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Anne Sommer

Female 1837 - 1891  (54 years)


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  1. 1.  Anne Sommer was born 8 Mar 1837, , New York State, USA; died 15 May 1891; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35045619
    • Name: Anne Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49902

    Anne — John R. Schwartzentruber. John (son of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth) was born 7 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1920; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John S. Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1865; died 9 May 1933; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Barbara Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Annie Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1869; died 1 May 1934; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Mary Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1869, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Magdalena Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Nov 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John S. Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anne1) was born 4 May 1865; died 9 May 1933; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22602772
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186892

    John — Barbara Brenneman. Barbara (daughter of John S. Brenneman and Barbara L. Gingerich) was born 30 Apr 1866; died 1 Jan 1950, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Catherine Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Aug 1889; died 20 Aug 1969, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    2. 8. Mary Ann Schwartzentruber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1907; died 1983; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Barbara Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anne1) was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Barbara Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136639

    Barbara — Jacob S. Bender. Jacob (son of Jacob B. Bender and Christine Schlegel) was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Noah J. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Elias Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1949; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 11. Amanda Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Mar 1892; died 12 Jan 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 12. Manassa S. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 13. Christina Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Annie Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anne1) was born 11 Feb 1869; died 1 May 1934; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Annie Bender
    • Name: Annie Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122417

    Annie — Noah Bender. Noah (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller) was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Catherine S. "Katie" Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jul 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1950; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Annie married Joseph K. Yantzi 15 May 1900. Joseph (son of Michael B. Yantzi and Jacobina Kennel) was born 10 Mar 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Mary Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anne1) was born 28 Dec 1869, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Lebold
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78156
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Mary married Jacob R. Lebold 26 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Christian B. Lebold and Barbara Roth) was born 7 Apr 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Annie Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 16. Christian Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 17. Catharina "Katie" Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Sep 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1933; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. 18. Eli Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1899, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 19. Emma Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Magdalena Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anne1) was born 29 Nov 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37503604
    • Name: Lena Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Magdalena Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51581
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis, -- Magdalena, daughter of the late John Schwartzentruber and Annie Sommer, of East Zorra, Ont., was born in 1873 in East Zorra Twp.; passed to her eternal reward at Wellesley, Ont., at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Joseph Kropf) Sept. 1, 1951. Her husband the late Joseph Leis, Sr., predeceased her. Surviving are 5 sons (John and Solomon, of New Hamburg, Ont.; Sydney, Linwood, Ont.; Elmer, London, Ont.; and Joseph of Wellesley), 5 daughters (Edith-Mrs. William Jantzi, Nancy-Mrs. Joseph Kropf, Mattie, Fanny, and Lydia, all of Wellesley), and 29 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 3 at the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, with Samuel Schultz officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 51 - December 18, 1951-page 1230

    Magdalena — Joseph K. Leis, Jr.. Joseph (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel) was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. John S. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jul 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 21. Ida S. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 22. Edith Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986.
    4. 23. Sydney S. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1981, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 24. Elmer S. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Catherine Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Anne1) was born 9 Aug 1889; died 20 Aug 1969, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15953059
    • Name: Catherine Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231256

    Notes:

    Mrs. John Yantzi

    Mrs. John Yantzi of Pigeon, Mich., died at her home on Wednesday of last week at the age of 80.

    The former Catherine Schwartzentruber of Kitchener, she was predeceased by her husband in 1959.

    Surviving are one son, Cephas, of Constantine, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marjorie) Mitin and Mrs. Jay (Alta) Mitin, both of Bayport, Mich; three brothers, David and John of Tavistock and Daniel of Stratford; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Ruby, Mrs. Peter R. Zehr and Mrs. Sim Gascho, all of Ne w H amburg; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Friday at the Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, August 27, 1969

    Catherine — John B. Yantzi. John (son of Joseph K. Yantzi and Mary Bender) was born 15 Feb 1887; died 12 Jan 1959; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Mary Ann Schwartzentruber Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Anne1) was born 26 May 1907; died 1983; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16763

    Mary — Peter R. Zehr. Peter was born 1901, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1976, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Catherine Elaine Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1937; died 23 Jul 2012; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 9.  Noah J. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 14 Oct 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20747120
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29629

    Notes:

    Bender, Noah J., son of the late Jacob S. and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born near Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 14, 1888. His health was failing for about six months due to a stroke and he fell peacefully to sleep June 30, 1954; aged 65 y. 8 m. 16 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a member of the East Zorra A. M. Church. On Dec. 21, 1911, he was united in marriage to Lena Steinman. To this union were born 5 sons, one preceding him in infancy. He is survived by his companion, 4 sons (Delton, Ivan, Armand, and Nelson, all living near Tavistock, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Manassa, of Tavistock), and 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, of Milverton; Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, of Ailsa Craig; and Christena-Mrs. Norman Roi, of Tavistock). One brother (Eli) and one sister (Amanda) preceded him. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church in charge of Daniel Wagler and Henry Yantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 34 - August 24, 1954 --- page 814, 815

    Noah married Magdalena “Lena” Steinman 21 Dec 1911. Magdalena (daughter of Christian H. Steinman and Anna Brenneman) was born 10 Jul 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1969, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Nelson Christian Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1928; died 21 Jan 1982, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  4. 10.  Elias Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 24 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1949; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188181

    Notes:

    Bender.-Elias, son of the late Jacob S. and Barbara Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Jan. 24, 1890; passed to his eternal reward March 3, 1949; aged 59 y. 1 m. 7 d. He had been in failing health for two years, due to a heart condition. In 1906 he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into the East Zorra A.M. congregation by the late Jacob M. Bender. He remained a faithful member until death. On Oct. 27, 1914, he was married to Lena Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verna Mae-Mrs. Alvin Jutzi, Baden, Ont.), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Manasseh, both of East Zorra, Ont.), 4 sisters (Amanda-Mrs. Menno Zehr, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, Christina-Mrs. Norman Roi, of East Zorra; and Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, Milverton, Ont.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Daniel Wagler and at the East Zorra A.M. Church by Moses O. Jantzi and Henry Yantzi. Text: II Tim. 4: 7. Burial was made in the Steinman A.M. Cemetery.

    Elias married Magdalena Zehr 27 Oct 1914. Magdalena was born 24 Dec 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1976, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Verna Mae Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Aug 1915, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 11.  Amanda Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 11 Mar 1892; died 12 Jan 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Amanda Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186787

    Notes:

    Zehr, Amanda, daughter of the late Jacob and Barbara Bender, was born in East Zorra, Ont., March 11, 1892; passed away at her home in Tavistock, Jan. 12, 1954; aged 52 y. 10 m. 1 d. She entered the bonds of matrimony with Menno Zehr in November 1915. She was a member of the East Zorra A. M. congregation. Two sons preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, 4 sons, and 2 daughters (Henry and Viola-Mrs. Wilfred Kropf, of Philipsburg; Stanley and Elroy, of Tavistock; Lorne, of Bright, and Ida, at home), two brothers and 3 sisters (Noah and Mansseh, of East Zorra; Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch of Milverton, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, of Ailsa Craig; Christina-Mrs. Norman Roi, of East Zorra), 10 grandchildren, one aunt, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra A. M. Church in charge of Jesse Short and Henry Yantzi. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 6 - February 9, 1954 --- page 142, 143

    Amanda — Menno Zehr. Menno was born 5 Oct 1895, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1989, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Henry Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1916; died 12 Jul 1972; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 29. Viola B. Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1921, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 12.  Manassa S. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Manasseh S. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77004

    Notes:

    Bender.- Manassa, son of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 6, 1893; died of cancer at Tavistock, Ont., May 18, 1972; aged 78 y. 6 m. 12 d. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Mary Ann Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Orville and Wayne), one daughter (Marcella-Mrs. Ernest Steckly), 12 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, and Christena-Mrs. Norma Roi). He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 25 - June 20, 1972, pages 539, 540.

    Manassa married Mary Ann Erb 28 Jun 1921, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joel L. Erb and Barbara S. Brenneman) was born 26 Mar 1901, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Wayne Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Marcella Bender  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 13.  Christina Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33091156
    • Name: Christina Roi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136863

    Notes:

    Roi, Mrs. Norman
    Passed away October 6 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, in her 76th year. She was a member of 16th line Mennonite Church.

    She is survived by her husband Norman of Wellesley and one son Christ of Toronto; two daughters, Doris (Mrs. Mervin Kropf) of Route 2, Wellesley, Agnes (Mrs. Dan Bender) of Wellesley and one sister, Emma Oesch of Route 1, Milverton; survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, three brothers and two sisters.

    The late Mrs. Roi rested at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. Saturday noon removal was made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line for service at 2: 30 p.m.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 7 October, 1976

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    Roi, Christina, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Oct, 25, 1899; died of a stroke at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Oct. 6, 1976; aged 76 y. On Mar. 2, 1921, she was married to Norman Roi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Chris), 2 daughters (Doris ; Mrs. Mervin Kropf and Agnes ; Mrs. Dan Bender), 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Willis), 3 brothers (Noah, Eli, and Manasseh), and 2 sisters (Amanda ; Mrs. Menno Zehr and Ida ; Mrs. Simon Bender). She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Oct. 9, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 43 - November 2, 1976 ; page 856

    Christina married Norman Roi 2 Mar 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Norman (son of Christian Roi and Lydia Brenneman) was born 17 Nov 1897, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1989; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Chris Roi  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Willis Roi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1956, near, Port Hope, , Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 34. Doris Lydia Roi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 35. Agnes Roi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1930; died 8 Dec 2003; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 14.  Catherine S. "Katie" Bender Descendancy chart to this point (4.Annie2, 1.Anne1) was born 5 Jul 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1950; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19474990/katie-s-bender
    • Name: Catherine S. "Katie" Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78346
    • Residence: 1945, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Bender. --- Katie S., daughter of the late Noah M. and Annie (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., near Tavistock, Ont., July 5, 1891; passed away June 8, 1950; aged 58 y. 11 m. 3 d. In her early youth she recognized her need and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour, remaining true and faithful until death. She was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church. On Sept. 11, 1913, she was united in matrimony with Christian Bender, of East Zorra. Besides her husband, she leaves 3 sons (Orie, Harold and Ross), one daughter (Leone-Mrs. Lloyd Bender), 8 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Chris Yantzi, Mary-Mrs. Joseph Baechler, and Fanny-Mrs. Amos Birkey), 4 brothers (John Bender, Joseph Yantzi, Aaron Yantzi, and John Yantzi), and a number of other relatives and friends. Their eldest child (Walter) died in February 1945. Funeral services were held at the Ross Bender home, East Zorra, and at the East Zorra Sixteenth Line Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Henry Yantzi preached the funeral sermon.

    Catherine — Christian K. Bender. Christian was born 2 Aug 1888; died 20 Dec 1960, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Walter Leonard Bender  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  9. 15.  Annie Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 17 Apr 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78157


  10. 16.  Christian Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 28 May 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78158

    Notes:

    Lebold, Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lebold, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., May 28 1893; died at the Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, Feb. 5, 1964; aged 70 y. 8 m. 8 d. On Dec. 28, 1915, he was married to Cathrine Bender, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lloyd) and 3 daughters (Wilma - Mrs Elmer Albrecht, Minerva - Mrs. Maurice Witzel, and Ruby - Mrs. Stanley Wagler). He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of Dale Schumm, Henry Yantzi, and Vernon Zehr.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 9 - March 10, 1964, Page 215, 216

    Christian married Catherine Bender 28 Dec 1905. Catherine (daughter of Joseph M. Bender and Elizabeth R. Ruby) was born 1 Apr 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. Wilma Elizabeth Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 38. Lloyd Jacob Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1918, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1975, Dade City, Pasco, Florida, United States; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  11. 17.  Catharina "Katie" Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 23 Sep 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1933; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19474733
    • Name: Catharina "Katie" Bender
    • Name: Katie Lebold
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78159

    Catharina — Ezra Bender. Ezra (son of Joseph M. Bender and Elizabeth R. Ruby) was born 18 Sep 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Mervin L. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1993, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 40. Mary Ann Elizabeth Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 14 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  12. 18.  Eli LeboldEli Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 17 May 1899, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78161

    Eli — Mary Chamney. Mary was born 1905; died 1997; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  13. 19.  Emma Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 6 Apr 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emma Steinman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51625

    Notes:

    Steinman, Emma, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Lebold, was born on Apr. 6, 1905; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Jan. 10, 1986; aged 80 y. On Nov. 28, 1928, she was married to David Steinman, who died in 1977. Surviving are one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Calvin Roth), one son (Gerald), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son (Dale). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 10 - March 11, 1986 -- page 178

    Emma married David G. Steinman 28 Nov 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Daniel H. Steinman and Barbara Gascho) was born 9 Apr 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1977, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Gerald David "Gerry" Steinman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Dale Robert Steinman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1948; died 5 Jul 1981, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  14. 20.  John S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born 4 Jul 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8594
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, at home
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1951, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1970, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Leis.- John, son of Joseph and Magdalene Schwartzentruber, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 4, 1903; died at Couts' Pavilion, Kitchener, Feb. 21, 1977; aged 73 y. On Feb. 23, 1927, he was married to Catherine Wagler, who preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 1975. Surviving are one son (Vernon), 3 daughters (Catherine) Bartman, Erma Steinmann, and (Florence) McFarlane, 2 brothers (Sidney and Elmer), and one sister (Edith). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 12 - March 22, 1977, pages 253, 254.

    John married Catherine L. Wagler 23 Feb 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller) was born 4 Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Erma Mae Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Florence Sarah Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. Catherine Magdelena Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jun 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 2007, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 46. Rev. Vernon Roy Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1933, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1994, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 47. Ralph Joseph Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1942; died 21 Apr 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  15. 21.  Ida S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164224
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  16. 22.  Edith Leis Descendancy chart to this point (6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edith Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304604
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1969, 97 William St. S., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Edith married William S. Jantzi 23 Jun 1931. William (son of John B. Jantzi and Nancy Schultz) was born 1 Nov 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1969; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  17. 23.  Sydney S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born Mar 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1981, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164225
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1981, 38 Alfred St., Linwood, Ontario

    Notes:

    LEIS, Sydney S. -- Suddenly on Wednesday, March 18, 1981, at his home, Sydney S. Leis of 38 Alfred St., Linwood. Mr. Leis was born in Wellesley township, 73 years ago. Son of the late Joseph Leis and the Magdalena Schwartzentruber. He farmed in Wellesley township retiring in 1967. A member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Linwood. He was also active in the North Waterloo Horseshoe League. Beloved husband of the former Florence Campbell of Linwood; dear father of Lorne of Elmira, Walter of RR 1, Linwood, Stanley of Linwood, Mabel (Mrs. William Ogram) of Linwood, Doris (Mrs. Clayton Lotz) of RR 2, Wellesley; dear brother of Elmer Leis of London, Ont., Edith (Mrs. Wm. Jantzi ) of Kitchener. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, the former Maud Schlueter, July 12, 1971; and also by four brothers and five sisters. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley after 7 p.m. this evening. At noon Saturday, March 21, the remains will be removed to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Linwood, for the funeral service at 2: 30 Rev. James Mitchell will officiate. Spring Interment, St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery, Linwood.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Mar 1981

    Sydney — Florence Campbell. Florence was born Abt 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Sydney — Maude Laurene Schlueter. Maude (daughter of Menno J. Schlueter and Clara Dammeier) was born 30 Jan 1907, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 48. Walter Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Stanley Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 50. Lorne Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 51. Mabel Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 52. Doris L. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 24.  Elmer S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164226
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada



Generation: 4

  1. 25.  Catherine Elaine Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.Anne1) was born 25 Jun 1937; died 23 Jul 2012; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94121891
    • Name: Catherine Elaine Hasenpflug
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16762

    Notes:

    HASENPFLUG, Catherine (nee Zehr) With family at her side Catherine went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 23, 2012, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late F. Edward Hasenpflug (1996). Loving mother of Ann Bisch (Michael Shapcott), Heather Wombwell, Ed (Butch) Hasenpflug (Louise). Dear Grandma to Arlen, Andrea, Zachary Hasenpflug; Katherine Wombwell; and Nicole and Malcolm Shapcott Ramsay. Catherine will also be missed by her best friend and constant companion Cordelia. Dear sister-in-law of Gerda Zehr, Elaine Zehr, Laurel and Menno Martin, Mary Hasenpflug, and Esther Temple (Herbie) and their families. Predeceased by her parents Peter R. and MaryAnn Zehr and brothers Harley, Horace and Elwood.

    Catherine's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral service 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception. Pastor James Koellner officiating.

    Following the reception interment will take place at St. James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    As expressions of sympathy donations to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by family (cards available at the funeral home). Please no flowers due to an allergy. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Catherine's memorial.

    Waterloo Region Record 4 Jul 2012

    Catherine Hasenpflug - Monday, July 23rd, 2012. (2023). Retrieved 23 January 2023, from https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/catherine-hasenpflug/1287194/obituary.php

    Catherine — Francis Edward "Edward" Hasenpflug. Francis (son of William Edward "Edward" Hasenpflug and Frances Elenor Cayley) was born 14 Jan 1937; died 22 May 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 26.  Nelson Christian Bender Descendancy chart to this point (9.Noah3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 1 Mar 1928; died 21 Jan 1982, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36412581
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152747
    • Misfortune: 1982; found dead in a burning truck - heart attack

    Notes:

    BENDER, Nelson Suddenly, at Wellesley, on January 21, 1982, Nelson Christian Bender, of RR1, Tavistock, age 53 years. Beloved husband of Geoline Brenneman; dear brother of Delton of RR 1 Tavistock, Ivan of Tavistock, and Armand of RR 2, Tavistock. A member of East Zorra Mennonite Church. Predeceased by his parents, Noah Bender and Magdalena Steinman and one brother. Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock after 2 p.m. Saturday and until noon on Sunday, when transfer will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th Line, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Homer Yutzy will officiate. Those desiring are asked to consider Mennonite Central Committee or Canadian Bible Society as expressions of sympathy.

    Heart attack killed driver, autopsy reveals

    An autopsy has revealed that Nelson Bender, 53, of RR1, Tavistock, died of a heart attack while sitting at the steering wheel of his one-ton truck near Wellesley last Thursday. Firemen, called to a truck burning in a ditch just south of the village, said the smoke was so thick they didn't realize there was a person in the cab. Fire Chief Harold Leis said something overheated in the truck because the dashboard area was "burned right out". Bender, who had worked for Tavistock coal merchant Robert Rudy for about 12 years, had just delivered a load of coal to a customer near Wellesley.

    Heart attack blamed for death

    WELLESLEY - An autopsy has shown an RR 1 Tavistock man died of hypersensitive cardio-vascular disease in his truck near hear Thursday.
    Nelson Bender, 53, was found dead in a burning truck at about 12: 45 p.m. just south of Wellesley. Waterloo Regional Police are investigating cause of the blaze. However, police had earlier said the engine was running after the accident had occurred.


    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Jan 1982

    Nelson — Geoline Ferne Brenneman. [Group Sheet]


  3. 27.  Verna Mae BenderVerna Mae Bender Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elias3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 6 Aug 1915, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Verna Mae Jutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188179

    Notes:

    JUTZI, Verna Mae - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, October 20, 2008, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born 93 years ago in East Zorra Township, a daughter of the late Elias and Magdalena (Zehr) Bender. Verna was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Verna served on the executive of the Ontario District of the Women's Missionary and Service Committee and was a long-time manager for knitwear with the Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Earl Jutzi who predeceased her April 5, 1999. Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Pearl Jutzi of Ottawa, and Douglas Jutzi of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Christina Jutzi and her husband Kevin Adams of Washington D.C., and Daniel Jutzi of Ottawa. Also remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. Verna was predeceased by daughters-in-law, Ruth (1968) and Anita (1996) and by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Samuel Jutzi, Emerson and Ahleda Jutzi, Salome and Chris Zehr, and Ada and Stanley Erb. Friends and relatives may call at Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyders Rd. W., Baden, on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Stephen Drudge and Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nithview Home or Steinmann Mennonite Church. Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , New Hamburg assisted with arrangements. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Waterloo Region Record 22 Oct 2008

    Verna — Alvin Earl Jutzi. Alvin (son of Jacob B. Jutzi and Leah L. Bender) was born 5 Mar 1913; died 5 Apr 1999; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 53. Bruce Jacob Elias Jutzi  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 28.  Henry Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (11.Amanda3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 14 Sep 1916; died 12 Jul 1972; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186759
    • Residence: 1972, 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Henry - Of 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, passed away today, July 12, 1972, at St. Mary's General Hospital; born in Milverton 55 years ago, a resident of New Hamburg for the past 18 years, a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Arleatha Kropf, also by his father, Menno Zehr and step-mother of Tavistock; survived also by three Sons, Glen and Larry both of New Hamburg, Murray of North Bay, and daughter Karen at home; three brothers. Lorne of Bright, Stanley and Elroy of Tavistock, two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Viola) Kropf of Kitchener and Mrs. Floyd (Ida) Smythe of Tavis tack; also four grandchildren; predeceased by one brother. Resting at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until noon on Friday. Services in the St. Agatha Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Revs. Gerald and Elmer Schwartientruber will officiate.

    Henry — Arleatha Kropf. Arleatha (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf and Catherine S. Lichti) was born 13 Mar 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 54. Larry Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 55. Karen Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 56. Murray Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    4. 57. Glen Henry Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1941, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 2012, RR2, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brussels United Cemetery, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario.

  5. 29.  Viola B. Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (11.Amanda3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 1 Apr 1921, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Viola B. Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76296

    Notes:

    KROPF-SHUPE, Viola - passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Lanark Heights Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener. She was born 87 years ago in Mornington Township, a daughter of the late Menno and Amanda (Bender) Zehr. Viola was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Kitchener and enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. Viola was a hard-working, strong and gracious lady with a keen sense of humour. She will be greatly missed. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Kropf (1960) and the late Harley Shupe (1997). Loving mother of Donna and Ken George, Grace and Ron Rockel, all of Kitchener, Verna and Harold Schweigert of Shakespeare. Sadly missed by her seven grandchildren, David (Tina), Ryan, Mark (Becky), Dan, Janine (Casey), Tonya (Chris) and Brad and by four great-granddaughters, Caitlyn, Adelle, Breeah and Alaina. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Ida Smythe of Innerkip and by sisters-in-law, Janet Zehr of Bright, Audrey Zehr and Arleatha Brown, both of Tavistock. Viola was predeceased by her step-mother, Sarah (Helmuth) Zehr and by brothers, Henry, Stanley (Florence), Lorne, Elroy, Wes, Wilfred (in infancy) and by brothers-in-law, Floyd Smythe and Sid Brown. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Saturday February 2, 2008 transfer will be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 49 Queen St. N., Kitchener for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Frank Haggarty officiating. Burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Peters TV Ministry, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of one's choice. We wish to thank the Lanark Heights Staff for the compassionate care given to our Mother.

    The Record newspaper 31 Jan 2008

    Viola married Wilfred Kropf 1940, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Wilfred (son of Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf and Catherine S. Lichti) was born 12 Dec 1917, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 30.  Wayne Bender Descendancy chart to this point (12.Manassa3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1)

  7. 31.  Marcella Bender Descendancy chart to this point (12.Manassa3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1)

  8. 32.  Chris Roi Descendancy chart to this point (13.Christina3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1)

  9. 33.  Willis Roi Descendancy chart to this point (13.Christina3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 12 Jun 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1956, near, Port Hope, , Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137328

    Notes:

    Roi, Willis, son of Norman and Christena (Bender) Roi, was born in East Zorra, June 12, 1923; died suddenly June 18, 1956, near Port Hope, Ont., in a traffic accident; aged 33 y. 6m. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the East Zorra A. M. Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. On June 11, 1946, he was united in marriage to Mabel Zehr. He leaves to mourn his companion, 2 sons (Robert Allen and Donald Christian), his parents, one brother (Christian, East Zorra), 2 sisters (Doris-Mrs. Daniel Erb and Agnes-Mrs. Daniel Bender, both of Wellesley). Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church in charge of Daniel Zehr, Moses Roth, and Henry Yantzi, with burial in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 30 - July 24, 1956-page 719

    Willis — Mabel Arnetta Zehr. Mabel (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Susanna Brenneman) was born 24 Feb 1925, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 2017, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  10. 34.  Doris Lydia Roi Descendancy chart to this point (13.Christina3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45114844
    • Name: Doris Lydia Erb
    • Name: Doris Lydia Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160701
    • Residence: 1976, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Doris married Daniel G. Erb 29 Sep 1948. Daniel (son of Daniel S. Erb and Nancy Gerber) was born 30 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1972, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 58. Daniel Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 59. Murray Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 60. Keith Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 61. Carolyn Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 62. Grace Elaine Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 63. Barbara Erb  Descendancy chart to this point

    Doris — Mervin L. Kropf. Mervin (son of John R. Kropf and Mary Anne Lichti) was born 4 Jan 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 35.  Agnes Roi Descendancy chart to this point (13.Christina3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Anne1) was born 13 Aug 1930; died 8 Dec 2003; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187749
    • Residence: 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Agnes — Daniel J. "Dan" Bender. Daniel (son of John Y. Bender and Mary Ann Jantzi) was born 20 Sep 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 64. Nancy Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 65. Paul Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 66. Stanley Lee Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 67. Stephen Bender  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 36.  Walter Leonard Bender Descendancy chart to this point (14.Catherine3, 4.Annie2, 1.Anne1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19474841
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199471

    Notes:

    Bender. --- Walter Leonard, son of Christian and Katie Bender, was born at East Zorra, Ont., Dec. 12, 1914; passed away after two weeks of suffering, Feb. 6, 1945; aged 30 y. 1 m. 26 d. At the age of sixteen he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the East Zorra A.M. Church. Upon moving to Kitchener, he transferred his membership to the First Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member at the time of his death. On Sept. 7, 1938, he was married to Selma Swartzentruber, who survives him. He also leaves 2 sons (Wray Luke and Paul James), one daughter (Grace Elaine), his parents, one sister (Leona - Mrs. Lloyd Bender), 3 brothers (Orie, Harold, and Ross), an aged grandmother (Mrs. Annie Bender), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A.M. Church by C. F. Derstine, D. S. Jutzi, and Jacob R. Bender. On account of the deep snow a memorial service was held at Kitchener by the pastor and the Sunday school, of which Bro. Bender was an adult department superintendent.

    Walter — Selma Schwartzentruber. Selma (daughter of Rev. Joel Schwartzentruber and Sarah R. Bender) was born 5 Nov 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  13. 37.  Wilma Elizabeth Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (16.Christian3, 5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 2 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilma Elizabeth Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114403

    Notes:

    Albrecht.- Wilma, daughter of Christian and Catharine (Bender) Lebold, was born at North Easthope Twp., Ont., July 2, 1917; died of heart failure, at Stratford Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Mar. 29, 1979; aged 61 y. On Sept. 5, 1942, she was married to Elmer Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Robert Ropp, and Darlene), 2 sons (Bruce and Ray), 4 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ruby-Mrs. Stanley Wagler, and Minerva-Mrs. Maurice Wetzel). She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 31, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 17 - April 24, 1979, page 350.

    Wilma married Elmer Albrecht 5 Sep 1942. Elmer (son of Joseph S. Albrecht and Lydia Erb) was born 30 Nov 1908, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  14. 38.  Lloyd Jacob Lebold Descendancy chart to this point (16.Christian3, 5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 1 Sep 1918, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1975, Dade City, Pasco, Florida, United States; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187753

    Notes:

    Lebold, Lloyd, son of Christian and Catherine (Bender) Lebold, was born in North Easthope Twp., Ont., Dec. 1, 1918*; died of a heart attack at Dade City, Fla., Dec. 4, 1975; aged 57 y. On Dec. 10, 1941, he was married to Edith Baechler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gary and Brian**), 2 daughters (Carol - Mrs. Larence*** Diamond, Sheila - Mrs. Harvey Rabe), 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Wilma - Mrs. Elmer Albrecht, Buty - Mrs. Stanley Wagler, Minerva - Mrs. Maurice Witzel). She was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in 16th Line Cemetery, East Zorra.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 50 - December 30, 1975, p. 941

    Lloyd — Edith Baechler. (daughter of Peter Z. Baechler and Katherine Steinman) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 68. Carol Catherine Lebold  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 39.  Mervin L. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (17.Catharina3, 5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1993, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Waterloo, Ontario
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44190833
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152743

    Notes:

    BENDER, Mervin L.

    On Friday, March 26, 1993, at Victoria Hospital, London, Mervin Bender, of New Hamburg. He was born in Wilmot township 75 years ago, a son of the late Ezra and Katie (nee Lebold) Bender and was predeceased by his step-mother Clara Ruby. He was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. Mervin had owned and operated a backhoe service for over 28 years. Beloved husband of the former Leona Lichti, whom he married September 3, 1941. Loving father of Carol Warren of Parry Sound, Sandy and her husband Robert Seyler of Wellesley, Gary Bender and his fiancee Cindy of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by seven grandchildren, Todd, Terry, Kim, and her friend Al, Kevin, Carley, Scott and Cody. Sadly missed by one sister, Verda Swartzentruber of Tavistock, three step-sisters, Rosetta and her husband Clayton Bender of Tavistock, Viola Ropp of New Hamburg and Ruby and her husband Lyle Weber of Kitchener; two step-brothers, Rufus Bender and his wife Ellen, Christian Bender and his wife Ada, all of Durham. Mervin was predeceased by one son-in-law, Bob Warren; two brothers-in-law, Elroy Swartzentruber and Neil Ropp. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. today (Saturday) and until Monday at noon, when transfer will be made to Hillcrest Mennonite Church for the service at 2 pm. with Rev. Maruice Martin, Rev Mary Schiedel and Rev. Fred Lichti officiating. Interment in the 19th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Critical Care Trauma Centre, Victoria Hospital or Hillcrest Mennonite Church.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Mar 1993

    Mervin married Leona Barbara Lichti 3 Sep 1941. Leona (daughter of John E. Lichti and Barbara R. Bender) was born 2 Aug 1920; died 6 Nov 2021, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  16. 40.  Mary Ann Elizabeth Bender Descendancy chart to this point (17.Catharina3, 5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born CALC 14 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96485

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died In Wilmot, on Thursday, December 29th, 1927 Mary Ann Elizabeth Beloved Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Bender Aged 15 days. The Funeral Will take place from her parents' residence on Saturday, December 31st, at one o'clock p.m., to the 16th Line East Zorra A.-M. Church and Cemetery. This lovely bud, so young and fair Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise can bloom.

    Funeral Card
    _______________

    Bender - Mary Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Bro. Ezra and Sister Katie (Lebold) Bender, Waterloo Co., Ont., died Dec. 29, 1927;aged 15 d. She leaves her sorrowing parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. 3 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her to the great beyond. Funeral service conducted at the home by Jacob R. Bender in English and at the church by Brethren M. Kipfer, P.S. Zehr, and D.S. Jutzi. Interment in East Zorra A.M. Cemetery Dec. 31.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 41 - January 12, 1928 - pp 894, 895, 896


  17. 41.  Gerald David "Gerry" Steinman Descendancy chart to this point (19.Emma3, 5.Mary2, 1.Anne1)

    Gerald — Carol Marie Cressman. (daughter of Abner H. Cressman, Deacon and Lucinda Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 69. Randy Steinman  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 42.  Dale Robert Steinman Descendancy chart to this point (19.Emma3, 5.Mary2, 1.Anne1) was born 9 Oct 1948; died 5 Jul 1981, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205158


  19. 43.  Erma Mae Leis Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

    Erma — Ervin Nelson Steinmann. (son of Abraham Steinman and Mary Z. Roth) [Group Sheet]


  20. 44.  Florence Sarah Leis Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

    Florence — Harold Douglas McFarlane. [Group Sheet]


  21. 45.  Catherine Magdelena Leis Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born 16 Jun 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 2007, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Magdelena Bartman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36488

    Notes:

    BARTMAN, Catherine Magdelena Leis - Our dear Mother passed away on July 18, 2007 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Catherine was born in Wellesley, Ontario on June 16, 1929 and was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Wagler) Leis. She moved to Toronto as a young woman where she trained at St. Michael's Hospital and became a Registered Nurse. For many years she worked at St. Michael's Hospital Emergency Department and later at The Hospital for Sick Children. Catherine also worked at Nursing Homes in Toronto, Kitchener and finally in Palliative Care. Loving mother to her three daughters, Julia (Martin) Libling of Phoenix, AZ, Martha (Tobias) Heyworth of Havelock and Sandra Bartman of Waterloo. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Kathryn and Adam Libling. Dear sister of Erma and Ervin Steinmann and Florence and Harold McFarlane all of New Hamburg and sister-in-law to Arvilla Leis of Tavistock and Jean Leis of Kitchener. Also remembered by Melvin Bartman of Dorset, Gordon Bartman of Willowdale and Doreen Hodgins of Powasson. Catherine was predeceased by her brothers, Vernon and Ralph Leis and brother-in-law, Wilbert Bartman. The family will receive friends at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Interment at Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery, Baden. In memory of Catherine, donations to Nithview Home or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.

    THE RECORD - Jul. 21, 2007

    Catherine — Melvin Bartman. Melvin was born 9 Mar 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  22. 46.  Rev. Vernon Roy Leis Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born 23 Nov 1933, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1994, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145104

    Notes:

    Vernon Roy, 60, Tavistock, Ont. Born: Nov. 23, 1933, Petersburg, Ont., to John and Catherine Wagler Leis. Died: Feb. 26, 1994, Baden, Ont., in a car accident. Survivors - wife: Arvilla Schultz Leis; children: Timothy, James, Paul, David, Katherine Bender; brother and sisters: Ralph, Catherine Bartman, Erma Steinmann, Florence McFarlane; 6 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: March 2, East Zorra Mennonite Church, by Darrel Toews. He was ordained in 1962 and pastored several Mennonite churches in Ontario. He served as the first moderator of the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada.

    Gospel Herald, - Volume 87, Number 14 - April 5, 1994

    ______________________

    The Rev. Vernon Roy Leis 60, of 39 Wellington Street, Tavistock passed away in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County on Saturday, February 26, 1994. Rev. Leis was born at Petersburg on November 23, 1933 a son of the late John Leis and the former Catherine Wagler. He was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Virginia Goshen Biblical Seminary and the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto. He had served as minister of Blenheim Mennonite Church 1961 -1966, Elmira Mennonite Church 1966-1980, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church Kitchener 1980-1988 and East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line from August 1988 until the time of his death. He was a former moderator of the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada and had served the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada and served the Mennonite Church in numerous other capacities. Rev. Leis is survived by his wife the former Arvilla Annie Schultz whom he married at Poole on July 2, 1955; four sons, Timothy and wife Anne Leis of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; James Leis of Carrboro, North Carolina; Paul and wife Marilyn Leis of RR 1, Elmwood; David Leis and wife Cheryl Nafziger-Leis of Elmira; one daughter, Katherine and husband Charles Bender of New Hamburg; six grandchildren, Karen, Jerome, Marina and Benjamin Leis of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Brandon and Kristin Leis of RR1, Elmwood; three sisters, Catherine Bartman of Waterloo, Erma and husband Ervin Steinmann of New Hamburg; Florence and husband Harold MacFarlane of New Hamburg; one brother, Ralph and wife Jean Leis of Kitchener; his mother-in-law Katie Schultz of Milverton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Betty and Joseph Grove of Hanover, Shirley and Herbert Schultz of Cambridge and John Schultz of New Hamburg. He is also loved and respected by nieces, nephews, colleagues and friends. Besides his parents John and Catherine Leis he was predeceased by his father-in-law Allan Schultz. Friends were received in the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 2, 1994 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Darrel Toews, assisted by other clergy, officiated. Interment was in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. Casket bearers were family members, Timothy Leis, James Leis, Paul Leis, David Leis, Katherine Bender, Charles I Bender and John Schultz.

    Vernon — Arville Anne Schultz. (daughter of Allan L. Schultz and Katherine "Katie" Schultz) [Group Sheet]


  23. 47.  Ralph Joseph Leis Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1) was born 1942; died 21 Apr 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141997

    Notes:

    LEIS, Ralph -- Suddenly on Tuesday, April 21, 1998, age 55 years, at St. Mary's General Hospital. Ralph was a member of Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church and a 33 year employee with Sears in Kitchener. Loving husband of Jeanne Leis (nee Shantz); dear father of Jennifer and her husband Arsalan Shahi of Kitchener. Ralph was the special grandfather to Maral and her parents, Rahim and Narges Atabakhsh of Kitchener. Will be sadly missed by sisters, Catherine Bartman of Waterloo, Erma Steinmann and her husband Ervin, Florence McFarlane and her husband Harold, all of New Hamburg; sisters-in-law, Arvilla Leis of Tavistock, Lois Broder and her husband Tom of Milverton; brothers-in-law, Stanley Shantz and his wife Cindy of Baden; father-in-law, Stanley Shantz and his wife Eral of St. Jacobs. also survived by 23 nieces and nephews and a number of great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Catherine Wagler and John Leis; brother, Rev. Vernon Leis and his mother-in-law, Doris (Hachborn) Shantz. Ralph's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, today (Thursday) from 7 -9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday morning, 10 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church, 330 Conservation Dr., Waterloo with Pastor Craig Arbon and Rev. Harvey Fretz officiating. Interment will follow at Shantz Mennonite cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Apr 1998

    Ralph — Jeanne Elizabeth Shantz. (daughter of Stanley S. Shantz and Doris Jean Hachborn) [Group Sheet]


  24. 48.  Walter Leis Descendancy chart to this point (23.Sydney3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

  25. 49.  Stanley Leis Descendancy chart to this point (23.Sydney3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

  26. 50.  Lorne Leis Descendancy chart to this point (23.Sydney3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

  27. 51.  Mabel Leis Descendancy chart to this point (23.Sydney3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

    Mabel — William Ogram. [Group Sheet]


  28. 52.  Doris L. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (23.Sydney3, 6.Magdalena2, 1.Anne1)

    Doris — Clayton H. Lotz. (son of John William Lotz and Rosa Giilck) [Group Sheet]



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