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Campbell, Eva Marie Thompson ; . Charlton, Cora Marie Weber ; . . Christner, Jeanette May Krabill ; . . Chupp, Daniel J. ; . . Chupp, Joas J. ; . . Chupp, John Ray ; . . Chupp, Willam J. ; . . Clasen, Tony D. (Dr.) ; . . Clemmer, Norman C. ; . . Clemmer, Susannah Martin ; . . Cline, Glen Rohrer ; . . . Coffman, Donald V. ; . . Cope, Richard Mahlon ; . .  Crider, Evelyn L. Martin ; . . Crilow, Sandy Warren ; . . Cross, Rosa Schmucker ; . .Cross, Verna F. Weldy ; . . Dailey, James L. ; . . Danner, Walter J. ; . . Delagrange, James L. ; . . Delp, Herbert "Herb" R. ; . . Derstine, Mary Ellen Wile ; . . Derstine, Ruth Freed ; . . Detweiler, Alta Mae Beachy ; . . Detweiler Miriam Alderfer ; . . Detweiler, Walton N. ; . . Dietzel, Arnold ; . . Diller, Erma Wolgemuth ; . . Diseroad, Victor "Gene" Eugene ; . . Dutcher, D. Jon ; . . Dyck, Cornelius John "JC" ; . . Dyck, John P. ; . . Eash, Daniel L. ; . . Eash, Erwin E. ; . . Eash, Esther E. Miller ; . . Eash, Esther J. ; . . Eash, Mary Etta Hostetler ; . . Eash, R. Duane ; . .Eberly, John Benjamin ; . . Eberly, Minerva G. Martin ; . . Ebersole, Esther H. Risser ; . . Ebersole, Grace W. Wenger ; . . Ebersole, John I. ; . . Ebersole, Ruth M. Horst ; . . Eby, Beth A. Zimmerman ; . . Eby, Loren J. ; . . Eby, Wayne Aldus ; . . Eigsti, Leo J. ; . . Eigsti, Roy Eugene ; . . Epp, Alfred ; . . Ernst, Paul B. ; . . Esbenshade, J. Harold ; . . Esbenshade, Terrance J. "TJ" ; . . . Fisher, John J. . . Fisher, Margaret Martin ; . . Fisher, Mildred H. ; . . Flanagan, Daniel Joseph ; . . Fox, Ivan W. ; . . Francisco, Luis Andres ; . . Frankenfield, Marian Suzanna Nester ; . . Freed, Brenda Lynette Miller ; . . Frei, Oscar P. ; . . Frey, Evelyn J. Prowant ; . . Frey, Melvin ; . . Frey, Willard James ; . . Friesen, Bertha K. Quiring ; . .  Friesen, Henry Z. ; . . Friesen, Susanne M. ; . . Fry, William H. ; . .

 

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Crider, Evelyn L. Martin, 89, a resident of Hagerstown Mennonite Fellowship Home, formerly of Shippensburg, died March 20, 2014 in the home. She was born January 8, 1925 in Shippensburg, Franklin Co., PA to late Amos E. and M. Louise Besore Martin. She was a member of the Rowe Mennonite Church, Shippensburg.
Survived by four sons, Glenn L. Crider (Mary) and, Larry L. Crider (Kelley) all of Shippensburg, Ray M. Crider (Martha) of Newville, and Max E. Crider (Berniece) of Carlisle, six daughters, Barbara A. Diller (Jeryl) of Upper Strasburg, Wanita J. Diller (Larry) of Myerstown, Joyce L. Diller Varner (Tom) of Orrstown, and Lorene F. Hege (Sanford), and Debra K. Hege (Harlin) all of Chambersburg, and Joanne S. Martin (Dwight) of Spring Run, 37 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. Crider who died April 11, 2000. A grandson, Randall Knicely, son in law Philip Hege and four brothers are also deceased.
Funeral service was March 24, 2014 in the Rowe Mennonite Church, burial was in Rowe Cemetery.

Source: Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

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Delagrange, James L., 71, of Woodburn, IN died September 21, 2014 at the same place from cancer. He was born January 25, 1943 at Woodburn to Joseph and Anna Delagrange. On June 22, 1963 at Harlan, IN he was married to Marie Eicher, who survives.
Surviving are children, Jeff (Stacey) Delagrange; Jayne (Kabi) Delagrange Newala; Melissa (Chris) Freehling; daughter-in-law, Christi (Todd) Delagrange-Hakes, eleven grandchildren, three brothers, Marvin (Waneda) Delagrange; Kenny (Louise) Delagrange; and David Delagrange; and a sister, Lucille Stutzman.
A son, Mike Delagrange, a sister, Barbara Bontrager, and a brother, Benjamin Delagrange preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held September 26, 2014 at North Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, IN with burial in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, IN.

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

Delp, Herbert "Herb" R. - 92, of Souderton, PA died May 16, 2014 at Grand View Hospital. He was born March 14, 1922 in Line Lexington, PA to Henry K. & Margaret K. (Ruth) Delp. He was the husband of the late Rose R. (Hange) Delp for 55 years. A lifelong member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church. Herb loved singing with the Linford Clemmer Quartet & Mens Chorus.
Survived by two daughters, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Kratz & husband, Harry of Sellersville, PA, Linda Felker & husband, Lynn of Wellington, CO; two sons, Lowell Delp & wife, Brenda of Hatfield, PA, Galen Delp & wife, Kathy of Coopersburg, PA; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Herb was a infant granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Delp; a brother, Earl R. Delp and an infant brother, Wilmer Delp.
A funeral service was May 21, 2014 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church Line Lexington, PA with burial in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

Derstine, Mary Ellen Wile, 95, of Franconia Twp., died January 21, 2014 in the Souderton Mennonite Homes. Born December 13, 1918 in Souderton, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Landis) Wile. She was the wife of the late Titus H. Derstine who died in 1991. She was a member of the Indian Creek Mennonite Church in Franconia.
She is survived by her step children: Ruth Wenger of Akron, PA, Richard Derstine of Goshen, IN, step grandchildren: Ann Whipple and her husband Jonathan of Rio Grande, NJ, Carla Vicidomini and her husband Dennis of Lancaster, Tonya Wenger who lives with Eric Gjertsen of Akron, step great grandchildren: Hannah, Jonathan, Nicholas, Tyler, a sister, Sadie Moyer and her husband Ralph of Souderton, two sisters-in-law: Marion Wile of Sellersville, Mary Wile of Harleysville, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 11 AM at the Indian Creek Mennonite Meetinghouse, Franconia. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

Derstine, Ruth Freed, 95, of Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA died January 18, 2014 at the same place. She was born July 29, 1918 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA. She was married to Noah T. Derstine, who died May 13, 2010.
Surviving are children, Jeanette Baum (Richard) of Perkasie, PA; Bette Aukerman (Larry) of Castle Rock, CO; Carolyn Godshall (Ernie) of Newburgh, IN; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Ruth taught Sunday school and Summer Bible School. She was active with mission church plants. Ruth retired in 1979 from the Bucks County Courthouse as a custodial staff. She also worked at the Souderton and Pennridge High School in the cafeteria.
Memorial services were held January 25, 2014 at Rockhill Mennonite Community Home, Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA with burial in Deep Run East Mennonite Cemetery, Perkasie, PA.

Submitted by: Lisa Stenger, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Ruth Freed Derstine 
(July 29, 1918 - January 18, 2014)

Ruth Freed Derstine, 95, of Sellersville and formerly of Perkasie, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Rockhill Mennonite Community. She was the wife of the late Noah T. Derstine, who died May 13, 2010. Born July 29, 1918 in Souderton, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sallie (Dettra) Freed.
Mrs. Derstine was employed with the Bucks County Courthouse custodial staff for many years, retiring in 1979. Previously, she worked on the cafeteria staff of both Souderton and Pennridge High Schools.
Ruth was always active in the work of the church and the community. She was a dedicated member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East where she taught Sunday School and Summer Bible School. She was also active with mission church plants. Ruth will be especially remembered for her unfailing devotion to her family.
Survivors include her children, Jeanette Baum (Richard) of Perkasie, and their children, Lisa Leatherman of Perkasie and Jan Baum of Baltimore, MD; Bette Aukerman (Larry) of Castle Rock, CO; and Carolyn Godshall (Ernie) of Newburgh, IN, and their children, Geoff Godshall (Sarah), Karis Hill (Carl), and Jon Godshall (Jessica), all of Indiana; nine great-grandchildren; and her step-sister, Shirley Swartz (Charles), of Souderton.
She was preceded in death by eight siblings, Esther Troyer, Arthur, Norman, Alfred, and Paul Freed, George and Willard Fosbenner, and Alverda Moyer.
The Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Chapel of the Rockhill Mennonite Community, 3250 State Road, Sellersville, PA 18960, where the family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be private in Deep Run Mennonite Church East Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mrs. Derstine's memory to Rockhill Mennonite Community, address above, or Deep Run Mennonite Church East, 350 Kellers Church Road, Perkasie, PA 18944.

Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Inc.
Lansdale, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Detweiler, Alta Mae Beachy, 94, of Phoenixville, PA died March 4, 2014 at the same place. She was born April 28, 1919 at McMinnville, OR. On May 25, 1940 she was married to Solomon Detweiler, who was born in 1913 and died in 1958.
Surviving are children, Howard and Judy Detweiler; Richard and Fannie Thomas; Anna Louise Detweiler; Paul Detweiler; and Leroy Detweiler.
Memorial services were held March 22, 2014 at Frazer Mennonite Church, Frazer, Chester Co., PA. Cremation has taken place.

Submitted by: Brenda Martin Hurst, Frazer, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Alta M. (Beachy) Detweiler
April 28, 1919 - March 4, 2014

Alta M. (Beachy) Detweiler, 94, wife of the late Solomon B. Detweiler, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at her residence in Phoenixville, PA, surrounded by her family. Born in McMinnville, OR on April 28, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Menno and Fannie (Christner) Beachy. Alta was a seamstress and was a very active member of the Frazer Mennonite Church in Frazer, PA. She loved reading and embroidery.
Surviving are her loving family including son, Howard D. Detweiler, husband of Judy, of Paoli, IN, daughter, Fannie L. wife of Richard Thomas of Swink,CO, son, Paul G. Detweiler of Phoenixville, PA, daughter, Anna Louise Detweiler of Phoenixville, PA, son, LeRoy D. Detweiler husband of the late Shirley of Elverson, PA; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Hochstetler and Marie Howe and many nephews and nieces.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Rufus Beachy. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life at Frazer Mennonite Church, 57 Maple Linden Lane, Frazer, PA 19355 on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Brenda Martin Hurst. Visitation with the family will held at the church on Saturday morning from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Mennonite Central Committee U.S., 21 S. 12th Street, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-9989.

Devlin, Rosmos, Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Detweiler Miriam Alderfer, 79, of Hickory, NC died February 5, 2014 at the same place. She was born November 13, 1934 at Bucks Co., PA. On April 17, 1954 at Deep Run East Mennonite Church she was married to Durrell Derstine Detweiler, who was born March 18, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Glenn & Carol Detweiler, Dennis & Cindy Detweiler, Gwen & Darrell Zook, Yvonne & Mike Martin, Melody & Robert Phelps, Merlin & Becky Detweiler; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 9, 2014 at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Hickory, NC with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Durrell Detweiler, Hickory NC
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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HICKORY - Miriam Alderfer Detweiler, 79, of Hickory, died Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014, at her home. Born Nov. 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Henry Wisler Alderfer and Aquilla Leatherman Aldefer.
Her husband of 59 years, Durrell Detweiler of the home; three daughters, Gwen Zook and husband, Darrell, of Harrisonburg, Va., Yvonne Martin and husband, Mike, of Harrisonburg, Va. and Melody Phelps and husband, Robert, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three sons, Glenn Detweiler and wife, Carol, of Corn, Okla., Dennis Detweiler and wife, Cindy, of Hickory, Merlin Detweiler and wife, Becky, of Hickory; three sisters, Elizabeth Myers, Alice Detweiler and husband, Elmer, Pearl Freed and husband, Norman, all of Bucks County, Pa.; one brother, Claude Alderfer of Bucks County, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Gladys Alderfer of Troy, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren survive her.
In addition to her parents, three sisters, Grace Sheetz, Mary Rice and Florence Alderfer; and one brother, Willard Alderfer preceded her in death.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at Providence Baptist Church, with an open casket 45 minutes prior. Pastor Chuck Hostetter will officiate. Burial will follow at Mountain View Mennonite Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Mountain View Mennonite Church. Please sign the online guest book at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. 
The Detweiler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton, 828-464-1555.

HickoryRecord.com
Feb. 6, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Detweiler, Walton N., 94, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died August 14, 2014 at the same place. He was born August 12,1920 at Morwood, Montgomery Co., PA to Nathaniel and Katie (Nice) Detweiler. On January 1, 1981 at Line Lexington, Bucks, PA he was married to Verna Mae M. Godshall, who was born May 18, 1937 and survives. First wife was Esther (Halteman) Detweiler who died in June 1979

Surviving are children, Marilyn Godshall & husband Earl; Gloria Detweiler & husband Paul Bukovec; Laverne Detweiler; Clyde Detweiler & wife Lea; Ruthann Nyce & husband Jerald; and Sharon Martin & husband William; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.
Two sons, Leon Ray Detweiler and Brian Detweiler a sister, Marie Reinford; and a grandson, Skyler Chase Godshall preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held August 28, 2014 at with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Dietzel, Arnold, 99, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died July 4, 2014 at the same place. He was born August 4, 1914 at Bay Port, MI to Samuel & Elma Dietzel. On July 12, 1946 at Hesston he was married to Wilmetta Weaver, who survives.
Surviving are children, Ronald Dietzel, Margaret Dietzel Hillegass, and Carol Dietzel Cranston, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held July 8, 2014 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery Hesston, KS the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Diller, Erma Wolgemuth died Wednesday, September 24, 2014, just two weeks from her 97th birthday.
Erma was born October 8, 1917, in Mount Joy, PA, to the late Christian and Ada Wolgemuth. She married the late Glenn Diller on February 28, 1942 in Mount Joy, PA. Glenn received his ministerial credentials through the Brethren-in-Christ Church, headquartered in Grantham, PA.
Prior to moving to Grants Pass, OR, they served with Youth for Christ in Welland, Ontario, Canada. In 1951, they moved to Grants Pass, where they served the congregations of Redwood Country Church, Foots Creek Chapel and New Hope Bible Church.
Erma had a passion for teaching Bible classes and taught her last lesson only a week prior to her death. She enjoyed serving as the chaplain for the Pacemaker choir and her many creative pursuits including sewing projects and creating elaborate lampshades. She often gifted her projects to her family and friends.
She is survived by three sons and three daughters: Wendell (Galina) Diller of Oakdale, MN; Glenna (Frank Cooper) Pulver of Newport Beach, CA; Lowell (Janice) Diller of McKinleyville, CA; Rose Ada (Chuck) Combs of Oregon City, OR; Karolyn (Bill) Mengershausen of Prior Lake, MN and David (Linda) Diller of Parker, CO; one brother, Ivan (Betty) Wolgemuth of Manheim, PA; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Isabelle Schutz, and her brother, Arthur Wolgemuth.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Redwood Country Church, with a private burial at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens.
Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Joy

Intelligencer Journal - 10/16/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Diseroad, Victor "Gene" Eugene, 86, of Souderton, PA died March 10, 2014 at the same place. He was born March 26, 1927 to Victor Hugo and Rebecca (Kessler) Diseroad. He was married to Jane S. Alderfer, who survives.
Surviving are siblings, Donald "Bud" & Patricia Diseroad, and Frederick & Marie Diseroad.
Memorial services were held March 22, 2014 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Blooming, Glen, PA.

Submitted by: Michelle, Blooming Glen, PA 
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

 

Dutcher, D. Jon, 64, of Harrisonburg, VA died September 2, 2014 at the same place. He was born December 19, 1949 at Pigeon, Michigan to Frank G. and Gertrude Lydia (Maust) Dutcher. On May 29, 1971 at Hartville, Ohio he was married to Violet Ann Kurtz, who was born May 6, 1951 and survives.
Surviving are son Chadwick Jon Dutcher and spouse Marlene; daughter Alicia Love Dutcher and spouse Robert Tengler; daughter Katie Ann Dutcher and spouse Adil Ech-Chahi; daughter Lydia Ruth Dutcher and spouse Martin Wechselberger; two grandchildren, sister Ruth Massey and spouse Ajay; brother Daniel Dutcher and spouse Barb; sister Naomi Leaman and souse Dan; and brother Titus Dutcher and spouse Deb.
A brother David Dutcher preceded him in death.
Jon was an elementary school teacher and principal and later, superintendent. He also trained teachers in Nigeria. After retirement, he volunteered for years in a local elementary school library, as well as serving MCC through his gift of sewing quilts and countless school kit bags.
Memorial services were held September 6, 2014 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Jane Eanes, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Dyck, Cornelius John "JC" 
Aug. 20, 1921 - Jan. 10, 2014
NORMAL, Ill. - Cornelius John (CJ) Dyck, 92, of Normal, Ill., and formerly of Goshen, died Jan. 10, 2014, surrounded by his loving wife, Wilma Regier Dyck, and family.
His body has been donated to Illinois Anatomical Gift Association from where his ashes will be returned to the family for burial in Mennonite (Ropp) Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 10:30 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Both events will be at Mennonite Church of Normal.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Wilma of Normal; three daughters, Mary of Normal, Jennifer (Suzie Lane) of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Suzanne (Brad Kliewer) of Minneapolis: three granddaughters, Claire Dyck of Normal, and Aurora and Avery Kliewer of Minneapolis; and sisters Clara Dyck and Renate (George Kroeker) of Winnipeg, Manitoba; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan.13, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Dyck, John P. age 94 died at the Rosthern Mennonite Nursing Home on June 26, 2014. He was born January 10, 1920 to John and Margaret Dyck
Survived by his siblings, Bill Dyck, Anne Dyck, Mary (Rudy) Froese, Henry (Lydia) Dyck; sister-in-law Mary (Ed) Enns; and brother-in-law John Ens.
He was predeceased by his: parents John and Margaret Dyck; siblings Margaret (Jacob) Wiebe, Katherine Dyck, Jacob Dyck, and Helen (Dyck) Ens.
The Funeral Service was July 3, 2014 at Bergthaler Mennonite Church, Warman, SK. Interment was at Neuhorst Cemetery Neuhorst, SK Canada

Source: Funk's Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK Canada
By: Leon Hertzler

Eash, Daniel L. 
Jan. 31, 1938 - April 27, 2014

LAGRANGE - Daniel L. Eash, 76, of LaGrange, died at 11:19 a.m. Sunday, April 27, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
He was born Jan. 31, 1938, in LaGrange County to Levi and Mary (Mast) Eash.
On July 13, 1988, in LaGrange County, he married Anna Marie Knepp; she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are three sisters, Ada (Levi) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Esther Bontrager of LaGrange, and Edna (Elmer) Lehman of Shipshewana; and a sister-in-law, Amanda Eash of Bloomfield, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ervin Eash.
He had worked at Lambright's Hatchery, LaGrange, and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Monday, April 28, and all day Tuesday, April 29, at the Orva Whetstone residence, 2665 N. 625 East, LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop John Troyer and the home ministers.
Burial will be in Bloomfield Hill Cemetery, LaGrange.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April, 28, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eash, Erwin E. 
Jan. 5, 1932 - Feb. 26, 2014

SHIPSHEWANA - Erwin E. Eash, 82, died at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at home.
He was born Jan. 5, 1932, in LaGrange County to the late Erwin S. and Elizabeth V.(Lambright) Eash.
On Sept. 29, 1956, in LaGrange County, he married Mary Etta Hostetler. She died Jan. 1, 2014.
Surviving are his children, Lizzie Mae (Ernest R.) Miller of Millersburg, Ruth Ann (Willie Jr.) Yoder, LeEtta (Eli Jr.) Yutzy and Marlin (Doris), Cletus (Sue) and Marvin (Waneta) Eash, all of Shipshewana, Glen (Anna) Eash of Goshen; 45 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and siblings Amos (Rebecca) and Ora (Virginia) Eash, Millie Yoder of Goshen, Edna (Perry) Yoder, Wilma (Vern) Fry and Rosa (Albert) Yoder.
His siblings Harvey, Samuel, Alice, Susie and Ida Eash and Elizabeth Mast predeceased him.
Visitation will be all day Thursday, Feb. 27, at Marlin Eash's home, 0785 N. 1000 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Mervin Wingard's home, 0635 N. 1000 W., Shipshewana. Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 27. 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eash, Esther E. Miller
June 2, 1921 - Feb. 25, 2014

HOWE - Esther E. Eash, 92, of Howe, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, in LaGrange.
She was born on June 2, 1921 in Marshall County to John A. and Emma (Borkholder) Miller.
She married Perry Eash on Oct. 30, 1945, in Bremen. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1978.
She is survived by two sons, Ernest P. (Wilma E.) Eash of LaGrange and Glen E. Eash of Howe; one daughter, Emma E. (Glen) Yoder of Centerville, Mich.; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ropp of Middlebury; one sister, Mary Ann Schrock of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Willard, Andrew, Isaac and Reuben Miller; three sisters, Sarah Mae Miller, Katie Cross and Ella Shively; one son, Elmer E. Eash; and one infant great-grandchild.
Esther was a homemaker and member of Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be all day Thursday, Feb. 27, at William Troyer's home, 1850 W. 450 N., Howe. A funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at William Troyer's home, 1850 W. 450 N., Howe. Services will be conducted by Bishop Amos Miller and the Home Ministers. Burial will be in Mast Cemetery, LaGrange. Pallbearers will be Henry Graber, Andrew Hochstetler, Harley Schrock, Marvin Schmucker, Eli Hochstetler and Glen Hershberger.
Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 26, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eash, Esther J. 
February 19, 1940 -- March 25, 2014

Esther J. Eash, 74, formerly of Shipshewana, died at 2:30 am, on Tuesday, March 25, at Millers Merry Manor, LaGrange, where she had lived for 12 years.
She was born on February 19, 1940, in LaGrange, to Jacob A. and Anna (Schmucker) Eash. Surviving are two sisters, Katie Mae Schmucker and Ida Byers both of Goshen; her cousin and caregiver Amelia (Levi) Fry of Shipshewana, 18 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Polly Miller and Emma Nisley. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and had miscellaneous restaurant jobs and cleaned houses.
Visitation will be after 12:00 pm on Wednesday March 26, at the Gerald Troyer residence, 0820 N. 700 W. LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Thursday March 27, also at the Gerald Troyer residence. Services will be conducted by Bishops Gerald Troyer and the home ministers. Burial will be in 
East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home
Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eash, Mary Etta Hostetler
June 4, 1935 - Jan. 1, 2014

SHIPSHEWANA - Mary Etta Eash, 78, died at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
She was born June 4, 1935, in LaGrange County, to the late Mahlon and Lizzie (Schrock) Hostetler.
On Sept. 29, 1956, in LaGrange County, she married Erwin E. Eash.
Her husband; children Lizzie Mae (Ernest) Miller of Millersburg, Glen (Anna) Eash of Goshen and Ruth Ann (Willie Jr.) Yoder, LeEtta (Eli Jr.) Yutzy and Marlin (Doris), Cletus (Sue) and Marvin (Waneta) Eash, all of Shipshewana; 45 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Ida Frey, Orpha Miller of Shipshewana, Lizzie Ann (Mervin) Lehman of Goshen, Freida (Mahlon) Raber of Middlebury, Dan and Leah Fern Hostetler, both of Shipshewana, Eldon (Esta) Hostetler of Middlebury and LaVern Hostetler, survive.
Siblings Anna Miller, Mabel Mast and David Hostetler predeceased her.
Visitation will be all day Friday, Jan. 3, at Marlin Eash's home, 0785 N. 1000 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Mervin Wingard's home, 0635 N. 1000 W., Shipshewana. Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 3, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eash, R. Duane, 75, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died February 17, 2014 at Bradenton, FL from cancer. He was born June 10, 1938 at Holsopple, PA to Robert and Edna (Blough) Eash. On October 5, 1957 at Archbold, OH he was married to Mary Alice Sauder, who was born June 1, 1940 and survives.
Surviving are children, Keith (Katherine) Eash; Beverly (Darryl) Iott; Denise Alexander; Lonnie (Debbie) Eash; and Jason Eash; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and siblings, Sanford (Linda) Eash; Ruth (Gene) Klphfenstein; and Darrel Kempt (brother-in-law).
A sister, Mary Ellen Kempf, one grandchild and step-father, Clifford E. Nofziger preceded him in death.
Duane owned Eash Builders for 26 years.
Memorial services were held February 24, 2014 at Tedrow Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.

Submitted by: Doug King, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eberly, John Benjamin, 84, went home to meet the Lord on December 22, 2014, at Brethren Village from natural causes. Mr. Eberly is survived by four sons and his wife of 12 years, Fran (Gehman) Eberly.
John was father to four sons, who survive him: Glenn, married to Linda, of Ronks; Don, married to Sheryl, of East Hempfield; Bruce, married to Carla, of East Earl and Rick, married to Karen, of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Born October 17, 1930, John was the oldest of seven born to Harvey and Bertha Eberly, of Lititz. John is survived by two brothers, David and Lloyd Eberly, and three sisters, Roberta Shirk, Rosanna Ball, and Sharon Martin.
John was a long-time resident of Brownstown and, before retiring, was employed as a transport driver for Sico Oil Company, based in Mt. Joy. John was active in the church and with local choral groups. For much of his adult life, he was a dedicated member of Hess Mennonite Church in Lititz, where he will be buried along with his first wife and the mother of his four sons, Pearl Eberly, who passed in 2002.
John's greatest desires in life centered on his faith, as a Sunday School teacher, chorister, non-profit volunteer and faithful witness in his daily life.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, from 3 to 4 p.m., at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, 419 Pierson Rd., Lititz, followed by a service of celebration at 4 p.m., with Pastor Chris Smeltz officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in the Hess Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to Black Rock Retreat, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 12/24/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Eberly, Minerva G. Martin, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Audubon Villa, Lititz.
She was born in East Cocalico Township to E.W. and Minnie (Getz) Martin and was the wife of the late Earl Leroy Eberly, who passed away on October 14, 2013.
A homemaker, she was a member of the United Zion Church. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing yard work, flower gardening, and attending sales.
Minerva is survived by a son, Ernest, husband of Janet Eberly of Ephrata, a daughter, Sharon, wife of Marvin ­Martin of Manheim; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Klopp of Ephrata.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son; 3 brothers, Carl, Alfred and Ralph Martin; and a sister, Arlene Harting.
A viewing will be held on Monday, February 24th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m., with Pastor Leon Eberly officiating. Interment will take place in the Mellingers Union Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions in Minerva's memory may be made to the Audubon Villa, 125 Broad St., Lititz, PA 17543, or to AseraCare Hospice, 315 Primrose Lane, Suite 101, Mountville, PA 17554.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & ­Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/21/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Ebersole, Esther H. Risser, 80, of N. Cornwall Twp., died Friday, January 31, 2014, at home. She was the wife of the late Daniel S. Ebersole who died in 2004.
Born February 4, 1933, in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Christ S. and Anna Hernley Risser. She was a member of the Dohner Mennonite Church, North Annville Twp.
Surviving are sons, Curvin D. husband of Joyce Martin Ebersole of Millmont, Ronald D. husband of Jeanelle Martin Ebersole of Emory, TX and Darrel L. husband of Marie Faus Ebersole of Lebanon; daughters, E. Faye Ebersole of Lebanon, Dorcas J. wife of Lester Diem of Lebanon, Joan L. Ebersole of Lebanon and Yvonne J. Ebersole of Lebanon; brothers, Clarence husband of Marian Risser and Paul Risser all of Lititz; sister, Arlene Risser of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Rachel Risser wife of the late Samuel Risser; 35 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother Samuel and sisters Edna Sauder, Luella Ebersole and Miriam Martin.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Dohner Mennonite Church, with viewings from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Wednesday, February 5th at the church. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is in charge of the arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/3/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Ebersole, Grace W. Wenger, age 87, of Chambersburg, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, April 4, 2014 at Menno Haven. Born October 17, 1926 she was a daughter of the late Michael and Jennie Wenger. She was a homemaker most of her life and a member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Grace taught Sunday School and Bible classes. She also led a women's Bible study in Nyesville, PA and wrote two books entitled: "Chronicles of Grace" and "Beside the Still Waters." She enjoyed traveling, sewing and crocheting.
Grace is survived by her loving husband of almost 63 years, Leroy H. Ebersole whom she married on April 21, 1951; five children, Esther Norris and husband Ben of Radford, VA, Miriam Morrow and husband Mike of Slidell, PA, Sharon Okoniewski and husband Denis of Virginia Beach, VA, Marlin Ebersole and wife Diane of Chambersburg, and Dorcas Ebersole of Shippensburg; six grandsons, Caleb Morrow and wife Chitia of Baton Rouge, LA, Phillip Morrow and wife Julie of Charlotte, NC, Jesse Morrow of New Orleans, LA, Robert Morrow of Louisville, KY, and Paul and David Okoniewski of Virginia Beach, VA; two great-grandchildren, Brendan and Reagan Morrow; seven sisters; three brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Aside from her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Chambersburg Mennonite Church, 1800 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Rev. Jerry Roth will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Grace's name to CROSS, Inc., 712 Pinola Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg, PA.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/7/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Ebersole, John I., 89, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Denver passed away peacefully to be with his Lord at his son and his wife's home on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Born in Mount Joy Township, he was the son of the late Moses H. and Lizzie Longenecker Ebersole. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Weaver Ebersole who died in 2011 and his first wife, the late Mildred Hoffer Ebersole who died in 1998.
In 1972, John started his business as a self-employed painter and worked hard for many years. After retirement he worked part time for the Manheim Auto Auction. He was an active and faithful member of United Zion Church, Elizabethtown where he served as a deacon for seventeen years, Sunday school teacher, treasurer and custodian. John loved to work and had a passion for gardening. He enjoyed making framed puzzles and sharing them with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving is a daughter, Judith A. wife of Kenneth Witmer of Manheim, a son, Dennis R. husband of Mary Ebersole of Elizabethtown, eight grandchildren, Loretta (Mel) Sauder, Laura (Shawn) Haldeman, Michelle (Joel) Marcarelli, Sheldon (Steph) Witmer, Kurt (Jessica) Ebersole, Lynette (Marlin) Shirk, Nathanael (Jen) Witmer, Clinton Witmer, fifteen great grandchildren, five step children, eight step grandchildren and sixteen step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at the United Zion Church, 401 East Park Street, Elizabethtown on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM. Interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/15/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Ebersole, Ruth M. Horst, 89, a resident of Hagerstown Mennonite Fellowship Home, and formerly of Kline Road in Shippensburg, Pa., died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the home.
Born Dec. 4, 1924, in Hagerstown, Md., Ruth was the daughter of the late Martin and Christianna Martin Horst.
She was a member of Culbertson Mennonite Church in Chambersburg, Pa.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Ebersole, who died Aug. 27, 2004. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet L. Ebersole; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Paul Horst; and two sisters, Fannie Horst and Cora Martin.
Ruth is survived by five sons, Marlin E. Ebersole (Doris) of Chambersburg, J. Lester Ebersole (Shirley) of Myerstown, Pa., Nathan K. Ebersole (Julia) of Shippensburg, Wilmer L. Ebersole (Margaret) of Bellingham, Mass., and Keith D. Ebersole (Karen) of Ewing, Ill.; three daughters, Esther Mae Wadel (Daniel) of Chambersburg, Ellen M. Wadel (James) of Plainview, Texas, and Naomi K. Hertzler (James) of Shirleysburg, Pa.; 48 grandchildren; 95 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Culbertson Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, with Brothers H. Lynn Martin, Melvin Burkholder, LaRay Martin and Loren Martin officiating. Burial will be in Diller Mennonite Church Cemetery, Newville, Pa.
A viewing will be Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Culbertson Mennonite Church.
The family requests the omission of flowers due to religious reasons. Memorial contributions may be made to Culbertson Mennonite Church, c/o Loren Martin, 6065 Ebenezer Road, Orrstown, PA 17244.

Herald-Mail - 3/27/2014
Hagerstown, MD
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Eby, Beth A. Zimmerman, 44, of Brownstown went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care following an eight-month illness. Her husband of nearly 19 years, Menno Travis Eby, survives. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Carl R. Zimmerman, New Holland and the late Carolyn M. (Sheneberger) Zimmerman.
Beth was a 1988 graduate of Garden Spot High School and a 1992 graduate of Shippensburg University. She taught elementary school in the Elanco School District at Brecknock Elementary from 1992-1995, Hilliard City Schools (Hilliard, OH) from 1996-1999, and Manheim Twp. Schools from 2010-2011. Additionally, she was a family life educator at COBYS Family Services and a Title 1 Aide in Conestoga Valley School District from 2006-2009. She was a member of St. John's Center U.C.C., East Earl, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and chair of the Primary Instruction Team. She also was a board member and age group coordinator for the Conestoga Valley Youth Soccer Club from 2010-2014. She enjoyed traveling, skiing, ice skating, and working with children. She especially enjoyed teaching young children to read.
She is survived by two daughters: Sarah N. Eby and Rachel M. Eby, both at home, and a sister, Christine Z. Charles, married to Jonathan R. Charles, Lititz.
A viewing will be held at St. John's Center United Church of Christ, 432 Reading Rd., East Earl on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 10:30 with a viewing from 9-10:30 at Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland with Pastor Brad Haws officiating. Interment will be immediately following in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, New Holland. If desired, memorials may be sent to Elanco Social Services Network, 441 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557 or Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services, 2420 Gehman Lane, Lancaster, PA 17602. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/12/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Eby, Loren J.
ELKHART - Loren J. Eby, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, June 8, [2014] at Golden Living Center. He was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Elkhart to Walter and Ellen (Drake) Eby. He married Phyllis M. Brown on Sept. 18, 1975, in Elkhart.
Phyllis survives, as well as their children, Gary D. ( Linda) Eby of Elkhart, Loretta A. (Jeff) Eby-Jackson of Watkinsville, Ga., Lorene W. (Robert) Mann of Mishawaka, Mary Ellen Eby-Roberts of Caldwell, Idaho, as well as Jack A, Brown of San-Ramon, Calif., Scott E. (Christine) Brown of Elkhart, Dennis E. (Bonnie) Brown of Lakeland, Fla., and Teri A. Brown-Kauffman of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, two brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.
Loren worked as a machine operator at Elkhart Products Corp., then worked at Vincent Bach as an electrician and night watchman for 10 years. In his younger years he was a farmer and helped deliver milk for the family business, Eby Dairy. Loren served as a Class 1-W during World War II and was a lifelong member of Olive Mennonite Church in Elkhart. He and Phyllis enjoyed traveling and camping. Loren kept himself busy with many projects and could fix just about anything.
Friends may call for an hour prior to the 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, service celebrating the life of Loren J. Eby at Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 C.R. 3, Elkhart. Pastors Kevin and Sharon Yoder will officiate. Burial will follow in Olive (West) Cemetery.
The family kindly suggests memorials be given to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E. 91st. St.. Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, 
June 12, 2014 
Submitted by: Roger Weaver

 

Eby, Wayne Aldus, 87, of Greencastle, PA, formerly of Flintstone, MD, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2014, at his son's home near London, KY, after a short period of rapid decline. He was born October 1, 1927, near Chambersburg, PA. He was the son of the late Ira L. and Lydia (Lehman) Eby, and the husband of the late Cora (Hege) Eby. He was a member of the Flintstone Mennonite Church near Flintstone, MD, where he had lived and served as a deacon for many years.
He is survived by one daughter, Evelyn M. Petre and husband Nathan of Canton, PA; four sons, Lester W. Eby and wife Emma Ruth of Colby, WI, Nevin I. Eby and wife Carolyn of Port Trevorton, PA, Delmar R. Eby and wife Louise of London, KY, and Arlin R. Eby and wife Sandra of Greencastle, PA.; 32 grandchildren; and 64 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Louise F. Martin, Maugansville, MD, and Dorothy A. (Martin) Schrock and husband Clifford of Boyd, WI; and two brothers, Glen I. Eby of Greencastle, PA, and J. Eldon Eby of Chambersburg, PA.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Joylin Eby; three brothers, David Eby, Lloyd Eby and Harold Eby; and one sister, Mary.
Friends will be received at the Reiff Mennonite Church on Thursday, December 11, 2014, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., and at the Flintstone Mennonite Church, also December 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held, Lord willing, at the Flintstone Mennonite Church on Friday, December 12, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. The Flintstone ministry will be in charge of the funeral service. There will be a viewing one hour before the service. Burial will be immediately following in the adjoining cemetery.

Published in Public Opinion on Dec. 10, 2014
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Eigsti, Leo J.
SHELBYVILLE, IL. - Leo J. Eigsti

Formerly of Shelbyville, IL
Leo J. Eigsti, 94, died at Good Samaritan Society-Manson, IA on Fri. May 23, 2014.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Tues. May 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Manson Mennonite Church with a gathering time for friends and family from 9:30 until the time of the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Manson, IA. Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Leo Joseph Eigsti was born at Shelbyville, IL, on February 4, 1920, the son of Joseph and Carrie (Hostetler) Eigsti. He received his education in Shelbyville, and then returned to help on the family farm, until entering the U. S. Army in 1943 and serving until 1947. Upon his return from the service, he was united in marriage with Marilyn A. Zehr on September 28, 1947 at Manson, IA. They returned to Illinois where Leo worked as a mechanic for 11 years. They then came back to Manson where he worked at New Idea in Fort Dodge. He was last employed with Pelz Brothers Construction as a carpenter until his retirement.
Leo is survived by his wife Marilyn; daughter Karen (Ron) Liljedahl of Urbandale, IA; sons Dennis Eigsti of Manson, IA; Randy Joe (Joyce) Eigsti of West Des Moines, IA; Rodney (Lisa ) Eigsti of Norwalk, IA; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother Roy( Rosie) Eigsti of Shelbyville, IL; sisters Esther Eigsti of Shelbyville, IL and Ruth (Lafe) Stewart of Decatur, IL.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and his daughter-in-law Marsha Eigsti.

Daily Union, Shelbyville, IL
May 25, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Eigsti, Roy Eugene, 81, of Shelbyville, IL, was surrounded by his family when he passed away at 8:03 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Lonnie Stewart officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Mt. Hermon Cemetery, near Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children. Send condolences at www.howeandyockey.com
Roy was born on March 8, 1933 in Shelby County, IL, the son of Joseph and Carrie Lena Hostetler Eigsti. He attended South Liberty School near Shelbyville. He married Thelma Rose "Rosie" Agney on January 27, 1960. Roy worked for the Dowler Implement Company, Smithson Implement Company and later owned and operated a tractor repair shop from his home. He and Rosie ran the Interstate Café in Shelbyville for many years. Roy served as the Shelbyville Township Road Commissioner for 12 years and worked in the maintenance department of Shelbyville Community Unit School District #4 until his retirement. He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Amish Mennonite Church, near Shelbyville, Shelby County Farm Bureau and the East Central Illinois Highway Commissioners Association. Roy enjoyed spending time with his family, pitching horseshoes, tractor pulls, cooking smoked meat, and taking his family on vacation to Sikeston, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Rosie; children, Rhonda Kay Doemelt of Windsor, IL, Ryan Kent Eigsti of Shelbyville, IL, Rose Yvonne Miller and husband Mark of Neponset, IL and Renee Lynn Rentfro and husband Chris of Shelbyville, IL; sisters, Ruth Mae Stewart and husband Lafe and Esther June Eigsti all of Decatur, IL; sister-in-law, Marilyn Eigsti of Manson, IA; grandchildren, Kris Reed and wife Jessie, Liberty Doemelt, Zach Doemelt, Kanen Reed and wife Shiloh, Hailey Uphoff and husband Elliott, Lindsey Eigsti, Josie Dial, Kayla Rentfro, Lena Miller and Mary Ellen Miller; great grandchildren, Devin Edwards, Delaney Prosser, Tess Reed and Hemi Reed; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Revis Dean Eigsti; brother, Leo Joseph Eigsti; sisters, Edna Ethel Eigsti, Mary Ellen Eigsti and Fern Elizabeth Toll and husband Joe; and special cousin, Emma Hostetler.

Author: Howe & Yockey Funeral Home
Shelbyville, IL
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Epp, Alfred age 69 of Rosthern, SK died May 4, 2014 at Rosthern Hospital. He was born May 4, 1945 to John G. Epp and Margaret (Pauls) Epp.
Survived by his siblings: Norman and Joann Epp, Larry Epp, Leona and Richard (Chub) Lehmann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his: father John G. Epp; mother Margaret (Pauls) Epp; one brother Leonard Epp and sister-in-law Loretta Epp.
The Funeral Service was May 9, 2014 at Horse Lake Mennonite Church, Duck Lake, SK. Interment was at St. Cyprians Cemetery, Wingard, SK.
Source: Funks Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK
By: Leon Hertzler

Ernst, Paul B., 94, formerly of Denver, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Lancashire Hall in Lancaster.
He was born in Denver to James and Edna (Beidler) Ernst and was the husband of the late Amanda C. (Sensenig) Ernst, who passed away February 8, 2007.
He was a lifetime member of the Oriole Lodge of Denver and also enjoyed singing, ­fishing, crafts, entertaining friends in his garage in earlier years. Paul was well liked by everyone and was an avid Phillies baseball fan.
Paul worked for 47 years before retiring from the A.N. Wolf Shoe Co. of Denver.
Paul is survived by daughter, Lorraine E. Crouse of Denver, 2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roy B. Ernst, a sister, Verna E. Gensemer, and a grandson, Richard Crouse.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Reverend David R. Brumbaugh officiating. Interment will take place in the Fairview Cemetery, Denver, PA.
If desired, memorial contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 201, Harrisburg PA 17110.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & ­Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/5/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Esbenshade, J. Harold, 79, formerly of Rapho Township, died June 28, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born April 4, 1935 in Manheim Twp Lancaster Co., PA to H. Clay and Ruth (Yocum) Esbenshade. He was the husband of Ruby (Yoder) Esbenshade for 56 years.
He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. Harold and Ruby began their married lives by serving two years of 1-W alternative voluntary service in Denver, CO. He served on various boards throughout his life, most recently as President of the board at Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA.
Harold is survived by his wife Ruby and three children: Jay H, husband of Rita (Witmer) Esbenshade of Salem, OH, Denise L. wife of Jerry Wenger of Bird In Hand, Theodore L. (Ted) husband of Mary (Fox) Esbenshade of Marietta; 12 grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Glenn husband of Rachael Esbenshade of Lititz, Carl husband of Bonnie Esbenshade of Neffsville, and Kenneth husband of Betty Esbenshade of Raleigh NC.
He was preceded in death by a sister Rhoda E. Kilheffer.
Funeral service was July 3, 2014 at the Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. Interment was at The Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery Lancaster, PA

Buch Funeral Home Manheim & Mount Joy, PA
By: Leon Hertzler

 

Esbenshade, Terrance J. "TJ", 34, of Denver, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at his residence.
He was born in Ephrata to Jacob and Ethel W. (Martin) Esbenshade and was the husband of Brianne (Burkholder) Esbenshade with whom he shared 10 years of marriage.
Terrance was a member of Petra Christian Fellowship Church. He was a loving father who adored his girls, a loving and supportive husband and best friend. He loved spending time with his family and making memories. He enjoyed four wheeling with the mud flying, snowmobile riding in the powder and on the trails, and hunting if he could drag a big buck in. He loved the outdoors. He was part owner of Esbenshade's Water Systems, and took pride in his work.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by 2 daughters, Shelvia Lynn Esbenshade and Sharlotte Rae Esbenshade, both at home; in-laws, Craig and Kari Hulse, Melvin S. Burkholder II, Ken Hawkins; 2 sisters, Angie, wife of Serge Lehman, Stacey, wife of Ted Simes; a sister-in-law, Jessica, wife of Rob Kautz; a brother-in-law, Craig Jr., husband of Erin Hulse; 4 nieces and 4 nephews.
He was preceded in death by infant twin sisters.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Petra Christian Fellowship, 565 Airport Road, New Holland. There will be an additional visitation time on Monday, May 19, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the church, followed by his funeral service at 10 a.m., with Pastor Lester Zimmerman officiating. Interment will take place in the Petra Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in TJ's memory may be made to Petra Crisis Fund, 565 Airport Rd., New Holland, PA 17557.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/17/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Fisher, John J. 
June 28, 1926 - July 28, 2014

GOSHEN - John J. Fisher died suddenly Monday morning, July 28, in his home at Waterford Crossing. He was 88 years old.
He was born June 28, 1926, in Bloomsburg, Pa., to John J. Fisher Sr. and Alma Warye Fisher.
His father was a faculty member at Bloomsburg State Teachers College (now Bloomsburg University), following an early teaching career at Goshen College. John acquired lifelong interests growing up in Bloomsburg, including love for the natural world and for music. A student of piano and violin, he spent high school summers at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he played under the direction of composers Howard Hanson and Percy Grainger.
In 1943, John entered Goshen College, his parents' alma mater. He prepared as a pre-medical student while also studying literature, ultimately choosing English as his major.
Drafted into World War II, John interrupted his studies to perform alternative service, laboring in soil conservation at the Civilian Public Service Camp in Powellsville, Md., and working as a ward attendant in a mental health unit of Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, both formative experiences.
At Goshen College, John met fellow student Pauline Clemens. They married upon graduation in 1948, forming a joyful partnership that would last 66 years.
Following college, John did his graduate work in English at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on Irish satirist Jonathan Swift, before returning to Goshen College to teach in 1953. He served on the faculty of Goshen College for 39 years until his retirement in 1992.
John was a broadly educated, witty and creative teacher. His understated way with words was unerringly on target. An advocate for the liberal arts, he influenced and encouraged many types of students - including those who had not expected to enjoy literary study or writing. Numerous former students paid respect to him as a mentor. He also took satisfaction in collaborations with Goshen College colleagues in English and other disciplines, as in 1966 when he teamed with music and theater faculty to direct a rousing campus production of John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera."
With Pauline, he led Goshen students for several summers to study Shakespeare at the Stratford Festival in Ontario. In 1987, the couple led a Goshen College Study-Service Term in the city of Jena, then part of East Germany.
In 1971, John began a 30-year project directing memorable Goshen College summer courses on literature and peace in Ireland. Early student tours included travel by bicycle and lodging in hay barns. Through their long association with Ireland, John and Pauline introduced scores of students to Irish landscapes and culture and fostered friendships throughout the country, including lasting ties with emerging Irish poets who later visited Goshen College, including Paul Muldoon, Peter Fallon and Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney.
Following his retirement from teaching, John continued to be an active scholar of Mennonite writing. He directed the JustPeace Seminar series and was instrumental in establishing Just Help, an Elkhart County legal advocacy center. He also engaged fully in the organization Seniors for Peace, in which he remained vitally involved at the time of his death.
In recent years, John continued to savor lifelong friendships while cultivating many new friends among residents and staff in his Waterford Crossing retirement community, and virtually wherever he encountered people.
John was a wise, deeply intuitive father and grandfather whose compassionate presence enriched all generations of his family.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Clemens) Fisher, as well as two daughters, Susan (Lee) Fisher Miller of Evanston, Ill., and Margaret (Jeff) Aeschliman of Salem, Ore., and five devoted grandsons.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in the Gathering Room at College Mennonite Church. A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at College Mennonite Church, where John was a member for over 60 years.
Memorial gifts can be made to Goshen College or Mennonite Central Committee.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 31, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Fisher, John J., 88, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana died July 28, 2014 at the same place. He was born June 28, 1926 at Bloomsburg, PA to John J. and Alma (Warye) Fisher, Sr. On June 19, 1949 he was married to Pauline Clemens, who was born November 15, 1926 and survives.
Surviving are children, Susan (Lee) Fisher Miller; Margaret (Jeff) Aeschliman, and five grandchildren.
Memorial services were held August 2, 2014 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Fisher, Margaret Martin, 61, of Goshen, Indiana died February 23, 2014 at the same place from malignant mesothelioma. She was born October 11, 1952 at St. Jacobs, Ontario to Philip and Leah (Rudy) Martin. On May 17, 1975 at Winston-Salem, N.C. she was married to James Fisher, who was born October 15, 1952 and survives..
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Renee Fisher Fast (David Fast) a son, Matthew James Fisher (Hannah Gustafson); two grandchildren, and siblings: Alvin (Ruth) Martin; Aaron (Loretta) Martin; Naomi (Nevelle) de'Rozario; Armand (Ginny) Martin; Vera (Elmer) Martin; Elma (Tim) Freed; Nora Martin (Steve McInnis); and Herb (Wanda) Martin.
A brother, Omar (Lynne) Martin preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 1, 2014 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Waterford Mennonite Church Memorial Garden.

Submitted by: Heidi King, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Margaret M. Fisher
Oct. 11, 1952 - Feb. 23, 2014

GOSHEN - Margaret Martin Fisher, 61, slipped away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 23, at Elkhart General Hospital, after receiving a cancer diagnosis in November.
She was born Oct. 11, 1952, in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada, to Philip S. and Leah (Rudy) Martin.
On May 17, 1975, she married James E. Fisher in Winston-Salem, N.C.
He survives along with two children, Melissa (David Fast) Fisher Fast of Elkhart and Matthew (Hannah Gustafson) Fisher of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; grandchildren Micah and Annelise Fast, both of Elkhart; siblings Alvin (Ruth) Martin of Dutton, Ontario, Aaron (Loretta) Martin of Elmira, Ontario, Naomi (Nevelle) De'Rozario of Kitchener, Ontario, Armand (Ginny) Martin of Goshen, Vera (Elmer) Martin of Bowmanville, Ontario, Elma (Tim) Freed of London, Ontario, Nora (Steve McInnis) Martin of Woodstock, Ontario, and Herb (Wanda) Martin of St. Jacobs; sister-in-law Lynne Martin of Winnipeg, Manitoba; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Omar Martin.
Margaret was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where she volunteered as librarian and Sunday school teacher. She worked at Bethany Christian Schools for many years, most recently as school librarian.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and for an hour prior to service at Waterford Mennonite Church. An 11 a.m., funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 1, at Waterford Mennonite Church. Pastor Cindy Voth will officiate along with Pastors Velma Swartz, Lyle Miller and Neil Amstutz. Cremation will follow the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Epilepsy Foundation.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 26, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Fisher, Mildred, 92, died October 9, 2014 at Mifflin Co., Belleville, PA. /She was born May 15, 1922
Surviving is a daughter, Violet Metzler (Elmer).
Memorial services were held October 13, 2014 at Valley View Chapel, Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA.

Submitted by: JoAnn Byler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Mildred H. Fisher, 92, of Valley View Haven, and formerly of 244 Shawnee Drive, Belleville, and Lancaster County, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Haven. Born May 15, 1922 in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Christian K. and Minnie S. (Stoltzfus) Fisher.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Violet J. Metzler & husband Elmer of Belleville, grandchildren, Sharon K. Byler & husband Shawn of Harrisonburg, VA, Keith W. Metzler also of Harrisonburg, VA, and Kevin W. Metzler & wife Josalyn S. of Belleville; great-grandchildren, Devin A. Byler, Dara N. Byler, Deanna R. Byler, Landon W. Metzler, and Hayleigh S. Metzler, as well as a brother, Carl Fisher & wife Muriel and two sisters, Roberta Blank & husband Sylvester and Mary Martin & husband Norman L. Mildred was also very fond of the many foster children who were raised by Violet and Elmer Metzler.

Mildred worked in sewing factories for many years and later she studied to become a Practical Nurse. She then worked as a nurse for 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, going camping, and taking care of her flowers. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and had attended the Rockville Fellowship Church.

Her family will receive friends from 9 until the time of service at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Valley View Haven Chapel in Belleville, PA. Her family will then travel to Lancaster County where they will receive friends again from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Millwood Mennonite Church in Gap, PA. Her burial will take place at Millwood Mennonite Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Following the burial, at 4:00 p.m., the family will reconvene at the Millwood Mennonite Church for a memorial service.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main St., Belleville, PA 17004.

LancasterOnLine, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Flanagan, Daniel Joseph, 55, of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, died June 28, 2014 at the same place. He was born July 18, 1958 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, to John and Joseclyn (Johnson) Flanagan. On July 31, 1992 at South Bend, IN, he was married to Shabaun Eversole, who survives.
Surviving are sons, Cameron Ryan Flanagan, and Connor James Flanagan, sisters, Mary (Ron Paige) Glore of Granger, IN and Erin (Kit) Mitchell of Baneberry, TN, and brothers, John (Shirley) Flanagan of New Boston, MI and Patrick (Nancy) Flanagan of Mishawaka, IN.
Memorial services were held August 9, 2014 at Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend, IN. Cremation has taken place.

Submitted by: Phyllis Miller, South Bend, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Fox, Ivan W., Jr., 71, of East Earl, died at his home in the company of family on July 22, 2014.
Born January 29, 1943, in Martindale, he was the son of the late Ivan H. and Hettie (Weaver) Fox.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann (Musser) Fox; five children, Carol, married to Dale Doutrich of East Earl, Harlan, married to Marlene (Horst) Fox of Myerstown, Brian, married to Dana (Gahring) Fox of Denver, Myron, married to Brenda (Gingerich) Fox of Mechanicsburg, OH, and Dolores, married to Winfred Horst of Fulks Run, VA; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; four brothers, Allen, married to Vera Fox of Memphis, MO, Lloyd, married to Esther Fox of East Earl, Adam Fox of Hutchinson, KS, and Luke, married to Alta Fox of East Earl; and a sister, Mary, married to Chris Zimmerman of Liberty, KY.
Preceding him in death is a grandson, Rodney Lee Doutrich; and three brothers, Paul, Melvin, and John Fox.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Mennonite Church, 280 Pleasant Valley Road, East Earl with the Bishop Lester Burkholder and Ministers Gerald Martin and James Good officiating. Interment will be in the Open Door Fellowship Cemetery, Reading. Viewing will be held on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 and Saturday 9-10 a.m. at Calvary Mennonite Church. Kindly omit flowers. To send the family online condolences, visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/24/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Francisco, Luis Andres, 47, of Goshen, IN died July 10, 2014. He was born on March 15, 1967 in San Miguel Acatan, a small village in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. As a young teen, Luis left his home with other members of his village to escape civil war, and after several years he made his way to the United States. In 1985 he was sponsored by Assembly Mennonite Church in Goshen, where he became an active member of the youth group and congregation. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1992.
Luis was considered a son by Timothy and Margaret Thut of Goshen, with whom he was living at the time of his death. His family includes Daniel and Karla Hernandez Thut, Philadelphia, Rebecca and Douglas Thut Witmer, Philadelphia, and Amy Thut and Gregory Imbur, Goshen.
A memorial service was, July 13, 2014 at Assembly Mennonite Meetinghouse, Goshen, IN.

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

Frankenfield, Marian Suzanna Nester, 91, of Emmaus, Lehigh Co., PA died March 17, 2014 at : Allentown, PA. She was born May 23, 1922 at Emmaus, PA to Elmer Calvin and Mabel Andora (Fegley) Nester. She was married to Asher Russell Frankenfield, who died February 16, 1997
Surviving are children, James A. & Meg Frankenfield and Barbar A. McLaughlin, five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and siblings, Vernon Nester, Raymond & Ether Nester, Kermit & Jean Nester, Annabelle Buss, and Mae Wentz-Nicholas.
Her brothers and sisters; Linwood Nester, Melvin Nester, Wilmer Nester, Donal Nester, Norman Nester, Lorraine Nester, Alma Miller, and Merle Lorish preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 22, 2014 at Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Old Zionsville, Lehigh, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: L. Roy Bender, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

 

Freed, Brenda Lynette Miller

LONDON - Brenda Lynette Freed, 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at her home in London, Ohio.
She was born on Feb. 13, 1952, in Washington, Iowa, to Levi and Cora Ropp Miller.
Brenda married Marcus Landis Freed on June 14, 1974, in Goshen, Indiana. They were happily married for almost 40 years, becoming parents of three and grandparents of 12.
Brenda graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School in Kalona, Iowa, in 1970. She earned a BA in Education from Eastern Mennonite University in 1974 and a MA in Education from the University of Dayton in 1999. Brenda taught school for 25 years, many of those years as a first grade reading specialist, until she entered disability retirement in July 2008.
Brenda was a member of London Christian Fellowship, where she participated on the worship team and on the fellowship committee. She also volunteered at Madison County Hospital, London Correctional Institution, and the Country Closet Thrift Shop.
Brenda enjoyed puzzles, such as Sudoku and Cryptoquotes, and exercise such as biking, having biked over 20,000 miles in the last 16 years.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Marcus of London, Ohio; her children, Ryan Freed, married to Kris, of London, Ohio, Shaun Freed, married to Joy of Xenia, Ohio and Kara married to Jeff Thoman, of London, Ohio; and her grandchildren, Kalvary, Kaelyn, Glory, Jonah, Elena, Malachi, Kolby, Greta, Korban, Jackson, Landis, and Obadiah. Also surviving are her parents Levi and Cora (Ropp) Miller of London; brothers and sisters, Karla Knief, London, Ohio, Noel Miller of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Jerryl Miller of Reinholds, Pennsylvania, Marcia Fuller of Plainfield, Indiana, Dana Bontrager of Goshen, Indiana, Ronda Nissley of Springfield, Ohio, Kenlyn Miller of Harrisonburg, Virginia and Kirby Miller of Irwin, Ohio; and other relatives.
Brenda faced two significant health challenges in the last seven years. In 2007 she lost much of her memory and almost her life to encephalitis. In 2011, she was diagnosed with cancer. As her perceptions of earth seemed to dim, her perceptions of heaven increased. She spoke often of her dependence on God and acknowledged his help with the words: To God be the glory!
Friends may call at the London Christian Fellowship from 2-4 and from 6-8 p.m. Saturday April 12. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Maranatha Community Fellowship in Plain City, Ohio at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, with Pastor Robert Swartz officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow at the Paint Memorial Cemetery, London. A memorial service will be held London Correctional Institution by invitation only. EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main St., London, is serving the family.
Donations in memory of Brenda may be made to Rosedale Mennonite Missions and designated: Ride for Missions (Brenda Freed).
Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

Published in The Madison Press, 
Madison, OH - Apr. 10, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Frei, Oscar P., 95, of Sellersville, PA formerly of Spinnerstown, died Fri. July 4th at Rockhill Mennonite Community. Born in Haycock Twp., to Martin and Magdalena (Widmer) Frei. He was the husband of Arlene (Rosenberger) Frei for 61 years. He was a member of United Mennonite Church, Quakertown, PA where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and on the cemetery committee. He served on the Eastern District Conference, Men-O-Lan board, and the former Keller's Church Grange as a master and chaplain for many years
Survivors: with his wife are sons, Timothy, wife Jayne, of Ahoskie, NC, and Steven, wife Judy, of Bath; daughter, Judy Godshall, husband Kevin, of Quakertown; Grandchildren, Todd, Alison, Mollee, Jeffrey, Laura, Amy, David, Wendy, and Greg; Great Grandson, Cole; Brother, Alfred Frei, wife Ruth.
He was predeceased by brothers, John, William, and Herman, and sisters, Helena Milz and Eleanore Frei.
Services: 7:00 PM Thurs, July 10th at United Mennonite Church, 180 Thatcher Rd., Quakertown.

Source: The Morning Call on July 8, 2014
Submitted by" Leon Hertzler

Frey, Evelyn J. Prowant, 80, of Wauseon, Fulton, OH died September 22, 2014 after an extended illness, at the same place. She was born May 8, 1934 at Cloverdale, OH to Ernest and Maye (Shank) Prowant. On March 9, 1957 she was married to Merle E. Frey, who survives.
Surviving are children, Larry (DeAnn), Donald (Cathy), and Terry, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and siblings, Ellen (Richard) Frey (her twin), Martha (Carl-dec.) Frey, and Linda (Jim) Allen.
Two children, Laura Jean and Glen and a brother, Carson Prowant, preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial services were held September 26 2014 at Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.

Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Frey, Melvin, died at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at the age of 64 years. His parents Urias and Malinda (Eby) Frey.
He was the brother of Minerva and Elam Bauman of Fergus, Ada and Jason Showalter of RR 1, Elmira. Also remembered by his 12 nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Visitation will take place at his home, 7584 Reid Woods Drive, RR 1, Elmira on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where afamily
Funeral service was August 6, 2014 at the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House and burial.

Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Ontario
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Frey, Willard James, 89, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died January 21, 2014 at Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH. He was born June 20, 1924 at Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH to Edward B. and Fannie Rupp Frey. On August 14, 1946 at Archbold he was married to Delores Ann Short, who died November 7, 1995. He was re-married to Valetta Beck, Feb. 1, 1997 and she survives.

Surviving are children, Sue Ann (Ed) Overholt, Mary Jo Wilson, Peggy (Chris) Arndt, and Lee Frey; ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Rhoda King, Alice Yutzy, sisters-in-law Clara Frey, and Irene Short, and brother-in-law Charles Shenk.
Two brothers, Warren, and Lester, three sisters Myrtie Baer, Helen Rychener, and Ruth Shenk; and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Lifelong farmer. Served on the Morrow Electric Co-op Board of directors for 18 years; Was also a Harmony Township Trustee for many years
Memorial services were held January 24, 2014 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, OH with burial in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Mt. Gilead, Morrow Co., OH.

Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Friesen, Henry Z., 90, of Milford, Seward Co., NE died April 21, 2014 at the same place. He was born April 27, 1923 at Meade, KS to Jacob R. and Katie (Classen) Friesen. On May 27, 1989 at Milford, NE he was married to Marcille (Roth) Stutzman.
Surviving are children, Wendell & Anita Friesen; Orv & Cheryl Friesen; and Ele & Danny Siemens; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, four stepchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 22 step-great-grandchildren.
One great-granddaughter preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 23, 2014 at Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford, NE with burial in Emmanuel Mennonite Cemetery, Meade, KS.

Submitted by: Pam Erb, Milford, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Friesen, Susanne M. 
June 21, 1934 - May 22, 2014

GOSHEN - Susanne M. Friesen, 79, died Thursday evening, May 22, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
She was born June 21, 1934, to Adolf and Susie (Unrau) Friesen.
She is survived by a sister, Helen Fisher of Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Gene Fisher.
Susanne graduated from Goshen High School and earned her master's degree in library sciences from Indiana University.
A longtime Goshen resident, she worked for more than 55 years at Goshen Public Library, progressively assuming more responsible positions, including cataloger and assistant director. She started working for the library at its original Carnegie building location, now the Goshen mayor's office.
Susanne was a treasure trove of local history going back into the 1940s. She had an excellent memory for local lore, where a store used to be or who important figures were. She continued to help people find historical or genealogical information in the Indiana Room up to her last day at work.
Friends may call one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, May 27, at Eighth Street Mennonite Church. Pastor Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau will officiate.
An 11:30 a.m. committal service will follow in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Goshen Public Library.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 24, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Friesen, Susanne M., 79, of Goshen, Elkhart County, IN died May 22, 2014 at the same place. She was born June 21, 1934 at Goshen, IN to Adolf and Susie (Unrau) Friesen who preceded her in death.
Surviving is a sister, Helen Fisher.
Susanne graduated from Goshen High School and earned her master's degree in Library Sciences from Indiana University.
A longtime Goshen resident, she worked for more than 55 years at Goshen Public Library, progressively assuming more responsible positions, including cataloger and assistant director. She started working for the library at its original Carnegie building location, now the Goshen mayor's office.
Susanne was a treasure trove of local history going back into the 1940's. She had an excellent memory for local lore, where a store used to be or who important figures were. She continued to help people find historical or genealogical information in the Indiana Room up to her last day at work.
Memorial services were held May s7, 2014 at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen with burial in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Jama Brookmyer Graber, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Fry, William H. 
Sept. 4, 1931 - Nov. 15, 2014

TOPEKA - William H. Fry, 83, of Topeka, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at home.
He was born Sept. 4, 1931, in Yoder, Kan., to Harvey and Elizabeth Fry.
On Oct. 18, 1951, he married Betsy Yoder, who preceded him in death.
On Nov. 12, 2010, he married Anna Gingerich, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Waneta Miller and Anna Mae, Elmer and Jerry Fry; stepdaughters Pauline Knepp, Fannie Schrock, Esther Yoder, Ruby Schrock and Clara Miller; stepsons Crist, Melvin and Calvin Gingerich; 16 grandchildren; 40 stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; and siblings Eli Raber, Anna Miller, and Harley, Ervin, Felty and Perry Fry.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, and all day Monday, Nov. 17, at the family's residence, 6240 S. S.R. 5, Topeka. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the family's residence. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 16, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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