Florence

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• Name: Florence Hahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-458633

Florence — H. K. Hahn. H. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57527
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist N. C.
• Occupation: 1888, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store clerk
• Occupation: 1888, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Egg Gatherer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1904, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John married Caroline Ziegler 14 Feb 1888, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of John D. Ziegler and Elisabeth, daughter of Johann D. "John" Ziegler and Elizabeth Schwindt) was born 22 Feb 1869, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1903; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Emma Miller 1904, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Johannes "John" Mueller, daughter of Johannes "John" Mueller and Catherine "Kate" Weber) was born 23 Dec 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Aug 1965, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370668

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• Name: Gladys Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370766

Gladys — William Brown. William died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57530
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Elkin Hahn - Suffering a heart attack about 8: 30 o'clock Saturday night, Elkin Hahn, 115 Ahrens Street West, died within a few minutes at the waiting room, King Street East. Medical aid and the ambulance were summoned but Mr. Hahn, who is 46 years of age, had passed away. He had not been in the best of health. Born in Heidelberg, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hahn of St. Jacobs, the deceased had lived the greater part of his life in this city. For the past 19 years he had been employed as a driver by Dietrich's Bakery. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Clara Hahn and two daughters, Mildred and Viola, both at home, five brothers, Melville and Gordon of Waterloo, Russel and Raymond in St. Jacobs, John of Hamilton, and three sisters, Mrs. W. Brown, Fergus, Mrs. J. Morlock and Mrs. D. Davis, St. Jacobs. The funeral will be held Tuesday from Lippert-Hunter Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon with services at 1: 30 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. Schmieder, and thence to Heidelberg for services in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 2: 44 o'clock. Rev. H.H. Lamach of Heidelberg will be in charge. The remains will be interred in Heidelberg Lutheran Cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Elkin — Clara Elizabeth Pitz. Clara (daughter of William Pitz and Angeline Rapien) was born 18 Jul 1894; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Hahn's Drug Store
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111069498
• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57531
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1918, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; druggist
• Residence: 1918, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mel Hahn... 50 Years Service To Waterloo

Mr. Mel Hahn, the present owner of Hahn's Pharmacy, this week celebrates his 50th Anniversary as a druggist in the City of Waterloo. The establishment which is owned and operated by Mr. Hahn was the first Drug Store in the City.

Interesting History

Moses Springer, the first Reeve of the Village of Waterloo in 1857 and also the first Mayor of the Town of Waterloo in 1876 started the Drug Store a century ago.

Simon Snyder joined Mr. Springer and later bought it to go into business with Mr. A. J Roos.

Mr. A. G. Haehnel obtained ownership from Mr. Roos and at that time 50 years ago Mr. Hahn came to work for him In 1949 Mr. Haehnel retired and Mr. Hahn bought the store.

Happy Reminiscence

When interviewed by an Chronicle reporter this week, Mr. Hahn said, "When I first came here 50 years ago, we had to work under gaslight and since then I have witnessed the change from gas, to irredescent to the present modern fluorescent lighting. In those days the drug store also served as the telegraph office and I had to learn Morse Code on top of being a pharmacist. In the past, a drug store sold nothing but drugs, now it sells everything from pencils to peanuts."

Grand Re-Opening

Besides himself, Mr. Hahn employs two other pharmacists, his son Jack and Mr. Alec MacTavish along with two girl clerks and two delivery boys.

This summer the store was completely remodeled and this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20 he is having his Grand- Re-opening with free gifts to the first 500 ladies who drop

Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 18 Sep 1958, p. 3

Melvin — Phyllis Schweitzer. Phyllis (daughter of Edward August Schweitzer and Elizabeth "Lizzie Tennis) was born 21 Apr 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 2004, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57532
• Occupation: 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shipper Tire Factory

Gordon married Ada May Dean 23 May 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of Brock Dean and Harriette Saulter) was born 1898, Huntsville, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16760
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, private, 118th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #751066

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Two Motor at Fatalities at Kitchener

Wife of Former New Hamburg Resident Killed

Two lives were lost and a third person was seriously injured in motor accidents which occurred on King street, Kitchener, on Saturday night. Albert McGruther, formerly of Parry Sound, was the first victim, and Mrs. Edward Ludwig, of 101 Wellington street, was the second. McGruther. who was riding a bicyle [sic] beside a moving van, in which be was transferring his household effects from Waterloo to Lancaster street, Kitchener, was knocked down from behind by a motor car driven by Russel Hahn of Heidelberg. Hahn is being held on a charge of manslaughter.

The second accident was the most unusual and tragic. Mrs. Edward Ludwig and her husband were knocked down from behind, when a riderless motorcyle [sic], with a side car, jumped from the pavement onto the sidewalk, crashing into the couple, killing Mrs. Ludwig almost instantaneously and seriously injuring her husband.

The cause of the accident was a crash between two motorcycles about a block east of where the other fatality occurred. William Schaefer, who was riding the motorcycle, which killed Mrs. Ludwig, was knocked from his machine by a motorcycle driven by Walter Heiser, as a result of the latter trying pass Schaefer's machine and crashing into it as he was about to pass.

Schaefer was thrown from his machine and the motorcycle going at high speed continued riderless, dashing west on King street for about 300 yards, when it leaped suddenly to the sidewalk, bowling over Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig. The cycle kept on its wild career along the sidewalk and was finally stopped. when it crashed into the new office building of the Kaufman Rubber Company at present under construction.

The stricken couple were carried into the office of Dr. Shields, which was nearby. By that time Mrs. Ludwig was dead. Mr. Ludwig was then taken to the hospital. For about two hours he was unconscious, slight concussion of the brain having resulted. He passed a bad night, but on Sunday morning had improved and examination showed that the injuries were only external. Schaefer and Heiser are being held on charges of manslaughter.

Albert McGruther, the first victim, was attended to by Dr. Hamilton, but died before reaching the hospital. He has a wife and two small children. The accident happened a few hundred yards west of the G. T. R. crossing on King St. When his bicycle was hit, McGruther was thrown onto the hood of the motor car, his head breaking the windshield. His body was then burled about 50 feet and landed in front of an approaching street car.

The late Mrs. Ludwig was formerly Miss Ethel Wagner, and was born in Kitchener on May 29th, 1893. Her father, William Wagner, died about three years ago. She was married to Mr. Edward Ludwig last February. Her husband was a resident of New Hamburg for many years, having left here for Kitchener a little over a year ago, and the entire community will sympathize with him in his sudden and tragic bereavement. Besides her stricken husband she is survived by four brothers and four sisters. Deceased was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, Kitchener, and also a member of the church choir. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from her late home on Wellington street to Mount Hope Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, November 5, 1920

Russell married Wilma C. Ritter 11 Feb 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilma (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Ritter and Philiphina Mattusch) was born Feb 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gladys Marie Lizzie Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57534
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1983, 2 James St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BROWN, Mrs. William C. (Gladys) - On Thursday, May 19, 1988, at the home of her daughter, Sandra Rohr, in St. Jacobs, Gladys M. Hahn, in her 90^th year, beloved wife of the late William C. Brown, of 2 James St., Elmira.

Dear mother of Howard, Jack and Carol (Mrs. Cyril Stortz), all of Elmira, Jean (Mrs. Walter Hachborn) and Sandra (Mrs. Clinton Rohr), both of St. Jacobs, Betty Gingrich of Gimli, Man., Ruth (Mrs. Wolf Fink) of St. Thomas and Rev. William Brown of Golden Lake, Ont. Thirty-one grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by one son, Clifford in infancy and eight brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Brown was a lifelong member of the ELW of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where the family will receive their friends tonight (Thursday), 7-9 p.m. and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Saturday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Donald Stroh officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Forward in Mission or the K-W Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

Gladys married William Conrad Brown 28 Aug 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of George Henry Brown and Mary Scheuermann) was born 29 Dec 1893, Dornoch, Grey Co., Ontario; died 3 Dec 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: William John Hahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57535
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John married Florence Gertrude Downey 5 May 1925, , Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Florence was born 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370669

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370671

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• Name: Irene Davis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370770

Irene — D. A. Davis. D. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370670

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170389
• Adopted: Bef 1911
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Beatrice Morlock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170392
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Beatrice — John Edward Glen "Jack" Morlock. John (son of Rev. John Christian Morlock and Rebecca A. Heximer) was born 11 Sep 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1978, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170393
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305858
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370665

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370666

Sandra — Rev. Clinton Chester Rohr. (son of Chester Lincoln Rohr and Grace Lillian Perrin) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Howard Braun
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202852
• Residence: 1983, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Brown, Howard R. 1918-2013 Peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at K.W. Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 94 years. Howard was the beloved husband of Mary (Blois) Brown for 70 years. Dear father of David and Colleen of Elmira, Douglas and JoAnne, Clyde and Leslie both of Kitchener, Keith and Val of St. Catharines, Robert and Kathy, Howard and Pamela both of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by his 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Brother of Jean and Walter Hachborn of St. Jacobs, Betty Gingrich of Gimli, Manitoba, John "Jack" and Helen of Elmira, Carol Stortz of St. Jacobs, Rev. William and Joyce of Waterloo, and Sandra and Clinton Rohr of St. Jacobs. Predeceased by his parents William C. and Gladys (Hahn) Brown, his grandson, his sister Ruth (Wolfgang) Fink, brother Clifford, brothers-in-law Cyril Stortz and Gord Gingrich. Howard served his country as a flying instructor with the R.C.A.F. and was an avid recreational pilot for over 60 years. He was a respected businessman in the local community having co-owned and operated W.C. Browns & Sons Clothing and Tailor Shop for over 60 years as well. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, February 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira on Thursday, February 7th at 11 a.m. followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In Howard's memory, donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation, St. James Lutheran Church or Woolwich Community Lions Club Bandstand Restoration Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Howard — Mary Hazel Blois. Mary was born 1922, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jan 2017, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202859

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• Name: Jean Marie Hachborn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166214
• Residence: 1983, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HACHBORN, Jean Marie (née Brown) Jean Hachborn of St. Jacobs, Ontario passed away peacefully on Decembe r 26, 2014, in her 91st year at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Mitchell, Ontario on August 2, 1924 to Gladys (née Hahn) and William Brown, the third of nine children, and grew up in Mitchell, Fergus and Elmira, Ontario. She was the beloved wife of Walter Hachborn, whom she married on September 20, 1947. Left to grieve are husband Walter; children Susan Heard (spouse David), Elizabeth Hachborn (spouse David Courtnage), and Bill Hackborn (spouse Aruna Srivastava); grandchildren Brandon (partner Kelee Wright) and Meghan Huehn, and Daniel (partner Samantha Pearson), Philip, and Beyata Hackborn; sisters Betty Gingrich, Carol Stortz, and Sandra Rohr (Clinton); sister -in-law Mary Brown; brothers Jack Brown (Helen) and Bill Brown (Joyce); sister- and brother-in-law Lorraine and Jack Mahn; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Brown; father- and mother-in-law William and Florence Hachborn; brothers Clifford (in childhood) and Howard Brown; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Wolf Fink; and brothers-in-law Cyril Stortz and Gordon Gingrich. Jean was a long-time, active member of St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, serving in many capacities, and was a member of church council at the time of her death. She also faithfully served the wider church on boards and committees, including terms on the Board of Governors of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary and the Lutheran Theological Seminary (Saskatoon), and as president of the Women's Auxiliary of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. Jean was a respected Councilor for the Township of Woolwich from 1977 to 1988 and a member of Regional Council from 1980 to 1982. From 1950 until the birth of her first child, Jean worked with Walter as accounting manager for Hollinger Hardware, a company purchased by Walter and two other partners. Prior to this, she was a valued employee of the Royal

Waterloo Region Record 29 Dec 2014

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Hachborn, Jean Marie (née Brown) ~ Jean Hachborn of St. Jacobs, Ontario passed away peacefully on December 26, 2014 in her 91st year at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Mitchell, Ontario on August 2, 1924 to Gladys (née Hahn) and William Brown, the third of nine children, and grew up in Mitchell, Fergus and Elmira, Ontario. She was the beloved wife of Walter Hachborn, whom she married on September 20, 1947. Left to grieve are husband Walter; children Susan Heard (spouse David), Elizabeth Hachborn (spouse David Courtnage), and Bill Hackborn (spouse Aruna Srivastava); grandchildren Brandon (partner Kelee Wright) and Meghan Huehn, and Daniel (partner Samantha Pearson), Philip, and Beyata Hackborn; sisters Betty Gingrich, Carol Stortz, and Sandra Rohr (Clinton); sister-in-law Mary Brown; brothers Jack Brown (Helen) and Bill Brown (Joyce); sister- and brother-in-law Lorraine and Jack Mahn; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Brown; father- and mother-in-law William and Florence Hachborn; brothers Clifford (in childhood) and Howard Brown; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Wolf Fink; and brothers-in-law Cyril Stortz and Gordon Gingrich. Jean was a long-time, active member of St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, serving in many capacities, and was a member of church council at the time of her death. She also faithfully served the wider church on boards and committees, including terms on the Board of Governors of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary and the Lutheran Theological Seminary (Saskatoon), and as president of the Women's Auxiliary of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. Jean was a respected Councillor for the Township of Woolwich from 1977 to 1988 and a member of Regional Council from 1980 to 1982. From 1950 until the birth of her first child, Jean worked with Walter as accounting manager for Hollinger Hardware, a company purchased by Walter and two other partners. Prior to this, she was a valued employee of the Royal Bank in Elmira and of Ontario Hydro in St. Jacobs. Jean was a generous humanitarian, known for her philanthropy in many circles, an astute household manager, a well-read and thoughtful analyst of business and current affairs. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home in Elmira on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, December 29, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Her funeral will be held and her life celebrated at St. James Lutheran Church in St. Jacobs on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Conestogo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief, St. James Lutheran, St. Jacobs Endowment Fund or Woolwich Community Services. Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Any who believe in me will live, even though they die." We look forward to seeing you again our dearest Jean, Mom, and Gramma.

Jean married Walter Jacob Hachborn 20 Sep 1947. Walter (son of William Hachborn and Florence Pearl Adeline Ritter) was born 24 Jul 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 2016; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Caroline Fink
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23858
• Residence: 1983, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada

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FINK, Mrs. Ruth - On Saturday, Dec. 31, 1988, at the home of her sister, Carol Stortz, in Elmira, Ruth Fink (nee Brown), in her 59^th year, of RR 5, St. Thomas.

Wife of Wolfgang Fink; dear mother of Christopher and his wife Robin of St. Marys and Michele Fink of London, Ont., sister of Howard, Jack, Carol (Mrs. Cyril Stortz), all of Elmira, Jean (Mrs. Walter Hachborn) and Sandra (Mrs. Clinton Rohr) both of St. Jacobs, Betty Gingrich of Gimli, Man. and Rev. William Brown of Golden Lake.

Predeceased by her parents, William C. and Gladys Brown and one brother, Clifford in infancy.

Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where the family will receive their friends tonight from 7-9 p.m. At noon on Tuesday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Donald Stroh officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Jan 1989

Ruth married Wolfgang Hans Heinrich Fink 1 Jan 1954, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wolfgang was born 8 Sep 1931; died 8 Jun 1990; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betty Brown
• Name: Betty Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202854
• Residence: 1983, Gimli, , Manitoba, Canada

Notes:

Obituary for Betty Mae Gingrich

Peacefully on May 12, 2020 at the age of 91 years, surrounded by her loving family our angel Betty Mae Gingrich got her wings. She left us the way she lived with strength, dignity, great faith, charity, kindness, acceptance and love, so very much love.

Mom was born on January 5, 1929 in Mitchell, Ontario and at a young age the family moved to Elmira where she grew up. As a young wife and Mother she had the courage to move west to Manitoba, and after three years in Steinbach, the family settled in Gimli.

Mom lived her life to the fullest, with a sense of adventure, dedication to her family, and forward thinking. If life served up lemons, she shed a little tear, pulled herself up, made those lemons into lemonade and served it to the world.

Mom was a born teacher and taught for 32 years. She fondly remembered all of her students and you just had to mention a name and she would share a story about them that brought a smile to her face. Many of the colleagues she taught with became life long friends, with whom she shared many memories.

Mom had many passions. She was an avid knitter, knitting love in to every stitch of her Icelandic sweaters, mitts, prayer shawls and countless baby sweaters. She loved to travel, and travelled to almost every continent. She passed on her love of travel to all of us and widened our horizons to be aware of more than our little piece of the world. She played a mean game of Scrabble, beat us all at Jeopardy and could name every bird. Her mind remained sharp until the end.

Mom had great faith and truly believed in the power of prayer. She believed that through living her faith she could help the world be a better place. The fellowship and friendship of her church family were a significant part of her life.

Mom loved her family so very much. We all knew how special we were to her. She taught us how important it is to keep each other close and accept each other for who we are, and if we did this we would never be lonely or alone.

Mom is survived by her four children, Gayanne Prise, Jane (Les) Schoonmaker, Michael Gingrich, Heidi Gingrich (Dan Goray); seven grandchildren, Russell, Abby (Rob), Ian, Megan (Kyle), Ethan, Devan, Felicia (Don); and six great grandchildren, Kelsey, Shealyn, Brayden, Tripp, AJ and Silas. By her sisters Carol Stortz, Sandra (Clint) Rohr; brothers, Jack (Helen) Brown, Bill (Joyce) Brown; sisters in law Velorous (John) Shearer, Eileen Gingrich; brothers in law Virgil (Della) Gingrich, Delmar (Marguerite) Gingrich; along with countless nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Brown; brother Howard (Mary) Brown; and sisters Jean (Walter) Hachborn, Ruth (Wolf) Fink; brother in law Cyril Stortz; parents in law Ozias and Naomi Gingrich; brothers in law Newton (Mary) Gingrich, Vernon Gingrich; sister in law Vietta (Tom) Oshiro; nephew Daryl; her children's father Gordon Gingrich; and an infant daughter.
Mom we miss you so much already. You were our rock and soft place to land. We will take so much comfort in knowing that the angels will wrap you in their loving arms and keep you safe until we meet again. For those of you who had the privilege to know her, we hope you remember her with a smile!

The family would like to thank Dr Blelloch and the nurses and staff of the Gimli Community Health Centre, the Gimli and Selkirk dialysis staff, her homecare workers, meals on wheels staff and the MAID program who all gave her excellent care and enabled her to live and die with dignity. We appreciate your kindness and care.
Thank-you to Pastor Rick Schulz of the Gimli Lutheran Church for the comfort and spiritual guidance he provided to Mom and her family.

There will be no funeral service at this time. Neil Bardal Funeral Centre in care of arrangements. Mom supported many charities, as expressions of sympathy a donation can be made to a charity of your choice in her name.

https://memorials.neilbardalfuneralhome.com/betty--gingrich/4213135/obituary.php

Betty married Gordon Moses S. Gingrich Dec 1924. Gordon (son of Ozias B. Gingrich and Naomi May Schmitt) was born 13 Aug 1928, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 5 Dec 2009, Teulon, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Gimli, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jack Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202853
• Residence: 1983, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Obituary of Jack Brown


John 'Jack' Brown

March 23, 1933 - July 7, 2020



Passed away peacefully at Columbia Forest, Waterloo, at the age of 87. Beloved husband for almost 61 years of Helen Brown (Weigel). Wonderful father of Jackie (Ken) of Lindsay, Brian (Lisa) of Waterloo, Steven (Debra) of Sherkston, and Scott of Elmira. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Danielle, Zachary, Grant, Naomi, and Paige, and great-grandfather of Leia. Survived by his sister Sandra (Clint) Rohr and brother Rev. William (Joyce) Brown, along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his infant daughter, parents William and Gladys Brown (nee Hahn), brothers Clifford (in infancy) and Howard, sisters Ruth Fink, Jean Hachborn, Betty Gingrich, and Carol Stortz, in-laws Harold Parker, Cyril Stortz, Walter Hachborn, Mary Brown, Wolf Fink, and Gordon Gingrich, and mother and father-in-law Norman and Nellie Weigel.



Jack was a respected businessman who co-owned and operated W.C. Brown & Sons Clothing and Tailor Shop with his brother Howard, until the mid 1980s. He also founded John G. Brown and Sons with his sons Brian and Scott. Jack made cedar strip canoes as a hobby and was always ready to go out for a paddle on the lake. Jack was a man of great faith and humility. He was a longtime, faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church in Elmira. He served his Lord by doing numerous tasks in the church, including many years as a councilman and Sunday School superintendent; but his biggest pleasure was singing in the church choir. Jack had a beautiful voice and loved music of all types. He sang duets with Jackie and was a longtime member of the Schneider Male Chorus, and the Gloryland Chorus.



Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A celebration of Jack's life and faith will be held at a later date. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the healthcare professionals who cared for Jack so that he could remain in his home for as long as possible and to the caring and dedicated staff who looked after Jack at Columbia Forest in Waterloo. A special thank you to Jess for all your visits with him. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. James Lutheran Church or Grand River Regional Cancer Center would be appreciated.



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John — Helen Weigel. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carol Braun
• Name: Carol Patricia Stortz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166205
• Residence: 1983, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Carol Patricia Stortz (nee Brown)
April 2, 1936 \endash June 18, 2020

Passed away peacefully at her home in St. Jacobs, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Cyril (2012). Devoted mother of Patricia of St. Jacobs, Gary (Linda) of Sicamous, BC, Kevin (Pauline Mercier) of Elmira, and Stephen (Lori Embro) of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of nine: Matthew (Ashley), Katie (Jake) Baur, Laura (Christian), Pamela (Luke), Samantha (Chava) Stortz-Stierele, Spencer, Justin (Jess), Nathan, and Stephanie (Nick), and extended grandchildren: Matt Embro (Holly), Craig Embro (Lauren), Nicole Embro, Patrick Mercier (Rachel), and Collin Mercier (Stacy). Loving great-grandmother of Ava, Chelsea, William, Alex, Zack, Bree, Tristan, Dallas, Denver, Carter, and Jase. Survived by her sister Sandra (Clinton) Rohr, her brothers Jack (Helen) Brown and Rev. William (Joyce) Brown, and many nieces and nephews. Lovingly remembered by her best friend and neighbour Lorne Feick and his children: Tim (Dale), David (Regina), Wayne (Kira), and Lisa (Laverne) Rude, and their families.

Predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Brown (nee Hahn); brothers Clifford (in infancy) and Howard; and sisters Ruth Fink, Jean Hachborn, and Betty Gingrich; in-laws Walter Hachborn, Mary Brown and Wolf Fink, and Gordon Gingrich; granddaughter Karen in infancy; mother and father-in-law John and Lucy Stortz (nee Sullivan), Leonard and Helen Stortz, Frank Stortz, Mervyn and Rita Stortz, Rita and Harvey Ditner, Madeline Wahl Lang, Carl Wahl, and Ben Lang.

Carol was well known in her home town of Elmira having been involved in various community organizations throughout her life. She enjoyed oil painting, working with stained glass, and gardening. She was devoted to her family and church, and loved being an active member of the St. Jacobs Meadows community.

The family would like to thank everyone at the Waterloo Wellington LHIN, especially the PSWs at Bayshore and Bloom, and the nursing team from CarePartners, for their caring support and kindness throughout Carol's long struggle. Her journey home is now completed. At her request, cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church in Elmira by invitation only. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.

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Carol — Cyril Ivan Stortz. Cyril was born 30 Nov 1932, Mount Forest, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 2012, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

Janet — Peter Perchaluk. [Group Sheet]

June — Clayton Sellers. [Group Sheet]