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Magdalena Schwartzentruber

Female 1872 - 1951  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Magdalena Schwartzentruber 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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    • 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. 2. 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. 3. Ida S. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Edith Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986.
    4. 5. 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. 6. Elmer S. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) 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. 7. Erma Mae Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Florence Sarah Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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.

  2. 3.  Ida S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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


  3. 4.  Edith Leis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986.

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    • 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]


  4. 5.  Sydney S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) 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.

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    • 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. 12. Walter Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Stanley Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Lorne Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 15. Mabel Leis  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 16. Doris L. Leis  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Elmer S. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Magdalena1) was born Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • 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: 3

  1. 7.  Erma Mae Leis Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Magdalena1)

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


  2. 8.  Florence Sarah Leis Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Magdalena1)

    Florence — Harold Douglas McFarlane. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Catherine Magdelena Leis Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Magdalena1) 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.

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    • 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]


  4. 10.  Rev. Vernon Roy Leis Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Magdalena1) 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.

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    • 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

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    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]


  5. 11.  Ralph Joseph Leis Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Magdalena1) 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]


  6. 12.  Walter Leis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sydney2, 1.Magdalena1)

  7. 13.  Stanley Leis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sydney2, 1.Magdalena1)

  8. 14.  Lorne Leis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sydney2, 1.Magdalena1)

  9. 15.  Mabel Leis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sydney2, 1.Magdalena1)

    Mabel — William Ogram. [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Doris L. Leis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sydney2, 1.Magdalena1)

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



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