Mary Elizabeth Wilhelm

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth Thomas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219748

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THOMAS, Mary Elizabeth (nee Wilhelm) Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, September 15, 2017 at her residence, Baden. Mary was born 68 years ago in Kitchener and was the daughter of the late Wellington and Mary Wilhelm (Baufeldt). Beloved wife of Craig Thomas with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage with on August 11. Cherished mother of David (Frances) Thomas, Stephanie (Rod) Galambos, Angelica Thomas and George Thomas. Mary will be dearly missed by her grandchildren; Aimee, Julie, Jordan, Sarah, Sophia, Liam, Craig, Cranson, Nicola, Kate and Cohen as well as by her two great-grandchildren Brooklyn and Elizabeth. Dearly missed by her brother and sisters; Robert Wilhelm, Elaine (Bill) Jones and Beverly Wilhelm-Maskis. Predeceased by her brother Stuart and wife Marlene Wilhelm and sister-in-law Judy Wilhelm. Mary was a perfect grandmother who cherished her relationship with her grandchildren and made it well known they were the center of her life. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and baking for her family and friends. The family of Mary would like to invite you to a time of memorial visitation on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

"Mary THOMAS Obituary (2017) - New Hamburg, ON - New Hamburg Independent". 2021. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newhamburgindependent/obituary.aspx?n=mary-elizabeth-thomas-wilhelm&pid=195315899&fhid=3374.

Mary — Craig Thomas. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200838
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Wilhelm - Baufelt

A pretty autumn wedding was solemnized in the New Hamburg Baptist Church on Saturday, September 26, at 2 o'clock, when Mary Gertrude Baufelt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baufelt of Hespeler was united in marriage to Mr. Wellington Wilhelm of Wilmot, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Wilhelm. Rev. E. G. Dale performed the ceremony before a bank of ferns and fall flowers, the guests' seats being designated by a bow of ribbon holding fern and asters.

The bride, who was very charming in a gown of white sild and chalance lace wore the customary bridal veil and carried a shower bouquet of butterfly roses and fern. She was attended by the groom's sister, Miss Alice, gowned in yellow georgette with lace, who carried American Beauty roses. Little Margaret Wilhelm of Whitby, niece of the groom, was very sweet in Nile green georgette with cape to match. She carried a basket of asters and baby breath. The groom's attendant was Mr. William Baufelt of Guelph, brother of the bride. Mrs. D. Becker rendered Lohengrin's wedding march and Miss Louise Boettger sang very sweetly "Thanks Be To God", while the register was being signed. The ushers were the groom's brothers, Messrs. Solomon and Herman Wilhelm.

After the ceremony about fifty invited guests were entertained at Wilby farm. During the reception M. L.G. Pequegnat rendered a solo and later proposed a toast to the bride to which the groom responded. The tables were prettily decorated with pink and white, a large wedding bell hanging over the tables.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm left by motor for the thousand Islands and points east and on their return will reside on the groom's farm in Wilby. The bride motored in navy blue dress with coat and hat to match. The many gifts testified to the great esteem in which both bride and groom are held.

New Hamburg Independent Oct 2 1931 pg 1

Wellington married Mary Gertrude Frieda Baufeldt 26 Sep 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Johann Albert "Albert" Baufeldt and Minna Margaretha France "Minnie" Kroeger) was born 15 Feb 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 2007, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gertrude Frieda Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203776
• Residence: 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1983, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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FLEET (Wilhelm) (nee Baufeldt), Mary - Passed away from a brief illness surrounded by her close family and loved ones on Sunday May 20, 2007 at Saugeen Memorial Hospital, Southampton. Mary was formerly of New Hamburg. Mary was born 95 years ago in Hespeler a daughter of the late Albert and Mia (Kroger) Baufeldt. Mary enjoyed growing and showing roses. She maintained over 125 rose bushes on her property in New Hamburg and won many accolades with the Wilmot Horticultural Society for her efforts. Mary was also an avid quilter. Beloved wife of the late Wellington Wilhelm (1963) and the late Casper Fleet (1976). Loving mother of the late Stuart and Marlene Wilhelm, Elaine Flewelling-Jones and Bill Jones of Millbrook, Robert and Judy Wilhelm of Brantford, Elizabeth (Liz) and Craig Thomas of Baden, Beverly Maskis and life partner Michael Life of Sauble Beach and step-mother of Don and Bonnie Fleet of New Dundee. Sadly missed by 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by sister-in-law, Willard Baufeldt of Peterborough and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mary was also predeceased by sons-in-law, Bill Flewelling and Hal Maskis as well as by her six brothers and sisters. She is the light of our lives and her love of Jesus Christ continues to be an inspiration to us all. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday May 24, 2007 at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Pastor Amsey Martin officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grey Bruce Health Foundation (Southampton Site).

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32858302
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79846P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Death of Christian & Wilhelm

The death occurred on Monday, May 24th, of a well known and highly esteemed resident of Northern Wilmot in the person of Mr. Christian S. Wilhelm, at the age of 72 years and 11 months. The deceased suffered a paralytic stroke on the preceding Wednesday, which caused his demise. The late Mr. Wilhelm was a son of the late Valentine Wilhelm and was born on the homestead where he spent his whole life. He was mraried [sic] twice. His first wife, Mary Luckhart, died thirty years ago. He is survived by his second wife, nee Catharine Koch, and 14 children, seven of whom are from his first union. The children are Samuel of Hawkesdale, Alberta; Mrs. L. C. McDonald, Hamilton; Solomon, Sarah and Herman, Whitby: Mrs. H. Hingler, Mrs. Theo. Gruetzner, Hanover; Wellington, Nelson, Lily and Alice at home, and Edna of Lisbon. The funeral was held last Wednesday and was largely attended. Rev. Mr. Anderson, pastor of the Baptist Church, of which denomination deceased had been a lifelong and faithful member, held the services in the Shantz Mennonite Church and interment took place in the adjoining cemetery

Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Jun 1926, p. 3

Christian — Catharine Koch. Catharine (daughter of George A. Koch and Elisabeth Steppler) was born 23 Feb 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Wilhelm
• Name: Katie Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79848P
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Mrs. Christian Wilhelm

The death took place quite suddenly on Monday of this week of Catharine Koch, widow of the late Chr. S. Wilhelm, at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 4 days. The deceased was a valued member of the Baptist church and was highly esteemed. She was born at Lisbon, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Koch. She was married in 1895 to Christian S. Wilhelm, who predeceased her four years ago and resided since on their farm near Philipsburg.

There are left to mourn her demise three sons, Herman, of New Hamburg, Nelson, and Wellington at home, and four daughters, Mrs. Henry Rabe, of Breslau and Edna, Lillian and Alice at home. She also leaves two brothers, John Koch, of North Easthope, and Harry Koch, of Kitchener. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1.30 o'clock to the Shantz Church and the Wilhelm Cemetery. The funeral will be in charge of Rev. Mr. Dale, of the local Baptist church.

New Hamburg Independent, January 31, 1930

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• Birth: Taurage, , Taurage, Lithuania
• Name: Albert Baufeldt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232087
• Immigration: 1907, , Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Street
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1953, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Johann — Minna Margaretha France "Minnie" Kroeger. Minna (daughter of Hans Kroeger and Marie Voss) was born Dec 1883, , Holstein, Germany; died 23 Dec 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minna Margaretha France "Minnie" Baufeldt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232089
• Immigration: 1907, , Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92302793
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68224P
• Immigration: 1837, , Canada
• Occupation: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Naturalization: 1846
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Mr. Valentine Wilhelm, a pionecr of Wilmot Township, passed away very suddenly on Wednesday morning at the residence of his son-in- law. Mr. Peter Wolf, Snider's road, at the age of 80 years. He retired the previous evening in his usual good health and after midnight he took suddenly ill and within a few bours he had breathed his last. Deceased was born in Hessia, Germany, and came to Canada with his parents in the year 1837, who at that time settled on a homéstead north of Philipsburg, where he resided until two years ago, when he came to live with his son-in-law on Snider's road. He was of an industrious disposition and during his life accumulated considerable wealth. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons and four daughter:- John and Christian, and Mrs. P. Wolf, Mrs. D. Lucard, Mrs. Hy. G. Koch and Mrs. Lorenz Schmidt, all of Wilmot.

Wellesley Maple Leaf 26 Jun 1902 pg 1

Valentine — Anna Margaretta "Margaret" Sippel. Anna was born CALC 21 Jul 1821, , Darmstadt, Germany; died 29 May 1899; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Margaretta "Margaret" Wilhelm
• Name: Margarethe Sippel
• Name: Margaretta Sippel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68225P
• Residence: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Residence: 2541 Nafziger Rd., Wilmot Twp., Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48564
• Birth: 20 Jul 1845, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Retired: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

George married Elisabeth Steppler 27 Aug 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Conrad Steppler and Elisa Catharina Ochs) was born 12 Oct 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Baptist Mission Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Koch
• Residence: 2541 Nafziger Rd., Wilmot Twp., Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48567
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231582
• Immigration: 1910, , Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Hans — Marie Voss. Marie was born 16 Jan 180, , Germany; died 5 Aug 1934, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie Kroeger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231583
• Immigration: 1910, , Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran