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Gladys Sheila Gingerich

Female 1918 - 2011  (93 years)


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  1. 1.  Gladys Sheila Gingerich was born 2 Mar 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Margaret Gingrich); died 30 Dec 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Gladys Sheila Hunsberger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190676

    Notes:

    HUNSBERGER, Gladys S. Peacefully at the home of her loving daughter Lois, in Kitchener, on Friday, December 30, 2011, with John and Lois nearby. Gladys S. Hunsberger of London in her 94th year. A bright, beautiful and cheerful Lady. Loving mother of James and Dorothea of Waterloo, Lois and John Pickoski of Kitchener and Mark and Cheryl of London. Proud grandmother of James, Paul, Matt and Florence, Jason and Julie, Shawn and Kelly and Philip. Loved by her great-grandchildren Jacob, Kayla, Toby, Abby, Logan and Brooklyn. Dear sister of Mary and Ken Willsie of Waterloo and Avon Brophy of Antigonish, NS. Predeceased by her loving husband John A. (December 1, 2011), sweethearts for 83 years and married 70 of those loving years. At Gladys' request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Gladys' Life will be held at London First Church of the Nazarene, 176 Wellington St., London, on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. Junior Sorzano officiating. Donations to the London First Church of the Nazarene gratefully acknowledged. On-line condolences and donations are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca After 29 days apart, Mom and Dad are together again.

    Waterloo Region Record 30 Dec 2011

    Gladys married John Abram Hunsberger 1 Mar 1941. John (son of Rev. Noah S. Hunsberger and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 1 Nov 1916; died 1 Dec 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 3.  Margaret Gingrich was born 26 Sep 1901, Ubly, Huron, Michigan, USA (daughter of Henry Gingerich and Leah Heckendorn); died 19 Oct 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Oct 1986, Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36707561
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Margaret Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33252
    • Immigration: 1912, , Canada
    • Residence: 1921, 361 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BECHTEL, Margaret - At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1986, Margaret Bechtel (Gingrich) of Sunnyside Home and formerly of 210 Fourth Ave., Kitchener, aged 85 years.

    Mrs. Bechtel was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the K-W Field Naturalists.

    Loving mother of Gladys (Mrs. John Hunsberger) of London, Ont., Mary (June) (Mrs. Kenneth Willsie) of Kitchener and Avon Burkholder of Antigonish, N.S. Also sadly missed by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family.

    Predeceased by her parents; her husband, Owen Bechtel in 1969 and two brothers, Oscar and Menno.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Pastor Peter Lanigan officiating. Interment Bridgeport Memorial cemetery.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Children:
    1. 1. Gladys Sheila Gingerich was born 2 Mar 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Henry Gingerich was born 18 Apr 1870, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich and Mary Holm); died 27 Oct 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3110.11
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, General
    • Residence: 1921, 361 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Henry married Leah Heckendorn 5 Feb 1896, Moorefield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of John Heckendorn and Mary Good) was born 10 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Leah Heckendorn was born 10 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Heckendorn and Mary Good); died 10 Sep 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3110.1100
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Oscar Gingrich was born 26 Aug 1897, Ubly, Huron, Michigan, USA; died 30 Dec 1957; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Margaret Gingrich was born 26 Sep 1901, Ubly, Huron, Michigan, USA; died 19 Oct 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Oct 1986, Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gladys Gingrich was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich was born 19 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Gingrich and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 23 Jul 1915; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191187780
    • Name: Abram Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3110
    • Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Abraham Gingerich, "resides west of Doon where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Nancy Holm and after her decease to Mary Holm. His family consisted of fifteen children. The first three were of first wife, namely: Noah, Ephraim, and Aaron. Names of second wife's children are, Sarah, Lydia (dead), Emanuel, Simeon, Lizzie, Henry, Carrie, Maggie, Eli, Mary Ann, Samuel (dead), and Titus."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    MANY PAY LAST RESPECTS

    Remains of Late Abram Gingrich Laid at Rest in Doon Cemetery The respect in which the late Abraham Gingrich, of Doon, was held was borne out by the many relatives and friends from far and near who attended the funeral on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. John Reichard, of Fordwich, conducted the service and was assisted by Rev. Isaiah Wismer and Rev. Simon Cober. The pall bearers were grandsons of the deceased, with one exception. Those from distance were his sons, Noah and Ephraim, of Huron County, Michigan: Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Gingrich. Mr. Milton Gingrich, Miss Ella Gingrich, and Mrs. Davidson, of Tyneside; Mr. and Mrs. James O. Gingrich. of Flamboro: deceased's only brother and sister. Mr. Jacob S. Gingrich, and Mrs. Nancy Bretz, of Waterloo Township. were also present.

    Abraham married Mary Holm 8 Feb 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Philip John Holm and Susannah Detweiler) was born 25 Jul 1841, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1926, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Mary Holm was born 25 Jul 1841, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Philip John Holm and Susannah Detweiler); died 27 Apr 1926, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191187806
    • Name: Elizabeth Halm
    • Name: Mary Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00056-3832
    • Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

    Notes:

    Mary Holm, "is married to Abraham Gingerich. They reside near Doon."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Samuel Gingerich was born , Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died AGED 2; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    2. Sarah Gingerich was born 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lydia Gingerich was born 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died AGED 23; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    4. Emanuel H. Gingerich was born 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Simeon Gingerich was born 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1921; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Gingerich was born 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 6. Henry Gingerich was born 18 Apr 1870, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    8. Caroline Gingerich was born 1871, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Margaret Gingerich was born 18 Sep 1874, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Eli Gingerich was born 18 Nov 1876, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Mary Ann Gingerich was born 12 Aug 1879, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Titus Gingerich was born 1 May 1883, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1914, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  John Heckendorn was born 22 Jan 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Heckendorn and Maria Miller); died 8 Dec 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Heckendorn
    • Eby ID Number: 00050-3700
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Heckedon, "is married to Mary Good. They reside in Maryborough Township, Wellington County, where he is engaged in farming. To them are born three children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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    There died near Breslau last Friday, John Heckendorn, at the age of 81. Deceased was a brother of Mr. Christian Heckendorn.

    Conestogo
    Another former resident of Conestogo, it is reported, has passed to the great beyond, viz. John Heckendorn, lately living near Breslau

    The Elmira Signet Dec 14, 1916

    John married Mary Good 27 Jun 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Good and Barbara Huber) was born 29 Dec 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1920, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Good was born 29 Dec 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin Good and Barbara Huber); died 22 Feb 1920, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Good
    • Name: Mary Heckendorn
    • Eby ID Number: 00041-3241
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Good, "was born December 29th, 1837. On June 27th, 1858, she married to John Heckedon. They reside on a farm in the township of Maryborough, Wellington County, and have a family of three children, namely: Noah, Israel, and Moses."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Heckendorn.-Maria Good was born in the township of Waterloo on Dec. 29, 1837, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Underwood, Bridgeport, Ont., Feb. 22, 1920. On June 27, 1858, she was married to John Heckendorn, who predeceased her about three years. To this union were born ten children, of whom eight are still living. She leaves 8 children, 47 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Feb. 25th from Bridgeport to the Cressman church, Breslau, Ont. Services were conducted by Oscar Burkholder.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 50 - March 11, 1920 - pp. 958,959


    Occupation:
    Lived with George Rudy.

    Children:
    1. Anna "Nancy" Heckendorn was born 1 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica Heckendorn was born 21 Mar 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1948, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Moses Heckendorn, Deacon was born 4 Apr 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1944, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara Heckendorn was born Apr 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1934, , Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Heckedon was born 4 May 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1960; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Leah Heckendorn was born 10 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Noah Heckedon was born 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Sussanna Heckendorn was born 26 Jun 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1967, , Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. Lydia Ann Heckendorn was born 3 Sep 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1917; was buried , St. George Cemetery, Saint George, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario.
    10. Israel Heckedon was born Dec 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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