Mary Anne Lichti

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• Name: Mary Anne Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80927
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1974, 32 Queen St. E., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1976, 18 Queen St. W., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, Mary Ann, daughter of Nicholas and Nancy (Herner) Lichty, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 11, 1892; died at K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 29, 1976; aged 84 y. On May 30, 1912, she was married to John Kropf, who preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are 3 sons (Mervin, Clarence, and Elton), 5 daughters (Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Bernetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, and Mary Ellen - Mrs. Stephen Gingerich), 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one brother (Herbert), and 4 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Noah Boshart, Lavina - Mrs. Moses Bast, Barbara - Mrs. Henry Gerth, and Emma - Mrs. Lorne Martin). She was preceded in death by one son (Earl), one daughter (Irene - Mrs. Menno Albrecht), one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 38 - September 28, 1976 - page 754

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Kropf, Mrs. John - Of 18 Queen St. W., Wellesley, passed away Sunday, August 29 at K-W Hospital. She was the former Mary Ann Lichti; born in St. Agatha 84 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti; beloved mother of Mervin of Route 3, Wellesley, Clarence of Kitchener, Elton of Fort St. John, B.C., Idella (Mrs. Alvin Leis) of Route 1, Wellesley, Barbara (Mrs. Elmer Roth) of Waterloo, Janet (Mrs. George Rush) of Kitchener, Bernetta (Mrs. Ralph Ruby) of Chatham, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Steven Gingerich) of Zurich; sister of Herbert Lichti of Kitchener, Sarah (Mrs. Noah Boshart) of Batavia, N.Y., Lavina (Mrs. Moses Bast) and Barbara (Mrs. Henry Gerth), both of Kitchener, Emma (Mrs. Lorne Martin) of Wellesley; also survived by 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Was predeceased by her husband, John in 1974; also by one son, Earl and one daughter, Irene; one brother and two sisters. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley after 7p.m.m this evening. At noon Wednesday, September 1, the remains will be removed to Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30. Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Jacob Roes will officiate. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, August 30, 1976

Mary — John R. Kropf. John (son of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth) was born 15 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Clarence — Jean Gilders. (daughter of Earl Vincent Gilders and Florence Mabel Wingfield) [Group Sheet]

Bernetta — Ralph Dennis Ruby. (son of Elmer Louis Ruby and Vera Schultz) [Group Sheet]

Mary — Stephen Gingerich. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Irene Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144335

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Mrs. Menno Albrecht

Wellesley - Mrs. Menno Albrecht of RR 2, Petersburg died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was 57. The former Irene Kropf, she was born in Wilmot Township, Sept. 25, 1912, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kropf. She was married in Wellesley Township Dec. 17, 1929. She was a member of the Rosebank Brethern in Christ Church. Surviving besides her husband and parents are three sons, Donald of RR 2, Petersburg, Edward of Brussels and David of Brunner; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Hill of Kitchener, three brothers, Clarence of Kitchener, Mervin of Bamberg and Elton of Bloomingdale; five sisters, Mrs. Steven (Mary Ellen) Gingerich of Blake, Ont., Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Roth of Waterloo, Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Leis of Wellesley, Mrs. George (Janet) Rush of Kitchener and Mrs. Ralph (Burnetta) Ruby of Chatham and nine grandchildren. The body will be at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home until Saturday when removal will be made to Rosebank Brethern in Christ Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Wayne Schiedel. Burial will be in Rosebank cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 12, 1970

Irene married Menno E. Albrecht 17 Dec 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of John Hammer Albrecht and Elizabeth Erb) was born 19 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1977, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129364

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ROTH, Barbara Passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at her residence Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. Barbara was formerly of Stratford and Waterloo. She was born 96 years ago in South Easthope Township and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Lichti) Kropf. Beloved wife of the late Elmer V. Roth who predeceased her March 27, 1991. Dear mother of Bernice and husband Roy Steckley of Neustadt, Marlene Herrfort of R.R. # 1, Newton and Janice and husband Larry Kropf of Milverton. Sadly missed by her 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Clarence and wife Jean Kropf of Stratford, Elton and wife Sylvia Kropf of Tavistock, Bernetta and husband Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and husband Steve Gingrich of Zurich, and sister-in-law Selina Zehr of Milverton. Remembered by sisters-in-law Marjorie and husband Ervin Albrecht, Marcella and husband Henry Martin and brothers-in-law Mervin and wife Gladys Roth and Jake Spenler. Barbara was pre- deceased by her daughter Carol Roth (April 2010) and son-in-law Mel Herrfort (December 2009), sisters Irene and husband Menno Albrecht, Idella and husband Alvin Leis, Janet and husband George Rush, brothers Mervin and wife Dorothy Kropf and Earl Kropf. Barbara was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Riverdale Mennonite Church with Pastor Jim Brown officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or Riverdale Mennonite Church. On-line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Barbara — Elmer Vernon Roth. Elmer (son of Christian S. "Chris" Roth and Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel) was born 2 Feb 1913, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; died 27 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Idella Kathleen Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144336
• Residence: 1992, RR1, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Idella Leis passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at the Stratford General Hospital. Idella was born October 25, 1915 in South Easthope Township. Daughter of the late John Kropf and Mary Ann Lichti. Wife of the late Rev. Alvin Leis. Loving mother of Albert and Irene of Poole, Shirley, Mrs. Howard Roth of Tavistock. Brothers, Clarence and Jean of Stratford, Elton and Sylvia of Tavistock. Sisters Barbara Roth of Stratford, Janet and George Rush of Kitchener, Bernetta and Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and Steve Gingerich of Zurich. Sisters-in-law, Selina Zehr of Milverton and Viola Leis of New Hamburg. Grandchildren Philip and Joyce Roth, Tim and Melody Roth, Debra and Fred Kindler, Wanda and Doug Amstutz, Charlotte and Lorne Gould, Jennifer Leis, Jeff and Sherri Leis. Twelve great grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson, brothers Mervin and Earl Kropf, sister Irene Albrecht, sisters-in-law Dorothy and Doris Kropf, brother-in-law Menno Albrecht. Visitation was held on Friday, August 9 at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St. Wellesley. At noon on Saturday, August 10, 2002 removal was made to the Maple View Mennonite, for the funeral service a 2: 00 p.m. Rev. Bruce Sawatsky officiated. Burial following in the church cemetery. Donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee, Maple View Mennonite Church Building Fund or a charity of one's choice.

The Record, August 9, 2002

Idella — Rev. Alvin D. Leis. Alvin (son of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144316
• Residence: 1958, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1976, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, Mervin L., 77, Milverton, Ont. Born: Jan. 4, 1917, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to John R. and Mary Ann Lichti Kropf. Died: Sept. 5, 1994, Stratford, Ont. Survivors - wife: Doris Roi Kropf; children: Harold, Kathleen Farnady, Robert; stepchildren: Carolyn Phillips, Grace Neeb, Barbara, Dan, Murray, and Keith Erb; siblings: Clarence, Elton, Idella Leis, Barbara Roth, Janet Rush, Bernetta Ruby, Mary Ellen Gingerich; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Dorothy Helmuth Kropf (first wife). Funeral: Sept. 9, Wellesley Mennonite Church, by Ray Martin. Burial: Rush's Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 47 - December 6, 1994

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Kropf, Mervin L. - Peacefully, on Monday, Sept. 5, 1994, at Stratford General Hospital, Mervin Kropf, of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton and formerly of RR 2, Wellesley. Mervin was born in Wilmot township 77 years ago. He was the son of the late John R. Kropf and the late Mary Ann Lichti. Mr. Kropf owned and operated a farm construction company at RR 3, Wellesley retiring in 1983. Mr. Kropf was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church. Loving husband of the former Doris Roi of Stratford; dear father of Harold and his wife Denise Kropf of RR 2, Atwood, Kathleen Farnady of Toronto, Robert and his wife Peggy Kropf of RR 2, Brussels; step-father of Barbara Erb of Perth, Carolyn and her husband Ernie Phillips of Calgary, Grace and her husband Elmer Neeb of RR 2, Wellesley, Dan and his wife Cathy Erb of Stratford, Murray and his wife Sandy Erb of Tavistock, Keith Erb of RR 2, Wellesley. Dear brother of Clarence and his wife Jean Kropf of Fisherman's Cove, Elton and his wife Sylvia Kropf of RR 2, Tavistock, Idella Leis of Wellesley, Barbara Roth of Stratford, Janet and her husband George Rush of Kitchener, Bernetta and her husband Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and her husband Steven Gingerich of Zurich; brother-in-law of Selina Zehr of Milverton. Lovingly remembered by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Helmuth, September 21, 1974; by one brother, Earl; by one sister, Irene; by two brothers-in-law, Rev. Alvin Leis and Elmer Roth. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral home, 40 Henry St. W., Wellesley, where the family will receive relatives and friends today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Friday, removal will be made to the Wellesley Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Pastor Ray Martin will officiate. Burial will follow in Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley township. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

The Record, September 8, 1994

Mervin — Dorothy Kathleen Helmuth. Dorothy (daughter of Moses S. Helmuth and Sarah Roth) was born 6 Aug 1918; died 1974; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mervin — Doris Lydia Roi. Doris (daughter of Norman Roi and Christina Bender) was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144337

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Kropf, Earl, son of John and Mary Ann (Lichti) Kropf, was born May 12, 1920; died at the Listowel, Ont., Memorial Hospital, May 22, 1958; aged 38 y. 10 d. On Aug. 31, 1949, he was united in marriage to Selina Lichti. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Rose Marie), 3 sons (James, Peter, and John), all at home, his parents of Wellesley, Ont.; 3 brothers (Mervin, Bamberg, Ont.; Clarence, Kitchener, Ont.; and Elton, New Dundee, Ont.), and 6 sisters (Irene-Mrs. Menno Albright, Petersburg, Ont.; Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Britton, Ont.; Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Wellesley, Ont.; Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Kitchener, Ont.; Burnetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, London, Ont.; and Mary - Mrs. Steven Gingerich, Zurich, Ont.). He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and remained loyal to the end. Funeral services were held at the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Milbank, Ont., May 25, in charge of Menno Zehr and Orland Gingerich. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 26 - July 1, 1958-page 627

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Millbank - Earl Kropf, 38, of Millbank, died at Listowel Memorial Hospital early today.

In ill health for six months, he had been in hospital for 10 days.

Mr. Kropf, son of John Kropf and Mary Ann Lichti of Wellesley, was born near St. Agatha May 12, 1920.

He married Selina Lichty of Millbank at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Aug. 31, 1949.

Mr. and Mrs. Kropf lived in Wellesley for two years where Mr. Kropf operated a shoe repair shop.

They moved to Millbank in 1951.

Mr. Kropf was employed at the Hergott furniture plant in St. Clements.

Surviving are his wife, his parents, three sons, James, 6, Peter, 5, and John, 2, one daughter, Rosemarie, 8; three brothers, Mervin of Bamberg, Clarence of Kitchener, and Elton of New Dundee and six sisters, Mrs. Menno (Irene) Albright, Petersburg; Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Roth, Briton; Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Leis of Wellesley; Mrs. George (Janet) Rush, Kitchener; Mrs. Ralph (Burnetta) Ruby, London, and Mrs. Stephen (Mary Ellen) Gingerich, Zurich.

The body is resting at the home in Millbank where a private funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. Public service will follow at Riverdale Mennonite Church at 2: 15. Internment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Menno Zehr and Rev. Orland Gingerich will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 22, 1958

Earl married Selina Lichty 31 Aug 1949. Selina (daughter of John R. Lichty and Mary Nafzinger) was born 1926. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Marie Rush
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144333

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JANET MARIE RUSH July 7, 1921 - November 15, 2006 Janet died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the age of 85 years. She is now in the presence of her Lord who she served faithfully through her life. She will be lovingly remembered by her dear husband George. As a loving mother, her memory will be cherished by her three children, John and his wife Wendy of Conestogo, Betty Anne and her husband Ken Behrns of Waterloo and David and his wife Melanie of Kitchener. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Heather, Sarah, Allison, Amy, Jennifer, Warren, Aaron, Nicholas and Emerald. Sister of Barbara Roth and Clarence and his wife Jean Kropf of Stratford, Elton and his wife Sylvia Kropf of Plattsville, Bernetta and her husband Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and her husband Steve Gingrich of Zurich; sister-in-law of Selina Zehr of Milverton and remembered by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Anne (Lichti) and John Kropf and sisters and brothers, Irene Albrecht, Idella Leis, Mervin and Earl Kropf. Janet was a woman of strong faith who always put others ahead of herself. Friends are invited to share their memories of Janet with her family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Janet's life and faith will be held at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King Street East, Kitchener, on Monday, November 20, 2006, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Richard Kopanke officiating. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. Following the committal service at the cemetery, friends and relatives are invited to return to Faith Evangelical Missionary Church for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Faith Evangelical Missionary Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Janet, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record newspaper 16 Nov 2006

Janet — George Oscar Rush. George (son of Eby Rush and Clara Heckendorn) was born 1917, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elton — Syvia Louise Hallman. (daughter of Simon G. Hallman and Ida Snyder) [Group Sheet]

Donald — Willa Rose Hallman. (daughter of Simon G. Hallman and Ida Snyder) [Group Sheet]

Nancy — Donald Hill. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163869

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Kropf, Rose Marie - Suddenly, on Monday, Jan. 6, 1992, at her home, 135 Brunswick St., Stratford, formerly of Wellesley. Rose Marie was born in Kitchener 41 years ago, a daughter of the late Earl Kropf and is lovingly remembered by her mother, Selina Lichty (Zehr) of Milverton. She was a member of the Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church and was employed with the Festival City Nursery. Survived by three brothers, James Kropf of Sudbury, John Kropf of Kitchener and Peter and his wife Judy Kropf of Parry Sound. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Ruth Ann and her husband Larry Striecher of Tara. Also survived by three step-brothers and one step-sister. She also leaves a number of precious friends in the Stratford and district area and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a step-father, Jonas Zehr. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends today (Wednesday), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 8: 30 a.m. Thursday removal will be made to Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 10 a.m. Rev. Ralph Gerber and Rev. Dan Gascho will officiate. Internment will follow in Bethel Conservative Mennonite cemetery, Millbank. Memorials to the Stratford Association of Community Living or to the Guatemala Missions would be appreciated by the family for the late Rose Marie Kropf.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, January 8, 1992

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163870

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Loving Memory of James "Jim" Kropf, 61 years
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013, Health Sciences North

Son of Selina Zehr & Earl Kropf (predeceased). Loving husband of Carrie, and predeceased by his first wife Elaine (2003). Much loved father of Dennis (Connie), Ruthanne MacDonald (Blair) and Beth Howe (Rick), and step father of Melissa (Shawn), Matthew, Tammy (Guy), Danny (Risa) and Jamie. Survived by his brothers Peter (Judy) and John and by his sister Ruth-Ann (Mike), predeceased by his sister Rose Marie. Dear brother in law of David (Denise), John, Mary-Anne (Larry) and Brian (Earla). Cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was a transport driver for 30 years, working with Bison for the last 14. You could always find him in his shed where he loved working on his quad and beloved 1939 tractor. He was a devoted member to the Sudbury Moose Lodge #230 for 20 years. He loved spending time with his family, hosting barbecues and entertaining. He was loved by everyone he met and will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel, Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury, ON Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 at 1: 00 P.M. (Friends may gather after 11: 00 A.M. on Wednesday). Internment in the Civiic Cemetery. Donations to the Northern Cancer Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

James — Elaine. Elaine died 2003. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Larry Daniel Streicher. [Group Sheet]