Christian Zimmerman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33392

Christian — Matilda. Matilda was born Abt 1820, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.1
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Died - The passed away at her home in East Zorra on Sunday, the 4th inst., Lydia, beloved wife of Mr. Isaac Hostetler, after a lingering illness, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 10 days. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Christian Zimmerman and a sister of Mr. John Zimmerman of this town. She is survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters. The children are: Mrs. John Hiller, New Hamburg; Mrs. John Hunsberger, Baden; Nelson, Yellow Grass, Sask.; Edwin, Berlin; and Oliver at home. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the 6th inst., from her late residence to Hostetler's cemetery, Snyder's Road, and was largely attended. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their aflication.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, November 9, 1906

Lydia married Isaac Hostetler 18 Apr 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Moses Hostetler and Margaret Latschaw) was born 14 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1916, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Ann Hiller
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.2
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Death of Mrs. John Hiller

The death occurred at her home here last Friday morning, October 10th, of Sarah Ann Hostetler, beloved wife of Mr. John Hiller at the age of 57 years, 1 month and 19 days. She had been ill for several months and went through an operation for a goiter a month ago. Other complications developed which were the cause of her demise. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hostetler and spent practically all her life in this neighborhood. She was married in 1893 to her now bereaved husband and for the past twenty years resided in New Hamburg. Besides her husband she leaves four sons and two daughters, namely, Alvin, Oliver, Edwin and Roy, of Kitchener, Mrs. Delford Honderich, of Wilmot, and Mabel, at home. She is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Nelson Hostetler of Ceylon, Sask., Edwin Hostetler, of Winnipeg, Oliver Hostetler, of Elkton, Mich., and Mrs. John Hunsberger, of Baden. The funeral was held on Monday from her late home to Hostetler's Church and cemetery, Snyder's Road. The funeral services were held by Rev. Mr. Steele of Humberstone. Cousins of the deceased acted as pall bearers. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Oliver Hostetler and family, Mrs. Dilman Stauffer and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stauffer of Elkton, Mich., Mrs. Nettie McCrae and Mrs. Florence Otterbein, of Bad Axe, Mich., Mrs. Solomon Sitter, of Sarnia, besides a host of other relatives and friends from Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, Tavistock, Wellesley, St. Clements and surrounding district. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

New Hamburg Independent, October 17, 1930

Sarah married John H. Hiller 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Michael "Michael" Hiller and Mary Hartwig) was born 25 Jul 1871, , Germany; died 8 Nov 1958; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Hostetler
• Name: Margaret M. "Maggie" Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.4
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. John Hunsberger

Mrs. John Hunsberger of Baden died Saturday at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 84 years following a lingering illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1875 at Wellesley, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hostetler and was a life long resident of this community. Following her marriage they moved on a farm near Baden. She was predeceased by her husband in 1953. Mrs. Hunsberger was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Cora) Honderich of Baden with whom she resided; one brother, Edwin Hostetler of Winnipeg; two great-grandchildren. The body rested at the Futher-Omand Funeral home where a brief service was held at 2: 00 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a memorial service at the Reformed Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Aaron Yost, Kingwood, and Rev. Walter Roth of North Easthope officiated.

New Hamburg Independent, August 26, 1960

Margaret married John S. Hunsberger 26 Feb 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Enos Hunsberger and Magdalena Schultz) was born 23 Feb 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33394P

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.5
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1930, Ceylon, , Saskatchewan, Canada

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• Name: Eddie Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.6
• Residence: 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Edwin married Velina Estella Robinson 17 Nov 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Velina (daughter of John Robinson and Isadora Martin) was born 28 May 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.7
• Residence: 1930, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 80 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85837
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3130703
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Gunner, 4th Battalion
• Residence: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Alvin E. - Suddenly, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1987, Alvin Hiller, of Golden Years Retirement Home, Cambridge, in his 93rd year. Dear husband of Sally (Gedcke) of Cambridge; father of Robert (Bob) and Edna of Mitchell, Jack and Barbara of Welland, Carolyn and Joe Andrassy of Bradford, Dale and Ann Gedcke of Oakridge, Tenn.; brother of Ed and Florence of New Hamburg, Roy John of Waterloo and Mabel Quandt of Plattsville; loving grandfather of Tom, Dave, Bill, Jeffrey, Steven and Scott Hiller, Andrew, Stephanie and Julie Andrassy, Jeff, Scott and Kimberley Gedcke. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Erna Betzner; sister, Alice Honderich and brother, Oliver. Mr. Hiller was a member of Highland Road Baptist Church, Rockway Lawn Bowling Club and was a veteran of the First World War. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Frank Morgan officiating. Internment Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 29, 1987

Alvin married Erma Betzner 29 Jun 1920. Erma (daughter of John B. Betzner and Sophia M. Brockel) was born 15 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Alvin — Sally Gedcke. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85838
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion / 4th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730739
• Residence: 1926, 116 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Oliver H. Hiller of 105 Brubacher St., died on Saturday at K-W Hospital. He was 70. Born in New Hamburg on May 11, 1897, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller and came to Kitchener 45 years ago. Mr. Hiller was salesman for Reward Shoe stores and was formerly employed as a toolmaker at the rubber machinery shops until poor health due to war injuries forced him to retire. He was later employed by the R. Goldsworthy Co. He was a member of Benton Street Baptist Church and was a member of the Kitchener legion branch. Mr. Hiller enlisted with the 111th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918. Surviving are is wife, the former Leonora Suckert whom he married Jan. 15, 1924; one son, Donald, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. David (Margaret) Hubert, Galt, and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Puncher, Waterloo; three brothers, Alvin, Kitchener; Edwin, New Hamburg, and Roy, Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, Plattsville and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce, and one sister, Mrs. Delford (Alice) Honderich. They body is at the Sandrock Funeral Home where the service will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Fred Davison. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Donations to the building fund at Benton Street Baptist Church will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 4, 1967

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New Hamburg Independent, December 13, 1967

Oliver H. Hiller

A native of New Hamburg and a long-time resident of Kitchener, Oliver H. Hiller died December 2 in hospital in Kitchener, at the age of 70.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, he was born at New Hamburg May 11, 1897, and moved to Kitchener about 45 years ago.

He was employed by Reward Shoe stores as a salesman, but was forced to retire due to war injuries. Later he was employed by the R. Goldsworthy Co.

The late Mr, Hiller was a member of Benton Street Baptist Church, and a member of the Kitchener Legion branch. He enlisted with the 111th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War, and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918.

Surviving are his wife, the former Leonore Stuckert whom he married in Kitchener on Jan. 15, 1924; one son, Donald, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. David (Margaret) Hubert, Galt, and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Puncher, Waterloo; three brothers, Alvin, Kitchener; Edwin, New Hamburg, and Roy, Waterloo; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, Plattsville, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce, and one sister, Mrs. Delford (Alice) Honderich.

The funeral service was conducted at Kitchener Wednesday by Rev. Fred Davison and burial followed in Woodland cemetery.


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poor health due to war injuries forced him to retire. 11th Battalion and served overseas in the First World War and was injured at Vimy Ridge in 1918.

Oliver married Lenora Amelia Stuckhardt 15 Jan 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lenora (daughter of William Stuckhardt and Lydia Buck, daughter of William Stuckhardt) was born 15 Mar 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85840
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Edwin - On Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at his residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Edwin was born in New Hamburg 96 years ago, a son of the late John and Sarah (Hostetler) Hiller. He was an adherent of Faith Baptist Church, New Hamburg. Beloved husband of Florence Mae Hendrick who predeceased him April 23, 1995. Loving father of Jean and her husband Gerald McQuade of New Hamburg. Special grandpa to Janice and Chuck Deighton of Clarence Creek, Ont., Randall and Mary McQuade of Baden. Ever remembered by his great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Amanda and Autumn Deighton, Russell and Connor McQuade. Dear brother of Mabel Quantz of Tavistock. He was predeceased by three brothers, Alvin, Oliver and Roy and one sister, Alice Honderich. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will by held at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Gary Manter officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church or Nithview Home, New Hamburg.

The Record, September 13, 1996

Edwin married Florence Mae Henrich 4 Mar 1926, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Rev. William S. Henrich and Mary Cress) was born 28 Oct 1904, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 23 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Rose Honderich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180162P
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1961, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Delford Honderich


Baden - Mrs. Delford Honderich, 62, of Baden died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a lingering illness. The former Alice Hiller, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller, she was born in Wilmot Township and had lived in Baden for the past four years. She was an adherent of the Reformed Mennonite Church near New Hamburg. She is survived by her husband; four sons, Glenn of Baden, Ronald and Calvin of New Hamburg and Stuart of RR 2, New Hamburg; one daughter, Marlene, at home; four brothers, Edwin of New Hamburg, Alvin, Oliver and Roy, all of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. William (Mabel) Quandt, of Plattsville, and 14 grandchildren. The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Monday noon when removal will be made to the Reformed Mennonite Church for services at 2: 30 p.m. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Aaron Yost will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 20, 1965

Alice — Delford Austin Honderich. Delford (son of Rev. Abraham Honderich and Lydia R. Shantz) was born Dec 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180163
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Roy John - Died Thursday, April 4, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, age 82 years, of Waterloo. He was born in New Hamburg. Predeceased by his wife, Charlotte in 1978. Survived by a daughter, Lorraine and son-in-law, Bill Mayer of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Jim and his wife Shelley and Mark and his wife Denise; a brother, Edwin of New Hamburg; a sister, Mabel Quandt of Tavistock. A private graveside service has taken place. Cremation with internment in Memory Gardens. Arrangements through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St., Waterloo.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 8, 1991

Roy — Charlotte. Charlotte died 1978. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mable M. Quandt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180164
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1991, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Mable — William "Bill" Quandt. William was born Jul 1909; died 1975. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: misfortune, accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200197P
• Misfortune: 1928, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed by fall at farm

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A sad death took place at Baden on Wednesday when Mr. Irwin W. Hunsberger passed away very unexpectedly at the age of 29 years, 6 months and 7 days. Although not feeling well he assisted at threshing at the farm of Mr. Henry Miller and while feeding the threshing machine fell from the platform. The bursting of a blood vessel in his head due to the fall is believed to have caused his death which ensued several hours later. The deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. john Hunsberger and was a highly esteemed young farmer of the neighbourhood. He was married to Mary Roth of New Hamburg, who is left to mourn his untimely death besides one child. Another child died a few months ago. He is also survived by his parents. The funeral will take place from his late home to Hostetler's church and cemetery on Saturday afternoon leaving the house at 1 p.m. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the family is their sad bereavement.

New Hamburg Independent, November 9, 1928

Irvin married Mary Roth 28 May 1924, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John L. Roth and Mary Schneider) was born 1900, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Cora M. Honderich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200198P
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1953, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Cora — Earl Roy Honderich. Earl (son of Rev. Abraham Honderich and Lydia R. Shantz) was born 26 Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]