Albrecht, Margaret, 96, of
Greeley , Colorado died February 5, 2007 of natural causes.
She was
born December 23, 1910 to Franz and Marie (Wiebe) Albrecht.
Memorial services were held February 7, 2007 at First Mennonite Church
Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Mary Baumfalk,
Beatrice , NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Alderfer,
Naomi Freed Derstine, 86, of Towamencin Twp., Montgomery Co., PA
died September 25, 2007 at Lansdale, Montgomery, Co., PA from Celitis
probably ischemic. She was born February 26, 1921 at Hatfield,
Montgomery Co., PA to Harvey H. and Katie Clemens (Freed)
Derstein. On May 18, 1940 she was married to Warren Hendricks
Alderfer, who was born December 7, 1918 and survives.
Also surviving are children, Rachel Hinz and husband Fred; Rhoda
Kauffman and husband Lyle; Glenda Moyer and husband Abram; David
Alderfer and wife Cheryl, eleven grandchildren, and 20
great-grandchildren.
Five sisters, Hannah Freed, Blanche Moyer, Mamie Nice, Katie Frederick,
and Irene Derstein and one infant grandson preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 29, 2007 at Plains Mennonite
Church, Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Mike Derstine,
Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Anderson, John “Jack” H., 68,
of Shunk, PA died May 13, 2007 at Shunk , PA. He was born at
Coatesville, PA to John F and Beatrice Anderson. He was married
to Joan Anderson, who survives.
Surviving are children, John H Anderson, Kierston T. Anderson, Diana
Reed, Tina M. Slaymaker, Aldus Anderson, James F. Anderson, David R.
Anderson, 32 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amity Anderson (sids death).
Memorial services were held May 19, 2007 at Wilde Funeral Home,
Parkesburg, PA with burial in the Maple Grove Mennonite Church
Cemetery, Atglen, PA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Andrews, Charles, 78, of Wauseon,
Ohio died February 23, 2007 at Wauseon, Ohio. He was born May 4,
1928 at Lyons, Ohio to Charles and Inez (Layman) Andrews, Sr. On
February 14, 1990 he was married to Patricia Chittenden Rupp, who
survives. His first marriage was to Barbara Hartsel in
1952. She died in 1988.
Surviving are children, Timothy Andrews, Ron Rupp, A.J. Rupp, Gary
Link, Ed Rupp, Joyce Nafziger, Nancy Becker, Dave Link, Julie Gugel,
27grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Phyllis Zook.
Memorial services were held February 28, 2007 at North Clinton
Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Audrey Rupp,
Wauseon, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Augspurger,
Bonita Blasi, 96, of Pulaski, IA died November 8, 2007 at
Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa. She was born February 21, 1911 at
Attica, Iowa to Edward Walter and Jessi (Stone) Blasi. On August
25, 1928 in Pulaski, Davis County, Iowa she was married to Harold E.
Augspurger, who died January 5, 2002.
Surviving are children, William H. Augspurger (JoAnn), Bloomfield, IA;
Virginia Berryman
(Donnel), Pulaski, IA; Bonnie Payne (Darrell), Minneapolis, MN; 12
grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and four
great-great-grandchildren.
One granddaughter, Kathryn Augspurger and Bonita’s siblings, Velma
Baughman, Esther Delzell, Walter Blasi, Arthur Blasi, and Kenneth Blasi
preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held November 11, 2007 at Pulaski Mennonite
Church, Pulaski, Iowa with burial in Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski,
Davis County, Iowa.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Darrell
Zook, Pulaski, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover
Martin
Augspurger,
Michael J., 52, of Ottumwa,
Iowa died
November 27, 2007 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co.,IA.
He was born February 13 1955 at Bloomfield, Davis Co., IA to
Larry A.
and Darlene L. (Murphy) Augspurger.
Surviving
is a daughter, Nyla
Howell, Newton, IA.
His parents and a sister, Peg Augspurger preceded him in death.
He was a former
mayor of Bloomfield,
IA.
A graveside
service was held December 3, 2007 at Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Davis
Co., IA..
He was a member
of
Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Darrell
Zook, Pulaski, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bachman,
Lucile Nafziger, 91, of Chenoa, IL died May 21, 2007 at Chenoa,
IL from a stroke. She was born July 22, 1915 at Hopedale, IL to
Asa and Lizzy (Egli) Nafziger. On October 18, 1936 she was
married to Earl D. Bachman, (b. 07/11/1912 d. 10/03/2002).
Surviving are children, Shirley (Don) Corrie, Linda Joy, Donna (Kevin)
Wehrmeister,
eight grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters, Evelyn Collins and Ina Garber and
a brother, Orval (Jesse) Nafziger. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Virginia Berg and two brothers, Melvin Nafziger and Willace
Nafziger.
Memorial services were held May 26, 2007 at Meadows Mennonite Church,
Chenoa, IL with burial in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa, IL.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: John Heyerly
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bachman, Verne Edward, 80, of
Moundridge, KS died November 24, 2007 at Moundridge, KS. He was born
January 26, 1927 at Moundridge, KS. On October 27, 1950 at
Moundridge, KS he was married to Aline Matilda Young, who was born
November 2, 1929 and survives.
Surviving are children, Debra Flavin, Judy Bachman, and four
grandchildren.
Memorial services were held November 27, 2007 at West Zion Mennonite
Church, Moundridge, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Carla
Stucky, Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bandy, Dessie Troyer, 96, of
Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died June 1, 2007 at Hesston, KS. She was
born May 19, 1911 at Inman, KS to Abraham and Elizabeth “Lizzie”
(Zimmerman) Troyer. On September 11, 1940 she was married to
Murray C. Bandy, who survives.
Surviving are a daughter, Sondra Bandy (Phil) Koontz.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Troyer and a sister,
Gertrude Troyer Roupp.
Memorial services were held June 6, 2007 Hesston Mennonite
Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston,, KS.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bartel, Erna Fast, 93, of
Aberdeen, Idaho died December 25, 2007 at Pocatello, Idaho from natural
causes. She was born February 23, 1914 at Aberdeen, Idaho to
Walter and Elise (Claassen) Fast. In 1967 in Paso Robles, CA she
was married to Herbert Bartel, who is deceased.
Surviving is a sister, Marie Schroeder. Two brothers, Jacob and
Edgar, and two sisters, Bertha and Anna preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 29, 2007 at First Mennonite
Church, Aberdeen, Idaho, Jerry Kaiser, Pastor, officiating, with
burial in Homestead Cemetery, Aberdeen, Idaho.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Anne Hege
Aberdeen, ID
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bartel,
Delsie Tieszen, 83, of Marion, SD died December 12, 2007 at
Freeman, SD from cancer. She was born December 24, 1923 at
Marion, SD to Isaac and Katie Tieszen. On June 8, 1948 at
Marion, SD she was married to Leonhard Bartel, who died in 1972.
Surviving are children, Cathryn (Stan) Kern; Leonhard Keith Bartel; and
Gerald Bartel.
Also surviving are four sisters, Lillian Glanzer, Sally (Wilbert) Hieb,
Helen Tieszen, and Ruby (Don) Waltner.
Memorial services were held December 15, 2007 at Salem-Zion Mennonite
Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Elizabeth, Freeman,
SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bauer,
Mildred F. Miller, 89, of Hanston, KS died September 15, 2007 at
Hesston, KS. She was born November 17, 1917 at Hanston, KS to
Edward D. and Emma Miller. On July 21, 1942 at Hanston, KS she
was married to John Bauer, who was born July 11, 1914 and died July 4,
2000.
Surviving are children, Judy Entz, Jim Bauer, and three grandchildren.
Memorial services were held September 23, 2007 at Hanston
Mennonite Church, Hanston, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Verlene Sebes,
Hanston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Beachy, David
David J. Beachy, 91, of rural Arthur, passed away at 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at his residence.
Funeral
services were held at 9 a.m. Saturday,
December 29, 2007 at Central Wood LLC, 222 East County Road 200
North in rural
Arcola. Bishop David J. Otto officiated. Burial was in the Yoder
Cemetery in
rural Arthur. Visitation was held before the funeral at Central Wood
LLC.
Mr.
Beachy was born on March 20, 1916 in Arthur, a son of Jacob L.
and Anna L. (Yoder) Beachy. He married Ida Mae Schrock on February 8,
1938 in
Arthur. She passed away on June 23, 2003; they lived in holy matrimony
for 65
years, four months and 15 days.
Survivors
include one son, Levi D. Beachy and wife Katie Schrock of
Arthur; one daughter, Katie Ann Miller and husband Jacob W. of Arthur;
one sister,
Bertha Marner of LaGrange, Ind.; 13 grandchildren and 85
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; two
great-grandsons, Leroy Allen Helmuth and Richard Dale Beachy; seven
brothers:
Elmer Floyd, Arthur Martin, Levi J. Noah Edward, Harry C., Perry and a
stillborn; and four sisters: Maymie Marie Rogers, Drucilla Beachy,
Edna May
Soule and Irene Beachy.
Mr. Beachy was a
retired farmer and dairyman.
After he retired from farming, he worked in a repair shop. He was a
bishop of
the Old Order Amish.
From: Tri-County
Journal, Tuscola, IL, January 3, 2008
Submitted by Lizzie
Ann Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Beck,
Orval J., 81, of Goshen, IN died April 15, 2007 at Goshen, IN of
natural causes. He was born May 1, 1925 at Fulton County, Ohio to
Samuel and Amanda (King) Beck. On June 29, 1946 he was married to
Elizabeth Schrock, who survives.
Surviving are children, Gregory (Karen) Beck; Duane (Kathy) Beck; Max
(Melanie) Beck; Kathleen (Terry) Martin; Nedra (Les) Gnagey, 14
grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held April 20, 2007 at Holdeman Mennonite
Church, Wakarusa, IN, with burial in the Olive Cemetery, Elkhart Co.,
IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer,
Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Beck,
Verden L.,
89, of Archbold, OH died October 12, 2007 at Toledo, OH from natural
causes. He was born September 1, 1918 at Archbold, OH to Henry
and
Emma (Nofziger) Beck. On November 21, 1940 he was married to
Letha
Short, who was born July 19, 1922 and survives.
Surviving are children, E. Dean (Jeanette) Beck; Daryl (Bonnie) Beck;
Joyce Klingelsmith;
Neal (Julia) Beck, 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, Leonard Beck, and a sister, Bernice
(Archie) Kauffman. His siblings
Earl Beck, Florence Miller, Elnora Rupp, Ella Beck, Ilva
Nofziger, and Lucille Rychener preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held October 16, 2007 at Central Mennonite
Church, Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery,
Pettisville,
OH.
He was plant supervisor at Sauder Woodworking Co. in Archbold; a
volunteer, overseeing maintenance/construction at Little Eden Camp at
Onekema, MI; and served in CPS during WWII.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
and Joyce Klingelsmith
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bender,
Maurice William, 76, of Wellman, IA died October 12, 2007 at
Wellman, Iowa Co., IA. He was born April 17, 1931 at Parnell,
Iowa to Leroy and Ida Bender. On January 1, 1952 he was
married to Lola Jean Brenneman, who survives.
Surviving are children, Ken and Brenda Bender, Mike and Jennifer
Bender, three grandchildren and two sisters, Loretta and Jerry Yoder,
Pauline and Don Yoder.
A son, James W Bender preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held October 15, 2007 at Lower Deer Creek
Mennonite Church,
Kalona, Johnson Co., IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marcia Miller,
Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Benner,
Kathryn A. Alderfer, 88, of Earlington, PA died December 7, 2007
at Earlington, Montgomery Co., PA. She was born August 14, 1919
at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA to Howard and Florence
(Wambold) Alderfer. On September 2, 1939 she was married to
Marvin Y. Benner, who was born February 24, 1917 and died September
2003.
Surviving are children, Gerald Benner & wife Rhoda, Kenneth Benner
& wife Carolyn, Arlin
Benner & wife Donna, Carolyn Benner, Christine Stutzman and
husband Ron, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are Gladys Neter (sister) and husband Heinz, Esther
Landis (sister) and
husband Melvin, and Earl Alderfer (brother) and wife Mary.
Ernest Alderfer (brother), and Laverne Alderfer (brother) preceded her
in death.
Kathryn was a long-time faithful member of Finland Mennonite Church,
where she taught Sunday School and Summer Bible School classes. She
served alongside her deacon husband in caring for the needs of the
congregation for many years.
Memorial services were held December 13, 2007 at Souderton Mennonite
Church, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Finland Mennonite
Church Cemetery, Pennsburg, PA.
Submitted by: Robert
Nolt
Finland
Mennonite Church, Pennsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bergthold,
Arthur F., 96, of Reedley, CA died August 11, 2007 at Reedley,
CA of natural causes. He was born April 7, 1911 at Reedley, CA to
Henry and Marie (Muller) Bergthold. In 1934 at Reedley, CA he was
married to Mary Eymann, who died in 1998.
Surviving are children, Arthur E. (Pat); Roland (Eleanor), seven
grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a
brother, Reuben Bergthold.
Art was the first administrator of Sierra View Homes in Reedley, CA.
Memorial services were held August 18, 2007 at First Mennonite Church,
Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetary, Reedley, CA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Beyer, Mark W., 74, of Kinzers, PA
died April 26, 2007 of a variety of causes. He was born to
Russel and Mary (Wissler) Beyer. He was married to Mildred
Hershey, who survives.
Surviving are children, John Beyer, Jay Beyer, Jerry Beyer, and six
grandchildren.
Memorial services were held April 30, 2007 at Hershey Mennonite Church,
Kinzers, PA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Janet Gehman
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bowen,
Carolyn Jean Kropf, 60, of Charlottesville, VA died June 22,
2007 at Charlottesville, VA of cancer. She was born December 24,
1946 in Lebanon, Oregon to Fred Vernon and Velma Arlene (Neuschwander)
Kropf. On June 6, 1970 she was married to James Edward Bowen, who
survives.
Surviving are a daughter, Janel Lynne Bowen Early and husband Joseph
Roy Early, a son, Brent Alan Bowen, one grandchild, and her parents.
Also surviving are her siblings: Leroy Fred Kropf; Eldon Dennis Kropf
and Lois Dean; Conley Kropf; Leonard John Kropf and Carmen Dawn Berkey
Kropf; Don Millard Kropf and Vivian Loree Beckler Kropf; Marilyn Joy
Kropf Blank and Nelson Richard Blank; Harold Jay Kropf and Sahron Lucia
Byler Kropf.
There was a private burial on Sunday, June 24, 2007 in Hollymead
Garden, Charlottesville, VA followed by the memorial service on June
28, 2007 at Belmont Baptist Church, Charlottesville, VA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Maren Tyedmers
Hange, Charlottesville, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Brubacher,
Edward "E.J." James, 89, of North Newton died August 1, 2007 at
North Newton, KS. He was born September 23, 1917 at Perry, Oklahoma to
August John (8/3/1894-2/26/1970) and Clara Mae (Hirschler)
Brubacher. On September 30, 1942 at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho he was
married to Lucille Marie Moore, who was born July 24, 1921 and died
August 28, 2006.
Surviving are children, Edward James Junior "Jim" (Lois), Wade (Joan),
Michael (Joan), nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings, Kathryn Stucky, Naomi Krehbiel, Don, Jack,
and Yvonne. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Dirks.
Memorial services were held August 6, 2007 at Bethel College Mennonite
Church, North Newton, Kansas with burial in BCMC Columbarium, North
Newton, Kansas.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Melanie Mueller,
North Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bubalo,
Sylvia G. Gross, 78, of Goshen, IN died October 30, 2007 at
Goshen, IN. She was born November 25, 1928 at Doylestown, PA to Titus
L. and Olive S. (Moyer) Gross. On March 2, 1957 she was
married to Vladimir L. Bubalo , who died July 21, 1989.
Surviving are a brother, Leonard (Irene) Gross, and two sisters, Miriam
(Fred) Meyer, and
Lois (Christopher) Leuz.
A sister, Geraldine Harder preceded her in death.
Sylvia graduated from Goshen College in 1951 and attended the Art
Institute of Chicago, and Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Sylvia was an
artist and poet. She was a member of College Mennonite Church.
Memorial services were held November 2, 2007 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Ethel
Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Buckwalter,
Lester R., 95, of
Millersville, PA died January 12, 2007 in Lancaster, PA. He was
born July 26, 1911 in Leacock Twp., PA to Jason and Frances M.
(Hershey) Buckwalter. He was married to Anna E. Book, who is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Kenneth B. Buckwalter (Marlene W. Weaver); Lois
L. Burkholder (Ezra W. Burkholder); Doris A. Gochnauer; Eileen F.
Stone; Darlene M. Sharp (C. Duane Sharp); Margaret Miller (James
Miller); Mary Hess (Richard Hess); 19 grandchildren, and 26
great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 18, 2007 at Masonville Mennonite
Church, Washington Boro, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Elva E. Martin,
Millersville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Buckwalter,
Robert Denlinger, 86, of Leola, PA died November 30, 2007 at
Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA from a pulmonary embolism. He was born
February 28, 1921 at East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA to John and
Martha (Denlinger) Buckwalter. John was born June 28, 1896 and
died March 4, 1935. Martha was born August 24, 1897 and died
April 16, 1987.
Robert was married on July 11, 1942 at Bareville, Lancaster Co., PA to
Faith Steffy who was born June 11, 1923 and survives.
Surviving are children, Linda (Roy) Breneman, Robert (Betty Lou)
Buckwalter, Judith Buckwalter, Joyce (Robert) Samuels, John (Laurel)
Buckwalter, Leon (Sue) Buckwalter,
Mary Ann( Clinton) Good, Debra (Rory) MacCrea, Steven (Marian)
Buckwalter, Carole (William) Schumacher, 35 grandchildren, and 15
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, Richard, husband of Sara Buckwalter,
sisters, Dorothy Thomas
and Rhoda, wife of Ali Salim.
A son, Leslie, an infant daughter, Marian, a brother, John Buckwalter,
and a sister, Ruth Stauffer. preceded him in death.
He was a dairy farmer in Lancaster County and then in Wellsville, NY.
Pastored for 15 years at Independence Gospel Fellowship in Andover,
NY. Volunteered for Ten Thousand Villages and MCC at numerous
locations after retirement. Robert loved to travel and was an avid
reader. He
was a stamp collector and a member of the Mennonite Historical Society.
Memorial services were held December 5, 2007 at Akron Mennonite Church,
Akron, PAwith burial in Yorks Corners Cemetery, Wellsville,
Allegany Co., NY.
He was a member
of
Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Janet
Weber, Akron, PA
and
John Buckwalter,
Alfred Station, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burge,
Lynn Ann, 26, of Marion, SD died August 11, 2007 at Louisville,
KY in a mowing accident. She was born May 31, 1981 at Freeman, SD to
Terry and Brenda (Johnson) Burge, who survive. Also surviving are
two brothers, Robert Burge and Brian Burge.
Memorial services were held August 16, 2007 at Salem-Zion Mennonite
Church, Freeman, SD, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Elizabeth,
Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burkey, Catherine "Katie"
Rediger, 101, of Albany, OR died April 3, 2007 at Albany,
OR. She was born July 4, 1905 at Thurman, CO to David and Barbara
(Ruby) Rediger.
On September 14, 1927 she was married to Harry Burkey (b. 1905 d.
7/23/1968).
Surviving are children, Willard Burkey and Sterling Burkey, 12
grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by children: Lester (Agnes -remarried Glaser)
and Vernon (Jewell - remarried Stanley) and siblings: Lilly
(Nick) Birky, Elizabeth (John) Fahndrich, Anna Rediger, Lydia (Harold)
Stutzman and Leah (William) Burkey.
Memorial services were held April 7, 2007 at Fairview Mennonite Church,
Albany, OR with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sterling Burkey
Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burkholder,
Dorothy Laing, 93, of Pigeon, Michigan died March 5, 2007 at St.
Louis, Michigan. She was born November 15, 1913 at Anthony, Kansas to
Edward and Hazel (Miller) Laing. On January 18, 1933 she was
married to Clarence Burkholder, who is deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty (Lyle) Shetler, two grandchildren, and
five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held March 10, 2007 at Crystal Springs Mennonite
Church, Harper, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Scot Wilson,
Pigeon, Michigan
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burkholder, Eula
Catherine Rhodes, 85, of Harrisonburg, VA died June 27, 2007 at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital, VA. She was born March 1, 1922 in
Rockingham County, VA to Oscar J. and Ina (Heatwole) Rhodes. She
was married to Charles Edward Burkholder, who was born January 9, 1921
and died June 16, 2006.
Surviving is a daughter, Polly Fravel.
Memorial services were held June 30, 2007 at Crestwood, Strite
Auditorium, Harrisonburg, Virginia with burial in Weavers Cemetary,
Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ann Hensley,
Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burkholder,
Harriet Lapp, 92, of Goshen, IN died September 6, 2007 at
Goshen, IN. She was born March 31, 1915 in Calcutta, India to
George and Esther (Ebersole) Lapp. On August 20, 1939 in Manheim,
Pa. she was married to J. Lawrence Burkholder, who was born October 31,
1917 and survives along with one son, Howard Burkholder, two daughters,
Myrna Burkholder, and Janet (Lauren) Friesen, and two grandchildren.
A son, Jerald Burkholder and two sisters, Lois Camp and Pauline Lapp
preceded her in death.
She graduated from Goshen College in 1935 and was one of the first
women to get a Th.B. from Mennonite Biblical Seminary. She was
supportive of her husband, J. Lawrence Burkholder’s, career, which
involved living in many different places. Harriet helped begin the
afternoon sabbatical program at Goshen College and neighborhood groups
at College Mennonite Church.
Memorial services were held September 9, 2007 at College
Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery,
Goshen, IN.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burkholder,
Warren Samuel, 88, of Bridgewater Retirement Community, Virginia
died May 24, 2007. He was born to Walter and Anna Belle (Fulk)
Burkholder. He was married to Virginia Burkholder (b. 07/20/1920
d.11/04/1999).
Surviving are children, Judith A. Espinoza, Linda B. Scrogham, Donald
R., Sue Burkholder, Philip W., Sheldon D. (Pete), Stephen S., Frederick
M., Randall L., 18 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 29, 2007 at Harrisonburg Mennonite
Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Burky,
Glendora Shrock, 87, of Walnut Creek, OH died September 10, 2007
at Walnut Creek, OH. She was born May 7, 1920 at Walnut Creek, OH to
Willard and Alta (Miller) Shrock. On May 3, 1947 she was married to
Lloyd Burky, who survives.
Surviving are son, Bruce (Bobbi) Burky; son, Doug Burky; daughter, Lois
Hochstetler; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
One brother preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 13, 2007 at Walnut Creek
Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, OH burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler,
Walnut Creek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bustos
G., Mary,
82, of Goshen, IN died January 22, 2007 at Goshen, Elkhart Co.,
IN.
She was born March 24, 1924 at Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. On June
1,
1956 she was married to Margarito Bustos, Jr., who is deceased.
Surviving is a son, Steve Bustos and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Bustos, and a brother,
Eliseo Gaxiola.
Memorial services were held January 27, 2007 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Violett Cemetery,Goshen,
Elkhart Co., IN.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin