Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Diane Smith

Female


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Diane Smith

    Diane — Jim Huehn. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Warren O. Smith was born Nov 1901, , Ontario, Canada (son of Oscar John Smith and Clara Cress); died 1985; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169362
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Worker
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Warren — Isabel Mae Schaner. Isabel (daughter of William Henry Schaner and Emma Margaretta Giese) was born Dec 1906, Claremont, Brown, South Dakota, United States; died 1 Jul 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabel Mae Schaner was born Dec 1906, Claremont, Brown, South Dakota, United States (daughter of William Henry Schaner and Emma Margaretta Giese); died 1 Jul 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Isabel Mae Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170382
    • Immigration: 1910
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1987, 201 Cornwall St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Smith, Mrs. Warren O. (Isabel) - On Wednesday, July 1, 1987, at K-W Hospital, in her 81st year, of 201 Cornwall St., Waterloo, formerly of St. Jacobs, Isabel Schaner. Beloved wife of the late Warren O. Smith. Dear mother of Diane (Mrs. Jim Huehn) of Waterloo; grandmother of Bonnie, Jo-Ann and Steven; great-grandmother of Amanda, all of Waterloo; sister of Mrs. George (Edith) Issler of Kitchener, Arthur Schaner, Hazel Lackner and Mrs. Lorne (Helen) Kenesky, all of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Walter (Alma) Weigel and Harold Schaner, both of Elmira and Violet Schedewitz of Waterloo; sister-in-law of Mrs. Pearl Schaner of St. Jacobs. Predeceased by her parents, William and Emma Schaner and one brother, Walter. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 7 p.m. today (Thursday), until noon Friday, when removal will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, St Jacobs, for funeral service at 2.30 p.m., Rev. E.A. Massillon will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Jul 2 1987 pg B13

    Children:
    1. 1. Diane Smith


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Oscar John SmithOscar John Smith was born 1 Jan 1879, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Carl S. "Charles" Smith and Maria "Mary" Kinzel); died Jun 1963; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Business: Oscar J. Smith Boots & Shoes, 1395 King St. N., St. Jacobs, Ontario
    • Business: Oscar J. Smith Shoe Co. Ltd., 8 Spring St., St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202872108
    • Name: O. J. Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54990
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Shoe
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Oscar Smith shoestore was located at 1395 King St., St. Jacobs, Ontario. At its height the factory made 1,500 shoes a day were made and sold to major stores in Canada. It closed in the 1950's. The factory was located at 8 Spring St., St. Jacobs and now [2013] contains "The Antique Market"

    Business:
    Factory located was on 8 Spring St., St. Jacobs, Ontario the store at 1395 King St. N., St. Jacobs, Ontario

    Oscar married Clara Cress 2 Jan 1901, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Levi Cress and Mary Ann Geib) was born 24 Jun 1878, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1969, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Clara Cress was born 24 Jun 1878, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Levi Cress and Mary Ann Geib); died 12 Oct 1969, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202872145
    • Name: Clara Smith
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2026
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 2. Warren O. Smith was born Nov 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Marvin Carl Smith was born 24 Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Dec 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ada Smith was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  William Henry Schaner was born 1 Sep 1881, Rockford, Kent, Michigan, United States (son of John Henry Schaner and Catherine Koehler); died 29 Jan 1941, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101646093
    • Name: William Henry Schoener
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170379
    • Immigration: 1910
    • Immigration: 1910, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1910, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    WILLIAM H. SCHANER

    Suffering a heart attack about three weeks ago, William H. Schaner, 60, prominent St. Jacobs coal dealer, passed away at this home there on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 29. Born at Rockford, Mich., he was a son of Mrs. Katherine Schaner of Heidelberg and the late John H. Schaner.

    He was married to Emma Giese of Breslau thirty-five years ago. Following his marriage, he returned to South Dakota, where he farmed for five years. He then returned to Canada where he purchased a farm at Hawkesville. Twelve years later he retired and moved with his family to St. Jacobs where he purchased a coal and feed business which he conducted for the past 14 years. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran church, St. Jacobs.

    Surviving are his aged mother, at Heidelberg, his wife and six daughters, Mrs. Warren Smith of St. Jacobs, Mrs. George Issler of Kitchener, Mrs. Walter Weigel of Elmira, Mrs. Lorne Kenesky of St. Jacobs and Hazel and Violet at home; three sons, Walter of St. Jacobs and Arthur and Harold at home, and one grandchild, Grace Alma Weigel of Elmira. A son, Herman, predeceased him in infancy, and a sister, Mrs. Wm. Vogel, about 14 years ago.

    The funeral was held on Saturday with a private service at the home at 2 pm and a public service at 2: 30 pm at St. James' Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs. Interment was made at the Heidelberg cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 30 Jan 1941

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    Passed Away At St. Jacobs, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1941 William H. Schaner aged 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. The Funeral Will take place privately at his late residence in St. Jacobs on Saturday, February 1, at 2 o'clock p.m. From there to St. James Lutheran Church for Public Service at 2.30 and thence to Heidelberg Lutheran cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this Intimation.

    Funeral Card

    William married Emma Margaretta Giese 28 Jan 1906, , Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Gottried Reinhold "Reinhold" Giese and Albertina Karoline Wolfraum, daughter of John Sebastian Koehler and Anna Schmitt) was born 18 Oct 1885, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Emma Margaretta Giese was born 18 Oct 1885, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Gottried Reinhold "Reinhold" Giese and Albertina Karoline Wolfraum, daughter of John Sebastian Koehler and Anna Schmitt); died 27 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106486709
    • Name: Emma Margaretta Schaner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80921 
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Adopted: Bef 1901
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    A warrant was made out Monday and given to Detective Klippert to execute, charging Jos Meyer with having assaulted Emma Giese of Wilmot Township on Dec 23 d. Mr Reinhold Giese laid the complaint.

    The Weekly News-Record Thu, Jan 25, 1900 Page 3


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    ARRESTED FOR INDECENT ASSAULT

    Detective Klippert Monday afternoon arrested Joseph Meyer, a farm hand in the employ of Mr John Koehler, Wilmot Tp. The charge on which Meyer was arrested was one of assault committed upon fourteen year old girl, by the name of Emma Giese. The prisoner had a hearing before the Police Magistrate Tuesday afternoon and was dismissed.

    The Weekly News-Record Thu, Jan 25, 1900 Page 1

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    MRS. EMMA SCHANER - A resident of St. Jacobs for 37 years, Mrs. Emma Schaner, 73, died Thursday, August 27, in K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness.

    Born in Breslau, Oct. 18, 1885, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Giese.

    On Nov. 20, 1926, she was married to William Schaner, who died in January, 1941.

    She was a member of St. Jacobs, and was a charter member of the United Lutheran Church Woman.

    Survivors include two sons, Arthur of St. Jacobs, Harold of Elmira; six daughters, Mrs. Warren (Isabel) Smith, Mrs. Oliver (Hazel) Lackner and Mrs. Lorne (Helen) Renesky of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Walter (Alma) Weigel of Elmira, Mrs. Hilbert (violet) Schedewitz of Waterloo, Mrs. George (Edith) Issler of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. William Zinn of St. Thomas, Mrs. Mary Schaefer of Preston, and 15 grandchildren. Two son, three sisters and one brother predeceased her.

    The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until Saturday at 11 am when removal was made to the church for the funeral at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. Adolph Kappes officiated. Burial was in Heidelberg Lutheran Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Thu, Aug 27, 1959 Page 7

    Children:
    1. 3. Isabel Mae Schaner was born Dec 1906, Claremont, Brown, South Dakota, United States; died 1 Jul 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Edith Marie Schaner was born 26 Jan 1908, Claremont, Brown, South Dakota, United States; died 7 May 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Walter "Walter" Schaner was born May 1909, Claremont, Brown, South Dakota, United States; died 19 Jul 1947, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alma Schaner was born Sep 1910, , USA; died 2006; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Herman Heinrich "Henry" Schaner was born 5 Dec 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1912, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Hazel Schaner was born 4 Sep 1915, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Arthur Schaner was born 11 Nov 1916, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Helen Emma Schaner was born 1 Jul 1918, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Violet Pearl Schaner was born 15 Sep 1921, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Harold Sebastian Schaner was born 26 May 1927, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Carl S. "Charles" Smith was born 7 Jan 1850, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (son of John Smith and Mary Catherine "Catherine" Schaefer); died 24 Aug 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217988416
    • Name: C. S. Smith
    • Name: Carl Schmidt
    • Name: Charles S. Schmidt
    • Name: Charles S. Smith
    • Name: Karl "Charles" Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54201
    • Immigration: 1861, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1863, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1878, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker, Shoe Store
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe ?, at Home
    • Residence: 1921, 42 Ellen St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    CHARLES S. SMITH.

    Among Heidelberg's popular and well known citizens this gentleman is entitled to a prominent position. He was born in the Province of Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, in 1850. In 1861, then only eleven years of age, he came to Canada with his parents. In 1869 he went to the United States, where he was employed at his trade. Prior to this he had served an apprenticeship with George Fisher, of Drayton. He established his present business here in February, 1877, and his efforts have been crowned with success. He was married in 1872 to a Miss Kinzel, also a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. They have had nine children, all of whom are still living. Oscar, one of the sons, has a shoe shop at St. Jacobs. Catherine is the wife of Enos P. Bowman, a well-to-do miller, of Thorold, Ont. Mary is an employee of one of the Berlin factories. The rest of the children are living at home. Mr. Smith's father, the late John Smith, was a well known citizen of St. Jacobs. The subject of this sketch is closely identified with the best interests of Heidelberg, especially in the religious welfare of the village. In the latter capacity his services have been most conspicuously in evidence during the recent remodeling of the Lutheran church, of which he has long been a member, being at present a trustee of that body. He is also identified with its educational interests and has been a member of the Heidelberg School Board. Mr. Smith, in addition to making boots and shoes to order and repairing, keeps constantly on hand quite a large stock of ready- made footwear of the latest and best manufacture. His establishment - store, shop and residence combined - is a substantial brick affair, and can be classed with the most valuable real estate of the community.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 20 Oct 1898, p. 3

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    Passed Away At Kitchener, on Sunday, August 24th, 1941 Carl S. Smith Aged 91 years, 7 months and 18 days. The Funeral Will take place privately at the house on Wednesday Aug. 27th at 2 o'clock p.m. Public Service at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, at 2.30 p.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Friends and Acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Carl — Maria "Mary" Kinzel. Maria was born 12 Oct 1853, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 3 Nov 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria "Mary" Kinzel was born 12 Oct 1853, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 3 Nov 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217988436
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Smith
    • Name: Mary Kinzel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46010
    • Immigration: 1869, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1870, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Passed Away At Kitchener on Sunday November 3rd, 1935 Marie Kinzel beloved wife of C.S. Smith. Aged 82 years and 22 days The Funeral Will take place from the family residence, 42 Ellen St. West, Kitchener, on Wednesday, November 6th at 2.00 o'clock P.M. to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Benton St. Kitchener for Service at 2.30 o'clock and thence to Woodland Cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation


    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Catharine Schmidt was born 9 Feb 1873, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1963; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Marie Smith was born CALC 30 May 1875, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States; died 20 Jul 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Oscar John Smith was born 1 Jan 1879, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jun 1963; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ida Adelherd Smith was born 28 Jan 1881, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Schmidt was born Jun 1881, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Agnes Smith was born 20 Sep 1882, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Otto George Schmidt was born 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Eleanora Smith was born Oct 1889, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Charles K. Smith was born 8 Feb 1892, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Frieda E. Smith was born Dec 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Levi Cress was born 23 Feb 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ephraim Cress and Susannnah "Susan" McMahon); died 22 Mar 1916, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2020
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Levi Cress, " the second son, was born February 23rd, 1837. On November 22nd, 1863, he was married to Mary Ann Geip who was born July 9th, 1845. They reside at St. Jacobs, on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. 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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    Cress. - Levi Cress was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 23, 1837; died March 22, 1916; aged 79 y. 28 d. On Dec. 22, 1863, he was married to Mary Geib, living in matrimony over 52 years. He leaves a widow, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 22 grandchildren, and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his departure. Funeral March 25, conducted by Ezra Martin and Tobias Martin of the Martin Mennonite Church of which deceased was a member.

    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 3 - April 20, 1916 - pages 54,55

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    Levi Cress, whose death was briefly noted in this column last week was born in St. Jacobs where he resided all his lifetime. His father was the late Ephraim Cress and his grandfather the late Simon Cress who was among the first settlers from Pennsylvania in Waterloo County in 1806. Mr. Cress for many years, was engaged in farming on a section of the old homestead, on which his grandfather had settled. He had lived retired for quite a number of years.

    Fifty-three years ago the deceased was married to Marian Geib who, with the following seven children, survives him: Noah Cress, Berlin, Henry Cress Elmira, Mrs. 1. B. Brubacher, St. Jacobs; Mrs. (Rev.) W. Hench, Golden Lake; J. G. Cress, Berlin; Mrs. O. J. Smith, St. Jacobs; Aaron Cress, London. There are one brother and two, sisters; they are: Mr. John Cress and Mrs. John B. Wideman, St. Jacobs, and Mrs. Bernhardt Moyer, Berlin.

    The cause of death was the infirmity of old age, which, how ever, had not become acute until a week ago Wednesday. Prior to that day, Mr. Cress had shown a remarkable vitality. As was his wont, he was hale and hearty up to the time of the setting in of the fatal affliction. The demise of Mr. Cress means the loss of a splendid type of citizen, whose characteristics included honesty, integrity and kindness. He was a descendant of the good Pennsylvania stock which has been such a big factor in the agricultural and industrial development of the northern sections of the county. Mr. Cress was 79 years and 28 days of age. The deceased was a member of the Old Mennonite faith. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 2.15, from his late residence and to the Mennonite Church, thence to the Lutheran Cemetery for interment.

    Elmira Signet 30 Mar 1916 Pg 6

    Levi married Mary Ann Geib 22 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Philip Geib and Anna Maria "Mary" Doerbecker) was born 9 Jul 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1928, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann Geib was born 9 Jul 1845, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Philip Geib and Anna Maria "Mary" Doerbecker); died 14 Sep 1928, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2020.1
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Former St. Jacobs Lady Passes Away

    Mrs. Levil Cress Who Died at Roseville Was Aged 84; Henry Cress is a Son


    Mrs. Levi Cress, for many years. a resident of St. Jacobs, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Henrich at Roseville. She was in her 84th year. For the past two months the late Mrs. Cress has been in falling health, She was predeceased by her husband 12 years ago, and by a daughter, Mrs. I. B. Brubacher, five years ago. There are surviving two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Smith of St. Basaha William Henrich, of Roseville, and four sons, Noah Cress, of Kitchener; Aaron Cress, of London; J. G. Cress, of Kitchener, and Henry Cress of Elmira. The funeral took place from Roseville on Monday where services were held and thence to St. Jacobs where services were held in the Lutheran church. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

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    Mrs. Levi Cress

    Death summoned Mrs. Levi Cress, a resident of St. Jacobs for some years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rev. William Henrich, at Roseville. A more detailed account ap pears in St. Jacobs news.

    Waterloo Chronicle , 20 Sep 1928, p. 5

    Children:
    1. Noah G. Cress was born 15 Nov 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Cress was born 12 Oct 1866, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Hannah Cress was born 2 Mar 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1923, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Cress was born 12 Nov 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1941, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John G. Cress was born 7 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 5. Clara Cress was born 24 Jun 1878, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1969, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Aaron Cress was born 19 Feb 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  John Henry Schaner was born 14 Oct 1854, , Ontario, Canada (son of Sebastian Schaner and Sarah Krauter); died 18 May 1921, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106486981
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293165
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Catherine Koehler 2 Dec 1877. Catherine (daughter of Johann C. "John" Koehler and Susannah Schaefer) was born 20 Jan 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1948, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine Koehler was born 20 Jan 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann C. "John" Koehler and Susannah Schaefer); died 6 Jan 1948, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106487024
    • Name: Catherine Schaner
    • Name: Katharine Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256806
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Comfort There is a day of sunny rest
    For every dark and troubled night.
    And grief may bide an evening guest
    But joy shall come with morning light
    For God hath marked each sorrowing day
    And numbered every secret tear.
    And Heaven's long age of bliss shall pay
    For all His children suffer here

    William Cullen Bryant

    In Memory of Catherine Schaner Born January 20, 1855 Date of Death January 6, 1948 Services from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg Clergyman Officiating Rev. H. Nuhn Final Resting Place Heidelberg

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 6. William Henry Schaner was born 1 Sep 1881, Rockford, Kent, Michigan, United States; died 29 Jan 1941, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mabel Maria Emma Schaner was born 1886, Rockford, Kent, Michigan, United States; died 30 Jul 1926, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John Sebastian Koehler was born 10 Dec 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Koehler and Regina Schoener); died 14 Aug 1947, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Aug 1947, St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62593353
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80854
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Occupation: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • 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; Lutheran

    Notes:

    John S. Koehler

    by Record Correspondent

    Wellesley, Aug 15 - John S. Koehler, retired farmer, died suddenly yesterday at the home of his son, Norman Koehler, Berlet's Corner. He was born Dec 10, 1866 and spent his life on the farm now occupied by his son. Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Canada Lutheran Church at Wellesley. He is survived by his wife, the former Anna Schmidt, two sons, Astor J. and Norman at Berlet's Corner and four daughters, Clara, Mrs. Alonzo Hahn of Heidelberg; Frieda, Mrs. Andrew Lindner, of North Easthope; Eleanor, Mrs. John Boehm, of Berlet's Corner and Emma, Mrs. William Schaner, of Heidelberg. Twenty-nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive him. The funeral will be held Sunday with a short service at the residence at 2 pm, followed by a memorial service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley, at 2: 45. Rev. Albert Lotz will conduct the services. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. The body is resting at the Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, until 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon when removal will be made to the residence at Berlet's Corner.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    John married Anna Schmitt 14 May 1889, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johan Howard R. "John" Schmitt and Maria "Mary" "Polly" Knechtel) was born 5 Jun 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1947, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna Schmitt was born 5 Jun 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johan Howard R. "John" Schmitt and Maria "Mary" "Polly" Knechtel); died 28 Sep 1947, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62593583
    • Name: Anna Koehler
    • Name: Annie Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80866
    • Residence: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. J. S. Koehler
    By Record Correspondent

    WELLESLEY, Sept. 30.- Funeral service for Mrs. John S. Koehler of Wellesley, who died Sunday at the home of her son. Norman Koehler. Berlets Corners, will be held Wednesday.

    A service will be held at 2 o'clock from the Norman Koehler residence and a memorial service at St. Paul's Canadian Lutheran Church at 2:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Norman Koehler died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Eleanor Koehler died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Emma Koehler died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 7. Emma Margaretta Giese was born 18 Oct 1885, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clara M. Koehler was born 26 Aug 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Bernard Miller was born 9 Oct 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Astor John Koehler was born 24 Sep 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Frieda Koehler was born 23 May 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Jun 1964, St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elenora Catharine Anna Koehler was born 30 May 1897, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Norman Henry Koehler was born Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.