Christian S. Eby

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• Residence: 409 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2429
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Military: 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 29 Regiment of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; market gardener
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Basket Gardening

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Christian Eby, "was born December 15th, 1842. He was married May 24th, 1868, to Catharine Clemens. They reside at the "Two Bridges", South Ward, Berlin. He follows gardening in summer and butchering in winter. They have a family of six children...They are all at home yet and unmarried save James Edward who is married and resides in Berlin."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Christian married Catharine Clemens 24 May 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Abraham B. Clemens and Magdalena Eby) was born 10 Apr 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Wray
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.2

Lydia — John Wray. John (son of George Wray and Sarah Holmes) was born 30 Dec 1859, , England; died 15 Apr 1932; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-328489
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Edward Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.3
• Ordained: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

James — Louisa Katherine C. Michel. Louisa (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Michel and Carolina Wolfhart) was born 25 Jun 1877, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.4
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Interesting: misfortune, accident
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2429.5
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Heavy Quality Of Gas May Have Been Cause Of Disaster

City Engineer Shupe At Lose To Account For Horrible Accident In Which Three Men Lost Lives; Gas Was Hydrogen Sulphide

TANK IN OPERATION SINCE 1901 WITHOUT ACCIDENT

While theories and suppositions appear to be abundant,an official expression of opinion as to the cause of the disaster at the Mill street sewer farm yesterday was not available today. Three men lost their lives in the tragedy as vaporous sewer gas, deadly in its action, seeped into one of the four large tanks where men were engaged in cleaning operations.

The gas, commonly known as sewer gas, is technically known as hydrogen sulphide, or as it is known to chemistry students by its symbols, H2S. It is particularly repellent to the nostrils and is usually swift and effective in reaction.

A certain amount of this gas is found in sewers. City Engineer Shupe stated today, altho it is unusual that it should be present in sufficient quantities to asphyxiate men so quickly.

Asked for his opinion as to the cause of the disaster, Mr. Shupe said that he finds it difficult to explain. He believes, however, that the gas, heavier than air, collected in the bottom of the tank and gradually overcame the workmen. The fact that it is heavier than air would permit it to collect in the cavity particularly in view of the humid nature of the air.

He also believes that the absence of a breeze outside may have permitted the formation of this "gas pocket" in which the three lives were lost. The lid was off the tank and had a stir been present in the air, the heavy gas cloud might have been dispelled.

The tank in which the triple fatality occurred has done service since 1901 and this is the first mishap of its kind to occur in connection with this piece of equipment. Afterall these years, the engineer stated, the fatalities occurred with a new sewage disposal system in course of preparation. The tank was one of rather an ancient vintage which had to be cleaned by hand. In tanks on the new sewer property, the cleaning is done automatically.

Former Chairman Speaks

Dr. J. F. Honsberger, first chairman of the sewer committee, today outlined the events leading up to the construction of the plant at which the disaster occurred. It was built, the former chairman said, only after Dr. Nasmith and Dr. Arnyot, had spent an entire summer in this city, surveying sites and conducting experiments. The provincial department of health approved the plant on the recommendation of the experts. In view of this approval, it is likely that the attention of the department will be called to the disaster. Crown Attorney Bowlby today intimated his intention of summoning an inspector from the department to look into the mishap.

Benefit By Compensation

Survivors of the three gas victims will receive remittance from the Workmen's Compensation Board, City Engineer Shupe said today. At the preliminary inquest yesterday, September 9 was set for the hearing of evidence before Coroner Dr. J. E. Hett. The inquest will be held at the city hall at 7.30 o'clock in the evening.

Three Beyond Aid

Replying to a statement by Dr. C. Belyea who went to the scene in the ambulance and revived ,Alex Mayer thru artificial respiratory methods, Deputy Fire Chief Kern, today said that no amount of artificial respirationwould have saved the other three men. Dr. Belyea had said yesterday that, in his, opinion, the three victims might have rallied, had someone capable of administering artificial respiration been on the scene.

The deputy chief added that he applied the Schaefer method on the two men whom he dragged from the tank without avail. One of them, he said, was breathing when brought to the outer air but died while he was attempting to revive him. The other died before means of inducing respiration could he resorted to.

Moreover,Mr. Kern said, Mayer, the man whom Dr. Belyea revived, was the only one of the four men in the tank to show any outward signs of life. He was moving while the other three were lying quite still.

Determined To Investigate

"I am determined to investigate this disaster to the fullest possible extent," Coroner Dr. Hett said today. He added that the post mortem did not reveal the nature of the gas which caused death.

Explosion - The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 1

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Jacob Foster Eby, 313 Mill street, engineer at the sewer farm pumping station, killed by gas poisoning yesterday, is survived by his wife, five sons; Irvin, Nelson, Carl, Jacob and Herbert, all at home, four daughter; Mrs. E. Dorseht, city, Dorothy, Verna and Miriam, all at home. One brother, Gordon Eby, city, and one sister, Miss Isabella Eby of Kingston, also survive. The deceased, a member of the Benton Street Baptist Church was a lifelong resident of this city, being born here in 1880, the son of Christian Eby and Katherine Clemens. He was in his 61st year. The funeral will be publicly held on Friday at 2 o'clock from the Schreiter Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. J. R. Webb will be in charge of services. The remains will be resting at his late residence, until noon on Friday, when they will be taken to the Schreiter Funeral Home.

The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 15

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A VICTIM OF POISONING

Albanus Myer is Fourth Workman to Die Following Inhaling of Sewer Gas.

Albanus Myer, who was gassed at the Kitchener sewer plant on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, died in the K.-W. hospital on Wednesday evening, making the fourth death in connection with the fatal poisoning by gas fumes. Eph. Ernst, the foreman at the plant, who also inhaled the poisonous fumes while trying to rescue his fellow workmen, was confined to the hospital for many days. The funerals of John Stevenson, Jacob Eby and Chas. Zuch, the other victims of the accident, were held last week.

Dr. J. E. Hett, coroner, has called for a thorough investigation and it is likely that Dr. Nasmith, who with Dr. Amyot, designed the Mill Street plant in 1902, will be asked to investigate the cause of the gas fumes in the sewer tank.

Crown Attorney Bowlby will assist in the inquiry.

Waterloo Chronicle, 11 Sep 1930, p. 1

Jacob — Isabella Myers. Isabella (daughter of Hezekiah Myers and Sarah Block) was born 26 Aug 1881, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.6
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24358

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• Interesting: story
• Name: Christian Gordon Eby
• Name: Gordon C. Eby
• Name: Gordon Eby
• Residence: 409 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.7
• Birth: 20 Sep 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 108th Regiment, Service #126368
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 108th Regiment / 118th Battalion

Notes:

Eby, Gordon C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Eby, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 21, 1890; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 17, 1965; aged 74 y. 10 m. 27 d. In 1921, he was married to Elsie Hewitt, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ward, Foster, Gary, and Timothy), 3 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Murray Hill, Anne - Mrs. Douglas Millar, and Louella), and 16 grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Two months previous to his death he renewed his faith in Christ. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Aug. 20, in charge of C. F. Derstine.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 37 - September 21, 1965 - pages 841, 842

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Gordon Eby's diaries shine a light on Kitchener's past

KITCHENER Berlin was to become a city at the stroke of midnight, and young Gordon Eby did not want to miss the chance to record history in the making.

He loaded his gramophone into the back of his horse-drawn wagon, and headed downtown to record the celebrations. There was to be music, fireworks and parties, and Eby aimed to capture it all. But he was left heartbroken instead. "I started setting up the machine, while putting the horn on I bumped my coat pocket against the side of the rig, smashed the blank record which was in it … that of course put an end to record-making tonight," he wrote in his diary in June 1912.

Berlin, as Kitchener was then known, was a happening place in Eby's time. Electricity had only arrived two years earlier, and Eby - a Mennonite farmer who'd spent almost four months wages on his beloved gramophone - was busy documenting the exciting changes in his hometown....

Eby's diary entries are full of his observations on everyday life in Waterloo Region more than a century ago. While his father, a traditional Mennonite "charmer" was a remnant of different era, Eby was intrigued by anything new.

"He turned his back in some ways on his Mennonite heritage. He spent most of his time going to movies and plays," said Harper, a teacher at Elmira District Secondary School who also works with the Rural Diary Project at the University of Guelph.

Like a lot of citizens at the time, Eby was swept up the city's emerging status, with its growing population of 15,000 and bustling factories. "Berlin was coming into its own," she said. "We see Kitchener become a city through his eyes. He was very excited about it." Eby didn't just document early Kitchener with his diary entries. He also took hundreds of photos of people and things he saw, and owned one of the city's first flash-photography cameras while still in his early 20s.

Eby, who earned his living collecting manure and growing vegetables on land that is now Rockway Golf Course, used new technology as a social outlet, Harper said. His camera and gramophone were novelties, and drew crowds wherever he went. What he didn't realize is how he was helping historians more than a century later....by Greg Mercer

"Gordon Eby'S Diaries Shine A Light On Kitchener'S Past". Therecord.com. N. p., 2016. Web. 9 July 2016.

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Eby, Gordon C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Eby, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 21, 1890; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 17, 1965; aged 74 y. 10 m. 27 d. In 1921, he was married to Elsie Hewitt, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ward, Foster, Gary, and Timothy), 3 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Murray Hill, Anne - Mrs. Douglas Millar, and Louella), and 16 grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Two months previous to his death he renewed his faith in Christ. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Aug. 20, in charge of C. F. Derstine.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 37 - September 21, 1965 - pages 841, 842

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Kitchener Pioneer's Kin Dies


Gordon C. Eby, 74, the last surviving great-grandson of Kitchener pioneer Benjamin Eby, died today at K-W Hospital after an illness of several months. Mr. Eby was born in Kitchener, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Eby. He lived at 409 Mill St. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, the first church in the community, founded by Bishop Eby in 1813. Mr. Eby unveiled a plaque commemorating Bishop Eby at the church six years ago. Kitchener got its original name, Ebytown, from the bishop. Mr. Eby was an assistant foreman at J. M. Schneider Ltd. for 34 years until his retirement in in 1960. He was a member of the Schneider's Veterans Club and the firm's 20 Year Club. He served overseas with the 118th Battalion from 1915 to 1919, and after the armistice served in Germany as an interpreter, using the High German he learned in the Mennonite school that his great-grandfather founded. He was a member of the Kitchener branch of the Canadian Legion and the Waterloo Historical Society. Mr. Eby's main hobby was gardening, and he developed a new type of apple that is now being tested at the University of Guelph, the Vineland experimental nurseries and Stark Nurseries in the United States. Surviving are his wife, the former Elsie Hewitt whom he married in Kitchener in 1921; four sons, Ward of New Westminster, B.C., Foster of Baden, Gary and Timothy of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Murray (Ruth) Hill of Blair, Mrs. Douglas (Anne) Millar and Loella of Kitchener and 16 grandchildren. One son predeceased him. The body is at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home until Friday when removal will be made to the First Mennonite Church ofr a service at 2: 30 p.m. with Bishop C.F. Derstine officiating. Burial will be in East End Mennonite cemetery. Contributions to the crippled children's centre will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Christian — Elsie Maude Hewitt. Elsie (daughter of George Morton Hewitt and Elizabeth "Eliza" Ward) was born 4 Oct 1900; died 16 May 1974; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259314

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38139P
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Collar Starcher, Shirt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38141
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice ?
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Herbert married Mary Clotilda "Clothilda" Baetz 28 Oct 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Berthold Baetz and Christine Fischer) was born 17 Jan 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Sep 1983, Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.3001

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• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 409 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38143
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 122nd Overseas Battalion, Service #763928
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 122 Battalion

Clarence married Almeda May Ober 1 Feb 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Almeda (daughter of John Ober and Lorena Block) was born 1 Apr 1907, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 May 1999, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gordon Eby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177788
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1926, 20 Maurice St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Christian married Arleine Honsberger 17 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Arleine (daughter of George Honsberger and Emma Blackburn) was born 1898, , England; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Newmaster
• Name: Kate Eby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177792
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Catherine married Otto Louis Newmaster 9 Dec 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Otto was born 1901, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177794P
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177789
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793.3002
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jacob — Helen Grien. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy May Baird
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182283
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Dorothy — Alexander "Alex" Baird. Alexander was born 1905; died 1968; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182269
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Rose Pearl Dorscht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182288
• Residence: 1928, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Rose married Edward Gilbert Dorscht 5 May 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edward (son of Simon Dorscht and Regina Tschirhart) was born Dec 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36891
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Nelson — Hildagarde Wilhelmina Shantz. Hildagarde (daughter of William Henry Shantz and Dorethea Henretta Roepke) was born 27 Nov 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 2007, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182270
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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EBY, Carl T. Peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, Feb.28, 1999, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Carl T. Eby, of Kitchener, age 83 years. Carl was an employee with J.M. Schneider Inc., for 48 years until his retirement in1981. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Ottman); loving father of Carol and her husband Norman Geng of Kitchener and Ray and his wife Patricia of Hanover.Carl will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Lori Geng, Jenny and her husband Collin Belenger, Carl, Stephen and his friend Roxanne and his great-grandchildren, Danielle and Amanda Belenger and Tricia and Tyler Eby. Dear brother of Nelson and his wife Hilda, Herb and his wife Norma and Miriam and her husband Bill Knutson. Predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Irvin and Jacob and sisters, Verna, Rose and Dorothy. Relatives and friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Monday) from 6-9 p.m. Transfer will be made Tuesday 12 noon, to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Rd. E., Kitchener, where the visitation will continue from 1 p.m. until the complete funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Schafer officiating. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau. Reception to follow in the church hall of St. Stephen's.

The Record 1 Mar 1999 pg B3

Carl — Mildred Priscilla Ottman. Mildred (daughter of Henry George "Harry" Ottman and Mary Kipfer) was born 17 Oct 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182273
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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EBY, Herbert - Passed away on November 27, 2008, at Lanark Heights Nursing Home, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Norma (Schmitt) Eby for 63 years. Loving father of Tim and Myrna Eby, Connie and Paul Wittig, all of Kitchener, Greg Eby and Phil Lanouette of Toronto. Grandfather of Tracey (nee Eby) and James Goodchild, Chad and Jill Wittig and Josh Wittig. Great-grandfather of Sebastien, Danica and Maya Goodchild and Charlie Wittig. Brother of Miriam Knutson and brother-in-law of Hilda Eby. Predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Isabella Eby; his sisters, Dorothy (Alex) Baird, Rose (Edward) Dorscht, Verna (Sid) Storer, Irvin, Nelson (Hilda), Carl (Mildred), Jake (Helen) and brother-in-law, Bill Knutson. A celebration of Herb's life will be held in the chapel of the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467, on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. The burial has already taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Herb's memorial.

Waterloo Region Record 28 Nov 2008

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Herbert — Norma Schmitt. Norma (daughter of Lewis H. "Louis" Schmidt and Ella May Greenwood) was born 8 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181742101
• Name: Verna Storer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182284
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Verna — Sydney "Sid" Storer. Sydney (son of Frederick "Fred" Storer and Margaret Wade) was born 1920; died 20 Nov 2003; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Miriam Isobel Colleen Knutson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182285
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KNUTSON, Miriam (nee Eby) 1930 - 2011 Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights, Kitchener on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late William Knutson (1999). Cherished mother of Brian and his wife Sharon, Kenton and Kane. Devoted grandma of April, Chrisie and Joshua and very special great-grandma to MacKenzie, Hudson and Bodie. Predeceased by her parents Jacob and Isabella Eby; brothers, Irvin, Nelson, Carl, Herb and Jacob and sisters, Dorothy Baird, Rose Dorscht and Verna Storer. The Knutson family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, September 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11: 00 a.m., Following the interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener there will be a reception at the funeral home's Fireside Reception Room. Condolences for the family and donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Miriam — William Walton "Bill" Knutson. William was born 13 May 1930; died 1999. [Group Sheet]

Annie — David Douglas "Doug" Millar. (son of Frederick Blain Millar and Ida Bergey) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180822

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EBY, Foster David Clemens - Our family sadly announces, the passing of our loved and respected father, on Wednesday, Sept. 27. 2000.

Born in Kitchener on January 31, 1931, son of the late Gordon Christian and Elsie Maude (Hewitt). Husband to Mary Lucille (Mohr) for the past 50 years. Foster lived with his family at 252 Snyders Rd. E., Baden, Ontario since 1958.

Father of Todd (Ursula) of Mississauga, Kim (Lynda) of Wellesley, Rene (Sandy) of New Hamburg, Robin (Donna) of Guelph, Cindy at home, Nita (Jim Fergusson) of Blind Bay, B.C., Donn (Nancy) of Kitchener, Tawn (Anne) of Comox, B.C., Monty (Sandra) of Tavistock, Kris (Tammy) of St Agatha; grandfather of Ryan, Shaun, Tanya, Stephanie, Martin, Kerry-Anne, Chett, Sonya, Laura, Lisa, Amanda, Melissa, Tyler, Kylee, Jason, Jenna, Geoffrey, Katlyn, Ben. Nick and Cody; great-grandfather of Hugh, Willie. Melody, Kayla and David. Survived by brothers, Ward of Coquitlam, B.C., Gary of Kitchener, Timothy of Rockwood, Anne (Millar), Ruth (Hill) and Loella Eby, all of Kitchener. Predeceased by his brother, Gordon.

Dad had a tremendous knowledge and interest in Geography and History, which led to many travels around the world with his wife to many historic destinations. His love for nature and horticulture spawned a successful beekeeping business and the establishment of an arboretum at their beautiful homestead. His interest in many forms of music, especially classical and the appreciation of art were passions that greatly influenced his children. Cremation has occurred with a private family funeral service on Friday, Sept. 29, 2000 at First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener. Friends and relatives may come and celebrate the life of Foster Eby at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Friday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

A special thank you for the members of the Baden Fire Department, attending physicians, nurses and staff at St. Mary's Hospital. As expressions of sympathy. do-nations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Rotary Children Centre, Kitchener.

Foster — Mary Lucille Mohr. Mary (daughter of Victor Mohr and Lucinda "Lucy" Mogk) was born 5 Jul 1932; died 14 Sep 2018; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Anne — Douglas Fisher. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298209
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Robert — Elizabeth Jean Kewley. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Geraldine Louise Waurechen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34087

Geraldine — Charles Joseph Waurechen. Charles was born 7 Mar 1925; died 2 Jan 2000; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86330

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• Name: Elaine Marie Klein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88155

Elaine — George Klein. George died 3 Apr 1991. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349285

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Kenneth Clarence - Passed away peacefully at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday September 24. 2002, at 75 years of age. Ken is survived by his dear wife, (Mary) Beulah with whom he celebrated 52 years of happy marriage on September 23. He'll be missed by his children and grandchildren, Sandra Shantz, her husband Brian and their children Adam, Bradley and Luke; Carol Lawless, her husband Don and their children Josh, Katie and Marc. Ken is also remembered by his sister, Liz, her husband John and their family. He was predeceased in 1977 by his father, Clarence and in 1999 by his mother, Almeda. Born on June 15, 1927 and raised in Kitchener (Centerville), Ken retired in 1990 from Uniroyal-Goodrich after 45 years of loyal service. He enjoyed spending summers at Paul Bunyan Camp in Bayfield and gardening. He was an avid Jeopardy fan and a patient caregiver to Beulah for the last seven years. Ken's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon - 1 p.m. A celebration of Ken's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home, Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 1 p.m., with Harold Hildebrand Schlegel officiating. Ken's family thanks the 6th floor nursing and therapy staff as well as the Chateau Gardens staff and residents for their kindness and support.

The Waterloo Region Record 26 Sep 2002 pg B5

Kenneth — Mary Beulah "Beulah" Burden. Mary was born 25 Nov 1925, Broad Cove, Newfoundland; died 26 Jan 2004, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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HILL, Mary Ann Passed away peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at age 77. Beloved wife of Ron Hill; loved sister of Jim Baird (Jean); sister-in-law of Laurel Simeone (Tony), Sheila Quirk (Jim), and Isabelle Smith (Frank) and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother-in-law Murray Hill. Friends are invited to share their memories of Mary Ann with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. A private family interment will be held. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Constance married Paul Wittig (son of Francis Edward Wittig and Annette Matilda Lacasse) [Group Sheet]

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MILLAR, D. Blaine Embraced by family and surrounded by friends, Blaine passed away at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at age 61. Beloved husband and best friend of Esther (Konrad) for 33 years; loved father of David and his partner Valerie Shaw and Ben; loving son of Anne and the late D. Douglas Millar; dear brother of Christine Johnson and her husband Jim; brother-in-law to Bill and Angie Konrad, Harry Konrad, Paul Konrad and his fiancée Trina Hoekstra. Blaine will be missed by extended family, friends from church, past co-workers, and the many others he welcomed into his life. Predeceased by his father D. Douglas Millar. Blaine was an active member of Rockway Mennonite Church throughout his adult life - he served the church in a wide range of roles over the years, and loved teaching Sunday School. During his career as a social worker, Blaine worked as a case manager for Big Brothers before moving on to become an addictions counselor for House of Friendship. In semi-retirement, Blaine drove school bus for Shantz Coach Lines (now Stock Transportation). Memorial visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Saturday, May 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Memorial Service to celebrate Blaine's life and faith will be held at Rockway Mennonite Church, 32 Weber St. W., Kitchener on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow at the church. Interment in First Mennonite Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.