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

Mary Ruberta Keffer

Female 1922 - 2008  (86 years)


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  • Name Mary Ruberta Keffer 
    Born 8 May 1922  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Name Mary Ruberta Kaczmarek 
    Residence 1942  Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-24205 
    Died 9 Oct 2008  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I24205  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Jeremiah "Jerry" Keffer,   b. 9 Oct 1888, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Dec 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Hannah Catherine Schiedel,   b. 23 Jan 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
    Married 27 Jan 1915  [1
    Family ID F5459  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Stefan Kaczmarek,   b. 7 Mar 1921, , Poland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F56124  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mary Ruberta - passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday October 9, 2008 at her residence Lanark Heights, Kitchener.

      Mary was formerly of New Dundee. She was born 86 years ago in Waterloo Township a daughter of the late Jeremiah & Hannah (Schiedel) Keffer. Mary was a member of Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee and the New Dundee Women's Institute.

      Loving mother of Elizabeth & Herbert Genrick of Palmer Rapids, Kathryn Genrick of New Hamburg, Sharon Kaczmarek of Hamilton, Marilyn & Radford Radke of Tavistock, Nancy & Charles Haldane of Stratford. Also remembered by Stefan Kaczmarek of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Carl & Rande Keffer of Cambridge, Edith & George Albrecht of London and sister-in-law of Nesta Keffer of Delhi.

      Mary was predeceased by son-in-law Earl Genrick (June 13, 2007), brothers Walter and Gordon (in infancy)and by sister Hannah (in infancy).

      Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Monday October 13, 2008 transfer will be made to Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee for the funeral service at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Graham Burkhart officiating. Burial to follow in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice.

      On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Hannah Schield - March 5, 1942.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 May 1922 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1942 - Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Oct 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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