Helen A. Harper

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• Name: Helen A. Bardon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186929
• Residence: 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1991, 660 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BARDON, Helen A. - Peacefully, at her residence, on Sunday, May 20, 2007. The former Helen Anne Harper aged 83 years. Helen was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Brenda of Kingston, Patrick and his wife Judy of Mississauga and Heather and her husband Dieter Euler of Waterloo; cherished grandmother to Christine and her husband Michael, Elizabeth and her husband Marc, Christopher and his wife Emma and Trevor and his partner Ellie; dear sister to Irene and her husband Alf Dernesch of Waterloo and Janet and her husband Ken Perrin of Woodstock; special sister to Howard Lichty and his wife Ethel of Cambridge and treasured sister-in-law and friend of Nancy and Louis Koppeser and Joan Bardon of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents, Earl Harper and Leah (nee Lichty); her beloved husband of 47 years, Louis in 1991 and one son, Stephen; two sisters, Gladys and Ruth and two brothers, Harold and Bob and her little buddy, Max. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. On Friday Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation as expressions of sympathy through the funeral home or online at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com Her warm smile, positive attitude and generous heart were an inspiration and comfort to her family and many friends. She will be sorely missed.

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - May. 23, 2007

Helen — Louis William "Lou" Bardon. Louis (son of Frederick Henry George Bardon and Hildegard Al. Boese) was born 1924; died 4 Jun 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Stephen L. Bardon was born 1958; died 1982; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Residence: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157169
• Residence: 1961, 21 Sydney St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Earl W. Harper, 61, of 21 Sydney St. South, died Monday in K-W Hospital after a heart attack. Born in Carrick Township, he was a son of Mrs. Lillian and the late Samuel Harper. He lived in Kitchener for the past six years and in Waterloo for many years before that. He worked for 36 years at the Globe Furniture Company, Waterloo, and was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethern Church, Waterloo. He served in the First World War and was a member of Waterloo Canadian Legion branch. Surviving are his wife, the former Leah Lichty, whom he married in Waterloo in 1920; his mother, in Kitchener; two sons, Harold J. and Robert E., both of Kitchener; five daughters, Miss Ruth and Mrs. Richard (Gladys) Richman, both of London, Ont., Mrs. Louis (Helen) Bardon and Mrs. Alfred (Irene) Duernish, both of Kitchener, and Janet of Niagara Falls; two brothers, Bertram of Orillia and Emmerson of New Dundee. There are 13 grandchildren. One brother, Harold, predeceased him. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, where Rev. G. F. Barthel will conduct the funeral service at 3: 30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, June 27, 1961

Earldon married Leah Lichty 29 Sep 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of John E. Lichty and Anna L. Kropf) was born 24 Dec 1901, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1996, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Harper
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191327
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, 21 Sydney St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Harper, Leah Lichty, 94, St. Jacobs, Ont. Born: Dec. 24, 1901, St. Agatha, Ont., to John and Annie Kropf Lichty. Died: Feb. 5, 1996, St. Jacobs, Ont. Survivors-children: Harold, Helen Bardon, Irene Dernesch, Jan Perrin; 17 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Earl Harper (husband), Robert (son), and Gladys Richman and Ruth Richman (daughters). Funeral: Feb. 7, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, by Harold Hildebrand Schlegel and Phyllis Tribby. Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 9 - February 27, 1996

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187454

Samuel — Lillian "Lily" Green. Lillian was born 3 Nov 1879; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillian "Lily" Harper
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187453
• Residence: 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101734100
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121705
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultual Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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John E. Lichti

The death of Mr. John E. Lichti took place early on Sunday morning at his home in Waterloo at the age of 68 years following an illness of some duration. The deceased was a son of Mrs. Leah Lichti and a brother of Mrs. Ben S. Roth, of New Hamburg. The deceased was born on April 12th, 1868, at St. Agatha, but resided in Waterloo for many years where he was an employee of the Globe Furniture Company. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, formerly Annie Kropf, his mother Mrs. Leah Lichti, of New Hamburg, six sons, Christian Lichti, of New Hamburg. David of Waterloo, Louis of Kitchener, Emerson at home, William and Delton, of Kitchener, four daughters, Mrs. Earl Harper at home, Mrs. W.R. Marshall, Bridgeport, Mrs. James G. Stevens, Waterloo, and Mrs. C. Yack, Bridgeport. Two brothers, Christian of Baden, and Joel Lichti, of Tavistock, and two sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Roth, and Miss Mary Lichti, both of New Hamburg, also survive, with 23 grandchildren. One son and one daughter predeceased him. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock from his late residence, thence to Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church,Kitchener, for service. Internment took place at the David Eby cemetery, Waterloo. Rev. U.K. Weber, pastor of Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church officiated.

New Hamburg Independent, April 10, 1936

John — Anna L. Kropf. Anna (daughter of David N. Kropf and Magdalena "Lena" Lichty) was born 26 Oct 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1945, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna L. Lichty
• Name: Annie L. Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144330
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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Mrs. Annie Lichty died early last Thursday morning at her residence, Waterloo, in her 75th year. She was born on Oct. 26, 1870, in Mornington Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Kropf. She was a member of Stirling Ave. (Kitchener) Mennonite Church, and her husband, John E. Lichty, died April 5th, 1938. Surviving are six sons, Christian, David and Louis, Waterloo; Emerson and William, of Kitchener; Delton of Bridgeport; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Marshall of Bridgeport; Mrs. James Stevens, Waterloo; Mrs. Charles Yaeck, Kitchener; and Mrs. Earl Harper, of Waterloo; five brothers, Joseph Kropf, Wellesley; David of Mornington Twp.; Peter of Erbsville; Christian of Centreville; and John of Waterloo; and three sisters, Mrs. Chr. Ropp of Milverton; Mrs. Chr. Brunk of Ellis Twp.; and Mrs. Geo. Poole of Mornington Twp. Twenty-eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held on Saturday from the residence with service following in Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church. Rev. A. R. Shelly officiated, and internment was made in the Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, April 13, 1945

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80519P
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• 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; Amish
• 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
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LICHTY. - Christian Lichty was born in Wilmot Tp., Waterloo Co., Ont., in 1846; died Aug. 3, 1915, at New Hamburg, Ont., aged 69 years. In June, 1867, he was married to Leah Erb, which union was blessed with 4 sons and 2 daughters. He united with the A.M. Church in his youth and remained faithful to the end. He was in failing health the last few years, but endured it with patience to the end, always having a great desire to hear God's Word. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, 2 daughters, a bereaved wife, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 25 - September 16, 1915 - Pages 415, 416

Christian married Leah Erb 11 Jun 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born 1 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80520P
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Lichti.-Leah, wife of Bro. Christian K. Lichti, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., May 24, 1843; died Dec. 18, 1936; aged 93 y. 6 m. 24 d. She was united in marriage to Christian K. Lichti June 11, 1867. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters- Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1915; also 2 sons (John of Waterloo and Menno of Tavistock). She leaves 2 sons (Christian of Baden and Joel of Tavistock), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ben Roth of New Hamburg and Mary at home), 17 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She was the last of a family of 12 to pass away. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bro. Ben Gingerich, and at Steinman's meeting house by Brethren Mose 0. Jantzi (Text, John 16 : 5) and Peter Nafziger (Heb. 9: 27). Burial in adjoining cemetery. P. Nafziger.

Gospel Herald, Jauary 7, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.41 - page 862, 863

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Pioneer Resident Passes Mrs. Leah Lichty Was 93 Years

Old Death called to her eternal rest the oldest resident of the New Hamburg district in the person of Leah Erb, relict of the late Christian Lichty, who passed away at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Ben S. Roth, of Friday, December 18th, at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 24 days. The deceased was born in Wilmot Township on the farm now owned by Mr. Wesley Erb, east of this village. After her marriage to Christian Lichty, she resided on a farm near St. Agatha and about twenty-seven years ago they moved to a home on Bleam's Road on the outskirts of this town. After the death of her husband in 1915 she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ben S. Roth. The deceased was a devoted member of the Amish-Mennonite Church and was beloved by a wide circle of friends. She had been bedfast since last summer but was in full possession of her mental faculties until death claimed her. In her death the last member of the pioneer Christian Erb family is removed from this earthly sphere. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Christian Lichty, of Bade, Joel, of Tavistock, Mrs. Ben S. Roth and Miss Mary Lichty, both of New Hamburg. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Two sons predeceased her. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from Mr. Roth's residence to the Steinman A.-M. Church for service, followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relative and friends attended the funeral which was in charge of Rev. Moses Jantzi, of Baden. The pallbearers were all grandsons of the deceased, namely, Nicholas L. Roth, Lorne Roth, Alvin Roth, Wm. Lichti, Chris. Lichti and Emerson Lichti.

New Hamburg Independent, December 25, 1936

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43398149
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52120
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Kropp - On the 28th of November, 1893, near Pool, Ontario, of consumption, David Kropp, aged 48 years and 4 months. He leaves his deeply bereaved widow and 11 children to mourn his departure. Buried on the 1st of Dec. Funeral services to a large congregation of sympathizing neighbors and friends, by Peter Spenler at the house, and by John Gascho and Jacob M. Bender.

Herald of Truth, January 1, 1894

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Poole.

On Tuesday last, 28th inst., this locality sustained a heavy loss indeed in the death of Mr. David N. Kropf. He had been unwell mostly all fall and was taking medical advice, but his most intimate neighbors had no suspicion of that grim messenger claiming him so soon; however it is only another proof that "in the midst of life we are in death." Mr. Kropf had but recently passed his 48th milestone, his remains were interred in the Amish burying ground here on Friday, 1st inst. and the funeral was attended by a large number of people, the deceased having been widely and favorably known and was always admitted to be one of the handiest men in the neighborhood. He was able to be arouud until about two hours before his death. A widow and family of eleven are left to mourn his demise, to whom is extended the sympathy of the neighborhood. A strange coincidence in connection with Mr. Kropf's death was that he was an executor of the estate of his brother the late Solomon Kropf, and being anxious to get the business wound up, was having a sale of the land and some of his own stock. Whilst the sale was going on his spirit took its flight.... Mrs. and Mr. Wm. P. Anderson of Tralee attended the funeral of the late Mr. D. N. Kropf and besides spent a few days amongst relatives and friends....

Waterloo County Chronicle, 7 Dec 1893, p. 8

David married Magdalena "Lena" Lichty 28 Dec 1869. Magdalena (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26727380
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52393
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Kropf - Magdalena Lichti was born near Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 15, 1850; died at the home of her son David near Milverton, Ont., May 23, 1925; aged 74 y. 7 m. 8 d. She was united in marriage to David Kropf Dec. 28, 1869, who preceded her in death about 30 years ago. This union was blessed with 5 sons and 6 daughters. Two daughters preceded her in death. She leaves 5 sons, 4 daughters, 30 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. She accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior in her youth, united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and was faithful to the end. She was a strong, healthy woman till about a year ago when it was discovered that she had cancer under her arm. She took electric treatment which proved a success. She suffered very much of the burn of the last treatment, but was healing nicely when light paralytic strokes set in, one after another, which ended her life in a short time. Funeral services May 26, conducted at the house by Daniel Lebold, and at the Poole Mennonite Church by Christian Zehr and Christian Schultz. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 16, 1925