Lavina Z. Hostetler

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• Name: Lavina Z. Roth
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.4

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Roth. Lavina (Hostetler) Roth died at her home in New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday, April 24, 1927; aged 53 y. 8 m. 17 d., death being due to an attack of the heart. She seemed to be in her usual good health and had spent a pleasant afternoon with some friends who had called at her home. When about to prepare the evening meal, however, she very suddenly collapsed, becoming unconscious immediately, and in a few minutes her soul was in eternity. Her death came as a great shock to the family, and mother will be greatly missed. Her cheery face and her kindly counsels we can never forget, and we hope to meet her in heaven some day, where no farewell will ever be spoken. On March 15, 1892, she was united in marriage to Bro. Rudolph Roth. She leaves her sorrowing husband, four sons (Arthur, Harry, Moses, and Wilfrid) and two daughters (Elizabeth and Lavina), also four brothers, an aged step-mother and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted on April 28, at the home by Bro. Isaiah Cressman and at the Biehn Mennonite Church (of which she had been a loyal member for over twenty years) by Brethren Jonas Snider and Moses Shantz. Texts, Phil. 3: 20 and Psa. 116: 15. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald -Volume XX, Number 7 - May 19, 1927, pages 158, 159

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Lavina married Rudolph Roth 15 Mar 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rudolph (son of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51325
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16191130
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202844
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Arthur — Alfretta S. Shantz. Alfretta (daughter of Herman S. Shantz and Sarah Ann Schmitt) was born 23 Sep 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68699
• Residence: 1927, Ceylon, , Saskatchewan, Canada
• Residence: 1943, Radville, Saskatchewan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68698
• Occupation: 1923, Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario; Farmer
• Occupation: 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bishop

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ROTH, Moses, son of the late Rudolph and Lavina (Hostetler) Roth, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., on Feb. 1, 1898, died on Dec. 24, 1978, after a brief illness; aged 80 years. On Feb. 7, 1923, he was married to Barbara Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gladys) and one sister (LaVina - Mrs. Irvin Shantz). He was preceded in death by one sister (Elizabeth - Mrs. Elmon Shantz), 3 brothers (Arthur, Harry, and Wilfrid). He was ordained to the ministry in 1931 and as bishop in 1937 and was active in various church capacities and in mission outreach. Funeral services were held in the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church, in charge of Elmer Grove and Alvin Baker; interment in the Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 5 - January 30, 1979, page 94

Moses married Barbara Martin 7 Feb 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Jonathan L. Martin and Emma Rudy) was born Apr 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aft 1978. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69328
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Elmon Shantz, 52, of 107 Simeon St., died today at the K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in East Zorra Township Oct. 11, 1900, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph N. Roth. She was a member of Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church and the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Verle of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Allan (Minnota) Brenneman of Shakespeare, Mrs. Roy (Margaret) Chesterman of Preston and Mrs. Lester (Elva) Zehr of Kitchener; four brothers, Arthur of New Hamburg, Harry of Monkton, Rev. Moses H. Roth of Baden and Wilfred of Radville; one sister, Mrs. Irvin (Lavina) Shantz of New Hamburg and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Wilfred Ulrich, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. U. K. Weber, former Stirling Ave. Church pastor. The body will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Monday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to the church where frends may pay their respects until the service.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 20, 1953

Elizabeth — Elmon R. Shantz. Elmon (son of Norman Shantz and Mary Ann Rosenberger) was born 2 Feb 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina "Viny" Shantz
• Name: Viny Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56156
• Residence: 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1943, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Shantz, Lavinia (Viny) Roth, 89. Born: Sept. 27, 1902, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Rudolph N. and Lavinia (Hostetler) Roth. Died: June 16, 1992, Elmira, Ont. Survivors-children: Milo, Ross; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: June 18, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 28 - July 14, 1992 - pages 14, 15.

Lavina married Irvin Shantz 2 Dec 1925, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irvin (son of Norman Shantz and Emma Rosenberger) was born 25 May 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1996, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23776

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• Name: Minnota E. Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185074
• Residence: 1953, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Minnota — Allan Brenneman. Allan (son of Peter Z. Brenneman and Mary Oesch) was born 1915; died 1988; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Roy Chesterman. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 Canadian Navy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185065

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Shantz, Verle - Following a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side, at Freeport Hospital Health Care Village, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, Verle Shantz, age 72 years, of Kitchener.

Mr. Shantz was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and was employed with BF Goodrich for over 44 years until his retirement. He was president of union local No. 73 at B.F. Goodrich for many years and served in the Second World War in the Canadian Navy.

Beloved husband of the former Ruby (nee Mikel), with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage, Dear father of Linda Eccles and Gary Shantz, both of Waterloo. Beloved grandfather and will be greatly missed by grandson, Greg Eccles. Dear brother of Margaret (Mrs. Roy Chesterman), Elva (Mrs. Lester Zehr) and Minnota Brenneman, all of Kitchener.
Predeceased by his parents, Elmon Shantz and the former Elizabeth Roth and his granddaughter, Lori Lynn Eccles in infancy.

Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Wednesday, 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Donald Pond officiating. Internment Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Memorial donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Freeport Hospital Health Care Vollage or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, September 6, 1994

Verle — Ruby Ethel Mikel. Ruby (daughter of Martin Mugge Mikel and Dora Matilda Schultz) was born 2 Sep 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elva Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185088
• Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elva Shantz Lester Zehr Plight Troth

White baskets of spring flowers, ferns and candles formed the set- ting at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church today for the marriage of Miss Elva Audrey Shantz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmon Shantz, 107 Simeon St., to Mr. Lester Wayne Zehr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Zehr, 157 Elgin St. Rev. A.R. Shelley officiated. Miss Ruth V. Eby was organist. The soloist, Mr. C. Ballington Til- ley, sang "The Lord's Prayer" prior to the service and "Because" at the signing of the register. Wears Heavy Satin The bride wore a gown of heavy white slipper satin fashioned with a square neckline and an inset yoke of nylon net edged with shadow lace and lily point sleeves. A bustle back accented the wide skirt and fell into deep folds form- ing a slight train. A halo, studded with seed pearls, caught her fin- gertip veil of tulle illusion net. She carried a white Bible with white satin streamers knotted with gardenias and sweet peas. Her only ornament was a strand of pearls, the gift of the bride- groom. Mrs. Roy Chesterman, Preston, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore an orchid gown of cordedd taffeta with drop shoulders and embroidered Bertha collar, fitted bodice and full skirt. With it she wore a matching mit- tens and a Victorian style head- dress of matching orchids. Bridesmaids, Miss Jean Keast, Kitchener, and Miss Marjorie Zehr, Kitchener, were gowned in apple green and doffodil yellow corded taffeta respectively. Their gowns were fashioned similarly to the matron of honor's and they wore similar headdresses and matching mittens. Carry Similar Bouquets All attendants carried crescent bouquets of pale pink carnations. Mr. Clifford Zehr, brother of the bridegroom was best man. Ushers were Mr. Carl Gascho and Mr. Verle Shantz, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a dinner was held at the Old Mill for 75 guests. Tonight a reception will be held for 125 guests. Receiving the bride's mother will wear a navy blue crepe gown with navy and pink accessories and the bridegroom's mother will wear an aqua two-piece ensemble with navy accessories. Both will wear corsages of pink roses. For her wedding trip to New York and Washington, the bride will wear a cinnamon suit and hat with accessories of Kelly green and a whipcord shortie coat. A corsage of yellow roses will complete her ensemble. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Zehr will reside at 107 Simeon St.

Elva — Lester Wayne Zehr. Lester (son of Emory Zehr and Selena Kipfer) was born 21 Sep 1926, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 2018; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140891

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Milo Shantz

From The Waterloo Way Wiki

Milo Shantz was born in the New Hamburg, Ontario in 1932 and was raised by hard working, industrious Mennonite parents. From a young age, Shantz showed a entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take risk. At the age of 13, he started buying and selling pigs, and at the age of 21, along with a partner, bought 500 commercial meat turkeys. By 1958, he had made it a family business with his father and brother, and involved employees as shareholders. Shantz' early involvement in the poultry business led to the development of Hybrid Turkeys in 1970, with which he was actively involved with until 1981 when the company was sold to British Petroleum. Today, the company is one of the two major turkey breeding companies worldwide with 14 farms, two hatcheries and affiliate operations in Brazil, Hungary and Ireland.

In 1975, Shantz had a local investment in Hoffman Meats Ltd., buying the Hog Processing company along with Don Martin and Mark Hoffman as partners. The company was later sold to Gainers Inc., a meat packing conglomerate.

Soon in 1981, Milo Shantz founded the Mercedes Corporation, while the village was in somewhat of a state of disrepair. Shantz' interest in the village of St. Jacobs began with the opening of the Stone Crock Restaurant which was a former Zehrs. In the following twenty-five years, Shantz' involvements, through various companies and shareholder groups, have been extensive. The most notable of these include the St. Jacobs and Waterloo Farmers' Markets, the Ontario Livestock Exchange, the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall, a number of rental properties, and six long-term care homes for the elderly. Shantz vision has put St. Jacobs on the international tourism map. People were streaming to St. Jacobs to learn about Old Order Mennonites and to learn more about their beliefs and theology. The more visitors who flocked in, the more opportunity there clearly was for re-adaptive use of old structures, redevelopment, and turning St. Jacobs into a countryside destination. By 1988, Mercedes Corporation and Stone Crock Inc., owned 17 of the 36 commercial properties in or around St. Jacobs. Mercedes with real estate assets of $27 million, had revenues of $16.4 million.

Then in 1997 Mercedes was sold to Consolidated Properties, a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange for $11.5 million. Milo Shantz served as chairman of Consolidated on the board of Directors to have control over the operations of Mercedes.
In 2001, Mercedes Holdings Corp., a newly-incorporated business owned by a group of investors that includes Milo Shantz and his brother Ross Shantz bought Mercedes Corporation for $10.2 million dollars and return the company to private ownership. Mercedes states this will put it in a better position to develop its tourist properties and nursing home business.

www.thewaterlooway.com 2008

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Milo Shantz passes away

ST JACOBS - The man credited with converting St Jacobs into an international tourist destination has passed away.
Milo Shantz,76, who along with his brother Ross, spearheaded a number of developments in the village, was born in the New Hamburg area in 1932. The brothers worked together for decades, notably with Hybrid Turkeys, a Kitchener-based turkey breeding business that became a world leader by the time it was sold to Hendrix Genetics in 1981.

Shantz opened the Stone Crock restaurant in downtown St Jacobs in 1975 at a time when the area was in severe economic decline. Many credit that restaurant for starting a rebirth in St Jacobs.

Shantz started Mercedes Corp. in 1981. That company drove development in St. Jacobs and eventually acquired a number of properties in the area. It owns the St. Jacobs Farmers Market, Waterloo Farmers Market, Ontario Livestock Exchange, St. Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall, St. Jacobs stockyards as well as seven other rental and retail properties in the village. Mercedes also owns retirement homes in the region as well as several other cities.

An official with Mercedes confirmed that Shantz passed away, but did not offer any other details. Shantz had been battling cancer for some time, his friends said.

Although best known for his business successes, Shantz was also a large supporter of Habitat for Humanity. He played a key role in establishing the charity in Canada and was instrumental in arranging a visit where former U.S. President Jimmy Carter came to Canada to promote a local Habitat project in 1993.

Shantz, raised by Mennonite parents, was also known for his belief in sharing his successes with employees. He offered to allow his employees to buy into his businesses. He often said his goal in creating a destination in St. Jacobs was not meant to exploit area old order Mennonites but to create an attraction that promoted local artisans and merchants.


The Waterloo Region Record Newspaper 7 Jan 2009

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MILO DANIEL SHANTZ 1932 - 2009 Milo Shantz died at home Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Laura Shantz (Martin). Loving father of Jenny Shantz (Willem Moolenbeek), Christine Shantz, Sandra Shantz (Tania Benninger), Margaret Shantz (Greg Bezzo), Marcus (Lisa) Shantz. Cherished grandpa of Jacob, Kira, Laura, Timothy, Nathan and Martin. Milo is survived by his brother, Ross and Erma Shantz. Also sadly missed by Laura's family, Florence Wideman, Viola and George Wallace, Ellen Moyer, Abner and Shirley Martin, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Irvin and Lovina Shantz (Roth) and grandson, Adam Daniel Shantz. Milo spent his early years working on the family farm and at the age of 21 purchased his first 500 turkey poults. Milo's early involvement in the poultry business developed into Hybrid Turkeys, a global turkey breeding company, which he was actively involved with until 1981. In 1975, Milo and Laura opened the Stone Crock Restaurant in St. Jacobs. As chairman of Mercedes Corporation and the Stone Crock Inc., Milo was instrumental in developing St. Jacobs Country into a popular destination. A special project was The Mennonite Story interpretive centre, where he recently led a major creative renovation despite his failing health. Milo served on many boards and organizations throughout his life, among them Mennonite Economic Development Associates, Habitat for Humanity, St Mary's Hospital, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Conrad Grebel College, Community Futures and the Woldemar Neufeld Art Collection. Milo was often recognized for his entrepreneurship and community involvement including the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, the Confederation Medal and an Honorary Doctorate from Wilfrid Laurier University. The family will receive friends and family at the Waterloo North Mennonite Church , 100 Benjamin Road in Waterloo on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 (today) from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Waterloo North Mennonite Church, on Friday, January 9, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) or Mennonite World Conference can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Milo, a donation will be made to the Trees For Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Waterloo Region Record Newspaper Jan. 7, 2009

Milo — Laura Martin. (daughter of Annanias S. Martin and Susanna Steckle) [Group Sheet]

Ross — Erma Noreen Erb. (daughter of Christian R. Erb and Madelaine "Mattie" Gerber) [Group Sheet]

Linda — William Eccles. [Group Sheet]

Linda — Bruce Allan Henderson. [Group Sheet]