Roth. - Joseph W., son of Chris and Magdalena Roth, was born Sept. 29, 1872, near Noble, Iowa; died Oct. 5, 1941, at his home near Pigeon, Mich.; aged 69 y. 6 d. He had been in failing health for several years, due to heart trouble. The day before his death he with his son, Harry, had a very enjoyable day and he rested good all night. In the morning about 6:30 he had another heart attack which caused his death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, and united with the Mennonite Church, and in that faith died. On. Nov. 24, 1895, he was united in marriage with Lydia Roggy, Oberlin, Kans. To this union were born 3 children: Ada Lena, wife of Edward Bechler, Bay Port, Mich., Amy Ella, wife of Milo Yoder, Pigeon, Mich., and Harry of Detroit, Mich. Lydia, the wife, preceded him in death in 1901. On Oct. 1, 1903, he was united in marriage to Magdalena Oesch, of Pigeon, Mich. To this union were born 4 children: Lucinda, wife of Harvey Eichler, Elkton, Mich.; Katie, wife of Raymond Springer, Minier, Ill.; William, who preceded him in death June 16, 1934; Norman, who resides on the old home farm near Bay Port, Mich. He leaves his deeply bereaved wife, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 9 brothers and sisters: Anna, wife of Chris Ropp, Midland, Mich.; Katie, wife of Ernest Snyder, Nebr.; Lydia, wife of Joseph Schrock, Nebr.; Daniel of Nebr.; Barbara wife of Samuel Stauffer, Tofield, Alta. One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Many other relatives and friends also survive. In 1903 he became a member of the Pigeon Mennonite Church and was active in the various duties. He will be greatly missed in the home by his companion and in the family by the children, where his presence was seldom missed if his health permitted, and in the community as a successful farmer. But our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were held at the home of Bro. J. J. Shetler with further services at the Pigeon Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. S. J. Miller. Text, Matt. 28:16, Heb. 9:27, Acts 17:31. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery. "The call was sudden, the shock severe, We little thought that death was near; And only those who have lost can tell What a parting is without farewell."