Janet Wendy "Wendy" Kraft

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198278

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KRAFT, Janet "Wendy" Passed away at the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at the age of 55. Beloved daughter of Gloria (nee Gies) and the late Frank B. Kraft. Wendy leaves brother Rick Kraft and his wife Gerda of Ottawa, sister Nancy Rooney and her husband Denis of Baden and nephew Kyle Rooney. Wendy will be dearly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbours. Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Wendy's life at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 1: 30 p.m. Reception to follow. Pastor David Malina officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cancer Research Society would be appreciated. Cards are available at the funeral home or by visiting Wendy's memorial at: www.henrywalser.com

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198276
• Residence: 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Frank — Gloria Betty Gies. [Group Sheet]

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• Hobbies: Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Photograpy
• Eby ID Number: 00069-4153.4
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1968, 250 Duke St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Clayton S. Kraft of 250 Duke St. E., died Wednesday at the K-W Hospital following a brief illness. He was 75. He was born Aug. 20, 1892, in Waterloo Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kraft. Mr. Kraft is survived by his wife, the former Florence Betzner, whom he married in Kitchener in 1918. Also surviving are three sons, Robert of Kitimat, B.C., Thomas of Burlington and Frank of Kitchener; five brothers, Wilson of Waterloo, Ephraim, Ralph and Earl, all of Waterloo Township, and Lorne of Kitchener; Three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Elva) Quickfall of Waterloo, Mrs. Arthur (Irma) Arndt of Breslau, and Eileen Kraft of Waterloo Township; 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the service will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. by Rev. John Patterson of Trinity United Church. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, June 27, 1968

Hobbies:
Clayton was known for his photography of the Bridgeport area.

Clayton — Florence Ethel "Flossy" Betzner. Florence (daughter of Josiah B. Betzner and Mary Pamelia Moyer) was born 1 Jul 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1982, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Ethel "Flossy" Kraft
• Name: Flossey Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.5
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1968, 250 Duke St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 1, 1982
Kraft, Mrs. Clayton (Florence) - At Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo, on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1982, following a lengthy illness, Florence Ethel Betzner, aged 94 years, of Pinehaven Nursing Home.
Mrs. Kraft was a member of Trinity United Church.
Beloved wife of the late Clayton Kraft; dear mother of Tom of Burlington and Robert of Vancouver, B.C.; sister of Mrs. Jerene Knechtel of Woodstock. Ten grandchildren also survive.
Predeceased by her parents; one son, Frank and several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Friday at 3 p.m. with Dr. E. E. Kent officiating. Internment Woodland cemetery

Residence:
Betzner Josiah : Bookkeeper Piano Co [Current Address 2023] 15 Church St [Historical Address] 9 Church

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• Military: WW2
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 31 St. Ledger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189318
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 108th Regiment, Service #2310310
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Rfm, 118th Battalion / 259 Battalion

Linus married Lena Anna Hintz 20 Nov 1920, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Lena (daughter of Johann "John" Hintz and Elizabeth Stiehler) was born 25 Aug 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Anna Gies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188686
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00069-4153
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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William Kraft, "was born April 18th, 1862. He is married to Annie Shirk. They reside on a farm about two miles east of Breslau and have a family of 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.].

William married Anna Shirk Jan 1887. Anna (daughter of Peter Shirk and Magdalena Martin) was born 4 Feb 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00101-5664
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Anna Shirk, "the eldest, was born February 4th, 1868. She is married to William Kraft, a farmer They reside about two miles east of Breslau. To them are born four 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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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0929
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Storekeeper
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; bookkeeper - Piano Company
• Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper, Piano Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1920, 14 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Josiah B. Betzner "was born July 4th, 1857. He is married to Mary Pamelia Moyer. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as book-keeper for The Berlin Piano & Organ Company. Their family consists of seven 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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Josiah Betzner

Josiah Betzner, 15 Church st., for many years identified as manager and accountant of the Haines Piano Company of Kitchener, passed away at the K-W hospital last night after an illness of only a few days duration. About four years ago the late Mr. Betzner was obliged to discontinue his duties at the offices of the Haines Piano company, when his health became endangered. Since his retirement from active business he had not suffered any serious illness until ten days ago when he contracted a cold. Deceased was born in St. Jacobs the son of the late David and Catharine Brubacher Betzner. In November of 1881 he was married to Mary Pamelia Moyer, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Moyer of Berlin, who survives him. The late Mr. Betzner started his business career as a bookkeeper for the late Shantz Button Company. After leaving this firm he was connected with the Haines Piano Company for 25 years. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, Hugh, in Dallas, Texas, and Orvel, of New York City, and five daughters, Mrs. A. H. Holdsworth of Windsor, Mrs. H. W Shoemaker of this city, Mrs. Clayton Kraft of Kitchener, Mrs. Harry Forler of Peterborough and Jerene at home. Three brothers, Henry, David, and Eliab, all of Kitchener, also survive his death. Two brothers, John and Benjamin predeceased him. The funeral which will be private, will be held from his late residence, 15 Church st., on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. H. F. Deller of Trinity United church will conduct the services. Internment will follow in the East End Mennonite cemetery. Please omit flowers.


Kitchener Daily Record, April 22, 1927

Residence:
Betzner Josiah : Bookkeeper Piano Co [Current Address 2023] 15 Church St [Historical Address] 9 Church

Josiah married Mary Pamelia Moyer Nov 1881. Mary (daughter of William S. Moyer and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Pamelia Betzner
• Name: Nellie Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4854
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1920, 14 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mary Pamelia Moyer, "was born May 20th, 1862. She is married to Josiah Betzner, a book-keeper. They reside in Berlin. To them were born seven 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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Mrs. Mary P. Betzner

Mrs. Mary P. Betzner, 15 Church street, Kitchener, who has been in failing health for several years passed away at the K-W Hospital at 1 a.m. today. The deceased who was a member of the United Church and a member of the Ladies' Aid Society and Women's Missionary Society of that church was in her 68th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Josiah Betzner in 1927. Two sons, Hugh of Dallas, Texas, Orval of Kitchener, five daughters, Mrs. A. H. Holdsworth, Windsor, Mrs. H. W. Shoemaker, Mrs. Clayton Kraft, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Harry Forler, Peterboro, and Mrs. Carl Knechtel of Woodstock, one sister, Mrs. J. B. Snider of Waterloo, and seven grandchildren survive.
The funeral will be held from the residence on Church street, on Saturday at 2: 30 p.m. Internment will take place in the East End Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. W. D. Spence will be in charge


Obituary - Kitchener Daily Record, June 12, 1930

Residence:
Betzner Josiah : Bookkeeper Piano Co [Current Address 2023] 15 Church St [Historical Address] 9 Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111538
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Robe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1921, 31 St. Ledger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

John — Mary Magdalena Hinsperger. Mary was born 6 Jul 1869, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Hinsperger
• Name: Mary Magdalena Gies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189316
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, 31 St. Ledger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: John Hintz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29292
• Military: 1870; Franco-Prussian
• Immigration: 1872, , Germany
• Immigration: 1872, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1937, 143 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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John Hintz

John Hintz, 143 Benton Street, died at his residence yesterday afternoon in his 90th year. The deceased, a gardener and florist, served in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. He came to Kitchener from Germany 67 years ago. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran church.

Surviving are his widow, nee Elizabeth Stieler, six sons, Rudolph and William of Kitchener, Herman f., of Buffalo, John, Oscar and Albert of Detroit, five daughters, Mrs. H. Heer of Waterloo, Mrs. O. Moser and Mrs. L. Gies of Kitchener, Mrs. I. Ernest and Mrs. F. Reichert of Detroit, 36 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to St. Matthew's Lutheran church for public services at 3 p.m. with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. J. Schmieder will officiate. Remains will rest at Schreiter-Sandrock funeral Home until Wednesday morning.

Kitchener Daily Record Dec 28 1937 pg 13

Johann — Elizabeth Stiehler. Elizabeth was born 27 Dec 1863, Alsfeld, Vogelsbergkreis, Hessen, Germany; died 3 May 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Hintz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29294
• Immigration: 1885, , Germany
• Immigration: 1885, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1937, 143 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada