John Y. Bender

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45083270
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163083
• Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1969, 61 Brewery St., Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Bender, John Y., son of the late Daniel H. and Magdalena (Yantzi) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 20, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 16, 1969; aged 76 y. 8 m. 27 d. On June 20, 1918, he was married to Mary Jantzi, who died Jan. 4, 1953. Surviving are one son (Daniel), 3 daughters (Elfrieda - Mrs. Rudy Steinman, Laura - Mrs. Willis Lichty, and Selma - Mrs. Nelson Roth), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Allan), and one sister (Elizabeth - Mrs. Nicholas Kuepfer). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Jan. 19, with Chris O. Erb and Alvin Leis officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 8 - February 25, 1969 - pages 191, 192

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John I. Bender

John I. Bender of 61 Brewery St., Baden, formerly of Kingwood, died today at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a brief illness. He was 76.

Born in East Zorra Township April 20, 1892, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Bender. He farmed near Kingwood, retiring to Baden in October, 1952. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

His wife; the former Mary Jantzi predeceased him Jan. 4, 1953. He was also predeceased by three sisters.

Surviving are one son, Daniel of Wellesley and three daughters, Mrs. Rudy (Elfrieda) Steinman, Mrs. Nelson (Selma) Roth, both of RR 2, New Hamburg and Mrs. Willis (Laura) Lichti of RR 1, New Hamburg. Also surviving is a brother, Rev. Allan Bender of Wellesley and a sister, Mrs. Nicholas (Elizabeth) Kuepfer of Millbank. There are 11 grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at Maple View Mennonite Church on Sunday. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley was in charge of arrangements.

New Hamburg Independent, January 22, 1969

John married Mary Ann Jantzi 20 Jun 1918. Mary (daughter of Joel L. Jantzi and Elizabeth Boshart) was born 4 Jul 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1953, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elfrieda Steinman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187745

Elfrieda — Rudolph "Rudy" Steinman. Rudolph (son of Christian Z. Steinman and Magdalena Z. "Mattie" Gingerich) was born 14 Dec 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165952

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Lichti.- Laura Bender, 79, New Hamburg, Ont., died Oct. 24. Spouse: Willis Lichti. Other survivors: children June, William; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: Oct. 28 at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Tavistock, Ont.


The Mennonite December 5, 2000, page 20, Vol. 3, No. 45

Laura — Willis Noah Lichti. Willis (son of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 1918; died 2011; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Selma Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187744

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ROTH, Selma Passed away at her residence, Nithview Community, New Hamburg, on Thursday, July 19, 2012. She was born 86 years ago in Wellesley Township and was the daughter of the late John I. and Mary (Jantzi) Bender. Beloved wife of 67 years of Nelson H. Roth. Dear mother of Ralph and wife Margaret Roth of Tavistock, Renee Schmidt of Wellesley and John Schmidt of Listowel and Rudolph (Rudy) Roth of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Randall and Carrie Roth, Rosalee and Brent van Staalduinen, Russell Roth, Ryan and Melissa Roth, Andrea Schmidt and Brian Thomas, Melanie and Jeffrey Hall and her great-grandchildren Benjamin Roth and Kayle Roth.

Remembered by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Florence Baechler, Harvey and Hilda Roth, Wallace and Betty Roth, Viola and David Brubacher, Earlus and Delores Roth. Selma was predeceased by her sisters Elfrieda and husband Rudy Steinman, Laura and husband Willis Lichti, brother Dan and wife Agnes Bender, brothers-in-law Earl Baechler, Raymond and wife Clara Roth, sisters-in-law Olive Roth, Teresa Soroka, nephew William Lichti, niece Marlene Baechler and nephew-in-law Ronnie Benedict. Selma was a member of Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. The interment will take place on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Baden. The funeral service to celebrate Selma's life will follow at 3 p.m. at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg with Pastor Marshall Eizenga officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of one's choice. On-line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Selma — Nelson Howard Roth. Nelson (son of Rudolph S. "Rudy" Roth and Sarah Anne Kropf) was born 28 Jan 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 2012, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187748
• Residence: 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BENDER, Daniel J. - Peacefully, on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Daniel J. Bender of Nith View Home in New Hamburg and formerly of Wellesley. Dan was born in Kitchener 78 years ago. Son of the late John I. Bender and the late Mary Jantzi. He was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church and farmed near Kingwood, coming to Wellesley in 1966. He was also employed at the Grand River Hospital from 1968 to 1992.Beloved husband of the late Agnes L. (Roi) Bender, who predeceased him December 8, 2003. Dear father of Stan Bender and his friend Dana of Kitchener, Nancy and her husband Ray Haarsma of Petersburg, Steven and his wife Chris Bender of Wellesley, Carol and her husband Dan Soucy of Kitchener and Paul Bender of Wellesley. Loving brother of Selma and Nelson Roth of New Hamburg. Brother-in-law of Willis Lichti and Mabel and Arley Shantz.Cherished grandpa of Nicole and Jason, Adam and Troy, Katie, Michael, Kristen, Jessica, Samantha, Tiffany, Amber, Natasha, Carly, Alan and Brandon; great-grandpa of Lincoln.Predeceased by two sisters, Elfrieda Steinmann and Laura Lichti; a brother-in-law, Rudy Steinmann and a nephew, William Lichti.Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St. in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David St. South, Wellesley, on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. Pastor Julie Ellison White will officiate. Burial will follow in Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley.Memorials to the Wellesley Mennonite Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Daniel — Agnes Roi. Agnes (daughter of Norman Roi and Christina Bender) was born 13 Aug 1930; died 8 Dec 2003; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Stanley — Carol Ann Baechler. (daughter of Ray Baechler and Reta Grace Gascho) [Group Sheet]

Stephen — Christine Louise Horst. (daughter of Mahlon Nelson Horst and Sandra Jean Brutsky) [Group Sheet]