Veronica Ann Clemens

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• Name: Fanny Clemens
• Name: Veronica Ann Herner
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1803
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Veronica Ann Clemens, "was born August 24th, 1851. On February 19th, 1871, she was married to Samuel S. Herner. They resided in Williamsburg where she died August 22, 1874, leaving no issue."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Veronica married Rev. Samuel S. Herner 19 Feb 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Samuel Herner and Mary Shantz) was born 27 Aug 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Herner
• Name: Nancy Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201691
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Nancy — Nicholas S. Lichti. Nicholas (son of Nicholas Lichti and Barbara, son of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt) was born 12 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Anne Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80927
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1974, 32 Queen St. E., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1976, 18 Queen St. W., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, Mary Ann, daughter of Nicholas and Nancy (Herner) Lichty, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 11, 1892; died at K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 29, 1976; aged 84 y. On May 30, 1912, she was married to John Kropf, who preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are 3 sons (Mervin, Clarence, and Elton), 5 daughters (Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Bernetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, and Mary Ellen - Mrs. Stephen Gingerich), 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one brother (Herbert), and 4 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Noah Boshart, Lavina - Mrs. Moses Bast, Barbara - Mrs. Henry Gerth, and Emma - Mrs. Lorne Martin). She was preceded in death by one son (Earl), one daughter (Irene - Mrs. Menno Albrecht), one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 38 - September 28, 1976 - page 754

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Kropf, Mrs. John - Of 18 Queen St. W., Wellesley, passed away Sunday, August 29 at K-W Hospital. She was the former Mary Ann Lichti; born in St. Agatha 84 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti; beloved mother of Mervin of Route 3, Wellesley, Clarence of Kitchener, Elton of Fort St. John, B.C., Idella (Mrs. Alvin Leis) of Route 1, Wellesley, Barbara (Mrs. Elmer Roth) of Waterloo, Janet (Mrs. George Rush) of Kitchener, Bernetta (Mrs. Ralph Ruby) of Chatham, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Steven Gingerich) of Zurich; sister of Herbert Lichti of Kitchener, Sarah (Mrs. Noah Boshart) of Batavia, N.Y., Lavina (Mrs. Moses Bast) and Barbara (Mrs. Henry Gerth), both of Kitchener, Emma (Mrs. Lorne Martin) of Wellesley; also survived by 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Was predeceased by her husband, John in 1974; also by one son, Earl and one daughter, Irene; one brother and two sisters. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley after 7p.m.m this evening. At noon Wednesday, September 1, the remains will be removed to Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30. Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Jacob Roes will officiate. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, August 30, 1976

Mary — John R. Kropf. John (son of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth) was born 15 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalene Seyler
• Name: Mattie Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31938
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1968, 79 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. WILLIAM SEYLER

Mrs. William Seyler, 72, of 79 Church St., died Jan. 20 at K-W Hospital after a brief illness.

Mrs. Seyler, the former Magdalene Lichty, was born Jan. 21, 1895 in Wilmot Township. A resident of Phillipsburg for many years, Mrs. Seyler lived in Kitchener for the past 12 years.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg; the Lutheran Church Women, the Senior Citizens and Jolly Oldsters. Her husband died in 1955.

Surviving are two sons, Edgar, RR 1, Wellesley; Wilfred, RR 2, Baden; two daughters, Mrs, Lloyd (Helen) Launtenschlager, Kitchener; Mrs. Elmer (Hilda) Hohl, RR 1, Wellesley; one brother, Herbert; five sisters, Mrs. John (Marlon) Kropf, Wellesley; Mrs.Moses (Lavina) Bast, Shakespeare; Mrs. Noah (Sarah) Boshart, Batavia, N.Y.; Mrs. Lome (Emma) Martin, Wellesley; Mrs. Henry (Barbara) Gerth, Kitchener; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The service was held Tuesday afternoon at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. E. A. Feiker officiating, and burial followed in the church cemetery. The Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home was in charge.

Magdalene — William Frederick Seyler. William (son of Daniel H. Seyler and Annie Berg Wettlaufer) was born 10 Apr 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Steinman
• Name: Katie Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80929
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Catherine — Menno Steinman. Menno (son of Joseph H. Steinmann and Catharine Schmidt) was born 1 Nov 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201696
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1980, 197 Fairfield Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LICHTI, Herbert -- On Wednesday, April 16, 1980, at the K-W Hospital, Herbert Lichti, in his 82nd year. of 197 Fairfield Ave., Kitchener. Survived by his son, Percy and his daughter Clarene (Mrs. Mark Franklin); his two granddaughters; Gail Yeo and Denise Shaw; his two great-grandsons, Brian Shaw and Chad Yeo, all of Kitchener; four sisters, Lavina (Mrs. Moses Bast) of Kitchener, Sarah (Mrs. Noah Boshart) of Batavia N.Y., Emma (Mrs. Lorne Martin) of Phillipsburg, Barbara (Mrs. Henry Gerth) of Kitchener. Predeceased by his wife the former Clara Everatt, in 1972, and three sisters, Catherine (Mrs. Menno Steinman), Marion (Mrs. John Kropf) and Magdeline (Mrs. William Seyler). He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite church, had been employed at Robson Lang Leathers Limited, until his retirement and was a member of their 25 Year Club. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. William Kruger will conduct the service. Interment in Memory Gardens.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Apr 1980

Herbert — Clara Everatt. Clara (daughter of John H. Everatt and Catherine "Katie" Brunk) was born Oct 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201701
• Adopted: Bef 1911, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Lovina Bast
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80931
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lovina married Moses Bast 18 Feb 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of George E. Bast and Annie Schrag) was born 12 Feb 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201699
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1976, Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA

Sarah — Noah Boshart. Noah (son of Daniel B. Boshart and Magdalena E. Schwartzentruber) was born 10 Jul 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Feb 1980, , Erie Co., New York; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201700
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Emma — Herbert Litwiller. Herbert (son of John R. Litwiller and Magdelena "Mattie" Schwartzentruber) was born Feb 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Clarence — Jean Gilders. (daughter of Earl Vincent Gilders and Florence Mabel Wingfield) [Group Sheet]

Bernetta — Ralph Dennis Ruby. (son of Elmer Louis Ruby and Vera Schultz) [Group Sheet]

Mary — Stephen Gingerich. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Irene Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144335

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Mrs. Menno Albrecht

Wellesley - Mrs. Menno Albrecht of RR 2, Petersburg died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was 57. The former Irene Kropf, she was born in Wilmot Township, Sept. 25, 1912, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kropf. She was married in Wellesley Township Dec. 17, 1929. She was a member of the Rosebank Brethern in Christ Church. Surviving besides her husband and parents are three sons, Donald of RR 2, Petersburg, Edward of Brussels and David of Brunner; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Hill of Kitchener, three brothers, Clarence of Kitchener, Mervin of Bamberg and Elton of Bloomingdale; five sisters, Mrs. Steven (Mary Ellen) Gingerich of Blake, Ont., Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Roth of Waterloo, Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Leis of Wellesley, Mrs. George (Janet) Rush of Kitchener and Mrs. Ralph (Burnetta) Ruby of Chatham and nine grandchildren. The body will be at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home until Saturday when removal will be made to Rosebank Brethern in Christ Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Wayne Schiedel. Burial will be in Rosebank cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 12, 1970

Irene married Menno E. Albrecht 17 Dec 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of John Hammer Albrecht and Elizabeth Erb) was born 19 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1977, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129364

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ROTH, Barbara Passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at her residence Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. Barbara was formerly of Stratford and Waterloo. She was born 96 years ago in South Easthope Township and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Lichti) Kropf. Beloved wife of the late Elmer V. Roth who predeceased her March 27, 1991. Dear mother of Bernice and husband Roy Steckley of Neustadt, Marlene Herrfort of R.R. # 1, Newton and Janice and husband Larry Kropf of Milverton. Sadly missed by her 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Clarence and wife Jean Kropf of Stratford, Elton and wife Sylvia Kropf of Tavistock, Bernetta and husband Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and husband Steve Gingrich of Zurich, and sister-in-law Selina Zehr of Milverton. Remembered by sisters-in-law Marjorie and husband Ervin Albrecht, Marcella and husband Henry Martin and brothers-in-law Mervin and wife Gladys Roth and Jake Spenler. Barbara was pre- deceased by her daughter Carol Roth (April 2010) and son-in-law Mel Herrfort (December 2009), sisters Irene and husband Menno Albrecht, Idella and husband Alvin Leis, Janet and husband George Rush, brothers Mervin and wife Dorothy Kropf and Earl Kropf. Barbara was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Riverdale Mennonite Church with Pastor Jim Brown officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or Riverdale Mennonite Church. On-line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Barbara — Elmer Vernon Roth. Elmer (son of Christian S. "Chris" Roth and Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel) was born 2 Feb 1913, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; died 27 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Idella Kathleen Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144336
• Residence: 1992, RR1, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Idella Leis passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at the Stratford General Hospital. Idella was born October 25, 1915 in South Easthope Township. Daughter of the late John Kropf and Mary Ann Lichti. Wife of the late Rev. Alvin Leis. Loving mother of Albert and Irene of Poole, Shirley, Mrs. Howard Roth of Tavistock. Brothers, Clarence and Jean of Stratford, Elton and Sylvia of Tavistock. Sisters Barbara Roth of Stratford, Janet and George Rush of Kitchener, Bernetta and Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and Steve Gingerich of Zurich. Sisters-in-law, Selina Zehr of Milverton and Viola Leis of New Hamburg. Grandchildren Philip and Joyce Roth, Tim and Melody Roth, Debra and Fred Kindler, Wanda and Doug Amstutz, Charlotte and Lorne Gould, Jennifer Leis, Jeff and Sherri Leis. Twelve great grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson, brothers Mervin and Earl Kropf, sister Irene Albrecht, sisters-in-law Dorothy and Doris Kropf, brother-in-law Menno Albrecht. Visitation was held on Friday, August 9 at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St. Wellesley. At noon on Saturday, August 10, 2002 removal was made to the Maple View Mennonite, for the funeral service a 2: 00 p.m. Rev. Bruce Sawatsky officiated. Burial following in the church cemetery. Donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee, Maple View Mennonite Church Building Fund or a charity of one's choice.

The Record, August 9, 2002

Idella — Rev. Alvin D. Leis. Alvin (son of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144316
• Residence: 1958, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1976, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, Mervin L., 77, Milverton, Ont. Born: Jan. 4, 1917, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to John R. and Mary Ann Lichti Kropf. Died: Sept. 5, 1994, Stratford, Ont. Survivors - wife: Doris Roi Kropf; children: Harold, Kathleen Farnady, Robert; stepchildren: Carolyn Phillips, Grace Neeb, Barbara, Dan, Murray, and Keith Erb; siblings: Clarence, Elton, Idella Leis, Barbara Roth, Janet Rush, Bernetta Ruby, Mary Ellen Gingerich; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Dorothy Helmuth Kropf (first wife). Funeral: Sept. 9, Wellesley Mennonite Church, by Ray Martin. Burial: Rush's Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 47 - December 6, 1994

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Kropf, Mervin L. - Peacefully, on Monday, Sept. 5, 1994, at Stratford General Hospital, Mervin Kropf, of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton and formerly of RR 2, Wellesley. Mervin was born in Wilmot township 77 years ago. He was the son of the late John R. Kropf and the late Mary Ann Lichti. Mr. Kropf owned and operated a farm construction company at RR 3, Wellesley retiring in 1983. Mr. Kropf was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church. Loving husband of the former Doris Roi of Stratford; dear father of Harold and his wife Denise Kropf of RR 2, Atwood, Kathleen Farnady of Toronto, Robert and his wife Peggy Kropf of RR 2, Brussels; step-father of Barbara Erb of Perth, Carolyn and her husband Ernie Phillips of Calgary, Grace and her husband Elmer Neeb of RR 2, Wellesley, Dan and his wife Cathy Erb of Stratford, Murray and his wife Sandy Erb of Tavistock, Keith Erb of RR 2, Wellesley. Dear brother of Clarence and his wife Jean Kropf of Fisherman's Cove, Elton and his wife Sylvia Kropf of RR 2, Tavistock, Idella Leis of Wellesley, Barbara Roth of Stratford, Janet and her husband George Rush of Kitchener, Bernetta and her husband Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and her husband Steven Gingerich of Zurich; brother-in-law of Selina Zehr of Milverton. Lovingly remembered by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Helmuth, September 21, 1974; by one brother, Earl; by one sister, Irene; by two brothers-in-law, Rev. Alvin Leis and Elmer Roth. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral home, 40 Henry St. W., Wellesley, where the family will receive relatives and friends today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Friday, removal will be made to the Wellesley Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Pastor Ray Martin will officiate. Burial will follow in Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley township. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

The Record, September 8, 1994

Mervin — Dorothy Kathleen Helmuth. Dorothy (daughter of Moses S. Helmuth and Sarah Roth) was born 6 Aug 1918; died 1974; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mervin — Doris Lydia Roi. Doris (daughter of Norman Roi and Christina Bender) was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144337

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Kropf, Earl, son of John and Mary Ann (Lichti) Kropf, was born May 12, 1920; died at the Listowel, Ont., Memorial Hospital, May 22, 1958; aged 38 y. 10 d. On Aug. 31, 1949, he was united in marriage to Selina Lichti. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Rose Marie), 3 sons (James, Peter, and John), all at home, his parents of Wellesley, Ont.; 3 brothers (Mervin, Bamberg, Ont.; Clarence, Kitchener, Ont.; and Elton, New Dundee, Ont.), and 6 sisters (Irene-Mrs. Menno Albright, Petersburg, Ont.; Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Britton, Ont.; Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Wellesley, Ont.; Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Kitchener, Ont.; Burnetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, London, Ont.; and Mary - Mrs. Steven Gingerich, Zurich, Ont.). He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and remained loyal to the end. Funeral services were held at the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Milbank, Ont., May 25, in charge of Menno Zehr and Orland Gingerich. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 26 - July 1, 1958-page 627

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Millbank - Earl Kropf, 38, of Millbank, died at Listowel Memorial Hospital early today.

In ill health for six months, he had been in hospital for 10 days.

Mr. Kropf, son of John Kropf and Mary Ann Lichti of Wellesley, was born near St. Agatha May 12, 1920.

He married Selina Lichty of Millbank at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Aug. 31, 1949.

Mr. and Mrs. Kropf lived in Wellesley for two years where Mr. Kropf operated a shoe repair shop.

They moved to Millbank in 1951.

Mr. Kropf was employed at the Hergott furniture plant in St. Clements.

Surviving are his wife, his parents, three sons, James, 6, Peter, 5, and John, 2, one daughter, Rosemarie, 8; three brothers, Mervin of Bamberg, Clarence of Kitchener, and Elton of New Dundee and six sisters, Mrs. Menno (Irene) Albright, Petersburg; Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Roth, Briton; Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Leis of Wellesley; Mrs. George (Janet) Rush, Kitchener; Mrs. Ralph (Burnetta) Ruby, London, and Mrs. Stephen (Mary Ellen) Gingerich, Zurich.

The body is resting at the home in Millbank where a private funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. Public service will follow at Riverdale Mennonite Church at 2: 15. Internment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Menno Zehr and Rev. Orland Gingerich will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 22, 1958

Earl married Selina Lichty 31 Aug 1949. Selina (daughter of John R. Lichty and Mary Nafzinger) was born 1926. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Marie Rush
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144333

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JANET MARIE RUSH July 7, 1921 - November 15, 2006 Janet died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the age of 85 years. She is now in the presence of her Lord who she served faithfully through her life. She will be lovingly remembered by her dear husband George. As a loving mother, her memory will be cherished by her three children, John and his wife Wendy of Conestogo, Betty Anne and her husband Ken Behrns of Waterloo and David and his wife Melanie of Kitchener. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Heather, Sarah, Allison, Amy, Jennifer, Warren, Aaron, Nicholas and Emerald. Sister of Barbara Roth and Clarence and his wife Jean Kropf of Stratford, Elton and his wife Sylvia Kropf of Plattsville, Bernetta and her husband Ralph Ruby of Chatham, Mary Ellen and her husband Steve Gingrich of Zurich; sister-in-law of Selina Zehr of Milverton and remembered by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Anne (Lichti) and John Kropf and sisters and brothers, Irene Albrecht, Idella Leis, Mervin and Earl Kropf. Janet was a woman of strong faith who always put others ahead of herself. Friends are invited to share their memories of Janet with her family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Janet's life and faith will be held at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King Street East, Kitchener, on Monday, November 20, 2006, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Richard Kopanke officiating. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. Following the committal service at the cemetery, friends and relatives are invited to return to Faith Evangelical Missionary Church for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Faith Evangelical Missionary Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Janet, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record newspaper 16 Nov 2006

Janet — George Oscar Rush. George (son of Eby Rush and Clara Heckendorn) was born 1917, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elton — Syvia Louise Hallman. (daughter of Simon G. Hallman and Ida Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165767

Edgar — Catherine May Hohl. Catherine (daughter of George S. Hohl and Nancy Elizabeth Roeder) was born 1921, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Olivia Lautenschlager
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-327050

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Obituary of Helen Lautenschlager (nee Seyler)

Passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, in her 87th year.

Helen Seyler, born in Phillipsburg, Ontario and former resident of Kitchener and Elmira, was the beloved wife of 64 years of Lloyd A. Lautenschlager. Dearly loved mother of Larry and wife Carol of Elmira, Judy Mundell and husband John of Orillia. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jeff) Beisel, Jeffery (Penny) and Gregory (Adrienne ) Lautenschlager, Erin (Jeremy) Carpenter, Andrew and Matthew Mundell, and great grandmother of Rebecca and Tyson Lautenschlager, Kayla and Courtney Beisel.

Dear sister of Hilda Hohl (Elmer predeceased) of Kitchener and Wilfred Seyler and wife Rita of Wellesley. Aunt Helen will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother Edgar and his wife Catherine.

Mrs. Lautenschlager was a long-time and faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran in Kitchener and the Historical Automobile Society of Canada.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Helen with her family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Sunday. The funeral service to celebrate Helen?s life and faith will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 322 East Ave. Kitchener, on Monday, July 16th, 2007 at 1 pm. Interment at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg.

Obituary of Helen Lautenschlager | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/11683/Helen-Lautenschlager/obituary.html (Accessed: 26 June 2023).






Condolences for the family and donations to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Lutheran Hour would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com







In memory of Helen, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

Helen — Lloyd Allan Lautenschlager. Lloyd (son of Theodore "Theo" Lautenschlager and Irene Doerr) was born 1920, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221080
• Residence: 2006, 374 New Forest Court, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Clifford passed away suddenly at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee) Sutton (2005). Predeceased by his son, David. Proud grandfather of ten grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. Will be fondly remembered by brothers, Bob of Kitchener, Floyd of Waterloo and Billy of Alberta. Predeceased by his brother, Arnold "Arnie." Mr. Bast was a retired employee of Labatts where he worked for many years.

Clifford — Alice Joyce Sutton. Alice (daughter of Alfred Sutton and Sarah Caroline Kehler) was born 13 Oct 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140770

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LITWILLER, Leonard Earl Peacefully at Parkwood Mennonite Home on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the age of 90. Loving husband of Barbara Litwiller (nee Kuntz) of 68 years. Much loved father of James, Paul (Brenda) and Karen (Mike). Grandfather of Jeffrey, Jennifer, Nicole and great-grandfather of Curtis and Kayla. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Robert Ruggle Funeral Home , 617 King St. N., Waterloo, 519 888-7700. At Leonard's request there will be no visitation or service. Interment Union Cemetery, Elmira. Condolences may be made online at www.robertrugglefuneralhome.com

Leonard — Barbara Ethel Kuntz. Barbara (daughter of Garfield Kuntz and Nelda Quehl) was born 17 Apr 1930; died 21 Jun 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]