Martin Coffman

  Martin Coffman, eldest son of John and Hanna Raber Coffman, was born May 2, 1815, one-half mile west of Jacksonburg, Indiana, and departed this life December 25, 1919, at the age of seventy-four years, seven months and twenty-three days. His boyhood days were spent at that place with his parents, and at the age of sixteen he went to Economy, Indiana, where he learned the blacksmith trade. Two years later, November 19, 1863, he enlisted in the service, being a member of Company K, one hundred twenty-fourth Indiana. He served his country faithfully for nearly two years, being discharged August 31, 1865. In the year 1866 he united with the Methodist church, and later he transferred his membership to the United Brethren, with which church he remained a faithful member until he was called to his reward. On October 4, 1867, he was united in marriage to Martha Emily Routh, with whom he lived happily for fifty-two years. To this union were born nine children: Charles, Frank, Alice, Will, Sadie, Harry, Carl, Omar, and John, who with the bereaved widow, survive. Besides the widow and children he leaves twenty grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four brothers, one sister, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. In his death the wife has lost a tender and devoted husband, who has been her companion through joy and sorrow these many years. And the children a kind and loving father to whom they all looked for counsel and advice, which he so wisely and willingly gave. The funeral service was conducted at the Christian church in Jacksonburg, Indiana, by the undersigned.

W. A. OLER.

Lucinda Jane Prough

Mrs. Lucinda Jane Prough, widow of Harrison Prough, was born in Troumble county, Ohio, December 15, 1847, and departed this life December 26, 1919, aged seventy-two years and eleven days. She was united in marriage to Harrison Prough October 4, 1868, who preceded her in death six years ago. To this union were born nine children, all of whom are living except one who died in infancy. Grandma Prough has spent all her life in Wells county except five years of her early life. After her marriage to Harrison Prough, they moved to the farm two miles south of Zanesville, Indiana, where she lived until the death messenger called her home. She was converted in early life, and united with the English Lutheran church where she lived a faithful Christian life. In the year of 1897 she united with the United Brethren church at Zanesville, where she has lived a faithful Christian life until death. The weather was never too bad for her to go to church; many times she walked to church, and sometimes twice a day. She loved to work in the vineyard of the Master as her life best tells. Many times she has been heard to shout the praises of our blessed Savior in the congregation and not only in the church, but she loved to read her Bible and would shout aloud his praises in the home. She leaves to mourn her departure, three sons, five daughters, one sister, nineteen grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Our loss is her eternal gain. The funeral was conducted by the writer. Text, Psalms 116: 15. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church, to wait the great resurrection morn.

G. A. EDDY.

Sarah A. Strine

Sarah A. Strine was born August 5, 1841, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. B. Toomey, at Strinestown, York county, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1919, aged seventy-eight years, six months and eighteen days. Sister Strine was afflicted for nearly three years. We are told that she was one of the first members of the United Brethren church at Strinestown. She was faithful to the church in all its interests and never got weary in serving the Lord. Even in her afflictions she often expressed her great desire to be in the house of God. Sister Strine leaves two sons—Millard and Oscar; and two daughters—Mrs. D. B. Toomey and Mrs. Catherine Reynolds; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. May the dear Lord comfort them and may they be made to feel that their loss is gain to mother. We believe that Sister Strine lived a good Christian life and died in the triumphs of the Christian faith. The funeral service was held in the Strinestown church on Christmas afternoon by the writer with text from Heb. 11: 16. Interment was made in the Strinestown cemetery.

F. G. MENTZER.

Mary A. Lewis

Mary A. Lewis, daughter of Alvin and Esther Barnaby, and niece of Bishop H. T. Barnaby, was born in Berrian county, Michigan, August 4, 1855, and died October 7, 1919, at the age of sixty-four years, two months and three days. At the age of fourteen years she moved with her parents to Gratiot county, Michigan. September 18, 1879, she was united in marriage to Jacob Lewis, who died in 1903. She was converted about sixteen years ago and joined the United Brethren church. Of late she was an invalid and did not have the privilege of enjoying the services of God's house. Her last days were spent with her son, Earl Lewis, in Ionia county, Michigan. She leaves to mourn their loss, one son, six grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. The funeral services were held at North Star, Michigan, conducted by the writer.

H. N. BACON.

Thomas S. Nelson

Thomas S. Nelson, son of James and Ellen (Shinew) Nelson, was born near Bowling Green, Ohio, December 24, 1880, and died December 28, 1919, aged thirty-nine years and four days. He resided all his life in Ohio until about eleven years ago when he and his parents moved to Michigan. He was always a dutiful son and a kind and loving brother. He leaves to mourn their loss, a mother, two sisters—Mrs. J. D. Kitchen, of Bucyrus, Ohio; and Mrs. Harley Hoffer, Ashley, Michigan; five brothers—Frank and Chas. of Bannister, Michigan; James of Ithaca, Michigan; and Gordon and Lewis at home; and many other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer and the remains were taken to Ohio for burial. He will be greatly missed in the community as well as in the home. He was his mother's stay.

H. C. ROLAND.

Timothy Haun

Timothy Haun died at his home near Stevensville, Ontario, on December 9, 1919, aged seventy-four years, six months and eighteen days. Mr. Haun was born on the homestead where he died, the son of Nelson and Mary Haun. In his death hearts are bereaved of a good husband, a kind father and a well beloved neighbor. God was gracious to him and honored him with long life and vigorous manhood. Mr. Haun and wife were life-long servants of Christ and members of the Grabiel Mennonite church of Stevensville, of which he was a trustee. He leaves to mourn: his companion of a lifetime, five sons and daughter, a brother and sister and twenty-two grandchildren. The funeral was held from the family residence going to the United Brethren church where the writer had charge of the service, being assisted by Rev. Jesse Winger. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

E. PITMAN.

Sarah Kramer

Mrs. Sarah Kramer, aged eighty-four years, for sixty years a resident of Center township, died at the home of her son, George W. Kramer, Saturday at 1:30 P. M. following an illness of two weeks, with paralysis. She was the widow of William Kramer and leaves besides the son with whom she resided, a son—James, of Union township; two sons—Lee and Frank Kramer of California; and a daughter—Mrs. Anna Marks Good of Center township. The funeral services were held at the Union church, Tuesday, at 2:00 P. M., the writer officiating. Burial in Union cemetery.

SAMUEL RHODES.

Amanda B. Stocker

Amanda B. Greider was born February 11, 1862, and died December 11, 1919, aged fifty-seven years and ten months. She was united in marriage to Albert Stocker February 4, 1884. To this union were born three children, viz., Fred H. Stocker of Portland, Oregon; Elva Kuhn of Pierceton, Indiana; and Roy U. Stocker of Cromwell, Ind. And two grandchildren, five brothers and one sister are left to mourn their loss, one sister and both parents having preceded her to the spirit world. Her last words were—"I am going to see mother." She was converted in early life in the old United Brethren church at Oak Grove on Indian village circuit, St. Joseph conference. She was an inmate of the insane asylum for twenty-three years. A brother talking to her in regard to her conversion answered him very intelligently. She remembered it very distinctly, and gave satisfactory evidence that all was well with her soul. The funeral services were conducted by the writer and her body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at North Webster, Indiana, to await the general resurrection at the last day.

CYRUS WEIMER.

Everett Vernon Wagher

Everett Vernon Wagher, infant son of of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wagher, was born November 20, 1918, and departed this life December 31, 1919, at the age of one year, one month and eleven days. He was a patient little sufferer the last two weeks of his life. He leaves to mourn his departure, his parents, seven brothers and three sisters, one brother having passed on before him. The funeral services were held January 1, 1920, at 2 P. M. at the house and interment was made in the Westfall cemetery. The services were conducted by the writer.

L. H. WALTER.