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.
2006
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Sauder, Orval
D.;
Sawatzky, Mabel Worms; Schlabach, Owen
J.; Schlegel,
Clara Immel; Schmidt, Fredrick Paul;
Schmidt,
Milton;
Schmidt,
Zelda Harms; Schmucker,
Donald Wayne; Schrag, Vera Yoder; Schrock, Drusilla Yoder; Schrock, Lewis Lavern;
Schroeder,
John; Senner, Robert William; Shank, Samuel
Shetler;
Shank, Sharyn
Katie; Shantz, Edna P.;
Shelly, Lydiamarie O.;
Shields-Priddy,
Sara Marie;
Short, Kenneth
E.; Short,
Rutheda Yoder;
Showalter, Rhoda Elizabeth;
Silva, Armida N.; Simmons,
Karen M. Shearer; Slabach,
Albert C.;
Slabach, Melvin E.; Smoker,
Abner K.; Smucker, John
R.; Sommerfeld,
Charley;
Sommerfeld, Clarence Willis; Sprague,
Frederick E.;
Springer, Myrtle Mariette Birky;
Sprunger, Max T.; Stalter, Earl J.; Stalter,
S. Fred; Stalter,
Timothy W.; Steiner,
Arlene Amstutz; Steiner,
Bertha Bontrager; Steury, Ada
Troyer; Stockton,
Lorraine M.;
Stuckey,
Melvin C.; Stutzman,
Fern Mast; Stutzman, Mary K. Schlabach; Stutzman, Thelma Stutzman; Styer, Abraham S.; Swan, Louise Epp; Swartzendruber, Elsie Pearl Mast; Swartzentruber,
Elizabeth Viola;
Sauder, Orval D., 91, of Archbold,
OH died May 22, 2006 at
Archbold, OH of natural causes. He was born April 11, 1915 at
Pettisville, OH to Emmanuel & Cora (Baer) Sauder. On
September 17, 1988 he was married to Ilva Short, who survives. He
was first married to Jennie Hess (who preceded him in death on January
2, 1987) on November 19, 1937.
Surviving are children, Jeff (Tana) Sauder; Jeanette (Don) Cripe; Carol
(Gil) Nafziger; Judy Yoder; Linda (A.J.) Rupp;Carolyn (Dwight)Kauffman,
18 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Edgar (Bonita) Sauder;
Loren Sauder; Doris Yoder; and Valetta Bonilla. He was
predeceased by siblings: Wilbur Sauder; William Sauder; and Lela Sauder.
The funeral was held May 27, 2006 at Central Mennonite Church,
Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetary, Pettisville, OH.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sawatzky, Mabel Worms, 87, of
Mountain Lake, MN died February 13, 2006 at Windom, MN. She was
born August 27, 1918 at Delft, MN to Jacob J. & Maria (Goertzen)
Worms. On August 9, 1989 he was married to John J. Sawatzky, who
survives.
Her first marriage was to William H. “Bill” Janzen on January 22, 1938,
who died September 12, 1961.
Surviving are children, Fay (Richard) Krause; daughter-in-law Diane
Janzen; Elsie (Robert) Stomberg; Liz (Dallas) Schmidt; Lorena Mierau;
David (Jean) Sawatzky; Gerhardt (Jean)
Sawatzky; Mary Ann (Tim) Fredrickson, 5 grandchildren, and 5
great-grandchildren.
A son, Harold Janzen, is deceased.
Also surviving is a sister, Hilda Worms. Her deceased siblings are
Marie Pankratz; Katrene Sawatzky; Agnes Franz; Anna Falk; Justina
Peters; and John Worms.
The funeral was held February 17, 2006 at Bethel Mennonite Church,
Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN with burial in Mountain Lake
Cemetary, Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schlabach,
Owen J., 84,
of Sugarcreek, OH died February 5, 2006. He was born August
3, 1921 to Jonas & Susanna (Troyer) Schlabach. He was married
to Mary Troyer, who is deceased.
Surviving are Daughters: Esther (Don) Warren, Clara Schlabach, Frances
(Randy) Keim; Freda (Firman) Troyer; Nancy (Dean) Miller; Son: Ray
(Sarah) Schlabach, 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
A son is deceased, Lester (Amanda) Schlabach.
The funeral was held February 9, 2006 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Walnut
Creek OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schlegel,
Clara Immel, 89, of Walnut Creek, OH died April 7, 2006.
She was born October 26, 1916 in Tuscarawas County, OH to William &
Elva (Stutzman) Immel. On January 1, 1940 she was married to Earl
C. Schlegel, who is deceased.
Surviving are sons: Gary Schlegel, Randy Schlegel, Jim Schlegel,
daughters: Janice Block, Sharon Theiss, LuAnne Pentecost, 10
grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are brothers, Harlan Immel and Glen Immel. He was
predeceased by a son, Ed, a daughter, Sandra, and a brother, Robert.
The funeral was held April 13, 2006 at Walnut Creek Mennonite
Church, Walnut Creek OH.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schmidt,
Fredrick Paul, 58, of
Newton, Kansas died February 12, 2006 of cancer. He was born to
Rudy & Luella (Funk) Schmidt. He was married to Jo-Ann Enns,
who survives.
Surviving are his father, children, Jeffrey Schmidt, Rachel Schmidt,
Michael Schmidt, and
2 grandchildren.
The funeral was held February 16, 2006 at Tabor Mennonie Church Newton
KS.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schmidt,
Milton, 85, of Goessel, Kansas died September 19, 2006 from a
stroke. He was born April 8, 1921 at Walton, KS to Cornelius
& Katharina (Voth) Schmidt. On July 22, 1969 he was married
to Selma Fast, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Barbara Unruh, Linda Graber, Patricia Snyder,
Kathy Voth, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held September 22, 2006 at Tabor Mennonite Church,
Newton, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schmidt,
Zelda Harms, 95, of North Newton, Kansas died April 25,
2006. She was born November 21, 1910 to Henry & Susie (Ewert)
Harms. She was married to Ernest L. Schmidt, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Iris Siemens, Carol Peterson, 6 grandchildren,
and 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The funeral was held April 29, 2006 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church,
Whitewater, Kansas.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schmucker,
Donald Wayne, 71, of Pine Grove, Schuykill Co., PA died
September 10, 2006 at Pine Grove, PA of acute myelogenous
leukemia. He was born July 26, 1935 at Denbigh (now part of
Newport News), VA to Adam & Effie (Picha, 02/08/1901 - 11/11/1991)
Schmucker, their only child. On April 23, 1960 he was married to
Dorothy Kathryn Shaffer , who survives.
Surviving are children, Laura Voyenski, and Wayne Schmucker.
The funeral was held September 15, 2006 at Roedersville Mennonite
Church, Pine Grove, Schuykill Co., PA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Wayne Schmucker,
Hagerstown, MD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schrag, Vera Yoder, 90, of
Moundridge, Kansas died October 24, 2006 at Moundridge, Kansas of
natural causes. She was born July 29, 1916 in McPherson County,
Kansas to Charles and Susanna (Heatwole) Yoder. On May 18,
1950 she was married to Edwin J. Schrag, who survives.
Surviving are children, Margaret Klein and husband Robert, Timothy
Schrag and wife Sue, Susan Schrag and husband Cully Abrell, six
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, Rollin Yoder and wife Esther. She
was preceded in death by siblings: Lawrence Yoder and wife Orpha, Ada
Miller and husband Billie, Phoebe Yoder, Leah Loucks and husband
Phares, Tillman Yoder and wife Gladys, Willis Yoder and wife Florence,
Emerson Yoder and wife Anita, and Ruth Miller and husband Emerson.
Memorial services were held October 28, 2006 at Eden Mennonite
Church, Moundridge, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Susan Schrag,
Wichita, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schrock,
Drusilla Yoder, 88, of rural Lovington passed away at 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, in her residence.
Funeral services were held Friday morning, September 22, at the family
residence three miles west and one mile north of Arthur with the Bishop
Howard Miller of-ficiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery. Visitation,
was anytime prior to the funeral.
Mrs. Schrock was born August 13, 1918, in Arthur. She was a daughter of
John C. and Catherine Herschberger Yoder. She married Andrew A. Schrock
on November 17, 1938, in Moultrie County. He passed away Oc-tober 1,
1999.
Survivors include four sons, Ervin A. Schrock and wife Dorothy
of Arthur, Adlai Schrock and wife Jane of Goshen, Indiana, Joseph
Schrock and wife Sarah of Lovington, and Howard Schrock and wife Mary
of Sullivan; one daughter, Irene Otto and husband John of Arthur; one
daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Schrock of Sullivan; three sisters, Lovina
Kauffman of Arthur, Mattie Schlabach of Arthur, and Bertha Gingerich of
Arcola; two sisters-in-law, Alta Yoder of Roodhouse and Clara Yoder of
Arthur; 22 grandchildren; and 73 great--grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Melvin
Schrock; one stillborn grand-son; one great-grandson, Kevin Ray
Gingerich; five brothers, Benjamin Yoder, Joe Yoder, Reuben Yoder,
Melvin Yoder, and Noah J. Yoder; and four sisters, Maryann J. Yoder,
Annie J. Plank, Ella J. Schrock and Verna J. Yoder
Mrs. Schrock enjoyed quilting and spending time with family and
friends. She was a member of the Old Or-der Amish Church.
Arthur Graphic-Clarion [Arthur,
IL] October 5, 2006
Submitted by: Lizzie Ann Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Schrock, Lewis Lavern , 66,
of Arthur passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, De-cember 13, 2006, at
his resi-dence in Arthur.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the HCK Shop located one
mile south of Arthur with Bishop Daniel Chupp officiating. Burial was
in Otto Cemetery. Visitation was anytime after 1 p.m. Thursday at the
HCK Shop. Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, assisted the family with the
arrange-ments.
Lewis was born Decem-ber 13, 1940, in Arthur. He was a son of Levi E.
and Clara Beachy Schrock. He married Viola Herschberger on March 19,
1963, in Arthur. She sur-vives.
Also surviving are four sons, Eli Schrock and wife Erma Jean of
Sullivan, Eldon Schrock and wife Loretta Fern of Arthur, Nelson Schrock
and wife Melissa of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, and Christy Lee Schrock
and wife Marilyn of Tuscola; two daughters, Rosemary Yoder
and husband Wilmer of Sullivan, and LuElla Yoder and husband Kenneth of
Arthur; his mother, Clara Schrock of Arthur; one brother Alvin Schrock
of Arthur; two sisters, Edna
Fern Schrock and husband Reuben of Arcola and Deloris Ann Hostetler and
husband Neil of Arthur; and 19 grand-children.
He was preceded in death by his father and one stillborn daughter.
Mr. Schrock was a retired farmer and was currently em-ployed at CHI
Qver-hea'd-
Doors in Arthur. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.
Arthur Graphic Clarion,
Thursday, Dec 21, 2006.
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Schroeder,
John, 85, of North Newton, Kansas died March 20, 2006 at
Newton,
Harvey Co., Kansas. He was born September 17, 1920 at Goessel,
Marion Co., Kansas to P.M. & Agnes (Schmidt) Schroeder. On
December 10, 1949 he was married to Grace Abrahams, who survives.
Surviving are children, Jeffrey (Mary Kay), Catherine (Delvin)
Holdeman, and 4 grandchildren.
Also surviving are a sister and a brother, Dora (Schroeder) and Sam
Schmidt. He was predeceased by siblings, Ewald Schroeder, Anton
Schroeder, and Verna Schroeder.
The funeral was held March 23, 2006 at Bethel College Mennonite Church,
North Newton, KS with burial in Goessel Cemetery, Goessel, Marion Co.,
Kansas.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Senner, Robert William, 94,
of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas died December 17, 2006. He was born
to William and Elizabeth (Graber) Senner. He was married to
Rachel Epp, who survives.
Surviving are children, John Senner, Rachel VanWingen, Roberta Hofer,
Stan Senner, and
eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 6, 2007 at Salem Mennonite Church,
Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sharon. Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shank,
Samuel Shetler, 89, of
Linville, VA died May 31, 2006 of congestive heart failure. He
was born January 13, 1917 to Perry & Katherine (Showalter)
Shank. On April 26, 1941 he was married to Kathryn Showalter, who
survives.
Surviving are children, Richard Samuel Shank, Randall Eugene Shank,
Emily Kay Shank,
7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. predeceased him.
Also surviving is a sister, Martha Shank Whissen. He was
predeceased by one daughter, Nancy Shank Bender and siblings, J.
Ward Shank, John Shank, and Paul Shank.
The funeral was held June 3, 2006 at Trissels Mennonite Church,
Broadway, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Rebecca Richards
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
On September 1, 1963 she was married to Lowell W Shank, who survives.
Surviving are children, Jennifer (Eric) Buckingham and Kim (Bruce) Jay.
The funeral was held May 15, 2006 at Johnson/Vaughn/Phelps
Funeral Home, Bowling Green KY. After cremation burial was in
Bowling Green, KY.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Willie Kanagy,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shantz,
Edna P., 94, of Goshen, IN died November 12, 2006 at Goshen,
IN. She was born May 2, 1912 in Oscoda County, Michigan to
Annanias & Anna (Steckle) Shantz.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Shantz.
Memorial services were held November 15, 2006 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Fairview, MI.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shelly, Lydiamarie O., 93,
of Minneaspolis, MN died September
19, 2006 of Cancer. She was married to Ward W. Shelly, who is
deceased.
Surviving are a son, Tom Shelly, two grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held September 23,/2006 at Calvary Mennonite Church,
Washington, IL.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shields-Priddy,
Sara Marie, age 44, of Lynden passed away unexpectedly on
Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Bellingham. She was born on June 20,
1961, to John David and Elerine (Shannon) Shields in Seattle, WA.
Sara was an only child and moved with her parents to the family dairy
farm in the Lynden area in 1963. She attended Lynden public schools,
graduating in 1979. A bright, optimistic child, she loved the outdoors,
the many farm animals and the beauty of the mountains, fields, forest
and seashore. Her childhood interests included 4-H, Campfire, church
and music activities. As a teenager, she participated in various
community and school activities, including FFA, Grange, track, band and
student leadership.
She was both the Whatcom County and Washington State Dairy Princess,
traveling extensively on behalf of the dairy industry for two years.
She graduated from Linfield College with a degree in business and
communication, including a period of study in Japan.
As a young adult, Sara served on the general board of the American
Baptist denomination and the board of the National Council of Churches.
She actively promoted peace, justice and ecological causes through
these national organizations. Throughout her life, she remained
passionately committed to these causes and most recently received
national press attention as a leader in the effort to oppose the
Minuteman movement.
She moved to Chicago in 1987 to pursue her Master of Divinity degree at
Bethany Theological Seminary and remained in the Chicago area for 10
years. While there, she met and married her husband, Kirk
Shields-Priddy, and their first child, Jordan David, was born.
She, Kirk and Jordan moved back to the family farm to be close to
Sara's mother in 1997. Their second child, Zachary Jared, was born in
2001. Alongside her husband, she assisted in the founding of Timber
Ridge Center (Whatcom County's alternative school), the Birch Bay House
for youth in crisis, Evergreen House (a similar facility in Everett)
and a program for young women preparing to leave the Washington
Corrections Center for Women.
At the time of her death, she was actively involved in the leadership
of Washington Alliance for Youth, a statewide agency focusing on the
needs of high-risk young people founded by herself, her husband and a
number of close friends. She was instrumental in bringing together a
statewide effort to reform the way that young people are prepared for
leaving long-term incarceration called the Going Home Project (
www.goinghomewashington.net). She also enjoyed working at the Center
for Early Childhood Education at the Nooksack Valley School District.
Above all, Sara's greatest joy was raising her boys, nurturing their
education, cultivating their spirits and being involved in their
activities.
Her strong commitment to justice and peace led her to join the
Mennonite community of faith in 1990. She was actively involved for
many years in child and youth work through her Mennonite Church in
Chicago and at her current congregation, Langley Mennonite Fellowship
in Langley, B.C.
A loving mother, priceless spouse, devoted daughter and passionate
leader concerned about the great issues of our time, Sara is
predeceased by her father, John David Shields. She is survived by her
husband, Kirk, sons Jordan (9) and Zachary (5), her mother,
parents-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, a niece, three nephews
and numerous other relatives.
Visitation for Sara will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27,
at the Langley Mennonite Fellowship, 20997 40th Ave. in Langley, B.C.;
the funeral starts at 2:30 pm. A fellowship meal and open sharing time
will follow. Private interment is planned for Wednesday, (March 29th)
at Enterprise Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Sara's name
for the education of her sons at the Lynden Branch of Wells Fargo Bank,
1780 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264.
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Shields-Priddy, Sara Marie, 44,
of Lynden, WA died March 22, 2006 at Bellingham, WA suddenly and
unexpectedly due to exposure to the hantavirus. She was born June
20, 1961 at Seattle, WA to J. D. & Ruth (Elerine)
Shields. On September 7, 1991 she was married to Kirk Anthony
Shields-Priddy.
Surviving are her husband, mother, and children, Jordan & Zachary.
The funeral was held March 27, 2006 at Langley Mennonite Fellowship,
Langley, British Columbia with burial in Enterprise Cemetery, Whatcom,
WA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kirk
Shields-Priddy, Lynden, WA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Short,
Kenneth E
.
(1919 - 2006)
ARCHBOLD - Kenneth E. Short, 87, of Archbold, died Friday
afternoon, Nov. 3, 2006, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold,
where he had
resided since Jan. 17, 2006. Born Feb. 12, 1919, at Henry County
near Archbold, to Verena (Yost) and Aaron Short, he married Ada Short
on March
28, 1943, and she survives.
During World War II, he served in Civilian Public Service in
Iowa and New Jersey.
A lifelong resident of the Archbold area, he farmed and
worked at Sauder Woodworking Co. in Archbold for 20 years before
retiring in
1988. Since retirement, he worked at Sauder Village.
He was a member
of the Central
Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Marvin
(and wife, Debbie) Short of Zionsville, Ind., and Wendell (Teresa)
Short of
Piedmont, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Leon (Janice) Short of Archbold,
Lois
Loree of Stratford, Ontario, and Mrs. Gary (Sandra) Stuckey of Stryker;
12
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandchild;
one brother, Stanley Short; and four sisters, Lucinda Riegsecker, Clara
Richer,
Irene Nofziger and Alice Short.
Visitation will be today from 2-8 p.m. in the Fairlawn
Chapel.
Memorial services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Mennonite Church
with Pastors Jeffrey Smith, Wanda Stopher and Bill Holsopple to
officiate.
Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Short Funeral
Home in Archbold is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Central
Mennonite Church Building
Fund, Gideons International or to a charity of the family's choice.
Obituary: Bryan
Times (Ohio),
6 Nov 2006
Submitted by: Mona Mann
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Short,
Kenneth E., 87, of Archbold, OH died November 3, 2006 at
Archbold, OH of natural causes. He was born March 12, 1919 at
Archbold, OH to Aaron Verna (Yost) Short. On March 28, 1943 he
was married to Ada Short, who survives.
Surviving are children, Marvin (Debbie) Short; Wendell (Teresa) Short;
Janice (Lee) Short; Lois Loree; Sandra (Gary) Stuckey, 12
grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by siblings: Stanley Short; Lucinda Riegsecker; Clara
Richer; Irene Nofziger; and Alice Sho.
The funeral was held November 7, 2006 at Central Mennonite Church,
Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, OH.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Short,
Rutheda Yoder, 79, of Archbold, Ohio died November 13,
2006 at Archbold, Ohio following a prolonged illness.
She was born August 16, 1927 at Pettisville, Ohio to Roy & Pearl
(Zaerr) Yoder. On August 24, 1947 she was married to Robert G.
Short, who survives.
Surviving are children, Randon Short; Royce Short (Anne); Reid (Becky)
Short, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by two brothers, Orlando Yoder; and Keneth Yoder, and
a sister, Mary Jane Yoder.
Memorial services were held November 18, 2006 at Central Mennonite
Church, Archbold, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Showalter, Rhoda Elizabeth, 63,
of Waynesboro, Virginia died
May 7, 2006 of Bone Marrow Failure. She was born to Alva &
Mary Frances (Driver) Showalter.
The funeral was held May 10, 2006 at Springdale Mennonite Church,
Waynesboro, Virginia.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Nancy Stoll
Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Silva, Armida N., 75, of
Reedley, CA died January 24, 2006 at Lemoore, CA. She was born
10/16/1930 in California to Joe & Antonio Silva.
Surviving are children, Anthony Vizcarra, Veronika Vizcarra, Gloria
Banuelos, Missy Victoria, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by siblings: Gloria Garcia and Ruben Silva.
The funeral was held January, 31, 2006 at First Mennonite Church,
Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetary Reedley, CA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Simmons, Karen M. Shearer,
52, of Telford, Montgomery Co., PA died October 30, 2006 of a
heart attack. She was born October 6, 1954 at Telford, Montgomery
Co., PA to John William and Evelyn (Nice) Shearer.
Surviving are her mother, children; Michael & his wife, Jessica and
Nicole, and one grandchild.
Memorial services were held November 2, 2006 at Franconia Mennonite
Church, Franconia, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Slabach,
Albert C., 78, of Walnut Creek, OH died September 25, 2006 at
Walnut Creek, OH. He was born February 4, 1928 at Baltic, OH to
Crist & Mary (Miller) Slabach. On October 22, 1994 he was
married to Rebecca Byler, who survives. His 1st Wife - Mary
Zuercher Slabach died 08/24/67 and his 2nd Wife - Bertha Hartman
Slabach died 04/11/1994.
Surviving are children, Gloria (Vernon) Mullet, eight grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren. Two sons are deceased, Myron Slabach
and an infant, Edwin Slabach.
Also surviving are a brother, Monroe (Bea) Slabach and five
sisters, Ann (John) Hostetler, Edna (Bill) Ressler, Alta
Miller, Sue (Leroy) Mullet, and Mary (Neil) Shrock. A
brother, Melvin Slabach is deceased.
The funeral was held September 29, 2006 at Walnut Creek Mennonite
Church, Walnut Creek, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Slabach, Melvin E., 73, of
Naples, FL died July 17, 2006 at
Naples, FL of Glioblastoma Multiforme. He was born at Goshen,
IN to Bill & Edna (Miller 8/8/1912- 6/25/1994) Slabach.
On September 13, 1952 he was married to Marilyn Litwiller, who
survives.
Surviving are children, Ron Slabach (Kathy O'Connor); Ken Slabach; Jim
Slabach (Mindy Annis); and 4 grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings: Irvin Slabach (Carolyn Byler); Ruby
Schrock (Melvin Schrock);
and Mary Miller (Paul E. Miller). He was predeceased by a
brother, Melvin Schrock (Ruby).
The funeral was held July 29, 2006 at Cornerstone United Methodist
Church, Naples, FL. He was cremated.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marilyn Slabach,
Naples, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Smoker,
Abner K., 90, of Phoenix, Arizona died August 19, 2006 of
natural causes. He was born to David Smoker and Mary Kauffman
Smoker-Lapp. He was married to Viola Smoker, who survives.
Surviving are children, Myrna Cramer, Arlan Smoker, LaVon Miller, 10
grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held August 25, 2006 at Best Funeral Home, Peoria,
Arizona.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SMUCKER, JOHN R.
July 28, 1932 - Sept. 1, 2006
Published: Sunday, September 03, 2006 -- The Truth, Elkhart, IN
GOSHEN -- John R. Smucker, 74, of 2513 College Ave., died at 4:20 p.m.
Friday (Sept. 1, 2006) at home.
He was born July 28, 1932, in Smithville, Ohio to J. Mervin and Icie
(Wenger) Smucker. He married Donna L. Gerber on July 21, 1956, in
Walnut Creek, Ohio.
She survives, along with two daughters, Elizabeth (Michael) Grieser of
Goshen and Emily (Lorin) Beidler of Lancaster, Pa.; two sons, John
(Beth) Smucker of Goshen and Stephen (Judy Clemens) Smucker of
Bluffton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Emma Stutzman of Orville,
Ohio; and three brothers, Stanley (Marlene) Smucker of North Newton,
Kan., and Ralph (Lila) Smucker and David (Geneva) Smucker, both of
Smithville, Ohio.
Friends may call from 2 to and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at North Goshen
Mennonite Church, 501 N. Eighth St., Goshen. A graveside service will
be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, and a
memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at North Goshen
Mennonite Church. The Rev. Dean Linsenmeyer and the Rev. Marian
Hostetler will officiate.
Mr. Smucker was a retired Mennonite pastor, having served pastorates in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Indiana. He was a former director of Camp
Amigo, and he taught at Christopher Dock Mennonite High School in
Pennsylvania and Bethany Christian High School in Goshen. He served on
many Mennonite Church and conference committees. He also wrote articles
and took photos for church-related publications.
He was a graduate of Smithville (Ohio) High School, Goshen College and
Goshen Biblical Seminary.
Mr. Smucker was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, the Elkhart
Genealogical Society, J.I. Case Collectors Association and a past
president of the North America Schmucker/Smoker/Smucker Family
Association.
He enjoyed running an income tax business and working as a painting
contractor.
Memorials may be made to North Goshen Mennonite Church. Online
condolences may be sent by visiting www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Sommerfeld,
Charley, 91, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died July 12, 2006 at
Hesston, Harvey Co., KS. He was born January 5, 1915 at Canton,
Marion Co., KS to John & Ora (Young) Sommerfeld. On December
15, 1940 he was married to Stella Bitikofer, who survives.
Surviving are children, Keith (Shirley) Sommerfeld; Berdena Sommerfeld
(Marion) Evers;
Darrel (Brenda) Sommerfeld; five grandchildren, and 9
great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by siblings: Lester Sommerfeld, Ernest Sommerfeld,
and Herman Sommerfeld.
The funeral was held July 15, 2006 at Hesston Mennonite Church,
Hesston, Harvey Co., KS with burial in the Spring Valley Mennonite
Church Cemetery, Canton, Marion Co., KS.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller
Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sommerfeld, Clarence Willis, 96,
of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS
died May 24, 2006 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS. He was born May 24,
1910 at Canton, Marion Co., KS to Jacob & Matie (Young)
Sommerfeld. On May 1, 1938 he was married to Anabel Beck, who is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Gordon (Deanna) Sommerfeld, Jay Sommerfeld, 6
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. One daughter is deceased,
Joyce Sommerfeld Blosser (Darrell Blosser - living)
Also surviving is a sister, Bertha Sommerfeld Selzer. He was
predeceased by siblings: Harold Sommerfeld, Raymond Sommerfeld, Mildred
Sommerfeld, and Edna Sommerfeld.
The funeral was held June 2, 2006 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston,
Harvey Co., KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma
Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sprague,
Frederick E., 77, of Ligonier, IN died June 21,
2006 at Goshen,
IN. He was born November 20, 1915 at Milo, ND to Frank &
Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. On June 16, 1951 he was
married to Esther Eash, who survives.
Surviving are his mother, Ethel Sprague, children: Gerald Sprague,
Cathy James, Peggy Stuckman; 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters: Betty Chiddister and Janice Rarick.
He was predeceased by his father, Frank Sprague, 10 brothers and five
sisters.
The funeral was held June 24, 2006 at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home,
Ligonier, IN with burial in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ron Kennel,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Springer, Myrtle Mariette
Birky, 93, of 2944 Greenwood Acres Dr.
Apt. E 314, DeKalb, IL died July 5, 2006 at DeKalb, IL. She
was born December 4, 1912 at Groveland, IL to Joseph & Marietta
(Gearen) Dully. On November 23, 1979 she was married to Alan
Springer, who is deceased.
Surviving are, Mary Ann (Doug) McDowell (daughter); Helen (Joel) Maurer
(daughter); Ronald (Donna) Springer (stepson); Mary Faith (Ken)
Litwiller (stepdaughter); Marjorie Detweiler (stepdaughter); Barb
(Loren) Eash (stepdaughter-in-law); and 6 grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter Birky on December 20,
1968 whom she married August 10, 1946.
The funeral was held July 8, 2006 at Hopedale Mennonite Church,
Hopedale, IL with burial in the Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Hopedale Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sprunger, Max
T., 85, of Goshen, IN died June 26, 2006 of a
ruptured aneurysm. He was born June 13, 1921 to Martin &
Linda (Luginbill) Sprunger. He was married to Virginia Schwartz,
who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Lewis W. Sprunger, Joseph A. Sprunger, Jonathan
W. Sprunger, Ann M. Sprunger, Edumund L. Sprunger, and 8 grandchildren.
The funeral was held June 29, 2006 at Hively Ave. Mennonite Church,
Elkhart, IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stalter,
Earl J., 90, of Middlebury, Indiana died November 9, 2006 at
Middlebury, Indiana. He was born January 11, 1916 at Gridley,
Illinois to John D. & Ida (Yoder) Stalter. On March 19, 1938
he was married to LeAnna Miller, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Virginia Lee Kramer, Darlene Fay (Robert)
Kujawski, Richard E.J. (Nanette) Stalter, Dennis Ray Stalter, nine
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Beverly Jane Birkey, Carol
Ann Stalter and a brother, John D. (Kathryn) Stalter.
Memorial services were held November 13, 2006 at First Mennonite
Church, Middlebury, Indiana with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery,
Middlebury, Indiana.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman,
Middlebury, Indiana
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stalter,
S. Fred, 95, of Elida, OH died May 15, 2006 at Delphos,
OH of failing health. He was born March 25, 1911 at Elida, OH to
James & Bertie (Swartz) Stalter. On December 25, 1935 he was
married to Mary Heatwole, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Carolyn (Raymond) Beggs; Shirley (Merrill)
Kauffman; Janice (Morris) Roth; Dorothy (Melvin) Troyer; James (Chloe
Ann) Stalter, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held May 19, 2006 at Pike Mennonite Church,
Elida, Allen Co., OH with burial in the Salem Cemetery, Elida,
Allen Co., OH.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Wilma Hofstetter,
Elida, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stalter,
Timothy W., 91, of
Pigeon , Michigan died January 28, 2006 at
Pigeon, Michigan. He was born November 1, 1914 at Elida, Ohio to
Christian & Salome (Good) Stalter. On October 30, 1938 he was
married to Daisy Miller, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Darwin Stalter (Harriet), Delton Stalter(Dee),
Gary Stalter, Randy
Stalter, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Galen Stalter.
The funeral was held February 2, 2006 at Michigan Avenue Mennonite
Church, Pigeon, Michigan.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Scot Wilson, Pigeon
, MI
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Steiner,
Arlene Amstutz, 90, of Orrville, OH died September 27, 2006
after a period of declining health at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.
She was born October 22, 1915 at Dalton, Wayne Co., Ohio to Daniel
& Fannie (Zaugg) Amstutz.
She was married 1st on Sept. 7, 1940 to Glenn L. Schrock, who died on
September 1, 1952; 2nd in 1957 to Ross L. Gerber, who died in April of
1973; after which she was married to Rev. James A. Steiner, who
died January 11, 1993.
Surviving are children: James L. (Susan) Schrock; Philip (Rayene)
Schrock; Step-children:
Nancy (Mark) Conrad; David (Fern) Gerber; Daniel (Janet) Gerber; Dwight
(Paula) Gerber; Amy (Tom) Kauffman; Geneva (Dave) Smucker; Dr. Gerald
(Beulah) Steiner; Eleanor (Marion) Yoder; Marilyn (Eldon) Eigsti; 29
grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings: Anna Sommer Amstutz, Ella Rohrer, Em
Gonter (Don) Geiser, Jeanne Schafrath, and Duane (Marie) Amstutz.
She was predeceased by siblings: C. S. Amstutz, C.V. Amstutz, Pauline
Miller, Leona Hostetler, Lavera Amstutz
The funeral was held September 30, 2006 at Orrville Mennonite Church,
Orrville, Wayne Co., Ohio with burial in Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery,
Smithville, Wayne Co., Ohio.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Jan Kauffman,
Orrville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Steiner,
Bertha Bontrager, 81, of Dalton, Ohio died May 4, 2006
at Doctors Hospital Massillon, Ohio after a brief illness. She
was born February 20, 1925 at Kalona, Iowa to Ernie & Malinda
(Christner) Bontrager. On October 20, 1946 she was married to
Walter Steiner, who survives.
Surviving are children, Keith (Darlene) Steiner, Marlin Steiner, Dan
(Desiree) Steiner, Carol (Danny) Nottingham, 9 grandchildren, and 10
great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held May 7, 2006 at Longenecker Mennonite Church,
Winesburg, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Steury, Ada Troyer, 86,
of
Goshen, IN died February 24, 2006 at Goshen,
IN of complications following a stroke. She was born December 16,
1919
at Goshen, IN to Sam & Sarah (Yoder) Troyer. On December 19,
1940
she was married to Virgil H.Steury, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Helen (Ken) Nafziger, Robert W. (Barbara)
Steury, Douglas V. LuAnn) Steury, 11 grandchildren, and 7
great-grandchildren.
A son, Donnie Lee Steury is deceased.
Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Ida (Vernon) Riegsecker, Edith
Herschberger, Elroy, Ora, Floyd and Sam Troyer. She was
predeceased by
two brothers, Alvin, her twin, and Howard.
The funeral was held February 26, 2006 at North Goshen Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetary Goshen, IN.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Cheryl
Beachey,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stockton,
Lorraine M., 96, of West Liberty, OH died January 11,
2006 at
West Liberty, OH of natural causes. She was born December
5, 1909 at St. Paul, MN to James & Nellie (Flynn) Maley. On
September 7, 1930 she was married to John M. Stockton, who is deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Zook, 3 grandchildren, and 2
great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held January 15, 2006 at Bethel Mennonite Church, West
Liberty, OH with burial in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, OH.
Submitted by: Marla Longenecker,
West Liberty, OH 43357
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stuckey,
Melvin C.
(1922 - 2006)
Melvin C. Stuckey, 83, of Fayette, died Friday morning, March 24, 2006,
at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, where he was admitted March 19,
following a brief illness.
Born May 5, 1922, at West Unity, to Lottie (Klinger) and Aaron Stuckey,
he married M. Joan Graber on Dec. 19, 1948, and she survives.
A resident of the Fayette area since 1959, he was a bookkeeper at Yoder
& Frey Inc. at Archbold for over 30 years before retiring in 1987.
He was a lifelong member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, rural
Stryker.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Randy (and wife,
Karen) Stuckey of West Unity, Greg (Susan) Stuckey and Arnie (Sally)
Stuckey, both of Fayette; a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Deborah) Taddeo of
Alliance; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Myra Stuckey;
and a sister, Berneda Bender.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-6 p.m. in the Lockport Mennonite
Church.
Memorial services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the church with
Pastor Allen Rutter to officiate. Interment will precede in the
Lockport Cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold is in charge of the
arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International or to Habitat for
Humanity.
Bryan Times, Bryan, OH
www.bryantimes.com March 25 2006
Submitted by: Rose
Stuckey, Melvin C., 83, of
Fayette, OH died March 24, 2006 of
complications. He was born to Aaron & Lottie (Klinger)
Stuckey.
He was married to M. Joan Stuckey, who survives.
Surviving are children, Randy (Karen) Stuckey, Greg (Susan) Stuckey,
Arnie (Sally)Stuckey, Deborah (Jim) Taddeo, and 8 grandchildren.
The funeral was held March 27, 2006 at Lockport Mennonite Church,
Stryker, OH.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stutzman,
Fern Mast, 60, of Elkhart, IN died September 5, 2006 at Elkhart,
Indiana from a head injury caused by a fall. She was born
March 8, 1946 at Benton, Elkhart County, Indiana to Raymond and
Polly (Yoder) Mast. On June 26,1965 she was married to William
Stutzman, who survives.
Surviving are children, Sheila (Michael) Terlep; Mike Stutzman, and
five grandchildren.
Also surviving are brothers and sisters: Doris (Dan) Zook; Joan (Dan)
Beechy; Cindy
(Derald) Bontrager; and Freda (James) Kohlmejer. She was predeceased by
siblings: Karen (Erv) Bontrager and an infant brother, Paul David Mast
The funeral was held September 9, 2006 at Clinton Frame Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in the Grace Lawn Cemetery,
Middlebury, Elkhart Co, Indiana.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer, Goshen,
Indiana
Clinton Frame Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stutzman,
Mary K. Schlabach,
54, of Berlin, OH died September 7, 2006 from cancer. She was
born October 11, 1951 in Holmes County, OH, to Roy and Evelyn
(Hershberger) Schlabach. On May 18, 1974 she was married to
Paul V. Stutzman, who survives, along with her mother.
Surviving are children, Rodrick (Jill) Stutzman, Melissa Stutzman,
Kristin (Trevor)Thomas, and one grandchild.
Also surviving are a brother, Bruce (Janet) Schlabach and a sister,
Sharon (Gary) Yackey. She was predeceased by a sister, Vicki Schlabach.
The funeral was held September 10, 2006 at Walnut Creek Mennonite
Church, Walnut Creek, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stutzman,
Thelma Stutzman, 86, of Hesston, Harvey Co.,
Kansas died January 28, 2006 at Hesston, Harvey Co., Kansas of Heart
failure. She was born October 15, 1919 at Chappell, Deuel
Co., Nebraska to Wesley & Emma (Yoder) Stutzman. Emma was born
October 1, 1892 and died in 1998.
On December 31, 1942 Thelma was married to Raymon Stutzman, who is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Curtis Stutzman, Thomas Stutzman, Timothy
Stutzman, Dallas Stutzman, 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Cora Stauffer. She was predeceased by a
brother, Paul Stutzman and a sister, Lela Stutzman.
The funeral was held February 1, 2006 at Holechek Chapel, Chappell,
Deuel Co., Nebraska, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dallas Stutzman
Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Styer,
Abraham S., 84, of Souderton, PA died November 30, 2006.
He was born July 16, 1922 at Telford, PA to Alvin and Martha (Swartley)
Styer. On April 6, 1947 he was married to Anna Marie Detweiler,
who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Jack A. Styer, Barry L. Styer, A. Darlene
Boyle, Donna L. Thomas, and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Grant Styer and Lester Styer,
and a sister, Marion Monahan.
Memorial services were held December 6, 2006 at Blooming Glen Mennonite
Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard,
Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Swan, Louise Epp, 93, of Henderson,
NE died
March 28, 2006 at Henderson, NE. She was born September 18,
1912 at Henderson, NE to Jacob M. & Marie (Peters) Epp. She
was married to (1) Albert A. Buller, deceased; (2) Leroy Trautman,
surviving; & (3) Arthur Swan, deceased.
Surviving are children, Don (Shirley) Buller, Dale (JoAnne) Buller,
Glen (Carolyn) Buller, Donna (Randy) Ratzlaff, Leroy (Connie) Trautman
& daughter in law Berdine Buller, 16 grandchildren, and 33
great-grandchildren. A son, Albert Lee Buller is deceased.
Also surviving is a sister, Jeanette Regier. She was predeceased
by siblings: Emma, Minnie, Willard, Robert and Herman.
The funeral was held April 3, 2006 at Bethesda Mennonite Church,
Henderson NE with burial in Bethesda Mennonite Church Cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Tammy Ott,
Henderson, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Swartzendruber, Elsie
Pearl Mast, 99, of Morton, IL died December 30, 2006 at Morton,
Tazewell Co., Illinois. She was born July 29, 1907 at Greentown,
Indiana to Samuel D. and Lydia (Sproal) Mast. She was married to
S. Thomas Swartzendruber, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Edwin Swartzendruber (Sharon), Lynn
Swartzndruber (Sharon), Carolyn Nafziger (Gene), eight grandchildren,
and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 5, 2007 at Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, TazewellCo., Illinois with burial in the
Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., Illinois.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Julie Hendricks,
Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Swartzentruber, Elizabeth
Viola, 90, of Pigeon, Michigan died December 12, 2006 after long
illness. She was born to Jacob and Mary (Boshart)
Christner. She was married to Vernon Swartzentruber, who is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Leon Swartzentruber, Joyce (Fred) Marmion, Elva
Mast, Melva (Tom) Barstow, Harold Swartzentruber, 14
grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings, Marion Nafziger, Dorothy
(Maurice)Nafziger, sister-in-law, Elmina Christner, brother-in-law,
Glen King.
She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Jesse, William,
Alvin, Ervin, Louis, Emanuel, Alta Piehl, Margaret King, Bertha and
Martha Christner.
Memorial services were held December 15, 2006 at Pigeon River Mennonite
Church, Pigeon, Michigan.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Luke Yoder,
Pigeon, Michigan
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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