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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.

2008  I to K


  Immel, GlennIrwin, Diane R.;  Jacobs, Merle  E.;   Jantzi, Martha M. Bontrager;   Johnson, Lulu Belle Kauffman;    Johnston, Lois F. Ely;    Jorgensen, Leon Alvin;   Kanagy, Orpha Grassmyer;   Kauffman, Clair S.;   Kauffman, Dorothy Dick Preheim;   Kauffman, Gwen Faith Kauffman;   Kauffman, Juanita Kenagy;   Kauffman, Salina L. Detweiler;    Kaufman, Carol Glick;   Kaufman, Clayton C.;   Kaufman, Delmer Dean;   Kaufman, Marie Ida;   Kehler, John;   Keim, Albert N.;  Kempf, Mary Ellen Eash;   Kenagy, Charles "Kelly" EdwardKennell, Chester W.;   King, Barbara Ann Saltzman;   King, Dale;   King, Harley Elmer;   King, Harold Richard;   Kirchner, Diane Ruth Schmidt;   Knarr, Irma Derstine Gahman;   Knopp, Cathy S.;   Kolb, Robert "Bob" Clair;   Kopp, Mary Jane Zimmerman;    Kozel, Porter Silas;   Krehbiel, Ray;  Kreider, Audrey Evelyn LaBunde;   Kreider, Harry G.;   Kreider, J. Richard;  Kreider, Melvin M.;   Kuhns, Gloria Jean Schweitzer;    Kulp, Irwin A.;   Kulp, Wilma Ferne Shaum;   Kurtz, Wayne D.;   

Immel, Glenn,
85, of Walnut Creek died August 31, 2008 at Walnut Creek, Holmes County, OH.  He was born June 18, 1923 at Walnut Creek to William and Elva (Stutzman) Immel.  On January 28, 1945 he was married to Oneta _____, who died July 6, 2006.

Surviving are son, Wayne Immel; son, Gene (Mary Jo) Immel; daughter, Nancy Strother; daughter, Betty (John) Kandel; daughter, Charlotte (Roy) Keim; daughter, Judy (Kevin) Yoder; son, Don Immel; daughter, Carolyn Renner; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harlen Immel.

His parents, wife, brother, Robert Immel, sister, Clara Schlegel, half-sister, Cordula Sudder, 1 grandson and 1 granddaughter preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 3, 2008 at Walnut Creek Mennonite, Walnut Creek, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Gloria Mishler, Walnut Creek, OH
Walnut Creek Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Irwin, Diane R.
, 42, of Germantown Hills, IL died March 3, 2008 at Germantown Hills, Woodford Co., IL.

She was born October 8, 1965 at Morristown, NJ to William D. and Norma J. (Kenagy) Irwin.

Surviving are her parents and three brothers, William B. (Tracey) Irwin, John (Jennifer) Irwin, and Kevin Irwin.

Memorial services were held March 16, 2008 at Cazenovia Mennonite Church, Cazenovia, Woodford County, Illinois. Her body was donated to science.

Submitted by: Susie Jauch, Metamdora, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Jacobs, Merle  E.
, 89, of Smithville, Ohio died April 9, 2008 at Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. 

He was born November 30, 1918 at Johnstown, PA to Paul and Emma Trella (Risch) Jacobs.  Paul was born July 11, 1884 and died July 27, 1964 and Emma was born August 13, 1889 and died January 28, 1985.

On June 7, 1959 at Rittman, Wayne County, Ohio he was married to Elizabeth Beyeler, who was born December 19, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are siblings: Twila Armstrong, Erma Wentz, Roma Ruth, Dorothea Otto, Dwight Jacobs, Arnold Jacobs, Duane Jacobs, and Donald Jacobs.

Two brothers, Willard Jacobs and Gerald Jacobs preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 12, 2008 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, Wayne County, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Judy Hilty, Rittman, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Jantzi, Martha M. Bontrager
, 97, of Goshen, IN died March 22, 2008 at the same place.  She was born October 16, 1910 at Middlebury, IN to John K. and Fanny (Yoder) Bontrager.  On December 25, 1931 at Alden, NY she was married to David Jantzi, who survives.

Surviving are children, Shirley Miller, Dorothy (Herbert) Albrecht, Leon (Vivian) Jantzi, Robert (Hedy) Jantzi, 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Frances (Lawrence) Greaser and Rosa Yoder.

Grandchildren: Donald Albrecht, Michael Albrecht, Monica Jantzi, six brothers: Chris Bontrager, Eli Bontrager, Clarence Bontrager, Neal Bontrager,
Amos Bontrager, John Bontrager, and one sister, Edna Schlabach preceded him in death.

Martha was a homemaker, seamstress, quilter, and a compassionate caregiver.  She enjoyed traveling and entertaining family and friends in her home.

Memorial services were held March 24, 2008 at Evergreen Place at Greencroft, Inc., Goshen, IN.  A second service was held March 31, 2008 at Alden Mennonite Church, Alden, NY with burial in Alden Union Cemetery, Alden, NY.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Johnson, Lulu Belle Kauffman
, 92, of Perryton, TX died December 15, 2008 at Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas from age related illnesses.  She was born November 14, 1916 at Guymon, Texas County, Oklahoma to Felty and Susanna Kauffman.  She was married to Floyd Kauffman at Guymon. He is deceased.

Surviving are children, Lynn Johnson, Marcella Williamson, and Michelle Fowler,
7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Ilene Johnson preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2009 at Perryton Mennonite Church, Perryton, with burial in Ochiltree, 9 miles south of Perryton, TX.

Submitted by: Bev Burger, Perryton,TX
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Johnston, Lois F. Ely
, 96, of Hesston died October 1, 2008 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.  She was born February 25, 1912 at Inman, Kansas to Ernest and Lucinda (Cooprider) Ely.  On June 30, 1935 at Inman, Kansas she was married to John O. Johnston.

Surviving are children, Carolyn and Norman Yoder, Mary Lou and Phil Zuercher,
4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Carol Ely.

Two brothers, Harold Ely and Oren Ely, and a sister, Evelyn Ely Brunk preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 7, 2008 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston Kansas with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston.

Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Jorgensen, Leon Alvin
, 88, of Freeman, SD died March 23, 2008 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.  He was born June 1, 1919 at Viborg, Turner Co., South Dakota to Chris and Marie (Lauridsen) Jorgensen.  On September 12, 1948 at Freeman, Turner, SD he was married to Cleo Kaufman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Brenda & Craig Gust, Cindy & Leland Aman, 6 grandchildren, two sisters, Annabeth Loe, and Evelyn Jensen, and two brothers,  Waldo Jorgensen and Kenneth Jorgensen.

A daughter, June Nancy Jorgensen and two brothers, Donald Jorgensen and Robert Jorgensen preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held March 27, 2008 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sharon Birkey, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kanagy, Orpha Grassmyer
, 77, of Belleville, PA died December 27, 2008 at Belleville.  She was born September 11, 1931 and married to Irvin Kanagy, who was born December 16, 1923 and survives.

Also surviving are a son, Carl Yoder.

Memorial services were held December 30 2008 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, PA with burial in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville, PA.

Submitted by: JoAnn Byler, Belleville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Kauffman, Clair S.
, 88, of West Liberty, OH died March 4, 2008 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH. He was born July 10, 1919 at Pettisville, OH to Noah S. and Katie (Burkholder) Kauffman.  On June 8, 1958 at West Liberty, Champaign Co., OH he was married to D. Roselle Yoder.

Surviving are a daughter, Nedra Fay (Richard) Fredick, 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and one brother, Herman (Kathryn) Kauffman.

Memorial services were held March 16, 2008 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Champaign Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Lydia King
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kauffman, Daniel K.


Daniel K. Kauffman, 76, died December 16, 2008, at LaGrange Hospital. Funeral services were held December 19 at the Mervin Hochstetler residence in rural LaGrange.

Mr. Kauffman was born January 27, 1932. He was a son of Joel J. and Katie Ann Kauffman. He married Anna Bontrager October 3, 1957, in Indiana. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Vernon Kauffman and wife Kimberly of North Carolina and Raymond Kauffman and wife Debra of Wolcottville, Indiana; four grandchildren; five sisters, Fannie Miller and husband Jonas of Hindsboro, Elsie Yoder of Arcola, Verna Kuhns and husband Harvey of Tuscola, Mary Ellen Lee and husband Lester of Arthur, and Irene Kauffman of Arthur; two brothers-in-law, Dannie Otto and wife Fannie of Arthur and Menno Kuhns and wife Esther of Arthur; and a sister-in-law, Bertha Kauffman of Wolcottville, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, three sisters, and a brother-in-law.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
December 18, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Kauffman, Dorothy Dick Preheim
, 94, died December 9, 2008 at Freeman, Turner Co., SD.  She was born August 13, 1914 at Dolton, Turner Co., SD.  On May 1, 1992 at Freeman, SD she was married to Ralph Kauffman, who is deceased.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Dr. Bonnie Hemry, a step-son, Dr. Edward Kauffman, and siblings, Billie Nicholson, and Bud (Dorothy) Dick.

Her first husband, Clifford Preheim whom she married on June 18, 1937 died October 28, 1985.

Memorial services were held December 13, 2008 at Walter Funeral Home, Freeman, TurnerCo., SD with burial in Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Freeman, SD.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kauffman, Gwen Faith Kauffman
, 66, of Wolford, North Dakota died October 25, 2008 at Minot, North Dakota from cancer and related problems.  She was born April 23, 1942 at Kalispell, Montana to Rueben and Sadie (Miller) Kauffman.  In September 1965 she was married to Paul R. Kauffman.

Surviving are her husband, mother, children: Deanna, Laura, Sara, Arne, Leon, Joel, Myron, Carl, 19 grandchildren and siblings: Lowell (Pauline) Kauffman, Nathan (Fern) Kauffman, Myrene (Jerry) Iverson, Carol (Dennis) Kauffman.

Her father preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 29, 2008 at Lakeview Mennonite Church, Wolford, North Dakota with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Pastor Fred Kanagy, Wolford, ND
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kauffman, Juanita Kenagy
, 92, of Albany, OR died January 28, 2008 at Albany, OR.  She was born September 14, 1915 at Hubbard, OR and married to William Kauffman, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Avon Kauffman, of Eugene, OR; Joyce Yoder, of Albany, OR, 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Two sons, Billy and Raymond Kauffman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 1, 2008 at Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, OR with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Gingerich
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Kauffman, Salina L. Detweiler

MARYSVILLE, OHIO -- Salina L. Kauffman, 82, of Marysville, died Friday (Dec. 19, 2008) at Grady Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Nappanee, Ind., to Levi R. and Lydia Ann (Hochestetler) Detweiler.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Elmer M. Kauffman of Marysville; one daugher, Dorothy (Todd) Roush of Richwood; three sons, Joe, Dave and Marvin (Cindy), all of Marysville; two sisters, Amanda Detweiler and Barbara (Wayne) Harter of Wakarusa; two brothers, Eli (Sue) Detweiler of Wakarusa, Ind., and Joe Detweiler of Bremen; and 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary (Kauffman) Jordan, and an infant grandson, Sean Ryan Kauffman.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Canaan Fellowship Church, 9380 Amish Pike, Plain City. Funeral services will be there at 10 a.m. Monday. Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St.,
Plain City, is assisting with funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.

Visit www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to sign a guestbook or leave condolences.

Submitted by: Robert Fish
Published in: Elkhart Truth
12/21/2008 -
Elkhart, IN



Kaufman, Carol Glick
, 86, of West Liberty, Ohio died February 19, 2008 at West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.  She was born April 25, 1921 at Sugarcreek, Ohio to Christian and Maggie (Yoder) Glick.  On November 25, 1994 in Florida she was married to Paul A. Kaufman.

Surviving are stepchildren, Stanley Kaufman of Minneapolis, Marilyn Brown of Jackson, KY, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held February 23, 2008 at South Union Mennonite Church,  West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kathy Hammond West Liberty, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kaufman, Clayton C.
, 84, of Freeman, SD died February 10, 2008 at Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota.  He was born October 23, 1923.

Memorial services were held February 14, 2008 at Walter Funeral Home,  Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota with burial in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery,  Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sharon Birkey, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kaufman, Delmer Dean
, 81, of Freeman, SD died January 31, 2003 at Freeman, SD.  He was born August 13, 1926 at Freeman, SD to Milton J. and Ida (Miller) Kaufman.  On November 2, 1957 at Freeman, SD he was married to Ardell Woltzen, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Jim Kaufman, Joni (Kaufman) Lowe, and 2 grandchildren.

A son-in-law, Brian Lowe preceded him in death.

He was a lifetime member of Salem-Zion Mennonite Church. He farmed with his father, then his son, Jim.

Memorial services were held February 5, 2008 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church Freeman SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elizabeth, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kaufman, Marie Ida


Marie Ida Kaufman was born October 24, 1917 to Joseph and Mattie Kennel Kaufman on a farm near Havelock, Iowa.  She passed away in Glendale, Arizona on July 11, 2008. 

Marie was the oldest of six children.  She attended the Havelock Consolidated School, graduating from high school in May 1936.  The next two years were spent at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana where she earned an elementary teaching certificate.  She taught in rural schools in Iowa and Indiana for five years, and then returned to Goshen College to complete her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education where she graduated in 1944.  The next four years were spent in Culp, Arkansas, teaching grades five through eight in the mission school operated by the Mennonite Board of Missions.

In June 1950 Marie was called to La Junta Mennonite School in La Junta, Colorado where she worked with the student nurses as director of activities, librarian, and house mother.  After six years at La Junta, Marie began teaching on Cheyenne and Navajo Indian reservations in New Mexico, Montana, and Arizona.  During that time, she received her Master's degree in library science at the University of Denver in 1962.  In 1977 after 20 years of teaching and library work on the reservation, she retired and moved to Glencroft Retirement Center in Glendale, Arizona.  

Marie believed God called her to each of her positions.  She once wrote in a journal, "I always felt called to faraway places."  Her immediate family, including nieces and nephews, always knew that this work was Marie's mission field, and they supported her with visits, donations, and prayer.  Upon her retirement, Marie received many sacrificial gifts of Indian jewelry, rugs, and pottery only bestowed on those highly respected by their communities.

Upon her retirement at Glencroft, Marie continued to use her gifts.  Because of her interest in books and libraries, she was asked to set up a library for the Glencroft residents.  She then spent 22 years in retirement developing the Glencroft Library. Marie retired from the library on March 24, 2000.

Marie was a member of the Trinity Mennonite Church in Glendale, Arizona.  She served her church as a Sunday School teacher, librarian, and prayer warrior for the pastor and church workers.  She was a passionate supporter of Mennonite education and Mennonite missions and gave sacrificially to numerous church organizations and agencies. 

Marie was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mattie Kaufman, a sister Marcille Davidhizar, and a brother Ralph Kaufman.  She is survived by brothers Wilfred Kaufman (Bartelsville, Oklahoma) and Wayne Kaufman (Hutchinson, Kansas), sister Bernice Johnson (Minier, Illinois), sister-in-law Arnetta Kaufman (Fonda, Iowa), brother-in-law Paul Davidhizar (Sun City, Arizona), 10 nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and nephews, and two great great-nieces.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Mennonite Church in Glendale, Arizona on July 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm.  Burial will be in the Resthaven Park Cemetary in Glendale on July 21, 2008.  Memorials may be given to the Hopi Mission School or Glencroft Zion Fund through Trinity Mennonite Church.

Submitted by her neice, Genny Birky
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Kaufman, Marie Ida, 90, of Glendale, Arizona died July 11, 2008 at Glendale, Arizona. 

She was born October 24, 1917 at Havelock, Iowa to Joseph Wilfred and Mattie Jane (Kennel) Kaufman.  Joseph was born August 3, 1883 and died March 18, 1969.  Mattie Jane was born January 8, 1894 (death date not given).

Surviving are a sister, Bernice Johnson; a brother, Wilfred Kaufman; a brother,
Wayne Kaufman (Mary Kaufman); Paul Davidhizar - Brother-in-law, and Arnetta Kaufman - Sister-in-law.

A sister, Marcille Davidhizar, and a brother, Ralph Kaufman preceded her in death.

She was a teacher and a librarian on Indian Reservations in Montana and Arizona.

Memorial services were held July 20, 2008 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale Arizona with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery, Glendale, Arizona.

Submitted by: Paul Davidhizar, Sun City, AZ
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kehler, John
, 87, of Reedley, CA died February 24, 2008 at Reedley, Fresno County, CA.  He was born July 18, 1920.

Memorial services were held March 5, 2008 at Reedley Cemetery District, Reedley, Fresno County, CA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Keim, Albert N.


Albert N. Keim, retired history professor at EMU, departed this life on June 27 at UVA Medical Center of complications following a liver transplant. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Fisher. Also surviving are a daughter, Melody Keim, and two grandsons, Jeremy Keim-Shenk and Jonathan Keim-Shenk of Lancaster, Pa. His parents, Noah and Sarah Miller Keim, as well as a sister, Savilla Keim, are deceased. Also deceased is his wife of 38 years, Leanna Yoder Keim, who died in 1998.

Seven siblings who survive include Melvin Keim of Fort Defiance, Va., Edna Beiler of Mogadore, Ohio, Simon Keim of Clarksville, Va., John Keim of Harrisonburg, Leroy Keim of Salem, Ohio, Esther Keim of Aroda, Va., and Martha Proffitt of Ruckersville, Va.

His education included a BA in History from EMU in 1963, a Masters Degree from UVA in 1965 and a Ph.D. in History from Ohio State University. He taught history at EMU for 35 years and served as academic dean from 1977-1984, retiring in 2000. Al and Kathy were married in 2000 and during their first year of marriage lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Kathy had taught for many years.

Al served in Europe as an MCC Pax volunteer in post-war relief efforts from 1956-1958. This experience expanded his world profoundly and resulted in travel to Europe, Asia and a much-anticipated trip to China in 2006.

He was the author of many articles and several books including Harold S. Bender, already considered a classic, and The CPS Story. He is one of only two authors to have two books listed in "The Essential Anabaptist-Mennonite History Reading List."

He made a major contribution to the creation of the Valley Brethren Mennonite Heritage Center in every phase of its renovation and construction, serving as the first director in 2001-2002, and was a board member from 2000 to the present.

Al's interests ranged across the human spectrum-love of family, education, farming (he raised steers and collected small tractors as a hobby), travel, and service. A voracious reader, he was philosophical about the human saga, summarized in his autobiography, "In Search of a Worldview: What did I know and when did I know it?"

The family will receive visitors on Monday, June 30, at Park View Mennonite Church from 6 to 8 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at Park View Mennonite Church on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. with burial following.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valley Brethren/Mennonite Heritage Center, P.O. Box 1563, Harrisonburg, VA 22803; or to the Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St. P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

This is a Paid Obituary

Submitted by: Stuart Showalter
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Keim, Albert N. - Born Oct 31, 1936 - Died June 27, 2008
From Goshen News, Goshen, IN - Published June 30, 2008



Kempf, Mary Ellen Eash

(1940 - 2008)

FAYETTE - Mary Ellen Kempf, 68, of Fayette, died Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2008, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Martinsburg, W. Va., while returning home from a funeral in Virginia. Her mother, Edna Eash Nofziger, also was killed in the accident.
Born Feb. 4, 1940, at Hollsopple, Pa., to Edna (Blough) and Robert Eash, she married Darrel Kempf on July 30, 1966, and he survives.
A resident of the Archbold/Fayette area for most of her life, she was a homemaker and had worked at Archbold Ladder and Lugbill Cookies, and cleaned homes for several families in the area.She was a member of the Inlet Mennonite Church, rural Wauseon.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Kempf of Pettisville; three sons, Michael (and wife, Diane) Kempf of Pettisville, Brian Kempf of Weston and Scott Kempf of Swanton; three grandsons; two brothers, Sanford (Linda) Eash of Wauseon and Duane (Mary) Eash of Archbold; and a sister, Ruth (and husband, Gene) Klopfenstein of Pettisville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. in the North Clinton Mennonite Church.
Joint memorial services for Mrs. Kempf and her mother will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the church with Pastors Rick Jones and Brad Faler to officiate.
Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Short Funeral Home in Archbold is in charge of the arrangements.
<www.bryantimes.com> The Bryan [Ohio] Times, 22 Apr 2008]
Submitted by Mona Mann



Kenagy, Charles "Kelly" Edward
, 93, of Silverton, OR died January 27, 2008 at Silverton, OR.  He was born November 18, 1914 at Hubbard, OR to William G. and Emma (Troyer) Kenagy.  He was married to Edna Fern Gingerich.

Surviving are children, Darlene Blackstone, Silverton, OR; Curt Kenagy, White Oaks New Mexico; Karen and Jim Marquiss, San Francisco, CA; David Kenagy, Silverton, OR, a sister, Josie Rice and a brother, Earl Kenagy.

Memorial services were held February 2, 2008 at Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard OR with burial in Green Mountain Cemetery near Drakes Crossing, Silverton, OR.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Gingerich, Hubbard, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kennell, Chester W.
, 88, of Eureka, IL died August 22, 2008 at the same place from a blocked bowel. 

He was born April 10 1920 at Eureka, Woodford Co., IL to John E. and Martha E. (Garber) Kennell.  John* was born July 27, 1895 and died September 3, 1959.  Martha was born November 11, 1899 and died October 25, 1985.
    *Note: See other dates with John's obituary - GH Oct. 13, 1959

On December 31, 1939 at Eureka he was married to Helen Marie Neuhauser, who was born July 16, 1918 and survives.

Also surviving are children, Jon (Alice) Kennell, Judy Miller, Nancy (Gail) Fisher, 10 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

A brother, Robert G. Kennell and three great-grandchildren preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 25, 2008 at Roanoke Mennonite Church, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL. with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alice Kennell, Eureka, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



King, Barbara Ann Saltzman
, 70, of Goshen, died November 10, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.  She was born February 27, 1938 at Pontiac, IL to Alvin and Mabel (Albrecht) Saltzman.  On August 19, 1961 at Upland, CA she was married to Donald G. King, who was born May 21, 1936 and  survives.

Also surviving are Cheryl (Don) Thomas,  daughter; Daryl King, son; and 2 grandchildren.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Barbara was a pastor's wife in Downey CA, church organist and pianist, and a homemaker.

Memorial services were held November 15, 2008 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer, Church Secretary, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



King, Dale
, 90, of Archbold died May 17, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  He was born June 18, 1917 to Henry and Ida (Weber) King.  He was married to Lucille Leichty, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Dale Eugene King; Barbara (Raji) Dabit; Donna (Wayne) Kauffman; Cheryl (Tim) Cron; 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 20, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove
Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




King, Harley Elmer
, 95, of West Liberty, Ohio died March 4, 2008 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co. Ohio.  He was born February 6, 1913 at West Liberty, Logan Co. Ohio to John R. and Nannie (Zook) King.  On October 15, 1939 he was married to Bertha L. Hartzler, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kathleen (Harold)Cunningham; David (Jerri) King; Robert King; Phillip (Judy) King; Marlin (Anita) King, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was a long-time caretaker of church property, a member of Gideons International, and a Board Member of Global Crafts Self-Help Store.

Memorial services were held March 9, 2008 at South Union Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kathy Hammond, West Liberty, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



King, Harold Richard
, 96, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia died December 16, 2008 at Stuarts Draft, Virginia.  He was born January 15, 1912 in Logan County, Ohio to Abraham and Alice (Hartzler) King.  On September 7, 1941 he was married to Genevieve M. King, who was born January 2, 1913 and survives.

Surviving are children, D. Wayne and Ellen King, Dale and Carol King Bowers, Arnold and Diana King, Sonny and Sue King Brittle, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Isabelle K. Yoder, Sanford A. King, Luke and Ruth K. Horst, Clarence and Ruby K. Horst, Esther S. Jones, Hiram and Nancy K. Wood.

A brother, Earl Kent, and two sisters, Edna King Miller, and Helen King Yates preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 19, 2008 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro Virginia with burial in Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Virginia.

Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kirchner, Diane Ruth Schmidt
, 57, of Ocala, FL died November 12, 2008 at Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN from cancer.  

She was born July 19, 1951 at Mountain Lake to Alvin Ray and Dorothy (Green) Schmidt.  Alvin was born January 22, 1930 and Dorothy was born October 13, 1931.

On May 16, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada she was married to Albert "Al" Ambrose Kirchner.

Surviving are her husband, her parents, children: Michael Friesen, Troy Kirchner, Dean (Tonya) Kirchner; one grandchild, and a sister, Donna (Randy) Prochazka.

Her first marriage was on July 26, 1969 to Roger Friesen, born October 15, 1948. They were later divorced.

Diane was baptized upon confession of faith and became a member of the First Mennonite Church of Mountain Lake on May 14, 1967. She enjoyed fitness and jogging; met Al at a health club near her home. She enjoyed her work in the finance industry and was gifted in helping people with personal financial planning. She enjoyed walking, biking, and walks on the beach, board games, Mahjong and Sudoku. In August 2008 Al & Diane moved to Mountain Lake so Diane could be near her family in her last months.

Memorial services were held November 15, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN with burial in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Mountain Lake, MN.

Submitted by: E. Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Knarr, Irma Derstine Gahman
, 70, of Bechtelsville, PA died December 25, 2008 at Sellersville, Bucks Co.,PA from cardiac arrest. 

She was born June 7, 1938 at Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA to Harvey S. and Maggie (Derstine) Gahman.  Harvey was born September 18, 1907 and died December 31, 1990.  Maggie was born December 23, 1905 and died August 31, 1991.

On July 20, 1963 at Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA she was married to Allen Lichty Knarr, who was born February 18, 1938 and survives.

Also surviving are a son, Kenton; a daughter, Kristal, 6 grandchildren, and a brother, Harold Gahman and his wife, Lucille.

She and her husband were married for 45 years.  They met in the Voluntary Service Program in 1962 in Albuquerque, N.M. They were hosts to the International Visitor Exchange Program sponsored by MCC for 20 years from 1983 to 2003.  She worked as a church secretary for the Rockhill Mennonite Church for the last 23 years.

Memorial services were held December 19, 2008 at Rockhill Mennonite Church, Telford, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Allen Knarr, Bechtelsville, Pa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Knopp, Cathy S.
, 57, of Albion, IN died July 30, 2008 at Albion, IN.  She was born May 23, 1951 at Salem, OH John H. and Helen (Todd) Knopp.

Surviving are her mother, a sister, Emily (William) Baker, and a brother,
Scott Knopp.

Her father preceded her in death on October 23, 1984.

She was a high school English teacher for the past 30 years.  Cathy was the drama and theatre director and led yearly student trips to Stratford, Ontario.  She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Assn. and received recognition in Who's Who of American Teachers in the U.S. in the top seven percent of the nation.

Memorial services were held August 2, 2008 at Midway Mennonite Church, Columbiana, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery. A second memorial service was held August 9 at the Central Noble Center Stage Auditorium, Albion, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kolb, Robert "Bob" Clair
, 89, of Springs, Pennsylvania died March 27, 2008 at Meyersdale Medical Center, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.  He was born March 14, 1919 at Springs, Somerset County, Pennsylvania to Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb.  He was married to Esther May Wenger, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Frederic Kolb & wife, Judy; a daughter, Nancy (Kolb) White & husband, Tom White, 3 grandchildren, and a sister, Bernice Schrock.

Three brothers: Merle, Blair, and Donald Kolb and one sister, Mary Schrock preceded him in death.

He was a retired foreman & parts manager for Keystone Lime Co., an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed playing baseball.

Memorial services were held March 30, 2008 at Springs Mennonite Church Springs, Somerset County, Pennsylvania with burial in Springs Cemetery, Springs, Pennsylvania.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Felicia Maust, Springs, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kopp, Mary Jane Zimmerman
, 88, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Elizabethtown, died, May 22, 2008, at Orrville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA She was born in East Hempfield Twp, Lancaster Co., PA. to Aldus Z. and Emma Brandt Kready. She was the wife of the late Vernon R. Zimmerman who died in 1991 and Howard S. Kopp who died in 2007.

She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church Elizabethtown, PA. She and her [husband] Vernon, were founding members of Locust Lane Chapel, Harrisburg, PA.
 
Survived by five daughters, Lois M. & Carl L. Good, Lancaster, PA, Veronica K. Ranck, & J. Merle Herr, Mount Joy, PA, Nancy Z. & J. Richard Garber, Elizabethtown, PA, Ruth Ann & Chester B. Martin, Leola, PA, M. Grace, & Richard A. Erb, Elizabethtown, PA. 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, a sister, Anna E. Aungst, Maytown, PA and a brother, Aldus B. Kready, Jr., Middletown, PA. Preceded in death by a son, Clair V. Zimmerman who died in 1997.

Funeral Service was May 24, 2008 at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church with Interment at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery, Elizabethtown, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Source: Obituary files of Miller/Sekely Funeral Home Elizabethtown, PA
 

Kozel, Porter Silas
of Harrisonburg, VA was stillborn on February 5, 2008 at Harrisonburg, VA to Nick, born December 20, 1976, and Deanna (Steiner), born May 19, 1979, Kozel.

Graveside services were held February 9, 2008 at Weavers Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Krehbiel, Ray
, 83, of Freeman, SD died February 6, 2008 at Freeman, SD from cancer.  He was born March 29, 1924 at Freeman, SD to Philip and Alvina (Kaufman) Krehbiel.  On June 11, 1950 at Freeman, SD he was married to Lillian Ortman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kathy and Dan Hacking, Randy and Cindy Krehbiel, Kraig and Faye Krehbiel, 4 grandchildren, a sister, Janis Siemens, and a brother, Philip Krehbiel Jr.

He made his home on land homesteaded by his great grandfather in 1874. Ray had a love for the land and nature and loved his family.  He was known for his sense of humor and devotion and faithfulness to his family.

Memorial services were held February 9, 2008 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


Kreider, Audrey Evelyn LaBunde
, 79, of North East, MD died October 9, 2008 at Elkton, MD.  She was born June 2, 1929 at New Haven, CT to Arthur and Nellie (Wray) LaBunde.  She was married to Joseph Benjamin Kreider, who died October 6, 2004.

Surviving are her mother, children, Carol Cameron, wife of Bruce; Brenda Faulkner; Dennis Kreider; 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren. A sister, Joy Nagy, wife of Albert; and a half brother, Arthur LaBunde, Jr.

Her father and a sister, Beverly Spencer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 16, 2008 at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Ephrata, PA.

Submitted by: Norma Stauffer, Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kreider, Harry G.
, 91, formerly of Quarryville, PA died October 27, 2008 at Fairmount Nursing Home, Ephrata, PA. He was born on June 28, 1917 in East Lampeter Twp. Lancaster Co., PA to David and and Bessie Peiffer Kreider. He was the husband of the Ada H. Herr Kreider, she died in 1942 and Mary Charles Kreider who died in 1993.

Harry was a member of Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, Quarryville, PA.

Survived by a son, Glenn & Linda Groff Kreider of Greenville, IL, and a daughter, Barbara & David Horning of East Earl, PA; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a brother, Ellis & Amy Kreider of Quarryville, PA. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Delong and Elsie Ulrich.

Funeral service was November 1, 2008 at Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, Quarryville, PA with Pastor Jay Ranck and Pastor Glenn Kreider officiating. Interment was in Pequea Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery, 40 Church Rd., Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Source: Lancaster OnLine, October 28, 2008



Kreider, J. Richard
, 78, of Manheim, PA died December 14, 2008 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz, PA. He was born and lived his early life in the Bird-In-Hand, PA area the son of Noah W. and Mary R. Hershey Kreider. He was married to Pauline H. Miller Kreider and they were married for 59 years.

He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church.

Surviving is wife and daughters, Patricia A. wife of David L. Johnson of Lititz, PA; Sandra Kreider Carrick wife of Joe Carrick of Conroe Texas, Debra Kreider Tucker of Lititz, PA; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a brother, Noah W. Kreider Jr. husband of Marian Kreider of Manheim, PA; two sisters, Rosalee, wife of Leon Schnupp of Chester, PA and Mary Jane Hoober of Shipshewana Indiana. He was preceded in death by a son, Rick Kreider, and a granddaughter, Carmen Kreider.

A memorial service was December 20, 2008 at the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, Mount Joy, PA Interment was in Erb Mennonite Cemetery, Penn Twp. Lancaster Co., PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Source: Lancaster OnLine, December 16, 2008



Kreider, Melvin M.
, 83, of Lancaster, PA died January 11, 2008, at the Mennonite Home. Lancaster, PA. He was born October 29, 1922, in Mountville, PA to Elmer S. and Esther Mae (Minnich) Kreider. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Mary (Boll) Kreider.

A member of Columbia Mennonite Church, Columbia, PA.

Survived by his sons: Charles H., husband of Arlene Kreider, of Lancaster, PA, Clyde E., husband of Shirley Kreider of Washington Boro, PA and Ray M., husband of Bess Kreider of Columbia, PA; his daughter, Marian, wife of Daryl L. Groff of Willow Street, PA; 4 sisters: Edna Ginder, Dorothy Ruppert, Betty Funk, and Arlene Kreider; his brother: Lester Kreider; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were January 17, 2008 at Millersville Mennonite Church, Millersville, PA. with Rev. Abram Charles officiating. Interment was at Habecker Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.
Source: Obituary files of Gundel Funeral Home, Lancaster PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Kuhns, Gloria Jean Schweitzer
, 72, of Lincoln, NE died February 2, 2008 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.  She was born August 9, 1935 at Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska to Dave and Verona (Stutzman) Schweitzer.  On August 21, 1955 at Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska she was married to Raymond Kuhns, who was born December 11, 1934 and survives.

Surviving are, a son and daughter-in-law Doug and Monica Kuhns, Lincoln, Nebraska; a daughter and son-in-law Chere and Michael McCarthy, Liberal, Kansas; a son and daughter-in-law Tim and Cheryl Townsend-Kuhns, Tucson, Arizona, and 4 grandchildren.

A sister, Eleanor Mae Schweitzer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 5, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska with Pastors David Orr, Robert Troyer and Cloy Roth officiating and  burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: David Orr
First Mennonite Church, Lincoln, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Kulp, Irwin A.
, 88, of Harleysville PA died March 4, 2008 at Harleysville PA from aging process.  He was born January 2, 1920 at Bedminister PA to Jacob H. and Sallie (Alderfer) Kulp.  He was married to Elizabeth M. Leatherman. Also husband of Irma (Yothers) Kulp, first wife, deceased.

Surviving are children, six sons, five daughters from blended family, 20 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren and an unknown number of great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 4, 2008 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Michael A. King, Telford PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Kulp, Wilma Ferne Shaum


WAKARUSA -- Wilma Ferne Kulp, 85, of 511 E. Waterford St., died at 10:38 p.m. Monday (Nov. 24, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Elkhart County to Isaiah and Lizzie (Weaver) Shaum. On March 21, 1948, she married Christian Kulp.

He survives along with one son, Roger (Nona) Kulp of Wakarusa; two daughters, Wilda (Victor) Hess of Goshen and Diane (Kent) Hammond of Pittsford, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul (Ruth) Shaum of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Ray Kulp; one daughter, Bonnie L. Vanover; one granddaughter, Christine Vanover; five brothers and seven sisters.

Mrs. Kulp worked in dietary services at Goshen General Hospital for 21 years. She was a member of Southwest (Ind.) Bible Church.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., and one hour prior to Saturday's 10 a.m. funeral service at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Submitted by: Robert Fish
Published in The Elkhart Truth
11/26/2008 - Elkhart, IN




Kurtz, Wayne D.
, 87, of Smithville died June 13, 2008 at Wooster, Wayne Co., OH after a short illness. 

He was born December 27, 1920 at Smithville, Wayne Co., Ohio to Simon D. and Fannie (Musser) Kurtz.  Simon was born October 12, 1881 and died June 3, 1959.  Fannie was born September 16, 1883 and died August 13, 1971.

On August 7, 1948 he was married to Frances E. Blough, who was born August 5, 1921 and died March 31, 2001.

Surviving are children, Duane & Debbie Kurtz, Rebecca & Richard Kandell and Rindy & Steve Morphew, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Siblings: Brothers, Clyde, Lloyd, Cletus and Ross Kurtz and sisters, Ida Short and Berneatha COnrad preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 18, 2008 at Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Wayne Co., OH with burial in Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery, Smithville, Wayne Co., Ohio.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Carol Phillimore, Smithville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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