Thomas Randall

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.66
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

Notes:

Thomas was supposedly was from Shipley, Sussex, England.

Thomas — Rosina Thomas. Rosina was born 1821, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Eva Margaret Schaefer 7 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara) was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany; died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171164
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171162
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

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• Name: Sarah Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138112
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Sarah married Jacob M. Frey 2 Jan 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Martin H. Frey and Magdalena Merkling) was born 10 May 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1916; was buried , Clifford Cemetery, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171165
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.1
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Occupation: 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Randall.--John Randall was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, Ont., on Aug. 31, 1852. Forty-four years ago he united with the Mennonite Church of which he was a member till death. In 1879 he was married to Leah Clemmer who with 4 sons and 3 daughters remain to mourn his sudden departure. On July 10 while at work in a field on his son Jacob's farm near Breslau, Ont., he was found unconscious from a paralytic stroke, and died the following morning. His age was 69 y. 10 m. 11 d. Funeral services at his home in Bridgeport, conducted by U. K. Weber, and at the first Mennonite Church, Kitchener, by Jonas Snider and Howard Stevanus.

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 17 - July 27, 1922, pg 335

John married Leah Clemmer 7 Oct 1879, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob B. Clemmer and Anna "Nancy" Lichty) was born 7 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1933; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emily Randall
• Name: Emma Spaeth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24953
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Residence: 1882, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Emma married William Spaeth 8 Oct 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Christian Spaeth, son of Christian Spaeth and Catharine Wild) was born 17 Jul 1859, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carolina Brox
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6668
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Carolina married Louis Brox 4 Oct 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louis (son of Jakob "Jacob" Brox and Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler) was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143380
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Katherine "Catherine" Heinbaecher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143471
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Katherine — John Heinbaecher. John was born 1866; died 1933; was buried , Clifford Cemetery, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73475

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219347

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219346

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• Name: Lizzie Randall
• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.1002
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Randall, -- Lizzie, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Randall, was born at Heidelberg, Ont., June 10, 1881; died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Abner Good, near St. Jacobs, Ont., April 21, 1951; aged 69 y. 10 m. 11 d. She had been ailing for some time and died as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage. She joined the Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member until death. Surviving are 2 brothers (Jacob, Breslau, Ont.; Amos, Sawyer, Kans.), and 1 sister (Maryann-Mrs. Abner G. Good, St. Jacobs.). One sister (Barbara-Mrs. Alson Creesman) and 3 brothers (Onias, John, and Alson) preceded her in death. Funeral services in charge of Noah Hunsberger, and at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in charge of Roy S. Koch. Burial was made in the First Mennonite Cemetery in Kitchener, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 20 - May 15, 1951-page 478, 479

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• Name: Elmina Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5852.1000
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic General Servant

Elmina married Elias S. Snider 5 Sep 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elias (son of Isaac B. Snider and Nancy Sitler) was born 26 Sep 1882, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25391
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Randall, Jacob C., was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., June 23, 1883; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital on Feb. 27, 1975; aged 91 y. On Sept. 20, 1911, he was married to Ida May Schiedel, who preceded him in death on July 8, 1973. Surviving are 3 daughters (Eileen, Nora - Mrs. Robert Hammong, and Alice - Mrs. John Semple), 3 sons (Layton, Lloyd, and Elton), one foster daughter (Martha - Mrs. Ronald Schaus), 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (John A.), 3 sisters, and 5 brothers. He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Dennis C. Cressman; interment in Breslau Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 13 - April 1, 1975 - p. 258

Jacob married Ida May Schiedel 20 Sep 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Menno Schiedel and Mary Ann Hefkey) was born 8 Oct 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1973, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25033
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

CRESSMAN - Barbara Randall was born on April 25, 1886, at Heidelberg, Ont., and died at her home near Bridgeport, Ont., on Dec. 27, 1926; aged 40 yr. 8 m. 2 d. On Dec. 5, 1906, she was united in marriage to Alson Cressman who, with one son, Horace, her mother, two sisters, and four brothers mourn her sudden departure. Two years ago she was stricken with paralysis and while she partly regained her strength, she never fully recovered. She suffered much but bore it all with Christian fortitude, leaving many testimonies of her faith in Jesus and her great desire to go to Him. Funeral services were conducted by Oscar Burkholder, on Dec. 29, burial taking place in the Breslau cemetery. Text II Tim. 4: 7.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 42 - January 13, 1927, pages 895

Barbara married Alson Cressman 5 Dec 1906. Alson (son of Jacob S. Cressman and Villina Snider) was born 5 Apr 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1951, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1951, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25393
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, on Farm
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.1001
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25395
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.1000

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• Name: Mary Ann Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25397
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary married Abner S. Good 14 Dec 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abner (son of Samuel Good and Mary Schmitt) was born 5 Jun 1891, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1981, Cambridge, 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-73778
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Emma Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48312
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, Emma, daughter of William and Emily (Randall) Spaeth, was born at Breslau, Ont., Dec. 9, 1888; died at Galt, Ont., Aug. 26, 1964; aged 75 y. 8 m. 17 d. On April 24, 1912, she was married to Amos Shantz, who died Nov. 27, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Gordon and Norman), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Stewart Witmer and Irene-Mrs. Elton Kinsie), one sister (Mrs. Mary Dahmer), and 17 grandchildren. Two sons, one sister, 3 brothers, and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roseville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, in charge of Vernon Leis.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 41 - October 20, 1964 - pp 925, 926

Emma married Amos Shantz 24 Apr 1912. Amos (son of Henry Shantz and Veronica Martin) was born 3 Aug 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73780

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37275

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206758527
• Name: Mary Dahmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73781

Mary — Oliver Arthur Dahmer. Oliver (son of Andrew Dahmer and Maria Anticknap) was born 29 Apr 1892, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191186408
• Name: Laura Spaeth
• Name: Lorah Loker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176147
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lorah married Hiram Loker 22 Mar 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hiram (son of Hiram Christopher Loker and Elizabeth Ann Mogg) was born 8 May 1876, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400187

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• Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6669
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Eli R. Brox
Funeral service was held today for Eli R. Brox, 75, of 245 Franklin Ave., who died Thursday in K-W Hospital.
Rev. J. H. Getz of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church conducted service at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Burial was in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.
Born in Woolwich Township, Mr. Brox, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brox. He had lived in Kitchener for 12 years.
Surviving are five brothers, Jacob and Norman, both of Kitchener, John of Preston, Henry of Grand Ledge, Mich. and Addison of Evesham, Sask. and five sisters, Mrs. Annie Martin of Heidelberg. Mrs. Isaiah (Lydiann) Martin of Wallenstein. Mrs. A. B. (Lizzie) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Elam (Sarah) Bauman of Conestogo and Mrs. Christian (Selina) Brubacher of West Montrose.
One brother, Noah, died in November.

Waterloo Record-22 Dec 1962 pg 19

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• Name: Selina Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15441
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Work
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Christian Brubacher
By Record Correspondent

WEST MONTROSE-Mrs. Christian Brubacher died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. She was 81.

The former Selina Brox, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brox, she was born May 9, 1889, in Woolwich Township.

Surviving are her husband, four sons, Norman of RR 1 West Montrose, Abraham of RR 3, Listowel, Ivan of Conestogo, David of RR 2, Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Leah) Prott of Kitchener, Mrs. Herman (Lydiann) Kappes of Heidelberg; three brothers, Jacob of Kitchener, John and Norman, both of Waterloo; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Martin of Preston, Mrs. Abraham (Lizzie) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Isaiah (Lydiann) Martin of RR 3, Wallenstein, Mrs. Elam (Sarah) Bauman of Conestogo; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Brubacher was predeceased by one son and four brothers.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, from Friday noon to Sunday noon when removal will be made to the home at RR 1, West Montrose. The service will be held at the Winterbourne Mennonite Meeting House with burial Monday in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener Waterloo Record-23 Jul 1970 pg 23

Selina — Christian M. Brubacher. Christian (son of Jacob B. Brubacher and Elizabeth P. Martin) was born 14 Sep 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14192
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Annie (Brox), was born Nov. 15, 1890; died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Dec. 8, 1971; aged 81 y. 23 d. On Dec. 21, 1915, she was married to Elias Martin, who preceded her in death in January 1961. Surviving are the following sons and daughters (William, Isaiah, Osiah, Amos, Mary Ann, Elizabeth - Mrs. David Bauman, Sarah - Mrs. Andrew Bauman, Lydian - Mrs. Alvin Frey), 42 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Norman, and John), and 3 sisters (Mrs. A. B. Brubacker, Mrs. Isaiah Martin, and Mrs. Elam Bauman). She was preceded in death by one sister and 4 brothers. She was a member of the Hawkesville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of Simeon W. Hurst and Rufus Jutzi; interment in the Hawkesville Union Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 2 - January 11, 1972 - pages 47, 48

Annie married Elias B. Martin 21 Dec 1915. Elias (son of Isaiah B. Martin and Leah Brubacher) was born 24 Sep 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1961; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15716
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

Notes:

Henry Brox Special to The Record

GRAND LEDGE, Mich.\emdash Henry Brox, 72, of Grand Ledge, Mich., and formerly of the Twin City area died Sunday.

He was a retired superintendent at the Ford Motor Co. Ltd. and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, a son Lloyd of St. Clair, Mich.; t w o daughters, Mrs. Florence Brenner of St. Clair and Mrs. Shirley Freeburn of Clinton, Mich.; four brothers, Addison of Eshman, Ont., Jacob of Kitchener, John of Preston and Norman of Kitchener; five sisters, Mrs, Delena Brubacher of West Montrose, Mrs. Annie Martin of Preston, Mrs. (Lizzy) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Lydia Martin of Wallenstein and Mrs. Sarah Bowman of Conestoga; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Henry married Annie Dorothy "Dora" Oppertshauser 14 Dec 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Henry S. Oppertshauser and Elizabeth Hannah Schaefer) was born 7 Jan 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1991; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Chapel, Osceola, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethern Church, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15717
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1962, 40 Schweitzer Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah R. Brox, 68, of 40 Schweitzer Avenue, Bridgeport, died Sunday in Hanover Hospital after suffering a heart attack while visiting in Hanover. He had lived in Elmira for many years before moving to Bridgeport a year ago.

Mr. Brox was a carpenter. He was born August 9, 1894 in Woolwich Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brox. He was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Bridgeport, and the Onward Bible Class of the church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Cords, whom he married September 22, 1922, in Elmira; a son, Earl of Bridgeport; six brothers, Eli, Jacob and Norman, all of Kitchener, John of Preston, Henry of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Addison of Evesham, Sask.; five sisters, Mrs. Abble Martin, Heidelberg, Mrs. Christian (Selina) Brubacher of West Montrose, Mrs. A. B. (Lizzie) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Isaiah (Lydiann) Martin of Wallenstein, and Mrs. Elam (Sarah) Bauman of Conestoga, and seven grandchildren.

The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Wednesday noon, then at Emmanuel Church Bridgeport where Rev. E. F. Dorsch will conduct the funeral at 3 pm. Burial will follow n Union Cemetery, Elmira.


Elmira Signet 15 Nov 1962

Noah married Elizabeth Cords 22 Sep 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 22 Apr 1895; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Senlac, Saskatchewan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15718P
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 15th Depot Saskatchewan, Service #268652
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private
• Occupation: 1918, Senlac, , Saskatchewan, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1962, Evesham, , Saskatchewan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15719
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundry Worker
• Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Jacob married Erna Pauline Schoeneich 20 Feb 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Erna (daughter of Hugo Schoeneich and Selma Warlick) was born Jun 1901, Denbigh Township, Lennox & Addington Coutny, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brubacher
• Name: Lizzie Brox
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15720
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1978, 32 Peltz Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

BRUBACHER, Lizzie, daughter of Louis and Caroline (Randall) BROX, was born in Elmira, Ont., July 31, 1900; died at Cambridge, Ont., Mar 12, 1986; aged 85 y. In December 1921, she was married to Abram Brubacher, who died on Apr. 19, 1978. Surviving are 2 sons (Angus and Ray), 2 daughters (Edna and Gladys), 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lydian and Sarah). She was preceded in death by one son (Irvin), and one daughter (Alice). She was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 18 - May 6, 1986, page 354

Elizabeth married Abraham B. Brubacher Dec 1921. Abraham (son of Elias M. Brubacher and Maria "Mary" Brubacher) was born 9 Nov 1897, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1978, 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-15721
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

BROX, John -- On Monday, Feb. 18, 1980, at K-W Hospital, after a lengthy illness, John Brox, aged 77 years, of 300 Regina St. N., Waterloo. He was born in Woolwich Township. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Son of the late Louis and Caroline Brox; husband of the former Adeline Mae Oppertshauser; father of Fred and father-in-law of Audrey of Midhurst, Helen (Mrs. Leonard Shantz) of Waterloo; brother of Jacob and Lizzie (Mrs. Abe Brybacher), both of Kitchener, Sarah (Mrs. Elam Bauman) of Conestoga, Lydian (Mrs. Isiah Martin) of dorking. Also survived by six grandchildren, Gail (Mrs. Gilbert Hall) of Barrie, Nancy and Howard Brox of Midhurst, Susan, Jennifer and Carol Shantz, all of Waterloo. Predeceased by one son, Harold; five brothers, Eli, Addison, Noah, Henry, Norman and two sisters, Selina and Anne. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, until noon on Thursday, then to St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo for funeral and committal services on Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev Eric Weber officiating. Interment St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery, Kitchener.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Feb 1980

John — Adeline Mae Oppertshauser. Adeline (daughter of Henry S. Oppertshauser and Elizabeth Hannah Schaefer) was born May 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydian Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168345
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lydian — Isaiah M. Martin. Isaiah (son of Amos F. Martin and Elizabeth Martin) was born Jul 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168346
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Sarah — Elam Bauman. Elam (son of Enos Bauman and Elizabeth Martin) was born Feb 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168342
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Norman married Helen Dorothy Walza 1942. Helen (daughter of John Walza and Mary Lisewski) was born 19 Apr 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Norman — Alma Charlotte Beer. Alma (daughter of Richard Parsons Beer and Janet Mable Zimmerman) was born 8 Nov 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Marie Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25420

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WITMER, Edna (nee Snider) - Went home to be with her Lord, on Friday, October 12, 2007, in her 96th year. Edna was born in German Mills, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Lincoln Witmer (1986). Cherished mother of Darcy and his wife Donna of Meaford, Ross and his wife Evelyn of Waterloo, Lynne Hoffman of Breslau, Joe and his wife Elizabeth of Kitchener. Predeceased by her son, Elmer (2005) and his wife Monica (2004); son-in-law, Frank Hoffman (1999), and by infant son, Kenneth. Will be sadly missed by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Survived by sisters, Olive Good, Alice Brubacher and Naoma Sauder, and by sister-in-law, Luella Snider. Predeceased by brother, Bretton Snider; sisters, Elva Horst, Reta Witmer and grandson, Steven Witmer. Edna was a longtime and faithful member of First Mennonite Church. Among her many passions were Bible study, quilting, caring for her plants and an affection for chocolates and sweets. Visitation will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King Street West, Kitchener, on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Mennonite Central Committee, House of Friendship or Christian Blind Mission International would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place. On-line condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

The Record 15 oct 2007

Edna — Abram Lincoln "Lincoln" Witmer. Abram (son of Deacon Isaiah B. Witmer and Jemima Schwartz) was born 11 May 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1986. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5852.1002

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5852.1001

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• Name: Eileen Randall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48321

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Randall, Eileen, 85, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Mar. 21, 1912, Breslau, Ont., to Jacob and Ida Schiedel Randall. Died: May 16, 1997, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors - brothers and sisters: Elton, Nora Hammond, Alice SempIe; foster sister: Martha Schaus. Funeral: May 19, Preston Mennonite Church, by Amzie Brubacher. Burial: Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 24 - June 17, 1997

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216090
• Interesting: 1954, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; plowing match, weather

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Barn destroyed by fire sat on site of 1954 plowing match

BRESLAU - The region is set to lose the barn on a farm property that hosted one of the most tumultuous events in the region's history - the 1954 International Plowing Match.

The John Randall barn, located just outside of Breslau across from Belgian Nurseries on Highway 7, fell victim to two fires apparently set by vandals, and will be torn down at some point this week. The farmhouse has already been demolished.

The 1954 plowing match, a farm exhibit show, was dogged by rain on its first two days, and on Oct. 15 it was struck by the full force of the infamous hurricane Hazel, which killed 81 people in Ontario and left 1,868 families homeless.

At the plowing match, strong winds blew over much of the tent city that had risen on the farms of Randall and neighbours. More than 100 tents were destroyed, which cost exhibitors about $500,000 in damages.

Helga Hartman, the current membership chair of the Waterloo Historical Society, was in Grade 7 when the plowing match took place. She remembers travelling to the event with the senior grades from Lexington Public School the day before the hurricane struck.

"It had been raining for more than a week and everything was saturated," she said.

"I remember how gooey the mud was. A lot of people lost their shoes and boots," she added with a laugh.

She also remembers the hurricane, calling it a "major event," and said the levelling of the tent city was a "disaster."

As for the barn, Hartman will be sad to see it go.

"It was a beautiful, white barn," she said. "Once it's gone, there will be nothing to mark the event which took place."

While there are usually plaques placed at the sites of international plowing matches, there is none at the Randall farm. Hartman said she is going to raise the issue with the Waterloo Historical Society.

"It was something that was really big at the time, and it will be wiped off the surface of the earth."

mderuyter@therecord.com

"Barn Destroyed By Fire Sat On Site Of 1954 Plowing Match". 2011. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2011/05/31/barn-destroyed-by-fire-sat-on-site-of-1954-plowing-match.html.

John — Bernice Lichty. Bernice (daughter of Oliver Lichty and Joannah Eby) was born 17 Oct 1923. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lloyd Randall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192777

Jacob — Katherine Leopoldine Nickel. Katherine (daughter of Felix Nickel and Leopoldine) was born 9 Mar 1927, Trautmannsdorf, , Niederösterreich, Austria; died 29 Oct 2012, Sidney, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163592

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RANDALL, Elton Passed away peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, on Sunday, February 7, 2010 in his 89th year. Elton farmed in the Kossuth (Breslau) area for 63 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 66 years, Thelma (nee Dedels), his children, Sandra (Norman) Hill of Conn, James of Kitchener and Donald of Cambridge, grandchildren, Valerie (Michael) Tasker of Alma, Graham (friend Becky) of Arthur, Jamie (Karen) of Waterloo and Shannon (Bill) Falagitis of Kitchener, as well as five great-grandchildren. Brother of Nora Hammond of Cambridge, Alice Semple, and Martha (Ron) Schaus, all of Kitchener. Predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Ida Randall, brothers, Layton, John, Lloyd, and his sister Eileen. The Randall family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service for Elton will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Kidney Foundation of Canada or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Thanks to Dr. Liu, Dr. Lubitz and the staff of 5 South of the K-W Health Centre and the Freeport Health Centre for their care and concern. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Elton's memorial.

Waterloo Region Record 8 Feb 2010

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PAIR WED 50 YEARS

Small Farmer Said 'Doomed'

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Randall who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today, believe that today a successful farmer must operate on a big scale.

And the celebrants ought to know. They have been farming all their married days at RR 1, Preston.

"Like the supermarkets have replaced the corner store, so the big farmer is outdoing the small man", Mr. Randall said. "Fifty years ago the little farmer could make a good living off the land- today he has to have an education, a big farm and plenty of capital since machinery is so expensive".

When the Randalls started farming, they had 80 acres of land and everything from pigs and chickens to cows and horses. Now they have a modest seven acres having sold 70 to the Wellington-Waterloo Airport in 1948 and three acres to a son Lloyd, who built a house next door.
And hard work never killed anyone, the couple agree. They managed the chores themselves with their four sons helping out.

"We never had any hired help, and I even helped load grain, milk cows, and clean the stables when things got piled up." Mrs. Randall said.
Mr. and Mrs. Randall were wed at the home of the bride's parents, RR 1, Preston, where the couple have lived since their marriage.
She is the former Ida May Schiedel, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Menno Schiedel, RR 1, Preston. Mr. Randall, 78, is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Randall of Woolwich Township.

Their attendants were Mr. Randall's brother, the late Amos Randall, and Mrs. Randall's cousin, the late Mrs. Gerry Keffer. The late Bishop Jonas Snider of Waterloo officiated.

"Farming is not the only thing that has changed a great deal. The standard of living is about ten times as high," Mr. Randall said.
The couple, who have seven children, said it costs them as much for groceries today for just the two of them as it did years ago for the entire family.

"And a honeymoon then was as uncommon as no honeymoon today," he added. He recalled the day after their marriage which entailed a trip to Berlin (Kitchener) to have photos taken; voting in the Dominion election when Sir Wilfred Laurier and his liberal government wre defeated and later in the week in which they travelled by horse and buggy to visit Mrs. Randall's aunt at Puslinch Lake. Monday they were back to farming again.

The Randalls have four married sons, Layton of Baden, John of Kitchener, Lloyd, RR 1, Preston, and Elton, RR 2, Preston. Their daughters are Eileen of Preston, Mrs. Robert (Nora) Hammond of Galt, and Alice of Kitchener. They have 13 grandchildren adn one great-grandchild.
Two of their sons are still engaged in farming-John was host at his farm for the International Plowing Match in 1954, the year hurrican (sic) Hazel whipped through the area.

Members of Breslau Mennonite Church, the couple enjoy good health. In their spare time, Mr. Randall enjoys a simple stroll through the woods, while Mrs. Randall devotes her free hours to piecing quilts for relief.

Tonight the couple will be entertained at a dinner party at Zehr's restaurant with immedate families and close relatives present.
Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., the couple will hold open house. They expect more than 200 friends will help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

Elton — Thelma Gertrude Dedels. Thelma (daughter of Norman Dedels and Katherine Flora "Laura" Bechtel) was born 25 Oct 1920. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25034
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HORACE CRESSMAN 1917-2004 Suddenly, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, Horace died of heart failure, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Cathrine (Shantz), who predeceased him December 11, 2003. Loving father of Elaine and her husband John Weber of Petersburg, Mark Cressman and his wife Simone Peta of Waterloo, Brenda and her husband Clare Snider of Elmira and Mary Jane and her husband Victor Guerin of Toronto. Proud and loving grandfather of Emily Weber, Jill Weber-Friesen and her husband Curwin, Celine Cressman and her partner Saul Davis, Barrett, Ashley, Chanel and Sauve Cressman, Julie and her husband Anton Heimpel, Maureen Snider, Matthew, Rachel and Rebecca Guerin and great-grandfather to Liam and Simon Friesen and Sean and Erik Heimpel. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Ferne and her husband Merle Yoder of California and Audrey May of Kitchener. He was predeceased by his sisters-in-law, Irene and her husband Orton Koch, Edna and her husband Harold Shenk and brothers-in-law, John Feicht and Jack May. Horace lived his entire life on the family farm and was actively involved until two days before his death. He committed his life to the church and served 40 years as deacon at Breslau Mennonite Church. Friends are invited to share their memories of Horace with his family at Breslau Mennonite Church on Friday, June 4, 2004 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The memorial service to celebrate Horace's life and faith will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 11 a.m., with Pastors Darrel Toews and Tara Gingerich Hiebert officiating. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment in the church cemetery will precede the memorial service. Following the service in the church, friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time to visit. In memory of Horace, donations to Breslau Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, phone 745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com

Horace — Mary Cathrine Shantz. Mary (daughter of Simeon N. Shantz and Celina Cressman) was born 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2003, 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-331542

Howard married Pauline Virginia "Polly" Cline 26 Jun 1948. Pauline was born 3 Mar 1922, Virginia, United States; died 4 Aug 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gladys Eileen Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239540

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MARTIN, Gladys Eileen (Mrs. Lloyd S. ) - On Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at home two days after celebrating her 77th birthday. Beloved wife of Lloyd and loving mother of Ron and Sharon, Darrel and Sharon. Lovingly remembered by son-in-law, Eugene and daughter-in-law, Karen. Grandmother of Robyn (Maurits) Dagelinckx, Ryan (Leanne) Uttley, Tonya and Jonathan Martin, Hillary and Evan Snyder and great-grandmother of Mikaela and Nathan Dagelinckx and Benjamin Uttley. Daughter of the late Abner and Mary Ann Good. Survived by brother, Willard (Joyce) Good and sister, Margaret (Peter) Metzger and sister-in-law, Polly Good. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Florence Wideman, Viola (George) Wallace, Ellen (Carson) Moyer, Laura (Milo) Shantz and brother-in-law, Abner (Shirley) Martin. Gladys will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by brother, Howard Good and brother-in-law, Aaron Wideman and sister-in-law, Almeda Martin. Gladys was active in her church, St. Jacobs Mennonite, past-president of the Women's Missionary Sewing Circle, taught Sunday School and served in many capacities. She also partnered with Lloyd in all their business ventures including farming, Martin's Tax Service and a recreation facility in Grand Bend. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. At 9 a. m. on Friday, December 9th transfer will be made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for funeral service at 11 a. m. with Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Barb Smith-Morrison officiating followed by interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Newspaper 7 Dec 2005

Gladys — Lloyd S. Martin. Lloyd (son of Annanias S. Martin and Susanna Steckle) was born 20 Jul 1928, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 2008, St. Jacobs, 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-265440

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265572

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123370

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Shantz, Gordon, son of Amos and Emma (Spaeth) Shantz, was born in Ayr, Ont., July 16, 1917; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 30, 1975; aged 58 y. He was married to Elizabeth Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ivan B., Gordon A., and David H.), one daughter (Lorna Beth), one brother (Norman E. Shantz), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Witmer and Mrs. Irene Kinzie). He was a member of the Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ivan Magal; interment in the Mt. Clinton Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 39 - October 7, 1975 , p. 722

Gordon — Elizabeth Irene Horst. Elizabeth was born 1919; died 10 Jan 2005, Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg (city), Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Nith Valley Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123371

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SHANTZ, Norman Edward Peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on March 1, 2012, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Witmer) for 67 years. Father of Jim (Lorraine), Richard, Ruth Lawrence (Bruce), Ed (Diane), Kathy Shantz (Reg Good), Robert (Judy). Lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Mary Witmer, sister-in-law Helen Burkholder (Joe) and brother-in-law Bruce Witmer (Pat). Predeceased by his brother Gordon, sister Irene Kinzie (Elton), brother- in-law Stewart Witmer, and sister-in-law Joyce Witmer. Lived and farmed most of his life near Black Horse Corners, Ayr. Long time member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. His many hobbies included bird watching, nature photography and woodworking. Friends and family will be received at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Monday, March 5, 2012, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home at 3 P.M., March 6, 2012. Private family committal at Detweiler Cemetery, Roseville, in the spring. The family wishes to thank the staff at Fairview for their caring and compassion. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home, or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge. (519-621-1650).


The Waterloo Region Record 2 Mar 2012

Norman — Beatrice Marie Witmer. Beatrice (daughter of Leslie David Witmer and Elma Cressman) was born 1923; died 22 Apr 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Preston Mennonite Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Mary Emmaleen Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123373

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WITMER, Mary Emmaleen "Gone to be with her Lord" (August 25, 1921 - November 29, 2012) Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, at age 91. Beloved wife of the late W. Stewart Witmer (2010) for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother of Paul and Mary Witmer, Elsie and Jim Hochstedler and Esther and Bruce Cressman. Dearly loved grand-mother of Heather and husband Anthony Willemsen, Lorie and husband Mark Cressman, Kevin and Joni Witmer, Andrew and Melissa Cressman, Jonathan Cressman and fiancée Tammy Clement, Mark and Katy Cressman, great-grandmother of Carter and Makenna Cressman, Julia and Evan Willemsen, Nash Witmer and Elizabeth Cressman. Dear sister-in-law of Helen and Joe Burkholder and Bruce and Pat Witmer. She will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Amos and Emma Shantz, son John Witmer (1959), grandson Jeremy Hochstedler (1983), Gordon and Elizabeth Shantz, Norman and Beatrice Shantz, Irene and Elton Kinzie. Mary was a lifelong resident of Cambridge and an active member of Preston Mennonite Church. She volunteered for Fairview Mennonite Home Auxiliary for 35 years and the Preston Self-Help Store for several years. The family will receive friends at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME , 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge N3H 3J8 (519-653-3251) on Wednesday, December 5th for visitation from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 6th at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge at 11 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment to follow at Hagey Cemetery. A special thank you to the dedicated staff at Fairview Mennonite Home, for their many years of loving care to both our parents. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family.


Waterloo Region Record 1 Dec 2012

Mary married Wilfred Stewart "Stewart" Witmer 1946. Wilfred (son of Leslie David Witmer and Elma Cressman) was born 1919, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alma Irene "Irene" Kinzie
• Name: Irene Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261152

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KINZIE, Alma "Irene"; Peacefully passed away with family by her side on Friday, December 9, 2011 at age 87. Together again with beloved husband Elton. Dear mother of Ken (Mary), Janet (Mark), Rosemary (Doug) and Jim (Liana). Will be sadly missed her grandchildren: Andrew, Alan, R.J., Cheyenne, Matthew (Jaclyn), Sarah (Jim), Becky (Travis), Brandie (Preet), Matthew (Courtney), David, Christopher, Michael, Rebecca (David), Jennifer, Kathleen, Benjamin, Jackson, and great-granddaughter Katelyn. Forever remembered by siblings Norman (Beatrice), Mary (Stewart 2010), sister-in-law and special friend Orpha. Predeceased by brother Gordon. Friends and family will be received at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge (519-653-3251) on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, December 15, 2011 '96details to follow. Interment at Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society, Preston Mennonite Church or the Fairview Mennonite Home. Special thanks to the caring staff of Para Med (CCAC), the medical staff at CMH especially Dr. Martin and ICU nurse Kathy (mom's special angel during her final days).


The Waterloo Region Record 10 Dec 2011

Alma married Elton Steiner Kinzie 1 Jan 1953. Elton (son of Ephraim Kinzie and Nancy Detweiler) was born 6 Jan 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219582424
• Name: Carol Virginia Hohner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154081

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Hohner, Carol:

Passed away peacefully at Innisfree House on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the age of 94.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Allan (the late Lynn) Hohner, Neil Hohner (Karen), and Rev. Virginia Cookman.
Grandmother to Michael (Nicole), the late David (Brenda), Kenneth (Sue), Matthew, Stephen and the late Kendra.
Great grandmother to Eric, James and the late Carter.

Dear sister to William (Elsie) Dahmer, Glenn (Betty) Dahmer and Larry (Carol) Dahmer. Sister-in-law to Donald Hohner. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents, Oliver and Mary Dahmer and her brothers Doug and Ray {Rita) Dahmer.

The Hohner family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Monday August 24, 2020 from 6-8pm. The Funeral service will take place in the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 11am. Guests also may watch the service via livestream at https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming.

Private interment in Woodland Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Stephen Lutheran Church or Trinity Village Care Center would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

Masks are mandatory inside the funeral home for visitation and the service.

Visit www.henrywalser.com for Carol's memorial and to RSVP for visitation and services.

"Carol Hohner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2023. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/Hohner-Carol/4306173/.

Carol — Kenneth Carl Hohner. Kenneth (son of Elmer John Hohner and Hilda Ernestina Zinkan) was born 1923; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-383457
• Residence: 1976, 335 Regina St. N., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LOKER, Mr. William

At K-W Hospital, on Thursday, June 3, 1976, suddenly, William Loker, of 335 Regina St. N., Waterloo, aged 68 years. A member of Glen Acres Baptist Church, Waterloo. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Loker; husband of nee Christina Ulster; father of Robert and Rodger of Cambridge (Galt), William of London, Ont., Allan of Guelph, Paul of Waterloo and Mrs. Daniel (Elizabeth) Detzler of Cambridge (Preston); brother of Mrs. Frederick (Laura) Smith of London, Ont., Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Taylor of Cambridge (Galt), Mrs. William (Mildred) Hock of Kitchener and Harold and David of Cambrdige (Galt). Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 3 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service in the chapel, Monday, at 1 p.m., with Rev. John Griffiths officiating. Interment Parklawn cemetery, Cambridge (Preston).

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Jun 1976 pg 27

William — Christina McLeish Litster. Christina was born 1915, , Scotland; died 15 Nov 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Nov 1992, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176340

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-419802

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231650
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Norman — Lovina S. Martin. (daughter of Emerson Martin and Barbara Sauder) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305577
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Lydia Ann Kappes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87184
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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KAPPES, Lydia Ann (nee Brubacher) Peacefully at Hilltop Manor Cambridge, on Monday, January 23, 2017 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Herman Kappes (1987). Loving mother of John (Jeneene), Clare (Christal), Raymond (Joan) and Kenneth. Lydia Ann will be sadly missed by her 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a long time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg. Predeceased by her son Carl, brothers and sister Norman, Abe, Ivan, Dave, Jacob and Leah and by her extended Metzger family. Family and friends will be received at Robert Ruggle Funeral Home , 617 King St. N., Waterloo on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service celebrating Lydia Ann's life will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. with The Rev. Olaf Poulsen officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.

Waterloo Region Record 25 Jan 2017

Lydia — Herman Andrew Kappes. Herman (son of Henry Kappes and Clara J. Lindner) was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167730

Abraham — Susanna B. Metzger. Susanna (daughter of Henry H. Metzger and Magdeline "Maggie" Buehler) was born 1924; died 2009, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-266745

Jacob — Elmina Martin. Elmina (daughter of Ezra E. Martin and Louisa M. Bauman) was born 1923; died 22 May 2010, 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-267190

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BRUBACHER, Ivan B. Passed away peacefully at St. Mary's General Hospital, on Saturday, February 12, 2011, in his 84th year. Ivan Brubacher of Elmira is the beloved husband of the late Eileen (Martin) Brubacher (2006). Dear father of David Brubacher and his wife Lynda of Vineland, Dennis and his wife Sheri of Hawkesville, Darlene Weber and her husband Roger of RR 2, Wallenstein, Marvin of St. Jacobs, and Mark of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Loved grandfather of twelve grandchildren and seven great-granddaughters. Also lovingly remembered by his sister Lydia Ann Kappes of St. Jacobs, sisters-in-law Lavina Brubacher of Elmira and Vera Brubacher of St. Jacobs and brothers-in-law Paul Prott of Kitchener and Cleason (Mary) Martin of Stratton. He was predeceased by his parents Christian and Selina, four brothers Norman, Abe, Jacob and David, one sister Leah Prott, two sisters-in-law Susannah Brubacher and Elmina Brubacher, brother-in-law Herman Kappes, and daughter-in-law Shirley Brubacher. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs. Interment to follow in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. As expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com.


Waterloo Region Record 12 Feb 2011

Ivan — Eileen M. Martin. Eileen (daughter of Edwin M. Martin and Annie W. Martin) was born 1930; died 29 Apr 2006, Kitchener, 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-172365

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BRUBACHER, David B. - Peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at his home. David B. Brubacher, in his 81st year, of RR 1, St. Jacobs, formerly of RR 2, Elmira. Beloved husband of Vera (Martin) Brubacher for almost 58 years. Dear father of Joyce and Earl Martin of RR 2, Elmira, Willard and Dianne Brubacher of RR 3, Moorefield, Fern and Stuart Martin of RR 1, St. Jacobs, Sharon and Dale Martin of Elmira. Lovingly remembered by his 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Brother and brother-in-law of Lydian Kappes, Ivan Brubacher, Lovina Brubacher, Paul Prott and Elmina Brubacher. Predeceased by his parents, Christian and Selina (Brox) Brubacher; one sister, Leah Prott; three brothers Norman, Abraham and Jacob Brubacher; two sisters-in-law Susannah and Eileen Brubacher; and one brother-in-law, Herman Kappes. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. and 6: 30-9 p.m. where a family service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday (morning) at 9 a.m. then to the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Waterloo Region Record 27 Jul 2009

David — Vera Martin. (daughter of David C. Martin and Adina Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14358
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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MARTIN, William - Suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1975, William B. Martin of 22 William St., Harriston, in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Myra Christina Montgomery; dear father of Howard, at home, Irene (Mrs. Peter Dyksterhuis) of Harriston, Eileen (Mrs. Henry Dyksterhuis) of Minto Township, Donna (Mrs. Wayne Brears) of Harriston, Joyce (Mrs. Robert Fyn) of Englehart, Doreen (Mrs. Gary Burnett) of Windsor; 13 grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters also survive. Resting at the Hardy Funeral Home, Harriston until Wednes- day, Jan. 15, when funeral service will be held from Bethany Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Inter- ment in the Harriston cemetery. Casket will remain open in the church until time of service.

William — Myra C. Montgomery. Myra was born 15 Nov 1921; died 7 Dec 2002; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14391P
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bauman
• Name: Lizzie Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14395P
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Elizabeth — David S. Bauman. David (son of Henry S. Bauman and Lovina Steckle) was born 8 May 1920, of, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 2002; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14438
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Sarah — Andrew B. Bauman. Andrew (son of Angus S. Bauman and Leah B. Bauman) was born 2 Mar 1919, Of, Red Lake, , Ontario; died 1 Aug 2007, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14375

Isaiah — Shirley Maryann Huehn. (daughter of Clifford Huehn and Idella Burchatzki) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14384

Amos — Lorna M. Clemmer. (daughter of Onias Clemmer and Elvina Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14379

Osiah — Alma M. Clemmer. Alma (daughter of Onias Clemmer and Elvina Martin) was born 1928; died 15 Apr 2013; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14380P
• Residence: 1950, 40 Euclid Ave., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1960, Sault Ste Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada

Christian — Leah M. Martin. (daughter of Peter B. Martin and Lovina Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232821799
• Name: Lydian Brox Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14409

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Obituary of Lydian Frey

On Friday, January 1st 2021, at 7:26 in the evening, Lydian Frey age 90, of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. She is survived by her four sons, Paul (Rhoda) Frey, Larry (LaVonne) Frey, Steven (Theresa) Frey, Calvin Frey, her daughter Ruthann (partner Bill) Snyder, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Amos Martin and his wife Lorna, of Elmira, Ontario.

She was predeceased by her devoted husband of sixty five years, Alvin Frey, and by her parents Elias and Anne (Brox) Martin, and by four brothers and three sisters.

Lydian Frey was born in the Wellesley Township of southern Ontario on March 1, 1930 and she grew up on a small market garden farm surrounded by eight siblings and a loving community. She attended public school in Heidelberg, Ontario and she spoke often of walking the two miles to school and home again in all kinds of weather with her siblings and friends. She also spoke affectionately about helping her parents on the farm and going to market with them to sell their produce. As a young woman Lydian worked in a candy factory making chocolate covered maraschino cherries - a delicacy that she could not eat for the remainder of her days because of the overindulging in the "culls" that she did while on the quality control line at work.

At the age of seventeen she met a dashing young man by the name of Alvin Frey who swept her off her feet. Since her parents insisted that she not get married until she turned nineteen, Lydian waited for almost one seemingly-unending month after her nineteenth birthday before marrying Alvin in March of 1949. After their wedding, Lydian began housekeeping in the home of her new in-laws in the small village of Wallenstein, Ontario. About a year after moving with Alvin into his parents' home their first son, Paul, was born. In the year immediately following the birth of their son, they converted the upper story of an adjacent chicken barn into a cozy little residence for their growing family. They lived happily in this newly refurbished home until their second son, Larry, was born. At this point they purchased the house directly around the corner, and here they continued to live until the summer of 1960. Their third son, Steven, was born during this time.

Lydian and her husband Alvin and their young family were very involved in the small Mennonite church in Hawkesville. Although by this time Alvin had sampled various careers, including beginning a farm drainage company with his dad and his brothers and being part-owner of a small baby shoe manufacturing factory, he and Lydian always sensed a greater call on their lives to become more directly involved in the Lord's work. In 1959, during a summer trip with their children to visit Northern Light Gospel Mission in northwestern Ontario, Alvin and Lydian discovered that the calling that was to occupy much of their future life would be serving as missionaries among the Oji-Cree people north of Red Lake. Upon returning to Wallenstein they sold their house and belongings, and in 1960 they moved their young family to the small, isolated community of Deer Lake, Ontario.

Although this new life was completely different from anything that Lydian had ever lived, she always continued to maintain a secure and loving environment for her family and to provide a refuge for anyone in need. Many times her home became a place where sick babies, needy seniors or injured animals were nursed back to health. She also became adept at preparing gourmet meals using locally accessible moose, beaver, rabbit and muskrat, garnishing them with macaroni noodles, canned tomatoes, and other available "delicacies". Of necessity she became an expert at long-term meal planning and improvisation because many times during the freeze-up and breakup seasons new food supplies could only be obtained on a bi-monthly basis.

After spending twenty years in northwestern Ontario, and after the addition of an adopted daughter, Ruthann, and a fourth-born son, Calvin, Lydian returned with her husband and two youngest children to southern Ontario. Here she joined her husband in their ministry of founding and pastoring churches in Atwood and Listowel, Ontario. It was also during this happy time in Lydian's life that she and her husband welcomed an infant granddaughter, Tanya (Carlon) Yoder, into their home, raising her as one of their own children.

In 1987 Lydian and Alvin moved to Landmark, Manitoba, which became the home base from which her husband's trans-local church planting ministry took place. This work occupied their lives until their retirement and beyond. Here, as in every place that she lived, she participated fully in life and ministry by continuing to offer gracious hospitality to everyone - the trademark of her life. She was always able to cheerfully rise to the occasion and provide meals and lodging for unexpected guests, even when they arrived at inconvenient times the day or night.

Although Lydian's life was filled with ministry and service, she also always seemed to find time for a good hobby or two. Her loves included gardening, quilting and embroidering and other handwork. Her large, homemade quilting frame was almost permanently set up in the house at one location or other, and garden-fresh vegetables graced many a summer meal. She also loved experimenting with different recipes and foods. She often spoke with great nostalgia of a trip which she and Alvin made to Israel; one of the highlights of which was being able to sample various, random foods from the street vendors. She also spent many happy times in Mexico with her son, Steven, where she was always up for almost anything, including novel culinary adventures.

Shortly after her husband passed away in 2013 she moved into an apartment at Woodhaven Manor where she spent her final days. Her days there, as she became increasingly unable to walk easily, were spent praying for her family and acquaintances, reading numerous books and enjoying visits from family and friends. As her health failed, heaven became an ever-more real and tangible place where she desired to go with an increasing passion. And it is to that eternal place of endless joy and glory that her family has released her now.

We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the wonderful ladies of Home Care who so tenderly and lovingly served our Mom during their numerous visits to care for her. We are also very grateful for the products which Home Care provided, making it possible for the family to be involved with her care in her own residence until her final passing.

We also want to thank the Haven Group for enabling our family to provide care for our Mom within their facility in these most unusual times. We can't thank you enough.

A come & go viewing for Lydian will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. Please remain in your vehicle until instructed by the funeral home staff.

A private interment will be held.

Donations in memory of Lydian may be made to Voice in the Wilderness Ministries. Please contact the family for further details.

Obituary of Lydian Frey: Birchwood Funeral Chapel (no date) Birchwood Funeral Chapel Co-op | Steinbac... Available at: https://birchwoodfuneralchapel.com/tribute/details/5214/Lydian-Frey/obituary.html (Accessed: 6 May 2024).

Lydian married Rev. Alvin B. Frey 26 Mar 1949, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alvin (son of Eli B. Frey and Magdalena Brubacher) was born 12 Oct 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 2013, Steinbach, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Prairie Rose E.M.C. Cemetery, Landmark, , Manitoba. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129700

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ST. CLAIR A light has gone out among us with the passing of Florence Elizabeth (Brox) Brenner, who died February 2, 2006 in St. Clair, Michigan with her children by her bedside. She was just turning 87. Florence was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We will miss her. She was born on March 9, 1919 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to a Mennonite couple Henry Brox and Dorothy Oppertshauser Brox. Her Mennonite background would serve her well during the Depression of 1929 and years of gardening, canning and self sufficiency. Named after Florence Nightingale, the British nurse who dedicated her life to caring for the sick and war wounded, Florence was always ready and willing to help those in need. In 1928, nine year old Florence and her family moved to Melvindale, Michigan when her father, a skilled cast iron worker accepted a job to help build Model T cars at the Ford Motor Company. They lived with a distant aunt until her father purchased a lot and built a house about three miles from his work. At the time, she could only speak German. Florence attended Daesher Elementary School in Melvindale where she learned English and settled in as a new immigrant American. She attended and graduated from Melvindale High School in 1937. After graduation, she worked for several attorneys in the Penobscot Building in Detroit. When she became overly stressed worrying about the mothers and children in divorce proceedings, her father made her quit this $10 a week job. She went to work in a local C.J. Smith grocery store where they shopped. Florence loved this job, and her math skills and love for people made her a popular employee. Here she earned $12 a week. In 1939 she met her future husband, Chuck Brenner. They married in February 1940 and moved to Detroit. They were together for 58 years until Chuck died in 1998. During their long marriage, they gave the world seven children who in turn produced over two dozen grandchildren and over two dozen great-grandchildren. Chuck, Florence and their kids moved to St. Clair County in 1953. After a year renting a farmhouse at the corner of Division (now Fred Moore Hwy) and Mitchell (now Wadhams Road), they bought 40 acres on Trumble Road and built a house. In 1975, they bought another 40 acres on Allington Road and moved from Trumble Road to a new custom-built house. Here they lived until 1998. During her life, Florence worked as a secretary, grocery store clerk, school bus driver, school cafeteria employee, grocery store manager, Girl Scout leader and even mailing clerk at the St. Clair County Press. Florence loved tennis, gardening, crocheting, quilting, cooking, baking and children of all ages. She is most remembered as a loving and wonderful mother and grandmother. Of over 200 photos that were displayed at her life graduation celebration at Immanuel Lutheran Church following burial, many photos showed her holding babies and young children. She was born as WWI was ending, and she lived through WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf War. During her 87 years, she saw the U.S. Postage Stamp go from .01 to .39 and income taxes go from 2% to their present high level. She lived during the administrations of 16 presidents and saw the introduction of hundreds of new innovations, including television, the copy machine, instant cameras, digital cameras, computers, fluorescent lights and the automatic dishwasher. She is survived by seven children, Dr. Rev. Donald (Judy) Brenner of San Diego, Retired Lieutenant Commander, Robert (Carol) Brenner of San Diego, Jack Brenner of Wadhams, Tom (Janyce) Brenner of St. Clair, Susan (Joe) Hohman of Smiths Creek, Richard (Tracy) Brenner of St. Clair and Barbara (John) Jowett of St. Clair; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joey Hohman. Florence will be fondly remembered as a person who cared. She was honest, she was devoted to her family, and she was a loving member of our community. A devout Christian she is now enjoying eternal life with her husband, Chuck. We are all better off because she lived among us. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Clair and her remains will be buried next to Chuck at Hillside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 6 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

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• Name: Earl Brox
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149598
• Residence: 1962, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1971, 4 State Court, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Reginald Brox Reginald Earl Brox of 4 State St., Waterloo, died Tuesday at K-W Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 46.

Born in Waterloo, a son of the late Noah Brox and Mrs. Elizabeth Brox, who survives, he lived in the Twin Cities all his life. He was employed by Sunar Industries Ltd., Waterloo.

He was predeceased by his first wife, the former June Schmidt, in 1964, and is survived by his second wife, the former Marie Marshall; four sons, Frank, David, Earle and Kelly, all at home; two step-sons, Gordon and Stephen Sampey, both of Kitchener; four daughters, Linda of Waterloo, Carol and Mrs. Douglas (Sharon) Hachborn [step daughter], both of Kitchener and Jeanette, at home, and a stepdaughter, Sheila Sampey of Kitchener.

The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where Very Rev. Finlay G. Stewart will conduct the service Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Union cemetery, Elmira.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Mar 1971 pg 29

Reginald — June Schmidt. June was born 1927; died 1965; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Reginald — Marie Violet Marshall. Marie (daughter of William Robert "Bob" Marshall and Mary Lichty) was born 27 May 1923, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2017, Clinton, Hullett Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Gladys — Mervin Roth. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Woolwich Township
• Interesting: politics, life story,
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71873

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Brubacher, Irvin B., son of Abraham and Lizzie (Brox) Brubacher, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 11, 1922; died at his home of an aneurysm on July 28, 1980; aged 57 y. On Oct. 5, 1946, he was married to Helen Kathleen Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Linda-Mrs. Ken Bender, Dianne-Mrs. Larry Shantz, Patricia, and Jennifer), 5 grandchildren, his mother, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was preceded in death by one son (Douglas) in 1956 and one sister. He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Erwin Wiens and Orland Gingerich; interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 36 - September 2, 1980, page 710

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REGION COUNCILLOR IRVIN BRUBACHER DIES AT AGE 57

Breslau --Irvin Brubacher, a Waterloo regional and Woolwich township councillor for the past 3 1/2 years died Monday of a heart attack, he was 57. Brubacher a Breslau area farmer who was acclaimed to his second term of office in 1978, served on a number of committees at both levels. He was also a member of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport commission and active in area recreation. Brubaker was found on the floor of his barn Monday afternoon and taken to Cambridge Memoral Hospital. He was pronounced dead and an autopsy was performed. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Breslau Mennonite Church and burial will be at Bloomingdale cemetery. Edward R. Good funeral home in Waterloo is in charge of arrangements. Brubacher is survived by his wife Helen, four daughters, five grandchildren, his mother, two brothers and two sisters. He was predeceased by one son. "He will certainly be missed on council." Woolwich Township Mayor Ken Seiling said Monday. Seiling said Brubacher's Ward 3 - which includes Breslau, Bloomingdale and Maryhill areas of the township - will either be represented by someone appointed by council or will remain without representation until the November municipal election, since there are only about three months remaining in Brubacher's two year term. Seiling said council will consider its options when it meets next week. But Seiling said Brubacher's regional seat "will be filled immediately" Regional solicitor Elmer Moore said that while Township council has the option of not selecting a replacement this late in the term, a regional council seat cannot remain vacant. Traditional, Woolwich has selected one member from each of its three wards to serve on region council. "but it is in council's power to send anyone. It isnot bound to send someone from ward 3, but it has been a tradition," said Seiling, who reprsents Ward 1. Howard Ziegler, a former township mayer, represents Ward 2 and is the township's other regional councillor. Brubacher was vice-chairman of two regional committees, health and social services and personnel. He also served as the township's finance committee chairman and a member of the township recreation committee. Born in Elmira and a lifetime resident of the Township, Brubacher was a charter member and past president of the Bridgeport Lions club. He was also active in a number of farm organizations.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Jul 1980

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BRUBACHER, Irvin B. -- Suddenly at his residence, Route 2, Cambridge, as a result of a heart attack, on Monday, July 28, 1980, Irvin B. Brubacher, aged 57 years. Beloved husband of the former Helen Cressman. Lovingly remembered by four daughters, Linda (Mrs. Ken Bender), Dianne (Mrs. Larry Shantz) both of Breslau, Patricia of Hamilton and Jennifer of Calgary, Alta. Predeceased by his son Douglas in 1956. Also survived by five grandchildren; Nathan, Melissa and Emilee Bender and Troy and Brent Shantz; his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Brubacher of Cambridge, formerly of Kitchener; two brothers Angus (Mike) of Kitchener, Ray of Guelph and two sisters, Edna (Mrs. Robert McKeown) of Kitchener, and Gladys (Mrs. Mervin Roth) of Waterloo. Predeceased by his father A.B. Brubacher and a sister, Alice (Mrs. Thomas Wilson) of Hamilton. He farmed at Bridgeport for 30 years, was an active member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, past president of the Waterloo Cattle Breeders Association, past president of the Waterloo County Holstein Association, a former member of the Waterloo Lions Club and a charter member and past president of the Bridgeport Lions Club. He was a member of the Woolwich Township Council and Waterloo Regional Council for the past four years. Mr. Brubacher's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. until noon on Thursday then to the Breslau Mennonite Church in Breslau for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Erwin Wiens officiating. Interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Jul 1980

Irvin married Helen Kathleen Cressman 5 Oct 1946. Helen (daughter of Ivan Cressman and Alda Leona Snider) was born 16 Mar 1926; died 6 Aug 2016, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mike Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216333

Angus — Katherine "Kay" Guest. Katherine was born 1931; died 1996; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216340

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BRUBACHER, Raymond Of Guelph, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Guelph General Hospital, with two of his daughters by his side. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (nee Barnes), daughter Cathy and husband Don of Wisconsin, son Bob of British Columbia, daughters Meg and Amy of Guelph, grandchildren Sara, Emily, Noah and Cailey, four great-grandchildren and sister Gladys Roth of Victoria, B.C. He is pre- deceased by his parents Abraham and Lizzie (Brox) Brubacher, brothers Mike and Irvin Brubacher, sisters Alice Wilson and Edna Ferguson and his grandson Abraham Brickley. Ray was born on December 21, 1926 on a farm in Woolwich Township. The family moved to Breslau where he attended school, and later Ray moved to Bridgeport. In 1951 he began a 16 year career of managing dairy farms in Ohio and Wisconsin. He returned to Ontario in 1967 and became part owner of Brubacher Sales Barn in Guelph, which he managed until his retirement in 1986. He was a Holstein Judge at many shows throughout North America and other parts of the world. Ray and Eleanor enjoyed spending time at their winter home at Schalamar Creek, Lakeland, Florida where he had a very active social life. He had a passion for golf and liked to ride around the park visiting numerous friends on his turquoise bicycle. In keeping with Ray's wishes, private family services are planned. As an expression of condolence, donations may be made to the Ontario 4H Foundation at (519) 824-0101, or the Ontario Holstein Dairy Youth Trust Fund at (519) 653-6180, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home , One Delhi Street, Guelph, ON, N1E 4J3 (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at www.gilchristchapel.com

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• Name: Edna Goodwin
• Name: Edna McKeown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169366

Edna — Robert "Fergie" McKeown. Robert was born 24 Mar 1922; died 12 Jan 2014, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Edna — Leory Goodwin. Leory was born 1 Jul 1926, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1987, Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25099

Alice — Thomas Wilson. [Group Sheet]

Helen — Leonard Ross Shantz. (son of Sylvanus Anthony Shantz and Catherine Hintz) [Group Sheet]

Ida — Aden S. Brubacher. (son of Henry K. Brubacher and Susannah Sittler) [Group Sheet]

Eileen — Clarence H. Heintz. (son of David M. Heintz and Judith Hoffman) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124003

Notes:

Martin, Aden B., son of Isaiah and Lydia (Brox) Martin was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Nov. 11, 1932; died in Wallace Twp., Ont., Mar. 12, 1974; aged 41 y. 4 m. 1 d. On Sept. 22, 1955, he was married to Mildred Steckle, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 4 children (Carol, Keith, Kevin, and Delphine) , 2 brothers (Roy and Howard), and 2 sisters (Eileen -- Mrs. Clarence Heintz, and Ida -- Mrs. Aden Brubacher). He was a member of the Moorefield Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 14, in charge of Alfred Polzin and Elvin Burkholder; interment in Bethesda Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 23 - June 4, 1974 - pages 477- 478

Aden married Mildred Irlene Steckle (daughter of Menno Shantz Steckle and Vila Julia Musselman) [Group Sheet]

Lloyd — Anna M. Martin. (daughter of Elias B. Martin and Elizabeth Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erna Freeman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81636

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FREEMAN, Erna (Bauman) Of Conestogo, born May 5, 1931, died peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2010 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Melvin Freeman (June 16, 2008). She was the loving mother of Wayne and Joanne Freeman, Merle Freeman, and Shari and David Shantz. She is fondly remembered by her grandchildren; Korey, Kirby, Amy and Katie Freeman, Lisa and Luis Medeiros, Lori and Brandon Martin, Kent Shantz and great-granddaughter Mia Medeiros. She was the sister and sister-in-law of Vera and Lloyd Frey and Lloyd and Anna Bauman, and Walter and Alice Freeman. Predeceased by her parents Elam and Sarah Bauman. The family will receive friends and family at the Dreisinger Funeral Home in Elmira on Tuesday (today), March 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a family service will be held in the funeral chapel on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 1 p.m., then to the West Montrose Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The Waterloo Region Record 23 Mar 2010

Erna — Melvin Freeman. Melvin (son of Henry Freeman and Sarah G. Eby) was born 30 Aug 1926; died 16 Jun 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Vera Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-3121

Notes:

REY, Vera (nee Bauman) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Conestogo, one week after her 78th birthday, formerly of Floradale. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Frey (March 26, 2011) for 56 years. Loving mother of Gloria and Leroy Weber of Conestogo, Dennis and Lorraine of Elmira, Durrell and Colleen of Floradale, Merlin of Elmira and Lynette Frey of Elmira. Loved grandma of 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Lloyd and Anna Bauman of Bloomingdale and sister-in-law of Lydia Ann Bauman of Elmira, Adeline and Moses Metzger of Listowel and Beatrice Frey of Alberta. Remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Elam (1993) and Sarah (1987) (Brox) Bauman, daughter Lynette Joy Frey (1985), sister Erna and her husband Melvin Freeman, in-laws Sylvester Bauman, Clayton Frey, Eli Frey, David and Almeda and Lena Frey, Urias and Helen Frey. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Saturday, May 12th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Crystal View Mennonite Church, Floradale, on Sunday, May 13th at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the Crystal View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the Palliative Care nurses and Dr. Donna Ward along with her staff. Also thank you to the Red Cross Personal Support Workers. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com.


The Waterloo Region Record 12 May 2012

Vera — Lloyd Frey. Lloyd (son of Menno S. Frey and Leah Freeman) was born 1929; died 26 Mar 2011, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]