Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Rebecca Mank

Female 1880 - 1916  (36 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rebecca Mank was born 6 Nov 1880; died 21 Dec 1916; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Rebecca Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144323

    Rebecca married Joseph L. Kropf 21 Nov 1901. Joseph (son of David N. Kropf and Magdalena "Lena" Lichty) was born 18 May 1874, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1968, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alvin M. Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 3. William Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Apr 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Adela Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1907; died 23 Mar 1985; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alvin M. Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 31 Aug 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79013
    • Residence: 1979, 290 Martindale Cres., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kropf, Mr. Alvin - At the K-W Hospital, on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1979, after a brief illness, Alvin Kropf, age 77 years, of 290 Martindale Cres., Waterloo and formerly of Milverton. Mr. Kropf was born in Waterloo Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kropf. He was an employee of United Landscaping of Waterloo and was a member of the Poole Mennonite Church. Predeceased by his first wife, the former Lavina Kipfer. Survived by his second wife the former Marlene Boettger; four sons, Ralph and Delford both of Waterloo, Eldon of Stratford, Stanley of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Margaret) Henning of Stratford. Step-father of David, Glen and Brian at home and Betty of Kitchener, brother of William of Kitchener, Mrs. Herman (Adela) Kipfer of Milverton. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, until noon on Saturday, then to the Poole Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. on Saturday, Rev. Amsey Martin officiating. Internment in the adjoining church cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 28, 1979

    Alvin — Marlene Karen Boettger. Marlene (daughter of Carl Clifton Boettger and Kathleen Olivia Dopp) was born 8 May 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Alvin — Lavina J. Kipfer. Lavina (daughter of John G. Kipfer and Catharina Jantzi) was born 26 Oct 1899; died 22 Feb 1972, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Margaret Rebecca Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1924, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 2020, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 6. Ralph Laverne Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jun 1926.
    3. 7. Stanley Irvin Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1928, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 20 Mar 2010, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 8. Eldon Donald Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1930, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 2000, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. 9. Delford Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  William Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 20 Apr 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26146767
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144329
    • Residence: 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    Kropf, William - Died peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Saturday, April 5, 1997, age 91 years, of Waterloo.

    Mr. Kropf was born in Waterloo and was a son of the late Rebecca Mank and Joseph Kropf. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Madeline Roth; his brother, Alvin Kropf and his sister, Adela Kipfer.

    Beloved husband of Florence Hollinger; dear father of A. William Kropf and his wife Irene of RR 1, New Dundee and Ron Kropf and his wife Joyce of RR 1, Kincardine. He is also survived by his step-son, Robert Roth and his wife Sharon of Waterloo; grandfather of Douglas Kropf and his wife Jane, Bonnie Reitzel, Dennis Kropf and his wife Maureen, Tim Kropf and his wife Irene, Melanie and her husband Mike Taves, Tom Kropf, Stephanie and her husband Mike Cachagee, Wendy Kropf and her friend Mike Pierson, Tracey and her husband Brett Taylor, Cindy and her husband Doug Schill and 22 great-grandchildren.

    Mr. Kropf was retired from Carlings Brewery, where he had worked for 44 years and was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener.

    Mr. Kropf's family is receiving friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. in Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Monday). The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. David Martin officiating.

    Friends and relatives are invited to the Reception Room of the funeral home for lunch and a time to visit with the family immediately following the service in the chapel. The committal service will be held at Memory Gardens on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    The Record, April 7, 1997

    William — Madeline Z. "Mattie" Roth. Madeline (daughter of Joseph L. Roth and Catherine Zehr) was born 29 Jul 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1977, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. William Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Ronald Joseph Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Aug 1936, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1998, Kincardine, Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 12. Arthur William Kropf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1933; died 8 Oct 2009, Woodstock, , Oxford, England; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    William — Florence Hollinger. Florence (daughter of George Edgar Hollinger and Emma Louise Herter) was born 1914; died 15 Jun 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Adela Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born 13 Apr 1907; died 23 Mar 1985; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Adela Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144326
    • Residence: 1979, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Kipfer, Adela, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Mank) Kropf, was born on Apr. 13, 1907; died at Milverton, Ont., Mar. 23, 1985; aged 77 y. On Oct. 15, 1925, she was married to Herman Kipfer, who died on June 15, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Lyle Yost and Mrs. Beatrice Roes), 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 25, in charge of David Brubacher; interment in church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 18 - May 7, 1985 - page 332, 334

    Adela married Herman Kipfer 15 Oct 1925. Herman was born 7 Jun 1904, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Beatrice Idela Kipfer  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Margaret Rebecca Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alvin2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 18 Jul 1924, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 2020, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130505
    • Residence: 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Margaret Rebecca Henning, age 95, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully at Mississauga Hospital on March 5, 2020. Born in Mornington Township, daughter of the late Alvin and Lavina (Kipfer) Kropf. Beloved wife of the late Albert Henning who predeceased her September 14, 1997. Loving mother of Carol Coddington (Robert) and Ken Henning (Francine). Grandmother of Robert Coddington (Allison), Cheryl Coddington - Neves (Marco), Angelyn Boyd (Ian), Derek Henning (Andrea). Great- grandmother of Katie, Sarah, Hailey, Avery, Danica and Vanessa. Also survived by a brother Ralph Kropf and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Stan Kropf (Jean), Eldon Kropf (Janet), Delford Kropf (Jean). Margaret was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford and the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch #8, Stratford for over 60 years. Family and friends will be received at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford on Sunday, March 8, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary or Zion Lutheran Church through the funeral home. 519.271.7411 www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com

    "Remembering The Life Of Margaret Henning ". 2022. Stratfordbeaconherald.Remembering.Ca. https://stratfordbeaconherald.remembering.ca/obituary/margaret-henning-1078819211.


  2. 6.  Ralph Laverne Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alvin2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 22 Jun 1926.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130498
    • Residence: 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Ralph — Esther N. Roes. Esther (daughter of Eli Roes and Nancy Nafziger) was born 3 Oct 1924. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Stanley Irvin Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alvin2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 20 Jul 1928, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 20 Mar 2010, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130504
    • Residence: 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Stanley Irvin Kropf, age 81, of McCarthy Rd., Stratford, passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, March 20, 2010. He was born in Milverton, and had lived in Kitchener and Mount Forest moving to Stratford in 1998. He was a member of Parkview United Church. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Chapman) Kropf whom he married October 21, 1953 in Waterloo and who predeceased him on December 3, 2009. Loving father of Linda, Yvonne, Connie, Gary, and Allan. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret, Ralph and Delford. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother Eldon Kropf. A funeral service will be held at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford, on Wednesday, March 24, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Breslau, ON. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation through the funeral home. www.wg youngfuneralhome.com.

    Stratford Beacon Herald 22 Mar 2010

    Stanley married Jean Mary Chapman 21 Oct 1953. Jean (daughter of James Wesley "Wesley" Chapman and Anna Elizabeth Witzel) was born 5 May 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 8.  Eldon Donald Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alvin2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 1 Apr 1930, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 2000, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130501
    • Residence: 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kropf, Eldon - Mr. Eldon Donald Kropf, age 69, of Cedarcroft Place, 260 Church St., Stratford, passed away, peacefully, at his residence, on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. He was born in Milverton, son of the late Alvin Kropf and the former Lavina Kipfer. He had been employed at McConnell Glass and late at AFG Glass in Stratford, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Army, Navy and Air Force, Unit 261, Stratford and the Stratford Cribbage League. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jante May Heinbecker on August 9, 1995. He is survived by a son, Darren Kropf and his wife Christine and a daughter, Sharon Tough and her husband Donald, all of Stratford and grandchildren, MacKenzie Kropf, Shayna Kropf, Brad Tough, Jennifer Tough and Steven Tough; also survived by brothers, Ralph Kropf and his wife Esther of Wellesley, Stan Kropf and his wife Jean of Mount Forest and Delford Kropf of Kitchener and a sister, Marg Henning of Stratford. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Albert Henning. Friends and relatives may call at the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 from 204 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Douglas Reble will officiate. Cremation to follow with internment in Avondale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Toronto Sick Children's Hospital through the funeral home.

    The Record, February 28, 2000

    Eldon — Janet May Heimbecker. Janet (daughter of Nelson Conrad Heinbecker and Caroline Ruth "Ruth" Winsor) was born 10 May 1934, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1995, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  5. 9.  Delford Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alvin2, 1.Rebecca1)

  6. 10.  William Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Rebecca1)

    William married Irene Hartman [Group Sheet]


  7. 11.  Ronald Joseph Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 9 Aug 1936, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1998, Kincardine, Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209643

    Notes:

    Kropf, Ronald J. - (Former employee of Lackie Industrial Contractors), of RR 1, Kincardine (Point Clark) and formerly of Kitchener, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 25, 1998, in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Kreutzwieser) Kropf and dear father of Tim Kropf and his wife Irene, Melanie Merkt and her husband Frank, all of Kincardine, Valerie Taves and her husband Mike of Baden, Tom Kropf of Bracebridge, Stephanie Cachagee and her husband Mike of Waterloo and Wendy Kropf and her friend Mike Pierson of Kincardine; dear "Poppa" of Megan and Tyler Kropf, Chesley and Avery Merkt, Bailey and Kirstie Taves, Matthew and Justine Kropf, Madison and Carleigh Cachagee. Also survived by a brother, A. William Kropf and his wife Irene of New Dundee and his step-mother, Florence Kropf of Waterloo. Predeceased by his parents, William and Madeline Kropf. Visitation at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony's RC Church, 749 Russell Street, Kincardine, on Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kincardine Hospital-Palliative Care may be made as expressions of sympathy.

    The Record, June 26, 1998

    Ronald — Joyce Margaret Kreutzweiser. [Group Sheet]


  8. 12.  Arthur William Kropf Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 13 Jul 1933; died 8 Oct 2009, Woodstock, , Oxford, England; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42878666
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113162

    Notes:

    KROPF, Arthur William (Bill) - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Sakura House, Woodstock. Bill was born 76 years ago in Waterloo, son of the late William and Madeline (Roth) Kropf. He farmed for many years near Mannheim and New Dundee, and, along with his family, owned and operated Dundee Recycling. Bill was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Mannheim. He spent many years travelling to Texas and Arizona, was an avid card player, NASCAR fan and an International Harvestor collector and enthusiast. Bill enjoyed waterskiing, snowmobiling, dancing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Beloved husband of Irene (Hartmann) Kropf, whom he married May 2, 1953. Loving father of Douglas and Jane Kropf of New Dundee and their children Bradley (Katie), Kelly (Bruce) and son Tyler-TW, and Adam (Steph); Bonnie and Rick Klingenberg of Innerkip and their daughter Cheryl (Bob) and children Robbie, Madison and Emily; Dennis and Maureen Kropf of New Dundee and their children Laura, Stephen, Michael, Nicole and Kevin. Also remembered by sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce and Jim Smith of Goderich, Elmeda Hartmann of Didsbury, Alberta, and by many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his brother, Ronald Kropf; his stepmother, Florence (Hollinger) Kropf; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Ernie Hahn, Hilda and Lester Huehn, Gertrude and Bill Huehn, and Gordon Hartmann. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and again Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Tuesday, October 13, 2009 transfer will be made to Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, 1531 Bridge St., New Dundee for the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Burial to follow at St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sakura House, Woodstock (VON Hospice), St. James Lutheran Church, Mannheim or Children's Health Foundation, London. Donation information and online condolences available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    2023. Memorials.Francisfh.Ca. https://memorials.francisfh.ca/arthur-kropf/4021435/obit.php?&printable=true.

    Arthur — Irene M. Hartmann. [Group Sheet]


  9. 13.  Beatrice Idela Kipfer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Adela2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Beatrice — Elmer Roes. (son of David N. Roes and Catherine "Katie" Gerber) [Group Sheet]