Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Edith Rebecca Macke

Female 1893 - 1994  (100 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edith Rebecca Macke was born 5 Nov 1893, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1994, St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Brox Florist and Glad Gardens, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84606887
    • Name: Edith Rebecca Brox
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227352
    • Residence: Bef 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BROX, Mrs. William (Edith)-Peacefully, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, in her 101st year, formerly of Elmira. Edith (Macke) Brox was born in Carrick township, November 5, 1893. Along with her husband William they owned and operated Brox Florist and Glad Gardens. Beloved wife of the late William G. Brox (1977). Dear mother of Rev. Howard and Kay Brox of Oakville, Donald and Dorie Brox of Elmira. Loving grandmother of Timothy, Virginia, Rogan, Patricia Brox, Debbie Ferguson, Bill Brox and Karen Martin and 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Edna Koenig of Mildmay. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The family will receive friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. A private family committal service will be held Wednesday morning. A public memorial service for family and friends will be held from Trinity United Church, Elmira, on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. J. D. Kellough officiating.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Jan 1994

    Edith — William G. Brox. William (son of John Brox and Elizabeth Gimber) was born 6 Jul 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Donald E. Brox  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Apr 1929, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 2015, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Rev. Howard Lewis Brox  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Sep 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 2012, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Donald E. Brox Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edith1) was born 19 Apr 1929, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 2015, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Elected Office: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Elmira - Waterloo Region
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150295492
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256646
    • Residence: 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BROX, Donald E. Was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Don Brox, of Elmira, was the beloved husband of Dorie (Dieke) Brox. Dear father of Debbie (John) Ferguson of Kingsville, Bill (Kathy) of Floradale, and Karen (Darrell) Martin of Elmira. Loved grandfather of Julie (Matt), Becky; Jeremy (Nathalie), Katie; Meghan (Ryan), Brandon (Emily), Dustin; and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents William and Edith (Mackie) Brox, and his brother Howard (Kaye Bolender). Don was a longtime Elmira businessman. He operated Brox's Florist and Gift Shop, created Brox's Olde Town Village, and developed At the Crossroads Family Restaurant. He was also active in municipal politics as a Town Councillor and as a Regional Councillor. Don was a man of deep faith and had a passion for flowers, good food and travel. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. A private family interment will take place at Elmira Union Cemetery on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 followed by public visitation at Woodside Bible Fellowship from 10 a.m. until the memorial service time of 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. A special thanks to the staff at Barnswallow Place for their compassionate care and support. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Woodside Bible Fellowship Benevolence Fund.

    Waterloo Region Record, Jul 27, 2015

    Obituary information for Donald E. Brox (no date) Obituary information for. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donald-E-Brox?obId=24745243 (Accessed: 10 April 2024).

    Donald — Dorie Dieke. Dorie was born 1934; died 24 Sep 2020, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Debbie Brox  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. William Mark "Bill" Brox  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Karen Brox  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Rev. Howard Lewis Brox Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edith1) was born 2 Sep 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 2012, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95858932
    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197659P
    • Residence: 1994, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    BROX, Rev. Dr. Howard Lewis At The Brant Centre, Burlington on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Rev. Dr. Howard Brox of Burlington, in his 90th year. Beloved husband for over 64 years of Kathleen (nee Bolender) Brox. Much loved father of Dr. Timothy Brox (Wendy) of Fresno, California, Virginia Rogan (Bob) of London and Patricia Brox (Dan Dragic) of Burlington. Cherished grandfather of Victoria (Helio), Sarah (Brad), Timothy Jr. (Bridgette), Christopher, Amanda (Cameron), Jonathan, Ethan and great-grand-father of Rosa, Nicholas and Benjamin. Dear brother of Donald Brox (Dorie) of Elmira. Howard served as a navigator overseas in the R.C.A.F. before becoming ordained in a career that spanned over 60 years. Rev. Dr. Brox began his ministry with the Evangelical United Brethren Church, then the United Church of Canada. He served the communities of Sebringville, Pembroke, Waterloo, and Hamilton. During that time, he was instrumental in the union of the two denominations. For over a decade, Dr. Brox served as the Secretary of the Division of Mission in Canada during which he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto. He later retired from the Halton Presbytery. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) on Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive (at Rossmore), BURLINGTON on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the Church. Private Interment Elmira Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada, c/o Port Nelson United Church would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

    "Rev. Dr. Howard Brox - Wednesday, August 22Nd, 2012". 2021. Smithsfh.Com. https://www.smithsfh.com/memorials/rev-dr-howard-brox/1322915/obituary.php.

    Howard — Kathleen Anne Bolender. Kathleen (daughter of William S. Bolender and Minerva Wittich) was born 13 Sep 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 2012, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Debbie Brox Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.Edith1)

  2. 5.  William Mark "Bill" Brox Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.Edith1)

    William — Kathy Lee Bast. (daughter of George Roy Bast and Darlene Mae Iutzi) [Group Sheet]


  3. 6.  Karen Brox Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.Edith1)