Wife of Landon Pletcher, daughter of Daniel Johns and Nancy Yoder
Pletcher - Louella C, was born to Daniel J and Nancy (Yoder) Johns on April 18, 1885, near Shipshewana, Ind; departed this life at the Goshen Hospital, May 18, 1957; aged 72 y, 1 m. In her early youth she was baptized at the Clinton Frame Church by her father, who ministered there for 50 years. On Dec 18, 1904, she was married to Landon J Pletcher. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. In 1928 they moved to Middlebury and she transferred her membership to the Middlebury Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at her passing. For many years she was active in the various church and community activities. Her home was always open, especially to the young people, and her influence for good was felt by all who knew her. Her last few winters were spent in Florida. A number of years ago she became afflicted with sugar diabetes and this disease affected her sight and hearing. Death invaded the family only once - the death of her youngest son in infancy. Surviving are her husband, one son (Lester, Shipshewana), 3 daughters (Letha - Mrs Harley Yoder, Lagrange, Ind ; Wilma - Mrs Etril Leinbach, Moorepark, Mich; Velda - Mrs Lee Hooley, Shipshewana), one foster daughter (Viola - Mrs Elmer Bowman, Goshen, Ind.), one brother (Otis N Johns, Louisville, Ohio), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted at the Middlebury Church were in charge of Wilbur Yoder, with a message by D A Yoder. Interment was made in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Gospel HeraldVol L, No 2411 June 1957
Pletcher - Louella C, was born to Daniel J and Nancy (Yoder) Johns on April 18, 1885, near Shipshewana, Ind; departed this life at the Goshen Hospital, May 18, 1957; aged 72 y, 1 m. In her early youth she was baptized at the Clinton Frame Church by her father, who ministered there for 50 years. On Dec 18, 1904, she was married to Landon J Pletcher. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. In 1928 they moved to Middlebury and she transferred her membership to the Middlebury Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at her passing. For many years she was active in the various church and community activities. Her home was always open, especially to the young people, and her influence for good was felt by all who knew her. Her last few winters were spent in Florida. A number of years ago she became afflicted with sugar diabetes and this disease affected her sight and hearing. Death invaded the family only once - the death of her youngest son in infancy. Surviving are her husband, one son (Lester, Shipshewana), 3 daughters (Letha - Mrs Harley Yoder, Lagrange, Ind ; Wilma - Mrs Etril Leinbach, Moorepark, Mich; Velda - Mrs Lee Hooley, Shipshewana), one foster daughter (Viola - Mrs Elmer Bowman, Goshen, Ind.), one brother (Otis N Johns, Louisville, Ohio), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted at the Middlebury Church were in charge of Wilbur Yoder, with a message by D A Yoder. Interment was made in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Gospel HeraldVol L, No 2411 June 1957
Wife of Landon Pletcher, daughter of Daniel Johns and Nancy Yoder
Pletcher - Louella C, was born to Daniel J and Nancy (Yoder) Johns on April 18, 1885, near Shipshewana, Ind; departed this life at the Goshen Hospital, May 18, 1957; aged 72 y, 1 m. In her early youth she was baptized at the Clinton Frame Church by her father, who ministered there for 50 years. On Dec 18, 1904, she was married to Landon J Pletcher. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. In 1928 they moved to Middlebury and she transferred her membership to the Middlebury Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at her passing. For many years she was active in the various church and community activities. Her home was always open, especially to the young people, and her influence for good was felt by all who knew her. Her last few winters were spent in Florida. A number of years ago she became afflicted with sugar diabetes and this disease affected her sight and hearing. Death invaded the family only once - the death of her youngest son in infancy. Surviving are her husband, one son (Lester, Shipshewana), 3 daughters (Letha - Mrs Harley Yoder, Lagrange, Ind ; Wilma - Mrs Etril Leinbach, Moorepark, Mich; Velda - Mrs Lee Hooley, Shipshewana), one foster daughter (Viola - Mrs Elmer Bowman, Goshen, Ind.), one brother (Otis N Johns, Louisville, Ohio), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted at the Middlebury Church were in charge of Wilbur Yoder, with a message by D A Yoder. Interment was made in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Gospel HeraldVol L, No 2411 June 1957
Pletcher - Louella C, was born to Daniel J and Nancy (Yoder) Johns on April 18, 1885, near Shipshewana, Ind; departed this life at the Goshen Hospital, May 18, 1957; aged 72 y, 1 m. In her early youth she was baptized at the Clinton Frame Church by her father, who ministered there for 50 years. On Dec 18, 1904, she was married to Landon J Pletcher. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. In 1928 they moved to Middlebury and she transferred her membership to the Middlebury Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at her passing. For many years she was active in the various church and community activities. Her home was always open, especially to the young people, and her influence for good was felt by all who knew her. Her last few winters were spent in Florida. A number of years ago she became afflicted with sugar diabetes and this disease affected her sight and hearing. Death invaded the family only once - the death of her youngest son in infancy. Surviving are her husband, one son (Lester, Shipshewana), 3 daughters (Letha - Mrs Harley Yoder, Lagrange, Ind ; Wilma - Mrs Etril Leinbach, Moorepark, Mich; Velda - Mrs Lee Hooley, Shipshewana), one foster daughter (Viola - Mrs Elmer Bowman, Goshen, Ind.), one brother (Otis N Johns, Louisville, Ohio), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted at the Middlebury Church were in charge of Wilbur Yoder, with a message by D A Yoder. Interment was made in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Gospel HeraldVol L, No 2411 June 1957
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