Moses Hostetler

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• Historic Building: 1145 Christner Road, Wilmot, Ontario; 2 story stone house
• Interesting: military, building, life story
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3935
• Military: 1837
• Occupation: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Moses Hostetler, "son of Joseph and Maria (Yoder) Hostetler, was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, near Johnstown, January 12th, 1813. In the year 1834, he came to Canada. On October 26th, 1836, he settled in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, where he was married July 5th, 1842, to Margaret, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Kindig) Latschaw. She was born December 15th, 1814, and died March 3rd, 1887. Soon after their marriage they moved to lot No. 21, Wilmot Township, south of Snyders Road, a few miles north of New Hamburg. Here he still resides with his son, Levi, who has rented the old homestead. Mr. Hostetler was, in his days, one of the most successful farmers of Wilmot Township. He is much esteemed by all classes of the community for his kind, social and pleasing manners which have won for him numerous friends. His family consisted of twelve 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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Death of Moses Hostetler

One by one the old pioneers of the township are being called away, and in the death of Mr. Moses Hostetler, which occurred at his home on Wednesday evening, August 26th, Wilmot loses one of its very earliest settlers, and also one of the few ones of these to remain. Mr. Hostetler reached the ripe old age of 95 years, 7 months and 14 days, and was at the time of his death the oldest man in Wilmot, and perhaps in the County of Waterloo.

The late Mr. Hostetler was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on the 12th of January, 1813, and came to Canada in 1834. He settled in Wilmot township in 1836, when this part of the country was yet a dense forest, and with the ambition of perseverance, characteristic of these early settlers, he yewed out a home for himself adjoining the present village of New Hamburg, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. On this he carried on his agricultural pursuits and lived continually thereon until death claimed him on Wednesday last, covering a period of over 70 years. On the 4th of July 1842, he was married to Margaret Latschaw, and the union was blessed with twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, four of who predeceased him. They were Lavina, William, Moses and Matilda (Mrs. Jonathan Kropf). His wife died about twenty-one years ago.

The remaining children are: David, Christian, Levi, Mrs. Solomon Shantz, and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, Wilmot; Isaac, of New Hamburg; Daniel, of Berlin, and Henry, of Wellesley. The late Mr. Hostetler was in active service during the rebellion of 1837, and took part in several skirmishes on Pelee Island and in the western peninsula of Ontario. In politics he was a life long Liberal. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, from his late residence to Christner's Cemetery.


New Hamburg Independent, August 28, 1908

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DEATH OF MOSES HOSTETLER

The following from the Independent refers to the father of Mr. Henry Hostetler, "Meadow Farm, Fifth line.

One by one the old pioneers of the township are being called away and in the death of Moses Hostetler, which occurred at his home on Wednesday evening, Aug. 25 Wilmot loses one of its very early settlers and also one of the few last ones to remain. Mr. Hostetler reached the ripe old age of 95 years, 7 months and 14 days, and was at the time of his death, the oldest man in Wilmot, and perhaps in the County of Waterloo.
The late Mr. Hostetler was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on the 12th day of January, 1813, and came to Canada in 1834. He settled in Wilmot Township in 1836, when this part of the country was yet a dense forest, and with ambition and perseverance, characteristic of those early settlers, he yewed [sic] our a home for himself adjoining the present village of New Hamburg, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. On this he carried on his agricultural pursuits and live continually thereon until death claimed him on Wednesday last, covering a period of over 70 years. On the 4th of July 1842 he was married to Margaret Latchaw, and the union was blessed with 12 children, eight sons and four daughters, four of whom predeceased him: they were Lavina, William, Moses and Matilda (Mrs. Jonathan Kropf). His wife died about 21 years ago. The remaining children are: David, Christian, Levi, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, Wilmot; Isaac, New Hamburg; Daniel, Berlin and Henry, Wellesley. The late Mr. Hostetler was in active service during the rebellion of 1837 and took part in several skirmishes on Pelee Island and in the Western Peninsula of Ontario. In politics he was a life long liberal. His remains were interred in Christner's Cemetery.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 3, 1908

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MOSES HOSTETLER.

Before concluding my sketch of the business interests of Hamburg I feel it my duty to pay tribute to this grand old man of the neighborhood. The walk to his home afforded me ample compensation for the time taken up. A stroll of a half mile north on the "Dundas Road" brings you to a long lane that leads down to his residence, a solid stone structure surounded with fruit trees and ornamental foliage. The lane is bordered on both sides by young maples, and it is positively the most inviting approach to a farm home that I have entered for many a day. The farm contains two hundred acres and is one of the most valuable in this section. A greater portion of it was a dense bush when Mr. Hostetler settled on it October 26, 1836. He was born in Pennsylvania on January 12, 1813, being now near the end of his 86th year. His parents and several brothers came here at the same time, but when the Canadian rebellion broke out, the father, being opposed to the Government, induced all the members of his family, but the subject of this sketch, to return to the States. Several of his brothers are now living in the West. The father died here several years ago. Mr. Hostetler says he never regretted remaining in Wilmot as his life here has been crowned with prosperity and his health has been exceptionally good He was married July 5, 1842, to Miss Margaret, daughter of the late Isaac Latchau. She died March 3, 1887, after a happy married life of nearly forty- five years. They raised a family of ten children, all of whom are now well provided for Levi, one of the sons, is now living on the old homestead, and is working the farm. Mr. Hostetler is remarkably active for one of his years and makes almost daily trips on foot to town, a distance of a mile and a half. As a pedestrian he will hustle many of the young men of to-day. His eyesight is yet good with the aid of glasses, and in conversation his mind gives no evidence of weakness usually the case in persons of such an advanced age. He uses the pipe and the weed, but does not indulge to excess in this habit. He also chewed tobacco, but be suddenly abandoned that habit at a moment when his wife was on her deathbed, she having convinced a dislike to his breath on account of the habit. In early days Mr. Hostetler was a hunter of considerable note, and related to the writer several thrilling adventures he had with bear and buck deer. On one occasion he had a close encounter with a large black she bear and her two cubs. Not being armed at the time, he attacked him with a club. The bear suddenly turned upon him, and would undoubtedly have made a subject for a funeral in the neighborhood had it not been for his faithful dog "Smoke," who attacked the enemy in the rear; but "Smoke" was knocked out in the first round by a well directed blow from the paw of bruin. By this time, however, Mr. H. was relieved from his perilous predicament by the arrival on the scene of one of his sons with the old family rifle, and bruin was soon made to bite the dust. The carcass was skinned and the hide afterwards sold to Benjamin Davitt, of Waterloo. Mr. Hostetler has been a member of the old Mennonite creed for the past twenty years, and is a Reformer in politics. He is openly opposed to the prohibition movement. The extent of his drinking is a glass of beer now and then, and while he does not tolerate intemperance he is inclined to the belief that absolute prohibition is contrary to constitutional rights and not in keeping with our much vaunted liberty and freedom. In his home Mr. Hostetler makes the stranger feel at ease by his generous hospitality, and the happy vein in which he recites events of the past.

New Hamburg, The Hub of Wilmot - Waterloo County Chronicle 18 Aug 1898, p. 2,3

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Died In Wilmot, at 9.30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26th, 1908 Moses Hostetler Aged: 96 years, 7 months and 24 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, the 29th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m. to Christner's Cemetery.


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Moses married Margaret Latschaw 5 Jul 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig) was born 15 Dec 1814, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Mar 1887, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3936

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171158

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3937
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• 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
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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David Hostetler, "was born April 28th, 1844. He is married to Sarah Morningstar. They reside on north part of lot No. 20, north of Snyders Road, Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of three children, namely: Wesley, Lafayette, and Franklin."


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

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Death of David Hostetler

Another of the old residents of this neighbourhood passed away in the person of Mr. David Hostetler, whose death occurred quite suddenly early on Monday morning at the home of his nephew, Mr. Harry Hostetler. The late Mr. Hostetler was the eldest son of the late Moses Hostetler and was born on the old homestead, now owned by Mr. John Ritz, on the 29th of April, 1843. For many years he occupied the farm which he sold to Mr. Chr. E. Gingerich about eighteen years ago, since which time he lived retired. His wife predeceased him about 25 years ago and one son Wesley also predeceased him. He leaves two sons, Lafayette, of New Hamburg, and Frank, of Newcastle, Pa., also three brothers, Levi, of New Hamburg, Henry, of Wellesley, and Daniel, of Kitchener. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.

New Hamburg Independent, September 21, 1923

David married Sarah Morningstar 12 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin Morningstar and Leah Stoner, daughter of Morningstar, daughter of Benjamin Morningstar) was born 1835, Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario; died 21 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christian Hochstettler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Christian Hostetler, "was born March 16th, 1845. He was first married to Elizabeth Zimmerman and after her decease to Mary Roth (Mrs. Schultz). They reside in Wilmot Township, near New Hamburg, where he is farming. His family consists of five 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.].

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Christian Hostetler Passes Away

Death claimed another of our citizens in the person of Mr. Christian Hostetler, who passed away early on Friday morning last at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 3 days. He had enjoyed the best of health up to Sunday previous to his death, when he took ill with appendicitis, which was the cause of his demise. His death came as a shock to his many friends, few only knowing of his short and fatal illness.
The late Mr. Hostetler was a son of the late Mr. Moses Hostetler and was born on the homestead just east of the village on March 14th, 1846. He farmed for a short time in Wellesley and East Zorra, but for upwards of twenty years, owned the farm now occupied by his son, Harry, on Snyder's Road, opposite the old homestead. About four years ago he retired from farming and moved to town.
The late Mr. Hostetler was a lifelong resident of this neighborhood and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was married three times. His first wife was Elizabeth Zimmerman and their union was blessed with three children, Allen, of New Hamburg, Lavina (Mrs. Rudolph Roth) of East Zorra, and Norman, of Wilmot. His second wife was Magdalena Roth with whom he had two sons, Walter, on the former John Ruthig farm, and Harry, on the homestead. Besides his children he is now mourned by his third wife, Elizabeth Goetz. He also leaves four brothers and two sisters, namely, David and Levi Hostetler, of Wilmot, Daniel of Berlin, Henry of Wellesley, and Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emmanuel Hammacher, of Wilmot.
The funeral took place from his late home to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery on Monday afternoon. A very large concourse of sorrowing relatives paid their last tribute of respect to the departed. Quite a number of relatives were here from the United States to attend the funeral. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, May 26, 1916

Christian married Elizabeth Goetz 20 Jul 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Conrad Goetz and Elisabeth Reichard) was born 12 Oct 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1929, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

Christian — Elisabeth Zimmerman. Elisabeth (daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Anna Meister) was born 5 Jun 1854, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

Christian married Magdalena Roth 3 Sep 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Rev. Rudolph Roth and Maria Litwiller) was born 9 Jun 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1903; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Isaac Hostetler, "was born March 14th, 1846. He is married to Lydia Zimmerman. He resides in Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. To them were born six 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.].

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Isaac Hostetler Another old resident of New Hamburg passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11th, in the person of Mr. Isaac Hostetler, at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 28 days. He was a son of the late Moses Hostetler and was born on the old Hostetler homestead on Snyder's Road. He was married to Miss Lydia Zimmerman in 1872, and farmed for several years in Wellesley township. Later he moved to East Zorra, where he continued farming. Shortly after the death of his wife about nine years ago, he retired and came to New Hamburg. About eight years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and has since been semi-helpless. He was in poor health for the past few months and his death was not unexpected. He was of a very cheerful disposition and had a large circle of friends and was widely known and highly respected. He leaves to mourn his loss two daughters and three sons, namely, (Sarah) Mrs. John Hiller, of New Hamburg; (Maggie) Mrs. John Hunsberger, of Baden; Nelson, of Ceylon, Sask.; Edwin, of Winnipeg, and Oliver, of Elkton, Mich. Besides he is survived by 5 brothers, Messrs. Henry, Christian, David, Levi and Daniel, and two sisters, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery on Snyder's Road.

New Hamburg Independent, January 14, 1916

Isaac married Lydia Zimmerman 18 Apr 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Matilda) was born 25 Jul 1847, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1906, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Nov 1906, New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3940

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3941
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Marriage Contract: Feb 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. W. Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milkman
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Planing Mill
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1921, 51 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Penecostal
• Residence: 1924, 61 Albert St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Daniel Hostetler, "was born November 23rd, 1848. He is married to Lydia Shantz. They reside in Maryborough Township, Wellington County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. They have three 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.].

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Mr. Daniel Hostetler

The death occurred last night of Daniel Hostetler, aged 75 years at his residence 61 Albert street South. Deceased leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, services to be held at 3 o'clock from the Pentecostal church, thence to the Mennonite cemetery, King St. E. for internment.

Kitchener Daily Record, February 7, 1924

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Daniel Hostetler

The death occurred last Thursday at his home in Kitchener, 61 Albert Street South, of Mr. Daniel Hostetler, aged 75 years. Deceased had been ill for a short time only, having suffered a paralytic stroke, which was the cause of his death. The late Mr. Hostetler was a son of the late Moses Hostetler, and was born and raised on the Hostetler homestead north of New Hamburg. He had been a resident of Kitchener for many years. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a widow and two daughters. He is also survived by two brothers, Levi, of New Hamburg, and Henry of Wellesley, and two sisters, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, of Wilmot. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence to the Penecostal Church, thence to the Mennonite Cemetery, King St. E., for internment.

New Hamburg Independent, February 15, 1924

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Passed Away At his home in Kitchener, Ont., on Wednesday, February 6th, 1924 Daniel Hostetler Aged 75 years, 2 months and 14 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 61 Albert St. South, on Saturday, February 9th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Pentecostal Church, 15 Scott St. for service, thence to East End Mennonite Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Daniel married Lydia D. Shantz 27 Dec 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of John C. Shantz and ?, daughter of John C. Shantz and Nancy Detweiler) was born 11 Apr 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1932, Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Lydia. Lydia was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3942
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Levi Hostetler, "was born February 3rd, 1850. He is married to Adline Gabel. They reside on the old homestead of his father near New Hamburg where he is farming. They have one son named Moses."

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

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Death of Levi Hostetler

Mr. Levi Hostetler, a highly esteemed resident of New Hamburg passed away very suddenly last Friday, December 24th, following an apopletic stroke which he suffered on Wednesday night and from which he never rallied. He had not been in very good health for some time, but was able to be about and his sudden demise came as a shock to his many friends. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hostetler, pioneer resident of this neighbourhood. He was born on the Hostetler homestead adjoining the village, now owned by Mr. John Ritz, 76 years ago. He remained on the homestead until the death of his only son, Moses, during the influenza epidemic in the fall of 1918, and since then he had lived retired in the town. He was married to Adeline Gabel, of Nithburg, who survives him, besides his daughter-in-law and one granddaughter. He is also survived by one brother, Henry, of Kitchener, and two sisters, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, of Wilmot. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from his late home to the Evangelical Church where the service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Knechtel, followed by internment in Riverside Cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral


New Hamburg Independent, December 31, 1926

Levi — Adeline Gabel. Adeline (daughter of John Gabel and Lydia Feick) was born 26 Sep 1862, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 26 Apr 1935, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3943
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Moses Hostetler, "was born June 21st, 1851, and died March 25th, 1877. He was married to Elizabeth Schmitt and at the time of his death left one child, a daughter named Mary Ann."


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.].

Moses married Elizabeth Schmitt 14 Nov 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Schmitt and Catherina) was born 1854, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3944
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Henry Hostetler, "was born November 3rd, 1852. He is married to Hannah Thompson. They reside about three miles from Wellesley village, in West Wellesley, where he is engaged in farming. They have a family of two children, namely: Jennie and Frederick."


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

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Henry Hostetler Passes At Wellesley
Was Native Son of New Hamburg District

Following an illness of several weeks' duration death claimed Mr. Henry Hostetler at his home in Wellesley on Saturday January 27th, in his 88th year. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hostetler, pioneer residents of the New Hamburg district, who settled on the farm adjoining the village and now owned by Mr. John Ritz, in the early thirties of the last century. Of a family of seven sons and three daughters, he was the last of the sons and is survived by only one sister of the Hostetler family, Mrs. Emmanuel Hammacher, of Wilmot.

The late Mr. Hostetler spent his younger days in this district and after his marriage to Hannah Thompson, he settled on a farm near Wellesley village, which he conducted successfully for many years, retiring to the village about twenty years ago.

The deceased was a man of sterling qualities and of a friendly disposition and took keen interest in the affairs of the day. He was a member of the United Church.

The late Mr. Hostetler was a staunch liberal in politics. He had the honor of nominating the present Prime Minister, the Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King, when Mr. King first entered on his political career as a candidate in North Waterloo, the late Mr. Hostetler's home riding, in which Mr. King was elected to parliament in 1908. Mr. King always referred to Mr. Hostatler as his political father.

His wife predeceased him 13 years ago, but he leaves one son, Frederick of Canfield, and one daughter, Mrs. Alex Chambers, of Wellesley, with whom he latterly made his home.
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon with a public service at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Chalmers, followed by internment in Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley Township. Rev. W. O. Mather officiated at the home and the gravesite. A large concourse of relatives and friends were in attendance at the funeral.


New Hamburg Independent, February 2, 1940

Henry married Hannah Thompson 24 Dec 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of John Thompson and Margaret Jamieson) was born 3 Dec 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Matilda Hostetler, "was born September 23rd, 1854. She was married to Jonathan C. Crops (now spelled Kropf), a carpenter. They resided near Bleams Road, Wilmot Township, where she died March 1st, 1891, leaving a family of five 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.].

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March 1, 1890 - Mathilda Hochstettler, wife of Jonathan Kropf, died in Wilmot, at age of 35 years^.

Berliner Journal, March 6, 1890

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The community was shocked on hearing the sad news on Sunday last that Mrs. Jonathan Kropf had died after only a day and a half illness. The funeral which was very largely attended took place on Wednesday morning from her husband's residence to the grave yard on Bleam's road. Mrs. Kropf was a daughter of Mr. Moses Hostetler near New Hamburg and leaves five little children and husband to mourn her loss

New Hamburg Independent, March 7, 1890

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Kropf - On the 2d of March, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo county, Ont., Matilda, daughter of Moses Hochstetler and beloved wife of Jonathan Kropp, aged 35 years, 5 months and 8 days. Buried on the 5th at Geiger's meeting house, where a large number of relatives and friends met to sympathize with the bereaved family. Services by Moses Bowman and Noah Stauffer from Isaiah 38: 1 and 1 Thess. 5: 9.

Obituary - Herald of Truth, March 15, 1890

Matilda married Jonathan C. Kropf 1 Feb 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jonathan (son of Christian Kropf and Maria "Mary" Koenig) was born 5 Dec 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1908, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Dec 1908, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Hostetler, "was born May 20th, 1856. She is married to Solomon Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Haysville, Ontario. She has a family of six 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.].

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Death of Mrs. Solomon Shantz

Another of the older people of this neighborhood has passed away in the person of Mary Ann Hostetler, widow of the late Solomon Shantz. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Salzman, at Petersburg, following a paralytic stroke on Wednesday, May 4th, at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 14 days. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hostetler and was born on the Hostetler homestead adjoining New Hamburg, and now owned by Mr. John Ritz. She spent her entire life in this community and being possessed of a charming and lovable disposition she endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. She was married to Solomon Shantz and for many years resided on a farm a few miles southeast of New Hamburg. Since the death of her husband in 1915, she made her home with her children. There are left in bereavement two sons and five daughters. Three children predeceased her. The remaining family are Moses H. Shantz near New Dundee, Ephraim Shantz, near Haysville, Mrs. John E. Bingeman, New Hamburg, Mrs. Titus Kolb, of Kitchener, Mrs. Joseph Salzman, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Frank Miller, of Millersville, Ohio. She also leaves one brother, Mr. Henry Hostetler, of Wellesley, and one sister, Mrs. Emmanuel Hammacher, of Wilmot Centre. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon from the home of her daughter to Geiger's Mennonite Church at Wilmot Centre, of which she had been a life long adherent. Internment will be made in the adjoining cemetery

New Hamburg Independent, May 6, 1932

Mary married Solomon Shantz 6 Feb 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Solomon (son of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 31 May 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1915, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lovina Hamacher
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3947
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Lovina Hostetler, "the youngest child of Moses and Margaret (Latschaw) Hostetler, was born November 20th, 1857. She was married to Emanuel Hammacher. They reside in Wilmot Township, a few miles east of Wilmot Centre, where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of two children, namely: Annie and Vera."


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

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Mrs. Lovina Hamacher Dies At Age of 96

The death of Mrs. Lovina Hamacher, widow of the late Emanuel Hamacher occurred at her home in Wilmot last Friday at the advanced age of 96 years, following a lengthy illness. The late Mrs. Hamacher was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hostetler and was born on the homestead north of New Hamburg on Nov. 20, 1857. She was the last surviving member of that family. Since her marriage she had resided at Wilmot Centre where she was a member of the Evangelical United Brethern Church and was highly esteemed in the community. Her husband predeceased her on June 29, 1939. Surviving are two sons, Roy and Wilfred, of Wilmot Centre; two daughters, Annie Meisel, Preston, and Vera, of Wilmot Centre; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with service at the home, followed by a memorial service at Wilmot Centre Evangelical United Brethern Church and internment in the church cemetery. Rev. N. R. Ernst, pastor of the church, conducted the services.



Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, November 19, 1954

Lovina married Emanuel Hamacher 8 May 1888. Emanuel (son of Jacob Hammacher and Nancy Jantz) was born 11 Sep 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1939, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78457P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Adopted: Bef 1901
• Adopted: Bef 1911, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3937.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm

Notes:

Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, December 8, 1911

Died - The death took place at Humberstone on Saturday, December 2nd, of Mr. Wesley Hostetler in his 44th year. Deceased was the oldest son of Mr. David Hostetler of Wilmot, and resided on his father's farm before removing to Humberstone, where he had been engaged in farming for the past three years. He is survived by his widow and two children, his father and two brothers, Lafayette, of New Hamburg, and Frank in North Dakota. The funeral took place at Humberstome on Tuesday.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3937.3
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Occupation: 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Notes:

Lafayette Hostetler Called By Death

Lafayette Hostetler, well known resident of New Hamburg passed away at his home here Monday morning at the age of 84, after a lingering illness. He had been seriously ill for a week before his demise. In the passing of Mr. Hostetler, the community lost a citizen who spent much time and effort furthering the interests of the town. He had been treasurer of the municipality for some 25 years until retiring from that position about ten years ago. Mr. Hostetler was an honorary life member of the Board of Trade for more than 30 years and was a member of the New Hamburg Planning Board until failing health required him to give up those positions in recent years. He was artistically inclined and suggested the design for the official crest of the village. He also served as manager of the local telephone office for more than 20 years. The late Mr. Hostetler was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church and served as choir leader of that church for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Born in Huron County August 16, 1871, he was a son of the late David Hostetler and the former Sarah Morningstar, and spent the greater part of his life in New Hamburg. As a young man he learned the watch-making trade and operated a jewellery store here for a time before moving to Toronto for several years. Shortly after the end of the first world war he returned to New Hamburg and opened an optical parlor in which he was engaged until about five years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertie Ernst; a son, Orville, of St. Catherines; a daughter, Mrs. W. C. (Grace) McClure, Hamilton, and one grandchild. The body rested at Futher-Omand Funeral Home until Wednesday when removal was made to Zion Evangelical U.B. Church for a memorial service, with internment following in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber, pastor, officiated. Pallbearers were Reginald Pfaff, Eugene Hofstetter, Lawrence Ruth, Harry Borth, William Murray and Robert Murray..

New Hamburg Independent, February 17, 1956

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L. HOSTETLER.

The only jeweller in New Hamburg is one of the younger business men Mr. L. Hostetler. He is climbing the ladder of success round after round and is bound to go to the top. For a place the size of his town, he carries a remarkably large stock of watches, clocks and jewellry. His store, which is large and well lighted, is literally filled with merchandise. Even to the uninitiated, it is evident that pat-rons need not go to a larger centre for jewellry when such a store is in their midst. And then there is an abundance of silverware, optical goods, fancy and musical goods, including phonographs. Mr. Hostetler is a skilled watchmaker, both experience in the best shops and attendance at the Toronto Horological
Institute combining to make him one. He enjoys a very extensive and lucrative repair trade, he and an assistant be-ing kept busy. Mr. Hostetler is popular with all classes.

Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario

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Has Experience As Optometrist

Lafayette Hostetler, of New Hamburg, Renders a Very Timely Service.

A professional service, the vital importance of which is rapidly being more and more recognized, is that of an optometrist. It is a service that has a great bearing upon the future of any people throughout the entire world. It is a modern day science whose development has been rapid, and all the new discoveries of the science have been carefully followed by Lafayette Hostetler, New Hamburg, optometrist. Mr. Hostetler offers a service to the people of this section that makes it possible for everyone to enjoy the proper attention to their eyes. His practice has distinguished him throughout this district, and his excellent training, together with his years of practical experience, have given him a most comprehensive knowledge of the intricacies of this profession.

Unknown to you, your eyes may be defective. The practical and correct way of determining the condition of the eyes is by a scientific examination. Lafayette Hostetler's years in the practice of optometry Assure one of a most thorough examination and if glasses are not required he will frankly tell tion to give you the best possible in in you

There is no need for hesitation in There wearing the glasses he provides. They will not only correct the vision but will be attractive and comfort and the charges will be most able, and reasonable. Call or phone for an periment today if you are experiencing trouble with your eyes.

He realizes the vital relationship of the eyesight to the entire mental and physical system of the body. and thus understands responsibility he undertakes in assuming the the based encare of your His service to you is judged accordingly, b tirely upon personal and individual requirements. He has spared no expense in equipping his place with the most up-to-date and scientific Instruments, and people of this trading area will find his services most exacting and his prices most reasonable.

So well has he met and overcome the various situations that his large clientele is drawn from all over New Hamburg's trading area. Do you know how many years Mr. Hostetler has been engaged in this profession?

$3.00 cash prizes for best constructed set of answers to questions in these "Do You Know" stories. Call the above firm to assist you.

Waterloo Chronicle 16 May 1935, p. 6

Lafayette married Alberta Johanna Laschinger 3 Jun 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alberta (daughter of Jacob Laschinger and Sarah Elizabeth Nash) was born 13 Jun 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lafayette married Laura Alberta Ernst 1 Oct 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Jacob Ernst and Clarissa Merner) was born 13 Jul 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3937.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1923, New Castle, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Notes:

Franklin B. Hostetler

Following an illness of two days, Franklin B. Hostetler passed away at St. James' Hospital, Pontiac, Ill., on September 10th, 1947. Mr. Hostetler was born in Huron County Nov. 20, 1877, the son of the late David and Sarah Hostetler. He came to New Hamburg with his parents and spent his boyhood days in this community. On Feb. 5th, 1915, he was married to Mildred Gropp of Sycamore, Ill. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Royal Arch Masons, Knights Templar, Consistory and Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving are his wife and a brother, Lafayette, of this town. The Rev. A. B. Morrow officiated at the funeral service held at the Erwin Funeral Home, Pontiac, Ill. Internment was in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Ill.

New Hamburg Independent, September 19, 1947

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.3
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Allan Hostetler Dies After Short Illness

A lifelong resident of this community, Mr. Allan Hostetler, passed away at the home of his brother, Mr. Norman Hostetler, here, on Sunday, at the age of 78 years. He had been in poor health for several months, but was only confined to bed for a few days. The deceased was a son of the late Christian Hostetler and Elizabeth Zimmerman, and was born in Wellesley Township on Sept. 19th, 1871. He farmed on his father's farm for a short time and then came to New Hamburg, where he resided with his brother, Norman. Deceased was of a friendly disposition and had a host of friends. Surviving are three brothers, Norman, Harry and Walter Hostetler, all of New Hamburg. One sister, Mrs. Rudy N. Roth, predeceased him. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Becker Funeral Home to Hostetler's Reformed Mennonite Church for service, followed by internment in the Hostetler Cemetery. Rev. Abraham Honderich conducted the funeral service.

New Hamburg Independent, October 7, 1949

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.5
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Residence: 1950, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Following a week's illness, Norman Hostetler, well known New Hamburg resident, passed away Saturday, July 16, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 84 years. He was born in Wilmot Township on August 29, 1875, a son of pioneer parents, the late Christian and Elizabeth Hostetler. Following his marriage he farmed for many years in Wilmot Township and 39 years ago retired and moved to New Hamburg. He was a member of the New Hamburg Baptist Church where he served as deacon, was church clerk for many years and also a member of the church choir. Mr. Hostetler was twice married. His first wife, Anna Amelia Weill died in 1921. In 1923 he married Lily Buck who survives along with two sons, Stanley, New Hamburg and Earl of Hickson; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Idella) Henley, Winnipeg; four grandchildren. Mr. Hostetler was the last surviving member of a family of five. The funeral was held Tuesday, July 19, with service at the Baptist Church here and internment in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. H. A. Edwards, pastor, conducted the service, and was assisted by Rev. Walter B. Fischer, a former pastor of the church and Rev. F. Paul Erb of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church. Pallbearers were Arthur Roth, Edwin Hiller, Roy Hamacher, Wilfred Hamacher, Robert Schiedel and Arthur Otto. Friends and relatives were present from Winnipeg, Trenton, London, Parry Sound, Port Burwell, Guelph, Waterloo, Kitchener, Hespeler, Hickson, New Dundee and New Hamburg.

New Hamburg Independent, July 29, 1960

Norman married Lillian "Lillie" Buck 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lillian (daughter of William Buck and Barbara Bock) was born 4 Aug 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Norman married Annie E. Weil 28 Sep 1904, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie was born CALC 21 Aug 1876; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214333
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Other Events:

• Name: W. R. Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.6
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Elected Office: 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; village councillor - New Hamburg
• Elected Office: 1934, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Elected Office: 1943, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Residence: 1950, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Reeve Hostetler Called By Death

Prominent Village Official Dies Suddenly in Hospital at Kitchener - Was Reeve of New Hamburg for Nearly 17 Years and Former Warden of Waterloo County

The townspeople were shocked on Tuesday morning when they learned of the sudden death of Walter R. Hostetler, reeve of the village. Mr. Hostetler passed away at 2: 30 a.m. at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after being ill since Sunday, when he was stricken with an abdominal condition. He was removed from his home to hospital on Monday morning. The late Mr. Hostetler, who was in his 67th year, was a prominent citizen of our village and took an active part in its affairs. He was first elected to the village council in 1930 and in 1934 became reeve, which office he held continuously for the last 17 years. During that time he represented New Hamburg on the county council and in 1943 served as warden of Waterloo county. At the time of his death he was president of South Waterloo Liberal Association, a director of the Wilmot Agricultural Society and by virtue of his office, a member of the local Public Utilities Commission. He was chairman of the conservation committee of the county council for a number of years and during his long term of office in that body, served as chairman of practically every important committee in county council. The late Mr. Hostetler was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church here, and served as Sunday School superintendent and trustee of that church for many years. He owned and operated a dairy business for the past 16 years and prior to that time was engaged in farming. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hostetler, and was born on October 15th, 1883 in Wilmot township, a mile east of this village. Surviving are his wife, the former Emma Weil, a son, Dr. Howard Hostetler, London, Ont., and two daughters, (Mildred) Mrs. Walter A. Weber of Kitchener, and (Olive) Mrs. David D. Thornton, Port Dalhousie, and one brother, Norman, New Hamburg. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with a memorial service at Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church, followed by internment in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber, pastor of the church, officiated.

New Hamburg Independent, September 29, 1950

Walter married Emma C. Weil 30 Jun 1908, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Peter Weil and Catharine Kalbfleisch) was born 1880; died 1978; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.7
• Residence: 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

NEW HAMBURG - May 9, 1950 - Native of Wilmot Township, Harry Hostetler, 63, died today at his home here after a long illness. He farmed near New Hamburg until his retirement. He was a member of New Hamburg Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, formerly Roxie Toman; one son, Donald, of Southampton; two brothers, Walter and Norman, both of New Hamburg; and one grandchild. The body is resting at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home until 1 p.m., Thursday, when removal will be made to the Baptist Church, where memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Rev. Walter B. Fisher will officiate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 May 1950

Harry — Roxie Toman. Roxie (daughter of Aaron H. Toman and Samantha Hammacher) was born 27 Mar 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1984, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Ann Hiller
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.2
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Death of Mrs. John Hiller

The death occurred at her home here last Friday morning, October 10th, of Sarah Ann Hostetler, beloved wife of Mr. John Hiller at the age of 57 years, 1 month and 19 days. She had been ill for several months and went through an operation for a goiter a month ago. Other complications developed which were the cause of her demise. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hostetler and spent practically all her life in this neighborhood. She was married in 1893 to her now bereaved husband and for the past twenty years resided in New Hamburg. Besides her husband she leaves four sons and two daughters, namely, Alvin, Oliver, Edwin and Roy, of Kitchener, Mrs. Delford Honderich, of Wilmot, and Mabel, at home. She is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Nelson Hostetler of Ceylon, Sask., Edwin Hostetler, of Winnipeg, Oliver Hostetler, of Elkton, Mich., and Mrs. John Hunsberger, of Baden. The funeral was held on Monday from her late home to Hostetler's Church and cemetery, Snyder's Road. The funeral services were held by Rev. Mr. Steele of Humberstone. Cousins of the deceased acted as pall bearers. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Oliver Hostetler and family, Mrs. Dilman Stauffer and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stauffer of Elkton, Mich., Mrs. Nettie McCrae and Mrs. Florence Otterbein, of Bad Axe, Mich., Mrs. Solomon Sitter, of Sarnia, besides a host of other relatives and friends from Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, Tavistock, Wellesley, St. Clements and surrounding district. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

New Hamburg Independent, October 17, 1930

Sarah married John H. Hiller 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Michael "Michael" Hiller and Mary Hartwig) was born 25 Jul 1871, , Germany; died 8 Nov 1958; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49701105
• Name: Maggie Hostetler
• Name: Margaret M. "Maggie" Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.4
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. John Hunsberger

Mrs. John Hunsberger of Baden died Saturday at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 84 years following a lingering illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1875 at Wellesley, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hostetler and was a life long resident of this community. Following her marriage they moved on a farm near Baden. She was predeceased by her husband in 1953. Mrs. Hunsberger was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Cora) Honderich of Baden with whom she resided; one brother, Edwin Hostetler of Winnipeg; two great-grandchildren. The body rested at the Futher-Omand Funeral home where a brief service was held at 2: 00 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a memorial service at the Reformed Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Aaron Yost, Kingwood, and Rev. Walter Roth of North Easthope officiated.

New Hamburg Independent, August 26, 1960

Margaret married John S. Hunsberger 26 Feb 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Enos Hunsberger and Magdalena Schultz) was born 23 Feb 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.3

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49721136
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33394P

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.5
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1930, Ceylon, , Saskatchewan, Canada

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• Name: Eddie Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.6
• Residence: 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Edwin married Velina Estella Robinson 17 Nov 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Velina (daughter of John Robinson and Isadora Martin) was born 28 May 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.7
• Residence: 1930, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6652.2

Other Events:

• Name: Emma Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6652.3
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. W. Mennonite

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Gift:
This stool was a personal gift to Emma Hostetler, a Mennonite missionary from Ontario. It was made in the Nupe kingdom of northern Nigeria, whose craft specialists were noted blacksmiths, brass workers, weavers, and tailors. Hostetler, the first worker sent out to Nigeria in 1907 by the Bethany Missionary Church, died there of smallpox in 1912.

Into the heart of Africa by Royal Ontario Museum; Cannizzo, Jeanne, 1947-

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6652.4
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. W. Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6652.5
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. W. Mennonite

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Miss Rebecca Hostetler, 335 Pine St., Collingwood, died yesterday at Toronto. She was 62 years old.
Born on Dec. 26, 1881, at Marlboro to the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hostetler, she was for about 40 years deaconess of the City Missions Workers Society of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church.
The funeral will be held on Friday at Bethany Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. with internment in First Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. M. Bricker of Toronto, president of the City Missions Workers Society, will be in charge of the service, assisted by Rev. C N. Good of Kitchener. Remains will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home here until 1 p.m. on Friday when removal will be made to church.

Kitchener Daily Record, June 21, 1944

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• Name: Ella Mary Sternall
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6652.8
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ella married Rev. Reuben Eby Sternall 21 Dec 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Reuben (son of Conrad Steuernagel and Magdalena Eby) was born 5 Sep 1885, Chippawa Hill, Arran Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1982, Agincourt, York Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3942.2
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Epidemic: 13 Dec 1918; influenza and pneumonia,

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Death of Mr. Moses Hostetler

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. Moses Hostetler, who died at his home on Snyder's Road, on Tuesday evening, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia, at the age of 31 years, 9 months and 28 days. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hostetler and was born on the homestead, where he resided all his life, having taken over the farm several years ago. About six years ago he was married to Miss Hilda Thiel, daughter of Mr. Conrad Thiel of Fullarton Township.

The deceased was a highly esteemed young man and his death is deeply regretted by a very large circle of relatives and friends. Besides his sorrowing wife he leaves a four year old daughter and his parents, who have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon to the Evangelical church and Riverside cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, December 13, 1918

Moses married Hilda Thiel 4 Jun 1913, Fullarton Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Conrad K. Thiel and Catherine) was born 11 Sep 1888, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cem, Charles City, Floyd, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3943.2

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• Name: Jennie Chalmers
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3944.2
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jennie married Alexander Henderson Chalmers 17 Sep 1912, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of John Chalmers and Margaret "Maggie" Fleming) was born 28 Jan 1867, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1945, Topping, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1945, Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fred Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3944.3
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Frederick married Gladys Estella Phair 19 Jun 1912, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gladys (daughter of John Phair and Agnes N. Nichols) was born 18 Jun 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187820

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?

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Norman Kropf

The death occurred at his home in Kitchener on Friday evening, August 14th of Mr. Norman Kropf, a former resident of New Hamburg. He had been in poor health for several months, but a paralytic stroke suffered in the forenoon resulted in his death.

The deceased was in his 58th year, being born on August 28th, 1878, at Pine Hill, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kropf. He spent practically all his life in this community where he had a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

The late Mr. Kropf was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church at Kitchener and was a member of the brotherhood of that church. He was married to Lorena Betzner, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Betzner, of New Hamburg, who besides his two sons, Emmett and Lorne, both at home, are left to mourn his death. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, Herbert Kropf, New Hamburg, Edwin, of Earl Grey, Sask., Jacob of Stratford, and Mrs. Lovina Gerrard, of Toronto.

The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with services at the Schreiter-Sandrock funeral home in Kitchener, conducted by Rev. Mr. Hertel, followed by internment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

Quite a number of relatives and friends from New Hamburg and district attended the last sad rites.


New Hamburg Independent, August 15, 1936

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Married - The marriage of Miss Lorena Betzner, eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Isaac Betzner, of this town, to Mr. Norman Kropf, also from here, was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Behrens, pastor of the English Lutheran Church at Berlin, on Wednesday. Owing to the recent bereavement in the bride's family the wedding was a quiet affair. The newly married couple left on a short wedding trip and intend to leave here for Ceylon, Sask., where they intend to locate. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life.


New Hamburg Independent, March 3, 1916

Norman married Lorena Estella Betzner 1 Mar 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lorena (daughter of Isaac Betzner and Catharine Ernst) was born 26 Feb 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.3
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Edwin Kropf Dies in Earl Grey, Sask.

The death occurred at his home in Earl Grey, Sask., on Monday, of Mr. Edwin Kropf, in his 70th year. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kropf and was born at Pine Hill, Wilmot Township. In 1906 he married Miss Carrie Morrison formerly of Baden and they went to Saskatchewan where they farmed for many years near Earl Grey.
His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago. Surviving are three sons, one daughter and one granddaughter, besides two brothers, Herbert, New Hamburg, Jacob, Stratford, and one sister, Mrs. H. R. (Lavina) Gerrard, Toronto. A brother, Norman, predeceased him 13 years ago.
The funeral was held at Earl Grey on Thursday.


New Hamburg Independent, May 13, 1949

Edwin married Jane Catharine Morrison 1906. Jane (daughter of James Morrison and Rachel Roper) was born 25 Feb 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1936, Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.4
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman - Becker store
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1916, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Herbert Kropf

New Hamburg - Herbert Kropf of New Hamburg died early today at the K-W Hospital where he was taken after suffering a stroke Saturday.
He was a former village councillor and for 12 years operated a grocery store here. Lately he had worked at the Hahn Brass Company Ltd.
He was a member of New Hamburg Baptist Church, chairman of the church board and had served as deacon. In addition, he was a life member of the Upper Canada Bible Society.

He was born in Wilmot township Dec. 26, 1880, son of the late Jonathan Kropf and his wife the former late Matilda Hostetler. His wife, the former Clara Weber, died in 1947.

Surviving are two sons, Delton of Kitchener and Wayne of St. Laurent, Que., two daughters, Mrs. K. A. (Fern) Coutts of New Hamburg and Mrs. W. D. (Ruth) Tye of Dundalk; a sister, Mrs. H. R. Gerrard of Toronto and 11 grandchildren.

The body will be at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home until Friday at 1 p.m., then at the Baptist Church where a memorial service will be conducted at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. M. E. Reuber of the New Hamburg Evangelical United Brethern Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, July 13, 1955

Herbert married Clarissa "Clara" Weber 29 May 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clarissa (daughter of John Weber and Emma Appel) was born 26 Dec 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina "Vine" Gerrard
• Name: Vine Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1916, Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada; nurse

Notes:

Miss Lavina Kropf, daughter of the late Jonathan Kropf, of this town, has been accepted as a nurse in the Saskatchewan hospital unit for overseas service. They recently left Saskatoon for the old country. There were seven hundred applications and twenty seven were chosen, of which Miss Kropf is one. She took her training in the Guelph General Hospital and a post graduate course in a hospital in New York City. For the past few years she had charge of a ward in the General Hospital in Regina. Messrs. Herbert and Jacob Kropf, of this town, are her brothers.

New Hamburg Independent, May 12, 1916

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Did you know that a Wilmot Township woman contributed to the history on the Women in Canadian History timeline? Ms. Lavina Kropf enlisted in March 1916 as a Canadian Expeditionary Force Nursing Sister.

Lavina (or "Vine" as she was known as) was born in Baden, Ontario, on September 28, 1882. She was educated in Wilmot Township, followed by nursing training at Guelph General Hospital, and then relocated to a post-graduate hospital in New York City. In March of 1916, at the age of 34, Lavina was one of twenty-seven nurses selected for the Saskatchewan hospital overseas unit.

Lavina served at Helena Hospital in Shorncliffe, England as well as different field hospitals in France. She also followed the 1st and 2nd Canadian Divisions to Bonn, Germany.

After the war, Vine returned to Canada and worked as a nurse at Christie Street Veteran's Hospital in Toronto. Lavina died April 10, 1977, at the age of 95.

Castle Kilbride

Lavina — Lieutenant Henry Rothwell Gerrard. Henry (son of Charles Gerrard) was born 1883, Of, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 27 Oct 1933, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pine Hills Cemetery, East Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Buffer - brass factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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Jacob I. Kropf Passes in Stratford

The death of Jacob Irvin Kropf occurred at Stratford General Hospital on Sunday following a stroke suffered the previous Wednesday. He was 66 years of age. The late Mr. Kropf was born in Wilmot Township near Haysville, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kropf, and came to New Hamburg in 1908. Since 1920 he had resided in Stratford where he was employed as cashier with the C.N.R. express department up to the time of his retirement a year ago. He was a member of Centennial Evangelical United Brethern Church in Stratford and belonged to Court Silver Leaf, Canadian Order of Foresters, New Hamburg. He leaves in bereavement his wife, the former Etta Beilstein, to whom he was married at New Hamburg in 1910; two sons, Grant and William, Stratford; a brother, Herbert, New Hamburg, one sister, Mrs. H. R. Gerrard, Toronto, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon with service at the Heinbuch Funeral Home, Stratford, and internment in Avondale Cemetery.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, December 25, 1953

Jacob married Etta May Beilstein 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Etta (daughter of Jacob G. Beilstein and Laura Evelyn Umbach) was born 9 Jul 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1958, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Shantz
• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Habel
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Habel - Maggie, eldest daughter of the late Solomon and Mary Anne (Hostetler) Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 9, 1878; died at her home in Wilmot, Mar. 21, 1938; aged 59 y. 11 m. 12 d. Dec. 8, 1897, she was united in marriage to Conrad Habel who predeceased her over 16 years ago. Surviving are 4 sons and 1 daughter (Clinton of Baden, Lorne of Wilmot, Harry of Buffalo, Roy of Princeton, and Marion - Mrs. Wallace Thibideau) on the homestead, 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. One son died in infancy. Sister Habel accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church at Geigers for 43 years, where her presence and help will be missed, but she has gone to be with her Lord, which is better. She had been in failing health for a few years, but a paralytic stroke was the immediate cause of her death. The funeral services were held March 24 from her home to Geiger's Mennonite Church in Charge of Bros. Moses H. Roth, assisted by the brethren C.C. Cressman and Jonas Snider. Text, Heb. 9: 27. She was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, April 14, 1938

Margaret married Conrad Habel 8 Dec 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Conrad (son of John Dietrich "Dietrich" Habel and Catherine Wagner) was born 21 Jun 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1921; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Judith Ann Bingeman
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946.3
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, August 10, 1945

Mrs. John E. Bingeman Passes Suddenly

Seized by a heart attack, Mrs. John E. Bingeman passed away very suddenly at 9.30 o'clock on Wednesday night at her home on Jacob Street. The news of her death came as a distinct shock to her family and many friends. She was in her 65th year.
The late Mrs. Bingeman, nee Judith Shantz, was born in Wilmot Township near Haysville, a daughter of the late Solomon Shantz and Marian Hostetler. She was married in March 1899, to John E. Bingeman and they resided on the Shantz homestead for several years, later moving to Haysville. The deceased came with her husband and their family to New Hamburg in 1911. During her residence here, Mrs. Bingeman was an active worker in the local Evangelical Church. She was president of the Women's Missionary Society of that church at the time of her death, and was also a member of the Ladies' Aid Society.
Her husband, a former reeve of New Hamburg, and an ex-warden of Waterloo County, predeceased her in January, 1940. One son, Earl, was drowned at Port Dover in 1936 and a daughter died in infancy.
The surviving members of the family are Edith, Reg.N., in the Hamilton General Hospital; Mrs. Harry Barnes (Vera), New Hamburg; Mrs. Homer Watson (Marion), Moncton, N.B.; Harold and Stanley, Woodstock; Lloyd, Buffalo, N.Y.; Nile, London, and Perlus and Jack, St. Thomas. Also surviving are one brother, Eph. Shantz, Haysville, and three sisters, Mrs. Titus Kolb, Kitchener; Mrs. Jos. Salzman, Petersburg, and Mrs. Frank Miller of Millersburg, Ohio. There are also 11 grandchildren.
The remains are resting at her late home until 1 p.m., on Saturday after which they will rest at Zion Evangelical Church where the funeral service will be held at 2.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Internment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Clayton Becker will be in charge

Judith married Warden John Elias Bingeman Mar 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of David S. Bingaman and Elizabeth Snyder) was born 16 Nov 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Feb 1940, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Priscilla Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Kolb, Priscilla, daughter of Solomon and Mary Ann (Hostetler) Shantz, was born on Dec. 24, 1882; died at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 12, 1985; aged 102 y. She was married to Titus L. Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters ( Leda Kolb, Myrtle - Mrs. Gordon Liechty, Charlea Snyder, Esther - Mrs. Charles Hess, and Gertrude - Mrs. Leslie Egeworth), one son (Harvey), 17 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Church cemetery.

Gospel Herald, February 12, 1985

Priscilla married Titus L. Kolb 28 Nov 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Titus (son of Deacon Jacob Ziegler Kolb and Maria Bowman) was born 7 Nov 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz - Bishop Moses H. Shantz, eldest son of the late Solomon and Mary Ann (Hostetler) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., Sept. 10, 1884; died at his home near New Dundee, Ont., Aug. 14, 1938; aged 53 y. 11 m. 4 d. He had been under medical care for a few years, due to a heart ailment. This became more severe during the last few weeks, and was the cause of his sudden passing on Sunday morning.

He was converted and was received into the fellowship of the Church at the age of fourteen. Oct. 13, 1907, he was ordained a minister, and pastor of the Blenheim congregation. Besides being actively engaged in pastoral work in these thirty years, he also served the Church in many other positions. He was elected Moderator of the Mennonite Conference of Ontario for ten consecutive years, from 1922 to 1932. He also served as President of the Mennonite Mission Board of Ontario for several years after its organization in 1929. At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of the Ontario Mennonite Bible School.

In 1933 he was elected Vice-President of the Mennonite Publication Board, and two years later became President of this organization, which position he occupied at the time of his death. On Sunday, July 24, 1938, he was ordained a bishop in the Mennonite Conference of Ontario, his especial charge being the congregation at Clarence Center, N. Y.

On March 4, 1908, he was married to Catherine Martin of Elmira, Ont. They lived on his farm south of Haysville until 1923, when they moved to their present residence opposite the Blenheim Church near New Dundee. There survive to mourn his passing, his wife, 1 son (Gordon), and 2 daughters (Luella and Mary). One son (Vernon) predeceased him in 1911. There also remain 1 brother (Ephraim of Haysville) and 4 sisters (Mrs. John E. Bingaman of New Hamburg, Mrs. Titus L. Kolb of Kitchener, Mrs. Jos. Saltzman of Petersburg, and Mrs. Frank Miller of Millersburg, O.). One sister (Mrs. Conrad Hebel) passed away several months ago.

The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17, and was largely attended, over one thousand people being present from many communities to pay tribute to the passing of a brother, a friend, and a fellow worker. The funeral service was in charge of Bishop S. F. Coffman. The service at the house was conducted by Bishops M. Hallman and M. H. Roth. The Brethren, Silas Weldy of Indiana and Jesse Short of Ohio, conducted the devotional at the church. Bro. D. A. Yoder of Elkhart, Ind., preached the funeral sermon. Text, I Cor. 15: 24-27. A few words of tribute were given by Bros. A. J. Metzler of Scottdale, Pa., and Oscar Burkholder of Breslau. Closing prayer was offered by Bishop Jonas Snider. The burial service at the grave was conducted by Bro. S. F. Coffman, interment in Blenheim Cemetery

Gospel Herald, September 15, 1938

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Shantz, Moses H. (1884-1938)

Moses H. Shantz: church leader and farmer; born 10 September 1884 near Haysville, Ontario to Solomon and Mary Ann (Hostetler) Shantz. He was the oldest in a family of two sons and five daughters. On 4 March 1908 he married Catherine Martin (9 March 1885-4 December 1974) of Elmira, Ontario. They had two sons (one died in 1911) and two daughters. Moses died 14 August 1938 of a heart attack at his home across from the Blenheim Mennonite Church near New Dundee, Ontario.

Moses Shantz was a farmer by vocation, working the home farm until 1923. The family then moved to the farm where he died. He was baptized in 1898, and was immediately active in the Sunday school and Bible Conferences of the day. He was among the first class of students in the Ontario Mennonite Bible School in early 1907 and on 13 October 1907 was ordained as a minister for the Blenheim Mennonite Church, his home congregation. On 24 July 1938 he was ordained as a bishop, particularly to serve the congregation at Clarence Center, New York. However he died before he was able to make any visits as bishop to that congregation.

As was common for his day, Shantz did not have much formal education, though he had a life-long interest in reading. His personality was empathetic, an asset in his pastoral relationships. He had a good memory for names, and related easily to persons of many backgrounds. His preaching style was "heart to heart" rather than "sermonizing." A co-worker, S. F. Coffman , described Shantz as "a remarkable helper to others on account of his deeply sympathetic nature. He could enter into their problems with understanding and appreciation; he felt with them their burdens and and their sorrows; then, with the most kindly manner, he led them to wise decisions and to the comfort of Christian attitudes in all of their problems."

His administrative gifts led Moses H. Shantz to numerous leadership roles both in his area conference and within the larger Mennonite Church. He served as moderator of the Mennonite Conference of Ontario from 1922-1932, and again from 1934-1936. From 1932-1934 he was assistant moderator. He became Vice-President of the Mennonite Mission Board of Ontario in 1929 when missions activity within the conference was reorganized, and he served in that role until 1936. In his active promotion of mission work, Shantz traveled often to the mission stations. He also served on the oversight board for the Ontario Mennonite Bible School.

Within the denomination Shantz served on the Canadian Section of the Peace Problems Committee, and a number of times on the Committee on Arrangements for General Conference. In 1933 he was elected as Vice-President of the Mennonite Publication Board, and in 1935 became President of that Board, serving until his death.

Moses H. Shantz suffered health (heart) problems in his later years, and his premature death removed a calm, mediating voice from the Ontario Mennonite scene at a time when fractious doctrinal issues created tension within the conference. His stature in the Mennonite community is indicated by the number of persons who attended his funeral -- over one thousand in all, including visitors from Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and New York.

Steiner, Sam. "Shantz, Moses H. (1884-1938)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2002. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 14 Nov 2005

Moses married Catherine M. Martin 4 Mar 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Amos S. Martin and Magdaline G. Musselman) was born 9 Mar 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1974, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, December 7, 1956
Ephraim Shantz Passes At K-W Hospital
Ephraim Shantz, well known local resident, passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital last Saturday at the age of 69 years. Mr. Shantz had been confined to hospital for nearly two weeks before his passing. He was a son of the late Solomon Shantz and the former Maryanne Hostetler and was born in Wilmot township. Prior to his retirement some ten years ago he had farmed in Wilmot Township. He was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church, New Hamburg. Mr. Shantz was actively interested in local sports and was a member of the New Hamburg Turf Association as well as the New Hamburg Board of trade. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Weber, whom he married in 1916; two sisters, Mrs. Titus (Priscilla) Kolb, Kitchener; and Mrs. Frank (Susan) Miller of Millersburg, Ohio. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from Zion Evangelical UB Church, with internment in Riverside cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber was in charge of the service. Pallbearers were Messrs. Jack Bingeman, Roy Habel, Gordon Shantz, Hugh Shantz, Robert Weber and Kenneth Weber.

Ephraim married Mary Edna Weber 1916. Mary (daughter of Menno Shuh Weber and Sarah Ann Knipe) was born 9 Jun 1889, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1974, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Salzman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk

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Salzman - Mabel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Shantz, was born Aug. 21, 1889; passed away suddenly at her home near Petersburg, Ont., Jan. 25, 1953; aged 63 y. 4 m. 4 d. She was married to Joseph Salzman, who survives with 4 sons (Sanford and Clifford, Kitchener, Ont.; Florian and Marcel, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. William Ramseyer, Baden, Ont.; and Ruth, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Priscilla Kolb, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Frank Miller, Millersburg, Ohio), and one brother (Ephraim, New Hamburg, Ont.). She was a faithful member of the Shantz Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Jan. 28, in charge of L. H. Witmer and Oscar Burkholder, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, February 17, 1953

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Mrs. Joseph Salzman

PETERSBURG - Mrs. Joseph Salzman, 63, a resident of Victoriaburg, RR 2, Petersburg, died yesterday at her home. She was the former Mable Shantz, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Shantz. She was born at Haysville, Aug. 21, 1889, and was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Sanford and Clifford of Kitchener and Florian and Marcel of Petersburg; two daughters, Mrs. William (Gladys) Ramseyer of Baden and Miss Ruth of Petersburg; one brother, Ephraim of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Kolb of Kitchener and Mrs. Frank Miller of Millersburg, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. A brother and two sisters died before her. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until tomorrow at 9 a.m. when it will be removed to the home in Victoriaburg. A private funeral will be held at the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. followed at 3 p.m. by a public service at Shantz Church. Rev. Leslie Witmer will preside and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Jan 1953

Mabel married Joseph Salzman 14 Feb 1923, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Andrew Salzmann and Maria "Mary" Schwartzentruber) was born 5 Feb 1882, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1968, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273305

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• Name: Susannah Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.68
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1920, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stenographer

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MILLER, Susanna, daughter of Solomon and Mary Ann (Hostetler) Shantz, was born at Baden, Ont., Aug. 23, 1897; died at Millersburg, Ohio, May 27, 1966; aged 68 y. 9 m. 4 d. On March 24, 1920, she was married to D. Frank Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Roy Burkey, Mrs. James Crissey, Mrs. Max McClelland, Mrs. Sheldon Schmucker, and Mrs. Merwyn Litwiller), 24 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Titus Kolb). She was a member of the Millersburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Martin's Creek Church, May 30, with Paul Lantz and Roman Stutzman officiating

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 29 - July 26, 1966, pages 666 - 667

Susannah married David Frank Miller 24 Mar 1920, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Levi E. Miller and Ella E. Mast) was born 1893, Millersville, Sandusky, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Meisel
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3947.2
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 20, 1976
Meisel, Mrs. Rufus (Annie) - On Saturday, November 20, 1976, st St. Mary's Hospital, Annie Hamacher, aged 85 years, of Wilmot Centre.
Dear mother of Grace (Mrs. Bruce Wilke) of Kitchener, Doris (Mrs. Jack Shadbold) of Burnaby B.C. and Ruth (Mrs. Herbert Meyers) of Cambridge; sister of Roy, Wilfrid and Vera Hamacher, all of Wilmot Centre. Also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by her husband, Rufus Meisel.
She was born at Wilmot Centre, and lived in Preston for many years.
Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener after 7 p.m. this evening until noon on Monday, then at the Wilmot Centre Missionary Church for the funeral and committal service on Monday at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Glenn Gibson will officiate. Internment Woodland cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice

Annie — Rufus Meisel. Rufus (son of Jacob Meisel and Emma C. Battler) was born 6 Feb 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3947.3
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, January 18, 1982
Hamacher, Vera - On Saturday, Jan. 16, 1982, at the Stratford General Hospital, Vera Hamacher, of the People Care Centre, Tavistock, aged 88 years.
She was formerly of Wilmot Centre, a member of the Wilmot Centre Missionary Church.
Daughter of the late Emmanuel Hamacher and the former Lovina Hostetler. She is survived by two brothers, Roy of Fairview Home, Cambridge and Wilfred of Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.
Resting at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg Chapel, 291 Huron St., until Tuesday noon, when removal will be made to Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, for service at 3 o'clock p.m., with Rev. Glenn Gibson officiating. Spring internment in Wilmot Centre cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Gideon Bibles or the Wilmot Centre Missionary Church Building Fund.

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3947.88
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Roy — Ethel Cressman. Ethel (daughter of Jonas Cressman and Rebecca Wanner) was born 30 Jul 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Roy — Ruth Lovina Barley. Ruth (daughter of Robert Barley and Lydia Anne Bier) was born 26 Dec 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1995, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Wilfrid Ellis Hamacher
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3947.89
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

HAMACHER, Wilfrid Ellis


On Wednesday, June 17, 1992, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Wilfrid Hamacher, aged 93 years.

He was a faithful lifetime member of Wilmot Centre Missionary Church. Wilfrid was a son of the late Emmanuel Hamacher and the former Lovina Hostettler.

He is lovingly remembered by a sister-in-law, Ruth (Mrs. Roy Hamacher) of New Hamburg; one nephew, Richard Hamacher of Kitchener and three nieces, Doris Shadbolt of Burnaby, B.C., Grace Wilke of Kitchener, Ruth Meyer of Cambridge. Wilfrid was predeceased by one brother, Roy and two sisters, Annie (Mrs. Rufus Meisel) and Vera Hamacher.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. On Saturday, transfer will be made to Wilmot Centre Missionary Church for visitation from 12 noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Don Mills officiating. Interment to follow in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Wilmot Centre Missionary Church or Nithview Home, New Hamburg.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Jun 1992

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180672P
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Orville — Gladys Hutchison. Gladys was born 1900; died 28 Jul 1961, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Hostetler
• Name: Sarah Grace McClure
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180673P
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Notes:

McClure, Grace

Peacefully at the Henderson General Hospital in Hamilton on Tuesday, September 30, 1986, Grace McClure in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Cliff, dear mother of Robert and his wife Fay, loving grandmother of Diane, Michael and Susan. Also survived by her brother Orville Hostetler. Funeral service was held at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton on Friday October 3. Internment was in Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

New Hamburg Independent, October 8, 1986

Sarah — William Cliff "Cliff" McClure. William was born 1902; died 2000; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23523P

Notes:

Died - Edmund Lafayette, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Hostetler, died on Friday the 6th inst., at the tender age of 2 months and 11 days. Internment took place on Saturday afternoon.

New Hamburg Independent, July 13, 1906

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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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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]

Della — Jack Henley. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119782

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• Name: Mildred Murray
• Name: Mildred Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185051
• Residence: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Mildred — Walter A. Weber. [Group Sheet]

Mildred — John G. Murray. John was born 1915; died 1990; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44046

Notes:

Died - The death took place yesterday morning of Wanda Ilene, dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hostetler, at the age of 5 years, 3 months and 30 days. The little girl was seriously ill about a year ago, from the effects of which she never fully recovered. She was a bright little girl and the pride of her parents, who have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock to the Baptist Church and Riverside Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, June 7, 1918

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126302P

Notes:

F. O. Woodrow Hostetler Presumed Dead

Flying Officer Woodrow Hostetler is now reported presumed dead, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hostetler. Only a few weeks ago he was reported missing. The sad news is reported to have come through Red Cross channels, but no particulars are as yet forthcoming.

New Hamburg Independent, August 25, 1944

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 80 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85837
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3130703
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Gunner, 4th Battalion
• Residence: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Alvin E. - Suddenly, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1987, Alvin Hiller, of Golden Years Retirement Home, Cambridge, in his 93rd year. Dear husband of Sally (Gedcke) of Cambridge; father of Robert (Bob) and Edna of Mitchell, Jack and Barbara of Welland, Carolyn and Joe Andrassy of Bradford, Dale and Ann Gedcke of Oakridge, Tenn.; brother of Ed and Florence of New Hamburg, Roy John of Waterloo and Mabel Quandt of Plattsville; loving grandfather of Tom, Dave, Bill, Jeffrey, Steven and Scott Hiller, Andrew, Stephanie and Julie Andrassy, Jeff, Scott and Kimberley Gedcke. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Erna Betzner; sister, Alice Honderich and brother, Oliver. Mr. Hiller was a member of Highland Road Baptist Church, Rockway Lawn Bowling Club and was a veteran of the First World War. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Frank Morgan officiating. Internment Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 29, 1987

Alvin married Erma Betzner 29 Jun 1920. Erma (daughter of John B. Betzner and Sophia M. Brockel) was born 15 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Alvin — Sally Gedcke. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85838
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion / 4th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730739
• Residence: 1926, 116 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Oliver H. Hiller of 105 Brubacher St., died on Saturday at K-W Hospital. He was 70. Born in New Hamburg on May 11, 1897, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller and came to Kitchener 45 years ago. Mr. Hiller was salesman for Reward Shoe stores and was formerly employed as a toolmaker at the rubber machinery shops until poor health due to war injuries forced him to retire. He was later employed by the R. Goldsworthy Co. He was a member of Benton Street Baptist Church and was a member of the Kitchener legion branch. Mr. Hiller enlisted with the 111th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918. Surviving are is wife, the former Leonora Suckert whom he married Jan. 15, 1924; one son, Donald, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. David (Margaret) Hubert, Galt, and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Puncher, Waterloo; three brothers, Alvin, Kitchener; Edwin, New Hamburg, and Roy, Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, Plattsville and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce, and one sister, Mrs. Delford (Alice) Honderich. They body is at the Sandrock Funeral Home where the service will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Fred Davison. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Donations to the building fund at Benton Street Baptist Church will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 4, 1967

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New Hamburg Independent, December 13, 1967

Oliver H. Hiller

A native of New Hamburg and a long-time resident of Kitchener, Oliver H. Hiller died December 2 in hospital in Kitchener, at the age of 70.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, he was born at New Hamburg May 11, 1897, and moved to Kitchener about 45 years ago.

He was employed by Reward Shoe stores as a salesman, but was forced to retire due to war injuries. Later he was employed by the R. Goldsworthy Co.

The late Mr, Hiller was a member of Benton Street Baptist Church, and a member of the Kitchener Legion branch. He enlisted with the 111th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War, and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918.

Surviving are his wife, the former Leonore Stuckert whom he married in Kitchener on Jan. 15, 1924; one son, Donald, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. David (Margaret) Hubert, Galt, and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Puncher, Waterloo; three brothers, Alvin, Kitchener; Edwin, New Hamburg, and Roy, Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, Plattsville, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce, and one sister, Mrs. Delford (Alice) Honderich.

The funeral service was conducted at Kitchener Wednesday by Rev. Fred Davison and burial followed in Woodland cemetery.


Military:
poor health due to war injuries forced him to retire. 11th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918.

Oliver married Lenora Amelia Stuckhardt 15 Jan 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lenora (daughter of William Stuckhardt and Lydia Buck, daughter of William Stuckhardt) was born 15 Mar 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85840
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Edwin - On Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at his residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Edwin was born in New Hamburg 96 years ago, a son of the late John and Sarah (Hostetler) Hiller. He was an adherent of Faith Baptist Church, New Hamburg. Beloved husband of Florence Mae Hendrick who predeceased him April 23, 1995. Loving father of Jean and her husband Gerald McQuade of New Hamburg. Special grandpa to Janice and Chuck Deighton of Clarence Creek, Ont., Randall and Mary McQuade of Baden. Ever remembered by his great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Amanda and Autumn Deighton, Russell and Connor McQuade. Dear brother of Mabel Quantz of Tavistock. He was predeceased by three brothers, Alvin, Oliver and Roy and one sister, Alice Honderich. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will by held at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Gary Manter officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church or Nithview Home, New Hamburg.

The Record, September 13, 1996

Edwin married Florence Mae Henrich 4 Mar 1926, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Rev. William S. Henrich and Mary Cress) was born 28 Oct 1904, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 23 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Rose Honderich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180162P
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Delford Honderich


Baden - Mrs. Delford Honderich, 62, of Baden died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a lingering illness. The former Alice Hiller, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, she was born in Wilmot Township and had lived in Baden for the past four years. She was an adherent of the Reformed Mennonite Church near New Hamburg. She is survived by her husband; four sons, Glenn of Baden, Ronald and Calvin of New Hamburg and Stuart of RR 2, New Hamburg; one daughter, Marlene, at home; four brothers, Edwin of New Hamburg, Alvin, Oliver and Roy, all of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, of Plattsville, and 14 grandchildren. The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Monday noon when removal will be made to the Reformed Mennonite Church for services at 2: 30 p.m. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Aaron Yost will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 20, 1965

Alice — Delford Austin Honderich. Delford (son of Rev. Abraham Honderich and Lydia R. Shantz) was born Dec 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180163
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Hiller, Roy John - Died Thursday, April 4, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, age 82 years, of Waterloo. He was born in New Hamburg. Predeceased by his wife, Charlotte in 1978. Survived by a daughter, Lorraine and son-in-law, Bill Mayer of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Jim and his wife Shelley and Mark and his wife Denise; a brother, Edwin of New Hamburg; a sister, Mabel Quandt of Tavistock. A private graveside service has taken place. Cremation with internment in Memory Gardens. Arrangements through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St., Waterloo.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 8, 1991

Roy — Charlotte. Charlotte died 1978. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mable M. Quandt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180164
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1991, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Mable — William "Bill" Quandt. William was born Jul 1909; died 1975. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: misfortune, accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200197P
• Misfortune: 1928, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed by fall at farm

Notes:

A sad death took place at Baden on Wednesday when Mr. Irwin W. Hunsberger passed away very unexpectedly at the age of 29 years, 6 months and 7 days. Although not feeling well he assisted at threshing at the farm of Mr. Henry Miller and while feeding the threshing machine fell from the platform. The bursting of a blood vessel in his head due to the fall is believed to have caused his death which ensued several hours later. The deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. john Hunsberger and was a highly esteemed young farmer of the neighbourhood. He was married to Mary Roth of New Hamburg, who is left to mourn his untimely death besides one child. Another child died a few months ago. He is also survived by his parents. The funeral will take place from his late home to Hostetler's church and cemetery on Saturday afternoon leaving the house at 1 p.m. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the family is their sad bereavement.

New Hamburg Independent, November 9, 1928

Irvin married Mary Roth 28 May 1924, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John L. Roth and Mary Schneider) was born 1900, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Cora M. Honderich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200198P
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1953, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Cora — Earl Roy Honderich. Earl (son of Rev. Abraham Honderich and Lydia R. Shantz) was born 26 Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

Helen — Bev R. Willson. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300006
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100687337
• Military: RCR & RCAF WW2
• Name: Emmet Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.44
• Residence: 1937, 95 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Kropf, Emmett - Passed away at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday, July 9, 1996 in his 80th year.

Beloved husband of Pat (Forler) Kropf for 45 years. Dear father of Jamie Kropf and his wife, Shelley of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Meghan and Jillian. Emmett will be sadly missed by his precious aunt and godmother, Elena Ritz; his cousins, Dick Ritz and his wife, Chris, Ernie Ritz and his wife, Betty, all of New Hamburg and his sister-in-law Gladys Kropf of Waterloo. Predeceased by his brother, Lorne Kropf and his special aunt, Sophia Betzner. Emmett will be lovingly remembered as a special member of the Forler family.

Mr. Kropf served for five years in the RCR and RCAF during the Second World War. He was a charter member of the New Hamburg branch (No. 532) of the Royal Canadian Legion and a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Mr. Kropf was also a retired employee of the federal government (Canada Customs) with 26 years of service.

Mr. Kropf's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 12, 1996 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener at 2 p.m. Following cremation, internment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. Memorial donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or the Poppy Fund, New Hamburg Royal Canadian Legion No. 532 would be appreciated.

The Record, July 11, 1996

James married Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Forler 29 May 1951, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Patricia (daughter of Alvin Valentine "Butch" Forler and Esther Elizabeth Pauli) was born 29 Apr 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.45

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Lorne E. Kropf

Lorne E. Kropf, 47, of 288 Normandy Rd., Waterloo, died suddenly Monday of a heart attack at his residence. He was born in Kitchener, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kropf and had resided in the Twin Cities all his life. Mr. Kropf was employed at the Dominion Electrohome Industries Ltd. and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport. He was a former member of the church council and a member of the New Hamburg branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He served overseas as a flight lieutenant with the RCAF in the Second World War and was the holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Surviving are his wife, the former Gladys Schmidt, who he married May 19, 1951 in Kitchener; one daughter, Laurie Kropf, at home and one brother, Emmett Kropf, Kitchener. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Thursday when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, for service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. Donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation will be accepted as expressions of sympathy

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, July 26, 1966

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Good news came to New Hamburg relatives and friends last weekend when it was reported that Pilot Officer Lorne Edward Kropf had arrived safely at Gibraltar after failing to return to his base after an operational flight on the night of Sept. 16. The glad tidings came to his aunt, Miss Soph Betzner, in a telegram from Ottawa last Friday evening.

The telegram read: "Pleased to inform you that advice has been received from the R.A.F. casualty officer overseas that your nephew, P.O. Lorne Edward Kropf, arrived safely at Gibraltar on Oct. 26. Letter follows."

This good news was reassured the following day when Miss Betzner received a cablegram from Lorne directly.

Further news is awaited with curiosity to learn what trying experience the airman encountered during the six weeks his whereabouts were unknown and how he eventually reached Gibraltar in safety.

The crew that Lorne was with at the time which failed to return to their base consisted of seven, six Canadians and one Englishman. In a letter to his brother, Sgt. Emmett Kropf, of Camp Borden, dated Sept. 14, he wrote that he was with a very fine crew and that they were getting along nicely. The other five Canadians were all listed as "missing, believed killed."

P.O. Kropf arrived overseas last Christmas. He was attached to the R.A.F. and has been in action over enemy territory for some time. He and P.O. Robert Ernst, Waterloo, now home on leave from overseas, are second cousins. The latter had been wounded twice while in action.

Kropf eventually received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service to Canada in the Second World War.

A second local airman also went missing in action in Europe at around the same time. From the Nov. 1 edition of the Independent, in an article titled "Pilot Officer Ray Shirk Reported Missing":

The second local casualty in the war was announced over the week end when it was reported that Pilot Officer Ray Shirk was missing after operations in Egypt. He is a nephew of Mrs. Harvey Gampp with whom he made his home while attending the local school and K-W Collegiate.

He enlisted before he was 18, and had to have the consent of his parents before his application was accepted. Mr. and Mrs. Gampp received a letter this week that he was enjoying life in Egypt and had been successful in damaging two enemy planes.

New Hamburg Independent 6 nov 1942

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.45
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Kropf, Delton - At St. Mary's Hospital, on Wednesday, June 22, 1994, Delton L. Kropf, age 86 years. Mr. Kropf was a member of Highland Baptist Church, where he served on many boards and committees. He was employed with Mutual Life of Canada for over 46 years, until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of their long service club and the Third Tuesday Club. Delton served overseas during the Second World War with the Ninth Canadian Armed Regiment (BCD). He also served with the Scots Fusiliers of Canada (54th LAA Regiment). Loving father of Barbara Cathcart of Calgary, Richard and his wife Sally of RR 4, Lakefield; brother of Fern and her husband Kenneth Coutts of Cambridge. Sadly missed by two grandchildren, Taylor and Courtney Cathcart. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Wilhelmine (Jansen) in 1989; a brother, Wayne Kropf and a sister, Ruth Aitchison. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at Highland Baptist Church, 135 Highland Rd W., Kitchener, on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Franklin Morgan and Rev. Max DeWolfe officiating. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Highland Baptist Church Building Fund, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be gratefully acknowledged.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Jun 1994

Delton — Wilhelmine Marianne Jansen. Wilhelmine (daughter of Carl "Charles" Jansen and Wilhelmine Katherine Barbara "Minnie" Vogt) was born 11 Nov 1908, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alma Fern "Fern" Coutts
• Name: Fern Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22512

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Coutts, Alma 'Fern' On December 26, 2011 at the age of 97, our mother Fern was called home to be with her Lord and her family who have gone before her. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Coutts. She will be sadly missed by her children Peter (Sally), Paul (Pat) and Patricia Goertzen (Bill), her five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and her extended family. Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Clara Kropf (nee Weber), her brothers Delton and Wayne Kropf and her sister Ruth Tye. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Cambridge (519-621-1650). In memory of Fern donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society.

Cambridge Times, January 4, 2012

Alma — Kenneth Alexander Coutts. Kenneth was born 15 Aug 1917, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1996, , , North Carolina; was buried 24 Aug 1996. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wayne Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.46

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Kropf, E. Wayne - On Tuesday, March 10, 1992, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, E. Wayne Kropf, of New Hamburg. He was born in New Hamburg on September 13, 1915, a son of the late Herbert H. Kropf and Clarissa Weber. Wayne enlisted in the RCAF from 1940 to 1945 and owned and operated a funeral home in Penticton, B.C. until 1950. He was recalled to the armed forces in 1950 in Vancouver as a telecommunications technician and was stationed in various locations across Canada until his retirement in 1967. He then served as Assistant Registrar - Admissions at the University of Western Ontario until 1979 and was an active member of Wortley Baptist Church in London, Ont. for many years. He enjoyed many hours pursuing his favourite hobbies - fishing and golfing, and attended Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener. Beloved husband and friend of Frances Charlotte Reiner whom he married December 26, 1941. Dear father and friend of Marilyn and her husband Erich Weingartner of North Bay, Kathleen and her husband Wayne Maxner of Windsor and Jonathan of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by his five granddaughters, Miranda, Leigh, Averil, Amanda and Gabrielle; his brother, Delton Kropf of Kitchener; his sister, Fern and her husband Kenneth Coutts of Cambridge and his sister-in-law, Betty and her husband Ollie Bowman of Kitchener. Wayne was predeceased by his daughter, Joanne and his sister, Ruth. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 1992 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Franklin Morgan and Rev. Sonya Stocklausner officiating at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg. Cremation to follow. Internment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Gideon Bibles or the building fund of Highland Baptist Church, Kitchener, would be appreciated.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 12, 1992

E. — Frances Charlotte Reiner. Frances (daughter of Albert Emanuel Reiner and Estelle Louise Stockdale) was born 28 Aug 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 2011, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191629029
• Name: Ruth E. Tye
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22514
• Residence: 1955, Dundalk, Melancthon Twp., Grey Co., Ontario

Ruth — William D. Tye. William (son of Dr. Percival Lawrence "Percy" Tye and Edna Olive Beckett) was born 1915; died 1974; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 - he joined the Perth Regiment Reserves and later became a flight instructor with the RCAF.
• Name: Grant Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.67

Notes:

Grant Kropf, a resident of Woodland Towers 11, 639 West Gore Street, Stratford passed away at the Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, December 17, 2006 in his 95th year. Born in New Hamburg, he was a son of the late Jacob and Etta (Beilstein) Kropf. During the Second World War he joined the Perth Regiment Reserves and later became a flight instructor with the RCAF. Grant graduated from the Stratford Normal School in 1931 and later from the University of Western Ontario. He was a teacher in Stratford for many years and was principal at several schools until retiring as principal at King Lear in 1972. Grant was a former member of the Kinsmen Club and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Festival City and the Golden Oldies. He also served on the boards of the Stratford Public Library and YMCA. Predeceased by his wife Mildred Jean (Pratt) Kropf on June 19, 1997. Dear father of James Grant Kropf and wife Lorraine of Collingwood and Mary Jane Pearson and husband Dan of Brussels. Dear grandfather of Erika Kropf, Jana (Pearson) Maddocks and husband David, Daniel Pearson and wife Linda and Thomas Pearson and wife Linda. Also survived by great-grandchildren Sasha and Reece Maddocks and Annalies Kropf, one brother William Kropf and wife Marjorie of Spruce Lodge and three nephews and their families. He was predeceased by sons William in 1946 and Thomas in 1959. Relatives and friends may call at the Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church, Stratford on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 2 p.m. Rev. Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa will officiate. Interment will be in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Central Church or a charity of one's choice through the funeral home.

Stratford Beacon Herald, December 19, 2006

Myron — Mildred Jean Pratt. Mildred died 19 Jun 1977; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: William Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.68

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203951047
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.202
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

The death occurred Friday at K-W Hospital, of Clinton Habel, 67, of Kitchener, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Habel was a native of Wilmot Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Habel. He had been a resident of Kitchener for the past 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Shantz, whom he married in 1922 in Wilmot Township; two sons, Monroe of North Bay and Ronald of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Lucille) Aiken of Waterloo; two brothers, Harry of Fort Erie and Roy of Plattsville; one sister Mrs. Mary Ann Thibideau of Kitchener; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Lorne.

Funeral services were conducted at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, Monday afternoon, with Rev. C. S. Wilhelm of London officiating. Burial was in Woodland cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, May 12, 1966

Clinton married Edna Shantz 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of Herman S. Shantz and Sarah Ann Schmitt) was born 22 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.203
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Habel, Lorne, son of the late Conrad and Maggie (Shantz) Habel, was born at Wilmot Center, Ont., 53 years ago; died at his home in New Hamburg on Feb. 9, 1956, after a long illness. Several months before his death he realized his need of cleansing from sin and accepted Christ as his Saviour. He was instructed in the Word, baptized, and received into fellowship of the Mennonite Church. During those last weeks of his life he testified of the great grace of God and gave evidence of a transformed life. Surviving are his wife, the former Fanny Gooding, 2 sons, Kenneth and Earl, one daughter, Helen, all of New Hamburg; 3 brothers, Clinton, Kitchener, Ont.; Harry, Buffalo, N. Y.; and Roy, Plattsville; one sister, Mrs. Wallace Thibideau, Ayr, Ont., and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services held on Feb. 13 at Geiger Mennonite church were in charge of Moses H. Roth, assisted by C. C. Cressman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 14 - April 3, 1956 page 333, 334, 335

Lorne — Fanny H. Gooding. Fanny (daughter of Albert James Gooding and Melissa Fried) was born 10 May 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.204
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Harry — Marie Ernewein. Marie was born Abt 1905; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion Thibideau
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.206
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Marion — Wallace John Thibideau. Wallace (son of William Thomas Thibideau and Lucy Henrietta Stauffer) was born 1908, , Michigan, USA; died 1963; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.205
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Roy — Beatrice Pearl Berge. Beatrice (daughter of Willard Bergey and Effie Mae Stauffer) was born 18 Aug 1916; died 13 Sep 2011, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.28
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.23
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.30
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States

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• Name: Vera Barnes
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.24
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Vera Barnes

New Hamburg - Mrs. Vera Barnes, 57, formerly of New Hamburg, died Wednesday in St. Peter's Infirmary, Hamilton, where she had been for the past two years. Born in New Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bingeman. She was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church, Women's Society for World Service and New Hamburg Women's Institute. Her husband, Harry, died in 1951. Surviving are six brothers, Harold and Stanley, both of Woodstock, Lloyd of Buffalo, Nyle of Toronto, and Pearlous and Jack, both of St. Thomas; and two sisters, Mrs. Homer (Marion) Watson of Moncton, N. B., and Mrs. Wilson (Edith) Dunlop of Dundas. The body is at the Futher Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Saturday noon. Service will be conducted at Zion EUB Church at 2: 30 p.m. by Rev. F. Paul Erb. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 7, 1961

Vera married George Harry Barnes 29 Jun 1929. George (son of John Barnes and Lily Mary) was born 14 Jun 1901, Wollaston, , Staffordshire, England; died 5 May 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marian Elizabeth Watson
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.26
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Moncton, Westmorland Co. , New Brunswick, Canada

Marian married Homer Chapman Watson 25 Jun 1927. Homer (son of William James Watson and Margaret Elizabeth Chapman) was born 1 May 1901, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, Moncton, Westmorland Co., New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: life story, drowning, life story
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.22
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 13 Jul 1936, Lake Erie, , Ontario, Canada; drowned

Notes:

Earl Bingeman Loses Life By Drowning Was Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bingeman

The sad news was received here on Monday night that Earl A. Bingeman, of this town, was drowned in Lake Erie, that evening. Word was telephoned to the parents here shortly after the accident and his mother and brother, Perlus, left immediately for Port Colborne. According to reports he and two others, Owen Savage and Ernest Rudd, were out in a dinghy. The boat suddenly tilted in the choppy lake and Earl Bingeman was thrown into the water. Savage also fell overboard but Budd owner of the boat managed to stay in the boat. They were about 100 yards off shore when the accident happened. Savage managed to swim ashore and Bingeman pulled out strongly for shore but disappeared in the choppy water. His body was recovered by bathers half an hour later, but all endeavors at rescusitation failed.

Mrs. Bingeman, with whom her husband had been swimming a short time before, saw the accident from the shore. The accident victim was born in Haysville 29 years ago and came to New Hamburg at an early age. Completing his school education here he clerked in Mr. G. B. Hathaway's store here, later going to Kitchener and then to Galt. For the past three years he had been manager of a gents furnishing store at Port Colborne. He was married two years ago to Miss Jean Wiggins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wiggins, of Galt, who is left to mourn his tragic death, besides his parents here, six brothers and three sisters, Harold, of Ingersoll, Lloyd, of Buffalo, Stanley, of Sudbury, Nile, of London, Perlus and Jack, at home, Edith, of Hamilton General Hospital staff, (Vera) Mrs. Harry Barnes, Ingersoll and (Marian) Mrs. Homer Watson, of Montreal.

The late Mr. Bingeman was an obliging young man and was on his way to a successful career. His tragic and untimely death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. The remains were brought here yesterday and the funeral took place yesterday with service at his parent's home at three p.m. followed by internment in Riverside Cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones in their sad loss.

New Hamburg Independent, July 17, 1936

Earl — Jean Lenore Wiggins. Jean (daughter of Percival Thomas "Percy" Wiggins and Lulu May Wark) was born 23 Feb 1913, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1995, Grand Island, Erie Co., New York. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.29
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.32
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.31
• Residence: 1961, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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Bingeman, Nile Shantz - At Toronto, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 1989, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Nancy A. Byer and dear father of Michael, at home, Dennis and Tim, both of Toronto; brother of Mrs. Edith Dunlop of Dundas. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family Sunday afternoon only, from 2 till 4, at the Chattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral home, 53 Main St., Dundas, where complete service and committal will be held Monday afternoon at 1: 30 o'clock. Cremation.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, January 14, 1989

Nile — Nancy A. Byer. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jack Bingeman
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1066.33
• Residence: 1961, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157891
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Died peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, June 2, 2003 at Freeport Health Care Centre, in her 96th year.Dear sister of Charlea Snyder of Cambridge, Esther Hess of Goshen, IN, Harvey Kolb and his wife Grace of Aylmer and Elizabeth Gertrude Edgeworth of Kitchener. Survived by 16 nieces and nephews and their spouses and many great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Titus Lyman Kolb and his wife Priscilla Shantz, one sister Myrtle Liechty and brothers-in-law Howard Snyder, Gordon Liechty,Charles Hess and Leslie Edgeworth.Cremation has taken place. Leda's family will receive relatives and friends on (date) from (time).A memorial service (time and date not confirmed as yet)will follow in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception. Interment First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener.As expressions of sympathy donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Arthritis Society or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157892
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Charlea Lorraine Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298725
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNYDER, Charlea Lorraine (nee Kolb) - Passed away peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Fairview Mennonite Home at the age of 93 years. Born September 16, 1915, Charlea was the loving wife of the late Howard Snyder of Kitchener. Beloved mother of Pat Janowski (Bob) of Kitchener, Linda Snyder of Kincardine, Bob Snyder (Louise) of Kitchener, Bill Snyder (Kathy) of Conestogo, John Snyder (Kathy Roulston) of Toronto and Marybeth Snyder of Waterloo. Predeceased by sisters, Myrtle (Kolb) Liechty of Berne Indiana, Leda Kolb of Kitchener and Gertrude (Kolb) Edgeworth of Kitchener. Survived by sister, Esther (Kolb) Hess of Goshen Indiana and brother, Harvey Kolb (Grace) of Aylmer. Grandma will be missed by Jill Reiner (Eric), Nat Snyder (Theresa), Jenny Janowski, Kirsten Wever (Steve), Nick Snyder (Kirsten), Garth Snyder and Evan Snyder. Great-grandma to Ethan and Carter Reiner, Jane Wever and Charlie Snyder. Long time member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Charlea's passion for music and her love of adventure will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the excellent care and quality comforts provided to Charlea by the staff at Fairview Mennonite Home (Cambridge). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or the Howard and Charlea Snyder Foundation of First Mennonite Church. For further details, please contact Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519-749-8467).


The Waterloo Region Record newspaper - Feb. 14, 2009

Charlea — Howard Snyder. Howard (son of Moses B. Snyder and Mary Wismer) was born 11 May 1911, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298726
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther K. Hess, 95, of Goshen, died Tuesday afternoon, July 29, 2014, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. She was born February 10, 1919, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Titus L. and Priscilla (Shantz) Kolb. On March 1, 1943 she married Charles V. Hess in Goshen. He died December 26, 1999. She is survived by three children, Janice (Jerry) Warstler of Sturgis, Michigan, Sandra K. Hess, and Jon C. Hess, both of Goshen; two grandchildren, Tonia Andrews and Todd Warstler and three great-grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, Leda Kolb, Myrtle Liechty, Charlea Snyder and Gertrude Edgeworth, and a brother, J. Harvey Kolb. A 1940 graduate of Goshen College, she was a longtime, active member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren. She was a member of the Delphians and a charter member of the Goshen chapter of American Association of University Women. Mrs. Hess taught at Jefferson High School from 1942 to 1950. She was the first director of the Goshen YWCA, retiring in 1980 after 16 years. A Friday, September 26, 2014 11 a.m., memorial service will be conducted at Goshen City Church of the Brethren. Pastor Bev Weaver will officiate. A private graveside service will be held in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to Goshen City Church of the Brethren, Heifer International or Church World Service.

oder-Culp Funeral Home

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• Military: (R99642 - R.C.A.F.)
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184930

Notes:

Kolb, Jacob Harvey (R99642 - R.C.A.F.)

Passed away at home in Aylmer on February 2nd in his 89th year. Only son of Titus L. Kolb and Priscilla Shantz. He is survived by his beloved wife Grace (Knechtel), much loved children John and his friend Liz of Kitchener, Jim and his wife Sharon of New Hamburg and Julia and her husband Kirk of Aylmer, his adored grandchildren Jeffrey and his fiancée Lindsay, Jennifer, Jared and his friend Erika, Jane, Jill Kolb, Ellie and Libby Cook and his great-grandson, Noah Kolb-Bromley. Also survived by sister Esther Hess of Goshen, Indiana. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Leda Kolb, Myrtle Liechty, Charlea Snyder, and Gertrude Edgeworth and brothers-in-law Howard Snyder, Leslie Edgeworth, Charles Hess, and Gordon Liechty. Cremation has taken place. Harvey's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 1-1: 45 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 followed by a reception. As expressions of sympathy donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Harvey's memorial. No farther seek his merits to disclose, Or draw his frailties from their dread abode, (There they alike in trembling hope repose) The bosom of his Father and his God. From Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard by Thomas Gray

Waterloo Region Record, February 3, 2010

Jacob — Grace Knechtel. Grace (daughter of Jonas O. Knechtel and Louise Violet Schwalm) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Gertrude Delville-Pratt
• Name: Elizabeth Gertrude Edgeworth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184925

Notes:

Edgeworth (nee Kolb), Elizabeth Gertrude (Pratt) - Passed away peacefully at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at the age of 81. She will be remembered by her sisters, Charlea Snyder of Cambridge, Esther Hess of Goshen IN; brother, Harvey (Grace) Kolb of Aylmer; her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; her step-daughter, Wendy Saulnier of Nova Scotia; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Jerry James Pratt; husband, Leslie Edgeworth; parents, Titus and Priscilla (nee Shantz) Kolb; sisters, Leda Kolb, Myrtle (Gordon) Liechty; brothers-in law, Howard Snyder and Charles Hess. Elizabeth's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 1 p.m. until the time of Elizabeth's memorial service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place and Elizabeth's cremated remains will be interred in the Riverside Cemetery, Toronto on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11: 30 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family. (Cards available at the funeral home.) Visit www.henrywalser.com for Elizabeth's memorial.


The Record, October 13, 2007

Elizabeth — James Grant "Jerry" Delville-Pratt. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — Leslie Edgeworth. Leslie died Bef 2007. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946.67
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946.69

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946.66

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• Name: Mary Magdalena Jutzi
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946.68

Notes:

Jutzi.- Mary Magdalena Shantz, daughter of Moses and Catherine (Martin) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 19, 1923; died of Alzheimer's disease at Cambridge, Ont., Aug. 20, 1989; aged 66. On Oct. 15, 1949, she was married to Wallace Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Diane Traendlin and Janice Roth), 2 sons (Cameron and Stewart Jutzi), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Luella Shantz). She was prececed in death by one brother (Gordon Shantz). She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Amzie Brubacher and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 38 - September 19, 1989, page 678

Mary married Wallace Jutzi 15 Oct 1949. Wallace (son of Simeon Jutzi and Leah Gascho) was born 6 Apr 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Grace — Bruce Wilke. [Group Sheet]

Doris — Jack Shadbold. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Herbert Meyers. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226734

Donald — Madelyn Agnes Green. Madelyn (daughter of Richard Amos Green and Annie Catherine Scoble) was born 26 Feb 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 2014, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park Gardens, London, Middlesex, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96506

Richard — Ruby Louise Eckstein. Ruby (daughter of Walter Edward Eckstein and Martha Marie Paepcke) was born 22 Nov 1926; died 4 May 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]