John Birkey Yordy
1838 - 1906 (68 years)1. John Birkey Yordy was born on 23 Oct 1838 in Bavaria, GR; died on 31 Dec 1906 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Stomach Ulcers
- Immigration: 17 Jun 1844, NY
- Residence: 1862, Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL
- Residence: 1885, Milford, Seward Co., NE
- Residence: 1889, Thurman, Washington Co., CO
- Residence: 1896, Larned, KS
- Residence: 1898, Milford, Seward Co., NE
Notes:
Obit: Gospel Witness, January, 1907
After an illness of about eight months, Bro. John Yordy passed away at his home in Milford, Neb., Dec.31, 1906; age 68 y. 2m. 17d. Funeral services were held at the home and concluded at the Amish Church where he was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Bro. Yordy was born in Germany, Oct. 23, 1839, and came to America with his parents who settled in Illinois when he was six years old. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his early years, to which he remained faithful to his death. He was married to Magdalene King, Jan. 5, 1863. To this union were born thirteen children, four of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He leaves a sorrowing wife and nine children, but they need not mourn as those who have no hope. His disease was ulcers and gallstones. He suffered greatly at times but bore it all patiently to the end.
Dearest father, thou hast left us,
And thy loss we greatly feel,
But ‘tis God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Obit: Milford, NE newspaper
After an illness of seven months beginning May 10th, 1906, and caused by ulceration of the bowels, complicated with gall stones, uncle John Yordy passed away at his home in this village, Monday morning, Dec. 31st, age 68 years 2 months and 17 days. Short funeral services were held at the home here in town and concluded at the Amish church west of town where the remains were buried, Thursday.
Mr. Yordy was born in Germany, October 23, 1838, and came to America with his parents who settled in Illinois when he was 6 years old. He was married to Magdalene King on January 5th, 1862, and to them have been born 13 children, 9 of whom are living.
Mr. Yordy and his family came to Seward county in 1885, and four years later, went to Colorado. In 1896, they moved to Kansas and in 1898 returned to Seward county where they have since resided. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Yordy moved into town and prepared to spend their remaining days in ease and comfort. The children attending the funeral were Simon and Dave Yordy, Mrs. Schrock, from Filmore county, Mrs. Zimmerman from Wood River, and two brothers and a sister from Illinois - Jacob and Joseph Yordy and Mrs. Mary Orendorff.
Mr. Yordy was a genial old gentleman whom it was a pleasure to know and the great regret of his friends is that his declining days should be spent in suffering. The sympathy of all is extended to Grandma Yordy and her children in the hour of bereavement.
Birth:
French Alsace-Lorraine accd. to source 1269
Immigration:
New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, 1844, June 17, Baltimore
Residence:
In 1863 Peter Yordy purchased John's exemption from Civil War military service for $100. They moved to Seward County, Nebraska in 1885, to Colorado in 1889, to Kansas in 1896, and then returned to Seward County in 1898.
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryJohn married Magdalena King on 5 Jan 1862 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Magdalena (daughter of Samuel King and Mary Magdalena Kurtz) was born on 13 Dec 1842 in Salem, Marion Co., IL; died on 11 Feb 1927 in Harper, Harper Co., KS; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Fannie Yordy was born on 5 Apr 1863 in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 31 Oct 1955 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 3. Samuel Yordy was born on 22 Dec 1864 in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 10 Jun 1865 in Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Tazewell Co., IL.
- 4. Peter E. Yordy was born on 12 Mar 1866 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 23 Mar 1951 in Panhandle, Carson Co., TX; was buried in Panhandle, Carson Co., TX.
- 5. Simon S. Yordy was born on 14 Feb 1868 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 23 Oct 1953 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 6. John E. Yordy was born on 25 Dec 1869 in Nebraska Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died on 7 Dec 1943 in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL; was buried in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL.
- 7. Emma Yordy was born on 23 Oct 1871 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 8 Nov 1958 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; was buried in Kalona, Washington Co., IA.
- 8. Bella Yordy was born on 24 Aug 1873 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 7 Oct 1962 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 9. David Yordy was born on 16 Jan 1875 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 30 Sep 1934 in Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 10. Jacob Yordy was born on 15 Sep 1876 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 24 Aug 1883 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL.
- 11. William Yordy was born on 4 Sep 1878 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 23 Aug 1887 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 12. Francis Yordy was born on 4 Aug 1880 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 5 Dec 1898 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 13. Mary Ellen Yordy was born on 24 Jul 1882 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 27 Mar 1929 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 14. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yordy was born on 1 Nov 1885 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 21 May 1961 in Colorado Springs, CO; was buried on 25 May 1961 in South English, Keokuk Co., IA.
Generation: 2
2. Fannie Yordy (1.John1) was born on 5 Apr 1863 in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 31 Oct 1955 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Obit:
Yeackley, -- Fannie, oldest of thirteen children of John and Magdalena (King) Yordy, was born in Tremont, Ill. April 5, 1863; exchanged her earthly home for one in glory on Oct. 31, 1955; aged 92 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Sept. 7, 1884, she was married to Joseph Yeackley. The following spring they moved to Milford, Nebr., on a farm where she lived for 62 years. Her husband passed away Jan. 18, 1940. Seven years later she, with her daughter Eva, moved into Milford, where she lived for eight years. Their home was blessed with 8 children. (Lizzie-Mrs. Ben Gascho, Phoebe-widow of Bishop J. E. Zimmerman, Fred, John, Emma-Mrs. Ed Roth, George, Eva, and Elsie-Mrs. Bert Stutzman, all of Milford). She lived to be grandmother to 32 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Surviving are all her children, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Swartzendruber, Wellman, Iowa; Mrs. Bella Schrock, Albany, Oreg.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Erb, Colorado Springs, Colo.). In her youth she united with the Waldo congregation near Flanagan, Ill., and during her 70 years in the Milford community was a loyal member of the East Fairview Church. We, as a family, are grateful to God for having given us a mother with an active and alert mind, who spent many hours reading. She absorbed much from the past and present, yet kept her eyes in the direction of her eternal Home. Mother was interested in people as individuals and liked to converse with everyone. She never tired of living. Some of her last words were, "I think of my big family. Do the best you can when I'm gone, be faithful, have a clear title." The funeral services were held at the East Fairview Church. Ammon Miller used John 17: 24 as his text. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
“Thrift was necessary in colonial times, on the frontier, during the Depression of the 1930’s. For many it became a way of life. Eva Yeackley Reeb speaks of her mother, Fannie Yordy Yeackley (1863-1955), of Milford, Nebraska: She ingrained in her children that it is sinful to waste. She didn’t discard utensils with holes. Through her much reading she learned of mending rivets. They and her soldering iron lengthened the life of many a utensil. She used a strip of leather for a hinge, a piece of wood for a door latch, bits of cloth tied to the handle of a discarded fly swatter to make a number-one device for removing crumbs from a toaster, and a tin can which she heated in coals in the kitchen range to be able to remove the ends and make a good, sharp, still-being-used food chopper.”
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryFannie married Joseph Yeackley on 7 Sep 1884 in Washington, Woodford Co., IL. Joseph (son of Johan George Yeackley and Jacobina (Jacquée) (Philabena) Yordy) was born on 15 Feb 1848 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 18 Jan 1940 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yeackley was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 16 Apr 1974 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 16. Phoebe Yeackley was born on 11 Apr 1887 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 27 Mar 1975 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 17. Fred Yeackley was born on 17 Nov 1888 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 11 Nov 1980 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 18. John Yeackley was born on 23 Dec 1889 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 9 Mar 1988 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 19. Emma Yeackley was born on 1 Dec 1891 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 20. George Yeackley was born on 13 Apr 1900 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 10 Dec 1993 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
- 21. Eva Yeackley was born on 15 Oct 1901 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 22 Feb 1995 in Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
- 22. Elsie Yeackley was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 23 Jun 1991 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE.
3. Samuel Yordy (1.John1) was born on 22 Dec 1864 in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 10 Jun 1865 in Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Tazewell Co., IL. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Died Of Spasms At 5 1/2 Months
Notes:
Buried:
Hirstein Cemetery4. Peter E. Yordy (1.John1) was born on 12 Mar 1866 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 23 Mar 1951 in Panhandle, Carson Co., TX; was buried in Panhandle, Carson Co., TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Religion: Protestant
Notes:
Obit:
Peter E. Yardy [sic], 85, died at 8:45 o'clock Friday evening, March 23, at his home in Panhandle. He had been ill for two days.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Assembly of God Church with Rev. George Royce, minister, officiating.
Music was by the church choir singing the following sons "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," and "The Old Rugged Cross."
Pallbearers were Julius Meaker, Jr., Julius Meaker, Sr., Gilbert Meaker, O.R. Meaker, Lee Roy Meaker and Vincent Meaker.
Burial was in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Poston Funeral Home of Panhandle.
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Yardy [sic] was born March 12, 1866, in Pekin, Ill. He was married to Miss Annie Meaker, a sister of O. Meaker, June 30, 1891.
He lived in California and Oregon before moving to Texas in 1930. He had lived in Pampa previous to moving to Panhandle 3 years ago. He was a farmer, cafe man and candy maker before his retirement and was a member of the Four Square Gospel Church.
He was the father of two children, a daughter who died July 4, 1908, and a son who died July 4, 1931.
Survivors other than the widow are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Violet Yardy [sic] and grandson, Robert Yardy [sic], both of Plainview; three sisters and a brother living in Milford, Neb.
Citation:
Warren, David M. The Panhandle Herald (Panhandle, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, March 30, 1951, newspaper, March 30, 1951; Panhandle, Texas. (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth882051/: accessed October 4, 2017), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Carson County Library.
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Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: Peter E. Yordy
Death Date: 23 Mar 1951
Death County: Carson
Certificate: 11684
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: Peter E Yordy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 85
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1866
Birth Place: Pekin, Illinois
Residence: Panhandle, Carson, Texas, USA
Death Date: 23 Mar 1951
Death Place: Panhandle, Carson, Texas, USA
Father: John Yordy
Mother: Magdarenna King
Buried:
Panhandle CemeteryPeter married Anna M. (Annie) Meeker (Meaker) on 30 Jun 1891 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Anna was born on 17 Dec 1868 in Summersetshire, England; died on 13 Mar 1967 in Pampa, Gary Co., TX; was buried in Panhandle, Carson Co., TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Onie Lee Yordy was born on 30 Apr 1892 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; died on 2 Jul 1931.
- 24. Verna May Yordy was born on 7 Oct 1893 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; died on 4 Jul 1908 in Natchez, Adams Co., MS; was buried in Princeville, Peoria Co., IL.
5. Simon S. Yordy (1.John1) was born on 14 Feb 1868 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 23 Oct 1953 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Simon swallowed lye water from the pail which his mother used to scrub the floors. His mother melted lard and made him swallow some and saved his life, but left him much trouble swallowing for many years. While living in Flanagan, IL, before he was 3 years old, he fell into a well. His mother reached in, grabbed his clothes and rescued him.
Buried:
Blue Mound CemeterySimon married C. Knidelberger on 20 May 1891. C. was born on 20 May 1891 in IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Simon married Katie Reinhart after 1892. Katie died before 1906 in MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Simon married Amelia B. Guenther-Schoenberg on 20 May 1906 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Amelia was born in Jun 1878; died on 23 Apr 1945 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. John E. Yordy (1.John1) was born on 25 Dec 1869 in Nebraska Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died on 7 Dec 1943 in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL; was buried in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. Notes:
IL Death Record-
Name: John Edward Yordy
Death Date: 07 Dec 1943
Death Place: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Estimated Birth Year: 1870
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1869
Birthplace: Nebraska
Father: John Yordy
Mother: Magdalena King
Occupation: Restaurant
Residence: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois
Spouse: Alvina
Burial Date: 09 Dec 1943
Burial Place: Kewanee, Illinois
Cemetery: Pleasant View
Digital Folder Number: 4152392
Image Number: 1212
Film Number: 1983542
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: 48420
Buried:
Pleasant View CemeteryJohn married Alvina Lange on 15 Apr 1896 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL. Alvina was born on 25 Mar 1870 in Peoria Co., IL; died on 21 Jul 1964 in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL; was buried in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Edward John Yordy was born on 2 Jul 1898 in Wyoming, Stark Co., IL.
- 26. Frieda Yordy was born on 3 Dec 1899 in Wyoming, Stark Co., IL.
- 27. Garyld Yordy was born in Jan 1902 in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL; died in Feb 1908; was buried in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL.
7. Emma Yordy (1.John1) was born on 23 Oct 1871 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 8 Nov 1958 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; was buried in Kalona, Washington Co., IA. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Complications of surgery
Notes:
Obit:
Swartzendruber, Emma, daughter of John and Magdalene (King) Yordy; born Oct. 28, 1871, in Bureau Co., Ill.; died at her home in Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 8, 1958; aged 87 y. 11 d. Death was due to complications which set in following surgery eight months prior to her death. On Feb. 16, 1890, she was married to Peter P. Swartzendruber, who preceded her in death May 3, 1939. To this union were born 3 children (John Y., Kalona; Herman G. and Magdalene, Wellman). Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, a step-grandchild, a step-great-grandchild, and a step-great-great grandchild, 2 sisters (Bella Schrock, Albany,Oreg.; and Elizabeth Erb, Colorado Springs, Colo.), and a daughter-in-law (Nellie Swartzendruber, Aurora, Nebr.). Preceding her in death were a stepson, 8 brothers, and 2 sisters. Member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 10, in charge of George S. Miller and Max Yoder.
Birth:
Bureau Co?
Buried:
Lower Deer Creek CemeteryEmma married Peter P. Swartzendruber on 16 Feb 1890 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO. Peter (son of Peter Swartzendruber and Barbara Hochstetler) was born in 1859 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; died on 3 May 1939 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; was buried in Kalona, Washington Co., IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. John Y. Swartzendruber was born on 17 May 1891 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 12 Jul 1974 in Kalona, Washington Co., IA.
- 29. Herman Guy Swartzendruber was born on 14 Jun 1895 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 10 Jun 1969 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA.
- 30. Magalene Swartzendruber was born on 12 Nov 1905 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; died on 1 Jun 1976 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.
8. Bella Yordy (1.John1) was born on 24 Aug 1873 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 7 Oct 1962 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Other Events and Attributes:
- Religion: Mennonite
- USR1: CerebroVascular Accident-Instantly. Contributing: severe congestive heart failure; Informant, son Melvin Schrock
Notes:
Obit: Gospel Herald Volume LV, Number 44 - November 6, 1962 pages 990, 991
Schrock, Bella, daughter of John and Magdalene (King) Yordy, was born Aug. 24, 1873; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Oreg., Oct. 7, 1962; aged 89 y. 1 m. 13 d., the sole survivor of her immediate family of 13 children. On Dec. 3, 1893, she was married to Joseph Schrock, who died May 6, 1943. Surviving are 3 daughters (Emma-Mrs. William Reeser, Anna-Mrs. Ed Roth, and Fannie), 5 sons (David, Elmer, Melvin Raymond, and LeRoy), 42 grandchildren, and more than 100 great-grandchildren. Two son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Tangent Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 10 at the Fairview Church, in charge of Merle Stutzman, assisted by H. A. Wolfer and Wilbert Kropf.
Died:
Mennonite Home for the Aged
Buried:
Fairview Mennonite CemeteryBella married Joseph Schrock (Gerard) on 3 Dec 1893 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO. Joseph (son of Christian (Christophe) Schrag (Serach) (Gerard) and Elizabeth Cender (Zentner)) was born on 17 May 1852 in Ugny-sur-Meuse, FR; died on 6 May 1943 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. David Y. Schrock was born on 11 Aug 1895 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 20 Aug 1986 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 32. Emma Schrock was born on 29 Jun 1897 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 17 Mar 1985 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR.
- 33. Joseph Y. Schrock was born on 26 Sep 1900 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 7 Oct 1920 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 34. Elmer Schrock was born on 17 Feb 1901 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 19 Nov 1982 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 35. William Y. Schrock was born on 19 Aug 1903 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 24 Dec 1941 in McMinnville, OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 36. Anna Schrock was born on 11 Jun 1905 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 3 May 1993 in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 37. Fannie Schrock was born on 23 Jul 1907 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE; died on 28 Jun 1986 in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 38. Melvin Y. Schrock was born on 16 Feb 1909 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE; died on 21 May 1997 in Halsey, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR.
- 39. Raymond Schrock was born on 24 Oct 1915 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 8 Jul 1991.
- 40. Leroy Schrock was born on 1 Oct 1919 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 12 Jan 2000 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR.
9. David Yordy (1.John1) was born on 16 Jan 1875 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 30 Sep 1934 in Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Obit: Milford Review, Milford, NE, Thurs, Oct 4, 1934
David Yordy of Ashley, Michigan, brother of Simon Yordy and Mrs. Joe Yeackley of Milford, was attacked and gored by a bull when he went to the pasture to get the cows early Sunday morning. When he failed to return, his two sons, Charles and John, started a search for him and found him in the pasture. He was taken to a hospital. He died a half hour after he arrived at the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Yordy formerly lived on a farm near Milford.
David, son of John and Magdalene Yordy, was born in Bureau county, Illinois on January 16, 1875, died at the Clinton Memorial Hospital, St. John's, Michigan, at 8 o'clock a.m., September 30, 1934, aged 59 years, 8 months and 14 days.
On November 14, 1907, he was married to Sarah Stauffer at Milford, Nebraska. To this union were born four sons and one daughter, Orvin, Charles, Ada (wife of Leonard Litwiller, Hopedale, Illinois), John and Emerson. In 1931 they opened their home to a little girl, Grace, whom they later adopted.
As he is the first one to be taken from the home, he leaves his bereaved companion, the children, a son-in-law and two grandchildren, Arline and Phyllis. He also leaves three brothers and four sisters, Fannie Yeackley and Simon, Milford, Nebraska; John, Kewanee, Illinois; Emma Swartzendruber and Lizzie Erb, Wellman, Iowa; Bella Schrock, Albany, Oregon; and Peter of Texas; as well as other relatives and many friends.
At the age of sixteen he accepted Christ as his Savior and joined the Mennonite church, of which he has been a member through life. His desire was to live the Christian life and he went about it in a quiet way.
A funeral service was held at the Bethel Mennonite church, Ashley, Michigan, on October 2, Rev. George Sommer officiating.
Rev. George Miller, Rev. William Eicher Ammon Miller had charge of funeral services at the East Fairview church Thursday afternoon. Burial in the church cemetery.
Birth:
Bureau County?
Died:
St. John’s Clinton Memorial Hospital
Buried:
East Fairview Mennonite ChurchDavid married Sarah Stauffer on 14 Nov 1907 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Sarah (daughter of Christian Stauffer and Lydia Ann Harris) was born on 18 May 1882 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 3 Mar 1957 in Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI; was buried in Washington Co., MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Orvin Stauffer Yordy was born in 1908.
- 42. Charles David Yordy was born in 1909.
- 43. Ada May Yordy was born in 1911.
- 44. John Wesley Yordy was born in 1913.
- 45. Emerson Edwin Yordy
- 46. Grace Ann Yordy
10. Jacob Yordy (1.John1) was born on 15 Sep 1876 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 24 Aug 1883 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Accidental Gun Shot By Brother Simon
11. William Yordy (1.John1) was born on 4 Sep 1878 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 23 Aug 1887 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Infection In His Leg
Notes:
Died:
Aug 10?
Buried:
East Fairview Cemetery12. Francis Yordy (1.John1) was born on 4 Aug 1880 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 5 Dec 1898 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Diphtheria
Notes:
Buried:
East Fairview Cemetery13. Mary Ellen Yordy (1.John1) was born on 24 Jul 1882 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 27 Mar 1929 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Other Events and Attributes:
- Religion: Mennonite
Notes:
Obit:
Zimmerman. - Mary M. Zimmerman, daughter of John and Magdalena Yordy and wife of Bishop Joseph E. Zimmerman, was born at Washington, Ill., July 24, 1882; died at her home in Milford, Nebr., March 27, 1929; aged 46 y. 8 m. 3 d. At the age of two years she moved with her parents to Milford, Nebr. Several years later they moved to Thurman, Colo., and later to Lund, Kans., from which place they moved back to Milford, Nebr. On Jan. 8, 1899, she was united in marriage to Jos. E. Zimmerman. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member. She was always found at her post of duty, ready to serve or give counsel and willing to make sacrifices. Since the organization of the Sisters' Sewing Circle in the Iowa-Nebraska Conference, she has served as president and has been president of the Home sewing circle since its beginning. On July 3, 1928, she went to Savannah, Mo., to be treated for cancer, which seemed to give relief at the time. On Dec. 26 she was confined to her bed and suffered intense pain. She endured her suffering with Christian fortitude, her only wish and prayer being that God might be glorified through it all and that she might be privileged to serve her Redeemer to the last. She is survived by her husband, 3 children (Milo, Alamora, Colo.; Myrtle Bender, Milford, Nebr.; and Stella, at home), 2 grandchildren (Maynard and Gloria Bender), step-father (John Plank, Harper, Kans.), 4 brothers and 4 sisters (Peter E., La Habra, Calif.; Simon, Milford, Nebr.; John, Kewanee, Ill.; David, Ashley, Mich.; Fannie Yeackley, Milford, Nebr.; Emma Swartzendruber, Wellman, Ia.; Bella Schrock, Albany, Oreg.; Lizzie Erb, Wellman, Ia.), besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in charge of Bro. J. D. Mininger, assisted by Bros. D. G. Lapp, Benj. Schlegel, P. R. Kennel, and Fred Reeb. Text, Rev. 14:13.
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryMary married Joseph E. Zimmerman on 8 Jan 1899 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Joseph (son of Christian Zimmerman and Rose Eicher) was born on 19 Mar 1880 in Chenoa, McLean Co., IL; died on 15 Dec 1949 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Paul Zimmerman
- 48. Milo Eugene Zimmerman was born in 1900.
- 49. Myrtle Helen Zimmerman was born in 1904.
- 50. Stella Marie Zimmerman was born in 1912.
14. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yordy (1.John1) was born on 1 Nov 1885 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 21 May 1961 in Colorado Springs, CO; was buried on 25 May 1961 in South English, Keokuk Co., IA. Notes:
Obit:
Erb, Elizabeth, thirteenth child of John and Magdalene (King) Yordy, was born at Milford, Nebr., Nov. 1, 1885; died may 21, 1961, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the home of a friend; aged 75 y. 6 m. 20 d. She was married to Samuel S. Erb, who died Aug. 1938; a stepson, Ray, died in Jan. 1938. Surviving are 3 daughters and a stepson (Myrtle-Mrs. P. H. Friesian, Green Mountain Falls, Colo.; Mary-Mrs. Paul Mininger, Goshen, Ind.; Edna-Mrs. Roy Marner, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Joe W. Erb, Wellman, Iowa), one sister (Mrs. Bella Schrock, Albany, Oreg.), 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She lived for 48 years in Iowa. In 1949 she moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., where she united with the Knob Hill Pilgrim Holiness Church. Funeral services were conducted in Colorado Springs, May 23, in charge of Ray Gilbert; interment near South English, Iowa, May 25, in charge of Earl Erb
Died:
At the home of a friend.
Buried:
English River Church of the Brethren CemeteryElizabeth married Samuel S. Erb on 3 Aug 1903 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA. Samuel was born on 22 Oct 1872 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; died in Aug 1938 in South English, Keokuk Co., IA; was buried in South English, Keokuk Co., IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Myrtle Dora Erb was born in 1904; died in 1989.
- 52. Mary Ellen Erb was born in 1906.
- 53. Edna Ruth Erb was born in 1909.
Generation: 3
15. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 16 Apr 1974 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Buried:
East Fairview Mennonite Church CemeteryElizabeth married Leander Eicher on 10 Mar 1904 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Leander (son of Daniel Eicher and Mattie (Magdalena?) Stutzman) was born on 28 Aug 1883 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 25 Jun 1931 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Beaver Crossing, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Elizabeth married Benjamin Gascho on 13 Oct 1935. Benjamin (son of Joseph Gascho and Mary Burkey) was born on 14 Mar 1878 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 21 Sep 1963 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Phoebe Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Apr 1887 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 27 Mar 1975 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryPhoebe married Joseph E. Zimmerman on 15 Apr 1930 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO. Joseph (son of Christian Zimmerman and Rose Eicher) was born on 19 Mar 1880 in Chenoa, McLean Co., IL; died on 15 Dec 1949 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Fred Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Nov 1888 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 11 Nov 1980 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Obit:
Yeackley, Fred, son of Joseph and Fannie (Yordy) Yeackley, was born in Milford, Neb., Nov. 17, 1888; died at the Seward Hospital on Nov. 11, 1980; aged 91 y. On Feb. 27, 1910, he was married to Lydia Saltzman, who died on Oct. 29, 1960. On Mar. 5, 1961, he was married to Lena Stutzman, who died on Oct. 29, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (Orvin and Ray), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Allen Grieser), 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and George), and 3 sisters (Emma Roth, Eva Reeb, and Elsie Stutzman). He was preceded in death by 3 infant children, one son (Earl), and 2 sisters. He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Oliver Roth and Norman Beckler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryFred married Lydia Saltzman on 27 Feb 1910 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Lydia (daughter of Jacob Saltzman and Veronica (Fannie) Burkey) was born on 20 May 1889 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 5 Feb 1960 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Fred married Lena Sutter Stutzman on 5 Mar 1961 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Lena (daughter of William Stutzman and Rosa Eisher) was born on 27 Nov 1892 in NE; died on 29 Oct 1980 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. John Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Dec 1889 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 9 Mar 1988 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryJohn married Sarah Stutzman on 4 Dec 1913 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Sarah (daughter of William Stutzman and Rosa Eisher) was born on 21 Feb 1896 in NE; died on 6 Jun 1940 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Emma Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Dec 1891 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryEmma married Edward Roth on 12 Oct 1911 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Edward (son of Joseph Roth and Anna Schlegel) was born on 23 Mar 1890 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 5 Sep 1977 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. George Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Apr 1900 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 10 Dec 1993 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Obit:
Yeackley , George, 93, Milford, Neb. Born: April 13, 1900, Milford, Neb., to Joseph and Fannie Yordy Yeackley. Died: Dec. 10, 1993, Lincoln, Neb., of cancer. Survivors-children: Mary Jane Stutzman, Darrel, Karl; sisters: Emma Roth, Eva Reeb; 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 6 step great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Verda Jantzi Yeackley (second wife), Alice Hershberger Yeackley (first wife), Archie and Willis (sons). Funeral: Dec. 12, Beth-El Mennonite Church, by John C. King and Lloyd Gingerich. Burial: Milford Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Buried:
East Fairview CemeteryGeorge married Sarah Alice Hershberger on 4 Jan 1923 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Sarah (daughter of Abner Hershberger and Sarah Stutzman) was born on 17 Aug 1901 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 17 Jan 1951 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Eva Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Oct 1901 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 22 Feb 1995 in Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ. Family/Spouse: Fred Reeb. Fred was born on 18 Dec 1895 in Lowpoint, Woodford Co., IL; died on 22 Nov 1984 in Seward, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Elsie Yeackley (2.Fannie2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 23 Jun 1991 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Notes:
Buried:
East Fairview Mennonite Church CemeteryElsie married Bert Stutzman on 29 Nov 1923 in Milford, Seward Co., NE. Bert (son of John Stutzman and Katie Erb) was born on 7 May 1904 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 10 Oct 1989 in Seward, NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Onie Lee Yordy (4.Peter2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Apr 1892 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; died on 2 Jul 1931. Onie married Violet Griffith on 17 Sep 1916. Violet was born on 18 Aug 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. Robert Yordy was born on 3 Oct 1917 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX; died in May 1978.
24. Verna May Yordy (4.Peter2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Oct 1893 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; died on 4 Jul 1908 in Natchez, Adams Co., MS; was buried in Princeville, Peoria Co., IL. Notes:
Buried:
Princeville Township Cemetery25. Edward John Yordy (6.John2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Jul 1898 in Wyoming, Stark Co., IL. Edward married Edna M. Hawthorne on 14 Jun 1920. Edna was born on 14 Oct 1899; died in Feb 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Frieda Yordy (6.John2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Dec 1899 in Wyoming, Stark Co., IL. 27. Garyld Yordy (6.John2, 1.John1) was born in Jan 1902 in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL; died in Feb 1908; was buried in Kewanee, Henry Co., IL. Notes:
Buried:
Pleasant View Cemetery28. John Y. Swartzendruber (7.Emma2, 1.John1) was born on 17 May 1891 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 12 Jul 1974 in Kalona, Washington Co., IA. 29. Herman Guy Swartzendruber (7.Emma2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Jun 1895 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 10 Jun 1969 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA. 30. Magalene Swartzendruber (7.Emma2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Nov 1905 in Wellman, Washington Co., IA; died on 1 Jun 1976 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA. 31. David Y. Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Aug 1895 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 20 Aug 1986 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Notes:
Buried:
Willamette Memorial ParkFamily/Spouse: Bena Roth. Bena (daughter of Daniel Roth and Susan Brunk) was born on 20 Sep 1900; died on 18 Nov 1974 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. Vernon R. Schrock was born on 9 Oct 1920 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 8 Dec 2001.
- 56. Irene Schrock
- 57. Pearl Schrock
- 58. Opal Katherine Schrock
- 59. Earl Schrock was born on 25 Jul 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died in Feb 1995.
- 60. Dale David Schrock
32. Emma Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Jun 1897 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 17 Mar 1985 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR. Notes:
Obit:
Resser, Emma, daughter of Joseph and Bella (Yoder) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., June 29, 1897; died at Albany, Ore., Mar. 17, 1985; aged 87 y. On Sept. 5, 1915, she was married to William Resser, who died in November 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Belle Rieff and Ethel Cosco), 6 sons (Harvey, Maynard, Robert, Clarence, Charles, and Ronald), 36 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Dave, Melvin, Raymond, and LeRoy Schrock), and 2 sisters (Ann Roth and Fan Schrock). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Wilma and Ruth) and 2 sons (William Jr., and Norman). She was a member of Sweet Home Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Larry Sloan, George Kauffman, and Louie Lehman; interment in Gilliland Cemetery.
Buried:
Gilliland CemeteryEmma married William Reeser on 5 Sep 1915. William (son of Jacob Reeser and Mary Nofzinger) was born on 4 Aug 1892 in Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., AR; died on 11 Nov 1982 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 61. Harvey William Reeser was born on 27 Mar 1917 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 5 Aug 1997 in Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR.
- 62. Mary Belle Reeser was born on 25 Feb 1919 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died in 2015.
- 63. Wilma Irene Reeser was born on 30 Jan 1921; died on 30 Jan 1921.
- 64. Ruth Lee Reeser was born on 21 Apr 1922; died in 1931.
- 65. Maynard Lowell Reeser was born on 19 Aug 1923; died in 2007.
- 66. Ethel Arlene Reeser
- 67. Clarence Allen Reeser was born on 25 Aug 1927; died in 2013.
- 68. William Reeser was born on 26 Aug 1928; died in 1930.
- 69. Norman Lewis Reeser was born on 8 Jul 1930; died in 1972.
- 70. Charles Wesley Reeser
- 71. Robert Gene Reeser
- 72. Ronald Ray Reeser was born on 20 Jan 1934; died in 2008.
33. Joseph Y. Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Sep 1900 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 7 Oct 1920 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Other Events and Attributes:
- Religion: Amish Mennonite
- USR1: Killed by a horse
Notes:
Obit:
Schrock.--Joseph Y. Schrock, son of Joseph and Bella (Yordy) Schrock, was born Sept. 26, 1899, near Thurman, Colo.; died Oct. 7, 1920, near Albany, Oreg.; aged 21 y. 11 d. Death was caused by being killed by a horse. He was taken to the hospital, but soon passed away. He was married to Mary Steckley Nov. 7, 1918. He gave his heart to God in his youth and was a member of the A. M. Mennonite Church. He leaves a sorrowful companion and son, father, mother, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 grandmother, and a host of friends to mourn his early departure. Funeral services conducted by C. R. Gerig at the house and at the Fair View Church, by Fred Gingerich (Text, I Cor. 15:21), and Lee Schlegel (text, Job 14:14.), after which his remains were laid to rest in the River Side Cemetery at Albany, Oreg.
J. M. Schlegel.
Buried:
Riverside CemeteryJoseph married Mary Steckley on 7 Nov 1918. Mary was born on 24 Apr 1900 in NE; died in Sep 1984 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 73. Marvin L. Schrock was born on 27 Feb 1919 in Kingman, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 May 2001.
34. Elmer Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Feb 1901 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 19 Nov 1982 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Notes:
Obit:
Schrock.- Elmer, son of Joseph and Bella (Yorop) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., Feb. 17, 1901; died of heart failure at Albany, Ore., Nov. 19, 1982; aged 81 y. On Sept. 13, 1925, he was married to Bertha Heyerly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Perry), 2 daughters (Dora Willems and Florence Gerig), 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Davie, Melvin, Raymond, and Leroy), and 3 sisters (Emma Resser, Ann Roth, and Fannie Schrock). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Clarence Gerig and Roy E. Hostetler; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.
Elmer, son of Joseph and Bella (Yordy) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., Feb. 17, 1901; died of heart failure at Albany, Ore., Nov. 19, 1982; aged 81 y. On Sept. 13, 1925, he was married to Bertha Heyerly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Perry), 2 daughters (Dora Willems and Florence Gerig), 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Davie, Melvin, Raymond, and Leroy), and 3 sisters (Emma Resser, Ann Roth, and Fannie Schrock). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Clarence Gerig and Roy E. Hostetler; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.
Buried:
Fairview Mennonite CemeteryElmer married Bertha Heyerly on 13 Sep 1925. Bertha (daughter of John Heyerly and Elizabeth Neuschwander) was born on 26 Jun 1898 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 31 Mar 1995 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 74. Eldon James Schrock
- 75. Perry Galen Schrock
- 76. Dora Elizabeth Schrock was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 26 Jan 2018 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 77. Florence Adeline Schrock
35. William Y. Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Aug 1903 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 24 Dec 1941 in McMinnville, OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Other Events and Attributes:
- USR1: Hemorrhage
Notes:
Obit: Gospel Herald Obit:
Schrock.-William Schrock was born Aug. 19, 1903, near Thurman, Colo.; passed into eternity Dec. 24, 1941, near McMinnville, Oreg.; aged 38 y. 4 m. 5 d. Death was caused by hemorrhage. He spent the first three years of his life in Colorado, then going to Shickley, Nebr., with his parents where they made their home for three years. In 1909 the family moved to Albany, Oreg., where he has since made his home. He was married in March, 1925, to Mary Steckley Schrock. To this union the following children were born: Roy Earl, Alice Anne, Lillian Jane, and Violet Mary. He is survived by his companion, 2 daughters (Alice and Lillian), 1 stepson (Marvin Leonard Schrock), 1 grandson (Donald Marvin Schrock), his parents (Joseph and Bella Yordy Schrock), 5 brothers (David, of Tangent; Elmer, of Lebanon; Raymond, of Ft. Canby, Wash.; Melvin and Le Roy, of Albany), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Reeser and Mrs. Anna Roth of Albany; and Miss Fannie Schrock of La Junta, Colo.). One brother (Joseph) preceded him in death in 1920. He accepted Christ in his youth and was a faithful witness unto the end. He expressed a desire and a readiness to depart this life and to be with his Lord and Saviour. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27, at the home, and at the Fairview Church where he was a member. Services in charge of Bros. N. M. Birky and Henry Gerig. Scripture reading (Psalms 23 and 39) by Bro. Gerig and sermon by Bro. Birky (Text, Rev. 14: 13). Interment in the Riverside Cemetery.
Buried:
Riverside CemeteryWilliam married Mary Steckley on 22 Mar 1925. Mary was born on 24 Apr 1900 in NE; died in Sep 1984 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 78. Roy Earl Schrock was born on 15 Feb 1926; died on 21 Dec 1926.
- 79. Alice Ann Schrock was born on 11 Sep 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 13 Sep 1996 in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 80. Lillian Jane Schrock
- 81. Violet Mary Schrock was born on 7 Feb 1933 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 25 Jun 1933.
36. Anna Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Jun 1905 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO; died on 3 May 1993 in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Anna married Edward B. Roth on 20 Apr 1924. Edward (son of David Roth and Elizabeth Boeckner) was born on 18 Jan 1902 in Plymouth, Jefferson Co., NE; died on 22 Dec 1984 in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 82. Merlyn June Roth
- 83. Lester Dale Stutzman was born on 25 Mar 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 19 Jun 1938 in Albany, Linn Co., OR.
- 84. Lyle Edward Stutzman was born on 25 Mar 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 20 Mar 1929.
- 85. Erma Lorene Roth
- 86. Carol Ann Roth
- 87. Larry Allen Roth
- 88. Lois Irene Roth
- 89. Ardys Elaine Roth
37. Fannie Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Jul 1907 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE; died on 28 Jun 1986 in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Notes:
Obit:
SCHROCK, Fannie, daughter of Joseph and Bella (Yordy) Schrock, was born near Shickley, Nebr., July 23, 1907; died at Mennonite Village, Albany, Oreg., June 28, 1986; aged 78 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Dave, Melvin, Ray, and Leroy), and one sister (Ann Roth). She was preceded in death by one sister and 3 brothers. She was a charter member of Lebanon Mennonite church. Funeral services were in charge of Richard Headings and Robert Williams; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
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(La Junta Alumnae News 1986 - Photo: Nightingale Yearbook, La Junta 1944)
Daughter of Joseph and Bella (Yordy) Schrock, was born near Shickley, Nebr., July 23, 1907; died at Mennonite Village, Albany, Oreg., June 28, 1986; aged 78 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Dave, Melvin, Ray, and Leroy), and one sister (Ann Roth). She was preceded in death by one sister and 3 brothers. She was a charter member of Lebanon Mennonite church. Funeral services were in charge of Richard Headings and Robert Williams; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
When she was 2 years old, the family moved to Albany, Ore., where she received her elementary education. At age 22, she became dissatisfied with housework in California. Later she was asked to be Matron at Hesston College in Kansas. She combined this with a full load of study. Then a request came for her to train as an x-ray technician for the La Junta (Colo.) Hospital. After graduating from Goshen College in 1942, she went to La Junta and became the first registered x-ray technician in the Mennonite constituency. She worked 5 years at La Junta. Her life after that was filled with many things: Three years with MCC in the Philippines, 12 years as x-ray tech at the new Lebanon hospital, Greece to 'mother' the PAX men after WWII, 5 more years at Lebanon hospital, a world tour, revisit to Greece and the Philippines, to Zaire to help Dr. Zook there, serve as hostess at the Guest House in Washington DC, attend the Mennonite World Conference in France in 1984. She was active in the Wheels on Wheels program until her death.
Buried:
Fairview Mennonite Cemetery38. Melvin Y. Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Feb 1909 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE; died on 21 May 1997 in Halsey, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR. Other Events and Attributes:
- Religion: Mennonite
- USR1: Traffic accident
Notes:
Obit:
Schrock, Melvin, 88, Halsey, Ore. Born: Feb. 16, 1909, Shickley, Neb., to Joseph and Bella Yordy Schrock. Died: May 21, 1997, Halsey, Ore., in a traffic accident. Survivors - wife: Anna Roth Schrock; children: Paul M., Esta Mast, Eunice Mast, Melva Anne Zook, Rhoda Mast, Jason B., Julia Torkelson, John L.; brother: LeRoy; 57 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren. Congregational membership: Tangent Mennonite Church. Funeral: May 27, Fairview Mennonite Church, by Paul Zehr and Wayne Miller. Burial: AIford Cemetery.
Buried:
Alford CemeteryMelvin married Anna Magdalena Roth on 3 Sep 1933. Anna (daughter of Nicholas Roth and Esta Roeschley) was born on 28 Jun 1914 in Wayland, Henry Co., IA; died on 31 May 1997 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR; was buried in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 90. Paul Melvin Schrock was born on 4 Aug 1935 in Halsey, Linn Co., OR; died on 18 Apr 2011 in Chalottesville, Charlottesville City, VA; was buried in Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., PA.
- 91. Esta Marie Schrock
- 92. Eunice Arlene Schrock
- 93. Melva Ann Schrock
- 94. Rhoda Lucene Schrock
- 95. Jason Burdette Schrock
- 96. Julia Marcele Schrock
- 97. John Lyle Schrock
39. Raymond Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Oct 1915 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 8 Jul 1991. Raymond married Margaret Lucille Robinson on 30 Nov 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 98. Roberta Schrock was born on 6 Feb 1943 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR; died on 9 Feb 1943.
- 99. Sheryn Rae Schrock
40. Leroy Schrock (8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Oct 1919 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 12 Jan 2000 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR. Notes:
Obit:
ALBANY — LeRoy 'Pappy' Schrock, 80, died Wednesday.
He was born in Albany and was a farmer. He enjoyed traveling and gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Violet; daughters, Donna Miller of Amelia, Va., Marilyn Hershberger of Due West, S.C.; June Hochstetler of Goshen, Ind., Lois Miller of Tangent, Grace Kurtz of Lebanon; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visiting will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today in Fisher Funeral Home. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Tangent Mennonite Church where he was a member. Interment will be in Alford Cemetery, Halsey. Contributions: church for Hummingbird Missions, care of the mortuary.
Buried:
Alford CemeteryLeroy married Violet N. Roth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 100. Donna Rae Schrock
- 101. Marilyn Anne Schrock
- 102. June Violet Schrock
- 103. Lois Jane Schrock
- 104. Grace Darlene Schrock
41. Orvin Stauffer Yordy (9.David2, 1.John1) was born in 1908. Notes:
42. Charles David Yordy (9.David2, 1.John1) was born in 1909. 43. Ada May Yordy (9.David2, 1.John1) was born in 1911. 44. John Wesley Yordy (9.David2, 1.John1) was born in 1913. 45. Emerson Edwin Yordy (9.David2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Rhonda Handrich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 105. Frieda Yordy
- 106. Janelle Yordy
46. Grace Ann Yordy (9.David2, 1.John1) 47. Paul Zimmerman (13.Mary2, 1.John1) Notes:
48. Milo Eugene Zimmerman (13.Mary2, 1.John1) was born in 1900. 49. Myrtle Helen Zimmerman (13.Mary2, 1.John1) was born in 1904. 50. Stella Marie Zimmerman (13.Mary2, 1.John1) was born in 1912. 51. Myrtle Dora Erb (14.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born in 1904; died in 1989. Family/Spouse: Peter H. Friesen. Peter was born in 1903; died in 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
52. Mary Ellen Erb (14.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born in 1906. 53. Edna Ruth Erb (14.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born in 1909.
Generation: 4
54. Robert Yordy (23.Onie3, 4.Peter2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Oct 1917 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX; died in May 1978. Robert married Jeanne Cheatham on 11 Jan 1950. Jeanne was born on 9 Aug 1918; died on 17 Dec 1989 in Midland, Midland Co., TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
55. Vernon R. Schrock (31.David3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Oct 1920 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 8 Dec 2001. Vernon married Leona Vera Linville [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 107. Mary Jane Schrock (Fletcher)
- 108. Loren Elwood Schrock
- 109. Dean Richard Schrock
- 110. Jeanette Charllene Schrock
- 111. Judith Lavern Schrock
- 112. Jacalyn Irene Schrock
- 113. Vicki Leona Schrock
- 114. Daniel Joseph Schrock
56. Irene Schrock (31.David3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Irene married Loren Ellis Herbert [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
57. Pearl Schrock (31.David3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Pearl married Paul John Kotyo [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
58. Opal Katherine Schrock (31.David3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Opal married Kenneth K. Kuhns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
59. Earl Schrock (31.David3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Jul 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died in Feb 1995. Earl married Ellen May Luehring [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
60. Dale David Schrock (31.David3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Dale married Jean Iola Dryden [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Dale married Virginia May Teach [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
61. Harvey William Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Mar 1917 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 5 Aug 1997 in Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR. Harvey married Norma Delila Hamilton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
62. Mary Belle Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Feb 1919 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died in 2015. Mary married Donald Lawrence Vaughn, Jr. on 9 Jan 1944, and was divorced on 9 Jun 1970. Donald was born on 4 Jan 1917; died in Oct 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
63. Wilma Irene Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Jan 1921; died on 30 Jan 1921. 64. Ruth Lee Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Apr 1922; died in 1931. 65. Maynard Lowell Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Aug 1923; died in 2007. 66. Ethel Arlene Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) 67. Clarence Allen Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Aug 1927; died in 2013. 68. William Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Aug 1928; died in 1930. 69. Norman Lewis Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Jul 1930; died in 1972. 70. Charles Wesley Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) 71. Robert Gene Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) 72. Ronald Ray Reeser (32.Emma3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Jan 1934; died in 2008. 73. Marvin L. Schrock (33.Joseph3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Feb 1919 in Kingman, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 May 2001. Marvin married Agnes V. Kenagy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
74. Eldon James Schrock (34.Elmer3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Eldon married Mildred Maxine Kuhns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
75. Perry Galen Schrock (34.Elmer3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Perry married Sophia Ardell Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Perry married Audrey June Kenagy (Bender) [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
76. Dora Elizabeth Schrock (34.Elmer3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 26 Jan 2018 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Notes:
Buried:
Fairview Mennonite CemeteryDora married John Willems [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 115. Kevin Willems
77. Florence Adeline Schrock (34.Elmer3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Florence married Elmer Louie Gerig [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
78. Roy Earl Schrock (35.William3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Feb 1926; died on 21 Dec 1926. 79. Alice Ann Schrock (35.William3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Sep 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 13 Sep 1996 in Albany, Linn Co., OR. Alice married Robert Lee Oswald on 17 Sep 1950. Robert was born on 26 Feb 1920 in Beemer, Cuming Co., NE; died on 25 Sep 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
80. Lillian Jane Schrock (35.William3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Lillian married Earl Emanuel Kenagy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
81. Violet Mary Schrock (35.William3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Feb 1933 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 25 Jun 1933. 82. Merlyn June Roth (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Paul Jacob Stutzman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
83. Lester Dale Stutzman (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Mar 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 19 Jun 1938 in Albany, Linn Co., OR. 84. Lyle Edward Stutzman (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Mar 1927 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 20 Mar 1929. 85. Erma Lorene Roth (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Erma married Bruce Kenneth Sherfy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
86. Carol Ann Roth (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Carol married Dean R. Byers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
87. Larry Allen Roth (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Larry married Myrna Arlene Schweitzer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
88. Lois Irene Roth (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Lois married Delwin Daniel Kropf [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
89. Ardys Elaine Roth (36.Anna3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Ardys married Truman Virgil Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
90. Paul Melvin Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Aug 1935 in Halsey, Linn Co., OR; died on 18 Apr 2011 in Chalottesville, Charlottesville City, VA; was buried in Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., PA. Notes:
Buried:
Scottdale CemeteryPaul married June Darlene Bontrager [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
91. Esta Marie Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Esta married Roy E. Mast [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
92. Eunice Arlene Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Eunice married James Eldon Mast [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
93. Melva Ann Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Melva married Marvin Zook [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
94. Rhoda Lucene Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Rhoda married Dean Joseph Mast [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
95. Jason Burdette Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Jason married Marilyn Jean Kropf [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
96. Julia Marcele Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) 97. John Lyle Schrock (38.Melvin3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) 98. Roberta Schrock (39.Raymond3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Feb 1943 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR; died on 9 Feb 1943. 99. Sheryn Rae Schrock (39.Raymond3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Sheryn married Michael James [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
100. Donna Rae Schrock (40.Leroy3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Donna married Larry Jay Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
101. Marilyn Anne Schrock (40.Leroy3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Marilyn married Daniel E. Hershberger [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
102. June Violet Schrock (40.Leroy3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) June married Eugene Hochstetler [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
103. Lois Jane Schrock (40.Leroy3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Lois married Andrew J. Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
104. Grace Darlene Schrock (40.Leroy3, 8.Bella2, 1.John1) Grace married Paul M. Kurtz [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
105. Frieda Yordy (45.Emerson3, 9.David2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Louden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
106. Janelle Yordy (45.Emerson3, 9.David2, 1.John1) Notes: