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• Name: Jacobina Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-448069
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jacobina — Michael B. Yantzi. Michael (son of Michael Yantzi and Barbara Beller) was born 1823, Valmont, , Lorraine, France; died 2 Nov 1865. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Michael K. Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59313
• Immigration: 1849
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Yantzi. - Michael K. Yantzi was born in France, Aug. 22, 1847; died in North East Hope, Ont., on July 6, 1917; aged 69 y. 10 m. 14 d. He came with his parents to Canada when he was about two years old.

In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized, and remained faithful to the end as a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Dec. 3, 1872, he was married to Barbara Ruby and lived in matrimony 42 y. 2 m. 3 d. To this union were born 6 sons and 5 daughters. His wife and 1 son preceded him to the spirit world. He leaves to mourn their loss 5 sons, 5 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters.

On Sept. 9, 1883, he was ordained as deacon in East Zorra A. M. Church, on April 20, 1902, he was called to the ministry and on Oct. 21, 1914, he was ordained as bishop in the East Zorra A. M. congregation, in which capacities he faithfully served his Lord and Master. He was buried on July 9 at the E. Z. A. M. church where services were conducted by C. Kropf and D. M. Steinman. Texts, I Cor. 15:22 and II Peter 1.


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It is reported that Michael was born 22 Aug 1847 in village of Hampont, Alsace Lorraine, France.

Michael — Barbara R. Ruby. Barbara (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-397660
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160354

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• Name: Johannes Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59314

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• Name: Joseph K. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122225

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Yantzi.-Joseph K. Yantzi was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., March 10, 1852. In his young days he accepted Christ as his Savior and was a faithful member of the East Zorra A. M. congregation till his death. On Feb. 15, 1881, he was joined in holy wedlock to Mary Bender of Waterloo Co., Ont. This union was blest with two children (John and Fannie, wife of Amos Birkey). On Sept. 3, 1889, his wife died. On Nov. 10, 1891, he was married to Mary Kropf (nee Lichti). On September 9, 1904, his second wife died. March 15, 1900 he was married to Annie Bender (nee Schwartzentruber). This union was blest with 2 sons (Joseph and Aaron). In 1881 he moved to the place 1 mile east of Tavistock, Ont., where he lived units his death. He was a peaceful, honest, and industrious man, honored and loved by all his neighbors and friends. About 14 years ago his health failed him, so that he could not work any more. He passed away peacefully on June 27 in that blessed hope of a living Redeemer after an illness of nine weeks duration, being faithfully nursed by his loving wife and neighbors who lent her a helping hand. Aged 74 y. 3 m. 17 d. He leaves his wife, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 3 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, besides 1 step-son, 3 step-daughters, and 14 grandchildren. Burial June 30 at East Zorra A. M. church in the presence of a great number of friends. Services at the home by Bro. Peter Spenler and at the church by Bros. Jacob R. Bender and D. S. Jutzi.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 21 - August 19, 1926 - pp 462, 263

Joseph married Mary Bender 15 Feb 1881. Mary (daughter of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller) was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1889; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Annie Schwartzentruber 15 May 1900. Annie (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer) was born 11 Feb 1869; died 1 May 1934; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Maria F. "Mary" Lichti 10 Nov 1891. Maria (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1894; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26179
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Daniel Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77180
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Daniel married Magdalena Bender 27 Jan 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian Bender and Catherine, daughter of Christian B. Bender and Catharine Honderich) was born 17 Jun 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1935; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160360

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• Name: Catherine Jantzi
• Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71511
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. C. Schwartzentruber
Tavistock

Mrs. Catherine Schwartzentruber, 78, widow of the late Joel Schwartzentruber, died on Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Christian Leis, after a long illness. A native of Waterloo County, she lived for 55 years in East Zorra. Mrs. Schwartzentruber was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yantz. She was a member of the Amish-Mennonite church, 16th line of East Zorra. Surviving are a son, Joel, a daughter, Mrs. Christian Leis, both of East Zorra, a stepson, Jacob, of Tavistock, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Aaron Ruby of Colorado. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. at the home of the son-in-law, Concession 13, thence to East Zorra Amish-Mennonite church, 16th line, for memorial service. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop Daniel Iutzi of East Zorra and Bishop Amos Schwartzentruber, missionary-on-furlough from South America, will officiate.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jul 21 1939 pg 3

Catherine — Joel R. Schwartzentruber. Joel (son of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth) was born 20 Jul 1850, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1906; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Ropp
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72062

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Ropp, Magdalena, daughter of the late Michael and Barbara Jantzi; born Nov. 14, 1873, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at the home of her son David in East Zorra; aged 85 y. 1 m. 10 d. She had been in failing health for some time. Married on Nov. 16, 1897, to Menno Ropp, who survives. They lived together in wedded life for 61 y. 1 m. 8 d. Surviving also are 2 sons (Michael and David, East Zorra), 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Bena- Mrs. Solomon Streicher, Annie- Mrs. Menno B. Ropp, Katie- Mrs. David Brenneman, and Barbara- Mrs. Joe Swartzentruber), and 3 brothers (Chris, Jacob, and Noah). Preceding her in death were one son, 3 brothers, and one grandson. Funeral services at the East Zorra Church were in charge of Joel Swartzentruber and Daniel Wagler; burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 10 - March 10 1959

Magdalena married Menno R. Ropp 16 Nov 1897. Menno (son of Peter Ropp and Anna Rupp) was born 1875, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bena Jantzi
• Name: Bena Yantzi
• Name: Jacobina "Bena" Streicher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78384

Jacobina — Solomon Streicher. Solomon (son of John Streicher and Magdalena Bender) was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Ropp
• Name: Annie Schlegel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78359
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Servant

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Ropp, Annie, daughter of Michael K. and Barbara Yantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 9, 1878; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schumm, Aug. 3, 1963; aged 84 y. 9 m. 25 d. In 1901, she was married to Christian Schlegel, who died in December, 1908. In 1914, she was married to Menno B. Ropp, who died in 1953. Surviving are 11 children (Selma-Mrs. Edwin Brenneman, Barbara-Mrs. Joe Zehr, Edna-Mrs. Henry Schumm, Omar Schlegel, Ezra Schlegel, Annie-Mrs. Almon Roth, Erma-Mrs. Stanley Lichti, Ada-Mrs. Chris Bender, Freida-Mrs. Wilmer Baechler, Floyd Ropp, and Neil Ropp), 52 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Chris, Jacob, and Noah). Preceding her in death were 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of Dan Wagler and Vernon Zehr.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 36 - September 10, 1963 - pages 813, 814.

Annie — Christian B. Schlegel. Christian (son of Nicholas Schlegel and Barbara Bender) was born 12 May 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1908; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Annie — Menno B. Ropp. Menno (son of John Ropp and Annie Beller) was born 4 Apr 1889, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1953; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Brenneman
• Name: Katie Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78385

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Brenneman, Catherine, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Ruby) Yantzi, was born near East Zorra, Ont., June 20, 1880; died of a heart attack at East Zorra, July 16, 1961; aged 81 y. 26 d. On Nov. 20, 1917, she was married to David L. Brenneman, who died Dec. 8, 1955. Surviving are one stepson and 4 stepdaughters (Amos, Kitchener, Ont.; Katie-Mrs. John Kroph, Waterloo; Lydia-Mrs. Peter Bender, Tavistock; Annie-Mrs. Dan Zehr, East Zorra; and Lavina-Mrs. John Brenneman, Petersburg), 3 brothers (Christian and Jacob, East Zorra; and Noah, South Easthope), and 2 sisters (Bena-Mrs. Solomon Streicher, Tavistock; and Mrs. Annie Ropp, East Zorra). She was a member of the East Zorra A.M. church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Dan Wagler and Dale Schumm.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIV, Number 33 - August 22, 1961, page 751

Catherine — David L. Brenneman. David was born 17 Nov 1866, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1955; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Daniel B. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78386
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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Jantzi.-Daniel R. Jantzi was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Aug. 5, 1882; died in Perth Co., Ont., July 2, 1929; aged 46 y. 10 m. 28 d. In early life he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was received into church fellowship in the East Zorra A. M. Congregation. He was an active worker in the church and loyal to his Savior to the end which came very unexpectedly. He was working with the carpenters and fell from the barn roof. He died thirty-seven hours later, never fully regaining consciousness. On Nov. 16, 1905, he was married to Catherine Schlegel. This union was blessed with three children: Henry, Selena (wife of William Schumm), and Selma (wife of Aaron Ruby). These with their mother mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father. He also leaves 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A. M. Church, conducted by P. Boshart, C. Schultz, Jacob R. Bender, and D. S. Jutzi.

Daniel married Katherine Schlegel 5 Nov 1905. Katherine (daughter of Nicholas Schlegel and Barbara Bender) was born 28 Jun 1874, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1956, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Schwartzentruber
• Name: Barbara Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78387

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As a little girl, seven or eight years old, Barbara had diptheria, and she and her mother were quarantined in the bedroom for quite a long time. Her grandfather used to come outside the window, and her mother would open it, and her grandfather would pray for her. Her youngest brother Ezra slipped into the bedroom one time and did get a touch of diptheria but not as serious.

The Michael B. Yantzi, family history and genealogy 1823-1991 by Jamie Yantzi

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Schwartzentruber, Barbara, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Ruby) Jantzi, was born March 31, 1884, at Tavistock, Ont.; died Nov. 26, 1959, at St Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 75 y. 7 m. 26 d. She was married on Jan. 3, 1918, to Joseph B. Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Lester and Omar, Petersburg, Ont.; Lloyd and Ray, Waterloo; and Edith--Mrs. Melvin Erb, Petersburg), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob and Christ, Tavistock; and Noah, Shakespeare), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Solomon Streicher and Mrs. Menno Ropp, Tavistock; and Mrs. David Brenneman, Hickson). She was a member of the St. Agatha A. M. Church, where memorial services were held Nov. 29, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Peter Nafziger.

Gospel Herald - March 8, 1960 - Vol. LIII, No.10 - page 222,223,224

Barbara married Joseph B. Schwartzentruber 3 Jan 1918. Joseph (son of Joel Schwartzentruber and Elisabeth Brenneman) was born 21 Nov 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christian R. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78388

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CHRISTIAN R. YANTZI

Christian R. Yantzi, 82, Tavistock, died Saturday morning at Stratford General Hospital where he had been a patient for a day. He was a native of East Zorra Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yantzi, and was born Feb. 16, 1886. He had farmed in North Easthope Township until retiring to Tavistock in 1940. Mr. Yantzi was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy Bender; two sons, Mahlon, Petersburg; Lester, Tavistock; nine daughters, Mrs. Solomon (Edna) Gerber, Brunner; Mrs. Milton (Melinda) Roth, are: Mrs. Lorne (Anna) Baechler, New Hamburg; Mrs. Lloyd (Wilma) Stere, and Mrs. Alvin (Dorothy) Lebold, Tavistock; Mrs. William (Mary) Baechler, Zurich; Mrs. Carlyle (Ruby) Holst, Petersburg; Mrs. Mahlon (Emma) Steinman, Shakespeare, and Mrs. John (Verna) Brayshaw, Galt; two brothers, Noah, Shakespeare, and Jacob, East Zorra; 47 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

The Robert Krug Funeral Home was in charge. The funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at the 16th line East Zorra Mennonite Church, and burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Newton Gingrich officiated.

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YANZI, CHRISTIAN R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yantzi, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Feb. 22, 1886; died at the Stratford (Ont.) Hospital, from a stroke, Apr. 6, 1968; aged 82 y. 1 m. 15 d. In 1911 he was married to Nancy Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 9 daughters (Edna--Mrs. Solomon Gerber, Malinda--Mrs. Milton Roth, Anna--Mrs. Lorne Baechler, Wilma--Mrs. Lloyd C. Stere, Dorothy--Mrs. Alvin Lebold, Mary--Mrs. William Baechler, Ruby--Mrs. Carlyle Holst, Emma--Mrs, Mahlon Steinman, and Verna--Mrs. John Brayshaw), 2 sons (Mahlon and Lester), 47 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Noah and Jacob). He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Apr. 9, with Newton L. Gingrich, assisted by Henry Yantzi, officiating.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXI, Number 17 - April 30, 1968, Page 395, 396

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Yantzi, Michael R., son of the late Bishop Michael K. and Barbara (Ruby) Yantzi; born March 13, 1888; died suddenly Aug. 17, 1958; aged 70 y. 5 m. 4 d. Married Jan. 16, 1913, to Nancy Jutzi. Survivors: his wife, one son (Lloyd, New Hamburg), 3 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Wilmer Bender, New Hamburg; Katie-Mrs. Lorne Bender, Ailsa Craig; and Nelda, London, Ont.), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Christian, Tavistock; Jacob, East Zorra; and Noah, South Easthope), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Menno Ropp, Mrs. Solomon Streicher, Mrs. Joseph Swartzentruber, Mrs. Annie Ropp, and Mrs. Katie Brenneman). Two brothers and one grandchild preceded him in death .Funeral services at the East Zorra Church in charge of Henry Yantzi and Moses H. Roth; burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 39 - September 30, 1958-page 938, 939, 940

Michael married Nancy S. Jutzi 16 Jan 1913. Nancy (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag) was born 13 Aug 1891; died 13 Aug 1978; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Jacob — Mary Iutzi. Mary (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag) was born 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Noah Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78391

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Yantzi, Noah R., son of Michael and Barbara (Ruby) Yantzi, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Nov. 15, 1892; died at Shakespeare, Ont., June 15, 1971; aged 78 y. 7 m. On Dec. 17, 1925, he was married to Lena Zehr, who preceded him in death May 26, 1966. Surviving are 4 sons (LaVerne, Sylvester, Elwood, and Wayne), 6 daughters (Sabina - Mrs. Jack Randall, Laurene - Mrs. Vernon Bender, Erma - Mrs. William Flatt, Rita - Mrs. William Schmiat, Freda - Mrs. Harold Schwartzentruber, and Marlene - Mrs. Roy Ziegler), 29 grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob). One son (Ernest) preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 18, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 27 - July 6, 1971 - pp 611, 612

Noah — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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John — Catherine Schwartzentruber. Catherine (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Barbara Brenneman) was born 9 Aug 1889; died 20 Aug 1969, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Noah — Susan Roth. Susan was born 27 Jun 1894, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara L. Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50164

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Leis.- Barbara, died at Tavistock, Ont., May 28, 1985; aged 98 y. She was married to Christian Leis, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Daniel, Millis, Oscar, and Elton), 3 daughters (Aleda-Mrs. Wilfred Bender, Katie-Mrs. Leander Ramseyer, and Violet), 34 grandchildren, 109 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Emma-Mrs. Sylvester Baer), one brother (Joel), 2 stepbrothers (Daniel and Jacob), and one stepsister (Mrs. Katie Ruby). Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on May 31, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Henry Yantzi; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 29 -July 16, 1985, page 506

Barbara married Christian E. Leis 1 Jul 1909, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Daniel K. Leis and Magdalina "Mattie" Erb) was born 28 Sep 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1967, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: minister
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120808

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SCHWARZENTRUBER, Joel At Stratford General Hospital, on July 20, 1978, Joel Schwartzentruber, of Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, formerly of East Zorra Township, aged 87 years. Former minister at Cassel Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Bender (1972); dear father of Vernon, of Pigeon, Mich., Willis of Route 1, Tavistock, Mrs. Lavern (Nelda) Lichti of Route 1, New Hamburg amd Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler of Route 1, New Hamburg; dear brother of Mrs. Christian (Barbara) Ruby, of Pigeon, Mich. Also surviving are 32 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Elroy (1978), one daughter Mrs. Milton (Selma) Litwiller (1969) and two brothers. Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, until noon of Saturday July 23, when transfer will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church 18th line, for funeral service at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Ephraim Gingerich will officiate

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Newspaper 21 Jul 1978

Joel married Sarah R. Bender 19 Oct 1911. Sarah (daughter of Bishop Jacob M. Bender and Maria Ruby) was born Abt 1890, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1972, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160868

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Ropp, David, son of Menno and Magdalena (Yantzi) Ropp, was born in Tavistock, Ont., May 23, 1911; died at Lowville, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1980; aged 69 y. On Dec. 20, 1934, he was married to Fannie Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Roy), 2 daughters (Barbara and Edith), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Michael). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.1a

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 46 - November 11, 1980 - page 918

David married Veronica Gascho 20 Dec 1934. Veronica (daughter of David E. Gascho and Barbara Lichti) was born 11 Jul 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1995; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Elmer — Mabel Mayer. Mabel (daughter of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 1914; died 1984; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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SCHLEGEL, Ezra\emdash Peacefully, on Friday, September 26, 1997, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, 199 Hope St., Tavistock. Ezra was born October 1, 1908, in South Easthope township. Son of the late Christian Schlegel and the late Annie Yantzi. He was in his 89^th year. Mr. Schlegel was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church, where he served his Lord faithfully in many capacities. Ezra served as a volunteer at 10,000 Villages for many years in New Hamburg. He farmed in East Zorra township, retiring to Tavistock in 1973.
Beloved father of Velma Schlegel, Elda and her husband Sam Wagler, Norma and her husband Raymond Ruby, all of Tavistock, Ada and her husband Howard Gerber of RR 1, New Hamburg, Mervin and his wife Karen Schlegel of RR 1, Tavistock; dear brother of Omer Schlegel of New Hamburg, Edna Schumm of New Hamburg, Erma and her husband Stanley Lichti of New Hamburg, Ada and her husband Christian Bender of Durham. Ezra is lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and by a brother-in-law, Wilma Baechler of New Hamburg and his sisters-in-law, Viola Ropp of New Hamburg and Edna Zehr of Brunner.
Visitation at the Glendinning Funeral Home Krug Chapel in Tavistock, where family and friends will be received tonight (Saturday) 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A committal service will be held at the 16^th Line, East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery on Monday, September 29, 1997 at 2 p.m. This will be followed by the memorial service at the 16^th Line Mennonite Church at 2:30 p.m.
Memorials to the Mennonite Central Committee or to Cassel Mennonite Church Building Fund, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy for the late Ezra Schlegel.

Ezra — Velma. Velma died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Emma — Schumm. [Group Sheet]

Erma — Stanley Lichti. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Mae Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-310181

Annie — Almon Roth. Almon (son of Daniel Miller Roth and Veronica Jutzi) was born 25 Jul 1916; died 29 Jul 1991; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith J. Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170166

Edith — Melvin G. Erb. Melvin (son of Noah L. Erb and Nancy L. Gascho) was born 16 Feb 1917; died 2 Jan 2004; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Obituary of Lloyd Schwartzentruber

January 11, 1924 - December 1, 2018

Lloyd passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Hanover Village LTC, on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 94.

Beloved husband of Ida (nee Shantz) for 64 years. Loving father of Gail Veitch (Elvin Martin). Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of Graham (Lindsay) and their children Bryson and Sloane, Bryan (Holly) and their children Zac and Raya, and Katie (Chris) Armstrong and their son Sam. Will be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Jean Swartzentruber, Helen Shantz and Marie Shantz.

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Barbara (nee Jantzi) Schwartzentruber; brother of Lester (Erma), Ray, Omar (Ada), Glen as a child and Edith (Mel) Erb. Brother-in-law of Howard (Hilda), Wilfred (Selda), Armand (Irene), Nyal (Helen), Etta (Lloyd) Shantz, Robert (Lena), Mahlon, Ion, Arley (Mabel), and Esther (Aaron) Enns.

Lloyd was a longtime member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener.

Friends are invited to celebrate Lloyd's life and share memories with his family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, December 7, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. Reception to immediately follow in the Fireside Reception Room.

Condolences for the family and donations to Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

"Obituary Of Lloyd Schwartzentruber | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home". 2021. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/14305/Lloyd-Schwartzentruber/obituary.html#:~:text=Lloyd%20passed%20away%20peacefully%2C%20surrounded,Gail%20Veitch%20(Elvin%20Martin).

Lloyd — Ida C. Shantz. Ida (daughter of Manasseh Shantz and Louida Cressman) was born 30 Mar 1924; died 10 Nov 2019, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Marion Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139937

Marion — Wilmer Bender. Wilmer (son of Moses J. Bender and Catherine Roth) was born 1913, of, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42014902
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180031

Notes:

Yantzi.- Lloyd, 78, New Hamburg, Ont., died Dec. 2. Spouse: Pearl Cressman Yantzi. Parents: Michael and Nancy Iutzi Yantzi (deceased). Survivors: daughter LeEtta Erb; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Dec. 5 at Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg.

The Mennonite, February 15, 2000, pages 15-16, Vol 3, No. 7.

Lloyd — Pearl Grace Cressman. Pearl (daughter of Edmund H. Cressman and May Hunsberger) was born 28 Feb 1933, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2022, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lloyd — Catherine "Katie" Wagler. Catherine (daughter of Christian Z. Wagler and Veronica Schwartzentruber) was born 21 Jul 1909, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235660880
• Name: Nelda Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-311787

Notes:

ANTZIE KROPF, Nelda

Nelda Yantzie Kropf passed away peacefully on Jan 6th 2022 at the age of 95 at Nithview Long Term Care New Hamburg.
Born Feb 25 1926 near New Hamburg to the belated Michael R & Nancy (Jutzi) Yantzi

Dreams of becoming a nurse led her to Rockway Collegiate Secondary School at age 26, followed by a nursing diploma from Victoria School of Nursing in London in 1958. She returned to Western University, London, to achieve a teaching certificate & spent a 26-year career teaching nursing with Conestoga College School of Nursing in Stratford. Employment included the surgical unit at K-W Hospital & pediatrics at Stratford General & a short voluntary service term in St Anthony, Newfoundland. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Religion & Culture with Waterloo Lutheran (now Wilfrid Laurier) University in 1972. Nelda served 2 terms on the board of directors of Tricounty Mennonite Homes (Nithview), where she later resided for the last 9 months of her life.
Nelda married Elmer Kropf at Hillcrest Mennonite Church on Sep 24 1982 & they resided in Tavistock. Nelda was an active member of Tavistock Mennonite Church and led in many church roles of Bible studies, WMSC quilting projects & administration. During their retirement they enjoyed travelling, gardening, family events, volunteering at Ten Thousand Villages & Nelda created many quilts.

Nelda was predeceased by her husband Elmer Kropf on July 25 1994 & by sisters Marion (Wilmer) Bender, Katie (Lorne) Bender & brother Lloyd (Katie) Yantzi.

Lovingly remembered by step sons Ron (Mary) Kropf of Tavistock, Ken (Dianne) Kropf of Tavistock, Bruce (Charlene) Kropf of Stratford, Barry (Mary) Kropf of RR 1 Shakespeare, & by 10 grandchildren & 22 great grandchildren, by sister-in-law Pearl Yantzi, nieces & nephews Richard (Jackie) Bender, Rosanna Olsson, Mary Ellen (Richard) Tompkins, Jim (Beatrice) Bender, Rob (Gail) Bender, Pat Bender and LeEtta Erb.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee or the Canadian Bible Society through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.
Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca

Visitation is at the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Saturday from 3-4PM.
Funeral service will be held at Tavistock Mennonite Church on Sunday January 9, 2022 at 3PM with Pastor Jim Brown officiating, family interment following at East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. (Covid restrictions apply, please wear masks and social distance)
The service will be live streamed at Tavistockmennonitechurch.ca

"Nelda Yantzie Kropf Obituary (1926 - 2022) Waterloo Region Record". 2022. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/name/nelda-kropf-obituary?pid=201078671.

Nelda married Elmer David Kropf 24 Sep 1982. Elmer (son of David R. Kropf and Barbara Lichti) was born 1 Dec 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Omer married Marie Gingerich (daughter of John Z. Gingerich and Anna Steinman) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Laurene Z. Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160755

Laurene — Vernon Bender. Vernon (son of Christian S. Bender and Lydia S. Roth) died Abt 1990. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121709599
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34744

Notes:

YANTZI- Elroy R. Yantzi was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont. At the age of 15 he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into church fellowship at the Amish Mennonite Church near Baden by Bishop D. S. Iutzi upon confession of faith and water baptism on Oct. 20, 1940. On May 31, 1941, he was struck by a car in the city of Kitchener and severely injured, from which he never regained consciousness. On June 2 he fell asleep as we hope and trust in Jesus at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital; aged 16 y. 3 m. 25 d. He, the only child, leaves to mourn, his bereaved parents, Noah and Susan Yantzi, and many relatives and friends.

"Short and sudden was the call,
The voice we loved is stilled;
The place made vacant in our home
Can never more be filled."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 14 - July 3, 1941, page 295

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In Loving Memory Died At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, on Monday, June 2nd, 1941 Elroy R. Yantzi Only Son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah B. Yantzi Aged 16 years, 3 months and 25 days. The Funeral Will take place from his parents' residence, New Hamburg, on Thursday, June 5th, with private service at the house at 1 o'clock p.m., followed by public service at the 16th Line, East Zorra, A.M. Church, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. We miss him, oh how sadly, None but aching hearts can tell, We have lost him, Heaven has found him, Our Father doeth all things well.

Funeral Card

Other Events:

• Name: Emma Melinda Baer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122320

Notes:

Baer.--Emma Melinda, daughter of Christian E. and Barbara (Swartzentruber) Leiss, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Oct. 4, 1909; passed away, after a ten-day illness, Nov. 12, 1947; aged 38 y. 1 m. 7 d. Death resulted from pneumonia and heart trouble. She was baptized in 1924 and remained a member of the church until death. On Sept. 5, 1935, she was united in marriage to Sylvester Baer, of Waterloo Co., who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Clare, Wilfred, Paul, Elva, Selma, and Elton), her parents, one grandmother (Mrs. Mattie Leiss, Wellesley, Ont.), 4 brothers (Daniel, Millbank, Ont.; Millus and Oscar, Tavistock, Ont.; and Elton at home), and 3 sisters (Aleda--Mrs. Wilfrid J. Bender, Katie--Mrs. Leander Ramseyer, of Tavistock; and Violet, at home). She was much concerned for the physical and spiritual welfare of her children. Funeral services were held Nov. 15 at the home and at the East Zorra A.M. Church, Tavistock, in charge of David Schwartzentruber, D. S. Jutzi, Andrew Jantzi, and Curtis Cressman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 36 - December 2, 1947 -- pages 766, 767

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Mrs.Sylvester Baer, 38, of East Zorra, died at a London hospital Wed. morning after an illness of a week, death following a heart attack brought on by pneumonia. She was the former Emma Melinda Leiss, a d/o Mr. and Mrs.Christian E. Leiss, East Zorra, and was born in South Easthope Oct. 4,1909. She married Mr. Baer in 1935, and had resided in East Zorra since that time. Mrs. Baer was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church, 16th line.

Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by six children; Clare 10, Wilfred 8, Paul 5, Elva 3, Selma 2, and Elton, three months; fourbrothers, Daniel, Millbank; Millis, South Easthope; and Oscar and Elton,East Zorra; and three sisters, Mrs. Wilfred Bender and Mrs. LeanderRamseyer, East Zorra and Miss Violet, with her parents....East ZorraAmish Mennonite Cemetery....")

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Nov 1947

Emma married Sylvester N. Baer 1 Sep 1935. Sylvester (son of Ephraim Baer, II and Lovina Nahrgang) was born 5 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1971, Portage La Prairie Cemetery, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , New Rosedale Hutterite Colony, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216772

Notes:

Leis, Elton, 69, Tavistock, Ont., died Aug. 3 of pulmonary fibrosis. Spouse: Ellen Gerber Leis. Parents: Christian and Barbara Leis (deceased). Other survivors: children Linda Holst, Brenda Wagler; five grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 7 at Tavistock.

The Mennonite - Volume 2, Number 35, September 21, 1999 - page 13

Elton — Ellen Jane Gerber. (daughter of Emanuel Gerber and Clara A. Schlabach) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38503553
• Name: Selma Bender
• Name: Selma Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169081

Notes:

Litwiller, Selma Schwartzentruber, was born at East Zorra, Ont., Nov. 5, 1917; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 17, 1969; aged 51 y. 4 m. 12 d. She was married to Walter Bender, who died in 1945. On Apr. 7, 1954, she was married to Milton Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Wray and Paul Bender, Newton, Douglas, and Robert Litwiller), 5 daughters (Grace Bender, Lorna - Mrs. James Brubacher, Carole - Mrs. Clare Maltby, Alice - Mrs. Alex Kinsie, and Wanda Litwiller), 3 brothers (Elroy, Willis, and Vernon), and 2 sisters (Nelda - Mrs. Laverne Lichty and Katie - Mrs. Wilmer Wagler). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Mar. 20, with Rufus Jutzi officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 15 - April 15, 1969 pages 355, 356

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TAVISTOCK-Mrs. Milton Litwiller of Tavistock, died Monday night at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. She was 51.
She was the former Selma Schwartzentruber, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schwartzentruber of Tavistock, and was born in East Zorra, Nov. 5, 1917, Mrs. Litwiller was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and was vice-president of the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary of the church.

Surviving besides her second husband to whom she was married April 7, 1954, and her parents, are five sons, Wray and Paul Bender and Newton, Douglas and Robert Litwiller, all of Kitchener; five daughters, Grace Bender, Toronto, Mrs. James (Lorna) Brubacher, and Mrs. Clare (Carole) Maltby, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Alex (Alice) Kinsie, Breslau, and Wanda Litwiller, at home. Also surviving are three brothers, Elroy and Willis Schwartzentruber, both of East Zorra Township, and Vernon Schwartzentruber, Sebewing, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Laverne (Nelda) Lichti, North Easthope Township, and Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler, South Easthope Township, and 17 grandchildren.

Her first husband, Walter Bender, predeceased her in 1945. The body will be at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, until 10 a.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted at 2: 30 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Rufus Jutzi will officiate.

Donations to the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 March 1969

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Mrs. Milton Litwiller

Mrs. Milton Litwiller of Tavistock died on Monday of last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 51.

She was the former Selma Schwartzentruber, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schwartzentruber of Tavistock, and was born in East Zorra, Nov. 5, 1917. Mrs. Litwiller was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and was vice-president of the Women's Missionary Service Auxiliary of the church.

Surviving besides her second husband to whom she was married April 7, 1954, and her parents are five sons, Wray and Paul Bender and Newton, Douglas and Robert Litwiller, all of Kitchener; five daughters, Grace Bender, Toronto, Mrs James (Lorna) Brubacher and Mrs. Clare (Carole) Maltby, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Alex (Alice) Kinsie, Breslau, and Wanda Litwiller, at home. Also surviving are three brothers, Elroy and Willis Schwartzentruber, both of East Zorra Township, and Vernon Schwartzentruber, Sebewing, Mich ; two sisters, Mrs. Laverne (Nelda) Lichti, North Easthope Township, and Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler, South Easthope Township, and 17 grandchildren.

Her first husband, Walter Bender predeceased her in 1945.

Funeral service was held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, on Thursday, Rev. Rufus Jutzi officiating. Burial was in the Church cemetery

The Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, was in charge of arrangements.

New Hamburg Independent, March 26, 1969

Selma — Walter Leonard Bender. Walter (son of Christian K. Bender and Catherine S. "Katie" Bender) was born 12 Dec 1914, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1945; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Selma married Milton Litwiller 7 Apr 1954. Milton (son of Jacob Litwiller and Rachel Jantzi) was born 26 Dec 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Nelda Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165940

Notes:

LICHTI, Nelda Nelda Lichti, 87, of Tavistock passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1923 in East Zorra Township, Oxford County, a daughter of the late Joel and Sarah (Bender) Schwartzentruber. On November 17, 1943 she married Laverne Lichti, who predeceased her on January 12, 1993. Nelda is survived by her six children, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grand-children; John and Norma Lichti of New Hamburg, Chris (Kim) Lichti, Abby, Garrett, and Sarah Lichti; Dan Lichti of Kitchener and Deena Mandell, Andrew Lichti and Rebecca Lichti; Roy and Mardi Lichti, of New Hamburg, Tim (Annie) Lichti, Derrick Lichti, Alyssa (Dave) Kerfoot; Ruth and Dwight Steinman of Tavistock, Maria Steinman, Bethany Steinman, Catherine Steinman; Ruby and Miguel Barrenengoa of Argentina, Pablo Barrenengoa, Emily Barrenengoa, Amanda Barrenengoa; Diane Lichti and Bruce Bechtel of New Hamburg, Craig Bechtel, Evan Bechtel. Nelda was also the Canadian mother and grandmother of Roman and Emilia Orlinski, and Monika of Wellesley. She was predeceased by her great-grandson Connor Lichti, May, 2002. Nelda is survived by her brother-in-law Wilmer Wagler and sister-in-law Hilda Swartzentruber. She was pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters Vernon Swartzentruber (Elizabeth); Elroy Swartzentruber (Annie Mae), (Verda); Selma Bender Litwiller (Walter), (Milton); Katie Wagler; Willis Swartzentruber. Also survived by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmer and Annie Roth, Magdalena Wagler, Louis and Loretta Lichti, Floyd and Catherine Steinman. She was predeceased by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Allen and Barbara Bast, David and Fannie Lichti, Nicholas and Verna Lichti, Albert and Kaye Lichti, Julius and Floretta Lichti, Willis and Laura Lichti, Emerson Wagler. Nelda and Laverne farmed together in North Easthope Township for over 35 years. Hidden Acres Camp and Retreat Centre grew out of a corner of their farm, and both Nelda and Laverne, along with many good friends and peers contributed countless hours of hard work to the building and development of the camp, now almost 50 years old. Nelda was a hard worker and good organizer, and served in many ways and many places. She offered her talents at various times to Rockway Mennonite High School, Nithview Auxiliary, MCC New Hamburg Thrift Store, MCC Relief Sale. Nelda and Laverne served several times with Mennonite Disaster Service in short term work assignments following natural disasters in Canada and the United States. She was a member and active participant of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Nelda was an avid gardener, loved flowers and never missed an opportunity to share her appreciation of a new bud or healthy plant with others. Although she kept herself busy, she always made time for a visit. She appreciated all of her many nieces and nephews, loved to travel, and stay connected with her many friends and relatives. Relatives and friends will be received at the Tavistock Mennonite Church on Monday, October 10th, 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 11th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery on 16th Line, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Tavistock Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hidden Acres Endowment Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Donations may be made through the Francis Funeral Home, Box 208, Tavistock N0B 2R0 by calling 1-519-655-2431 or at the church during visitation.

Waterloo Region Record 8 Oct 2011

Nelda — Laverne Lichti. Laverne (son of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 22 May 1922, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]