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.
2015 C to F
ELKHART - DeWayne L. Carpenter Jr., 76, of Elkhart, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Nov. 8, 1939, in Mishawaka, to DeWayne L. Sr. and Letha Arlene (Christophel) Carpenter.
He married Ruby (Nusbaum) Carpenter on Nov. 13, 1965.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby, of Elkhart; sons Timothy Carpenter of Elkhart and Mike (Lori) Carpenter of Goshen; daughter Rita (Eric) Bergman of Nappanee; brothers Richard Carpenter of Mishawaka and Jerry (Pat) Carpenter of Goshen; sister Janice (Orv) Miller of Wolcottville; mother Letha Arlene Carpenter of Goshen; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
DeWayne was a graduate of Bethany High School and a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. He was a mechanic and millwright at NIBCO and retired from Lavern's Auto Repair. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and chopping wood. He volunteered for a number of organizations, including MDS.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, and for an hour prior to the 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, service, all at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 C.R. 11, Goshen. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Mennonite Disaster Service or Amigo Center.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home in Wakarusa is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 21, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Elmina E. Christner, 92, died Sunday afternoon, April 5, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born Nov. 24, 1922, in Ontario, Canada, to Aaron and Delila (Ruby) Bender.
On May 15, 1948, she married Louis Christner in East Zorah Township, Ontario. He died in October 1989.
Surviving are three sons, John (Dorothy) Christner of Goshen, James Christner of Sebewaing, Mich., and Richard Christner of Goshen; grandchildren Keri and Scott; sisters Edith Bender of New Hamburg, Ontario, Helene Eicher of Milverton, Ontario, and Hilda (Harvey) Roth of Stratford, Ontario; and brothers Delmer Bender of New Hamburg and Merlon Bender of Ailsa Craig, Ontario.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister Edna Boshart, and brothers Willis and Elmon Bender.
Mrs. Christner lived in Pigeon, Mich., most of her life, where she worked as a dietitian at Scheurer Hospital. After moving to the Goshen area in the early 1990s, she attended Pleasant View Mennonite Church. She was an active volunteer at The Depot and Greencroft.
An excellent cook and hostess, Elmina was also a quiltmaker and donated many quilts to Mennonite Relief Sales and Youth for Christ events.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen, and from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, 7120 Geiger Road, Pigeon. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pigeon River Mennonite Church. The Rev. Wayne Keim will officiate. Burial will follow in Pigeon River Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant View Mennonite Church or Pigeon River Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 7, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
ELKHART - Paul L. Christophel, 88, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
He was born May 31, 1927, in Goshen, to John B. and Cora (Nice) Christophel.
He married Flora Jane (Lechlitner) Christophel on Nov. 7, 1953.
Surviving are his wife, Flora; children Steve (Barb) Christophel of Elkhart, Thomas (Judith) Christophel of Elkhart and Randal (Lori) Christophel of Goshen; grandchildren Phoebe Lee and Curtis Christophel, Cora, Andrew and Matthew Christophel, and Jared, Derek and Taylor Christophel; six great-grandchildren; and sister Letha Carpenter of Goshen.
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Everett, Theron and Eldon Christophel, and sisters Annabelle Snyder and Lois Reuter.
Paul was a 1945 graduate of Goshen High School and a member of Olive Mennonite Church. He was a factory worker and press operator at Wiese Manufacturing for 23 years. He retired from Elkhart Products and served at Harvest Basket in Elkhart for 20 years.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, service, all at Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 C.R. 3, Elkhart. Pastors Kevin and Sharon Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Olive Mennonite Church.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home in Wakarusa is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 18, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Christophel, Paul L., 88, of Elkhart, IN died November 17, 2015 at Goshen, IN. He was born May 31, 1927 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN to John B. and Cora (Nice) Christophel. On November 7, 1953 he was married to Flora Jane Lechlitner, who survives.
Surviving are children, Steve (Barb) Christophel; Tom (Judy) Christophel; and Randy (Lori) Christophel; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Letha Carpenter.
Brothers Everett, Theron and Eldon Christophel, and sisters Annabelle Snyder and Lois Reuter preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held November 21, 2015 at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN with burial in Olive West Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.
Submitted by: Dina Miller Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MILFORD - Alvin A. Chupp, 65, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, where he had been for two weeks. He had battled cancer for seven years.
He was born Oct. 12, 1949, to Andrew J. and Clara (Slabaugh) Chupp.
He is survived by two brothers, Eldon Chupp of Milford and Joseph (Sue) Chupp of Elkhart; and seven sisters, Wilma (Lynn) Hively of Nappanee, Carol (Tom Bickel) Westerman of Syracuse, Fannie Mae (Mervin) Miller of Goshen, Katherine (Steven) Miller of Goshen, Ina (Vernon) Bontrager of Nokomis, Fla., Treva Chupp of Claypool and Erma (Bob) Stevens of Sarasota, Fla.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee, and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, services at Milford Chapel. Pastor Joe Yoder and Pastor Menno Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Milford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Milford Chapel or the Elkhart County Cancer Society.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb 14, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
NAPPANEE - Esther Chupp, 82, of Nappanee, died Saturday, Aug. 15, at The Maples in Goshen.
She was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Middlebury, to Abe and Lydia (Miller) Lehman.
On June 20, 1957, she married John J. Chupp in Middlebury.
Surviving are her husband, John; children Ruth Ann (Randall) Rodgerson of Syracuse, Marvin J. (Karen) Chupp of Milford, Mervin R. (Glenda) Chupp of Goshen and Rosemary (John) Metzger of New Paris; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; brothers Elmer Lehman of Shipshewana, Lavern Lehman and Lester Lehman, both of Middlebury, and John Lehman of Belle Center, Ohio; sisters Mary Nisley of Goshen and Polly Anna Miller of Markensan, Wis.; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Lehman of Sidney, Ohio.
Family and friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, and all day Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Darryl Hochstetler residence, 13991 N. 700 W., Nappanee, where funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 17, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Harvey Chupp, 77, died Friday, Feb. 13.
Harvey was born June 20, 1937, in Thomas, Okla., to Malinda (Wingard) and Levi Chupp.
He married Carolyn (Myers) Chupp on July 28, 1962, at Salem Mennonite Church in New Paris. She survives.
Also surviving are children Brenda Chupp (Kent Hershberger) of Mishawaka, Nancy Chupp (Ron Krabill) of Seattle and Gary Chupp (Melissa) of Goshen; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Samuel (Donna) Chupp, Leroy (Shirley) Chupp and Melvin (Beth) Chupp; four sisters, Mary Lou (Arlin) Martin, Linda (Ernest) Hostetler, Dorothy (Wendell) Hoover and Carol (Doug) Keener; and one brother-in-law, Robert Bender.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Viola Bender.
Friends may visit from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Menno-Clinic India (Menno-Clinic India Inc., 1900 S. 600 W., Topeka, IN 46571) or Menno-Hof (Menno-Hof, P.O. Box 701, Shipshewana, IN 46565).
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 15, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Matthew Jon Chupp, infant son of Gary and Sarah (Yoder) Chupp of Middlebury, was stillborn at 11:38 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
Surviving in addition to his parents are two sisters, Amber Jean and Krystal Kay Chupp, and a brother, Jeremy Lee Chupp, all at home; grandparents Atlee and Wilma Chupp of Shipshewana and Tobie and LeAnna Yoder of Middlebury; and great-grandparents Ervin and Anna Bontrager of Shipshewana.
Private graveside services will be at a later date. Services will be conducted by Bishop Phillip Schwartz and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 20, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
CONSTANTINE, Mich. - Paul Chupp, 86, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, May 27, at home.
Born in Allen County, Ind., on June 28, 1928, he was a son of Daniel and Sarah (Schwartz) Chupp.
On April 5, 1951, he married Elizabeth Yoder in Sturgis.
Paul loved woodworking and was a self-employed cabinet maker, owning Chupps Cabinet Shop. He was involved with the St. Joseph County Chaplaincy Program for many years and was a member of Calvary Chapel in Sturgis.
Surviving Paul are his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Chupp of Constantine; sons Ruben (Idella) Chupp of Nappanee, Ind., Marcus (Mamie) Chupp of Constantine; daughters Faith Ann (Menno Jr.) Stauffer of Constantine and Pauline (Elmer) Yoder of Middlebury, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brother Menno Chupp of Sturgis; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Rosie Yoder, Salome Miller and Lillian Graber; and four brothers Amos, Edwin, Festus and Andrew Chupp.
Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Calvary Chapel, 66969 N. Centerville Road, Sturgis, where religious services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31. Pastor Dana Stauffer and Pastor Laverne Swartz will officiate. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Centreville. Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Echoes Prison Ministry or St. Joseph County Chaplaincy Program.
Arrangements were entrusted to Eley Funeral Homes in Constantine.
Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 29, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by his four children, Geraldine ?erry?Loux and her husband, Robert of Pennsburg, Ronald Clemmer and wife, Mary of Mertztown, Carolyn Alderfer and her husband, Charles of Telford, David Clemmer and his wife, Rebecca of Ridley Park; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a sister, Esther B. Clemmer of Souderton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a sister, Naomi B. Clemmer.
Funeral service was May 2, 2015 in the Summit View Auditorium at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home and
Crematory Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
On Sept. 4, 1965, she married James Clymer Jr., who survives along with her children, James Clymer III of Salinas, Calif., and Lisa Renee Clymer of Fresno, Calif.
She and her family moved to Fresno, Calif., in 1980. Elaine graduated from Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster, Pa., in 1963; from Goshen College, Goshen, Ind., in 1967; from Western Michigan University with a master's in education, and from Fresno State University with an administrative credential. She taught home economics at Bethany Christian High School, Goshen, Ind., for 13 years, taught parenting and directed a nursery for at-risk mothers and children in the Fresno Unified School system and held a vice principal role in Fresno Adult School, where she directed the program for adults with disabilities. Elaine served as executive director of Central California Mennonite Residential Service, a program for adults with developmental disabilities, for two years. Following her retirement in 2008, she worked as a tutor for Club Z and Reading and Beyond, tutoring in an elementary school until she and her husband moved to Virginia in April 2014. This past fall, Elaine volunteered at Fulks Run Elementary School as a reading aide in two classrooms. She also taught a third-grade Sunday school class and women's Bible study at the Zion Mennonite Church, Broadway.
Elaine held administrative roles in the churches where they attended through the years: Belmont Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Ind.; College Community Mennonite Brethren Church, Clovis, Calif.; and Mennonite Community Church, Fresno, Calif. She was very active at Mennonite Community Church: on Worship Committee and Care Committee, taught adult Sunday school, sang in music groups and as greeter - her smile and hugs welcomed all to the congregation.
Elaine is survived by her sisters, Marian Burkholder and husband, Jim, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Carolyn Horst and husband, Lowell, of Elizabethtown, Pa., Gloria Lehman and husband, Galen, of Singers Glen, and Nancy Pellegrini of Exton, Pa. As the first "in-law" in her husband's family, she was dearly loved as a daughter and sister. She thrived on extended family connections. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The loves of her life were caring for her pet cats, hiking scenic California, creating sewing projects, gardening, bird watching, singing and putting thousand-piece puzzles together. Elaine was a woman of grace and selflessness who showed compassion and caring for others beyond herself. Her warm love and acceptance of a wide variety of people endears her to all of us. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18, 6 to 8 p.m. at Zion Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m. at Zion Mennonite Church with Pastor Mike Metzler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to "The Compassion Fund" c/o Zion Mennonite Church, 3260 Zion Church Road, Broadway, VA 22815. McmMullen Funeral Home
Daily News Record - 4/8/2015
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Clymer, Elaine Marie Longenecker, 69, of Linville, VA died April 6, 2015 at the same place from pancreatic cancer.
She was born August 6 1945 at Middletown, PA to Henry Zimmerman and Rachael Arlene (Metzler) Longenecker. Henry was born September 10, 2013 and died January 10, 2005. Rachel was born April 12, 1917 and died December 24, 1965.
On September 4, 1965 at Middletown, PA she was married to James Clymer, Jr., who was born February 28, 1945 and survives.
Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Renee Clymer, a son, James Clymer III, and four sisters, Marian Burkholder (Jim); Carolyn Horst (Lowell); Gloria Lehman (Galen); and Nancy Pellegrini
Memorial services were held April 19, 2015 at Zion Mennonite Church, Broadway, VAwith burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Gloria Lehman, Singers Glen, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
WAKARUSA - Irma Elizabeth Crilow, 98, of Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died Friday, May 15, at Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa.
She was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Goshen, to Oscar and Mabel (Martin) Blosser.
She married Melvin G. Crilow on Sept. 24, 1938, in Goshen, and he died Dec. 18, 2004.
Surviving are daughters Shirley (Leonard) Albrecht of Goshen and Dorothy Schreck of New Paris; sons Ernest Crilow of Wakarusa and Larry (Kim) Crilow of Goshen; brother Gerald Blosser of Nappanee; sisters-in-law Ruth Blosser of Goshen and Ida (Crilow) Miller of Walnut Creek, Ohio; brother-in-law, Dale Gongwer of Goshen; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, sister Verna Gongwer, brothers Kenneth and Lavon Blosser, sisters-in-law Evelyn Blosser and Mary Ellen Blosser, daughter-in-law Sandy Crilow and son-in-law Ray Schreck.
Before Irma and her husband moved to Assisted Living at Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa, in 2004, they received much enjoyment gardening and sharing the abundance with others. They also volunteered for several years at the Whistle Stop in Goshen. Irma was a homemaker. She corresponded with family and friends and faithfully updated family genealogy records over the years.
She graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1935 with perfect attendance. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, and for one hour prior to the 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, funeral service, all at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 C.R. 11, Goshen. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate, and burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 17, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Crilow, Irma E. Blosser, 98, of Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN died May 15, 2015 at the same place. She was born December 15, 1916 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN to Oscar and Mabel (Martin) Blosser. On September 24, 1938 at Goshen, IN she was married to Melvin G. Crilow, who died December 18, 2004.
Surviving are children, Shirley (Leonard) Albrecht, Goshen; Dorothy Schreck, New Paris; Ernest Crilow, Wakarusa; and Larry (Kim) Crilow, Goshen; ten grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Gerald Blosser, Nappanee.
A sister, Verna Gongwer, and two brothers, Kenneth Blosser and Lavon Blosser preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 19, 2015 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Gwen Hernley, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by her husband Earl , a daughter, Shana (James) O'Dell of Goshen; two sons, Eric (Fumiko) Delp of Union, Kentucky and Joel (Kimberly) Delp of Quito, Ecuador; seven grandchildren, Brianne, Bailey and Braedyn O'Dell, Sheena and Reenna Delp and Simeon and Esther Delp; three brothers, Vernon (Marian) Beachy of Pigeon, Michigan, Eldon (Joanne) Beachy of Caseville, Michigan and Roy (Audrey) Beachy of Elkton, Mich igan; and three sisters, Doris (Charles) Willingham of Sarasota, Florida and Judith (Ernest) Martin and Sharyl (Eldon) Kurtz, both of Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Margaret Pamer and Leona Huscher.
Services were January 31, 2015, a 1 p.m. graveside service at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen. A 3 p.m. memorial service will follow at the church. Pastors Tyler Hartford and Ron Diener will officiate.
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Survived by two sons, H. Lee Dengler & wife, Susan of Goshen, IN, David S. Dengler & wife, Adele of Souderton, PA; a daughter, Deborah L. Hargreaves & husband, Frank of Macungie, PA; a grandson, Jason Dengler of Ithaca, NY; three granddaughters, Rebecca Dengler-Kaufman & husband, Josh of Goshen, IN, Jessica Gillespie & husband, Stephen of Souderton, PA, Carrie Dengler-Wenger & husband, Lonny of Harrisonburg, VA; ten great-grandchildren, a sister, Irene Freed of Souderton, PA and a brother, Stanley Moyer & wife, Rosie of Hatfield, PA.
In addition to her parents & husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Donald Ray Dengler and four brothers, Stewart, Ernest, Raymond & Richard Moyer
A funeral service was January 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pennsylvania. Burial was at Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home &
Crematory, Souderton, Pennsylvania
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Raymond was employed as a real estate agent for 55 years, retiring in 2014 from Kingsway Realty. He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, where he was active in the music department as a choir member and song leader. His love of music carried over into several quartets and music groups. He was a member of the Lancaster Red Rose Barbershop Chorus, the Catalina "4", the Lancaster Youth for Christ Quartet, and the Heraldaires Quartet.
Surviving in addition to his wife Marilyn is a son, Scott (spouse Laura Shelton) of Lancaster, Charity Horst (spouse Kenda Horst) of San Francisco, CA; two grandsons, Nicholas and Andreas Denlinger; a brother, Lloyd H. (spouse Norma) of Strasburg; and three sisters, Dorothy (Ira) Nolt of Ephrata, Rhoda (Allen) Carr of Middletown, and Mary Ann (Cleo) Hershey of New Holland.
A memorial service will be held at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Raymond's memory to M.C.C., 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA 17501 or to M.D.S., 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Arrangements entrusted to Murray A. Miller at Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/28/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Margaret was a graduate of the former Salisbury High School in 1927. She retired from the former Hershey Garment Company in 1977 after 28 years.
Margaret was a member of Grace Point Church of Paradise since 1927 and a past member of the Ronks Fire Company Auxiliary.
She enjoyed crocheting afghans, doilies and dolls, and these are treasured gifts given to nieces and nephews and many others. Aunt Margaret will be remembered with affection by her 22 living nieces and nephews for her kind heart and for keeping up with us and our families. She was a walking encyclopedia.
Margaret had four older brothers: Wilmer (Anna Landis), J. Lloyd (Mabel Shimp), Leroy (Evelyn Landis) and Lester (Thelma Walker); three younger sisters, Kathryn (Frank Hershey), Elizabeth (Jacob Hart) and Arlene (Chester Sensenig), all of whom are deceased.
There will be a Viewing on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 2:00 until 2:30 PM in the West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes. The Funeral is 2:30 PM in the Chapel with The Reverend John Landis officiating. Private interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory to The Caring Fund at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA, 17543 would be appreciated.
Bachman Funeral
Home, Strasburg
Intelligencer Journal - 12/19/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Kingman, Alberta, Canada, on August 7, 1923, he was the son of the late Noah & Mary Reist Dettwiler. Mahlon was a member of the Rehrersburg Mennonite Church.
He is survived by his son Noah Lorne Dettwiler of Womelsdorf; daughters RoseMary wife of the late Leonard Weaver of Myerstown and Amelia R. Dettwiler of Myerstown; 6 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, 7 great grandchildren; a brother Elmer Dettwiler of Phoenix, AZ and a sister Laura Conway of Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his grandsons James M. Weaver and Sheldon L. Dettwiler.
The viewing will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rehrersburg Mennonite Church, 61 Strausstown Rd., Bethel. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 A.M. at the church. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/19/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are son, Norman S. Detweiler, Jr.; son, James A. Detweiler and wife Cindy of Souderton' son, John M. Detweiler and wife Karen of Harleysville; two grandchildren, brother, John Balmer and wife Marilyn and sister, Ruth Lepley and husband Lester.
Numerous brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 27, 2015 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Plains Mennonite Church Cemetery, Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA.
Submitted by: Michael L. Derstine
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are two sons, Laverne and Dean both of Blooming Glen, PA; and a brother Lawrence Swartley of Hatfield, PA.
Two sisters, Naomi Yoder and Thelma Yoder preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 15, 2015 at Deep Run East Mennonite Church, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are son, Donald Detweiler and wife Eileen, Bowmansville, PA; two daughters, Joanne Zwickel and husband Kenneth of Toms River, NJ; and Nancy Myers and husband Loren of Dublin, PA; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, Paul, Norman and Samuel Delp and two sisters, Ida Freed and Naomi Gahman preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 15, 2015 at Souderton Mennonite Home, Souderton, PA with burial in Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, PA.
Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Rene and Gerry Jantzi; Austin and Jane Detwiler; and Rita and Dave Schlabach; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held at Schowalter Villa, Hesston (likely in April 2016)
Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS
Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born October 16, 1925 at Telford to Tyson L. and Lizzie M. (Freed) Detwiler. Tyson was born in 1868 and died in 1928. Lizzie was born July 29, 1896 and died January 21, 1984.
On September 27, 1947 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA he was married to Dorothy Ziegler, who was born May 20, 1926 and died February 22, 2013.
Surviving are children, Donald Z. Detwiler and wife, Doris; Vernon Z. Detwiler; and Leon Z. Detwiler and wife, Ruth; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a sister, Arlene Young.
A son, Steven Z. Detwiler, a daughter, Brenda Sue Detwiler, two sisters, Edith Halteman, and Sara Ruth, and a brother, Roy Detwiler preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held September 3, 2015 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Barbara Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Rene (Gerry) Janti, Austin (Jane) Detwiler, and Rita (Dave) Schlabach; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a brother, Clayton White.
Memorial services were held August 17, 2015 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.
Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by his wife Elma; a son, Gary L., husband of Deborah Diem of New Holland; daughter, Sharon L., wife of Nelson Sensenig of New Holland; 3 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 4 step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Clarence, Aaron, Arthur and Melvin Diem.
Funeral service was February 11, 2015 at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Leola. with Pastor Thomas Eshleman officiating. Interment will take place in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
WHITE PIGEON, Mich. - Henry Diener, 96, of White Pigeon, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, at Thurston Woods in Sturgis.
He was born March 30, 1919, in Sullivan, Ill., to the late Obed and Anna Mast Diener.
He married Mary Beachey Diener on Dec. 23, 1937, in Arthur, Ill. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary before her death on Feb. 3, 2008.
He is survived by six children, Anna Louise (Paul) Yoder of Harrisonburg, Va., Verna Marie Townsend of Chattanooga, Tenn., Vernon Eugene (Gloria) Diener of Harrisonburg, Jerry Lee Diener of Harrisonburg, Ronald Duane (Marilyn) Diener of Austin, Texas, and Mary Eileen (James) Sutter of Clarksville. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lydia Miller and Fannie Gingerich of Arthur and Mary Mast of Greensburg, Ky.; and a brother, Dannie (Erma) Diener of Lovington, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson; three sisters, Katie Bontrager, Lucy Otto and Emma Bennett; and two brothers, Andy Diener and Jerry Diener.
Henry was a man of strong convictions and wide-ranging interests. As a young married man, he operated a farm in Arcola, Ill., and began a lifelong career in auctioneering. At age 40, he enrolled at Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, graduating with a major in Bible studies. He then served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church in Fort Seybert, W.Va., and taught at Fulks Run Elementary School.
Henry moved to Middlebury, Ind., in 1965 to serve as principal of Clinton Christian School. He also pastored at Riverview Mennonite Church in White Pigeon for 20 years, taught at Roosevelt Elementary in Elkhart, Ind., and co-founded Lakeview Youth Manor, a group home providing foster care.
In the 1970s, Henry owned and operated Michiana Painters and later founded Michiana Tree Movers, providing "instant shade by hydraulic spade" to residential and commercial customers until his retirement in 2002 at the age of 83.
Henry was a colorful storyteller and an avid musician who played the harmonica enthusiastically until days before his death.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Riverview Mennonite Church, 69212 U.S. 131, White Pigeon. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Riverview Mennonite Church. The Rev. Glen Gingerich will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Arthur.
Memorial contributions may be given to Thurston Woods in Sturgis.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 9, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MILLERSBURG - Adrian Lamar Eash, 2, of Millersburg, died at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, after a brief illness.
He was born Oct. 4, 2012, in Topeka to John Henry and Velda Ann (Yoder) Eash.
Surviving are his parents; sister Jeneva Rose Eash and brother Curtis Lavon Eash, both at home; grandparents Henry and Eileen Eash of Millersburg and Larry and Rosetta Yoder of Ligonier; and great-grandparents David and Mattie Fry of Ligonier, Harry and Sue Ann Yoder of Shipshewana and Raymond and Lovina Miller of Wolcottville.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John and Verna Eash.
Visitation will be all day Thursday, Jan. 22, at the family home, 10820 C.R. 42, Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Dewayne Bontrager's home, 67242 C.R. 43 Millersburg. Services will be conducted by Bishop Ernest L. Bontrager and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in South Haven Cemetery in Millersburg.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 22, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Cathy C. Eash, 63, of Topeka, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, at home.
She was born April 2, 1952, in Beloit, Wis., to the late Joseph and Erma (Cooper) Frye.
Cathy worked for Westview School Corp. for 37 years as a librarian and in data management. She was a member of the Topeka Mennonite Church in Topeka.
On April 30, 1971, in Shipshewana, she married Thomas A. Eash.
Surviving are her husband; daughters Susan (Mike) Leader and Laura (John) Wilson of Elkhart; grandchildren Madison Leader, Caleb Wilson, Seth Leader, Magdalene Wilson, Selia Leader, Marissa Leader, Anna Wilson and Matthew Leader; and brothers William (Joyce), James and Joseph (Dianne) Frye.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, service at the funeral home. The Rev. David W. Knight will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Cemetery in Middlebury.
Memorials may be made to Goshen Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 1721 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 2, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Katie S. Eash, 100, of Goshen and formerly of Shipshewana, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Courtyard Of Goshen.
She was born Jan. 20, 1915, in Hutchinson, Kan., to the late Sam T. and Mary (Bontrager) Schrock.
On Nov. 25, 1944, in LaGrange County, she married Albert Eash. He died June 12, 1991.
Surviving are her children, Rosemary (Harley) Yoder, Betty (Nelson) Miller and Erma Miller, both of Middlebury, and Glen Eash; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings Emma Mullet of Goshen, Fannie Mae Miller of Middlebury and Eli Schrock.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Wilma Wingard, Anna Miller, Sarah Noells and Edward, Felty, Levi and Samuel Schrock.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and after 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Arlin Lambright's home, 510 W. Middlebury St., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, also at Arlin Lambright's home. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery in Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 7, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
PLAIN CITY - Albert B. Eberly, 94, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at the Apostolic Christian Nursing Home of Roanoke, Illinois.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1920, to Clayton and Carrie (Burkhart) Eberly at Orrville, Ohio.
He was married to Salina S. Gnagey of Pigeon, Michigan on May 4, 1946. She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 2012. Also preceding him in death were two infant daughters, Evelyn and Aletha.
Surviving are Albert and Salina's five children, Linda (Elroy) Miller, Harrisonburg, Va., Nelson (Dorcas Yoder) Eberly, Hartville, Ohio, Thelma (Clayton) Nisly, Cuenca, Ecuador, Arlene (Ron) Kennell, Roanoke, Ill., and Willard (Rhoda Snavely) Eberly, Manheim, Pa.; 17 grandchildren (10 married); 10 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death are his parents, Clayton and Carrie (Burkhart) Eberly; five of his 13 siblings, brothers, Wain (Viola), Lloyd (Mary) and Earl (Lois) Eberly; sisters, Mildred Eberly and Ethel (John, deceased) Amstutz.
Surviving are three sisters, Edna Eberly, Dorothy (Carl, deceased) Steiner and Wilma (Tilman) Steiner; and five brothers, Homer (Marian), John (Ruby), Clarence (Luella), Ray (Carol), and Glenn (Emma).
Albert and Salina lived in the Pigeon, Mich. area from 1952 until 1987. Albert was employed at Pigeon Coop Elevator during part of that time. Soon after his retirement the couple moved to Rosedale, Ohio where they served on the maintenance and kitchen staff of Rosedale Bible College from 1989-2008. They were members of the United Bethel Mennonite Church in Plain City. In 2008 they moved to Roanoke, Illinois near their daughter and husband, Arlene and Ron Kennell.
Visitation hours will be at the United Bethel Mennonite Church, 11342 Lafayette-Plain City Road, Plain City, OH 43064, from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with pre-funeral visitation at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial gifts can be made to Rosedale Bible College, 2270 Rosedale Road, Irwin, OH 43029 or United Bethel Mennonite Church (see address above).
In charge of arrangements is FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (State Route 161 W.), Plain City [OH].
Ferguson Funeral Home
Plain City, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
DALTON -- Viola Eberly, 94, of Dalton, formerly of Mount Eaton, passed peacefully to her eternal rest at 5:55 a.m. on July 7, 2015, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, after a brief illness.
She was the faithful and loving wife of Dr. Wain B. Eberly, and mother of six children. In addition to serving alongside her husband in the later years of his family practice in Mount Eaton and the surrounding community, she enjoyed gardening, quilting and sewing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her loving children, Judy (Andy) Miller of Dalton, Elaine (Lester) Grove of Littlestown, Pa., Lauretta (Geoff) Yoder of Alexandria, Va., and Jim (Dr. Andrea) Eberly of Skillman, N.J.; grandchildren, Jennifer Miller-Boschmann, Victoria Gonyou, Jenny Ransom, Shawn Grove, Eugene Yoder, Craig Grove, Derrek Kennell, Andrea Kennell, and Linnea Eberly; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marion (Homer) Eberly.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. Wain B. Eberly; children, Morris Roy Eberly (1948-71), and Kathleen Fay Kennell (1951-2001); her parents, Reuben and Minnie (Martin) Horst; and sisters, Elda (Warren) Lautzenheiser, Ruth (Jim) Horst, Kathryn (Leo) Steiner, and Carolyn (Roy) Van Pelt.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Light of Truth Mennonite Church, 14890 Navarre Road (U.S. Route 62), Wilmot.
Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Spidell Funeral Home, 15900 Main St., Mount Eaton, or one hour prior to the services at the church.
A memorial website has been created by the funeral home and may be accessed at www.spidellfuneralhome.com where you may share a memory or sign the guestbook.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster 44691.
The Daily Record, Wooster, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was a 1947 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School and received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Mennonite College (now University) in 1956. While a student at EMC, she sang with the college touring chorus. Following college, she taught 3rd grade for two years at Franconia Mennonite School. From 1958-1961 she served with Eastern Mennonite Missions at the School for the Blind in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Following her overseas stint, Alma resumed teaching at Franconia Mennonite School where she taught 1st grade from 1961-1966. She received a master's degree from Millersville State College (now University) in 1967 after which she taught 2nd grade at New Holland Elementary School until 1973.
An avid reader, Alma became the owner of the Book Passage in New Holland West Business Center. For 25 years she dealt in used up-to-date reading material. She volunteered at the New Holland ReUzit Store, a benefit thrift store for MCC; she had the job of setting up the sewing and craft supplies in the new store to which they moved in 2010. Her two favorite hobbies were collecting old post cards and bird watching. She found the months of February through mid-June a delightful time to visit Middle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. She attended and was involved with the New Holland Mennonite Church, mostly in teaching responsibilities.
Memorial services were held March 13, 2015 at New Holland Mennonite Church, New Holland, PA with burial in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, PA.
Submitted by: Dawn Ranck Hower, New Holland, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Eby, Alma E. 84, of New Holland, PA died March 9, 2015 at Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born June 9, 1930, on the Eby homestead near Gordonville, the youngest daughter of Ira M. and Ella (Book) Eby. She attended the New Holland Mennonite Church. From 1958-1961 she served with Eastern Mennonite Missions at the School for the Blind in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Following her overseas stint, Alma resumed teaching at various schools in Pennsylvania
Survived by a sister-in-law Kathryn Eby Landis and a brother-in-law Harold Shearer and many nieces and nephews with whom she faithfully stayed in contact.
She was predeceased by her parents and six siblings: Lloyd M., Clair B., Marian L. Wenger, Paul H., Willis B., and Ellen R. Shearer.
A memorial service was March 13, 2015 at New Holland Mennonite Church, New Holland with Pastor Dawn Ranck Hower officiating. A private interment was in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: The Groff-High Funeral Home
New Holland, PA
Source: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, Stephanie (Kris) Simmons, Jennifer Eby Kone (Zie Kone), and Cindy Eby (Randy Mast); five grandchildren, and three sisters, Lucille Mathews, Lois Underhill, and Ruth Wartell.
Memorial services were held August 15, 2015 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, CO with burial in Memorial Garden, First Mennonite Church, Denver, CO. A Celebration of Life for Bertha "Bertie" Eby was also held at Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale, AZ on July 23, 2015.
Submitted by: Linda Welty, Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Eby, Miriam C. Strite, age 89 a resident of Menno Haven in Chambersburg and formerly of Greencastle, PA died at 5:10 AM Sunday, September 6, 2015 in the Menno Haven Nursing Center. Born August 4, 1926 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Amos W. and Gladys (Shafer) Strite. She married D. Melvin Eby a resident of Menno Haven on February 5, 1947. Miriam was a homemaker and a member of the former Salem Ridge Mennonite Church near Greencastle where she also was involved with the church sewing circle.
Surviving family, in addition to her husband, are three daughters, Karen Butts and husband Gregory of Waynesboro, Helen Leinbach of North Webster, Indiana, Charlotte Kulp and husband Don of New Freedom, PA, two sons, Arvin Eby and wife Linette of Greencastle, Carroll Eby and wife Valerie of Greencastle, one sister Esther Showalter of Chambersburg, sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, at 10:30 AM from the Salem Ridge Community Church 441 Pensinger Rd. Greencastle with Chaplain Robert Keener officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Surviving are children, Kevin and Karan Ediger; Kelly and Todd Carlile; Korey Ediger; and five grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 2, 2015 at Turpin Mennonite Church, Turpin, Oklahoma.
Submitted by: Leanna Ediger, Liberal, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Ronald Dale Ediger
(October 05, 1942 - April 28, 2015 )
Ronald Dale Ediger, 72, died Tuesday April 28, 2015 at his residence in Liberal, KS. He was born October 5, 1942 in Beaver, OK, the son of Paul and Sara (Dick) Ediger. He graduated in 1960 from Turpin High School, Turpin, OK and
then attended Bethel College, North Newton, KS. He joined 1W Alternative Service in Evanston, IL where he worked the Evanston hospital for two years along with Leanna.
He farmed with his father in Beaver County, OK, and was also a cattle rancher and swine producer. In 1989, he became bi-vocational by driving truck for K T Trucking. Ron began working for J&R Sand Co. in 2005 as a Truck Foreman. In October of 2012, Ron and Leanna moved from the farm to Liberal, KS.
He was an active member in the Turpin Mennonite Church. He held many offices at the church and was currently serving as Deacon. Ron was elected to serve on the Turpin School Board from 1983-93 as well as serving 5 years on the Oklahoma State School Board Association. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
Ron and his wife, Leanna (Martens) had the joy of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2013 as they were married on November 29, 1963 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, Buhler, KS. She survives.
Other survivors include: 2 sons: Kevin Ediger, and wife Karan of Edmond, OK; Korey Ediger of Garden City, KS; 1 daughter: Kelly Carlile and husband Todd of Liberal, KS; 1 brother: Max Ediger of Cambodia; 5 grandchildren: Logan Ediger, Courtney Carlile, Kennedy Porter, Kristen Ediger, and Jordan Carlile.
He was preceded in death by both his mother and father.
Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Turpin Mennonite Church, Turpin, OK with Pastor Terry Rediger presiding. Private inurment will be in Turpin Mennonite Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday with the family present to greet friends from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers and plants, Memorial contributions may be made to Turpin Mennonite Church, MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) or to a charity of donor's choice in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901.
Surviving are children, Sharon and (Kent) Royer of West Valley, Utah; Jason and (Robin) Engel of Tiskilwa, Illinois; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and twin brother, Edmund Burke of Adrien, Michigan.
Eleanor attended Moody Bible Institue, sang in a women's quartet at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, teacher for Kid's Klub for 30 years, taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. Eleanor and Wallace were also active in many missionary endeavors.
Memorial services were held February 21, 2015 at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa, IL, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Connie Kauffman, Tiskilwa, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by her husband and mother, she is by her 4 children: Julia L. wife of Matthew J. Walsh of Borkina Faso, Africa, Luann K. wife of Michael R. Foster of Newberg, OR, Kevin L., husband of Lisa Meck Engel of Poughkeepsie, NY, Dwight A. Engel of Lancaster, 10 grandchildren, and 5 siblings: John D. husband of Carol Smoker Ebersole of Willow Street, Jay husband of Elma Zehr Ebersole of Lancaster, Dale husband of Barbara Harnish Ebersole of Mountville, Cynthia wife of Andrew Blank of Leola, Daryl husband of Brenda Peifer Ebersole of Lancaster.
The funeral service was April 3, 2015 the Grace Point Church, Paradise, PA with Pastor Tim Rogers and Chuck Holt officiating. Interment was in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Shiverly Funeral Home Paradise, PA
Submitted by, Leon Hertzler
Surviving is a sister-in-law, Doris H. Ernst of Malvern; and seven nieces.
Preceding her in death are two brothers, Eugene and Christopher Ernst.
A funeral service was February 8, 2015 at Garden Spot Village Chapel with Chaplain Chet Yoder officiating. Interment will be in the Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery.
Source: Groff-High Funeral Home,
New Holland. PA
Submitted by, Leon Hertzler
As a young woman, Dolores worked for a short time in Union City at the Chair Factory. Following her marriage, her main priority was caring for her family and home. She worked as a custom quilt maker from 1970 to the mid 1990's. Dolores and her husband wintered in Webster, Florida for over 25 years. She was a member of the Valley View Mennonite Church in Spartansburg. Dolores sang with the church music groups, was a member of WMSC at the church and served on the Women's Mission and several other committees. She enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death on January 7, 2010, by her husband, John S. Esh, whom she married on April 27, 1947 in Britton Run, Pa.; a son, Stanley J. Esh; a sister, Wynona Harrington, a brother, Lyle Troyer, and granddaughter, Dee Esh and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Esh.
Dolores is survived by three daughters, Cheryl A. Zimmerman and her husband Aaron of Goshen, Ind., Debra K. Esh and Diane Esh, both of Corry, Pa.; and four sons, Donald R. Esh and his wife Christy of Spartansburg, Pa., Kenneth L. Esh and his wife Sherri of Spartansburg, Pa., Robert E. Esh and his wife Janet of Corry, Pa., and Kevin A. Esh and his wife Rhonda of St. Cloud, Fla. She is also survived by a sister, Wilma Dean and her husband Richard of Spartansburg, Pa.; two brothers, Maynard Troyer and his wife Dorothy of Corry, Pa., and Lawrence Troyer and his wife Evelyn of Goshen, Ind.; 25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call at the Valley View Mennonite Church, 24313 State Highway 89/77, Spartansburg, Pa., on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service there at 12 noon. Dolores' son, Pastor Robb Esh will officiate. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Valley View Mennonite Church, 24313 State Highways 89 and 77, Spartansburg, PA 16434. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Bracken Funeral Home, Inc., 315 N. Center St., Corry, Pa. To sign the guest book or send condolences, please visit www.brackenfh.com.
Bracken Funeral Home
Corry, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SCHAEFFERSTOWN - Phares Nolt Eshleman, 94, formerly of Schaefferstown, died peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2015 in the home of his daughter. He was the husband of the late Selma S. Weik Eshleman. He was born in Clay Township, Lancaster County on January 25, 1921, a son of the late J. Henry and Maria Nolt Eshleman.
Phares was a retired building and grounds superintendent for the ELCO School District with 18 years of service. He was a member of the Myerstown Church of the Brethren. Phares loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling.
He is survived by daughters, Diane L. wife of Glenn Martin of Harrisonburg, Va.; Lori R. wife of Earl Good of Palmyra; grandchildren, Michael husband of Danielle Martin; Julie wife of Branson Yoder; Callie Good and Madison Good; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Kade and Colt Martin and Dillon Yoder; sister, Arlene wife of Louis Pierantoni of W.Va.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Eshleman; sisters, Marie Snavely, Alice Weaver and Esther Frederique.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Myerstown Church of the Brethren, 51 West Stoever Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067 with a viewing beginning on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment will be made in the Hammercreek Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Lingletown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or Myerstown Church of the Brethren Building Fund. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News - 4/7/2015
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
TOPEKA - Rozella Edna Fahlsing, 95, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, where she stayed for 10 days after a severe stroke.
Prior to that time, she was able to live in her own home on Emma Lake, as she wanted.
Rozella Edna "Bobbi" Yoder was born Dec. 28, 1919. She was the eighth and last child born to Menno and Martha (Smith) Yoder. She was born in Emma on the family farm and never lived more than six miles from her birthplace.
On Feb. 7, 1948, she married Ernest H. Fahlsing. They were married 57 years before his death in 2005.
Rozella had many jobs over the years; most notably she was a dental assistant to Dr. Bailey in Topeka and as a "lunch lady" at Topeka and Westview schools.
Rozella was a bright and multi-talented woman. She was an excellent cook, food preserver, seamstress and gardener. She and Ernie refinished furniture, finished all the wood trim at their church - Silverwood Mennonite in Goshen - and made all kinds of amazing items. They volunteered for several years after their retirement as "grandparents" in kindergarten and first grade at Topeka Elementary School.
Rozella and Ernie were devoted parents to their two children, Kathy and Roger. They were immensely giving people, always doing for others.
She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Kathy, her husband Dan, her son, Roger, and his wife, Leslie. Her loss will also be felt by her granddaughters, Alicia Fahlsing and Shay Wilson, and her great-granddaughter, Kameron Wilson. She will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Along with her parents and husband, Rozella was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth, Retha, Ruby, Rachel and Ramah, and her brothers, Raphael and Ralph.
Rozella loved life, her home, her family and her friends. She made the world a better place and she will be deeply missed.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen, where a 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, funeral will be conducted. Pastor Rachel Nolt will officiate. Burial will follow in Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Parkview Home Health and Hospice or Silverwood Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 17, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Catherine (Doug) Everingham; Elisabeth (Theo) Beels; and John (Jenny) Fast; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A son, Robert Lowell Fast and siblings, J. Clarence, Barbara, and John David preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 12, 2015 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, KS with burial in Goessel Mennonite Church Cemetery, Goessel, KS.
Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She is survived by: brothers, S. Martin Felpel, Fairmount Homes, John L. married to Orlena Felpel, Lititz; sister, Kathryn married to Ben Garber, Carlisle; sister-in-law, Betty Felpel, Fairmount Homes; a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, T. Lewis Felpel and a sister, Esther Felpel preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Rd., Bird-in-Hand on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at 10 a.m. Viewing: Tuesday, 5 p.m - 8 p.m. at Stumptown. Interment: the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.
Furman's -- Leola
Intelligencer Journal - 9/7/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are a son, Darrell Fisher, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Grace Anderson.
A son, James Fisher, a daughter, Karen Fisher and siblings, Ernest Burck, Willis Burck, Clarence Burck, Valera Baker, Viola Kropf, and Lois Huntington preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 7, 2015 at Glencroft Chapel, Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ with burial on February 6, 2015 in Resthaven Park, Glendale, AZ.
Submitted by: Darrell Fisher, Albany, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born in Earl Township to the late David M. and Mary Ann (High) Fox and was the husband of the late Ellen N. (Hoover) Fox.
A farmer, David was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
He is survived by 8 children, Harvey, husband of Katie (Weaver) Fox of Denver, Laura Fox at home, David, husband of Alta (Nolt) Fox of Ephrata, Ada, wife of Melvin Leid of Newville, Anna Mae, wife of Adin Zimmerman of Narvon, Norman, husband of Louella (Horst) Fox of Shiloh, OH, Ellen Fox at home, Clarence, husband of Alma (Nolt) Fox of East Earl; 2 daughters-in-law, Minnie (Zimmerman) Fox, and Edna (Martin) Fox, both of Ohio; 63 grandchildren; 237 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Alice, wife of John Rissler of Leola and Edith Bailey of Lititz.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sons, Willis, Raymond and Marvin Fox; a daughter, Alma Fox; 1 great-grandson; 6 brothers, Ivan, Harvey, Raymond, John, Floyd, Henry; 5 sisters, Fannie, Edna, Mary Ann, Lydia and Emma.
A viewing will be held on Monday, July 27, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the late residence, 2411 Division Highway, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 28, at 8:45 a.m., from the late residence, with further services at 9:30 a.m., at the Weaverland Frame Mennonite Church, with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/27/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Janet Traugher, Mark Frank and Debbie Frank; three grandchildren, and siblings, Evelyn Schmidt, John Frank, Norman Frank, Ruth Pflederer, and Betty Frank.
A brother, Robert Frank; a sister, Lillian Ramseyer; and a brother, Edward Frank
preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 6, 2015 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, Virginia with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Jay L. Franz, Delwin R. Franz, Roberta and J.C. Hodgson, and Carma C. Franz; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Her siblings, Harry Lund, Albert Lund, Eleanor Arnson Butterfield, Elmer Lund, and Alvin Lund preceded her in death.
Minnie was past Secretary of Pacific District Conference, and past Editor of Pacific District Messenger
Memorial services were held November 12, 2015 at Menno Mennonite Church, Ritzville, Adams Co., WA, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Roberta Hodgson, Spokane, WA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by his wife and four daughters, Janet Landes & husband, Paul of Chalfont, PA, Anita Beidler & husband, Donald of Leola, PA, Leona Landis & husband, Kenneth of Perkasie, PA, Carla Ferrier & husband, David of Sellersville, PA; a son, Rodney Freed & wife, Jane of Mertztown, PA; fourteen grandchildren - Eric, Lorin, Craig, Leanne, Gina, Delise, Brian, Lyle, Jenae, Chad, Jacqueline, Stephanie, Jillian & Samantha; twenty seven great-grandchildren - Jessica, Julia, Elena, Jacob, Jackson, Corina, Berkeley, Willa, Kyra, Declan, Miranda, Melina, Mae, Dane, Quillan, Henry, Dylan, Micah, Elijah, Ezra, Josiah, Jedidiah, Judah, Aaron, Caden, Micah & Caleb; five brothers, Norman Freed & wife, Arlene of Souderton, PA, Harold Freed of Souderton, PA, William Freed & wife, Anna of Souderton, PA, Curtis Freed & wife, Shirley of Nashville, TN, Ralph Freed of Pottstown, PA; two sisters, Arlene Freed of Souderton, PA, Lorene Derstine & husband, Ivan of Harleysville, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Markley.
A funeral service was January 9, 2015 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pennsylvania, burial in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Anders-Detweiler
Funeral Home Souderton, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
In addition to his wife, Arlene, he is survived by three daughters, Donna K. Mast & husband, Russell of Telford, PA, Charlotte L. Detwiler & husband, Clyde of Souderton, PA, Jeanette L. Holden of Hatfield, PA; eight grandchildren - Angela, Tonya, Jason, Russ, Traci, Nichole, Jaclynn & Jessica; nineteen great-grandchildren - Zachary, Ashley, Hannah, Andrew, Tynesha, Mason, Carlie, Prestin, Josiah, Shaelynn, Miranda, Maddie, Conlan, Lindsay, Destiny, Ava, Ethan, Landon & Linnae; a great-great-granddaughter, Sylvia; four brothers, Harold B. Freed of Souderton, PA, William B. Freed & wife, Anna of Souderton, PA, Curtis B. Freed & wife, Shirley of Brentwood, TN, Ralph B. Freed of Pottstown, PA and two sisters, Arlene B. Freed of Souderton, PA and Lorene B. Derstine & husband, Ivan of Harleysville, PA.
In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob B. Freed and a sister, Naomi Markley.
A funeral service was March 20, 2015 at Souderton Mennonite Summit View Auditorium, Souderton, Pennsylvania. A private burial will take place at Zion Memorial Gardens.
Source:: Anders-Detweiler
Funeral Home Souderton, Pennsylvania
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Memorial services were held August 1, 2015 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: JoAnn Byler, Belleville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Memorial services were held March 14, 2015 at The First Mennonite Church, Vineland, Ontario with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Lorraine Sawatzky, Vineland, Ontario
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by her four children, Barbara (Archie) Ross of Longmont, Colorado, Susan Boushele of Pocatello, Idaho, James H. (Mary) Fretz of Killingworth, Connecticut, and Joseph H. (Ann) Fretz of Centennial, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Jason, Don, Christina, Charles, Samuel, Zachary, Emily; and four great-grandchildren, Ezra, Isaac, James, Bridget Helen, One brother, David Habegger, of Elkhart, IN and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was deceased by her husband parents are as are her siblings, Marden, Jeanne, Esther, Lois, and Bernard.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 9, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen. She buried at Deep Run West Mennonite Church cemetery, Bedminster, Pennsylvania.
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Goshen, IN
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Surviving are two sons, Jeff & Nancy Friesen and Scott & Peggy Friesen; five grandchildren, a sister, Ann Snyder; three brothers-in-law, Ben L. Thiessen, Leo Thiessen, and Bruce Thiessen; and three sisters-in-law, Sophia Stephens, Alma Thiessen, and Kaylee Thiessen.
Memorial services were held September 1, 2015 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.
Submitted by: Kim Pankratz, Inman, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Ezra Fry, 89, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Dec. 30.
He was born Oct. 10, 1926, to Noah J. and Mary (Bontrager) Fry.
He married Jeanette Steury. She died May 6, 2012.
Surviving are four daughters, Joetta (John) Reffett of LaGrange, Cheryl (Larry) Kellett of Angola, Donna (Tim) Hite of Shipshewana and Rita (Tony) Long of Auburn; son Dale (Pam) Fry of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Jake (Mary Ellen) Fry of Shipshewana.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother Joe Fry; and sister Sarah Miller.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Emma Mennonite Church, 1900 South 600 West Topeka. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 2, also at the church. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Gene Hartman. Burial, with graveside military rites, will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorials may be given to Emma Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 31, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Jacob D. Fry, 72, died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
He was born Sept. 8, 1942, in LaGrange, to the late Dan J. and Lydia (Helmuth) Fry.
On Nov. 1, 1962, in LaGrange County, he married Pollyanna Miller.
Survivors include his wife; children LeRoy (Linda), David, Alvin (Esther) and Delbert (Linda) Fry, Daniel (Velda) and Harley (Etta) Fry and Katie (Lavon) Borkholder, all of Millersburg, Floyd Fry of Bristol and Mary Ruth (Kenneth) Miller; 37 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings John and Dan Jr. (Ruby) Fry, both of Nappanee, Christ (Katie), Joseph (Bonnie) and Esther Anna Fry and Clarence (Pollyanna) Fry of Millersburg, Melvin (Rosetta) Fry of LaGrange and Mary Ellen (Vernon) Raber.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Henry, Samuel, Willard, Elizabeth and Susie Fry.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, and all day Wednesday, July 1, at the family home, 4775 S. 400 W., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at the family home. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 30, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Levi J. Fry, 68, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.
He was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Sturgis, Mich., to Joe and Wilma (Bontrager) Fry.
On Oct. 27, 1966, in Shipshewana, he married Amelia Hostetler.
Survivors include his wife; mother Wilma Miller of Shipshewana; children Cathy (Devon) Beachey of Shipshewana and Devon Lee Fry; grandchildren Anita (Lavon) Miller, Steven, Kevin and Michael Beachey, and Cory and Tiffany Fry; great-grandchildren Janie Miller and Weston Fry; siblings Edna (Sam) Yoder, Anna (Clayton) Knepp, Irene (Roman) Hochstetler of Goshen and Alton (Leanna) Fry and Ruby (David) Kuhns, both of Shipshewana; and stepsisters Mary (Andy) Troyer and Katie (Marvin) Miller, both of Shipshewana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Fry, and stepfather Amos J. Miller.
Visitation will be all day Saturday, Nov. 28, at the family home, 500 E. Berkshire Drive, Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the former Landmark Building, 1205 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 28, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Paul W. Fry, 86, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 8.
Paul was born Nov. 30, 1928, on a farm in Lancaster County, Pa. He graduated from Goshen College in 1954.
In 1956, he married Rosemary Blosser of Goshen.
He was a teacher at Chandler Elementary School in Goshen for 33 years. In 2005 he and Rosemary moved to the Greencroft Community in Goshen, where he became well-known as an avid gardener of edamame soybeans.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; sisters Ruth Rhodes of East Brewton, Ala., and Mary Groff of Lititz, Pa.; sons Michael of Marietta, Ga., and Brian of Peoria, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A visitation period will be for two hours prior to the 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, memorial service at College Mennonite Church in Goshen.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 11, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Fry, Paul W., 86, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died March 8, 2015 at the same place. He was born November 30, 1928 in Mt. Joy Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to John W. and Elmira (Horst) Fry. In 1956 he was married to Rosemary Blosser, who was born March 8, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Michael (Lynne) Fry; and Brian (Denise) Fry; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two sisters, Ruth Rhodes and Mary Groff.
A granddaughter, Marcia Jane Fry and a brother, John R Fry preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 20, 2015 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Elsie Frye, 94, of Shipshewana, died Sunday, Nov. 15.
She was born Dec. 23, 1920, to Abe and Susie (Gingerich) Kaufman.
She married Elvie H. Frye.
Surviving are six daughters, Susan Miller of Middlebury, Christina (Ray) Miller of LaGrange, Barbara (Lyle) Slabaugh of Milford, Mary (Jr.) Schlabach of Middlebury, Kathryn (Maynard) Graber of LaGrange and Martha (Nelson) Schlabach of Topeka; a son, Nelson (Anna) Frye of Shipshewana; 37 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; five great-stepgrandchildren; and a sister, Lovina (Jerry) Kline of Fredericksburg, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons-in-law, Wilbur Helmuth and David Miller; five brothers; and three sisters.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, and all day Tuesday, Nov. 17, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, also at her residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Menno Petersheim and the home ministers. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 16, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin