Janice Bean

Janice — O'Derald "Duane" Gingerich. [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Martha Louise Shantz Martha (daughter of Wayne S. Shantz and Susie Marie Wanner) was born 3 Mar 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1995, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Louise Bean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229937

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Bean, Martha Shantz, 51, Wellesley, Ont. Born: March 3, 1944, Kitchener, Ont., to LeRoy [should read Wayne S. Shantz] and Susie Shantz Good. Died: April 7, 1995, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors - husband: Ralph Bean; children: Alan, Janice Gingerich, Joanne Naisby, Matthew; brothers and sisters: Mark and Keith Shantz, Gloria Spencer, Pauline Weber; stepbrothers: Dale, Bob, and Carl Good. Funeral: April 20, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Glyn Jones. Burial: Wilmot Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 20 - May 16, 1995

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Bean, Martha, on Monday, April 17, 1995 at KW Health Centre, Martha Bean, of R.R.1 Wellesley. She was born in Kitchener 51years ago a beloved daughter of Susie (Shantz) Good of R.R.#2 Baden, and her husband LeRoy Good and the late Wayne Shantz (1977). She was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, R.R.#2 New Hamburg, where she had been song leader and taught Sunday School and Bible School. Martha and Ralph had owned and operated M.N.R. Tax Service for over 23 years. Martha had beena leader of the Baden Girls Club, a member of the Blachan Singers and had a great love of music. She had also been on the Board of Directors of the Independent Living Centre of Waterloo County. Loving wife of Ralph Bean whom she married July 3, 1965. Dear mother of Alan and Sharon of Waterloo, Janice and Duane Gingerich of Baden, Joanne and Brett Naisby of New Hamburg and Matthew at home. Ever remembered by her brothers and sister, Gloria and Garry Spencer of Listowel, Pauline and David Weber of Kitchener, Mark and Monica Shantz of Baden, Keith and Brenda Shantz of Burnaby, B.C.; step-brothers Dale and Doreen Good of Exeter, Bob and Sandi Good of Waterloo, Carl and Joyce Good of Toronto. Sadly missed byher father and mother-in-law Gordon and Lillian Bean of R.R.#2 Petersburg, her brothers and sisters-in-law Catherine and Floyd Hunsberger of Waterloo, Marjorie and Wayne Roth of Elmira, Doris Bean ofR.R.#2 Petersburg, Howard and Barbara Bean of Tavistock, Sharon and Alec Sunrise of Hesson. Martha was predeceased by one sister, Esther, and one brother David."

Kitchener Waterloo Record 18 Apr 1995

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230205
• Residence: 1969, RR1, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BEAN, Gordon Warren Passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at his residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. He was born 98 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Warren and Margretha (Axt) Bean. Beloved husband of Lillian (Richardson) Bean with whom he had celebrated 71 years of marriage. Dear father of Ralph and wife Sandra Bean of Wellesley, Catherine Hunsberger of Waterloo, Marjorie and husband Wayne Roth of Elmira, Doris Bean of Milverton, Howard and wife Barbara Bean of Tavistock, Sharon and husband Alec Sunrise of Hay River, N.W.T. Sadly missed by his 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grand children. Also missed by his sister Hilda Helmuth, of Listowel, sisters-in-law Elsie Cressman and Gladys Cressman both of New Hamburg. Gordon was predeceased by son-in-law Floyd Hunsberger, daughter-in-law Martha Bean, sisters Dorothy Bean, Ruth and husband Matthew Kiereta, brothers Andrew and wife Reta Bean, Oliver and wife Margaret Bean, Norman Bean, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Walter Helmuth, Sydney and wife Louisa Richardson, Alfred and wife Gertrude Richardson, Philip and Dorothy Richardson and Elizabeth and husband Jim Whitfield, Ruth and husband Clifford Strubhar and Howard Cressman. Gordon was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. After retirement from farming near New Dundee, he drove a bus for Shantz Bus Lines for 14 years. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg today Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, with Pastor Earl Koch officiating. The fellowship time will follow immediately following the funeral service with interment to follow at Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries or charity of one's choice. Online condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca Interestingly, his sister Ruth of Chicago died the same day.

Waterloo Region Record January 24, 2011

Gordon — Lillian Richardson. Lillian (daughter of Rev. Bishop Curtis Clement Cressman and Amanda Ethel Byler) was born 28 Aug 1912; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillian Bean
• Name: Lillian Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230206
• Residence: 1969, RR1, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lillian was raised by Bishop Curtis & Amanda Ethel (Byler) Cressman, although never formally adopted by them.

Lillian Richardson. (2019). Ezraeby.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019, from https://ezraeby.com/getperson.php?personID=I28557&tree=mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229936
• Residence: 1953, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Shantz.- Wayne S., son of Joseph and Lydia (Snyder) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 27, 1916; died while at work on July 6, 1977; aged 61 y. On June 12, 1940, he was married to Susie Marie Wanner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Ralph Bean, Gloria Jane-Mrs. Garry Spencer, and Pauline Grace-Mrs. Barry Hunter), 2 sons (Mark Wayne and Keith Neil), 4 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. David Cressman and Louise-Mrs. David Jantzi). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Esther Marie), one son (David Leroy), and one brother (Vernon). He was a member of the Geiger Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church on July 9, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz and J. Lester Kehl; interment in Geiger Church Cemetery^.1a

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 31 - August 9, 1977, page 606.

Wayne married Susie Marie Wanner 12 Jun 1940. Susie (daughter of Wilfred Lawrence Wanner and Lauretta Fried) was born 2 May 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 2012, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susie Marie Good
• Name: Susie Marie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229935

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GOOD, Susie Marie "Mama Shantz" Passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her home Nithview Community, New Hamburg. She was born 91 years ago in Waterloo County and was the daughter of the late Wilfrid and Lauretta (Fried) Wanner. Loving wife of the late Wayne S. Shantz who predeceased her in 1977 and the late LeRoy Good who predeceased her in 2011. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Gloria and Garry Spencer of Newton, Pauline and Dave Weber of Mildmay, Mark and Monica Shantz of Baden, Keith and Brenda Shantz of Kitchener, Ralph and Sandra Bean of Wellesley. Sadly missed by 8 grand-children and 14 great-grandchildren. Remembered by the Good Family, Dale and Doreen, Robert and Sandra, Carl and Joyce and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ivy Musselman, Dorothy Shantz both of New Hamburg and sister-in-law of John Hofstetter of Woodstock. Susie was predeceased by her children Esther in infancy, Martha Bean, David Shantz, grandson Robert, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Willard and Kathleen Becker, Margaret and Oliver Bean, Myrtle (Rosenburger) and Peter Vanderschoot, Ward and Helen Becker, Cleo and Harry Brodhaecker, Elgin Musselman, Reta Hofstetter, Melvin Shantz and Lorne Rosenburger. Susie was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. She loved to quilt and cook for family and friends. Family and friends may call at the Wilmot Mennonite Church, (2995 Bleams Road, New Hamburg) on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 3: 00 p.m. at Wilmot Mennonite Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Mark Jutzi Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.


The Waterloo Region Record 13 Jul 2012

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• Name: Warren Bean
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6730.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1937, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry married Margaret Axt 3 Mar 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Axt and Catharine Shantz) was born 14 Jun 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1972, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Axt
• Name: Margaret Bean
• Name: Margretha Axt
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6662.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Servant
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bean, Margretha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Axt, was born at Philipsburg, Ont., June 14, 1884; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Dec. 14, 1972; aged 88 y. 6 m. In March 1909 she was married to H. Warren Bean, who preceded her in death in 1946. She is survived by 3 sons (Andrew, Oliver, and Gordon), 3 daughters (Dorothy, Ruth - Mrs. Matthew Kiereta, and Hilda Mae - Mrs. Walter Helmuth), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elam Axt). She was preceded in death by one son (Norman). She was a member of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 17, in charge of Earl Koch and Elmer Grove; interment in the Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 8 - February 20, 1973

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736.3
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bishop Curtiss C. Cressman

New Hamburg - Bishop Curtiss C. Cressman of RR 1, New Hamburg, died Wednesday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. He was 77.

Born May 31, 1894, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Cressman.

He farmed in Wilmot Township for many years and was bishop of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church.

Bishop Cressman was predeceased by his first wife, the former Amanda Ethel Byler in 1956 and his second wife, the former Clarice Cressman in 1969; by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Strubhar in 1955; a son and a daughter in infancy, and two brothers.

Surviving are a son, Howard of RR 1, New Hamburg; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Lillian) Bean of New Dundee and Elsie Cressman, a missionary in Somali, Africa; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The body is at the Bruce A. Omand Funeral Home here until noon Friday when removal will be made to the church for service at 2 p.m. Rev. Earl Koch will officiate.

Burial will be in Biehn Mennonite cemetery, Wilmot Township.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Aug 28 1971 pg 29

Curtis — Amanda Ethel Byler. Amanda was born 29 Apr 1893, Pulaski, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States; died 11 Aug 1956, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amanda Ethel Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90865

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Mrs. C. C. Cressman Died After Brief Illness

(By Southwest Wilmot corres.) Mrs. Curtis C. Cressman, 63, of R.R. 1, New Hamburg, wife of Bishop Curtis C. Cressman, died suddenly on Friday night at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, following a very brief illness which was a complication of a diabetic condition. Mrs. Cressman, the former Amanda Ethel Byler, was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Byler. In 1919 she was married to Bishop Cressman, and since that time has lived in the New Hamburg area. She served in various capacities in the Biehn Mennonite Church by wise counsel and spirtual guidance as well as the many manual tasks which she encountered. She was well loved by all her neighbors who learned over the years to admire and respect her cheerful disposition and unbiased opinion. She recently assisted with four weeks of summer Bible school work, two weeks at the Bright Mennonite Mission, and two weeks at the Biehn Community Summer Bible School.

Surviving Surviving beside her husband are one son, Howard, of New Hamburg; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Lillian) Bean, New Dundee; Miss Elsie, a missionary in Tanganyika, East Africa; four brothers, Elmer, Freeport, N.Y.; Joseph, Clarence Centre, N.Y.; Archie and Raymond, of LaGrange, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Amos (Mary) Yoder, of Aberdeen, South Dakota; Mrs. Christopher (Alice) Miller, of Lindville, Virginia; Mrs. Roy (Elsie) Frey, Akron, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by two children in infancy, Paul and Lydia, and by Mrs. Clifford (Ruth) Strubhar.

A very large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral service which was held at the Biehn Mennonite Church on Tuesday afternoon with Bishop Moses Roth and Rev. Moses N. Baer conducting the service. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mourners were in attendance from LaGrange, Ind.; Freeport, 111.; Akron, N.Y.; Lindville, Va.; Uniontown, O.; Culp, Ark.; St. Clair, Mich., and from many Ontario centres.

New Hamburg Independent 17 Aug 1956

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40652615
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5038.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Joseph Shantz - Baden

Joseph Shantz, 60, of R.R. 2 New Hamburg , died at his home yesterday afternoon following a lengthy illness. Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Shantz, he was a well known district farmer. He was a member of the Geiger Mennonite Church. Besides his wife, the former Lydia Snyder, two sons, Vernon of Victoriaburg and Wayne of Baden, and to daughters, Louise and Alice at home, survive. Here brothers, Norman and Simeon of Haysville and Uzziah of Strasburg and two sisters, Mrs. Ephraim Schmidt and Mrs. John McKenzie of Baden and one grandchild also survive. A sister Annie, died 34 years ago. The remains will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 7 o'clock tonight when removal will be made to the residence near Baden until 1: 30 p.m. Monday. The funeral with Rev. Moses Roth officiating will be held at the Geiger Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener Daily News 16 Mar 1942

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Joseph Shantz

A lifelong and well known resident of Wilmot Township, Mr. Joseph Shantz, passed away at his home east of Wilmot Centre on Friday, May 15, aged 60 years. He had been ill for some time and two months ago sold his farm, stock and implements, owing to poor health.

The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shantz, pioneer residents of the district. He was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church.

Besides his wife, the former Lydia Snyder, he is survived by two sons, Vernon, Victoriaburg, Wayne, Baden, two daughters, Louise and Alice, at home. He is also survived by three brothers, Norman and Simeon Shantz, of Haysville, Ussiah, Strasburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Eph. Schmidt, and Mrs. John McKenzie, Baden, and one grandchild.

The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from his late home to Geiger Mennonite Church for service, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Moses Roth conducted the funeral service, which was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.

New Hamburg Independent, May 22, 1942

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Joseph, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., on Dec. 30, 1881, and lived in the said township his entire lifetime. He passed away at his home near Baden, Ont., on May 15, 1942; aged 60 y. 4 m. 15 d. Bro. Shantz had been in failing health for some time, but was not confined to the house until the last several weeks before his death. He was a faithful member of the Geiger Mennonite congregation near Baden for the past 45 years. His place at church was seldom vacant. During his last illness he expressed his desire to go Home. On Feb. 8, 1911, he was married to Lydia Snider who survives him with four children: Vernon of Petersburg, Wayne of Baden, and Louise and Alice, at home. There also remain: 1 granddaughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters: Norman and Simeon of Haysville, Uzziah of Strasburg, Mrs. Ephraim Schmitt and Mrs. John McKenzie of Baden. One sister, Annie, predeceased him 34 years ago. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. M. Hallman and then at the Geiger Mennonite Church, where the Bros. C. C. Culp of Brethren, Mich., and M. H. Roth spoke from the texts found in John 14:1-7 and Matt. 5:12a. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 10 - June 4, 1942 - pages 206, 207 Shantz.

Joseph married Lydia Snyder 11 Feb 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Amos B. Snyder and Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser) was born 28 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060.1
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz, --- Lydia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Snyder, passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness, March 22, 1953, in her seventy-fourth year. On Feb. 11, 1911, she was united in marriage to Joseph Shantz, who preceded her in death 11 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Wayne, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 daughters (Louise-Mrs. David Jantzi, Kitchener, Ont.; and Alice-Mrs. David Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 6 grandchildren. She was converted in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church to which faith she was loyal until her death, seldom being absent from church services. She was keenly interested in the work of the church, having been a Sunday-school teacher for many years and an active member of the local sewing circle at the time of her departure from this world. Funeral services were conducted, March 25, at the Geiger Mennonite Church, by C. C. Cressman and M. H. Roth. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 17 - April 28, 1953 --- page 405, 406

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NEW HAMBURG - Mrs. Lydia Shantz, 73, of RR 2, New Hamburg, died yesterday at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness. She was born at Baden, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Snyder. Her husband, Joseph Shantz, died May 15, 1942. Mrs. Shantz was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church. Surviving are two sons, Vernon, and Wayne, both of RR 2, Petersburg; two daughters, Mrs. David (Louise) Jantzi, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Alice) Cressman, RR 2, New Hamburg, and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from her home, RR 2, New Hamburg, to Geiger Mennonite Church for services at 2: 30. Rev. Moses H. Roth, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home until 4 p.m. tomorrow when it will be taken to the home at RR 2, New Hamburg

Kitchener Waterloo Record 22 Mar 1953

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39397588
• Eby ID Number: 00145-5518.5001
• Immigration: 1891, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1893, , Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Wilfred — Lauretta Fried. Lauretta (daughter of William Allan "Allan" Fried and Rachel Gehman) was born 18 Feb 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lauretta Becker
• Name: Lauretta Wanner
• Eby ID Number: 00145-5518.5000
• Residence: 1969, 410 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Wilfred Wanner

Mrs. Wilfred L. Wanner of 410 Stirling Ave., S., Kitchener, died Saturday at her home. She was 77.

The former Lauretta Fried, she was born in Blenheim Township near Roseville and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Allan Fried.

She had been a resident of Kitchener for the past six years and formerly lived in the New Dundee area for many years.

She was a member of Grace United Church, Roseville, and the United Church Women.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Gilbert Becker, in 1919 and her second husband, Wilfred Wanner, in 1953 and by one brother and one sister.

Surviving are two sons, R. Willard (Bill) Becker and Ward G. Becker, both of New Dundee; and seven daughters, Mrs. Oliver (Margaret) Bean of New Dundee, Mrs. Peter (Myrtle) Vanderscoot of New Hamburg, Mrs. Wayne (Susie) Shantz of St. Agatha, Cleo Wanner of Kitchener, Mrs. Elgin (Ivy) Musselman of Waterloo, Mrs. John (Reta) Hofstetter of Plattsville, Mrs. Melvin (Dorothy) Shantz of Petersburg; three brothers, Ephraim of Kitchener, Ralph and Clayton, both of Roseville; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Cleo) Latsch of Roseville, Mrs. Harry (Ethel) Brodhaecker of Galt; 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Tuesday when removal was made to Grace United Church, Roseville, where Rev. A. M. Schlenker conducted the service at 2:30 p.m.

Burial was in the Roseville cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, April 9, 1969