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[NI190341] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXIII No 4 Apr 24 1930 pg 94, 95. KNAVEL,­ Sis Christina wid/o Bro Levi Knavel b Jul 27 1860 d of influenza at her home near Salix, PA Apr 7 1930 aged 69y 8m 10d. She was d/o late Bro John & Sis Susana (Weaver) Wingard. Her husb & 4 chdn preceded her. She is survived by 4 sons, 2 daus, 30 gchdn, & 1 ggchd, besides many other relatives & friends. Sis Knavel was an active memb Pleasant Grove Menn Ch for last 49y & had been janitor of Ch for last 5 yrs taking her husb's place after his death. Funeral servs in home by Hiram Wingard & S G Shetler & in Ch by S G Shetler, assisted by Hiram Wingard & J P Bontrager; bur Dunmeyer Cem.

[NI190344] PA 1910 Miracode Index
Joseph Hingard 48 PA Cambria Head of Household
Wife Lizzie 43 IN
dau Sadie 17 PA
Son Wilbert 15 PA
dau Esther 06 PA
dau Verda 05 PA
Son Ray NR PA

[NI190345] Gospel Herald - Vol XXXIX # 51 Mar 18 1947 pg 1106. Wingard, Jacob b Adams Twp, Cambria Co, PA Sep 7 1863 passed away at Mem'l Hosp in Johnstown, PA Feb 7 1947 aged 83y 5m. He was preceded by wife Emma on Jun 21 1930, & 4 chdn Lydia Ruth, Rosa May, Wilson, & Viola. Surviving are 8 chdn: Lee, Mrs C P Trent, Mrs N M Matula, Mrs Grace Marsh, Mrs Willard Ripple, Paul, Howard, & Eugene, 1 Sis Mrs John Thomas, 2 bros George & Ammon, 23 gchdn, & 22 ggchdn. He was memb Menn Ch from time of his youth. Servs in home & at Weaver Ch, Johnstown, PA in charge of Sanford G Shetler, assisted by Hiram Wingard. Bur Richland Cem.
PA 1910 Miracode Index
Jacob Wingard 46 W PA Cambria Head of Household
Wife Emma 41 PA
Son Lee 23 PA
dau Elsie 20 PA
Son Wilson 12 PA
dau Grace 11 PA
dau Bessie 09 PA
dau Viola 06 PA
Son Paul 03 PA
Son Howard NR PA
Gson Eugene NR PA

[NI190346] Herald of Truth, Vol XXVII # 9 May 1 1890 pgs 141 & 142. WINGARD. On 18 Apr, Cambria Co, PA, after lingering for 2y of consumption, John, s/o John & ----- Wingard, aged 24y 11m 29d. Abt 6 dys before his death he had an attack of la grippe, from which he suffered considerably. He had resigned himself to Lord & was received into Ch membership by bapt. He leaves his sorrowing parents, bros & sis'. Funeral servs 20th in Frogtown UBC by Jonas Blough & Samuel Gindlesperger, after which remains were taken abt 3 mis west to his gfather's burgrnd.

[NI190353] Gospel Herald - Vol XVI # 48 Feb 28 1924 pgs 972, 973. Knavel, Bro Levi b Aug 20 1861 d of heart trouble at his home, Salix, Cambria Co, PA Jan 27 1924 aged 62y 5m 7d. He united with Menn Ch many yrs ago & was regular attendant at Ch. He serv as trustee of Ch bought from Luths abt 25 yrs ago & also of new Ch later put up on part of his farm. He serv continuously as janitor, & he also held different positions in congregation. He is survived by his widow, 5 sons, 2 daus, besides a # of gchdn & many other relatives & friends. Funeral servs by S G Shetler, assisted by E J Blough at home & Ch, bur Cem on his farm.
PA 1910 Miracode Index
Levi Knavel 48 W PA Cambria Head of Household
Wife Christina 49 PA
Son Lloyd 20 PA
dau Suie 18 PA
Son Alonzo 16 PA
dau Ellen 12 PA
dau Cora 10 PA
Son George 07 PA

[NI190354] Gospel Herald - Vol 87 # 43 Nov 1 1994. Knavel, George L, 91, b May 24 1903, Salix, PA to Levi & Christina Wingard Knavel d Sep 15 1994, Davidsville, Pa. Survivors: wife Goldie Shaffer Knavel; chdn: Ellsworth, Lois Adams; 4 gchdn, 8 ggchdn. Preceded by Leona Mae & George Richard (infant chdn). Congregational memb Weaver Menn Ch. Funeral Sep 19 Dalla Valle Funeral Home, by Harold E Thomas & Elvin Holsopple

[NI190355] Gospel Herald - Vol 74 # 12 Mar 24 1981 pg 230. Knavel, Cloyd s/o Levi & Christiana (Wingard) Knavel b Johnstown, PA May 1 1889 d Johnstown, PA Feb 22 1981 aged 91y. He m Cora May Heller who d Oct 21 1978. Surviving are 5 daus Mildred Beisel, Evelyn Shetler, Erma Rose, Arwella Miller, & Darlene Kauffman, 4 sons Omer, Emerson, Vernon, & Marlin, 26 gchdn, 55 ggchdn, & 1 bro George. He was memb Carpenter Pk Menn Ch. Servs at Mason Funeral Home Feb 25, in charge of Marvin L Kaufman; bur Dunmyer Cem

[NI190356] Gospel Herald - Vol VI # 31 Oct 30 1913 pg 495, 496. Beisel. Sis Suie Bertha d/o Bro Levi & Sis Christena Knavel b Nov 21 1891 d Oct 12 1913 aged 21y 10m 21d. She united with Menn Ch several yrs ago. Mar 23 1913 she m Edward Beisel, who survives her. Funeral servs at Elton Ch by S G Shetler, bur in Cem nearby. Parents, bros, sis', heart-stricken husb, & friends wept over her departure.

[NI190358] Gospel Herald - Vol 69 # 13 Mar 30 1976 pg 276. Heller, Ellen d/o Levi & Christina (Wingard) Knavel b Cambria Co, PA Jun 10 1897 d Lee Hosp, Johnstown, PA Feb 8 1976 aged 78y. She m Calvin Heller, who preceded her. Surviving are 3 daus Mrs Vera Brambling; Arbutus Mrs Clarence Ohler; & Zella Mrs Otto Wentz, 1 son Roscoe, 7 gchdn, 5 ggchdn, & 2 bros Cloyd & George Knavel. She was preceded by 3 sis' & 2 bros. She was memb Weaver Menn Ch. Funerals servs Lloyd Shank Funeral Home, in charge of Harry Y Shetler; bur Dunmire Cem.

[NI190359] Gospel Herald - Vol LXIII # 7 Feb 17 1970 pg 159, 160. Marsh, Cora Mae d/o Levi & Christina (Wingard) Knavel b Salix, PA Sep 25 1899 d Windber, PA Dec 16 1969 aged 70y 2m 21d. On Jan 1 1917 she m George Knavel who survives. Also surviving are 9 chdn Owen, Theda Mrs Wayne Helsel, Beryl Mrs Myron Dunmyer, Russell, George Jr, Robert, Carl, Carlene Mrs Eugene Strait, & Marian Mrs Clair Alwine, 26 gchdn, 7 ggchdn, 3 bros Cloyd, Alonza, & George, & 1 Sis Mrs Ellen Hillor. She was memb Weaver Ch, servs Dec 19, with Harold E Thomas & David Alwine officiating; bur Dunmyer Cem

[NI190362] Gospel Herald - Vol XLVIII # 40 Oct 4 1955 pg 958. Heller, Calvin Roscoe Sr s/o George & Mary (Wirick) Heller b Sep 9 1896, Krayn, Pa d Lee Hosp, Johnstown, PA Sep 15 1955 aged 59y 6d. Survived by wife Ellen Knavel, chdn: Vera Mrs Irvin Gramling, Elton; Zella Mrs Otto Wentz, Johnstown; Arbutus Mrs Clarence Ohler, & Calvin Roscoe, Jr, both Windber, Pa, 5 gchdn, these bros & sis' Mrs Cloyd Knavel, Hollsopple; Lloyd, Gettysburg; Oliver, Scalp Level; & Mrs Walter Kush, Cleveland, OH. Preceded by a Sis & a bro. He was memb Menn Ch for some 30 yrs served as deacon for last 11 yrs. Funeral servs Pleasant Grove Ch by Eli Miller & Harry Y Shetler. Bur Dunmire Cem.

[NI190365] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol 72 # 1 Jan 2 1979 pg 13, 14. KNAVEL, Cora May d/o George & Mary Margaret (Wirick) Heller b Cambria Co, PA Mar 11 1891 d at her home, Hollsopple, PA Oct 21 1978 aged 87y. On Oct 22 1911 she m Cloyd Knavel who survives. Also surviving are 5 daus Mildred Mrs Clair Beisel, Erma Mrs George Rose, Mrs Evelyn Shetler, Arwella Mrs Clair Miller, & Darlene Mrs Harold Kauffman, 4 sons Omer, Emerson, Vernon, & Marlin, 27 gchdn, 46 ggchdn, 4 gggchdn, & 1 Sis Freda Kush. She was memb Carpenter Pk Menn Ch. Servs at Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville, PA Oct 24, in charge of David C Alwine & Marvin L Kaufman; bur Dunmire Cem, Salix, Pa

[NI190376] Gospel Herald - Vol 78 # 6 Feb 5 1985 pg 101-102. MARSH, George, Sr s/o Julias & Elizabeth Marsh b Patton, PA Jan 24 1885 d of complications from shingles at Elton, PA Nov 2 1984 aged 89y. He m Cora Marsh who d Dec 16 1969. Surviving are 4 daus Theda Mrs Wayne Helsel, Beryl Mrs Myron Dunmeyer, Carlene Mrs Eugene Strait, & Marian Mrs Clair Alwine, 2 sons Robert & Carl, 1 bro Theodore, & 4 sis' Pauline Bianco, Nora Brandon, Helen Langford, & Jeanette Hanzik. Preceded by 3 chdn George Jr, Russel, & Owen, 4 sis' & 2 bros. He was memb Weaver Menn Ch, servs Nov 5, in charge of Sanford G Shetler, Kurt Horst, Harry Y Shetler, & Harold Thomas; bur Dunmyer Cem.

[NI190388] PA 1910 Miracode Index
Jules Marsh 47 W France Clearfield Head of Household
Wife Elizabeth 36 Scotland
dau Edith 17 PA
Son George 15 PA
dau Ellen 13 PA
dau Elizabeth 11 PA
Son Joseph 07 PA
dau Pauline 05 PA
dau Janet 03 PA
dau Louise NR PA
Bro Theodore 25 FRE
Gdau Mary NR PA

[NI190406] Gospel Herald - Vol 87 # 38 Sep 27 1994. Beisel, Mildred P nee Knavel, 82, Windber, Pa b Aug 20 1912, Adams Twp, PA to Cloyd & Cora Heller Knavel d Aug 22 1994, Johnstown, PA of congestive heart failure. Survivors husb Clair Beisel & chdn: June Horst, Ruth Hostetler , Leroy; siblings: Erma Rose, Evelyn French, Darlene Kauffman, Omer, Marlin, & Vernon Knavel; 12 gchdn, 1 ggchd. Funeral Aug 25 Carpenter Pk Menn Ch, by Marvin L Kaufman. Bur Richland Cem.

[NI190410] Gospel Herald - Vol 77 # 42 Oct 16 1984 pg 730. Miller, Arwella d/o Cloyd & Cora (Heller) Knavel b Cambria Co, PA Jan 19 1921 d Johnstown, PA of heart attack on Sep 24 1984 aged 63y. On Jun 2 1945 she m Eli Miller who survives. Also surviving are 1 son Marvin, 1 dau Carol Mrs Herbert Rosey Jr., 1 gson Herbert Rosey, III, 4 sis' Mildred Beisel, Evelyn Shetler, Erma Rose, & Darlene Kauffman, & 4 bros Omer, Vernon, Emerson, & Marlin. She attended Carpenter Pk Menn Ch, servs on Sep 27, in charge of Marvin L Kaufman, & George McDowell Jr; bur Forest Lawn Cem, Johnstown, Pa.

[NI190431] Gospel Herald - Vol XIX # 43 Jan 20 1927 pg 910, 911, 912. Knavel George Richard s/o Bro George & Sis Goldie Knavel b Nov 9 1926 d Dec 18 1926. Bro. & Sis Knavel live at Lewistown, PA & corpse brought to home of Bro Knavel's mother near Salix, Pa, servs Pleasant Grove Menn Ch by Bro Hiram Wingard.

[NI190440] Herald of Truth, Vol XXXIII # 17 Sep 1 1896 pg 270, 271. WINGARD. On 4 Aug 1896, Geistown, Cambria Co, PA Lydia Ruth youngest d/o Jacob & Emma Wingard aged 4m 8d. Servs by Jonas Blough & Alexander Weaver.

[NI190442] Gospel Herald - Vol VII # 48 Feb 25 1915 pg 775, 776. Wingard, Wilson Grant s/o Bro Jacob Wingard & Emma Wingard of Johnstown, PA d after brief illness of grip & pneumonia aged 17y 9m 4d. Survived by parents & gparents, Bro John & Sis Susannah Wingard & these bros & sis': Edith, w/o Chester Trent, & Leander, Elsie, Grace, Bessie, Viola, Paul, & Howard During his illness he was received into Ch fellowship by water bapt. Servs Weaver Menn Ch (place of interment) by David Berkey & D S Yoder.

[NI190450] William Trent 1854
PA 1910 Miracode Index
William Trent 56 W PA Cambria Head of Household
Wife Drecilla 57 PA
Son Chester 24 PA
dau-in-law Edith 22 PA
GCH Kennith 03 PA
GCH Harold NR PA
GCH Beatrice NR PA

[NI190460] Herald of Truth, Vol XXXIX No 8 Apr 15 1902 pg 125, 126. KAUFMAN. On 5 Mar 1902, Davidsville, PA of pneumonia, Paul L s/o Bro John J & Sis Sarah Kaufman aged 8m 5d. Servs 7th at Kaufman Amish MH, by L A Blough, Jonas Blauch & Samuel Gindlesperger.

[NI190461] Gospel Herald - Vol L # 21 May 21 1957­ pg 502, 503. Byler, David J s/o late Ariah & Lydia (Zook) Byler b Sep 14 1895; passed away at his home Apr 25 1957 aged 61y 7m 11d. Death due to cancer. He had not been well last few yrs but could do light work. On Jan 29 he went to Hosp for observation. On Feb 4, upon surgery, they discovered his condition. On Feb 12 he went home, & was up & around until Mar 6, after which he was bedfast most of time. He was memb Locust Grove Ch, Belleville, Pa. On Dec 12 1918 he m Sadie A Peachey who survives. Also surviving are 11 chdn: Ella Mae, at home; Verna, Philadelphia, Pa; Martha Mrs Ben Zook; Ruth Mrs Glenn Kauffman; Bertha Mrs Glenn Peachey, Petersburg, Pa; Jesse, Lancaster; Lois Mrs Enos Peachey, David, Raymond, Belleville; Leonard & Florence, at home, 20 gchdn, 2 bros Jesse, Pigeon, MI; Rufus, Clanton, AL, 4 sis' Mrs Anna Mayer, Pigeon, MI; Ella Mrs Daniel Longenecker, Middletown, PA; Mary & Barbara, Belleville. He was 1st to break family circle with exception of an infant gchd. Servs Apr 28, Locust Grove Ch in charge of Louis Peachey, John B Zook, & Erie Renno, bur adjoining Cem.

[NI190463] Gospel Herald - Vol VIII # 41 Jan 6 1916 pg 671. Byler, Lydia b Nov 29 1862, Belleville, Pa d Dec 24 1915 aged 53y 25d. She united with AMC in her early dys & remained a consistent memb until her death. She m Abiah D Byler Feb 8 1883. To them were b 4 sons & 5 daus of whom 1 infant preceded her. She leaves husb, 8 chdn, 1 gchd, & 3 sis'. She was attacked with a stroke of paralysis in Oct from which she never recovered. Servs Locust Grove Ch Dec 26, by Jonas D Yoder, E H Kenagy, & S T Yoder. Bur in Cem nearby.

[NI190465] Herald of Truth, Vol XXIII # 4 Feb 15 1886 pg 62. BYLER. On 27 Jan., Belleville, Miffin Co, PA, Salome Byler wid/o David Byler, aged 52y 10m 7d. Her husb departed this life in spring of 1858. Her death causes great bereavement to her 2 sons & her bro Adam Hartzler, with whom she lived.

[NI190467] HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol XXIV # 23 Dec 1 1887 pg 364,365. HARTZLER. On 3 Nov, Mifflin Co, PA Bro Adam Hartzler d, aged 63y 9m 17d. Servs conducted by Joseph H Byler & Abram D Zuk, were attended by a very large concourse of friends & neighbors.

[NI190468] Herald of Truth - Vol XXI # 6 Mar 15 1884 pg 92, 93. HARTZLER. In Kishacoquillas valley, Mifflin Co, PA Feb 21 1884, of infirmities of old age, Elizabeth Hartzler aged 91y 2m 16d.She was devoted memb Ch, faithful wife, Christian mother, & good neighbor; b Myerstown, Lebanon Co, PA in or near what is now Tulpehocken Twp, Berks Co, where there was at that time (1793), an Amish Menn congregation in which her father, John Beller, was minister. When she was abt 13y of age, her father moved to Kishacoquillas valley, where she m 6 or 7ys afterwards to Yost Hartzler, she having previously joined Ch. Her husb d 1843, when she was 50ys old, leaving her mother of 12 chdn, all of them living but 1 & 3 of them already m. With 8 chdn yet remaining at home she continued family life in old homestead for a # of yrs. She was widow 41ys. 10 of her chdn are yet living, & all were at funeral, oldest being a gray-haired man in his 70th yr. Her descendants, living & dead are 12 chdn, 55 gchdn, & 66 ggchdn, altogether 133.

[NI190469] Gospel Herald - Vol 74 # 38 Sep 22 1981 pg 726. Yoder, Verna J d/o David J & Sadie A (Peachey) Byler b Belleville, PA Apr 3 1921 d of cancer at Smithville, OH Aug 20 1981 aged 60y. In 1968 she m Andrew Yoder who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 6 sis' Ella Mae Byler, Martha Mrs Ben Zook, Ruth Mrs Glenn Kauffman, Mrs Lois Peachey, Martha Mrs Glenn Peachey, & Florence Mrs Roger Richer, & 4 bros Jesse T, David A, Raymond J, & Leonard E. She was memb Oak Grove Menn Ch, servs on Aug 22, in charge of Peter Wiebe; bur Oak Grove Cem.

[NI190477] Gospel Herald - Vol 84 # 5 Jan 29 1991 pg 13, 14. Byler, Jesse Thomas, s/o David J & Sadie (Peachey) Byler b Belleville, PA Nov 18 1928 d of respiratory failure at his home in Harrisonburg, Va Dec 23 1990 aged 62y. On Oct 20 1951 he m Betty Shirk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daus Cheryl Keeler & Judy Keil, 1 son J Daryl, 5 gchdn, 3 bros David, Ray, & Leonard, & 6 sis' Ella Mae Byler, Martha Zook, Ruth Kauffman, Bertha B Peachey, Lois B Peachey, & Florence B Richer. Preceded by 1 gson. On Apr 26 1959 he was ordained to ministry & serv congregations at Sunnyslope, Phoenix, AZ, & Zion, Broadway, Va. He was memb Zion Menn Ch, servs Dec 27, in charge of John Drescher, Beryl Jantzi, & Steve Dintaman; bur Zion Cem.

[NI190485] Gospel Herald Jan 24 1961 Vol LIV # 4 pg 94. Peachey, Enos H s/o John R & Elsie (Peachey) b Aug 4 1927 d Dec 6 1960, after illness of 2 wks at Lewistown (Pa.) Hosp aged 33y 4m 2d. On Feb 25 1950 he m Lois Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 chdn: John David, Paul Enos, Karen Lois, & Donald Blair, his parents, 2 bros Melvin & J Mark, & 1 Sis Irene Mrs John Bowel. He was memb Locust Grove Menn Ch in 1942 & later serv Woodland Mission. In Jan 1960, he became super at Lewistown Hgts Mission. Servs Dec 9, in charge of Erie Renno, Willard Mayer, & Elam Peachey; bur Locust Grove Cem.

[NI190496] Gospel Herald - Vol 90 # 16 Apr 22 1997 pg 15. Yoder, Andrew J, 82, Smithville, OH, b Nov 15 1914, Smithville, OH to Emmett M & Kathryn N Meyer Yoder d Mar 11 1997, Cleveland, OH, from injuries in farm accident. Survivor Sis: Mary Helen Wade. Preceded by Varna J Byler Yoder (wife). Mem'l serv & bur Mar 22, Oak Grove Menn Ch, by Norma Duerksen.

[NI190501] Gospel Herald - Vol 74 # 50 Dec 15 1981 pg 933-935. Byler, Jesse D s/o Abiah D & Lydia A (Zook) Byler b Belleville, PA Mar 13 1886 d Mt Morris, MI Nov 18 1981 aged 95y. On Dec 17 1913 he m Agnes B Gunden who survives. Also surviving are 1 son Raymond J Byler, 8 daus Ruth Byler; Naomi Mrs Joseph Swartz; Lois Mrs Lester Brubaker; Anna Mae Mrs Raymond Swartz; Grace Mrs David Swartz; Daisy Mrs Paul T Yoder; Alice Mrs Eugene Souder; & Arlene Mrs Paul Gingerich, 43 gchdn, 25 ggchdn, & 1 sis Mrs Ella Longenecher. He was preceded by 2 gsons, 3 bros, & 2 sis'. He was memb Pigeon River Menn Ch, serv on Nov 21, in charge of Luke Yoder; bur ch cem.

[NI190509] Gospel Herald - Vol 78 # 23 Jun 4 1985 pg 406. Byler, Agnes B d/o John & Mary (Swartzendruber) Gunden, b Johnson Co, IA Feb 9 1892 d Hoosier Hills Nrsg Home, N Vernon, IN May 4 1985 aged 93y. On Dec 17 1913 she m Jesse Byler who d Nov 18 1981. Surviving are 1 son Raymond, 8 daus Ruth; Naomi Swartz; Lois Brubaker; Anna Mae Swartz; Grace Swartz; Daisy Yoder; Alice Souder; & Arlene Gingerich; 43 gchdn; 38 ggchdn; 2 sis' Mrs Mary Albrecht & Laura Gunden. 2 gsons, 1 ggson, 5 bros & 6 sis' preceded her. She was memb Pigeon River Menn Ch, Pigeon, MI, serv on May 8, in charge of Luke Yoder & Wayne Keim; bur ch cem.

[NI190510] Menn Wkly Review 64th yr No 13 pg 11 Mar 26 1987. Ella M Longenecker, 94, Dillsburg, Pa d Jan 29 1987 following an illness of several mos; b Sep 1 1892, Belleville, she was d/o Abiah & Lydia Zook Byler. She was memb Kralltown Menn Ch, York Co. On May 4 1944 she m Daniel L Longenecker. He d May 4 1968. For 18y she worked at chdn's home in Grantsville, Md. Last spring a tumor was discovered under her right ear; treatments followed at Hershey Med Ctr last summer. She became bedfast abt 2 mos before her death. She is survived by 2 stepdaus Ruth Mrs Raymond Miller, Elizabethtown & Emma Mrs Laban Zimmerman, Dillburg; 46 step-gchdn; 165 step-ggchdn; & 64 step-gggchdn. She was preceded by 3 stepsons, 2 stepdau, 5 bros & 3 sis'. Funeral Stricklers Menn Ch, Middletown, with bishop Elmer Kruder, John Rohrer & Russel Zeager officiating. Burial Shopes Cem, Lower Swatara Twp, Dauphin Co.

[NI190511] Gospel Herald - Vol LXI No 24 Jun 18 1968 pgs 555, 556. Longenecker, Daniel L s/o Samuel & Susan (Lehman) Longenecker b Chambersburg, Pa Sep 16 1879 d his home May 4 1968 aged 88y 7m 18d. On Dec 3 1903 he m Alice Zimmerman who d Oct 27 1938. Surviving are 3 sons Amos, Phares, & Paul, 2 daus Ruth Mrs Raymond Miller & Emma Mrs Laban Zimmerman, 43 gchdn, & 71 ggchdn. 1 dau Naomi, 1 son Nathaniel, 2 bros, & 2 sis' preceded him. On May 4 1944 he m Ella Byler who also survives. He was memb Strickler's Ch, funeral May 8, Russell Zeager & Martin Kraybill officiating

[NI190512] Gospel Herald - Vol 86 No 15 Apr 13 1993 pg 14. Byler, Raymond J, 78, Williamsport, Pa b Dec 5 1914, Pigeon, MI to Jesse D & Agnes Byler d Mar 24 1993, Williamsport, Pa, of cancer. Survivors: wife Fannie Miller Byler; chdn: James, John Ivan, Philip, David, Jonathan, Rhoda Byler Yoder, Joanna; bros & sis': Ruth, Naomi Swartz, Lois Brubaker, Anna Mae Swartz, Grace Swartz, Daisy Yoder, Alice Souder, Arlene Gingerich; 20 gchdn. Preceded by son Marcus. Funeral Mar 30 Agape Fellowship of Menn Ch, by Michael West. Bur Buffalo Menn Ch Cem. He was ordained in 1939 & served in MI for 14y, FL for 20y, & MS for 10y.

[NI190513] the Mennonite, Dec 4 2001 pg 20-21 Vol 4 No. 45. Byler, Ruth Mary, 84, Harrisonburg, VA d Nov 7. d/o Jesse & Agnes Gunden Byler (deceased). Funeral Nov 10 at VA Menn Retirement Comm, Harrisonburg.

[NI190530] Jun 11 1931 - Vol XXIV No 11 pg 255. Gunden, John b Butler Co, OH Feb 1 1854 d May 24 1931 aged 77y 3m 23d. He m Mary Swartzendruber in Johnson Co, IA Mar 16 1879, m 52y. To this union were b 14 chdn. A son & a dau preceded him. He leaves his companion, 4 sons Chris, Joseph, William, & John, 8 daus Mrs Amelius Bender, Mrs Tom Yoder, Mrs Mose Albrecht, Mrs Katie Kauffman, Mrs Joe Steckly, Mrs Sol Mayer, Mrs Jesse Byler & Laura, 41 gchdn, 1 ggchd, 1 step-gchd, 7 foster gchdn, & 2 bros Jacob & Joseph. He, with his family, moved from IA to Bay Port, MI in 1904. In 1912 he moved to Pigeon, where he spent the remainder of his life. Until few yrs ago he began to fail which finally developed into hardening of arteries of the brain & could not make his longings kwn most of time since Feb, but was only bedfast a wk. Funeral Pigeon River Ch May 26 by Bros M S Zehr & S D Greiser of Archbold, OH, bur Cem near ch.

[NI190531] Gospel Herald - Vol L No 24 Jun 11 1957­ pg 573, 574. Gunden, Mary d/o Christian & Elizabeth (Eash) Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Jun 1 1859 d her home, Pigeon, MI after few days' illness of pneumonia May 12 1957 aged 97y 11m 12d. On Mar 16 1879 she m John Gunden who preceded her May 24 1931. Also preceding were 4 daus, 1 son, 3 gchdn, & 2 ggchdn. Surviving are following 9 chdn Chris, Goshen, IN; Joseph, Archbold, OH; William, Elkhart, IN; John & Mary Mrs Mose Albrecht, Bay Port, MI; Lydia Mrs Sol Mayer, Sarasota, FL; Mrs Fannie Yoder, Laura & Agnes Mrs Jesse Byler, Pigeon, MI, 47 gchdn, 110 ggchdn, 2 gggchdn & 2 bros Mahlon & Chris Swartzendruber, Kalona, IA. She wasmemb Amish Menn Ch. She was last charter memb Pigeon River Conservative Menn Ch. The family moved from IA to Bay Port comm in 1904, & in 1921 moved to Pigeon, MI. Funeral May 15 by Emmanuel Swartzendruber, Willard Mayer, & Earl J Maust, bur ch Cem.

[NI190532] Gospel Herald - Vol XXV No 11 Jun 16 1932 pg 238, 239, 240. Gunden,­ Jacob b to John Z & Catharine Gunden Henry Co, IA Aug 4 1857 d his home, Wellman, IA May 19 1932 aged 74y 9m 15d. On Nov 6 1883 he m Magdalena Yoder. No births blessed this union, but 3 foster chdn were reared in this home namely: Edward Smucker, Leroy Brewer, Tillie (Brewer) Bowser. The widow, 1 bro Joseph Gunden, foster chdn, & 8 gchdn survive. 1 bro John Gunden & 4 sis' Mrs Fannie Neuhouser, Mrs Chris Christner, Mrs Mart Rich, & Mrs Abe Swartzendruber preceded him. Jacob accepted Christ in his youth & lived Christian life in Menn Ch until his death. For past 30y he has endured much physical suffering. Funeral Timber Ch in charge of breth John Y Swartzendruber, Edward Diener, & Joe L Hershberger. Bur adjoining Cem.

[NI190533] Gospel Herald, Nov 18 1937 Vol XXX No 34 pg 735. Gunden, Joseph s/o late John V & Catharine (Schmidt) Gunden b Henry Co, IA Sep 19 1860 d his home, Pigeon, MI Oct 27 1937 aged 77y 1m 8d. He m Lydia Swartzendruber Mar 15 1885. To this union b 1 son & 4 daus Edward, Katie w/o William Wurtz; Rosetta w/o Sol Steckly; Lizzie w/o Richard Maust; Mary w/o late Samuel Albrecht, who preceded her father. He leaves his aged companion, 1 son, 3 daus, 15 gchdn, 3 foster gchdn, & 1 ggchd. He had been in declining health for No of yrs, & abt 3 wks ago had a stroke, after which he slept most of the time. Funeral Oct 30 at home by Edwin Albrecht & at Pigeon River Ch by breth J Irvin Lehman & M S Zehr.

[NI190536] Gospel Herald - Vol XXXIII No 47 Feb 20 1941 pg 1006, 1007. Gunden,­ Lydia nee Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Oct 9 1863 d suddenly of heart attack at her home, Pigeon, MI Feb 4 1941 aged 77y 3m 25d. She m Joseph Gunden who preceded her Oct 27 1937. To this union were b 1 son & 4 daus Edward; Katie w/o Wm Wurtz; Rozetta w/o Sol Steckly; Lizzie w/o Richard Maust; & Mary w/o late Samuel Albrecht, who preceded her mother. She leaves 1 son, 3 daus, 16 gchdn, 2 foster gchdn, 2 ggchdn, 3 bros & 2 sis' John, Los Angeles, CA; Mahlon & Chris, Kalona, IA; Mary wid/o late John Gunden, Pigeon, MI; & Barbara, Kalona. Funeral Feb 6 at house of Earl Maust & at Pigeon River Ch by M S Zehr & Emanuel Swartzendruber.

[NI190538] Gospel Herald - Vol XLI # 135 Aug 31 1948 pg 821, 823. Swartzendruber, John C s/o Christian C & Elizabeth (Eash) Swarzendruber b Amish, IA Apr 15 1862 d Gen'l Hosp, Los Angeles, CA Jul 28 1948 aged 86y 3m 13d. Death resulted from complication of diseases. In 1890 he m Elizabeth R Stider who survives. Also surviving are 2 chdn Jesse M, Los Angeles, CA; & Lala Mrs Carl Porter, Vallejo, CA, 4 gchdn, 2 bros Chris & Mahlon, Kalona, IA, 1 sis Mary Grunden, Pigeon, MI, & many other relatives & friends. Funeral Jul 31 Calvary Menn Ch, Los Angeles, with J P Bontrager in charge. Bur Inglewood cem, Inglewood, CA.

[NI190540] Gospel Herald - Vol XVI # 39 Dec 27 1923 p 797. Swartzendruber, Isaac S b Jan 28 1871, Johnson Co, IA d his home near Parnell, IA Dec 2 1923 aged 52y 10m 4d. Memb Amish Menn Ch. On Dec 13 1896 he m Barbara E Swartzendruber, living in matrimony nearly 27y. To this union were b 3 sons & 2 daus of whom 1 son Ray preceded him. He leaves widow, 4 chdn, & host of relatives & friends. On Nov 20 he underwent operation for appendicitis, which was at such an advanced stage that all that medical skill & trained nrsg could do could not stop the grim reaper. Funeral serv by ministers of his home congregation, at W Union Menn Ch Tue afternoon Dec 4.

[NI190543] Gospel Herald - Vol L No 45 Nov 5 1957 pg 959, 960. Swartzendruber, Christian C s/o Christian & Elizabeth (Eash) Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Mar 11 1880 d Mercy Hosp, IA City Oct 12 1957 aged 77y 7m 1d. He suffered a stroke a few days before his death. He was memb Menn Ch. He serv as Sun-school super, teacher, & Ch trustee at various times. On Oct 16 1902 he m Naomi Yoder. To this union were b 3 sons & 2 daus. Surviving are wife, 2 sons Floyd, Myrtle Creek, OR; & Eldon, Kalona, IA, 2 daus Fern Mrs Lisle Hering, Crawfordsville; & Velma Mrs. Ernest Yoder, Wellman, 1 bro, 12 gchdn, & 1 ggchd. A son Walter preceded him in death. Funeral Oct 15 E Union Ch, in charge of J. John J Miller & A Lloyd Swartzendruber. Bur adjoining Cem.

[NI190544] Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII No 42 Jan 16 1941 pg 894, 895, 896. Swartzendruber, Barbara Ellen d/o Jacob & Mary Swartzendruber b Sep 29 1877 d her home in Iowa City, IA Jan 1 1941 after an illness of 6m aged 63y 3m 2d. Dec 13 1896 m Issac Swartzendruber in Wright Co, IA. The couple lived in that vicinity several yrs, later moving near Parnell, IA where they farmed for many yrs. Her husb passed away 1923. Memb W Union Menn Ch. In 1939 she moved to Iowa City. She is survived by 2 sons Glen & Lloyd, Parnell, 1 dau Martha, at home, 1 bro Lewis Swartzendruber, Shickley, NE; & 3 sis' Mrs Chris Gingerich, Parnell; Mrs Eli Kauffman; & Noma Swartzendruber, Shickley, NE, & many relatives & friends. A son & a dau preceded her. Funeral serv Jan 3 Lower Deer Creek ch by A G Yoder, Norman Hobbs, & Chris Yoder. Bur W Union cem.

[NI190545] Gospel Herald - Vol XI No 3 Apr 18 1918 pgs 54, 55 & 56. Swartzendruber, Roy E s/o Simon C & Mary Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Feb 14 1904 d Mercy Hosp, IA City, IA Apr 5 1918 aged 14y 1m 21d. He leaves to mourn his early departure an aged gfather, father, mother, 2 bros, 7 sis' & number of relatives & friends. He united with Menn Ch in fall of 1916. Roy's death was result of an accident, which befell him on 1st day of April while at work on his father's farm, with a 4-horse team & disc, horses became frightened & started running & became unmanageable & in trying to clear himself from danger, Roy in some manner was caught & thrown under blades of disc, causing his right foot & leg to be frightfully cut. W R Bonham & son who were passing near by rushed to his aid immediately. Med aid was also given him as quickly as possible & he was taken to above named hosp at once but his weakened condition, caused by loss of blood & poison which developed, proved to be too great a shock for physical body to endure, & all that human skill could do for him failed to stay death. Funeral Timber Ch Sun afternoon Apr 7, where a large number of neighbors & friends assembled to pay their last respect to departed bro. Servs conducted by P P Swartzendruber & J L Hershberger in German & D D Miller & Sanford C Yoder in English.

[NI190554] Gospel Herald - Vol XLIX # 24 Jun 12 1956 pg 573, 574, 575. Swartzendruber, Elizabeth d/o late John & Elizabeth (Wagler) Steider b Metamora, IL Aug 21 1873 d May 2 1956 at Gen'l Hosp, Los Angeles, CA aged 82y 8m 11d. She had been in ill health for past several yrs & was blind last 13y of her life. When chd she moved with parents to NE. On Apr 13 1890 she m John C Swartzendruber of Kalona, IA. To this union were b a son & a dau Jesse M, Los Angeles, CA, & Lala Mrs Carl E Porter, Upper Lake, CA. They lived in NE & IA for some yrs & later moved to Tofield, Alta. In 1919 they moved to CA where she resided until her death. Her husb preceded her in Jul 1948. She is survived by son & dau, 4 gchdn, 3 ggchdn, 1 sis Mrs Lena Stauffer, Duchess, Alta, & 2 bros Henry, Shickley, NE, & Sam, Beaver Crossing, NE. Funeral by John D Zehr at Utter McKinley Mortuary Chapel. bur Inglewood Pk cem.

[NI190555] Gospel Herald - Vol LXV # 6 Feb 8 1972 pg 134-136. Swartzendruber, Mahlon C s/o Christian C & Elizabeth (Eash) Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Jun 6 1875 d Pleasantview Home, Kalona, IA Jan 14 1972 aged 96y 7m 8d. He was preceded by 5 bros & 5 sis'. He was memb Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, serv Jan 15, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber & Robert K Yoder; bur ch cem.

[NI190560] Herald of Truth - Vol XLV # 5 Jan 30 1908 pg 40. Steider, Elizabeth b Markirch, Alsace, France Jun 15 1836 d Dec 26 1907 aged 71y 6m 11d. Her maiden name was Wagler. She m John Steider. To this union were b 9 chdn, 4 sons, 5 daus, 38 gchdn & 3 ggchdn. Her husb & 1 son preceded her.

[NI190564] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXIV No 45 Feb 4 1932 pg 974, 975, 976. WERTZ Lena L w/o Samuel E Wertz, deceased, b Oct 25 1890, Kalona, IA d her home Jan 20 1932 aged 41y 2m 25d. She was memb Menn Ch.She m Samuel E Wertz Feb 11 1915. To this union were b 2 sons & 2 daus: Robert Lynn, Simon Joseph, Helen Virginia, & Verna Ruth. She leaves 2 sons, 2 daus, father & mother Simon C & Mary Swartzendruber, 2 bros Lewis S, Harold M, 5 sis' Mrs Elam Christner, Mrs Herbert Hartzler, Mrs David Marner, Mrs Maude Bender & Agnes Swartzendruber, besides other relatives & friends. Her husb preceded her nearly 1 1/2y, also 1 sis Naomi, w/o Geo D Swartzendruber & 1 bro Roy Swartzendruber. Her death was caused by cancer. She bore her suffering patiently to end. Funeral Jan 23 1932, Lower Deer Creek Ch by David D Miller & John Y Swartzendruber.

[NI190565] Gospel Herald - Vol XXVI No 44 Feb 1 1934 pg 942, 943, 944. Gunden, Magdalena d/o Daniel & Anna (Swartzendruber) Yoder b Johnson Co, IA Oct 29 1861 d her home, Wellman, IA Jan 15 1934 aged 72y 2m 26d. She was memb Menn Ch until death. Last few yrs she had been failing in health & on Sun Jan 14, she was overtaken with paralytic stroke of which she never regained consciousness. She was memb of family of 9 chdn namely: Noah, Barbara, Jacob, Christian, Catherine Mrs John B. Miller, Joseph, Elizabeth, all deceased, & Mary Mrs Jacob Brenneman who resides Wellman, IA. Besides her sis she leaves 3 foster chdn, 7 foster gchdn & many relatives & friends. She m by her uncle Frederick Swartzendruber to Jacob Gunden Oct 6 1883, he preceding her May 1932. Funeral at home of her sis by Elmer G Swartzendruber & at Lower Deer Creek Ch by John Y Swartzendruber assisted by W S Guengerich.

[NI190566] Gospel Herald Vol 84 No 45 Nov 12 1991 pgs 13, 14. Marner, Blanche E Swartzendruber, 89, Kalona, IA b Nov 8 1901, Johnson Co, IA d/o Simon C & Mary (Kauffman) Swartzendruber d Oct 13 1991, Kalona, IA. Survivors - chdn: Doris Swartzendruber, Donald, Gerald, Philip; 10 gchdn, 14 ggchdn. Preceded by husb Dave I Marner. Funeral & Bur Oct 15, Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, by Orie Wenger & Wayne Bohn.

[NI190567] Gospel Herald Vol 84 No 29 Jul 16 1991 pg 15. Gingerich, Maude Edna, 84, Kalona, IA b Aug 6 1906 d/o Simon C & Mary (Kauffman) Swartzentruber d Jun 7 1991 of heart failure. Survivors - chdn: Harold Ray, Daniel E, Beulah Miller, Marianna Miller; sis Blanche Marner; 20 gchdn, 29 ggchdn. Preceded by 1st husb Daniel C Bender, 2nd husb John W Gingerich. Funeral & Bur Jun 10 Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, by Wayne Bohn & Dean Swartzendruber.

[NI190570] Gospel Herald - Vol XXIII No 26 Sep 25 1930 pg 560. Wertz, Samuel E s/o Joseph & Anna (Beachy) Wertz b Aug 11 1887, Kalona, IA d at his home Sep 2 1930 aged 43y 23d. He united with Menn Ch in 1914. He m Lena Swartzendruber Feb 11 1915. To this union were b 2 sons & 2 daus Robert Lynn, Simon Joseph, Helen Virginia, & Verna Ruth. He leaves companion, 4 chdn, 1 bro William H, & 4 sis' Mrs Rufus Yoder, Mrs Earnie Martin, Mrs R C Miller, & Mrs U A Miller, besides other relatives & friends. His father, mother, & 1 bro preceded him. His illness lasted a period of 2 wks.On Sep 5 a lg number of relatives & friends gathered in conference tent at Lower Deer Creek Ch, funeral conducted by Bros J L Hershberger & John Y Swartzendruber. Bur Cem near by.

[NI190572] Gospel Herald - Vol LXII No 38 Sep 30 1969 pgs 859, 860. Christner, Elam Josiah s/o Jacob J & Fannie (Yoder) Christner b Middiebury, IN Jan 16 1892 d his home, Kalona, IA Sep 6 1969 aged 77y 7m 21d. On Jun 24 1926 he m Nettie E Swartzendruber who survives. Also surviving are 4 chdn Cecil, Eudora Mrs Henry Mullet, John, & Leo, 2 foster daus Helen Mrs Lloyd Swartzendruber & Verna Mrs William Diltz, 16 gchdn, & 2 bros Abner & Gid. He was preceded by his parents, 3 bros Simon, Jess, & Anon, 1 sis Lizzie Mrs Reuben Mast, & 1 gson. He was memb Lower Deer Creek Ch, funeral Sep 9, Robert K Yoder & John Y Swartzendruber officiating.

[NI190573] Gospel Herald - Vol 68 No 1 Jan 7 1975 pg 14. Marner, Dave I s/o Isaac & Mary (Miller) Marner b Jan 6 1900 d at his home Oct 25 1974 aged 74y. On Feb 18 1923 he m Blanche Swartzendruber who survives. Also surviving are 1 dau Doris­ Mrs Mark Swartzendruber, 3 sons Donald, Gerald, & Phil, 10 gchdn, his stepmother Mary Marner, 1 bro Ray, 5 sis' Martha Mrs Erlis Brenneman, Cora Marner, Gertrude Miller, Amy Hochstetler & Leta Mrs Ed Maust, & 3 half sis' Elmarie Mrs John Capper, Lola Marner, & Anna Mae Marner. He was memb Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, funeral Oct 27, in charge of Robert K Yoder & Max Yoder, bur Ch Cem.

[NI190574] Gospel Herald - Vol XXI No 52 Mar 28 1929 pg 1083, 1084. Bender, Daniel C oldest s/o Christian R & Elizabeth Bender b Washington Co, IA Jan 26 1901 d at his home Kalona, IA Mar 9 1929 aged 28y 1m 13d. At abt age of 18 he united with Amish Menn Ch in which faith he lived & d. On Dec 31 1925 he m Margaret Hansen who preceded him May 10 1926. On Sep 3 1927 he m Maude Swartzendruber, being m only 18m. Abt a yr ago he became somewhat afflicted with leakage of heart, but until last wk his condition was not thought serious. Since then health gradually failed & he suddenly passed away. He leaves wife, 1 son Harold Roy aged 6m, father, mother, 1 bro, & 4 sis' Barbara w/o Simon Hershberger; Edwin, Fanny, Ellen, & Nettie, Wellman, IA, also 2 half-sis' Mary w/o Elmer G Swartzendruber, Wellman, IA, & Lydia w/o Simon Miller, Grantsville, MD, & an aged gmother, besides many other relatives & friends. Funeral Lower Deer Creek Ch Mar 12 1929, by J L Hershberger & John Y Swartzendruber.

[NI190575] Menn Wkly Review Obits - 64th Yr No 1 8 Jan 1987 pg 11. John W Gingerich b Apr 8 1898 d/o Henry F & Anna M (Yoder) Gingerich IA Co, IA. He d Pleasantview Home, Kalona Dec 13 1986 age 88. He was baptized Aug 30 1914 Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, Kalona where he was memb all his life. On Sep 4 1932 he m Maude (Swartzendruber) Bender. They lived on their IA Co farm until 1951, when they moved to Frytown, where he did woodworking & saw filing. He was interested in Ch history & serv many yrs as conference historian for IA-NE Menn Conference. He was instrumental in organizing archives at Menn Historical Society of IA, of which he was life memb. In 1973, he was appointed archivist, position he held for 7 yrs. He was assistant archivist until 1983. For 15 yrs he conducted Sun school at Univ Hosp in IA City. He also made monthly visits to men's reformatory at Anamosa & to prison at Ft Madison. His survivors include wife Maude; 2 sons Harold R Bender, Wellman; & Daniel E Bender, Kalona; 2 daus Beulah Mrs Marvin Miller & Marianna Mrs Alvin J Miller, both Kalona; 20 gchdn; 16 ggchdn; & 1 sis Mary A Gingerich, Kalona. He was preceded by 1 gson, 1 bro Joseph, & 2 sis' Vera Schrock & Edna M Gingerich. Also survived by Leroy Baker who came to stay with him & his wife & was cared for as memb of family. Funeral Dec 15 1986, Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch. Bur in nearby Cem.

[NI190578] Gospel Herald ­ Vol 68 No 42 Oct 28 1975 pg 792. Brenneman, Daniel D s/o Jacob & Barbara (Stauffer) Brenneman b Milford, NE Sep 16 1906 d brain tumor at Whitefish, MT Oct 1 1975 aged 69y. On Nov 10 1926 he m Mary Kauffman who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons Clifford & Delbert, 2 daus Bertha Mrs Owen Hochstetler & Kathryn Mrs George Lapp, 22 gchdn, 6 bros Harvey, Fred, Joe, Titus, James, & Paul, & 1sis Norma Mrs Edgar Boettger. On Nov 29 1942 he was ordained a minister & serv Mtn View congregation at Kalispell, MT, Funeral at Kalispell on Oct 4, in charge of Glenn Roth, C J Ramer, & Duane Oesch bur Fairview cem.

[NI190613] Gospel Herald ­ Vol 76 No 22 May 31 1983­ pg 390. Gingerich, Emma d/o Joseph C & Catherine (Swartzendruber) Gingerich b Johnson Co, IA Aug 5 1891 d Pleasant View Home, Kalona, IA May 8 1983 aged 91y. She was last of family of 16 chdn. She was memb E Union Menn Ch. Funeral Petersheim Funeral Chapel, May 10, in charge of Lonnie Yoder, A Lloyd Swartzendruber, & J John, J Miller; bur E Union Cem.

[NI190615] Gospel Herald, Feb 6 1936 Vol XXVIII No 45 pg 958, 959. Gingerich, Christian C s/o Christian & Cathrine (Stutzman) Gingerich b Johnson Co, IA Jan 8 1853 in which community he lived his entire life d at his home in Kalona, IA Jan 18 1936 aged 83y 10d. On Jan 21 1877 he m Helena Swartzendruber for 59y 3d. To this union were b 6 sons & 2 daus. 2 sons Mahlon & Enos, 1 gchd, 6 bros, & 1 sis preceded him. Beside his companion (who was unable to attend funeral) his leaves following chdn: George, Tuleta, TX; Henry, Hemet, CA; Chris, Los Angeles, CA; Arthur, Wellman, IA; Mary Ann w/o Andrew A Yoder, & Nettie w/o David G Yoder, both Kalona, IA; also 11 gchdn, 2 ggchdn, 1 bro Eli, Davenport, IA, 1 half-bro Cornelius, Kalona, IA, 1 half-sis Mrs Enos Miller, Kalona, IA, & many other relatives & friends. Until 2 wks before his death he was blessed with good health all his life & often expressed his appreciation of same. During his 2 wks of sickness (which consisted of heart trouble, which caused his death), he frequently expressed his readiness & desire to depart this life. Funeral Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, conducted by J L Hershberger & John Y Swartzendruber.

[NI190617] Gospel Herald - Vol XXXVII No 9 Jun 2 1944 pg 166, 167, 168. Gingerich, Cornelius s/o Christian C & Rebecca (Yoder) Gingerich b NW of Kalona, IA Sep 7 1878 d Watts Gen'l Hosp, Marengo, IA aged 65y 8m 7d. On Nov 29 1904 he m Ruhame Yoder, Wellman & to this union 6 chdn b: 4 daus: Mrs William Hoylman, North English, IA; Mrs Ora Yoder, Wellman; Mena Pauline, nurse at Watts Hosp, Marengo; & Dorothy at home; & 2 sons: Emmet, Washington, IA; & Cleo, at home. Besides immediate family he is mourned by 8 gchdn, 2 ggchdn, 1 sis Mrs Enos Miller, Kalona, & 1 half-bro Eli, Davenport, IaA & host of near relatives & friends. Preceded in death by companion who passed away Nov 29 1940. Bro Gingerich lived his entire life in Kalona community & followed occup of farming until Dec 1943, when he retired because of his health & moved to Kalona. For some time his health had been failing & Apr 27 he went hosp & May 3 submitted to operation & all that med skill & loving hands could do was done, but a few dys later he d. Funeral E Union Menn Ch Tue afternoon, Bur family lot E Union Cem, in charge of D J Fisher & Ed Shetler.

[NI190618] Gospel Herald - Vol XXXVII No 51 Mar 23 1945­ pg 1038, 1039. Miller, Emma d/o Christian & Rebecca (Yoder) Gingerich b Kalona, IA Nov 17 1875 d Mercy Hosp, IA City, IA Mar 3 1945 aged 69y 3m 15d. On Jan 2 1898 she m Enos J Miller. To this union 1 son Sherman Samson b. She was last survivor of family of 16 chdn. Besides her husb & son, she leaves 4 gdaus, 22 nieces, & 24 nephews & many other relatives & friends. She never complained, although apparently for some time her health had been failing. After thorough exam it was found that an operation was necessary. She submitted to this Feb 21. For a short time she appeared to be improving, but complications set in & soon resulted in death. Funeral Fairview Ch Mar 6, conducted by Jacob Miller, Albert Miller, & DJ Fisher. Bur Gingerich Cem.

[NI190621] Gospel Herald - Vol XXVII No 27 Oct 4 1934 pgs 579, 580. Gingerich, Jacob C s/o Christian & Catharine (Stutzman) Gingerich b Jan 13 1860, Johnson Co, IA d Sep 6 1934 aged 74y 7m 24d. He united with Menn Ch when a young man, & was memb E Union Ch at time of his death. On Dec 2 1886 he m Magdalena Fisher who passed away Jan 10 1913. On May 17 1917 he m Mary Bontrager. He realized end was near & made all his funeral arrangements some time before he d. He leaves his companion, 1 adopted dau Mrs Ervin Hostetler, White Pigeon, MI, 1 bro Criss, 1 half-bro Cornelius, 1 half-sis Mrs Enos Miller, all of Kalona, IA; & a bro Eli, Davenport, IA, besides many other relatives & friends. Funeral E Union Menn Ch on Sun morn Sep 9, conducted by home ministers, assisted by C F Derstine, Kitchener, Ont.

[NI190623] Gospel Herald - Vol XXI # 51 Mar 21 1929 pg 1070, 1071. Gingerich, John C b Nov 28 1846 d Kalona, IA of heart failure Mar 5 1929 aged 82y 3m 5d. He emigrated with his parents, Christian & Cathrine Gingerich, from Fairfield Co, OH to Washington Co, IA in 1850. There were 18 people in this party & he is last one to d. He m Elizabeth Mishler Nov 22 1868. She preceded him Mar 16 1888. To this union were b 5 sons & 3 daus, all living: Aaron B, Kalona; Katie N w/o Noah R Bender, Goshen, IN; Drusilla E w/o Eli S Stutzman; Eliza A w/o Chris Rhodes, Lewis, O, Chris, Frank, all Kalona & vicinity; Jesse, Gulf Port, MS. He m Elisabeth Guengerich Jan 21 1892. 2 chdn to this union, 1 dying in infancy, other Dr Geo W Gingerich, Bosey, MN. Also to mourn is an adopted dau, Joella Mrs Frank Gingerich, Upland, CA. Besides chdn & aged wife he leaves 40 gchdn, 20 ggchdn, 3 bros, Chris C & Jacob C, Kalona; Eli C, Davenport, IA, 1 half-bro Cornelius C Gingerich & 1 half-sis Emma w/o Enos J Miller, Kalona, besides a host of friends & other relatives. He lived in & near Kalona all his life with exception of 17 yrs in MO. On Mar 5 he was in usual health, going cheerfully abt his work. At noon he ate dinner with all his chdn & bros who are living in & around Kalona, IA. At 2pm his d. Funeral E Union Menn Ch Fri Mar 8 conducted by D J Fisher & Joe C Brenneman. Bur Gingerich cem.

[NI190625] Gospel Herald - Vol XXX No 42 Jan 13 1938. Guingerich, ­Elizabeth d/o Daniel P & Sussana Guingerich b Washington Co, IA Apr 3 1857 d home of her son, Dr George Guingerich, St. James, MN Dec 18 1937 aged 80y 8m 15d. She m John C Gingerich Jan 21 1892 who preceded her Mar 5 1929. To this union 2 chdn were b 1 son who d in infancy & George W, St James, MN. Her death is also mourned by foster dau Mrs Frank Gingerich, Upland, CA & 8 step-chdn Aaron B, Chris, Lewis, Frank, Jesse, & Mrs C J Rhodes, all Kalona, IA; Mrs E J Stutzman, Wellman, IA; & Mrs Noah Bender, Goshen, IN & host of near relatives & friends. Since death of her husb, she made her home in Kalona, until Aug of last yr, when she went to home of her son George, where she d. A short serv Dec 19 St James, MN, after which the body was brought to her home in Kalona, where final funeral serv were Tue afternoon, Dec 21. Serv in home by Bro Ed Shetler & Joe C Brenneman & D J Fisher at ch, bur Gingerich cem.

[NI190626] Gospel Herald - Apr 19 1960 Vol LIII No16 pg 358,359. Gingerich, Aaron Burr s/o John C & Elizabeth (Mishler) Gingerich b Johnson Co, IA Oct 2 1869 d at his home in Kalona, IA after a short illness following a stroke Mar 19 1960 aged 90y 5m 17d. On Nov 26 1891 he m Susie Brenneman who d Apr 8 1939. Surviving are 1 son & 4 daus Vertie Mrs Emery M Yoder, Kalona; Katie Mrs John E Kinsinger, Wellman; Irma, Kalona; Willard, Coralville; & Velma Spicher, Kalona, 15 gchdn, 34 ggchdn, 1 sis Mrs Katie Bender, Goshen, IN, 3 bros Lewis O, Kalona; Chris J, Wellman; & Frank, Washington, IA), 1 half bro Dr. George W, St James, MN, & 1 foster sis Joella Mrs Frank Gingerich, Upland, CA. 1 son & 1 dau d in infancy. Funeral Lower Deer Creek Ch, of which he was memb, Mar 21, in charge of I Y Swartzendruber, C Dendy Garrett, & Robert Yoder.

[NI190629] Gospel Herald - Vol XL # 19 Aug 5 1947 pg 398, 399. Rhodes, Eliza Ann d/o John C & Elizabeth (Mishler) Gingerich b Kalona, IA Nov 1 1876 d her home in Sharon Twp Jul 17 1947 aged 70y 8m 16d. On Dec 7 1897 she m Christian J Rhodes who survives. Also surviving are 8 chdn Frank, Emery, & Eldon, Kalona, IA; Omar J, Cedar Rapids, IA; John, Washington, IA; Mrs Fred Fry, Iowa City, IA; Mrs Amos Hostetler & Mrs Walter Marner, Kalona, IA, 5 bros Aaron B, Lewis O, Frank, & Chris, Kalona; & Jesse, Iowa City, 2 sis' Mrs Eli J Stutzman, Kalona; & Mrs Noah Bender, Goshen, IN, 1 half-bro George W, St James, MN, 1 foster sis Mrs Frank Gingerich, Upland, CA, 20 gchdn, & lg number of other relatives & friends. Funeral E Union ch, Kalona, Jul 20, in charge A Lloyd Swartzendruber & D J Fisher. Bur E Union cem.

[NI190630] Gospel Herald - Vol LXII # 13 Apr 1 1969 pg 307, 308. Gingerich, Lewis O s/o John C & Elisabeth (Mishler) Gingerich b Johnson Co, IA Mar 12 1879 d Pleasantview Home, Kalona, IA Mar 7 1969 aged 89y 11m 23d. On Jan 16 1902 he m Ida Yoder who d Feb 26 1903. In Nov 1906 he m Ida Miller who d Mar 1954. Surviving are 6 chdn Gertrude Mrs Sam Bender, Pauline Mrs Donald Snider, Viola Mrs Glen Swartzendruber, Wilson J, Evelyn Mrs Albert Baumgartner, & Luella Mrs Clarence Linebaugh, 2 bros Chris & Frank, & 2 sis' Mrs Katie Bender & Joella Mrs Frank Gingerich. He was memb E Union ch, funeral Mar 10, J John, J Miller officiating.

[NI190631] Gospel Herald - Vol LXII # 29 Jul 29 1969 pg 659, 660. Gingerich, Chris s/o John C & Elizabeth (Mishler) Gingerich b Johnson Co, IA Oct 12 1881 d Kalona, IA following surgery Jun 30 1969 aged 87y 8m 18d. On Dec 30 1906 he m Barbara Yoder who d May 27 1947. Surviving are 1 son Clifton, 2 foster chdn Mary Jane Bums Smith & Carl Stutzman, 2 sis' Mrs Katie Bender & Joella Mrs Frank Gingerich, & 1 bro Frank. He was memb E Union ch, funeral Jul 2 with J John, J Miller & A Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.

[NI190633] Gospel Herald - Vol XLVIII # 6 Feb 8 1955 pg 142, 143. Gingerich, Jess s/o John C & Elizabeth (Mishler) Gingerich b Dec 21 1887, Kalona, IA d Jan 21 1955 at his home, Coralville, IA aged 67y 1m. On Dec 8 1908 he m Lydia M Plank. To this union were b 5 chdn Edith Heisner, Iowa City; Vernon J, Sault Saint Marie, MI; Irma Briskey, Coralville; Ned, Riverside, IA & Harlan, Cedar Rapids, IA. He leaves his wife, 5 chdn, 8 gchdn, & many other relatives & friends. His health was normally good until Apr 1954, when his heart began to fail & he gradually became weaker until he d. Service by Virgil Brenneman & A Lloyd Swartzendruber, at E Union ch, Jan 24.

[NI190636] Gospel Herald - Vol XXXIII No 18 Aug 1 1940 pg 399, 400. Bender, Noah R s/o late Daniel & Fannie (Roth) Bender b Goshen, IN Mar 14 1870 d of heart trouble on same farm Jun 25 1940. He leaves companion, 2 sons & 3 daus: Fannie Mae w/o Pre Ira S Miller; Pre John H, Hartville, OH; Eliza w/o Pre Elam Hostetler; Orus E, & Esther w/o Uriah Bontrager. Also 25 gchdn, & 3 bros Daniel R, Goshen; Menno R, Lincoln, NE; Ezra, Beaver Crossing, NE. 2 sons & 1 dau preceded him. In 1889 he united with Old Order AMC, memb until death. On Jan 4 1894 he m Katie Gingerich. On morn of Jun 25, he was abt his work as usual. He took cows on rd to herd them awhile, abt 30 mins later he was found along rd by Mother & Esther & a neighbor girl, only abt 30 rods from house. Funeral at home, conducted by home bishop, Nathaniel Miller, & Henry Mast, Arthur, IL, in German, & D J Johns in English. Bur family plot Clinton Cem.

[NI190637] Gospel Herald - Vol XLIV # 48 Nov 27 1951 pg 1157, 1158. Stutzman, Eli J s/o Joseph & Gertrude (Keim) Stutzman b Kalona, IA Dec 5 1869 d his home, Kalona Oct 22 1951 aged 81y 10m 17d. Death followed an illness of 4 wks. Nov 12 1894 m Drusilla Gingerich. After their m they lived & farmed in Kalona community. In 1938 they moved into Kalona, where they lived until the time of their death. His companion preceded him in death Aug 1948. His parents, 2 sis' & 2 bros also preceded him. Surviving are 1 foster dau Mrs Chester Kauffman, Kalona, IA, 1 bro Joseph J, Iowa City, IA, & lg number of other relatives & friends. He was memb E Union Menn Ch for many yrs. Funeral E Union ch Oct 24 with bur E Union cem, in charge of D J Fisher & S B Nafziger.

[NI190638] Gospel Herald - Vol XLVII # 13 Mar 31 1953 pg 309, 310. Rhodes, Chris J s/o Jacob J & Polly A (Miller) Rhodes b Johnson Co, IA Feb 18 1876 d Mar 5 1953 aged 77y 16d. On Dec 7 1897 he m Eliza Gingerich, who preceded him Jul 1947. Surviving are 5 sons Frank, Omar J, & Eldon, Kalona, IA; John R & Emery, Washington, IA, 3 daus Mrs Fred Frey, Mrs Amos Hostetler, & Mrs Walter Marner, Kalona, IA, 23 gchdn, 5 ggchdn, & 1 sis Mattie Kempf, Kalona, IA. He is preceded by his parents, companion, 1 bro, & 1 sis Mrs Valentine Swartzendruber, Hyrdro, OK. Dec 11 he suffered a light stroke. Funeral E Union Menn Ch, in charge of D J Fisher & A Lloyd Swartzendruber, bur in adjoining cem.

[NI190640] Herald of Truth, Vol XXVI # 24 Dec 15 1889 pg 380, 381. GUENGERICH. On 23 Sep 1889, Amish, Johnson co, IA of heart troubles & general bodily infirmities, Bro Daniel P Guengerich aged 76y 1m 25d. At times he suffered great pain. He was bur on 5th in ch burgrd. Serv by Peter Y Brenneman & Bish William K Miller. Bro Guengerich was memb old Amish ch. He was b Germany. In 1833 he came with his mother & step-father Jacob Schwartzendruber to Amer & settled in Somerset co, PA, m 1835 to Susanna Miller, d/o Bish Benedict Miller, after which he moved to Fairfield co, OH. In 1846 he moved from there with another family to IA Territory, settling in Johnson co. The 1st 6 or 8 yrs they had many hardships incident to frontier life. The 1st meeting was held in his house, 14x16 ft in size, by Bish Joseph Goldschmidt, Lee co, IA who was there on a visit. 6 membs were present. In 1857 his step-father, Jacob Schwartzendruder came with his family & settled in Johnson co. In the same yr the ch was organized, & since that time serv have been held regularly. Bish J Schwartzendruber labored faithfully in the ch until death & ch grew & prospered until before Bro Guengerich's death 4 lg congregations are to be found in Johnson & adjoining cos. He leaves 5 chdn, 3 sons & 2 daus, abt 30 gchdn & 3 ggchdn to mourn.

[NI190641] Herald of Truth, Vol XXVI # 17 Sep 1 1889 pg 268, 169. GUENGERICH. On 25 Jun, Reno co, KS of heart disease, Susanna Guengerich d/o Bish Benedict Miller, MD & w/o Daniel P Guengerich, Amish, Johnson co, IA aged 76y 8m 20d. She leaves her husb, 3 sons & 2 daus to mourn. She lived in matrimony over 53 yrs. She & her husb & another family were 1st Amish settlers in Johnson co, IA having moved there 1846. The 1st meeting was held in little hut 12x14 ft at which 4 membs were present. There are now 4 lg congregations in this vicinity. On 21 May she & her husb left home to visit their chdn in KS. While they were staying several days with their dau in order to rest she became unwell. She also fell & sustained some internal injuries. However she seemed to have recovered in abt 8 or 10 days. In eve she expressed the belief that she could now rest well again & that it would be unnecessary to watch at her bedside. Her son nevertheless remained with her. She fell into a gentle slumber from which she never awoke. On 27th her remains were conveyed home & bur in Amish grvyd. Serv by Peter Riesinger & J F Schwartzendruber.

[NI190692] 1870 Census Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., PA 19 Aug Michael G. Smith
19 112 112 Miller Samuel J. 35 M W Farmer 5,500 1,500 PA
Miller Magdalina 36 F W PA
Miller Jacob 15 M W PA
Miller Elias 12 M W PA
Miller Simon 8 M W PA
Miller Amanda 5 F W PA
Beachy Anna 10 F W PA

[NI190820] 1850 Census Elklick Twp., Somerset Co., PA 1 Nov John H. Smith
37 159 163 Yoder Daniel 32 M Farmer 4,000 Pa
Yoder Ann 27 F Pa
Yoder Noah 7 M Pa
Yoder Barbara 6 F Pa
Yoder Jacob 4 M Pa
Yoder Christian 2 M Pa

[NI190821] Herald of Truth, Vol XXXI No 21 Nov 1 1894 pg 335. Yoder. On 9 Sep 1894, Amish, Johnson Co, IA of inflammation of the bowels, sis Anna Yoder w/o Daniel Yoder, aged 71y 4m 26d, nee Schwartzendruber. She was b principality of Waldeck, Germany & was d/o Bro Jacob Schwartzendruber, deceased 1st minister & bishop in Johnson Co, IA. She came to Amer with parents in 1833 at age 10. They settled Somerset Co, Pa. She m 1842 & in 1853 they moved to Johnson Co, IA on farm where she since lived. She was memb Amish congregation there. Bur on 11th Deer Creek M H. Funeral by Wm K Miller & Peter Brenneman.

[NI190866] 1870 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated 9 Aug 1870 by H. J. Boyts
1 32 32 Mishler Jacob J. 29 M W Farm Laborer . 250 Penna
2 32 32 Mishler Terressia 24 F W wife Penna
3 32 32 Mishler Christina 3 F W at home Penna
4 32 32 Mishler Catharina 1 F W at home Penna

[NI190947] Herald of Truth - Vol V # 8 Aug 1868 pg 127, 128. On 6 Jun 1868, Johnson Co, IA JACOB SCHWARTZENDRUBER. Funeral sermons by Peter Brenneman & Abner Yoder. Further remarks made by Jacob Werner, Gunti & Schlegel, of Henry Co.

[NI190951] Gospel Herald - Vol LXIV # 48 Dec 14 1971 pg 1042, 1044. Gingerich, Lydia, d/o Johnathan & Katie (Slabaugh) Plank b Wellman, IA Feb 7 1887 d Shenk's Nrsg Home, Wellman, IA Nov 23 1971 aged 84y 9m 16d. On Dec 7 1908 she m Jesse Gingerich, who preceded her Jan 21 1955. Surviving are 2 daus Edith & Irma Mrs Clarence Briskey. 3 sons Vernon J, Ned J, & Harlan, 12 gchdn, & 14 ggchdn. She was memb E Union Menn Ch. Funeral Petersheim Funeral Chapel Nov 26, in charge of J John, J Miller; bur Gingerich cem.

[NI190961] Gospel Herald - Vol XL # 12 Jun 17 1947 pg 254, 255. Gingerich, Barbara d/o David & Katharine Swartzendruber Yoder b Johnson Co, IA Jan 19 1895 d of heart attack at her home, Kalona, IA May 27 1947 aged 62y 4m 8d. She was in her usual health until eve of her death. Her parents, 2 bros John & Henry D, & an infant dau preceded her. Surviving are husb, 1 son Clifton, at home, 1 bro Peter D, Kalona, 1 sis Mrs Emmet Yoder, West Liberty, OH, & lg number of near relatives & friends. On Dec 30 1906, she m Chris J Gingerich. They lived near Centralia, MO until 1912, when they moved into Kalona community. Her devotion was not confined to her own family, but she welcomed into her home Carl Stutzman & Mary Jane Burns Smith for several yrs, also her father, her sis Katie, & her bro Henry. Funeral E Union ch, bur East Union cem, Paul Miller, A Lloyd Swartzendruber, & D J Fisher officiating.

[NI190970] Gospel Herald - Vol XLVII # 15 Apr 13 1954 pg 357, 358. Gingerich, Ida d/o late Joseph & Mary (Knepp) Miller b Johnson Co, IA Jan 27 1886 d home of her dau Mrs Donald Snider, Kalona, IA Mar 22 1954 aged 68y 1m 25d. On Mar 3 she was stricken & taken to Mercy Hosp, Iowa City, where she was patient 11 days, when she was able to be taken to home of her dau. She seemingly was making satisfactory recovery until Mon when a blood clot on brain caused her death 12 hrs later. On May 19 1906 she m Lewis O Gingerich. To this union 6 chdn were b. 1 dau d in infancy. Surviving are husb, 5 chdn Viola Mrs Glen Swartzendruber, Parnell, IA; Evelyn Mrs Albert Baumgartner, Iowa City; Mrs Luella Linebaugh, Miamisburg, OH; Mrs Donald Snider, Kalona, & Wilson J, Deer Creek, IL, 1 stepdau Mrs Sam Bender, Kalona, 6 gchdn, 4 sis' Mrs Joe M Yoder, Iowa City; Mrs Jason Boiler, Mrs Christ Troyer, & Mrs Omar Gingerich, all Kalona, & lg number of other relatives & friends. Funeral E Union ch, conducted by D J Fisher & A Lloyd Swartzendruber, bur E Union cem.

[NI191049] Herald of Truth, Vol XLI No 32 Aug 4 1904 pg 255, 256. Swartzendruber, George b Germany Jun 2 1830 d near Wellman, IA Jul 12 1904 aged 74y 1m 10d. Survived by wife, 4 sons & 7 daus. Funeral servs Upper Deer Creek M H, by W K Miller & G A Yoder. He was memb Amish Menn Ch.

[NI191108] Gospel Herald - Vol 87 No 26 Jun 28 1994. Marner, Cora Mae, 98, Kalona, IA b Sep 11 1895, Wellman, IA d/o Isaac G & Mary D (Miller) Marner d May 29 1994, Kalona, IA. Survivors-sis': Gertrude Miller, Leta Maust; half sis': Elmarie Capper, Lola, Anna Mae. Funeral May 31 Peterseim Funeral Home, by Dean Swartzendruber & Wayne Bohn. Bur Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch Cem.

[NI191148] Gospel Herald - Vol 80 No 35 Sep 1 1987 pgs 628, 630. Swartzendruber, Lena Keim d/o Joseph & Sarah (Heimbuch) Keim b Arthur, IL Jun 2 1898 d of heart failure, Bay Med Ctr, Bay City, MI Aug 5 1987 aged 89y. On Dec 17 1919 she m George Swartzendruber who d Aug 7 1967. Surviving are 2 daus Velma Esch & Edna Gascho, 2 sons Edwin & Glen, 1 stepdau Katie Albrecht, 26 gchdn, 64 ggchdn, & 18 gggchdn. She was preceded by 1 stepson Lawrence Swartzendruber, 3 bros Abe, Jonas, & Noah, & 1 half sis Erma Kauffman. She was memb Pigeon River Menn Ch, funeral Aug 8, in charge of Wayne Keim & Luke Yoder; bur Ch Cem.

[NI191158] Herald of Truth, Vol XLII No 5 Feb 2 1905 pg 39. Swartzendruber, Daniel C Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Jan 21 1857 d on his b-day 1905 aged 48y. He m Catherine Yoder Dec 5 1878. To this union were b 8 chdn, 6 of whom survive him. He also leaves companion & lg circle of relatives & friends to mourn his departure. He lingered abt a yr with consumption & then passed away. He was united with Amish Menn Ch. Funeral Upper Deer Creek M H, conducted by Gideon Yoder. Bur Cem adjoining.

[NI191177] Gospel Herald - Vol 86 No 10 Mar 9 1993 pg 14, 15. Keim, Dorothy V, 75, Pigeon, MI b Apr 17 1917 Pigeon, MI d/o Joseph & Lucretia (Swartzendruber) Keim d Nov 23 1992 Pigeon, MI. Survivors - bros & sis: Mary Ropp, Alvin, George. Funeral & Bur Nov 27, Pigeon River Menn Ch, by Thomas Beachy & Wayne Keim.

[NI191179] Gospel Herald Vol 83 No 36 Sep 4 1990 pg 622. Swartzendruber, Lucille d/o Lewis & Mabel (Whetstine) Swartzendruber b Kalona, IA Jun 6 1918 d of cancer at Kalona, IA Aug 8 1990 aged 72. Surviving are 1 sis Mary Ellen Miller & 1 bro Stanley Swartzendruber. 1 bro preceded her. She was memb Lower Deer Creek Menn Ch, funeral Aug 10, in charge of Orie Wenger, Wayne Bohn, & Max Yoder; bur Lower Deer Creek Cem.

[NI191186] Gospel Herald - Vol LV No 20 May 15 1962 pg 462, 463, 464. Swartzendruber, Naomi d/o Yost & Meriam (Wertz) Yoder b Johnson Co, IA Nov 29 1879 d Wellman, IA Apr 25 1962 aged 82y 4m 27d. On Oct 16 1902 she m Christian Swartzendruber who d Oct 1957. Surviving are 2 daus & 1 son Fern Mrs Leslie Hering, Crawfordsville, IA; Velma Mrs Ernest Yoder, Wellman; & Eldon, Kalona, 1 sis Mrs Ida Hershberger, Parnell, 13 gchdn, & 4 ggchdn. 2 sons preceded her. She was memb E Union Ch, funeral April 27, in charge of J John Miller & A Lloyd Swartzendruber.

[NI191190] Gospel Herald - Vol LII No 17 Apr 28 1959 pg 406, 407, 408. Swartzendruber, Floyd s/o C C & Naomi (Yoder) Swartzendruber b Johnson Co, IA Jan 28 1906 d of brain tumor at VA Hosp, Portland, OR Mar 30 1959 aged 53y 2m 2d. He lived in Johnson Co, comm most of his life. In 1947 he went to OR where he was making his home with a Rev Whitney at time of his death. Surviving are his mother, 2 sis' Fern Mrs Lyle Herring, Crawforsville, IA; & Velma Mrs Ernie Yoder, Wellman, & 1 bro Eldon, Kalona. His father & 1 bro preceded him. Funeral Powell Funeral Home, Wellman in charge of A Lloyd Swartzendruber; bur E Union Cem.

[NI191240] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol LXI No 50 Dec 24 1968 pg 1135,1136. BYLER, Marcus Lynn s/o Raymond & Fannie (Miller) Byler b Pigeon, MI Feb 20 1952 d instantly in truck accident Nov 2 1968 aged 16y 8m 12d. Surviving besides his parents are 5 bros James, John, Philip, David, & Jonathan, 2 sis' Rhoda & Joanna, & paternal gparents Mr & Mrs Jesse Byler. He was memb Bethel Ch, Blountstown, FL, funeral Nov 4, John Nissley & Oscar Schrock officiating.

[NI191283] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol LXIII No 27 Jul 14 1970 pg 611, 612. Peachey, Ada d/o Levi & Emma (Glick) Kauffman b Belleville, Pa Nov 21 1908 d Belleville, Pa Jan 13 1970 aged 61y 1m 22d. On Jan 5 1930 she m Joseph G Peachey who survives. Also surviving are 1 bro Roy Kauffman & 1 sis Edna­ Mrs David Hostetler. She was member Locust Grove Menn Ch, funeral Jan 16, John B Zook & Erie Renno officiating; bur Locust Grove Cem.

[NI191290] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXI No 44 Jan 31 1929 pg 925-928. Peachy, Erie E w/o Jonas C Peachy b Feb 24 1872 d Jan 12 1929 on way home from Lewistown Hosp where she had been a patient for 5 wks. She is survived by husb & following chdn: Katie w/o Jonathan Peachy; Naomi w/o Rudy Yoder; Arie w/o John S Peachy; Nannie, Mary, Lydia, Jessie, Philip & Milo; 4 gchdn; her aged mother. Funeral Locust Grove Ch. Serv at home by Bro S W Peachy & at ch by Bros J B Book in English, & John L Mast & C D Peachey in German.

[NI191292] Gospel Herald - Vol LX No 6 Feb 7 1967 pg 134-135. Peachey, Nannie M d/o Jonas & Eri Peachey b Feb 20 1898 d Belleville, Pa Dec 27 1966 aged 68y 10m 7d. Surviving are 2 bros Jesse & Milo & 3 sis' Mrs Naomi Yoder, Mary, & Lydia. 1 bro Philip & 2 sis' Katie & Arie preceded her. She was memb Locust Grove Ch, funeral Dec 30, John B Zook, Elam Peachey, & Erie Renno officiating

[NI191295] Gospel Herald - Vol 88 No 25 Jun 20 1995. Peachey, Mary E, 91, b Aug 4 1903, Belleville, Pa to Jonas C & Arie Peachey d May 24 1995, Belleville, Pa. Funeral & bur May 27, Locust Grove Menn Ch, by Max Zook.

[NI191296] Gospel Herald - Vol 80 No 17 Apr 28 1987 pg 302. Peachey, Lydia H d/o Jonas C & Arie E (Peachey) Peachey b Belleville, Pa Aug 19 1905 d heart attack at Big Valley Area Med Ctr on Apr 1 1987 aged 81y. Surviving is 1 sis Mary E Peachey. She was memb Locust Grove Menn Ch, funeral Apr 4, in charge of Max Zook, Erie Renno, & Gerald Peachey; bur Locust Grove Cem.

[NI191300] Herald of Truth - Vol IX No 4 Apr 1872 pg 62, 63. On 14 March at residence of his son-in-law, Menno Twp, Mifflin co, Pa, of typhoid fever, Jonathan Peachey aged abt 72y. He was memb Amish ch.

[NI191305] GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXIII No 9 May 29 1930 pg 191. PEACHEY,­ Lydia Hartzler b Allensville, Pa May 27 1861 d Lewistown Hosp May 18 1930 aged 68y 11m 21d. She m Jacob T Peachey Jan 1883. To this union were b 6 sons. The following 4 survive: Gideon, Roland, Jacob, & Franklin. She is also survived by husb, 1 sis Mrs John Grassmyer, 2 bros Joseph Hartzler & David Hartzler & 16 gchdn. Her death was caused by cancer, after an illness of several wks. Funeral Locust Grove Ch, where she was memb, by Bros Jonas & Samuel T Yoder. Burial in Cem nearby.


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