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Surviving are children, Ruthann M. (George) Brunk; Thomas C. (Beth) Gardner; Susan G. (Benjamin) Nelson; Judith G. (Stephen) Ainley; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Her siblings, Orly; Orville; Oscar; Otis; Olen; Olive Yoder; Othney Miller; Osie Hochstetler; Opal Miller; and Oma Hershberger preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 10, 2016 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in Warwick Twp., he was the son of the late Isaac H. and Annie (Sauder) Garman. He was married 28 years to Eva H. (Nolt) Martin Garman. His first wife, Anna Mae (Sensenig) Garman, to whom he was married 37 years, died in 1986.
Isaac was a member of Pequea Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
He was a retired farmer and had also been a taxi driver.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Ruth Ann, married to John H. Hoover, Marietta, Violet, married to Ezra B. Martin, Ephrata, Erla, married to Howard W. Martin, Lititz, Linda, married to Edward L. Stauffer, Lebanon, Carl, married to Nancy (Huber) Garman, Manheim, Clair, married to Mary Jane (Hoover) Garman, Manheim, Clyde, married to Vera (Zimmerman) Garman, Mifflinburg, and Isaac, married to Sandra (Horst) Garman, Elizabethtown; 55 grandchildren; and 82 great grandchildren.
The last of his immediate family, he was preceded by his brothers Christian, Paul, Joseph and Moses Garman, and his sisters Anna Musser and Emma Oberholtzer.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, at 9:15 at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 10 a.m. at Pequea Mennonite Church with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman, Paul Newswanger, Clair Hurst and Loren Nolt officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 5-9 p.m. at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/10/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Intelligencer Journal - 1/29/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co., she was the daughter of the late Abraham L. and Katherine (Musser) Gehman.
Martha was a domestic worker but had also worked at the Mennonite Home, the former Graybill's Mill, Bareville as a bookkeeper, the former Trimmer's Store, New Holland, and Lancaster Mennonite School.
She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, a past-president of the sewing circle, and a Sunday School teacher at Palo Alto for more than 15 years. She also volunteered for Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2000.
Missions was an important part of Martha's life. She supported missionaries through small projects of her own such as a garden plot, growing flowers or raising ducks, all which were sold to help fund missions.
Surviving are two half-siblings: Orpha Gehman, Denver and Jesse married to Joanne Gehman, Ephrata; eight nieces and nephews: Martha married to John Auker, Mary married to Richard Brubaker, Margaret married to Bill Gall, Martin married to Jackie Weaver, Lloyd married to June Weaver, Ruth Ann married to Kenneth Freed, Scott married to Amy Gehman, and Jennifer married to Stephen Lusk.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Weaver, in 2008.
Her funeral will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, with Glenn Hershey, Paul Gehman, and Kenneth Freed officiating. Interment will be in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Chapel on Monday from Noon until the time of service. If desired, memorials may be sent to Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602-1499. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 6/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was born November 28, 1924 at Kidron, OH to Benjamin F. and Anna (Lehman) Geiser. Benjamin was born March 29, 1881 and died March 6, 1974 Anna was born December 31, 1880 and died November 16, 1945.
Clayton was married twice. First was on June 20, 1948, at Kidron, to Della Nussbaum, who was born October 29, 1926 and died August 8, 1963. His second marriage was on July 1, 1965, at Kidron, to Anna Jean Amstutz Gerber, who was born February 22, 1932 and died August 19, 1996.
Surviving are children, Thomas (Patty) Geiser, Keith (Linda) Geiser, Sharon (Gene) Gerber Amstutz, Norm (Dayln) Geiser, Bill (Melissa) Geiser, Anita (Ray) Weaver, and Les Geiser; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, Orpha Steiner, and Luella Steffen, and three brothers, Ben Geiser, Herman Geiser, and Irvin Geiser preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 10, 2016 at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, Kidron, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Ellen Nussbaum, Kidron, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was born August 4, 1920 at Chinook, Blaine Co., MT to Peter J. and Anna (Wiens) Buller. Anna later married _____ Dirks. Peter was born November 30, 1890 and died April 22, 1941. Anna was born February 26, 1900 and died May 23, 1986.
On June 21, 1949 at Mountain Lake, MN she was married to Ellis Jay Gerber, who was born July 19, 1923 and died March 31, 2015.
Surviving are children, Dan Gerber, Becky (Rick) Ruddy, and Joanna (Randolph) Pinkerton; six grandchildren, a brother, Clarence (Phyllis) Buller; sister, Shirley Newman; and sister-in-law, Anne Buller
A daughter-in-law, Terry (Coleman) Gerber; three brothers, Harold Buller; Henry Buller; and Peter Buller; and three sisters-in-law, Gladys (Klassen) Buller; Dorothy Schrock; and Ruth Gerber preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held August 28, 2016 at First Mennonite Church hosted in the facilities of Bethel Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN
with burial in Cornerstone Cemetery, Mountain Lake, MN.
Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Edna Buller Gerber was born to Peter Buller and Anna (Weins) Buller Dirks on August 4, 1920, in Chinook, Montana. She is the oldest of six siblings. Edna was baptized at age 13 in Lustre, Montana, in the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church, before moving to Mountain Lake, Minnesota. She learned how to be thrifty during the Great Depression (saving and reusing things), which served her well later in life as a missionary in Africa.
Edna graduated in 1939 from Mountain Lake High School. She also attended Mountain Lake Bible School to extend her knowledge and love of God. She went on to attend Bethel College in St. Paul, Wheaton College near Chicago and received a BA in Home Economics at Goshen Collage, Goshen Indiana.
Edna met Ellis in their senior year at Goshen. The two were on their Senior Sneak standing in line to ride horses and began a conversation that lasted more than 66 years. Both Ellis and Edna had a heart for missionary service and a conviction to share the gospel with others. They married in the country “Valley Church” (now Cornerstone Bible) near Mountain Lake on June 21, 1949. Their first home mission assignment was in Dillonvale, Ohio, serving through Kidron Mennonite Church, Kidron, Ohio.
In 1953, Edna and Ellis answered the call to serve in the Belgian Congo with (what is now) Africa Inter Mennonite Mission. While serving as missionary teachers in Congo, they had three children: Daniel, Rebecca and Joanna. During their 20 years with AIMM they lived within the struggle of political upheaval as the Congolese rebelled against the Belgian government. On furlough in 1967, Edna received her second Bachelor of Arts degree in Library Science from Mankato State College. Edna had a sense of accomplishment in being able to discourse in five languages.
As a teacher on the mission field, Edna taught what ever courses were needed, such as English and art. In 1972, Edna spearheaded a student art project of painting African decorations on the exterior walls of the new secondary school in Nyanga.
Edna was pleased to hear recently that these paintings are still intact.
Edna was also creative at home. She had a foot pedal sewing machine and was an excellent seamstress and frequently sewed matching dresses for her daughters and herself. Edna and Ellis retired from the mission field in 1973 and settled in Mountain Lake. Edna worked as secretary with Ellis as the manager at the Mountain Lake Mennonite Mutual Aid office. She and Ellis also served as deacons at the EMB church and were rotating Sunday school teachers for the adult class. She had many hobbies. She was a seamstress, an avid reader, genealogist, secretary of the Cottonwood County Bird club, “book lady” at Care and Share, an alto in the Mountain Lake German Singers, and a member of the quilting guild.
On retirement from MMA in 1988 Ellis and Edna completed a 2-year Mennonite Voluntary Service term in Wichita, KS. They enjoyed camping and traveling. On July 25, 2010, Edna and Ellis were received into the membership of First Mennonite Church of Mountain Lake, by transfer from Cornerstone Bible Church. The joy of her life was her grandchildren and she tried to stay active in their lives.
As health failed, Edna and Ellis moved to retirement communities in Mountain Lake, and then in Cannon Falls to be nearer their children. After Ellis passed away in March of 2015, Edna lived in the memory care unit of Three Links, Northfield, MN, until she entered eternity on Thursday, August 25, 2016.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Peter J. Buller and Anna (Weins), husband Ellis, brothers Harold Buller, Henry Buller, Peter Buller and sisters-law-Gladys (Klassen) Buller, Dorothy (Dave Schrock) and Ruth Gerber, and daughter-in-law Terry (Coleman) Gerber. She is survived by her brother Clarence (and Phyllis) in Colorado Springs, CO; her sister Shirley Newman in Mt. Lake; sister-in-law, Anne Buller in Bluffton, OH. Children: Dan Gerber, in Minneapolis, Becky (Gerber) and Rick Ruddy in Cannon Falls, and Joanna (Gerber) and Randy Pinkerton in Wichita, KS. She also has six beloved grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was born March 29, 1922 at Freeman to John C. and Maria (Miller) Gering. John was born May 4, 1881 and died February 18, 1960. Maria was born May 28, 1885 and died September 28, 1981.
On November 20, 1951 at Freeman he was married to Vivian Brockmueller, who was born October 1, 1927 and survives.
Surviving are children, John Gering, and Peggy (Jasper) Li; two grandchildren.
A sister, Mabel (Albert) Graber, and two brothers, Harvey Gering, and Vernon (Irene) Gering preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held June 11, 2016 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD
with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN — Ivan D. Gingerich, 77, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, at his home.
He had been ill since April.
He was born Sept. 22, 1939, in Milford, to David and Rose (Yoder) Gingerich.
On Nov. 2, 1968, he married Thelma Harshberger. She died April 19, 1996. On June 2, 2001, he then married Alma (Schmucker) Eash.
She survives along with five children, Rose (Darren) Bickle of Goshen, Mark (Marie) Gingerich of Fort Defiance, Va., Sharon (Jeff) Perry of Mishawaka, Dwayne Eash of Lansing, Mich. and Bryan Eash of Goshen; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Mahlon (Laura) Gingerich of Spooner, Wis. and Harold Gingerich of Howe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, a brother, Melvin and a sister, Mildred.
A lifelong New Paris and Goshen resident, Mr. Gingerich enjoyed gardening and as an accomplished handy man, he helped many folks with remodeling projects.
He did his 1W service at a mental hospital in Laurelville, Pa., where he gardened and assisted in the care of patients.
He was an active member of North Goshen Mennonite Church where he volunteered in many activities, including the children’s carnival.
He helped register RVs during the annual relief sales and volunteered with disaster work following Katrina.
He was a fan of major league baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
A 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, funeral service will be conducted at North Goshen Mennonite Church. Pastor Mark Schloneger will officiate.
Burial will follow in Miller 8 Square Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to North Goshen Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov 8, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born December 21, 1927 at Dolton, McCook Co., SD to Joseph P. and Theresa (Kleinsasser) Glanzer. Joseph was born July 1, 1901. Theresa was born April 14, 1898 and died March 31, 1971.
On May 2, 1954 at Freeman he was married to Marcella Gross, who was born June 2, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Debra ((John) Buck and Ronald Glanzer; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ruth Hofman, and a brother, Moses Glanzer.
Three brothers, Paul Glanzer, Clarence Glanzer, and Raymond Glanzer; and two sisters, Alma Hofer, and Miriam Hamm; preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held August 5, 2016 at Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Edie Tschetter, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
ELKHART - Andrew M. Glick, 93, of Elkhart, passed away at his home Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Andrew was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Homes County, Ohio, to the late Moses and Barbara (Hershberger) Glick.
On Sept. 19, 1953, he married Vilena Becker in Elkhart. She preceded him in death, passing away in 2006.
Surviving are his children, Harold Glick of Xenia, Ohio, Randy (JoAnne) Glick and Shirley Morgan, all of Elkhart. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and his sister, Mary Hochstetler of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by a son, Leroy Glick, his siblings Milo, Levi, John and Daniel Glick, Lizzie Miller, and Anna Kramer, and a great-granddaughter, TaraNova Glick.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Elkhart. Interment will follow in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart.
Andrew was employed for more than 30 years as a machine operator at NIBCO in Elkhart. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, and spending time with his wife, especially eating her home-cooked meals.
Andrew would often quote Joyce Meyers to his family, saying “Look on the good things and not think so much on the bad.”
In his memory, donations may be given to the Center for Hospice.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 3, 2006
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are three daughters, Donna Barndt & husband, Steven of Souderton, PA; Judith Martin Godshalk & husband Philip Martin Godshalk of Plymouth, IN, Lorene "Lory" Blank & husband, Steven of Souderton, PA; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
A brother, Earl H. Godshalk preceded him in death.
Paul was active in Mennonite Disaster Service
Memorial services were held January 23, 2016 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
He was born January 20, 1948 at Sellersville to Elmer K. and Marian L. (Moyer) Godshall. Elmer was born October 5, 1918 and died May 20, 2008. Marian was born September 24, 1922 and died July 3, 2010.
On April 1, 1967 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA he was married to Mary Jane Kulp, who was born January 16, 1948 and survives.
Surviving are two daughters, Marlita F. Lomonaco and husband Dean; and Janelle K. Godshall; three grandchildren, three brothers Arlen Godshall and wife Norma; Larry Godshall and wife Linda; and Durrel Godshall and wife Sherry; and a sister, Darlene Knox and husband Edwin.
A sister, Lori Detweiler preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held May 21, 2016 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Goering, Steven R., 62, of Inman, McPherson Co., KS died April 10, 2016 at the same place in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 22, 1953 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS to Robert Marvin and Ruby Elizabeth (Stucky) Goering. He was married to Kathy Neufeld on October 18, 1975 - they divorced in 2008.
Surviving are his mother, children, Jamie and Tim Kaminkow; Candy and Brady Bergman; and Adam Goering and Karlee Zinn; four grandchildren, and two brothers, Michael and Jana Goering; and Greg and Pam Goering.
His father, and a sister, Sharon Mulch preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 15, 2016 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, Inman, KS.
WAKARUSA - Gladys Marie (Weaver) Gongwer, 98, of Wakarusa, died at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
She was born June 6, 1918, in Elkhart County, to John S. and Minnie (Kohli) Weaver.
She married Robert Lewis Gongwer on June 3, 1938, in Union Township, Nappanee, and he died July 17, 1991.
Surviving are a son, Dr. Rollan J. (Carol) Gongwer of Decatur, Ill.; daughters Carol Joan (Stanley) Metzler of Wakarusa and Judy Ann (Roger) Yoder of Goshen; brother Maynard (Phillis Maxine) Weaver of Goshen; 10 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Robert; brothers Otis and John L. Weaver; and sisters Christina Brown and Erma Troyer.
Gladys was a 1937 graduate of Wakarusa High School. She was a homemaker who loved her family and was devoted to them. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She also worked as a teacher’s aide. She enjoyed sewing for the family, family dinners and tending her flowers and flower beds. A member of the Nappanee Missionary Church, Gladys was a prayer warrior, Sunday school teacher, women’s leader and church librarian.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, and the funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, all at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 S.R. 19, Nappanee. Pastor David Engbrecht will officiate. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Nappanee Missionary Church or to Gideons International.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 2, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was born in East Earl Township to the late Henry W. and late Mary Virginia (Hurst) Martin and was the wife of the late Jacob N. Good who passed away in 2010.
Arlene was an active member of Pine Grove Church, Bowmansville. From 1967 - 2016 she was employed at Stevens Feed Mill. From 1992 - 2013 she co-owned Stevens Feed Mill with her late husband along with her son & daughter-in-law. She was a member of the Denver Women's Club, enjoyed knitting, sewing, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Willard J., husband of Florence (Martin) Good of Denver; 3 grandchildren, Austin Matthew, husband of Krista (Lorah) Good of Aberdeen, NC, Emily Nicole, wife of Ashley Bane of Reading, Dillon Jacob Good of Denver; 8 siblings, Carl L., husband of Lena Z. (Nolt) Martin of Ephrata, Lorraine M., wife of Luke E. Weaver of Myerstown, Lewis L., husband of Marilyn E. (King) Martin of Mifflinburg, Mildred E., wife of Raymond Z. Nolt of New Holland, Lucille M., wife of Wayne Rohrer of Mercersburg, Paul H., husband of Marian (Martin) Martin of Ephrata, Earl R., husband of Joyce E. (Groff) Martin of Mohnton and Ellen E., wife of Melvin S. Burkholder of Cambridge Springs.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Wilmer Roy Martin.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm, at the Pine Grove Church, 1194 Reading Road, Bowmansville, followed by her funeral service at 3 pm, with Pastors Jonathan Yoder and Delvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.
Intelligencer Journal - 5/23/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was the son of Lynn and Lynnelle (Fox) Good of East Earl.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother Lyndel, husband of Abigail (Martin) Good of Ephrata; two sisters, Jolynn and Lyndi Good at home; maternal grandparents, Lloyd W. and Esther S. Fox of East Earl; along with many Uncles, Aunts & Cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Martin H. and Anna W. Good.
Joshlyn attended I.U. classes at Reidenbach, Manheim, Fritz, Cocalico and Garden Spot Schools. Most recently he attended Excentia Day Care.
He will be remembered for his laid back personality and big brown eyes.
The family would like to thank all who invested time in Josh's life, especially Charity – care giver, and Gina – hospice nurse.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 25 at 10 am at Lichty Mennonite Church, 1690 Union Grove Road, East Earl, with Clair Long, Tim Stauffer, Gerald Boll, and Sheldon Kilmer officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Lichty Mennonite Church on Wednesday from 5-8 pm and on Thursday from 9-10 am. Kindly omit flowers. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals
Intelligencer Journal - 8/24/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Mahlon and Edna (Good) Good. He was married 64 years on February 16 to Alta (Nolt) Good.
Lloyd worked from 1958 until his retirement in 1994 as a truck driver for Gehman Feed Mill in Denver.
He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church where he taught various Sunday School classes for many years. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, Charlotte, married to Ron Knauer of Greenville, SC, and Sidney, married to Cindy (Sauder) Good of Ephrata; a daughter-in-law, Anita Good of Reinholds; 8 grandchildren, Beth Olsen, Janelle Sevilla, Christy Fulfer, Andrew Knauer, Ryan Knauer, Timothy Knauer, Shannon Good, and Nicole Weaver; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Melvin, married to Sylvia (Sensenig) Good of Ephrata; and a brother-in-law, Marlin, married to Harriet (Good) Eberly of Reinholds.
Preceding him in death is a son, Nelson Good; and a sister, Arlene Eberly.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10 AM at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Road, East Earl, with the Reverend Larry Weber and the Reverend Eugene Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Church on Friday from 5-7 pm and on Saturday from 9-10 am. If desired donations may be made in Lloyd's memory to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/2/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Fannie (Lehman) Gingrich. She was married 66 years on Jan. 14 to Clarence H. Good.
Lucille was a homemaker and a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving in addition to her husband are eight children, Howard married to Erma (Nolt) Good of Narvon, Elaine married to Richard Sauder of Reinholds, Vernon married to Sarah (Martin) Good of East Earl, James married to Alma (Oberholtzer) Good of Narvon, John married to Linda (Martin) Good of East Earl, Curvin married to Mary (Martin) Good of Narvon, Wilmer married to Virginia (Musser) Good of Newmanstown, and Thelma married to Paul Hurst of East Earl; 47 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna, widow of the late Aaron Weaver of Pittsgrove, NJ; and a brother, David married to Lizzie Gingrich of Lititz.
Preceding her in death are two infant grandsons and four brothers, Ivan, Harvey, Paul, and an infant John Gingrich.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7 at 8:45 am at Fairmount Homes, Farmcrest Chapel, 1100 Farmcrest Dr., Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 am at Churchtown Mennonite Church with the Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman, Marlin Zimmerman, Amos K. Martin, and Marlin Lauver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Fairmount Homes, Farmcrest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/4/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Weber) Good.
He will be missed by his loving wife Dorothy (Ziemer) Good with whom he shared 63 years, and his four children, Linda Sauder (Randall), Dennis Good, Robert Good (Ruth) and Cindy Diem (Frank), and is predeceased by a son Timothy Good. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is survived by three brothers: Daniel Good, Alvin Good and Earl Good. He was preceded in death by his sisters Anna, Ruth, Esther, Betty and his twin sister Martha, and a brother Christian.
Marvin's passion for archery, hunting, stock and sprint car racing, and snowmobiling also became passions for his children. In 1984 he achieved the title of State Champion of the Pennsylvania Archery Association and won many Regional awards over the years. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Field Archers and Ephrata Bowmen.
His strong religious faith led him to Pine Grove Church in Bowmansville.
At a young age he began working and perfecting his skill as an auto body repairman for various shops, starting his own business in 1969 until 2005 where he took great pride in his work. He also worked part-time for NAPA retiring in 2011.
A special thanks to Dr. Sieber and the staff at Lancaster Urology for his care over the years, and the staff at Maple Farms Nursing Center for their care and compassion.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21 at 10:30 am at Pine Grove Church, 1194 Reading Road, Bowmansville, with the Reverend Jonathan Yoder officiating. Interment will be at Center Union Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 20 at Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and on Friday, October 21, 2016, at the Church, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/18/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born on October 13, 1929, he was the son of the late Aaron S. and Sarah (Groff) Good. Mervin was a member of the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church and was ordained minister at Oak Shade Mennonite Church in 1956. Over the years he shared in the ministry work in the conservative Mennonite church in various areas.
He is survived by his sons David L. Good (Mary Ann) of Manheim, Mervin Good Jr. (Tina) of East Berlin and J. Aaron Good (Mary Jane) of Myerstown; daughters Mildred A. Weaver (the late Marlin G. Weaver) of Myerstown, Betty L. Weaver (the late Mark G. Weaver) of Lebanon, Rachel A. wife of David Bergey of Stevens, Jane M. wife of David Danner of Hanover and Sarah S. wife of Mark Horst of Newville; 47 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; he is also survived by stepson John Frey (Ruthie) of Doylesburg; stepdaughters Mary Ellen wife of Rene Rivera of Jonestown, Rhoda wife of Jerry Martin of Dublin, GA and Naomi wife of David Heller of Jonestown; 20 step-grandchildren and 47 step-great grandchildren.
In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers Lester, A. Harlan and George; sisters Thelma Miller and Mable Messener, 2 sons-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; 1 step-grandchild and 1 step-great grandchild.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church, 625 N. Market St., Myerstown. The viewing will be held on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal - 2/15/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He loved his church and was an active member of the Bank Mennonite Church. He was a farmer and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.
Surviving in addition to his father and stepmother are his brothers and sisters: Catherine Campbell and husband, J.P, of Edinburg; Stanley Good and wife, Thelma, of Harrisonburg; Carolyn Stoltzfus and husband, Cliff, of Cochranville, Pa.; Doris Heatwole and husband, Dale, of Dayton; Grace Hege and husband, Sanford, of Waynesboro; Beverly King and husband, Bruce, of Dayton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Bank Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bank Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Fresh Start Training Center, 113 N. Industrial Park Road, Washington, IN 47501. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daily News Record - 1/16/2016
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are two sons, Lowayne Goosen, and Jerry Goosen; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held March 5, 2016 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Lisa Kaufman, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Lowell Goosen
1928 - 2016
Memorial Services for Lowell Goosen will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 2 pm at the Salem Zion Mennonite (North) Church of rural Freeman. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday (today) at the Walter Funeral Home in Freeman.
Lowell Nordon Goosen was born on August, 24, 1928 to Nick and Laura (Miller) Goosen in Turner County, SD. He attended Freeman Academy and Freeman Junior College in Freeman, SD. He was a lifetime member of Salem-Zion Mennonite Church. He was married to Eva Irene Becker on May 16, 1951 and was blessed with two sons, Lowayne and Jerry. He was a dairy farmer, enjoyed watching sports and attending musical events in the community. Lowell passed away on March 1, 2016 at the Freeman Regional Hospital.
Lowell is survived by his wife, Eva, and their sons: Lowayne and Jackie (Lofland), Freeman, SD and Dr. Jerry and Misty (Hastings), Olathe, KS; five grandchildren: Durell (Gerald) Cope, Olathe, KS; Chelsea (Isaiah) Jackson, Charlestown, West Virginia; Brittany Goosen (fiancé Derek Domino), Harrisburg, SD; 3 great grandchildren: Charli and Pyper Cope and Wenly Jackson.
Published in The Argus Leader on Mar. 4, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, John M. Goshow (Janet); Ronald M. Goshow (Barbara); Ruthanne Goshow; Mary Jane Yoder (Norman)' Linda Sue Derstine (Paul); and Laurel Marie Moyer (Phil); 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Henry M. Goshow.
An infant son, Dennis Goshow preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 5, 2016 at Souderton Mennonite Homes Summit Auditorium, Souderton, PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.
Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
NORTH WEBSTER - Allen R. Graber, 69, of North Webster, died Tuesday, Feb. 16.
He was born March 17, 1946, to William J. and Nora (Slaubaugh) Graber.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Graber of North Webster; daughter Kristin Graber of North Webster; three sons, William (Kelley) Graber of Edinburg, Texas, Jerry (Amy) Feldman of Winona Lake and Phillip (Vikki) Feldman of Kimmell; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret (Ervin) Miller and Elva (Royce) Farmwald, both of Goshen; and six brothers, Joseph (Ruth), Dr. Benjamin (Norma), Clarence (Grace), Glen (Ruth), Carl (Candace), and Arden (Evidene) Graber.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lloyd and Homer Graber.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Owen Family Funeral Home, S. R. 13 and C.R. 500 N., North Webster. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. 600 N., North Webster, with Pastor Bob Wyman of the church officiating. Cremation will take place in Cremation Services of Kosciusko County.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 19, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born January 20, 1924 at Freeman, SD to Joseph C. and Alvina (Waltner) Graber. Joseph was born January 2, 1894 and died October 19, 1974. Alvina was born December 27, 1896 and died April 17, 1980.
On June 15, 1952 at Moundridge, McPherson Co., KS he was married to Gertrude Goering, who was born June 6, 1927 and survives.
Surviving are children, Monica (Bruce) Hofer; David (Cindy) Graber; and Gwen (John) Hartwig; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Eugene (Marilyn) Graber; and LaVerne (Janice) Graber.
A sister, Esther Graber preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held February 20, 2016 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born December 11, 1939 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD to Edwin "Nez" P. and Louise (Preheim) Graber. Edwin was born November 29, 1901 and died February 14, 1988. Louise was born February 14, 1913 and died November 8, 1988.
On June 27, 1964 at Upland, SanBernadino Co., CA he was married to Lerace Boshart, who was born June 26, 1942 and survives.
Surviving are children, Ron (Brandi) Graber, and Danielle Vachal; and six grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 23, 2016 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner Co., SD.
Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born August 2, 1951 at Sioux Falls, SD to John P. and Velda (Schrag) Graber. John was born April 17, 1905 and died January 8 1992. Velda was born August 11, 1912 and died May 5, 1984.
On November 4, 1989 at Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD he was married to Lucille Glanzer, who survives.
Surviving are two sons, Charles Graber, and Richard Graber.
Memorial services were held March 25, 2016 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - T. Jay Graber, 81, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Courtyard Healthcare.
He was born April 14, 1934, in Howard County, to Joel and Anna (Marner) Graber.
On June 6, 1953, he married Mary S. Kaufman in Howard County.
She survives along with a daughter, Doncella (Jeff) Sheline; two sons, Therman Jay Jr. (Dana) Graber and Kevin Graber, all of Goshen; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeremy) Nettro, Matt Sheline, Andrea (Benjamin) Baker, Jessica (Stephen) Jackson, Bryan Sheline, Justin (Kendra) Riehm and Ryan Graber; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eva (John) Higgins of Sharpsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Luellen Troyer; and three brothers, Samuel, Joseph and H. Ray Graber.
Jay was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church and attended Grace Brethren Church when wintering in Brooksville, Fla. He was a bus driver for Middlebury and Goshen Community Schools for many years. He also worked as an installer at Hawkins Water Tech before retirement.
He was a charter member of the Jefferson Fire Department and helped start the EMT program. He enjoyed sports and visiting with people. He especially treasured time with family and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, memorial service at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, 58529 C.R. 23, Goshen. Pastors Tyler Hartford, Ron Diener and Norm Maust will officiate.
Cremation will take place in Yoder-Culp Crematory. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Goshen Home Care and Hospice.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 19, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are three sons, Scott & his wife, Joyce; Todd & his wife, Diane; and Mark & his wife, Jill, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Dorothy Gwin.
Glen was an active, life-long member of Martinsburg Mennonite Church
Memorial services were held March 5, 2016 at Martinsburg Mennonite Church, Martinsburg, PA with burial in Fairview Cemetary, Martinsburg, PA.
Submitted by: Joe Furry, Martinsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Frances Bontrager Greaser, 95, was born July 29, 1921, to John and Fanny (Yoder) Bontrager in Sherwood, Ohio.
At age three, they moved to Western New York.
She received her B.S. in nursing from Eastern Mennonite College (now University) and her masters in nursing education from Syracuse University in New York.
As a nurse, she worked in local hospitals as well as in rural hospitals in Ethiopia and Haiti.
She was director of nursing at a school for cerebral palsied children in Maryland, taught at Buffalo Children’s Hospital and in the nursing department of Goshen College and was director of nursing at a school for mentally challenged in Elkhart.
In 1975, she married Lawrence Greaser at College Mennonite Church, where she was a member.
She enjoyed traveling and continued that activity during their marriage.
She is survived by four stepchildren, Galen (Carmen Ramos) of Austin, Texas, Dan (Thelma) of Newton, N. C., Joseph of Goshen, and Rachel (Stephen) Good of Maputo, Mozambique and seven grandchildren, plus six great-grandchildren and a sister, Rosa (Mose) Yoder.
Her husband Lawrence, one stepson, David, and one grandson, Aaron, preceded her in death as well as eight siblings, Chris, Eli, Clarence, Martha, Neal, Amos, Edna and John.
Frances passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
She designated her remains for anatomical research.
Her cremains will be buried at a later date in Violett Cemetery in Goshen.
A memorial service will be at College Mennonite Church Monday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. with lunch and sharing following.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Disabilities Committee Goldenrod, 1514 College Ave., Goshen, IN 46526.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 29, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Greaser, Frances Mae Bontrager, 95, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died October 26, 2016 at the same place. She was born July 29, 1921 at Sherwood, Ohio to John and Fanny (Yoder) Bontrager. On October 25, 1975 she was married to Lawrence Henry Greaser, who was born February 17, 1922 and died April 9, 2015.
Surviving are 4 step-children: Galen (Carmen Ramos) Greaser; Dan (Thelma) Greaser; Joseph Greaser; Rachel (Stephen) Good
seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Rosa (Mose) Yoder.
A stepson, David Greaser, a grandson, Aaron Greaser and her siblings, Chris, Eli, Clarence, Martha, Neal, Amos, Edna and John
preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held November 21, 2016 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was born in Earl Township to the late Daniel and Susanna M. Hoover and was the wife of the late Noah R. Groff who passed away in 1996.
She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).
Martha was a homemaker.
Martha is survived by a brother, Ivan W., husband of Lydia Hoover of Kentucky; 2 sisters, Alta W. Rhodes of Ephrata, Anna W. Hoover of New Holland; a brother-in-law, Reuben N. Zimmerman of Denver; a sister-in-law, Lizzie Hoover of Kentucky and numerous nephews and nieces.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 9 brothers and 4 sisters.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, from 5 to 8 PM, at the residence of Ivan Hoover, 121 N. Farmerviille Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 8:45 AM, at the Ivan Hoover residence, with further services from Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference), Leola, at 9:30 AM, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/12/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
She was born in Ephrata to the late Chester and Anna (Horning) Shirk and was the wife of Leon R. Groff.
She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata.
Miriam was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing comfort tops and quilts for Christian Aid Minitstries. She also enjoyed cooking and making baked goods.
In addition to her husband, Miriam is survived by a brother, Arthur H., husband of Ruth (Witmer) Shirk of Robesonia; a sister, A. Lois (Shirk) Redcay of Ephrata; a brother-in-law, Gerald, husband of Beverly (Daylay) Lehman of Green Castle; 10 children, Grace Marie, wife of Harold Hoover of Mechanicsburg, Schrell Fay, wife of John Z. Kauffman, III of Reedsville, Martha Jane, wife of Elmer J. Weaver of Denver, Earl S. Groff of Lititz, husband of Martha (Rudolph) Groff of Green Castle, Linford S. Groff, of Narvon, husband of Maria (Kauffman) Groff of Belleville, Leon S., husband of Charlene (Horst) Groff of Kinzers, Dale S., husband of Cheryl (Nolt) Groff of Lewis Run, Calvin S., husband of Janell Faye (Hoover) Groff of Ephrata, Carl S., husband of Mary Louise (Nolt) Groff of Mohnton, Marcus S., husband of Joyce (Weaver) Groff of Reinholds and 43 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Miriam was preceded in death by granddaughter, Megan Joelle Groff, and a sister, Sarah H. (Shirk) Lehman.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016, from 2 to 4 PM, and 6 to 8 PM, at the Pleasant Valley Mennonite School (behind the church), 144 Pleasant Valley Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, from 9 to 10 AM, at the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, 140 Pleasant Valley Road, Ephrata, followed by funeral services at 10 AM, with Bishop Larry Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/2/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
GOSHEN - Myra M. Gunden, 95, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Flanagan, Ill., to Eli and Emma (Beller) Roeschley.
On May 30, 1947, she married Cleland Gunden in Flanagan. He died May 8, 2004.
Survivors include two daughters, Rosemary (David) Widmer of Goshen and Alice (Michael) Bender of Washington, D.C.; two sons, Tom (Julie) Gunden of Milford and Philip (Laura) Gunden of Littleton, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Don White of Bethesda, Md.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Wilma Roeschley and Sally White; and a brother, Burdell Roeschley.
Myra was an active member of College Mennonite Church since moving to the area in 1947.
A graduate of Goshen College, she was an elementary school teacher for 30 years in Graymont, Ill., schools and Milford Elementary School.
She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
A 10:30 a.m. Saturday, memorial service will be conducted at College Mennonite Church with Pastors Ron Kennel and Gwen Gustafson Zook officiating.
A family graveside service in Violett Cemetery will precede the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Jubilee Fund at College Mennonite Church or Goshen College.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec 1, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Opal Elizabeth Barkey Gunden, 92, of Goshen died in her home of 60 years Wednesday, March 23 [2016].
Opal was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Penn Township, to Elmer Hunsberger Barkey and Dola Mast Barkey, who predeceased her.
She shared many adventures as well as chores on her family farm with her two sisters, Mildred Kathleen Barkey Eby and Fern Della Barkey Henderson.
Opal graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1941 and Goshen College in 1945 with a degree in elementary education. She taught first grade at Jimtown from 1945 through 1951.
In the spring of 1948, Opal married Ralph Gunden in Basel, Switzerland, where Ralph conducted relief work in Europe for Mennonite Central Committee. After a summer of travel and service together, Opal returned to continue teaching at Jimtown and Ralph rejoined her in January of 1949.
Opal loved nature, flowers and gardening. She was a familiar sight to neighbors and passers-by planting, weeding, watering her flowers, mowing her lawn and raking leaves, which she continued to do through the fall of 2015. She taught children's Sunday school and Bible school at College Mennonite Church. Opal directed her interest in children's well-being and community service by volunteering to help with a breakfast program for children and delivering Meals on Wheels for more than 35 years.
Opal was a kind and loving caregiver, first to her parents, and later to Ralph after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Opal is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gunden (Geoffrey Landis) of Goshen, Mary Jean Gunden of Moraga, Calif., and son James Gunden (Suzanne) of Sellersville, Pa. Her grandchildren were her joy: Andrew Gunden Landis of San Francisco, Calif., and Michael, Erica and Gabriel Gunden of Sellersville, Pa. She is also survived by her sister, Mildred Kathleen Barkey Eby of Wakarusa. She was very fond of her Barkey and Gunden nieces and nephews, their children and their grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Jason Gunden, on Nov. 28, 2000, and her sister, Fern Della Barkey Henderson of Gibsonburg, Ohio, in February 1992.
A memorial service will be at the College Mennonite Church in Goshen at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31. Visitation will take place from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, also at the College Mennonite Church. A private graveside service will be in Violett Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) or the College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund.
Her family wishes to thank Opal's caregivers from Compassionate Caregivers and Greencroft at Home and IU Health Goshen Home Care and Hospice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 25, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Gunden, Opal Elizabeth Barkey, 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died March 23, 2016 at the same place. She was born September 8, 1923 in Penn Twp., St. Joseph Co., IN to Elmer Hunsberger and Dola (Mast) Barkey. On June 5, 1948 in Basel, Switzerland she was married to Ralph Jason Gunden, who was born June 10, 1923 and died November 28, 2000.
Surviving are children, Elizabeth Gunden (Geoffrey Landis); Mary Jean Gunden; and James (Suzanne) Gunden; four grandchildren, and a sister, Mildred Barkey Eby.
A sister, Fern Barkey Henderson preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 31, 2016 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin