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Magdalene "Mattie" Erb[1]

Female 1903 - 1997  (94 years)


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  • Name Magdalene "Mattie" Erb 
    Born 3 Mar 1903  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Female 
    Church Membership Saint Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14997234 
    Name Magdalene "Mattie" Gingerich 
    Name Mattie Erb 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    At home 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1970  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-164090 
    Died 23 May 1997  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Buried Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Person ID I164090  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2025 

    Father John Litwiller Erb,   b. 16 Mar 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jul 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Barbara Oesch,   b. 20 Oct 1866, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Mar 1915  (Age 48 years) 
    Married 20 Mar 1888  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Family ID F13332  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Allan B. Gingerich,   b. 3 Dec 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jun 1972, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 10 Jan 1926  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 8] 
    Children 
     1. Reta Magdalene Gingerich,   b. 12 Jul 1931,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Ralph E. Gingerich
     3. Marjorie Marie Gingerich,   b. 18 May 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Sep 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2025 
    Family ID F30711  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Gingerich, Magdelene "Mattie" Erb, 94, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: Mar. 3, 1903, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to John L. and Barbara Oesch Erb. Died: May 23, 1997, New Hamburg, Ont. Survivors - children: Reta Bender, Ralph, Marjorie Jantzi; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Allan B. Gingerich (husband). Funeral and burial: May 25, St. Agatha Mennonite Church, by Brent Kipfer and Victor Dorsch.

      Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 25 - June 24, 1997

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      On Friday, May 23, 1997 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was formerly of Baden and was born in Wellesley Township 94 years ago, a daughter of the late John L. and Barbara (Oesch) Erb. Mattie was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church where she was a member of the WMSC. She was a member of the Especially For Seniors, Baden and enjoyed quilting and flowers as her hobby. Beloved wife of Allan B. Gingerich who predeceased her in 1972. Loving mother of Reta and her husband Anson Bender of Baden, Ralph Gingerich and his wife Louise of RR#1, St. Agatha, Marjorie and her husband Ken Jantzi of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by 9 grandchildren, 18 grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law Annie Erb of New Hamburg, Clara Erb of Wellesley, Violet Steinman of RR #2 New Hamburg and a brother-in-law Joel Jantzi and his wife Irene of New Hamburg. Mattie was predeceased by a great-grandson Nicholas Jantzi, six brothers Mose, Daniel, Samuel, Christian, David and Norman and one sister Catherine (Mrs. Daniel Steinmann). Friends and relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday. Sunday, May 25 at 1: 00 p.m. transfer was made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for the service at 3: 00 p.m. with Pastor Brent Kipfer and Pastor Victor Dorsch offici-ating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Nithview Home, New Hamburg or St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

      The Record Newspaper 24 May 1997

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 045875-26.
      Allan Gingerich, 25, occ. Farmer, b. Wilmot, res. Wilmot, son of Jacob Gingerich & Leah Bast married Mattie Erb, 22, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, daughter of John Erb & Barbara Oesch, Witn: Joel Jantzie of RR#1 St. Agatha & David O. Erb of Wellesley, 10 January 1926 in Wellesley

    2. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 11 page 3.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Magdelen Erb - June 24, 1997.
      Obituary of Katherin Zehr - February 9, 1954

    4. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Madelene Gingerich - 24 May 1997.

    5. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub District 11 Page 14.

    6. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obitury of Christian O. Erb. - 3 Jun 1971.

    7. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 12149 (1888), Erb-Oesch.
      John Erb, 26, Farmer, Wellesley, Wellesley, son of Christian and Maria Married Barbara Oesch, 21, Hay Twp, Wellesley, daughter of Rudy and Magdalena, Witn: Joseph L. Lichty and Michael Zehr Of Wilmot, 20 March 1888 At The Residence Of Daniel Streicher In Wellesley.

    8. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Allan Gingerich - July 25, 1972.
      Obituary of Katherin Zehr - February 9, 1954

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Mar 1903 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - - Saint Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - At home - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 10 Jan 1926 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1970 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 May 1997 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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