Mary Ann Geib

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• Name: Mary Ann Cress
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2020.1
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Former St. Jacobs Lady Passes Away

Mrs. Levil Cress Who Died at Roseville Was Aged 84; Henry Cress is a Son

Mrs. Levi Cress, for many years. a resident of St. Jacobs, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Henrich at Roseville. She was in her 84th year. For the past two months the late Mrs. Cress has been in falling health, She was predeceased by her husband 12 years ago, and by a daughter, Mrs. I. B. Brubacher, five years ago. There are surviving two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Smith of St. Basaha William Henrich, of Roseville, and four sons, Noah Cress, of Kitchener; Aaron Cress, of London; J. G. Cress, of Kitchener, and Henry Cress of Elmira. The funeral took place from Roseville on Monday where services were held and thence to St. Jacobs where services were held in the Lutheran church. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

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Mrs. Levi Cress

Death summoned Mrs. Levi Cress, a resident of St. Jacobs for some years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rev. William Henrich, at Roseville. A more detailed account ap pears in St. Jacobs news.

Waterloo Chronicle , 20 Sep 1928, p. 5

Mary married Levi Cress 22 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Levi (son of Ephraim Cress and Susannnah "Susan" McMahon) was born 23 Feb 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1916, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2021
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1895, Petrolia, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; photographer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Photographer, Agent, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, ?
• Residence: 1921, 42 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1943, 111 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah Cress, "was born November 15th, 1864. He is a photographer and has his place of business in Elmira, Ontario."

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.].

Noah married Agnes Regina "Regina" "Ricka" Schweitzer 8 Jul 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Martin Schweitzer and Philipine "Phebe" Flehr) was born 1 Nov 1869, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20748906
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2022
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1894, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Henry Cress, "was born October 12th, 1866. He is married to Catharine Steiner. They reside at home with his parents where he is assisting in managing the farm. To them is born one son named V Clarence."

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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Henry Kress

By Record Correspondent ELMIRA

Henry Kress, 96, of Elmira, died today at the Martin Rest Home, Elmira, after a lengthy illness.

Born Oct. 12, 1866, in St. Jacobs, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kress. A life- long, resident of the Elmira dis trict, he was a member of St James Lutheran Church. EImira.

His wife, the former Catherine Steiner, predeceased him in 1954.

Surviving are four sons. Clarence and Herbert of Kitchener, Harold of St. Jacobs, and Melchior of Calgary; a daughter. Mrs. Charles (Marion) Lorch of Elmira: a sister, Mrs. O. J. Smith of St. Jacobs. 16 grand- children and 18 great-grand- children.

Three brothers and two sisters predeceased him.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Tuesday noon when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate.

Henry married Catherine Steiner 10 Apr 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Johannes "John" Steiner and Anna Gertrude Peppler) was born 20 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2023
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Hannah Cress, "was born March 2nd, 1869. She is married to Isaiah Brubacher, a carriage-ironer, etc. They reside at St. Jacobs, Ontario. They have a family of one child named V Pearl Beatrice."

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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ESTEEMED LADY PASSED AWAY

MRS. I. B. BRUBACHER PASSED AWAY LAST FRIDAY - FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY

The death occurred at her home in St. Jacobs on Friday morning, January 5, 1923 of Hannah Cress, beloved wife of Isaiah Brubacher, at the age of 54 years, 10 months and 3 days, after an illness extending over two years. The late Mrs. Brubacher was born in St. Jacobs where she has resided all her life, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of rela tives and friends, who deeply regret her demise. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, four daughters, Mrs. H. Reynolds of Kitchener, Kathleen, Ethel and Gladys at home, two grand children, her mother, Mrs. Levi Cress four brothers, Noah and John of Kitchener, Henry of Elmira, and Aaron of London, two sisters Mrs. O. J. Smith of St. Jacobs and Mrs. (Rev.) Henrich of New Hamburg. The funeral was held from her late residence on Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock to St. James' Lutheran church for services, thence to the Lutheran cemetery for interment.

The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved.

Hannah married Isaiah Beechy Brubacher 23 Oct 1888. Isaiah (son of Rev. David M. Brubacher and Catharine Beechy) was born 22 Mar 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1941; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Henrich
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2024
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mary Cress, "was born November 12, 1872. She is married to William Heinrich, a tinsmith. They reside at St. Jacobs. To them is born one son named V Walter Noah."


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.].

Mary married Rev. William S. Henrich 24 Oct 1893, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Christian A. Henrich and Catherine Schneuker) was born 18 Sep 1870, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1935, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2025
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1921, 30 Spetz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

John Cress, "was born April 7th, 1875. He is engaged in the machine shops of the Waterloo Manufacturing Company, Waterloo, Ontario."


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.].

John married Louise Sattler 15 Jul 1903, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of John Sattler and Rosina Schiefley) was born 24 Jan 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1972. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Smith
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2026
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Clara married Oscar John Smith 2 Jan 1901, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Oscar (son of Carl S. "Charles" Smith and Maria "Mary" Kinzel) was born 1 Jan 1879, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jun 1963; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2027
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Aaron Cress, "was born February 19th, 1881. He is at home and attends school."


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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179307
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2022.2
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Clarence married Erma Luella Becker 11 Apr 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Erma (daughter of Jacob Krug Becker and Alice E. Eagle) was born 20 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380296
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

CRESS, Harold G.

On Thursday, Oct. 25, 1984, at K-W Hospital, aged 85 years, of St. Jacobs.

Husband of the late Olga Binkley; dear father of Mrs. Helen MacPherson, Vernel and his wife Vera, all of St. Jacobs; father-in-law of Ruth Cress of St. Jacobs; brother of Herbert of Waterloo, Clarence of Kitchener and Melchoir of Ottawa. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

He was predeceased by two sons, Lloyd and Wilbert and one sister. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after noon Friday, until Saturday noon, when removal will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in St. James Lutheran cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Oct 1984 pg D11

Harold married Olga Bertha Binkle 24 Dec 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Olga (daughter of Philip Binkle and Catherine Unger) was born 27 Sep 1895, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jul 1977, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54660
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

CRESS, Herbert-At Heritage House, St. Jacobs, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1994, age 94 years, formerly of Waterloo.

Mr. Cress was born in St. Jacobs and was a son of the late Catherine Steiner and Henry Cress. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo.

Beloved husband of Helena (Warkentin). Dear father of Paul and his wife Dianne of Ottawa. Loving grandfather to Tracey. He is also fondly remembered by his niece, Donna Wehrle; several other nieces and nephews and one brother, Melchior of Ottawa.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Magdalena; two brothers, Harold and Clarence and one sister, Marion Lorch.

Mr. Cress' family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of St. John's Lutheran Church on Saturday at 2 p.m., with Reverends Linda and Peter Thomsen officiating. Interment to follow in Elmira Union Cemetery.

The Record Newspaper 18 Aug 1994

Herbert married Helena Warkentin 19 Nov 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helena (daughter of John Warkentin and Maria "Mary" Hooge) was born 6 Oct 1923, Crimea, Ukraine; died 21 Apr 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Apr 2000, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Herbert — Magdalena Snyder. Magdalena (daughter of Levi R. Snyder and Lydia Ann Fries) was born 30 Oct 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197992
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. CHARLES LORCH

Elmira - Mrs. Charles Lorch, 45 William St., died at K-W Hospital Tuesday. She was 64.

She was the former Mary Ann Cress, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cress. She was born July 9, 1903 at St. Jacobs.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and was church organist for over 50 years. She was Sunday school teacher for a number of years and a member of the Lutheran Church Women.

She was married Oct. 3, 1929 at Elmira.

Surviving are her husband; one son Glen of Oshawa; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Esther) Schmitting of Kaisersleuter, West Germany; four brothers, Herbert and Clarence both of Kitchener, Harold of St. Jacobs, and Melchior of Winnipeg and two grandchildren. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Friday noon when removal will be made to St. James Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Rev. H.W. Baetz will officiate.

Mary — Charles Philip Lorch. Charles (son of Albert W. Lorch and Mary Ann Oswald) was born 17 Aug 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197993
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Pearl Beatrice Reynolds
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2023.2
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Pearl — David John Harold "Harold" Reynolds. David (son of William John Reynolds and Mary Jane McRoberts) was born 7 Mar 1893, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1977, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15143
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Ethel Rolene Roberts
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15177
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

ROBERTS, Ethel Rolene (Brubaker) - Peacefully, at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, in Elmira, on Tuesday, October 21, 2003. Ethel was born in St. Jacobs on January 4, 1907 a daughter of the late Isaiah Brubaker and Hannah Cress. She was married in June 1934 to her late husband George W. Roberts (1968). She was predeceased by her sisters Pearl Reynolds, Kathleen Foster and Gladys Rueter. Ethel was the loved mother of Sandra and her husband Douglas Lang of Waterloo and Jim Roberts and his wife Kathleen of Saskatoon. She was the proud grandma of Jefferey Lang and his wife Monika of Burlington, Jason Lang and his wife Christine of Waterloo, Ian Lang and Erin O'Leary of Owen Sound, John Roberts of Saskatoon and Lisa Perahudoff and her husband Murray of Saskatoon. She enjoyed visits with her great-grandchildren Nathan, Alexander, Nicholas and Kirstin Lang of Burlington and Wesley and Emily Perahudoff of Saskatoon. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews and her best friend Catherine Ernst of Kitchener. Ethel was the oldest member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Kitchener. Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of Ethel with her family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South in Waterloo on Friday, October 24, 2003 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. A reception will follow. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo on Friday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the CNIB or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated and can be arranged through the funeral home - 745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com

Ethel married George Washington Roberts Jun 1934. George (son of Frank Washington Roberts and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Zimmermann) was born 2 Apr 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169252
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2024.2

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• Name: Hilda Lillian Riepert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185008

Hilda — Henry William Riepert. Henry (son of Henry Riepert and Elizabeth Werner) was born 6 May 1899, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1965; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Mae Hiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174368

Notes:

Hiller, Florence Mae - On Sunday, April 23, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Florence Hiller, of New Hamburg. She was born in Clifford 90 year ago, a daughter of the late Rev. William and Mary (Cress) Hendrick. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, New Hamburg. Beloved wife of Edwin C. Hiller whom she married March 4, 1926. Loving mother of Jean and her husband Gerald McQuade of New Hamburg. Special grandmother to Janice and her husband Charles Deighton of Clarence Creek, Ont., Randall and his wife May McQuade of Baden. Lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Amanda and Autumn Deighton and Russell McQuade. Florence was predeceased by three brothers, Norman, Carl and Walter and one sister, Mrs. Hilda Riepert. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m., with Pastor Gary Manter officiating. Internment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, the VON or the Waterloo Regional Home Care Program

The Record, April 24, 1995

Florence married Edwin C. Hiller 4 Mar 1926, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Edwin (son of John H. Hiller and Sarah Ann Hostetler) was born 17 Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Famous: Author
• Name: Cora Margaret Cress
• Name: Edna Louise Staebler
• Name: Edna Staebler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4092
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 30 Spetz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Website: 2009
• Website: 2009; wikipedia

Notes:

Edna's 100th bash really schmecks Monday January 16, 2006
BARBARA AGGERHOLM
RECORD STAFF

Edna Staebler (middle) was visited by Janet Berton, wife of the late Pierre Burton and author George C. Blackburn during her 100th birthday party held at Wilfrid Laurier University yesterday.

WATERLOO -- At 100 years of age, Edna Staebler still turns heads.

Yesterday, about 500 people at Wilfrid Laurier University applauded, cheered and whistled as they celebrated the 100th birthday of one of Waterloo Region's most famous and most loved residents. They hummed along as concert singer Daniel Lichti sang One Enchanted Evening while Staebler, wearing a white feather boa, smiled from her wheelchair at the front of the room.

And they laughed as they watched a moving mini-documentary by Staebler's friend, Laurence McNaught, featuring interviews with Staebler's long-time buddy, Pierre Berton.

It was a party befitting a queen, a rock star, or maybe both.

Party-goers, young and old -- Edna "groupies" as cookbook author Rose Murray called them -- lined up to shake the hand of the elegant-looking woman in the bright red jacket whose eyes sparkled when she recognized her friends.

"It's fabulous," Staebler said in a brief interview at the end of the party when dozens of people were lining up again to give her a hug. "It's much more than I expected."

Staebler, author of books, journals, magazine articles and the famous Schmecks cookbooks, turned 100 yesterday. There were greetings from the Queen, the prime minister and from municipal, provincial and federal politicians.

But it was quickly clear that Staebler's writing -- though praised as shining -- was not the only way she touches people.

It's her interest in each and every person she meets, party-goers said. It's her ability to look forward to the next day. "She radiates a charisma, a joy in life," said author Veronica Ross, who wrote Staebler's biography. "She focuses on people and makes them feel important."

Janet Berton, Staebler's longtime friend and wife of Pierre Berton who died in 2004, said Staebler always speaks well of people.

"Edna never gossiped," said Berton, who attended the party with daughters Pamela and Patsy. And if, in her writing, she did, it was always "pleasant gossip."

Staebler is ageless, she is opinionated, she is fun, she takes risks, she encourages, she accepts life and she doesn't look back, friends said.
"Her heart is focused on what it can do," said CBC Radio host Tom Allen, an Edna Staebler Award winner. "And it has done a tremendous lot."
Staebler's masterful writing and story-telling is not to be downplayed, said author Wayson Choy, who won Staebler's Creative Non-Fiction Award in 2000 for Paper Shadows: A Chinatown Childhood. Choy jested that he had only one complaint about Staebler -- she should have visited a Chinatown kitchen when she was writing her Schmecks cookbooks featuring Old Order Mennonite cooking. "Can you imagine? All of you would have woks now," he said. "That would have been the power of Edna . . . Ah, if only you had visited my mother's kitchen."
TV Ontario broadcaster Paula Todd, who gave Staebler the feather boa and wore one herself, said she broke journalism's rule after she interviewed Staebler many years ago. She went back to see her again and again and they became good friends.

"How do you not stay friends with Edna?" said Todd, the party's master of ceremonies.
Staebler was born on the dining room table of her parents' Kitchener home on Jan. 15, 1906. It must have been sunny, said Kathryn Wardropper, party organizer and Staebler's creative non-fiction award administrator.
But there might also have been a full-throttle winter storm. Both types of weather would have been fitting for a woman who is complex, stubborn and joyful, Wardropper said.
Friends praised her sense of humour, and her ability to make people "come alive on the pages" in her famous cookbooks, Food That Really Schmecks, More Food That Really Schmecks and Schmecks Appeal.
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The Record Newspaper 13 Sep 2006

EDNA LOUISE STAEBLER 1906 - 2006 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edna Staebler, peacefully, in her sleep, at the Columbia Forest Nursing Home, on September 12, 2006.Fondly remembered by her niece, Barbara (nee Hodgson) Wurtele and her husband Peter; by her nephews, Jim Hodgson and John Dimma and his wife Jill; grand-niece, Meghan and grandnephews, Christopher, Michael and Andrew. Also remembered by her grandniece, Patti Wurtele, her husband Dick Mattinson and her great-grandniece, Alex. Remembered by her grandnephew, Kenneth Wurtele and her great-grandnieces, Thea and Jasmine Wurtele. Survived by her sister, Ruby Dimma.Predeceased by her parents, Louise (nee Sattler) and John Cress; her sister, Norma Hodgson; her brothers-in-law, Ralph Hodgson and Robert Dimma and her niece, Mary Lou Dimma.Edna was the author of the Food That Really Schmecks cookbook series, several creative non-fiction books and numerous magazine articles included in publications such as Macleans, Saturday Night, Canadian Living. She established the annual Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction in addition to many scholarships and bursaries. Several of Canada's most well-known writers were her friends. Edna has been a mentor to people from all walks of life. Edna received many awards and distinctions, the highest becoming a Member of the Order of Canada.At Edna's request, cremation has taken place. The family will arrange a private gathering at Edna's Sunfish Lake home to celebrate her life. A public tribute will be held at a later date.Condolences for the family and donations to the Kitchener or Waterloo Public Libraries would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In memory of Edna, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

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Edna — Frederick Keith "Keith" Staebler. Frederick (son of Herbert Leslie "Leslie" Staebler and Letitia "Lettie" Evans) was born 22 May 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186618
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 30 Spetz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186619
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 30 Spetz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169362
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Worker
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Warren — Isabel Mae Schaner. Isabel (daughter of William Henry Schaner and Emma Margaretta Giese) was born Dec 1906, Claremont, Brown, South Dakota, United States; died 1 Jul 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169363P
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Marvin Carl Smith was born on February 24th, 1910 in Waterloo County, Ontario. His parents were Oscar John Smith and Clara (Cress) Smith.

Marvin Smith married Velaria Saddler in 1931 and they lived their entire lives in the St. Jacobs area. Marvin was an active historian and collected histories about significant people who played a role in shaping the town of St. Jacobs. Marvin passed away in 2000 at age 90.

Source: Archives Association of Ontario (Archeion.ca)

Marvin married Velaria Louisa "Vera" Saddler 28 Sep 1931, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Velaria was born 23 Dec 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1997; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57945
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Helen Catherine MacPherson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228915

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MacPherson, Helen ~ Peacefully passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs. Helen (Cress) MacPherson, age 93 years, was the beloved wife of the late Grant MacPherson (1974). Devoted mother of Dale and Deb MacPherson of St. Jacobs. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Tim (Kyla) and Dana (Amaree), and by her great-grandchildren Braelyn and Kara. Dear sister-in-law of Vera Cress of St. Jacobs. Fondly remembered by Deb's family Darren, Tracy, Amber and Logan Shewfelt, Venetta, Brian, Chris Witt and Carrie Smith, Sherry Kraemer, and by her godchildren Bonnie Horst and John Cress. Helen was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her parents Harold and Olga (Binkley) Cress, her brothers Vernal, Wilbert and Lloyd Cress. Helen's spiritual journey was fulfilled by being a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, where she was the organist, the director and member of the choir for many years. Helen enjoyed many family gatherings, especially with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, relatives and friends. Helen was a hairdresser for most of her life. She was an avid card player, enjoyed bingo, knitting, quilting and swing bowling. She also was a faithful fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Helen's love of music continued as a member of the singing group "The Merri Maids". The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Wednesday (today) August 8th from 6-9 p.m. and on Thursday, August 9th at St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Martin Giebel officiating. In her memory, donations to St. James Lutheran Church or the KW Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, for the excellent care, support and love shown to Helen for the past four years.

(2022) Dreisingerfuneralhome.com. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Helen-Macpherson?obId=24745174 (Accessed: 16 November 2022).

Helen — John Grant "Grant" MacPherson. John was born 1918; died 1974; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16766

Wilbert — Amy Ruth Hourie. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228917

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-295501
• Residence: 1989, 10 High St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CRESS, Vernal O. - Peacefully, on Monday, Nov. 27, 1989, at his home, 10 High St., St. Jacobs, Vernal O. Cress, in his 65th year.

Beloved husband of Vera Schweitzer; dear father of Diane and Blair Brown of St. Jacobs, Carol and Grant Czarny of Woodstock and Bonnie and Peter Horst of St. Jacobs. Fondly remembered by his granddaughters, Amanda and Jessica Brown. Brother of Mrs. Helen MacPherson and brother-in-law of Mrs. Ruth Cress, both of St. Jacobs. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Olga Cress; twin sons, Mark and Dale and two brothers, Wilbert and Lloyd. Godfather of David Snyder, Michael Ritter and Dale MacPherson.

Vernal was a former employee of Brewers Retail. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 2 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will receive their friends (Wednesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 11 a.m. on Thursday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, for funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. Mosses officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran cemetery.

Vernal — Vera Schweitzer. Vera (daughter of Louis George Schweitzer and Violet Barbara Durst) was born 22 Feb 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 2015, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Catherine Schmitting
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66790
• Residence: 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1992, 807A Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHMITTING Mrs. Esther (Herb) - At St. Mary's Hospital, on Tuesday, April 28, 1992, Esther Catherine Schmitting (nee Lorch), age 60 years, of 807A Frederick St., Kitchener.

Mrs. Schmitting was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, also church secretary and organist.

Beloved wife of Herb Schmitting; dear mother of Lori Stephenson and her husband Gary of Kincardine, Herbert Mark and his wife Karen of Callander loving grandmother of Aaron and Larissa. Sister of Glen Lorch and his wife Lynn of British Columbia. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Marion Lorch.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, on Sat-urday, May 2 at 11 a.m., Rev. Marcus Kuehn officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Esther — Herbert "Herb" Schmitting. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305985
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305986
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jean — Gerald McQuade. [Group Sheet]

Diane — Jim Huehn. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225526

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Lifetimes: Pediatrician combined empathy with a spirit of adventure

By Valerie HillSpecial to the Record Mon., May 23, 2022

Colin Smith didn't realize his sister, Marcia Smith, had an ulterior motive when she offered to join his volunteer group bound for Haiti in 1983.

The volunteers were from a missionary church in Elmira and their role would be to build a new hospital. Colin, who has diabetes, would be far from any medical care if he needed help and Marcia worried.

"She had a big heart," he said. "I had no idea she'd been watching over me."

Marcia wanted to ensure her brother received the best care if needed. But while in Haiti, Marcia, a pediatrician, also went into full doctor mode, delivering babies, including several sets of twins and even Siamese twins.

Marcia consistently worked quietly in the background, always considering what the patient needed. She was not interested in making money, said her longtime partner, Marie Chamberlain.

Sister Jeanette Hall recalls when Marcia had a practice in Peterborough, Ont., in the early 1970s and was baffled by a small boy's stomach pains. She sat with the lad in hospital for hours, slowly drawing him into her orb of comfort and safety. He finally confessed that he'd swallowed a bottle cap, something that would not have shown up on x-rays. That confession saved him from invasive exploratory surgery.

"I was in awe of this woman," said Jeanette. "She hadn't taken time to eat or sleep, she was so concerned for him."

Though Marcia had an exemplary career in medicine spanning decades, her early start was rocky. She was born Aug. 24, 1932, in St. Jacobs, the eldest of six children. Her mother Vera Smith was a stay-at-home mom and her dad Marvin owned a shoe factory, later becoming the town's postmaster.

"Lifetimes: Pediatrician Combined Empathy With A Spirit Of Adventure". 2022. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/life/2022/05/23/lifetimes-pediatrician-combined-empathy-with-a-spirit-of-adventure.html.

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Marcia Dr. Smith

Peacefully on January 22nd in her 90th year at home in Coldstream, BC. in the care of her partner, Marie Chamberlain. She was the beloved daughter of Marvin Smith and Vera Smith (Sadler), sister of Oscar (deceased) Grace Haak, Stan Smith, Jeanette Hall, and Colin Smith. She graduated from Western University, London ON with a medical degree followed by further studies to become a Paediatrician. She worked in Ontario, Sheffield, England, and Newfoundland. She is fondly remembered by nine nieces and nephews and many of their offspring. A celebration of her life will be held at Calvary Memorial United Church 91 Gruhn Street at 11 a.m. on May 3rd.

Published by Waterloo Region Record on Apr. 28, 2022.