Diane Carol Steckly, R. N.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86016

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• Business: Steckly Brothers General Store, Wellesley, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148040

Andrew — Mabel Magdalene Jantzi. Mabel (daughter of Aaron W. Jantzi and Sarah Leis) was born 8 Oct 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Magdalene Steckly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149945

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STECKLY, Mabel Peacefully to her eternal home, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Mabel (nee Jantzi) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Andy Steckly (2001). Loving mother of Sharon Horst of Baden, Donna Nafziger (Rick) of Wellesley, Gary Steckly (Deborah) of Carlton Place, foster mother of Robert Edwards of New Hamburg and predeceased by her daughter Diane Steckly R.N. (1999). Dear grandmother of Eric, Evan, Luke, Sara, Hayley, Jessica, John, Allison and her 6 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her brother Lloyd Jantzi (Ruth), sister Norma Steckly (Art) and sister-in-law Barbara Jantzi. Predeceased by her brother Ralph Jantzi, her Steckly in-laws Ernie and Betz Steckly, Daniel and Edna McQueen, Norman and Beatrice Leis as well as her parents Aaron Jantzi and Sarah Leis. Mabel was an active and faithful member of Wellesley Mennonite Church where she used her gift of music, serving as a song leader and pianist. Friends may call at Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. Pastors Kara Carter and Joshua Penfold officiating. Interment to follow at Rush's Cemetery, Crosshill. Donations to M.C.C. (Nepal Earthquake Relief) would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.

Waterloo Region Record 7 May 2015

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• Church Membership: Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105751

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STECKLY, John J. -- Peacefully on Friday, March 20, at The Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock, John J. Steckly, formerly of Shakespeare and Wellesley. John was born in Morningside township, 95 years ago. he was the son of the late Joseph Steckly and the late Lydia Jantzi. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, and was a carpenter and cabinet maker in the Shakespeare district, retiring in 1965. Beloved father of Ernest and his wife Mabel. Arthur and his wife Norma, Beatrice (Mrs. Norman Leis), all of Wellesley and Edns (Mrs. Daniel MacQueen) of Cambridge, dear brother of Johnathan Steckly of The Maples Home For Seniors, Tavistock and Mary (Mrs. Gordon Albrecht) of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Annie Zehr, December 20, 1980 and also four brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter, Mary Ann. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening, 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 1 p.m. Monday, March 23, removal will be made to the 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m. Rev. Oliver Yantzi will officiate. Interment will follow in the 16th line Zorra Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Mar 1987

John married Annie Zehr 4 Apr 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie was born 13 Jun 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1980, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Steckly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105752

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• Business: Wellesley Brand Apple Products, Wellesley, Ontario; Wellesley Brand Apple Products
• Name: A. W. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38596P
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Business: 1935, Wellesley Lumber Mill, Wellesley, Ontario; Wellesley Lumber Mill
• Business: 1952, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Jantzi, Aaron W., son of Christian B. and Barbara (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Pa., May 4, 1898; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 31, 1980; aged 82 y. On Feb. 7, 1922, he was married to Sarah Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Ralph), 2 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Andrew Steckly and Norma-Mrs. Arthur Steckly), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (Allan) and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Christian Schwartzentruber). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple View Mennonite Church in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber.

^1aGospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 40 - September 30, 1980, page 782

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JANTZI, Aaron W. -- Passed away on Sunday, August 31, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

He was born in Wilmot township 82 years ago. He was the founder of Wellesley brand apple butter and cider products. He also operated the Wellesley Lumber Mill from 1935 to 1944 and was the operator of the John Deere dealership in Wellesley.

He is survived by his wife, the former Sarah Leis and two sons, Lloyd and Ralph; two daughters, Mabel (Mrs. Andrew Steckly) and Norma (Mrs. Arthur Steckly), all of Wellesley; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Christian B. Jantzi and the former Barbara Wagler; also by one brother and one sister.

The late Mr. Jantzi is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Wednesday when removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for a memorial service 2 p.m. Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Sep 1980

Aaron married Sarah Leis 7 Feb 1922. Sarah (daughter of Daniel K. Leis and Magdalina "Mattie" Erb) was born 26 Mar 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1991, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51931
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Realher, Mill (?)
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Jantzi, Sarah, 91. Born: Wellesley, Ont., to Daniel K. and Magdelina (Erb) Leis. Died: Oct. 2, 1991, Wellesley, Ont. survivors - children: Lloyd, Ralph, Mabel Steckly, Norma Steckly; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Aaron W. Jantzi (husband). Funeral: Maple View Mennonite Church, by Ray Erb.

Gospel Herald Volume 84, Number 44 November 5, 1991 - page 14.

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• Name: Christian B. Yantzi
• Name: Christian B. Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213836
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Thy Will Be Done Died At his home at Wilmot Centre on Sunday, December 24th, 1939, Christian B. Jantzi Aged: 74 years, 9 months and 28 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Wednesday, December 27th, at 9.30 a.m., to Steinman's A. M. Church, Baden, for service, followed by interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. All is over, hands are folded On a calm and peaceful breast; All is over, suffering ended, Now dear father is at rest. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Christian B. Jantzi

By Record Correspondent

PINE HILL. Dec 26 - Christian B. Jantzi, age 74. died suddenly at his home in Wilmot Centre on Sunday. Deceased was a pioneer resident of Wilmot township He was born and raised on the Jantzi homestead.

Surviving are his wife, nee Barbara Wagler, two sons, Aaron of Wellesley and Allan on the homestead, one daughter. Mrs C. E. Swartzentruber of Petersburg. 11 grandchildren and one great-grand-child. A brother, John of Wilmot Centre and one sister Mattle, predeceased him.

Funeral services will be held from his residence on Wednesday morning at 9:30 am to Steinman's Amish Mennonite church, Baden, with interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record Tue, Dec 26, 1939 Page 13

Christian — Barbara Wagler. Barbara (daughter of Christian Wagler and Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr) was born 6 Jul 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1955, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78037
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Christian B. Jantzi
By Record Correspondent

WILMOT CENTRE Mrs. Christian B.. Jantzi, 85, of RR 2. Petersburg, died at her, home last night. She had been ill for four months.

The former Barbara Wagler, she was born in Wilmot township, July 6, 1869, a daughter of the late Christian Wagler and Magdalene Zehr. Her husband predeceased her in 1939. She was a member of Steinman Amish Mennonite Church, near Baden. Surviving are two sons, Allan, at home; Aaron W., Wellesley; a daughter, Mrs. C. E. (Mary) Schwartzentruber, RR 2. Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Jonathan (Mary) Jantzi, Kitchener; 11 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.

The body is at the Futher- Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until 3 p.m. today when removal will be made to the residence where a short serv- ice will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. It will be followed by a memorial service at Steinman Church at 2:15 p.m. Interment will be in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. Bishop Orland Gingerich will officiate.

Kitchener Waterloo Record Sat, Jan 29, 1955 Page 5

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In Remembrance [verse - Crossing the Bar] In Memory Of Barbara Wagler Beloved wife of the late Christian B. Jantzi Born July 6th, 1869, in Wilmot Township Date of Death January 28th, 1955 Aged 85 years, 6 months and 22 days Services At her late home on Monday, January 31, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., thence to Steinman A.M. Church for service at 2:15 o'clock. Burial in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51924
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Daniel K. Leis (By Chronicle Correspondent)

WELLESLEY.\emdash Ill for the past three years, Daniel K. Leis, 76, died at his home here Thursday. Deceased was born in Wellesley township in 1803. He was a member of the third line Maple View Amish Mennonite church. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Christian of Tavistock, Samuel and Peter of Kingwood, Ezra of Wellesley, one daughter, Mrs. Aaron Jantzi of Wellesley, three brothers, Menno of Wilmot, Jacob of Wellesley and Solomon of Baden, 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday.

Waterloo Chronicle Dec 29 1939 pg 3

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In Loving Memory Passed Away At Wellesley, on Thursday, December 21st, 1939 Daniel K. Leis Aged 76 years, 4 months and 12 days. The Funeral Will be held privately at his late residence on Sunday, Dec. 24th, at 9.30 a.m., followed by public services at Maple View A.M. Church. Interment in adjoining cemetery. We miss him, oh how sadly None but aching hearts can tell We have lost him, heaven has found him, Our dear Father doeth all things well.

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Daniel married Magdalina "Mattie" Erb 13 Feb 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalina (daughter of Christian S. Erb and Anna Maria Litwiller) was born 27 Mar 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalina "Mattie" Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51925
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite