Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Ezra B. Jantzi

Male 1899 - 1988  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ezra B. Jantzi 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Annie Dorothy Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ezra1) 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. 6. Donald John Erb  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Allen E. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ezra1) 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. 7. Linda Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Brenda Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Sandra Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Erma Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ezra1) 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]


  4. 5.  Elmer Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ezra1) 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



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Donald John Erb Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Ezra1)

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


  2. 7.  Linda Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Allen2, 1.Ezra1)

    Linda — Joseph Bauman. [Group Sheet]


  3. 8.  Brenda Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Allen2, 1.Ezra1)

  4. 9.  Sandra Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Allen2, 1.Ezra1)