Louida Cressman

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• Name: Louida Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2190.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Louida Cressman," born February 17th, 1889."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Mrs. Mannasseh Shantz, 73, of RR 2, Baden, died at K-W Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 17, 1889 in Wilmot Township she was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden and a member of the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary.

A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enos Cressman, she is survived by her husband Mannasseh, to whom she was married Jan. 22, 1913, in Wilmot Township; eight sons, Howard, Nyal, Robert, Arley, all of Baden; Wilfred of St. Agatha, Armand of Wellesley, Ion of Millbank and Mahlon of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Etta) Shantz, Mrs. Lloyd (Ida) Schwartzentruber and Mrs. Aaron (Esther) Enns, all of Waterloo; four brothers, Jacob and Mannasseh of Kitchener, Edmund and Abner of New Hamburg, three sisters, Mrs. Aaron Bowman of New Hamburg, Mrs. Mary Hunsberger of Baden and Mrs. Orphen Weber of Kitchener, and 28 grandchildren.

The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until noon Thursday when it will be removed to Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, where Rev. Leslie Witmer will conduct a service at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Shantz Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Louida married Manasseh Shantz 22 Jan 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Manasseh (son of Wendel S. Shantz and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 13 Aug 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170035

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SHANTZ, Howard\emdash 222 Jacob St. New Hamburg, passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Oct 15, 1975, born in Wilmot Township, Dec. 6, 1913, age 61.

A lifelong resident and was employed at Sunar in Waterloo; a member of Holy Family RC Church, New Hamburg, and member of Branch 532, Royal Canadian Legion.

He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Hilda Snyder. He is survived by his father, Mannesah Shantz, also by his wife, the former Anne Skidmore, and was the former Mrs. Frank Cleary.

Also survived by two sons, Bruce of Kitchener, Lyle of St. Agatha; four step-sons, Frank Cleary of Kitchener, Alfred of New Hamburg, Robert of Stratford, and John of New Hamburg; one step-daughter, Mrs. James (Pauline) Ruttan of Route 3, Listowel; brothers, Wilfred, St. Agatha, Robert, Route 2, Baden, Nyle of Route 2, Baden, Ion of Millbank, Armand of Heidelberg, Mallon of Kitchener, Arley, Route 2, Petersburg; sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Etta Shantz), Route 2, Waterloo, Mrs. Lloyd (Ida) Schwartzentruber, Kitchener, Mrs. Aaron (Esther) Enns, Kitchener; also nine grandchildren.

Will rest at the Bruce J. Omand funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg. Family prayers will be held today at 8 p.m. A Legion memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, at 8:30 p.m. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Friday, followed by requiem mass at Holy Family Church, at 10 a.m. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Howard married Hilda Mae Snyder 25 Aug 1945. Hilda (daughter of Homer Snyder and Annie Mary Kennell) was born 6 Oct 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170041

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SHANTZ, Wilfred C. - Passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2000 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg,Wilfred was formerly of St. Agatha. Wilfred was born in Wilmot Tp. 85 years ago, a s/o the late Manasseh and Louida (Cressman) Shantz and was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He had been a carpenter for 40 years and was retired from Ball Brothers Construction, Kitchener and enjoyed his hobby farm inSt. Agatha for many years. Beloved husband of Selda V. (Snyder) whom he married Dec. 1, 1945. Loving father of Joyce Shantz of Kitchener, Tim and his wife Betty of St. Agatha, Dwight and his wife Sherry of Waterloo; special grandpa of Trevor, Kelly, Brittany, Chase, and Jaide; dear brother of Nyal and Helen, Robert and Lena, Arley and Mabel, all of New Hamburg, Etta and Lloyd Shantz of Cambridge, Ida and Lloyd Schwartzentruber of Waterloo,Mahlon and Marie of Kitchener, Ion and Helen of Milbank. Wilfred is also remembered by a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by two brothers, Howard and Armand and one sister, Esther Enns....Shantz Mennonite Cemetery...

Wilfred married Selda Veronica Snyder 1 Dec 1945. Selda (daughter of Edgar E. Snyder and Matilda Miller) was born 25 Dec 1920; died 9 Sep 2001, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127430

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SHANTZ, Nyal - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 8, 2005 , at his residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Nyal was formerly of RR2, Baden. He was born 88 years ago on February 16, 1917 in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Manassah and Louida (Cressman) Shantz. Nyal had farmed in Wilmot Township prior to his retirement. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden. Nyal enjoyed wintering in Florida for over 20 years and was an avid bowler. Beloved husband of Helen (Lichty) Shantz who he married December 18, 1943. Loving father of Richard and Connie Shantz of Baden, Joanne and Cliff Wideman of St. Jacobs, Lorrie and Roger Baechler of New Hamburg, Pauline and Glenn Martin of Cambridge, Michael and Linda Shantz of Baden. Dear grandfather of Luke and Joanna Shantz, Lindsay and Scott Leis, Kevin Shantz, Amy and Trevor Wideman, Melanie and Brandon Chilvers, Kelly and Adam Stoak, Carly, Fraser and Simon Martin, Aaron, Andrew and Katelyn Shantz and great-grandfather of Kiera Shantz and Devin Chilvers. Also remembered by brothers and sisters Robert and Lena Shantz, Arley and Mabel Shantz, all of New Hamburg, Ion and Helen Shantz, Ida and Lloyd Schwartzentruber, all of Kitchener, Etta and Lloyd Shantz of Cambridge and sisters-in-law Irene Shantz and Marie Shantz, both of Kitchener. Nyal was predeceased by brothers Howard and Hilda, Wilfred and Selda, Armand, Mahlon and by sister Esther and Aron Enns. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St. , New Hamburg on Sunday, July 10, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 11, 2005 at Shantz Mennonite Church at 3 p. m. with Pastors Nancy Mann and Amsey Martin officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Nithview Home.


The Record Newspaper 9 Jul 2005

Nyal married Helen Lichty 18 Dec 1943. Helen (daughter of Oliver Lichty and Joannah Eby) was born 25 May 1919, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170043

Armand — Irene S. Lichty. Irene (daughter of Jacob R. Lichty and Mary Schmidt) was born 3 May 1925; died 19 Nov 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Etta Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170033

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SHANTZ, Etta (nee Shantz) 1920 - 2012 Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, at age 91. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd E. Shantz; loving mother of Murray and Carol Shantz of Conestogo, Carolyn and Howie Wideman of Breslau, Larry and Dianne Shantz of Breslau and Linda Shantz-Keresztes and Lou Keresztes of Calgary; grandmother of Brad and Sheryl Shantz, Greg and Christine Shantz, Bryan and Sherri Shantz, Rhonda and Ryan Burkholder, Troy and Cory Shantz, Brent Shantz and Leigh Anne Swayne, and Adam Keresztes; great-grandmother of Jessica, Mackenzie, Ryan, Jordan, Riley and Lukas Shantz, and Abigail, Reid, and Ethan Burkholder; dear sister of Ida Schwartzentruber and Robert Shantz; and sister-in-law of Helen Shantz (Nyal), Marie Shantz, Mabel Shantz, Helen Shantz (Ion), Erma Shantz (Ward, predeceased), and Lloyd Schwartzentruber. Predeceased by brothers, Howard, Armand, Wilfred, Nyal, Ion, Arley, and Mahlon and her sister, Esther Enns. The funeral service to celebrate Etta's life and faith will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Darrel Toews officiating. Interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery with a reception to follow at the church. Condolences for the family and donations to Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Breslau Mennonite Church or Cambridge Memorial Hospital may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Waterloo Record Record 17 Mar 2012

Etta — Lloyd Elmer Shantz. Lloyd (son of Aldred Shantz and Cinetta "Nettie" Gimbel) was born 23 Apr 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 2005, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226506

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Passed away on Tuesday May 28, 2013 at his residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Robert was formerly of R.R. # 2 Baden and was born 90 years ago in Wilmot Township. He was the son of the late Manasseh & Louida (Cressman) Shantz. Beloved husband of the late Lena (Albrecht) Shantz who predeceased him April 29, 2010. Loving father of James & Sandra Shantz of Baden, Dennis & Ferne Shantz of Crosshill, Paul & Christine Shantz of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jonas, Leah, Colin and Nathan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ida & Lloyd Schwartzentruber, Helen Shantz, Mabel Shantz, Marie Shantz, Helen Shantz, Harry & Lucille Albrecht, George & Edith Albrecht, Ervin & Marjorie Albrecht, Eileen Woolner, Elenore Albrecht and many nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by sisters Etta & Lloyd Shantz, Esther & Aaron Enns, brothers Howard & Hilda Shantz, Wilfred & Selda Shantz, Nyal Shantz, Armand & Irene Shantz, Mahlon Shantz, Ion Shantz, Arley Shantz, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Selina & Enos Boshart, Clara & Alvin Schlegel, Verna & Carl Siemon, Lorne & Emma Albrecht, Emanuel & Laurene Albrecht, Armand Albrecht and Gordon Woolner. Robert was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden and was an avid member of the New Hamburg Lawn Bowling Club. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Friday May 31, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Saturday June 1, 2013 at 3: 00 p.m. at Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Don Penner officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Canadian Cancer Society. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Nithview Community, our Shantz Church Family, to our friends and extended family for the care and compassion that you have shown to Robert and each of us. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhome.ca

Robert married Lena Mabel Albrecht 24 Sep 1949. Lena (daughter of Jacob H. Albrecht and Magdalena Steinman) was born 1919, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 29 Apr 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida C. Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170045

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Obituary of Ida Schwartzentruber

Ida passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Hanover, Ontario on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 95.

Beloved wife for 64 years of Lloyd Schwartzentruber who passed away in 2018. Loving mother of Gail Veitch (Elvin Martin). Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of Graham (Lindsay) and their children Bryson and Sloane, Bryan (Holly) and their children Zac and Raya, and Katie (Chris) Armstrong and their son Sam. Will be fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Jean Schwartzentruber, Helen Shantz, and Marie Shantz.

Predeceased by her parents Manasseh and Louida Shantz, siblings Howard (Hilda), Wilfred (Selda), Armand (Irene), Nyal (Helen), Etta (Lloyd), Robert (Lena), Mahlon, Ion, Arley (Mabel) Shantz, Esther (Aaron) Enns, and Lloyd's siblings Glen (as a child), Lester (Erma), Ray, Omar (Ada) Schwartzentruber, and Edith (Mel) Erb.

Ida was a longtime member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener.

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Ida — Lloyd Joseph Schwartzentruber. Lloyd (son of Joseph B. Schwartzentruber and Barbara Jantzi) was born 11 Jan 1924; died 1 Dec 2018, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129349

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Shantz, Mahlon It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family announces the peaceful passing of Mahlon Shantz on Saturday, November 13, 2004.

Beloved husband of Marie (Seyler) Shantz for 48 years. Mahlon was a loving father to Gary and Denise Shantz of Waterloo, Ruth and Mark Witmer of Wellesley, Karen and Ian Deacon of Burlington. Dear grandfather of Cody and Jared Shantz, Shawn and Kristen Deacon. The brother of Nyal and Helen Shantz, Etta and Lloyd Shantz, Robert and Lena Shantz, Ida and Lloyd Schwartzentruber, twin brother Ion and Helen Shantz, Arley and Mabel Shantz. Also remembered by brothers and sisters-in-law Irene Shantz, Doris Schwartzentruber and John Hillar, Harold and Isabel Seyler, David and Susan Seyler. Mahlon will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Manasseh and Louida (Cressman) Shantz and brothers Howard and his wife Hilda, Wilfred and his wife Selda and Armand, his sister Esther and her husband Aron Enns and brother-in-law Corson (Gib) Schwartzentruber. Mahlon's family will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener 749-8467. Transfer will be made to Reformation Lutheran Church (456 Krug St., Kitchener) at 12: 30 PM Wednesday, November 17, 2004 for a funeral service at 1: 30 PM.. Pastor Dale Finch officiating.

Interment Shantz Mennonite Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to Reformation Lutheran Church or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

The Record Newspaper 15 Nov 2004

Mahlon — Marie Irene Seyler. (daughter of Nelson Seyler and Lillian Elizabeth Becker) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129151

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SHANTZ, Ion - Passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Ion resided in Kitchener and was formerly of Millbank. He was born 81 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Manasseh and Louida (Cressman) Shantz. Beloved husband of Helen (Lichti) Shantz whom he married October 1, 1955. Sadly missed by his daughters, Joan and Dennis Martin of Baden, Judy and Greg Witmer of Calgary, Donna Lowery of Kitchener, Kathy and Mark Hagar of Carlisle, Christine Evershed and Doug Arthur of Waterdown. Loving grandfather of Nicole (John), Lisa (Derek), Jackie (Steve), Michael (Danielle), Matthew, Megan, Brock, Jenna, Hilary, Luke and Jacob and great-grandfather of Brayden, Ashley and Kaleb. Also missed by his sisters and brothers, Etta Shantz of Cambridge, Robert and Lena Shantz, Arley and Mabel Shantz all of New Hamburg, Ida and Lloyd Schwartzentruber of Kitchener and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Irene Shantz and Marie Shantz both of Kitchener, Helen Shantz of New Hamburg, Melvin Lichti of Wellesley, Luella Wagler of Millbank, Alvin Roes of British Columbia and Emma Lichti of Linwood. Ion was predeceased by his brothers and sister, Howard and Hilda Shantz, Wilfred and Selda Shantz, Armand Shantz, Nyal Shantz; twin brother, Mahlon Shantz; Esther and Aaron Enns and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Lichti, David Wagler, Albert Lichti, Marie Roes and Peter and Betty Lichti. Ion was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, RR. 2, Baden. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Friday, September 5, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Shantz Mennonite Church with Pastor Ellie Huebner officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Shantz Mennonite Church. Online Condolences or Memorial Donations at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

The Waterloo Region Record 4 Sep 2008

Ion married Helen Grace Lichti (daughter of Christian Z. Lichti and Mary J. Albrecht) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170049

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SHANTZ, Arley - Passed away on Monday January 19, 2009, at Grand River Hospital, Freeport Health Centre, Kitchener. Arley resided in New Hamburg and was formerly of RR 2, Petersburg. He was born 80 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Manassah and Louida (Cressman) Shantz. Beloved husband of Mabel (Zehr) Shantz whom he married January 27, 1961. Loving father of Robert and wife Pat Roi of RR 1 Millgrove, Donald and wife Anne Roi of Shallow Lake, Mary Lou Shantz of Wellesley, Susan Shantz of Courtney, B.C. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Teresa Roi and friend Rick Woodcox, Bradley Roi, Jonathan Roi, Melissa Baer, Laura Baer, Daniel Baer and Katie Baer and predeceased by granddaughter, Sherri Roi. Also remembered by sisters, Etta Shantz of Cambridge, Ida and husband Lloyd Schwartzentruber of Kitchener; brother, Robert and wife Lena Shantz of New Hamburg; sisters-in-law, Helen Shantz, Ruby Bender, Ada Zehr, all of New Hamburg, Irene Shantz, Marie Shantz, Helen Shantz, all of Kitchener, Kay Sommers of Stratford and Marilyn Zehr of Woodstock. Arley was predeceased by brothers, Howard and wife Hilda Shantz, Wilfred and Selda Shantz, Nyal Shantz, Armand Shantz, Mahlon Shantz, Ion Shantz and sister, Esther and husband Aaron Enns. Arley was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, Baden. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, umpiring many softball games in the area and volunteering with Community Care Concepts. He was a director with Mennonite Aid Union for many years. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg tonight (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The interment will take place on Friday January 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Wilmot Mennonite Cemetery, Baden. The service to celebrate Arley's life will take place following the interment at Wilmot Mennonite Church, Baden at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Wilmot Mennonite Church. On line condolences and memorial tributes at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

Waterloo Region Record 21 Jan 2009

Arley — Mabel Arnetta Zehr. Mabel (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Susanna Brenneman) was born 24 Feb 1925, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 2017, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Enns
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170053

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Esther Shantz Is Bride of Manitoba Man
By Record Correspondent


BADEN --A couple who will live in Steinbach, Man., were married here Saturday at Shantz Mennonite Church. Rev. Leslie Witmer officiated at the cere- mony for Esther Shantz and Mr. Aron Enns. Gladioli, mums and ferns formed the setting. Mr. and Mrs. Manasseh Shantz, RR 2, Baden, are the bride's parents and the bridegroom is a son of Mrs. Aron Enns and the late Mr. Enns. The bride's formal gown was styled with a high neckline edged with seed pearls, a net yoke and a lace bodice with lilypoint sleeves. The bouffant net skirt was appliqued with lace panels. A seed pearl headdress held her fingertip veil and she carried a cascade of red roses and mums..


GREEN GOWNS WORN


Mrs. Lloyd Schwartzentruber of Waterloo was matron of honor for her sister in an emerald green crystal charm waltz gown with a bowed empire bodice and bouffant skirt. She wore a matching headdress and gloves and carried a cascade of roses adn mums. Bridesmaids Mrs. Warren MacPherson of Kitchener and Miss Carolyn Shantz of Waterloo, a niece of the bride, wore similar ensembles. Another niece of the bride Gail Schwartzentruber, was flower girl in a tangerine crystal charm dress with a round neckline, front bow and full skirt. She carried a basket of roses and mums. Mr. Schwartzentruber was best man. Ushers were Mr. Arley Shantz of Baden, a brother of the bride, and Mr. John Cornies of Blythiswood, Ont., a cousin of the bridegroom.

BRIDE ENTERTAINED

A dinner at the Hacienda, Waterloo, was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's parents. The couple travelled to northern Ontario and Ottawa. Among those who entertained the bride before her marriage were Miss Erma Hunsberger and Miss Mary Hunsberger of Baden who held a linen shower. Bridesmaid Mrs. MacPherson held a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Sylvester Kennedy of Kitchener. Card table chairs were presented when Mrs Laurance Mar- tin was hostess at the home of Mrs. Lorne Shantz, Baden. Mrs. Orland Gerber of Baden was hostess for a miscellaneous shower.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Jan 1959

Esther — Aron Enns. Aron was born 18 Mar 1932, Steinbach, , Manitoba, Canada; died 24 Mar 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173285

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SHANTZ, Joyce Diane Passed away peacefully at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 11, 2017. Joyce was born 68 years ago, a daughter of the late Wilfred Shantz and former Selda Snyder. Joyce had lived at Doon Valley Manor, Kitchener for the past 27 years. She is the loving sister and sister-in-law of Tim and Betty Shantz of St. Agatha and Dwight and Sherry Shantz of Waterloo. She was a loving aunt to Trevor and Stephanie and their children Jared and Avery; Kelly and Shawn and their children Nathan and Hailey; Brittany and Jason and their children Claire and Jake; Chase; and Jaide. Joyce enjoyed music, especially the piano and accordion as well as a good game of cards (Solo). She also enjoyed watching old movies. She attended Achievement in Motion and was a member of the Waterloo Region Self Help. Visitation at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday (today) from 6-9 p.m. A private family interment will be held at Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, prior to the funeral service at the Funeral Home on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 1 p.m.

The Waterloo Record, 13 Dec. 2017

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• Name: Joanne Nancy Wideman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220089

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WIDEMAN, Joanne Nancy (nee Shantz) 1949 - 2017 Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at the age of 68. Loving and cherished wife of Cliff for 41 years. Dear mother of Amy (Mike) Scott, of Waterloo and Trevor (Jody) Wideman, of Alberta. Beloved grandmother of Kai Scott and Kallie Wideman. Will be lovingly remembered by her parents Helen and the late Nyal Shantz and mother-in-law Florence Wideman; brothers and sisters Richard (Connie) Shantz, Lorrie (Roger) Baechler, Pauline (Dr. Glenn) Martin and Mike (Linda) Shantz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elaine (Alvin) Hershberger, Elroy (Ruby) Wideman, Beulah (Dr. Mel) Gerber, Reta (Rudy) Derksen, Eva (Norm) Woodard, Maynard (Sue) Wideman, Stew (Diane) Wideman and Marilyn Wideman, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Alice and Robert Martin and father-in-law Aaron Wideman. Joanne was born and raised on a dairy farm near Baden. She loved enjoying time with her family and cherished her Grandkids. She was a longtime member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. She retired from Elecotrohome and was able to enjoy many years of volunteering with the Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Store. Joanne loved to travel with Cliff, was an avid curler, enjoyed ringette, playing golf and skiing. Friends are invited to share their memories of Joanne with her family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street S., Waterloo, on Monday, January 1, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial service will be held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St. N., St. Jacobs on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Wendy Janzen officiating. Reception to follow the service in the church hall. Private family interment St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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Joanne — Cliff Wideman. [Group Sheet]

Murray — Carol Darlene Good. (daughter of Jacob Good and Sarah Irene Weaver) [Group Sheet]

Larry — Dianne Susan Brubacher. (daughter of Irvin B. Brubacher and Helen Kathleen Cressman) [Group Sheet]

James — Sandra Irene Roth. (daughter of Henry L. Roth and Ethel Snyder) [Group Sheet]

Dennis — Ferne Gerber. (daughter of Aaron W. Gerber and Emma Z. Lichti) [Group Sheet]