Annie Ruby

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• Name: Annie Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119470

Annie — Jacob R. Zehr. Jacob was born 28 Dec 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1940; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: salesman
• Occupation: steel worker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119468

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ZEHR, Jonas R.On Saturday, Dec 29, 1979, at his home, 118 Queen St. W., Wellesley, was born in South Easthope Township, 79 years ago. He was the son of the late Jacob R. Zehr and the late Annie Ruby. Member of the Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church. He was a steel worker, and the last number of years was a Rawleigh salesman in Wellesley.

Beloved husband of Selina Lichti; dear father of Roy of Route 3, Waterloo, Raymond of Waterloo, Melvin of Kitchener and Mildred Zehr of st. Jacobs; step-father of James Kropf of Calgary, Peter Kropf of Parry Sound, John Kropf of Wellesley; brother of Eli Zehr of New Hamburg, Irene (Mrs. Urias Kipfer) of Route 4 Kitchener, Delmar Zehr of Ottawa, Aldine Zehr of Hamilton; step-brother of Elmer Ruby of New Hamburg. also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Mary Kipfer in 1962, also by one daughter, three brothers, two step-sisters and one grandson.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Tuesday Jan 1, when removal will be made to the Milverton Conservative Church for service at 2 p.m. Internment will follow in Riverside Mennonite cemetery, Millbank. Rev. Ralph Gerber will officiate

The Kitchener- Waterloo Record 30 Dec 1979

Occupation:
Sold Raleigh products

Jonas married Mary Inoda "Inoda" Kipfer 8 Aug 1923. Mary (daughter of Solomon G. Kipfer and Nancy G. Nafziger) was born 18 May 1902, Near, Gadshill, Perth Co., Ontario; died 18 Jul 1962, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Jonas — Selina Lichty. Selina (daughter of John R. Lichty and Mary Nafzinger) was born 1926. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119471
• Residence: 1970, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ZEHR, Eli On Thursday, March 10, 1986, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Eli Zehr, of 62 George St., New Hamburg. He was born in South Easthope township 82 years ago.

Son of the late Jacob R. Zehr and the former Anna Ruby. Beloved husband of the former Sara Wagler, whom he married Devember 12, 1979. Lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Ellen Irene and her husband Albert Holst of RR 2, Petersburg and Victoria Mae and her husband Clarence Holst of RR 1, St. Agatha. sadly missed by 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Irene Kipfer of Kitchener; two brothers Delmar of Brampton and Aldine of Burlington; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Selena Zehr of Poole, Mrs. Violet Brenneman and Mrs. Vera Ruby, both of New Hamburg; one brother-in-law, aaron Roth of Tavistock.

Eli was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. today, until Sunday, March 23 at noon, when transfer will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m., with Rev. Darryl Jantzi officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

The late Mr. Zehr is resting at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until noon Tuesday, August 1, when removal will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church Route 2, Baden, where funeral service will be conducted at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating. Interment to follow in church cemetery

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Mar 1986

Eli — Sarah Wagler. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller) was born May 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40649817
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160431

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Kipfer, Zehr.-Abraham, son of John and Mary Kipfer, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Oct. 30, 1880. He confessed Christ and was received into the Church by Bishop Jacob M. Bender Oct. 7, 1900. On Nov. 5, 1903, he was united in marriage with Fannie Roth, which union was blessed with 3 sons and 4 daughters. He was killed in an accident at a railway crossing in Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 20, 1930; aged 50 y. 1 m. 21 d. He leaves his deeply bereaved companion, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 3 grandchildren. His youngest son, Oliver, also met his death in the same accident with the father.

Oliver, son of Abraham and Fannie Kipfer, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Mar. 16, 1918; died at Kitchener, Ont., in a railway accident Dec. 20, 1930; aged 12 y. 9 m. 4 d. He leaves his widowed mother, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
"Brother, thou art sweetly resting,
Cold may be this earthly tomb;
But the angels sweetly whisper,
'Come and live with us at home.'"

Irvin Zehr was born in Perth Co., Ont., Dec. 19, 1905. In 1920 he accepted Christ as his Savior and was received into Church fellowship by Bishop Dan S. Jutzi. Sept. 19, 1928, he was united in marriage with Viola Kipfer, to which union was born one daughter. Death came suddenly in an accident in Kitchener, Ont., when their car colided with a moving train. Aged 25 y. 1 d.
"A husband lies in death's embrace,
The grave is now his resting place;
Oh, as I pass beneath the rod,
Reveal thyself the widow's God."
The three above named persons were laid side by side in one grave at East Zorra, Ont., A. M. Cemetery near Tavistock, Ont., where an unusually large funeral was held. Services at home by Bro. M. Kipfer and at the church by Bros. Peter S. Zehr, C. Schultz, D. S. Jutzi, Jacob R. Bender, and D. H. Stineman. Texts, Mark 13: 33-37; Psa. 39: 5, 6; Rev. 14: 13; Amos 3: 6.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIII, No. 44 - January 29, 1931, pp. 943, 944

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Three Meet Death in Level Crossing Accident

Abraham Kipfer, His Son and Son-In-Law Killed At Kitchener

Stark, grim tragedy entered the home of a prominent farmer of this district when Abraham Kipfer, his 12 year old son, Oliver, and his son-in-law, Irvin Zehr, aged 25, were hurled into eternity at the Lancaster street C. N. R. crossing at Kitchener, the scene of so many fatal accidents in the past few years.

The three had gone to attend the Kitchener Saturday market and thereafter were, it is believed, delivering farm produce for Christmas to private customers when the tragedy occurred. As all three are dead, little information can be gathered as to why the accident occurred.

The car in which they were driving was hit by the passenger train, known locally as the 10.40 flyer, as this train was approaching Kitchener from Toronto. The car was hurled about fifty feet and Mr. Kipfer was apparently instantly killed. His son and son-in-law were rushed to the hospital, but died without regaining consciousness. The three bodies were brought to Becker's funeral parlor here and were later removed to the home of Mr. Kipfer, south of New Hamburg. The three victims of this fatal accident were laid to rest side by side in the 16th line East Zorra Amish-Mennonite cemetery on Wednesday forenoon. Services were held in the church adjoining. This tragic event has cast a gloom over this community and the deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved family

The late Mr. Kipfer was aged 50 years, 1 month and 21 days. He was born in Mornington Township near Poole, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kipfer. After his marriage to Veronica Roth he resided for a short time in South Easthope and for the past twenty-five years occupied the farm known as the back Kerr farm on the 2nd concession of South Wilmot, about three miles south of New Hamburg. Besides his bereaved widow he leaves six children, namely, Mrs. Gideon Boshart, of South Easthope, Mrs. Irvin Zehr, widow of one of the accident victims, also of South Easthope and Nurias, Elmer, Mabel and Dorothy at home.

Irvin Zehr was 25 years of age last Friday and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Zehr, who reside near the 16th line East Zorra Church where the victims of this sad accident were laid to rest. The boy, Oliver Gordon Kipfer was aged 12 years, 9 months and 4 days and was the third youngest member of the family.

New Hamburg Independent, December 26, 1930

Irvin married Viola Rosetta Katie Kipfer 19 Sep 1928. Viola (daughter of Abraham G. Kipfer and Veronica "Fanny" Roth) was born Feb 1908, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Irene A. Kipfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48445
• Residence: 1977, RR4, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kipfer.- Irene Zehr, 86, Kitchener, Ont., died Jan. 2. Spouse: Nurias Kipfer (deceased). Parents: Jacob and Anna Ruby Zehr (deceased). Survivors: children Orval, Reynold, Beulah; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 5 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener.

The Mennonite, February 1, 2000, pages 16-17, Vol. 3, No. 5.

Irene — Nurias Clarence Kipfer. Nurias (son of Abraham G. Kipfer and Veronica "Fanny" Roth) was born Jul 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ray Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202735

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ZEHR, Raymond John "Ray" Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (nee Dinger). Loving father of Tim (Pat) Zehr, Peter Zehr, and Carol (Ted) Scheffler. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Emily), Melissa (Joshua), Zach (Lynette), Kyle, Katie, Bhreagh, Lucas and Niccola. Great-grandfather to Hannah, Seth and Charlie. Predeceased by his parents Jonas Zehr and Inoda Kipfer. Dear brother of Melvin and the late Roy and Mildred. Ray's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Glen Acres Baptist Church, 223 Hartwood Ave., Kitchener on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. Private interment in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Glen Acres Baptist Church or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Ray's memorial.

Waterloo Region Record 22 nov 2077

Raymond — Hazel Gloria Dinger. Hazel (daughter of Victor Emanuel Dinger and Elma Sararas) was born 15 Feb 1932, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 2017; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ellen — Albert Holst. (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth) [Group Sheet]

Mae married Clarence Holst (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160453

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WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Aug. 14, 2009

YANTZI, Ruth F. - Ruth Fern Yantzi, 79, of Tavistock, passed away peacefully at Nithview Home, New Hamburg on Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was born in South Easthope Township, Perth County on April 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Irvin and Viola (Kipfer) Zehr. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line. For many years Ruth worked with her husband, Nelson as a secretary-receptionist in the operation of their family business, Tavistock Flooring. Ruth is survived by her husband, Nelson Yantzi, whom she married on September 28, 1950; three children, Carol and her husband Stephen Locke of New Hamburg, Wayne and his wife Joan Yantzi of Tavistock, Lorie Yantzi and her husband John Reimer of New Hamburg; seven grandchildren, Allison and her husband Sean Savard, Erin and her husband Michael Probert, all of Waterloo, Tyler and his wife Jessica Yantzi of Kitchener, Dustin Yantzi of Stratford and his fiancée Erin Sawatsky of New Hamburg, Stephanie and her husband Trevor Shantz of Baden, Isaiah Reimer and Aaron Reimer, both of New Hamburg; two great-grandchildren, Bennett and Willem Savard; one brother, Donald and his wife Jeanette Brenneman of Kitchener; brothers-in-law, Arthur Woinoski of Kitchener, Daniel Ropp of Wellesley; "Yantzi" brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Vera Yantzi, Omer Yantzi, Doris Yantzi, Elmer and Elma Yantzi, Marie Yantzi, Velma Witzel, Arthur and Edna Yantzi. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her step-father, Alvin Brenneman; two sisters, Margaret Woinoski and Shirley Ropp; "Yantzi" brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Oliver and Ada Yantzi, William Yantzi, Lucinda Yantzi, Andrew Yantzi, Marie (Omer) Yantzi and Maurice Witzel. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line, on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. Pastor Ray Martin will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Nithview Home would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179964

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216830

Rosemary — David Wenger. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Yvonne Anne Anthony
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161118
• Residence: 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ANTHONY, Yvonne Anne (Holst) Passed away peacefully after a long battle with her health on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Stratford General Hospital. Yvonne was a resident of People Care, Tavistock and was formerly of Kitchener. She was born 57 years ago in Galt, a daughter of Clarence and Mae (Zehr) Holst. Beloved wife of Ivan Anthony who she married October 17, 1970. Loving mother of Renee and Michael Goodman, Pamela Anthony, and Ryan and Karla Anthony. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Emily, Christopher, Andrew, Matthew, Meagan and Danielle. Dear daughter of Mae Holst and sister of Richard and Brenda Holst, Donell and Judy Holst, Brian Holst and Iris McNab, Dennis and Linda Holst, Glenn and Debbie Holst, Rosemary and David Wenger and Michael and Margaret Holst. Also remembered by brothers and sisters-in-law Nelson and Mary Anthony, Muriel and Raymond Whynot, Mary Anthony and Deb Anthony, all of Nova Scotia. Lovingly remembered by her grandmother Sarah Zehr and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Yvonne was predeceased by her father Clarence Holst, by grandparents Eli Zehr and Jacob and Annie (Holtzworth) Holst, her mother and father-in-law Emily and Jordan Anthony and brother-in-law Dennis Anthony. 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. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church, 1967 Erbs Rd. W., with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to C.N.I.B, Lupus Ontario or the Canadian Mental Health Association. Online condolences and donation information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca Special thanks to Dr. Card, Sharon Walker and staff at People Care, and Palliative Care Team at Stratford Hospital for their compassionate care of Yvonne.

Yvonne — Ivan Jordon Anthony. [Group Sheet]

Richard — Brenda Lynn Braun. (daughter of Walter George Braun and Diane Audrey Witmer) [Group Sheet]

Dennis — Linda Diane Leis. (daughter of Elton S. Leis and Ellen Jane Gerber) [Group Sheet]