Helen Emma Schaner

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• Name: Helen Emma Kenesky
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-301660
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Helen — Lorne Arthur Kenesky. Lorne (son of Arthur Kenesky and Ida Seiling) was born 1915; died 2000; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: William Henry Schoener
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170379
• Immigration: 1910
• Immigration: 1910, , Canada
• Naturalization: 1910, , Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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WILLIAM H. SCHANER

Suffering a heart attack about three weeks ago, William H. Schaner, 60, prominent St. Jacobs coal dealer, passed away at this home there on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 29. Born at Rockford, Mich., he was a son of Mrs. Katherine Schaner of Heidelberg and the late John H. Schaner.

He was married to Emma Giese of Breslau thirty-five years ago. Following his marriage, he returned to South Dakota, where he farmed for five years. He then returned to Canada where he purchased a farm at Hawkesville. Twelve years later he retired and moved with his family to St. Jacobs where he purchased a coal and feed business which he conducted for the past 14 years. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran church, St. Jacobs.

Surviving are his aged mother, at Heidelberg, his wife and six daughters, Mrs. Warren Smith of St. Jacobs, Mrs. George Issler of Kitchener, Mrs. Walter Weigel of Elmira, Mrs. Lorne Kenesky of St. Jacobs and Hazel and Violet at home; three sons, Walter of St. Jacobs and Arthur and Harold at home, and one grandchild, Grace Alma Weigel of Elmira. A son, Herman, predeceased him in infancy, and a sister, Mrs. Wm. Vogel, about 14 years ago.

The funeral was held on Saturday with a private service at the home at 2 pm and a public service at 2: 30 pm at St. James' Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs. Interment was made at the Heidelberg cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 30 Jan 1941

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Passed Away At St. Jacobs, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1941 William H. Schaner aged 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. The Funeral Will take place privately at his late residence in St. Jacobs on Saturday, February 1, at 2 o'clock p.m. From there to St. James Lutheran Church for Public Service at 2.30 and thence to Heidelberg Lutheran cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this Intimation.

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William married Emma Margaretta Giese 28 Jan 1906, , Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Gottried Reinhold "Reinhold" Giese and Albertina Karoline Wolfraum, daughter of John Sebastian Koehler and Anna Schmitt) was born 18 Oct 1885, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Margaretta Schaner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80921 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Adopted: Bef 1901
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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A warrant was made out Monday and given to Detective Klippert to execute, charging Jos Meyer with having assaulted Emma Giese of Wilmot Township on Dec 23 d. Mr Reinhold Giese laid the complaint.

The Weekly News-Record Thu, Jan 25, 1900 Page 3

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ARRESTED FOR INDECENT ASSAULT

Detective Klippert Monday afternoon arrested Joseph Meyer, a farm hand in the employ of Mr John Koehler, Wilmot Tp. The charge on which Meyer was arrested was one of assault committed upon fourteen year old girl, by the name of Emma Giese. The prisoner had a hearing before the Police Magistrate Tuesday afternoon and was dismissed.

The Weekly News-Record Thu, Jan 25, 1900 Page 1

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MRS. EMMA SCHANER - A resident of St. Jacobs for 37 years, Mrs. Emma Schaner, 73, died Thursday, August 27, in K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Breslau, Oct. 18, 1885, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Giese.

On Nov. 20, 1926, she was married to William Schaner, who died in January, 1941.

She was a member of St. Jacobs, and was a charter member of the United Lutheran Church Woman.

Survivors include two sons, Arthur of St. Jacobs, Harold of Elmira; six daughters, Mrs. Warren (Isabel) Smith, Mrs. Oliver (Hazel) Lackner and Mrs. Lorne (Helen) Renesky of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Walter (Alma) Weigel of Elmira, Mrs. Hilbert (violet) Schedewitz of Waterloo, Mrs. George (Edith) Issler of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. William Zinn of St. Thomas, Mrs. Mary Schaefer of Preston, and 15 grandchildren. Two son, three sisters and one brother predeceased her.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until Saturday at 11 am when removal was made to the church for the funeral at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. Adolph Kappes officiated. Burial was in Heidelberg Lutheran Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Thu, Aug 27, 1959 Page 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293165
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John married Catherine Koehler 2 Dec 1877. Catherine (daughter of Johann C. "John" Koehler and Susannah Schaefer) was born 20 Jan 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1948, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Schaner
• Name: Katharine Koehler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256806
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Comfort There is a day of sunny rest
For every dark and troubled night.
And grief may bide an evening guest
But joy shall come with morning light
For God hath marked each sorrowing day
And numbered every secret tear.
And Heaven's long age of bliss shall pay
For all His children suffer here

William Cullen Bryant

In Memory of Catherine Schaner Born January 20, 1855 Date of Death January 6, 1948 Services from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg Clergyman Officiating Rev. H. Nuhn Final Resting Place Heidelberg

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80854
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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John S. Koehler

by Record Correspondent

Wellesley, Aug 15 - John S. Koehler, retired farmer, died suddenly yesterday at the home of his son, Norman Koehler, Berlet's Corner. He was born Dec 10, 1866 and spent his life on the farm now occupied by his son. Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Canada Lutheran Church at Wellesley. He is survived by his wife, the former Anna Schmidt, two sons, Astor J. and Norman at Berlet's Corner and four daughters, Clara, Mrs. Alonzo Hahn of Heidelberg; Frieda, Mrs. Andrew Lindner, of North Easthope; Eleanor, Mrs. John Boehm, of Berlet's Corner and Emma, Mrs. William Schaner, of Heidelberg. Twenty-nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive him. The funeral will be held Sunday with a short service at the residence at 2 pm, followed by a memorial service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley, at 2: 45. Rev. Albert Lotz will conduct the services. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. The body is resting at the Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, until 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon when removal will be made to the residence at Berlet's Corner.

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John married Anna Schmitt 14 May 1889, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johan Howard R. "John" Schmitt and Maria "Mary" "Polly" Knechtel) was born 5 Jun 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1947, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Koehler
• Name: Annie Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80866
• Residence: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. J. S. Koehler
By Record Correspondent

WELLESLEY, Sept. 30.- Funeral service for Mrs. John S. Koehler of Wellesley, who died Sunday at the home of her son. Norman Koehler. Berlets Corners, will be held Wednesday.

A service will be held at 2 o'clock from the Norman Koehler residence and a memorial service at St. Paul's Canadian Lutheran Church at 2:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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• Name: Sebastian Schoener
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293162
• Residence: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Sebastian married Sarah Krauter 23 Dec 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Christian Krauter and Rosina Keffer) was born 1832, , Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 26 May 1903, Courtland Township, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Schaner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293163
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: John C. Koehler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57552
• Immigration: 1848, , Canada
• Immigration: 1849
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

On Thursday of last week there passed away, after a lingering illness, one of the old inhabitants of our village in the person of John Koehler. He was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, 70 years ago. He came to Canada with his parents when about five years old. He was married to a Miss Schaefer, who died seven years ago. The family lived on several farms mostly in Woolwich township. For the last 26 years they had lived in Heidelberg. Five children are left to mourn the departure of their father, namely, Caroline, Mrs. John Schoener and Henry living in Heidelberg and John and Mrs. August Hass, of Berlin. The remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery last Saturday in presence of a large number of relatives and friends, Rev. Schuelke officiating.

Elmira Signet Aug 20 1914 pg 3

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Died At Heidelberg, on Wednesday, August 12, 1914, John C. Koehler Aged 86 years, 7 months and 12 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence, on Saturday, August 15th, 1914, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Lutheran church for service, and thence to the Lutheran cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Johann married Susannah Schaefer 21 Apr 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah was born 2 Dec 1825, Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 17 Feb 1908, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Koehler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57553
• Immigration: 1848, , Canada
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

The death took place in Heideberg on Monday evening of Mrs. Susannah Koehler (nee Schaefer) in her 83rd year. The deceased is survived by her husband, John C. Koehler and two sons, Henry of Heidelberg, and John, of Berlin, and three daughters, Mrs. Schoener, South Dakota, Mrs. F. Hass, Berlin, and Caroline at home. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to the Lutheran cemetery. Deceased was born in Alsfelde, Germany, came to Canada in 1848 and was married in 1851. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor and friend. Peace to her ashes!

Elmira Signet 22 Feb 1908

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DEATH OF MRS. KOEHLER.

The death took place in Heidelberg on Monday evening of Mrs. Susannah Koehler (nee Schaeffer) in her 83rd year. The deceased is survived by her husband, John C. Kochler and 2 sons, Henry of Heidelberg and John of Berlin, and three daughters, Mrs. Schoener, South Dakota, Mrs. F. Hass, Berlin and Caroline at home. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to the Lutheran cemetery.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 20 Feb 1908, p. 9

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Died At Heidelberg, on Monday, 17. February, 1908. Susanna Schaefer, Widow of John C. Koehler. Aged 82 years, 2 months and 15 days

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HEIDELBERG.

(Too late for last issue.)
Obituary - One of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, Mrs. John C. Koehler, passed away on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25th at her home here at the age of 8 years, 2 months and 5 days. The infirinities of old age were largely the cause of her death. A husband two and thee daughters survive her. The funeral took place on Thursday morning and the remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family.


The Daily Telegraph 07 Mar 1908, Sat Page 2

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• Name: Daniel Köhler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80954
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Immigration: 1875, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Naturalization: 1885, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died In Wilmot Township, on Saturday, December 30th, 1916 Daniel Koehler Aged 81 years, 4 months and 24 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of his son, John S. Koehler, on Tuesday, January 2nd, 1917, at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment in Berlets Corner's Cemetery. Services in St. Pauls Lutheran church, Wellesley, after interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Daniel married Regina Schoener 2 Jul 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Regina (daughter of John Sebastian Schoener and Catharine) was born 23 Apr 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1902, Berlet's Corners (Wimot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Regina Koehler
• Name: Regina Schaner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80965P
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MRS. DANIEL KOEHLER.

Reginia [?] Schoener, wife of Mr. D. Koehler, Berlet's Corners, passed away last Thursday after an illness of a few months, aged 64 years, six months and seven days. She was married to her now sorrowing husband in 1865. Her husband was a brother of Messrs. Louis and Chas. Koehler, of this village, and she had many warm friends here. After the interment, on Sunday, her pastor, Rev. D. Lochner, preached the funeral sermon to a large audience in the church here.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 6, 1902

Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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Koehler - Near Wellesley, Oct. 30th, Mrs. Daniel Koehler, aged 61 years.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 6 Nov 1902, p. 10

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• Name: Johannes Schmidt
• Name: John Howard Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42509P
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John Howard Schmitt - Sudden death yesterday called away John Howard Schmitt, aged 86 years, one month, 12 days, at his home in Wellesley, after an illness of only a few days. Decease was born in Wilmot, living there until nine years ago, when he moved to Wellesley. He is survived by nine children, forty-six grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren, his wife, Marie Knechtel having predeceased him 12 years ago. His daughters are Mrs. Charles Hachburnt of Danberg, Mrs. Henry Huehn and Mrs. Heimpel of Heidelberg, Mrs. John Koehler of Wilmot and Mrs. A. Heimpel of Wellesley; his sons, Jacob of Saskatchewan and John, Valentine and William of this city. The funeral will be held on Sunday at 1 pm from his late residence to the Canadian Lutheran Church, thence to Wilmot Cemetery for interment.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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Died In Wellesley, on Tuesday, February 26th, 1924 John R. Schmitt Aged 86 years, 1 month and 12 days The Funeral Will be held from his late residence on Sunday, March 2nd, at 1 o'clock p.m. and proceed to the St. Pauls Lutheran church for services. Thence to Union cemetery, Wilmot, for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Johan married Maria "Mary" "Polly" Knechtel 2 Mar 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung) was born 24 Jun 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" "Polly" Schmitt
• Name: Mary Knechtel
• Name: Polly Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78890P
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Died At Wellesley, on Friday morning, June 23rd, 1916 Mary Schmitt Beloved Wife of John R. Schmitt Aged 76 years, 11 months and 29 days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Wellesley on Monday, June 26th, at 2 o'clock, p.m. to the Can. Luthern [sic] church for services Thence to Berlet's Corner cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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