Sharon Louise Martin

Other Events:

• Name: Sharon Louise Kruger
• Name: Sharon Louise Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186153

Notes:

ST. JACOBS (Jun 4, 2007)

Any doubts Lloyd Martin had about holding a memorial service for his daughter evaporated when he walked inside the crowded St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.It had been a year since Sharon Martin had vanished, and her father and family needed to end the wondering and start the grieving. And so it was that hundreds of friends, relatives and former colleagues filled the pews to honour Sharon's memory, even while she remains alive and missing in the eyes of Waterloo regional police."It was overwhelming . . . We didn't know if it was the right thing to do or not. We debated it for a long time," Lloyd said. "But anyone I talked to that day reaffirmed why we did it. We all needed closure and healing."It may never be known exactly what happened to Sharon, who was last videotaped withdrawing money from a Fairview Mall bank machine.

The facts are this: suffering from schizophrenia, she disappeared May 17, 2006, for the second time since January. Although her body has never been found, her family believes she was driven to end her own life. She was 47. Lloyd, her father, was prompted to write this in the service's bulletin:"We believe that Sharon died in Hamilton on May 18, 2006. We may never have evidence that would provide absolute closure. We trust God's love be greater than Sharon's mental illness and trust his loving care wherever she is."But the life of the woman celebrated on a recent Saturday wasn't measured by her mental illness. Sharon was also a loving mother; an intelligent, well-educated and respected elementary school teacher, whose classroom broke down in tears the day she announced she'd be leaving her job. She was a terrific swimmer and basketball player; talented cook, accomplished musician and gifted singer.

One by one, mourners passed around the microphone in the church's basement, sharing memories of Sharon. They talked about road trips to Winnipeg, driving her grandfather's Mercedes, and wolfing down a friend's oatmeal as a girl so they could go out to play. They remembered her Christmas concerts, the mini-putt course she helped run by age nine, the choir she sang with at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate.Her family talked honestly and openly about Sharon's long struggle with schizophrenia, which altered her perception of reality.

They sang through their tears and said goodbye."The illness that took her away wasn't the sum total of her life. She was far more than that," said her sister-in-law, also named Sharon Martin. "She had such a profound influence on so many people, and a lot of people were hurting out there. We wanted to honour her, and not focus so much on the illness. But we didn't want to hide it."Today, Sharon's green Ford Taurus station wagon is parked outside her father's St. Jacobs home, and her life's possessions remain scattered through a handful of cardboard boxes. There are plans to ask a judge to grant a death certificate, and talk of placing a marker inside a local cemetery.By the time she disappeared, "she was living more in the spirit world than the real world," he said. Sharon had legally changed her named to Wendy Holmes, had stopped taking her medication, and was in and out of hospital. Throughout her struggle, however, there had been glimpses of the old Sharon and the recurring belief she might shake off the illness that dogged her."She had another reality that was very real to her," said her sister-in-law. "She often talked about taking flight, moving into another world."When Sharon first disappeared in January 2006, she was located in a Buffalo psychiatric hospital after five days. This time, her family again held out hope, following every trail they could, before her purse was found in a garden near Hamilton harbour.Publicly memorializing her was a necessary step in the grieving process, her family said. They couldn't go on forever in mourning limbo, even thought her sister-in-law admits they will probably never "know 100 per cent for sure" what happened to Sharon.As for those lingering questions, they're best answered by faith in higher power, the family said."It doesn't do much for me to sit around and stew about it," Lloyd said. "As a man of faith, I believe God's grace is bigger than her illness. I trust God to take care of her."

The Record 4 Jun 2007 - gmercer@therecord.com

Sharon — Victor Paul Kruger. [Group Sheet]

Sharon — Eugene Nelson Snyder. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239541

Notes:

BRIDE'S BROTHER ASSISTS AT MARTIN-GOOD WEDDING By Record Correspondent

ST. JACOBS, Oct. 24 -- A brother of the bride, Rev. Howard Good of Preston, officiated at the marriage Saturday of Gladys Eileen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Good, St. Jacobs, to Mr. Lloyd S. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Annanias Martin, R.R. 3, Waterloo, are the bridegroom's parents. Assisting with the ceremony, held in St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, was Rev. Roy S. Koch of St. Jacobs. Pink and white chrysanthemums and ferns were used as church decorations. A quartet composed of Miss Ruth Groh, Miss Laura Martin, Mr. George Bechtel and Mr. Abner Martin, sang "Benedic Anima." "O Power of Love" and "O Happy Home." Miss Lois Buckwalter, assisted by the quartet, sang "The Lord's Prayer." Escorted by her father, the bride entered the church wearing a white brocaded satin gown, styled with sweetheart neckline, lily-point sleeves and full gathered skirt. Her white Bible, adorned with white feathered chrysanthemums, was a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Ellen Martin, sister of the bridegroom, was her only attendant, wearing a gown of pink crepe. She carried a hand boquet of blue tinted carnations and pink sweetheart roses. A brother of the bride, Mr. Willard Good of St. Jacobs, attended the bridegroom. Guests were ushered by Mr. Clare Martin, Waterloo, and Mr. Murray Good, St. Jacobs. Welcoming guests at her home following the ceremony was the bride's mother, dressed in gray with corsage of red roses, and the bridegroom's mother, wearing a navy ensemble and similar corsage. The couple planned a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands and Quebec and will later take up residence at R. R. 3, Waterloo. A navy gabardine suit with navy and white accessories was the bride's travelling ensemble. She wore a corsage of white feathered chrysanthemums.

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MARTIN, Lloyd Steckle - Born July 20, 1928, and with his usual grace, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Predeceased by his loving wife Gladys (Good) Martin (2005) and his daughter, Sharon (2006). Cherished father of Ron Martin and his wife Sharon and Darrel Martin. Lovingly remembered by his son-in-law, Eugene Snyder and daughter-in-law, Karen Martin. Devoted grandfather of Robyn (Maurits) Dagelinckx , Ryan (Leanne) Uttley, Tonya and Jonathan Martin, and Hillary and Evan Snyder. Great-grandfather of Mikaela and Nathan Dagelinckx and Benjamin and William Uttley. Brother of Florence Wideman, Viola (George) Wallace, Ellen Moyer, Laura (Milo) Shantz, and Abner (Shirley) Martin. Also survived by his sisters-in-law, Margaret (Peter) Metzger, Polly Good and his brother-in-law, Willard (Joyce) Good . Lloyd will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Lloyd is the son of the late Ananias and Susannah (Steckle) Martin. Predeceased by his sister, Almeda Martin and his brothers-in-law, Aaron Wideman, Carson Moyer and Howard Good. Lloyd was a respected leader and active member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. His unconditional love for everyone was one amazing expression of his faith. Lloyd partnered with Gladys in all their business ventures including farming, Martin's Tax Service and a recreation facility in Grand Bend. He also enjoyed the support and friendships in his long time neighbourhood and he loved the sound of children's laughter. The family will receive friends and family at David MacLeod Funeral Home , 617 King St., N., Waterloo on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St., St. Jacobs on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Barb Smith-Morrison officiating. Interment will follow at St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the M.C.C. and M.E.D.A. and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700.

Waterloo Region Record - 21 apr 2008

Lloyd — Gladys Eileen Good. Gladys (daughter of Abner S. Good and Mary Ann Randall) was born 4 Dec 1928; died 6 Dec 2005; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Gladys Eileen Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239540

Notes:

MARTIN, Gladys Eileen (Mrs. Lloyd S. ) - On Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at home two days after celebrating her 77th birthday. Beloved wife of Lloyd and loving mother of Ron and Sharon, Darrel and Sharon. Lovingly remembered by son-in-law, Eugene and daughter-in-law, Karen. Grandmother of Robyn (Maurits) Dagelinckx, Ryan (Leanne) Uttley, Tonya and Jonathan Martin, Hillary and Evan Snyder and great-grandmother of Mikaela and Nathan Dagelinckx and Benjamin Uttley. Daughter of the late Abner and Mary Ann Good. Survived by brother, Willard (Joyce) Good and sister, Margaret (Peter) Metzger and sister-in-law, Polly Good. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Florence Wideman, Viola (George) Wallace, Ellen (Carson) Moyer, Laura (Milo) Shantz and brother-in-law, Abner (Shirley) Martin. Gladys will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by brother, Howard Good and brother-in-law, Aaron Wideman and sister-in-law, Almeda Martin. Gladys was active in her church, St. Jacobs Mennonite, past-president of the Women's Missionary Sewing Circle, taught Sunday School and served in many capacities. She also partnered with Lloyd in all their business ventures including farming, Martin's Tax Service and a recreation facility in Grand Bend. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. At 9 a. m. on Friday, December 9th transfer will be made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for funeral service at 11 a. m. with Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Barb Smith-Morrison officiating followed by interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Newspaper 7 Dec 2005

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4435
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1968, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1978, 118 Young St., St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Annanias Martin, "born in August, 1894."

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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MARTIN, Annanias
On Monday, February 27, 1978, at his residence, 118 Young St.; St. Jacobs, formerly of Route 3, Waterloo, aged 83 years.
Husband of the late Susanna Steckle; dear father of Lloyd of St. Jacobs, Abner of Route 1, Atwood, Mrs. Aaron (Florence) Wideman of Route 1 Waterloo, Almeda of St. Jacobs, Mrs. George (Viola) Wallace of Ottawa, Mrs. Carson (Ella) Moyer or New Dundee, and Mrs. Milo (Laura) Shantz of St. Jacobs; brother of Mrs. Lizzie Bauman of Route 3, Wallenstein, Mrs. Urias (Hannah) Bauman of Route 4, Elmira, Tilman of Route 2, Drayton; 22 grandchildren also survive. Three brothers and four sisters predeceased him.
Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Home 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, until Wednesday at noon when removal was made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. Richard Yordy officiated. Interment St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.

Martin,Annanias-death-Elmira Signet Mar 1 1978 pg 31.

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Martin, Annanias, was born in Waterloo, Ont.; died at his home in St. Jacobs, Ont., Feb. 27, 1978; aged 83 y. On Feb. 26, 1920, he was married to Susanna Steckle, who died in 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Abner), 5 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Aaron Wideman, Almeda Martin, Viola - Mrs. George Wallace, Ellen - Mrs. Carson Moyer, and Laura - Mrs. Milo Shantz), 22 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Bauman, Hannah - Mrs. Urias Bauman), and one brother (Tilman). He was preceded in death by 2 sons, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 1, in charge of Richard Yordy and Abner Good; interment in church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 13 - March 28, 1978 - page 266

Annanias married Susanna Steckle 26 Feb 1926, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Susanna (daughter of Henry D. Steckle and Mary Ann Sitler) was born 3 Sep 1895, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susanna Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23442
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Susanna, daughter of Henry D. and Maryann (Sitler) Steckle, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Sept. 3, 1895; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, July 10, 1966; aged 70 y. 10 m. 7 d. On Feb. 26, 1920, she was married to Annanias Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Abner), 5 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Aaron Wideman, Almeda, Viola, Ellen - Mrs. Carson Moyer, and Laura - Mrs. Milo Shantz), 3 brothers (Ivan, Edwin and Alvin), 2 sisters (Maryann and Melinda - Mrs. Earl Gingrich), and 18 grandchildren. Two sons, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters predeceased her. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Glenn Brubacher and Emerson McDowell officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 30 - August 2, 1966 pages 690, 691

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168857
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Good.- Abner S., son of Samuel and Mary (Schmitt) Good, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., June 5, 1891; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Aug. 24, 1981; aged 90 y. In 1921 he was married to Mary Ann Randall, who preceded him in death in 1974. Surviving are 4 children (Howard, Gladys-Mrs. Lloyd S. Martin, Willard, and Margaret-Mrs. Peter Metzger, Jr.) and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (Jacob) and one grandson. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. In 1940 he was ordained to the office of deacon. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Aug. 27, in charge of Richard Yordy and Herb Schultz; interment in the church cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 39 - September 29, 1981, page 742.

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GOOD, Elmer -- On Monday, Aug. 24, 1981, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, age 90 years, a resident of the Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge and formerly of St. Jacobs. Husband if the late Mary Ann Randall; dear father of Howard of Kitchener, Mrs. Lloyd (Gladys) Martin, Willard and Mrs. Peter (Margaret) Metzger, all of St. Jacobs. Eleven grandchildren also survive. One brother Jacob and one grandson, Robin predeceased him. Mr. Good was a member and former Deacon of the St. Jacob's Mennonite Church and had attended Hesston College and Bible School in Kansas. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira after 7 p.m. today until Thursday at noon, when removal will be made to the St. Jacob's Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment St. Jacob's Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Aug 1981 [name is given in error a Elmer should be Abner]

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ABNER GOOD

On Monday, Aug. 24, 1981, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, age 90 years, a resident of the Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge and formerly of St. Jacobs.

Husband of the late Mary Ann Randall; dear father of Howard of Kitchener, Mrs. Lloyd (Gladys) Martin, Willard and Mrs. Peter (Margaret) Metzger, all of St. Jacobs.

Eleven grandchildren also survive.

One brother, Jacob and one grandson, Robin predeceased him.

Mr. Good was a member and former Deacon of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church and had attended Hesston College and Bible School in Kansas.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 7 p.m. today, until Thursday at noon, when removal will be made to the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m.

Interment St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.

Donations to the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The family will receive their friends Tuesday evening (tonight) 7 tl 9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Abner married Mary Ann Randall 14 Dec 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Randall and Leah Clemmer) was born 9 Oct 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1974, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25397
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4427
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Tilman B. Martin, "was born November 28th, 1855. On March 1st, 1881, he was married to Mary, daughter of Menno S. and Elizabeth (Schneider) Shantz. She was born September 20th, 1859. They reside about two miles north of Waterloo on the west half of the old "Peter Martin Farm." Their family consists of eight 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.].

Tilman married Maria "Mary" Shantz 1 Mar 1881. Maria (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 20 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria "Mary" Martin
• Name: Mary Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6897
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Shantz, "was born September 20th, 1859. She was married to Tilman Martin, March 1st, 1881."


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-24089
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Henry D. Steckel

Notes:

Steckle, -- Henry, son of the late Daniel and Lovina (Dettweiler) Steckle, was born July 9, 1866, in Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ont.; died March 13, 1951, at his home in Stanley Twp.; aged 84 y. 8 m. 7 d. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Sitler of Woolwich Twp., Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 26, 1893. To this union were born 7 sons and 5 daughters. He was preceded in death by 4 sons and 2 daughters. Those who mourn his departure are his companion, 3 sons (Ivan, Bayfield; Edwin and Alvin ,Stanley Twp.), 3 daughters (Malinda-Mrs. Earl Gingerich, Zurich, Ont.; Mary Ann, London, Ont.; and Susanna-Mrs. Annanias Martin, Waterloo), 16 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother (John, Stanley, Twp.), and 1 sister (Mrs. Enos Gingrich, Elmira, Ont.). Funeral services were held March 15 at the home by Abram Bearinger and at the A. M. Church, Bronson Line, by Osiah Gingrich and Solomon Baechler. Interment in the A. M. Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 21 - May 22, 1951 - page 502, 503

Henry married Mary Ann Sitler Feb 1893. Mary (daughter of Isaac Sitler and Hannah Groh) was born 19 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1952; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, , Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Steckle
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3433.3

Notes:

Steckle, --- Mary Ann, daughter of the late Isaac and Hannah (Groh) Sitler, was born July 19,1872, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; passed away suddenly as the result of a heart attack, while on a visit to a neighbor, Oct. 16, 1952; aged 80 y. 2 m. 28 d. In February, 1893, she was married to Henry Steckle, who preceded her in death in 1951. Surviving are 3 sons (Ivan, Bayfield, Ont.; Edwin and Alvin, Stanley Township, Ont.), 3 daughters (Susanna-Mrs. Annanias Martin, Waterloo, Ont.; Mary Ann, London, Ont.; and Malinda-Mrs. Earl Gingerich, Zurich, Ont., with whom she resided), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wesley, Elmira, Ont.; and Jerry, Hespeler, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Martin, Drayton, Ont.; and Mrs. Eli Horst, Alma, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the Amish Mennonite Church, Blake, Ont., in charge of Osiah Gingerich and Ephraim Gingerich.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 7 - February 17, 1953 --- page 165, 166

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00041-3259.4
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Good.- Samuel, son of the late Jonas and Elizabeth (Snyder) Good, was born May 9, 1864; passed away peacefully at his home near St. Jacobs, Ont., Feb. 7, 1944; aged 79 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Feb. 5, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mary Schmitt, with whom he shared life for 55 years. This union was blessed with 2 sons, Abner and Jacob, both of St. Jacobs. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. He accepted Christ at an early age, and joined the Mennonite Church to which he remained faithful until death. He was always interested in the welfare of the church and served as trustee for 17 years. He was a kind and loving companion and father, a tender friend to all, and will he greatly missed. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Feb. 10, in charge of Bro. Roy S. Koch. Interment was made in the Conestoga cemetery.

Calm and peaceful he is sleeping.
Sweetest rest that follows pain;
We who loved him, sadly miss him.
But trust that we may meet again.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 48 - February 24, 1944, page 1023

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Samuel Good

Samuel, son of the late Jonas and Elizabeth (Snyder) Good, was born May 9, 1864; passed away peacefully at his home near St. Jacobs, Ont., Feb. 7, 1944; aged 70 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Feb. 5, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mary Schmitt, with whom he shared life for 55 years. This union was blessed with 2 sons, Abner and Jacob, both of St. Jacobs. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister. He accepted Christ at an early age, and joined the Mennonite Church to which he remained faithful until death. He was always interested in the welfare of the church and served as trustee for 17 years. He was a kind and loving companion and father, a tender friend to all, and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church

Samuel married Mary Schmitt 5 Feb 1888. Mary (daughter of George B. Schmitt and Susannah Brubacher) was born 28 Mar 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1957, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Good
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1391.2
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Good, Mary, daughter of the late George B. Schmitt and Susan Brubacher, was born in Waterloo Co., March 28, 1867; passed away after a lengthy illness at the home of her son, Abner Good, St. Jacobs, Ont., Aug. 14, 1957; aged 90 y. 4m. 17 d. On Feb. 5, 1888, she was married to Samuel Good who predeceased her. To this union were born 2 sons (Abner and Jacob, both of St. Jacobs). She accepted Christ as Saviour in her youth and joined the Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Church Aug. 17 by Roy S. Koch, with interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 37 - September 10, 1957 - page 791, 792

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.1
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Occupation: 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Randall.--John Randall was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, Ont., on Aug. 31, 1852. Forty-four years ago he united with the Mennonite Church of which he was a member till death. In 1879 he was married to Leah Clemmer who with 4 sons and 3 daughters remain to mourn his sudden departure. On July 10 while at work in a field on his son Jacob's farm near Breslau, Ont., he was found unconscious from a paralytic stroke, and died the following morning. His age was 69 y. 10 m. 11 d. Funeral services at his home in Bridgeport, conducted by U. K. Weber, and at the first Mennonite Church, Kitchener, by Jonas Snider and Howard Stevanus.

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 17 - July 27, 1922, pg 335

John married Leah Clemmer 7 Oct 1879, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob B. Clemmer and Anna "Nancy" Lichty) was born 7 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1933; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Leah Randall
• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Clemmer, "was born February 7th, 1857. She is married to John Randall. They reside in Woolwich Township, near Peter Shantz's. Their address is Waterloo P. O., Ontario. They have a family of six 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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Randall - Leah Clemmer was born Feb. 7, 1859. United in holy matrimony with John Randall Oct. 7, 1879. This union was blessed with 9 children. On June 29, 1933, she peacefully passed away; aged 74 y. 4 m. 22 d. Her husband and 3 children (John, Alson and Barbara - Mrs. Alson Cressman) predeceased her. Those remaining are: Lizzie, Jacob, Amos, Onias, Nathan, Mary Anne (Mrs. Abner Good), 14 grandchildren, and many friends and relatives. In youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained true to the end. Funeral services July 1 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, Waterloo Co., Ont., conducted by Bros. Jonas Snider and Moses M. Brubacher.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 17 - July 27, 1933, Page 367, 368