Bishop Jacob M. Bender

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140477
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Bender. - Jacob M. Bender was born at New Hamburg, Ont.; aged 72 y. 1 m. 10 d. He united with the A. M. Church in his early youth and was married to Elizabeth Miller, Oct. 6, 1863, who died May 12, 1864. He was afterwards married to Maria Ruby. To this union were born 4 sons and 8 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his aged companion, 4 sons, 6 daughters, 5 brothers, 30 grandchildren. He was ordained deacon in the East Zora congregation in August, 1871. In 1883 he was ordained minister of the Gospel and in 1887 was unanimously chosen and ordained bishop of his home congregation. He faithfully and earnestly administered to the needs of the Church at home and abroad. He performed 136 marriages and baptized 400 converts and took part in almost every funeral service he was present. He was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever asked. Sermon at the house by C. S. Zehr by reading Psa. 90, with a few remarks at the church. C. Kropf read II Tim. 4: 7,8. S. J. Schwartzendruber of Huron Co., Mich., spoke earnestly on II Cor. 5: 1-10. Burial in cemetery adjoining.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 18 - July 30, 1914, page 295

Jacob — Maria Ruby. Maria (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 10 Feb 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Elizabeth Miller 6 Oct 1863, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Miller and Lydia Napgeyer) was born 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25479
• Occupation: 1910, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Bender. --- John R., was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., July 28, 1867. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and remained a faithful member of the East Zorra A. M. Church. On Jan. 20, 1891, he was united in matrimony to Anna Zehr, who preceded him in death in 1943. He died at the home of his nephew on Sept. 28, 1952, aged 85 y. 2 m. Surviving are one brother (David R.), one sister (Mrs. Joel Swartzentruber), and a number of nephews and nieces. Two brothers and 7 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A. M. Church in charge of Peter Nafziger and David Schwartzentruber, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 2 - Jan. 13, 1953 ---- page 45, 46.

Jacob married Veronica "Fannie" Schwartzentruber 29 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Joel Schwartzentruber and Elisabeth Brenneman) was born 16 Oct 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1962, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Lebold
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86761

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Lebold-Mary, third daughter of Jacob M. and Maria (Ruby) Bender, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Sept. 24, 1871; died at her home in the same township on Feb. 6, 1926; aged 54 y. 4 m. 13 d. In her maiden days she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized and received into church fellowship by her father, the late Bishop Jacob M. Bender, and was a faithful sister till she was called to her reward. On Nov. 30, 1897, she was joined in holy wedlock to John Lebold of Waterloo Co., Ont. This union was blessed with 1 son (Norman) and 3 daughters (Mary, Barbara, and Lucinda), all at home. On March 14, 1919, her husband was called to the great beyond. She leaves 1 son, 3 daughters, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Her death was caused by cancer, which she bore in Christian patience and fortitude. She had a hearty desire to be with her Savior, commending her dear children to the heavenly Father's care. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the East Zorra A.M. Cemetery on Feb. 9, when services were conducted Bros. Peter Litwiller of Baden (text, II Tim. 4: 6-8). D.H. Steinman of Baden (text, Tit. 2: 11-14), and D.S. Jutzi of Tavistock (text, Jno. 14: 18). A brother.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XVIII, No. 49 - March 4, 1926 - pages 1006, 1007

Mary married John R. Lebold 30 Nov 1897. John (son of Christian B. Lebold and Barbara Roth) was born 12 Oct 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1919, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-443896
• Occupation: 1904, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Bender, David R., son of Jacob and Marie (Ruby) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Feb. 21, 1878; died at his home near New Hamburg, Ont., Jan. 22, 1961*; aged 84 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Oct. 6,1904, he was married to Barbara Wagler, who died in May, 1945. Sur-viving are 4 children (William, Lorne, Fannie-Mrs. David Lichti, and Mary Ann), one sister (Sarah-Mrs. Joel Schwartzentruber), 15 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Zorra A.M. Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, in charge of Dale Schumm, Vernon Zehr, and Henry Yantzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 7 - February 19, 1963 - pages 158, 159

* Note - Death date should be Jan 22, 1963. Note the date of the obituary is in Feb 1963. David's gravestone also gives death year as 1963.

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Loving Memory David R. Bender Date of Birth February 21st, 1878 Date of Death January 22nd, 1963 The Service Resting at his late residence, R.R.1, New Hamburg, until 11:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 1963, when removal will be made to the 16th Line Mennonite Church, East Zorra, for service at 3:00 o'clock p.m. Interment in the church cemetery

Funeral Card

David married Barbara Wagler 6 Oct 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Nicholas Wagler and Veronica "Fronica" "Fanny" Gascho) was born 25 Feb 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1945, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Baechler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129728

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Baechler. - Sister Christina Bender, wife of Joseph Z. Baechler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Oct. 3, 1880; died at her home in Oxford Co., Ont., near Tavistock, July 30, 1920; aged 39 y. 9 m. 27 d. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was a faithful member of the East Zorra A. M. Church till her unexpected death. In the year 1901 on Sept. 24 she was united in holy wedlock to Bro. Jos. Z. Baechler who now with 5 sons and 1 daughter (2 daughters having gone before) survive her, who keenly feel the loss of a loving wife and mother. She was a daughter of the late Bishop Jacob M. Bender of Tavistock, Ont. She leaves 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Burial at East Zorra A. M. Cemetery, Aug. 1. May our heavenly Father comfort them in their sorrow. Funeral services by Chr. Gascho (Rev. 14: 9, 13), Jonas Synder Waterloo (Rev. 7: 13-17) and Daniel S. Jutzi (Rev. 21: 3-7)

Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 21 - August 19, 1920 - Page 415

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East Zorra

We are indeed sorry to report the untimely death of Mrs. Joseph Baechler, Jr., whose end was not expected, as she was in the prime of life. The funeral which was held to the Mennonite Church and Cemetery, was attended by the largest crowd of people seen at a funeral for many years, which showed the high esteem and love in which Mrs. Baechler was held by all. The community of Zorra will sympathize with the bereaved husband and family. Sweetly she does slumber. She's gone but her charming love and ways will never be forgotten.

New Hamburg Independent, August 6, 1920

Christina married Joseph Z. Baechler 24 Sep 1901. Joseph (son of Joseph S. Baechler and Annie Zehr) was born 5 Mar 1880, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1970, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165803

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Schwartzentruber. --- Lydia, daughter of the late Bishop Jacob M. and Mary (Ruby) Bender, was born in South Easthope, Perth Co., Ont., July 23, 1856; died Aug. 1, 1940, at her home in the twinkling of an eye without any sign of sickness; aged 54 y.9 d. In early youth, she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, was received into church fellowship through water baptism by her late father, and lived an exemplary Christian life until the heavenly summons called her. On Nov. 25, 1909, she was united in holy matrimony to Bro. John B. Schwartzentruber of Petersburg, Ont. This union was blessed with three children (Serenus, on adjoining farm; Corsin, at home; and Lily May wife of Henry Jantzi, of East Zorra). She leaves her bereaved husband, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (John R., Joseph R., Jacob R., all of Tavistock, and David R., of New Hamburg), and 2 sisters (Catherine, widow of Peter S. Zehr; Sarah, wife of Joel Schwartzentruber, of East Zorra). Her aged mother-in-law, Elizabeth Schwartzentruber, an invalid for nearly 40 years, also survives. Six sisters and 1 grandchild predeceased her. Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at the home, conducted by D. Wagler, and at the East Zorra A.M. Church by Brethren M. Kipfer, Moses H. Roth, and Dan S. Jutzi. A large concourse of friends from far and near gathered to pay their last respects to our beloved sister. May she rest in peace.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 21 - August 22, 1940---- page 462, 463, 464.

Lydia — John B. Schwartzentruber. John (son of Joel Schwartzentruber and Elisabeth Brenneman) was born 25 Oct 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1956; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah R. Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120809

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Swartzentruber, Sarah, daughter of Jacob M. and Marie (Ruby) Bender, was born in South Easthope, Ont., Jan. 15, 1890; died at Stratford, Ont., Dec. 22, 1972; aged 82 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Oct 19, 1911, she was married to Joel Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elroy, Vernon, and Willis) and 2 daughters (Nelda - Mrs. Lavern Lichti and Katie - Mrs. Wilmer Wagler). One daughter (Selma - Mrs. Milt Litwiller) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Dec. 24, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Henry Yantzi, and Newton Gingerich; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 4 - January 23, 1973

Sarah married Rev. Joel Schwartzentruber 19 Oct 1911. Joel (son of Joel R. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Yantzi) was born 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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• Name: Mary Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86763

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Hunsberger, Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Bender) Lebold, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 26, 1899; died at Kitchener, Ont., May 27, 1974; aged 74 y. She was married to Moses Hunsberger, who preceded her in death on Mar. 4, 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Mahlon), 2 daughters (Mary Alice - Mrs. Gary Brown and Anna Mae - Mrs. Jack Langstone), 6 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lucinda - Nrs. Milton Boshart and Barbara - Mrs. Aaron Gascho). She was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 30, in charge of Galen Johns; interment in the Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 30 - July 30, 1974 page 590

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HUNSBERGER, Mrs. Moses At the K-W Hospital, on Monday, May 27, 1974, after a brief illness, Mary Lebold, formerly of Bridgeport, age 75 years, a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, a resident of the area all her life, member of the sewing circle of the church; mother of Leonard and Mahlon, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Gary (Mary Alice) Brown of Petrolia, Mrs. Jack (Anna Mae) Langstone of Auckland, N.Z.; sister of Mrs. Milton (Lucinda) Bushart and Mrs. Aaron (Barbara) Gascho, both of St. Agatha; six grandchildren also survive; predeceased by her husband and one brother.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, until noon on Thursday when removal to the Erb Street Mennonite Church will take place. Funeral and committal service will be held in the church at 3 p.m. with Rev. Galen Johns officiating. Interment in the Erb Street Mennonite cemetery. Donations to Gideon Bibles may be made as expressions of sympathy^.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 May 1974

Mary — Moses S. Hunsberger. Moses (son of Abraham Hunsberger and Elizabeth Sherk) was born 20 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1953, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Gascho
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124069
• Residence: Bef 1985, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Gascho.- Barbara, daughter of John and Mary (Bender) Lebold, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 6, 1904; died at Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 16, 1985; aged 81 y. On Nov. 9, 1930, she was married to Aaron Gascho, who died on Dec. 7, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Lyle and David), 3 daughters (Elaine-Mrs. Mervyn Thomas, Thelma-Mrs. Lee Doer, and Geraldine Gascho), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lucinda-Mrs. Milton Boshart). She was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 19, in charge of Nelson Martin and Laverne Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 39 -September 24, 1985, page 678.

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GASCHO, Mrs. Barbara

At her residence, on Friday, Aug 16, 1985, Barbara (Lebold) Gascho, of Homewood Avenue Kitchener, a resident of St. Agatha for over 43 years.

Loving wife of the late Aaron Gascho, who predeceased her in 1976; dear mother of Lyle and his wife Sandra of Wellesley, David and his wife Agnes of Calgary, Alta., Elaine (Mrs. Mervyn Thomas), Thelma (Mrs. Lee Doerr) and Geraldine Gascho, all of Kitchener. Also survived by one sister, Lucinda (Mrs. Milton Boshart) of Baden. Thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, one brother and one sister.

A member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church and the WMSC.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kichener, after 2 p.m. today. Visitation Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Monday at 2: 30 p.m. at the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, with Rev. Nelson Martin officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations to the WMSC would be appreciated as expressions of sym-...

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Aug 1985

Barbara married Aaron L. Gascho 9 Nov 1930. Aaron (son of David E. Gascho and Barbara Lichti) was born 23 Jun 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda B. Boshart
• Name: Lucinda B. Mayer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110826

Lucinda — Allen Mayer. Allen (son of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 24 Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lucinda married Milton S. Boshart 22 Apr 1967. 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171416

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Norman Lebold

Norman Lebold of Baden died on Wednesday of last week at the age of 59.

Mr. Lebold was born in East Zorra Township Aug. 5, 1910, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lebold. He had lived in Baden for 27 years and was employed by Clemmer Industries Ltd of Waterloo as a welder.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Baden, and of the Canadian Order of Foresters.

Surviving are his wife, the former Clara Zehr; one son, Keith of Baden; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Belva) Priebe of Aurora and Norma at home; three sisters, Mrs. Moses (Mary) Hunsburger of Bridgeport, Mrs. Aaron (Barbara) Gascho and Mrs. Milton (Lucinda) Boschart, both of St. Agatha, and four grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one son in 1967.

Funeral service was held Saturday at St. James' Lutheran church, Baden, Rev Ernest Felker officiating.

Temporary entombment took place in Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


New Hamburg Independent, February 4, 1970

Norman — Clara Beatrice Zehr. Clara (daughter of Simon B. Zehr and Katherine "Katie" Bender) was born 28 Sep 1915; died 2 Jun 1990; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196181

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Bender.- William, son of David R. and Barbara (Wagler) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 10, 1908; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 15, 1988; aged 80 y. On Oct. 3, 1933, he was married to Mabel Baechler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Reta Wagler), 3 sons (Earl, Verle, and Ray), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Lorne), and 2 sisters (Fannie Lichti and Mary Ann Ruby). He was preceded in death by one son (Glen) and one sister (Alma). He was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church.

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

William married Mabel Baechler 3 Oct 1933. Mabel (daughter of Christian Baechler and Magdalena K. "Mattie Schrag) was born 19 Nov 1913, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 2009, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Bender
• Name: Veronica "Fannie" Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149183
• Residence: 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Lichti.- Fannie Bender, 92, New Hamburg, Ont., died Nov. 3. Spouse: E. David Lichti (deceased). Parents: David and Barbara Wagler Bender (deceased). Survivors: children Harold, Nyle, Stephen, David, Wayne, Ferne Loewen, Arbutus Sider, D'Arcy; 31 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Nv. 6 at Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg.

theMennonite, December 11, 2001, page 16, Vol. 4, No. 46.

Veronica — Emmanuel David Lichti. Emmanuel (son of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 16 Nov 1911; died 1993; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125008
• Residence: 1982, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

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ZEHR, Alice - Passed away, on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at People Care Centre, Stratford. Alice formerly resided in Milverton.She was born 97 years ago in East Zorra township and was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Christina (Bender) Baechler. Alice was also predeceased by her step-mother, Mary (Bender) Baechler.Beloved wife of Pastor Menno Zehr, who predeceased her July 15, 1980. Dear mother of Blanche Ropp of Stratford, Nelda and her husband Edgar Leis of Waterloo and Kenneth and his wife Pat Zehr of Taylor, Michigan. Sadly missed by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her brother, Earl and his wife Florence of Waterloo and sister Doris Roth of Kitchener and sister-in-law, Verna Baechler of Vancouver.Alice was predeceased by a son-in-law, Lincoln Ropp; daughter-in-law, Betty Zehr; brothers, Emerson and Florence Baechler, William and Annie Baechler, Omer and Marion Baechler, Arthur and Idella Baechler, Ezra and Olive Baechler, Joseph and Cathy Baechler, Rufus Baechler; sisters, Annie and Katie in infancy; brothers-in-law, Alvin Roth, Chris and Salome Zehr, William and Drisculla Zehr and sister-in-law, Fannie and Allan Jantzi.Alice was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank and was the first president of the WMSC.Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer St., Milverton on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2003 at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank at 2 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery.As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the People Care Centre, Stratford


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Alice married Rev. Menno S. Zehr 26 Nov 1925. Menno (son of John S. Zehr and Catherine K. Schultz) was born 21 Sep 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1980, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-474661
• Occupation: 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Annie Catherine Pines 3 Apr 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of George Pines and Catherine Becker) was born 22 Dec 1907, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125638

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Baechler, Arthur, son of Joseph and Christina (Bender) Baechler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 2, 1913; died of a heart attack at Stratford Hospital, Dec. 7, 1982; aged 69 y. In 1934, he was married to Anna Mae Roth, who died in 1935. In 1936, he was married to Idella Steinman, who died in September 1981. Surviving are 7 sons (Delford, Clare, David, Harold, Peter, Gerald, and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. John Zimmerman and Eilene-Mrs. Paul Helmuth), 15 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mary Baechler), 6 brothers (William, Omar, Ezra, Earl, Joseph, and Rush), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Zehr and Mrs. Doris Roth). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Fred Lichti and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.Correction: In the obituary of Arthur Baechler in the Jan. 11 issue the second wife's maiden name should have been spelled Steinmann. The daughter Miriam is Mrs. John Timmermans, not Zimmerman, as printed.

Gospel Herald -- Volume 76, Number 2 - January 11, 1983 - page 30

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Baechler, Arthur - On Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1982, at Stratford General Hospital, Arthur Baechler, aged 69, of Shakespeare.

He was a member of Steinman[n] Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden; a member of the Haysville Senior Citizen's Club and had donated blood to the Red Cross Society, a total of 45 times.

Beloved husband of the former Idella Steinmann, who predeceased him September 6, 1981; dear mother [sic] of Delford and Harold of Tavistock, Clare of RR 1, Shakespeare, David and Gerald of Kitchener, Peter of RR 2, Tavistock, Kenneth of Rostock, Miriam (Mrs. John Timmermans) of Stratford, Eilene (Mrs. Paul Helmuth) of Baden. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; a step-mother, Mrs. Mary Baechler of Tavistock; six brothers, William of Tavistock, Omer of RR 1, Shakespeare, Ezra of Shingletown, Earl of Kitchener, Joseph and Rufus, both of British Columbia and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Zehr of Milverton and Doris (Mrs. Alvin Roth) of Kitchener.

He was predeceased by his parents, the late Joseph Z. Baechler and the former Christina Bender; his first wife, Anna Mae Roth; one brother, Emerson and one sister in infancy.

Resting at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg Chapel, 291 Huron St., after 7 p.m. this evening and until noon Friday, Dec. 10, when transfer will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church, for service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Fred Lichti officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Dec 1982

Arthur married Annie Mae Roth 2 Sep 1934. Annie (daughter of Noah M. Roth and Mary K. Zehr) was born 27 Jun 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1935; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Idella Steinman 6 Dec 1936. Idella (daughter of Peter Steinman and Lydia Roth) was born 21 Oct 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1981, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119135
• Residence: 1970, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baechler.- Ezra, 77. Born: April 2, 1915, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Joseph and Mary Bender Baechler. Died: March 5, 1993, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-children: Phyllis Fernandes, Audrey Bender, Doug, Wally; brothers and sisters: William, Alice Zehr, Omar, Doris Roth, Earl; 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Olive Grace Snider Baechler (wife). Funeral: March 8, Erb Street Mennonite Church, by Doug Snyder. Cremated

Ezra — Olive Grace Snider. Olive (daughter of Walter H. Snider and Mary Krampien) was born 29 May 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1991, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Doris — Alvin Clifford Roth. (son of Noah W. Roth and Edna Mae Seip Erb) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165802

Serenus — Esther Roth. Esther (daughter of Daniel Miller Roth and Veronica Jutzi) was born 16 Nov 1917; died 23 Feb 1980, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Serenus — Magdalena "Mattie" Eicher. Magdalena was born 21 Apr 1927, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Selma Bender
• Name: Selma Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169081

Notes:

Litwiller, Selma Schwartzentruber, was born at East Zorra, Ont., Nov. 5, 1917; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 17, 1969; aged 51 y. 4 m. 12 d. She was married to Walter Bender, who died in 1945. On Apr. 7, 1954, she was married to Milton Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Wray and Paul Bender, Newton, Douglas, and Robert Litwiller), 5 daughters (Grace Bender, Lorna - Mrs. James Brubacher, Carole - Mrs. Clare Maltby, Alice - Mrs. Alex Kinsie, and Wanda Litwiller), 3 brothers (Elroy, Willis, and Vernon), and 2 sisters (Nelda - Mrs. Laverne Lichty and Katie - Mrs. Wilmer Wagler). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Mar. 20, with Rufus Jutzi officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 15 - April 15, 1969 pages 355, 356

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TAVISTOCK-Mrs. Milton Litwiller of Tavistock, died Monday night at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. She was 51.
She was the former Selma Schwartzentruber, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schwartzentruber of Tavistock, and was born in East Zorra, Nov. 5, 1917, Mrs. Litwiller was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and was vice-president of the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary of the church.

Surviving besides her second husband to whom she was married April 7, 1954, and her parents, are five sons, Wray and Paul Bender and Newton, Douglas and Robert Litwiller, all of Kitchener; five daughters, Grace Bender, Toronto, Mrs. James (Lorna) Brubacher, and Mrs. Clare (Carole) Maltby, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Alex (Alice) Kinsie, Breslau, and Wanda Litwiller, at home. Also surviving are three brothers, Elroy and Willis Schwartzentruber, both of East Zorra Township, and Vernon Schwartzentruber, Sebewing, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Laverne (Nelda) Lichti, North Easthope Township, and Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler, South Easthope Township, and 17 grandchildren.

Her first husband, Walter Bender, predeceased her in 1945. The body will be at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, until 10 a.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted at 2: 30 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Rufus Jutzi will officiate.

Donations to the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 March 1969

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Mrs. Milton Litwiller

Mrs. Milton Litwiller of Tavistock died on Monday of last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 51.

She was the former Selma Schwartzentruber, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schwartzentruber of Tavistock, and was born in East Zorra, Nov. 5, 1917. Mrs. Litwiller was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and was vice-president of the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary of the church.

Surviving besides her second husband to whom she was married April 7, 1954, and her parents are five sons, Wray and Paul Bender and Newton, Douglas and Robert Litwiller, all of Kitchener; five daughters, Grace Bender, Toronto, Mrs James (Lorna) Brubacher and Mrs. Clare (Carole) Maltby, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Alex (Alice) Kinsie, Breslau, and Wanda Litwiller, at home. Also surviving are three brothers, Elroy and Willis Schwartzentruber, both of East Zorra Township, and Vernon Schwartzentruber, Sebewing, Mich ; two sisters, Mrs. Laverne (Nelda) Lichti, North Easthope Township, and Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler, South Easthope Township, and 17 grandchildren.

Her first husband, Walter Bender predeceased her in 1945.

Funeral service was held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, on Thursday, Rev. Rufus Jutzi officiating. Burial was in the Church cemetery

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

New Hamburg Independent, March 26, 1969

Selma — Walter Leonard Bender. Walter (son of Christian K. Bender and Catherine S. "Katie" Bender) was born 12 Dec 1914, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1945; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Selma married Milton Litwiller 7 Apr 1954. Milton (son of Jacob Litwiller and Rachel Jantzi) was born 26 Dec 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nelda Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165940

Notes:

LICHTI, Nelda Nelda Lichti, 87, of Tavistock passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1923 in East Zorra Township, Oxford County, a daughter of the late Joel and Sarah (Bender) Schwartzentruber. On November 17, 1943 she married Laverne Lichti, who predeceased her on January 12, 1993. Nelda is survived by her six children, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grand-children; John and Norma Lichti of New Hamburg, Chris (Kim) Lichti, Abby, Garrett, and Sarah Lichti; Dan Lichti of Kitchener and Deena Mandell, Andrew Lichti and Rebecca Lichti; Roy and Mardi Lichti, of New Hamburg, Tim (Annie) Lichti, Derrick Lichti, Alyssa (Dave) Kerfoot; Ruth and Dwight Steinman of Tavistock, Maria Steinman, Bethany Steinman, Catherine Steinman; Ruby and Miguel Barrenengoa of Argentina, Pablo Barrenengoa, Emily Barrenengoa, Amanda Barrenengoa; Diane Lichti and Bruce Bechtel of New Hamburg, Craig Bechtel, Evan Bechtel. Nelda was also the Canadian mother and grandmother of Roman and Emilia Orlinski, and Monika of Wellesley. She was predeceased by her great-grandson Connor Lichti, May, 2002. Nelda is survived by her brother-in-law Wilmer Wagler and sister-in-law Hilda Swartzentruber. She was pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters Vernon Swartzentruber (Elizabeth); Elroy Swartzentruber (Annie Mae), (Verda); Selma Bender Litwiller (Walter), (Milton); Katie Wagler; Willis Swartzentruber. Also survived by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmer and Annie Roth, Magdalena Wagler, Louis and Loretta Lichti, Floyd and Catherine Steinman. She was predeceased by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Allen and Barbara Bast, David and Fannie Lichti, Nicholas and Verna Lichti, Albert and Kaye Lichti, Julius and Floretta Lichti, Willis and Laura Lichti, Emerson Wagler. Nelda and Laverne farmed together in North Easthope Township for over 35 years. Hidden Acres Camp and Retreat Centre grew out of a corner of their farm, and both Nelda and Laverne, along with many good friends and peers contributed countless hours of hard work to the building and development of the camp, now almost 50 years old. Nelda was a hard worker and good organizer, and served in many ways and many places. She offered her talents at various times to Rockway Mennonite High School, Nithview Auxiliary, MCC New Hamburg Thrift Store, MCC Relief Sale. Nelda and Laverne served several times with Mennonite Disaster Service in short term work assignments following natural disasters in Canada and the United States. She was a member and active participant of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Nelda was an avid gardener, loved flowers and never missed an opportunity to share her appreciation of a new bud or healthy plant with others. Although she kept herself busy, she always made time for a visit. She appreciated all of her many nieces and nephews, loved to travel, and stay connected with her many friends and relatives. Relatives and friends will be received at the Tavistock Mennonite Church on Monday, October 10th, 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 11th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery on 16th Line, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Tavistock Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hidden Acres Endowment Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Donations may be made through the Francis Funeral Home, Box 208, Tavistock N0B 2R0 by calling 1-519-655-2431 or at the church during visitation.

Waterloo Region Record 8 Oct 2011

Nelda — Laverne Lichti. Laverne (son of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 22 May 1922, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Bridgeport United Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Employer: Koch Transport, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161132
• Residence: 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MAHLON HUNSBERGER 1936 - 2009 Mahlon died peacefully at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener, on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Haas) for 49 years. Loving father of Tim (Angela), Jeff and Holly Andres (John). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Joshua, Jeremy, Jordan, George, Koulie, Katie and William. Brother of Anna Mae Langstone (Jack); brotherin- law of Patricia Hunsberger, Sharron St. Louis (Ron) and Jean Ruppel (Ross). Uncle of Laurie, Dan (Aileen), Heidi Langstone, Kirsten Langstone Lowe (Chris); Great-Uncle to Becky Lloyd (Adam), Derek (Bethany), Sofia Langstone and Great-Great-Uncle of Coen Lloyd. He was predeceased by his parents Moses and Mary (Lebold) Hunsberger; brother Leonard; sister Mary Alice, nephew Jason and great- nephew Dean. Mahlon was retired from Koch Transport where he worked for 40 years. He was a member of Bridgeport United Church and a former member of the Bridgeport Rod and Gun Club. Friends are invited to share their memories of Mahlon with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Bridgeport United Church on Sunday, December 22, 2009, at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Immediately following the service, friends and relatives are invited to remain at the church for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Condolences for the family or donations to Bridgeport United Church or the Waterloo Regional Lung Association 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 Mahlon, a donation to the Trees for Learning Program has been made by the funeral home.


The Waterloo Region Record 17 Dec 2009

Mahlon — Shirley Haas. [Group Sheet]

Elaine — Mervyn Thomas. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160850
• Residence: 1985, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1993, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

GASCHO, Lyle John Passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener surrounded by his family. Lyle resided in Kitchener and was formerly of Wellesley. He was born 81 years ago in Wellesley Township and was the son of the late Aaron and Barbara (Lebold) Gascho. Beloved husband of Sandra (Schaaf) Gascho who he married July 8, 1961. Loving father of Debbie Heyer and friend Jeff of Waterloo, Brian and Lisa Gascho of Kitchener and Anita Bender of Waterloo. Dear grandfather of Stacy and Mark Weber, Marsha and Jason Holst, Nathan Gascho, Jordan Bender. Remembered by his sisters Elaine Thomas, Geraldine Gascho both of Kitchener, brother David and Agnes Gascho of Calgary, Alberta and a number of nieces and nephews. Lyle was predeceased by son-in-law Donald Heyer, sister Thelma and Lee Doerr and brother-in-law Mervyn Thomas. Lyle was a member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley where he had been a trustee and operated the elevator and was involved with the construction of the new addition in 1992. He had a passion for motorcycles and enjoyed woodworking, construction and was happy to pass his knowledge on to others. His evenings were spent watching Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy after the news. Lyle and Sandy enjoyed many years of traveling Canada and the United States in their motorhome. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Monday, September 23, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 24, at 11:00 a.m. at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley with Pastor Andy Schroth officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to World Vision or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Lyle — Sandra "Sandy" Schaaf. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Thelma Mae Doerr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160858
• Residence: 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Thelma — Lee Henry Doerr. Lee (son of Wilfred Doerr and Cora Miller) was born 14 Dec 1935, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171435

Norma — Floyd Cressman. (son of Harold Cressman and Nelda L. Wagler) [Group Sheet]

Earl — Ferne Delores Schumm. (daughter of Henry Schumm and Edna Catherine Schlegel) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233056

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In Loving Memory "Jesus Called A Little Child." Died At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Thursday, January 2nd, 1941, Glen William Bender Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bender Aged 1 month less 1 day. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of his parents, Huron Road, Wilmot, on Saturday, January 4th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m., to the 16th Line A.-M. Church and Cemetery, East Zorra. This lovely bud, so young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise can bloom.

Funeral Card

Reta — Cecil Joseph Wagler. [Group Sheet]

Verle — Mae Anne Roth. (daughter of Reuben Z. Roth and Kathryn "Katherine" "Catherine" Bast) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160962
• Residence: 1976, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Harold — Elsie Elizabeth Gerber. Elsie (daughter of John E. Gerber and Elizabeth Bast) was born 1936; died 18 Jun 2007, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Wayne — Candace Dorothy Wideman. [Group Sheet]

Wayne — Violet Poole. [Group Sheet]

Wayne married Dorothy Anne "Dot" Cressman (daughter of Clare E. Cressman and Mary Elizabeth Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231959

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Thy Will Be Done Died In Wilmot on Thursday, May 3rd, 1945 John Clare Lichti Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lichti Aged: 8 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of his parents in Wilmot on Friday, May 4th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m., to the 16th Line A.-M. Cemetery East Zorra. Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care; The opening bud to Heaven conveyed, And bade it blossom there.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233113

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Rest in the Lord Asleep in Jesus In Wilmot, on Sunday, November 7th, 1948 Mary Veronica Lichti Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lichti Aged: 5 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her parents in Wilmot on Monday, November 8th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m., to the 16th Line A.-M. Church, East Zorra. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care; The opening bud to Heaven conveyed, and bade it blossom there.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-360014

Delford — Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Lebold. Elizabeth (daughter of Erven Lebold and Edna Erb) was born 29 Feb 1936; died 1998; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202542

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282539

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173221

Clare — Loretta Ann Martz. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282540

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• Name: Eilene Helmuth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-360011

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Helmuth, Eilene

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday April 19, 2013 at Stratford General Hospital. Eilene resided in Baden. She was born 66 years ago in South Easthope Township and was the daughter of the late Arthur & Idella (Steinmann) Baechler.

Beloved wife of Paul Helmuth who she married May 19, 1971. Loving mother of Anthony & wife Christine Helmuth of New Hamburg and Carla Helmuth of Baden. Sadly missed by her grandsons Liam, Trevor and predeceased by Wyatt. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Harry Baechler & Sharon Lichti, Peter & Mary Baechler all of Tavistock, Gerald Baechler of Waterloo/Stratford, Ken Baechler & Lorna of Clinton, Miram & Fred Flewitt of Stratford and Loretta Baechler of R.R. # 1 Shakespeare. Remembered by her mother-in-law Vera Helmuth of New Hamburg and the Helmuth Family. Eilene was predeceased by her brothers Delford Baechler & wife Betty, Clare Baechler, David Baechler, sister-in-law Kathy Baechler and father-in-law Norman Helmuth.

Eilene was an active member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden.

Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and again Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. A public interment will take place on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Baden. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Due to allergies non fragrant flowers only or donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church or the Stratford General Hospital, Cancer Unit.

Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Eilene married Paul Helmuth [Group Sheet]

Diane — Bruce Bechtel. [Group Sheet]

John — Norma Louise Bechtel. (daughter of Leonard Albert Bechtel and Nora Brubacher) [Group Sheet]