John N. Epp

? He was born Aug. 19, 1914, in Mead, the son of John N. and Katie (Neufeldt) Epp.

Mr. Epp was a mechanic, both self-employed and at a Chevrolet dealership in Newton. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church.

He married Verna Justina Bergen on Dec. 16, 1934, in Elbing. She died Sept. 17, 2000.

Survivors include a daughter, Andrea D. Welborn, Lawrence; a brother, Albert Loeffler, Wichita; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A son, Jon Gilbert, died earlier.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today or from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton.

The family suggests memorials to Zion Mennonite Church, sent in care of the funeral home, 215 N. Main, Newton 67114.