Catherine S. Lichti

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• Name: Catherine S. Kropf
• Name: Katie Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120068
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

Kropf, Catharine, daughter of Nicholas and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 5, 1878; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 5, 1963; aged 85 y. She was married to Rudolph Kropf, who died in 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Aaron, Lorne, and Clayton), 3 daughters (Elmina - Mrs. Milton Boshart, Barbara - Mrs. Ervin Litwiller, and Arleatha - Mrs.Henry Zehr), 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Rachael - Mrs. Moses Moyer). Five brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 7 - February 25, 1964 - page 151

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Mrs. Rudolph Kropf
New Hamburg - Mrs. Rudolph (Katie) Kropf, 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital on her 85th birthday. Born Catherina Lichti at St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti, Mrs. Kropf has been a resident here for the past eight years. She was a member of the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church. Her husband died in 1938. Surviving are three sons, Aaron of Waterloo, Lorne of Kitchener and Clayton of Philipsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Milton (Elmina) Boshart of Waterloo, Mrs. Irvin (Barbara) Litwiller of Kitchener and Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr of New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Mose (Rachel) Moyer of Kitchener, 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased also by one son, one daughter, five brothers and four sisters. The body will be at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home here until noon Friday, when removal will be made to the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 6, 1963

Catherine — Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf. Rudolph (son of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth) was born 22 Jun 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80935
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1939, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Aaron Kropf

Funeral services were held Friday for Aaron Kropf, a native of St. Agatha, who died last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a lengthy illness. He was 64. A lifelong resident of the Twin City area, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kropf, and was born at St. Agatha. He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church and was employed at Sunshine Office Equipment Ltd. For 28 years. Illness forced him to retire in March of 1965. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Herner, whom he married in St. Agatha Aug. 29, 1925; one son, Wilbert E. of Waterloo; one daughter, Mrs. William (Verdella) Wynowsky of Waterloo; one brother, Lorne of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Litwiller of Kitchener and Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr of New Hamburg; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The service was held in St. Agatha Mennonite Church Friday afternoon and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber, assisted by Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber officiated


New Hamburg Independent, June 7, 1967

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Kropf - Aaron, son of Rudolph and Katherine (Lichti) Kropf, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 14, 1903; died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, May 31, 1967; aged 64 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Aug. 25, 1925, he was married to Annie Herner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Wilbert and Verdella-Mrs. William Wynowsky), one brother (Lorne), 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Litwiller and Arleatha-Mrs. Henry Zehr), and 6 grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held June 2, in charge of Ehier Schwartzentruber and Gerald Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald, Gospel Herald, September 19, 1967

Aaron married Annie R. Herner 29 Aug 1925. Annie (daughter of Abraham C. Herner and Catherina K. Roth) was born 3 Apr 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 2002, 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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• Name: Elmina Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80936
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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BOSHART, Elmina, daughter of the late Rudolph and Katherine (Lichti) Kropf, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Oct. 16, 1905; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, April 6, 1966; aged 60 y. 5 m. 20 d. On March 19, 1924, she was married to Milton Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Berl, Robert, and Gary), one daughter (Reta - Mrs. Lee Horst), and 6 grandchildren. One son and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 8, with Elmer Schwartzentruber and Gerald Schwartzentruber officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 28 - July 19, 1966, pages 649, 650

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Mrs. Milton Boshart, 60, of 63 Avondale Ave. S., Waterloo died today at K-W Hospital following a lengthy illness.

The former Elmina Kropf, she was born in St. Agatha, Oct. 16, 1905, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kropf. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, and had lived in Waterloo for the past 10 years. She had formerly lived in Bridgeport.


Surviving are her husband, whom she married in St. Agatha on March 19, 1924; three sons, Berl and Robert, both of Kitchener, and Gary, Waterloo; one daughter, Mrs. Lee (Reta) Horst, Kitchener; three brothers, Aaron, Waterloo, Lorne, Kitchener, and Clayton, Wellesley; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Litwiller, Kitchener, and Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr, New Hamburg; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Wilfred, and a son, Floyd. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until noon on Friday when removal will be made to the St. Agatha Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber and Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber will conduct the service.

Donations to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Canadian Cancer Society will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 6, 1966

Elmina married Milton S. Boshart 19 Mar 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Milton (son of Daniel B. Boshart and Magdalena E. Schwartzentruber) was born Jan 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80937
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

Litwiller, Barbara - Passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital, age 92 years. Beloved mother of Wally and his wife Betty of Waterloo, Neil and his wife Joyce, Arlene Brenneman and her husband Wally, all of Kitchener and Ray and his wife Carole of Waterloo. Loving grandmother of Mike and Janice Litwiller, Kim and Don Bowman, Kevin Litwiller, Maureen Litwiller, Susan and Erhardt Peper, Dennis Litwiller, David and Tanya Brenneman, Dawn Brenneman, Eric Litwiller, Kristen Litwiller; also survived by seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Arleatha Brown and sisters-in-law, Annie Kropf, Vera Schiefele and Viola Schupe. She was a very special nanny to many. Predeceased by husband, Irvin; granddaughter, Kelly; brothers, Aaron, Lorne, Clayton and Wilfred Kropf as well as a sister, Elmina Boshart. Mrs. Litwiller's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Rev. David Martofficiatingtng. Internment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. Donations to Stirling Avenue Mennonite church, Stirling WMA or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


The Record Newspaper , January 3, 2000

Barbara married Irvin Litwiller 1928. Irvin (son of Moses Litwiller and Lydia Brenneman) was born May 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202147P
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1939, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, Lorne - Passed away, peacefully, in his 85th year, after a lengthy illness, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1994. Lorne was born in St. Agatha and was predeceased by his parents, Rudy Kropf and the former Catherine Lichti; brothers, Aaron, Wilfred and Clayton and his sister, Elmina (Boshart). Beloved husband of Seleda (nee Everatt) for 60 years. Loving father of James and his wife Jean of Cambridge, Marlene and her husband Gerald Ueberschlag of Kitchener. Dearly missed by his grandchildren, Lynn and her husband David Clair, Wendy and her husband Murray Priebe and Beth Rumig. Special great-grandfather to Andrew and Matthew Clair. Also sadly missed by his sisters, Barbara Litwiller and Arleatha Brown and sisters-in-law, Annie Kropf, Vera Schiefle and Lucinda Boshart. Mr. Kropf's family will receive friends and relatives at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Thursday) 7-9 p.m. At noon Saturday, transfer will be made to First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. E., Kitchener, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Brice Balmer officiating. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 24, 1994

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Kropf, Lorne, 84, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Jan. 15, 1910, St. Agatha, Ont., to Rudy and Catherine Lichti Kropf. Died: Feb. 23, 1994, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-wife: Seleda Everatt Kropf; children: James, Marlene Ueberschlag; sisters: Barbara Litwiller, Arleatha Brown; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Feb. 26, First Mennonite Church, by Brice Balmer.

Gospel Herald, Gospel Herald, March 22, 1994

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As a child he was known as Lorney.

Lorne — Seleda Everatt. Seleda (daughter of John H. Everatt and Catherine "Katie" Brunk) was born Mar 1910, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49742829
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144319

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Clayton Kropf

Clayton Kropf, Wellesley, died at his home Wednesday following a heart attack. He was 52.

Born March 12, 1915, in St. Agatha, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kropf.

Employed at Waterloo, for the past 25 years, Mr. Kropf had resided in Wellesley for the past year.

He was a member of Lisbon Evangelical United Church.

His first wife, the former Clara Bast, died in January 1965.

Surviving are his second wife, the former Vera Yost whom he married April 9, 1966, in Wellesley; three sons, Arthur and Bruce of Kitchener and Ronald at home; one stepson, Wilson Cook, also at home; three daughters, Mrs. John (Kelsey) Kuepfer, R. R. 1, New Hamburg, Mrs. Patrick (Shirley) Hergott of St. Clements, and Berniece, at home; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Irene) Jutzi, Kitchener; two brothers, Aaron of Waterloo, and Lorne of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr, New Hamburg, and Mrs. Barbara Litwiller, Kitchener, and seven grandchildren.

One brother and one sister predeceased him.

The body was at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Saturday when removal was made to Lisbon Evangelical United Brethren Church for service at 2: 30 p.m.

Rev. Lynn Snyder officiated. Internment was made in St. Agatha Mennonite cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, April 19, 1967

Clayton married Clara Barbara Bast 22 Jun 1937. Clara (daughter of Christian W. Bast and Elizabeth Boshart) was born 17 Jun 1912, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Clayton — Vera Lucille Yost. Vera (daughter of Wilson Yost and Mary Ann Doerr) was born 22 Apr 1922; died 22 Jun 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lisbon United Cemetery, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76131

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Wilfred Kropf

The death of Wilfred Kropf, 42, occurred at his home in Kitchener last Thursday following a heart attack. The deceased was born at St. Agatha, Dec. 12, 1917, a son of the former Katherine Lichty, now of New Hamburg and the late Rudolph Kropf, who died 20 years ago. He moved to Kitchener from St. Agatha three years ago and was employed at the Dominion Tire factory. Surviving besides his mother, are his wife, the former Viola Zehr, whom he married in 1940 in East Zorra Township; three daughters, Donna, Grace and Verna, all at home; three brothers, Aaron of Waterloo, Clayton of Baden, Lorne of Kitchener and three sisters, Mrs. Milton (Elmina) Boshart of Waterloo, Mrs. Barbara Litwiller of Kitchener, Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr, Jacob street, New Hamburg. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Kitchener and burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. A. W. Lotz officiated.

\bNew Hamburg Independent, December 16, 1960

Wilfred married Viola B. Zehr 1940, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Viola (daughter of Menno Zehr and Amanda Bender) was born 1 Apr 1921, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Arleatha Brown
• Name: Arleatha Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169630
• Residence: 1972, 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Brown, (Zehr) Arleatha

Passed away on Thursday July 4, 2013 at her residence Nitthview Community, New Hamburg. She was formerly of Waterloo and was born 92 years ago in Wilmot Township. A daughter of the late Rudolph & Cathrena (Lichti) Kropf.
Arleatha was predeceased by her first husband Henry Zehr in 1972 and her second husband Sidney Brown in 1988. Loving mother of Larry & Carol Zehr, Karen & Murray Hamilton all of New Hamburg, mother-in-law of Greta Zehr of Brussels and step-mother of Lois & Gary Hoffman of Waterloo. Sadly missed by her 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Remembered by her sisters-in-law Audrey Zehr of Tavistock, Janet Zehr of Bright and Vera Schiefele of Waterloo. Arleatha was predeceased by her sons Glen Zehr, Murray Zehr, step-sons Roy, Howard, Doug, sisters Elmina & Milton Boshart, Barbara & Irvin Litwiller, Veronica in infancy, brothers Aaron & Annie Kropf, Clayton & Clara Kropf, Wilfred & Viola Kropf, Lorne & Seleda Kropf. Arleatha was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church and a former member of the Restless Seniors. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Saturday July 6, 2013 from 4-7 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Sunday July 7, 2013 at St. Agatha Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church, Alzheimer Society or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences and donation informatioon available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Waterloo Region Record, July 5, 2013

Arleatha — Henry Zehr. Henry (son of Menno Zehr and Amanda Bender) was born 14 Sep 1916, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 12 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Arleatha — Sidney Brown. Sidney died 1988. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wib Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9567

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Kropf, Wilbert (Wib) -Peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 24, 2003, at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (Ruby) for 54 years. Loving father of Judy Roberts (Richard) of Baden, Susan Bauer (Dick) and Fred, all of Waterloo and Tom (Allison) of Bright. Cherished grandfather of Lisa (Steve), Aaron, Emily, Canaan, Jacob and Jesse. Dear brother of Verdie Vandepol (Tony). Predeceased by his parents, Aaron and Annie Herner and grandson, Andy. Friends are invited to share memories of Wib with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo this evening (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 - 11 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday October 28, 2003 with Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or to World Vision would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 745-8445.


The Record Newspaper , October 27, 2003

Wilbert — Audrey Ferne Ruby. Audrey was born 1929; died 18 Apr 2009; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Verdella Vandepol
• Eby ID Number: 243976421

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VERDELLA VANDEPOL OBITUARY 1932-2022

Verdella peacefully entered into her eternal home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 90 years. Survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Anthony, her children Valerie Poulsen (Rev. Olaf), Ben Wynowsky (Karen), Denis Wynowsky (Carol), grandchildren, Rebecca Chamberland (Paul), Aaron Wynowsky (Samantha), Colin Wynowsky (Sarah), Leslie Olaskey (Amanda), Grant Hallman (Brandi), Candice Matchett (Kyle), Wendy Wynowsky (Dawson) as well as 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Wilbert Kropf and her daughter Deborah. Special thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Dai, Nurse Bernadette from Care Partners and all the staff at Waterloo Hospice for the care shown to Verdella. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. The service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Olaf Poulsen officiating. Cremation will have taken place and interment will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erbsville at a later date.
Condolences for the family and donations to Waterloo Hospice or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

"Until We Meet Again"

Published by Waterloo Region Record on Sep. 27, 2022.

Obituary of Verdella Vandepol | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/16230/Verdella-Vandepol/obituary.html (Accessed: 5 January 2023).

Verdella — Anthony Vandepol. [Group Sheet]

Reta — Levi John Horst. (son of John L. Horst and Mary B. Frey) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111058

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BOSHART, Mr. Berl -- At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Saturday, June 3, 1978, suddenly following a heart attack, Bert Boshart of Route 2, Petersburg, aged 52 years. A member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Husband of Bernice Wilson, son of Milton Boshart and the late Elmina Kropf, he is survived by his step-mother Lucinda Boshart; two sons, Tim of New Dundee, Raymond of New Hamburg; two daughters, Sandra (Mrs Robert Ulmer) of London, and Terry Boshart of Petersburg; brother of Robert of New Hamburg, Gary of New Hamburg and Mrs. Reta Horst of Kitchener; four grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by one brother Floyd. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Tuesday when removal will be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Ron Rempel officiating. Interment St. Agatha Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Jun 1978

Berl — Bernice Arleen Wilson. Bernice was born 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41875

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Boshart - Floyd, son of Bro. and Sister Milton Boshart, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Feb. 1, 1935; died at the K. and W. Hospital March 23, 1939, following an operation for appendicitis. He leaves his loving parents, 1 sister, 1 brother, his grandparents, and many relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Services were conducted at his home in Bridgeport, Ont., by Bro. Peter Nafziger, and at the St. Agatha A. M. Church by the brethren, Peter Nafziger (text, Matt. 18: 1-3) and Moses O. Jantzi (text, Psa. 127). Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, April 27, 1939

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151885
• Residence: 1991, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Gary — Effie E. Plumsteel. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wally Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51893
• Residence: 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rev. U. K. Weber performed the wedding ceremony in Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church Saturday which united in marriage his granddaughter, Elizabeth Marie Weber, and Mr. Walter Carl Litwiller. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Weber, R.R. 3, Kitchener, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Litwiller, Richmond Ave. White gladioli and asters decorated the church for the ceremony. Mrs. Richard Simmons, sister of the bride, sang " The Lord's Prayer" and "A Wedding Prayer." Organist was Miss Helen Weber. Entering the church with her father, the bride was gownes in slipper satin fashioned with a nylon lace yoke, lily-point sleeves and a full skirt extending into a train. Imported flowers held her nylon fingertip veil to her satin halo headdress. The bride carried a cascade of sweetheart roses and white feathered carnations and stephanotis. Miss Elaine Rohr was maid of honor. Her leaf green taffeta gown was styled with bouffant skirt, and the bertha collar formed brief sleeves. A halo had and mittens of self material complet- ed her costume. She carried a cascade of yellow talisman roses. Miss Sara Ann Weber was bridesmaid and Miss Evelyn Ann Weber, sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Both were gowned in mauve taffeta which was styled similarily to the maid of honor's. Halo hats and mittens completed their ensembles. Both bridesmaids carried cascades of Queen Elizabeth roses. Mr. Manley Koch, Hilda Pl., performed the duties of best man. Mr. Walter Workentin, Waterloo, and Mr. Wilfred Erb, R.R. 2, Petersburg, were ushering. Eighty guests were received for dinner at the church by Mrs. Weber who chose for the occasion a Florida blue dress of faconne crepe with navy accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy crepe dress and navy an light blue accessories. Mixed corsages with red roses were worn by both mothers. Mr. and Mrs. Litwiller travelled to Muskoka and other northern points for their wedding trip. The bride donned a powder blue ny- lon dress, navy accessories and pinned a white gardenia at her shoulder. She carried a pink shortie coat. The couple will reside at 24 Richmond Ave. Children

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WALTER "WALLY" LITWILLER 1929 - 2009 Wally passed away suddenly, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Thursday, February 26, 2009. He was 79. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth "Betty" (Weber), to whom he was married for 58 years. He is the loved and respected father of Michael Litwiller and his wife Janice of Waterloo, Kim and her husband Don Bowman of Toronto, Kevin Litwiller and his wife Sandra of Kitchener and Maureen Litwiller of Waterloo. Wally will be fondly remembered by his six grandchildren, Nicole and her husband James Hruden, Christopher Litwiller and Ellysia Turnbull, Rebecca Bowman and Joshua Bowman, Ruby and Sophie Litwiller and three great-granddaughters, Cianna, Gemma and Lila. Brother of Neil Litwiller and his wife Joyce, Arlene and her husband Walter Brenneman of Kitchener, and Ray Litwiller and his wife Carol of Waterloo. He was predeceased by his parents, Barbara (Kropf) and Irvin Litwiller. Wally was employed at Waterloo Printing for 30 years. In 1977 he became the owner and operated the business for an additional 17 years. He retired in 1994. He was an active member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church where he sang in the choir from the age of 17 until his last practice a week ago. He also sang in the Grand Philharmonic Choir and was a member of Westmount Golf and Country Club. A special place for Wally was the family cottage at Diamond Lake near Bancroft. Friends are invited to share their memories of Wally with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Wally's life and faith will be held at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Marilyn Rudy-Froese officiating. Immediately following the service, friends and relatives are invited to remain at the church for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Following cremation, interment will take place at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Condolences for the family or donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Wally, a donation to the Trees for Learning Program will be made by the funeral home.


Waterloo Region Record 27 Feb 2009

Walter — Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Weber. (daughter of Howard S. Weber and Estelle Rebecca Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144332

James — Jean Arlene Wright. (daughter of Ronald Walker Wright and Aileen Margaret Thomson) [Group Sheet]

Marlene — Gerald C. Ueberschlag. [Group Sheet]

Bernice — Allan Richard Herrfort. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81547126
• Name: Kelsey Lena Irene Kuepfer
• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ratzburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169626

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KUEPFER, Kelsey Passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Kelsey was born 79 years ago in East Zorra Township and was predeceased by her parents Clayton and Clara (Bast) Kropf. Kelsey resided in New Hamburg and was formerly of Ratzburg. Beloved wife of John Kuepfer with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. Loving mother, grand- mother and great-grandmother to Joan and Gary Roth of New Hamburg and their children and grand- children Janine Roth and son Austin Wilson, Melody Roth-Ng'eno and Peter Ng'eno and children Isaiah and Malindi, Holly and Matt Trachsel, Ian Roth; Frances Jantzi and Walter Oldenburger of New Hamburg and her children and grandchild Shantaye and Reg Lamontagne, Avery Nau Jantzi, Adrian Nau Jantzi and Brittany Budgell and son Michael, Danberly Nau Jantzi; Barb and Don Roth of Wellesley and children Beckie Roth and Krystal Roth. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Art and Teri Kropf, Berenice Herrfort, Ron and Brenda Kropf, Lillian Kuepfer, Levi Kuepfer, Martha Schultz, William and Catherine Kuepfer, Melvin Kuepfer, Henry and Mary Kuepfer, Sarah Kuepfer, Velma and Dan Gascho, Dorothy and Andy Gascho, Susie and David Huber. Also missed by step-mother Vera Scheifele, step-sister Irene and Robert Jutzi and step-brother Wilson and Joyce Cook. Kelsey was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Jonathan and Leona Kuepfer, sister Shirley and Pat Hergott, brother Bruce Kropf, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Allan Herrfort, Mary and Stan Helmuth, Aaron and Ruth Kuepfer, Barbara and Leslie Nau, Archie McNab, Joe and Betty Kuepfer, Ray Kuepfer, Laurene Kuepfer, Bernie Schultz and step-father Wally Scheifele. Kelsey was a member of Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville with Ron Shantz officiating. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clements. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries (Orphanage Program). A special thanks to Dr. Ward and the 7th Floor staff at St. Mary's Hospital for your care. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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Kelsey — John Fredderick Kuepfer. John (son of Jonathan Kuepfer and Leona Jane Follas) was born 29 Dec 1930, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas, United States; died 18 May 2019, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169629

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Kropf, Arthur Carl "Art"

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Art Kropf passed away in his 76th year after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Brantford General Hospital on Sunday January 27, 2013. Loving husband and best friend of Therese "Teri" Kropf (nee. Koebel). Predeceased by his parents Clayton Kropf and Clara Bast. Cherished father of Kevin (Wendy) of Australia and Brenda Kersey (Rob) of Princeton. Beloved grandfather of Alanna, Chad, Matt, Josh, Brandon, Keenan (Lynea) and Shelby and great-grandson Sebastian. Survived by his sister Berenice Herrfort (and the late Al), brother Ron (Brenda), stepsister Irene Jutzi (Robert) and stepbrother Wilson Cook (Joyce). Loving brother-in-law of John Kuepfer, Dianne Robinson (Bob), Blanche Sebert and Bernie Koebel (Kathy). Godfather of Shelby, Terry and Sheri. Best friend of Ron and Marilyn and Keith and Betty. Predeceased by his sisters Kelsey Kuepfer and Shirley Hergott and brother Bruce Kropf. Art will be dearly missed by his extended family, many dear friends and former co-workers. Art worked for over 38 years for Maple Lane Dairy in Kitchener followed by a short stint with Norris Bakery. He worked up until retirement with Little Falls Car Wash in St. Mary's. In his spare time, Art loved to make a bottle of wine, wash his beloved Lincoln or go fishing or camping. Friends will be welcomed at the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road, Paris, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A prayer and vigil service will be held Friday at 8: 45 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 17 Washington Street, Paris on Saturday February 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. Father Mike Bennett will officiate. In accordance with Art's wishes, cremation has already taken place. In Art's memory, donations to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca Budgell's 519-442-2200 Paris.

Waterloo Region Record, January 31, 2013

Arthur — Therese "Teri" Koebel. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Shirley Catherine Hergott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68485

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Hergott, Shirley Catherine - Died suddenly, after a brief illness, on Christmas Day, December 25, 1994, at University Hospital, London, Ont., age 55 years, of St. Clements. She owned and operated Voi-Gott Construction Limited, St. Clements. She was a member of St. Clements RC Church. Daughter of the late Clayton and Clara Kropf. Wife of the late Patrick Joseph Hergott who predeceased her in 1990. Mother of Bryon and his wife Shirley of Waterloo, Randy and his wife Sandy of Kitchener, Stephen and Donald and his wife Kathy, all of St. Clements; grandmother of Melissa, Lori, Scott, Sarah, Tracey and Patrick; sister of Kelsey Kuepfer and her husband John of New Hamburg, Art Kropf and his wife Teresa and Bruce Kropf, all of Kitchener, Bernice Herrfort and her husband Allan of Newton, Ron Kropf and his wife Brenda of Wellesley. Also survived by a step-brother, Wilson Cook and his wife Joyce of Wellesley and a step-sister, Irene Jutzi and her husband Bob of Baden and her step-mother, Vera Scheifele of Waterloo. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at St Clements RC Church, funeral mass will follow at 2 p.m. (Wednesday) at the church, Rev. Bob Sim officiating. Internment St. Clements RC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to University Hospital,Londonn or Elmira District Association for Community Living, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged by contacting the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, 745-8445.


\bThe Record, December 27, 1994

Shirley married Patrick Joseph Hergott 30 Nov 1957, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Patrick (son of Wilfred Ivan Hergott and Emily Lorentz) was born 6 Mar 1938, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76121

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Kropf, Bruce Wayne - Died suddenly, on Friday, June 23, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital, age 48 years, of Kitchener. He was born in Philipsburg and was employed at J.M. Schneider Inc. as a truck driver for 27 years. Son of the late Clayton and Clara Kropf. Survived by his step-mother, Vera Scheifele of Waterloo and his common-law wife, Val Schuiling; father of Wayne and Anne-Marie, Bradley Kropf, Sheri Kropf and Joseph, all of Kitchener; step-father of Vincent Schuiling and Brenda Schuiling, both of Kitchener; grandfather of Tyler, Shayne, Richard, Joseph Bruce Jr. and Cody. Also survived by his best friends, Gill Tremblay of Kitchener. Brother of Ron Kropf and his wife Brenda of Wellesley, Art Kropf and his wife Teresa of Kitchener, Kelsey Kuepfer and her husband Joh of New Hamburg, Bernice Herrfort and her husband Allan of Newton and step-brother, Wilson Cook and his wife Joyce of Wellesley and step-sister, Irene Jutzi and her husband Bob of Baden. Predeceased by a sister, Shirley Hergott. Bruce's family will receive friends at St. Agatha Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden, one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held Sunday at 3 p.m., Rev. Emmanuel George officiating. Internment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated and may be arranged by contacting the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St., S., Waterloo, 745-8445.


The Record Newspaper , June 24, 1995

Bruce — Mary Rettinger. [Group Sheet]

Larry — Carol. [Group Sheet]

Karen — Murray Hamilton. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186785

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186765

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ZEHR, Glen Glen Henry Zehr of RR#2, Brussels passed away suddenly, on Friday, June 22, 2012. Born in Phillipsburg on May 24, 1941, Glen was in his 72nd year. Glen was the beloved husband of 54 years to Greta (Zwaag) Zehr. Dear son of Arleatha Brown of Tavistock. Loving father of Deborah and Ken Van Beek of RR#2, Brussels and Gerry Zehr of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Dear brother of Larry and Carol Zehr, and Karen and Murray Hamilton, all of New Hamburg. Dear brother-in-law of Albert and Helen Zwaag of Kitchener, Hillie Zwaag of New Hamburg, Hans and Sharon Zwaag of New Hamburg, and Pat and Floyd Gerber of Wellesley. Dear step-brother to Lois and Gary Hoffman, and Howard Brown. Also loved by his grandchildren Glen, Gayle, Andy, Candice, and Brandon and his nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his father Henry, his brother Murray, his step-father Syd Brown and step- brothers Doug and Roy Brown. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday from the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 401 Albert Street, Brussels, where the funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 27th at 2: 00 p.m. officiated by Reverend Elwin Garland. A Royal Canadian Legion service will be conducted at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7: 00 p.m. under the auspices of Brussels Legion No. 218. Burial to take place in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Brussels Legion No. 218 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be left at www. schimanskifamilyfuneralhome.com

Glen — Greta Zwaag. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186801

Michael — Janice Dawn Demartin. (daughter of Ernesto Guiseppe Demartin and Eva Mae Luckhardt) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kim Marie Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182007

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BOWMAN, Kim Marie (nee Litwiller) October 29, 1961 - May 11, 2012 Kim passed away peacefully at home following a brief battle with cancer. Kim was a loving wife of 30 years to Don Bowman, and a proud mother to Rebecca (partner Kenn) and Joshua (wife Lisa). Daughter of Walter (predeceased) and Elizabeth Litwiller. Sister to Mike Litwiller (wife Jan), Kevin Litwiller (wife Sandra), and, Maureen Litwiller. Loving aunt and great-aunt to children of both family and friends. Her creativity and love as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher and friend will be missed tremendously. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Avenue East (between Warden and Pharmacy), Scarborough, on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Avenue (east of Woodbine), Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Kim — Donald Bowman. [Group Sheet]

Bryon married Shirley Agnes Runstedler (daughter of Andrew David Runstedler and Doris Muriel Smith) [Group Sheet]