Magdalena Snyder

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• Name: Magdalena Schmitt
• Name: Magdalena Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Magdalena Snyder, "was born December 8th, 1845. On October 20th, 1867, she was married to Jacob B. Schmitt, a farmer. They resided in Wilmot Township, at the Schmitt Mennonite Meeting House, on his father's old homestead, where she died July 25th, 1885, leaving a family of nine children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Magdalena married Jacob B. Schmitt 20 Oct 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt and Salome "Sally" Becker) was born 28 Nov 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1925; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.2

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• Name: Sarah Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.3
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Sarah Schmitt, "born January 12th, 1870. She is married to Herman Shantz, a farmer. They reside north of Baden, near the old "Grody Farm." No family."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Shantz.-Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Herman Shantz and eldest daughter of the late Jacob B. Schmitt, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 12, 1870; was married to Herman Shantz Jan. 1, 1891. This union was blessed with 3 sons and 6 daughters. She was the first of her family to answer the death summons from on high. Disease gripped her body and for 18 months her health gradually failed and she fell peacefully asleep on the morning of Feb. 1,1937; aged 67 y. 20 d. She leaves her deeply bereaved husband, 3 sons, 6 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters,. and many relatives and friends. May God comfort the bereaved family. As a mother in the home, she tried to lead her family into the fold of Christ. May God reward her labors. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit. That they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1 by Bros. Orphen Wismer and Manassah Hallman at the Shantz Church near Baden. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

"We miss her, oh how sadly,
None but aching hearts can tell;.
We have lost her, heaven has found her,
Our Father doeth all things well."

Gospel Herald, February 25, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.48 - page 1022,1023,1024

Sarah married Herman S. Shantz 1 Jan 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herman (son of David Y. Shantz and Barbara Stauffer) was born 2 Mar 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1950, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.6
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Ephraim Schmitt, "born October 19th, 173. He is home with his father and unmarried."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Schmitt. - Ephraim, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Schmitt, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 20, 1873; died at his home, in Baden, Ont. Aug. 13, 1947; aged 73 y. 9 m. 24 d. On Feb. 26, 1908 he was married to Ella Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Weston, Lowville, N.Y.; Elvin and Wilfred, Kitchener, Ont.; Elroy, Preston, Ont.), 3 daughters (Winifred - Mrs. Morgan Witzel, and Mary, Baden, Ont.; and Leona - Mrs. Camley Harbridge, Gravenhurst, Ont.), one brother (Emmanuel, Petersburg, Ont.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jeremiah Good, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. David Shantz, of Baden; and Mrs. John Boshart, Watertown, N.Y.). He was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont., from the time of his youth. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 at the home and at the Shantz Church, in charge of L. H. Witmer and C. C. Cressman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Aug 1947

Ephraim — Anna Shantz. Anna (daughter of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang) was born 25 Nov 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ephraim married Ella Shantz 26 Feb 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ella (daughter of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang) was born 3 Oct 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1958; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.8
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Schmitt, Emanuel S., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schmitt, was born Dec. 22, 1875; died Feb. 12, 1957; aged 81 y. 1 m. 21 d. He accepted Christ in his youth and continued a faithful member of Shantz Church, Baden, Ont., all his life. In 1901 he was married to Elmina Cressman, who predeceased him in 1941. In 1944 he married Mrs. Lavina Schiedel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jacob, Baden, Ont.; Daniel, Kitchener, Ont.), one daughter (Vera-Mrs. Herbert Witmer, Baden), 4 stepsons (Harold Wilfred, Carl and John Schiedel), 3 stepdaughters (Edna-Mrs. Edward Knarr, Mary and Dorothy-Mrs. George McKee), and 2 sisters (Mrs. David Shantz and Mrs. John Boshart). Funeral services were conducted at the Shantz Church on Feb. 14, by Curtis Cressm and L. H. Witmer, with burial in the Shantz Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 11 - March 12, 1957 page 262, 263, 264

Emanuel married Elmina Cressman 20 Mar 1901. Elmina (daughter of Daniel E. Cressman and Hannah Shantz) was born 31 Jan 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1941; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Emanuel married Lavina Schmidt 1944. Lavina (daughter of Joseph H. Schmidt and Elizabeth Rohr) was born 24 Jan 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1967, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Angeline Good
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.9
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Good.--Angeline, daughter of the late Jacob and Madeline Schmitt, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 18, 1877; passed away after a year's illness, July 17, 1948; aged 70 y. 7 m. 29 d. At the age of eighteen she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. On Dec. 13, 1898, she was married to Jeremiah Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ida - Mrs. Russel Peters and Verna - Mrs. Melvin Hunsberger, New Hamburg, Ont.; and Reta - Mrs. Phares Koch, Kitchener, Ont.), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother. Two brothers and one sister predeceased her. She cheerfully performed her duties as a deacon's wife and was active in sewing circle and other charitable work. Her kindly smile and helpfulness will be missed by a large circle. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Biehn Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, July 20, in charge of Moses H. Roth, assisted by Manasseh Hallman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 34 - August 24, 1948 - pages 798, 799

Angeline married Jeremiah Good 13 Dec 1898. Jeremiah (son of Jonas Good and Elizabeth Snyder) was born 29 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.10
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

George — Ida Hallman. Ida (daughter of Jacob S. Hallman and Catharine Shantz) was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.11
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz, Saloma, daughter of Jacob B. and Saloma [should read Magdalena] Schmidt, was born in Waterloo, Ont., June 23, 1882; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Aug. 2, 1972; aged 90 y. 1 m. 10 d. On May 17, 1905, she was married to David Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lorne and Stanley), one daughter (Eileen--Mrs. Gordon Burkhardt), 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. One son (Walter) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Leslie H. Witmer; interment in Shantz Cemetery.

Gospel Herald, August 29, 1972 - Vol. LXV, No.34 - page 683, 684

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SHANTZ, Mrs. David\emdashOf Phillipsburg, died Aug. 2, at the Nithview Home New Hamburg, born at Baden, 90 years ago, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Schmidt, last surviving member of the Jacob B. Schmidt family, member of the Shantz Mennonite Church and WMSA of the church, survived by her husband David; two sons, Lorne and Stanley, both of Route 2, Baden; one daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Eileen) Burkhardt of Kitchener; also 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; predeceased by son Walter in 1946; also by three brothers and three sisters.
Will rest at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until noon on Saturday, when removal will be made to the Shantz Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, for services at 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

Salome married David S. Shantz 17 May 1905. David (son of Wendel S. Shantz and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 3 Apr 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salena Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29727
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Cressman, Salena, daughter of Herman and Sarah (Schmitt) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont. Aug. 12, 1891; died at Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 31, 1981; aged 89 y. She was married to Jacob Cressman, who died in 1978. Surviving are 3 sons (Marvin, Walter, and Glen), 5 daughters (Olive-Mrs. Clayton Wilbelm, Erlene-Mrs. Melvin Burkhardt, Marcella-Mrs. Leland Siebert, Verneda-Mrs. Gerald Smith and Mrs. Kathleen Fast), 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother (Russel Shantz), and 3 sisters (Olive Shantz, Mrs. Edna Habel and Violet-Mrs. Noah Herner). She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 9 - March 3, 1981 page 182

Salena — Jacob H. Cressman. Jacob (son of Enos M. Cressman and Lovina Hallman) was born 5 Jul 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alfretta S. Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-1475
• Residence: 1950, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Arthur H. Roth

Mrs. Arthur H. Roth of New Hamburg, died on Monday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 76.

The former Alfretta Shantz, she was born Sept. 24, 1892, in Wilmot Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman S. Shantz and had been a life-long resident of New Hamburg. She was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg.

Surviving besides her husband, are one son, Marshall W. of Kitchener; five sisters, Mrs. Jacob (Selina) Cressman of Preston; Olive Shantz of Louville, N.Y.; Mrs. Clinton (Edna) Habel of Kitchener; Mrs. Clarence (Lyla) Roth of Waterloo, and Mrs. Noah (Violet) Herner of Petersburg; three brothers, Lincoln Shantz of Alberta; Russell and Lloyd Shantz, both of Waterloo; and three grandchildren.

The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home until Wednesday noon when removal will be made to Zion United Church for service at 3 p.m. Rev. J.B. Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, September 17, 1969

Alfretta — Arthur H. Roth. Arthur (son of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler) was born 29 Sep 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1970; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19652
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Black Diamond, , Alberta, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29722
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA

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SHANTZ, Olive

At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Thursday, Nov. 11, 1982, following a lengthy illness, Olive Shantz, aged 86 years, of Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born in Wilmot township.

A member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden.

Sister of Russell Shantz and Violet (Mrs. Noah Herner). both of Waterloo and Edna (Mrs. Clinton Habel) of Kitchener.

Predeceased by her parents, Herman Shantz and the former Sarah Ann Schmitt: two brothers, Lincoln and Lloyd; three sisters, Mrs. Alfreda Roth, Mrs. Lyla Roth and Mrs. Salena Cressman.

The funeral service was held at the Ratz Bechtel funeral chapel, Kitchener on Saturday. with Chaplain Gerald Schwartzentruber (Nithview Home) officiating. Interment Shantz Mennonite cemetery, Baden.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29726
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SHANTZ, Russell S. Peacefully, - at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, on Wednesday, May 22, 1991, Russell Shantz, formerly of Hallman Road, Waterloo, age 93 years.

Mr. Shantz farmed in Wilmot township and on Hallman Road in Waterloo for many years before retirement. He was a member of Lincoln Heights Missionary Church.

Beloved husband of Edna (Schneider); loving father of Don and his wife Emma of Waterloo, Stewart and his wife Glenna of New Dundee, Grace and her husband Ken Rouse of Waterloo. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Cindy Graham, Karen Pike, Heather Cober, Kevin and Mark Shantz. Rebecca and Jonathon Rouse and four great- grandchildren. One sister, Violet (Mrs. Noah Herner) of Waterloo also survives.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Lincoln and Lloyd; five sisters, Salena, Alfreta, Olive, Edna and Lyla.

Friends may call at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Thursday), 7-9 p.m. and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Alan Shantz officiating. Interment Erb Street Mennonite cemetery.

Russell married Edna Marie Schneider 30 Mar 1929. Edna was born 10 Apr 1896, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1992, Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Habel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19650
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Grand Bend, Huron Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Edna married Clinton S. Habel 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clinton (son of Conrad Habel and Margaret "Maggie" Shantz) was born 20 Feb 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19992
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lloyd married Alice Wismer 9 Jul 1929. Alice (daughter of Rev. Orphen Henry Wismer and Sarah E. Bechtel) was born 4 Jun 1907, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1961; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lloyd — Pearl Bender. (daughter of Leonard John Bender and Pearl Rebecca Zinn) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lyla Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45189
• Residence: 1950, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1974, 70 Melbourne Cres., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ROTH, Mrs. Clarence-Died in the K-W Hospital, Sunday June 2, 1974, she was the former Lyla Shantz, age 66 years, of 70 Melbourne Cres., Waterloo, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shantz, survived by her husband Clarence; sister of Russell of Route 3, Waterloo and Lloyd of Waterloo, Mrs. Jacob (Salene) Cressman of Preston, Miss Olive Shantz of New Hamburg, Mrs. Clinton (Edna) Habel of Kitchener and Mrs. Noel (Violet) Herner of Route 2, Petersburg; predeceased by one brother and one sister.

Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, for services in the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. J. Lester Kehl of Shantz Mennonite Church officiating. Burial in Shantz Mennonite cemetery.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Lyla — Clarence B. Roth. Clarence (son of Moses M. Roth and Catherine Bast) was born 31 Mar 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Violet Herner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200805
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1950, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Violet — Noah Herner. Noah (son of Abraham C. Herner and Catherina K. Roth) was born 30 Jul 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 2000, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201091
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201103
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169689

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ELROY SCHMITT 1912 - 2005 Passed away peacefully at A. R. Goudie Eventide Home on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the age of 93 years.Predeceased by his loving wife, Pearl in 2003. Dear father of Marilyn Schmitt, Cheryl (Gord) Blair, Susan (Paul) Voll; loving grandfather of Kathy-Ann, Carol, Matthew, Kevin, Jessica and Fraser. Also survived by his sisters, Winnifred Witzel, Leona Harbridge, Mary Forster and sisters and brothers-in-law, Stella Hipel, Helen Hipel, Ken (Gloria) Hipel, and Roy (Joan) Hipel. Besides his loving wife, Elroy was also predeceased by his parents, Ephriam and Ella as well as his brothers, Weston, Alvin, and Wilfred. Born February 29, 1912, Elroy only officially celebrated 23 leap year birthdays. Elroy was a founding member and Trustee of Faith Evangelical Missionary Church where he belonged to the Silver Set. He was employed at Schneider Foods for over 30 years. He enjoyed meeting and talking to people especially those he crossed paths with while selling Watkins products from his home and at the Waterloo Farmers Market. As a member of the Victoria School Senior Citizens Centre he enjoyed shuffleboard and lawn bowling. Having grown up on a farm, Elroy loved gardening and puttering in his yard and tool shed. Friends are invited to share their memories of Elroy with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Thursday (today), May 19, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Elroy's life will be held at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King Street East, Kitchener on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. J. Allan Shantz officiating. Interment at Memory Gardens, Breslau. A special thank you is extended from the family to the nurses, PSWs and all the other staff of A.R. Goudie Eventide Home for the loving care they demonstrated to our father in his five years of residence. In Elroy's memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of K-W or Faith Evangelical Missionary Church and can be arranged by calling the Edward R. Good Funeral Home.

The Record 18 May 2005

Elroy married Pearl Beatrice Hipel 14 Sep 1946. Pearl (daughter of Aaron Hipel and Sarah Malinda Dedels) was born 25 Jan 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Wilfred — Clara Heinrichs. Clara was born 2 Dec 1916, Hague, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 7 May 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Winnifred Witzel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169692

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WITZEL, Winnifred Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2011 at Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, at the age of 92. Loving mother to Douglas (Jean) and David (Kathy). Forever remembered by her grandchildren Christopher, Adam and Jordan Witzel and Jessica Creelman. Dear great-grandma of Chase, Anthony, Slade, Kadence, Beck, and Hayley. Predeceased by her beloved husband Morgan Witzel (2005), parents Ephriam and Ella Schmidt, brothers Weston, Elvin, Elroy and Wilfred Schmidt, and sisters Leona Harbridge and Mary Forster. A memorial service to celebrate Winnifred's life will be held in the chapel of the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Saturday, March 10th at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau. Condolences for the family and donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

The Waterloo Region Record 20 Sep 2011

Winnifred — Morgan Henry Witzel. Morgan (son of Wilhelm "William" Witzel and Viola Hilgartner) was born 24 Dec 1917, Shingletown, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169695

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FORSTER, Mary Magdalena (nee Schmitt) Passed away peacefully in Perth, Ontario, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on February 11, 2010, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Forster (1999). Loving mother of Brian (Elizabeth) of Barrie, Ontario, Rick (Frances) of Napanee, Ontario and Jill (Roy Lewis) of Smiths Falls. Cherished grandmother of Lorraine and Nathan Forster; Mary, Linda and John Forster and Jason, Chris and Lindsay Lewis. Adored great-grandmother of Teagan, Iziah, Cassidy, Maizie and Taiven. Survived by her sister Winnie Witzel and sister-in-law Elsie Gingerich, both of Kitchener, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents Ephraim and Ella Schmitt, brothers Weston, Elvin (Nora), Elroy (Pearl) and Wilfred (Clara) and sister Leona (Camley Harbridge) and brothers-in-law Morgan Witzel and Oliver Gingerich. Mary was a graduate of the K/W Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1947). She was proud to be a nurse and enjoyed her profession. Her last position was as a nursing supervisor at the Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls. She was devoted to family living and was an active, loving, and enthusiastic person overall. In keeping with Mary's wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Mary's life will be held on February 20th at 1: 00 p.m. at the Bridgeport United Church in Kitchener. Friends desiring may make a memorial contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family of Mary Forster would like to thank Dr. Robin Kennie and the 2nd Floor nursing staff at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth Unit.

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• Name: Vera Solma? Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169.00099
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1969, 424 Grandview Ave., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Herbert Wismer

Mrs. Herbert Wismer of 424 Grandview Ave., New Hamburg, died on Saturday at St. Mary s Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 64.

Mrs. Wismer, the former Vera Schmitt, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Schmitt had resided in New Hamburg for eight years. She was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert in 1964 and by a brother.

She is survived by a brother, Daniel of Kitchener.

Funeral services were held Monday at Shantz Mennonite Church, Rev. Leslie Witmer officiating.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

New Hamburg Independent, October 29, 1969

Vera — Herbert B. Wismer. Herbert (son of Rev. Orphen Henry Wismer and Sarah E. Bechtel) was born 14 Mar 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1964; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24172
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24171
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Daniel — Lillian Shantz. Lillian (daughter of Henry Shantz and Catharine Frey) was born 15 Sep 1912; died 21 May 2004. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Peters
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73413
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ida — Russel Peters. Russel was born 27 Nov 1906, , England; died 29 Apr 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Verna Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73462
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Verna married Melvin Hunsberger 25 Jan 1928. Melvin (son of Menno S. Hunsberger and Elizabeth Habermehl) was born 8 Nov 1904, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada; died 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ritz Koch
• Name: Ritz Strome
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73537

Ritz — Phares Koch. Phares (son of Carl R. "Charles" Koch and Minerva Swartz) was born 28 Aug 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2000; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ritz — Emery Aaron Strome. Emery (son of Milton E. Strome and Mary Wildfong) was born Jun 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Idella May Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201561
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Idella — Leonard Shantz. Leonard (son of Uzziah Shantz and Lydia Ann Cressman) was born 8 Feb 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1990, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erma Ileen Cressman
• Name: Erma Ileen Rohr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25036
• Residence: 1970, 20 Heather Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

ROHR-CRESSMAN, Erma Ilene - Peacefully, at Fairview Mennonite Home, with family at her side, on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at age 96. Erma was a 62-year member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Loving mother of Heather Barnett (Jim), Marlene Tattle (Peter). Sadly missed by grandchildren, Kyle Tattle (Jill), Stephanie DiLorenzo (Mas), Shannon Barnett, Brett Barnett, and greatgrandchildren, Abigail, Sydney, Kelsey, Daniel and Kaya. Erma is survived by two sisters-in-law, Reta Schmitt and Eunice Burkhardt. Predeceased by her first husband, Myrrel Cressman; second husband, Milton Rohr; sisters, Idella Shantz and Edna Brewer; and brother, Newton Schmitt. Erma is the last surviving member of the George and Ida (nee Hallman) Schmitt family. Erma's family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Avenue North, Kitchener, followed by a reception. Pastor Marilyn Rudy-Froese officiating. Interment Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church Fund, WMA of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Erma's memorial.


The Waterloo Region Record 14 Oct 2009

Erma — Myrrel Cressman. Myrrel (son of Isaac Herbert "Herbert" Cressman and Mary Ann Allemang) was born Oct 1910, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Erma — Milton Henry Rohr. Milton (son of Valentine Rohr and Barbara Poll) was born 19 Apr 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1982; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49038416
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201297
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz, Lorne, 85, Baden, Ont. Born: March 11, 1906, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to David and Saloma (Schmitt) Shantz. Died: Aug. 7, 1991, Baden, Ont., from an automobile accident. Survivors-wife: Ada Wismer; children: Ralph, Marilyn Martin, Clare, Harold, Doreen; 10 grandchildren; brother and sister: Stanley, Ilene Burkhardt. Funeral and burial: Aug. 11, Shantz Mennonite Church, by Doris Gascho and Jim Loepp Thiessen.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 41 - October 15, 1991 - page 15.

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Shantz, Lorne - On Wednesday, Aug 7, 1991 as the result of an accident. Lorne Shantz of Baden. He was formerly of RR 2 Baden, where he had farmed prior to moving to Baden. Lorne was born in Wilmot Township, 85 years ago, a son of the late David Shantz and the former Saloma Schmitt. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church. Lorne had served the church and the community in various ways, including; director of Mennonite Aid Union, Federation of Agriculture, Vesper Springs Manor and the Baden Chamber of Commerce. He had also been a Wilmot Township school board trustee and president of the Baden Seniors. Beloved husband of the former Ada Wismer, whom he married September 22, 1931; dear father of Ralph and his wife Dorothy of RR 2 Baden, Marilyn and her husband Laurence Martin of Scottsdale, PA, Clare and his wife Marlene of St. Agatha, Harold and his wife Judy of Milverton, and Doreen of Windsor. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren; one brother, Stanley of RR 2 Baden; one sister Ilene Burkhardt of Kitchener; three sisters-in-law, Lydia Shantz of Baden, Elmina Wismer of New Hamburg, Maude Wismer of Kitchener. Lorne was predeceased by one brother, Walter; one sister-in-law Doris Shantz and one brother-in-law, Gordon Burkhardt. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. today (Friday) and until Sunday at noon when transfer will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Pastor Doris Gascho and Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shantz Mennonite Church Building Fund or the Mennonite Central Committee.


The Record Newspaper 8 Aug 1991

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SHANTZ, Lorne-On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1991, as the result of an accident, Lorne Shantz of Baden.

He was formerly of RR 2 Baden, where he had farmed prior to moving to Baden. Lorne was born in Wilmot township, 85 years ago, a son of the late David Shantz and the former Saloma Schmitt. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church. Lorne had served the church and the community in various ways, including; director of Mennonite Aid Union, Federation of Agriculture, Vesper Springs Manor and the Baden Chamber of Commerce. He had also been a Wilmot township school board trustee and president of the Baden Seniors.

Beloved husband of the former Ada Wismer, whom he married September 22, 1931; dear father of Ralph and his wife Dorothy of RR 2, Baden, Marilyn and her husband Laurence Martin of Scottdale, PA., Clare and his wife Marlene of St. Agatha, Harold and his wife Judy of Milverton, and Doreen of Windsor. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren; one brother, Stanley of RR 2, Baden; one sister, Ilene Burkhardt of Kitchener; three sisters-in-law, Lydia Shantz of Baden, Elmina Wismer of New Hamburg, Maude Wismer of Kitchener.

Lorne was predeceased by one brother, Walter; one sister-in-law, Doris Shantz and one brother-in-law, Gordon Burkhardt.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. today (Friday) and until Sunday at noon, when transfer will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Pastor Doris Gascho and Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shantz Mennonite Church Building Fund or the Mennonite Central Committee.

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Baden man dies in crash

BADEN (Staff)- A Baden man is dead and his wife in stable condition after a car-pickup truck accident on Highway 7 Wednesday afternoon.

Lorne Shantz, 85, died at the scene of the crash, police said.

His wife, Ada, 82, who was a passenger in his car is in stable condition at K-W Hospital.

Cambridge OPP said Shantz was southbound on Wilmot Township Road 16 and he had stopped for the stop sign at Highway 7.

He then proceeded on to the highway into the path of a westbound pickup truck driven by Charles Miles, 36, of Tavistock. Miles received minor injuries. Highway 7 was closed for 2 ½ hours.

Shantz was the father of two girls and three boys, including Ralph Shantz, the former mayor of Wilmot Township, said Wilmot Coun. Harold Schmidt.

Shantz was a trustee of the Shantz Mennonite Church in Baden, a former school trustee and one-time director of the Baden and District Chamber of Commerce, Schmidt said.

Lorne — Ada Wismer. Ada (daughter of Rev. Orphen Henry Wismer and Sarah E. Bechtel) was born 16 Oct 1909, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1997, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201298
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz.--Walter, son of David and Saloma Schantz, was born in Wilmot Township, Ontario, May 20, 1909; passed away Sept. 14, 1946; aged 37 y. 3 m. 25 d. On Nov. 7, 1942, he was united in marriage to Lydia Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one daughter (Patricia), one son (David), 2 brothers (Lorne and Stanley, both of Baden, Ont.), and one sister (Ilene--Mrs. Gordon Burkhardt, Kitchener, Ont.). In his youth he united with the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, of which he remained a member until death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of L. H. Witmer and M. H. Roth. Interment as made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 27 - October 1, 1946--Page 374

Walter married Lydia Zehr 7 Nov 1942. Lydia (daughter of Simon B. Zehr and Katherine "Katie" Bender) was born 1916; died 14 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ilene Burkhardt

Notes:

BURKHARDT, Ilene (nee Shantz) March 6, 1914 - February 6, 2014 Ilene Burkhardt, in her 100th year, passed away peacefully at Forest Heights Long Term Care. Dear mother of Sandra and Ross Shantz of Wellesley and Dennis and Carolyn Burkhardt of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Pamela (Dennis Joosse), Michael, Krista (Phil Martin) and Jillian (Chris Steingart) and by her great-grandchildren Hannah and Eric Joosse, Ainsley and Reid Martin and Rowan Steingart. Predeceased by her husband Gordon Burkhardt in 1959, parents David and Salome (nee Schmitt) Shantz, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Lorne and Ada Shantz, Walter and Lydia Shantz and Stanley and Doris Shantz all of Baden. She worked for many years at J.M. Schneiders and was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener and the WMSC. In her retirement years she was actively involved in the lives of her grand- children. Ilene enjoyed travelling with her friends, flower gardening and in her later years, she attended the Kitchener Downtown Seniors Program. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. The funeral service will take place at First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. E., Kitchener on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception at the church. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau. Special thanks to Forest Heights LTCC for their compassionate care. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the MCC Ontario or First Mennonite Church would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Ilene's memorial.

publisher, W. O. this (2014) FEBRUARY 15, 2014, Issuu. Available at: https://issuu.com/observerxtra/docs/observer_-_february_15__2014_online (Accessed: 20 May 2024).

Ilene — Gordon E. Burkhardt. Gordon (son of Enoch Burkhardt and Hannah Eby) was born 3 Jul 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114675

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STANLEY SHANTZ 1920 - 2009 Went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 89th year. Loving husband of Eral (nee Cressman). Devoted father of Jeanne Leis, Lois Broda (Tom), Ross Shantz (Jean) and Larry Shantz (Cindy). Step-father to Paul Brubacher (Marilyn), Elizabeth Setzkorn (Claude) and Margaret Griffin (Dan). Stanley had nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Jennifer Shahi (Arsalan) and their children Dustin and Cameron, Jody Broda (Dana Fewkes), Tim Broda (Amy) and their children Kaylynn and Natalie, Brent Shantz and his son Darien, Laura Shantz, Kristie Fontaine (Herb), Jason Shantz (Kayla) and their children Alexis and Zoey, Amber Shantz and Carlie Shantz; as well as nine step-grandchildren, Jonathan, Danielle, Charlotte (Travis), Rebecca, Matthew, Andrew, Sonya, Loni and Bronwyn. Stanley was Canadian grandpa to Rahim and Narges Atabakhsh and their daughter Maral, and Nader and Pegah Fathi and their children Kiara and Kasra. Survived by his sister, Ilene Burkhardt; sisters-in-law, Alice Wideman, Mabel Stott (George), Margaret Dettweiler (Harold), Florence Karcher (Don) and Florence Krieder (Roy). Predeceased by his first wife, Doris (nee Hachborn) in 1991; his son-in-law, Ralph Leis in 1998; his parents, David Shantz and Salome (nee Schmitt); brothers, Lorne Shantz (Ada) and Walter Shantz (Lydia); brother-in-law, Gordon Burkhardt and two step-children, James and Charlotte in infancy. Visitation was held at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge on Sunday, January 4 from 2-4 p.m. Visitation will continue at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, January 5 (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St., St. Jacobs on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at 11 a.m., the Revs. Mark Diller Harder and Claire Osinkosky officiating. Reception will follow the service in the Church Hall. Interment in Shantz Mennonite Cemetery. Donations in Stanley's memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Fairview Mennonite Home and can be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Stanley, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Waterloo Region Record 5 Jan 2009

Stanley — Doris Jean Hachborn. Doris (daughter of Arthur John Hachborn and Ina Alice Snider) was born 14 Aug 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Mar 1991, Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Stanley — Eral Cressman. Eral (daughter of Jacob Cressman and Lavina Cressman) was born 3 Jun 1923; died 11 Jan 2016, 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-226636

Walter — Marjorie Behling. Marjorie (daughter of Emil Carl Behling and Dorothea Vera "Dorothy" Lederman) was born 5 Mar 1928; died 24 Sep 2003. [Group Sheet]

Walter — Olive Dolly Seibert. Olive (daughter of Clarence Charles Seibert and Gertrude C. Rehmann) was born 7 Jan 1922; died 25 Jul 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive Oleda Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148837

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WILHELM, Olive - Went Home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, June 15, 1996, at Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge, in her 81st year.

Mrs. Wilhelm was born in Wilmot Township and was a daughter of the late Selina Shantz and Jacob Cressman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Verneda Smith and a brother-in-law, Mel Burkhardt.

Mrs. Wilhelm was a member of First Baptist Church in Waterloo and along with her husband, Rev. Clayton Wilhelm, served in a number of other Baptist Churches.

Beloved wife of Rev. Clayton Wilhelm; dear sister of Marvin Cressman and his wife Dorothy and Erlene Burkhardt, all of Waterloo, Walter Cressman and his wife Dolly of New Dundee, Glen Cressman of San Diego, California, Marcell Seibert and her husband Leeland of Petersburg and Kathleen Fast of Burlington. She is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Wilhelm's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 7-9 pm this evening (Monday) and from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Waterloo on Wednesday at 2 pm, with Rev. Claude Pratte and Rev. Bill Ball officiating. Interment to follow in Memory Gardens, Breslau.

Olive — Clayton Stanley Wilhelm. Clayton (son of Valentine G. Wilhelm and Elizabeth Mary "Lizzie" Spreeman) was born 28 Dec 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141063802
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231299

Marvin — Dorothy Mae Krueger. Dorothy was born 30 May 1922; died 28 Apr 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44833488
• Name: Erlene Catharine Burkhard
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4603.3002

Notes:

ERLENE CATHARINE BURKHARDT 1919-2006

Peacefully, at Summit Place Nursing Home, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at age 87.Beloved wife of the late Melvin; loving mother of Ross and Judy of Waterloo and Brian and Ursula of Markdale; loved grandmother of John Burkhardt and Jeremy and Alissa Pencer; great-grandmother of Ryan and Joshua Burkhardt; mother-in-law of Dr. Ed Pencer; dear sister of Glen Cressman and Kay Fast.Erlene was predeceased by a daughter, Janice; by sisters, Marcella Siebert, Olive Wilhelm, and Vernita Smith and by brothers, Marvin, and Walter.A memorial service to celebrate Erlene's life and faith will be held at Erb St. Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. A private family interment was held at Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.In memory of Erlene, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of K-W, and may be arranged through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. Waterloo. Condolences/Donations www.edwardrgood.com 519-745-8445

Obituary,The Record Newspaper - May. 6, 2006

Erlene married Melvin L. Burkhard 21 Jun 1941. Melvin (son of Menno M. Burkhart and Hattie Z. Lichty) was born 19 Jan 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marcella Effie Siebert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116799

Marcella married Leland Siebert 12 Feb 1938. Leland (son of Charles A. Siebert and Frances Hillgartner) was born 21 Oct 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180244053
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231334

Notes:

SHANTZ, Donald John Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Emma Shantz for 62 years. Dear father of Cindy Winegarden (Ken) and Karen Pike (Allan). Loved grandfather of Josh, Alyssa (Adam), Katie, Jeffrey (Mika), and Jason and great-grandfather of Gabe. Predeceased by his parents Russell and Edna Shantz, his brother Stewart, and his sister Grace Rouse. Don worked for many years as the owner/operator of Shantz Refrigeration Ltd. Don's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre , 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900) on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 2:30 - 4:30 and 7 - 9 p.m. Visitation will continue at Kitchener Gospel Temple, 9 Conway Dr., Kitchener, on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m., where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Interment Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

The Waterloo Region Record, 9 June 2017

Donald Shantz Obituary - Kitchener, ON (2017). Available at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kitchener-on/donald-shantz-7438326 (Accessed: 3 September 2023).

Donald married Emma Mogor 1955. Emma was born 26 Jan 1927; died 5 Feb 2023; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucille Margaret Aiken
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40660
• Residence: 1966, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

AIKEN, Lucille Margaret (nee Habel) November 25, 1922- August 22, 2016 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Trinity Village Care Centre in Kitchener. Predeceased by loving husband Frank (1984), brother Monroe Habel, and parents Edna and Clinton Habel. Survived by sons Frank (Joyce) and Gary (Barbara), grandchildren Michael Aiken (Diane), Vicki Bateman (Jeff), Michele Geister, Wendy Geister (Stephanie Mehta), Rick Geister, Matthew Aiken (Mary Randle), and Jeffrey Aiken (Penny), and ten great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Ron (Carol) and lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Lois Habel and nieces and nephews. At Lucille's request, cremation will take place and no service is planned. Appreciation is extended to the staff of Walnut Grove at Trinity Village Care Centre for their care and kindness over the past two years. Arrangements entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Lucile's memorial.

Waterloo Region Record 23 Aug 2016

Lucille — Frank Aiken. Frank was born 30 May 1920; died Oct 1984; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91769
• Residence: 1966, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada

Ronald — Carol Weiland. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230109840
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169677

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James 'Jim" Clare Shantz

1935 - 2021

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021at Innisfree Hospice, Kitchener. Jim was born 86 years ago on February 15, 1935 in Baden, Ontario, and was a long time resident of Wilmot Township.

Jim will be forever remembered by his beloved wife Shirley (Knechtel) Shantz whom he married on June 18, 1955. Cherished father of Kim Trottier (Michael), Greg (Michele) and Dean (Pat). Loving grandfather to Jill Drader, Josh (Dara) Martin, Emily Shantz (Kevin) and Matthew Shantz. Super Gramps to great-grandchildren Jake and Cooper Drader, Mason, Theo and Hana Martin. Loved by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Janet & Jim, Marlene, Brian and Kathy and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased and now reunited with his father and mother; Lloyd and Alice (Wismer) Shantz, father-in-law and mother-in-law Clifford and Reta Knechtel, brother and sister-in-law Delford and Laurene Shantz and brother-in-law Doug Knechtel.

Jim was a faithful member of the Zion United Church in New Hamburg. He was a man of integrity and loyalty as demonstrated throughout his careers in Industrial Relations and most recently as a Realtor with CB Peter Benninger Realty. As an avid sports fan, his loyalty was challenged at times but he stuck with his Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

The family wishes to express sincere thanks to all of Jim's personal care team, especially Cindy, Simon and Sandy. We would also like to thank the amazing staff at Innisfree Hospice for the compassion, dignity and professional care shown to our family as you walked this journey besIde all of us these past few weeks.
All the love, kind thoughts and prayers from family and friends have been felt and appreciated throughout Jim's journey.

In keeping with Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg Sunday May 23, 2021 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Bob Thaler to officiate. Jim will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. For those wishing to join in the service you may Click here to view service.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Zion United Church, New Hamburg or Innisfree Hospice would be appreciated. Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

James 'Jim" Clare Shantz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/james-shantz/4534085/ (Accessed: 3 September 2023).

James — Shirley Eileen Knechtel. (daughter of Clifford Stanley Knechtel and Reta Viola Schmitt) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169675

Delford — Laurine Rita Brozio. Laurine was born 18 Feb 1934; died 27 Mar 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Delores — Orton Elvin Eby. (son of Edwin S. Eby and Ida Diefenbacher) [Group Sheet]

Maurice — Joanne Elaine Shantz. (daughter of Walter C. Shantz and Selina Shirk) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159931

Roy — Audrey Eileen Myers. (daughter of Clarence Oscar Myers and Verda May Schaefer) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: Dale served in the Armed Forces as a Royal Canadian Engineer for 32 years.
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151492

Notes:

Sgt. Dale KOCH - Passed away, peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the age of 62 years.Dale served in the Armed Forces as a Royal Canadian Engineer for 32 years. Many of those years were spent in postings overseas.

Dale — Beverly Jean Zimmerman. (daughter of Charles E. "Carl" Zimmerman and Freda Mildred "Mildred" Schwalm) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116330

Ralph married Dorothy Lorene Schmitt (daughter of Delton H. Schmitt and Beulah Weber) [Group Sheet]

Maryilyn — J. "Laurence" Martin. (son of Simon B. Martin and Lydia Ann Bauman) [Group Sheet]

Clare — Marlene Idella Bast. (daughter of Allan Bast and Barbara Louisa Lichti) [Group Sheet]

Harold — Judith Mae Wagler. (daughter of Ivan Wagler and Dorothy Bast) [Group Sheet]

Doreen — Robert Howard "Bob" Snyder. (son of Howard Snyder and Charlea Lorraine Kolb) [Group Sheet]

Jeanne — Ralph Joseph Leis. (son of John S. Leis and Catherine L. Wagler) [Group Sheet]