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Laura R. Brunk

Female 1894 - 1951  (56 years)


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  1. 1.  Laura R. Brunk was born 24 Oct 1894, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian E. Brunk and Magdalena B. Riser); died 11 Jul 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Laura R. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54180
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Leis, -- Laura, daughter of the late Christian Brunk and Magdalena Ressor, was born Oct. 24, 1894; passed away at her home in Wellesley, Ont., after a long illness, July 11, 1951; aged 56y. 8m. 17 d. From early life she was a faithful member of the Maple View A. M. Church near Wellesley. On Nov. 11, 1919, she was married to Joseph R. Leis; they resided in the village of Wellesley. Two brothers (David and Peter), and 2 sisters (Sarah--Mrs. Peter Bast and Catherine--Mrs. Rudy Jantzi) predeceased her. Surviving are her husband and 4 brothers (Menno, Christian, and Amos, all of Ellice Twp., and John, of Wellesley). Funeral services were held July 14, with Curtis C. Cressman officiating at the home and Samuel Schultz and Moses H. Roth at the Maple View A. M. Church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 41 - October 9, 1951 - page 989, 990

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    In Affectionate Remembrance Passed Away At her home in Wellesley, on Wednesday, July 11th, 1951 Laura Brunk Beloved wife of Joseph R. Leis Aged: 56 years, 8 months and 17 days. Funeral A short service will be held from her late home in Wellesley on Saturday, July 14th, 1951, at 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, Third Line of Wellesley at 2.30 p.m., with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Sister, thou hast left us lonely, Sorrow fills our hearts today, But beyond this vale of sorrow Tears will all be wiped away. We are weeping, sadly weeping, For this loss is hard to bear; Blessed Jesus, give assurance That Thy glory we may share.

    Funeral Card

    Laura married Joseph R. Leis 11 Nov 1919. Joseph (son of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Catherine L. Roth) was born 16 Jan 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1975, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian E. Brunk was born 29 May 1845; died 13 Apr 1937; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28065742
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-443938

    Christian — Magdalena B. Riser. Magdalena (daughter of Christian Riser and Catherine L. Boshart) was born 26 Mar 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1930, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena B. Riser was born 26 Mar 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Riser and Catherine L. Boshart); died 13 May 1930, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28065789
    • Name: Magdalena B. Brunk
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-443939

    Children:
    1. David Brunk was born 7 Mar 1874, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1951; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Brunk was born 13 Feb 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1951; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 1. Laura R. Brunk was born 24 Oct 1894, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Christian Riser was born Nov 1819, , France; died 16 Mar 1897; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220868923
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-277766
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Catherine L. Boshart. Catherine (daughter of Christian M. Boshart and Catherine M. Litwiller) was born 22 Dec 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 3 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catherine L. Boshart was born 22 Dec 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian M. Boshart and Catherine M. Litwiller); died 3 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine L. Jantzi
    • Name: Catherine L. Riser
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38706
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. John Riser was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Peter Riser was born 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Martha Riser was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 3. Magdalena B. Riser was born 26 Mar 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1930, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. Leigh Riser was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Anna "Annie" Riser was born 8 Aug 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Oct 1937, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. David "Dave" Riser was born 23 Sep 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1936, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Milford Mennonite Cemetery, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Christian M. Boshart was born 1786, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of John Boshart and Anna Maria Mueller); died 20 Nov 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184306

    Christian — Catherine M. Litwiller. Catherine was born 10 Apr 1786, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Catherine M. Litwiller was born 10 Apr 1786, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine M. Boshart
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184303

    Children:
    1. 7. Catherine L. Boshart was born 22 Dec 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 3 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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