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Magdalena F. Shupe

Female 1855 - 1924  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Magdalena F. Shupe was born 4 Dec 1855, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena F. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6952.1
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Magdalena married Rev. Christian Shantz 13 Nov 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Henry Schantz and Lydia, son of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin) was born 7 Feb 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Minerva Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Dec 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1951; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Samantha Maria Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1970, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1970, Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    3. 4. Melvina Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Rev. Sidney S. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Alden Lena Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Alda Laura Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Elvin Lloyd Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. 9. Elsie May Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Aug 1894, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 10. Olive Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 11. Harold Vernon Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1981, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Minerva Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 4 Dec 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1951; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Minerva Toman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78858P
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian

    Minerva — Abraham H. Toman. Abraham (son of Samuel Bricker Toman and Elizabeth Hunsberger) was born 5 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Samantha Maria Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 15 Sep 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1970, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1970, Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Samantha Maria Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6952.3
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Biblle Christian
    • Residence: 1940, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada
    • Residence: 1951, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Melanchton Shantz

    DIDSBURY, Alta., Mrs. Melanchton Shantz of Disdbury, Alta., formerly of New Dundee, died Sunday, in Disbury Hospital. She was 90. The former Samantha Shantz, she was born in Waterloo County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Shantz. She was married in Wilmot Township in 1902 and moved west with her husband, to farm. She was a member of Didsbury Missionary Church. She was predeceased by her husband, in 1969 and is survived by two sons, Birtil Clarence of Kitchener and Emerson of Dids-,bury: three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alfa ) Brado and Mrs. Ele ( Marie) From both of Didsbury and Mrs. Ruth Kasher of North Vancouver, B.C.: two brothers, Rev. Sidney Shantz of Preston and Harold of New Dundee; two sisters, Olive and Aida of New Dundee; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at Disbury Missionary Church, Wednesday. Burial will be in Didsbury cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Nov 1970 pg 29

    Samantha married Melanchton Shantz 25 Jan 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Melanchton (son of Rev. David S. Shantz and Susannah Elizabeth Erb) was born 6 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Clarence Vergel Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1906; died 2 Oct 1991; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Melvina Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 20 Aug 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58665084
    • Name: Melvina Bock
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6952.4
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian

    Melvina — Emerson K. Bock. Emerson (son of Moses Bock and Caroline Krupp) was born 20 Oct 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1951; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Cameron Vincent Bock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Marjorie Elfreda Bock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Mar 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 15. Ronald Wilson Bock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913; died 2009; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Marion Althea "Althea" Bock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Oct 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 2017, Kincardine, Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 2017, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Rev. Sidney S. Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 23 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6952.5
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Sidney — Susannah Weber. Susannah (daughter of Levi M. Weber and Susannah U. Bowman) was born 26 Apr 1888, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Alden Lena Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280733
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian


  6. 7.  Alda Laura Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 15 Jun 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6952.6
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  7. 8.  Elvin Lloyd Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 25 Dec 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6952.7
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  8. 9.  Elsie May Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 25 Aug 1894, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elsie May Poth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28421
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Elsie — Elmer Andrew Poth. Elmer (son of Philip Poth and Rosannah "Rosa" Quehl) was born 10 Jun 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1948, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Kenneth Poth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Robert Poth  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2007.
    3. 19. Muriel R. Poth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1918; died 1983; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 20. Earlmont Elmer Poth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922; died 15 Jul 2007, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

  9. 10.  Olive Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 9 Jul 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28423P
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    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 Heater), both of Waterloo and Edna (Mrs. Clinton Habel) of Kitchener.

    Predeceased by her parents, Herman Shantz and the former Sarah Ann Schmit;: 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 in Shantz Mennonite cemetery, Baden.

    New Hamburg Independent Nov 17 1982 pg 18


  10. 11.  Harold Vernon Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 6 Jan 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1981, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28422P
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1981, 59 Queen St., New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Harold V. - At his residence, on Saturday, May 9, 1981, following a brief illness, Harold V. Shantz, aged 82 years, of 59 Queen St., New Dundee.

    Mr. Shantz was. a very active member of the Missionary Church and was also very active in many farming organizations. He was a director of Gay Lea Food Products and past secretary of the Federation of Agriculture for Waterloo county.

    Husband of the former Gladys Betzner; father of Glenn of New Dundee, Darcy of RR 2, New Hamburg and Doris of RR 1, Nobel; brother of Rev. Sydney S. of Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Miss Elda and Miss Olive, both- of New Dundee. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Greta Betzner; one brother and four sisters.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon Tuesday, when removal will be made to the Plattsville Missionary Church for funeral service at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Don Pugh officiating. Interment New Dundee Union cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 May 1981 Pg 19

    Harold — Mary Greta "Greta" Betzner. Mary (daughter of Oliver S. Betzner and Samantha Hallman) was born 15 Jun 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Harold — Gladys Barbara Betzner. Gladys (daughter of Oliver S. Betzner and Samantha Hallman) was born 17 Jun 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1988; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Clarence Vergel Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 26 Jan 1906; died 2 Oct 1991; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273395
    • Residence: 1956, 438 Alice Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Clarence married Millicent Elizabeth Hazel Miller 26 Jun 1936. Millicent (daughter of Ernest Henry Miller and Millicent Agnes "Milly" Jynne) was born 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Muriel Evelyn Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1937; died 30 Mar 2016.
    2. 22. Joan Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. David Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Marie Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 25. Betty Anne Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 26. Beverly Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 27. Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1956; died 12 Dec 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 13.  Cameron Vincent Bock Descendancy chart to this point (4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 31 Dec 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76295P
    • Elected Office: 1954, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve

    Notes:

    BOCK, Cameron V., Suddenly, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1982 Cameron V. bock, age 77 years, of 601 Duke St., Cambridge, formerly of New Dundee. Mr. Bock was an active member of Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee; served on Wilmot township as Deputy Reeve and Counsellor for 12 years. He was associated with the Federation of Agriculture and Director of the New Dundee Co-Operative Creamery. Beloved husband of the former Margaret Stoltz; dear father of Willard and his wife Ethel of Kitchener, Earl and his wife Elaine of New Dundee, Arnold and his wife Ila of Oshawa and Janice of Kitchener; brother of Ronald of Missis- sauga, Marjorie (Mrs. Floyd Sherk) of Cambridge and Althea (Mrs. Homer Devitt) of Cape Coral, Fla. Six grandchildren, Rhonda and Jillian, Kimberly and Gregory, Tristan and Kent, also survive. Predeceased by his parents. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m. Thursday, until noon Friday, when removal will be made to Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Ted Robbins officiating. Interment New Dundee Union cemetery. Donations to the Ron Faw Trust Fund or the Women's Missionary Society Project Fund, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Elected Office:
    Municipality : Wilmot Years on local council: Councillor 1954-1965; Deputy Reeve 1966
    Years on Waterloo County Council: 1966

    Cameron — Margaret Annetta Stoltz. Margaret (daughter of Henry Oliver "Harry" Stoltz and Melissa Cressman) was born 24 May 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 2001; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Willard Douglas Bock  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Donald Earl "Earl" Bock  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 14.  Marjorie Elfreda Bock Descendancy chart to this point (4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 24 Mar 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marjorie Elfreda Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30217

    Notes:

    SHERK (nee Bock), Marjorie 1907 - 2010 Marjorie Elfleda (nee Bock) Sherk passed away at Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge, on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the age of 103 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Marjorie was born on March 24, 1907 in Wilmot Tp.; daughter of Emerson and Melvina (nee Shantz) Bock. Married in 1935 to Floyd Sherk, they lived in New Dundee, Ontario. In 1981 they moved to an apartment in the Fairview Mennonite Complex, Cambridge. Floyd died in 1986. Marjorie was a faithful member of Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee. Marjorie is survived by her five children, Marian (Fred) Witmer of New Hamburg, Vernon (Leone) Sherk of Kitchener, Kathryn Sherk of Kitchener, Allan (Carolyn) Sherk of Mississauga and Alice (Pete) Gill of Indiana. Survived by nine grandchildren, Joan (Paul) Doehn, James (Karen) Witmer, Bevin (Crystal) Witmer, Sheila (Doug) Dedman, Wendy (Brian) Wiens, Peter (Paula) Sherk, Lisa (Amitai) ben David, Kimberly (Chris) Brand and Rhonda (Mike) Williams. Also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, four greatgreat- grandchildren, by her sister Althea Devitt, sisters-in-law Grace Bock, Norma Sherk and Isabel Frey; and many Bock and Sherk nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents and husband, infant great-granddaughter Hannah Dedman, her brother Cameron Bock and his wife Margaret, her brother Ronald Bock, brother-in-law Homer Devitt, and by several Sherk brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Visitation will be held at Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee, on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Funeral service at 2 p.m. with Interment to follow at New Dundee Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated. Cards are available during the visitation, by calling the Henry Walser Funeral Home in Kitchener, 519-749-8467 or by visiting Marjorie's memorial at: www.henrywalser.com "Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lord unto me."

    Marjorie — Walter Floyd "Floyd" Sherk. Walter (son of John Hubert "Hubert" Sherk and Lydia Troxel) was born 31 Jul 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1986; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Vernon Sherk  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Kathryn Elaine Sherk  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 15.  Ronald Wilson Bock Descendancy chart to this point (4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1913; died 2009; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217663


  5. 16.  Marion Althea "Althea" Bock Descendancy chart to this point (4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 18 Oct 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 2017, Kincardine, Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 2017, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175527573
    • Name: Althea Bock
    • Name: Marion Althea "Althea" Devitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-384706

    Notes:

    DEVITT, Althea Of Tiverton, passed away at the Kincardine Hospital on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in her 98th year. She was born on October 18, 1919 to the late Melvina Shantz and Emerson Bock. Beloved wife of the late Homer Devitt who predeceased her in 1991. Greatly missed by her children Sylvia (Erv) Nixdorf of Vancouver Island, Graham (Carol) Devitt of Waterloo, Blake (Patty) Devitt of Ripley, Brad (Marla) Devitt of Florida and Lavonne (Brian) Robinson of London. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, sister-in-law Grace Bock of Toronto and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Dennis in 1957 and siblings Ronald Bock, Cameron Bock and Marjorie Sherk. Althea had a deep faith that sustained her throughout her life. She was a gentle and caring person who made everyone she met feel special. She was a gifted artist and writer who took pleasure in sharing her artwork and memoirs with family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home , Ripley, on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. with visitation 2 hours prior. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. The family wishes to thank the staff at Tiverton Park Manor for their support and compassionate care given to Althea. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, Heart & Stroke or the charity of your own choice are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com

    Waterloo Region Record, 16 Jan 2017

    ALTHEA DEVITT (no date) The Kincardine Record | Obituary - ALTHEA DEVITT. Available at: https://www.kincardinerecord.com/obituary.php?id=92 (Accessed: 30 September 2023).

    Marion — Homer Blake Devitt. Homer (son of Ephraim Joseph Devitt and Matilda Sophia Becker) was born 1920; died 11 Sep 1991, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried 15 Sep 1991, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Dennis Gregory Devitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1953; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 17.  Kenneth Poth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elsie2, 1.Magdalena1)

    Kenneth — Ida. [Group Sheet]


  7. 18.  Robert Poth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elsie2, 1.Magdalena1) died Bef 2007.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140690


  8. 19.  Muriel R. Poth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elsie2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1918; died 1983; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Muriel R. Dilworth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123600
    • Residence: 1948, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Muriel — R. Glen Dilworth. R. was born 1914; died 1993; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  9. 20.  Earlmont Elmer Poth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elsie2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1922; died 15 Jul 2007, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - Black Watch Regiment
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104006
    • Residence: 1948, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    EARLMONT ELMER POTH 1922 - 2007 Earl passed away peacefully, at the Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, on Sunday, July 15, 2007, after a lengthy illness, at age 85. Dearly loved father of Connie and Ken Dietrich of St. Agatha and Nancy and Rob Becker of Durham; loving grandfather to Craig and Terri Dietrich and Jamie, Josie, and Justin Becker; brother of Ken and Ida Poth of New Dundee. Earl was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Elsie Poth; a brother, Robert; a sister and brother-in-law, Muriel and Glen Dilworth, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Poth. Also predeceased by Gert Poth. During the Second World War, Earl served in the Black Watch Regiment. He also had many hobbies including bird watching, stamp collecting, listening to Big Band music, and the Wurlitzer organ. Friends are invited to share their memories of Earl with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. There will be a graveside committal service held at New Dundee Union Cemetery at 1: 30 on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. A reception will then be held in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to the Parkinson Society may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Earl, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

    The Record Newspaper 17 Jul 2007

    Earlmont — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Connie Poth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Nancy Poth  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Muriel Evelyn Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1937; died 30 Mar 2016.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Muriel Evelyn Kunkel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273397

    Muriel — Norman Kunkel. [Group Sheet]


  2. 22.  Joan Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1)

  3. 23.  David Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1)

    David — Carol Dietrich. [Group Sheet]


  4. 24.  Marie Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1)

  5. 25.  Betty Anne Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1)

  6. 26.  Beverly Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1)

  7. 27.  Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clarence3, 3.Samantha2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1956; died 12 Dec 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273526


  8. 28.  Willard Douglas Bock Descendancy chart to this point (13.Cameron3, 4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1)

    Willard — Barbara Ethel Jane Grant. [Group Sheet]


  9. 29.  Donald Earl "Earl" Bock Descendancy chart to this point (13.Cameron3, 4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1)

  10. 30.  Vernon Sherk Descendancy chart to this point (14.Marjorie3, 4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1)

    Vernon — Leone Elizabeth Raymer. [Group Sheet]


  11. 31.  Kathryn Elaine Sherk Descendancy chart to this point (14.Marjorie3, 4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1 May 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124806

    Notes:

    SHERK, Kathryn Elaine 1940 - 2019 Kathryn E. Sherk's earthly journey ended on Wednesday evening, June 26, 2019 when God took her home to heaven, aged 79 years. Kathryn was born on May 1, 1940 at New Dundee, the 3rd child of Floyd and Marjorie (Bock) Sherk. She is survived by her siblings - Marian (Fred) Witmer, Vernon (Leone) Sherk, Allan (Carolyn) Sherk, Alice (Pete) Gill, and several nieces and nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her parents and brother-in-law Pete Gill. Kathryn worked for 40 years at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). She loved to travel in Ontario, Canada and the U.S. and took several trips to Israel, Greece and England. Kathryn also loved to take pictures of most everything. She had a very positive and joyful outlook on life. She was a member of the Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church at New Dundee. Kathryn will be dearly missed by her many relatives and friends. A private family burial is to be held at the New Dundee Cemetery. A Memorial Service for Kathryn will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel EM Church, New Dundee. A reception will follow the service. All are invited to attend. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home (519) 749-8467. Donations in memory of Kathryn to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre (www.grhf.org/ways-to-give/) will be much appreciated. Donations may be made at Henry Walser Funeral Home or at the Memorial Service, Bethel EM Church, New Dundee.

    The Waterloo Region Record, 28 June 2019


  12. 32.  Dennis Gregory Devitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Marion3, 4.Melvina2, 1.Magdalena1) was born 1953; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-384715


  13. 33.  Connie Poth Descendancy chart to this point (20.Earlmont3, 9.Elsie2, 1.Magdalena1)

  14. 34.  Nancy Poth Descendancy chart to this point (20.Earlmont3, 9.Elsie2, 1.Magdalena1)


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