Lazarus Project 2009 I-K

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.

2009 I to K

Jess, Marvin Benjamin; Johns, Edith M. Hoover ; . . Johnston, Pearl Froese Schrag ; . . Kandel, Clayton Mast; . . Kauffman, Ammon S. ; . . Kauffman, Fannie Irene Herschberger; Kauffman, Kenneth E.; Kauffman, Lovina Yoder; Kauffman, Marilyn Jean Steiner; Kauffman, Menno A.; Kauffman, Roy I.; Kauffmann, Angela Mae; Kauffmann, Melvin L.; Kaufman, Adin M.; Kaufman, Melvin; Keeler, Laverne M.; Keener, Elva Grace Meyers; Keener, Esther E. Good; Keener, George Showalter; Keener, John E.; Keeport, Bertha Harnish Sauder; Kemp, Carolina; Kennel, Mae Etta Hershberger; Kennel, Ruth Elizabeth; Keyser, Carl B.; Kief, Nellie C. Good; King, Agnes M. Wingard; King, Blake David; King, Dorothy M. Hartzler; King, Mabel A. Yoder; King, Margaret V. Clark Schloneger; Kiser, Lillian Wenger; Klassen, Jerrie A. Ganger; Klassen, Otto Dyck; Klinger, Doris E.; Knechel, Esther R. Landis; Kneller, Anna F.; Knicely, Esther Virginia Heatwole; Knight, Eric Mitchell; Krabill, Willard Stanley; Kraemer, William Irvin; Kratzer, Geraldine J. "Deanie" Pellman; Krehbiel, Ben; Kreider, Gerald Richard; Kreider, J. Robert; Kriebel, Lois S. Sauder; Kuhns, Clara B. Borntrager; Kuhns, James Winfred; Kuhns, Mary Miller; Kuhns, S. Harvey; Kulp, Edna May Kilmer; Kulp, Ernest; Kulp, Gladys Derstine; Kulp, Henry Derstein; Kupeerus, Elizabeth "Betty" C. Clemmer; Kurtz, Ben; Kurtz, Louella H. Rutt;

Jess, Marvin Benjamin

Marvin Benjamin Jess, 22, of rural Arthur passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday,
May 11, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Nelson Jess residence in rural Arthur with Bishop Omer Otto officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation was any time prior to the funeral at the residence. Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Mr. Jess was born January 12, 1987, in Tuscola. He was a son of Omer E. and Susanna Marie (Gingerich) Jess.

He is survived by his parents, Omer and Susanna Jess of Arthur; 15 siblings, Richard Jess and wife Loretta of Ava, Amanda Miller and husband Marcus of Arcola, Dorothy Herschberger and husband Howard of Arcola, and Dwayne Jess, Leroy Jess, Nelson Jess and wife Erma, David Jess and wife JoEllen, Leona Jess, Clarence Jess, Raymond Jess, Esther Jess, Joseph Jess, Wilma Jess, Vernon Jess, and Merlin Jess, all of Arthur; his paternal grandmother, Sovilla Jess, and maternal grandmother, Sovilla Gingerich, both of Arthur; 7 nieces; 11 nephews; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ervin Jess and Ben Gingerich, and three nephews, Timothy Miller and Lamar and Lavern Herschberger.

He was employed by Prairieland Construction LLC.

Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
May 20, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Johns, Edith M. Hoover

GOSHEN -- Edith M. Johns, 85, of 1801 Greencroft Blvd., died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 5, 2009) in her home.

She was born May 1, 1923, in Goshen to John Maynard and Mandella (Bachtel) Hoover. On May 16, 1943, she married Galen Johns at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church.

He survives along with one daughter-in-law, Jeanette Johns of Sheridan, Mich.; four children, Steven (Debra) Johns of Goshen, Lois (Jim) Kaufmann of New Paris, Loren (Rachel) Johns of Goshen and Lindale (Melanie) Johns of Benton; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Lowell (Velorous) Hoover, Miriam (Vernon) Bontreger, Arlene Hershberger and Lucile (Menno) Chupp, all of Goshen; two half siblings, Ruth (Dale Patten) Hoover of New Paris and John M. Hoover of Glen Flora, Wis.; and one sister-in-law, Edna Hoover of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by one son, Joe Alan Johns; one daughter, Rachel Nanlee; two brothers, Norman Richard and Donald Hoover; and her stepmother, Hilde Hoover.

Mrs. Johns was a pastor's wife and a professional quilter who lived locally except for six years in Ontario, Canada. She was a member of Benton Mennonite Church and Goshen Aphasia Support Group, and was involved with many church quilting circles in the area.

Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to Sunday's 2:30 p.m. funeral service at Benton Mennonite Church. Pastors Brenda Meyer and Doug Kaufman will officiate. Burial will be in Benton Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the church, Care at Home Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice. Visit www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

May 1, 1923 - Feb. 5, 2009
Published: 2/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Johns, Edith Mae Hoover, 85, of Goshen IN died February 5, 2008 at Goshen from heart failure.

She was born May 1, 1923 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana to John Maynard and Mandella (Bachtel) Hoover. John Maynard was born July 16, 1900 and died October 18, 1966. Mandella was born September 21, 1900 and died October 10, 1948.

On May 16, 1943 at Goshen she was married to Galen Ira Johns, who was born February 26, 1920 and survives.

Surviving are Jeanette Johns (widowed daughter-in-law), Steven (Debra) Johns, Lois (Jim) Kaufmann, Loren (Rachel) Johns, Lindale (Melanie) Johns, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Lowell (Velorous) Hoover; Miriam (Vernon) Bontrager; Arlene Hershberger; Lucile (Menno) Chupp; Edna Hoover (widowed sister-in-law); Ruth (Dale Patten) Hoover (half-sister); and John Maynard Hoover (half-brother).
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A son, Joe Alan Johns, a daughter, Rachel Nanlee Johns, a baby brother, Norman Richard Hoover, and a brother, Donald Hoover preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 8 2009 at Benton Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Benton Lutheran Cemetery, Goshen.

Submitted by: Brenda Meyer, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Johnston, Pearl Froese Schrag
June 22,1927 - November 17, 2009

Pearl Johnston, 82, passed away November 17, 2009 at Newton Medical Center, Newton [KS]. She was born June 22, 1927 at Buhler, KS the daughter of Arthur and Agatha Siemens Froese. She was raised in the Buhler community. Living in Hesston from l962 to 1998, when she moved to Newton. She was a housewife who loved to be in her kitchen. She was a loving mother and found great joy in cooking for her family and friends. She was a member of the Kingdom Life Ministries, Hesston. On May 5, 1949 she married Willard Schrag. He passed away on February 14, 1955. She married Alvin Johnston on April 27,1962. He survives.

Other survivors include her 8 children; Steve Johnston of Enid, OK, Tom Johnston of LaVita, CO, Roger Johnston of Denton, TX, Richard Johnston of Newton, KS, Kathy Sears of Killeen, TX, Karen Terry of Grapevine, TX, Lisa Milburn of Arlington, TX, and Jan Stucky of Newton, KS, 1 brother, Harold Froese of Inman, KS, 2 sisters, Clara Ediger of Buhler, KS, and Marilyn Lohrentz of Minneapolis, Minnesota; 28 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Evelyn Regier and June Zielke.

Kingdon Life Ministries, Hesston, KS
Submitted by: Elnor Stutzman, Halstead, KS

Kandel, Clayton Mast, 88, of Berlin, OH died January 8, 2009 at Canton, Stark Co., OH from a heart attack. He was born October 5, 1920 at Millersburg, Holmes Co., OH to Joseph E. and Lydia (Mast) Kandel. On August 14, 1943 he was married to Doris Miller, who died January 25, 1990.

Surviving are children, Ethel (Andy) Miller of Walnut Creek, OH; Shirley Kandel of Berlin, OH; Kenneth (Rosalie) Kandel of Sugarcreek, OH; Keith (Margaret) Kandel of Lisbon, OH; Marlene (Tom) Swartzendruber of Shickley, Nebraska; Karla Kandel of Massillon, OH; Julie (Mark) Kandel of Walnut Creek, OH; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Forrest (Mary Ann) Kandel; and Clifford (Joan) Kandel; both of Millersburg, sisters, Mary Troyer of Millersburg, OH and Ethel (Clarence) Miller of Orrville, OH; and a sister-in-law, Mary (Eli) Kandel of Berlin, OH.

An infant son, Roger Kandel, a brother, Robert Kandel, and a sister, Fern Miller
preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 12, 2009 at Martins Creek Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Holmes Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Tess Arnold, Millersburg, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Ammon S., 91, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died September 7, 2009 at the same place from congestive heart failure. He was born March 26, 1918 at Ronks, Lancaster Co., PA to Daniel B. and Mary S. (Smoker) Kauffman. On September 28, 1940 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA he was married to Janet Arlene Byler, who was born July 20, 1921 and died July 9 2012.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ellen Martin (husband Willard Martin); and a son, Richard Arlen Kauffman (wife Suzanne Beechy); four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister, Miriam Kauffman Umble (husband Earl Umble); and a brother, Eli Kauffman (first wife Susie Petersheim).

A brother, Paul Kauffman preceded him in death.

He was one of the founders of Neffsville Mennonite Church and an elder there for many years.

Memorial services were held September 11, 2009 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Neffsville, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.

Submitted by: Mary Ellen Martin, State College, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Fannie Irene Herschberger, 75, of Middlebury, Elkhart Co., IN died February 22, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

She was born May 5, 1933 at Middlebury to Eli A. and Alma (Miller) Herschberger. Eli was born March 25, 1903 and died July 3, 1991.

On March 1, 1953 at White Pigeon, MI she was married to Harvey Kauffman, who was born March 12, 1933 and survives.

Surviving are children, Rick (Ruth) Kauffman, Gayle (Ron) Kohlmeyer, Darwin (Susie) Kauffman, Sonja (Mark) Neal, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, siblings, Ida Mae (Dan) Lehman, Lovina (Mel) Miller, Pauline (Erie) Schrock, Mary Alice Yoder, Omer (Louella) Herschberger, Perry (Annabelle) Herschberger, and her stepmother, Lydia Herschberger.

A son, Michael Kauffman and two grandsons, Matthew and Malachi Kauffman preceded her in death.

Fannie was a homemaker and a member of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.

Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Kenneth E.

Kenneth E. Kauffman, 57, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Arthur, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2009.

Services were held Monday morning at Bethel Mennonite Church with burial following. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Visitation was held Sunday evening and Monday morning at the church.

Survivors include his wife, Emma (Lengacher) Kauffman; a son, Clint Kauffman and wife Janelle of Hartville, Ohio; two daughters, Christie Nisly and husband Quinton and Charla Weaver and husband Terry, all of Sarasota; his mother, Lovina (Yoder) of Arthur; three sisters, Bertha Chupp and husband Elva of Arthur, Lucy Bontrager and husband Marvin of Kokomo, Indiana, and Betty Herschberger and husband Eli of Arthur; and four grandchildren, Kendall, Katelyn, Emilee, and Carissa.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin S. Kauffman.

Source: Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
7/29/2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL

Kauffman, Lovina Yoder

Lovina Kauffman, 85 of Arthur passed away at 5:15 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Eli Herschberger residence in rural Arthur with Bishop Omer Miller officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery. Visitation was any time prior to the funeral service at the residence. Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kauffman was born June 13, 1924, in Lovington. She was a daughter of John C. and Lucy (Miller) Yoder. She married Ervin S. Kauffman November 24, 1942, in Arthur. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include three daughters, Bertha Lorene Chupp and husband Elva M. of Arthur, Lucy Ellen Bontrager and husband Marvin of Kokomo, Indiana, and Betty Louise Herschberger and husband Eli of Arthur; a daughter-in-law, Emma (Lengacher) Kauffman of Sarasota, Florida; two sisters, Mattie Schlabach of Arthur and Bertha Gingerich of Arcola; two sisters in-law, Alta Yoder and husband Melvin of Roodhouse and Clara Yoder and husband Noah of Arthur; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Kauffman was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Kenneth; a stillborn great-grandson; four brothers; and four sisters. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

Source: ARTKUR GRAPHIC-CLARI0N, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL

Kauffman, Marilyn Jean Steiner, 81, of Marshallville, Ohio died February 3, 2009 at Marshallville, Ohio. She was born June 29, 1927 at Dalton, Ohio to Frank and Edith (Gregory) Steiner. On August 27, 1950 at Orrville, Ohio she was married to John S. Kauffman.

Surviving are children, Stan Kauffman, David (Willow) Kauffman, Roland (Jan) Kauffman, Barry (Lynne) Kauffman, Jeff (Carol) Kauffman, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a brother, Don (Norma) Steiner, and a sister, Janet (Lowell) Oswald.

A brother, Richard Steiner, and two sisters, Dorothy Hershberger and Marjorie Hackett preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 7, 2009 at Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, OH with burial in Martins Mennonite Cemetery, Orrville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Jan Kauffman
Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Menno A.

Nov. 29, 1927 - July 5, 2009
GOSHEN -- Menno A. Kauffman, 81, of 1208 Greencroft Drive, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday (July 5, 2009) in Greencroft Gables.

He was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Kenmare, N.D., to Alpha and Alma (Nusbaum) Kauffman. On Feb. 12, 1949, in Goshen, he married Mabel M. Yoder.

She survives, along with three sons, Robert L. (Donna) Kauffman of Harrisonville, Pa., Larry L. (Lavina) Kauffman of Hayward, Wis., and Richard L. (Stella) Kauffman of New Paris; three daughters, Shirley A. Kauffman and Cheryl A. (Ernest) Shaver, both of Phoenix, and Carol A. (Glen) Ramer of New Paris; 23
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold (Darlene) Kauffman of Conrath, Wis.; and one sister, Esther Bontrager of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ezra, Mark, Andrew and Chancey Kauffman; and one great-granddaughter.

Mr. Kauffman was self-employed. He owned M&M Wood Shavings and Menno Kauffman Trucking. He also raised poultry for Pine Manor.

A member of Salem Mennonite Church, where he was a former deacon, he was a 1944 graduate of Hesston Academy.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, all at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, and one
hour prior to a 10:30 a.m. Thursday funeral service at Salem Mennonite Church, C.R. 46, New Paris. Burial will be at the church.

Memorials may be given to Northern Youth Programs or Heralds of Hope Inc. Visit www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com. to send online condolences.

The Elkhart Truth - Elkhart, IN
Submitted by: Dale Hochstetler

Kauffman, Roy I., 98, of Princeton, Bureau Co., IL died September 12, 2009 at the same place. He was born March 6, 1911 at Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL to Noah Daniel and Katherine (Egli) Kauffman. On February 2, 1991 at Tiskilwa, Bureau Co., IL he was married to Helen Nafziger, who survives.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan Kauffman Cater, a son, George (Connie) Kauffman,
12 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren, 26 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Dan (Elaine) Kauffman; and Walt (Norma) Kauffman; and two sisters, Grace Nachtigall, and Edith Piper.

His first wife, whom he married on June 1, 1941, Eunice Albrecht died on Jan. 21,1989. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Marion Jones, Rose Mason, and Gertrude Powell and a grandson, Paul Cater.

Memorial services were held September 16, 2009 at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa, Bureau Co., IL.

Submitted by: Jane Sears, Tiskilwa, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Kauffman, Roy I., 98, of Tiskilwa, IL died September 12, 2009 at Princeton, IL. He was born March 6, 1911 at Hopedale, IL to Noah Daniel and Katherine (Egli) Kauffman. On February 2, 1991 at Tiskilwa, IL he was married to Helen Nafziger.

Surviving are a son, George (Connie) Kauffman, a daughter, Susan Kauffman Cater, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 26 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Dan (Elaine) Kauffman, and Walt (Norma) Kauffman, and two sisters, Grace Nachtigall, and Edith Piper.

His first wife, Eunice (Albrecht) Kauffman on Jan. 21, 1989; a grandson, Paul Cater and three sisters, Marion Jones, Rose Mason, and Gertrude Powell preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 16, 2009 at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elaine Gerber, Tiskilwa, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffmann, Angela Mae, 25, of Las Vegas, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. Born Nov. 5, 1983, in Las Vegas, she was a lifelong resident. She was a data processing clerk. Angela was a loving single mother. She enjoyed a good book, listening to her music collection, the laughter of children, saving lost animals and being a good friend to the many people who knew her and loved her. Angela is survived by her two-and-a-half-year-old son, Landon Kauffmann; parents, John and Suzi Kauffmann; and stepsister, Lora Berry. There will be a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. An inurnment service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Palm Memorial Park - Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. Donations can be made to the Landon Bradley Kauffmann Trust Fund.

[Granddaughter of Ivan & Lola Kauffmann]

Published in Las Vegas Review-Journal on October 15, 2009
Submitted by: D. Richard Miller

Kauffmann, Melvin L., 91, of Goshen IN died December 12, 2009 at the same place. He was born June 10, 1918 at Palmer, Iowa to Aaron and Magdelina (Birky) Kauffmann. On December 9, 1943 at Peoria, IL he was married to Marietta Barth, who was born October 11, 1919 and survives.

Surviving are children, Duane (Dortha) Kauffmann; Galen (Cynthia) Kauffmann; Donald (Wanda) Kauffmann; and Keith (Kathleen) Kauffmann, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a sister, Dorothy (Wayne) Miller, and a brother, Maurice Dale (Rose) Kauffmann.

A son, Curtis Kauffmann, three sisters, Pearl Kauffmann, Erma Hanks, and Gladys Kauffmann, and a brother, Russell Kauffmann preceded him in death.

Melvin was a farmer and welder. He served as an elder, superintendent, and teacher at Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale, Ill. He moved to the Goshen area in 2003.

Memorial services were held December 15, 2009 at The Meetinghouse @ Greencroft, Inc. Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Kauffmann, Melvin L. 91, died December 12, 2009, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, IN. He has lived in Goshen since 2003. He was born June 10, 1918, in Palmer, IA to Aaron and Magdelina (Birky) Kauffmann. On December 9, 1943, he married Marietta Barth, in Peoria, Illinois, she survives.

He was a member of the College Mennonite Church, Goshen, and the Hopedale Mennonite Church, Iowa. He also filled roles as an elder, superintendent, and teacher at these two churches.

He is survived by his wife and four sons, Duane R. (Dortha) Kauffmann, Galen K. (Cynthia) Kauffmann, both of Goshen, IN; Donald L. (Wanda) Kauffmann, Pine Mountain, Georgia, Keith D. (Kathleen) Kauffmann, Oregon, Illinois; one sister, Dorothy (Wayne) Miller, Walnut Creek, Ohio; one brother Maurice Dale (Rose) Kauffmann, Chubbock, Idaho; eleven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Curtis D. Kauffmann; one brother, Russell Kauffmann; and three sisters, Pearl Kauffmann, Erma Hanks, and Gladys Kauffmann.

Funeral service was December 15, 2009 at the Meetinghouse. Goshen, IN. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Source: Obit files of Yoder-Culp
Funeral Home Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kaufman, Adin M., 98, of New Philadelphia, OH, died January 28, 2009, in Union Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1910, in Plain City, OH to Mose and Susie (Stutzman) Kaufman. He was married on Dec. 17, 1936, to Alma (Mullet) Kaufman. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church.

He is survived by four daughters and two sons, Twila (Junior) Miller of New Philadelphia, OH; Mary Troyer of New Philadelphia, OH; Rosie (Jonas) Mast of South Carolina, Susie (Ray) Miller of South Carolina, Ernest (Karen) Kaufman of Millwood, OH, Mose (Anna) Kaufman of South Carolina; and a daughter-in-law, Ada Mae Kaufman of Colorado; one brother, Alvin (Edna) Kaufman of Plain City, OH; sister, Maria (Omar) Schlabach of Plain City, OH; 38 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded by his wife Alma and son, Adin Merle Kaufman; son-in-law, Noah Troyer; two brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren.

Funeral Service was January 31, 2009, at Maranatha Amish Mennonite Church with Bishop Menno Miller officiating. Burial followed in Union Hill Cemetery at Sugarcreek.

Source: The Budget February 1, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kaufman, Melvin
March 3, 1938 - Nov. 16, 2009

Melvin Kaufman, 71, of Sarasota, formerly of Arthur, Ill., died Nov. 16, 2009.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Fellowship of Believers Church. Burial will follow.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Martha; sons Roger of Sarasota and Gene of Arthur; daughters Cheryl of Greenville, S.C., and Rhonda Pike of Sarasota; a brother, Harvey of El Salvador; sisters Anna Miller of Arthur, Sovilla Jess of Arthur and Fannie Herschberger of Bloomfield, Iowa; and seven grandchildren.
He loved his church and his Tuesday morning prayer group.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.

Memorial donations may be made to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101; or Fortress Youth Ministries, 3333 12th St., Sarasota, FL 34237.

HeraldTribune, Sarasota, FL
November 17, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman

Source: ARTHUR GRAPHIC-CLARION, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL

Keeler, Laverne M., 77, of Souderton, PA died April 22, 2009at the same place. He was born March 12, 1932 at Hatfield, PA to Henry and Florence (Moyer) Keeler.

Surviving are a sister, Ruth Longacre and husband W. Paul, and a sister-in-law Verna (Keeler) Martin and husband, Charles.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Home, Souderton, PA with burial in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery, Kulpsville, PA.

Submitted by: Rose Hackman, Kulpsville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Keener, Elva Grace Meyers, 90, of Greencastle, Pa. died August 12, 2009 in her home. She was born April 23, 1919 in Milnor, Franklin County, Pa., to Harry S. and Bertha P. (Cline) Meyers. She and her husband, Leavitt M. Keener were married October 29, 1939 in Huyett, Md. Elva was a member of the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church of Greencastle, PA.

Survived by her husband Leavitt and two sons Leavitt M. "Sonny" (Husband of Bette) Keener, Lancaster, Pa., Dewayne M. (Husband of Mary) Keener, Falling Waters, W.Va., daughter, Regina M. (Wife of Milton) Keener-Lewis, Richmond, Va., three brothers, John D. Meyers, Greencastle, PA, Mark S. Meyers, Hagerstown, Md., Isaac W. Meyers, Madwaska, Maine, eight grandchildren, four great-granddaughters, three step grandchildren and two step-great grandsons.

She was preceded in death by: one daughter Joyce Keener, three sisters, Pearl K. Meyers, Martha Martin, Ethel Hawbaker and three brothers Harry Omar Meyers, Paul Meyers and Irvin Meyers.

Funeral service was August 15 at the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church with Pastors Roger Martin and Gary Zook officiating. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Mennonite Cemetery Greencastle, Pa.

Source: Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home Greencastle, PA.
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler

Keener, Esther E. Good, 91, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Middletown and Dry Run, PA, died March 7, 2009 at the Mennonite Home. She was born in Bainbridge, PA to Martin and Anna Martin Good. She was the wife of the late Samuel L. Keener who died in 1986.

A member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. She previously held memberships at Shady Pine Mennonite Church, Willow Hill, PA and Stricklers Mennonite Church, Middletown, PA.

Survived by ten children: James E., husband of Sara Ann Keener, Mount Joy, PA; Ruby, wife of Don Gochnauer, Manheim, PA; Linda, wife of Warren Tyson, Brownstown, PA; Bob, husband of Rhoda Keener, Shippensburg, PA; Paul, husband of Marian Keener, Dry Run, PA; Fred A. Keener, Dry Run, PA; Sharon, wife of Jerry Yeager, Dry Run, PA; Dan, husband of Althea Keener, Lancaster, PA; Joanna, wife of John Colby, Carlisle, PA; Reba, wife of John L. Shuman, Mount Joy, PA; 29 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and a sister, Edith, wife of Paul Rohrer.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a son, Larry S. Keener, two sisters and a brother. A Memorial Service was March 11, 2009 at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, PA

Source: Lancaster OnLine March 9, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler and Robert Fish

Keener, George Showalter, 69, of Chambersburg, PA died January 16, 2009 at Menno Haven Retirement Community, Chambersburg, PA. He was born February 24, 1939 in Hagerstown, MD to George M. and Esther Showalter Keener. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Martin Keener, whom he married November 12, 1960.

He was a member of Salem Ridge Mennonite Church, Greencastle, PA.

Surrived by his wife and five children, Darwin H. Keener of Lancaster, PA; Diane Lehman and husband Dale of Chambersburg, PA; Denise Herr and husband Bryan of Quarryville, PA; G. David Keener and wife Joylynn of East Petersburg, PA and Dorinda Henesy and husband Greg of Hagerstown, Md; and thirteen grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Keener, and one grandchild.

Funeral service was January 19, 2009 at Salem Ridge Mennonite Church. Rev. Roger I. Martin will officiate. Interment will follow in the Salem Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Greencastle, PA.

Source Public Opinion Chambersburg, PA, January 17, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Keener, John E., 95, of Conestoga View, Lancaster, PA formerly Millersville, PA died September 21, 2009 at LGH. He was born January 27, 1914, in West Lampeter Twp., to Harry M. and Emma (Kreider) Keener. He was married to Reba E. (Ranck) Keener on March 5, 1936. He was a member of Masonville Mennonite Church, Washington Boro and was also a member of the Sunday School.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, Kathryn R. Keener, of Phoenix, AZ and J. Charles Keener, of Claymont, DE; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; a brother, Lester Keener married to Mary, of Ephrata, PA and a sister, Elizabeth Keener, of Lancaster, PA.

Funeral Service was September 26, 2009 at the Masonville Mennonite Church Pastor Robert L. Kanagy and Pastor J. Wilmer Eby officiated. Interment was in Masonville Mennonite Cemetery, Washington Boro, PA.

Source: LOL September 23, 2009
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler

Keeport, Bertha Harnish Sauder, 98, of the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA. died May 30, 2009. She was born October 30, 1910 in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Martin Graver and Ida Maude (Harnish) Sauder. She was married for 64 years to John Emory Keeport, who passed away on May 8, 1997. Bertha was a member of Millersville Mennonite Church, Millersville, PA.

Survivied by two daughters: Anna Mary Shultz and Betty J., wife of Raymond Gerhart all of Lancaster, PA; a son-in-law: Glenn R. Kreider of Holtwood, PA; a sister: Verna I. Keeport of Lancaster, PA; a brother-in-law: Abram M. Shenk of Lititz, PA; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter: Nora Mae Kreider, a son-in-law: Robert B. Shultz; and by siblings Nora M. Sauder, Amos H. Sauder, Grace I. Zink, and Agnes H. Shenk.

Funeral service was June 3, 2009 at Millersville Mennonite Church, with Rev. Delbert Kautz and Chaplain Dorcas Martzall officiating. Interment was in the Millerville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, PA.

Source: LOL June 1, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Kemp, Carolina, 71, died Saturday, July 11, 2009. She was born near Kalona in Johnson Co., IA. to Benedick S. and Katie Ann Yoder Kemp. She attended Kalona Mennonite Church.

Survivied by her siblings and spouses; Samuel Kemp of Kalona, IA; Elmer Kemp of Arthur, IL; Alta (Elmer G.) Miller of Kalona, IA; Alvin (Rachel) Kemp of Wellman, IA; Edna (Milford) Yoder of Wellman, IA; Noah (Linda) Kemp of Kalona, IA; Mary Jane (Stanley Doyle) Yoder, Sr. of Ozark, MO, a sister-in-law, Betty Kemp of Iowa City, IA and a family friend, Carol Bekker of Iowa City, IA. Also surviving are 31 nieces and nephews:Anne Kennell, Judy Suman, Becky Grishkowsky, Mary Highstrom, Ruth Miller, Rosa Kemp, Diane Schrader, Julie Kemp, Karma Kemp, Kari McGaffey, Sharon Trotta, Sara O'Donnell, Rachel Knebel, Katie Miller Katherine Yoder,Paul Kemp,Dan Kemp, David Kemp,Steve Kemp,John Kemp,Tim Kemp,Dale Kemp,Mike Kemp, Lowell Miller,Merlin Miller,Keith Miller,Kevin Kemp, Kurt Kemp,Doyle Yoder, Neil Yoder,and Stan Yoder, Jr.and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Henry, Omer and Maynard, one sister Fannie Kemp, two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Kemp and Ella Kemp and two nieces Angela Kemp and Carol Kemp Miller. Funeral service was July 13, 2009 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, IA, burial was in the Fairview Mennonite, Cemetery, Kalona, IA

Source: Obit. Files of Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kennel, Mae Etta Hershberger, 81, of Albany, Linn Co., OR died April 10, 2009 at the same place from cancer. She was born February 22, 1928 at Milford, NE to Allen and Katie (Beckler) Hershberger. On June 18, 1947 at Albany, OR she was married to Willard Peter Kennel, who was born April 1, 1926 and survives.

Surviving are son, Russel & Maribeth Kennel of Salem; daughter, Rachel & Wayne Hickman of Maryville, TN; daughter, Julia & Wayne Miller of Salem, OR; daughter, Janine & Barry Rands of San Luis Obispo, CA; Lori & Francis Jamison of Philadelphia, PA; sisters, Verle Vogt of Hesston, KS; Edith Roth of Nampa, ID; Clara Miller of Albany, OR; Wilma Kennel of Molalla, OR; brothers, Del Hershberger of Sun City, AZ; Ivan Hershberger of Vale; ten living grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death.

Mae Etta (Hershberger) Kennel, age 81 of Albany, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 10, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. Born February 22, 1928 at Milford, Nebraska, Mae was the 7th of 10 children of Allen and Katie Hershberger. After high school, Mae taught school for one year in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. During this time she met Willard Kennel, the love of her life.

In 1946, the Hershberger family sold their farm in Milford and moved to a 117 acre farm near Albany. Mae taught at Fry Station Grade School in Albany for two years. On June 18, 1947, she married Willard Kennel, formerly of Shickley, Nebraska, and they began married life on a small farm near Scio. Willard and Mae were members of Albany Mennonite Church and have remained life-long members of the Mennonite Church.

A talented musician, artist and teacher, Mae served the church for over 50 years leading music, singing, playing piano, and teaching Sunday school. She was especially known for her clear soprano voice as she led singing in church worship services and other special music over the years. Mae's yodeling presentations delighted her audiences on special occasions. She led Bible studies, helped with summer camps, led and participated in Women's ministries and other church-based volunteer projects.

In 1956, Mae and Willard moved from Albany to Siletz, Oregon to help with the newly established Logsden Mennonite Church. The last of their five children was born during that time.

From 1966 to 2006, Willard and Mae served at Western Mennonite School (WMS) outside of Salem, Oregon. In addition to administrative assistant work in the WMS office, Mae taught typing, painting, drawing and calligraphy classes until retiring in 1988. In 2006, when Willard retired, they moved to their current home at the Mennonite Village.

An avid quilter, Mae made, and helped make countless quilts for Mennonite church and WMS fundraisers over many years, including quilts she made for some of her grandchildren. Also, the walls of her home display some of her paintings.

Mae was well known for her generous hospitality, good food, love of social fun and laughter. There were guests at the dinner table nearly every Sunday. Mae had numerous friends to whom she was fiercely loyal, who in turn looked to her for guidance, comfort, and friendship. Mae loved and cared passionately for her immediate and large extended families. The spiritual welfare of her five children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was always of paramount concern.

Memorial services were held April 16, 2009 at Albany Mennonite Church, Albany Oregon. Her body was cremated. Over 370 attended the Celebration of Life.
Memorial contributions are requested for Western Mennonite School Student Scholarship Fund or Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

Submitted by: Willard Kennel, Albany, OR
and Donald Bacher, Albany, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kennel, Ruth Elizabeth, 87, of Harrisonburg, VA, died February 9, 2009 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. She had been a member of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community since 1991.

Ms. Kennel was born on December 22, 1921 in Chester Co, PA to Isaac and Pricilla Kauffman Kennel.

She was a lifelong member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church in Leola, PA. She served as a nurse with Mennonite Central Committee in Indonesia during the 1950's. She was an associate member of Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Gladys Kennel, Lititz; one nephew; two nieces; and a foster sister. Reverend Shirlee K. Yoder.

A memorial service was February 14, 2009 at Park View Mennonite Church., Harrisonburg, VA with Rev. Shirlee K. Yoder officating

Source: Obituary Files of McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Keyser, Carl B., 70, of Scottdale died January 8, 2009 at Scottdale, PA. He was born February 28, 1938 at Acme, PA to Edwin and Maude (Errett) Keyser. On October 19, 1963 he was married to Nancy C. Sprinkle, who survives.

Surviving are two sons, Scott Keyser and Mark Keyser, and wife Andrea, 5 grandchildren, a brother, Norman Keyser, and a sister, Sandra Emerick.

A brother, George Keyser and a sister, Alfretta Ulery preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 12, 2009 at Scottdale Mennonite Church, Scottdale, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Vera Stevens, Scottdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kief, Nellie C. Good, 93, of Albany, Linn County, Oregon died June 26, 2009 at the same place. She was born May 2, 1916 at Hubbard, Oregon to Daniel W. and Sarah E. (Roth) Good. On December 24, 1938 at Albany she was married to Loren H. Kief, who was born August 12, 1910 and died May 22, 1999.

Surviving are children, Judy (Kief) Bacher, Jewell (Kief) Stanley, Ron Kief, and Jim Kief, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Della Hofstetter.

Three brothers, Ed Good, Harry Good, and Alvin Good preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 12, 2009 at Albany Mennonite Church, Albany, Oregon with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Donald Bacher, Albany, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

King, Agnes M. Wingard, age 90, of the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA formerly of Atglen, PA died May 21, 2009. She was born in Johnstown, PA, to Alonzo & Ella Johns Wingard.

She was married to Mahlon S. King for 38 years who passed away on August 8, 1971.

She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Surviving are 3 sons: Arnold L. husband of Patricia Gehman King of New Holland, PA; Aldus R. husband of Judy Martin King of Gap, PA; M. Stanley husband of Susan Hurst King of Lancaster, PA; 8 grandchildren, Vicki, wife of Michael Nolt, of New Holland, PA; Katrina, wife of Shawn Swarr of Lancaster, PA; Jeremy, husband of Rosanne Miklos King of Lancaster, PA; Matthew, husband of Melissa Buckwalter King of Atglen, PA; Mark King of Atglen, PA; Emiley, wife of Matthew Rodak of Leola, PA; Phillip, husband of Heidi Bardy King of Groton, NY, George King of Anchorage, AL, and 11 great-grandchildren, Michelle, Douglas and Katelyn Nolt, Jack, Maggie and Mitchell Swarr, Isabelle Rose King, Kaden, Kaycee, Campbell and Calli King.

Agnes was preceded in death by 4 siblings, Ivie, Mary, Paul and Aldus Wingard.

A memorial service was May 25, 2009 at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville, PA with Pastor Art Smoker and Chaplain Dorcas Martzall officiated. Interment took place prior to the memorial service in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery, Gap, PA.

Source: LOL May 22, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

King, Blake David, was stillborn December 21, 2009. at Women and Babies Hospital to Samuel and Juanita Stoltzfus King of Mount Joy, PA.

Survivied by his parents and siblings: four brothers, Cory, Brady, Jordan, DeShaun; a sister, Chassidy, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mary Ann and Samuel King Sr. of Narvon, PA; maternal grandparents, Anna Mary and Jacob and Anna Mary Stoltzfus of Brownstown, PA.

Burial was in New Covenant Mennonite Fellowship Cemetery, New Holland, PA.

Source: LOL December 23, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

King, Dorothy M. Hartzler, 98, of West Liberty, Logan Co., OH died May 21, 2009 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio after complications from surgery. She was born July 30 1910 at West Liberty to Joseph M. and Martha E. (Zook) Hartzler. On September 9, 1934 at West Liberty she was married to Loren King, who died January 15, 1998.

Surviving are children, Beverly (John) Stoltzfus, Linda (Paul) Hostetler, Mary (Claude Denslow) Boldman, David (Mary) King, Dwight (Dixie) King, and Alvin (Karen) King, 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

A grandson, Matthew, a sister, Anna Margaret Hartzler, and two brothers, Herbert Hartzler, and Harold Hartzler preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 24, 2009 at Bethel Mennonite Church West Liberty, OH with burial in South Union Mennonite Cemetery, West Liberty, OH.

Submitted by: Marla Longenecker, West Liberty, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

King, Mabel A. Yoder, 92, of Mifflin, PA died July 4, 2009, at her home. Born May 19, 1917, in Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA to Jonas R. and Elizabeth V. (Summers) Yoder. Her husband of more than 67 years, Roland J. King, Sr., whom she married on June 6, 1942, survives. She was a member of the Lost Creek Mennonite Church served as a Sunday school teacher.

Survived by her husband Roland and four children: Roland J. King, Jr., and his wife Cathy, of Mifflintown, PA; Mark Y. King and his wife Lois, of Port Royal, PA; Roy T. King and his wife Fran, of Mifflintown, PA and Janice E. Casner and her husband Rick, of Mifflintown, PA; one sister, Grace Moore, of Penns Creek, PA and three brothers, Newton Yoder and his wife Mary of New Columbia, PA John R. Yoder and his wife Marjorie, of Richfield, PA and Leon Yoder, of McAlisterville, PA. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Three sisters, Dorothy Glick, Edith Beiler, and Lois Yoder, in infancy, preceded her in death.

Funeral service was July 7, 2009 at Lost Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Roy Brubaker officiating. Interment was in the Lost Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Oakland Mills, PA.

Source: Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville, PA
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler

King, Margaret V. Clark Schloneger, 96, of Orrville, Ohio died January 14, 2009 at Dalton, Ohio following a period of declining health. She was born January 6, 1913 at Columbiana, Ohio to John Howard and Emma (Metzler) Clark. On March 31, 1985 in Sarasota, Florida she was married to C.A. King, who died in 2001.

Her first husband was Melvin D. Schloneger, married June 3, 1931 in North Lima, Ohio. He died in 1979.

Surviving are sons, Wendell (Ana Maria) Schloneger and Will (Sue) Schloneger and daughter-in-law, Pat Schloneger; Stepchildren - Carolyn Camp, Corrine
(Dex) Sedwick, Wayne (Grace) King, and Marion (Betty) King, 12 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 13 step great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

A son, Ronald Schloneger; an infant daughter, Joanne Schloneger; daughters-in-law, Elaine and Carol Schloneger; and stepson-in-law, James Camp preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2009 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Jan Kauffman
Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kiser, Lillian Wenger, 87, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 22, 2009. She was born October 31, 1921 in Augusta Co., VA to Henry S. and Amy Heatwole Wenger. On January 10, 1945, she married Alvin J. Kiser.

A member of Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va.

Surviving is her husband and one son, Lyle Jacob Kiser and wife Diana, Harrisonburg, VA; one sister, Jean W. Weaver and husband Marion, Waynesboro, VA; two grandchildren, Brad P. Kiser and wife Melanie, Matthew S. Kiser and wife Shelley all of Bridgewater, VA; and five great-grandchildren, Brandon Kiser, Michael Kiser, Madison Kiser, Caleb Kiser, and Trent Kiser.

A memorial service was February 25, 2009, at Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with Pastors Lee Martin and Wilmer Lehman officating.

Source: Obituary files of McMullen Funeral Home, Inc. Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Klassen, Jerrie A. Ganger, 76, of Goshen, IN died September 6, 2009 at the same place. She was born August 1, 1933 at Elkhart, IN to Howard and Gladys (Shank) Ganger. On July 7, 1973 at Elkhart, IN she was married to Otto Dyck Klassen, who was born May 10, 1927 and died January 31, 2009.

Surviving are children, Ruth (Mike Slaski) Andrews; Frieda (Ken) McRae; Bess (Marv) Klassen-Landis; Michelle (Jeff) Antioho; and Suzy (Andrew Elliott);
18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Joann (John) Rody; Ronald (Pat) Ganger; and J. Harold (Barbara) Ganger.

Jerrie was an administrative assistant at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Goshen/Elkhart, IN for many years.

Memorial services were held October 5, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Klassen, Otto Dyck, 81, of Goshen, IN died January 31 2009 at Goshen. He was born May 10, 1927 at Bluffton, OH to John P. and Anna (Dyck) Klassen. On July 7, 1973 in Elkhart, IN he was married to Jerrie Ganger, who was born August 1, 1933 and survives. Otto was first married to Helen Bohn, Dec. 18, 1948, in Pandora, Ohio. She died March 14, 1969.

Surviving are children, Ruth Andrews; Frieda (Ken) McRae; Bess (Marv) Klassen-Landis; Michelle (Jeff) Antioho; Suzy (Andrew Elliott) Klassen; 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Herbert J. (Rita) Klassen; Paul P. (Lavonne) Klassen; and Karl H.(Betty) Klassen.

A sister, Anita Lugbill preceded him in death.

Otto was a physician and child psychiatrist. In 1959 he became the first child psychiatrist in private practice in Wichita, Kansas. Otto co-founded Oaklawn (a mental health facility in Goshen, IN) with Robert Hartzler in 1963, and was its medical director. After retiring from Oaklawn he did private practice in Middlebury and Goshen, Ind. Otto volunteered with the Heifer Project and served on the boards of Boys & Girls Cub of Goshen and Elkhart Department of County Health.

Memorial services were held March 14, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Klassen, Otto Dyck, 81, of Goshen, IN, died January 31, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital. He was born May 10, 1927 in Bluffton, OH to John P. and Anna (Dyck) Klassen. He married Helen Bohn on December 18, 1948 in Pandora, Ohio. She died March 14, 1969. He then married Jerrie Ganger on July 7, 1973 in Elkhart, IN.

Dr. Klassen was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

In 1946 he volunteered with Heifer Project helping with a delivery of horses to Yugoslavia. In 1959, Dr. Klassen opened the first child psychiatrist private practice in Wichita, Kansas. In 1962 he moved to Elkhart, IN and along with Robert Hartzler founded Oaklawn Center where he served as director. After retiring from Oaklawn he had a private practice in Middlebury and Goshen, IN.

Survived by his wife, Jerrie; five daughters, Ruth Andrews of Cassopolis, MI, Frieda (Ken) McRae of Dehra Dun, India, Bess (Marv) Klassen-Landis of Windsor, VT, Michelle (Jeff) Antioho of Murels Isle, SC, and Suzy (Andrew Elliott) Klassen of Eugene, OR; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Herbert J. (Rita) Klassen of Sonoma, CA, Paul P. (Lavonne) Klassen of Bluffton, OH, and Karl H. (Betty) Klassen of Clarksdale, AZ.
He was preceded by a sister, Anita Lugibihl.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN

Source: Obituary files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Klinger, Doris E., 85, of Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio died October 9, 2009 at the same place. She was born May 25, 1924 at Archbold to Fermer and Sarah (Stuckey) Klinger.

Surviving are a nephew, Verlan (Mabel Ann); and nieces, Suzanna Patrick, Marcella (Ronald) Thieme, Karla McDonel; and Marcia (Ronald) Cody

Memorial services were held October 12, 2009 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Knechel, Esther R. Landis, 84, of Souderton, PA died December 17 2009 at the same place. She was born March 10, 1925 at Hatfield, PA to Warren and Clara (Rickert) Landis. On March 20, 1948 she was married to Jerry A. Knechel, who was born September 18, 1917 and died June 22, 2008.

Surviving are daughter, Lois A. Ehst and husband, Lowell; daughter, Nancy Kolb and husband Ernest; son, Jerry A. Knechel and wife Veronica; son, Larry Knechel; son, Brent Knechel and wife Diane; 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held December 22, 2009 at Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Rose Hackman, Kulpsville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kneller, Anna F., 80, of Quakertown, PA died June 25, 2009 at the same place from Alzheimer's. She was born April 15, 1929

Memorial services were held June 30, 2009 at Strunk Funeral Home, Quakertown, PA with burial in Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery, PA.

Submitted by: Deb Kratz, Quakertown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Knicely, Esther Virginia Heatwole, 98, of Mount Crawford, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at her home.

She was born in Rockingham County on Oct. 16, 1911, and was a daughter of the late Melvin and Mollie (Coffman) Heatwole.

She was a homemaker and a member of Pike Mennonite Church.

She was united in marriage on Feb. 13, 1937, to Herman Wilson Knicely, who preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1999.

She is survived by two sons, Boyd Knicely and his wife, Mabel, of Middlebury, Ind., and Wade Knicely and his wife, Rhoda, of Mount Crawford; six daughters, Hazel Shirk of Harrisonburg, Rhoda Showalter and her husband, Larry, of Onego, W.Va., Fay Brubaker and husband, Harold, of Harrisonburg, Stella Knicely and Mabel Knicely, both of Mount Crawford, and Elsie Showalter and husband, Robert, of Harrisonburg; and a sister, Nancy Heatwole of Harrisonburg. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Fred Knicely and his wife, Dawn, one son-in-law, Mervin Shirk, and one great-granddaughter, Christine Hobbs.

A visitation with the family will be at Pike Mennonite Church on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater at anytime.

A memorial service will be conducted at Pike Mennonite Church at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, with John Risser and Jerrel Good officiating. Burial will be private at Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or to a charity of your choice.

Daily News Record - 11/25/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Knight, Eric Mitchell, 38, of Singers Glen, Virginia died November 15, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Knight was born on December 18, 1970 in Rockingham Co., VA to David L. and Lois M. Armentrout Knight.

He was a member of the Zion Hill Mennonite Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Kelly Knight, Singers Glen, a sister-in-law, Yvonne Knight; a niece, Elizabeth Knight and a nephew Benjamin Knight.

Reverend John Petersheim will conduct a graveside service November 17, 2009 at the Singers Glen Cemetery.

Source: Obit files of McMullen
Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Krabill, Willard Stanley, 82, of Goshen, IN died January 6, 2009 at Goshen, IN from cancer. He was born April 25, 1926 at Louisville, OH to Mahlon and Ella (Conrad) Krabill. On July 31, 1955 he was married to Grace Ellen Hershberger, who was born August 23, 1933 and survives.

Surviving are children, Merrill Krabill; Jeannie (Phil) Miller; Karen (Scot Yoder) Krabill; Ron (Nancy Chupp) Krabill; 9 grandchildren, and two sisters, Anne (Abner) Hershberger and Ina Ruth (Willis) Breckbill.

Dr. Krabill was a leading figure in health care in the Goshen area and nationally, advocating for the importance of medical ethics, innovative family practice medicine, wellness and wholistic health care, human sexuality education, and universal health care. During his long career he led efforts to allow fathers into the delivery room at Goshen General Hospital, delivered more than 2700 babies to local residents, instituted the popular course in human sexuality at Goshen College, and served on numerous boards and ethics committees.

Memorial services were held January 9, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kraemer, William Irvin, 87, of Iowa City, Iowa died December 24, 2009 at Madison, WI. He was born November 3,1922 at Champaign, IL and married to Florence Rensberger, who died in 1993.

Surviving are a daughter, Carmen Clark, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2010 at First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa.

Submitted by: Karen Gingerich, Iowa City, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kratzer, Geraldine J. "Deanie" Pellman, 76, of Richfield, PA died March 19, 2009 at the Bridges at Brookline, Mifflintown, PA. Born on September 9, 1932, in Monroe Twp., Juniata Co., PA to Wilbur and Dorothy E. (Davis) Pellman. Her husband, Norman W. Kratzer, whom she married April 20, 1951, preceded her in death on October 25, 2000. Mrs. Kratzer was a member of the Richfield Mennonite Church, where she served as an AWANA leader and was a member of the Richfield Women's Club.

Survived by her long-time companion, Earl Long and her children: Connie J. Heintzelman and her husband Stanley, of Wernersville, PA; Donald N. Kratzer and his wife Dorann, of Millerstown, PA; Ronald L. Kratzer and his wife Vicky, of Richfield, PA; Von Rickenbaugh and her husband Tim, of McAlisterville, PA; Bonita K. Hackenberg and her husband Richard, of Richfield, PA; Lonnie J. Colyer and her husband Rick, of Richfield, PA; Sondra A. Heidler and her husband Gene, of McAlisterville, PA; two brothers Lester Pellman and his wife Phyllis, of HC 63, Mifflintown, PA and Raymond Pellman and his wife Clarice, of McAlisterville, PA; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was March 23, 2009 at the Richfield Mennonite Church, Richfield, PA with Pastor Jerry R. O'Connell, Pastor Paul Beech, III and Rev. Aaron K. Benner officiating. Interment will follow in the Richfield Union Cemetery.

Source: Obit files of Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville, PA
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler

Krehbiel, Ben, 88, of Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas died August 17, 2009 at the same place from organ failure. He was born January 3, 1921 at Galva, McPherson County, Kansas. On January 3, 1942 at Moundridge he was married to Jeanne K. Vogt, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Richard J. Krehbiel, a daughter, Nancy J. Krehbiel Pierson, 2 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held August 20, 2009at Zion Church, Moundridge, Kansas with burial in First Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kansas.

Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kreider, Gerald Richard, 89, of North Newton, KS died December 27, 2009 at Newton, KS from natural causes. He was born August 25, 1920 at Sterling, IL to Amos and Stella (Shoemaker) Kreider.

On June 14, 1986 at Bethel College Mennonite Church Chapel, North Newton, KS he was married to Alice Lucille Hostetler, who was born March 3, 1920 and survives. Gerald was first married to Elinor M. Krehbiel May 27, 1942. She preceded him in death on Oct. 26, 1984.

Surviving are children, Carl Kreider, Jean Reichenbach, Richard Kreider, Ellen Kreider, James Kreider, and Kathryn Kreider, 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Robert and Lois Kreider, North Newton, KS.

Gerald's preschool years were spent in Goshen, IN and his childhood years were spent in Bluffton, OH. Gerald's family moved to North Newton, KS, where he attended high school and later graduated from Bethel College with a BS in chemistry. He and Elinor raised 6 children on a farm near Goshen, IN. Their names are Carl Kreider, Jean Reichenbach, Richard Kreider, Ellen Kreider, James Kreider, Kathryn Kreider. Not long after their first child was born, Gerald moved to Denison, IA to enter Civilian Public Service. A year later Elinor and their first two children, Carl and Jean, joined Gerald in Lima, OH where he finished his CPS tour running the lab at the Lima State Mental Hospital. After CPS Gerald and his family resumed life on the Indiana farm. They attended the Eighth Street Mennonite Church in Goshen. Gerald was a talented inventor and entrepreneur who from childhood was curious about how things worked, routinely taking apart, fixing, making or building various things. Throughout his life he enjoyed designing and building furniture, farm implements, tools or machinery to fill specific needs. Early in his work life he developed and manufactured the first automated poultry feeding system. Later, he designed and produced fiberglass for various industries. Additionally Gerald worked as a chemist, farmer, construction manager, poultry producer, and real-estate developer.

His wife Elinor died in 1984. Gerald married Alice Hostetler Loewen on June 14, 1986. They lived in Goshen for the next 13 years. In 1999 they moved to North Newton to live at Kidron Bethel Village where Alice still resides. He died peacefully at the Newton Medical Center surrounded by family on Dec. 27, 2009.

Memorial services were held January 2, 2010 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, KS with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Monica Lichti, North Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kreider, J. Robert, 89, of Goshen, IN died November 30, 2009 at the same place. He was born December 30, 1919 at Wadsworth, OH to Lloyd S. and Adelia (Stover) Kreider. On June 10, 1941 at Flanagan, IL he was married to Virginia Stalter, who was born May 19, 1921 and survives.

Surviving are children, J. Evan (Janice Aeschliman) Kreider; Paul (Kay Sutter) Kreider; Mark (Amy Hill) Kreider; Bruce (Charlotte Unruh) Kreider; and Franklin (Lori Fritter) Kreider; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth Heatwole.

Three brothers, Leonard Kreider, Carl Kreider, and Don Kreider preceded him in death.

Robert served three years in Civilian Public Service in Clearspring, Md., and Medaryville, Ind.; served as pastor at the Bethel Mennonite Church, Rittman, Ohio; treasurer of the Mennonite General Conference of North America, 1951-1963. Robert served as Goshen College's director of development, director of public relations, and business manager.

Memorial services were held December 6, 2009 at College Mennonite Church Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Kreider J. Robert, 89, of Goshen, IN died November 30, 2009, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born December 30, 1919, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Lloyd S. and Adelia (Stover) Kreider. He married Virginia L. (Stalter) Kreider on June 10, 1941, she survives.

Mr. Kreider was the business manager at Goshen College.

Survived by his wife and five sons J. Evan (Janice Aeschliman) Kreider, Vancouver, BC Canada; Paul (Kay Sutter) Kreider, Springfield, OH; Mark (Amy Hill) Kreider, New York, NY; Bruce (Charlotte Unruh) Kreider, North Newton, KS; Franklin (Lori Fritter) Kreider, Jackson, MI; one sister, Ruth Heatwole, Harrisonburg, VA; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was December 6, 2009 at the College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN and was officiated by Pastor Klaudia Smucker with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Source: Obit files of Yoder-Culp
Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kriebel, Lois S. Sauder, 63, of Palmyra, PA formerly of Lititz and Elizabethtown, PA died April 6, 2009 at the ECC Retirement Village, Albright Campus, Myerstown, PA. She was born in Clay Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Aaron B. and Edna H. Risser Sauder. Lois was the wife of Marvin H. Kriebel, and they were married 33 yrs this year.

Lois was a member of Sharon Mennonite Fellowship, Lebanon, PA.

Surviving is her husband and thirteen siblings, Velma wife of Leon W. Weaver, Ephrata, PA; Edith wife of Roy S. Sweigart, Denver, PA; Anna Sweigart, Ephrata, PA; Helen wife of Tom Zeager, Hopeland, PA; Kenneth husband of Irene Musselman Sauder, Ephrata, PA; Gerald husband of Lucille Lehman Sauder, Lititz, PA; Glenn husband of Mary Ann Lehman Sauder, Winchester, VA; Leon husband of Harriet Brenneman Sauder, Elizabethtown, PA; Phoebe wife of Allen Martin, Ephrata, PA; Nelson husband of Carmella Keller Sauder, Ephrata, PA; Myron husband of Peggy Boutwell Sauder, Palmyra,
PA; Dale husband of Vickie Smith Sauder, Ephrata, PA; Reba Sauder, Richland, PA.

Funeral service was April 14, 2009 at Sharon Mennonite Fellowship, Lebanon, PA on Interment was in Wolf's Union Meeting House Cemetery, Bethel Twp. Lebanon Co., PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine April 8, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Kriebel, Lois S. Sauder, 63, of 69 Fox Road, Palmyra, formerly of Lititz and Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009 at the ECC Retirement Village, Albright Campus, Myerstown. Born in Clay Township, she was the daughter of the late Aaron B. and Edna H. Risser Sauder. Lois was the wife of Marvin H. Kriebel, and they celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary in March of this year. A homemaker most of her life, Lois did serve at the Wilmington, Delaware Volunteer Service Unit, where she first met her husband and worked as a nurses aide. Later she was involved with foster care and volunteered at a daycare center in Annville. Lois was a member of Sharon Mennonite Fellowship, Lebanon, where she helped make quilt patches for the church.

Surviving in addition to her husband are thirteen siblings, Velma wife of Leon W. Weaver, Ephrata, Edith wife of Roy S. Sweigart, Denver, Anna Sweigart, Ephrata, Helen wife of Tom Zeager, Hopeland, Kenneth husband of Irene Musselman Sauder, Ephrata, Gerald husband of Lucille Lehman Sauder, Lititz, Glenn husband of Mary Ann Lehman Sauder, Winchester, Virginia, Leon husband of Harriet Brenneman Sauder, Elizabethtown, Phoebe wife of Allen Martin, Ephrata, Nelson
husband of Carmella Keller Sauder, Ephrata, Myron husband of Peggy Boutwell Sauder, Palmyra, Dale husband of Vickie Smith Sauder, Ephrata, Reba Sauder, Richland; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at Sharon Mennonite Fellowship, corner of Greble and Union Road, Lebanon, PA on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM. Interment in Wolf's Union Meeting House Cemetery, Bethel Township. There will be a public viewing at the church on Monday from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and again at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Please omit flowers. The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, PA in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/8/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Kuhns, Clara B. Borntrager, 81, of Goshen, IN died October 31, 2009. She was born June 26, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ben and Malinda (Miller) Borntrager. She married Raymond F. Kuhns on June 8, 1957, in Goshen, IN. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1973. She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Survived by three daughters, Malinda Marie (Thomas) Zook of Alto, MI, Mary Kathryn (Lavon) Yoder of New Paris, IN and Susan Elaine Yoder of Elkhart, IN; a son, John R. Kuhns of New Paris, IN; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Elizabeth (John) Helmuth, Edna (Freeman) Miller and Esther (Don) Galloway, all of Topeka, IN; and Ida (Ralph) Johnson of LaGrange, IN.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Polly Fry and Mary Yutzy; and three brothers, Martin, Daniel, and Joe Borntrager.

Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 2, and one Funeral service was November 3, 2009 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Pastors Terry Diener and Jeff Mumaw will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kuhns, James Winfred, 84, died March 31, 2009 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community where he was a resident. He was born on March 23, 1925 in LaJunta, CO,
to Allen Winfred and Anna Inez Shupe Kuhns. On August 27, 1949, he married the former Olive Mae Clemens.

He served with the Civilian Public Service (CPS) from July 1944 until August 1946, and with the Mennonite Central Committee Relief Program in Ethiopia, 1949-1951. He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church.

Surviving is his wife and three daughters, Jean Elaine (Kuhns) Rissler, Harrisonburg, VA; Genet Marie (Kuhns) Orebaugh, New Market, VA; Eveyln Mae (Kuhns) Rankin, Middleboro, MA; one son, Philip Laurence Kuhns, Tallahassee, FL; two sisters, Lois Ardell (Kuhns) Ramsayer, Goshen, IN, Miriam Mae (Kuhns) Leichty, Berne, IN; six grandchildren, James Rissler, Atlanta, GA, Grant Rissler, Lancaster, PA, Matthew Rissler, Dubuque, IA, Anthony Kuhns, Stefan Kuhns both of Tallahassee, FL, Jonathan Rankin, Middleboro, MA; and two great-grandchildren, Andrew Rissler, Peter Rissler, both of Atlanta , GA.

Reverend Shirlee K. Yoder conducted a memorial service April 18, 2009, at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA

Source: Obituary files of McMullen Funeral Home, Inc., Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Kuhns, James Winfred, 84, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia died March 31, 2009 at the same place from Idiopathic Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrisis.

He was born March 23, 1925 at LaJunta, Ortero County, Colorado to Allen Winfred and Anna Inez (Shupe) Kuhns. Allen was born November 18, 1883 and died June 24, 1977. Anna was born July 16, 1888 and died April 1, 1963.

On August 27, 1949 at Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania he was married to Olive Mae Clemens, who was born June 15, 1923 and survives.

Surviving are children, Jean Kuhns Rissler (Ed Rissler); Genet Kuhns Orebaugh (Robert Orebaugh), Philip Kuhns (Faith Eidse) Evelyn Kuhns Rankin (Jess Rankin), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Miriam Kuhns Liechty (Robert Liechty), Lois Kuhns Ramseyer (Woodrow Ramseyer).

Memorial services were held April 18, 2009 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Jean Rissler, Harrisonburg,VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kuhns, Mary Miller, 87 of Plain City, OH, died January 19,2009, at her daughter's home.

She was born Feb. 18, 1921, in Middlefield, OH to Dan and Mary Detweiler Miller. Her husband of 58 years, Eli A. Kuhns, died in 1999.

A member of the Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, Plain City, OH.

Survived by her children, Betty (Elton) Yitzy, Joanna (Merle) Egli, Floence (Gary) Hillyer, Marilyn Renner and Raymond (Patricia) Kuhns; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildern; and a brother, Ervin Miller. She was predeceeased by her husband, two daughters, Edna and Linda: a grandson, Rodney Yutzy; and 14 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services was January 22, 2009 at the United Bethel Mennonite Church, with Pastor Rod Miller officiating, with burial in the United Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Plain City, OH.

Source: Marysville Journal-Tribune, Marysville, OH February 6, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Kuhns, S. Harvey, age 92, a resident of Village Square, Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA died February 21, 2009 in the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born, September 24, 1916 in Denbigh, VA to Samuel H. and Martha (Horst) Kuhns. He married Edna H. (Martin) Kuhns on October 12, 1940 in Maugansville, MD. She died on December 7, 2006.

He was a member of the Mount Olive Mennonite Church, Maugansville, MD.

Surviving is his son, Samuel H. Kuhns, of Greencastle, PA. Daughter, Verda K. Martin, of Lewiston, ME. Brother, Harold Kuhns, of Harrisonburg, VA. Sister, Cora Crunkleton, of Chambersburg, PA. Ten Grandchildren, Thirty Seven Great-Grandchildren, and One Great-Great-Grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters, Naomi Martin and Mary Hummer, three brothers, Ira Kuhns, Paul Kuhns and Adin Kuhns, and One Great-Granddaughter, Melinda Wenger.

Funeral services was February 26, 2009 at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, with the Mount Olive Mennonite Church Ministry officiating. Burial was in the Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery,Chambersburg, PA

Source: Obituary Files of Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home of Greencastle, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

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Kuhns, S. Harvey

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - S. Harvey Kuhns, 92, a resident of Village Square, Menno Haven, and formerly of Hades Church Road, Greencastle, Pa., died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Chambersburg Hospital.

Born Sept. 24, 1916, in Denbigh, Va., he was the son of the late Samuel H. and Martha Horst Kuhns. His wife, Edna H. Martin Kuhns, died Dec. 7, 2006. They were married Oct. 12, 1940.

He was a farmer from 1943 to 1972.

He was a member of Mount Olive Mennonite Church, Maugansville, where he assisted with Sunday school activities.

He is survived by one daughter, Verda K. Martin of Lewiston, Maine; one son, Samuel H. Kuhns of Greencastle; one brother, Harold Kuhns of Harrisonburg, Va.; one sister, Cora Crunkleton of Chambersburg; 10 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi Martin and Mary Hummer; three brothers, Ira Kuhns, Paul Kuhns and Adin Kuhns; and one great-granddaughter.

Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Mount Olive Mennonite Church Ministry will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Menno Haven Benevolent Care Fund, 2075 Scotland Ave.,
Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Herald_Mail - 2/24/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Kulp, Edna May Kilmer

Penn Yan, NY: Edna May Kulp, age 74, of Sutherland Rd., Penn Yan, NY died Thursday December 31, 2009 in the comfort of her home.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Monday (Jan. 4) at the family home 3394 Sutherland Rd. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am Tuesday (Jan. 5) at the Milo Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Edna was born October 16, 1935 in Lancaster County, PA, the daughter of the late Ezra and Ada High Kilmer Sr. On Sept. 28, 1961 in Farmersville, PA she married Cyrus E. Kulp. She has lived locally since 1978, previously of Goshen, Indiana. A member of the Weaverland Conference Mennonite Church; Edna was a self employed home health care provider; and a hired driver, providing transportation to fellow Mennonites.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Cyrus E. Kulp of Auburn, NY; 4 sons Lester K. Kulp of Middlebury, Indiana, Ivan K. (Ethal Kulp) of New Holland, PA, Nelson K. (Nancy) Kulp of Lititz, PA, Harvey (Shelley) Kulp of Mercer, MO; a daughter Mary J. Fowler of Rochester, 13 grandchildren; 3 brothers Paul (Naomi) Kilmer of Mifflinburg, PA, Ezra (Ella) Kilmer, Jr. of Farmersville, PA, Ephraim (Lydia) Kilmer of Penn Yan; 2 sisters Erma wife of Irvin Frey of Mt. Forest, Canada, Lena wife of Clarence Martin of Middlebury, Indiana; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, and cousins.

She was pre-deceased by 2 daughters, Ada May Kulp, and Verna Marie Kulp; her step mother Mary M. Kilmer, and half brother Floyd Kilmer.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/3/2010
Lancaster, PA
From: Robert Fish

Kulp, Ernest

Feb. 25, 1920 - Feb. 3, 2009

NEW PARIS -- Ernest Kulp, 88, of C.R. 46, died at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2009) in his home.

He was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Elkhart County to Christian and Emma Elizabeth (Blosser) Kulp. On July 25, 1943, he married Martha Ramer.

She survives along with one daughter, Rosemary (Ben) Shirk of Goshen; three sons, Stan (Kathleen) Kulp of Elkhart, Dale (Mary Ellen) Kulp of Richland Centre, Wis., and Dave (Phyllis) Kulp of New Paris; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Christian Kulp of Wakarusa and Isaac (Dorothy) Kulp of Goshen; and two sisters, Martha King of Archbold, Ohio, and Emma Martin of Nappanee.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel and Joseph Kulp; and three sisters, infant Susanna Kulp, Mary Kulp and Barbara Kilmer.

Mr. Kulp was a farmer and worked in Civilian Public Service from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of Wisler Mennonite Church.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at RMYC, C.R. 44, Goshen, between C.R. 11 and C.R. 13. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Yellow Creek Frame Mennonite Church with home ministers officiating. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Mennonite Gospel Missions to Haiti, in care of Edward Weaver, 171 N. Groffdale Road, New Holland, PA 17557. Visit www.rrefh.com to send online condolences.

Published: 2/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN

Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kulp, Gladys Derstine, 88, of Harrisonburg, VA, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. She was born on February 7, 1921, in Franconia, PA to Edwin A. and Elizabeth Krupp Derstine. She was married to Floyd G. Kulp On May 13, 1939.

She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA.

Survied by her husband and two sons, James D. Kulp and wife Joan, Middletown, VA, Donald D. Kulp and wife Charlotte, Landisville, PA; one daughter, Janice Kulp Long and husband John, Fort Wayne, IN; one brother, Stuart K. Derstine, Souderton, PA; one sister, Phyllis O. Moyer, also of Souderton, PAa; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was February 20, 2009 at Lindale Mennonite Church with Pastors Peg Engle and Al Huyard officating. Burial was in the Lindale Mennonite Cemetery, Linville, VA.

Source: Obituary Files of McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

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Kulp, Gladys Derstine, 88, of Harrisonburg, VA died there on February 14, 2009. She was born February 7, 1921 at Franconia, PA to Edwin A. and Elizabeth (Krupp) Derstine. On May 13, 1939 she was married to Floyd G. Kulp, who survives.

Surviving are son, James D. Kulp and wife Joan of Middletown VA; son, Donald D. Kulp and wife Charlotte of Landisville, PA; daughter, Janice Kulp Long and husband John of Fort Wayne IN; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother, Stuart K. Derstine of Souderton, PA; and sister, Phyllis O. Moyer of Souderton, PA.

Memorial services were held February 20 2009 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg, VA
Lindale Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kulp, Henry Derstein, 91, of Souderton, PA died June 3, 2009 at Telford, Bucks Co., PA from a cerebrovascular accident. He was born March 3, 1918 at Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA to John L. and Katie H. (Derstein) Kulp. On March 24, 1940 he was married to Sara Halteman, who was born November 13, 1920 and survives.

Surviving are two sons, Sam and wife Lorraine Kulp and Gerald and wife Elizabeth (BJ) Kulp, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

A son Jacob Kulp, a brother, Harold D. Kulp, and a sister, Eva D. Gotwals
preceded him in death.

Henry was ordained Deacon at Plains Mennonite Church in 1975 and served ten years.

Memorial services were held June 6, 2009 at Plains Mennonite Church, Hatfield, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Mike Derstine, Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kupeerus, Elizabeth "Betty" C. Clemmer, 84, of Milford, IN died October 28, 2009 at the same place. She was born December 5, 1924 at Harleysville, PA. On May 13, 1956 she was married to Sjoerd Kupeerus, who was born March 20, 1920 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Gerald (Vickie) Kupeerus, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, Alice (Norm) Rittenhouse, and a brother, Marvin Clemmer.

Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Betty was a school teacher for 39 years at New Paris and Goshen, Ind., schools. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and traveling with her family.

Memorial services were held November 1, 2009 at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home Milford IN with burial in New Paris Cemetery, New Paris, Elkhart Co., IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kurtz, Ben, 58 of Plain City, OH died April 25, 2009 Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born July 23, 1950 in Oberurbach, Germany. to Cornelius A.& Thekla (Wittich) Kurtz. He was married on September 25, 1970 to Bernadine "Bernie" (Wilson) Kurtz.

Survived by mother, Thekla (Wittich) Kurtz, his wife Bernie and his children, Robert (Sheila) Kurtz of West Jefferson, OH; Anthony "Tony" (Erin) Kurtz of Unionville Center, OH; Sonja (Tim) Firlik of Hilliard, OH, grandchildren: Sarah, Taylor, Ashley, Haley, Rusti, Alexa, Madison, Dominic, Emily, Aubry and one grandson on the way to be called Little Ben; great grandchildren: Barbara & Landen, sisters: Cornelia (William) Hostetler of London, OH; Judy (Boyd) Harbage of West Jefferson, OH.

Preceded in death by father, a brother Anthony Wayne Kurtz.

Funeral service was April 29, 2009 at the Maranatha Community Fellowship, Plain City, OH with Pastor George Miller officiating and burial Forest Grove Cemetery.

Source: Fergueson Funeral Home, Plain City, OH.
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler

Kurtz, Louella H. Rutt

Louella H. Kurtz, 79, of Farmersville died peacefully at the Ephrata Community Hospital Saturday, July 11, 2009 with her family by her side. She had been a
resident of Fairmount Homes. She was the beloved wife of John S. Kurtz with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

Born August 13, 1929, in Voganville, Louella was the daughter of the late Noah and Barbara (Hoover) Rutt.

Mrs. Kurtz was a loving homemaker and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church,
Weaverland Conference. She loved flowers and found great pleasure in visits with friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Barbara, wife of Richard Farneth of Lititz, Melvin, husband of Judy (Horst) of New Holland, John, husband of Doris (Weaver) of Stevens, and Linford of Farmersville; five grandchildren, Jessica Kurtz, Brandon husband of Sheila (Weaver) Kurtz, Rebecca Farneth, Jeremy Kurtz, and Jeffrey Kurtz. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin, Raymond, and Eugene Rutt.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 9 a.m. at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Groffdale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Curvin Z. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 14th, from 5-8 p.m. at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/13/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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