Lydia Snyder

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• Name: Lydia Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060.1
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz, --- Lydia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Snyder, passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness, March 22, 1953, in her seventy-fourth year. On Feb. 11, 1911, she was united in marriage to Joseph Shantz, who preceded her in death 11 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Wayne, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 daughters (Louise-Mrs. David Jantzi, Kitchener, Ont.; and Alice-Mrs. David Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 6 grandchildren. She was converted in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church to which faith she was loyal until her death, seldom being absent from church services. She was keenly interested in the work of the church, having been a Sunday-school teacher for many years and an active member of the local sewing circle at the time of her departure from this world. Funeral services were conducted, March 25, at the Geiger Mennonite Church, by C. C. Cressman and M. H. Roth. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 17 - April 28, 1953 --- page 405, 406

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NEW HAMBURG - Mrs. Lydia Shantz, 73, of RR 2, New Hamburg, died yesterday at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness. She was born at Baden, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Snyder. Her husband, Joseph Shantz, died May 15, 1942. Mrs. Shantz was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church. Surviving are two sons, Vernon, and Wayne, both of RR 2, Petersburg; two daughters, Mrs. David (Louise) Jantzi, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Alice) Cressman, RR 2, New Hamburg, and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from her home, RR 2, New Hamburg, to Geiger Mennonite Church for services at 2: 30. Rev. Moses H. Roth, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home until 4 p.m. tomorrow when it will be taken to the home at RR 2, New Hamburg

Kitchener Waterloo Record 22 Mar 1953

Lydia married Joseph N. Shantz 11 Feb 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang) was born 30 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198889
• Residence: 1953, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Vernon — Helen M. Hammer. Helen (daughter of Henry Adam Hammer and Lucinda Hertel) was born 1918; died 16 Jan 1979; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198905

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229936
• Residence: 1953, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Shantz.- Wayne S., son of Joseph and Lydia (Snyder) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 27, 1916; died while at work on July 6, 1977; aged 61 y. On June 12, 1940, he was married to Susie Marie Wanner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Ralph Bean, Gloria Jane-Mrs. Garry Spencer, and Pauline Grace-Mrs. Barry Hunter), 2 sons (Mark Wayne and Keith Neil), 4 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. David Cressman and Louise-Mrs. David Jantzi). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Esther Marie), one son (David Leroy), and one brother (Vernon). He was a member of the Geiger Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church on July 9, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz and J. Lester Kehl; interment in Geiger Church Cemetery^.1a

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 31 - August 9, 1977, page 606.

Wayne married Susie Marie Wanner 12 Jun 1940. Susie (daughter of Wilfred Lawrence Wanner and Lauretta Fried) was born 2 May 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 2012, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Alta Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198896

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CRESSMAN, Alice Alta It is with peace and sadness we announce the passing of Alice (Shantz) Cressman. She went home to be with her Lord in the evening of June 30, 2011 in her 89th year, at her residence at Nithview Community, New Hamburg. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Snyder) Shantz. She will be missed by her loving husband of almost 60 years David B. Cressman. Loving mother of her six children Judy and Adrian Smallwood of Seechelt, B.C., Janet and Bill Jamison of Stratford, Laurie and Doug McKay of Tavistock, Rick Cressman, Murray and Sherry Cressman and Sharon and Colin Bouttell all of New Hamburg. Missed and well loved by her grandchildren Mike (Tina), Emily (Reid), Joshua (Nicole), Graham, Derek, Courtney, Ben (Holley), Krysti, Tyler, Daniel, Sean, Kyle, Kayla, Hayley, Jessica, Jesse and Sarah, great-grandchildren Victoria, Hope and another on the way. Remembered by sister-in-law Susie and Leroy Good of New Hamburg and many nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by a son Douglas in infancy, sister Louise and David Jantzi, brothers Vernon and Helen Shantz and Wayne Shantz. Alice was an active member of Wilmot Centre Missionary Church where she participated in many activities. She attended the Kitchener Farmers Market for her entire life and loved gardening, canning and sharing her gift of hospitality with others. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Sunday, July 3, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 5: 00 p.m. at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, R.R.#2, Petersburg with Pastor Wayne Domm officiating. Interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Nithview Community. On-line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Alice — David B. Cressman. David (son of Josiah M. Cressman and Lucinda S. Bauman) was born 23 Jun 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Eleanor Kemkes. (daughter of Willliam Wallace Kemkes and Bessie McComb) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198903

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198906

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Shantz. - Esther Marie, daughter of Wayne and Susie (Wanner) Shantz, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., July 23, 1941. After a short stay on earth of nearly 17 months she passed away at her home Dec. 12, 1942. She had been ill only a short time. She leaves her par-ents and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wanner and Mrs. Joseph Shantz), her great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wanner, and Mrs. Allen Freid), and other relatives and friends to whom she had endeared herself. Although we would have loved to keep her with us, we humbly submit to the Lord who had need of her in His home above. She budded on earth; she has gone to bloom in heaven. Funeral services were held Dec. 14 from the home to the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of Moses H. Roth assisted by N. E. Dahms. Text, Matt. 19: 14. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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• Name: Martha Louise Bean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229937

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Bean, Martha Shantz, 51, Wellesley, Ont. Born: March 3, 1944, Kitchener, Ont., to LeRoy [should read Wayne S. Shantz] and Susie Shantz Good. Died: April 7, 1995, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors - husband: Ralph Bean; children: Alan, Janice Gingerich, Joanne Naisby, Matthew; brothers and sisters: Mark and Keith Shantz, Gloria Spencer, Pauline Weber; stepbrothers: Dale, Bob, and Carl Good. Funeral: April 20, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Glyn Jones. Burial: Wilmot Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 20 - May 16, 1995

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Bean, Martha, on Monday, April 17, 1995 at KW Health Centre, Martha Bean, of R.R.1 Wellesley. She was born in Kitchener 51years ago a beloved daughter of Susie (Shantz) Good of R.R.#2 Baden, and her husband LeRoy Good and the late Wayne Shantz (1977). She was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, R.R.#2 New Hamburg, where she had been song leader and taught Sunday School and Bible School. Martha and Ralph had owned and operated M.N.R. Tax Service for over 23 years. Martha had beena leader of the Baden Girls Club, a member of the Blachan Singers and had a great love of music. She had also been on the Board of Directors of the Independent Living Centre of Waterloo County. Loving wife of Ralph Bean whom she married July 3, 1965. Dear mother of Alan and Sharon of Waterloo, Janice and Duane Gingerich of Baden, Joanne and Brett Naisby of New Hamburg and Matthew at home. Ever remembered by her brothers and sister, Gloria and Garry Spencer of Listowel, Pauline and David Weber of Kitchener, Mark and Monica Shantz of Baden, Keith and Brenda Shantz of Burnaby, B.C.; step-brothers Dale and Doreen Good of Exeter, Bob and Sandi Good of Waterloo, Carl and Joyce Good of Toronto. Sadly missed byher father and mother-in-law Gordon and Lillian Bean of R.R.#2 Petersburg, her brothers and sisters-in-law Catherine and Floyd Hunsberger of Waterloo, Marjorie and Wayne Roth of Elmira, Doris Bean ofR.R.#2 Petersburg, Howard and Barbara Bean of Tavistock, Sharon and Alec Sunrise of Hesson. Martha was predeceased by one sister, Esther, and one brother David."

Kitchener Waterloo Record 18 Apr 1995

Martha married Ralph Bean (son of Gordon Warren Bean and Lillian Richardson) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198907

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198913

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SHANTZ, Keith Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Oncology Unit of Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener. Keith resided in Kitchener and was born 54 years ago and was the son of the late Wayne and Susie (Wanner) Shantz. Beloved husband of Brenda (Bennett) Shantz whom he married September 17, 1993. Loving dad to Joel Shantz and Natalie Shantz both at home. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gloria and Garry Spencer of Newton, Pauline (Minnie) and Dave Weber of Mildmay, Mark and Monica Shantz of Baden, Ralph and Sandra Bean of Wellesley and Rodney Bennett of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Alan, Janice, Joanne, Matthew, Christine and Kandas. Remembered by the Good family, Dale and Doreen Good, Bob and Sandi Good, Carl and Joyce Good and their families and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Keith was predeceased by a son Evan in infancy, sisters Esther Shantz in infancy, Martha Bean, brother David Shantz, nephew Robert Spencer, step-dad LeRoy Good and mother-in-law Gladys Bennett. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, 2463 Bleams Road, Petersburg on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church with Pastor Chris Gatten officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to WELL-FIT at the University of Waterloo (helps cancer patients with their recovery). Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , New Hamburg assisted with the arrangements.

Waterloo Region Record, 22 June 2015

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198900

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198898

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CRESSMAN, Richard "Chezy" Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener. Rick resided in New Hamburg and was born 59 years ago, a son of the late David B and Alice (Shantz) Cressman. Loving father of Kayla and Daniel Martin and Courtney and Robert Hough. Dearly missed by Kayla and Courtneys' mom Sally Cressman. Cherished brother to Judy Smallwood, Janet Jamison and Bill, Laurie McKay and Doug, Murray Cressman and Sherry, Sharon Boutell and Colin. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Rick was predeceased by a brother, Douglas in infancy and brother-in-law Adrian Smallwood. Chezy was an avid sports fan. You could often find him at the local pub, The Scran and Dram cheering on his favourite sports teams. He spent many years actively playing hockey and baseball and loved all sports. Family and friends will be received at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, 2463 Bleams Road, Petersburg on Sunday, March 11, from 6-8 p.m. and again on Monday, March 12 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 13, at 11: 00 a.m. at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church where Pastor Wayne Domm will officiate. Interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Alan — Sharon Jane Hammer. [Group Sheet]

Janice — O'Derald "Duane" Gingerich. (son of O'Derald Edmund Gingerich and Mary Barbara Ann Schlegel) [Group Sheet]