Barbara Koch

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• Name: Barbara Dettwiler
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4109
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Barbara Koch, "was born July 19th, 1831. She is married to Abraham W. Detweiler. They reside near Brutus, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born eight children".



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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Barbara married Abraham W. Dettwiler 4 Mar 1851, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of John W. Detweiler and Barbara Wenger) was born 6 May 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1912, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, United States; was buried , Brutus Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Sauder
• Name: Hester Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.6
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Esther married Jacob Sauder 4 Jan 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Jacob N. Sauder and Barbara Funk) was born 13 Oct 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1918; was buried , Brutus Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.7
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.2
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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John Detweiler was born in Canada, October 1, 1857. He came to Michigan with his parents when 8 years old. He lived the greater part of his natural life near Caledonia. He married Martha Nogles. To this union were given seven children; of this number three survive: Ephraim of Grand Rapids, Freeman and Mrs. Harvey Shook of Caledonia, Michigan. His second marriage was with Sarah Warner, who with two brothers, three sisters, and six grandchildren,survive. The funeral services were conducted from the United Brethren Church in Caledonia. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Holy Corners. The Rev. C. L. Snyder officiated.

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.8
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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On the 12th of September, in Kent county, Mich., after an illness of three days, --- daughter of Abraham and Barbara Detweiler, aged 13 years, 1 month and 17 days. Funeral discourse by John P. Speicher, from 1 Jn. 2: 4 and by Samuel Sherk from Matt. 24: 44. J.P. SPEICHER

Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 11 - November 1871 - pp 173, 174, 175

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.3
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Dettwiler. - Joseph, son of Abraham and Barbara (Koch) Dettwiler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 8, 1860; died Nov. 9, 1940; aged 80 y. 2 m. 1 d. He was blessed with good health, never having required the services of a physician during his lifetime, until about 10 months ago his health began to fail and about 4 months ago, after a doctor's examination it was discovered that cancer had developed. When a young man he joined the Mennonite Church and was faithful to the end. In 1882 he married Elizabeth Leinbach. This union was blessed with 5 children. One son preceded him to death in 1911. There remain to mourn his passing his widow and 4 children (Amanda Wilson of Kingman, Alta.; Noah of Limon, Colo.; Aaron of New Paris, Ind.; Malinda Dettwiler at home); also 1 brother (Abraham, of St. Jacobs, Ont.), and 1 sister (Elizabeth of Goshen, Ind.), 15 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. At the age of 3 he moved to Michigan with his parents and lived there until 1910, when he moved to Youngstown, Alta., with his family. In 1924 he moved to Kingman, Alta., at which place he lived until his death. He had a deep desire for spiritual things, always attending the place of worship whenever it was possible to do so. Funeral services were conducted in the home and at the Salem Mennonite Church, Nov. 12. Services in charge of Bros. M. D. Stutzman and J. B. Stauffer. Texts, Rev. 14: 15; Psa.36: 9. Burial in near-by cemetery.

"Rest on, dear father, thy labors are o'er,
Those loving hands, will toil no more;
A faithful father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like you we'll find."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 35 - November 28, 1940 ----page 751

Joseph married Elizabeth Leinbach 1882. Elizabeth was born 6 Oct 1861, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Oct 1943, Kingman, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Tofield, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.4
• Residence: 1940, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Dettwiler.-Abraham K., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham W. Dettwiler, was born near Floradale, Ont., Oct. 20, 1862; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness, May 4, 1949; aged 86 y. 6 m. 14 d. He spent some of his early years in Michigan, took up residence in St. Jacobs, Ont., in 1913 and lived there until his death. On March 12, 1893, he was united in marriage to Veronica Sauder, who preceded him in death nearly twelve years ago. To this union were born 8 children, 3 of whom died in infancy. Surviving are 3 daughters (Sevilla, St. Jacobs, Ont.; Mrs. Annie Ramer. Markham, Ont.; and Laura-Mrs. Eden Cressman, St. Jacobs), 2 sons (Enos, West Montrose, Ont.; and Reuben, Floradale, Ont.), one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Culp, Wakarusa, Ind.), 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from his youth. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on May 6, in charge of Roy S. Koch.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 20 - May 17, 1949, page 485, 486, 487

Abraham married Veronica Sauder 12 Mar 1893. Veronica (daughter of Jacob N. Sauder and Barbara Funk) was born 22 Dec 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betsy Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.9
• Residence: 1940, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52192

Abraham — Juliann Ringler. Juliann (daughter of Samuel Ringler and Hannah Buehler) was born 3 Sep 1881, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1955, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89998

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66853

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DETTWILER, Malinda. Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." A resident of Fairview Home, Cambridge since 1953, in her 97th year.

Malinda was born in Brutis, Michigan.

Predeceased by her parents, Joseph K. and Elizabeth (Lienbach) Dettwiler; sister, Amanda Wilson, brothers, Noah L., Aaron and Solomon. Malinda was the last surviving member of her family. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1995, with viewing and visitation prior to a brief service at Fairview Centre Auditorium, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge, at 10:30 a.m. Further viewing and visitation at 1:30 p.m. at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville, prior to funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Hillside Mennonite Cemetery, Hawkesville.

The Record 9 Jan 1995 pg A7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193878

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SEVILLA DETTWILER

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for Sevilla Dettwiler.

She died Monday, March 5, 1979, in Cambridge at the age of 85.

She resided at Fairview Mennonite home.

She was a daughter of the late A.K. Dettwiler and Veronica Sauder; sister of Laura Cressman of Elmira.

She was predeceased by one sister and two brothers.

Burial will be in the St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.

Donations to Fairview Mennonite home would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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• Name: Enos S. Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.4001

Enos married Lucinda G. Bowman 16 Nov 1928. Lucinda (daughter of Levi M. Bowman and Elizabeth G. Gingrich) was born 8 Feb 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86447

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Dettwiler, -- Reuben, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Dettwiler, of St. Jacobs, Ont., was born in Brutus, Mich., July 6, 1901; passed away Jan. 16, 1951; aged 49 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Dec. 12, 1923, he was united in marriage to Ella Weber. He leaves to mourn his departure his loving companion, 3 children (Fern-Mrs. Osiah Horst, Manheim, Ont.; Leeta-Mrs. Melvin Horst, West Montrose, Ont.; and Gladys, at home), also 4 grandchildren, 1 brother (Enos, West Montrose), 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Ramer, Markham, Ont.; Laura-Mrs. Eden Cresssman, and Sevilla, both of St. Jacobs.), and a wide circle of relatives and friends. His death was caused by an attack of pneumonia and a stroke caused by an attack of pneumonia and a stroke. He was ordained to the office of deacon at Elmira, Ont., Dec. 15, 1929; five years later Nov. 11, 1934, he was ordained a minister; May 11, 1947, he was ordained a bishop. The funeral was held Jan. 19 at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, conducted by Moses Roth, followed by a service at the Floradale Church with O. D. Snider and J. B. Martin in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining church.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 7 - February 13, 1951 ---- page 166, 167

Reuben married Ella L. Weber 12 Dec 1923. Ella (daughter of Josiah Weber and Mary Ann Lichty) was born 1 Sep 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73546
• Residence: 1975, 54 Church St. W., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CRESSMAN, Laura (Mrs. Eden M.) - It is with a sense of joy and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother to her Heavenly Home. Laura (Dettwiler) Cressman, in her 103rd year, of Chateau Gardens, Elmira, died peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2008. She has gone to join her dear husband, Eden Cressman (1975) and infant daughter, Beatrice (1934). She was the mother of Naomi and Milt Shoemaker of Elmira, Mary and Marshall Musselman of St. Jacobs, Violet Martin of Floradale, Calvin and Janice Cressman of Elmira. She was the proud grandmother to three generations of grandchildren. She is also survived by many of her extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, A.K. and Veronica (Sauder) Dettwiler; two brothers, Enos Dettwiler and Rev. Reuben Dettwiler; two sisters, Sevilla Dettwiler and Annie Ramer; three brothers in infancy; three great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Lloyd Martin. Laura's family will receive friends and relatives at the Elmira Mennonite Church on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Steven Janzen and Pastor Renee Sauder officiating, followed by interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Chateau Gardens Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff of Chateau Gardens for the love and compassion they gave our mother during the years she spent there. It was much appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira.

Waterloo Region Record - Oct. 18, 2008

Laura married Eden M. Cressman 14 Sep 1927. Eden (son of Urias M. Cressman and Melinda S. Martin) was born 10 Mar 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-260453

Mahlon married Erma M. Cressman 1953. Erma (daughter of Daniel W. Cressman and Magdalena M. Martin) was born 18 Apr 1930; died 25 Jul 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pauline Baer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-260457

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BAER, Pauline (nee Dettwiler) Of Elmira and formerly of Moorefield, passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in her 84th year.

Beloved wife of the late Curtis Henry Baer (2001).

Dear mother of David Baer and his wife June of Boston. Loving grandmother of Alyssa. Loved sister of Mahlon Dettwiler of Bloomingdale and Carl B. Dettwiler and his wife Ellen of Elmira. Sister-in-law of Mae Baer of Wellesley, and Erma Meadows of Stratford. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by one grandson Nathaniel in infancy, one sister-in-law Erma Dettwiler, and brothers-in-law, Morgan Baer, Elmer Baer, Orval Baer, Wayne Baer, and Roy Meadows.

The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rev. Dale Bauman will conduct the Funeral Service in Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 1 p.m.

Spring interment Bethesda Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton, would be appreciated by the family.

Pauline — Curtis Henry Baer. Curtis (son of Ezra Baer and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Good) was born 30 Dec 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 2001, Moorefield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Carl — Ellen B. Martin. (daughter of Abraham S. Martin and Ellen S. Bauman) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fern Wilma Horst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133632

Fern married Rev. Osiah W. Horst 1945. Osiah (son of Daniel B. Horst and Annie Weber) was born 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2005. [Group Sheet]

Naomi — Milton Wesley Shoemaker. (son of Reuben Wesley Shoemaker and Edith Hasenpflug) [Group Sheet]

Mary — Marshall Lavern Musselman. (son of Abner Musselman and Gladys Erma Burkhardt) [Group Sheet]

Violet — Lloyd Nelson Martin. (son of Rufus B. Martin and Ada Hunsperger) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86446

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Cressman. - Beatrice Faith, beloved little daughter of Eden and Laura (Dettwiler) Cressman died Nov. 30, 1934; aged 4 m. 2 d. Beatrice was never very robust, but was sick only two days with pneumonia. She leaves her sorrowing parents, 3 sisters (Naomi Loretta, Mary Elinor, and Violet Arletta), 3 grandparents, and many other friends. The funeral was held Dec. 2 from her home to the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for services, Bro. Moses Brubacher and Bro. Curtis Cressman having charge. Interment in the Conestoga Cemetery.

"Sweet little flower -- too pure to stay
God in His wisdom took our darling away;
Not from our hearts, not from our love,
But to dwell with the angels in heaven above."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 38 - December 20, 1934 - pages 818, 819

Calvin — Janice Marie Martin. (daughter of Delton Martin and Vera Bearinger) [Group Sheet]