Jacob E. Zehr

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Mennonite
• Naturalization: 5 Oct 1858, Woodford Co., IL
• Residence: until 1904, Goodfield, Woodford Co., IL
• Residence: 1904, Near Bloomington, IL
• Residence: 1911, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

Obit:
Zehr. --- Jacob E., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Ehrisman) Zehr, was born near Goodfield in Woodford Co., Ill., Aug. 9, 1872; died at his home in Fisher, Ill., Aug. 11, 1950; aged 78 y. 2 d. On Feb. 13, 1902, he was married to Emma Miller, of Carlock, Ill. To this union were born 4 sons (Harold, Rantoul, Ill.; Walter, Albuquerque, N. Mex.; Ellis, Rockville, Ind.; and Chester, Fisher, Ill.), and 2 daughters (Mabel Schrock, Fisher, Ill.; and Mildred Good, Rantoul, Ill.). Early in life he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. He maintained a keen interest in spiritual things and was a dovoted Bible student throughout life. He lived at the place of his birth until 1904, when he moved to a farm near Bloomington in McLean Co., Ill., and from there in 1911 to a farm west of Fisher. In 1941 he retired and moved into Fisher. He was a loving husband, an understanding father, and a Christian citizen. Surviving are his wife, 6 children, 22 grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the East Ben Mennonite Church, in charge of A. J. Metzler and J. A. Heiser.

Transcriber's note: The author of the obituary misspelled "devoted."

Residence:
in the home of his parents

Residence:
Attended East White Oak Mennonite Church

Residence:
Purchased the Joseph Yordy farm near Fisher

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Jacob married Emma A. Miller on 13 Feb 1902. Emma (daughter of Christian Miller and Rachel Sharp) was born on 20 Mar 1876 in Carlock, McLean Co., IL; died on 23 Oct 1955 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• CLER: Y
• Occupation: Farmer, School Teacher, Minister
• Religion: Mennonite
• USR1: Heart Attack
• Ordained: 1931, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL
• Residence: Dec 1952, Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL

Notes:

Obit:
Zehr, Harold, son of Jacob E. and Emma (Miller) Zehr, was born at Goodfield, Ill., Oct. 15, 1903; died of a heart attack on Dec. 15, 1975; aged 72 y. In 1926, he was married to Alma Unzicker, who preceded him in death in 1966. In 1967, he was married to Ruth Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jay, John, Dean, and Allen Zehr), 4 daughters (Edith, Rachel, Mrs. Hazel Yoder, and Mrs. Lila King), one sister (Mrs. Mildred Good), and 3 brothers (Walter, Ellis, and Chester). He was preceded in death by one sister (Mrs. Mabel Schrock). He was ordained to the ministry in 1931 and served as a pastor in Illinois and Ohio. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill., Dec. 17, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Edwin Stalter.

Ordained:
East Bend Mennonite Church

Residence:
Became Executive Secretary of the Ulrich Foundation and Director of PR for Ulrich Manufacturing Co.

Died:
from March 1978 Mennonite Heritage

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Harold married Alma P. Unzicker on 30 Jun 1926 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. Alma (daughter of Samuel Ernest Unzicker and Sarah L. Steider) was born on 5 Nov 1903 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; died on 18 Apr 1966 in Normal, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Ruth Olive Springer in Aug 1967. Ruth (daughter of Valentine Springer and Katie Litwiller) was born on 29 Feb 1912; died on 16 Sep 2002; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Fairview Memorial Park

Walter married Eunice Louise McCune on 22 Jun 1935. Eunice was born on 26 Jul 1907 in IA; died on 17 Jun 1941 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co. NM; was buried in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co. NM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Sarah Edith Heatwole on 14 Jan 1942. Sarah was born on 11 Dec 1914 in La Junta, CO; died on 22 Feb 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: High School, Teacher Training
• Occupation: Teacher
• Religion: Mennonite
• USR1: Cancer

Notes:

Moved to the Fisher community in 1911. For eight years she taught school at the Walker, Center and Allison schools. Died at age 42. Mable was bedfast most of the time during the 28 months before death from cancer.

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Mabel married Elmer Raymond Schrock on 29 Jun 1932 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Elmer (son of Albert Elmer Schrock and Josephine L. Yordy) was born on 26 Jan 1909 in Fisher, Newcomb Twp., Champaign Co., IL; died on 11 Dec 1989 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL; was buried on 16 Dec 1989 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Fort Prince Memorial Gardens

Ellis married Helen Asbury on 19 Aug 1933. Helen was born on 7 Dec 1907 in Parke Co., IN; died in Jun 1985 in Lyman, Spartanburg Co., SC; was buried in Wellford, Spartanburg Co. SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite
• USR1: Cardiac arrest

Notes:

Obit:
Good, Mildred, daughter of Jacob and Emma (Miller) Zehr, was born at Fisher, Ill., Feb. 13, 1914; died of a cardiac arrest at Champaign, Ill., May 13, 1978; aged 64 y. On Dec. 18, 1935, she was married to Joseph C. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Delmar and Byron), 2 daughters (Phyllis - Mrs. Steve Senesi and Eileen - Mrs. Brian Smucker), and 3 brothers (Chester, Ellis, and Walter Zehr). She was preceded in death by one son (Paul) and one brother (Harold A. Zehr). She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigal and Phil Helmuth; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher, Ill.

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Mildred married Joseph C. Good on 18 Dec 1935. Joseph (son of Peter Good and Mary A. Naffziger (Nofzinger)) was born on 21 Jan 1906; died on 4 Sep 1987 in Goshen, IN; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chester married Marian Good on 29 Dec 1938. Marian (daughter of Leroy E. Good and Leah Eichelberger) was born on 26 Aug 1917 in Ludlow, Champaign Co., IL; died on 24 Jul 2006 in Paxton, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 29 Jul 2006 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Ropp Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Veterinary degree from the University of Illinois
• Occupation: Veterinarian
• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit:

GOSHEN — Dr. Wesley Jay Zehr, 88, of Goshen, was born July 24, 1928, in Foosland, Illinois, one of eight children of the Rev. Harold and Alma (Unzicker) Zehr. He died Friday, July 7, 2017, at his home.

Jay graduated from Rantoul (Ill.) High School and attended Goshen College. He earned his veterinary degree from the University of Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Zehr. They were married Dec. 21, 1952. Jay was a member of College Mennonite Church since 1960.

Jay was raised on a central Illinois farm and as a youth discovered an interest in veterinary medicine, eventually choosing that career. 

He was a veterinarian for Goshen Animal Clinic in the early 1960s before joining the Milford Small Animal Clinic where he also performed diagnostics for local poultry farms. He retired in 1992.

Jay remained proud of his farming heritage throughout his life and was committed to preserving family history. He dedicated many hours compiling documents and photographs, leaving a legacy for his family’s future generations.

He was an avid woodworker and spent much of retirement creating treasures for family members, including a cradle made from a walnut tree from Carolyn’s homestead. Every grandchild and great-grandchild has slept in the cradle.

Jay was a Cubs fan and especially enjoyed watching the games in his later years.

He is survived by sons Eric (Luisa) Zehr of Goshen, Brian (Kyla) Zehr of Fort Wayne and Jeff (Lana) Zehr of Inman, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Darla (Steve) Schrock of Phoenix, Arizona, Amy (Jenna) Richie Zehr of Indianapolis, Evan, Erin and Andrew Zehr of Fort Wayne, Lindsey (Jake) Adams of Greenville, South Carolina, and Allison Zehr of Inman, South Carolina.; three great-grandchildren, Samuel Schrock, Nadia Schrock and Sommer Adams; brothers John Zehr of Urbana, Illinois and Allen Zehr of Bedford; sisters Hazel Yoder of Normal, Illinois and Lila King of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Zehr, sisters Edith Zehr and Rachel Zehr and stepmother Ruth Zehr.

Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church. A 5 p.m. memorial service will be conducted in the sanctuary. Pastors Ron Kennel and Pamela Yoder will officiate.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and cremated remains will be scattered in the College Mennonite Church Memorial Garden prior to the service.

Memorials may be given to College Mennonite Church Encircling Fund or Heifer International.

Died:
at home

Buried:
Ashes scattered: College Mennonite Church

Wesley married Carolyn Marie Sommer on 21 Dec 1951 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Carolyn (daughter of Raymond Sommer and Fannie Nafziger) was born on 17 May 1931 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL; died in 2014 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Professor and head of Physiology and Biophysics Dept., University of Illinois. Also served some years as president of Bethel College, Newton, Kansas
• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit:
Dr. John E. Zehr, 88, passed away during the evening of February 5, at his home in Clark Lindsey Village in Urbana, Illinois. He was born December 29, 1929 on a farm near Foosland, Illinois to Rev. Harold and Alma Zehr. On December 7, 1951 he married Betty Louise Birky. Together they were parents of four children: Terry, Randy, Brent and Rhonda.

John was a long time professor and Head of the Physiology and Biophysics department at the University of Illinois as well as giving leadership in many capacities to the Illinois Heart Association. Following his retirement from the University of Illinois he and Betty moved to Newton, Kansas where he assumed the presidency of Bethel College, a 4 year liberal arts college affiliated with the Mennonite Church. These years were very rewarding for John and Betty and involved much traveling and entertaining on behalf of the college and building many friendships across the country.

Education was tremendously important to Dr. Zehr and he took great satisfaction in watching his children and grandchildren as well as many others discover the joy of learning.

As a man of faith he served the local and larger Mennonite Church in many capacities. As someone gifted with a voice for singing, John served as song leader for many years at churches he attended. He and his wife Betty sang in many duets and quartets in their younger years and were often heard singing around the house as their children grew up. As a person of intelligence and kindness of heart, his wisdom, guidance and generosity will be missed by many.

Surviving are Terry (Cheryl) Zehr of Elkhart Indiana, Randy (Cathy) Zehr of Columbus Indiana, Usha Barwale Zehr of Dawalwadi India, Rhonda (Charles) Gibson of Champaign Illinois, and six grandchildren: Brian, Ben, David and Justin Zehr, Emily and Jonathan Gibson. Also surviving are his siblings Allen (Carol) Zehr of Bedford, Indiana, Hazel Yoder of Bloomington, Illinois and Lila (Ron) King of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, his son Brent and siblings Edith, Rachel, Dean and Jay Zehr.

Following his wishes of cremation, a service of celebration and singing will take place at First Mennonite Church in Urbana, Illinois at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the following may be considered for John E. Zehr memorials: the Student Scholarship Fund at Bethel College (Newton, KS), First Mennonite Church (Urbana, IL), or the American Heart Association.

Died:
at his home

Buried:
Location unknown

John married Betty Louise Birky on 7 Dec 1951 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Betty (daughter of John Samuel Birky and Fannie Louise Naffziger) was born on 29 Apr 1930 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 27 Feb 2012 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Grain and livestock farmer
• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit: Published in Peoria Journal Star on Nov. 6, 2014

WASHINGTON - Dean Richard Zehr, 82, of Washington, Ill., passed away and went home to the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.
He was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Foosland, Ill., to the Rev. Harold and Alma (Unzicker) Zehr. He married Kathleen Imhoff in 1958, who preceded him in death in 2008.

He is survived by his children, Debra (Dave) Frohberg of West Lafayette, Ind., Rita (Dave) Kirkwood of Bloomington, Ill., Stan (Julie) Zehr of Eureka, Ill., and Curt (Sue) Zehr of Washington, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Lila (Ron) King, Rachel Zehr, Alan (Carol) Zehr, Hazel Yoder, John Zehr and W. Jay Zehr.
One sister, one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law preceded him in death.

Faith, family and farming were the cornerstones of Dean's life. As a young adult, he served with Mennonite Central Committee in Europe, helping World War II refugees rebuild their lives. His "PAX buddies" became lifelong friends who he and Kathy cherished. He was an active member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where he served in a variety of ways, including as elder and Sunday school teacher.

Dean's family was also a very important aspect in his life. He supported and encouraged his children in their many different activities and enjoyed going to various grandchildren's activities. Whether it was giving his grandchildren rides on his combine, having cousins come spend a week on the farm, going on vacations with siblings, or going to the "Zehr Family Reunion," Dean loved being with his family.

Dean grew up on a grain and livestock farm and raised Duroc hogs as a boy. After returning from Europe and marrying Kathy, he started grain farming with Kathy's father, Glenwood Imhoff, and raising Duroc swine again. This developed into selling swine across the U.S. and to foreign countries and making many lifelong friends in the pork industry. He was given the Illinois Master Swine Seedstock Producer Award and the Land of Lincoln Breeders Award for exhibiting swine at the Illinois State Fair for more than 50 years.

Dean was a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, the Illinois Pork Producers Association and the National Duroc Swine Registry. He served as president of the Woodford County Pork Producers and Illinois Duroc Breeders Association and secretary of the Illinois Purebred Swine Council. He also served on the Pleasant View Grade School Board and the Pleasant View Fire and Park District boards.

Funeral services for Dean will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Metamora Mennonite Church, with burial following in Hickory Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church and from noon Saturday until time of service.
Memorials for Dean may be directed to either the church or Mennonite Central Committee.

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Dean married Kathleen Carol Imhoff on 9 Aug 1958 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. Kathleen was born on 19 Oct 1938 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; died on 14 Jun 2008 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit: Published by The Pantagraph on Oct. 28, 2021.

Hazel Irene Yoder
Jan. 18, 1934 - Oct. 23, 2021
GOSHEN, Indiana – Hazel Irene Yoder, died peacefully on October 23, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN.
Hazel was born January 18, 1934, in Foosland, IL, the fifth child of Harold and Alma (Unzicker) Zehr.

She graduated from Goshen College in 1957, and that same year married Thomas Yoder. The couple moved to South Central, KS, where they started a family before returning to Central Illinois, where Tom taught middle school History and Hazel worked as a nurse. Hazel lived in Normal, IL, for 56 years, until she moved to Goshen, IN, in 2018, to be closer to family.
Hazel had a long career in nursing, she worked as a nurse in both Newton, KS, and Bloomington, IL, taught nursing at the Mennonite School of Nursing for many years, before becoming the Director of Nursing at Meadows Retirement Community in Meadows, IL. She had a particular interest in memory care and helped start one of the first Alzheimer's units in Illinois. After retirement she tirelessly cared for her husband, who was seriously injured in a bicycle accident in 1993, until he died in 2009.

Church was an important part of her life, and she was an active member of the Mennonite Church of Normal, for over 40 years. She served as a youth group leader and on numerous committees. During retirement she particularly enjoyed reading to children who attended the Head Start program, housed in the church. She also enjoyed traveling and learning, taking trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Portugal, Europe and the Marshall Islands with her husband, and attending several Road Scholar programs with her sister, Rachel and friend, Dorothy.

She is survived by her children: Dawn Yoder (Doug) Harms of North Newton, KS, Scot (Karen) Yoder of Mason, MI, and Mark (Debra) Yoder of Goshen, IN; and seven grandchildren: Matthew, Nathan, Chris, Katelyn, Adam, Alex and Elyse.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Yoder; and seven siblings: Edith Zehr, Jay Zehr, John Zehr, Dean Zehr, Allan Zehr, Rachel Zehr and Lila King.

A burial of cremated remains will take place at Ropp Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12, followed by an 11:00 a.m. memorial service at the Mennonite Church of Normal, Normal, IL.

Died:
Greencroft Healthcare

Buried:
Burial of cremated remains

Hazel married Thomas Yoder on 30 Aug 1957 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. Thomas was born on 15 Jul 1929 in Millersburg, Elkhart Co., IN; died on 31 Jan 2009 in Meadows, McLean Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Psychiatric social worker and therapist. Founded the psychiatric counseling service at Bedford Regional Medical Center
• USR1: Covid-19

Notes:

Buried:
Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery

Allen married Carol Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: BA in Edu. Goshen College, MA in Education at Washington University
• Occupation: Supervisor of teachers of the hearing impaired education programs
• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit: https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/obituaries/rachel-zehr/article_ba097c51-21be-5492-8223-75d75e5c3206.html
Rachel A. Zehr, 79, of Normal, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Sept. 14, 2016, at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa.

Her inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mennonite Church of Normal-Ropp Cemetery, Normal. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Mennonite Church of Normal with Pastor Tim Schrag and Pastor Jane Roeschley officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, the Mennonite Church of Normal or to Goshen College for the American Sign Language program.

Rachel was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Foosland, a daughter of Harold and Alma Unzicker Zehr.
Surviving are her two sisters, Hazel Yoder, Normal, and Lila (Ron) King, Harrisonburg, Va.; three brothers, John Zehr, Urbana; Jay Zehr, Goshen, Ind.; and Allen (Carol) Zehr, Bedford, Ind.; and 18 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Edith; and one brother, Dean.

Rachel graduated from Goshen College, Goshen, Ind., with a bachelor of arts in education. After several years of teaching elementary school children, she attended Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., where she received her master of arts in education for the hearing impaired. She received additional education in this field from University of Illinois and Illinois State University.

Rachel supervised teachers of the hearing impaired education programs, with her central headquarters in Peoria. After retiring, she screened elementary school children for hearing and vision for McLean County Health Department.

She was active in the Mennonite Church of Normal, serving on many committees over the years, as well as teaching Sunday school.

Rachel enjoyed volunteering, especially reading stories to Heartland Head Start children and working at Crossroads Global Handcrafts.

The family would like to thank Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community for the tender and attentive care given to Rachel during her stay there.

Died:
Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community

Other Events and Attributes:

• USR1: Cancer

Notes:

Died:
Sentara RMH Medical Center

Lila married Ronald King on 20 Aug 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Fisher High School 1954, Wheaton College 1958 (BA, General Science); Central Michigan University 1978 (MA, Management And Supervision)
• Occupation: U.S. Military
• Religion: Mennonite/Independent
• USR1: Heart attack or stroke while riding a bicycle in Bangkok Thailand

Notes:

Obit: Bloomington Pantagraph Thursday, December 11, 2003

FISHER -- Albert E. Schrock, 67, formerly of Fisher, died Saturday morning (Dec. 6, 2003) while riding his bicycle in Bangkok, Thailand.

He was an avid outdoorsman, sports enthusiast, world traveler, and supporter of his local church in Bangkok. He was a Vietnam veteran, and after retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, he spent a career with the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. Following retirement from a career with the State Department, he returned to the American Embassy in Bangkok where he was serving as information security officer with a support contractor.

After memorial services in the Bangkok Evangelical Church today, a military funeral and burial are tentatively planned for Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

Albert was born in Fisher on Aug. 24, 1936, to Elmer and Mabel Zehr Schrock.

He is survived by his wife, Maryanne Schrock of Bangkok; four children from a previous marriage: Kay Kern, Roswell, Ga.; Jonathan Schrock, Watertown, Wis.; Joel Schrock, Okeechobee, Fla.; and Kristi Weyker, Milwaukee, Wis.; and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Eileen Heiser Schrock, St. Louis, Mo.; and four brothers and sisters: Harley Schrock, Crystal River, Fla.; Janet Heiser Hatch, St. Louis, Mo.; Philip Schrock, Arlington, Va.; and Dr. Emily Schrock Bray, Greenville, N.C.

Albert's written wish was that he would be remembered as "a sinner, saved by grace."

Al’s military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, First Class; and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

Buried:
Arlington National Cemetery

Albert married Margaret Emily Pritchard [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Unnur Halldorsdottir on 6 May 1983 in Reykjavik, Iceland, and was divorced on 10 Aug 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Marianne Siebert on 27 Jun 1996 in Pretoria, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Fisher Community High School, Columbia Bible College
• HOBB: Flying, gardening, bird watching
• MILF: Y
• Occupation: Missionary In Paupau New Guinea
• Religion: Mennonite, Bible Church, Baptist
• USR1: Cancer-Multiple Myeloma

Notes:

Obit: https://www.pongerkaysgrady.com/obituary/harley-schrock

Harley Jacob Schrock passed away on December 3, 2021 in Wauchula Florida.  He was a member of this Community for 16 years.  He Graduated Columbia Bible College in 1961 and was a Missionary to Papua New Guinea.  He was employed by Global Baptist Missions.  He attended Crewsville Baptist Church. 

His greatest accomplishments were being a Great Father and his teachings of the Bible on the Radio and to New Guinea.  His hobbies and interests were Flying, Gardening, Bird Watching and most of all anything to do with teachings of the Bible.  He was a Godly man.

He is survived by Spouse - Barbara Owes Schrock, Son - David Schrock (Shanti) of Sarasota Fl, Daughter - Elizabeth Schrock Robb of Ellenton Fl, Grandchildren - Nathan Robb and  Matthew Robb ,Stepchildren - Carwin Owens of Lynchburg Va., Mary Beth Owens of Charlotte N.C., Martha Owens Marrero (Bill) of Florence S.C., Chrissy Owens Kizer (Ed), Rachel, Step-grandchildren, Rachel, Anna Gray, Hunter, Claire Elyse, Luke and Charlie, Brothers -  Phillip Schrock (Janice), Sister Dr. Emily Schrock Bray (Paul), Stepsister - Janet Hatch (Jim)

He is preceded in death by [first wife] Sandra Brooks Schrock and Brother Albert Schrock.

A visitation of Family and Friends will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 10:00am thru 11:00 am at Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church, 8251 Crewsville Rd. Zolfo Springs FL 33890.
 
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church 8251 Crewsville Rd. Zolfo Springs FL 33890, with Rev. Thomas Heath officiating, Burial will be Private at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell Florida.
Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Buried:
Florida National Cemetery

Harley married Sandra Adair Brookes on 16 Dec 1961 in Lakeworth, FL. Sandra was born on 3 Nov 1937 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC; died on 30 May 2004 in Sarasota, FL; was buried in Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harley married Barbara Owens on 8 Feb 2008 in Fountain Inn, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Janice (Private) Bellah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married Paul Timothy Bray [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Weitekamp. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Anna M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kay married Jeff Kern [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Janet Pagliaro [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kristi married Ray Weyker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Shanti (Irene) Knouse [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Duane F. Robb [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emer (Private) O’Donovan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marcel Modesto (Private) Jemio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married Jack Rizutko [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• HEAL: Email from Phil 12-2005 A little more on Kati Bray. She had a very rare and serious bone cancer in her jaw. The cancer had moved into the soft tissue and very quickly grew to the size of a tennis ball -- upper jaw, roof of mouth, sinus cavity, socket under eye. The first operation in early November removed upper jaw bone and the cancer mass in the soft tissue. The second reconstructive surgery was Nov 15 -- bone transplant from pelvis, titanium implant under eye socket, stomach muscle and skin for transplant into jaw and roof of mouth. Kati has some paralysis on the left side of face (similar to a stroke victim). She is a real testimony of good health care, shear grit and determination, and God's love and grace. We spoke with Em over the weekend. Kati is back in medical school, going to class, and taking makeup exams. In early January they plan to take her to MD Anderson (in Texas) for chemo assessment. Em anticipates six months of chemo treatment (most likely in North Carolina) after the assessment. Kati will have some real tough challenges ahead, so I know they will appreciate your continued prayers. ------- My sister, Emily, called Saturday to tell us the Kati's cancer has returned. Kati has just completed her 3rd year of medical school, but now faces incredible challenges. Em sent the following email this morning, and I ask that you again pray for Kati, her fiancée, and all during this time. Phil Emily Date: May 6, 2008 5:19:27 AM EDT “Josie was able to quickly take a train down from NYC and David, Kati, Josie, Paul and I have had a wonderful time together this weekend. I am taking Josie back to the train station this morning. The doctors at Duke have talked with their peers who are as expert as it gets in this disease. She will need surgery that involves an ear, nose and throat specialist, then a proton beam radiation that is only done 4 places in the country. Apparently it is an extremely quick radiation that can be directed within microns and dissipates very quickly, without the potential of long term tissue damage of traditional radiation therapy. She is getting all the preliminary x-rays and tests this Thursday. The only center on the east coast that does the radiation is in Boston. She will either have the surgery and the radiation in Boston, or the surgery at Duke and the radiation in Boston. She still has a chance of a long term cure with the combination of surgery and radiation. However, the anatomy of the tumor location is infinitely more tricky than the last time. The big risk is that to remove the tumor completely, they will need to scrape on a very thin bone at the base of her brain. So the biggest risk is the tumor, radiation, or the surgery making an opening into the brain and causing meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain.) At present she and David plan to go ahead with the wedding, regardless of whether it is between radiation treatments, even if she looks beat up. They are both planners and there are not too many details to attend to before then, if she can show up. They are very much in love and he is as realistic as any 25-year-old can be about who he is marrying. We love them both very much. And it is wonderful to have the Strickland family and such large support network here at this time. She is having a shower at the Strickland home on Saturday, and will be asking Paul or me to take pictures of her in her wedding gown that day. Currently she probably is the most beautiful and fit she has been in her life.”
• USR1: Five Year Battle With Cancer

Notes:

OBIT:
Dr. Katherine Bray-Strickland, 27, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 with her family after a five year struggle with cancer.
A graveside memorial service will be conducted on Sunday at 1:30 pm in Pinewood Memorial Park.
Katherine grew up in Maine and was a 1996 graduate of Peru Elementary School. She later moved to Greenville, NC where she graduated from J.H. Rose High School in 2000. In 2004 she graduated from the University of North Carolina-Asheville earning a BS in Biology. In 2009 she graduated from the Brody School of Medicine where she was honored by her classmates for her courage and dedication to family medicine. She was currently serving as a Family Medicine Resident at East Carolina University.
She is survived by her: loving husband, David; parents, Paul and Dr. Emily Bray of New Bern; father and mother in law, Mike and Brenda Strickland of Greenville; sister, Josie Bray, of New York City; ; and sister in law, Tracy Tousey, of Jacksonville, FL.
Visitation will be held Saturday from 6 to 8 pm at the Hilton in Greenville. Immediately following the visitation will be a celebration of her life, including a time for sharing and refreshments will be served.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pitt Memorial Family Medicine Center Bldg Fund at: ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation Family Medicine Center Bldg Fund

Died:
7:15 am

Katherine married David Strickland on 28 Jun 2008 in New Bern, Craven Co., NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]