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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  S

  Schantz, Esther M. Longacre;   Schell, Rosella M. Baer;  Schindler, Floyd Carl;  Schlabach, Daniel D.;   Schmidt, Elsie Boese;   Schmidt, Ethel Ellen;  Schmucker, Eunice M. Jordan;   Schmucker, Herbert F.;   Schmucker, Leon Ray;   Schrag, Ada Gering;   Schrag, Doug;   Schrock, Adlai J. "AJ";    Schrock, Dellis D.;   Schrock, Herman Monroe;   Schrock, Michael Lewis;   Schweitzer, Lester;   Shank, Marlin Ray;   Shetler, Lora L. Doolin;  Shope, Marjorie E. Miller;   Short, Willard L.;   Shoup, Fannie Kuhns;   Shrock, Paul C.;   Smoker, Arthur Emanuel;  Sommer, Frances Miller;   Sommers, Susie Keim;   Spotts, David;   Starner, Raymond J.;  Statum, Christina Louise;   Stauffer, Wallace Waldo;   Stilwell, Harvey;   Stoltzfus, Sterling William;   Stroup, Ruth Elizabeth Miller;  Stuckey, Anna M. Graber;   Stuckey, Berneda Mae Nofziger;  Stucky, Virginia Ann Toevs;   Swarm, Mary Ann Fergison;  

Schantz, Esther M. Longacre, 100, of Souderton, PA died July 4, 2008 at Souderton, PA.  She was born May 8, 1908 at Milford Township, PA to Henry W. and  Mary Alice (Roth) Longacre.  She was married to Erwin M. Schantz.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Alice Conrad, a son, Daniel Schantz, 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Horace W. Longacre, and W. Paul Longacre.

She was a lifelong active member of Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, PA.

Memorial services were held July 8, 2008 at Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, PA with burial in St John's Lutheran Cemetery, Spinnerstown, PA.

Submitted by: Alma J. Geosits, Quakertown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schell, Rosella M. Baer, 91, of Milledgeville, Illinois died March 17, 2008 at Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois.  She was born January 31, 1917 in German Township. Ohio to Joseph and Katie (Schrock) Baer.  On September 2, 1952 she was married to John Thomas Schell, who died in September 1970.

Surviving are children, William Joseph (Nancy) Schell, John M (Janice) Schell,
Gloria M (Garry) Jost, six grandchildren, 3-stepgrandchildren,  and 10 great-grandchildren.

Seven siblings preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 20, 2008 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Whiteside Illinois with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schindler, Floyd Carl, 83, of Agency, IA died February 23, 2008 at Agency, IA.  He was born October 25, 1924 at Bloomfield, IA to Clarence Irwin and Lora Hazel (Widner) Schindler.  On March 20, 1948 at Bloomfield, IA he was married to Marilyn Luke.

Surviving are his wife, children, David (Claudia), Robert (Edie), Leon (Brenda), Carla Skinner (Geno), Carol Neils (Tom), Marcia Holland (Kevin), 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a sister, Mildred Sample (Don); and a brother, Earl (Evelyn) Schindler.

A brother, Harold Schindler preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 27, 2008 at Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa, IA with burial in 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


Schlabach, Daniel D., 82, of Winesburg died May 4, 2008 at Winesburg, Holmes Co., Ohio from a sudden illness.  He was born October 28, 1925 at Mt. Hope, Holmes Co., Ohio to Daniel E. and  Amanda (Yoder) Schlabach.  On January 11, 1951 at Martins Creek, Holmes Co., Ohio he was married to Retha F. Miller, who was born May 1, 1930 and survives.

Surviving are children, Dave (Helen) Schlabach, Brad (Jayne) Schlabach, Brenda Sweany, Jim (Shirley) Schlabach, and eight grandchildren.

Two daughters, LaVonne and Elaine preceded him in death.

Daniel was a devoted father and husband who loved his family and spent the last several years as caretaker to his wife Retha. He was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church where he served a steward, SS teacher, and church historian. He loved visiting with family and friends and sharing stories from the past.

Memorial services were held May 7, 2008 at Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Holmes Co., Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Jim Schlabach, Millersburg, OH
and Lori Wengerd, Winesburg, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmidt, Elsie Boese, 88, of Goessel, KS died April 12, 2008 at Goessel, KS from a stroke.  She was born October 18, 1919 at Marion County, KS to A. L. and Maria (Schroeder) Boese.  On September 3, 1948 she was married to Elmer Schmidt.

Surviving are children, Janice and Joel Worthington, Diana and Gary Roberts,           
Glen and Marie Schmidt, five grandchildren, three brothers, Dannie Schmidt, Alvin Boese, Ralph Boese, and one sister, Rosella Duerksen.

A daughter, Jerilyn preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 15, 2008 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Goessel, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kim Funk
Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmidt, Ethel Ellen, 88, of Walton, KS died April 12, 2008 at Goessel, KS.  She was born December 26, 1919 at Newton, KS to Rudolf B. and Susie (Voth) Schmidt. 

Surviving are two sisters, Esley Schmidt and Hildred Schmidt.

Memorial services were held April 28, 2008 (when) at Tabor Mennonite Church Goessel, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, KS
Tabor Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schmucker, Eunice M. Jordan, 80, of Louisville, OH died April 19, 2008  at Louisville, Stark Co., OH.  She was born October 1, 1927 at Middlebranch, OH to Everett E. and Alice (Hinton) Jordan.  She was married to Ivan R. Schmucker.

Surviving are children, Gene Schmucker, June Schmucker Brown, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret Slack, and Alta Papes both of Canton, OH, and one brother, Everett S. & (Barbara) Jordan.

 One sister, Mae Jordan preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2008 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Stark Co., OH. Eunice's body was donated to the Rootstown, OH Medical Center for research

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alma Schloneger, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmucker, Herbert F., 84, of Louisville, OH died March 31, 2008 at Louisville, Stark, Ohio.  He was born July 11, 1923 at Louisville, OH to Daniel and Lella (Schloneger) Schmucker.

Surviving are a sister, Letha (Donald) Shisler of N. Lawrence, OH and a brother, Elwood Schmucker of Louisville, OH.

A brother, Dwight Schmucker preceded him/her in death.

Memorial services were held April 4, 2008 at Beech Mennonite Church Louisville, Stark Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alma Schloneger, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmucker, Leon Ray, 76, of Bloomington, IL died January 15, 2008 at Normal, McLean County, Illinois from a massive hemorrhage due to accidental laceration of left pelvic vein during left hip replacement surgery. 

He was born March 3, 1931 at Alliance, Stark County, Ohio to Howard C. and Verna Lucille (Miller) Schmucker.  Howard was born March 8, 1900 and died January 17, 1976.  Verna was born September 23, 1904 and died October 21, 1993.

On June 24, 1952 at Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois he was married to Joyce Elaine Mishler, who was born July 26, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are siblings, Ian Schmucker (Mary); Sheldon Schmucker (Blanche); Lucille Hershberger (Loren); and Lorene Lemond (Randy).

A sister, Shirley Hein (Luke) preceded him in death.

He was an active member of the Mennonite Church of Normal and had served in many positions in the church. He was Vice-President of the BroMenn Foundations-BroMenn HealthCare - this was his last position prior to retirement.  He had worked for Mennonite Hospital and BroMenn HealthCare for 30 plus  years.  He was active with the Humane Society of Central Illinois and had been president for 10 years.  He was also active in many church, hospital related and philanthropic organizations.  He graduated in 1953 from Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana and did post-graduate work at Illinois State University in Normal, IL.  He was a person of wide acquaintance, had many, many friends and was a loving and devoted husband. 

Memorial services were held January 19, 2008 at Mennonite Church of Normal, Normal, McLean County, Illinois with burial in Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Carlock, McLean County, Illinois.
Submitted by: Joyce E. Schmucker, Bloomington, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schrag, Ada Gering, 90, of Freeman, SD died July 5, 2008 at Freeman, SD.  She was born November 18, 1917 at Marion, SD to Joe D. and Caroline Gering.  On May 27, 1943 at Freeman, SD she was married to Paul Schrag, who was born December 23, 1908 and survives.

Surviving are children, Judy Rechnagel, Mary (Jim) Tecklenburg, (Candace) Schrag, 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and siblings, Earl (Marian) Gering, Bill (Lucille) Gering, and Linda Pankratz.

A son, Doug Schrag, a son-in-law, (Don) Rechnagel, and two sisters, Pearl Kaufman and Mary Graber preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 9, 2008 (when) at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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


Schrag, Doug, 60, of Marion, SD died April 1, 2008 at Freeman, SD.  He was born April 4, 1947 at Freeman, SD to Paul and Ada (Gering) Schrag.  On June 16, 1967 at Freeman, SD he was married to Candace Schrag, who survives along with his parents.

Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Benjamin (Dan), a son, Cory Schrag (Melissa), four grandchildren, and two sisters, Judy Rechnagel, and Mary Tecklenburg (Jim).

Memorial services were held April 4, 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


Schrock, Adlai J. "AJ"

Adlai J. "AJ" Schrock, infant son of Kasey and Whitney (King) Schrock, was stillborn at 6:58 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

A Graveside funeral service was held Tuesday morning at Arcola Cemetery with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. Memorials may be made to the family.

"AJ" is survived by his parents, Kasey and Whitney Schrock of Charleston; maternal grandparents, Kelly A. and Larry A. Rardin of Charleston; paternal grandparents, Brenda Schrock of Sydney and Kevin Schrock of Tuscola, maternal greatgrandparents, Nancy Hills and John R. King, both of Charleston; paternal greatgrandparents, Doyle and Kaye Rardin of Hindsboro and Janis Schrock of Tuscola; and three uncles Cody Schrock of Sydney and Dustin and Jared King, both of Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Charlotte King; maternal great-great-grandmother, Betty King; and paternal great-grandfather, Adlai J. "AJ" Schrock.

AJ was loved and wanted by so many people; he will be sadly missed.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
June 26, 2008
Submitted by: Lizzie Ann Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Dellis D., 76, of Fargo, ND died February 23, 2008 at Houma, LA while volunteering with Presbyterian Disaster Service in Houma, LA. 

He was born July 29, 1931 at Woodriver, NE to Lewis Rollin and Ada Marie (Lehman) Schrock.  Lewis Rollin was born February 11, 1910 and died September 30, 1951.  Ada Marie was born November 11, 1910 and died September 24, 1992.

On August 23, 1953 at Casselton, ND he was married to Twila Stoll, who was born March 3, 1931 and survives.

Surviving are children, Dee Albrecht (Tom Albrecht, spouse), Joan Schrock-Woodward (Don Woodward, spouse), Elizabeth Slabaugh (Marvin Slabaugh, spouse), and Erin Geiser (spouse of Michael Schrock), 11 grandchildren plus one spouse, and siblings: Roy Schrock, Lila Mae Gould, Wilma Cannon, and Thelma Schrock.

Son, Michael Lewis Schrock died in an accident February 25, 2008 on the way to his father's funeral.

He was a proud father and grandfather, active in church and community. He had a life long career teaching English and Creative Writing, and had a passion for family genealogy and heritage.

Memorial services were held February 27, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, ND with burial in Casselton Cemetary, Casselton, ND.

Submitted by: Twila Schrock, Fargo, ND
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Herman Monroe, 83, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 12, 2008 at Harrisonburg, VA.  He was born May 25, 1924 in Reno County, Kansas to Samuel E. and Katie C. (Miller) Schrock.  On April 30, 1955 he was married to Katherine Blough, who was born July 25, 1928 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Darrel Schrock and wife Evangeline of Newport News, VA;
Daughters: Linda S. Schrock of Harrisonburg, VA and Sonya K. Carrier of
Dayton VA; four grandchildren: Thomas Carrier, T. J. Carrier, Leanna Schrock, and Kenny Schrock.

Surviving Siblings:
Brothers: Allen Schrock and wife Laura of Hutchenson, KS; Earl Schrock
and wife Ruth of Harrisonburg, VA; Eugene Schrock and wife Carol of
Partridge, KS; and Sister: Doris Yoder and husband Larry of Midland, Mich.

A sister, Susie Ellen Schrock a brother, Leroy Schrock, and a grandaughter,  Katie Lynn Carrier preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 16, 2008 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linnville, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Michael Lewis, 53, of Minneapolis, MN died February 25, 2008 at Fargo, North Dakota from an accident.  He was born May 25, 1954 at Casselton, North Dakota to Dellis and Twila (Stoll) Schrock.  His mother survives and his father had died three days earlier on February 22, 2008.  He was married to Erin Geiser, who survives.

Surviving are children, Atlee Geiser Schrock and Haven Geiser Schrock and his sisters, Diedre (Tom) Albrecht, Joan (Don) Schrock Woodward, and Elizabeth (Marvin) Slabaugh.

He was an architect who specialized in educational projects and mentored young architects, and was a former chair and board member of Wilderness Wind Boundary
Water Camp.

Memorial services were held March 2, 2008 at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dan Leisen, Minneapolis, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schweitzer, Lester, 81, of Cairo, Nebraska died February 20, 2008 at St Francis Skilled Care, Grand Island, NE.  He was born May 18, 1926 at Wood River, Nebraska to John H. and Matilda (Stutzman) Schweitzer.  He was married to Jeannine Oswald, who died December 8, 2007.

Surviving are children, Don & Kathy Schweitzer, Ron & Elaine Schweitzer, Jon & Roberta Schweitzer, Alan & Peg Schweitzer, Sharon & Laverne Jarzynka, Rebecca &
Scott Boone, Jewel & Lanny Faeh, 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

A son, Philip Schweiter preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 23, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Cairo, Cairo, Nebraska with burial in Wood River Mennonite Cemetery, Wood River, Nebraska.
Submitted by: Mary Gascho, Grand Island, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shank, Marlin Ray, 58, of Sarasota, FL died February 10, 2008 at Sarasota, FL from heart failure.  He was born September 8, 1949 Dixon, Ill.  His mother, Odela of Goshen, IN and his wife, the former Kim Miller survive.

Surviving are children, Angela Bielinski, Sara Kramer both of Denmark, Wis., Glenna Oliver of Sarasota, 10 grandchildren, and Siblings: Galen of Sterling, IL, Leon of Dixon, Lorraine Borntrager of Goshen, [IN] & Wanda Bouwman of Woodridge, IL.

Memorial services were held February 17, 2008 at Bay Shore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, FL with burial in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Sarasota, FL.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shetler, Lora L. Doolin, 72, of Kalona, Iowa died March 7, 2008 at Kalona, Iowa from complications of cancer.  She was born September 14, 1935 at Kalona, Iowa to Edward and Fannie (Miller) Doolin.  On June 7, 1953 at Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa she was married to Marland J. Shetler, who died May 21, 2002.

Surviving are children, Cindy Litwiller and husband Merlin, Carla Slaubaugh and husband Doug, Carol Gingerich and husband Maynard, Jim Shetler and wife Jessica,
14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Arlene White, Aletha Smithson, and Morris Doolin.

Memorial services were held March 11, 2008 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Bonnie Pickard, Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shope, Marjorie E. Miller, 91, of Scottdale died April 20, 2008 at Scottdale, PA.  She was born March 13, 1917 at Bellefonte, PA to Clair and Mary (Harter) Miller.  She was married for 71 years to Wilson  Shope, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Marjorie E. Stover & husband, Bill; Wilma R. Ryan and husband, William; Mary J. Allison and husband, Reed; Alma G. Stoner and husband, Marvin; 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Lois Jane Armstrong.

A brother, Basil Miller, a sister, Catherine Shope, and a granddaughter, Mary Ellen Stover preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2008 at.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by Vera Stevens, Scottdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Short, Willard L., 91, of Archbold died March 22, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  He was born to Henry and Eliza (Eicher) Short and was married to Marie Short.

Surviving along with his wife are two sons, Gary Short, and Aden J. (Susie) Short, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 26, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

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


Shoup, Fannie Kuhns, 82, of Mt. Eaton, Ohio died May 10, 2008 at Country Lawn Nursing Home in Harmon after a period of declining health.  She was born March 20, 1926 at Wilmot, Ohio to William and Amanda (Miller) Kuhns.  On November 10, 1946 she was married to Melvin W. Shoup, who died March 2, 2000.

Surviving are children, Marvin (Ella) Shoup of Trail; Doyle (Judy) Shoup of New Philadelphia; Kenneth Shoup of Mt. Eaton; Lester (Janet) Shoup of Dundee; Milton
(Sharon) Shoup of Orrville; Delores (Ernie) Raber, Doris Shoup and
Pauline Shoup, all of Mt. Eaton; 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a sister, Mabel (Glen) Snyder of Monroeville; two brothers, Sam (Ruby) Kuhns of Beach City and William Kuhns, Jr. of Wilmot; and a sister-in-law, Mabel Kuhns of Hartville.

Two sisters, Susie Scheufler, and Lydia Dews; a brother, Henry Kuhns, grandchildren, Michael and Stanley Shoup; a great grandson, Noah Shoup; and two
daughters-in-law, Sara and Carol Shoup preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 13, 2008 at Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Lori Wengerd, church secretary
Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Shrock, Paul C., 85, of Middlebury died April 25, 2008 in the Courtyard of Goshen, Indiana after a period of declining health.  He was born October 25, 1922 to Edd and Fannie (Yoder) Shrock.  In 1945 at Montgomery, IN he was married to Dorcas Graber, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Marlin (Linda)Shrock, Shawn (Cindy)Shrock, Stephen Shrock, 2 stepsons, Chris Dyer, Brent (Michelle) Dyer, six  grandchildren, and siblings: Martha Slabaugh, Phyllis (John Schrock), Silas (Dorothy) Shrock, Ed
(Joann) Shrock, Fred (Jan) Shrock, and David (Catherine) Shrock.

Two daughters, a brother, Peter Shrock, and a sister, Alma Knepp
preceded him in death.

He was in CPS service as a smoke jumper, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Memorial services were held April 29, 2008 at Bonneyville Mennonite Church, Bristol, IN with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ruby Bontrager, Bristol, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Smoker, Arthur Emanuel, Sr., 88, of West Chester, PA died January 6, 2008 at West Chester, Chester Co., PA from artherosclerotic heart disease. 

He was born April 19, 1919 at Atglen, Chester Co., PA to Elam E. and Elizabeth M. (Mast) Smoker.  Elam was born January 11, 1895 and died October 20, 1991.  Elizabeth was born September 19, 1898 and died May 31, 1994.

On March 26, 1941 at Frazer, Chester Co., PA he was married to Dorothy Virginia Malin, who was born May 29, 1917 and survives.

Surviving are children, Arthur E., Jr., (Nova); Howard P. (Rhoda); Emerson R. (Linda); Robert E. (Kathleen) nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and Siblings: Pauline Martin; Irene Martin (Amos); Naomi Byers (Harold); Elvin (Ann); Erma Clemens (David); Louise Miller (Paul); and Jeanette Eby (Kenneth).

A brother, Omar preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 9, 2008 at Frazer Mennonite Church, Frazer, Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Art Smoker, Mars Hill, NC
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Sommer, Frances Miller, 89, of Bluffton, OH died May 18, 2008 at Pandora, OH.  She was born July 19, 1918 at Williams County, OH.

Surviving are children, Philip Sommer, Jonathan Sommer, Mark Sommer, and Rebecca Ahmed.

Memorial services were held June 22, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

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


Sommers, Susie Keim, 85, of Goshen, Ind. died January 7, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind.  She was born April 17, 1922 in Miami County, Ind. to Abe and Susan (Troyer) Keim.  On February 15, 1942 at Kokomo, Ind. she was married to Wayne  Sommers, who was born October 23, 1922 and survives.

Surviving are children, Wayne Arlee (Julia) Sommers; Darrel (Karen) Sommers; Dallas (Susan) Sommers; Lorraine (Glenn) Reinford; Fern (Dale) Delagrange;
14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a brother, Ray (Clara) Keim, and two sisters, Elsie Troyer, and Ellen (Don) Lukeman.

A brother, Alvin Keim, and two sisters, Katie Kauffman, and Leona Miller
preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 10, 2008 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind. with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Donald Garber, Goshen IN
and Lorraine Reinford
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Spotts, David, 23, of Linville, VA  died March 30, 2008 at Linville, Rockingham Co., VA from lupus.  He was born July 22, 1984 at Wauseon, Ohio to Craig and Marilyn (Stuckey)  Spotts.  On December 16, 2006 at Harrisonburg/Rockingham, VA he was married to Rachel Aeschliman, who was born May 8, 1986.

Surviving are his wife and parents.

Memorial services were held first on April 6, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, OH and second on April 13, 2008 at Community Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.  His body was cremated.


He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sandy McCafferty, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Starner, Raymond J., 82, of Millersburg, OH died January 30, 2008 at Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH.  He was born May 19, 1925 at Nashville, Holmes Co., OH to Ray and Clara (Kinsey) Starner.  On June 7, 1947 he was married to Ruth Miller.

Surviving are Son - Randy Starner; Daughters - Sue (Bob) Weaver, - Linda (Dennis) Weiss, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, Brother - Gene Starner, and Sister-in-law - Frances Mast

A brother - Clarence Starner and a sister - Mary Akins preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 3, 2008 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler, Walnut Creek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Statum, Christina Louise, 49, of Chouteau  died April 5, 2008 at Chouteau, OK from cancer.  She was born July 31, 1958 to Carrol and Magdalena (Froese)  Statum.

Surviving are her father, two sons, Stephen and Brandon, two grandchildren and a sister, Mary & husband, Roger Muse.

Her mother preceded her in death August 29, 2000.

Memorial services were held April 8, 2008 at Eden Mennonite Church, Inola, Oklahoma with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marilyn Isaac, Inola, OK
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stauffer, Wallace Waldo, 83, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 11, 2008 at Harrisonburg, VA.  He was born August 22, 1924 at Milford, Neb. to Jacob and Lovina (Miller) Stauffer.  On December 1, 1946 he was married to Edna Beckler, who died December 7, 2005.

Surviving are children, Wade W. & Bernie Stauffer 4 grandchildren, a brother, Vernon Stauffer, a sister, Ruth Schweitzer, and sister, Lola Kennel.

Two daughters, Jana Roth and Jane Stauffer, and a grandson, Ryan Roth preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 16, 2008 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Trissels Mennonite Church Cemetery, Broadway, VA.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stilwell, Harvey, 57, of Lancaster, PA died June 14, 2008 at Lancaster, PA.  He was born September 9, 1950

On June 19, 2008 a graveside service was held at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.

Harvey was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Submitted by: Doris Sauder, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stoltzfus, Sterling William, 82, of Kalona died April 8, 2008 at Kalona, Washington County, Iowa.  He was born April 7, 1926 at Wood River, Nebraska to John and Laura (Beckler) Stoltzfus.  On October 19, 1947 at Milford, Nebraska he was married to Myrtle Sutter, who survives.

Surviving are children, Ruth Boller, Donna Wyse, Jane King, Philip Stoltzfus, and Barb Garber, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Einer Stoltzfus, Richard Stoltzfus, and John Stoltzfus.

Three sisters, Elivra Yoder, Donna Stoltzfus, and Darlene Stoltzfus preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 10, 2008 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Bonnie Pickard, Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stroup, Ruth Elizabeth Miller, 84, of Goshen, IN died February 25, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN from natural causes.  She was born April 23, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa to Simon J. and Lydia (Bender) Miller.  She was married to Howard A. Stroup, who died in 1997.

Surviving are children, David Stroup; Laura (Ray) Batten; Joyce E. Stroup;
4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Claude E. Miller, and Oren G. Miller, and a sister, Dorothy J. Thomas.

A son, Kevin J. Stroup and two brothers, Max Miller, and Carl Miller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 1, 2008 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, IN with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN.

Submitted by: North Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stuckey, Anna M. Graber, 96, of Archbold died May 31, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  She was born November 22, 1911 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio  to Elias and Nancy (Goldsmith) Graber.  She was married to Clarence  Stuckey.

Surviving are a son, Roger (Jeanine) Stuckey, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 4, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County.

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


Stuckey, Berneda Mae Nofziger, 88, of West Unity, Ohio died June 13, 2008 at Bryan, Williams County, Ohio.  She was born December 25, 1919 to William B. and Clara (Beck) Nofziger.  She was married to Joseph Stuckey, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Wyman (Rhonda) Stuckey; Max (Susan) Stuckey; Timothy (Lou) Stuckey; Rita (Michael) Detwiler, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 16, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

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


Stucky, Virginia Ann Toevs, 77, of Moundridge died March 14, 2008 at Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas after a period of poor health.  She was born September 1, 1930 at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas to Jake E. and Anna (Mackey) Toevs. 

On September 1, 1949 at Moundridge, McPherson, County, Kansas she was married to Dwight Dale Stucky, who was born March 14, 1921 and died November 20, 1988.

Surviving are children, Sylvia (Stucky) Verbeck and husband Dan Verbeck, Bruce and Mary Kay Stucky, Monte Stucky, and 5 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 17, 2008 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
 First Mennonite Church of Christian
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Swarm, Mary Ann Fergison, 97, of Goshen, Indiana died March 6, 2008 at Elkhart, Indiana.  She was born September 16, 1910.  On December 29, 1928 she was married to Herbert S. Swarm, who died May 13, 1970.

Surviving are a son, Herbert E. (Treva) Swarm; and two daughters, Alice (Leroy) Conley; and Ruby Jean (Roger) Veatch.

Memorial services were held March 8, 2008 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, Indiana with burial in the Olive East Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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