Levi M. Weber

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill Hand
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levi Weber," the sixth son of Abraham C. Weber, was born March 14th, 1850. He is married to Susannah, daughter of Joseph and Leah (Unger) Baumann. They reside on his brother Daniel's farm, known as the old "Histand Place." They have a family of ten children, namely: VII Matilda, VII Leah, VII Jeremiah, VII Leander (dead), VII Malinda, VII Isaiah, VII Addison, VII Susannah, VII Malissa, and VII Alvin."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Weber.-Levi Weber was born Mar. 14, 1850, on a farm where part of the city of Kitchener, Ont., now stands; died Oct. 24, 1923, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after about two days' illness with pneumonia; aged 73 y. 7 m. 10 d. He was married to Susannah Bowman who died a little over three years ago. Eleven children were born to this union of whom seven survive (Mrs. Moses Schmitt, Jeremiah, Abram, Burton, Mrs. Harvey Bricker, Mrs. Joseph Cressman, Mrs. S. S. Shantz). There are also a number of grandchildren, besides two brothers and four sisters to mourn his departure. He united with the Mennonite Church in his young years, lived a consistent life to the end, and also had the satisfaction of seeing all his children accept their Saviour. Funeral services Oct. 28 from the home of his son-in-law, Bro. Joseph Cressman, to the First Mennonite Church for services which were conducted by the brethren, U. K. Weber and Abram Gingrich.


Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 33 - November 15, 1923 - pp. 684, 685

Levi — Susannah U. Bowman. Susannah (daughter of Joseph B. Bowman and Leah Unger) was born 8 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.9

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• Name: Matilda B. Meyer
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.4
• Birth: 6 Sep 1873
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Matilda married Adam H. Meyer 12 Feb 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of John George "George" Meyer and Angeline Haas) was born 6 Feb 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.5
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Schmitt.-Leah B., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Weber, was born at Freeport, Ont., March 5, 1874; died suddenly Aug. 18, 1944; at her home near Rosebank, Ont.; aged 70 y. 5 m. 13 d. In her late teens she accepted Christ during the revival meetings conducted by the late J. S. Coffman at Kitchener, and remained faithful until the end. On Feb. 26, 1902, she was united in marriage to Moses H. Schmitt at Carstairs, Alta. To this union were born 4 sons and one daughter. Two sons died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure her sorrowing husband, 2 sons (Lloyd, Rosebank; Leighton, Petersburg), one daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Ozias Gingrich, Elmira), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jeremiah, Guernsey, Sask.; Abram, Tofield, Alta.; Burton, Lockport, N.Y.), and one sister (Susie-Mrs. S. S. Shantz, Markham), besides many other relatives and friends. She was a very devoted wife and mother, and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were in charge of her pastor, Bro. C. F. Derstine. Theme: "The homegoing of Believers." Brethren M. Hallman, J. B. Martin, and Isaac Miller assisted in the services.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 22 - September 1, 1944, page 439, 440

Leah married Rev. Moses H. Schmitt 26 Feb 1902. Moses (son of John Becker Schmitt and Magdalena Hallman) was born 13 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1947, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.6
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hired Man Farm
• Occupation: 1910, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; farmer

Jeremiah — Minnie Betzner. Minnie (daughter of Jacob S. Betzner and Lydia Snyder) was born 15 Dec 1871, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1909, Cressman, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

Jeremiah married Maria Cressman 16 Feb 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Aaron C. Cressman and Magdalena "Mattie" Betzner) was born 30 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melinda Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00002-116.6
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill Hand
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"Following a lengthy illness, Malinda Cressman, wife of Joseph Cressman, 16 Doehn street, passed away Sat. at KW Hospital in her 56th year. Mrs. Cressman was born at Strasburg, a d/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Weber. She attended Sterling Avenue Mennonite church.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Joseph and Wellington, and three daughters, Misses Orpah, Ruby and Leona, all at home. Three brothers, Jeremiah, Abram and Rev. Burton Weber, all of Guernsey, Sask., and two sisters, Mrs. (Rev) Moses Schmidt, Guernsey, Sask., and Mrs. (Rev.) S.S.Shantz, city, also survive. One son, Kenneth, predeceased her...."

KW Record obit. of Mon., Dec. 14, 1936

Malinda — Joseph Cressman. Joseph (son of Daniel E. Cressman and Hannah Shantz) was born 29 Feb 1880, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.10
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill Hand

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• Name: Susannah Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00002-116.9
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill Hand

Susannah — Rev. Sidney S. Shantz. Sidney (son of Rev. Christian Shantz and Magdalena F. Shupe) was born 23 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Malissa Weber
• Name: Melissa Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.12
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bricker-Melissa Weber, beloved wife of Bro. Harvey Bricker of Alsask. Sask., was born Dec. 1, 1889, in Waterloo Co., Ont., died in the General Hospital, Calgary, Alta., March 20, 1926; aged 36 y. 3 m. 20 d. She leaves a sorrowing husband with a family of three duaghters (sic) and an adopted son.. Towards fall of 1925 she began to complain of not being well, and as there were no signs of improvement she was brought to the home of Bro. E.W. Bricker, Calgary, where for some time she was under the doctor's care. Later it was decided that an operation was necessary, which took place in the General Hospital, and for some time good hopes were held out for her recovery. She however took a turn for the worse and though many prayers ascended to the throne of grace in her behalf, she gradually became weaker and finally passed on to her reward. While under the hand of affliction she suffered considerably and frequently expressed a desire to leave the world and be with Christ. On March 21 a funeral service was conducted by E. Hansell at the funeral home of Foster & Foster, Calgary, after which the remains were brought to Aldersyde and from there taken to the home of Bro. T.E. Bowman on March 22 where the relatives of the departed sister met and a short service conducted by Bro. I. Miller and then taken to the Mt. View Mennonite Church for funeral service and burial. Services at the church conducted by N.B. Stauffer. Text, Jno. 16: 16, selected by Sister Bricker some weeks before her death. Bro. Bricker has the sympathy of a large circle of the brotherhood and friends who with him in humble submissiveness say, "Thy will be done."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 5 - April 29, 1926, pages 110, 111

Melissa — Harvey Bricker. Harvey (son of Elias W. Bricker and Catharine Snider) was born 11 Feb 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1957, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mt. View Cemetery, Calgary, , Alberta. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-116.11
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Weber.- Abraham B., son of the late Levi and Susana Weber, was born at Parkway, Ont., June 9, 1892; died at his home, Duchess, Alta., Sept. 22, 1969; aged 77 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Mar. 6, 1918, he was married to Mary--, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. John Martin, Fern-Mrs. Clarence Toman, Edna-Mrs. Norman Torkelson, Wilma-Mrs. Jacob Friesen, and Florence-Mrs. Sidney Martin), 2 sons (Norman and Lloyd), 30 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, and one brother (Burton). He was a member of the Duchess Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, with C. J. Ramer officiating

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 45 - November 18, 1969, pages 1022,1024.

Abraham married Mary M. Burkholder 16 Mar 1918, Tofield, , Alberta, Canada. Mary was born 23 Jul 1895, Hubbard, Marion, Oregon, USA; died 22 Jun 1972, Duchess, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Duchess Cemetery, Duchess, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158046
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Burton married Ethel Irene Spitzmesser 21 Nov 1919. Ethel was born 3 Jun 1889, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA; died 17 May 1980, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149258

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71702

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139596

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• Name: Naomi May Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162.130

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Gingrich.- Naomi Mae Schmitt, daughter of Moses and Leah (Weber) Schmitt, was born at Carstairs, Alta., Oct. 24, 1903; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Aug. 11, 1988; aged 84 y. On Dec. 9, 1924, she was married to Ozias B. Gingrich, who died on Feb. 6, 1967. Surviving are 4 sons (Vernon S., Gordon M., Virgil L., and Eugene Gingrich), 2 daughters (Vietta L. Oshiro and Velorous 0. Shearer), 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Leighton Schmitt). She was preceded in death by one son (Newton L.). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of Ray Brubacher; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 36 - September 6, 1988, page 618.

Naomi married Ozias B. Gingrich Dec 1924, Guernsey, Alberta. Ozias (son of Moses M. Gingerich and Magdalena Bauman) was born 24 Oct 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116747

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Schmitt, Leighton W., 89, Cambridge, Ont. Born: March 27, 1905, Carstairs, Alta., to Moses H. and Leah Weber Schmitt. Died: Feb. 12, 1995, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors - daughters: Verdella France, Ruby; one grandchild. Predeceased by: Leona Rosenberger Schmitt (wife). Funeral and burial: Feb. 15, First Mennonite Church, by Brice Balmer and Rudy Baergen.

Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 10 - March 7, 1995

Leighton — Leona Rosenberger. Leona (daughter of Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger and Persida Shantz) was born 20 Mar 1910, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 26 Oct 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123164

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Schmitt.- Lloyd E., son of Moses and Leah (Weber) Schmitt, was born in Alberta, Canada, Mar. 17, 1913; died of a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 25, 1981; aged 68 y. He was married to Dorothy Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gerald), one daughter (Marlene-Mrs. Willard Snider), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Leighton), and one sister (Mrs. Naomi Gingrich). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 20 -May 19, 1981, page 398.

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SCHMITT, Lloyd E. -- At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, April 25, 1981, as a result of a heart attack, Lloyd E. Schmitt, aged 68 years, of 25 Alderside Dr., New Dundee. Mr. Schmitt was born in Alberta, and was a son of the late Moses Schmitt and the former Leah Weber. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and had owned and operated Lloyd Schmitt Equipment Ltd. in Kitchener, and before his retirement at 24 Laurel St., Waterloo. He is survived by his wife the former Dorothy Shantz; one son Gerald of Cambridge, one daughter Mrs. Willard (Marlene) Snider of Breslau; brother of Leighton of Kitchener and Mrs. Naomi Gingrich of Cambridge. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Steven and Dale Snider. Mr. Schmitt's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 2-4: 30 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. At noon on Monday, removal will be made to the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, for the funeral service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Glen Brubacher officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Apr 1981

Lloyd — Dorothy Marie Shantz. Dorothy (daughter of Wendel R. Shantz and Priscilla Swartz) was born 1916, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2005, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320545
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Ruby Mae McLeod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320546
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ruby — Rev. Wilfred Aaron McLeod. Wilfred (son of George Corbett McLeod and Clara Ellen Chaplin) was born 30 Dec 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320547
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320548
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320549
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1983, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Wellington — Dorcas Orphas Ramseyer. Dorcas (daughter of Joseph L. Ramseyer and Mary Roth) was born 15 Jan 1922; died 2 Feb 2012; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273094

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• Name: Fern Viola Toman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107874

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TOMAN, Fern Viola Weber Passed away on February 4, 2013 at Lanigan, Saskatchewan. She was the beloved wife of Clarence Toman (deceased) and the dear mother of five children: Faye and George Bergman of Spruce Grove, Alberta; Elaine and Boyd Snider of Waterloo, Ontario; Earl and Cynthia (Harris) Toman of Ottawa, Ontario; Fred and Elsie (Bushman) Toman of Guernsey, Saskatchewan; and Barry and Margery (Olsen) Toman of Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. She has twelve grandchildren and twenty- six great-grandchildren. Born on March 5, 1920 at Tofield, Alberta, Fern was predeceased by her parents, Abram and Mary (Burkholder) Weber as well as her four sisters Dorothy (Martin), Edna (Torkleson), Wilma (Friesen) and Florence (Martin). She is survived by her two brothers, Norman and Lloyd. She is lovingly remembered by her family and friends. A funeral/memorial service will be held on March 9 at the Philadelphia Mennonite Church, Watrous, Saskatchewan.

KW Record obit. of Sat., Feb. 9, 2013

Fern married Clarence Earl Toman 1 Dec 1940. Clarence (son of Manassa "Manasseh" Toman and Elsie Biehn) was born 29 Jul 1915, Guernsey, Alberta; died 1 Feb 2003, Humboldt, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wanda Kaethler
• Name: Wanda Toman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-223430

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TOMAN, Wanda Susie (Weber)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Wanda was born 98 years ago in Irricana, Alberta, a daughter of the late Burton and Irene (Spitzmesser) Weber.

Wanda is predeceased by her first husband Willard Toman in 2002 and her second husband Kurt Kaethler in 2005

Wanda was the oldest member of Breslau Mennonite Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. Wanda was always intrigued with a good discussion on current events and theology. In her later years at Nithview, Wanda enjoyed a good game of Crokinole and Scrabble. Wanda and Willard farmed first near Breslau where the children were born, then in the Hanover area for 30 years.

After retiring from farming, they moved to Chesley, then to Fairview Mennonite home in Cambridge. Wanda lived her last 13 years in Nithview Community in New Hamburg.

Relatives and friends are invited to Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street South, Breslau, on Monday, June 24, 2019 for memorial visitation from 1 - 3 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at the church at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobe officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery

"Wanda Susie TOMAN Obituary (2019) Waterloo Region Record". 2021. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/name/wanda-toman-obituary?pid=194940851.

Wanda — Willard Hedley Toman. Willard (son of Manassa "Manasseh" Toman and Elsie Biehn) was born 24 Jun 1918; died 11 Jan 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Wanda — Kurt Abram Kaethler. Kurt was born 4 Jun 1919, Chortitza, Zaporizhia, Ukraine; died 30 Jun 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25068

Rex — Ruth Elaine Gimbel. Ruth (daughter of Irvin R. Gimbel and Ada Cressman) was born 1923; died 11 Feb 2008, 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-406841

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BUCHANAN, ELIZABETH (Nee Amos)

Suddenly, at the Guelph General Hospital, on Friday, September 19, 1947, in her 83^rd year. Wife of the late W. W. Buchanan. Her husband, Walter W. Buchanan was the second person to succumb to injuries received, when two cars collided Thursday night on Paisley Road, four miles from Guelph. The first death was his wife, of the same age, who passed away shortly before noon yesterday. Their son, Wallace Buchanan of 332 Glengrove Ave., Toronto, believed driver of the car, is still in critical condition, with possibly a fractured skull. His wife sustained lesser injuries and has since left the hospital. Nyle Weber, 16, of Breslau, who was hurled through the windshield, has a fractured pelvis, cracked arm and a broken bone in his right hand. Rodney Weber, 18, said driver of the second car, escaped serious injury, suffering chiefly from shock. Mrs. Buchanan, was a daughter of Gilbert Amos and Mary Anne Dickieson and was born in Paisley Block, Guelph Township. She was active in Paisley Block Women's Missionary Society. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan planned to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of their marriage next March. They leave three sons and a daughter: Robert Loyal Buchanan and Gilbert Amos Buchanan, both of Guelph Township; Walter Wallace Buchanan of Toronto, who also was hurt critically in the accident; and Margaret Joy (Mrs. Melvin Turner) of Montreal; also five grandchildren. Rested at the McLanaghan and Ross Funeral Home, 206 Norfolk St. , Guelph until Tues. , Sept. 23 at 11. Thence to Knox Presbyterian Church, where funeral service was held at 2. Entombment Woodlawn Mausoleum.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Nyle — Frances Evelyn Kinsie. (daughter of Maurice Kinsie and Pearl Weber) [Group Sheet]

Rod married Rev. Doris Barbara Jantzi (daughter of Allan W. Jantzi and Veronica "Fannie" Zehr) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-25988
• Residence: 1967, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

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Newton Gingrich died suddenly; was longtime church leader Newton Gingrich, 53, of Tavistock, Ont., longtime leader in the Mennonite Church and in Mennonite Central Committee, died about noon on Aug. 1. Gingrich was working with his son Daryl at the Emmaus Center, a private retreat center partly owned by the Gingrich family, when he was stricken with a heart attack.Gingrich was chairman of Mennonite Central Committee since January 1977, and had been chairman of MCC (Canada) from 1972 to 1978. He was an MCC executive committee member since 1968.At the time of his death he was employed half time by the General Board of the Mennonite Church as coordinator of local arrangements for Waterloo 79, the Mennonite Church conference set for Aug. 11 to 16.From 1973 to 1975, he was moderator of the Mennonite Church, of which he was moderator-elect from 1971 to 1973. He continued as a General Board member until 1977. He was executive secretary of Region I at the time of his death.In addition, Gingrich was one of three Mennonite Church appointees to the General Council of Mennonite World Conference, and had been elected at the council's meeting in Wichita last year as a member-at-larger of the MWC Executive Committee. On the local conference level, Gingrich was missions chairman of the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference at the time of his death.Execute secretary of MCC William T. Snyder noted that Gingrich was often a bridge between church people of the U. S. and Canada. For one year he was chairman of both MCC and MCC (Canada) and continued to represent the concerns of both countries throughout his years as a leader in the church. "He loved the whole Mennonite Church and had a deep concern for church organizations," Snyder said.Paul Kraybill, executive secretary of Mennonite World Conference, noted that Gingrich was active at every level of church work-local, conference, regional, church wide, and inter-Mennonite. "I remember him as a man of broad vision and an authentic leader," Kraybill said. "His counsel and insight were always very perceptive and appreciated."Gingrich had resigned as pastor of East Zorra Mennonite Church in Tavistock in June. He had earlier pastured church in Elora and Markham, Ont., and was a teacher and principal of Ontario Mennonite Bible School and Institute in Kitchener from 1958 to 1969. An avid supporter of inter-Mennonite cooperation, he chaired the inter-Mennonite Mission and Service Board in Ontario for many years. He attended Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Va.Gingrich, born Oct. 13, 1925, in the Drake-Guernsey area of Saskatchewan, was a son of Naomi Gingrich of Cambridge, Ont., and the late Ozias Gingrich. When he was six years of age his family moved to Ontario. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Sommers, three sons, Daryl, Duane, and Dennis, and a daughter Diane.Memorial services were at 10: 00 a.m., Aug. 4, at East Zorra Mennonite Church. The family designated that memorial contributions be made to MCC.

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 33 - August 14, 1979-page 648, 662

Newton — Mary Elizabeth Sommers. Mary was born 1925, Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, USA; died 23 Oct 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Vernon — Eileen Joyce Schwindt. (daughter of George Melvin Schwindt and Marian Miller) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217303
• Elected Office: 1964, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden - Waterloo County
• Residence: 1967, Steinbach, , Manitoba, Canada

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GORDON M. S. GINGRICH Peacefully surrounded by his family, Gordon passed away at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2009. Gordon is lovingly remembered by his partner of 30 years Mary Anne Rojeski; his children Gayanne (Sandy) Prise, Jane (Les) Schoonmaker, Michael, Heidi (Dan Goray), and Mike Walchuk whom he regarded as a son; his grandchildren Russell, Abby (Rob), Ian, Megan (Paul), Ethan, Devan and Felicia; his great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Shealyn, Brayden and Tripp; his brothers and sister Vernon (Eileen), Virgil (Della), Delmer (Marguerite), Velorous (John) and brother-in-law Tom, and their families, and by Maryanne's family, Millie Rojeski (Baba), Liz (Bob) Niemen, Ed ( Elise) Rojeski, Roberta Snaewart and their families. Also remembered by his children's mother Betty Gingrich and her family. He was predeceased by his parents Ozias and Naomi, brother Newton and wife Mary, sister Vietta Oshiro and an infant daughter. He was born in Guernsey SK, on August 13, 1928. At an early age his family moved to Elmira ON. In 1966 he moved his wife and children to Steinbach MB, and three years later they settled in Gimli. In December 2008 he and Mary Anne moved to Cedar Lodge in Teulon where they made many new friends. Dad was an entrepreneur; he ran various businesses throughout his life. His career started with an Auto Body Shop followed by numerous grocery stores, and at last he found his passion, his bus company Lakefront Charters. Gordon had an interest in politics and for several years was the Reeve of Waterloo County and in 1964 at the age of 36 he became the youngest Warden of Waterloo County ON. As a founding member of the Kiwanis Club of Gimli and District, he enjoyed many years of serving his club and community. He was also involved with the Masons and Shriners, and was proud of being a Circus Daddy. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gimli Lutheran Church in Gimli with Pastor R. David Lowe officiating. Luncheon will follow in the Church basement. Honorary Pallbearers will be his sons-in-law Sandy Prise, Les Schoonmaker, Dan Goray and friends Mike Walchuk and Wayne Campbell. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and nursing staff of Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their compassion and kindness over the last ten months. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to SW District Palliative Care Box 1282 Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0, or to a charity of your choice. There is only one happiness in life; to love and to be loved. Fathers don't just love their children every now and then; it's a love without end. Amen We miss you Dad. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

Winnipeg Free Press on December 07, 2009

Gordon married Betty Brown Dec 1924. Betty (daughter of William Conrad Brown and Gladys Marie Lizzie Hahn) was born 5 Jan 1929, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 2020. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217305
• Residence: 1967, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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OSHIRO, Vietta Loreen (nee Gingrich) - Went to be with her Lord, 4 a.m. on November 20, 2008. Born September 24, 1932, she is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Rev. Tom Oshiro. Vietta is lovingly remembered by her children, Mike (Sue), Sandy (Russ) and Barb (Garth); grandchildren, Tadia, Caleb, Kezia, Hope, Nathan, Rachel, Bethany, Hannah, Monica and Jenna; brothers and sister, Vernon (Eileen), Gordon, Virgil (Della), Delmer (Marguerite), Velorous (John), and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Ozias and Naomi and brother, Newton. Vi will be sadly missed by all those at Mustard Seed Street Church where she had set up nursing care and fed hundreds of families as lead organizer of the annual Christmas Banquet. She has indelibly left her mark of excellence and leadership in nursing at Victoria's Sunset & Matson Lodges (elderly care), New Westminster's Royal Columbian Hospital (supervisor), Cambridge Memorial Hospital (supervisor, maternity, emergency), Brantford General Hospital (head nurse) and Emo Red Cross Hospital (general duty). Her family honours her as their pillar of strength, support, encouragement and humble servanthood. She was a woman full of laughter, comfort and wisdom who willingly put others ahead of herself, faithfully serving alongside her husband for nearly 50 years of ministry (in Emo, Brantford, Cambridge and Victoria) and opening the hospitality of her heart and home to many. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, November 28, 2008, at First Church of the Nazarene in Victoria. A Memorial Service will also be held on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. at King St. Baptist Church in Cambridge, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to Mustard Seed Street Church, 625 Queens Ave., Victoria, B.C., V8T 1L9.


Waterloo Region Record 29 Nov 2008

Marlene — Willard Urbin Snider. (son of Urbin Snider and Vera Malinda Weber) [Group Sheet]

Anne — Paul Murray Cressman. (son of Eben Calvin Cressman and Margaret Emily Georgina White) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220245

Jeffrey — Dianne Joy Martin. (daughter of Albert H. Martin and Ruby Martin) [Group Sheet]