Lazarus
Project
An expanded obituary project of
MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries
appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers. Source of
individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2005
- M
Mack, Lois
Sheeler; Magrabi,
Frances Marie;
Marek, O.
Darlene;
Martin, Gladys Good; Martin, Henry Z.;
Martin, Walter M; Miller,
Amos N.; Miller, Euphemia Allan;
Miller, Jakob
Levi;
Miller, Leander N. “Lee“;
Miller, Mary
Mullet;
Miller, Miriam “Mim”
Elizabeth Neff; Mininger,
Nathaniel W.;
Mishler, Dorsa;
Morningstar, Ora A.;
Mack, Lois Sheeler, 77, of
Royersford, PA died September 4, 2005 at Phoenixville, PA of congestive
heart failure. She was born October 16, 1927 at Parkersford, PA
to Paul & Katie (Good) Sheeler, Sr.
On November 4, 1950 she was married to Abram Mack who survives.
Surviving are children, Donna Shenk (spouse, Jim Shenk) Akron, PA;
Glenda Childs (spouse, Mark Childs) Harleysville, PA; Daryl Mack,
Akron, PA; Laverne Mack (spouse, Pam) Didsbury, Canada; Sylvia Shive
(spouse, Rick) Lansdale, PA; Marsha Freed (spouse,
Steve), Royersford, PA; and 7 grandchildren.
Predeceased by son, Marlin Mack.
Siblings are Paul Jr., James, Anna, Kathryn, Jenny & Miriam –
unknown if they are living or deceased.
The funeral was held September 8, 2005 at Vincent Mennonite Church,
Spring City, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Deb Guntz, Spring
City, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Magrabi,
Frances Marie, 77, of
Wellman, Iowa died peacefully on Friday,
September 19, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa following a
brief illness. She was born November 28, 1927 at Hanlontown, Iowa
to Warreb & Ethel (Raffety) Kisner.
Surviving is a son, Michael Magrabi.
The funeral was held September 23, 2005 at Wellman Mennonite Church,
Wellman, Iowa
with burial in Lincoln Cemetery, Fertile, Iowa.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Michael Magrabi,
Wellman, Iowa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Marek,
O. Darlene, 76, of
Washington, IA died September 21, 2005 of
cancer. She was born to Paul & Ednabell (Simpson)
Marek.
The funeral was held September 24, 2005 at Jones Funeral Home,
Washington. IA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Mast, Alma Schmucker, 90, of Creston Wayne Co., Ohio died September 29,
2005 of declining health. She was born August 17, 1915 to Peter
& Druscilla (Kurtz) Schmucker. On (when) he/she was married
to (who), who survives/is deceased.
Surviving are children, Earl Mast, Paul Mast, Clara Swartzentruber, 15
grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held October 3, 2005 at Longenecker Mennonite Church,
Winesburg, Holmes Co., Ohio (where) with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Martin,
Gladys Good, 77, of St.
Jacobs, ON, Canada died December 6,
2005 at St. Jacobs, ON. She was born December 4, 1928 at St.
Jacobs, ON to Abner & Mary Ann (Randall) Good, who are
deceased. On October 22, 1949 she was married to Lloyd S. Martin
who survives.
Surviving are children, Ron Martin, Darrel Martin, and Sharon Martin; 6
grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings, Willard and Joyce Good, Margaret and Peter
Metzger. Predeceased by siblings: (Howard) and Polly Good.
The funeral was held December 9, 2005 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church,
St. Jacobs, ON, Canada, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Karen Sauder St.
Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MARTIN, Henry Z.
Born:
10-23-1915, East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. Died: 3-10-2005,
Ephrata, Pa.
Husband of: Edna K. Martin (12-1-1917/1-11-1995). Son of: Late
Henry W. and Maria Zimmerman Martin.
Survivors: Sons, Lloyd M. (Esther Gehman) Martin of Broad Top, Pa.,
Clyde M. (Shirley Sample) Martin of East Earl, Pa., Samuel M. (Cathy
Hinerdeer) Martin of New Holland, Pa. Daughters, Vera (Lawrence)
Martin of East Earl, Miriam (Marvin) Weaver of East Earl, and Mary
(Winbur) Wenger of Dalton, Ohio.
Grandchildren: 25 Great-grandchildren: 7 A sister, Esther
(Paul B.) Martin of Lititz, Pa.
Preceded in death by: 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers,
William and Menno Martin; and a sister, Lydia Weaver.
He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa.
Services: Fairmount Homes Farmcrest Chapel on March 14, 2005 at 1 PM
and further services at Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa.
with Bishop
Amos G. Martin, Amos K. Martin, Paul R. Martin, and Ivan B. Hurst
officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal,
Lancaster, Pa., Sunday, 3-12-2005
Submitted by Peggy
Reichard
MARTIN,
Walter M., age 71
yrs.
Born: New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pa. Died: 2-22-2005, Lancaster
Regional Medical Center, Lancaster, Pa.
Husband of:
(1) Rachel M. Weaver Martin (2-2-1924/1-24-2003/SS#
211-18-8176)
(2) Katie M. Martin Martin
Son of: Jonas N. and Emma Martin Martin
Walter was a self-employed butcher for 44 years, and a member of
Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Survivors: His 2nd wife. Two sons, Jerre W. (Emma Zimmerman)
Martin of Ephrata, and John Mar (Etta Burkholder) Martin of New
Holland, Pa.
Grandchildren: 19. Great-Grandchildren: 10. Brother, Jonas
(Lizzie) Martin of New Holland. Sisters, Emma (Eli) Newswanger of
Ephrata, Pa. and Eva M. Martin of New Holland, Pa.
Services: February 26, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. at his home, 707 Red Run Road,
New Holland, Pa. and at 9:00 a.m. at Martindale Mennonite Church.
Interment in adjoining cemetery. A. viewing will be held at the
home on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Please omit flowers.
Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard
Miller,
Amos N., 84, of
Lancaster , PA died August 1, 2005 at Lancaster
, Pa. He was born October 8, 1920 at Manheim Twp., PA to
Christian C. & Esther (Newcomer) Miller.
He was married to Miriam Brackbill who is deceased. His
second wife was Ada Zuck Miller.
Surviving are children, John Miller, and Janet Miller Harnish;
step-children, M. Elaine Zuck, Donna Eigsti, Janet Peachey; 5
grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by step-daughter, Joanne Greenly.
The funeral was held August 4, 2005 at Kinzer Mennonite, Kinzers, PA
with burial in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, PA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dwight L. Groff ,
Kinzers, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller,
Euphemia Allan, 89,
of Leicester, NY died October 12,
2005 at Leicester, Livingston Co., New York of pulmonary disease and
congestive heart failure. She was born October 31, 1915 at
Canton, Stark Co., Ohio to William & Elizabeth (Johnstone)
Allan. Elizabeth Allan was born July 12, 1885 and died November
20, 1918.
On December 17, 1941 Euphemia was married to Mahlon J. Miller is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Thomas A. Miller - Karen L. Myers and Sharon K.
Richardson - George L.; and 3 grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings, William Allan - never married, Ruth Miller
– Joseph, Lois Hamilton – Glenn.
Predeceased by siblings, James Allan – Esther, Paul Allan – Betty, and
Elizabeth Wood – Delma.
The funeral was held October 17, 2005 at Covington United Presbyterian
Church, Pavilion, NY with burial in Union Cemetery, Louisville, Stark
Co., Ohio.
Submitted by: Sharon Richardson,
Leicester, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller,
Jakob Levi, 32, of
Scottdale, PA died August 23, 2005 at
Pittsburgh, PA. He was born August 1, 1973 at Pittsburgh, PA to
Levi & Gloria Miller, who survive.
Surviving are siblings, Hannah Elaine Miedel and husband Anson Miedel
and Elizabeth Anne Miller.
The funeral was held September 7, 2005 at Scottdale Mennonite Church,
Scottdale, PA.
Submitted by: Vera Stevens
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller, Larry David, 60, of Kentland, Newton Co., IN died August 14,
2005 at Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN, in an automobile accident on the
way to Sunday morning Worship Services. He was born March 1, 1945
at Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN to Marvin & Lydia Mae (Schmucker)
Miller. Lydia Mae Miller was born September 23, 1921 and died
August 2, 2001.
On September 25, 1965 he was married to Miriam Elizabeth Neff, who died
in the same accident.
Surviving are his father, Marvin Miller, children, Pamela K. (John)
Schoonveld, Sean D. (Debra) Miller, & Jodi M. Miller, and 4
grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Marilyn Jo (Mike) Myers.
The funeral was held August 19, 2005 at Brook Community Center, Brook,
Newton Co., IN with burial in Burr Oak Mennonite Church Cemetery,
Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Juli Leichty,
Rensselaer, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller,
Leander N. “Lee“, 85,
of Goshen, Indiana died November 3, 2005
at Goshen, Indiana. He was born April 19, 1920 at Elkhart County,
Indiana to Nathaniel & Mary (Miller) Miller. In 1982 he was
married to Etta (Yoder) Frye, who survives.
Surviving are Stepdaughters: Rosemary Newton, Treva Yoder, Danette
Miller, 8 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Lucy (Leroy) Lapp.
Predeceased by first wife, Velma Lehman Miller brothers, Atlee, Henry,
Jonas, Wickie, Phillip and Nathaniel Miller, and sisters, Lydia Yoder,
Nora Schlabach, Fannie Schrock, Mary Yoder and Sylvia Miller.
The funeral was held November 6, 2005 (when) at First Mennonite Church,
Middlebury, Indiana, with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman,
Middlebury, Indiana
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller,
Mary Mullet, 99, of
Kalona, Iowa died October 14, 2005 of
natural causes. She was born to Noah & Fannie (Hershberger)
Mullet.
She was married to Clarence Miller who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Clara Yoder, Albert Miller, Fannie Miller,
Mamie Nisly, and Ezra Miller; 28 grandchildren.
The funeral was held October 18, 2005 at Kalona Mennonite Church,
Kalona, Iowa.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller, Miriam “Mim”
Elizabeth Neff ,
66, of Kentland, Newton Co., IN
died August 14, 2005 at Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN, in an automobile
accident on the way to Sunday morning Worship Services. She was
born March 28 1939 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA to Paul & Bertha
(Landis) Neff .
On September 25, 1965 she was married to Larry David Miller, who died
in the same accident. Mim's first husband was Farel Harnish, who was
killed in a motorcycle accident. Mim & Farel had a stillborn
son, Ronald S. Harnish.
Surviving are children, Pamela K. (John) Schoonveld, Sean D. (Debra)
Miller, & Jodi M. Miller, and 4 grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Dorothy N. (John) Mummau.
The funeral was held August 19, 2005 at Brook Community Center, Brook,
Newton Co., IN with burial in Burr Oak Mennonite Church Cemetery,
Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Juli Leichty,
Rensselaer, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Mininger,
Nathaniel W., 91, of
Pennsburg, PA died August 15,
2005. He was born to Elmer & Emma (Willouer) Mininger.
He was marrried to Luella Smith, who survives.
Surviving are children, Janet McGuigan and Carolee Bergey, 9
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The funeral was held August 20, 2005 at Grace Church, Lansdale, PA with
burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Mishler, Dorsa - GOSHEN, Ind.
(Mennonite Mission Network) –
Dorsa Mishler was a facilitator, helping others follow God’s call
toward mission. Over his 30 years as personnel director at Mennonite
Board of Missions, a predecessor agency of Mennonite Mission Network,
nearly 3,000 people entered into service through MBM – either overseas,
domestic or as Mission Board staff.
Mishler, 89, of Goshen, died of pneumonia Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at
Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital.
During his time at the mission board, Mishler interviewed and placed
candidates for staff, voluntary service and overseas mission positions,
as well as many domestic worker candidates. Several people who worked
with Mishler called him a mentor. They said his generosity, compassion
and organizational skills allowed him to connect with others to help
advance God’s plan.
“He was cued in to listening to people,” said Lloyd Miller, now Central
District Conference minister who worked with MBM’s Voluntary Service
program and personnel office in the 1970s. “His attitude was that the
institution is there to enable people’s gifts … (for) the work of the
church.”
Betty Weaver, now Mission Network finance assistant and health plan
administrator, became Mishler’s secretary in 1979. “Dorsa had such a
gentle spirit and a quiet, wonderful sense of humor,” Weaver said. “He
had such devotion to the church and to mission, I think he inspired
others around him to work in the same manner.”
After graduating from Shipshewana High School, Mishler earned an
education degree from Goshen College and a master’s degree in
counseling and arts from Indiana University. He served with Civilian
Public Service in Beltsville, Md., from 1942-1946, where he directed
the Beltsville CPS unit, then spent two years, with his wife, Mary, as
director of the first medical relief unit in Nazareth, Ethiopia. Due in
part to his work, then-emperor Haile Selassie granted permission for
Mennonite missions to exist in Ethiopia.
After returning from Ethiopia, Mishler spent two years directing the
personnel office at Mennonite Central Committee before moving to MBM in
1951. He retired in 1981, but did not slow down. In fact, in a 1985
interview, he said, “As we grow older, the emphasis should be on
growing, not just on getting older.”
After his retirement, Mishler was interim and assistant pastor at
Prairie Street Mennonite Church in Elkhart; He and Mary later served as
pastoral visitors for church members in Goshen. Mishler also served as
overseer of seven congregations for Indiana-Michigan Mennonite
Conference and enjoyed relating to young pastors.
He was born April 30, 1916, in Shipshewana, Ind., to Homer J. and Lydia
Mishler. He married Mary K. Diller on July 12, 1946, in Elida, Ohio.
She survives with four sons, John of Goshen, Robert of Singers Glen,
Va., Don of Dayton, Ohio and Dennis of Brownsburg, Indiana; seven
grandchildren; and four siblings, Ruth Miller, Lois Haarer and Margaret
Coffman and Paul Mishler, all of Shipshewana.
An infant daughter, Barbara Anna Mishler, and a sister, Ruby Hostetler,
are deceased.
Services were held Sept. 19 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and Prairie
Street Mennonite Church. Andrew Krieder, pastor, and Paula Snyder
Belousek, associate pastor, officiated the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Street Mennonite Church
or Mennonite Mission Network.
Morningstar, Ora A., 88, of
Goshen, IN died September 12, 2005 at
Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana of congestive heart failure. He
was born July 22, 1917 at Benzie County, Michigan to Lewis & Fannie
(Kauffman) Morningstar.
On February 23, 1941 he was married to Dorothy Klopfenstein, who
survives.
Surviving are children, Allen (Sharon) Morningstar, Jennie (Charles)
Kauffman, and Tim (Joan) Morningstar; eight grandchildren; and ten
great-grandchildren.
Surviving siblings are Esther (Raymond) Oswald, Lela Miller, and
Clayton (Marilyn) Morningstar. He was predeceased by siblings,
William Morningstar, Titus Morningstar, Arthur Morningstar, Melvin
Morningstar, Martha Hartzel, Flossie King, and Mabel Sharick.
The funeral was held September 15, 2005 at Clinton Frame Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen,
Elkhart County, Indiana.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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