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Dorothy Bast

Female 1872 - 1958  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Dorothy Bast was born 31 May 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Dorothy Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51398
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MRS. JOHN B. JANTZI

    Mrs. John B. Jantzi, 85, died Wednesday. February 26, at her home in Wellesley.

    She and her husband, who Survives were married 64 years. They were wed Nov. 2. 1893, in Wilmot Township.

    Born in Wilmot May 31, 1872, she was a daughter of the late George Bast and his wife, the former Leah Wilhelm. She was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, third line of Wellesley Township.

    Surviving, besides her husband, arc two sons, Ezra of RR 2, Wellesley, and Aaron Of Wellesley; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph J. (Violet Gerber of the fifth line of Wellesley; two brothers, Moses of Wellesley and Rudolph of Crosshill; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Brunk of Wellesley, Mrs. Catherine Roth and Mrs. Lydia Miller, both of Baden; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body rested at the residence where a short funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 p. m.. followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 1:30 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

    Dorothy — John B. Jantzi. John (son of John G. Jantzi and Katherine "Katie" Brenneman) was born 27 Jun 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1959, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Aaron B. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1969, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Ezra B. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Sep 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Violet Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1901, , England; died 2 Jul 1976; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Aaron B. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dorothy1) was born 11 Jan 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1969, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101886327
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51399P
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: Bef 1950, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Misfortune: 1969; carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Aaron B.

    Aaron B. Jantzi, 73 of Wellesley was found dead in his car at his home Sunday morning, Feb. 23, apparently a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Born Jan 11, 1896 in Wellesley Township, Mr. Jantzi was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jantzi. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

    Mr. Jantzi farmed in Wellesley Township until his retirement in 1950.

    He is survived by his wife, the former Leah Boshart, whom he married Feb. 16, 1922 in Wellesley Township; a daughter, Mrs. Marcus (Marion) Bender of R.R. 2, Wellesley; a brother, Ezra of Wellesley; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Gerber of Millbank, and four grandchildren.

    He was predeceased by one infant son.

    The body was at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where a family service was conducted at 1: 30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by service at 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Church. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Feb 1969

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    Wellesley Man Dies Of Monoxide

    Aaron B. Jantzi, 73, Wellesley, was found dead in his car Sunday.

    Coroner Dr. James Christ of Kitchener was called to the scene and said that death was caused by monoxide poisoning. The car was apparently in the Jantzi garage at the time. There will be no inquest held,

    Mr. Jantzi was born in Wellesley Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B Jantzi. He farmed there for many years, retiring in 1950.

    He was a member of Cedar Grave Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Leah Boshart; a daughter, Mrs Marcus (Marion) Bender, RR 2, Wellesley; a brother, Ezra, Wellesley; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Gerber, Millbank; four grandchildren.

    The body is at the Futher Brothers funeral home, Wellesley, where a family service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m A memorial service will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 26, 1969

    Aaron married Leah Boshart 16 Feb 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob R. Boshart and Maria Barbara Jantzi) was born 22 Dec 1897, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1988; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Joseph Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Aug 1923; died 17 Aug 1923; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Marion B. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1926; died 14 Feb 2016, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Ezra B. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dorothy1) was born 22 Sep 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101895558
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51400
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, at home
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
    • Residence: 1988, 15 Molesworth St., Wellesley, Ontario

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Ezra B. Peacefully, on Monday, May 9, 1988, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ezra B. Jantzi, of 15 Molesworth St., Wellesley.

    Ezra was born in Wellesley township 88 years ago; was a son of the late John B. Jantzi and the late Dorothy Bast.

    He had farmed at RR 2, Wellesley, retiring in 1988; was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

    Beloved husband of the former Fannie Erb of Wellesley; dear father of Annie (Mrs. Alvin Erb) of RR 1, Gadshill and Erma (Mrs. Russell Kuntz) of RR 1, Brunner, Elmer and his wife Joan Jantzi of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by a daughter-in-law, Eleanor Jantzi of Kitchener; by 11, grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren.

    Was predeceased by one son, Allan, October 20, 1979; also by one brother, Aaron and one sister, Violet Gerber.

    Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive their friends Wednesday from 1-4 .and 7-9 p.m. Family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday, May 12 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate.

    Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to the VON or the Ca-nadian Red Cross would be appreciated by the family.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 May 1988

    Ezra married Veronica B. "Fannie" Erb 21 Feb 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Menno L. Erb and Annie Boshart) was born 12 Jul 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1993, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Annie Dorothy Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 2015, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. Allen E. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 9. Erma Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Aug 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 2018, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Kingwood Reformed Mennonite Cemetery [formerly Roeser's Hill Mennonite Cemetery], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 10. Elmer Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1933; died 9 Apr 2011, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Violet Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dorothy1) was born 20 Oct 1901, , England; died 2 Jul 1976; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Violet Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131205
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, at home
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Violet married Joseph J. Gerber 7 Dec 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Jacob B. Gerber and Magdalena Jantzi) was born 1899, Minnesota, United States; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Norman J. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Dec 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1996, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 12. Ruth Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jul 1931, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Joseph Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 14 Aug 1923; died 17 Aug 1923; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210856


  2. 6.  Marion B. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 29 May 1926; died 14 Feb 2016, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158292663
    • Name: Marion B. Bender
    • Name: Marion B. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131588

    Notes:

    LEIS, Marion Passed away peacefully, at PeopleCare Nursing Home, Tavistock on Sunday, February 14, 2016, in her 90th year. Loving mother of Elaine and Henry Schlueter, Ray Bender and Debbie Tyers, Sharon and James Brown, and Ron and Christine Bender. Cherished grandmother of Mike (Karen), Donna (John), Jim (Denise), Wendy (Jon-Paul) and their son Aaron, Tracey (Brian) and their daughter Lillian, Grant (Laura) and their son Ethan, Marcus, Jessica, and Garrett. Fondly remembered by her step-children Wayne and Joyce Leis, Wesley and Janice Leis, Sharon Leis, Donna and Brian Britton and their families and many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Jean Bender and Aden and Verna Snyder. Predeceased by her parents Aaron B. and Leah (Boshart) Jantzi, first husband Marcus Bender (1970) and second husband Leroy Leis (1992), daughter-in-law Bonnie Bender (1997), step-son Willard Leis, brothers-in-law Ed Bender, Earl Bender and his wife Marie. Marion was a bookkeeper for Wellesley Township for many years and a faithful member of Maple View Mennonite Church and the ladies sewing circle. She enjoyed cooking, embroidery, market gardening and selling her produce at the markets in Kitchener and Waterloo. Friends may call at Maple View Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment to follow at Maple View Mennonite Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Maple View Mennonite church or Mennonite Central Committee - Syrian Refugee Response would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

    Marion Leis - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Marion-Leis/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 18 July 2023).

    Marion married Marcus Gordon Bender 26 Nov 1944. Marcus (son of Aaron S. Bender and Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich) was born 20 Feb 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Elaine Mae Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Raymond John "John" Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 15. Sharon Diane Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Ronald James Bender  Descendancy chart to this point

    Marion — Leroy Leis. Leroy (son of Amos L. Leis and Nancy Steinman) was born 11 Aug 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Annie Dorothy Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 2015, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146524019
    • Name: Annie Dorothy Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206350
    • Residence: 1988, Gadshill, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Annie Dorothy Erb

    January 14, 1925 - May 13, 2015

    Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Stratford General Hospital, in her 91st year. Loving mother of Donald (Nelda) Erb and Dianne (Otto) Noeske. Grandmother of Nathan, Jeremy (Janice), Chrissy Erb, Jenny (Brad) Brenneman, Eric (Kaitlyn) Noeske and Mark Noeske (Katie Stewart). Great-grandmother of Hayley, Ethan, and Molly Brenneman, Adelyn Noeske, Ivy Erb and Caxton Stewart-Noeske. Dear sister of Erma Kuntze. Surviving are her sisters and brothers-in law; Eleanor Jantzi, Barb Jantzi, Milton Erb, Harold and Violet May Erb, Norm and Wilma Kuepfer. Annie was predeceased by her husband Alvin (1996), her parents Ezra Jantzi and Fannie Erb, brothers; Allen and Elmer Jantzi, brothers and sisters-in law; Russell Kuntze, Leona and Earl Paddington, Milton and Eva Kuepfer and Marjorie Erb. Annie enjoyed gardening, quilting and lived in Hampstead for over 50 years before moving to Country Meadows. Friends may visit at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME , 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Crosshill Mennonite Church, 2537 Hutchison Road, Crosshill on Saturday, May 16th at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Maple View Mennonite Cemetery. Pastor Julie Ellison White officiating. Donations to the M.C.C. Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.

    The Waterloo Region Record May 14 2015

    Annie Dorothy Erb - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Annie-Erb/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 5 September 2023).

    Annie — John Alvin "Alvin" Erb. John (son of Moses O. Erb and Mary G. Steinman) was born 12 Nov 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Donald John Erb  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 8.  Allen E. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101887135
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369376
    • Employer: 1979, B. and W. Heat Treatment Co., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1979, 69 Fourth Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JANTZI, ALLEN On Saturday, Oct. 20, 1979, at his home, Allen Jantzi, of 69 Fourth Ave., Kitchener, and formerly of Wellesley.

    Born in Wellesley Township 53 years ago, he is the dear son of Ezra and Fannie Jantzi of Wellesley. He was employed at B. and W. Heat Treatment Company, Kitchener.

    Survived by his wife Eleanor and three daughters, Linda (Mrs. Joseph Bauman) of Plattsville, Brenda (Mrs. William Fisher) of Route 4, Paisley, and Sandra Jantzi of Ottawa; dear brother of Elmer of Poole and Erma (Mrs. Russell Kuntze) of Route 1 Brunner, and Annie (Mrs. Alvin Erb) of Route 1, Gads Hill; also survived by six grandchildren.

    Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where private family service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24. Interment to follow in Rush's cemetery, Wellesley Township. Rev.William Krueger will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may be made by contributions to a charity of one's choice.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Oct 1979

    Allen — Eleanor Catherine Walter. Eleanor (daughter of Vincent Jacob Walter and Annie Catherina "Catherine" Runstedler) was born 6 Apr 1929; died 16 Aug 2016, Little Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Linda Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Brenda Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Sandra Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 9.  Erma Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 30 Aug 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 2018, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Kingwood Reformed Mennonite Cemetery [formerly Roeser's Hill Mennonite Cemetery], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190015175
    • Name: Erma Kuntze
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206351
    • Residence: 1988, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    KUNTZE, Erma (Jantzi) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her residence, Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. Erma was born 90 years ago, August 30, 1927, in Wellesley Township and was the daughter of the late Ezra B and Fannie E Jantzi (Erb). Erma is reunited with her husband the late Russell Kuntze. Beloved mother to; John William (Elsie May), Helen (Jamie) MacAlpine, Howard Russel (Tilly) and Murray Jacob (Lisa). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Russell, Rob (Cecile), Amy (Marc) Chartrand, Scott (Sarah), Becky (Jeff) Jantzi, Ryan (Mandy), Jonathon "Barney" (Adrienne), Alicia (Anand) and Kate (Kyle). Dearly missed by her great-grandchildren; Thibault MacAlpine, James Chartrand, Sophie, Sadie, Seth MacAlpine, Briony, Linden, Owen Jantzi, Ethan, Ainsley LeBlanc, James, Arran Kuntze, McKenna, Gabrielle and Violet Kuntze. Survived by her sisters-in-law; Barb Jantzi, Joan Jantzi, Muriel Kuntze, Joyce Kuntze and Mary Gropp. Predeceased by her brothers; Al (Eleanor) and Elmer, sister; Annie (Alvin) Erb, brothers-in-law; Cecil (Pansy), Neil, Ivan (Mary), Albert and Harold Gropp as well as by her father and mother-in-law Jacob and Ella Kuntze (Roth). Erma spent her time quilting and, in the garden, gardening. Family was very important to Erma, cooking wonderful meals for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family service will take place on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton. Interment in the Kingwood Reformed Mennonite Cemetery. The family of Erma kindly declines flowers, donations would be accepted to Knollcrest Lodge Recreation and Leisure or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Erma — Russell Jacob Kuntze. Russell (son of Jacob Frederick Kuntze and Ella Roth) was born 2 Jul 1927, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1977, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kingwood Reformed Mennonite Cemetery [formerly Roeser's Hill Mennonite Cemetery], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 10.  Elmer Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 1933; died 9 Apr 2011, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206352
    • Residence: 1988, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 2011, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Elmer It is with great sadness that we announce that Elmer passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at home in Wellesley. Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara (Dowson). Much loved father of Lori (Alwyn) Woodham and Scheri (Steve Millinger) Graul. Special stepfather to Kari (Wayne) Vanoverbeke, Glenn (Barbara) Cooke, Tara (Harald Schneider) and Brian (Kathy) Guffroy. Elmer was proud of his grandchildren and step-grandchildren; Josh Gerber, Jason, Andy Sarah Graul, Conner Woodham, Chris and Andrew Vanoverbeke, Kate and Mitchell Cooke, Taylor Blackwell, Leah and Ethan Guffroy and took great delight in hearing of their antics. Loving brother of Annie Erb and Erma Kuntze. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephew. Also survived by sister-in-law Eleanor and former son-in-law Steve Graul. Predeceased by parents; Ezra B. and Fannie (Erb), brother Allen, brothers-in-law; Russel Kuntze and Alvin Erb. Elmer had a special place in his heart for Grandma Jean and often talked of their renovations at Nine Mile Lake. He was known for his hearty laugh and good sense of humour and was a kind and honest man. Elmer was a well known Alpine plant food salesman for 18 years. Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home , 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, Wellesley on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pastor Renee Sauder officiating. A private family interment at Rush's Cemetery will precede the funeral service. Donations to the Wellesley Mennonite Church Building Fund or a Charity of Choice would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.


    The Waterloo Region Record 11 Apr 2011


  7. 11.  Norman J. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 2 Dec 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1996, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174365

    Notes:

    Gerber, Norman J., 69, Millbank, Ont. Born: Dec. 2, 1926, Wellesley, Ont., to Joseph J. and Violet Jantzi Gerber . Died: Oct. 12, 1996, Millbank, Ont. Survivors - wife: Madeliene Spenler Gerber; children: Glenn, Mark, Paul, Ross, Irene Ellis; sisters: Ruth Roth, Esther Sauder; 12 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Oct. 15, Riverdale Mennonite Church, by Glenn Zehr and Jacob Spenler.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 30 - July 29, 1997

    Norman — Madeliene Nancy Spenler. Madeliene (daughter of Peter Spenler and Madeline "Mattie" Zehr) was born 24 Aug 1931; died 7 Jan 2020, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Mark Norman Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 12.  Ruth Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 3 Jul 1931, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Waterloo, Ontario
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50587732
    • Name: Ruth Jantzi
    • Name: Ruth Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160012

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Ruth (Roth) Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at K-W Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital. Ruth was born 78 years ago in Wellesley Township and was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Violet (Jantzi) Gerber. Ruth was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. Beloved wife of Laverne Jantzi whom she married April 19, 1997, and the late Leonard Christian Roth who predeceased her February 15, 1996. Loving mother of Karen and husband Ed Gunn of Vancouver, B.C., Barry Roth and wife Sharon of Baden, Darryl Roth and wife Catharine of Victoria, B.C., and Melanie and husband Paul Smith of London. Special grandmother to Raphael, Evangelina, Andrew and Nicole. Forever remembered by one sister Esther and Sydney Sauder of Stratford. Sadly missed by sisters-inlaw Madeliene Gerber of Millbank, Ruby Roth of Tavistock, Florence Roth, Elda Roth and Mary Ropp, all of New Hamburg. Ruth is lovingly remembered by Laverne's children, Glen and Eleanor Jantzi, Myron and Mary Jantzi, Larry and Dorothy Jantzi, Ruth Anne and Jonathan Koch, and Laverne's 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Ruth was predeceased by one son Ronald Lee (1964), grandson Graham Mackenzie (1995), brother Norman Gerber, brothers and sisters-in-law Ivan and Marie Jantzi, Vernon Roth, Lorne and Esther Roth, Wilfred Roth and Stanley and Leona Ropp. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday, April 4, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. and again Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Mennonite Church on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Jan Steckley and Pastor Bruce Sawatsky officiating. Burial to follow at 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation (Freeport Hospital or Cancer Centre) or the charity of choice. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

    The Waterloo Region Record 1 Apr 2010

    Ruth married Leonard Christian Roth 28 Sep 1957. Leonard (son of Solomon B. Roth and Amelia Erb) was born 20 Oct 1932, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Ronald Lee Roth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Ruth married Laverne J. Jantzi 19 Apr 1997. Laverne was born 27 Jun 1930, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 2015, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Elaine Mae Bender Descendancy chart to this point (6.Marion3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Dorothy1)

    Elaine — Henry Schlueter. [Group Sheet]


  2. 14.  Raymond John "John" Bender Descendancy chart to this point (6.Marion3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 1 Mar 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209685

    Raymond — Bonnie Marie Ramseyer. Bonnie (daughter of Oliver Ramseyer and Inez Gerber) was born 21 Dec 1953, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 15.  Sharon Diane Bender Descendancy chart to this point (6.Marion3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Dorothy1)

  4. 16.  Ronald James Bender Descendancy chart to this point (6.Marion3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Dorothy1)

  5. 17.  Donald John Erb Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1)

    Donald — Nelda Jean Lichti. (daughter of Melvin A. Lichti and Mary Jantzi) [Group Sheet]


  6. 18.  Linda Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (8.Allen3, 3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1)

    Linda — Joseph Bauman. [Group Sheet]


  7. 19.  Brenda Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (8.Allen3, 3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1)

  8. 20.  Sandra Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (8.Allen3, 3.Ezra2, 1.Dorothy1)

  9. 21.  Mark Norman Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (11.Norman3, 4.Violet2, 1.Dorothy1)

    Mark — Cynthia Louise "Cindy" Pinder. (daughter of Jim Pinder and Maureen Thelma Antoine) [Group Sheet]


  10. 22.  Ronald Lee Roth Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ruth3, 4.Violet2, 1.Dorothy1) was born 11 Nov 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1964, Kitchener, 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/23889670
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211048
    • Misfortune: 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; car accident

    Notes:

    Roth, Ronald Lee, son of Leonard and Ruth (Gerber) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 11, 1958; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., as the result of a car accident, Sept. 3, 1964, aged 5 y. 9 m. 23 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Karen Joy), and both maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Sept. 6, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Dale Schumm.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 40 - October 13, 1964 - pp 902, 903



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