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John Bender

Male 1878 - 1970  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  John Bender was born 7 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1970; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124042
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Bender

    John Bender of Tavistock, formerly of New Hamburg and South Easthope Township, died last Friday at the age of 91.

    Born Oct. 7, 1878 in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bender and farmed in South Easthope Township for many years before retiring and moving to New Hamburg. He came to Tavistock three months ago. Mr. Bender was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church 16th line.

    His wife, the former Magdalena Zehr predeceased him in 1955. Surviving are one son, Joseph, Shakespeare; three daughters, Mrs. Bena Kropf, New Hamburg; Mrs. David (Annie) Streicher and Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Schwartzentruber, Tavistock; three sisters, Mrs. Noah (Lena) Wagler, New Hamburg; Mrs. Christian (Katie) Lebold and Mrs. Christian (Anne) Baechler, both of Tavistock; 16 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son and six brothers.

    Funeral service was held at the East Zorra Mennonite church, 16th line, on Monday, Rev Newton Gingerich officiating.

    Burial took place in the church cemetery.

    The Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, was in charge of arrangements.

    New Hamburg Independent, January 7, 1970

    John married Magdalena "Lena" Zehr 13 Mar 1900. Magdalena was born 19 Apr 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1955, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Annie Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1901, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1972.
    2. 3. Bena Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1906; died 3 Oct 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Elizabeth Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1908, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1990, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Joseph Ormas Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1911, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1995; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Annie Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1901, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1972.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130307

    Annie married David Streicher 4 Jan 1923, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. David (son of John Streicher and Leah Lebold) was born 22 Aug 1898, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 May 1981, East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bena Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 12 Jun 1906; died 3 Oct 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bena Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113053

    Notes:

    Bena Bender, daughter of John and Magdalena (Zehr) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont.; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Oct. 3, 1988; aged 82 y. On Oct. 9, 1924, she was married to Joseph Kropf, who died on May 24, 1934. Surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Delford, and Merlen), one daughter (Bernice Wagler), 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joseph), and one sister (Elizabeth Schwartzentruber). She was preceded in death by one brother (Christian) and one sister (Annie Streicher). She was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 9 -February 28, 1989, page 158

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    Kropf, Bena

    On Monday, Oct. 3, 1988, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was formerly of RR 1, Shakespeare and was born 82 years ago. Daughter of the late John Bender and the former Magdalena Zehr. She was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. Was the beloved wife of Joseph Kropf, whom she married October 9, 1924, and who predeceased her May 24, 1934. Lovingly remembered by her children, Floyd and his wife Hilda of Tavistock, Bernice and her husband Laverne Wagler of RR 2, Baden, Delford of New Hamburg, Merlen and his wife Doreen of RR 2, Elora; dear sister of Joseph of RR 2, Tavistock, and Mrs, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Schwartzentruber of RR 2, Tavistock. Sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Christian and one sister, Mrs. Annie Streicher. Friends and relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until Thursday, Oct. 6, 1988 at noon, when transfer was made to Hillcrest Mennonite Church, for service at 2 p.m., with pastor Harold Schlegel officiating. Internment in the 15th Line, East Zorra Mennonite cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made tto Nithview Home or Gideon Bibles.

    New Hamburg Independent

    Bena married Joseph Kropf 9 Oct 1924. Joseph (son of Simon Kropf and Barbara Albrecht) was born 8 Aug 1898, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1934, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Bernice Elizabeth Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Delford Wayne Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Joseph Merlin Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Elizabeth Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 20 Oct 1908, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1990, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84918
    • Residence: 1970, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Schwartzentruber, Elizabeth Bender, daughter of John and Magdalena (Zehr), was born in South Easthope Twp., Pa., Oct. 20, 1908; died of pneumonia at Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, Jan. 30, 1990; aged 81. On Dec. 2, 1931, she was married to John Schwartzentruber, who died Apr. 16, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Reta Schmidt and Beatrice Ullner), 2 sons (Raymond and Donald), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph Bender). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Kathleen Charters). She was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Darrel Toews; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Church.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 9 - February 27, 1990 - pages 157, 158.


  4. 5.  Joseph Ormas Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 23 Feb 1911, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1995; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151800

    Notes:

    Bender, Joseph Ormas, 84, Shakespeare, Ont. Born Feb. 23, 1911, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to John and Magdalena Ramseyer Bender. Died: Feb. 28, 1995. Survivors - children: Verlus John, Elwood; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Lydian Bender (wife). Funeral and burial: March 3, 1995, East Zorra Mennonite Church, by Orland Gingerich and Greg Yantzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 13 - March 28, 1995, page 14

    Joseph married Lydian Bender 27 Sep 1933. Lydian (daughter of Jacob B. Bender and Magdalena Ramseyer) was born 18 Aug 1907, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1967, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Bernice Elizabeth Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bena2, 1.John1)

    Bernice — Laverne Wagler. (son of Samuel Wagler and Emma Iutzi) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Sandra Ann Wagler, R. N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  Delford Wayne Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bena2, 1.John1)

  3. 8.  Joseph Merlin Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bena2, 1.John1)

    Joseph — Doreen Evelyn Schultz. (daughter of Eric Paul Schultz and Vera Wagler) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Sandra Ann Wagler, R. N. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bernice3, 3.Bena2, 1.John1)

    Sandra — James Larry Cressman. (son of Elam S. Cressman and Alvina Roth) [Group Sheet]



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