Marie Louise "Louise" Koch

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• Name: Louisa Koch
• Name: Marie Louise "Louise" Bierwagen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316241
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 100 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1970, 100 Moore Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1973, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Bergen, Mrs. Emil C. (Louise) - At her home, 247 Franklin St. N., on Friday, Dec. 21, 1973, after a brief illness, Marie Louise Koch, formerly of Moore Ave., Kitchener, age 91 years, born in Conestogo, a daughter of the late Julius Koch and the former Katherine Schiefele, a lifelong resident of the Twin City area and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, wife of Emil Carl Bergen who predeceased her in 1970; mother of Vernon, Kitchener; Hedwig (Mrs. William Elliott), Pontiac, Mich. and Douglas and Elsie (Mrs. Herbert Koch), both of Waterloo and the late Louis, Otto, Harold and Mrs. Ruth Wilson; 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Bergen was the last surviving member of her family. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, after noon on Saturday. Funeral and committal service in the chapel Sunday at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Korock officiating. Internment in the family plot in Mount Hope cemetery. Donations to Lutherwood may be made as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 21, 1973

Marie — Emil Carl Bierwagen. Emil (son of Robert John Carl Bierwagen and Emily Emma Roehr) was born 23 Sep 1880, , Germany; died 12 Jun 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louis Otto Bierwagen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316242
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason, Contractor
• Residence: 1921, 100 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; bricklayer
• Residence: 1961, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

Louis married Christina "Tina" McKinnon 5 Dec 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christina was born 16 Apr 1898, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Grove Cemetery, West Flamboro Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Otto Edward Bergen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316243
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Maker, ? Factory
• Residence: 1921, 100 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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A former Kitchener resident, Otto Edward Bergen, 55, of Detroit, died Monday of a heart attack in Zieger Hospital, Detroit. Born July 15, 1906, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bergen, 100 Moore Ave. He was born in Kitchener and moved to Detroit eight years ago. Surviving besides his parents are his wife, the former Pearl Becker; three brothers, Louis of Dundas, Vern of Kitchener, Douglas of Waterloo, and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Elsie) Koch of Kitchener, Mrs. Hedwig Howlett of Detroit. One brother and a sister predeceased him. The funeral will be conducted Thursday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Detroit. Burial will be in Detroit.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Jul 1961

Otto — Pearl Becker. Pearl was born Abt 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elsie Anna Louisa Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316244
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 100 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Koch, Mrs. Elsie - At Central Park Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, following a brief illness, Elsie Anna Louisa Koch (nee Bierwagen), age 89 years, of Kitchener. Mrs. Koch was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Queen Street) and also the Happy Gang. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Koch. Dear mother of David Koch of Waterloo, Sandra Kovrig of Kitchener, Neil Koch and his wife Erla of Caledonia, Stuart Koch and his wife Jeanne of King City. Lovingly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sister of Douglas Barnett and his wife Mary of Waterloo, Vernon and his wife Ruth of Kitchener and Hedwig Elliot of Auburn Hills, Michigan. Predeceased by her parents; three brothers, Louis, Otto and Harold and a sister, Ruth. Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Allan Scharlach officiating. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Building Fund of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, August 24, 1998

Elsie married Herbert Louis Koch 18 Jun 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herbert was born 1907, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 25 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jul 1985. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180359

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• Name: Hedwig Louise Elliott
• Name: Hedwig Louise Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316245
• Residence: 1921, 100 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1998, Auburn Hills, Oakland, Michigan, United States

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Elliott, Hedwig Louise

Died April 5, 2012, Born October 3, 1913 and preceded in death by husband Ronald Howlett and William Elliott. She is survived by daughters Victoria Wood, Carole Cueny, Eleanor Greene and son Douglas Howlett, step daughters Jeanne Riendeau and Katherine Lachner. Hedy leaves 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Memorial service will be at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Adams Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Unit, St. Johns Hospital, Hoover at 12 Mile, Warren MI, 48089.

Hedwig — Ronald Harrison Howlett. Ronald was born 4 Sep 1909, Petrolia, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; died 1959, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Hedwig — William Elliott. William was born CA 1909; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Bergen
• Name: Ruth Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316246
• Residence: 1921, 100 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Ruth — Wilson. was born CA 1918. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 - saw action in the North Atlantic while serving with the Canadian Navy
• Name: Vern Gilbert Bierwagen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128761
• Residence: 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Barnett, Gilbert Vernon - Aged 77, of Kitchener, passed away, at his home, Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, at 7: 30 a.m., he was surrounded by his family, as he ended his courageous struggle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ruth (Hinton) Barnett for 58 years; dear father of Janice and husband Bob Currie, Jim Barnett and his wife Heather, Penny and husband Terry Rothwell, Cathy and husband Patrick Olinski and Wendy and husband Lee Weiner. Vern was also very proud of his 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who will all miss him dearly. Vern is survived by a sister, Hedwig Howlett of Detroit and a brother, Douglas Barnett and his wife Mary of Waterloo. Vern was predeceased by his parents, Emil and Louisa; brothers, Louis and Otto and sisters, Ruth and Elsie. Vern was an employee of Zehrs Markets for over 25 years and was Vice president of Human Resources. During the Second World War, Vern saw action in the North Atlantic while serving with the Canadian Navy. He was involved in the local music community for over 60 years, including many years with the Kitchener Musical Society Band and as the leader of several versions of the Vern Barnett Dance Band. Vern was also involved with United Way fund raising and Legal Aid in the K-W area. The family wishes to extend their profound gratitude to Dr. Donna Ward, Dr. John Mutrie and Dr. Ron Pace for their understanding, care and professional courtesy and to nurse Donna Martignago and all the other nurses for their compassion and loving care given to our family. At Vern's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998 at 7 p.m. Reception will follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations for a pain pump in Vern's name will be accepted. Further information regarding donations will be available at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home the evening of the memorial or by phone after that day. Vern will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

The Record, November 23, 1998

Gilbert — Ruth Lillian Hinton. Ruth was born 1920; died 27 Mar 2004, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Douglas Herbert Bierwagen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149263
• Residence: 1961, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Barnett, Douglas Herbert - Passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Nemeth) Barnett for 64 years. Loving father of Sharon Dietrich and her husband Robert of Waterloo, Doug Barnett Jr. and his wife Elfi of Glenelg Township, Gary Barnett and Dianne Stone of Kitchener and Debbie Marx and Laurie Brown, all of Waterloo. Dear grandfather of Jenny Dietrich (Ron Fixter), Christine Economides (Zeno), Kelly Barnett (Pato Soto), Tara Renon (Atillio), Jody Barnett, Jarret Marx, Lindsey Marx, Ashley Graham and Christopher Graham. Great-grandfather of Kelsey, Aiden, Lucas, Christian, Jett and Diego. Dear brother of Heddy Elliott of Michigan. Predeceased by brothers, Louis, Otto, Vernon, infant brother Harold and sisters, Elsie Koch and Ruth Wilson. Douglas Herbert Barnett left his life as he lived it - with great dignity, honour and integrity. In his youth he started up a concrete business with his father and then went on to build a partnership with his son, Doug Jr. As a local businessman, he interacted with many in the concrete industry and always remained honest and fair in his business practice. As a community member, he shared his values by teaching Sunday School at his local church and as a family member taught his children joy and a great love of life by example. During his retirement years, he and his wife, Mary spent the winter months with friends in their home in Lakeland, Florida playing golf and fishing and took time to travel. As his illness curtailed his activities, he remained cheerful in the face of adversity, showered his affection upon his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and leaves his family and friends with a lifetime of wonderful memories and happy moments. Doug's family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service to celebrate Doug's life will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in the chapel of the funeral home, Pastor Joanne Peppler officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations to Freeport Health Centre (Palliative Care) or Waterloo Regional Lung Association would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.ca for Doug's memorial.

The Record, May 28, 2007

Douglas — Mary Nemeth. Mary was born CA 1925. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sandra Ruth Kovrig
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180357
• Residence: 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KOVRIG, Sandra Ruth (nee Koch) Died peacefully at Lisaard house on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Loving mother to Mark (Julie), Blake (Allison) and Jason (Bonny). Wonderful grandmother to Shannon, Austin, Kevin and Ethan. Beloved Sister to Dave, Stuart and Neil Koch. "Grammy" was a very special lady and meant so much to many, many people. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 14th in the downstairs auditorium at The Rockway Seniors Centre, 1405 King St. East, Kitchener. A brief service will be held from 1: 30-2: 00 p.m., followed by an open house until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy's memory may be made to Lisaard House or Donna's Kids (donation cards for both will be available during the open house on June 14th).

Waterloo Region Record 31 May 2014

Sandra — Robert Kovrig. [Group Sheet]