John Michael "Michael" Hiller

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• Name: Michael Hiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109539
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wheel Right

John — Mary Hartwig. Mary was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.22
• Occupation: 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - house building
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John married Sarah Ann Hostetler 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Hostetler and Lydia Zimmerman) was born 21 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harry Hiller
• Name: Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry William Hiller
• Name: Henry Hiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109542
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Brass Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mr. Henry Hiller, who died at his home near Linwood on Tuesday, at the age of 43 years. Mr. Hiller's death was due to heart failure. The funeral will be held from his late residence on ? at ? p.m., to the Lutheran cemetery ? Heidelberg. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved wife and relatives.

Elmira Signet Mar 29 1917

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Death of Mr. Henry Hiller

The sad news was received here on Tuesday night, that Mr. Henry Hiller passed away at his home near Linwood and his death came as a shock to his many friends. He had been in poor health with heart trouble for some time. The deceased was a son of the late Michael Hiller, and was born on Oct. 10th, 1873, thus being in his 44th year. For many years he resided in New Hamburg, and was employed in the Hahn Brass works. Two years ago he was married to Christina Hamel, daughter of Mr. William Hamel of this town, and he purchased a farm near Linwood, where he since lived. The deceased was a Lutheran in religion and a member of the New Hamburg, C.O.F. Lodge. He was a fine young man of exemplary character and has many friends who will greatly mourn his early demise. Besides his sorrowing widow, he is survived by his mother, one sister, Mrs. Chr. Rank of St. Clements, and one brother, Mr. John Hiller, of this town. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at Linwood.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, April 4, 1917

Heinrich married Christina Hamel 7 Apr 1915, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of William F. Hamel and Anna Martha "Martha" Plantz) was born 10 Feb 1886, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109543

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• Name: Alice Grace Rank
• Name: Elice Grace Hiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109546
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Alice married Christian Rank 17 May 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Jacob Rank and Mary, son of Jacob Rank and Katherine Feick, son of Jacob Rank and Catharina Feick) was born 10 Jan 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 80 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85837
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3130703
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Gunner, 4th Battalion
• Residence: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Alvin E. - Suddenly, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1987, Alvin Hiller, of Golden Years Retirement Home, Cambridge, in his 93rd year. Dear husband of Sally (Gedcke) of Cambridge; father of Robert (Bob) and Edna of Mitchell, Jack and Barbara of Welland, Carolyn and Joe Andrassy of Bradford, Dale and Ann Gedcke of Oakridge, Tenn.; brother of Ed and Florence of New Hamburg, Roy John of Waterloo and Mabel Quandt of Plattsville; loving grandfather of Tom, Dave, Bill, Jeffrey, Steven and Scott Hiller, Andrew, Stephanie and Julie Andrassy, Jeff, Scott and Kimberley Gedcke. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Erna Betzner; sister, Alice Honderich and brother, Oliver. Mr. Hiller was a member of Highland Road Baptist Church, Rockway Lawn Bowling Club and was a veteran of the First World War. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Frank Morgan officiating. Internment Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 29, 1987

Alvin married Erma Betzner 29 Jun 1920. Erma (daughter of John B. Betzner and Sophia M. Brockel) was born 15 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Alvin — Sally Gedcke. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85838
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion / 4th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730739
• Residence: 1926, 116 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Oliver H. Hiller of 105 Brubacher St., died on Saturday at K-W Hospital. He was 70. Born in New Hamburg on May 11, 1897, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller and came to Kitchener 45 years ago. Mr. Hiller was salesman for Reward Shoe stores and was formerly employed as a toolmaker at the rubber machinery shops until poor health due to war injuries forced him to retire. He was later employed by the R. Goldsworthy Co. He was a member of Benton Street Baptist Church and was a member of the Kitchener legion branch. Mr. Hiller enlisted with the 111th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918. Surviving are is wife, the former Leonora Suckert whom he married Jan. 15, 1924; one son, Donald, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. David (Margaret) Hubert, Galt, and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Puncher, Waterloo; three brothers, Alvin, Kitchener; Edwin, New Hamburg, and Roy, Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, Plattsville and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce, and one sister, Mrs. Delford (Alice) Honderich. They body is at the Sandrock Funeral Home where the service will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Fred Davison. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Donations to the building fund at Benton Street Baptist Church will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 4, 1967

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New Hamburg Independent, December 13, 1967

Oliver H. Hiller

A native of New Hamburg and a long-time resident of Kitchener, Oliver H. Hiller died December 2 in hospital in Kitchener, at the age of 70.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, he was born at New Hamburg May 11, 1897, and moved to Kitchener about 45 years ago.

He was employed by Reward Shoe stores as a salesman, but was forced to retire due to war injuries. Later he was employed by the R. Goldsworthy Co.

The late Mr, Hiller was a member of Benton Street Baptist Church, and a member of the Kitchener Legion branch. He enlisted with the 111th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War, and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918.

Surviving are his wife, the former Leonore Stuckert whom he married in Kitchener on Jan. 15, 1924; one son, Donald, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. David (Margaret) Hubert, Galt, and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Puncher, Waterloo; three brothers, Alvin, Kitchener; Edwin, New Hamburg, and Roy, Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, Plattsville, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce, and one sister, Mrs. Delford (Alice) Honderich.

The funeral service was conducted at Kitchener Wednesday by Rev. Fred Davison and burial followed in Woodland cemetery.


Military:
poor health due to war injuries forced him to retire. 11th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918.

Oliver married Lenora Amelia Stuckhardt 15 Jan 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lenora (daughter of William Stuckhardt and Lydia Buck, daughter of William Stuckhardt) was born 15 Mar 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85840
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Edwin - On Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at his residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Edwin was born in New Hamburg 96 years ago, a son of the late John and Sarah (Hostetler) Hiller. He was an adherent of Faith Baptist Church, New Hamburg. Beloved husband of Florence Mae Hendrick who predeceased him April 23, 1995. Loving father of Jean and her husband Gerald McQuade of New Hamburg. Special grandpa to Janice and Chuck Deighton of Clarence Creek, Ont., Randall and Mary McQuade of Baden. Ever remembered by his great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Amanda and Autumn Deighton, Russell and Connor McQuade. Dear brother of Mabel Quantz of Tavistock. He was predeceased by three brothers, Alvin, Oliver and Roy and one sister, Alice Honderich. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will by held at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Gary Manter officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church or Nithview Home, New Hamburg.

The Record, September 13, 1996

Edwin married Florence Mae Henrich 4 Mar 1926, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Rev. William S. Henrich and Mary Cress) was born 28 Oct 1904, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 23 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Rose Honderich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180162P
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Delford Honderich


Baden - Mrs. Delford Honderich, 62, of Baden died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a lingering illness. The former Alice Hiller, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, she was born in Wilmot Township and had lived in Baden for the past four years. She was an adherent of the Reformed Mennonite Church near New Hamburg. She is survived by her husband; four sons, Glenn of Baden, Ronald and Calvin of New Hamburg and Stuart of RR 2, New Hamburg; one daughter, Marlene, at home; four brothers, Edwin of New Hamburg, Alvin, Oliver and Roy, all of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, of Plattsville, and 14 grandchildren. The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Monday noon when removal will be made to the Reformed Mennonite Church for services at 2: 30 p.m. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Aaron Yost will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 20, 1965

Alice — Delford Austin Honderich. Delford (son of Rev. Abraham Honderich and Lydia R. Shantz) was born Dec 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180163
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Roy John - Died Thursday, April 4, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, age 82 years, of Waterloo. He was born in New Hamburg. Predeceased by his wife, Charlotte in 1978. Survived by a daughter, Lorraine and son-in-law, Bill Mayer of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Jim and his wife Shelley and Mark and his wife Denise; a brother, Edwin of New Hamburg; a sister, Mabel Quandt of Tavistock. A private graveside service has taken place. Cremation with internment in Memory Gardens. Arrangements through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St., Waterloo.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 8, 1991

Roy — Charlotte. Charlotte died 1978. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mable M. Quandt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180164
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1991, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Mable — William "Bill" Quandt. William was born Jul 1909; died 1975. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86835
• Residence: 1940, 66 Peppler St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1958, 175 King St. N., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Harry W. - On Thursday, Oct. 28, 1982, at K-W Hospital, Harry W. Hiller, age 65 years, of 120 Regina St. N., Waterloo. He was born in Waterloo and was employed at Robson-Lang Tannery, Kitchener, for over 30 years, retiring five years ago; a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Son of the late Harry and Christine Hiller. Survived by two uncles, Henry and Harvey Hamel, both of Kitchener. Mr. Hiller's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral and committal services will be held in the funeral home chapel, Monday at 3 p.m., Rev. Jack Dressler officiating. Interment Mount Hope cemetery, Waterloo. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Luther Manor would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, October 30, 1982

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160613

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300942
• Residence: 1921, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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RANK, Arthur H. Passed - away, peacefully, at K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1985, Arthur Henry Rank, in his 71st year, of Heidelberg.

Beloved husband of the former Mabel Schmidt; dear father of Marie (Mrs. William V. Hergott) of St. Clements, Grace (Mrs. Ken Pautler) of Linwood, Robert and his wife Di- ane of Heidelberg, Howard and his wife Violet of Linwood, Stewart and his wife Carol of Monkton, Betty (Mrs. John Cole) of Waterloo, Bruce and his wife Suzanne of Kitchener, Richard and his wife Deby of Elmira, David and his wife Bonnie Lee of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by his 29 grandchildren, five step. grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.

Predeceased by his parents, Christian Rank and the former Alice Hiller; a brother in infancy and a grandson, Mark Hergott.

Arthur was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg: farmed on his home farm until moving to Heidelberg, where he was employed at the Heidelberg Garage until his retirement.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening, until 11 a.m. Friday, then at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg, for funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Robert Gmeindl officiating. Interment St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery, Heldelberg.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Nov 1985 pg E11

Arthur — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Mabel Elizabeth Schmidt 11 Dec 1935, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mabel (daughter of Henry L. E. Schmidt and Edith Elmeda Hoffman) was born 6 Jan 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1990, 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185045
• Residence: 1987, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Bob - At Palliative Care Unit of Stratford General Hospital, on Friday, Feb. 7, 1997, Robert John (Bob) Hiller, of Mitchell, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Edna (Stauffer) Hiller; dear father of Tom and his wife Gerrie of Red Lake and William of London; special Grandpa of Caitlin, Aaron, Shawn and Alyson Hiller; dear brother-in-law of Barbara Hiller of Welland. Predeceased by a brother, Jack. There will be no funeral home visitation. A private family service was held at the Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell, today (Monday), with Pastor Derek Mathers officiating. Internment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Memorial donations to Grace Lutheran Church, Mitchell, Palliative Care Unit of Stratford General Hospital or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

The Record, February 10, 1997

Robert — Edna Stauffer. Edna (daughter of Alden Johnson Stauffer and Christina Bauman) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 2009. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — David Hubert. [Group Sheet]

Marian — Paul Puncher. [Group Sheet]

Marian — J. Gordon Fisher. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185023

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185025

Jean — Gerald McQuade. [Group Sheet]

Marlene — Allan Parker. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161086

Glenn — Mary "Bebes" Vessey. Mary was born 23 Feb 1927, Charlottetown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Oct 2003. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ron Honderich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161084

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It is with very heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing at his home Nithview Village, New Hamburg, with his family by his side on Sunday September 30, 2007 after courageous battle with cancer for the last two and half years. Ron was born 77 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Delford and Alice (Hiller) Honderich. Survived by his loving wife Melba (nee Mair) of 57 years. Loving father to his son Laurie and wife Nancy Honderich, daughters Wendy and husband Rich Held, Brenda and husband Paul Carney all of New Hamburg and Debbie Snyder and friend Jim Miller of Wellesley. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Brad (Sue) Honderich, Lisa (Paul) Holba, Melanie (Mike) Eichler, Stephanie Taves, Jennifer Scott (Kevin), Kris Carney (Trish), Amanda Carney, Tara (Dave) Kleine, Christina (Dave) Flood. Papa Ron to eight great-grandsons, Brady and Cooper Honderich, Colton Holba, Kaden Eichler, Tyler and Logan Kleine, Jacob and Montana Flood. Also remembered by his brother, Calvin (Madeline) Honderich; sister, Marlene (Alan) Parker; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shirley Honderich, Reta (Tristano) Langenegger, Gordon (Pat) Mair and many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by brothers, Glen (Bevis) Honderich and Stuart Honderich. Ron was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg, the Restless Seniors and Wilmot Senior Shuffleboard. Ron enjoyed all the great times with family and enjoyed all sports with ball, hockey and golf being the favorites. He carved many beautiful carvings at the Wilmot Woodworking in Baden. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday October 2, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday October 3, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Zion United Church, New Hamburg with Pastor Bob Thaler officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Zion United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to Dr. Donna Ward, Lisa, Kelly and Palliative Care for all your support to make it possible for Ron to be at home these last few weeks.


The Record Newspaper 1 Oct 2007

Ronald — Melba Mair. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161087P

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Stuart Honderich, 73, of Baden, passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family on February 9, 2005, after a short stay at K-W Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. He was born on October 19, 1931, in Wilmot Township. Beloved husband of Shirley (Wettlaufer) Honderich. Loving father of Cathy and her husband John Young of Camlachie and Susan and her husband Gord Mills of New Hamburg. Dear brother of Ronald (Melba) Honderich, Calvin (Madeline) Honderich, Marlene (Allan) Parker and brother-in-law of Jean (Ernie) Faulhafer. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Delford and Alice (Hiller) Honderich; a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Babes Honderich; and a cherished granddaughter, Hannah Young (February 3, 2005). Stuart was employed at J.M. Schneider Limited for 33 years and a member of the 25 year club. He was active in his church, Zion Lutheran Church in Philipsburg, where he served previously on church council. He was a charter member and past president of the Baden Optimist Club, active in the Wilmot Seniors Woodcarving Club, a member of the Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigade, enjoyed coaching minor softball and hockey and was a loyal Detroit Red Wings fan. He will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner and his love of the outdoors, sports, music and gardening. There will be no funeral home visitation. A private family service will be held with interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ChildCan or the Optimist Childhood Cancer Campaign through the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg. (519-662-1661)

The Record, February 11, 2005

Stuart — Shirley Wettlaufer. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-327001

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HONDERICH, Calvin Kenneth Passed away at his home in New Hamburg on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was born 79 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Delford and Alice (Hiller) Honderich. Beloved husband of Madeline (Schaaf) Honderich whom he married March 26, 1960. Loving father of Steven Honderich of Wilberforce, Mark and Christine Honderich of Guelph and Dean and Christine Honderich of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jodie, Brooke, Nichole, Zachary, Claire, Cassandra, Natasha and great-granddaughters Mackenzie, Madison, Alexandra and Lily. Remembered by his sister Marlene and Alan Parker of Toronto, sisters-in-law Melba Honderich of New Hamburg, Shirley Honderich of Baden, brother-in-law Ernest and wife Elaine Tallman of Dorchester and many nieces and nephews. Cal was predeceased by his brothers Glenn and wife Bebes Honderich, Ronald Honderich and Stuart Honderich. Cal was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Petersburg and former member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, New Hamburg. He had been active in both minor softball and hockey in New Hamburg, helping coach, referee and umpire. He played many games of horseshoes over the years in the area. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg tonight (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. again Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will take place on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Petersburg at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Orlowski officiating. Interment to follow in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to New Hamburg Minor Hockey, Grand River Hospital Renal/Dialysis Unit or Intensive Care Unit. On line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

The Waterloo Region Record 8 Aug 2012

Calvin married Madeline I. C. Schaaf 26 Mar 1960. Madeline (daughter of Arthur Herbert Leslie Schaaf and Esther Wilhelmina Forler) was born 18 Oct 1935; died 19 Feb 2013, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233542

Robert — Dianne C. McPeake. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233899

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Mr. Elmira an indelible mark

Some 800 mourners squeezed into every seat in the funeral home, while at least 200 stood shivering on the sidewalk, unable to find an inch of space inside.

The family of Richard Rank was amazed at this outpouring of love from a community that considered Richie the unofficial mayor of Elmira, a man they called Mr. Elmira.

Richie seemed to know everyone, remembered names and details about their lives and he wouldn't think twice about pulling an old friend or acquaintance over on the streets of Elmira just for a catch up. "When he asked 'how are you?' he meant it," said his wife Deby Price Rank. "He was infectious, the guy just got under your skin. He loved us to death and never expected anything in return."

Daughter Caelen Rank, a graduating nursing student, remembered bike rides with her dad that pretty much amounted to ride 10 metres, stop to chat with someone, ride a few more metres, another chat.

"He had that signature smile that would draw people to talk to him," said Caelen.

Richie was born one of the youngest in a family of nine children living on a farm outside St. Clements. When he was a toddler, the family moved to Heidelberg. As a teen, he attended Elmira District Secondary School where he met Deby, a pretty blond drum majorette. They were married in 1978 and had three children: Kyle, Garrett and Caelen.Richie was never afraid of hard work. He drove truck until about 25 years ago when he found a permanent position with the Township of Woolwich, doing everything from snowplowing to flushing water mains. In fact, it was on a hot summer day while he was flushing a hydrant that a group of kids showed up. Richie let the water run a lot longer than necessary, just to give the them time to splash in the spewing geyser.

"He was like a big kid with the happy smile," said Deby.

Sitting in her Elmira home, surrounded by family, Deby sorted through a stack of sympathy cards several inches thick. She read comments about her husband's kindness, his constant smile, his genuine concern for everybody. He just always seemed to be there when he was needed.

Caelen said that all three offspring could never get into trouble because "Dad knew everything that was going on."

When she was hit by a car while on her bike a couple of summers ago "Dad was there before the first responders arrived," Caelen added.
Kyle and Garrett, both high level athletes, always knew their dad would be there for every game. When Garret became a referee, he would find his dad sleeping in the chair when he got home. No matter how quietly he snuck upstairs, Richie would wake up to ask how the game went. He wanted details.

Richie never earned a big paycheque and having children in sports can be expensive. So he also worked part-time driving a feed mill truck and refereeing. This sort of support paid off, big time.

Kyle, now a Waterloo firefighter, earned a hockey and golf scholarship to St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. Garrett is a Team Canada golfer, an Ontario Hockey League referee and a cancer survivor.

Kyle said "he was our first coach and he always thought he was one of the guys." At parties and gatherings of any sort, Richie would be the one at the centre of a large circle of people eager to chat with him, the hub in a wheel of conversation.
Deby said people just gravitated to her husband, perhaps because he never judged, never decided the troubled teens in town were any less worthy of attention than a business person.

Kyle also said their dad encouraged his children, but never put pressure on them to play like so many other demanding parents.
"I'm so thankful my dad wasn't that way," he said.

Richie had played hockey through school, so it was natural he'd encourage his own children to engage in the game. But golf came about because Deby needed somewhere for the boys to go to keep them out of mischief while she cared for Caelen, then an infant.
"It was the babysitter," she said, adding they knew everyone at the golf course, so there was always someone keeping an eye on the boys. When they were old enough, they became employees and developed exceptional golf skills. In this they surpassed their father, but he was always so proud and often expressed how lucky he was raising such accomplished children.

For Richie, happiness was about people and riche had a remarkable memory for faces. He could be driving down the road, spot an old order Mennonite driving a buggy and remember they were in the same Grade 1 class in a rural school. Richie would have to stop for a chat, often to the delight and surprise of his old classmate.

Richie had a booming voice, loved to tell endless stories that made his family roll their eyes and when he died of a heart attack at work, only weeks after receiving a clean bill of health, everyone was shocked.

Kyle recalled that after the funeral, one of his fellow firefighters was so moved by the stories told about Richie, he was inspired to become a better man himself, a better husband.

"He didn't do things to be recognized," said Caelen. Deby added "Every time he talked to us, he said he loved us."

- By Valerie Hill, Special to the Record.

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