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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ralph Joseph Bender

    Ralph — Marjorie Steinman. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Anne Marie Bender was born 12 Sep 1969; died 6 Feb 1970, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Milfrid Bender was born 22 Feb 1914 (son of Solomon Bender and Rachel Jutzi); died 2 May 2002; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46441384
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58938

    Milfrid — Edna Marie Roth. Edna was born 6 Jun 1918; died 10 Apr 2003, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edna Marie Roth was born 6 Jun 1918; died 10 Apr 2003, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46441307
    • Name: Edna Marie Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58939

    Notes:

    BENDER, Edna Marie - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday April 10, 2003, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg.Edna was formerly of RR 1, New Hamburg. She Was born in East Zorra township 84 years ago, a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Lydia (Lichti) Roth. Edna was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, where she was a member of the WMSC. She enjoyed volunteering at Mennonite Central Committee and the New Hamburg Thrift Shop as well as gardening and quilting. Beloved wife of the late Milfird Bender who predeceased her May 2, 2002. Loving mother of Ralph and Marjorie Bender of New Hamburg, Luanna and John Gravelle of Stratford, Bruce and Marlene Bender, Glen and Dorothy Bender, all of New Hamburg and Ruth and Jim Gingerich of Zurich. Sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mahlon Roth, Doris Yantzi, Ken and Catherine Roth, all of Tavistock, Ina and Lavern Bender, Elma and Elmer Yantzi, all of RR 1, Tavistock, Mervin and Dorothy Roth, Wilmer (Bill) and Florence Roth and Raymond and Audrey Roth, all of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Leona Bender of RR 1, Tavistock and Gladwin and Elma Bender of New Hamburg and a number of nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by granddaughters, Donna and Ann Marie and by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Erma Roth, Andrew Yantzi, Clarence and Ida Bender, Elvera Bender and Lloyd Bender. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg today (Saturday) from 7-9 p.m. and again Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The committal will take place on Monday April 14, 2003 at 19th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. followed by the memorial service at Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Jan Steckley and Pastor Henry Regehr officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Nithview Home, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of one's choice.

    Children:
    1. 1. Ralph Joseph Bender


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Solomon Bender was born 16 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph M. Bender and Elizabeth R. Ruby); died 1 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78352
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

    Notes:

    Bender, Solomon R., was born in Wilmot Township, Ont., Jan. 16, 1882; died after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 1, 1957; aged 74 y. 10 m. 15 d. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church of East Zorra, Ont., of which he was a member until his death. He was the first to break the family circle. Surviving are his wife, the former, Rachel Iutzi, who he married Dec. 4, 1906, one daughter (Elvera, New Hamburg, Ont.), 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, and Laverene, all of East Zorra, Ont.; Milford, Wilmot Twp., Ont.; and Gladwin, Kitchener, Ont.), 3 brothers (John, South Easthope, Ont.; Christian and Ezra, both of East Zorra, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Noah Wagler, North Easthope, Ont.; Mrs. Christian Lebold and Mrs. Christian Baechler, both of South Easthope, Ont.), and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church in charge of Henry Yantzi, Joel Schwartzentruber, and Curtis Cressman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 6 - February 11, 1958 - page 142, 143

    Solomon married Rachel Jutzi 4 Dec 1908. Rachel (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag) was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rachel Jutzi was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag); died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rachel Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140469

    Notes:

    Bender.- Rachel, daughter of Michael and Mary (Schrag) Jutzi, was born in Ontario, Dec. 24, 1884; died of a stroke at Maples Rest Home, Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 18, 1976; aged 92 y. In 1906 she was married to Solomon Bender, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1957. Surviving are 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, Milford, Gladwin, and Laverne) one daughter (Elvera), 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Yantzi, Mrs. Mary Yantzi, and Mrs. Emma Wagler). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 6 sisters, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Dec. 20, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich, Glenn Zehr, and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 5 - February 1, 1977, page 102.

    Children:
    1. Clarence Bender was born 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Lloyd Bender was born 1912, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Gladwin Bender was born 18 May 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Milfrid Bender was born 22 Feb 1914; died 2 May 2002; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph M. Bender was born 15 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender, son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78348
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, 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

    Joseph married Elizabeth R. Ruby 28 Sep 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth R. Ruby was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth R. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78350
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bender. - Elizabeth Ruby Bender, daughter of the late Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth Ruby, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Sept. 30, 1851; died April 19, 1929; aged 77 y. 6 m. 20 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with the East Zorra A. M. Church, and remained a faithful member until death. On Sept. 28, 1875, she was united in marriage to Joseph M. Bender. This union was blessed with ten children, 7 sons and 3 daughters. Her husband died May 2, 1915. She is survived by 5 sons, 3 daughters, 40 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Two sons and 9 grandchildren preceded her in death. Services were held in the home, conducted by Jacob R. Bender and at the East Zorra A. M. Church, conducted by Daniel Stineman and D. S. Jutzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 8 - May 23, 1929 - page 174, 175

    Children:
    1. Daniel R. Bender was born Feb 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1923; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Bender was born 7 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1970; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Bender was born 12 May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 4. Solomon Bender was born 16 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Christian R. Bender was born 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Madgdaline Bender was born 18 Aug 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Aaron Bender was born 4 Dec 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1938; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ezra Bender was born 18 Sep 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catherine Bender was born 1 Apr 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Anna Bender was born 19 Aug 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Michael M. Jutzi was born 9 Nov 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Jutzi and Catherine Miller); died 14 Apr 1928, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Michael Iutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87670

    Michael married Mary G. Schrag 11 Mar 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich) was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary G. Schrag was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich); died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie Schrag
    • Name: Mary G. Jutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38885

    Notes:

    Iutzi.-Mary Iutzi (nee Schrag) was born in Perth Co., Ont., June 17, 1853; died March 16, 1939, in Oxford Co., Ont.; aged 85 y. 8 m. 29 d. In early youth she united with the East Zorra A. M. church under the ministry of Bishop Joseph Ruby. She was united in holy matrimony to Michael Iutzi, living in matrimony 55 years; and in widowhood almost 11 years. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 10 daughters, of whom 3 sons (Benjamin, Aaron and Simon) and 3 daughters (Catherine, Elizabeth and Lydia) predeceased her. Surviving are 1 son (Bishop Dan S. Iutzi) and 7 daughters (Magdalena, wife of late Christian Ruby; Leah, wife of Dan S. Zehr; Rachel, wife of Solomon Bender; Amanda, at home; Nancy, wife of Michael Jantzi; Mary, wife of Mrs. Jacob Yantzi; and Emma, wife of Samuel Wagler); also 53 grandchildren of whom 3 died, and 77 great-grandchildren of whom 9 died. One sister (Barbara, wife of late Chris Kennel of Wellesley) survives. Services at home March 19, conducted by David Schwartzentruber and at East Zorra A. M. Church by Bros. Menno Kipfer and Jac. R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - April 20, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No.3 - pages 63

    Children:
    1. Bishop Daniel S. Jutzi was born 27 Nov 1873, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1960, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Iutzi was born 1876, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1927, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Benjamin Jutzi was born 14 May 1877, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leah Jutzi was born 3 Mar 1880, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1952; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. 5. Rachel Jutzi was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Lydia Jutzi was born 31 Dec 1888; died 1911.
    7. Nancy S. Jutzi was born 13 Aug 1891; died 13 Aug 1978; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Iutzi was born 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emma Iutzi was born 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


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