Helena "Ellen" McConnell

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• Name: Ellen McConnell
• Name: Helena "Ellen" Monaghan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280705
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Helena — John Monaghan. John (son of Patrick Monaghan and Mary Hagan) was born 1820, , County Down, Ireland; died 4 Nov 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78449
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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The Late James Monaghan - The death took place at his home near New Hamburg last Thursday, October 27th, of Mr. James Monaghan, at the age of 70 years. He had been failing in health for about a year, but was confined to bed for only a few days. His death therefore was a shock to his many friends. The passing of Mr. Monaghan removes another member of the pioneer stock of this community. His grandfather, Patrick Monaghan, and his father, John Monaghan, came from the County of Armagh, Ireland, in the pioneering days of this district and hewed out a domicile in the primeval forest, where three generations have since made their home. In both religious and civic affairs the late Mr. Monaghan took an active part. A Roman Catholic in faith, he was instrumental in erecting the present edifice of his church in New Hamburg and served as a church trustee for many years. He likewise labored for forty years for the benefit of held on Monday forenoon from his which he took great interest. He was a director of the Wilmot Agricultural Society for the past ten years and in politics a staunch Liberal. Always a kindly disposed friend and neighbor, his memory is revered by all who knew him. He leaves his sorrowing widow, four sons and three daughters to mourn his demise. The children are Dr. Hugh Monaghan, surgeon in Lady-at-Victory Hospital, Lackawanna, N.Y., Joseph and James, of Kitchener, William, at home, Mary of St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, Laura, teacher at Petersburg, A. Marie, teacher at Parkhill. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. (? words missing) the orphanage at St. Agatha, in grandchildren. The funeral was Philip Sehl of Waterloo, and three late home to Holy Family Church and the RC Cemetery and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. Requiem mass was held by the Parish priest, Rev. Father Arnold, and Rev. Father J. Dantzer of St. Columbian.

Note: Words are missing or mixed in this obituary.

New Hamburg Independent Nov 4 1927 pg 1

James married Annie Doherty 17 Jan 1893, Kinkora, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie was born 8 Jul 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Hergott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216520
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Elizabeth married David Hergott 22 May 1893, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Johannes Theobold "John" Hergott and Margarethe Dietrich) was born 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-394941
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216522
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• Name: Catherine Buckel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85863
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Mrs. Joseph Buckel - The death took place at Kitchener on Jan. 21st, of a former resident of New Hamburg in the person of Mrs. Buckel, widow of the late Joseph Buckel, after a lingering illness. The late Mrs. Buckle was the daughter of John Monaghan and was born on the family homestead in Wilmot Township, 2 miles southwest of New Hamburg, which was cleared by her grandfather, the late Patrick Monaghan over eighty years ago, and now owned by her brother, Mrs. James Monaghan. The deceased resided for a number of years on the 17th line, East Zorra until the death of her husband about thirty years ago, when she removed to New Hamburg. She was beloved by a large circle of friends here, by whom her death is deeply mourned. For the past 10 years she made her home in Kitchener. She is survived by three sons, John, of Brantford, Joseph and Arthur, of Kitchener, and one daughter, Mrs. James Tutton, of Alma; one sister, Mrs. Philip Sehl, of Waterloo, and one brother, James Monaghan, of New Hamburg. The funeral was held on Saturday with service in the Holy Family Church, New Hamburg, and burial in the RC Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Jan 29 1926 pg 1

Catherine married Joseph Buckel 24 Jan 1882, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of John Buckel and Anna Katharina "Catharine" Daehler) was born 1856, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1895. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Sehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45793
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Mary married Philip Sehl 25 Sep 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Philip (son of Peter Joseph Sehl and Katharina Clara "Clara" Hentges) was born 11 Jun 1857, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Mar 1929, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123943
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1890, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; baker
• Residence: 1891, Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Patrick married Ann Halpin 5 Aug 1890, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Ann was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123944

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216526
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280710

— Annie. Annie was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78471
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78482
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1927, Lackawanna, Erie, New York, United States; surgeon

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78493
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78504
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Mary Monaghan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202881
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1927, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1927, Parkhill, McGillivary Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202882
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202883
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44550
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Mary Erler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44551
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Mary — Alexander John Erler. Alexander (son of Peter Erler and Pauline Schell) was born 8 Sep 1894, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 31 Jan 1969, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44552
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44553

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160532
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Wilfred married Emily Lorentz 20 Nov 1923, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of Jacob Lorentz and Maria Angela "Mary" Boegel) was born 20 Dec 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1986; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85865

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• Misfortune: killed in car accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85866
• Occupation: 1910, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; machinst

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Fatally Injured In Auto Accident

John E. Buckel, Former Now Hamburg Resident, Died In Toronto Hospital

The death took place in St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, early on Tuesday morning of John E. Buckel who was seriously injured in a head on auto collision on the provincial highway near Oakville on Saturday evening. Mr. Buckel was returning from Port Credit to his home in Brantford, having as passengers his 13 year old son, John, and C. A. Chittenden, of Kainsville, and J. A. Bernadine, of Brantford, who were all injured but are reported to be out of danger. Mr. Buckel suffered severe head injuries, a broken arm and knee cap and succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the other car, Wm. Foreman, aged 24, of Detroit who figured in the smash up was instantly killed and another passenger in his car was also injured.

The accident occurred about four miles east of Oakville and according to reports the Foreman car got half way into the ditch and in trying to get back onto the pavement Foreman lost control and smashed into the Buckle car. An inquest into the accident will be held on Friday.

The late John Buckel was a son of the late Joseph Buckel and was born on a farm in East Zorra. Following the death of his father the family moved to New Hamburg and resided here for many years. Here he was employed for many years in the New Hamburg Manufacturing Co. plant and about twenty years ago moved to Brantford. He was 43 years of age and a devout member of the Catholic Church. He leaves his sorrowing window and two sons to mourn his tragic death. He also leaves two brothers, Arthur and Joseph Buckel, of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs. James Sutton, of Alma.

The funeral win be held at Brantford on Friday forenoon

New Hamburg Independent, December 19, 1930

John married Elizabeth Jane Reid 15 Nov 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 1884; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85867

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85868

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85869

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• Name: Jack Sehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45794
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1920, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1922, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
• Residence: 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John married Anne Regina "Annie" Henhoeffer 22 Nov 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anne (daughter of Anthony "Anton" Henhoeffer and Catharine Wendling) was born 25 Feb 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45797
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1929, Port Maitland, Haldimand Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1929, Port Maitland, Haldimand Co., Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97544
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1929, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1955, 129 Avondale St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Jerome A. Sehl

A former hardware salesman and formerly associated in the hardware "business in Waterloo, Jerome A. (Gerry), Sehl, 53, of 129 Avondale St., Waterloo died suddenly Saturday in Wilmot township.

He was born Oct. 13, 1901, in Waterloo, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sehl. He was a hardware traveller for 22 years and prior to that was in business in Waterloo with Gross and Sehl. He also spent several years with Toronto firm and with the M Weichel Hardware Co., of Waterloo.

He was active in sports, played junior "A" hockey and also was, keenly interested in hunting and fishing.

He was a member of Our Lady, of Lourdes RC Church, the Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus, the League of the Sacred Heart and the Westmount Golf and Country Club.

He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Fischer; one daughter, Joan Elizabeth Sehl at home and one brother Harold of St. Catharines, Twe brothers, Edward and John predeceased him:

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. at Walsh Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Louis RC Church. Burial will be in Kitchener Mount Hope Cemetery with Rev. Donald Curtis officiating.

The body is at the funeral home until the funeral and the rosary will be said at 8 p.m. tonight by the Holy Name Society and at 8:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mon, Jan 31, 1955 ·Page 5

Jerome — Kathleen Elizabeth Fischer. Kathleen (daughter of Edgar J. "Ed" Fischer and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Baechler) was born 15 Apr 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193308
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Leonard — Frances Keinapple. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bernadette Rita Koebel
• Name: Rita Hergott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173078

Bernadette — Kenneth J. Koebel. Kenneth was born 1924; died 1997, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173090

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160406

George — Bernice Louise Ertel. Bernice (daughter of Joseph Alexander Ertel and Isabella Marie Dorscht) was born 12 Sep 1928, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1990, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173075

Elizabeth — Clarence Simon Dietrich. Clarence (son of William Louis Dietrich and Caroline Kuntz) was born 1925; died 30 May 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210941
• Residence: 1973, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John — Bernice Irene Schnarr. Bernice (daughter of John Schnarr and Olive Mary Freiburger) was born 20 Jan 1927, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2007, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75672
• Residence: 1990, 28 Voisin Crescent, St. Clements, Ontario

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Hergott, Patrick J. (Patty) - Suddenly, as the result of a heart attack, at K-W Hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1990, age 52 years, of 28 Voisin Cres., St. Clements. Mr. Hergott was born in St. Clements and was a son of the late Emily Lorentz and Wilfred Hergott. He owned and operated Voi-Gott Construction Limited of St. Clements and was a member of St. Clements RC Church. Beloved husband of Shirley Kropf; dear father of Bryon and his wife Shirley of Waterloo, Randy and his wife Sandy of Kitchener, Stephen and Donald and his wife Kathy, all of St. Clements. He is also lovingly remembered by five grandchildren, Melissa, Lori, Scott, Sarah and Tracey; five brothers, Tony and his wife Madelene, Edwin and his wife Shirley, all of Waterloo, Jack, Bill and his wife Marie, and Leonard and his wife Frances, all of St. Clements and three sisters, Deloras Siennan and her husband Francis, Betty Dietrich and her husband Clarence, all of Kitchener and Rose Marie Hergott of Elmira. He was predeceased by one brother, George and one sister, Rita Koebel. Mr. Hergott's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday) and 10 a.m. till 12 noon on Friday. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Friday at 12: 15 p.m., followed by the funeral mass at St. Clements RC Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, with Rev. W.L. Ryan officiating. Internment to follow in St. Clements RC cemetery. Donations to the Elmira and District Associations for Community Living would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The parish prayer service will be held at the funeral home this evening (Thursday) at 8 p.m.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 6, 1990

Patrick married Shirley Catherine Kropf 30 Nov 1957, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Shirley (daughter of Clayton Kropf and Clara Barbara Bast) was born 2 Jan 1939; died 25 Dec 1994, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193307

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Obituary of Edward Sehl

With his wife and family by his side, Edward John Sehl, age 91 years, died peacefully at Grand River Hospital, after a brief illness.

A life-long resident of Waterloo, Ed was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty Bellisle) for 61 years and much loved father of Betty Anne (Ron), Tom (Susan), Mary (Gerry), Ted (Cindy), and Joe (Laurie). Proud grandfather of Ryan (Halina) and Lindsay Becker, Laura (Patrick) and Vicky Fenwick-Sehl, Bethany and Alexandra, Jeff, Christopher, and Grant. Dearly loved brother of Jack Sehl (Mary) and Helen Drago and loved brother-in-law of Walter Coblenz. Ed was predeceased by his father, John M., and mother Annie Regina (Henhoeffer), his sister-in-law Rita Coblenz, and brother-in-law Lou Drago. Proud uncle of 15 nieces and nephews.

Ed worked for the Waterloo Post Office for 25 years, ending as Assistant Postmaster. He was a founding member of the St. Louis Parish Credit Union and eventually became General Manager of the Waterloo Region Credit Union (now Your Neighbourhood Credit Union). Also a founding member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Visitation at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will be offered in the funeral home at 8 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes RC Church, 75 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Reception to follow at St. Agnes Church.

Condolences for the family and donations to St. Agnes Catholic Church or the CNIB, may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445.

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Edward — Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Bellisle. Margaret was born 18 Jul 1927, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Marie Drago
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215688

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DRAGO, Helen Marie (nee Sehl) Peacefully, with her children at her side, at the Columbia Forest Long Term Care Residence on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Helen lived a 94-year faith-filled life and is now in the loving embrace of her husband Louis, her parents John and Anne Sehl, her brother Edward and his wife Betty. She will be fondly missed and lovingly remembered by her six children Anne Hind (George), Rick, Cathy Weiss, Jim (Sheree), Louis (Joanne), David (Mary Jo). Helen was the loving Nana and great-grandmother to Jon Hind (Erica, Colbey and Kristian), Becky Kieswetter (Kory, Sam, Molly and Ben), Nathan Drago (Amanda, Lucas, Cameron and Avery), Sarah Weiss, Allison Drago, Amy and Brook McArthur, Jimmy Drago (Laura, Khailee and James), Michael Drago (Lesley, Max and Millie), Matthew Drago, and David and Kelsey Drago. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her brother Dr. John Sehl and our aunt Mary, and 11 nieces and nephews in the Sehl family, as well as, her nephews Martin and John Levesque. Helen was a proud native and life-long resident of Waterloo. She was born and raised on Union St. and earned a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from the original Waterloo College, now WLU. Helen used her degree to secure a position at the Main St. branch of the Niagara Falls Public Library where she met her husband Lou. Together they raised our family in a modest red brick home on Dietz Ave (too far away from Union St. for her father's liking!) and became founding members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and its neighbouring elementary school. Helen's life is celebrated by deeply-rooted faith and service to her church and greater community. She led an active life as member and president of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Women's League; the Our Lady of Lourdes St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Our Lady of Lourdes Refugee Committee. Helen used her library skills not only to borrow numerous books per week from the Waterloo Public Library (she was, to say the least, a voracious reader), but to serve terms as Chair of the Waterloo Public Library Board. After raising her family, Helen was invited to pursue involvement in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She became a Spiritual Director and was part of the formative team of the Canadian Congress of Christian Life Communities. Many religious and laity, alike, have benefited from her spiritual direction. While our mother's life has passed, her memories live on in family gatherings at our homes, trips to the slots, Sunday afternoon drives, baseball games on the television, Hagan Daas ice cream, innate fears of thunderstorms, fun with fireworks, cottage adventures, french fries from McDonald's, and remarkably long talks on the phone. Mom's passing has eased our fears of death. Our mother's in heaven and we long to have her hug us again. We would like to express sincere thanks to the many Personal Service Workers from the community and Columbia Forest for their dedicated care for Helen. Friends and family are invited to share their memories of Helen during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, October 15, 2018, from 6 - 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 173 Lourdes St., Waterloo, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Burial to follow the Mass at Parkview Cemetery. Reception to follow the burial at the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Waterloo Region Record 12 Oc 2018

Helen — Louis Drago. Louis was born 1913; died 1992; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jack Sehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77506

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Lifetimes: Dr. Jack Sehl a gentleman respected by doctors and patients alike

"He took the job as chief of staff to help rebuild the hospital. He was a tremendous leader at St. Mary's."

by Valerie Hill Waterloo Region Record

WATERLOO - In a five-page narrative written in 2001, 73-year-old retired surgeon, Dr. Jack Sehl, wrote about what he hoped to be remembered for.

With such a long career as a gynecologist/obstetrician, chief of staff, lecturer, counsellor, leader and humanitarian, his list should have been book-sized but that wasn't Jack. He wrote that his greatest achievement had been the six, well adjusted and happy children he raised with his wife Mary.

Secondly, he was proud that as a couple they were generous benefactors to many organizations in Waterloo Region.

"We always felt it was necessary to share our good fortune," he wrote.

In an interview, Mary said "he was the greatest humanitarian ... but he didn't want anyone to know about it."

She recalls in 1974 when Jack volunteered at a hospital in Honduras with his Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club and on return to Canada, led a successful fundraiser to have a well dug for the hospital.

"He was an extremely humble guy," said son, Dr. Mike Sehl, who called his father an extraordinary fundraiser for causes, but one who refused to accept credit.

That kind heart also made Jack an exceptional medical doctor.

Chief of Hospitalist and Family Medicine for Grand River and St. Mary's, Dr. Brian Kelly, recalled his deep admiration for Jack.

"He was a model physician," said Brian. "He was always available. He was considerate, patient, you could call any time day or night.

"He was always interested in helping his patients."

Brian referred to Jack as one of those old fashioned gentlemen doctors, highly ethical and caring. "He was a standout," he said.

Jack was born April 8, 1928 in Waterloo, the youngest of three. Jack graduated from the University of Western Ontario medical school in 1954 then travelled to Mercy Hospital in Detroit for a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology. At the time, the U.S. was eagerly accepting medical students though Jack received more than just training.

There was a very pretty head nurse in orthopedics that his friend was telling him about. But she was engaged and Jack had someone back in Waterloo. Then fate brought them together. Jack needed help to put a Buck brace on a patient's leg and Mary Kreusel had to show him how. Thereafter, he nicknamed her "Buck."

She says at the time, she didn't really think there was a spark between them, at least not until she happened to look out her office window where she could see Jack in a nearby building, picking up the phone and suddenly her heart skipped. Was he calling her?

Turns out he wasn't, but it was a pivotal moment for Mary. She obviously had feelings for this guy so she broke off her engagement, which she had been considering anyway. The two married in April 1956.

In 1959, following Jack's four-year residency, the couple chose to settle in Jack's hometown. Mary gave up her nursing job and became a stay-at-home mom though when the children were older she helped in Jack's office.

During his first few months in Kitchener, Jack shared an office with an uncle, also a family doctor which meant you never really knew what to expect. After an incident involving lice, Jack made it clear he would only practice gynecology and obstetrics and the rest of his career was spent at St. Mary's and Grand River hospitals.

In his narrative, Jack spoke about how he helped establish prenatal classes, allowed fathers in the delivery room, created family-centred maternity care, fetal monitoring, laser gynecological surgery, along with other modern advancements.

He had served as chief of staff and president of medical staff so he knew the hospital well, an important skill after St. Mary's lost several departments which were moved to the general.

Brian said "He took the job as chief of staff to help rebuild the hospital. He was a tremendous leader at St. Mary's."

As chief, Jack focused on attracting surgeons to St. Mary's and improved how the operating room was run. He also helped establish short stay surgical wards, an outpatient surgical ward and same-day admission for surgeries which saved the hospital millions of dollars.

In his narrative, Jack wrote "this job was the most difficult that I ever attempted but was also the most rewarding."

Though he retired from practicing medicine in 1992, Jack had remained chief of staff for that extra year, ensuring the process he had started would continue. Even after retiring, however, Jack, already in his 80s, continued to assist in the operating room, at least until he had a small stroke. Mary put her foot down and he had to retire fully.

Brian remembers that level of dedication and said "I became chief because I admired how he did it. He generated a lot of physician trust."

Retired from medicine, yes, but not from working. Jack ramped up his volunteerism, joining the Catholic Counselling Centre board when they were fundraising for a new building, an initiative Jack headed up and for which he received a volunteer of the year award.

His faith was very important to Jack and in 2003 he receive a Papal Order, Knight Commander of St. Gregory the Great, followed in 2016 with a Chancellor John Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership.

Daughter Anne Marie Hammer said "Our father taught us many important things in life but one of the areas that was most fun for him and us, was the variety of sports including how to swim, ride a bike, play tennis and hit the golf ball. I think the most treasured by all of us was how to ski."

In an eulogy, son Mike summarized his father with these thoughts: "Our dad was a selfless man. His greatest joy came from serving others. He was a dreamer and dared his children and grandchildren to do the same."

Jack died of heart failure Jan. 13, 2019.


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Hill, V. (2019). Lifetimes: Dr. Jack Sehl a gentleman respected by doctors and patients alike. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 31 March 2019, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9248407-lifetimes-dr-jack-sehl-a-gentleman-respected-by-doctors-and-patients-alike/

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Obituary of Dr. John "Jack" Sehl

Our beloved Jack died peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 holding the hand of his supportive wife Mary Margaret (Kreusel), whom he was married to for 62 years.

Devoted father, mentor, and hero of Michael (Deb Jeffery), Fran (David Roth), Anne Marie (Jacob Hammer), John (Cynthia Voisin), Caroline (Wayne Philippi), and Lisa (Barry Hinschberger). He was a loving grandfather to his 16 grandchildren: Ben (Mackenzie), Jeff, John, and Emily Sehl; James and Julia Roth; Jacob and Michael Hammer; Olivia, Claudia, Anthony, Mary Ella, and Jack Sehl; Kristen, Andrea, and Lauren Philippi. He was predeceased by his parents John Martin and Anne (Henhoeffer) Sehl, his dear brother Ed (Betty) Sehl, and his precious sister Helen (Lou) Drago; all of Waterloo, Ontario.

Jack graduated from medical school at the University of Western Ontario in 1954 and completed his specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mercy Hospital in Detroit. During this time, he met the love of his life Mary, who was a nurse. They were married on April 7, 1956 and returned to Jack's hometown in 1959. He practiced at St. Mary's and Grand River Hospital for the remainder of his career. Jack was the Medical Chief of Staff of St. Mary's Hospital from 1990-93 and wherever he went, he encountered those that he had delivered throughout his dedicated vocation.
Jack and Mary cherished their family \emdash a household of six children immersed in a happy and active lifestyle. Jack shared his passion for tennis, golf, and skiing at Talisman with his children. He encouraged their participation in academics and believed in their success. As the family grew, he shared his enthusiasm with his children's spouses and his grandchildren. Jack was a faithful parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and raised his entire family with guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Beyond his complete involvement with his family, he was also very involved in his community and lead by example. He was a life-long member of the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club and was President in 1975. As President of the Catholic Family Counselling Centre, he chaired the fundraising campaign to construct "the house that Jack built". He was also Chair of the District Health Council. For all of his contributions, Jack was bestowed the Papal Order, Knight Commander of St. Gregory the Great in 2003 and The Chancellor John R. Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership at St. Jerome's University in 2016, where he was celebrated by his appreciative community.

Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories and love for Jack with his family at the Erb and Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. South, Waterloo on Friday, January 18th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Prayer vigil will be at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Jack's life of fulfillment and faith will be held on Saturday 10:00 a.m at St. Louis Church, 53 Allen St., East, Waterloo with Father Joseph de Viveiros. Everyone is invited to join the family in the Parish Hall for lunch and a time to visit. His final place of rest will be at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.

A sincere thanks to Dr. Sean Gartner, Dr. Claus Rinne, Dr. Donna Ward, and the Staff of Terrace on the Square. In honour of Jack, donations to St. Louis RC Church, The Carmel of St. Joseph, St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, or Carizon Family Services can be made at the funeral home, www.erbgood.com, or (519) 745-8445.

Dr John Jack Raymond Sehl 1928 2019, death notice, Canada. (2019). Canada Obituaries. Retrieved 31 March 2019, from https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2019/01/dr-john-jackraymondsehl-1928-2019/

John married Mary "Buck" Kreusel [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261040648
• Name: Joan Elizabeth Sichewski
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97543

Notes:

Joan Elizabeth Sichewski

Thursday, April 11th, 1935 - Wednesday, October 18th, 2023


We lost our most beloved mother and nana/grandma on Wednesday October 18, 2023, due to a heart attack.

Joan leaves behind her grieving daughter Kathy-whom she called her Angel (Jim), sons Paul (Pauline) and Mark (Sandy). Proud nana/grandma to Chris (Lisa), Steve (Joanne), Kathryn (Mason), Lisa, Michael (Kat) and Scott. Predeceased by her husband Alexander (2013) and son Michael (1987).

Joan was born in Waterloo, an only child to Jerry and Kay Sehl. Her growth of friends from grade 10, became her sisters and were her family to this day. Joan trained as a lab technologist at K-W hospital and gave the valedictory speech just weeks after her father passed away from a heart attack while hunting. Joan and Alex met through their love of baseball at the Intercounty games. This is when she said : "I became aware of the name Alex Sichewski". They were married for 58 years strong. Joan was a proud member of the CWL which she joined in 1956 and just received her 65 yr pin. In 2014, she was the corresponding secretary for 4 years. Also a member of the Waterloo Knights of Columbus retirees.

Mom was very involved with the church and as a faithful member of St Agnes and St Louis parish, she played the piano at St Agnes in the gym until the new church was built.

During her time at St Louis she served as a Eucharistic minister, prayer reader, an Out of the Cold volunteer and member of the Society of the Little Flower She was always ready to help in many other ways to serve the community. She was a member of the Carmel of St Joseph and The Apostles of the Resurrection since its inception in 2014. She proudly wears her pin. Joan as we all know was a fashionista and social butterfly. Her social calendar was busier than most. She was full of love and vitality. She loved her bridge games, Chase the Ace but disliked losing at scrabble. To her wealth of so many friends, too many to name, please know that you were a very special part of her life and she loved you all deeply.

Many thanks to the paramedics and the police officers who were there in an effort to save mom's life. You were all very compassionate for our loss.

No words can describe the pain and sadness that we are all feeling, but we are comforted by the thought that nana went quickly, with no pain and is now home with dad and Michael. In the children's own words, remember:

"Death has no agenda
It is something we cannot change
So live your life to the fullest
In honor of your loved ones name"


Joan's family will receive relatives and friends from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Prayers will begin at 8:45PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Louis RC Church on November 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Reception to follow in church hall.

Joan Sichewski Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (no date) Joan Sichewski Obituary - Kitchener, ON | Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/joan-sichewski/5313786/ (Accessed: 17 May 2024).

Joan — Alexander Joseph Sichewski. Alexander was born 28 Aug 1927; died 13 May 2013, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]