Isaac Rosenberger

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• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Isaac Rosenberger, "son of Abraham Rosenberger, resides in Wilmot Township, near the Schmidt Mennonite Meeting House, where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Elizabeth Shantz. Their family consists of eight 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Isaac married Elizabeth Shantz 24 Jan 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder, daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Mary Snyder) was born 25 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz.- Mrs. Joshua (Rosenberger) Shantz was born Dec. 10, 1865; died Dec. 29, 1943, at the Thorold Nursing Home, Thorold, Ont.; aged 78 y. 19 d. She was a daughter of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Rosenberger. She resided in Waterloo Co., Ont., until the death of her husband in 1941. Since that time she had made her home with her adopted daughter, Mrs. Melvin Cressman at Thorold. She had been ill for the past 7 weeks. In Nov., 1891, she became the bride of Joshua Shantz. To this union was born a daughter, Alberta, who died at the age of 2 years. In 1891 she united with the Mennonite Church to which faith she remained true until death. Surviving besides their adopted daughter are 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Norman Shantz, Haysville; and Miss Elsie Rosenberger, New Dundee), 2 brothers (Isaiah, a minister, and Emery, both of New Dundee). The funeral was held the last day of the old year with a private service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cressman near Dundee, Mrs. Cressman being her niece. This was followed by a public service at the Blenheim Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Bros. Manasseh Hallman and Moses N. Baer. Text, Ps. 17: 15. Burial in the Gieger Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 44 - January 27, 1944, pages 925, 926, 927 and 928

Hannah married Joshua M. Shantz 3 Nov 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joshua (son of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 2 May 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.3
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1940, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rosenberger. --- Isaiah S., eldest son of the Isaac and Elizabeth (Shantz) Rosenberger, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Aug. 15, 1867; died at his late home in Beamsville, Ont., Nov. 28, 1949; aged 82 y. 3 m. 13 d. Death followed a paralytic stroke, which he had suffered two weeks previously. On Sept. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Persida Shantz, who preceded him in death in May, 1938. Of the children born to this union, eight survive. On Aug. 19, 1945, he was united in marriage to Nancy (Cressman) Moyer, Beamsville, Ont., who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Chester, Nipawin, Sask.; David, Guernsey, Sask.), 5 daughters (Ada-Mrs. Hawse, Guernsey, Ont.; Clista, Kitchener, Ont.; Leona-Mrs. Leighton Schmidt, Petersburg, Ont.; and Alda, Chicago, Ill.), 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Emery, New Dundee, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Norman Shantz, Haysville, Ont.; and Elsie, New Dundee, Ont.). He was a member of the Blenheim congregation, near New Dundee, Ont., where he was ordained to the ministry as a helper of the late Joseph Nahgang, in 1897. He served as pastor of the congregation until 1908, when he moved to Guernsey, Sask. There he served until 1936, when he returned to Ontario. He renewed his fellowship with the Blenheim congregation, where he remained a member until death. His fellowship and service with the Vineland congregation was greatly appreciated during the time of his residence in Beamsville, Ont. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 1 at the last residence in Beamsville, and at the Blenheim Church by C. C. Cressman, Daniel Schlabach, and S. F. Coffman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger, 82, died at his home here yesterday, following a brief illness. Born in Oxford County, he was a s/o the late Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz. He was a Mennonite minister for more than 50 years. Surviving are his widow, the former Nancy Cressman Moyer; two sons, Chester of Nipawin, Sask. ; and David of Guernsey, Sask. ; five daughters, Mrs. Ada Hawes of Guernsey, Sask. ; Mrs. Herbert (Mary) Kehl of New Dundee, Clista of Kitchener, Mrs. Leighton (Leona) Schmitt of Petersburg and Alda of Chicago; one brother, Emory of New Dundee; two sisters, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville and Elsie Rosenberger of New Dundee; 19 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. . . . Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery. . .

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Nov 1949

Isaiah married Persida Shantz 29 Sep 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Persida (daughter of Aaron S. Shantz and Barbara Nahrgang) was born 25 Jun 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Isaiah married Nancy M. Cressman Aug 1945. Nancy (daughter of Rev. Menno E. Cressman and Lydia Martin) was born 17 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1960, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary married Norman Shantz 7 Nov 1893. Norman (son of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang) was born 3 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emeline Rosenberger
• Name: Emma Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz, Emma, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Shantz), Rosenberger, was born April 20, 1872; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Leis, Wellesley, Ont., April 20, 1962; aged 90 years. On March 18, 1896, she was married to Norman Shantz, who preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1949. Surviving are 4 sons and 6 daughters (Elmer, Kitchener; Ervin and Leighton, New Hamburg; Delton, Elmira; Mary Ann-Mrs. Omar Cressman, New Dundee; Era-Mrs. Walter Nahrgang, Santa Ana, Calif.; Edith-Mrs. Melvin Cressman, St. Catharines, Ont.; Iona-Mrs. Joseph Leis, Kitchener; Reta-Mrs. Chris Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Erleen-Mrs. Walter Leis, Wellesley), 31 grandchildren, and 53 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Blenheim Church, where funeral services were held April 24, in charge of Vernon Leis and Moses Bowman.


Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 21 - May 22, 1962 pages 487, 488.

Emma married Norman Shantz 17 Mar 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Norman (son of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang) was born 3 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.6
• 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

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Rosenberger.-After a brief illness, Moses, son of Elizabeth and the late Isaac Rosenberger, passed away at his home near New Dundee, Ont., Oct. 5, 1938, in his 64th year. In 1906 he went to the Canadian West where he engaged in farming until 1933, when he returned to New Dundee where he resided until death. He leaves his aged mother, 3 sisters (Mrs. Joshua Shantz of Wilmot, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville, and Elsie at home),3 brothers (Pre. Isaiah of Wilmot, Titus of Saskatchewan, and Emory at home). Funeral services were held Oct. 8 from his home to the Blenheim Mennonite Church, in charge of Bro. Moses H. Roth. Text, Job 7: 1. Interment in adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 31 - November 3, 1938 - pp 679, 680

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• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ROSENBERGER, Emery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rosenberger, was born at New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 17, 1877; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Feb. 23, 1966; aged 89 y. 1 m. 6 d. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Blenheim Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, in charge of Vernon Leis.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 16 - April 26, 1966 pages 378, 379

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• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.8
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1938, Saskatchewan

Titus — Minerva Bowman. Minerva (daughter of Rev. Benjamin S. Bowman and Hannah Shantz) was born Jan 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elsie Rosenberger
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.9
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Rosenberger, Elsie, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Shantz) Rosenberger, was born near New Dundee, Ont. , July 8, 1883; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Ont. , Jan. 26, 1965; aged 81 y. 6 m. 18 d. Surviving is one brother (Emery). She was a member of the Blenheim Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 28, in charge of Vernon Leis.

Gospel Herald March 1965

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Partial obituary

Elsie Rosenberger, 81, of the Fairview Mennonite Home in Preston, died Tues. in South Waterloo Hospital in Galt. A d/o the late Mr. /Mrs. Isaac Rosenberger, she was born near New Dundee and had lived in Preston for the past 8 years. She formerly lived at RR1 New Dundee. Miss Rosenberger was a member of Blenheim Mennonite church and the Women's Missionary and Service Association of the church. Surviving is a brother Emery of Preston. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. . . Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery. . .

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Jan 1965

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19518

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16456

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

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

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

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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78753

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

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

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• Name: Mary Kehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172110
• Residence: 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Name: Mary Anne Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24820
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Cressman.- Mary Ann, daughter of Norman and Emma Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 13, 1897, died at her home in Cambridge, Ont., Nov. 20, 1979; aged 82 y. On Jan. 4, 1922, she was married to Omar Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clayton), one daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Lyle Woolner), 4 sisters (Iona Leis, Reta Gingerich, Edith Nahrgang, and Erlene Leis), 4 brothers (Elmon, Irvin, Layton, and Delton), 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where the funeral service was held on Nov. 22, in charge of Willis Breckbill; interment in the Blenheim Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 2 - January 8, 1980, page 30.

Mary married Omar Cressman 4 Jan 1922. Omar (son of Rev. Osias Cressman and Anna Gingrich) was born 5 Nov 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24819
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elmon — Elizabeth Roth. Elizabeth (daughter of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler) was born 11 Oct 1900, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elmon — Ethel Lena Pletch. Ethel (daughter of Harry W. Pletch and Elizabeth Beilstein) was born 12 Mar 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Era Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24821
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Santa Ana, Orange, California, USA

Era married Walter Wilfred Nahrgang 4 Mar 1920, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of Oliver Nahrgang and Margaret J. Phillimore) was born 21 Mar 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1981. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28525
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Shantz, Irvin, 94, St. Jacobs, Ont. Born: May 25, 1902, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Norman and Emma Rosenberger Shantz. Died: Feb. 20, 1996, St. Jacobs, Ont., of a heart attack. Survivors-sons: Milo, Ross; sisters: Edith Nahrgang, Reta Gingerich; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Lavina Roth (wife). Funeral and burial: Feb. 24, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk.

Gospel Herald- Volume 89, Number 13 - March 26, 1996

Irvin married Lavina "Viny" Roth 2 Dec 1925, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lavina (daughter of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler) was born 27 Sep 1902, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith Cressman
• Name: Edith Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28530
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Edith married Melvin Cressman 20 Jun 1923, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Melvin (son of Noah M. Cressman and Mary Ann "Millie" Snyder) was born 6 Mar 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1958, Sault Ste Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1958, Thorold, Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Edith — Walter Wilfred Nahrgang. Walter (son of Oliver Nahrgang and Margaret J. Phillimore) was born 21 Mar 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1981. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leighton Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28526P
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Layton — Pearl Gooding. Pearl (daughter of Albert James Gooding and Melissa Fried) was born 1 Jun 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28527
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Delton — Eva Snyder. Eva (daughter of Leander Snyder and Elmina Kraft) was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Iona Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28532
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Leis, Iona (Shantz), 82. Born: Feb. 13, 1910, Waterloo Twp., Ont., to Norman and Emma (Rosenberger) Shantz. Died: May 7, 1992, Kitchener, Ont., of a heart attack. Survivors-children: Nancy, Robert, Elizabeth Ann, Norma. Predeceased by: Joseph (husband). Funeral: May 9, Edward Good Funeral Home, Kitchener, Ont., by Paul Martin. Burial: Memory Gardens, Kitchener.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 25 - June 23, 1992 - page 14, 15:

Iona — Joseph Leis. Joseph (son of Rudolph Leis and Elizabeth Bast) was born 27 Oct 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1989, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Reta Brenneman
• Name: Reta Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28534

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GINGERICH, Reta Passed away at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg on Monday, October 25, 2010. She was born 98 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the last surviving family member of the late Norman and Emma (Rosenberger) Shantz. Beloved wife of the late Christian S. Brenneman and the late Enos Gingerich. Lovingly remembered by her children Ray and wife Nelda Brenneman of New Hamburg and Walter and wife Arlene Brenneman of Kitchener. Also remembered by Ruth and husband Don Leiskau of New Hamburg, Bryan and wife Lorraine Gingerich of Schomberg and Carol Gingerich of Grand Bend. Sadly missed by her many grand- children and great-grandchildren. Reta was predeceased by her daughters Helen Brenneman, Jean (Delton) Bowman, four brothers, five sisters and Clare Gingerich. Reta attended Wilmot Mennonite Church, Baden. She was a charter member of Baden Mennonite Church where she had been active in the WMSC. She was a member of the 39 Plus Club in New Hamburg and volunteered for many years at the New Hamburg Thrift Store. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private interment will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Baden prior to the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. which will take place at Wilmot Mennonite Church, Baden. Pastor David Rogalsky to officiate. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or Nithview Community. On-line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

Waterloo Region Record 26 Oct 2010

Reta — Enos Gingerich. Enos (son of John E. Gingerich and Rachel Oesch) was born 26 Aug 1900, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Reta married Christian S. Brenneman 31 Dec 1943. Christian (son of Joseph S. Brenneman and Lydia Steinman) was born 25 Dec 1898, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1963, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erleen Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28536

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Leis, Erleen Shantz, 80, Wellesley, Ont. Born: May 31, 1914, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Norman and Emma Rosenberger Shantz. Died: Oct. 1, 1994, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors - children: Delores Atkin, Rudy, Elizabeth Langbein; siblings: Irvin, Edith Nahrgang, Reta Gingerich; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Walter Leis (husband). Funeral: Oct. 5, Wellesley Mennonite Church, by Ray Martin. Burial: Maple View Mennonite Church Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 47 - December 6, 1994

Erleen — Waldermer "Walter" Leis. Waldermer (son of Rudolph Leis and Elizabeth Bast) was born 8 Sep 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1975; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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

John — Wanda Schrock. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172111

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

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

The Record 22 Jan 2005

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

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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179766

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Cressman, Clayton S., 70, Plattsville, Ont. Born: Nov. 2, 1925, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Omar and Mary Ann Shantz Cressman. Died: Aug. 21, 1996, Toronto, Ont., of a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Gladys Bauman Cressman; children: Richard, Ralph, Kevin, Christine; sister: Ethel Woolner; 8 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Aug. 24, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk.

Clayton — Gladys B. Bauman. Gladys (daughter of Emanuel M. Bauman and Ida Frey Bauman) was born 15 Nov 1930; died 2 Feb 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91592P

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Haysville - The funeral of Ruth Loreen Shantz, the infant daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Shantz was held on Saturday afternoon with a private service at the home of her parents, thence to the Evangelical church at New Hamburg where a public service was conducted by Rev. A. E. Pletch. The pallbearers were four girls, Grace Wolfe, Grace Snider, Olive Hostetler and Esther Ingold. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Shantz have the sympathy of the entire community.

New Hamburg Independent Jan 22 1932 pg 4

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• Name: Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Falk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231248

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FALK, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (nee Leis)-Peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, July 6, 2018. Betty of Wellesley in her 88th year. Beloved wife for 70 years to Clarence. Loving mother of Ron (Norma) of Wellesley, Rick (Pam) of Wellesley, Larry (Mary Jane) of Wellesley and Linda (Stuart McMaster) of New Hamburg. Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her sister Nancy Taylor, sisters-in law Dorothy Bockelkamp and Lucille Wendland. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Iona Leis (nee Shantz), her great-granddaughter Kiera Lynn Wagler, sister Norma Sheppard, brother Robert Leis (Grace) and brother-in law Frank Wendland. Betty was a quiet, humble lady who was devoted to her husband and family. She was a member of Zion United Church in New Hamburg and enjoyed going out with all her friends from Wellesley. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A family interment service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in New Hamburg at a later date. The family appreciates all the care and attention paid to Betty by the Nurses and Doctors on the 6th floor of St. Mary's Hospital. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth "Betty" Falk - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Elizabeth-Betty-Falk/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 30 July 2023).

Elizabeth — Clarence George Falk. Clarence (son of Clayton Andrew Falk and Louisa Milbrandt) was born 27 Jun 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 2019, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186884

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176416

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LEIS, Robert Joseph 1943 - 2011 Bob passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kitchener on Monday, April 25, 2011, at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Grace (Arndt) for 50 years. Dear father of Brenda Ziegler, John Leis (Jackie Renaud) and Bobby Leis; grandfather of Eric Ziegler, Andrew Ziegler, and Jordiandra Leis; great-grandfather of Samantha Leis, Joshua Leis, and Kaiden Ziegler; and brother of Betty, Nancy Taylor (Leis). Predeceased by his infant daughter, Barbara Ann; parents, Joseph and Iona (Shantz) Leis; and sister, Norma. Bob was employed with the City of Kitchener for over 30 years in parks and recreation and with Kitchener Transit. Before retirement, Bob was Supervisor for Public Works. Relatives and friends are invited to share memories of Robert during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, April 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-3: 45 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 4: 00 p.m., Saturday with Rev. Marilyn Rudy-Froese officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service in the funeral home's Fireside Reception Room. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

1aWaterloo Region Record 26 Apr 2011

Robert — Grace Arndt. (daughter of Henry William Arndt and Eva Lorine Massel) [Group Sheet]