68 yrs.

He was a minister and evangelist in the Mennonite Church from 1954 - 2008. He served the church from 1972 -1978 in British Columbia. Paul also was assistant principal and teacher at Numidia Bible School in Numidia,PA. He was a member of the Hartleton Mennonite Church in Millmont, PA.

Survived by his wife and son, J. Mark (Husband of June) Ebersole, Myerstown, PA., two sisters, Ruth Boll, Lancaster, PA. and Cora Gerber, Dalton, Ohio, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers Elmer Ebersole, Ammon Ebersole, Aaron Ebersole, Norman Ebersole, two sisters, Katherine Mohler and Martha Walters. Funeral service was March 7, 2009 at the Hartleton Mennonite Church. Burial was in the Hartleton Mennonite Cemetery, Millmont, PA.

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Eby, Anna H., 88, of 13436 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Mennonite Home. Born June 29, 1921, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Reuben R. and Elizabeth M. Horst Eby.

She was a member of Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss.

She is survived by one sister, Mary H. Eby, and one brother, Adin H. Eby, both of Maugansville; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters; Elizabeth H. Eby and Clara H. Hostetter; and five brothers; Reuben H. Eby, Allan H. Eby, Ira H. Eby, Theodore H. Eby and Andrew H. Eby.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Reiff Mennonite Church, 17433 Reiff Church Road, Maugansville, Md. Bishop Dale Horst, ministers Steven Martin and Ethan Eby, and deacons Wilmer Eby and Myron Eby will officiate.

Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

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Eby, Fannie I.

GOSHEN -- Fannie I. Eby, 86, of 1225 Greencroft Drive, died at 2:29
p.m. Friday (Jan. 9, 2009) at Greencroft Healthcare after three years of residence there.

She was born in Shippensburg, Pa., Dec. 14, 1922, to Menno S. and Orpha (Burkhart) Eby.

Surviving are one sister, June (Joesph) Rodes of Goshen; four brothers, Melvin (Doris) Eby of Bluntston, Fla., John (Pollyanna) Eby of Belleville, Pa., Mark (Sharon) Eby of Hayward, Wis., and Menno (Alma) Eby of Grove City, Minn.; and a brother-in-law, Melvin (Kathryn) Coblentz of Stone Lake, Wis.

One sister, Esther Coblentz, is deceased, along with two brothers, Earl and James Eby.

Miss Eby was a house cleaner and a baby sitter. She had a booth at the South Bend Farmers Market and was a salesperson for Shakley and Golden Pride.

She was a member of Pleaseant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church on C.R. 38, Millersburg.

The body will lie in state from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The service will start at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pastors Randall Riegsecker, Cleo Orendorf and Keith Bucher will officiate.

Burial will follow at Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorial gifts may be given to the church. Online condolences can be sent at www.rrefh.com.

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Eby, Harold, age 96 of Landis Homes, Litiz, PA formerly of Kinzers, PA, died May 2, 2009 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Ephrata, PA to David K. & Anna Sandoe Eby. He was the husband of Anna Houck Eby she died December 15, 2004.

He was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church where in the past he was caretaker of the cemetery. Surviving are 5 children: James D. husband of Millie Danner Eby of Lititz, PA; Joyce Shorts of Paradise, PA; Elaine Kreiser of Gap, PA; H. Duane Eby of Brownstown, PA; Evelyn wife of Silvan Benner of Lancaster, PA. 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Cindy Eby Lewis and a brother, Richard Eaby.

Funeral service was May 6, 2009 at the Strasburg Mennonite Church, Pastor John D. Meck officiating. Interment was in the Strasburg Mennonite cemetery Strasburg, PA..

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Eby, Ida Mildred

CLEAR SPRING - Ida Mildred Eby, 92, of 14434 Clear Spring Road, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the home of Harold and Louise Williams.

Born Jan. 18, 1917, near Huyetts, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Susan Sollenberger Eby.

She was employed by the former Martin's Food Market.  She was a member of Clear Spring Mennonite Church.

She is survived by one sister, Ruth L. Eby, and cousins.

Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Clear Spring Mennonite Church. Local ministry will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the church.  Visitation also will be Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.  The family requests the omission of flowers.

Arrangements are by Donald Edwin Thompson Funeral Home in Clear Spring.

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Eby, Richard G.

GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Richard G. Eby, 70, of 3153 Williamson Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital after suffering head injuries from a fall outside his home Thursday, Feb. 5.

Born Dec. 30, 1938, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Allan H. and Naomi P. Showalter Eby.

He was a farmer, hauled cattle for 20 years and had worked at local livestock auctions. He was currently employed as a truck driver by Lehman's Egg Service near Greencastle.

He was a member of the Mercersburg (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

He was a member and chaplain of Kauffman Ruritan Club and a former member and chaplain of Longmeadow Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Dorcas T. Timmons Eby, whom he married Dec. 19, 1992; one daughter, Camilla A. Ancell of Hagerstown; one son, Kenrick M. Eby of Chambersburg; two sisters, Thelma F. Martin of Marion, Pa., and Wanda J. Horst of Greencastle; two brothers, Donald L. Eby of Chambersburg and Elwood J. Eby of Greencastle; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene L. Baer.

A memorial service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mercersburg Mennonite Church. The Revs. Allen Eshleman, David Possinger and Lloyd Gingrich will officiate.

Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home in Greencastle.

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Eby, Richard G. 70, of Greencastle, Pa. died February 11, 2009 in the Chambersburg Hospital after suffering head injuries from a fall outside his home on Thursday February 5. He was born December 30, 1938 in Washington Co., MD, to Allan H.and Naomi P. (Showalter) Eby. He was married Dorcas T. (Timmons) Eby.  He was a member of the Mercersburg Mennonite Church, Mercersburg, PA

Survived by his wife and a son, Kenrick M. Eby, Chambersburg, PA; daughter Camilla A. Ancell, Hagerstown, MD; brothers, Donald L. Eby, Chambersburg, PA; Elwood J. Eby, Greencastle, PA; sisters, Thelma F. Martin, Marion, Pa., Wanda J. Horst Greencastle, PA; six grandchildren, Justin, Kevin, Cathy, James, Kelsi and Jacob and two great-grandsons, Julian and Race.

A memorial service was February 14, 2009 at the Mercersburg Mennonite Church with Revs. Allen Eshleman, David Possinger and Lloyd Gingrich officiating. Burial was in the Mercersburg Mennonite Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA.

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Eshleman, J. Lester M.D., went to be with the Lord on Jan. 18, 2009.  Born in Maryland on Jan. 30, 1921, to his late parents, Laban and Anna Eshleman, Lester
served 50 years of his life as a surgeon, missionary and pastor in Africa. His life was an enormous inspiration to all of those he met and with whom he worked.
His compassion, faith and emotions pervaded everything to which he put his heart.

Lester grew up in the Mennonite community in Hagerstown, Md. He worked as a farmhand until he was 18 years old, when God called him to go to Eastern Mennonite Bible School and Seminary in Harrisonburg, Va. Upon completion of seminary in 1945, Lester attended Hahneman Medical School in Philadelphia, Pa., where he graduated in 1949.

In 1947, he married Lois Martin.

During his third year of medical school, he was ordained by lot to the ministry at Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church in Souderton, Pa., where he and Lois served
for the next four years as dedicated co-pastor and wife. Their inspiration blended a melting pot of peoples and galvanized a fledgling mission church into a meaningful community.

After completing a year-and-a-half surgical residency, he and Lois, a
nurse anesthetist, went to Shirati Mission Hospital in Tanzania, where they served as a husband-and-wife surgical team in the 1950s and 1960s. Their daughter, Charlotte, and son, Lynn, were born during this time.

In 1966, the Eshlemans returned to Pennsylvania, where Lester completed a residency in urology at the Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
During this time, he also co-pastored at Parkesburg Mennonite Church, and preached in numerous Mennonite churches in Pennsylvania, sharing his missionary experiences and work.

In 1972, Lester and Lois went to Kinshasa, Zaire (now Congo), where he worked as a urologist at Mama Yemo Hospital for six years. This is a 2,000-bed hospital set up by then-president Mobutu in honor of his mother.

Lester and Lois returned to Tanzania in 1979, but this time to Kilimanjaro Christian Medical center in Moshi, Tanzania. There, Lester spent the last 20 years of his surgical career setting up the Institute of Urology. This institution provided urologic treatment and training of urologic surgeons from seven East African countries with a combined population of more than 100 million. For this accomplishment, he was awarded the St. Paul medal by the British Association of Urologic Surgeons in 1998. This is a medal awarded to surgeons with outstanding contributions in Third World countries.

While at Moshi, he and Lois also helped start the Newlands Mennonite Church and Primary School for more than 200 children of all faith backgrounds. Lester and Lois returned to the States in 1997 to Landis Homes retirement village. During the last 12 years of his life, Lester served at Landis Homes Retirement community as part-time pastor and board committee member. He and Lois made weekly rounds among the sick and the shut-ins at Landis Homes to pray with them, and offer sympathy and compassion.

Lester died quietly in his home with his faithful wife, Lois, at his side.

He is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Charlotte, and her husband, Amos; and son, Lynn, and his wife, Carole.

The family is grateful to Hospice of Lancaster County for the care and concern shown to the family in his last days.

Lester will always be remembered by his family, friends and colleagues as a man of profound purpose and faith, combined with a heart of deep compassion and care. He once said, "The greatest privilege in life for Lois and me has been to be able to minister both to the souls and the bodies of mankind." Truly this was his legacy.

A brief graveside service is planned at Millwood Mennonite Church, Amish and Buena Vista Roads, Gap, Pa., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service is planned at Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. The family will greet friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Landis Homes Caring Fund.

Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, Pa.

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Eshleman, Mary D. Doulin, 76, of Paradise, PA died July 26, 2009, at the Hospice of Lancaster County. She was born in Pequea, PA to Freeman L. and Myrtle Warfel Doulin. She was married to Raymond J. Eshleman 56 years. Mary attended Smithville Church of God and the Church of God Senior Life Fellowship.

Survived by her husband and children Cindy L. Eshleman, Paradise, PA; Mary Lou wife of Jay C. Eshbach of Ronks, PA and Randy J. Eshleman husband of Brenda (Detweiler) of Lebanon, PA; 4 Grandchildren, Tara DeJesus, Janelle Grow, Breanna Eshleman, and Ryan Eshleman and 5 Great-Grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Janet M. wife of Robert Blevins, Quarryville, PA; and a brother Benjamin Doulin husband of Elnora (Zander), Willow Street, PA.
 
Funeral service was July 29, 2009 at the Strasburg Mennonite Church,  Burial was in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg,PA.

 

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Eymann, Edythe Klassen, 87, of Reedley, CA died October 4, 2009 at the same place.  She was born December 17, 1921 at Hillsboro, KS to Henry and Katie "Tina" (Kroeker) Klassen.  In 1941 she was married to Ralph E. Eymann.

Surviving are children, Judy & John Taylor; Laurie Olvera; Steven & April Eymann; Daughter-in-law Gwen Eymann and her husband Wally Holtan; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Ethel Harder; and Georgianna and Jack Hofstetter.

A son, Ralph, Eymann, Jr. and a sister, Hazel Frey preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 24, 2009 at Sierra View Homes, Reedley, CA  with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

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Fast, Edward Arthur, 76, of Butterfield, MN died February 20, 2009 at Mankato, Blue Earth Co., MN from cancer.  He was born June 8, 1932 at Butterfield, Watonwan Co., MN to John and Helena (Vogt) Fast.  On June 20, 1952 at Mountain
Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN he was married to Gladys Rosella Schmidt, who was born April 20, 1934 and survives.

Surviving are children, LaVonne (David) Jungas; DeLyle (Luann) Fast; LaRoy (Diane) Fast, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Evelyn (Harold) Lipset; and a brother, John E Fast preceded him in death.

Edward farmed on the family farm until retirement in 1998. During his farming career he worked at various jobs including custom harvesting, Schmidt Well Drilling, and Balzer Manufacturing. He was creative and inventive, building some of his equipment rather than buying. Edward loved to travel, including spending 29 winters in Apache Junction, AZ. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar at jam sessions around the country and in Canada, having picked up the guitar when he was nearly 70 years old.

Memorial services were held February 23, 2009 at First Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Ferguson, Paul R., 72, of Wooster, Ohio died there on March 27, 2009.  He was born March 14, 1937 at Lodi, Ohio to Paul V. and Russelle (Stone) Ferguson and was married to Judith E. Hostetler.

Surviving are children, Deborah (Clark) Johnson, Paul W. Ferguson, Susan (Steve) Waybill, Timothy E. (Carol) Ferguson, 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a sister, Doris Oakey, and a brother, John Ferguson.

Two sisters, Ruth Knight, Alice Wiles preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held March 30, 2009 at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio with burial in Congress Cemetery, Congress, Ohio.

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Fisher, Kathy M. McCullough, 47, of Manheim, PA died July 15, 2009. She was daughter of Robert W. McCullough, Willow Street, PA and Ruth M. Moses, Mountville, PA. She was married to Gary L. Fisher they were married 30 years.A member of the Mountville Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband and parents and children, Jennifer (Eric) Ebersole, Mount Joy, PA and Amanda Fisher, companion of Mitch Evans, Lititz, PA; two grandchildren, Claudia and Indiana; a sister, Pamela (John) Geltmacher, Elizabethtown, PA and a brother, David McCullough, Mountville, PA; twin aunts, Verna and Viola Mueller, Willow Street, PA.

A Life Celebration service was July 20, 2009 at the Mountville Mennonite Church Mountville, PA. Interment in Byerland Mennonite Cemetery.

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Fisher, Ruth Longenecker Bechtold, 81, of Lititz, PA formerly of Bainbridge, PA, died July 1, 2009 at Landis Homes. Born in Lancaster, PA to Amos Z. and Grace (Landis) Longenecker. She was the wife of J. Herbert Fisher, Sr. of Landis Homes, Lititz. They were married for 11 years in October 2008. Her first husband, Jay M. Bechtold, died in 1995.

Mrs. Fisher was a former member of Goods Mennonite Church, Bainbrige, PA and was currently a member of Millersville Mennonite Church. A graduate of Lancaster Mennonite School, class of 1946, she retired from the former Ridge View Farms Restaurant in Elizabethtown. Mrs. Fisher was involved with New Life for Girls and Teen Challenge.

Survived by her husband and two daughters: June M. Bechtold and Marian E. Kanode, both of Elizabethtown, PA; five sons: J. Nelson (Connie) Bechtold, Bainbridge, PA; Marlin E. (Jan) Bechtold, Mount Joy, PA; Wayne L. (Debbie) Bechtold, Harrisburg, PA; Harold L. (Sue) Bechtold, Elizabethtown, PA; Paul D. (Lisa) Bechtold, Elizabethtown, PA; two stepdaughters: Marianne (Glenn) Hart and Marilyn (Robert) Hollinger; four stepsons: Herb (Dona) Fisher, Jr., Harold (Carol) Fisher, Ken (Pam) Fisher, and Karl (Eileen) Fisher; 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 20 step-great grandchildren; three sisters: Lois Hartzler, Esther Boll and Martha Zook, and two brothers: John Longenecker and Paul Longenecker.

A Funeral Service was July 6, 2009 at Goods Mennonite Church. Interment was in Goods Mennonite Cemetery Bainbridge, PA.

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Flaming, Helen Adeline Reimer Goerzen, 93, of Reedley, CA died March 14, 2009 at the same place.  She was born September 25, 1915 at Fairview, OK to Abraham and Julia Reimer.  In June 1974 at Reedley, CA she was married to Hinshaw "Hank" Flaming, who died December 22, 1994.

Surviving are children, Bill & Carol Goerzen; Myrna Schneider; and Walter & Carla Goerzen; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Her first husband, Jacob Goerzen and a son, Richard Goerzen preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 23, 2009 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

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Fliginger, Floyd, 86, of Freeman, SD died December 20, 2009 at the same place.  He was born August 30, 1923 at Marion, Turner Co., SD to Jacob and Lydia (Gering) Fliginger.  In 1978 at Chicago, IL he was married to Alice K. Fliginger, who survives. His first wife, Alice Lorriene (Pankratz) Fliginger died in 1964.

Surviving are children, Shana Fliginger, and Trent (Chris) Fliginger, and one grandchild.

Memorial services were held December 28, 2009 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Fox, Alvin S.

Alvin S. Fox, 62, of 2350 Division Highway, Ephrata, PA, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 28, 2009, at his home after a courageous one-year battle with lung cancer. He was married 41 years on December 14 to Mary Z. (Leid) Fox.

Born in Earl Township, he was the son of Ada S. (Shirk) Fox Reiff of Ephrata and the late Harvey S. Fox.

He was a farmer and a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. He was actively involved with Christian Aid Ministries.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are three sons, Kurvin John, husband of Ida Mae (Martin) Fox of Ephrata, Glenn L., husband of Miriam R. (Nolt) Fox of New Enterprise, PA, and Alvin Ray, husband of Mabel Z. (Zimmerman) Fox of Stanley, WI; three daughters, Erlene L., wife of Barton M. Horst of New Holland, Marian L., wife of Wayne L. Zimmerman, and Elva L., wife of Mervin L. Zimmerman, both of Boyd, WI; and 23 grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Leon S., husband of Laura (Martin) Fox of Bowmansville, and Marlin S., husband
of Esther (Zimmerman) Fox of Curtiss, WI; a sister, Edna S., wife of Ivan Martin, Jr. of Fleetwood, PA; a brother-in-law, Daniel M. Zimmerman, husband of Erla N. (Reiff) of Shippensburg; and several stepbrothers and sisters.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather, Elam M. Reiff, and a sister, Esther S. Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, at 8:30 a.m. at the late home (farmhouse) with further services at 9 a.m. at the New Holland Old Order Mennonite Church with the Bishop Ben F. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the late home (farmhouse) from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

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Fox, Ricky L.

Ricky L. Fox, 50, of Baring, MO, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 6, 2009.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Marian (Hersh) Fox of New Holland, and the late Paul W. Fox.

He was a truck driver for Amos Zimmerman, Jr., Cantrell, Iowa and he enjoyed hunting and riding motorcycle.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Denise Fox and Nicole Fox, both of Ephrata; a grandson, Justin Fox; and two sisters, Tina Sensenig of
Womelsdorf, and Lori, married to Troy Dudek of Narvon.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 am at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Road, Bowmansville with the Reverend
Merle G. Stoltzfus officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Viewing will be at the Church on Tuesday from 6-8 pm and on Wednesday from 9-10 am. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

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Franck, Elmer S., 95, of the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA formerly of Lititz,PA  died March 8, 2009. He was born in Kissel Hill, PA to Harry and Elizabeth Strauss Franck, He was the husband of the late Pauline Wenger Franck. A member of the former Hess Mennonite Church, now known as Crossroads Community Fellowship, of Lititz, PA.

Survived by his daughter, Miriam W., sons, Mervin W., and Elmer W., husband of Arlene Franck, all of Lititz, PA and Kenneth W., husband of Deborah Franck, of Sinking Spring, PA; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren; and a sister, Anna, wife of John Keener of Elizabethtown, PA.

He was preceded in death by brothers Christian, Martin, Norman, and Charles, and sisters Ella Mae and Kathryn.

Funeral servicewas March 12, 2009, at the Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home, Lititz, PA A private burial for the immediate family will be held in Hess Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz, PA.

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Franz, George F., 83, of Henderson, NE died April 30, 2009 at Aurora, NE.  He was born May 26 1925 in York Co., NE to George G. and Marie (Epp) Franz.  On November 14, 1998 at Henderson, NE he was married to Cleola Pankratz, who survives.

Surviving are children, Greg (Janet) Franz; Kathy (Roger) Ripley; step-daughter, Verlene (Ron) Garber; step-sons, LaVerne (Marilyn) Epp; Dr. Galen (Cindy) Epp; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 5, 2009 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson, York Co., Nebraska.

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Freed, Ida Mae Delp, 95, of Souderton, PA died August 16, 2009 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA.  She was born May 23, 1914 at Hilltown, PA to Samuel and Anna (Mininger) Delp.  She was married to Henry K. Freed, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Henry Freed; Russell Freed & Ruby; Ralph Freed & Patrice; Ronald Freed & Deborah, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren 1 great-great-grandchild, and a sister, Miriam Detweiler.

A son, Robert Freed, three brothers, Samuel Delp, Paul Delp, and Norman Delp, and a sister, Naomi Gahman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 18, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery,  Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA.
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Freed, Ida Mae Delp, 95, of Souderton, PA; formerly of Line Lexington, PA died August 16, 2009 at Peter Becker Community, Harleysville, PA. She was born 1914 in Hilltown, PA to the late Samuel and Anna (Mininger). The beloved wife of the late Henry K. Freed Delp.

Ida was currently attending Blooming Glen Mennonite Church for the last 8 years and was a life member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church

Survived by her husband Henry and children Henry Freed (Son) of Lansdale, PA; Russell Freed (Son) & wife, Ruby of East Lansing, MI; Ralph Freed (Son) & wife, Patrice of Salford, PA; Ronald Freed (Son) & wife, Deborah of Collegeville, PA; Miriam Detweiler (Sister) of Souderton, PA; Arlene Delp (Sister-In-Law) of Souderton, PA; 12 Grand children, 12 Great-Grandchildren & A Great-Great Granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by: A Son - Robert "Bobby" Freed, died age 14; 3 Brothers - Samuel, Paul & Norman Delp; A sister - Naomi Gahman; 2 daughter-in-laws - Mary Ellen & Wilma Freed; A brother-in-law - Wilmer Detweiler.

Funeral service was August 18, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Home, Summit View Auditorium, Souderton, PA. Burial was at Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery, Line Lexington, PA.

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Freed, Matilda K. Godshall, 97, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died April 26, 2009 at the same place from congestive heart failure. 

She was born January 16, 1912 at Vernfield, Montgomery Co., PA to William S. and Sallie M. (Koffel) Godshall.  Sallie was born in 1892 and died in 1932.

On September 24, 1932 at Kulpsville, Montgomery Co., PA she was married to Joseph H. Freed, who died December 22, 1980.

Surviving are children, Doris Freed; Merrill Freed and wife Elaine; Jean Clemmer and husband Earl; and Nancy Alderfer and husband Alvin; 10 grandchildren,  8 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Sadie Landis, Ruth Ruth, and Naomi Halteman.

An infant grandson, a great-grandson, a great-granddaughter, Olivia Stucky; three brothers, Marvin Godshall, Elmer Godshall, and William Godshall; and two sisters, Iva Hackman, and Mary Hackman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 30, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Homes Chapel, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.

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Frey, Janet L. Martin

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Janet L. Frey, age 85, of 1838 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in her home.

Born July 31, 1924, in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Bertha Hunsecker Martin.

She was married to the late Adin L. Frey on Oct. 26, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2006.

A homemaker and mother of six, Janet assisted and supported her husband with several local businesses, including the former Frey's Farm Dairy on Falling Spring Road.

She was a member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where years ago, she was active with the sewing circle and the Bible Release ministry.

Surviving her are five children, Eugene R. Frey and wife, Hazel, of Lancaster, Linda Horst and husband, John, of Clear Spring, Md., Fern Diller and husband, Eugene, of Greencastle, Miriam Hawbaker and husband, Wayne, of Greencastle, and Wilmer L. Frey and wife, Serita, of Deerfield, N.H.; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Frey of Chambersburg; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Frey, on Feb. 28, 1999; and five brothers, Melvin, Paul, Harry, Glen and Lester.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Chambersburg Mennonite Church, 1800 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, with the Rev. Jerry Roth officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
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Frey, Janet L. Martin, 85, of  Chambersburg, PA died August 3, 2009, in her home. She was born July 31, 1924, in Shippensburg, PA to Irvin and Bertha Hunsecker Martin. She was married to the late Adin L. Frey on Oct. 26, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2006.

She was a member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, PA. Janet assisted and supported her husband with the former Frey's Farm Dairy Chambersburg, PA.

Surviving her are five children, Eugene R. Frey and wife, Hazel, of Lancaster, PA; Linda Horst and husband, John, of Clear Spring, MD; Fern Diller and husband, Eugene, of Greencastle, PA; Miriam Hawbaker and husband, Wayne, of Greencastle, PA and Wilmer L. Frey and wife, Serita, of Deerfield, N.H.; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Frey of Chambersburg, PA; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband and son, Robert L. Frey, on Feb. 28, 1999; and five brothers, Melvin, Paul, Harry, Glen and Lester
Martin.

Funeral services was August 7, 2009, at Chambersburg Mennonite Church, with the Rev. Jerry Roth officiating. Interment was in The Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA.

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Frey, John David, 48, of Vancouver, BC, Canada died August 6, 2009 at the same place.  

He was born January 9, 1961 at St. Clements, ON, Canada to Amsey and Ina (Bauman) Frey.  Amsey was born June 16, 1932 and died January 4, 2003.  Ina was born February 5, 1935 and survives.

Also surviving is a son, Alia, a sister, Nancy Frey, and two brothers, Kenton Frey, and Cameron Kaufman-Frey.

A sister, Wendy Frey (1965) preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 24, 2009 at Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Frey, Jonas M., age 90 of Plain City,OH died February 25, 2009. He was born September 5, 1918 in Plain City, OH. to Eli B. & Susanna (Yoder) Frey. He was married to Lula H. (Christner) Frey - 1993;  A member of the United Bethel Mennonite Church, Plain City, OH.

Survived by children: Gerald (Carolyn) Frey of Plain City, OH; John (Nancy) Frey of Rochester, NY; Linda (Larry) Miller of W. Jefferson, OH; Fred (Jane) Frey of W. Jefferson, OH; Pauline (Steve) Jacobs of Hilliard, OH Miriam Noland of Plain City, OH Steve (Jill) Frey of Plain City, OH and Phil Frey of Plain City, OH; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters: Verna I. Miller and Clara S. Frey.

Preceded in death by parents, his wife: 1 grandson; brothers: John E. Frey, Noah E. Frey, Eli R. Frey, Nelson L. Frey and H. Lloyd Frey; sisters: Ada V. Yutzy, Emma E. Overholt, Lydia E. Bontrager and Edna E. Troyer.

Funeral service was February 28, 2009 at the United Bethel Mennonite Church, with  Pastors Daniel Gingerich and Lonnie Miller officiating and burial was in the United Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Plain City, OH

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Friesen, John Albert, 93, of Goshen, Indiana died there on March 20, 2009 from natural causes.  He was born November 30, 1915 at Jamgaon, Madhya Predesh, India to Peter Abram and Helena (Heibert) Friesen.  On June 13, 1939 at Topeka,
Indiana he was married to Genevieve Yoder, who was born January 7, 1914 and died June 12, 2002.

Surviving are children, J. Stanley & Delores (Histand) Friesen; G. Weldon and LuEtta (Horsch) Friesen; C. Richard and Ruth Anne (Belser) Friesen; G. Delbert and Anna Kay (Emerson) Friesen; D. William and Kate (Horst) Friesen; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a brother, Paul A. Friesen, and a sister, Grace (Clifford) Slatter.

His siblings, Peter H. Friesen, Ida Schmidt, William C. Friesen, Edward Friesen, Mary Friesen, and Rosa Friesen preceded him in death.

John and Genevieve served in India with Mennonite Board of Missions, Elkhart, Ind., from 1939 to 1981.  His primary concern was church planting with the India Mennonite Church.  Gifted in artistic ability, he helped produce literature and audiovisuals along with editing the church paper.  He was also charged with leprosy control and care.  John and Genevieve retired and moved to Goshen in 1981, where they were involved in jail ministry to teenagers in Goshen, the Mennonite Board of Missions Auxiliary, and in creating art and banners for various church programs.  He served five churches as interim pastor.

Memorial services were held March 28, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Indiana.


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Friesen, John A., 93, of Goshen, IN died March 20, 2009, at The Courtyard. [Goshen, IN] He was born on November 30, 1915 in Jamgaon, Madhya Pradesh, India, to Peter Abram and Helena (Hiebert) Friesen.  His mother died when he was very young and he was raised by his step-mother, Florence (Cooprider) Friesen.  He married Genevieve Yoder on June 13, 1939 in Topeka, KS.  She died June 12, 2002.

Mr. Friesen was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN. He served in India with Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities until 1981, with short periods of deputation, family medical care, and refreshment in the U.S.  His primary concern was church planting with India Mennonite Church. Gifted in artistic ability, he edited the church paper and worked on literature and audiovisuals.  Over the years he was also charged with leprosy control and care.  When the Indian church reorganized in 1972, he was loaned to Leprosy Mission, although even with this assignment he continued pastoral ministry.

He is survived by five sons, J. Stanley (Delores) Friesen of Fresno, CA; Dr. G. Weldon (LuEtta) Friesen of Middlebury, IN; C. Richard (Ruth Ann) Friesen of Formosa, Argentina; G. Delbert (Anna Kay) Friesen of Huntington Beach, CA; and D. William (Kate) Friesen, Olympia, WA; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a half brother, Paul A. Friesen of Hesston, KS; and a half sister, Grace Slatter of Filer ID.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve; and three brothers, Peter H., William C. and Edward Friesen.

A memorial service was March 28, 2009, at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.  Rev. Gary Martin will officiate. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, KS.
 

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Friesen, Mamie Mae Pankratz, 86, of Henderson, York Co., NE died August 18, 2009 at the same place.  She was born May 1, 1923 at Henderson and was married to Paul Friesen, who is deceased.

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Friesen, Marie Friesen, 95, of Henderson, NE died April 11, 2009 at the same place.  She was born October 10, 1914 at Hamilton Co., NE to Gerhard E. and Katharina (Huebert) Friesen.  On January 30, 1936 at Henderson, NE she was married to John T. Friesen, who died in 2004.

Surviving are children, Rubena (Thomas) Hiebner; Myrna (Robert) Johnson; Mary (Richard Claassen; Donald (Pauline) Friesen; Amanda (Clarence) Rempel; Melvin (Connie) Friesen; LaVerne and (Carol) Friesen; 20 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held April 15, 2009 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson, York Co., NE with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Funk, Nelson P., 75, of Hillsboro, Marion County, Kansas died August 25, 2009 at the same place from Alzheimer's Disease. 

He was born September 13, 1933 at Hillsboro to Arthur R. and Katherine (Pankratz) Funk.  Arthur was born February 25, 1910 and died November 2, 2003.  Katherine was born November 26, 1910 and died April 18, 1991.

On December 28, 1959 at Hillsboro, Kansas he was married to Mary Jane Unruh, who was born December 17, 1939 and survives.

Surviving is a daughter, Denise (Jim White), two grandchildren, four brothers, Kenneth (Patricia); Norman (Viola); Jim (Jeanie); Linferd (Delores); and one sister, Edith.

A son, Steve preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 29, 2009 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro, Kansas with burial in Haven of Rest, Hillsboro, Kansas.