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Male 1921 - 1992  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Leroy Leis was born 11 Aug 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Amos L. Leis and Nancy Steinman); died 21 Oct 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25524866
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131223

    Notes:

    LEIS, Leroy - Suddenly, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1992, at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Leroy Leis, of 76 Henry St., Wellesley. Leroy was born in Wellesley township 71 years. He was a son of the late Amos Leis and the late Nancy Steinman. A member of Maple View Mennonite Church. He had farmed near Kingwood, retiring in 1970. He was also employed at J.M. Schneider Inc. at the Wellesley plant and also with the Ministry of Transportation, retiring six years ago. He was an active member of Wellesley Horticultural Society. Beloved husband of Marion Jantzi-Bender of Wellesley; dear father of Wayne and his wife Joyce Leis of New Hamburg, Wesley and his wife Janice Leis of RR 1, New Hamburg, Willard and his wife Sharon Leis of RR 1, Wellesley and Donna McTavish of Wellesley; step-father of Elaine and her husband Henry Schuller of Brantford, Raymond and his wife Bonnie Bender of Wellesley, Sharon and her husband James Brown of New Dundee, Ronald and his wife Christine Bender of Waterloo; dear brother of Omer and his wife Erma Leis of Wellesley; sister-in-law of Mrs. Marie Leis of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by 13 grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Vera Gascho (January 6, 1989) and also by one brother, Gordon Leis. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2.4 and 7-9 p.m. Removal will be made on Saturday at 8 a.m. to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 9: 30 a.m. Pastor Victor Dorsch will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the MCC, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy for the late Leroy Leis.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 22 Oct 1992

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    Leis, Leroy, 71, Wellesley, Ont. Born: Aug. 11, 1921, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Amos and Nancy (Steinman) Leis. Died: Oct. 21, Kitchener, Ont., from cardiac arrest. Surivors - wife: Marion (Bender) Leis; children: Wayne, Willard, Wesley, Donna McTavish; stepchildren: Elaine Schuelter, Raymond Bender, Sharon Brown, Ronald Bender; brother: Omer Leis; 13 grandchildren; 7 stepgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Vera (Gascho) Leis (first wife). Funeral and burial: Oct. 24, Maple View Mennonite Church, by Victor Dorsch and Ephraim Gingerich.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 45 - November 17, 1992, page 14.

    Leroy married Vera Gascho 15 Oct 1944. Vera (daughter of John L. Gascho and Lydia R. Ropp) was born 18 Aug 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Willard Leroy Leis was born 28 Mar 1951; died 4 Feb 1998; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Leroy — Marion B. Jantzi. Marion (daughter of Aaron B. Jantzi and Leah Boshart) was born 29 May 1926; died 14 Feb 2016, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Amos L. Leis was born 2 Jul 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian K. Leis and Catherine "Katie" Lichty); died 28 Oct 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27325015
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51657
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis.- Amos, son of Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Leis, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 2, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Oct. 28, 1967; aged 75 y. 3 m. 26 d. On Oct. 23, 1917, he was married to Nancy Steinman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gordon, Leroy, and Omar), 14 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Norman Wahl and Kate-Mrs. Daniel Gerber). He was predeceased by 4 brothers. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Alvin Leis and Chris O. Erb officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 48 - December 12, 1967, pages 1122, 1123.

    Amos married Nancy Steinman 23 Oct 1917. Nancy (daughter of Daniel H. Steinman and Barbara Gascho) was born 22 May 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1970, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Steinman was born 22 May 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel H. Steinman and Barbara Gascho); died 13 Aug 1970, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27325421
    • Name: Nancy Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78224
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis, Nancy, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Gascho) Steinman, was born near Baden, Ont., May 22, 1891; died at her home in Wellesley, Ont.,Aug. 13, 1970; aged 79 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Oct. 23, 1917, she was married to Amos Leis, who died Oct. 28, 1967. Surviving are 3 sons (Gordon, Leroy, and Omar), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Daniel and David), and one sister (Barbara). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 16, with Alvin Leis and Chris O. Erb officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 38 - September 29, 1970, p. 823, 824

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    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Nancy Steinman widow of the late Amos L. Leis Born May 22nd, 1891 Died August 13th, 1970 Aged 79 years, 2 months and 21 days The Service The late Mrs. Leis is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Saturday, August 16th, 1970, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for a memorial service at 2:30 o'clock. Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Church Cemetery

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 1. Leroy Leis was born 11 Aug 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian K. Leis was born 27 Sep 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51652
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Epidemic: 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spanish Influenza

    Christian — Catherine "Katie" Lichty. Catherine (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine "Katie" Lichty was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney); died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherina Lichti
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Leis
    • Name: Katie Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51653
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Joseph L. Leis was born 21 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Simon Leis was born 8 Mar 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1960; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. David Leis was born 1 Jul 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Sarah L. Leis was born 14 Aug 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1976, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christian L. Leis was born 29 Oct 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1928; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Amos L. Leis was born 2 Jul 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine L. Leis was born 29 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Daniel H. Steinman was born 26 Apr 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich); died 22 Feb 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78220
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Steinman - Daniel H Steinman was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 26, 1857; died Feb. 22, 1935; aged 77 y. 9 m. 27 d. He had been ailing, more or less, over a period of two years. He was received into the Wilmot A.M. Church by water baptism on June 21, 1874, in which faith he remained to the end. On Nov. 6, 1883, he was united in holy matrimony to Barbara Gascho. Eleven children were born to them - 5 sons and 6 daughters, of whom 4 sons and 2 daughters predeceased him. On Dec. 10, 1893, he was ordained to the office of deacon, and on Nov. 3, 1894, to the ministry. On July 4, 1898, he was ordained to the office of bishop, in which office he served the Wilmot A.M. congregation as long as health permitted, and also in the neighboring congregations when necessary. In his ministry as bishop, he baptized 361 persons and performed 151 marriage ceremonies. He leaves his beloved companion, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 21 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Steinman Church near Baden on Feb. 26, by Bro. D. Lebold at the home, and by Bro. Nevin Bender of Delaware, Bro. Chris Schultz, and Bro. D. Iutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, - Vol. XXVIII, No. 3 - April 18, 1935

    Daniel married Barbara Gascho 6 Nov 1883. Barbara (daughter of Rev. Johannes P. "John" Gascho and Barbara Erb) was born 25 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Gascho was born 25 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Johannes P. "John" Gascho and Barbara Erb); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Barbara Steinman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78221
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Steinman was born 17 Dec 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah Steinman was born CALC 25 Sep 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian G. Steinman was born 20 Jun 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 3. Nancy Steinman was born 22 May 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1970, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel G. Steinman was born 12 Aug 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1975, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary G. Steinman was born 21 Sep 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1969, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Barbara Steinman was born 11 Apr 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David G. Steinman was born 9 Apr 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1977, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Sarah Steinman was born 7 Jul 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1930; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Leis was born 9 Feb 1817, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Jul 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506257
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68691
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con 1
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LEIS.-Joseph Leis of near Wellesley, Waterloo Co., Ont., was born in Bavaria on the 9th of February 1817 and died on the 6th of July 1896, aged 79 years, 4 months and 27 days. He came to this country in his youth. He was married to Catherine Kennel. They lived in matrimony 52 years, 3 months and 17 days. He leaves his sorrowing widow, nine sons and four daughters and forty-three grandchildren. He lived in the house which he erected in the primeval forests of "Upper Canada" fifty-two years ago and his was the first death that occurred in the house. He was a faithful member of the Old Amish branch of the church, and died of paralysis and the infirmities of old age. A large concourse of friends followed his remains to the Wellesley graveyard on the 9th. Funeral services by Christian Gascho, Christian Zehr and John Gascho.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 15, August 1, 1896, page 236, 237, 238

    Joseph married Catherina "Catherine" Kennel 1 Mar 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi) was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherina "Catherine" Kennel was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506386
    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68692
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Leis

    The death of Mrs. Leis, widow of the late Joseph Leis, occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Chr. J. Lichty, just east of Crosshill, on Thursday last, aged 76 years and four months. Deceased was one of the very earliest of residents of this section, coming here with her father, Mr. Kennel, who settled on the eastern border of Wellesley when she was a mere child. Since that time she has always lived here, and throughout her long and useful life she retained the highest respect of all. Besides a large number of descendants and relatives, Mrs. Leis leaves a family of thirteen children: Noah, John, Magdelene (Mrs. P. Jantzi), Chris., Jos., David, Daniel, Catherine (Mrs. C. J. Lichty), Menno, Barbara (Mrs. C. Gingerich), Jacob, Phronica (Mrs. N. Roth), and Solomon. These children are all living and settled in this neighborhood, and all of them attended the large funeral which occurred on Sunday last at the Mennonite Church, 3rd line.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Children:
    1. Noah Leis was born 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1930; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John K. Leis was born 13 Oct 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1920; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Leis was born 30 Aug 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1919; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Christian K. Leis was born 27 Sep 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Leis was born 24 Apr 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Leis was born 3 Mar 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1932, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Menno K. Leis was born 24 Apr 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Barbara Leis was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel K. Leis was born 9 Aug 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob Leis was born 15 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Leis was born 8 Jul 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Leis was born 3 Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Preacher Joseph L. Lichti was born 14 Jan 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 18 Jun 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39062632
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124929P
    • Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Magdalena Farney 13 Apr 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Farney was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39067975
    • Name: Magdalena Farni
    • Name: Magdalena Lichti
    • Name: Mattie Farney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124930P
    • Immigration: 1834, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena was the daughter of Christian Farni who came to Wilmot Township in 1826. He was ordained minister in 1829, moved to Ohio in 1831 and to Illinois in 1836.


    Lorraine Roth

    Children:
    1. Barbara F. Lichti was born 21 Dec 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1876.
    2. Magdalena "Lena" Lichty was born 15 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Maria F. "Mary" Lichti was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1894; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Catherine "Katie" Lichty was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christian F. Lichty was born 3 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1937.
    6. Joseph F. Lichti was born 26 Aug 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter F. Lichti was born 7 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1958, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. John F. Lichty was born 28 Mar 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Bishop Jacob F. Lichti was born 21 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ann Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Biddorf was born 18 Jan 1870, Atlantic Ocean; died 13 Nov 1933, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian Steinmann was born 24 Aug 1824, , Germany (son of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer); died 26 Aug 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78232
    • Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ferrier
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Christian — Maria G. Honderich. Maria (daughter of Christian Honderich and Margareth S. Gingerich) was born 1 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Maria G. Honderich was born 1 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Honderich and Margareth S. Gingerich); died 6 Nov 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria G. Steinmann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78233
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian H. Steinman was born 11 Nov 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Steinman was born 18 Aug 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph H. Steinmann was born 13 Jun 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1919; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Daniel H. Steinman was born 26 Apr 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherina Steinman was born 8 Nov 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Elizabeth Steinmann was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Steinman was born 10 Oct 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1896; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Jacob Steinman was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Mary Steinman was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Leah Steinman was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Barbara Steinman was born 16 Apr 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Rev. Johannes P. "John" Gascho was born 21 Feb 1830, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Christian Gascho and Christina Petersheim); died 13 Dec 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22148445
    • Name: John P. Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58974
    • Immigration: 1848, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1853
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Johannes married Barbara Erb 21 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber) was born 13 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara Erb was born 13 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 6 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59514274
    • Name: Barbara Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58975
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Veronica Gascho was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica "Fronica" "Fanny" Gascho was born 19 Dec 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Gascho was born 23 Apr 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1949, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rev. Christian Gascho was born 25 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1943, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Gascho was born 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Barbara Gascho was born 25 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Catherine E. "Katie" Gascho was born 10 Feb 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Sims-Whitney Cemetery, Sims Township, Arenac Co., Michigan.
    8. John E. Gascho was born 14 May 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1944; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. David E. Gascho was born 18 Jun 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1944; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Menno E. Gascho was born 16 Mar 1871, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1948, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Daniel E. Gascho was born 7 Oct 1874, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1958, Wellman, Washington, Iowa, USA; was buried , Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Kalona, Washington, Iowa, USA.


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