Waterloo Region Generations
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Veronica "Fannie" Baechler

Female 1889 - 1968  (79 years)


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  • Name Veronica "Fannie" Baechler 
    Born 30 Apr 1889  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23123238 
    Name Fanny Baechler 
    Name Veronica "Fannie" Bender 
    Residence 1911  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-180460 
    Died 22 Dec 1968  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I180460  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Christian Baechler,   b. 28 Mar 1849,   d. 7 Aug 1933  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Magdalena K. "Mattie Schrag,   b. 1 Mar 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jan 1930, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 16 Jul 1882 
    Family ID F55226  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Samuel J. Bender,   b. 12 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jul 1949, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 3 Jan 1907  [2
    Children 
     1. Alma Bender,   b. Aug 1908, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 96 years)
     2. Matilda Katie Bender,   b. Jun 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 68 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F176454  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Bender, Veronica, daughter of Christian and Magdalene (Schrag) Baechler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 30, 1889; died after a lengthy illness at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 22, 1968; aged 79 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Jan. 3, 1907, she was married to Samuel J. Bender, who preceded her in death by 19 years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Alma - Mrs. Solomon Roth and Matilda), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christ), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Peter Schultz, Mrs. Peter Roth, and Mrs. William Bender). Three sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with Emanuel Steinman and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

      Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 4 - January 28, 1969 pages 87, 88

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      Mrs. Samuel Bender

      Funeral services were held at Steinman's Mennonite Church last Thursday for Mrs Samuel Bender. 441 Huron St., New Hamburg. who died Sunday. Dec. 22 at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital at the age of 79.

      Born in East Zorra Township, she resided in New Hamburg most of her life. She was a member of Steinman's Church.

      The former Veronica Baechler. she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Christian Baechler.

      She was predeceased by her husband 19 years ago

      She leaves two daughters. Mrs. Solomon (Alma) Both and Matilda, both of New Hamburg: one brother. Christian Baechler of Tavistock: three sisters. Mrs. Peter (Katie) Schultz of RR 1. Milverton. Mrs. Peter (Susan) Roth and Mrs. William (Mabel) Bender, both of New Hamburg, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

      Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiated.

      Temporary entombment followed in the Graff chapel at Riverside cemetery. New Hamburg

      New Hamburg Independent Newspaper

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      In Loving Memory [verse] In Loving Memory of Mrs. Samuel Bender Born April 30, 1889 Died December 22nd, 1968 Aged 79 years, 7 months and 22 days The Service Rested at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon, Thursday, December 26th, when removal was made to the Steinman Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Place of Interment Steinman Mennonite Cemetery Temporary entombment in the Graff Memorial Chapel, New Hamburg

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S1054] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1911.

    2. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Veronica Bender - January 28, 1969 pages 87, 88.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 30 Apr 1889 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Dec 1968 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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