Lazarus Project 2012 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.

2012 I to K

Janzen, Laura Balzer, 92, of North Newton, Harvey Co., KS died March 7, 2012 at the same place. She was born March 14, 1919 at Whitewater, Harvey Co., KS to Isaac and Emma (Harms) Balzer. On July 2, 1944 she was married to Henry Janzen, who survives.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (Donald) Lanzrath and Susan (Marshall) Shelley, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister, Wilma Harms.

A granddaughter, Amanda Shelley, a grandson, Toby Shelley, a sister, Bette Harms, and two brothers, Art Balzer, and Raymond Balzer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 10, 2012 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Debbie Claassen, Whitewater, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Janzen, Orlin C., 83, of Goessel, KS died December 21, 2012 in Marion Co., KS. He was born October 31, 1929 at Goessel, KS to Dietrich and Lena (Schmidt) Janzen. On September 3, 1971 at Hillsboro, KS he was married to Mary Jane Schmidt, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Matthew Janzen and James Janzen.

A brother, Waldo Janzen, and two sisters, Erna Janzen, and Bernice Janzen preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 28, 2012 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, Kansas
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Janzen, Samuel R., 91, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA died October 17, 2012 at the same place. He was born October 14, 1921 at Newton, KS to J. M. and Margaret (Schroeder) Janzen. On September 19, 1943 at Yoder, KS was married to Lila Mae King, who was born December 10, 1922 and survives.

Surviving are children, Lois (Lyle) Preheim, Ruthanne (Leo) Heatwole, J. Melvin, J. Milton (Anna), Carla (Sherwin) Jacobs, Rebecca (Jack) Fullmer, Deanna (Marlo) Kauffman, and Margaret (Mustapha) Abderrahmane, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister Amy Hershberger.

Two brothers, Waldo, and Archie, and three sisters, Edna, Marie, and Helen preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 27, 2012 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Johns, Galen Ira

Feb. 26, 1920 - Aug. 5, 2012

GOSHEN - Galen I. Johns, 92, of Goshen, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2012, in his home.

He was born Feb. 26, 1920, to Ira S. and Elizabeth (Rickert) Johns in Clinton Township, Elkhart County.

He was a pastor, conference secretary, teacher, and school principal. He also worked part-time as a self-employed installer of heating, air conditioning and electricity.

He was a member of College Mennonite Church.

He married Edith Mae Hoover on May 16, 1943, at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. She died Feb. 5, 2009. He married Areta Graber Lehman on Jan. 30, 2010, in Goshen. She survives.

Also surviving are his children Steven (Debra) Johns of Goshen, Lois (Jim) Kaufmann of New Paris, Loren (Rachel) Johns of Goshen and Lindale (Melanie) Johns of Benton; daughter-in-law Jeanette Johns of Mecosta, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; son Joe Alan Johns in 2003; daughter Rachel Nanlee in 1954; six sisters, Vivian Schlabach, Vera Stutzman, Vesta Kauffman, Miriam Wyse, Mary Birkey and Pauline Horst; and one brother, Daniel Johns.

He was the last living member of his immediate family.

He attended both Eastern Mennonite High School and Goshen College.

He served in Civilian Public Service at Sidling Hill, Pa.

He was ordained as a minister on Jan. 25, 1948. Later that year he went through the lot a second time and was selected to be the first pastor at Benton Mennonite Church. He served for one year as interim pastor at Ninth Street Mennonite Church in Saginaw, Mich.

He was later ordained as a bishop and served as the first pastor at Bonneyville Mennonite Church, Bristol.

He taught and was principal at Clinton Christian Day School for a number of years and was pastor at Erb Street Mennonite Church in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, for 6 and a half years.

He served for many years as secretary and later Executive Secretary and Conference Minister of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference and for two years as moderator of the Ontario Mennonite Conference and the inter-Mennonite conference that later became Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. Gifted in vocal music, he organized and led numerous church choirs and taught many people around the church how to sing, how to read music, and how to sing solfeggio (the "do-re-mi's").

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in the Gathering Room at College Mennonite Church, Goshen. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the church. The Revs. Brenda Meyer and Rosemary Widmer will lead the service.

Galen chose to donate his body to Indiana University Medical Center for research.

Memorials may be made to Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Goshen Home Care and Hospice, or College Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
August 7, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Johns, Galen Ira, 92, of Goshen, IN died August 5 2012 at the same place, from cancer.

He was born February 26, 1920 in Clinton Township, Elkhart County, IN to Ira Samuel and Elizabeth (Rickert) Johns. Ira was born July 10, 1879 and died June 27, 1956. Elizabeth was born January 26, 1877 and died August 7 1960.

On May 16 1943, at Goshen, IN he was married to Edith Mae Hoover, who was born May 1, 1923 and died February 5, 2009. He married Areta Graber Lehman on January 30, 2010, in Goshen. She was born August 21, 1922 and survives.

Surviving are children: Jeanette Johns (daughter-in-law); Steven (Debra), Lois (Jim) Kaufmann, Loren (Rachel), and Lindale (Melanie), 14 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

A son, Joe Alan, (2003); a daughter, Rachel Nanlee (1954); and his siblings: Vivian Schlabach, Vera Stutzman, Vesta Kauffman, Miriam Wyse, Mary Birkey, Pauline Horst, and Daniel Johns preceded him in death.

He was a long-time pastor, conference secretary, school teacher, and principal.

Memorial services were held August 10, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Loren Johns, Goshen, IN
and Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Johnston, Robert "Bob" Leslie, 76 of Rosemary, Alberta died September 7, 2012 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Beloved husband of 56 years to Mary Johnston.

Survived by his wife Mary, his father of Rosemary, and his son Bob Johnston of Rosemary and Bill Johnston and his wife Cathy of Wyevale, Ontario, grandfather of Erica Howes and her husband Jeremy, Andy Johnston, Jill Johnston and great-grandfather of Meadow Howes.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Rosemary Mennonite Church Rosemary, Alberta. Pastor Glenn Hobden officiated. Also, Celebration of Life Service was to be in Elmvale, Ontario at a later date.

Thom's Funeral Home Duchess, Alberta
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Jones, Carolyn E. Miller

July 15, 1954 - Nov. 27, 2012

BRISTOL - Carolyn E. Jones, 58, died at her home Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 27, 2012, after a three week illness.

She was born in Bremen July 15, 1954, to Reuben and Lydia (Burkholder) Miller. She married J.L. "Casey" Jones September 1983 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.

He survives along with her mother of Nappanee; stepdaughter Tammy (Tim) Rock of Nappanee; stepson Rusty (Alicia) Jones of Elkhart; five stepgrandchildren; sister Cheryl (Lee) Bontrager of Nappanee; brother Jerry Miller of Nappanee; niece Yvonne (Keith) Pasqualone of Elkhart; and two great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

She was an avid reader and loved walking on the beach.

Mrs. Jones worked in shipping at Bentler Automotive and was a member of Elijah's Fire International Church.

In keeping with Carolyn's wishes, her body will be cremated.

Friends may call from 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Karin Baker, Elijah's Fire International Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Goshen.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 29, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kanagy, Lee Hartzler, 96, of Belleville, PA died April 5, 2012 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA after a fall at home. He was born December 19, 1915 at Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA to Jacob and Salina (Peachey) Kanagy. On June 9, 1948 he was married to Adella Brunk.

Surviving are children, Dan, Ruthy, David and wife Miyako, Tim and wife Donna, Lois Papetti and husband Ron, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a sister, Amelia Kanagy, a brother, Urie and wife Matte, John, and Annie Kanagy (sister-in-law).

A son, John, eight brothers, Joseph, Korie, David, Jacob, Jonas, Norman, Ezra, Alvin, and two sisters, Naomi Peachey and Mattie Yoder preceded him in death.

Lee and Adella served as missionaries in Japan from 1951-1973. Lee pastored a Japanese church near Washington DC until his retirement in 1986. Lee wrote two books: "A Pilgrim's Journey, Remembering My Amish Roots" and "A Pilgrim's Journey II, Following God's Call to Japan".

Memorial services were held April 10, 2012 at Allensville Mennonite Church, Allensville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alan Kauffman, Belleville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Anna M. Smoker, 84, of Morgantown, PA died November 9, 2012 at her residence following an illness of six months. Born in Atglen, Anna was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Mast Smoker. She was married to Aaron W. Kauffman for 59 years before his death in 2008. She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church in Gap,

Anna will be greatly missed by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Almeda and John Mark Yoder, of Gordonville, and Betty and Richard Esh, of Morgantown, where she lived for the past six years; six grandchildren, John (Rachal) Yoder, Anne (Lucas) Hilty, Sara (Jason) Hurst, Kendra (Jonathan) Gascho, Karla (Jamie) Weaver, and Kevin (Sarah) Esh; six great-grandchildren, Auralie, Judah, and Ethan Yoder, Bryce and Josiah Gascho, and Tessalyn Weaver; and a foster son, Bert Nestlerode, married to Carol Nestlerode, of Ephrata. She is also survived by a sister, Ruth Smoker, of Atglen.

She was preceded in death by a brother, David, and three sisters, Alma Engle, Sarah Kauffman, and Esther Glick.

Funeral service was November 13, 2012 at Millwood Mennonite Church Gap, PA. officiated by Pastors Keith Beiler, Luke Sensenig, Elvin Ressler, and Eugene Lapp. Interment took place following the funeral in the adjoining cemetery

Shivery Funeral Home Christina and Paradise, PA
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Kauffman, Evelyn Maxine Hostetler

Sept. 18, 1926 - July 4, 2012

GOSHEN - Evelyn Maxine Hostetler Kauffman, 85, passed away late Wednesday evening, July 4, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after suffering a heart attack.

She was born Sept. 18, 1926, to Early and Bertha (Mishler) Hostetler in Topeka. She married Frank Kauffman at Emma Mennonite Church June 21, 1947. They had just celebrated their 65th anniversary.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Pat (Danny) Yoder and Maryann (Ron) Shultz, both of Goshen; four grandsons, Rob (Sara) Yoder of Goshen, Sam (Nicole) Shultz of Bryan, Ohio, Matt (Becky) Shultz of Goshen and Derek Shultz of Fort Myers, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Ella and Ava Yoder, Abigail, Hannah and Mallory Shultz, and Hailey and Joslyn Shultz; and a brother, Walter Hostetler of LaGrange.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Shultz; and three brothers, Kenneth, Leland and Wayne Hostetler.

She grew up in Emmatown, graduating from Shipshewana in 1944, and attended Goshen College for a year. After graduating from high school she was employed as a bookkeeper at Gospel Book Store and later at Provident Bookstore. She later worked at Farm Bureau Credit Union in various positions and retired as vice president of operations. In retirement, she served as FBCU internal auditor.

She was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, past president of Elkhart County Extension Homemakers and a member of the Busy Bee Extension Homemakers Club for 50 years. She was a past board member of Church Women United and an officer of Credit Women International.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Yoder Culp Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Waterford Mennonite Church, with Pastor Neil Amstutz officiating.

A private burial will be in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 6, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Harvey H.

March 12, 1933 - Nov. 28, 2012

GOSHEN - Harvey H. Kauffman, 79, of Goshen, died at 6:16 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Greencroft Health Care Center. He had been in declining health battling cancer.

He was born March 12, 1933, in Hydro, Okla., to Henry and Mary Ann (Stutzman) Kauffman. On March 1, 1953, in White Pigeon, Mich., he married Fannie Irene Herschberger. She died Feb. 22, 2009.

Surviving are children Gayle (Ron) Kohlmeyer of Bristol, Sonja Neal of Middlebury, Rick (Ruth) Kauffman of North Adams, Mich. and Darwin (Susie) Kauffman of Millersburg; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Clara Gingerich of Iowa City, Iowa; and brother Jacob (Jean) Kauffman of Kalona, Iowa.

He was preceded by a son, Michael Kauffman, two grandsons, Matthew and Malachi Kauffman, three sisters and two brothers.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main Street, Middlebury. The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Dec. 1, 2012, at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Burial is in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to the Greencroft Foundation.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 29, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Janet Arlene Byler, 90, of Lititz, PA died July 9, 2012 at Landis Homes. She was born on July 20, 1921, in Gap, Pa., to Jesse and Elsie (Kauffman) Byler. On September 28, 1940, she married Ammon S. Kauffman, who died in 2009.

Janet was a founding member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, where she was active in the leadership of the children's educational program and the women's sewing circle.

Survived by two children, Mary Ellen Martin (Willard) and Richard (Suzanne); one brother, Robert Byler (Ruth); four grandchildren, Stefan Martin, Chris Kauffman Weaver, Jeremy Kauffman, and Derek Martin; and six great grandchildren.

A Viewing was Saturday July 14, 2012, in the West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes. Interment followed in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery Lancaster, PA. A Memorial service was Monday, July 16, 2012 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Neffsville, PA.

Source: Bauchman Funeral Home Strasburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Kauffman, Janet Arlene Byler, 90, of Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania died July 9, 2012 at the same place from congestive heart failure.

She was born July 20, 1921 at Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Jesse J. and Elsie Mae (Kauffman) Byler. Jesse was born August 22, 1895 and died February 25, 1980. Elsie was born June 19, 1898 and died May 6, 1967.

On September 28, 1940 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania she was married to Ammon S. Kauffman, was born March 26, 1918 and died September 7, 2009.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ellen Martin (Willard), a son, Richard Kauffman (Suzanne), four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Robert Byler (Ruth).

A great-grandson, Owen Garrett Martin (stillborn) preceded her in death.

She was a founding member of Neffsville Mennonite Church

Memorial services were held July 16, 2012 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with burial in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania .

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

Kauffman, John Jay, 72, of rural Iowa City, IA died August 29, 2012. He was born January 3, 1940 in Iowa City, to Joseph N. and Wilma (Boller) Kauffman.

John was baptized in the East Union Mennonite Church in his youth and was a lifelong member, serving in a variety of capacities. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and attended Hesston College. John served in PAX in Paraguay, South America for three years as a mechanic.

On March 28, 1964 he was united in marriage to Loretta Miller at the East Union Mennonite Church. On March 28, 2009 John suffered a stroke that left him dependent on care from Loretta.

Survivors include his wife Loretta of Iowa City, four daughters and spouses, Karleen (Dean) Uitermark of Story City, IA, Marina (Gene) Davis of Powell, WY, LaDonna (Steve) Abbott of Jones, OK, Jonette (Troy) Kemling of Grant, NE, 13 grandchildren, Hannah, Abigail, Samuel, Rebekah, Rodney, Desiree, Ree, Alyssa, Tyler, Ryan, Ashley, Emily and Nathan. Also surviving is one brother, Nyle (Lauralee) Kauffman of Iowa City.

A celebration of life was held September 2, 2012 at the East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Jay Miller officiating. Burial was in the East Union Cemetery.

Source: Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kauffman, Marvin Dean, died peacefully at the Mennonite Home on Dec 6, 2012. Born in Creston, MT on June 25, 1936 to Carl & Elizabeth Kauffman. He married Anna Grace Zook August 1964 and lived in Ithaca, NY; He served his 1-W with MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) in Haiti for two years. They moved out to Oregon in 1965. They served with RMM (Rosedale Mennonite Mission) from 1966 - 1969 in Costa Rica. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, Albany, Oregon. He served as a board member of the Mennonite Home for 25 years.

Survived by his wife, Anna Grace, daughters Lynn (Albany, OR) and Karen (Bend, OR), sister Nadine (Lebanon, OR), sister-in-laws Ruth Kauffman (Portland, OR) and Joy Kauffman-King (Goshen, IN) and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death is father Carl (1968), mother, Elizabeth (1987), sister Fern (1995), brother Gerald (1999) and brother Ervin (2005).

Memorial Service was December 11, 2012 at Fairview Mennonite Church, Albany, OR. There was a private family burial in the ajoining cemetery

Fisher Funeral Home Albany, OR
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Kauffman, Maxine

March 9, 1925 - Oct. 11, 2012

GOSHEN - Maxine Kauffman, 87, peacefully passed away to her heavenly home Thursday morning, Oct. 11, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born in Goshen on March 9, 1925, to Alvin and Alma (Showalter) Kauffman.

She is survived by a brother, Dana (Carol) Kauffman of Millersburg; a sister, Gladys (James) Hershberger of Goshen; and nine nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jennie (Ralph) Pletcher and Loa Miller.

She attended Clinton Community School, Millersburg High School, Goshen College and three summers at Ball State University.

Her teaching included 36 years at Millersburg Elementary, a year with Navajo Indians in New Mexico and Arizona and three summers at Laurelville Mennonite Camp.

The enjoyment of volunteer service led her to Meals on Wheels, Oaklawn Auxiliary, IN-MI Mennonite Conference, Mennonite Mission Network and Greencroft Caring Friends.

Nature, quilting, music and mission outreach were among her interests.

Maxine was a life-long member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Clinton Brick Cemetery, followed by a 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Clinton Brick Mennonite Church. The Rev. Dave Hathaway will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Mission Network, Greencroft Foundation or Clinton Brick Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 13, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kauffman, Tasha Lynn, 38, of Lancaster, PA died December 9, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Harrisonburg, VA, to Glenn M. and Mary Schrag Kauffman. Tasha was a member of Mountville Mennonite Church, where she was the worship leader; and she was a mentor to many young people.

Surviving in addition to her parents, one sister: Keri L. Kauffman, Toronto, Canada.

Funeral Service was December 15, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at the Mountville Mennonite Church, Mountville, PA. with Pastor Keith W. Blank, officiating. Private interment was in Lindale Mennonite Cemetery in Linville, VA. Friends gathered at the Mountville Mennonite Church on Saturday December 15, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. An additional visitation was held at Parkview Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia, PA
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Kauffman, Zolla Pauline, 75, of Souderton, Montgomrey Co., PA died September 23, 2012 at the same place from complications of Lewy Body Disease.

She was born August 13, 1937 at Minot, Ward Co., North Dakota to Harold Yoder and Wilma Elizabeth (Kropf) Kauffman. Harold was born October 27, 1908 and died May 13, 1973. Wilma was born November 13, 1913 and died January 28, 1998.

Surviving Siblings: Verla, spouse Melford Haas; Zella Kauffman; Wayne Kauffman- wife Donna ; Dwaine Kauffman- wife Sherry; Dwight Kauffman - wife Trella; Elton Kauffman - wife Esther; Dennis Kauffman - wife Carol

Significant activities: MVS in Berlin, Germany - 1963-1965

Memorial services were held October 23, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA with burial in Surrey, North Dakota.

Submitted by: Zella Kauffman, Souderton PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kaufman, Wilfred Joseph

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.
- Wilfred Joseph (Will) Kaufman died on January 17, 2012 at Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at the Allen Township Cemetery, Carlisle, Iowa on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Joseph W. Kaufman officiating. Family and friends will gather at the Peterson-Richardson Funeral Home in Carlisle, 415 School Street, at 1:00 p.m. prior to the services.

Will was born June 28, 1920 in Havelock, Iowa to Joseph and Mattie Kennel Kaufman. He spent his childhood years on the family farm and attended the Havelock Public Schools graduating with the Havelock Consolidated High School class of 1941. He attended college on a football scholarship at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa receiving a Bachelor of Science degree on June 2, 1947. Later, Will received a Masters of Arts degree in education from the State University of Iowa, Iowa City, on June 9, 1950. He received a Permanent Professional Certificate from the State of Iowa Board of Public Instruction on July 1, 1955 and was named a lifetime member of the National Education Association in May 1957.

Will completed additional courses at Drake University (Des Moines), the University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls), and Iowa State University (Ames). He began his teaching career at West Bend and served as high school principal at Hawarden, Lytton and Manson, Iowa. During his last 14 years of teaching he was the high school guidance counselor within the Manson Community Schools. Will's passion was treating faculty and students fairly and ensuring that students received an excellent education that would prepare them for entrance to college and careers. He often went the extra mile to help students attend college where circumstances might have prevented them from doing so.

While attending Morningside College, Will met Patricia Ann (Pat) Foulke. Pat received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Morningside, graduating cum laude on May 31, 1948. On May 29, 1949 Will and Pat were married in the living room of Pat's family home in Carlisle, Iowa, 500 School Street. In 1987 Will and Pat moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma to be close to their only son, Joe, his wife Sheryl and their greatly loved granddaughter, Shelly. Will was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church until his move to Bartlesville, where he joined First United Methodist Church and later Grace Community Church.

Will is survived by a sister, Bernice Johnson of Minier, Illinois, son Joe Kaufman and his wife Sheryl of Bartlesville, and granddaughter Shelly and her husband Jesse Buffington of Houston. His parents preceded him in death, as did his wife Pat who died Sept. 20, 2000, two sisters, Marcille Davidhizer and Marie Kaufman and two brothers, Ralph Kaufman and Wayne Kaufman. Memorials may be sent to the Will and Pat Kaufman Scholarship Fund, Hesston College, Box 3000, Hesston, KS 67062.

Funeral services and interment were under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

The Messenger/Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jan. 22, 2012
Submitted by: D. Richard Miller, Goshen, IN
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Keener, Nathan P., age 86 of Cearfoss, MD. died December 25, 2012 at home.
Born July 11, 1926 in Cearfoss, MD, to Aaron David and Anna H. (Martin) Keener. His wife of 65 years Retha (Witmer) Keener. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church of Greencastle, charter member of the Community Rescue Service and life member of Maugansville Ruritan.

He is survived by his wife, and five children, N. Larry Keener and his wife Cathy, Kathy Keener Lamb and her husband Greg, Faye Keener, Steve Keener and his wife Dawn, Detra Keener Marshall and her husband Tim. Nathan also has five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral service was December 29, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. from the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church Greencastle, PA with Pastor Gary L. Zook officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home Greencastle, PA.
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Keidel, Levi O., 85, of Leo, IN died April 24, 2012 at the same place. He was born January 18, 1927 at Goodfield, IL to Levi and Anne Keidel. In 1948 he was married to Eudene King, who died July 25, 2010.

Surviving are children, Paul Keidel, Pricilla (Robert) Miller, Perry Keidel, and Ruth (Jonathan) Keidel Clemens, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

He served for 25 years with Congo Inland Mission (African Inter-Mennonite Mission).

Memorial services were held June 16, 2012 at Westview Alliance Church, Fort Wayne, IN with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN.

Submitted by: Elaine Stuckey, Leo, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Keller, Mary L., 76, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died June 3, 2012 at the same place.

She was born June 30, 1935 at Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA to Marvin S. and Fannie F. (Landis) Keller. Marvin was born (no date given) and died December 1, 1940. Fannie was born February 23, 1913 and died January 31 1998.

Surviving are a brother, Arden L. Keller & wife, Shirley, and a sister, Gloria L. Moyer & husband, Stanley.

A brother, Robert L. Keller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 7, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.

Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kennel, Christian D., age 92, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA formerly of Parkesburg, PA died August 1, 2012. He was the husband of the late Gladys Hershey Kennel who died on November 16, 2010. Born in Christiana, PA to Christian D. and Elizabeth Fisher Kennel.

He was a very active member of the Parkesburg Mennonite Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School superintendant.

Surviving are 11 children: Marie E. Stoltzfus of Honey Brook, Susan N., wife of Raymond Watkins of New Castle, DE, Ellen L., wife of Duane Shank of Washington, DC, Christian D., husband of Rose Brubaker Kennel of Lancaster, Philip N., husband of Kathleen Fryenberger Kennel of Atlanta, GA, James A., husband of Beth Froebe Kennel of Parkesburg, Frederick R. Kennel of Hershey, PA, Grace A., wife of Craig Zimmerman of Trout Run, PA, Timothy L., husband of Kathy Hagel Kennel of Souderton, PA Elvin N., husband of Wendy Godshall Kennel of Parkesburg, Phoebe A., wife of Stephen Haupert of Trout Run, PA, 25 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, siblings Phoebe L. Ranck of Powhatan, VA, Frank A., husband of Erma Smoker Kennel of Spring Garden, PA.

He was preceded in death by daughter Esther L. Lamartine, grandson Christian David Kennel, and 6 siblings: Elmer F. Kennel, Dorothy M. Stoltzfus, Ida E Winters, Grace N. Kurtz, John R. Kennel, and Joseph M. Kennel.

A memorial service was Aug 4, 2012 at 11:00 at the Parkesburg Mennonite Church, Parkesburg, PA with Pastor David Gehman officiating. Interment will be private in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery prior to the memorial service.

Source: Sivery Funeral Home, Christina and Paradise, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kensinger, A. Donald, 88, of Willow Street, PA, died August 12, 2012, following a brief illness Born in Lancaster, PA to Albert and Margaret (Habel) Kensinger. He was the husband of Reba L. (Andrews) Kensinger for 56 years until her death in 2008.

Don was a member and Sunday school teacher at the former St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Lancaster. He later attended Willow Street Mennonite Church. Don served in the US Coast Guard.

Survived by two sons, A. Donald, II, married to Sherri (Myers) Kensinger of Mount Joy and David I. married to Melissa (Spiese) Kensinger of Lancaster and two granddaughters.

The funeral service was August 16, 2012, at the Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, PA. with Pastor Bob Breneman officiating. Interment in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Kilheffer, John Henry, 87, of Millersville, Lancaster Co., PA died December 27, 2012 at the same place. He was born December 28, 1924 at Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA to Abram and Dorothy (Amand) Kilheffer. On May 8, 1948 he was married to Mary Ellen Thomas.

Surviving are children, Dennis E. married to Anne (Landis) Kilheffer of Mobile, AL; J. David married to Marlene (Gall) Kilheffer of Millersville; J. Edwin married to Debra (Harnish) Kilheffer of Millersville; and Thomas L. of Lancaster; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother, Willis A. married to Rhoda Kilheffer; and a sister, Irene A. Kilheffer Hilsher married to Walter Eby.

John was a lifelong farmer. In later years, he was employed by P.L. Rohrer & Bro., Inc. where he packed seeds.

Memorial services were held December 31, 2012 at Willow Street Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in New Danville Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.

Submitted by: Doris Sauder, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kilmer, Paul High

MIFFLINBURG - Paul High Kilmer, 79, of 12901 Old Turnpike Road, formerly of Lancaster and Snyder County, entered into rest at 1:47 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his residence surrounded by family. Paul moved from Lancaster County to Snyder County in 1968 where he resided for 36 years before moving to Mifflinburg in 2004.

He was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Earl Township, Lancaster County, the son of the late Ezra Z. Kilmer and Ada (High) Kilmer. On Aug. 30, 1952, he married the former Naomi King Zook, who survives. On Aug. 30th, they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage.

While residing in Lancaster County, Paul drove portable hammer mill for C. P. Wenger of Ephrata, and drove tractor trailer truck for Weavers Poultry of New Holland. After moving to Snyder County, he operated a small dairy farm. He also worked as a carpenter, delivered camping trailers for Thor Industries of Middleburg and Cite Air, drove a delivery route for R. L. Hackman Distributors, Lewisburg, and hauled produce for local farmers to the Buffalo Valley Produce Auction.

Paul was a faithful member of Millmont Mennonite Church since 1968, where he served as an usher and custodian.

He enjoyed gardening, puzzles, reading, sewing comfort tops and school kit bags for the sewing circle.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are two sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon L. and Elsie Kilmer, of Shippensburg, and Lloyd Z. and Brenda Kilmer, of Mifflinburg; two daughters and son-in-law; Evelyn F. Martin, of Millmont, and Lois A. and Glenn Ranck, of Cochranville, 12 grandchildren, Bradley Kilmer, Shannon Kilmer, Carla Kilmer Martin, Daniel Kilmer, Rhonda Martin, Tammi Kilmer, Jacinda Kilmer, Steven Kilmer, Bernice Kilmer, Sophia Ranck, Saleena Kilmer, Annika Ranck; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ezra and Ella Kilmer Jr., of Ephrata, and Ephraim and Lydia Kilmer, of Penn-Yan, N.Y.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Erma and Irvin Frey, of Mount Forrest, Ontario, and Lena and Clarence Martin, of Middlebury, Ind.; and one brother-in-law, Cyrus Kulp, of Auburn, N.Y.

He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Martin; one sister, Edna Kilmer Kulp; one son-in-law, Lloyd Martin; and one brother, Floyd Kilmer.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Millmont Mennonite Church, 1300 Millmont Road, where the funeral will be conducted at 10 with Jonathan Schmidt, Nathan Reiff, Roy Longenecker, David Swartzentruber, and Lewis Hoover, officiating ministers.
Interment will be in the Millmont Mennonite Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul`s memory may be sent to the Millmont Mennonite Church, c/o Phil Siegrist, 197 Turkey Run Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, or Geisinger Home Care and Hospice, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822-2411.
Funeral arrangements are by the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.

Sunbury Daily Item - 7/8/2012
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Kindy, Orie Allen, 90, of Plumsteadville, PA died June 20, 2012 at the same place from lymphoma.

He was born November 7, 1921 at Midland, MI to Leonard Elias and Mabel Ruth (Kauffman) Kindy. Leonard was born July 25, 1893 and died April 8, 1969. Mabel was born November 1, 1895 and died March 9, 1970.

On December 18, 1943 at Doylestown, PA he was married to Florence M. Landes, who was born December 17, 1921 and survives.

Surviving are children, Carol (& Lynn) Schrock, David (& Anita) Kindy, Karen (& William) Fennell, Diane (& Basil) Qaqish, Rosemary (& Steven) Landis, Joanne (& Patrick) Mercer, and Kenneth Reinford (son-in-law), 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Erie (& Beatrice) Kindy, and David (& Alta) Kindy, and three sisters, Ruth Leidig, Esther Rupright, and Irene (& George) Gage.

A daughter, Rachel (Kindy) Reinford, a grandson, Jon Kindy, a daughter-in-law, Merna Kindy, two brothers, Virgil Kindy, and Oscar Kindy, and a sister, Olive Leidig preceded him in death.

Orie graduated from Eastern Mennonite School in 1941. He served in Civilian Public Service, 1944-46. He was a founding board member of Plumstead Christian School. Was involved in church planting at Easton Mennonite Church for 25 years.

Memorial services were held June 25, 2012 at Doylestown Mennonite Church, Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA
with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Rosemary Landis, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

King, Elsie Ruth Brackbill, 90, of Ephrata, PA died November 30, 2012 at the same place from congestive heart failure.

She was born July 4, 1922 at Paoli, Chester Co., PA to Harry Good and Myrtle Maynard (Haldeman) Brackbill. Harry was born October 7, 1892 and died December 7, 1966. Myrtle was born July 29, 1893 and died January 22, 1982.

On April 5, 1942 at Frazer, Chester Co., PA she was married to Emery Daniel King, who was born June 12, 1922 and died September 12, 1998.

Surviving are children, Harry, m. to Marge Hertzler; Ralph, m. to Brenda Hummel; Lois, m. to David Huston; David, m to Deb Glick; and Daniel, m. to Laurie King; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.

Three sisters, Esther Brackbill (infant); Myrtle Brackbill (infant); and Gertrude Hartshaw, and a granddaughter, Mary Lynn King preceded her in death.

She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School and was instrumental in the operation of the Frazer Summer Bible School and the Marsh Hill Summer Bible School. She helped to start Mountain View Mennonite Fellowship in Bodines, PA

Memorial services were held December 7, 2012 and December 8, 2012 at Frazer Mennonite Church/Mountain View Mennonite Fellowship, Frazer, Chester County/Bodines, Lycoming County, PA with burial in Frazer Mennonite Cemetery, Frazer, Chester Co., PA.

Submitted by: Lois K Huston, Malvern, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

King, Elwood J., 66, of Newville, PA died on March 13, 2012, at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1945, in West Reading, Berks Co., PA to Myron and Edna Stoltzfus King. Elwood married Ms. Freda C. Hege on April 2, 1966, in Hampton. He was a member of the Stoughstown Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Freda C. King of Newville, PA, six sons, Jay and wife Eva Jane King of Union Star, Ky., Michael and wife Linda King of Hardinsburg, Ky, Conrad and wife Ellen King of Annville, Mark and wife Lucy King of Fruita, Colo., Lowell and wife Phyllis King of Fruita, Colo., and Jonathan and wife Susanna King of Smithville, Ark.; five daughters, Evelyn and husband Daniel Fisher of Dayton, Va., Orpha King of Isonville, Ky., Elfreda and husband James Showalter of Farmington, N.M., Priscilla and husband Victor Showalter of Loma, Colo., and Rachel and husband Vernon Horst of Newville; nineteen granddaughters; twenty-five grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Catherine Burkholder of New Jersey and Karen Weaver of New York; and one brother, John King of Hagerstown, Md.

He was preceded in death by one son, John Irvin King; two grandsons; and his twin sister, Eleanor Faye King.

Funeral service was March 17, 2012 at Blue Ridge Mennonite Church, Carlisle, PA. Interment will follow in the Stoughstown Mennonite Cemetery, Newville, PA.

Source: The Fogelsanger-Bricker
Funeral Home, Inc., Shippensburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

King, Lois Irene Marquart, 80, of Bluffton, OH died May 20 2012 at Ft. Myers, Florida. She was born July 27, 1931 in Richland Township, ____ Co., __. She was married to Paul King, who survives.

Surviving are two sons, Tim (Dawn) King and John King.

Memorial services were held at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Paul King
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Lois King 1931-2012

Lois I. King, 80, of Bluffton, Ohio, died May 21, 2012, in Ft. Myers, Fla. She was born in Richland Township on July 27, 1931, to Harley and Lavina (Burkholder) Marquart.

She and her husband, Paul, were married on Oct. 11, 1952, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Timothy P. (Dawn) King, Bluffton, and John E. King of Florida. Five grandchildren also survive: Harley King, Zachary King, Cody King, Jennifer King and Justin King.

Preceding her in death was a son, Bruce M. King, and a sister, Phyllis (Donald) Yaussy.

Mrs. King was the third-ever Bluffton High School homecoming queen (fall of 1948), and a 1949 Bluffton High School graduate. She graduated from Bluffton College. She was a housewife, and served many years as secretary of Mennonite Mutual Aid Society, Bluffton, until her retirement. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.

A memorial service is planned for 4 p.m., Sunday Sept. 23, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Steven Yoder will officiate. Friends may greet the family following the service. Mrs. King was cremated.

Memorials may be made to Bluffton University.

Blufftonicon.com,
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 30, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

King, Roland J., Sr., 94, of Mifflin, PA died December 9, 2011, at the Golden Living Center - William Penn, Lewistown, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 20, 1917, in Parkesburg, Chester Co., PA to Simon and Sally (Loar) King. His wife of more than 67 years, Mabel A. (Yoder) King, whom he married on June 6, 1942, preceded him in death on July 4, 2009.

Surviving are his four children: Roland J. King, Jr., of Mifflintown, Mark Y. King and his wife Lois, of Port Royal, Roy T. King and his wife Fran, of Mifflintown, and Janice E. Casner and her husband Rick, of Mifflintown, two sisters, Margaret Smoker, of Gloucester, VA, Emma Lantz, of Ronks, and he leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Titus King, a sister, Lydia Kauffman, and his daughter in law, Cathy King. M

r. King was a member of the Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills. As a good and faithful servant, Mr. King's last request was to leave you with his favorite bible verse from Isaiah 40:31, "but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."

Funeral service was December 13, 2011, from the Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills, with Pastor Roy Brubaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Lost Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Oakland Mills, PA.

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

Kingsley, Leonard Deal, 95, of Bluffton, OH died June 5, 2012 at the same place. He was born September 24 1916 at LaGrange, IN and was married to Velma Emmert, who survives.

Surviving are children, Phillip (Judith) Kingsley; Mitchell (Ann) Kingsley; Keith (Gretchen) Kingsley; Karl (Karen) Kingsley; Matthew Kingsley; Frederick (Craig) Kingsley; Sue Ellen (Terry Kinzel) Kingsley; and Jane Steinmetz.

Memorial services were held June 9, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Mitch Kingsley
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Leonard Deal Kingsley, 95, died at 9:20 a.m., June 5, 2012, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born in LaGrange County, Indiana, to Ray S. and Mertie (Deal) Kingsley.

On Sept. 1, 1940, he married Velma K. Emmert and she survives.

Mr. Kingsley worked as an educator (teacher and school administrator) most of his life. He retired as superintendent of Penta-County Vocational High School, Rossford, Ohio, in 1987.

His career in education included teaching biology and Vocational Agriculture in Brighton, Indiana, and Berne-French Township High School, Indiana, and a three-year term establishing an agricultural school in Timor, Indonesia, under the auspices of Mennonite Central Committee.

Following retirement he served as Wood County Commissioner project coordinator, and engaged in several of his life-long interests.

He graduated from Kendallville High School, Indiana. He furthered his education at Purdue University, Ball State and the University of Toledo University, earning a doctoral degree in education. A licensed pilot, he often commuted to school by plane.

Other significant involvements included long-time membership in Rotary Club and service as an international visitor host. His avid international interest was expressed in regular reading of several daily newspapers and wide-ranging travel which included visits on six continents.

Along with his wife, Velma, he was a long-term member of Sylvania (Ohio) United Church of Christ. They are presently members of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.

Survivors also include six sons., Phillip (Judith) Kingsley and Mitchell (Ann) Kingsley both of Bluffton; Keith (Gretchen) Kingsley and Karl (Karen) Kingsley both of Elkhart, Ind.; Matthew Kingsley of Lone Pine, Calif. and Frederick (Craig) Kingsley of Pewaukee, Wisc.; two daughters Sue Ellen (Terry Kinzel) Kingsley of Hancock, Mich., Jane Steinmetz of Bluffton.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Thola North; brother, Leon Kingsley; and two sons-in-law Mark Steinmetz and Marc Troyer.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday June 9, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Steven Yoder officiating. A private family burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.

Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton University of First Mennonite Church.

Bluffonicon.com
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 5, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Kingsley, Leonard Deal, 95 died at 9:20 AM June 5, 2012 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton [OH]. He was born in LaGrange County, Indiana to Ray S. and Mertie (Deal) Kingsley. On September 1, 1940 he married Velma K. Emmert and she survives.

Leonard worked as an educator (teacher and school administrator) most of his life. He retired as superintendent of Penta-County Vocational High School, Rossford, Ohio, in 1987. His career in education included teaching biology and Vocational Agriculture in Brighton, Indiana, and Berne-French Township High School, Indiana and a three-year term establishing an agricultural school in Timor, Indonesia, under the auspices of Mennonite Central Committee.

Following retirement he served as Wood County Commissioner project coordinator, and engaged in several of his life-long interests. These included a lively attention to his children's and grandchildren's sporting, political and educational pursuits, as well as an active involvement in animal care, mowing, tree-planting, and farming; he was partial toward John Deere tractors.
Leonard graduated from Kendallville High School, Indiana. He furthered his education at Purdue University, Ball State and Toledo University, earning a doctoral degree in education. A licensed pilot, he often commuted to school by plane.

Other significant involvements included long-time membership in Rotary Club and service as an international visitor host. Leonard's avid international interest was expressed in regular reading of several daily newspapers and wide-ranging travel which included visits on six continents.

Along with his wife Velma, he was a long-term member of Sylvania (Ohio) United Church of Christ. They are presently members of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio.

Survivors also include six sons Phillip (Judith) Kingsley & Mitchell (Ann) Kingsley both of Bluffton, Keith (Gretchen) Kingsley & Karl (Karen) Kingsley both of Elkhart, Indiana, Matthew Kingsley of Lone Pine, CA. Frederick (Craig) Kingsley of Pewaukee, WI; two daughters Sue Ellen (Terry Kinzel) Kingsley of Hancock, MI, Jane Steinmetz of Bluffton, Ohio

He was preceded in death by a sister Thola North; brother Leon Kingsley; and two sons in law Mark Steinmetz and Marc Troyer.
Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday June 9th at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Steven Yoder and Rev. Louise Wideman officiating. Private family burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 AM until time of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton University or First Mennonite Church.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services
Bluffton, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kleinsasser, Michael Burnell, 58, of Bridgewater, SD died August 22, 2012 at Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD.

He was born March 11, 1954 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD to Amos J. and Kathryn Hofer Kleinsaser. Amos was born March 28, 1925 and Kathryn was born July 3, 1928. They both survive.

Also surviving is a brother, Robert Kleinsasser (Debra).

Memorial services were held August 25, 2012 at Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Edie Tschetter, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Knechel, Herbert A. - 90, of Souderton, PA; formerly of Harleysville, PA died February 8, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Born July 22, 1921 in Souderton, PA to Herbert and Mary (Anders) Knechel. He was the husband of the late Florence Marie (Dengler) Knechel.

He was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher, song-leader, building committee member.Herb and Florence traveled extensively both nationally and internationally and they enjoyed winters in Florida.

Survived by his son & daughter, Herbert Terry Knechel & wife, Janet of Harleysville, PA; Shari Lynn Knechel-Jones of Levittown, PA; Also brothers Ernest Knechel & wife, Mildred of Alburtis, PA; Harold Knechel & wife, Gladys of Harleysville, PA; 5 Grandchildren - Julie, Jeremy, Jared, Savanah & Sierra; 6 Great-Grandchildren - Erika, Monica, Taylor, Cassidy, Brooke & Leif.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers; Jerry, Frank & Marvin Knechel and his infant sister, Grace Knechel.

Funeral services were February 15, 2012 at Towamencin Mennonite Church with burial in Towamencin Mennonite cemetery. Kulpsville, PA.

Source: Anders Detweiler Funeral Home &
Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Knicely, Martha Ann Rohrer, 76, a resident of Dayton, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. Knicely was born Sept. 14, 1935, in Dayton, and was a daughter of the late John S. and Anna Mae Martin Rohrer Sr.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church.

On Oct. 18, 1956, she married Amos S. Knicely, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Lewis S. Knicely of Dayton and Mary Ethel Heatwole of Elkton; three brothers, Glen E. Rohrer, Wilbur M. Rohrer and Israel H. Rohrer, all of Dayton; a sister Orpha M. Wenger of Harrisonburg; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grand children.
The ministers of the church conducted a funer al service on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at the Mount Pleasant Men nonite Church.
Burial followed in the church ceme tery.

McMullen Funeral Home was in charge of arrange ments.

Shenandoa Valley Now, VA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kolb, Linwood, 79, of Spring City, PA died January 18, 2012 at Phoenixville, PA from complications with pneumonia. He was born November 1, 1932 at Spring City, PA to Sam and Helen (Clemmer) Kolb. On January 15, 1955 he was married to Alverda Kolb, who was born September 16, 1933 and survives.

Surviving are children, Karen, wife of Anthony Hydutsky, Kyle, wife of Joseph Kealey, Roland, husband of Kathie, Roger, husband of Debbie, and Ray, husband of Lori, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 23, 2012 at Vincent Mennonite Church, Spring City, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Mary Breidigan, Spring City, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Koller, Dennis Eugene, 77, of Freeman, SD died May 28, 2012 at the same place. He was born September 28, 1934 at Parker, SD to John and Maxine Koller, Sr. In 1955 at Parker, SD he was married to Berneda Poppe, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kim (David) Reed, Kerry (Peggy) Koller, and Kecia (Kevin) Christensen, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother, Duane (Paula) Koller, and three sisters, Geraldine (Arvid) Magnuson, Daralene (Roger) Kehm, and Donna Friman.

Memorial services were held June 2, 2012 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elizabeth ______, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kool, Rebekah Smith, 30, of Orange, Virginia died April 18, 2012 at the same place.

She was born June 13, 1981 at to Les and Betsy (Crockett) Smith. Les was born October 25, 1949 and Betsy was born January 31, 1954. They both survive.

Her husband, Harm Kool survives.

Memorial services were held April 28, 2012.

Submitted by: Nancy L. Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kratzer, Ernest Newton "Ernie" 92 years of Richfield, PA and formerly of Millerstown, PA died January 1, 2012 at the Richfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center, Richfield, PA. Funeral service was January 6, 2012 at Richfield Mennonite Church, Richfield, PA with burial in the Richfield Union Cemetery, Richfield, PA.

Source: Patriot-News,
January 2, 2012 Harrisburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Krehbiel, Evelyn Louise Nunemaker, 86, of Bluffton, OH died February 22, 2012 at Lima, OH. She was born September 17, 1925.

Surviving are children, Annette Hilty; Connie (Bill); Jon (Beth); and Steve (Galen); 15 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 3, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Connie Nunemaker, Shevlin, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Evelyn L. Krehbiel, 86, of Bluffton died at 9:20 pm February 22, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 17, 1925 in Danvers, IL to Harvey Ebersole and Alma Ruth Hostetler Nunemaker. On August 30, 1947 she married Howard E. Krehbiel and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1999.

The daughter of a Mennonite minister, Evelyn attended school in Comins, MI and Tiskilwa, IL and graduated from High School in Donnellson, IA in 1943. While in Donnellson, she met Howard. She worked for a time at the Schaeffer Pen Company in Ft. Madison, IA before attending Bluffton College and graduating in 1948. Howard and Evelyn lived for a time in Chicago, and Zion, IL before moving to Niles, MI, where their first child was born. Later they moved to Mt. Pleasant, IA and then Austin, TX, before returning to Bluffton, OH in 1970. They designed and built their home there in 1972. Evelyn loved writing, and was editor of the Central District Reporter, a publication of the Mennonite Church Central District, for 17 years. She and Howard also worked for many years in the Bluffton College Archives, which Evelyn enjoyed because of her interest in genealogy. Evelyn enjoyed writing poetry, and was a member of a local writers' group. She was active in her church activities at First Mennonite in Bluffton, and loved beautiful things - art, music, and nature. She spent many enjoyable hours breeding daylilies, and shared many plants with others. Evelyn had many warm relationships with family and friends, and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include two daughters, Annette Hilty of Bluffton, Connie (Bill) Nunemaker of Shevlin, MN, two sons, Jon (Beth) Krehbiel of Nashville, TN, Steve (Galen) Krehbiel of Vancouver, BC, 15 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and sister Mary Ann (Clarence) Kooker of Bluffton.

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Louise Wideman will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be from 2-6 pm Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Howard E. and Evelyn Nunemaker Krehbiel Scholarship at Bluffton University or First Mennonite Church.

Source: Tributes.com
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kropf, Wilbert David

Sept. 26, 1924 - Sept. 26, 2012

Wilbert David Kropf, 88, of Harrisburg died Wednesday of age-related causes.

He was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Shelbyville, Ill., to Ezra and Ida (Eash) Kropf.

He married Elva Miller on Feb. 24, 1946, in Middlebury, Ind.

He completed junior high school. He was involved in farming most of his life. He owned and operated his own farm near Harrisburg. He was ordained to the ministry in the Mennonite Church. During his ministry, he assisted in various congregations while faithfully serving his home congregation at Harris-burg for 57 years.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years; sons Larry Kropf and wife Beulah of Cove, Leland Kropf and wife Christina of Harrisburg, and James Kropf and wife Maria of Harrisburg; daughters Edith Patzan and husband José of Harrisburg, and Mary Lee Kreider and husband Curvin of Squaw Valley, Calif.; 33 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Evelyn Kropf in 1997, daughter Martha Birky in 1999, son Sam Kropf in 1981 and grandson Douglas Birky in 1993.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Harrisburg Mennonite Church. A funeral ser-vice followed by burial will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Halsey Mennonite Church, 910 E. 1st St., in Halsey. Burial will be at Alford Cemetery.

Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in Junction City is handling arrangements. Remembrances can be made to Christian Aid Ministries (Bibles for China).

Albany Democrat-Herald
Albany, OR
September 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kuepfer, Harold "Roly" 69, of Newton, Ontario died Dec. 4, 2012 at his home. He was born years ago in Mornington Township, to Aaron J. & Mary S. (Kuepfer). He was the husband of Almeda (Albrecht) Kuepfer, who predeceased him Jan. 13, 2001. Harold was a member of Morningview Amish Mennonite Church, RR 1 Newton. .

Loving father of Glen and Edith Kuepfer of RR 3 Listowel, Cindy and Ervin Streicher of RR 1 Newton, Cathy and Mark Krabbe of Listowel, and Dennis Kuepfer of RR 1 Newton and friend Tiffany Baechler. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Cody, Ainsley, Kayla, Cory, Dustin, Devon, Almeda (Mia), Makenna and Marly. His sisters Lydiann and Joel Wagler, Adeline and Germain DeBrouwer all of RR 1 Newton, and Muriel and Larry Harvey of Meaford; his brother Joseph and Rosanna Kuepfer of RR 1 Newton; sisters-in-law Sarah and Sam Kuepfer of RR 1 Newton, Kathleen and John R. Kuepfer of Listowel and Esther and Ken Kuepfer of RR 1 Newton.

Harold was predeceased by his wife Almeda, and his children Roy (1970) and Joanne (1977), father-in-law and mother-in-law Daniel R. and Veronica Albrecht, and sister-in-law Muriel and Aaron S. Kuepfer.

The funeral service was Dec. 8, 2012 at Morningview Amish Mennonite Church, Newton, ON. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Milverton, Ontario
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Kuhns, Roman L.

July 11, 1936 - June 20, 2012

BREMEN - Roman L. Kuhns, 75, of Bremen, died Wednesday morning, June 20, 2012, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

He was born July 11, 1936, to Levi J. and Elizabeth Hershberger Kuhns in Kosciusko County. He married Martha Plank on Feb. 21, 1961. She preceded him in death on April 9, 2011.

Mr. Kuhns was a farmer and owner of Kuhn's Orchard.

Surviving are his sons, Ivan Ray (Norma) and LaMar R. (Lorene), both of Bremen, Levi Jay (Mary) of Shipshewana and Homer R. (Clara) of Plymouth; daughters Rosetta Kuhns of Bremen, Lorene (Darrell) Borkholder and Carol (Paul) Graber, both of Nappanee, Esther (Devon) Schwartz of Etna Green and Freida (Keith) Abbott of Sheridan, Ill.; 42 grandchildren; brothers Eli, Melvin, Alvin and Freeman; and sisters Malinda Miller, Edna Miller and Amanda Chupp.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today, June 21, 2012, and all day Friday, June 22, 2012, at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Ronnie Miller residence, 1184 Third Road, Bremen.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 21, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Kurtz, Eva Eberly

MYERSTOWN - Eva Eberly Kurtz, 83, of 8 Pleasant Drive, died Friday, March 16, 2012, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Christian H. Kurtz, whom she married on February 10, 1951. She was born in East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., a daughter of the late Martin M. and Minnie M. Martin Eberly. She was a member of the Weaverland Conference, Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Myerstown.

She is survived by children, Earl Kurtz and his wife, Sarah of Bethel, Warren Kurtz and his wife, Judith of Cherry Tree, Edwin Kurtz and his wife, Eunice of Webster, Ky., Luke Kurtz and his wife, Linda of Cherry Tree, James Kurtz and his wife, Anna Mae of Harrodsburg, Ky., Isaac Kurtz and his wife, Sara of Guys Mills, Susan Kurtz, Louella Kurtz, and Rachel Kurtz, all at home, Anna, wife of Jonathan Putt of Bainbridge, and Eva Jane, wife of Jay King of Union Star, Ky.; 47 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Luke, husband of Elva Eberly of Stevens, Henry, husband of Hilda Eberly of Richland, Martin, husband of Anna Eberly of Ephrata, Paul, husband of Esther Mae Eberly of Loysville, Willis, husband of Myrna Eberly of Reinholds, and John, husband of Abby Eberly of East Earl; sisters, Esther, wife of Irvin Weaver of Stevens, Elizabeth, wife of John Elam Zimmerman of Lebanon, and Edna, wife of Allen Brubacker of Unity, Wis.; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by grandchildren, stillborn Philip Dale King and Gwendolyn Joy Kurtz; and sisters, Anna and Minnie Eberly.

Funeral service will be held Monday 9:30 a.m. from Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Deep Run Road, Myerstown. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, Jackson Road, Myerstown. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. of Schaefferstown is handling the arrangements.

Lebanon Daily News -3/17/2012
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Kurtz, Joseph I., 100, of New Holland, formerly of Morgantown, PA, died August 23, 2012 at Garden Spot Village. Born 1912 in Morgantown, PA to Jacob S. and Lydia (Mast) Kurtz. He was married 75 years on November 14 to Susan H. (Fisher) Kurtz. Joseph was a farmer and cattle hauler and a member of Rockville Mennonite Church in Honey Brook.

Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Ivan, married to Erma (Stoltzfus) Kurtz of Honey Brook, Ruth, married to Martin Landis of Mechanicsburg, Lois, married to Wilmer Miller of McClure, and Walter, married to Mildred (Musser) Kurtz of Narvon; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; seven great-great grandchildren; and two step great-great grandchildren.

Joseph was the last of his immediate family. Preceding him in death are five brothers, three sisters, and a great grandchild.

Funeral service was August 26, 2012 at Garden Spot Village Chapel, New Holland, PA 17557 with the Reverend Ira Kurtz officiating. Interment was in the Conestoga Mennonite Cemetery Morgantown, PA.

Source: Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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