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Evelyn Yvonne Leis

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Evelyn Yvonne Leis

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Arthur Ralph Leis

    Arthur — Margaret Gladys Holst. Margaret (daughter of Eli Holst and Elsie Burrows) was born 1932; died 1993; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Gladys Holst was born 1932 (daughter of Eli Holst and Elsie Burrows); died 1993; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gladys Holst
    • Name: Margaret Gladys Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162686

    Children:
    1. 1. Evelyn Yvonne Leis


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Allan L. Leis was born 4 Aug 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Solomon R. Leis and Mary J. Lichti); died 24 Jun 1981, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49894

    Notes:

    LEIS, Allan L. -- On Wednesday June 24, 1981, at Stratford General Hospital, Allan L. Leis of the Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock and formerly of RR 2. Wellesley (Nithburg). Mr. Leis was born in Wellesley township 82 years ago. Son of the late Solomon R. Leis and the late Mary Lichty. A member of Maple View Mennonite Church. He farmed at Nithburg, retiring several years ago. Beloved husband of the former Mary Roth of the Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo; dear father of Lavercy of RR 2, New Hamburg, Allen of RR 2, Wellesley, Rev. Arthur of RR 1 New Hamburg, Edgar of Waterloo, Delton of Listowel and Mrs. Lydian Foley of Shakespeare, Lynetta (Mrs. Oscar Musselman) of Baden, Adella (Mrs. Gordon Blain) of Waterloo, Ethel (Mrs. Elmer Zehr) of New Hamburg, Minerva (Mrs. Abner Sauder) of Uxbridge, Mabel (Mrs, Maurice Sauder) of RR 2. Wellesley and Mary (Mrs. Joseph Menich) of RR 2, Wellesley; Brother of Edward of Texas, Harvey of Theslon and Elizabeth (Mrs. Elmer Wagler) of Tavistock, Nancy (Mrs. Joel Reeves) of Kitchener, Katie (Mrs. Edwib Schwartzentruber) of Kitchener and Vanita (Mrs. Melvin Leis) of Guelph. Also survived by 37 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two sons, Clifford in 1934 and Llewedllyn, June 11, 1981. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, after 2 p.m. Friday, until noon Sunday, when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30. Rev. Jacob Roes will officiate. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Jun 1981

    Allan — Mary R. Roth. Mary (daughter of John K. Roth and Catherine Gingerich) was born 22 Dec 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary R. Roth was born 22 Dec 1898, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John K. Roth and Catherine Gingerich); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary R. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80471
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Clifford Leis died 1934.
    2. Mabel Irene Leis
    3. 2. Arthur Ralph Leis
    4. Llewellyn Rudy Leis was born 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Ann Marie Leis was born 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 2008, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. Allen Russel Leis was born 8 Feb 1927; died 8 May 2009, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Eli Holst was born 12 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Holst and Louisa Hartung); died 30 Nov 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76190
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Holst, Eli, son of the late George and Louisa (Hartung) Holst was born March 12, 1891; died at his home near Haysville, Ont., Nov. 30, 1941; aged 50 y. 8 m. 18 d. In June, 1908, he was baptized upon confession and received into the Mennonite Church, in which faith he died. He was united in marriage to Elsie Burrows Jan. 1, 1921, who survives him with 4 children (Dorothy, Elmeta, Gladys, and Clayton) all at home. One daughter (Verna), died in, infancy. He also leaves 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Jacob of Pinehill, David of Petersburg, Mrs. Mary Ann Burchatski of New Hamburg and Mrs. Isaiah Martin of Pinehill). He suffered much pain during his illness of several years but was patient, realizing that Christ, in whom he trusted suffered more for him. Funeral services were held Dec. 3 from his home to Geiger Mennonite church and cemetery in charge of Bros. M. H. Roth and M. Hallman.
    "All is over, hands are folded,
    On a calm and peaceful breast;
    All is over, suffering ended,
    Now dear Father is at rest."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 40 - January 1, 1942, pp 854, 8455

    Eli married Elsie Burrows 1 Jan 1921. Elsie was born 1900; died 1990; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elsie Burrows was born 1900; died 1990; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elsie Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25252

    Children:
    1. Dorothy May Holst was born 1922; died 12 Dec 1998; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elmeta Holst was born 1924; died 2 May 1983; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Verna Lillian Holst was born 23 Apr 1931; died 20 Aug 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. 3. Margaret Gladys Holst was born 1932; died 1993; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clayton Wallace Holst was born 24 Jul 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2015, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Solomon R. Leis was born 31 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Catherine L. Roth); died 13 Aug 1964; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49892
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Solomon married Mary J. Lichti 30 Mar 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi) was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary J. Lichti was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi); died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary J. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49893
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 4. Allan L. Leis was born 4 Aug 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1981, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Leis was born 15 Jan 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Nancy L. Leis was born 6 Nov 1902; died 11 Mar 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine "Katie" Leis was born 19 Jul 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1996, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Edward Joseph Leis was born 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1981, Midland, Midland, Texas, United States.
    6. Ada Leis was born 8 May 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 2004.
    7. Harvey L. Leis was born 1909; died 1989; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario.
    8. Emmaline Leis was born 1914; died 1994; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Vanita Marie Leis was born 29 Jul 1923; died 7 Oct 2044, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John K. Roth was born 4 Jun 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian B. Roth and Anna L. Kuepfer); died 13 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38439524
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80469
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Roth, John K., son of the late Christian B. and Anna (Kuepfer) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 4, 1874, died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, March 13, 1965; aged 90 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Nov. 28, 1897, he was married to Catherina Gingerich. Preceding him in death were his wife, one son, one grandchild, and 5 great-grandchildren. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Allen L. Leis and Anna - Mrs. Edmund Gingerich), 21 grandchildren, and 61 great-grandchildren. He wasa member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held March 16, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Peter Nafziger.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 18 - May 11, 1965 - page 419

    John married Catherine Gingerich 28 Nov 1897. Catherine (daughter of Rudolph L. Gingerich and Maria "Mary" Zehr) was born 7 Nov 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1957, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine Gingerich was born 7 Nov 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rudolph L. Gingerich and Maria "Mary" Zehr); died 5 Feb 1957, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38439584
    • Name: Catherine Roth
    • Name: Katie Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121869
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Roth, Katie, daughter of the late Rudy and Marie (Zehr) Gingerich, was born near Baden, Ont., Nov. 7, 1871; passed away at her home in Baden, Ont., on Feb. 5, 1957. She accepted Christ in her youth and was faithful till death. On Nov. 29, 1897, she was united in marriage to John K. Roth. To this union were born 2 daughters and a son. Preceding her in death were her parents, her son (Emanuel), one grandson, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Allen L. Leis, Anna-Mrs. Edmund G. Gingerich), 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mattie-Mrs. Christian Z. Steinman), 3 brothers (Abraham, Benjamin, and John Z.), all of Wilmot Twp., and many relatives and friends. Funeral services on Feb. 9 at the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church were conducted by Elmer Schwartzendtruber, Elmer Grove, and Peter Nafziger, with burial in church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 12 - March 19, 1957 - page 286, 287

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary R. Roth was born 22 Dec 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna G. Roth was born 15 Mar 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Emanuel Roth was born 8 Mar 1917, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  George Holst was born 8 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Karl "Charles" "Carl" Holst and Wilhelmina "Minna" Ahrens); died 19 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: George Holz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76186
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Holst - George, son of the late Charles Holst was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 8, 1856; died very suddenly May 19, 1938, at the home of his son Jacob, where he had been visiting for a few days; aged 82 y. 2 m. 11 d. He was united in marriage 57 years ago to Louisa, daughter of the late Daniel Hartnig, who predeceased him 16 years ago. He accepted Christ in his youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church since his marriage. He leaves 3 sons (Jacob, David and Eli, all of Wilmot) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Marion Burchatski of New Hamburg; Elizabeth, wife of Isaiah Martin on the homestead), 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted May 21 from his home to the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of Bro. M. Hallman. Text, 1 Pet. 1: 3-5. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 10 - June 9, 1938, Page 222, 223

    George married Louisa Hartung 26 Dec 1880, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Daniel Hartung and Maria) was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Louisa Hartung was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Hartung and Maria); died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Louisa Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76187
    • Residence: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Holst was born 13 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Ann Holst was born 8 Apr 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1960; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David Holst was born 22 Sep 1888, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Eli Holst was born 12 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Elizabeth Holst was born 20 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1955, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


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