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Persida Shantz

Female 1870 - 1938  (67 years)


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  1. 1.  Persida Shantz was born 25 Jun 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Persida Rosenberger
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6725.4
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rosenberger - Persida, daughter of Aaron and Barbara (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 25, 1870; died May 9, 1938, at her home near Haysville, Ont. She was in her 68th year. On Sept. 29, 1891, she was united in marriage to Isaiah S. Rosenberger, also of Wilmot township. The union was blessed with 2 sons and 6 daughters. She confessed Christ as her personal Saviour in 1891 and united with the Mennonite faith and remained true to the end. In 1897 her husband was ordained to the ministry and she was a faithful companion to him in his work. Always ready to lend a helping hand and ready at all times to share with her husband the joys and sorrows, the burdens and experiences that come with those who are called to service. In 1908 she with her husband and family moved to Guernsey, Sask., where they lived and labored for the Lord until May of 1936 when they again returned east and settled in Waterloo Co. She leaves her husband, 2 sons (Chester of Meteor, Sask., and David of Guernsey, Sask.), and 5 daughters (Ada, wife of George Hawes; Mary, wife of Herbert Kehl; Leona, wife of Leighton Schmitt, also of Guernsey; and Clista and Alda at home). One daughter (Bessie) predeceased her. There are also 15 grandchildren and 6 sisters. Funeral services on May 12 with Bro. M.H. Roth at the home and Brethren M. Hallman and M.H. Shantz at the Blenheim Mennonite Church. Text, II Tim. 4: 6-8. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 10 - June 9, 1938, Page 222, 223

    Persida married Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger 29 Sep 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaiah (son of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz) was born 15 Aug 1867, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1949, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. David Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Clista Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Bessie Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1893, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1918, Near, Guenrsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan.
    4. 5. Ada Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1899, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1988, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    5. 6. Edith Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Chester Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. 8. Mary Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 May 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. 9. Leona Rosenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1910, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 26 Oct 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1)

  2. 3.  Clista Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1)

  3. 4.  Bessie Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1) was born 17 Nov 1893, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1918, Near, Guenrsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16456

    Notes:

    Rosenberger.-Bessie, oldest daughter of Bro. and Sister Isaiah Rosenberger, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 17, 1893. She united with the Mennonite Church in 1907, of which Church she was a faithful member until death. She died at her home near Guenrsey, Sask., on Nov. 15, 1918. Her death was due to pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza. She leaves father, mother, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and many relatives and friends.
    "We shall be parted for a while
    But will not forget her loving smile.
    And some sweet day when life is o'er,
    We'll greet her on the other shore."
    Funeral services at her home Sunday, Nov. 17, conducted by H. Bartel. Interment in the Sharon Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 37 - December 12, 1918, pages 670, 671 and 672


  4. 5.  Ada Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1) was born 4 Jan 1899, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1988, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada.

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    • Name: Ada Hawes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4609

    Ada — George Albert Frederick "Frederick" Hawes. George (son of Stebens "Steven" Hawes and Rhoda Raby) was born 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Edith Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1) was born 4 Feb 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78753


  6. 7.  Chester Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1) was born 28 Feb 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28523
    • Residence: 1949, Nipawin, , Saskatchewan, Canada

    Chester — Doris E.. Doris was born 1904; died 1979; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Mary Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1) was born 12 May 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19506234
    • Name: Mary Kehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172110
    • Residence: 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kehl, Mary Rosenberger, 90, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: May 12, 1905, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Isaiah and Persida Shantz Rosenberger. Died: July 14, 1995, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-children: Phyllis, Norman, Harvey, Lester , Eleanor Snyder, Donna Hartzler, Audrey Woods; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Herbert Christian Kehl (husband). Funeral: July 16, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk and Gerald Schwartzentruber. Burial: Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 33 - August 22, 1995

    Mary — Herbert Christian Kehl. Herbert (son of William Kehl and Barbara Rickert) was born 8 Oct 1898, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 18 Sep 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Harvey Herbert Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. John Lester "Lester" Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Phyllis Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 1929; died 21 Jan 2005.
    4. 13. Norman William Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 14. Eleanor Margaret Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Leona Rosenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Persida1) was born 20 Mar 1910, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 26 Oct 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leona Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116746
    • Residence: 1949, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Schmitt, Leona Rosenberger, 81, Cambridge, Ont. Born: March 20, 1910, Guernsey, Sask., to Isaiah and Persida (Shantz) Rosenberger. Died: Oct. 26, 1991, Cambridge, Ont. survivors - husband: Leighton Schmitt; children: Verdella France, Ruby Schmitt; one grandchild; sisters: Mary Kehl, Alda Gascho. Funeral: Oct 29, Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., by Brice Balmer and Lester Kehl. Burial: First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

    Gospel Herald Volume 84, Number 47 November 26, 1991 - pages 14, 15.

    Leona — Leighton W. Schmitt. Leighton (son of Rev. Moses H. Schmitt and Leah Weber) was born 27 Mar 1905, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada; died 12 Feb 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Harvey Herbert Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Persida1)

    Harvey — Arlene M. Martin. (daughter of Menno Martin and Mary Ann Martin) [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  John Lester "Lester" Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Persida1)

    John — Wanda Schrock. [Group Sheet]


  3. 12.  Phyllis Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Persida1) was born 22 Nov 1929; died 21 Jan 2005.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172111

    Notes:

    November 22, 1929 - January 21, 2005 It is with deep sadness that the family of Phyllis Kehl announces her death and the loss of a beloved sister, aunt and friend. Phyllis went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 21 after a courageous struggle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her siblings, Norman (Florence) Kehl, Eleanor Snyder, Harvey (Arlene) Kehl, Lester (Wanda) Kehl, Donna Hartzler, Audrey Woods and a special friend and cousin Ruby Schmitt. Phyllis was a devoted aunt to 33 nieces and nephews and 32 grandnieces and nephews. Phyllis' love and concern will also be missed by her cousins and a wide network of friends.Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Mary Kehl and brothers-in-law Ron Woods and Dave Snyder.

    At Phyllis' request cremation has taken place.Phyllis' family will receive friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street East, Kitchener ON, N2B 2A5 ( 519 749 -8467) on Saturday, January 29, 2-4: and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 30 at 2: 30 p.m. at the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, 1355 Bean Road, near New Hamburg. The Lord is my Shepherd ...and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

    The Record 22 Jan 2005


  4. 13.  Norman William Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Persida1)

    Norman married Florence Anne Schultz (daughter of Samuel N. Schultz and Beatrice Schultz) [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  Eleanor Margaret Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Persida1)

    Eleanor — David G. Snyder. (son of Clarence Wilfred Snyder and Ida Lucinda Geiger) [Group Sheet]



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