Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

David Shantz

Male 1845 - 1909  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Shantz was born 29 May 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1909; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    David Shantz, "was born May 29th, 1845. He was married to Susannah Detweiler, November 16th 1869. They reside near Strasburg where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    David married Susannah Detweiler 16 Nov 1869. Susannah (daughter of Rudolph W. Dettweiler and Susannah Bingeman) was born 12 Feb 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1900; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lydia Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Apr 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1926; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Rudolph Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jun 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Albert Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1941; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Elmer Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1927; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Susannah Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Henry Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Maria Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1883, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1953; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Minerva Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 10. Elvina Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 11. Alvina Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 May 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lydia Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 7 Apr 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1926; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.2
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Maid
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Lydia — Aaron Eby. Aaron (son of David E. Eby and Leah Eby) was born 2 Mar 1874, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rudolph Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 1 Jun 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.3
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Rudolph married Matilda Jane Williams 2 Nov 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of John Williams and Mary Stone) was born Mar 1871, , Leicestershire, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Albert Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 24 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1941; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.4
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz.-Albert Shantz was born Aug. 24, 1874;died Nov. 25, 1941; aged 67 y. 3 m. 1 d. May 2, 1906, he was married to Christina Frey. To this union was born 1 daughter (Edna). Bro. Shantz had been in good health till a few weeks ago, when he felt an illness creeping upon him, and he passed peacefully away at his home in Elmira. He leaves his sorrowing wife and their daughter Edna, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and a host of friends. He was a member of the Mennonite Church since his youth. The funeral took place at the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. O. D. Snider and J. R. Mumaw of Harrisonburg, Va.

    "Calm and peaceful he is sleeping,
    Sweetest rest that follows pain;
    We who loved him sadly miss him,
    But trust in God to meet again."

    GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXIV, No . 39
    - December 25, 1941 - pp 838,839

    Albert married Christina M. Frey 2 May 1906. Christina (daughter of Jacob S. Frey and Esther B. Martin) was born 1 Mar 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Edna Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  Elmer Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 26 May 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1927; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.5
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  5. 6.  Susannah Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 15 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.6


  6. 7.  Henry Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 21 Apr 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.7
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cemment Manufacturer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz. - Henry D., son of Mr. and Mrs. David Shantz, was born near Mannheim, Ont.; died at his home in Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 21, 1946; aged 64 y. 10 m. His first wife, Catherine Fry, preceded him 17 years ago. In 1932 he married Barbara Bender, who survives. He was a faithful member of Shantz Church. Surviving besides his wife are 4 daughters: (Elvina -- Mrs. Wesley Metzger, Elmira; Clara -- Mrs. Russel Thomas, Kitchener; Lillian -- Mrs. Daniel Schmitt, Waterloo; Dorothy at home); one brother (Rudy, Hespeler, Ont.); and 2 sisters (Mrs. Jacob Fry, Williamsburg, and Mrs. Herbert Klemmer, Rosetown, Sask.). Eleven grandchildren also survive. Six sons preceded him. Funeral services and burial were conducted by L. H. Witmer and C. F. Derstine at Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 46 - February 15, 1946, pages 894,895.

    Henry — Catharine Frey. Catharine (daughter of Jacob S. Frey and Esther B. Martin) was born 15 Feb 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Clara Mabel Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Lillian Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1912; died 21 May 2004.

    Henry married Barbara S. Bender 20 Mar 1932. Barbara (daughter of Jacob H. Bender and Catharina Striecher) was born 27 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1964, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Maria Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 26 May 1883, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1953; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Frey
    • Name: Maria Schantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.8
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Maria married Jacob M. Frey 16 Nov 1904, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Jacob S. Frey and Esther B. Martin) was born 7 Apr 1881, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1963; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Emerson Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 16. Elton D. Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1914; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 17. Alvina S. Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 18. Elmer Hubert "Hubert" Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Oct 1912; died 10 Oct 1987; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 19. Delton Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1914; died 28 Dec 1984.

  8. 9.  Minerva Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.9
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  9. 10.  Elvina Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.10 
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  10. 11.  Alvina Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.David1) was born 12 May 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.10



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Edna Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Albert2, 1.David1) was born Oct 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169628


  2. 13.  Clara Mabel Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 25 Jul 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41573448
    • Name: Clara Mabel Thomas
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169621
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework
    • Residence: 1963, 222 Madison Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Russell Thomas

    Mrs. Russell Arthur Thomas, 56, of 222 Madison Ave. South, died today at her home after a brief illness.
    Born in Woolwich Township. she was the former Clara Mabel Shantz, a daughter of Mrs. E. Gingrich of Shakespeare, and the late Harry Shantz. She moved to her present residence

    in 1943. Mrs. Thomas was a member of First Mennonite Church.

    Her marriage to Mr. Thomas. who survives, took place in Kitchener in 1924.

    Surviving are five sons, Milton and Russell Jr., both of Ayr, Walter of Wellesley, Grant of Bridgeport and Kenneth of Kitchener; four daughters, Mrs. John (Lillian) Neilly, Mrs. Ed. ward (Barbara Giilck and Mrs. Harry Mary Lou Falkenstern, all of Kitchener: two sisters. Mrs. Melvin Gingrich of New Hamburg and Mrs. Daniel Schmitt of Kitchener, and 20 grandchildren

    Two sons, a daughter and a sister predeceased her The body is at Keffer Funeral Home until Tuesday acon when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church for service at 230 pm Rev Robert N Johnson will officiate in terment will be in First Mennonite Cemetery

    Clara married Russell Arthur Thomas 10 Jun 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Russell (son of Elijah Snyder Thomas and Lydia Jane Underwood) was born 3 Nov 1891, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Milton Henry Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Dec 1925; died 2 Sep 2009, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 21. Walter Arthur Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1928; died 26 Sep 2009; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 22. Russell Howard Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Feb 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 2003, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 23. Edward Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 24. William "Billy" Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 25. Grant Wayne Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 26. Clara Mabel Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1936; died 2 Oct 1936; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 27. Kenneth Roy Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1933; died 7 Oct 2013; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 28. Lillian Catharine Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 29. Barbara Esther Christina Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jun 1938; died 22 Jan 2021, Northbrook, Kaladar Twp., Lennox & Addington Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 30. Mary Lou Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1943; died 23 Nov 2015; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Lillian Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 15 Sep 1912; died 21 May 2004.

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    • Name: Lillian Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162202

    Lillian — Daniel Schmitt. Daniel (son of Emanuel S. Schmitt and Elmina Cressman) was born 25 Aug 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Delores Elaine Schmitt  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 15.  Emerson Frey Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maria2, 1.David1) was born Oct 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124912P
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  5. 16.  Elton D. Frey Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maria2, 1.David1) was born Sep 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1914; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124914P
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  6. 17.  Alvina S. Frey Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maria2, 1.David1) was born Sep 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243862
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  7. 18.  Elmer Hubert "Hubert" Frey Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maria2, 1.David1) was born 27 Oct 1912; died 10 Oct 1987; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211575

    Elmer — Matilda "Tillie" Bast. Matilda (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart) was born 19 Aug 1916, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 2010, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 19.  Delton Frey Descendancy chart to this point (8.Maria2, 1.David1) was born 7 Aug 1914; died 28 Dec 1984.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202122
    • Residence: 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Delton — Luella Knarr. Luella (daughter of Ephraim Knarr and Ida Quehl) was born 2 Nov 1922. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Murray Lawrence Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Milton Henry Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 18 Dec 1925; died 2 Sep 2009, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41573352
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341747
    • Residence: 1969, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    THOMAS, Milton Henry - Passed away peacefully, at home, in Ayr, surrounded by the love and care of his family, in his 84th year. Milton served overseas in the Second World War. Beloved husband to the late Elspeth (nee Gladstone) (1995); loved father to Bonne Bell (George) of Woodstock, Bob of Ayr, Paul of Cambridge, Gail Michiels (Frans), Diana Struthers (Larry), and Ted (Cathy) all of Ayr. Cherished grandfather to Terri, Mark, Rebecca, David, Jordan, Ruth, Ben, Rennee, Jo-Ann, Jennifer, Susie, Jonathan, Kristin, Karly and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to Walter, Ken (Mary), Lil Neilly, Mary Falkenstein (Harry), all of Kitchener, Barb Giilick (Ed) of Colgne and Grant of B.C. Also survived by his in-law family, several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Russell and Clara Thomas and a brother, Russell (2003). Cremation has taken place. At Milton 's request there will be no services. Donations to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP

    The Waterloo Region Record Sep 4 2009

    Milton — Margaret Elspeth Gladstone. Margaret (daughter of Robert William Gladstone and Elspeth Oliver "Ella" Marshall) was born 26 Jul 1927, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 21.  Walter Arthur Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 26 Jul 1928; died 26 Sep 2009; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97491856
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331220
    • Residence: 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    WALTER A. THOMAS 1928 - 2009 Walter passed away, peacefully, at his home, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, in his 82nd year. Walter was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (nee Weaver) on June 16, 1989; his parents, Russell and Clara (Shantz) Thomas; brothers, Milton and Russell and two infant brothers, Edward and William; infant sister, Clara; brother-in-law, John Neilly; and sister-in-law, Elspeth (nee Gladstone). Survived by his children, David (Gerri), Heather (Terry), and Gary; grandson, Shawn (Jackie); and great-grandchildren, Maddison and Wesley. Also survived by brothers, Ken (Mary), Grant (Laura) and sisters, Lillian, Barbara (Eddie), and Marylou (Harry). Walter was a longtime service employee of J.M. Schneider. Relatives and friends are invited to share memories of Walter during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, October 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m., followed by interment at Memory Gardens, Breslau. Reception to follow in the funeral home's Fireside Reception Room. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Walter, a donation will be made by the funeral home to the Trees for Learning Program.

    The Record September 27, 2009

    Obituary of Walter Thomas | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/10420/Walter-Thomas/obituary.html (Accessed: 2 August 2023).

    Walter — Barbara Louise Weaver. Barbara was born 28 Jun 1928; died 16 Jun 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 22.  Russell Howard Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 25 Feb 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 2003, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341752
    • Residence: 1969, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Russell Thomas

    The death occurred peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Willett Hospital, Paris on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 of Russell Howard Thomas of Ayr. He was in his 74th year.

    He was born in Kitchener and was son of the late Clara Mabel Shantz and Russell Arthur Thomas.

    Mr. Thomas resided with his brother Milton and his family on Piper Street, Ayr for the past 53 years. He was a retired employee of Uniroyal.

    He was a special uncle to Bonnie and George Bell of Woodstock, Bob at home, Paul of Cambridge, Gail and Frans Michiels, Diana and Larry Struthers, Ted and Cathy, all of Ayr; great uncle of Terri, Mark, Renee, Jo-Anne, Rebecca, David, Jordan, Ruth, Ben, Jennifer, Susie, Jonathan, Kristin, Karly and great-great uncle of 9; dear brother of Walter, Ken and Mary, Lil Neilly, Mary Lou and Harry Falkenstern, all of Kitchener, Barb and Ed Giilck of Cologne and Grant of BC.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Elspeth Thomas.

    Cremation has taken place.

    A private family memorial service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home.

    The Ayr News Dec 17 2003 pg 28


  4. 23.  Edward Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324387


  5. 24.  William "Billy" Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324388


  6. 25.  Grant Wayne Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1)

  7. 26.  Clara Mabel Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 2 Oct 1936; died 2 Oct 1936; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59684753
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324390


  8. 27.  Kenneth Roy Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 13 Apr 1933; died 7 Oct 2013; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118360189
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331221
    • Residence: 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    THOMAS, Kenneth Roy Born April 13, 1933 - October 7, 2013 Beloved husband of Mary (nee Hammer), married November 22, 1957. Loving father of Barry (Joyce) Thomas, Judith (Johnathan) Uuldriks, Lena Thomas (Cory Dawson), Kenneth (Faith) Thomas, Michael (Linda) Thomas, and Murray (Dorothy) Thomas. Cherished Grandpa of 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grand-children. Fondly remembered by his siblings. Survived by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Russel and Clara Thomas. Ken worked at BF Goodrich and Epton. He was a faithful member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Kenneth's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, October 9, from 7-9 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 10, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St. Kitchener. Kenneth's funeral service will take place on Friday, October 11, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church (825 King St. West, Kitchener) at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Burial at Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Crohn's and Colitis Society, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, St. Mark's Lutheran Church - building fund or Kid's Ability.

    Visit www.henrywalser.com for Kenneth's memorial.

    Kenneth married Mary Hammer [Group Sheet]


  9. 28.  Lillian Catharine Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 11 Jan 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189291004
    • Name: Lillian Catharine Neilly
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331226
    • Residence: 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Obituary of Lillian Catherine Neilly

    Passed away peacefully with family at her side at St. Mary's Hospital November 24, 2017, age 85 years. Predeceased by her husband John Neilly 38 years ago on November 12, 1979. Mother of Ronald, Robert and Brenda (Gino). Loving Grandma to Marianne, Allan (Amanda), Shane, John (Kim), Amanda (Andrew), Shantel, and Cody. Loving Great Grandmother to Kyla, Amber, Lexie, Destiny, Phoneix, Brynnen, Ryland and Keegan. Survived by her brother Grant Thomas, and her sister Barbara Giilck. Also survived by her brother-in-law Harry and sister-in-law Mary Thomas. Lillian will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Russell and Clara Thomas (nee Shantz) her brothers Edward (in infancy), Milton, Walter, Russell, Kenneth, Billy (in infancy) her sisters Mary Lou Falkenstern and Clara (in infancy). Her mother-in-law Euphemia Neilly.

    Special thanks to the Emergency Department at St. Mary's Hospital for all the care and compassion given to Lillian.

    Friends are invited to share their memories of Lillian with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday November 27 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday November 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Reception to be held in the Fireside Room of the Funeral Home.

    Condolences for the family and donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or KidsAbility may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Obituary of Lillian Catherine Neilly | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/13730/Lillian-Neilly/obituary.html (Accessed: 2 August 2023).

    Lillian married John Allan Neilly 3 Aug 1951. John was born 14 May 1928, West Gwilliambury, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 29.  Barbara Esther Christina Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 24 Jun 1938; died 22 Jan 2021, Northbrook, Kaladar Twp., Lennox & Addington Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Esther Christina Giilck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-332439
    • Residence: 1969, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GIILCK, Barbara (Thomas) 1938-2021

    Passed away peacefully at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook in the early morning of Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 82. Barb is now in eternal rest and is reunited with her devoted husband Edward of 60 years.

    Survived by her brother Grant Thomas. Also survived by her brother-in-law Harry and sister-in-law Mary Thomas. Barbara is also be remembered by many nieces, nephews and the Giilck family. Predeceased by her parents Russell and Clara Thomas (nee Shantz) her brothers Edward (in infancy), Milton, Walter, Russell, Kenneth, Billy (in infancy) her sisters Mary Lou Falkenstern, Lillian (John) Neilly and Clara (in infancy).

    Visitation will be held at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00 am with Covid-19 restrictions in place (please call to make a visitation appointment) followed by a private family service in the Chapel. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

    Memorial donations made in Barbara's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

    Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Barbara GIILCK Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/barbara-giilck/4509854/ (Accessed: 2 August 2023).

    Barbara — Edward Asmus Giilck. Edward (son of Asmus Oscar Giilck and Emma Elizabeth Wettlaufer) was born 11 Jul 1928; died 24 Oct 2017, Northbrook, Kaladar Twp., Lennox & Addington Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 30.  Mary Lou Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clara3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1) was born 26 Jan 1943; died 23 Nov 2015; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155396672
    • Name: Mary Lou Falkenstern
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342673
    • Residence: 1969, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    FALKENSTERN, Mary Lou (nee Thomas) 1943 - 2015 Passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, November 23, 2015, age 72. Beloved wife and best friend of Harry for 54 years.

    Mother of Richard (Karen) Falkenstern and Michael (Elizabeth) Falkenstern. Loving Grandma to Matthew (Mandy), Taylor, Joshua and James. Loving Gigi to Ava and Zoey. Survived by her brother Grant Thomas, two sisters Barbara Giilck and Lilian Neilly. Predeceased by her parents Russell and Clara Thomas (nee Shantz); her brothers Milton, Walter, Russell, Kenneth, Edward and William "Billy" in infancy and one sister Clara in infancy.

    Friends are invited to share their memories of Mary Lou with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday from 7- 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo for family and friends wishing to attend. Reception to follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home.

    Condolences for the family and donations to the K-W Humane Society or the Canadian Diabetes Society may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Safe in the arms of Jesus. All the hurt and pain is gone.

    Obituary of Mary Lou Falkenstern | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/9934/Mary-Falkenstern/obituary.html (Accessed: 2 August 2023).

    Mary — Harry Falkenstern. Harry (son of Waldemar Falkenstern and Emilie Ruppert) was born 15 Jun 1937, , Ukraine; died 3 Apr 2022, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  12. 31.  Delores Elaine Schmitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Lillian3, 7.Henry2, 1.David1)

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


  13. 32.  Murray Lawrence Frey Descendancy chart to this point (19.Delton3, 8.Maria2, 1.David1) was born 12 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202123

    Notes:

    FREY, Murray Passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Murray resided in New Hamburg and was born 65 years ago in Kitchener. He was the son of the late Delton and Luella (Kanrr) Frey. Beloved husband of Linda (Boshart) Frey whom he married February 18, 1966. Loving father of Mike and Sonja of Kitchener, Mark and Tammy of New Hamburg and Matt and Chrissy of Tavistock. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Tyler, Amber, Ashley, Alisha, Steven, Jenna, Tara, Cody and great-granddaughter Rylee. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joyce Record, Dale Frey, Janet and Don Forde, Dennis Frey, Debbie Auxworthy, Marlene and Gord Martz, Susan Boshart, Dorene and Carl Ruby, Norma and Carl Steinman, Janet and Basil Plebon, Paul and Donna Boshart, Ross and Valerie Boshart, Mary Lou Dufton. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Murray was predeceased by sister-in-law Shirley Brown and brothers-in-law Frank Record and Carl Boshart. Murray was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 532, New Hamburg, the Wilmot Rod and Gun Club and the Apollo Racing Pigeon Club. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 2: 00 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden with Pastor Steve Dredge and Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Waterloo Region Record

    Murray — Linda Susan Boshart. (daughter of Elmer S. Boshart and Barbara Lebold) [Group Sheet]