Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Wayne Jantzi

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wayne Jantzi

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel J. Jantzi was born 6 Feb 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob B. Jantzi and Magdalena "Lena" Wagler); died 17 Feb 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169464
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Jantzi.- Samuel J., son of Jacob B. and Magdalena(Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Feb. 6, 1916; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 17, 1984; aged 68 y. He was married to Edna Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Myron), one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Ervin Steinmann), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Aaron), and one sister (Mariam-Mrs. Irvin Nafziger). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Feb. 20, in charge of Steven Gerber and Irvin Erb; interment in Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald

    Samuel — Edna K. Gascho. Edna (daughter of Jacob Gascho and Susan Schmidt) was born 11 Oct 1922; died 26 Jun 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edna K. Gascho was born 11 Oct 1922 (daughter of Jacob Gascho and Susan Schmidt); died 26 Jun 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131992673
    • Name: Edna K. Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169463

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    Edna K. Jantzi
    October 17, 1922 - June 26, 2014


    JANTZI, Edna K. Peacefully, after failing health, at Nithview Community, New Hamburg on Thursday, June 26, 2014, Edna (nee Gascho), formerly of Wellesley, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Jantzi (1984). Loving mother of Wayne and his wife Joyce of Wellesley, Myron and his wife Joyce of Wellesley, Ervin Steinmann and his wife Irla of Dashwood and the late Marilyn Steinmann (1992). Dear grandmother of Jason Steinmann (Wendi), Jeremy Steinmann (Tina), Holly (Matt Gelinas), Jesse Jantzi (Amanda), Matt Jantzi (Jessica), Jessica Jantzi, Julianne Jantzi and Daniel Jantzi. Dear great-grandmother of seven. Missed by her sister-in-law Miriam Nafziger. Predeceased by her parents Jacob Gascho and Susan (nee Schmidt) and a brother in infancy. Edna was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church, enjoyed knitting and spending time with family. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, Wellesley, on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Maple View Mennonite Cemetery. Pastor Julie Ellison-White officiating. Donations to Crosshill Mennonite Church or M.C.C. would be appreciated. www.futher-Franklinfuneralhome.com

    Edna K. Jantzi - View Obituary & Service Information (no date) Edna K. Jantzi Obituary. Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Edna-Jantzi/#!/TributeWall (Accessed: 27 March 2024).

    Children:
    1. Marilyn Charlotte Jantzi was born 7 Dec 1947; died 26 Oct 1992.
    2. 1. Wayne Jantzi
    3. Myron Robert Samuel Jantzi


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob B. Jantzi was born 8 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John G. Jantzi and Katherine "Katie" Brenneman); died 14 May 1971, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45251580
    • Name: Jacob Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163015
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Jacob B., son of John G. and Kathryn (Brenneman) Jantzi, was born near Tavistock, Ont., May 8, 1881; died at the Brunner Rest Home, May 14, 1971; aged 90 y. 6 d. On Dec.1, 1903, he was married to Magdalena Wagler, who preceded him in death, Aug. 31, 1941. On Nov. 7, 1943, he was married to Fanny Lichty, who died July 22, 1963. Surviving are 4 sons (Simeon, Elias, Aaron, and Samuel), one daughter (Miriam - Mrs. Irvin Nafziger), 23 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Tobias and Benjamin), one daughter (Leah), 4 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 16, in charge of Alvin Leis and Stevanus Gerber; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Jacob — Magdalena "Lena" Wagler. Magdalena (daughter of Joseph W. Wagler and Elizabeth K. Spenler) was born 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1941; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena "Lena" Wagler was born 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph W. Wagler and Elizabeth K. Spenler); died 31 Aug 1941; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45251905
    • Name: Magdalena "Lena" Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163016
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Simeon W. Jantzi was born 17 Jan 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Tobias W. Jantzi was born 20 Jan 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elias W. Jantzi was born Nov 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron W. Jantzi was born 2 May 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. Benjamin Jacob Jantzi was born 24 May 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1968, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Samuel J. Jantzi was born 6 Feb 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Miriam Jantzi was born 16 Oct 1921; died 31 Oct 2020, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob Gascho was born 30 Sep 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Gascho and Catherine Leis); died 14 Jul 1948.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47030
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob married Susan Schmidt 5 Dec 1920, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Susan (daughter of Christian B. O. Schmidt and Mary Lichti) was born 28 Feb 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1989, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Susan Schmidt was born 28 Feb 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian B. O. Schmidt and Mary Lichti); died 2 Apr 1989, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susan Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163963
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 3. Edna K. Gascho was born 11 Oct 1922; died 26 Jun 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John G. Jantzi was born 4 Feb 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Jantzi and Elisabeth Gerber); died 1 Jun 1926; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163020P
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John married Katherine "Katie" Brenneman 10 Oct 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Katherine was born 4 Feb 1845, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1928; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Katherine "Katie" Brenneman was born 4 Feb 1845, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1928; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Katherine "Katie" Jantzi
    • Name: Katie Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163022P
    • Residence: 1865, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Jantzi was born 12 Aug 1866, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1921; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Barbara Jantzi was born Abt 1867, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John B. Jantzi was born 27 Jun 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1959, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Jantzi was born 12 May 1874, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 4. Jacob B. Jantzi was born 8 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1971, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Joseph W. Wagler was born 16 Feb 1849 (son of Christian S. Wagler and Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler); died 22 Jul 1916.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165833

    Joseph — Elizabeth K. Spenler. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter J. Spenler and Catharine Kennel) was born 4 Feb 1851; died 7 Feb 1931. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth K. Spenler was born 4 Feb 1851 (daughter of Peter J. Spenler and Catharine Kennel); died 7 Feb 1931.

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    • Name: Elizabeth K. Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208229

    Children:
    1. Maria Wagler was born 31 May 1875, Of, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario; died 27 Jan 1939; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Magdalena "Lena" Wagler was born 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1941; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rachel Wagler was born 9 Nov 1890, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

  5. 12.  Joseph Gascho was born 17 Dec 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David P. Gascho and Barbara Roth); died 1966; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47028
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Catherine Leis 22 Mar 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Noah Leis and Catherine Brunk) was born 27 Jun 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine Leis was born 27 Jun 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Noah Leis and Catherine Brunk); died 1960; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Gascho
    • Name: Kata Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47029
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Gascho was born 30 Sep 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1948.
    2. Mary Gascho was born 20 Sep 1901, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Christian B. O. Schmidt was born 16 Apr 1866, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Schmidt and Barbara C. Boshart); died 17 May 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163919
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Cider Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Mary Lichti. Mary (daughter of Johannes Ernst "John" Lichti and Maria Magdalena "Mary" Kennel) was born 16 Apr 1866; died 29 Dec 1946, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Lichti was born 16 Apr 1866 (daughter of Johannes Ernst "John" Lichti and Maria Magdalena "Mary" Kennel); died 29 Dec 1946, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108792
    • Birth: 14 Oct 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Passed Away at Kingwood, on Sunday, December 29th, 1946 Mary Lichty Beloved Wife of the late Christian Schmidt Aged 78 years, 2 months and 15 days A short service will be held from the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Albrecht, on Wednesday morning, January 1st, at 9. 30 a. m., followed by a public service at the Cedar Grove A. M. Church, Third Line of Wellesley, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. In Loving Memory A loving mother from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. Although our hearts are sorely grieved, Yet we can weep for joy, To think dear mother is redeemed And rests in eternal joy.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. George Schmidt was born 28 Feb 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schmidt was born 11 Mar 1894, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1969, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Susan Schmidt was born 28 Feb 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1989, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Schmidt was born 17 Feb 1901, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clara Schmidt was born Apr 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1993, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.