Edward John Wilkie

Other Events:

• Interesting: war, injury
• Military: WW2
• Military: WW2
• Misfortune: triple amputee
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257249
• Residence: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

WILKIE, Edward J.

Passed away, peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Monday, June 21, 1999, at the age of 74 years. Loving husband of Helen (Wendell) Wilkie for 53 years. Beloved father of Allan Wilkie and his wife Suzan of Kitchener, Brian Wilkie and his wife Betty of Elora, Wayne Wilkie and his wife Wendy of Palmerston and Gary Wilkie of Terrace, B.C. Proud grandfather of Aaron of Edmonton, Amanda of Palmerston and Andrew, Kayla and Robbie of Kitimat, B.C. Dear brother of Tena Gies and her husband Maynard of Elmira and brother-in-law of Erla Wilkie of Kitchener and Ann Zacharias of Kitchener. Predeceased by his parents, Simon and Lucinda (nee Westfall) Wilkie and by his brothers, Ephriam, Abram, Leander, Albert ("Punch"), Carl and Bill and by one sister, Ruth Gole. Ed was wounded in Holland in 1944 and was a triple amputee and was a charter member of the Waterloo Wellington War Amps Association. He was employed at Uniroyal before and after his war service with the Essex Scottish Regiment. Mr. Wilkie's family will receive friends and relatives at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Don Stroh officiating. Interment at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Conestogo.

The Record Newspaper 22 Jun 1999 pg B4

Edward — Helen Wendell. Helen was born 1924; died 9 Apr 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; works - J. A. McAllister Lumber Company
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7109.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Filling Saws
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer, Mill
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Simon Wilkie

Simon Wilkie of Bloomingdale was found dead in bed at his home early Monday morning. He was 67 years old. An employee of the J. A. McAllister Lumber Company all his life, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Wilkie born in Rosedale on Jan. 11, 1877. He attended the Snyder Mennonite Church in Bloomingdale.

Surviving are his wife, the former Lucinda Westfal, six sons, Abraim of Bloomingdale, Leander at home, Albert of Kitchener, Pte. William Wilkie stationed an the west coast. Pte. Edward Wilkie stationed on the east coast and Carl Wilkie at home two daughters, Ruth Wilkie and Tena, both at home; one brother, John of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs. Ephraim Holtzman of Chesley. One son, Ephraim, predeceased him. There are three grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held privately on Friday at 2 p.m. from the Mennonite Church at Bloomingdale at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be in the Bloomingdale cemetery, Rev. H. W. Stevanus officiating.


Waterloo Chronicle 8 Sep 1944 pg 3

Simon married Lucinda Westfall 26 Oct 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of William Westfall and Catharine Sauder) was born 1 Jan 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lucinda Wilkie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34339
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

MRS. SIMON WILKIE (LUCINDA)

At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1973, Lucinda Westall, age 85 years; born in Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Westfall and formerly a resident of Bloomingdale for many years; a member of the Bloomingdale Mennoite Church.

Wife of Simon Wilkie, who predeceased her in 1944; mother of Truth (Mrs. Isaac Gole), West Montrose; Tina (Mrs. Maynard Gies), Conestogo; Albert, Route 2, Baden; William, Bridgeport; and Edward Wilkie of Kitchener; predeceased by four sons, Ephraim, Leander, Carl and Abraim; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive; sister of Christina (Mrs. Norman Brubacher), Katie and Amanda Westfall, all of St. Jacobs and Mary Ann (Mrs. David Martin) of Elmira.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Friday when removal will be made to the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m. with Rev. John Shearer officiating.
Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations to the Coronary Care Unit of the K-W Hospital may be made as expressions of sympathy.

The family will be in attendance at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday.

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Lucinda Wilkie

Funeral service and burial took place Friday at the Bloomingdale Mennonite church for the former Lucinda Westfall. Born in Woolwich township 85 years ago, she died last Wednesday at K-W hospital.

She was predeceased by her husband, Simon Wilkie, in 1944. She was the mother of Ruth (Mrs. Isaac Gole) of West Montrose, Tena (Mrs. Maynard Gies) of Conestogo, Albert of RR2 Baden, William of Bridgeport and Edward of Kitchener; grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 8; sister of Christina (Mrs. Norman Brubacher), Katie and Amanda Westphall all of St. Jacobs; and Marianne (Mrs. David, Martin) of Elmira.

She was predeceased by four sons.

The Elmira Signet Feb 7 1973 pg 6

Other Events:

• Name: August Wilke
• Name: August Wülkie
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7109.1
• Immigration: 1857
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1878
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer

August married Elizabeth Shoemaker 19 Jan 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John D. Shoemaker and Catharine Fried) was born 15 Jan 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1914; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elisabeth Schumacher
• Name: Elizabeth Wilkie
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7109
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Shoemaker, "was born January 15th, 1838. On January 19th, 1873, she was married to August Wülkie who was born July 28th, 1848. They reside in Bloomingdale, Ontario, and have a family of 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34340
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Teaming
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Westfall. - There passed away in St. Jacobs, Ont., William Westfall - born Aug. 13, 1857; died Sept. 17, 1934; aged 77 y. 1 m. 4 d. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Catherine Sauder, living in matrimony over 51 years, sharing the joys and sorrows of life together. To them were born 10 children; 3 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 7 children: John, Magdalena - Mrs. John Heer, Lucinda - Mrs. Simon Wilkie, Christina - Mrs. Norman Brubacher, Marion - Mrs. Nelson Martin, Amanda and Katie at home. He also leaves 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister and 1 brother; 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He had been in failing health for over a year. Heart disease and dropsy caused his death. He left bright hopes to those who mourn their loss by expressing his peace with God. The evening before his death he knelt before a chair in prayer. Ezra Martin and Urias Martin conducted the service. Text, Matt. 6: 10.

"Surrounded by friends, we are lonely ;
In the midst of our joys we feel blue;
A smile on our face, yet a heartache,
Longing, dear Father, for you." By a Daughter.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 35 - November 29, 1934 - pages 754,755

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WILLIAM WESTFALL

One of our well known citizens was removed by death on Monday evening in the person of Mr. William Westfall, who had reached the age of 77 years.

Mr. Westfall had been ailing for many months though he was not off work a great deal.

He was a hardworking industrious man making regular weekly trips to the Waterloo market, and preparing for this during the week.

He missed only three or four trips before death took him.

For the past eighteen years he was a respected citizen of our burg.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son, John of Elmira, and six daughters, Mrs. John Heer (Magdalena), Breslau, Mrs. Simon Wilkie (Lucinda), Bloomingdale, Mrs. Norman Brubacher (Christina), St. Jacobs, Mrs. Nelson Martin (Mary Ann), Elmira, and Misses Amanda and Katie at home, one brother, John, West Montrose, and one sister, Mrs. Susannah Watson, Toronto.

The funeral takes place today (Thursday) from his late residence where a short service will be held; thence to Martin's Meeting House for service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

William married Catharine Sauder 30 Jan 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Jacob N. Sauder and Barbara Funk) was born 30 Jul 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1940, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Westfall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120718
• Residence: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catherine (Sauder) Westfall was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 30, 1859; died at her home in St. Jacobs, Ont., Oct. 23, 1940; aged 81 y. 2 m. 24 d.

She was united in marriage in 1883 to William Westfall who predeceased her 6 years ago.

To this union were born 10 children of whom 7 survive: Magdalena (Mrs. John Heer), John, Lucinda (Mrs. Simon Wilkie), Christina (Mrs. Norman Brubacher), Mary Ann (Mrs. Nelson Martin), Amanda and Katie.

She also leaves 25 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Henry and John Sauder of St. Jacobs, Ont.).

Early in the morning of July 6, 1940, she took sick with a heart condition and complications which later proved to be internal cancer.

She suffered much pain during her illness but bore it all patiently.

Her desire was to go home. She was much concerned about her soul, was constantly striving to prepare herself, and the bright testimony she left gives us the assurance that she was ready to go.

The last clear words she said were "Vas Gott tuht das ist wohl getan".

She is very much missed, but what is the earthly loss is her gain.

Her favourite chapters were John 11 and 14 and she often asked us to read them.

She was a member of the Old Order Mennonites till her death.

The services at the home and meeting house were conducted by Daniel Brubacher, Daniel Martin, and Abraham Bearinger.

Service and burial at Martin's Meetinghouse.

Source unknown

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-294549
• Occupation: 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Christian — Christina Gehr. Christina was born 1819, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Christina Wilke
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-294550
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Artifact: Coffee Pot
• Name: Johannes D. Schumacher
• Name: John D Schuhmacher
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7074
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: John D. Shoemaker
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 107, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Shoemaker, "second son of George Shoemaker, was born in the old Shoemaker residence situated on the north side of the Swamp Creek, near the old carding and fulling mills, in Frederick Township Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, December 26th, 1800. He learned the shoemaking trade with Abraham Harley of Towamencin. On October 12th, 1823, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Henry and Mary (Heller) Fried. She was raised by old Jacob Clemens. After they were married they moved to George Clemens' in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. On May 10th, 1825, he, with his wife and son Jacob, his brother George, Jacob and George Clemens and their families, Charles Mohr, Martin Schiedel, Henry Clemmer and family, Henry Moyer and family, Jacob Kolb, and others, left for Canada and arrived at Preston on the 1st of June following. John Shoemaker moved on the farm known as "Bill Moyer's Place", near Berlin, now possessed by Isadore B. Snyder. Here they lived for two years then they moved on west side of Jacob Y. Shantz's saw mill pond, in Joseph Eby's house. This house was previously occupied by Henry Clemmer who had moved to Preston. On February 20th, 1829, they left here and moved on their farm one mile north of Breslau. Here he still resides with his son, George F. On this farm, lot No. 107, Horning's Tract, there were several acres cleared and a small log house erected in fall of 1828. The old house was about 150 yards south-east from the present residence. Here they raised a family of eight children. She died December 25th, 1879."


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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SHOEMAKER. - John D. Shoemaker was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., December 26th 1800, was married to Catherine Fried, Oct. 12th 1823, emigrated to Waterloo Co., Canada in 1825, lived in matrimony 56 years, his wife dying about 16 years ago. He died on the 30th of September 1895, aged 94 years, 9 months and 4 days. His posterity numbers 8 children (4 sons and 4 daughters) of whom 6 survive him; also 66 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. The funeral services, conducted by Daniel Wismer and S. Stauffer, were largely attended.


HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXII, No. 22, November 15, 1895, p. 350, 351

John married Catharine Fried 12 Oct 1823. Catharine (daughter of Henry Fried and Mary Heller) was born 22 Feb 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Dec 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7074.1
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Catharine Fried
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

On the same day [Dec 25, 1879], in Waterloo Co., Ont., the wife of JOHN SHUMACHER, aged 79 years, 10 months and 3 days. Interred at Cressman's.


Herald of Truth - Volume XVII, Number 2 - February, 1880, page 34, 36, 37

Other Events:

• Name: Frederick Westfall
• Name: Fredrich Westfall
• Name: Friedrick Westphal
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117322
• Residence: 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Immigration: 1862, , Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregationalist

Notes:

DEATH NOTICE OF FREDERICK WESTFALL

At Waterloo, Dec. 5^th, Frederick Westfall, formerly living near West Montrose, aged 81 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Johann married Sophia Koester 2 May 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia was born CALC 22 Aug 1830, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 27 Jul 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sophia Koster
• Name: Sophia Westfall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34343
• Residence: 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24418
• Map: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession 06 Lot 04, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Jacob — Barbara Funk. Barbara was born 8 Sep 1822, , Germany; died 29 Jan 1899, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Sauder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24419
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite