Christian W. Kipfer

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65812528
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180876
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Brewery
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Christian W. Kipfer

NEW HAMBURG. - Chulstian W. Kipfer of New Hamburg died at the K-W Hospital Saturday, Dec. 8th after a three-day illness at the age of 73 years. Mr. Kipfer, who was born near Gadshill, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Kipfer. He was twice married. His first wife predeceased him in May, 1938. In June of this year he married Mrs. Veronica Kipfer of this village who survives along with two sons and three daughters, Daniel, Ossian, Id., Jacob, Elma, N.Y., Mrs. E. O. (Sarah) Gingerich, Baden, Mrs. Mrs. John (Lavina) Meyer, Kitchener, and Mrs. Emory (Selena) Zehr, Kitchener, six stepchildren, Mrs. Gideon Boshare, Baden, Mrs. Alvin Brenneman, New Hamburg, Mrs. Nurias Kipfer, Kitchener, Mr. Elmer Kipfer, Baden, Mrs. Harvey Brunk, Tavistock, Mrs. Harry Snyder, Waterloo.

Waterloo Chronicle, 14 Dec 1945, p. 3

Christian — Mary G. Kuepfer. Mary (daughter of Nicholaus L. Kuepfer and Magdalena N. Gerber) was born 23 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1938, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Christian married Veronica "Fanny" Roth Jun 1945. Veronica (daughter of Peter K. Roth and Magdalena Schwartzentruber) was born 24 Jun 1881, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1957; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180878
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Sarah — Edmund Gingerich. Edmund (son of John E. Gingerich and Rachel Oesch) was born 27 Dec 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167357
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Daniel — Marie Murawsky. Marie (daughter of Peter Paul Murawsky and Mary Ann Mongan) died 12 Jun 1930. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127910
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1930, Alden, Erie, New York, USA

Jacob married Amanda Kipfer 5 Jan 1920. Amanda (daughter of Nicholas G. Kipfer and Magdalena "Lena" Albrecht) was born 10 Feb 1898, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 4 Nov 1930, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , County Line Cemetery, Alden, Erie, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Melinda Kipfer 9 Apr 1938. Melinda (daughter of Nicholas G. Kipfer and Magdalena "Lena" Albrecht) was born 24 Apr 1904, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 2000; was buried , Alden Union Free Cemetery, Alden, Erie Co., New York. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180881
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lavina — John G. Meyer. John (son of John B. Meyer and Leah Gascho) was born 31 May 1902, Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario; died 12 Apr 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Selena Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119489
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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ZEHR, Mrs. Selena On Wednesday, January 24, 1979, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Selena Kepfer, of Cambridge(P), in her 74th year. a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, she was active in the WMA for many years. Dear mother of Lester of Kitchener, Clifford and Mrs. Douglas (Marjorie) Witzel, both of Waterloo; sister of Mrs. Sarah Gingerich of Cambridge(P); grand mother of Brenda, Donald, Gregory, Sandra, Gerald, Paul and Robert; great-grandmother of Chad. Predeceased by Emory Zehr in June 1978, two brothers and one sister.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today, until noon on Saturday when removal will be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for funeral and committal service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Ron Rempel and Rev. Martha Smith officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 25 Jan 1979

Selena married Emory Zehr 18 Dec 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emory (son of Dr. Joseph R. Zehr and Elizabeth Albrecht) was born 10 Apr 1904, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

O'Derald — Mary Barbara Ann Schlegel. (daughter of Leroy "Roy" Schlegel and Ruth Barbara Schwartzentruber) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180879

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193181

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193182

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• Name: Dorothy Marie Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193180

Dorothy — Urie Allen Bender. Urie (son of Allan L. Bender and Magdalena "Mattie Jantzi) was born 2 Jan 1925. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449687

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MEYER, Russell E. Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at The Westmount Long Term Care on Friday, December 4, 2015, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Wilma. Loving father of Ray and his wife Cathy. Proud Grandpa of Melissa Bartman (Andrew) and Amanda Meyer (Todd). Great-Grandpa of Talia, Malayna, Brianna, Emily, Nate and the late Austin. Dear brother of Ruth Halter (late Wilfred), Paul Meyer (Arlene) and the late Orval and Carl Meyer. Brother-in-law of Shirley Meyer and Thelma North. Special thanks to the staff at The Westmount Long Term Care for their loving and compassionate care. Russ' family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Christ the King United Church, 167 Thaler Ave. A Memorial Service will be held at the church on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Inurnment Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Christ the King Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Russ' memorial.

The Waterloo Region Record, 8 Dec. 2015

"Russell Meyer - Friday, December 4Th, 2015". 2022. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/russell-meyer/2306900/obituary.php.

Russell — Wilma Jean Brubacher. Wilma (daughter of Eugene B. Brubacher and Ida Cressman) was born 12 Jul 1923, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147875

Orval — Stella Doerr. Stella was born 16 Jul 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1958; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166446

Ruth — Wilfred A. "Willie" Halter. (son of Eugene Simon Halter and Annie Marie Klein) [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zehr's Market
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50329
• Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Co-founder of Zehrs Markets remembered as 'kind, generous and genuine'

WATERLOO REGION - Lester Zehr, the co-founder of Zehrs Markets, is being remembered as a humble and generous friend and businessman.

"What you saw is what you got; there was no falseness about him, he was just him," said Pat Herzog, a family friend whose late husband Bill Herzog worked as vice-president of finance at Zehrs.

"The three words that kind of say it best are kind, generous and genuine."

Zehr, who lived in Waterloo, died on Tuesday at the age of 91. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Elva, his three children, Brenda Eudoxie, Don Zehr and Gregory Zehr, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lester, who helped build a number of companies, is best known for starting the Zehrs Markets grocery store chain with his father and brother. The first store opened on Highland Road in Kitchener in 1950. There are now more than 40 Zehrs across southwestern Ontario.....

Booth, L. (2018). Co-founder of Zehrs Markets remembered as 'kind, generous and genuine'. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8331952-co-founder-of-zehrs-markets-remembered-as-kind-generous-and-genuine-/

Lester — Elva Shantz. Elva (daughter of Elmon R. Shantz and Elizabeth Roth) was born 17 Feb 1926. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219258

Clifford — Jean. Jean was born 1931; died 2009. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie — Douglas Brian Witzel. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie — Lawrence Allan Bingeman. (son of Dr. Marshall Oberholtzer Bingeman and Erma Shantz) [Group Sheet]

O'Derald — Janice Bean. (daughter of Ralph Bean and Martha Louise Shantz) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193183

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Bender. --- Mary Jane, infant daughter of Urie A. and Dorothy Bender, Baden, Ont., was born Feb. 9, 1952; passed away Dec. 29, 1952; aged 10 m. 20 d. In heaven she awaits the coming of her parents and sister (Ruth Ann). A memorial service, in charge of Moses H. Roth, assisted by Orland Gingerich, was held at the Steinman A. M. Church Jan. 1. Interment was made in the Geiger Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 6 - February 10, 1953 --- page 141, 142

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71668

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Bender. --- Mary Jane, infant daughter of Urie A. and Dorothy Bender, Baden, Ont., was born Feb. 9, 1952; passed away Dec. 29, 1952; aged 10 m. 20 d. In heaven she awaits the coming of her parents and sister (Ruth Ann). A memorial service, in charge of Moses H. Roth, assisted by Orland Gingerich, was held at the Steinman A. M. Church Jan. 1. Interment was made in the Geiger Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 6 - February 10, 1953 --- page 141, 142

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• Name: Linda Jean Jones
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104566

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Lifetimes: Community nurse ceaseless advocate for those in need of support
Linda Jean Bender of Kitchener, born: Oct. 27, 1953, in Kitchener, died: Nov. 18, 2017, of a heart attack

When Linda Bender addressed issues about mental health, particularly suicide, the community nurse spoke with passion and conviction.

"We need to be compassionate," Linda told The Record in 2015 for an article on just how common mental health issues are in Canada. "It's not the one or few, anyone can have struggles with mental health."

Linda added that there is a terrible stigma related to suicide; people often feel they can't share their innermost thoughts, but she counselled, "It's OK to come forward when you are feeling helpless."

Linda had been team leader for mental health prevention and education services at the Waterloo Wellington branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, a job she held for three decades before retiring and joining the staff as a mental health worker at Kitchener's Reception House, a support centre for refugees.

"She had a gentle, calming spirit, a wonderful laugh, and she was very generous with her time," said Marika Galadza, manager of community engagement at Reception House.

Linda faced a real challenge at the community-run agency, working with traumatized refugees who came to Canada often from war-torn countries. In a few cases, when Linda recognized a refugee was struggling to adapt to this new life, she would make an extra effort to help them adjust and find the right supports.

"Some of the clients could have ended up homeless if not for her help," said Marika. "A lot of cases took up a lot of her time."

Though Linda only started the job in October 2016 and was diagnosed with cancer this past April, she managed to help many clients and create a mental health wellness program for staff, among other programs. In her job with Canadian Mental Health, Linda was responsible for launching several innovative programs and training staff. She put her personal, caring spin on everything she did.

Though she was often in the forefront of new ideas, Linda was too humble to put herself in the spotlight.

"She really related to people and understood where they came from," said Marika. "People really loved her."

Linda was born into a Mennonite family of three daughters: Ruth Ann, Mary Jane and Linda. Tragically, Mary Jane died as an infant.

The family moved to the U.S. where Linda graduated high school before returning to Canada. She married, had a son Loren who died in infancy, and a daughter Ananda.

After divorcing her first husband, Linda, who had at that time been working in the service industry, decided to return to school and follow a career more suited to her caring personality.

"She needed to reinvent herself," said Doug Jones, a family therapist and Linda's husband of 10 years.

After completing nurse's training in 1984 at Conestoga College, Linda worked in a hospital for a time, but wasn't really satisfied.

"Her love was community nursing," said Doug, who met his wife at the old Station Hotel where both had gone with friends to listen to music and to dance. They were friends for years before getting serious, and he proposed in 2006 on a rubble-strewn beach in Collingwood as two rainbow arches reached for each other across Georgian Bay. It was a romantic moment, remembered Doug, and symbolized the deep love they shared.

Ruth Ann Scott remembers her sister as having "a wonderful gift and a great brain, a natural to go into nursing."

She said Linda was caring and loving, but she was also a strong-willed person "not afraid to say what she believed in, what was right."

Marika said Linda took the same approach in dealing with her cancer diagnosis in April.

"She was quite strong and approached her illness with grace," said Marika.

In the end, though, Linda, who was undergoing cancer treatment, died in Doug's arms of a heart attack following a stroll around their beloved old Kitchener neighbourhood.

"Linda had planned to go to Nicaragua after her next chemo session," said Doug. "She was really quite amazing."

vhill@therecord.com

Hill, V. (2017). Lifetimes: Community nurse ceaseless advocate for those in need of support. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 26 December 2017, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8023896-lifetimes-community-nurse-ceaseless-advocate-for-those-in-need-of-support/

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BENDER, Linda Jean Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 on Saturday, November 18, 2017 with her husband at her side. She is survived by her husband Doug Jones, daughter Ananda Emch, father Urie Bender, sister Ruth Ann Scott, nieces Stephanie, Andrea (husband Charles and son Charlie) and Christa (sons Austin and Johnny) and Stepson/daughters Daniel, Christine, Jennifer, and Jaime, as well as her grandchildren Bryce, Drew, Austin, Hudson, Madison, and Cole. Predeceased by her Mother Dorothy Bender, Sister Mary Jane Bender, and former husband Larry Emch and her son Loren. Linda dedicated herself to her community through her house church, the Canadian Mental Health Association and Reception House in her role as a community nurse, and member of the community. She worked on many committees to improve services including her work on the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council. She has been devoted and loving to her family and a dedicated mother to her daughter Ananda. Friends are encouraged to share their memories of Linda with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 6: 30 - 8: 30 P.M. and Friday, November 24, from 6: 30 - 8: 30 P.M. The funeral service will be held at Rockway Mennonite Church, 47 Onward Ave Kitchener on Saturday, November 25 at 11 A.M. Reception to follow in the church hall. Cremation and interment will take place at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to The Working Centre or The Reception House can be arranged through the funeral home at, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Waterloo Region Record 21 Nov 2017

Linda — Doug Jones. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309595

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Halter, Jim

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his residence. Loving father to Michael & Michelle. Beloved son of Ruth & Wilfred (2002). Jim will be missed by his wife Julie. Dear Brother to David (Margit), Wendy (John), Rob (Audrey), Penny and Rick. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Howl at the Moon (1271 Victoria St. N, Kitchener, ON N2B 3E1) on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please join us as we raise a glass and share some memories of Jim's life.

As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada (donations can be made at the funeral home).

Visit www.henrywalser.com for Jim's memorial.

"James "Jim" Halter - Saturday, August 4Th, 2018". 2021. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/james-jim-halter/3579984/obituary.php.