Blosser, Eugene Edward, 91,
of Wellman, Iowa died June 8, 2008 at Wellman, Iowa. He was born
March 27, 1917 at South English, Iowa to Perry and Ada V. (Lahman)
Blosser. On August 7, 1984 at Wellman, Iowa he was married to
Elsie Zook, who survives. Eugene was preceded in death by his first
wife, Louella. Eugene and Louella were married in Hong Kong on
September 9, 1949. She died in 1983
from brian cancer.
Surviving are children, Philip Blosser and wife Amy, Rachel Blosser
Derstine and husband Rodney Derstine, Meiko Blosser Schoemig and
husband Ewald Schoemig, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
A son, Thomas Yoshiro, brothers: Wilmer, Aquila, Dwight, Menno, Oren
and Amos and sisters: Abbie Zook and Mary Kate Yoder also preceded him
in death.
Eugene Blosser was a career missionary in China and Japan.
Memorial services were held June 9, 2008 at Wellman Mennonite Church,
Wellman, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Jennifer Archer,
Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Blucker,
Clara Miller, 89, of Goshen, IN died February 9, 2008 at Goshen,
Elkhart Co., IN. She was born November 19, 1918 at Blooomfield,
Montana to Francis and Magdelena (Wagler) Miller Sr. On February
21, 1942 at Fentress, Virginia she was married to Ervin Blucker, who
died December 2, 1981.
Surviving are children, Diann (Chuck) Grise, Vernon (Elaine) Blucker,
Dan (Carol) Blucker, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and
one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are a sister, Ruth
Leatherman, and two brothers, Phil Miller, and Francis Miller Jr.
Four sisters, Margaret Miller, Agnes Leatherman, Leona Miller, and Vera
Troyer, and three brothers, Abner Miller, Joseph Miller, and Roy Miller
preceded her in death.
Mrs. Blucker was a homemaker and a member of North Goshen Mennonite
Church where she was part of the Mennonite Women's group. She
also volunteered at World Missionary Press
Memorial services were held February 13, 2008 at Yoder Culp Funeral
Home, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN (where) with burial in Elkhart Prairie
Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: North Goshen
Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Boehnert,
Addison Laurin, 96, of Lyndhurst, Virginia died May 25, 2008 at
Stuarts Draft, Virginia. He was born July 18, 1911 at Ronan,
Montana to Gustav A. and Mary Clara (Laurin) Boehnert. On March
21, 1981 he was married to Lena Nitz Morris, who was born June 4, 1913
and died June 18, 2006. His first wife, Ressie Margaret Harner
Boehnert, died August 18, 1978.
Surviving are one grandchild, and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 28, 2008 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral
Home, Waynesboro, Virginia with burial in the Springdale Mennonite
Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, Virginia.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Nancy L. Stoll,
Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Boettger,
Edith Yoder, 86, of Tofeild died May 27, 2008 at Tofield,
Alberta, Canada. She was born January, 23, 1922 at Tofeild,
Alberta to David L. and Lacinda (Stauffer) Yoder. She was married
to Marvin Boettger.
Surviving are three sons, Derril (Wanda), Elwood (Heather), and Jerry
(Val),
eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 31, 2008 at Salem Mennonite Church,
Tofield, Alberta with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Tyler Weber,
Camrose, Alberta, Canada
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bontrager,
Albert C., 88, of Nappanee, IN died March 11, 2008 at Elkhart
General Hospital, Elkhart, IN after a sudden illness. He was born
September 9, 1919 at Yoder, Kansas to Henry and Clara (Schrock)
Bontrager. On May 1, 1943 in Wakarusa, IN he was married to
Vivian Celia Blosser, who was born December 18 1924 and died August 24,
2006.
Surviving are children, Phillip (Marlene) Bontrager, Duane (Peggy)
Bontrager,
Kevin (Sherry) Bontrager, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, three
brothers. Harvey Bontrager, Rudy Bontrager, and Floyd Bontrager, and a
sister, Barbara Bontrager.
A daughter-in-law, Sheryl Bontrager, granddaughter, Lori Bontrager, a
brother, Jonas Bontrager, and three sisters, Esther Bontrager, Susan
Kauffman, and Elizabeth Bontrager preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 14, 2003 at Holdeman Mennonite
Church, Wakarusa, Indiana with burial in the Olive Cemetery, Elkhart,
IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer
Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Bontrager,
Ora C., 85, of Goshen died June 15, 2008 at Goshen, Indiana
after an extended illness. He was born June 21, 1922 in LaGrange
County, Indiana to Christian and Mary Ann (Miller) Bontrager. On
August 10, 1962 in Elkhart
County, Indiana he was married to Katie Eash, who was born November 30,
1931 and survives. His first wife, Anna Kauffman, died October 31, 1961.
Surviving are a daughter, Deloris (Doug) Hostetler, Topeka, IN, a son,
DeWayne (Sarah) Bontrager, Topeka, IN, five grandchildren, and a
sister, Alice Bontrager, Topeka, IN.
Two sisters, Elizabeth Yoder and Inah Hochstetler preceded him in death.
Ora worked as the manager for Tools Unlimited, Honeyville, IN and was
the
owner/operator of Bontrager Plumbing and Heating from 1960-1975 and
owner of Bontrager Hardware from 1965-1975. He later drove school
bus for the Westview School Corporation. He was former president
of Shipshewana Town Board.
Memorial services were held June 18, 2008 at Clinton Frame Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Elkhart County Indiana with burial in Miller Cemetery,
Elkhart County, Indiana.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer, Secretary
Clinton Frame Mennonite church, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Borgendale, Rosalie Ruth
Schroeder, 80, of Wamego, KS died May 13, 2008 at Wamego,
Pottawatomie Co., KS. She was born February 24, 1928 at Newton,
Harvey Co., KS to Jacob I. and Anna M. (Peters) Schroeder. On
August 10, 1952 at Newton, KS she was married to Llewellyn V.
Borgendale.
Surviving are children, Jerry Borgendale; Kevin Borgendale and wife
Lourdes; Patty Vishnefske and husband Mark, seven grandchildren, and a
brother, Vernon Schroeder.
A son, Lou, Jr.; a daughter, Carol Hill, two brothers, Arnold Schroeder
and Arthur Schroeder; and two sisters, Louise Schroeder and Florence
Schroeder preceded her in death.
Rosalie Schroeder Borgendale graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1952
from St. Francis School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas.
Memorial services were held May 17, 2008 at Bernard's Catholic Church,
Wamego, Pottawatomie, Co., KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Kathy Kajinami,
McPherson, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Brandt,
Ruth Emma Enns, 95, of Hutchinson died April 15, 2008 at
Hutchinson, KS. She was born August 9, 1912 at Goessel, KS
to Pete and Emma (Thurman) Enns. She was married to Elmer
Brandt. She was first married on March 22, 1936 to Alfred Fischer.
Surviving are children, Darrell D and Claire Fischer, Merle I. Fischer,
Dennis O. and Janet Fischer, Loren and Leona Brandt, Judy and Abram
Schmidt, 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and two sisters,
Ella Kroeder and Lynda Schmidt.
A daughter, Eileen preceded him/her in death.
Memorial services were held April 21, 2008 at Tabor Mennonite Church,
Goessel, Kansas with burial in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kim Funk
Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Brady,
Christine Lynn Butts, 55, of Reedley, CA died March 1, 2008 at
Reedley, CA from cancer. She was born February 3, 1953 at Dinuba, CA to
Merle Richard and Madie (Neufeld) Butts. Merle was born January
24, 1927 and died December 31, 2004. Madie was born December 3,
1928 and survives.
She was married to Chris Brady.
Surviving are children, Kelly, Ann (Rudy) Aceves, Katie, two
grandchildren, a sister, Donna Freidenber, and a brother, Jeff.
Memorial services were held March 11, 2008 at Sierra View Homes,
Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Brenner, William E., 84, of
Wooster died May 18, 2008 at Wooster, Wayne Co., OH. He was born
October 9, 1923 at Wadsworth, Summit Co., OH to Herman and Erma
(Brenneman) Brenner. On December 6, 1997 at Smithville, Wayne
Co., OH he was married to Ida Mae McFadden (Yoder), who was born May
14, 1918 and survives.
His first wife, Ruth L. Hartzler, whom he married January 5, 1945 died
April
30, 1994. His second wife, Edna Nussbaum died shortly after their
marriage.
Surviving are children, Marlin (Ann) Brenner, Marla (Robert) Mast and
Marian (Rex) Beeler, six grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2
step-great-grandchildren, and siblings: Bernice (Dallas) Nussbaum,
Eileen (LaVern) Horst, Donna (Henry) Gable and Ellen (Marion) Steiner.
Two sisters, Buelah (Ira) Diller and Mariam (Charles) Jeanneret
preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held May 22, 2008 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church,
Smithville, Wayne Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Carol Phillimore,
Smithville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Britsch,
Irene M. Wyse
September 10, 1914 - May 31, 2008
Irene M. Wyse was born September 10, 1914 to William M. and Dinah
(Roth) Wyse near Archbold, Ohio. She began working at the
Archbold Ladder Factory as a teenager and later enjoyed the friendship
of Olen Britsch who worked in the office at the factory. They
were married November 25, 1937 in a ceremony following the Thanksgiving
Day worship service at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, OH. A
daughter, Maretta, was born in 1942 and a son, Calvin, in 1947.
Irene and Maretta moved to Sarasota, Florida in August, 1943 and lived
with her sister Stella and Henry Crossgrove while Olen was in a
Civilian Public Service camp at Sidling Hill, PA. Irene worked in
the celery fields for Henry. In the fall of 1944 she, Olen and
Maretta moved to Malcolm, NE where Olen was the business manager for a
CPS camp. They returned to Archbold in April 1946.
She was a homemaker as she raised their children, enjoying gardening,
reading, quilting, entertaining and volunteering. She kept a
notebook, listing the books she read, starting in 1953 until recent
years when her failing eyesight prevented her from reading. She
read through the Bible every year, using various translations.
Many Sunday afternoons were spent writing letters to friends and
missionaries. During her adult years, Irene often taught Summer
Bible School and Sunday School to children and adults, primarily at
Bancroft Mennonite Church (now Toledo Mennonite) where she and Olen
attended for over 30 years.
Her volunteer work benefited many organizations, including Fulton
County Health Center, Meals on Wheels, Bancroft Mennonite Church, Zion
Mennonite Church, Fulton County Cancer Society, Fairlawn Haven, Little
Eden Camp and the Gideons. Besides her volunteer work, she and
Olen generously supported Mennonite organizations, especially Mennonite
Education Agency, Mennonite Central Committee, and Mennonite Mission
Network.
Irene enjoyed exercise, sometimes walking as much as five miles a
day. She was an avid Scrabble player and enjoyed playing board
games with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed
travel, taking trips to Africa, South America, Europe, the Middle East,
Hong Kong, Canada, Puerto Rico, the British Isles and Hawaii.
Many of these trips were related to Olen's involvement in MEDA.
She and Olen enjoyed visiting their children in Pennsylvania and
Colorado. After Olen died in 1978, Cal and Cheryl moved to
Archbold and Irene frequently visited her daughter's family in Colorado.
Music was an important part of her life. She listened to
classical music on records and radio throughout the years as well as
attending many concerts, especially the Toledo Symphony and the Zion
Mennonite Church Choir.
As a mother and grandmother she prayed for her son, Calvin (Cheryl),
daughter Maretta (Arlin) Buller, and grandchildren, Andrea (Jason)
Golden, Anthony (Farrell) Buller, Ryan Britsch, Kari Britsch, and
Matthew Britsch.
Her only brother, Wilbur, preceded her in death. Surviving
are sisters Stella Crossgrove, Lucille Crossgrove, Marjorie (Lester)
Nafziger, and Lodema Nafziger. Sisters-in-law are Lorraine Wyse,
Meredith Beck, and Doris Britsch. She appreciated the wonderful
care she received the last four years at Fairlawn Haven and considered
the staff among her friends.
Irene's burial took place at the Pettisville Cemetery prior to this
Memorial Service at Zion Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio.
Pastors: Sherm Kauffman and Mona Sauder..
Organist/Pianist: Jim Sauder
Song Leader: Cheryl Britsch
Trumpeter: Arlin Buller
Submitted by granddaughter:
Andrea Kristine Buller Golden
Broach,
Judy Elaine Wilhelm
Judy Elaine Broach, 46, of
Tuscola, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 4:18 p.m. on Sunday,
February 10, 2008, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, February 15, at
Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home in Tuscola with Rev. Kathy Murphy
officiating. Visitation was held prior to the funeral at the funeral
home. Burial was in Tuscola Township Cemetery in Tuscola.
Mrs. Broach was born October 16, 1961, in Tuscola. She was the daughter
of George and Freda Beachy Wilhelm. She married Anthony J. Broach July
15, 1995, in Beaufort, South Carolina. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Renee Elam and significant
other, Jason Elder of Tuscola; a son, Jacob P McDowell and wife Alicia
of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, JoAnn Maquet and husband Bill of St.
John's, Arizona, and Janet Dehart and significant other John Troutt of
Mattoon; a grandson, Spencer E., Elder; and two nephews, Rob Dehart of
Tuscola and Brad Dehart of Arthur.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jesse Wilhelm.
Mrs. Broach worked as a cook at Tuscola Health Care Center for 14 years.
Memorials were suggested to Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center or
Lincolnland Hospice.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.ligossshraderfh.com.
From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL, Thurs., February 21, 2008
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman,
Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin