Abraham "Abram" Biehn

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• Name: Abram Biehn
• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Abraham Biehn, "was born January 5th, 1850. He is married to Mary Cressman and resides near Freeport, on the farm formerly occupied by Mr. Mitchell. Their family consists of seven children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Biehn was born Jan. 5, 1850, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; died of heart failure at his home near Guernsey, Sask., Dec. 20, 1927; aged 77 y. 11 m. 22 d. He was confined to his bed only a few days, although he had been suffering from congestion of the lungs for some time. He was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church. In 1879 he was married to Mary Cressman and resided on a farm near Freeport, Ont. In 1906 they moved to Guernsey, Sask., which has since been their home. He is survived by his widow, 5 sons, 2 daughters, and 1 foster granddaughter: namely, Mrs. Manassah Toman, Ervin, Milton, Mrs. Noah Weber, Alvin, Anthony, Delton, and Mrs. Addison Gingerich; also 23 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at the Sharon Mennonite Church conducted by Bros M.H. Schmitt and I.S. Rosenberger. Text, I Cor. 15: 55-57. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 42 - January 19, 1928 - pp 911, 912

Abraham married Mary Cressman 4 Feb 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac S. Cressman and Barbara Snyder) was born 20 Aug 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1932, Near Guernsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elsie Toman
• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037.2
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Toman.-Elsie Biehn was born at Freeport, Ont., Dec. 18, 1879: died at the Humboldt Hospital on Sept. 29, 1947; aged 67 y. 9 m. 11 d. On March 26, 1902 she was married to Manassa Toman. In 1905 they moved to Guernsey, Sask. Surviving are 2 sons (Clarence, of Guernsey; and Willard, Waterloo, Ont.), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Allen Cressman, and Loretta-Mrs. Wesley Shantz, both of Guernsey), and 12 grandchildren. Two daughters (Vera and Gertrude) predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Sharon Mennonite Church, in charge of Dan Schlabach and Stanley Shantz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 33 - November 11, 1947, pages 718, 719

Elsie married Manassa "Manasseh" Toman 26 Mar 1902, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Manassa (son of Samuel Bricker Toman and Elizabeth Hunsberger) was born 20 Sep 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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"Ervin Biehn, 77, of Kenora, died tuesday.

He farmed at Guernsey and Carrot River, both in Saskatchewan, before retiring to Kenora.

Survivors include his wife, the former Mrs. John Hill; one stepson, Sidney; three sons, Morley of Winnipeg, Harry of Kenora, Lowel of B.C., three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Little of Tisdale, Sask., Mrs. Allen (Lorna) Gordon of Keewatin, Mrs. Leonard (Beverly) Lafreniere of Kenora; three brothers, Milton of RR2 Waterloo, Alvin of Saskatoon, Anthony of RR4 Brantford, and one sister, Mrs. Noah Weber of Guernsey. One brother and one sister predeceased him."

KW Record obit. of Thurs., Apr. 30, 1959

Ervin married Clara Harvina Schallhorn 17 Oct 1924, Keewatin, Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Abraham B. Schallhorn and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Heer) was born 14 Jun 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1959, Kenora, Kenora District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lake of the Woods Cemetery, Kenora, Kenora District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Milton married Sarah Thaler 8 Jun 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of David M. Thaler and Sarah Schneider) was born 8 Nov 1883, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1966, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037.5
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Weber.- Louise, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Cressman) Biehn, was born near Freeport, Ont., Feb. 18, 1886; died at the University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask., May 1, 1968; aged 82 y. 2 m. 13 d. On Mar. 25, 1913, she was married to Noah G. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Howard, Gordon, Willis, Floyd, and Lyle), 2 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Claude Schlabach and Irene-Mrs. Ivan Eby), 22 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Milton, Anthony, and Alvin). One son (Leonard), one sister, and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sharon Church, where funeral services were held May 4, with James Mullet and Daniel Schlabach officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 25 - June 25, 1968, pages 579, 580

Louisa married Noah G. Weber 25 Mar 1913. Noah (son of Manasseh R. Weber, son of Manasseh R. Weber and Lydia Gabel) was born 28 Feb 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1981, Rosthern, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Albert Beihn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92142
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Biehn, Alvin Cressman, son of Abram and Mary (Cressman) Biehn, was born at Preston, Ont., Sept. 12, 1887; died at Saskatoon, Sask., Jan. 9, 1982; aged 95 y. In 1919, he was married to Edna Eby, who died on Nov. 20, 1965. Surviving are four children (Cledyth, Ralph, and Gerald Biehn, and Marion Nixon), 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of James Mullet; interment in Sharon Mennonite Church cemetery.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume 75, Number 14 - April 6, 1982 - pg 246

Alvin married Edna Minerva Eby 20 Dec 1920. Edna (daughter of Reuben Eby and Mary Ann Brubacher) was born 3 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1965, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037.7

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Children: 1.Verna May b.Dec. 27, 1927; married 1st May 17, 1946 to Gordon Edward Harkness b.April 16, 1928; 5 children; married 2nd Aug. 28, 1961 to Ernest MacDonald b.Oct. 2, 1938; 1 child

2. Ray Wilfred b.March 12, 1929; married June 17, 1950 to Shirley Fure b.Nov. 17 1933; 1 son

3. Newton Lewis b.June 17, 1931; married Oct. 15, 1955 to Denelda Stewart b.Dec. 7, 1933; 2 children

4. Leonard Lyle b.Aug. 7, 1932; married Oct. 18, 1958 to Margaret Donna Fergus b.; 4 children

5. Ronald Harvey b.April 14, 1934; married June 20, 1959 to Helen Meynell b.; 2 children

6. Kenneth Keith b.July 12, 1936; married July 20, 1957 to Shirley Grace Roswell b.Sept. 20, 1938; 2 children

7. Cecile Doreen b.Oct. 29, 1938; married July 12, 1958 to George Hamilton Frederic Lowry b.Jan. 1, 1929; 2 children

8. Evelyn Grace b.; married Feb. 23, 1963 to Leslie Thomas Stright b.Sept. 5, 1932; 2 children

9. Orton Orval b.; married Nov. 23, 1962 to Winnifred Madeline Atfield b; 2 children

10. Robert Anthony b.; married July 4, 1964 to Deidre Lynn Scott b.; 2 children

11. Carole b. and d. June 1, 1946

12. Gary Reginald b.; married April 23, 1981 to Shelly Bissett b.; 2 children

13. Clifford Milton b.

14. Donald Lowell b.; married Dec. 6, 1969 to Mary Mrav ; 4 children

Anthony — Ada Luella Schallhorn. Ada (daughter of Abraham B. Schallhorn and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Heer) was born 1909, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 1979; was buried , Farrington Cemetery, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00008-1037.8

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Biehn.-Delton Biehn was born in Waterloo, Co., Ont., Aug. 7, 1894; died at Guernsey, Sask., Sept. 21, 1936, after an illness of only a few days; aged 42 y. 1 m. 14 d. He was married to Magdelena Eby who preceded him in death 8 years ago. This union was blessed with 3 children (George, Stewart, and Margaret) who, with 4 brothers and 2 sisters of the deceased survive to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Sharon Mennonite Church with Bro. M. H. Schmitt and Bro. B. B. Weber in charge. The body was laid to rest in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, October 29, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.31 - page 671

Delton married Magdalena Eby 29 Mar 1924. Magdalena (daughter of Reuben Eby and Mary Ann Brubacher) was born 9 Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1929, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertrude Salinda Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24273

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Gingerich. Gertrude Toman Gingerich, daughter of Manasseh and Elsie Toman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 2, 1903; died at Watrous Hospital, Watrous, Sask., Jan. 8, 1929; aged 25 y. 11 m. 6 d. She was united in marriage to Addison Gingerich on Dec. 22, 1925. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and many other relatives and friends. In youth she accepted Christ and united with the Sharon Mennonite congregation, near Guernsey, Sask. Failing in health for several weeks, her condition was such that an operation was necessary, after which she lived only a few days. Funeral services were held from the home of Delton Beihn and the Sharon church, conducted by M. H. Schmidt and I. S. Rosenberger. Text, 1 Thess. 4: 13, 14. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 43 - January 24, 1929, pages 909-911

Gertrude married Addison S. Gingerich 22 Dec 1925. Addison (son of Bishop Abraham B. Gingrich and Lydia Shantz) was born 18 Jun 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1967, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70415
• Residence: 1960, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

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Cressman, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manassah Toman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 4, 1904; died at the Lanigan Union Hospital, July 17, 1964; aged 60 y. 6 m. 13 d. On Dec. 18, 1929, she was married to Allen Cressman. Later they moved to the Guernsey, Sask., area. Surviving are her husband, 4 children (Noreen - Mrs. Alfred Polzin, Stanley, Glenn, and Beatrice - Mrs. Cleason Snyder), 10 grandchildren, one sister (Loretta - Mrs. Wesley Shantz), and 2 brothers (Clarence and Willard). Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, near Guernsey.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 34 - September 1, 1964

Mary married Allan Cressman 18 Dec 1929. Allan (son of Cyrus Cressman and Maria M. "Mary" Horst) was born 24 Jul 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1977, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-223427

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• Name: Loretta Elsie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99470
• Residence: 1960, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

Loretta married Paul Wesley "Wesley" Shantz 22 Dec 1932. Paul (son of Henry Cyrenas Shantz and Angeline Snider) was born 16 Jun 1909, Aldersyde, Alberta; died 28 Nov 1976; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99472
• Residence: 1960, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

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"TOMAN, Clarence Earl -July 29, 1915-Feb. 1, 2003. Clarence Toman passed away during his 87th year, on Feb. 1, 2003, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, in Humboldt, Sask.

He was the beloved husband of Fern (Weber) Toman and the dear father of five children, Faye of Spruce Grove, Alta. (and her husband George Bergmann), Elaine of Kitchener (and her husband Boyd Snider), Earl of Ottawa (and his wife Cynthia Harris), Fred of Guernsey, Sask. (and his wife Elsie Bushman), and Barry of Spiritwood, Sask. (and his wife Margery Olsen). He had 12 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren.

Born on July 29, 1915 at Guernsey, Sask., Mr. Toman was predeceased by his parents, Manassa and Elsie (Biehn) Toman as well as his brother,Willard of Chesley, Ont. and four sisters, Vera (who died at the age of 9), Gertrude (Gingerich), Mary (Cressman) and Loretta (Shantz) - all of Guernsey.

Mr. Toman farmed at Guernsey on land his father homesteaded in 1905,until his retirement and move to the town of Guernsey in 1977. He and his wife moved to Manitou Lodge in Jan. 2001. They have been life long members of Sharon Mennonite Church...Sharon Mennonite Cemetery..."

KW Record obit. of Fri., Feb. 7, 2003

Clarence married Fern Viola Weber 1 Dec 1940. Fern (daughter of Abraham Weber and Mary M. Burkholder) was born 5 Mar 1920, Tofield, , Alberta, Canada; died 4 Feb 2013, Lanigan, , Alberta; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99473
• Residence: 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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TOMAN, Willard Hettley - Passed away, on Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 84th year.

Beloved husband of Wanda (Weber); dear father of Anne Storey and her husband Joe of Mannheim, Dorothy Bowman and her husband Paul of Baden, Ken of Elmwood, and Cliff and his wife Joady of Surrey, B.C.; grandfather of 10 grandchildren; brother of Clarence and his wife Fern of Watrous,Sask.

Predeceased by his parents, Manassa Toman and Elsie Biehn; his daughter-in-law, Marlene Toman and four sisters....Breslau Mennonite Cemetery...

KW Record obit. of Jan. 2002

Willard — Wanda Weber. Wanda (daughter of Burton Weber and Ethel Irene Spitzmesser) was born 9 Sep 1920, Irricana, , Alberta, Canada; died 20 Jun 2019, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lincoln Biehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78296

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Biehn, A. Lincoln, son of Milton and Sarah (Thaler) Biehn, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 8, 1905; died in St. Mary's Hospital, Oct. 3, 1980; aged 75 y. He was married to Grace Paterson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Clair and Mervin) and one sister (Violet-Mrs. Oliver Koch). He was preceded in death by one sister. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Memory Gardens.

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 44 - October 28, 1980

Abraham married Grace Margaret Patterson 20 Jun 1936, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Grace was born 19 Nov 1912, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60283

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Mr. HAROLD BIEHN

Born: June 10, 1908 in Guernsey, Saskatchewan Died:October 2. 1993 at Countryview Retirement Residence Aged: 85 years Harold was a son of the late Milton Biehn and the former Sarah Thaler.He was a member of Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship, Dorking. He had farmed in Saskatchewan until moving to R.R. 4, Listowel.

Beloved husband of the former Eileen Shantz who predeceased him in April of 1987.

Lovingly remembered by his children Maynard and his wife Grace of Newton, Myra and her husband Don Brunk of R.R. 1, Newton, Ruby and her husband Henry Soderberg of Young, Saskatchewan, Elvern and his wife Ruth Anne of R.R. 4,Listowel.

Sadly missed by his grandchildren Rhonda, Neal and Dennis Schellenberg, Lynnette and Tracy Brunk, Trevor, Jason and Josalyn Biehn. Dear brother of Clair of Milverton, Mervin and his wife Helen of Moorefield and Violet (Mrs. Oliver Koch) of Conestoga. Also remembered by a sister-in-law Grace Biehn of Kitchener. Harold was predeceased by a daughter Arlene in infancy: A brother Lincoln and a sister Olive.

Family and friends called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Avenue, Milverton until Tuesday, October 5, 1993 when transfer was made to Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville where the funeral service was held at 2: 00 p.m. Pastor Edgar Frey officiated.

Interment followed in Hillside Cemetery.

Harold married Eileen Shantz 25 Dec 1930. Eileen (daughter of Henry Cyrenas Shantz and Angeline Snider) was born 19 Apr 1908, Aldersyde, Alberta; died 21 Apr 1987, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: David Biehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60702

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BIEHN, Clair David -Passed away on Fri., Dec. 12, 2003 at Stratford General Hospital. He was born 92 years ago in Guernsey, Sask. and was the s/o the late Milton and Sarah (Thaler) Biehn.

Clair resided at Country Meadows, Brunner and was formerly of Millbank. Clair was a member of Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship, Dorking. Beloved husband of Olive (Shantz) Biehn who predeceased him Sept. 5,1990.

Dear father of Rita and husband Archie Lees, Pearl and husband Ben Lauber, all of Edmonton, Alta., Carol and husband Larry Dahmer of Innisfail, Alta., Winnifred and husband Doug Wismer of Kitchener, Homer and wife Catherine Biehn of RR4 Listowel, Edith Biehn and husband Wayne Frayle of Manitoulin Island, Loyal and wife Margo Biehn of Sebringville,and Hazel Biehn of Coquitlam, B.C.

Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren and17 great-grandchildren. Also missed by his brother, Mervin Biehn of Palmerston; brother-in-law Oliver Koch of St. Jacobs and sisters-in-law Leona Martin of Elmira and Violet Shantz of Kitchener.

Clair was predeceased by a granddaughter, Michelle; brothers Harold and wife Eileen, Lincoln and wife Grace; sisters, Olive Biehn and Violet Koch; four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law....Hillside Cemetery,Hawkesville..

The Record 15 Dec 2003

Clair married Olive Shantz 28 Jun 1934. Olive (daughter of Henry Cyrenas Shantz and Angeline Snider) was born 13 Dec 1911, Aldersyde, Alberta; died 5 Sep 1990, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Violet Alexandra Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123793

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KOCH, Violet (Mrs.Oliver) - Peacefully, went home to be with her Lord, on Friday, Sept. 13,2002, at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Violet (Biehn) Koch,in her 89th year, of Conestogo. Beloved and devoted wife of Oliver Koch for 62 years; loving mother of Glen and Phoebe Koch of Conestogo, Marlene and Murray Losch of Alma. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Clark (Sheri) Koch, Laura (Calvin) Martin, Heidi (Gerald) Martin, Juanita and Dean Losch. Sister of Clair Biehn and Mervin Biehn and sister-in-law of Grace Biehn. Predeceased by her parents, Milton and Sarah Biehn; one son, Delmar andone daughter, Beverly; two brothers and one sister...St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery...

The Record 16 Sep 2002

Violet — Oliver S. Koch. Oliver (son of Carl R. "Charles" Koch and Minerva Swartz) was born 29 May 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 2008, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 61767810

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BIEHN, Mervin Lavern - Of Palmerston and formerly of RR1, Moorefield, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2007, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Betty (Friesen) Biehn (1995). Dear father of Roy and Miriam Biehn of Hawkesville, Bernice and Clayton Gingrich of Palmerston, Edwin and Rose Biehn of Moorefield, Vernon Biehn of Saskatchewan, Myron and Penny Biehn of Palmerston and Lavern and Sharon Biehn of Manitoba. Fondly remembered by his nineteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by one brother-in-law Oliver Koch. Predeceased by one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter, two sisters Olive Biehn and Violet Koch as well as three brothers Lincoln, Harold and Clair Biehn. Mervin was born on February 27, 1925 at Guernsey, Saskatchewan. He married Helen Betty Friesen on November 14, 1948 at Duchess, Alberta and they farmed at Guernsey, Saskatchewan from 1948 until 1966 when the family moved to RR1, Moorefield. The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. followed by interment in Hillside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to Christian Aid Ministries or Northern Youth Programs would be appreciated.

Mervin married Helen Betty Friesen 14 Nov 1948, Duchess, , Alberta, Canada. Helen was born 10 Feb 1929; died 12 Dec 1995; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164378

Willis married Vera Martin (daughter of Elam S. Martin and Elmina Lichty) [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Ray Brisson. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180786P

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GEORGE W. BIEHN 1925 - 2006 Passed away, peacefully at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at the age of 81 years. Loving husband of Elva. Cherished father of Susan (Blaine) Doherty, David (Monica) Biehn and Robert (Nhora) Biehn. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Megan and Kevin Doherty and Laura and Matthew Biehn. Survived by his sister, Margaret (Raymond) Brisson. Predeceased by his brother, Stuart and sister-in-law, Doris. George was a long time employee of Bell Canada in both Ontario and Quebec. The memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Chapel, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 3 p.m. Following the memorial service, friends are invited to join the family in the Funeral Home's Fireside Reception Room for refreshments and a time to visit.Condolences for the family and donations to the CNIB can be arranged through the funeral home 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.comIn living memory of George, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record 28 Oct 2006

George — Elva Eileen Kenyon. (daughter of Franklin Alexander Kenyon and Mary Lucinda "Lucy" Otterbein, daughter of Franklin Alexander Kenyon and Olive Mytle "Ollie" Thomas) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181105P

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"BIEHN, Stuart -Peacefully, at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre, on Sat.,Aug. 12,2000, age 73. Beloved husband of the late Doris (1995). Loving father of Debbi Hume and her husband Ken of London and Donna Tytler and her husband Gerry of Kitchener; survived by a brother, George Biehn and his wife Elva of Waterloo and a sister, Margaret Brisson and her husband Ray of Sardis, B.C.; also survived by a brother-in-law, Maynard Gies and his wife Tena and sisters-in-law Marg, Shirley and Marjorie Gies. Mr. Biehn will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers-in-law Stewart and Leroy Gies. He was a member of the Waterloo Legion, Branch530....Cremation...."

The Record 14 Aug 2000

Stuart married Doris Eileen Gies 1 May 1948. Doris was born 8 Apr 1927; died 1 Feb 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181208

Stanley — Vera Alice Snyder. (daughter of Jacob Orlan "Orlan" Snyder and Veronica Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Beatrice Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190713

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SNYDER, Beatrice - Of Walkerton, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in her 77th year. Born in Sibbald, Alberta, daughter of the late Allan and Mary (nee Toman) Cressman. Survived by daughters Gloria (Lee) George of Belleville and Sharon (Jack) Etherton of Paisley, sons Donald (Vicki) Snyder, Dennis Snyder both of Walkerton, Doug (Eleanor) Snyder of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Glen (Gloria) Snyder of Stoney Plain, Alberta and Gilbert (Betty) Snyder of Kitchener, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister Noreen (Alfred) Polzin of Calgary Alberta, brothers Stanley (Arlene) Cressman of Humboldt, Saskatchewan and Glenn Cressman of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her husband Cleason Snyder. Visitation was held at St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover, on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 9: 00 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11: 00 am. Barb & Dennis Foerster officiated. Interment in Union Cemetery, Ayton. Memorial donations to the James Robison Ministries (LIFE Outreach International) and World Vision were appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca 11926725

Beatrice — Cleason Orlan Snyder. Cleason (son of Jacob Orlan "Orlan" Snyder and Veronica Brubacher) was born 22 Apr 1934; died 12 Oct 1999; was buried , Ayton Union Cemetery, Ayton, Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Anne — Paul Murray Cressman. (son of Eben Calvin Cressman and Margaret Emily Georgina White) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 241174962

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ELVERN BIEHN OBITUARY

Passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Elvern Biehn of Millbank in his 77th year.

Beloved husband of Ruth Anne (nee Gerber) who he married April 16, 1971. Dear father of Trevor & Lesley Biehn of Stratford, Jason Biehn & Sharon Hovestadt of Toronto/Brantford and Josalyn & Gerrit Hagen of Hamilton. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Katelyn, Evan, Elijah, Jeremiah, Levi, Justice, Grayson, Joel, Micah and Jaeda. He is survived by his sisters Myra Brunk of Millbank, Ruby & Karl Regier of Saskatchewan, by brothers and sisters-in-law Grace Biehn of Stratford, Marlene & Mel Lichty of Stratford, Gary Gerber of Calgary, Betty Gilchrist & Dale Wood of Waterloo, Jamie & Karen Gerber of Wellesley.

Predeceased by his parents Harold & Eileen (Shantz) Biehn, brother Maynard Biehn, brothers-in-law Don Brunk and Andrew Gerber, sister-in-law Sandra Gerber and mother and father-in-law Steve & Edna Gerber.

Relatives and friends will be received at the Milverton Christian Fellowship, 6619 Perth Rd. 131 Milverton on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Service will be conducted in the Milverton Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Church hall followed by burial in Rushes Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Milverton Christian Fellowship or the Father's Heart Healing Ministries, Arthur would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton

Published by Waterloo Region Record on Jul. 2, 2022.

Elvern BIEHN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/elvern-biehn/4968918/ (Accessed: 6 January 2023).

Elvern married Ruth Anne Gerber (daughter of Stevanus J. "Steve" Gerber and Edna Albrecht) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37447

Glen — Phoebe Ann Huber. (daughter of Clarence Wilson Huber and Violet Ida Baker) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153846

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DELMAR KOCH

Delmar Keith Koch, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Koch, died at the family residence near Conestogo Thursday, November 19, after a brief illness. He attended Conestogo Public School.

In addition to his parents, surviving are a brother, Glen, one sister, Marlene and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koch and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Biehn. A sister, Beverley Ann, predeceased him in 1941.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Saturday noon when removal was made to the home for private service Sunday at 2:00 p.m. A public memorial service followed at St. Jacobs' Mennonite Church. Bishop Roy S. Koch, assisted by Rev. Leonard Haarer, officiated. Interment was in St. Jacobs Cemetery.