Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Helen Lichty

Female 1919 - 2018  (99 years)


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  • Name Helen Lichty 
    Born 25 May 1919  Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Name Helen Shantz 
    Residence 1921  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-129062 
    Died 9 Oct 2018  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I129062  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Oliver Lichty,   b. 30 Aug 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Sep 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Joannah Eby,   b. 12 Dec 1889, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 20 Nov 1912  , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F11634  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nyal Shantz,   b. 16 Feb 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jul 2005, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 18 Dec 1943  [4
    Children 
     1. Joanne Nancy Shantz,   b. 4 Sep 1949,   d. 28 Dec 2017  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F41919  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SHANTZ, Helen Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her residence, Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Helen was formerly of RR#2 Baden and was born 99 years ago on May 25, 1919 in Mannheim, Ontario, a daughter of the late Oliver and Joanna (Eby) Lichty. Helen was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden. Helen was a participant in managing the bakery in Baden as well as the family farm. Helen enjoyed wintering in Florida and was an avid bowler. She has left her family a legacy of care and love, which she freely shared with all whom she met.

      Helen is reunited with her husband Nyal Shantz who predeceased her on July 8, 2005 and her daughter Joanne Wideman who predeceased her December 28, 2017. Loving mother of Richard and Connie Shantz of Baden, Lorrie and Roger Baechler of New Hamburg, Pauline and Glenn Martin of Ayr, Michael and Linda Shantz of Baden and Cliff Wideman of St. Jacobs. Dear grandmother of Luke and Joanna Shantz, Lindsay and Scott Leis, Kevin Shantz and Kristy Ziegel, Amy and Mike Scott, Trevor and Jody Wideman, Melanie and Brandon Chilvers, Kelly and Adam Stoak, Carly Martin, Fraser and Kelitta Martin, Simon and Yvonne Martin, Aaron, Andrew and Katelyn Shantz and great-grandmother to Keira and Marrissa Shantz, Dylan, Lauren and Hudson Leis, Kai Scott, Kallie Wideman, Devin, Kaden and Tanner Chilvers, Simon and Kole Stoak and Izaac and Bryson Martin. Survived by her sister Norma Shantz and sister-in-law Delphine Lichty, as well as by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Arthur Lichty his first wife Eunice and second wife Olive, Mervin Lichty and Cranson Lichty and wife Mae, sisters, Glennis and husband Bill Verkerke, Bernice and husband John Randall and her brother-in-law Abner Shantz. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2017 at Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erb's Road, Baden at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Penner officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Nithview Community or Mennonite Central Committee (Cheques Accepted).

      "Helen Shantz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2021. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/helen-shantz/4021943/.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2088] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1921, Sub District 5 Page 2.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194040968/helen-shantz.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, October 5, 1933 - Obituary of Oliver Lichty.

    4. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Nyal Shantz - 9 Jul 2005.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Oct 2018 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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