Esther B. Bliehm

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• Name: Esther B. Stoeckle
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00010-1096
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Bliehm "was born March 16th, 1808 and on January 29th, 1833, she was married to John Stoeckle."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Esther married Rev. John Stoeckle 22 Jan 1833, , Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Stoeckle and Mary Witmer) was born 25 Nov 1802, Biern, Germany; died 22 Apr 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Esther — Stoeckle. was born CA 1808; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betsey Steckley
• Name: Eisabeth Steckle
• Name: Stockle
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7448
• Birth: 29 Sep 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

STECKLY.-July 14th, of phthisic, Sister ELISABETH STECKLY, aged 43 years, 10 months and 23 days.


Herald of Truth - Volume XV, Number 8 - August 1878, pages 141, 143 and 144

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• Name: Daniel Steckley
• Name: Daniel Stoeckle
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7449
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Daniel B. Steckle
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Daniel Stoeckle, "was born April 28th, 1837, and was married to Lovina Detweiler, December 15th, 1861. They reside in Huron County, Ontario."

Daniel married Lovina Detweiler 15 Dec 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Rudolph W. Dettweiler and Susannah Bingeman) was born 1 Jan 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1923; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Johannes B. Stoeckle
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7450

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• Name: Abraham Stoeckle
• Name: Abram Steckley
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7451
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Abraham Stoeckle, "was born January 20th, 1842. He was married to Sarah Fordney, December 10th, 1867, and on Janury 13th, 1868, they moved to Ionia County, Michigan."

Abraham married Sarah Fordney 10 Dec 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Christian B. Fordney and Annie Or Esther Wenger) was born 1 Apr 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262744
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Jacob B. Stoeckle
• Name: Jacob Steckley
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7452
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Jacob Steckle
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Jacob Stoeckle, "was born August 20th, 1844. He was married to Elizabeth Snider, March 23rd, 1869. In 1873 he purchased the large farm of the late John Kraft, and from here he moved to Plattsville, Oxford County, where he resided until a few years ago when he moved to the town of Waterloo. At present he is engaged as caretaker of the Berlin and Waterloo Hospital."


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.].

Jacob married Elizabeth Snider 23 Mar 1869, , Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Shantz Snider and Anna Snider) was born 17 Jul 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1928; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-269711
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Henry
• Name: Henry B. Steckle
• Name: Henry B. Stoeckle
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7453
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Henry Stoeckle, "was born December 20th, 1846. On January 11th, 1879, he was married to Lydia Schantz of North Dumfries. She was born August 31st, 1848. They reside on the old homestead of his father near Strasburg."


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.].

Heinrich married Lydia Shantz 11 Jan 1869, , Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin) was born 31 Aug 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1908; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Heinrich — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00118-7453 
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Henry married Lydia Shantz Jun 1869. Lydia was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-2976
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Mary Steckle

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24089
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Henry D. Steckel

Notes:

Steckle, -- Henry, son of the late Daniel and Lovina (Dettweiler) Steckle, was born July 9, 1866, in Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ont.; died March 13, 1951, at his home in Stanley Twp.; aged 84 y. 8 m. 7 d. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Sitler of Woolwich Twp., Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 26, 1893. To this union were born 7 sons and 5 daughters. He was preceded in death by 4 sons and 2 daughters. Those who mourn his departure are his companion, 3 sons (Ivan, Bayfield; Edwin and Alvin ,Stanley Twp.), 3 daughters (Malinda-Mrs. Earl Gingerich, Zurich, Ont.; Mary Ann, London, Ont.; and Susanna-Mrs. Annanias Martin, Waterloo), 16 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother (John, Stanley, Twp.), and 1 sister (Mrs. Enos Gingrich, Elmira, Ont.). Funeral services were held March 15 at the home by Abram Bearinger and at the A. M. Church, Bronson Line, by Osiah Gingrich and Solomon Baechler. Interment in the A. M. Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 21 - May 22, 1951 - page 502, 503

Henry married Mary Ann Sitler Feb 1893. Mary (daughter of Isaac Sitler and Hannah Groh) was born 19 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1952; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, , Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Menno Stoeckle
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6905.1
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Menno D. Steckle

Menno — Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shantz. Elizabeth (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 8 Feb 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1944; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-2951
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of John Steckle
• Occupation: 1895, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

John married Velina Shantz 10 Mar 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Velina (daughter of Menno Shantz and Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 6 Mar 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1955; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29615
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Susanna Steckle
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Susannah married Martin S. Bauman 25 Dec 1895. Martin (son of Martin H. Bauman and Rebecca Shantz, son of Martin H. Bauman and Rebecca Shantz) was born 17 Jun 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1945; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lovina Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-202.19
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lovina Stekcle
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lovina — Henry S. Bauman. Henry (son of Martin H. Bauman, son of Martin H. Bauman and Rebecca Shantz, son of Martin H. Bauman and Rebecca Shantz) was born 26 May 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1935; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3193.8
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Hannah Steckle
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Hannah — Enos Gingrich. Enos (son of Menno B. Gingrich and Rebecca Martin) was born 6 Apr 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1944; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Stoeckle
• Name: Matilda Young
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5935.2

Matilda married James Henry Young 4 Jul 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Charles Young and Hannah Workman, son of Charles Young and Hannah) was born 4 Jul 1870, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1931, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5935.3

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• Name: Emma Boehmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177919
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1921, 59 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Misfortune: 1949; killed in fire

Notes:

Burned in Blast, Ex-Kitchenerite Taken by Death

Victim of the gas furnace explosion at Galt Thursday night, Mrs. Norman Boehmer, 73, a former resident of Kitchener, died at the Galt General Hospital early today.

Mrs. Boehmer suffered severe burns to the body, arms and face after the gas furnace at the home of her son-in-law, Spencer Dalton, exploded when she attempted to light it.

Enveloped in Flames

Neighbors report that the woman was enveloped in flames from head to foot as she ran out of the house to a side verandah. She was reported to have received the full blast of the explosion and became a human torch of flames.

Well known in Kitchener, she was a former member of the Benton St. Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher there for many years.

Predeceased by Husband

The former Emma A. Steckle she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Steckle and was born March 20, 1876. Hen husband, the late Norman Boehmer, died 34 years ago.

Surviving are one son, Harold Boehmer, Glendale, Calif.; and one daughter, Mrs. Spencer (Dorothy) Dalton, Galt, with whom she made her home. Seven grand- children and one sister, Mrs. Matilda Young, Brantford, also survive.

The body is resting at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, but the casket will be closed. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Monday at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be in Mt Hope Cemetery. Rev. Leander Roblin will officiate

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, Sep 10, 1949 Page 3

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Kitchener Woman Is Badly Burned

A former resident of Kitchener. Mrs. Norman Boehmer, 73, is in a critical condition at the Galt Hospital from burns suffered in an explosion at the home of her son-in-law, Spencer Dalton, last night.

Mrs. Boehmer suffered severe burns to her body, arms and face and hospital authorities report her condition as very serious.

The explosion occurred after Mrs. Boehmer went to the basement to light a furnace fire. Neighbors heard cries for help. and Mrs. Boehmer was seen enveloped in flames as she ran out on a side verandah of the house.

A coat was thrown around her to smother the flames. The force of the explosion bulged the front and rear walls of the brick-veneer house to a maximum of about 18 inches, dislodging large sections of brick. Cause of the mishap has not been determined. The former Emma Steckle, Mrs. Boehmer was born in Waterloo. She has lived the greater part of her life in the Twin Cities, but took up residence in Galt when her daughter, Mrs. Spencer Dalton, moved there some years ago. A son, Harold Boehmer, resides in Glendale, Calif.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, Sep 9, 1949 Page 3

Emma — Norman Boehmer. Norman (son of August Boehmer and Catherine Kalbfleisch) was born 20 Sep 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther "Hettie" Snyder
• Name: Hettie Steckle
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.2
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Esther married Jacob S. Snyder 10 Jan 1893. Jacob (son of Moses C. Snyder and Hannah Shantz) was born 5 Dec 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1953; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz. --- Anna, daughter of Henry and Lydia (Shantz) Steckle, was born Feb. 17, 1872, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; died at the Samaritan Hospital in Bay City, Mich., July 22, 1940; aged 68 y. 5 m. 5 d. She was married to Ananias C. Shantz, Feb. 16, 1897, in Kitchener, Ont. They moved to Fairview, Mich., in 1908. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour at the age of 33 years, untied with the Mennonite Church, and remained faithful through life, leaving a ringing testimony to her family. Her years were full of pain and her desire was to be with her Lord, where there is no pain if that was God's will. She leaves a bereaved husband, four sons and four daughters (Ivan of Stoughton, Wis.; Ada, Mrs. Oliver Handrich; Melvin, Ernest, and Clifford, of Fairview, Mich.; Alma, Mrs. Floyd F. Bontrager; Emma, Mrs. Edgar Yoder; and Edna of Midland, Mich.; and Naomi Markby at home whom she loved as one of her own children; 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers; 7 sisters and a host of relatives and friends. One granddaughter (Lola Handrich) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held July 25 at the Fairview Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Moses Steiner. Text, Zech. 14: 7. Her body was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 21 - August 22, 1940---- page 462, 463, 464.

Anna married Ananias C. Shantz 16 Feb 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ananias (son of Jacob W. Shantz and Magdalena Cressman) was born 21 Sep 1873, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1943; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Oscoda, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.4
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.6

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• Name: Abram Steckle
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.5
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-20102

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.8

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• Name: Maria Stoeckle
• Name: Maria Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1000
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Maria — Ephraim H. Weber. Ephraim (son of Daniel M. Weber and Elizabeth Histand) was born 29 Jun 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.10

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.11
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Servant

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.12

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.13

Notes:

STECKLE, John - At K-W Hospital on Friday, Oct. 9, 1981, John Steckle, of 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, aged 91 years. Survived by his wife, the former Susanna Chase; daughter, Jean of Ottawa, son, Robert of New Hamburg; two sisters, Ada Steckle and Edna Ludolph, both of Kitchener; four grandchildren. Predeceased by four brothers and eight sisters. Visitation was at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener. The funeral and committal services at Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, 64 Biehn Dr., Kitchener on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m.

New Hamburg Independent - Oct 21, 1981, pg 22

John — Susanna Isabella Chase. Susanna was born CA 1898; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Ludolph
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.14

Edna married Albert Ludolph 14 Sep 1920. Albert (son of Conrad Ludolph and Magdalena Hagedorn) was born 26 Apr 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died May 1971; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93857

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-374442
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.3 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.4 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.5 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.10 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1000 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.12 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950.13 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Susanna Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23442
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Susanna, daughter of Henry D. and Maryann (Sitler) Steckle, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Sept. 3, 1895; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, July 10, 1966; aged 70 y. 10 m. 7 d. On Feb. 26, 1920, she was married to Annanias Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Abner), 5 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Aaron Wideman, Almeda, Viola, Ellen - Mrs. Carson Moyer, and Laura - Mrs. Milo Shantz), 3 brothers (Ivan, Edwin and Alvin), 2 sisters (Maryann and Melinda - Mrs. Earl Gingrich), and 18 grandchildren. Two sons, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters predeceased her. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Glenn Brubacher and Emerson McDowell officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 30 - August 2, 1966 pages 690, 691

Susanna married Annanias S. Martin 26 Feb 1926, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Annanias (son of Tilman B. Martin and Maria "Mary" Shantz) was born 13 Oct 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1978, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8657

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10016

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• Name: Menno Stoeckle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10087

Menno married Vila Julia Musselman 15 Jul 1926, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Vila (daughter of Emanuel Musselman and Mary Caroline Weber) was born 18 Feb 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1934, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel United Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Menno — Catherine Phillippa Penfold. Catherine (daughter of Jesse Penfold and Janet Darby) was born 5 Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Emanuel United Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11632

Magdalena — Noah Gingrich. Noah (son of Solomon G. Gingrich and Matilda Martin) was born 3 Dec 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1977; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lovina Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4178
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lavina Steckle

Lovina married Menno Martin 21 Dec 1920. Menno (son of Rev. Tobias B. Martin and Amanda Eby) was born 6 Apr 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1973, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4505
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Malinda Steckle

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• Name: Elizabeth Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-6669

Elizabeth — Alvin B. Martin. Alvin (son of Moses B. Martin and Mary Bauman) was born 21 Jun 1897; died 17 Jun 1960, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116849

Josiah — Ella Smith. Ella was born 9 Apr 1907, Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1996; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206729

Elias — Susannah Snyder. Susannah (daughter of Amzie K. Snyder and Lydia Ann Gingrich) was born 16 Dec 1909; died 30 Aug 1969; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206774

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206775

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71512
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son, Father's farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

A private funeral service for Jeremiah Bauman, 70, of RR 2, Drayton, who died July 19 at Listowel Hospital, was held July 21 at the residence at 9 2,m, At 1:30 p.m. further services were held at the Goshen Meeting House. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Born in Waterloo County, Dec. 7, 1896, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bauman. Surviving besides his wife, the former Vaina Martin, are three sons, Newton and Mervin, both of RR 2, Drayton, and Murrel of Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Eldon (Irla) Brubacher, RR 2, West Montrose, and Mrs. Mervin (Lena) Martin, RR 1, Elmira; two brothers, Henry of Floladale, and Owen of St. Jacobs; four sisters, Mrs. Abram Martin of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Paul Martin, RR 1, Waterloo, Mrs, Jeffe Shantz of Waterloo, and Mrs. Ivan Martin, RR 4, Elmira, and 15 grandchildren.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until removal was made to the residence.


The Elmira Signet 26 July 1967 pg 4

Jeremiah married Velina Martin 14 Feb 1926, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Velina (daughter of Manasseh Martin and Magdalena "Lena" Shantz) was born 14 Mar 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1981; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71513
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Henry — Nancy Martin. Nancy (daughter of David B. Martin and Judith Cressman) was born 19 Apr 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Henry — Nancy. Nancy was born 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157562
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24674972
• Name: Mary Ann Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37906
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, at home
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin.-Kate, widow [should read daughter and name is not Kate but Mary Ann] of the late Mr. And Mrs. Martin S. Bauman, was born near Waterloo, Ont., May 1, 1901; died July 25, 1947; aged 46 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Feb. 7, 1922 she was united in marriage to David B. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Lorne and Inez, both at home), her stepmother, 4 brothers (Jeremiah, Henry, Owen, and Harvey), and 4 sisters (Ellen-Mrs. Abraham Martin, Susanna-Mrs. Jesse Shantz, Almeda-Mrs. Paul Martin, and Alice-Mrs. Ivan Martin). She was a member of the Floradale, Ont., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held July 28, at the church, in charge of Ruben Dettwiler and Oliver D. Snider. Burial was made in the North Woolwich Cemetery*.

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 29 - October 14, 1947, page 622 - 623

*Mary Ann's body was moved to Floradale Mennonite Cemetery later that year.

Mary married David B. Martin 7 Feb 1922. David (son of Eli S. Martin and Anna M. "Nancy" Bauman) was born 25 Feb 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157573
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55788
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bauman, Owen S., son of Martin S. and Susannah (Steckley) Bauman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 16, 1903; died at the K-W Hospital, May 11, 1969; aged 66 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Jan. 25, 1927, he was married to Lydiann Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mervin and Roy), 3 daughters (Laura - Mrs. Dale Schumm, Florence - Mrs. Mervin Scheer, and Esther - Mrs. Paul Snider), 12 grandchildren, one brother (Henry S.), and 3 sisters (Almeda - Mrs. Paul Martin, Susannah - Mrs. Jesse Shantz, and Alice - Mrs. Ivan Martin). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held May 14, with Glenn Brubacher officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 25 - June 24, 1969 pages 571, 572

Owen married Lydiann Martin 25 Jan 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydiann (daughter of John F. Martin and Elizabeth G. Martin) was born 6 Dec 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1994, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen S. Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29618
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Ellen, daughter of the late Martin S. and Susannah (Steckley) Bauman, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., July 15, 1905; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., of cancer, Jan. 19, 1969; aged 63 y. 6 m. 4 d. On Oct. 31, 1933, she was married to Abraham S. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Laverne, Martha, Edmund, Ellen, Lorene, Howard, Maurice, and James), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was preceded in death by one son (Elmer). She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Glen Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 7 - February 18, 1969 pages 159, 160

Ellen married Abraham S. Martin 31 Oct 1933. Abraham (son of Ezra A. Martin and Judith Sauder) was born 31 Oct 1909, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157595
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Harvey married Saloma Martin 1932. Saloma (daughter of Manasseh Martin and Magdalena "Lena" Shantz) was born 3 Sep 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1992, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Almeda S. Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157606
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Almeda — Paul S. Martin. Paul (son of Paul M. Martin and Lydian Shantz) was born 14 Jan 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157617
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Susannah married Jesse Shantz 2 Feb 1935. Jesse (son of Jesse Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 31 May 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1983; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-247960
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Alice — Ivan S. Martin. Ivan (son of Isaiah M. Martin and Lovina M. Snyder) was born 15 Jan 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1977, RR2, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313699
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-202.301
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167761P
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1960, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Urias married Annie Martin 12 Mar 1929. Annie (daughter of Menno F. Martin and Nancy Brubacher) was born 28 Mar 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1939, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Urias — Catherine "Katie" Hoffman. Catherine (daughter of Aaron Hoffman and Lavina W. Martin) was born 6 Mar 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 2010, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21784708
• Name: Anna Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167765
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

HOFFMAN, Anna (Mrs. Israel) - Peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997, at Chateau Gardens, Elmira, Anna (Bauman) Hoffman, in her 90th year, of Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Israel Hoffman (1990). Loving mother of Allan and Helena of Elmira, Marie and Garry Martin of Bancroft, Erma and Brice Martin of Scarborough, Roy and Sandra of Montreal, Reta and Stuart Malloy of Elmira, Paul and Evelyn of New Liskeard. Fondly remembered by her 15 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Dear sister of David Bauman of Elmira and Selina Hoffman of Heidelberg.

Predeceased by her parents, Henry S. Bauman and Lavina Steckle; six brothers; four sisters and one grandson.

Anna was a faithful member of the Wallenstein Bible Chapel.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, this evening (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Wednesday, transfer will be made to the Wallenstein Bible Chapel for funeral service at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the Hawkesville Cemetery.

In her memory, donations to the Conestogo Bible Camp would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Monday, January 06, 1997

Anna — Israel M. Hoffman. Israel (son of Aaron Hoffman and Lavina W. Martin) was born 31 Oct 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167762
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1960, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry — Annie Weber. Annie (daughter of Menno M. Weber and Lydia Ann Snyder) was born 10 Jan 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1992. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37663
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ephraim, son of Mrs. Lovina and the late Pre. Henry S. Bauman of Hawkesville, Ont., was born on July 29, 1911; died on Jan. 6, 1938; aged 26 y. 5 m. 8 d. He was ill with typhoid fever for 3 weeks. N Sept. 1, 1937, he was united in marriage with Minerva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hoffman. He is survived by his widow, his mother, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters; namely; Martin and Henry of Wallenstein; Urias, Selina, Noah, and David of Hawkesville; Louisa (Mrs. Ezra E. Martin) of St. Jacobs; and Anna (Mrs. Israel Hoffman) of Heidelberg. One brother (Amos) and 3 sisters (Ida, Lovina and Susanna, wife of Josiah Martin of Hawkesville) predeceased him. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church and interment was made in the Elmira Cemetery. Bro. Roy Koch conducted the service, assisted by Bros. Burton Weber and Jesse Bowman.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXX, No. 43 - January 20, 1938 Bauman.

Ephraim married Minerva B. Hoffman 6 Jan 1938. Minerva (daughter of Daniel B. Hoffman and Mary Ann Bauman) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1998. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-202.300

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• Name: Selina Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150008
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Selina — David M. Hoffman. David (son of Aaron Hoffman and Lavina W. Martin) was born 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19309513
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218901
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1960, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Noah — Lucinda Bearinger. Lucinda (daughter of Oziah M. Bearinger and Susanna G. Weber) was born 19 May 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 2007, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14400P
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

David — Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin. Elizabeth (daughter of Elias B. Martin and Annie Brox) was born 12 Jun 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 2003; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228863

Enos — Elizabeth Martin. Elizabeth (daughter of Emerson Martin and Barbara Sauder) was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 2003. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lovina Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90874
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lovina — Josiah G. Martin. Josiah (son of John F. E. Martin and Mary Ann Gingrich) was born 22 Dec 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1978; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167739
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Lydia Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116520
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lydia — Allan H. Frey. Allan (son of John S. Frey and Barbara Hoffman) was born 20 Nov 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313654
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177920
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Druggist, Drug Store
• Residence: 1921, 59 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; druggist
• Residence: 1923, 59 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Harold married Edna Kathryn Hertfelder 9 May 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of Wilhelm M. "William" Hertfelder and Elizabeth Miller) was born 10 Nov 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Dalton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44755
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Insurance
• Residence: 1921, 59 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer
• Residence: 1924, 59 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Dorothy married Spencer Hotham Dalton 10 Sep 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Spencer (son of George Leriche Dalton and Edith Constance Hotham) was born 12 Feb 1900, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1995; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adeline Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7902.13
• Adopted: Bef 1901
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Private Family
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Adopted: Bef 1921, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Bauman.-Adeline (Weber) Bauman was born Nov. 2, 1885; died at Floradale, Ont., Mar. 6, 1928; aged 42 y. 4 m. 4 d. She was united in marriage to Emanuel Bauman of Floradale, Ont., Jan. 25, 1925. She leaves a sorrowing husband, three step-children (Florence, Orrie and Howard), two brothers, and two sisters. Sister Bauman was in bed seven weeks, suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. She was recovering nicely and was looking forward to again being about her household duties, when without a moment's warning she passed away because of a weak heart. Her death was a shock to the community, nevertheless we mourn not as those who have no hope. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church till death. The Floradale congregation, of which she was a member, will miss her greatly. Bro. Bauman and family need our sympathy and prayers. Funeral services were conducted on Mar. 9, at the Elmira Mennonite Church and her body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Bros. Abram Gingerich and Oliver Snider preached. Texts, Luke 13: 4; Isa. 3: 10.

Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 51 - March 22, 1928 - pp 1102,1103

____________________________

In 1901 Adline was living with her 1 cousin 1 removed (Jacob Snyder)as an adopted daughter.

Adeline married Emanuel M. Bauman 25 Jan 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emanuel (son of Menno S. Bauman and Susannah Martin) was born 26 Sep 1889, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-295499
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-6362.2

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38160753
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69746
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elo Snyder
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elo Snyder, 69, of RR 1, Breslau (Bloomingdale), died Monday of a heart attack following a brief illness.

He died on the farm on which he was born Sept. 2, 1895. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Snyder. He farmed in the Bloomingdale area his entire life. He attended the Kitchener market for 43 years where he operated a meal counter.

He was a member of the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church and a former trustee of the church. He was cemetery supervisor for many years. His wife, the former Susanna Martin, predeceased him in December, 1961.

Survivors include three sons, Amos and Paul of RR 1, Breslau, and Floyd, at home, three daughters, Salome of Toronto, Ina, at home, and Edith of Elldhart, Ind.; three brothers, Austin of RR 3, Waterloo, Roy of RR 1,Millbank, and Orland of Elmira. One foster sister, Mrs. Adeline Bauman, predeceased him.

There are nine grandchildren.

The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until noon Wednesday when removal was made to the home at RR 1, Breslau. Removal will be made at noon Thursday to Bloomingdale Mennonite Church for service at 3 pm. Rev. Harold Groh and Rev. John Snyder will officiate.

Interment will be n the adjoining cemetery.

Elmira Signet Feb 17 1965 pg 5.jpg

Elo married Susannah Martin 25 Nov 1919, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Christian P. Martin and Elizabeth Martin) was born 12 Jun 1899, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1961, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69747
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1975, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SNYDER, Austin

On Wednesday, August 27, 1975, t the K-W Hospital, aged 78 years.

Husband of Lucinda Martin of Route 3, Waterloo; brother of Orlan of Preston; father of four step-children. One son and two brothers predeceased him.

Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Friday at 10 am when removal was made to his home at Route 3, Waterloo, for funeral service on Saturday, August 30 at 8:30 am standard time. Removal was then made to Martin's Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Elmira Signet Sep 3 1975 pg 19

Austin married Lucinda Martin 10 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of Levi L. Martin and Elizabeth S. Bauman) was born 30 Mar 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1979; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-295498
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69748
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Roy S. Snyder
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder, Roy, son of Jacob and Hettie Snyder, was born at Bloomingdale, Ont., Dec. 8, 1898; died after a lengthy illness at Milverton, Ont., Aug. 28, 1971; aged 72 y. 8 m. 20 d. He was married to Magdaline Weber, who preceded him in death. Later he was married to Leila Shantz, who also preceded him in death. On Oct. 9, 1943, he was married to Nettie Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lorne), 2 daughters (Adeline - Mrs. Ivan Schiedel, and Lurenda - Mrs. Robert Wyse), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Austin and Oran). He was a member of the Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 31, in charge of David Jantzi and Menno Zehr; interment in Bloomingdale Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 37 - September 21, 1971 - pp 794-796

Roy married Magdalena Weber 21 Nov 1922. Magdalena (daughter of Simeon Weber and Lucinda E. Martin) was born 28 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1928, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Nettie Bechtel 1943. Nettie (daughter of Noah C. Bechtel and Mary Ann Snyder) was born 20 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1986, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Leila "Lulu" Shantz Sep 1932. Leila (daughter of Josiah N. Shantz and Susannah Bachert) was born 5 Jul 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1938, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Orlan Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69749
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNYDER, Orlan J. -- On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1986, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, aged 86 years, of Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, formerly of Elmira. Beloved husband of Erma Cressman; dear father of Aden of Kitchener, Mervin of Elmira, Cleason of Hanover, Laverne of Thunder Bay, Hettie (Mrs. Carl Sleeper) of Elkhart, Ind. , Melinda (Mrs. Mike Utz) of Edmonton, Alta. and Vera (Mrs. Stan Cressman) of Guernsey, Sask. Forty two grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his first wife, Veronica Brubacher; one son, Irvin in infancy; one daughter, Verna; three brothers and one step sister. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira after 11: 30 a. m. on Sunday until Monday at noon, when removal will be made to Elmira Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2: 30 p. m. . Interment Elmira Mennonite cemetery.


The Kitchener- Waterloo Record 21 Oct 1986

Jacob married Veronica Brubacher 10 Dec 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Michael M. Brubacher and Melinda S. Frey) was born 13 Apr 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Erma Cressman 9 Jul 1977. Erma (daughter of Addison "Addis" Cressman and Lizzie Mae Erb) was born 31 Mar 1922; died 27 Jan 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69732

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69733

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• Name: Alma Grace Bontrager
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81744

Notes:

Bontrager, Alma G. Shantz, 90, Fairview, Mich. Born: April 23, 1906, Kitchener, Ont., to Annanias and Anna Steckle Shantz. Died: Oct. 14, 1996, West Branch, Mich., of congestive heart failure. Survivors-children: Roger, Marvin, Shirley Cassel; stepson: Lyle Bontrager; brothers and sisters: Ernie, Clifford, Ada, Edna; 17 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Floyd F. Bontrager (husband). Funeral: Oct. 17, Fairview Mennonite Church, by Randy Detweiler. Burial: Fairview Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 45 - November 12, 1996

Alma — Rev. Floyd F. Bontrager. Floyd (son of Eli Bontrager and Katie Johns) was born 30 Nov 1899, Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; died 9 Sep 1992, Fairview, Oscoda, Michigan, USA; was buried , Fairview Mennonite, Fairview, Oscoda, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1002a

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24440
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son, Father's farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Clayton — Kathryn Isabella "Katie" Shantz. Kathryn (daughter of Josiah N. Shantz and Susannah Bachert) was born 18 Mar 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1975; was buried 9 Jul 1975, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298244
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Laura Emma Hamsher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24438
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Hamsher, Laura Emma Weber, 87, Sarasota, Fla. Born: April 19, 1907, Kitchener, Ont. , to Ephraim and Maria Steckle Weber. Died: March 7, 1995, Sarasota, Fla. , of congestive heart failure. Survivors - children: Donald, Harold, Janice Yoder, Joyce; brother: Eldon Weber; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Wallace Hamsher (husband) . Congregational membership: Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral: March 10, Robarts Funeral Home, by Howard S. Schmitt. Burial: Sarasota Memorial Park.

Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 13 - March 28, 1995, page 14

Laura — Wallace Hamsher. Wallace was born Abt 1907, Of, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; died Bef 1995. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158256P
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ion — Edith Lorene "Lorene" Horst. Edith (daughter of Benjamin G. Horst and Lydia Ann Shantz) was born 31 May 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1972; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: story, genealogy, public service
• Public Service: Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation member
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1000a
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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"Eldon D. Weber, President of OGS, 1975-1977, died on 26 February 2004 at the age of 90. He was born in Berlin, Ontario, in 1913, the son of Ephraim Weber and Maria Steckle, and remained proud of his connection with both these pioneer Waterloo County families. He was a longtime member of the Pennsylvania-German Folklore Society, and was present at the PGFS meeting when OGS was founded. He became active provincially at an early stage, serving as a provincial director 1970-1971, and as vice-president before becoming president.

Among his undertakings at the provincial level was a projected series of county-wide gravestone readings, Monumental Transcriptions (1977). Unfortunately, only the first volume, concerning Simcoe County, was published. He chaired Seminar 1976, held in Waterloo. OGS awarded him an honorary life membership in 1984.

Throughout the 1970s he was also active locally, helping to found Waterloo-Wellington branch in 1973, editing its newsletter for many years and serving as chair 1978-1982. Access to two ledgers of 1870s Waterloo County births and deaths led him to publish them, many years before the Registrar-General officially released the information to the public.

As well as genealogies of the Weber and Steckle families, his greatest contribution to family history in Ontario was in the republication of Ezra Eby's Biographical History of Waterloo Township (1895) in 1971. He combined the original volumes and the 1931 supplement with maps and other new material and, most usefully, an every-name index. This publication, referred to locally simply as 'The Eby Book', is the first port of call for Waterloo County genealogists. It had become a rare book, but the Weber edition is available in libraries across North America.

His reputation in the community meant that many Mennonite families deposited copies of documents with him. His papers are now at Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo.

In addition to his genealogical work, Eldon was active in the United Church of Canada, both locally in Kitchener-Waterloo and at conference level. The KW Council of Churches named him Layman of the Year in 1969. He also served on the board of the KW Humane Society for almost forty years from 1944.

Following his retirement from active committee work, his second marriage to Helen Merner gave his old age a new outlook and much happiness."

https://www.ogs.on.ca/ogs/aboutus/obits.html

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It has pleased our heavenly Father to call out of this life the soul of Eldon Weber. He departed this world peacefully at Grand River Hospital at the age of 90.Eldon is survived by his sons Ross and Bryce, their wives Kate and Janet and grandson Daniel, all of Melbourne, Australia, his step-daughters Joyce Stuckhardt and Deborah Wolf and husbands Ron and Grant, his sister-in-law Grace Weber (Baer) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his first wife Laura (Mather) in 1985, his second wife Helen (Merner) in 2003 and his four siblings Clayton, Ion, Mervin and sister Laura. He will be fondly remembered by Helens extended family.Eldon's family will receive relatives and friends from 12 noon until 1:30 P.M. Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:30 P.M.
Rev. Adrian Lindsay officiating.Interment First Mennonite Cemetery followed by a reception in the funeral home.As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the First United Church Extension Fund, Waterloo would be appreciated by the family

Eldon — Laura Mary Mather. Laura (daughter of John A. Mather and Mary Ellen E. Philip) was born 1 Oct 1920, , Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Eldon — Helen L.. Helen was born 1918; died 2003; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24434P
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Weber. - Mervin H. , son of Ephraim and Maria (Steckle) Weber, died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont. , Feb. 24, 1988; aged 73 y. He was married to Grace Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Robert) , 3 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, one sister (Laura Hamsher) , and 2 brothers (Clayton and Eldon) . He was preceded in death by an infant brother and one brother (Ion) . He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; spring interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.1a

1aGospel Herald- Volume 81, Number 13 - March 29, 1988, pages 229, 230.

Mervin — Grace Violet Baer. Grace (daughter of Simon B. Baer and Luannah Shantz) was born Abt 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aft 1987. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406626

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187132

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187130

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LUDOLPH, Nyle Died on Friday, October 14, 2011, peacefully in his sleep, after a short bout with lung cancer. Survived by his children Linda, Larry and Sandy and Doug; grandchildren Trevor Ludolph and Kim, Tracy Verutis and Craig, Jessica, Melissa, Sara and Carla: five great-grandchildren Tyler, Jordan, Brandon, Troy and Brett. Also survived by a brother Clare Ludolph. Predeceased by his wife Marion in 1996 and a sister Mary Minigan. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Private interment in Rosebank Cemetery. A memorial service will take place in the chapel of the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow. Nyle was the father of the Blue Box Program, started in 1981. In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to the Waterloo Regional Food Bank may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Waterloo Region Record, October 14, 2011

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Nyle Ludolph was 'father of the blue box

Kitchener The man credited with helping to launch the first municipal blue box recycling program has died. Nyle Ludolph - known to many as the Father of the Blue Box - was 84.

In the early 1980s, the Kitchener man was working for Laidlaw Waste Systems, which was contracted to collect the city's garbage. A few years earlier, he'd been asked to speak to students about the need to recycle and reduce waste. But the words felt hollow - recycling and reducing waste wasn't his company's business. He left the talk feeling like a hypocrite, he'd later recall. And he pledged to do something about it. For a year, Ludolph did his best to reduce his own family's waste. For that year, they only put out six bags of trash. Ludolph convinced his employer to get into recycling. In 1981, Laidlaw launched a pilot project with Resource Integration Systems in the neighbourhood around the Kitchener Auditorium. Some of the homes received what would become a ubiquitous blue plastic box to place their recyclables in.

The blue box was a hit, and the program was rolled out city-wide in 1983. Ludolph would go on to champion the program around Ontario. "He was very proud of it," said Doug Ludolph, one of Nyle's three children. "He thought the world of recycling ... He never thought it would become as big as it is." From its humble beginnings, the blue box has found a home in countries around the world. "I think Nyle saw something in the future that many other people had overlooked, and that was the need to look after our planet and the environment," Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr said. "He had the foresight to change people's way of living when it comes to recycling and dealing with waste."

The blue box program gave recycling credibility - and an efficiency - that it previously lacked, added Regional Chair Ken Seiling. "We became sort of a leader in terms of how to encourage people to recycle," he said. "It was visible … it was easy to do." Away from the world of recycling, Nyle Ludolph was a kind and generous man, his son said. He didn't hide the fact he battled a drinking problem in his younger days, and Nyle remained active in Alcoholics Anonymous for decades. "He'd go to meetings all the time, and anybody who needed help, he'd talk to," Doug said. "We miss him a lot and we love him," he said. "They're big shoes to fill." A memorial servicce will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Erb & Good funeral home on King Street South in Waterloo.

Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2011

Nyle — Marion Annie Parr. Marion was born 3 Sep 1928; died 1996. [Group Sheet]