Rev. Christian B. Zehr

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51838
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Zehr. - Pre. Christian B. Zehr was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 19, 1842; died July 29, 1928; aged 86 y. 11 m. 10 d. He was married to Veronica Schultz. To this union were born 7 children, 5 of whom survive. He leaves 5 children, 28 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. He was a preacher for a number of years in the Amish Mennonite congregation at Wellesley, Ont. He had been in failing health for a number of years. Funeral services were held at his home Aug. 1, 1928.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 41 - January 10, 1929, p. 862-864

Christian married Veronica Schultz 2 Dec 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of George Schultz and Magdalena Erb) was born 26 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara S. Jantzi
• Name: Barbara S. Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58297
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Barbara — John B. Zehr. John was born 22 Oct 1847, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA; died 23 Jul 1923, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Michael L. Jantzi 18 Dec 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti) was born 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1901, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38053
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Zehr - Christian S. Zehr of Wellesley, Ont., was born Dec. 25, 1864; died March 1, 1938; aged 73 y. 2 m. 6 d. He was united in marriage, Jan. 26, 1886, to Mattie Wagler who passed away June 25, 1928. To the above union was born 1 son (Aaron W. Zehr). He was again united in marriage, Oct. 22, 1929, to Katie Steckly. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and was ordained to the ministry on June 7, 1891, in which field he labored faithfully till the end. He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 1 son, 1 adopted daughter (Mrs. Mose Erb, Zurich, Ont.), and 1 step-daughter (Martha, at home); also 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Jacob S., of Poole, Ont., and M.S. Zehr, of Pigeon, Mich.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Zehr and Mrs. Peter Leichty). Funeral services were held at the home by John Wagler and at the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church by Bros. Dan Lebold, Dan Jutzi, and Chris Schultz.

"Father's chair is vacant and his voice is stilled;
But his place over yonder now we hope is filled."

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 3 - April 21, 1938, Page 62, 63

Christian married Magdelena Wagler 26 Jan 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdelena (daughter of Christian Wagler and Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr) was born 18 May 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125003
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jacob — Leah Kuepfer. Leah (daughter of Nicholaus L. Kuepfer and Magdalena N. Gerber) was born 26 Nov 1865, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1939, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46653
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

Magdalena — Peter F. Lichti. Peter (son of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 7 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1958, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine S. Lichti
• Name: Katie Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80143P
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

MRS. JACOB F. LICHTY.
The unexpected death of this well-known and highly respected lady, which occurred at her home just east of the village last Saturday evening, cast a gloom of sorrow over the community. She has been somewhat ill of late but was thought to be improving. She retired early on Saturday evening and shortly afterwards complained of a pain in her heart, which rapidly increased until she expired in about twenty minutes. She was a daughter of Christian Zehr, sr., of this village, and was in her 32nd year. Besides her sorrowing husband, Bishop Lichty, she leaves a family of four children, the youngest a babe six weeks old. Then was an immense attendance at the funeral, which occurred yesterday. Bishop Bender of Tavistock, preaching the sermon, assisted by Mr. Gascho, of St. Agatha. The remains were interred in the cemetery adjoining Bishop Lichty's sorrow-stricken home.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, October 2, 1902

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Catherine — Bishop Jacob F. Lichti. Jacob (son of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 21 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125007
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52015
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Dryer

Notes:

Zehr.- On the 15th of May, 1906, in Wellesley Village, Waterloo Co., Ont., John S. Zehr, aged 31 Y, 9 M., 15 D. He leaves a sorrowing widow and three small children, besides his parents, three brothers and two sisters to mourn his early death. Funeral services on the 18th at the Wellesley M. H. by Daniel H. Steinman and Nicholas Nafziger.

Herald of Truth, June 7, 1906, page 210 Vol. XLIII, No. 23

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Death of Mr. J. S. Zehr

Mr. John Zehr one of Wellesley's popular and enterprising young business men, died somewhat suddenly just before noon on Tuesday, the 15th inst. in his 32nd year. Since his early youth he has been the victim of a mild form of heart trouble which prevented him from doing heavy work but by thrift and ability he has built up a prosperous machine shop business which he managed successfully until this spring when he found the work too strenuous and his health failing. He was around town as usual up to the week before his death and was only confined to his bed for a day or two. He was an upright, honourable young man and has gained the respect and confidence of all who knew him. The sympathy of the community goes out to his wife and three small children. The funeral occurs to-morrow (Friday) morning at 9 o'clock, the interment taking place at the Third line Mennonite church cemetery near Freebourn's school.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, May 17, 1906

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John S. Zehr.

This industrious citizen became the successor of Mr. John Weismiller in the chopping and cider mill on Nov. 22, 1897, and has been doing a successful business ever since. He was born near Wellesley in 1874, and is the son of Mr. Christian Zehr, one of the well known farmers of this section. The cider and chopping mill was established by Weismiller about twelve. years ago. The cider mill is one of the best equipped and most convenient in the county. It has a capacity of turning out about 2,000 gallons per day and during the heavy apple crop of 1896 its total output was something like 50,000 gallons. One advantage in this mill is that Mr. Zehr, not having his time taken up in other business has it constantly under his personal supervision and therfore can guarantee good honest work in every particular. Patrons in case of a visit do not have to wait an unusual length of time, everything being so conveniently arranged as to render the grinding of a load of apples in the least possible time. As he makes a specialty of this line of work he is certainly worthy of the farmers' patronage. He has ample water power which is furnished by an unusually powerful spring nearly a mile west of the mill, the water being conveyed through a race about 90 rods long. There is a ten-inch giant wheel. Mr. Zehr worked for five years as a cabinet maker in the states and is a natural mechanic and is not compelled to call in an outsider in case something goes wrong with his machinery. He has now about completed a dust blower for a separator that is said to be a very handy contrivance. His chopping mill is capable of turning out from ten to fifteen bags per hour and is ready for work every day in the year. In connection with the chopping and cider mill he has a lathe and hand saw, and if necessary, should he have a call from a patron for anything in the sash, blind or screen line he can accommodate him

Mr. Zehr is making considerable improvement in the cider mill and by the time the apple season comes on he will be thoroughly prepared to give the best of satisfaction and do the work promptly. In this particular be especially invites the attention of the farmers who will have large apple crops this fall. Those who have not previously done so, but will give him a trial will find that he is fully prepared as stated.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Jul 1898, p. 8

John married Catherine K. Schultz 21 Mar 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Schultz and Maria Magdalena "Mary" Kennel) was born 23 Feb 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Gascho
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164421
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Gascho, Fannie Jantzi, was born at Wellesley, Ont., Nov. 7, 1884; died at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Dec. 27, 1971; aged 87 y. 1 m. 20 d. On Apr. 10, 1906, she was married to Mose Gascho, who preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1916. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lena, Marie, and Nancy), one son (Samuel), and one brother (Aaron Jantzi). One son (Reuben) and a daughter (Anna) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 31, in charge of Earl Maust and Luke Yoder; interment in church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 4 - January 25, 1972 - pages 87, 88

Fannie married Moses Gascho 10 Apr 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer) was born 25 Apr 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164417
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Eli Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164418
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164419
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Rudy Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211765

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51836
• Adopted: Bef 1911
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Occupation: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38055
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1975, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

ZEHR, Aaron W. - Died peacefully on Tuesday, May 4, at his residence, 247 Franklin St. N, Kitchener, age 90 years. He farmed in the Wellesley area until retiring. Son of the late Christian and Mattie Zehr; husband of the former Catherine Leis; father of Mary Zehr of Owen Sound, Stan and his wife Laurene, Gerald and his wife Betty, Joanne Grischow and her husband Doug, Paul and his wife Ginger, all of Kitchener, Grace Lizmore of London, Ruth Yantzi and her husband Wayne of Shakespeare and Rhoda Baechler and her husband Glen of Windsor. Survived by a daughter-in-law, Laurene Zehr of Zurich. Grandfather of 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one sister, Mary Erb; one son Harold and a grandson Parry Zehr. Mr. Zehr's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. at Kitchener Gospel Temple. Rev. Bruce Brodrecht officiating. Interment Parkview Cemetery. Waterloo. Memorial contributions to the Calcutta Mission of Mercy (Mark Buntain) or the CNIB would be appreciated.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 May 1993

Aaron married Katherine "Katie" Leis 8 May 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Joseph L. Leis and Mary Albrecht) was born Mar 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1999; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeline "Mattie" Spenler
• Name: Matty Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108117

Notes:

MRS. PETER SPENLER

Mrs. Peter (Mattie) Spenler, 71, of Milverton, died Thursday, December 22^nd, at her home. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Zehr, she was born in the Township of Wellesley September 25^th, 1889. She was married to the late Peter Spenler in 1911. They farmed near Poole on the farm now owned by a son, John. Her husband died in 1935. She and her family remained on the farm until 1949 when they moved to Milverton, near the C.N.R. station. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church west of Poole. Surviving are two sons, Jacob, of Stratford, and John of Poole; five daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah and Amanda, at home, and Mrs. Lorne (Mary) Schmidt and Mrs. Norman (Madeliene) Gerber, of Millbank; two sisters, Mrs. William (Fannie) Poole, of Poole, and Nancy Zehr, of R.R. 1, Milverton; three brothers, Sam and William Zehr, of Poole, and Chris, K. Zehr, of Milverton, and 14 grandchildren. Three daughters died in infancy. The body rested at her home where the funeral was conducted Saturday at 1: 30 p.m., followed by a service at the Amish Mennonite Church, Poole, at 2: 15. Bishop Moses Nafziger officiated. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were, Clarence Poole, Mahlon Zehr, Ezra Jantzi, John L. Erb, John Poole and Emanuel Bast (all nephews).

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1960 23 Dec

Madeline married Peter Spenler 14 Dec 1911. Peter (son of Peter K. Spenler and Elizabeth Steinmann) was born 8 Jan 1887, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1935, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203900

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ZEHR, Samuel, son of Jacob and Leah (Kuepfer) Zehr, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Feb. 13, 1895; died at Avon Crest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Feb. 14, 1966; aged 71 y. 1 d. On Dec. 9, 1917, he was married to Emma Albrecht, who died Feb. 17, 1963. Surviving are 3 sons and 4 daughters (Harvey, Elmer, Mahlon, Esther - Mrs. John Krajaefski, Mary - Mrs. Harold Gascho, Leona - Mrs. Lincoln Reibling, and Salina - Mrs. Stanley Jutzi), 19 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Chris K., William, Fanny - Mrs. William Poole, and Nancy - Mrs. Amos Albrecht). He was predeceased by one son, one daughter, 5 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, where funeral services were held Feb. 17, with Alvin Leis and Herbert Schultz officiating.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LIX, Number 14 - APRIL 12, 1966, pages 337 - 338

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Samuel K. Zehr husband of the late Emma Albrecht Born February 13th, 1895 Died February 14, 1966 Aged 71 years and 1 day The Service The late Mr. Zehr is resting at the Futher bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where a family service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17th, 1966, at 1:30 p.m. This will be followed by a memorial service at the Maple View Mennonite Church at 2:00 o'clock. Interment In Maple View Mennonite Cemetery

Funeral Card

Samuel — Emma Albrecht. Emma (daughter of Jacob H. Albrecht and Mary K. Jantzi) was born 30 Sep 1892; died 17 Feb 1963; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Poole
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221522

Notes:

Poole, Fanny, daughter of Jacob and Leah (Kuepfer) Zehr, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Nov. 22, 1901; died at the Stratford General Hospital, June 4, 1970; aged 68 y. 6 m. 13 d. On Nov. 22, 1927, she was married to William Poole, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clarence and Lloyd), 2 daughters (Edna - Mrs. Emmerson Ropp and Eileen - Mrs. Robert Eichmeyer), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Nancy - Mrs. Amos Albrecht), and 2 brothers (Chris K. and William Zehr). She was preceded in death by one son (Ivan) in 1950, one daughter (Violet - Mrs. Wayne Lichty) on Apr. 24, 1970, one sister, and one brother. She was a member of the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held June 6, with Jacob Roes and Chris O. Erb officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 29 - July 28, 1970, p. p. 643, 644.

Fannie married William Poole 22 Nov 1927. William (son of George Joseph Poole and Mary Spenler) was born 12 Mar 1905, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1977, RR1, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172149

Christian — Margaret J. Bender. Margaret (daughter of Daniel H. Bender and Magdalena Jantzi) was born 15 Feb 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1949. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232186

Nancy married Amos Albrecht 30 May 1964. Amos (son of Jacob H. Albrecht and Mary K. Jantzi) was born 3 Apr 1902, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1993, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46654
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Christian — Mary J. Albrecht. Mary (daughter of Jacob H. Albrecht and Mary K. Jantzi) was born 19 Aug 1894, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1953. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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• Name: Alla Lichty
• Name: Veronica Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46655
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1981, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

Notes:

BENDER, Mrs. Alla (Veronica) Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 23, 1985, at her home, Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, Veronica Bender, of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton and formerly of Wellesley, Mrs. Bender was born in Wellesley township, 90 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Magdalena Zehr. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church and was also in the WMSC of the church. Beloved mother of Delmar and his wife Mary of RR2, Wellesley, Madeline (Mrs. Alvin Roth) of London, Ont. and Miss Jean Bender of Elkhart, Ind., Grace (Mrs. Oliver Brunk) of Tavistock; dear sister of Martha (Mrs. Tom Coulter) of Listowel and Emma (Mrs. Aaron Gerber) of Crosshill; lovingly remembered by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Allan Bender, October 2, 1972; by one son, Vernon, in 1927; five brothers; four sisters and one granddaughter. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 4o Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. At noon Friday, July 26, removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Alvin Leis and Deacon Alan Nafziger will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record Newspaper 24 Jul 1985

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Bender.- Veronica, daughter of Peter and Magdalena (Zehr) Lichti, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont.; died at her home in Milverton, Ont., July 23, 1985; aged 90 y. She was married to Allan Bender, who died on Oct. 2, 1972. Surviving are one son (Delmar), 3 daughters (Madeline-Mrs. Alvin Roth, Jean Bender, and Grace-Mrs. Oliver Brunk), 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Tom Coulter and Emma-Mrs. Aaron Gerber). She was preceded in death by one son (Vernon), 5 brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Alvin Leis and Alan Nafziger; interment in the church cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 52 - December 24, 1985, page 906.

Veronica married Rev. Allan Y. Bender 4 Jun 1918. Allan (son of Daniel H. Bender and Magdalena Jantzi) was born 26 Jul 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Employer: Uniroyal, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46656
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

Notes:

LICHTI, Amos Z. -- Of 247 Franklin Ave., Kitchener, formerly of Waterloo, at his residence, Wednesday, June 24, 1981, A member of Erb Street Mennonite Church. He had originally farmed in the Waterloo Area and had retired from Uniroyal Ltd. Father of Wilbert of Baden, Verna (Mrs. Edmund Girard) of Bridgeport, Mary (Mrs. Robert Manser), Erma (Mrs. Donald Williams), both of Kitchener, Selena (Mrs. Harvey Lammert) of Waterloo, Lorraine (Mrs. Harold Brohman) of Bloomingdale, Ruth (Mrs. Earl Wetchel) of Toronto; step-father of Norma (Mrs. Dave Kirby) of Waterloo; brother of Mrs. Fanny Bender of Milverton, Mrs. Lena Gerber, Emma (Mrs. Aaron Gerber), both of Crosshill, Martha (Mrs. Tom Coulter) of Listowel. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Magdalena (nee Zehr) and Peter P. Lichti; his first wife, Sarah Leis (1949) and his second wife, Loretta Kreller (1968); also four brothers. Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener until noon on Friday, when transfer will be made to the Erb Street Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m.. Interment to follow in the Erb Street Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Jun 1981

Amos — Sarah G. Leis. Sarah (daughter of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 24 Sep 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1949; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Amos — Loretta Kreller. Loretta died 1968. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46657
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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LICHTI, Peter Z. 1973

On Sunday, June 24, 1973, at the Listowel Memorial Hospital, Peter Z. Lichti, of Millbank, born in Wellesley Township 72 years ago. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. Lichti; dear husband of Carrie Lantz; father of Abner of Route 1, Gadshill, Arlene (Mrs. Lloyd Bast) of Wellesley, Anna Mae (Mrs. Sam Roth) of Sarasota, Fla., Alice Marie (Mrs. Amos Gascha) of Brunner, Anetta (Mrs. Arold Erb) of Route 2, Wellesley; ;brother of Amos of Waterloo and Manassah, Veronica (Mrs. Allen Bender) of Wellesley, Lena (Mrs. Christ Gerber) of Crosshill, Martha (Mrs. Allen Leis) of Listowel, Emma (Mrs. Erin Gerber) of Crosshill; also survived by 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; predeceased by two brothers.

Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon on Tuesday, when removal will be made to his home in Millbank. A short family service will be conducted at the home on Wednesday at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service at the..

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory of Peter Z. Lichti beloved husband of Carrie Lantz Born August 25th, 1900 Died June 24th, 1973 Aged 72 years, 9 months and 29 days The Service The late Mr. Lichti is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon Tuesday, June 26th, when removal will be made to the family residence in Millbank. A short family service will be conducted at the home on Wednesday, June 27, 1973 at 1:00 o'clock followed by a memorial service at the Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church at 2:00 o'clock. Officiating Clergyman Rev. Andrew Stutzman Place of Interment Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery 3rd Line, Wellesley Township

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Peter — Catherine "Carrie" Lantz. Catherine (daughter of Christian Lantz and Anna Maria "Mary" Koehler) was born 8 Sep 1902, Topeka, LaGrange, Indiana, United States; died 2 Oct 1992, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Lichti
• Name: Magdalena Z. "Lena" Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164300
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1981, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Church Membership: 1984, Mapleview Mennonite Church, Wellesley Twp., Ontario

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Mrs. Christian Gerber

Mrs. Christian Gerber, 82, of RR 1, Millbank, died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

Born in Wellesley Township Aug. 8, 1902, she was the former Magdalena (Lena) Lichti, a daughter of the late Peter F. Lichti and the former Magdalena Zehr. Her husband, Christian Z. Gerber died Sept. 15, 1969.

She was a member of the Mapleview Mennonite Church.

Surviving are three sons, Ralph and wife Katie, of Wellesley, Roy and wife Madeline, of RR 1, Millbank and Murray and wife Hazel of Crosshill; three sisters, Mrs. Aaron (Emma) Gerber, of Crosshill, Mrs. Tom (Martha) Coulter, of Listowel and Mrs. Allen (Fannie) Bender, of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Lichti, of Millbank and Mrs. Katie Gerber, of Nithview, New Hamburg one brother, Manasseh; also 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers.

Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Mapleview Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Alvin Leis, Rev. Steve Gerber and Alan Nafziger officiated. Burial in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Dec 1984

Magdalena married Christian Z. Gerber 7 Jun 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Daniel Gerber and Annie Zehr) was born 14 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164311
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

Mannassa — Mary Schultz. Mary (daughter of Noah Schultz and Annie Nafziger) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Z. Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164322
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1981, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1984, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Martha — Allan G. Leis. Allan (son of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 6 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Z. Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164333
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1981, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1984, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Emma — Aaron W. Gerber. Aaron (son of John R. Gerber and Katherine "Katie" Wagler) was born 24 Feb 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 2001; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80144
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Apparently Daniel abandoned his wife and daughter. He may have gone to Pennsylvania - that has not be ascertained.

Daniel Lichty b. 20 Jan 1891 d. Y . (2020). Retrieved 31 January 2020, from https://ezraeby.com/getperson.php?personID=I179284&tree=mennonite

Daniel married Barbara Wagler 23 Nov 1911, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Michael Wagler and Magdalena Schultz) was born 25 Jun 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1968, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111381P

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• Name: Fanny Lichty
• Name: Veronica "Fannie" Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80145
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Veronica married Moses Zehr 8 Jan 1918. Moses (son of Joseph Y. Zehr and Barbara Schmidt) was born 12 May 1892, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80146P
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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LICHTY, Jacob

Of Wellesley, at his home, on Sunday, Aug. 19, 1973, in his 77^th year; a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, had farmed at Route 2, Wellesley and also did custom threshing for 37 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Wagler of Wellesley, one son Merlin, of Route 2, Wellesley and five daughters, Eva (Mrs. Jacob) Lichty of Wellesley, Mary (Mrs. Mahlon Roth) of Route 1, Wellesley, Betty (Mrs. Peter Lichty), Anna (Mrs. Harold Gerber) and Mary Joy (Mrs. Mel Gerber), all of Wellesley; four sisters, Katie (Mrs. K. Kuepfer) of Milverton, Nancy (Mrs. Noah Gascho) of Aylmer, Lydia (Mrs. Noah Roes) of Brunner, Mary (Mrs. Nick Jantze) of Route 1, Wellesley and 17 grandchildren; predeceased by two sisters, two brothers and two brothers in infancy; son of Bishop Jacob F. Lichty and the former Katharine Zehr.

Resting at the Lichty residence in Wellesley afternoon today until Wednesday at 1 p.m. standard time where service will be held at the residence; thence to Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Bishop Sam Roth will officiate. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Jacob — Nancy Wagler. Nancy (daughter of Michael Wagler and Magdalena Schultz) was born 15 Jun 1900; died 13 Jan 1992; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120529P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120530P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201155
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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LICHTY, Rev. Samuel

Rev. Samuel Lichty, 64, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of the Linwood district, died on Sunday, January 1, in Phoenix after a long illness.
Born on August 24, 1902, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lichty. He was an Amish Mennonite minister and also farmed and did carpentry work in the Linwood district before moving to Phoenix two years ago. He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church, Millbank.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Schmucker, whom he married March 29, 1925, in Ohio; six sons, Jacob , of Wellesley; Daniel and Norman, both of R.R. 1 Linwood; Amos, of R.R. 1 Millbank; Samuel, of Heidelberg; and Emanuel, of R.R. 1, Wellesley; six daughters, Mrs. Sylvester (Nancy) Sauder, of California; Mrs. Carl (Anna) Kirby, of New Brunswick; Mrs. Mahlon (Mary) Gerber, of R.R. 1, Millbank; Mrs. Orville (Catharine) Godson, of Kitchener; Rebecca, of Toronto, and Ruth, of Phoenix; one brother, Jacob, of Wellesley; four sisters, Mrs. Katie Kuepfer, of Milverton; Mrs. Noah (Nancy) Gascho, of Aylmer; Mrs. Noah (Lydia) Roes, of R.R. 1, Milverton, and Mrs. Nicholas (Mary) Jantzi, of R.R. 1, Wellesley; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by one son, three brothers and two sisters.

The body will arrive from Phoenix late Thursday and will be at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lichty, of R.R. 1, Linwood, afternoon on Friday. A family service will be conducted at the home on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at the Conservative Mennonite Church, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Valentine Nafziger and Rev. Kenneth Brenneman will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Samuel married Mary Schmucker 29 Mar 1925, , Ohio, USA. Mary was born 12 Apr 1905, Bennetts Switch, Miami, Indiana, United States; died 19 Dec 1996; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66716

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We are sorry to report the death of the infant daughter of Mr. Jno. S. Zehr, which occurred last week. This was one of his twin children.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 5, 1902

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52017

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164000
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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ZEHR, Christian (Chris) -- On Sunday, April 13, 1986, at The People Care Centre, Tavistock, Chris Zehr, formerly of Baden, he was born in Wellesley 84 years ago. Son of the late John S. Zehr and the former Catherine Schultz. He was an active member of Steinman Mennonite Church, RR 2 Baden, where he had taught Sunday School for many years; he was a member of Especially for Seniors Club, Baden; a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Baden; had been a member of the Baden Park Board; was named Baden's Citizen of the Year, 1983; he was a former secretary of the Mennonite Credit Union (Ontario); also had been a director on the Board of the House of Friendship, Kitchener and had assisted in the setup of the MCC Self Help Store in New Hamburg. Beloved husband of the former Salome Jutzi, who predeceased him in July 1985. Lovingly remembered by three children, Delford and his wife Grace of London, Ontario, Velma and her husband Finlay Cook of Collingwood and Carl and his wife Joyce of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his Grandchildren, Dennis, John and Chantelle. Dear brother of Mrs. Fannie Jantzi of New Hamburg. Also missed by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Alice Zehr of Milverton and Mrs, Drucilla Roth of Tavistock. Predeceased by two brothers Menno and William. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. this evening, and until Wednesday, April 16, 1986 at noon, when transfer will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Fred Lichti officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Apr 1986

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ZEHR, Christian, son of John S. and Catherine (Schultz) Zehr, was born in Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 4, 1902; died at People Care Centre, Tavistock, Ont., Apr. 13, 1986; aged 84 y. On Sept. 19, 1928, he was married to Salome Jutzi, who died on July 7, 1985. Surviving are 2 sons (Delford and Carl), one daughter (Velma Cook), 3 grandchildren, and one sister (Fannie Jantzi). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Church cemetery.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume 79, Number 21 - May 27, 1986, Page 378

Christian married Salome Jutzi 19 Sep 1928. Salome (daughter of Jacob B. Jutzi and Leah L. Bender) was born 6 Mar 1907, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1985, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: minister
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129726
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Zehr, Rev. Menno On Tuesday, July 15, 1980, at his residence in Milverton, in his 77th year. Son of the late John S. and Catherine (Shultz) Zrhr; dear husband of Alice Baechler, whom he married November 26, 1925; father of Blanche (Mrs. Lincoln Ropp) of Milverton, Nelda (Mrs. Edgar Leis) of Waterloo and Kenneth of Windsor. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one btother Chris of Baden and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Jantzi of New Hamberg. he was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The late Rev. Zehr is resting at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, "Milverton Chapel" 9 Pacific Ave., until noon Thursday, when removal will be made to Poole Mennonite Church, Poole, for service at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Millbank Riverdale Mennonite cemetery. <sup>1

1</sup>The Kitchener-Waterloo Record Newspaper 16 Jul 1980

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Zehr, Menno, son of John and Catherine (Shultz) Zehr, was born in Wellesley, Ont., Sept. 21, 1903; died at his home in Milverton, Ont., July 15, 1980; aged 76 y. On Nov. 26, 1925, he was married to Alice Baechler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ken), 2 daughters (Blanche-Mrs. Lincoln Ropp, Nelda-Mrs. Edgar Leis), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chris), and one sister (Fannie-Mrs. Allen Jantzi). In 1948 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Riverdale (where he was a member), Wellesley, Glen Allen, Moorfield and Berea churches. Funeral services were held at Poole Mennonite Church, July 17, in charge of Amsey Martin, George Ball, Orlan Gingerich, and David Jantzi; interment in Riverdale Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 35 - August 26, 1980, page 686

Menno married Alice Baechler 26 Nov 1925. Alice (daughter of Joseph Z. Baechler and Christina Bender) was born 1904, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 2003, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164002
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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William, son of John and Catherine (Schultz) Zehr, was born at Wellesley, Ont., on Feb. 9, 1905; died April 24, 1936, near Wilmot Center; aged 31 y. 2 m. 15 d. He accepted Christ in youth and remained loyal to death. On April 8, 1930, he married Druscilla Bender of East Zorra. To this union were born 2 sons and 2 daughters, 1 son preceding in death. He leaves his wife, 3 children, mother, 2 brothers (Christ of Baden, Menno of Milverton), 1 sister (Mrs. Allen Lantzi). One brother, 1 sister, and father preceded him in death. Funeral services at home conducted by P. Nafziger and at East Zorra A. M. church by Manasseh Hallman and D. S. Iutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 16, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.15 - page 350, 351

William married Druscilla Bena Bender 8 Apr 1930. Druscilla (daughter of Jacob B. Bender and Magdalena Ramseyer) was born 30 Sep 1909, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Zehr
• Name: Veronica "Fannie" Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164003
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Veronica married Allan W. Jantzi 6 Nov 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Allan (son of Christian B. Jantzi and Barbara Wagler) was born 1 Oct 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1978, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164423
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gascho.-Reuben Gascho, oldest son of Mose and Fannie (Yantzi) Gascho, was born Dec. 22, 1906, at Wellesley, Ont.; died Jan. 5, 1923, at the home of his mother in Pigeon, Mich.; aged 16 y. 14d. He was ill about 2 months, suffering from heart trouble and tuberculosis. He accepted Christ ad his personal Savior in the spring of 1922 and was baptized not very long before he took sick. He leaves to mourn his departure mother, 1 brother, 3 sisters. His father and 1 sister preceded him in death. Reuben's last words were "All is forgiven. Now I can go home. Good bye." Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River church by S. J. Swartzendruber and Nevin Bender. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 44 - February 1, 1923, pages 862, 863

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164424
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164425
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gascho, Samuel D., son of Mose and Fannie (Jantzi) Gascho, was born at Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 11, 1911; died at Bad Axe, Mich., Jan. 29, 1987; aged 76. Surviving are two sisters (Marie L. Gascho and Nancy L. Gascho). He was preceded in death by two sisters (Anna and Lena Gascho) and one brother (Reuben). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, with Luke Yoder and Kenneth Dietzel officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 8 - February 24, 1987 - page 142

Stanley — Laurene Bast. (daughter of Solomon S. Bast and Emma L. Schmidt) [Group Sheet]

Joanne — Douglas Grischow. (son of Ford B. Grischow and Marie Wilhelmine Dankwardt) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270574
• Residence: 1993, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

Grace — Ronald Carl Gingerich. (son of Willis J. Gingerich and Mable Bast) [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Wayne John Yantzi. [Group Sheet]

Rhoda — Glen Joseph Baechler. (son of Lorne Baechler and Anna Yantzi) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270562
• Residence: 1993, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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MARY MAGDALENE ZEHR 1924 - 2008 Passed away peacefully, on January 1, 2008 at Cambridge Country Manor, after a brief illness. Loving sister of Stan and Laurene Zehr, Gerry and Betty Zehr, Grace Lizmore, Paul Zehr all of Kitchener and Ginger of West Montrose, Joanne and Doug Grischow of Baden, Ruth Yantzi of Shakespeare, Rhoda and Glen Baechler of Waterloo and sister-in-law, Laurene of Zurich. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Aaron and Katie Zehr; brother, Harold Zehr; brother-in-law, Wayne Yantzi and nephew, Parry Zehr. The funeral service will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12: 45 p.m. Reception to follow. Private interment in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to Southend Fellowship Baptist Church in Owen Sound, Beacon Baptist Church in Cambridge or a charity of your choice and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Mary, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Jan. 3, 2008

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270815

Harold — Laurene Gingerich. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212082

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SCHMIDT, Mary Ann Passed away peacefully at her residence at People Care, Stratford, on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Mary Ann was born 91 years ago in Mornington Township and was the daughter of the late Peter S. Spenler and Mattie Zehr. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Schmidt. Loving Mother of Anna Mae Kuepfer (Ivan) of Millbank, Ralph Schmidt (Kathryn) of RR Millbank, Reta Steckly of Castorland N.Y., Ronald Schmidt (Elizabet) of RR Brunner, Lloyd Schmidt (Sharon) of Parry Sound, Sharon Gerber (Joe) of Millbank and David Schmidt (Norma) of New Hamburg. Survived by her brothers Jacob Spenler of Sarnia, and John Spenler of Brunner and her sister Madeliene Gerber of Brunner. Dear sister-in-law to Ella Mae Schmidt and Katie Erb. Loving grandmother of 40 grandchildren and 46 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandchildren Peter Steckly and Brian Kuepfer, her sisters Leah, Emma, Elizabeth, Sarah and Amanda and sisters-in-law Gladys, Dorothy and Erma Spenler and a brother-in-law Norman Gerber. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton, ON on Saturday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Mennonite Church (Kingwood) at 2 p.m.. Bishop Aaron J. Jantzi officiating. Interment to follow at Mornington Amish Mennonite Church Cemetery. Donations to Community Care Access or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. Online condolences and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Mary — Rev. Lorne J. Schmidt. Lorne was born 16 Jan 1918; died 27 Dec 1988; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeliene Nancy Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174366

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Madeliene Nancy GERBER (Spenler) 1931 - 2020 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, Ontario, at the age of 88 years. Madeliene was born on August 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Peter and Mattie (Zehr) Spenler.

Madeliene is now reunited with her husband Norman J. Gerber who predeceased her on October 12, 1996.

Loving and cherished mother and grandmother of Glenn Gerber (Karan) and children Joel (Gailyn), Devon (Meaghan), Elijah and Galen; Mark Gerber (Cindy) and children Jessica and Benjamin; Paul Gerber (Donna Grambow) and children Paul JR (Tiffany), Shannon (Kyle), Amanda, Joshua, Rebecca and Shayne; Ross Gerber (Becky) and children Tyler, Braden (Renee), Justin and Aaron; Irene Ellis (Tim) and children Violet, Quinlyn and Isabella. Beloved great-grandmother of Ariel, Judah, Noah, Kira, Nicholas, Brody, Emily and James. Madeliene is survived by her sister-in-law Esther, her many nieces, nephews, extended families and friends.

Predeceased by her sisters; Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Amanda, brothers; Jacob and John and her sister-in-law Ruth.

Madeliene loved her family greatly and spent much of her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very involved in her church community at Riverdale Mennonite Church. Madeliene was very active in sewing many quilts with the sewing group for Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario. Madeliene is a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.
Interment in Riverdale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Madeliene — Norman J. Gerber. Norman (son of Joseph J. Gerber and Violet Jantzi) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221523

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ROPP, Edna Edna Ropp, 77, of Tavistock, passed away in Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. She was born at Poole in Perth County on June 8, 1934, a daughter of the late William and Fannie (nee Zehr) Poole. Edna was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line. She is survived by her husband, Emerson Ropp, whom she married in Wellesley Township, Waterloo County on June 15, 1955; two children, Gloria and husband Mervin Ropp of Tavistock, Dale and wife Sara Ropp of R.R. #1 Tavistock; six grandchildren, Janna Lynn and husband Christopher Cressman, Ryan and wife Nicole Ropp; Nicole, Michael, Ashley and Thomas Ropp; three great-grandchildren, Naomi, Ava and Gibson Ropp. Edna was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fourth great-grandchild, Baby Cressman. She is also survived by her brother, Clarence and wife Ethel Poole of R.R. #1, Milverton; her sister, Eileen and husband Robert Eickmeyer of R.R. #2, Mitchell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Madalena Poole of Wellesley, Wayne and Dorothy Lichti of Elmira, Hilda and Floyd Kropf of Tavistock, Mary Ropp of Stratford, Mary E. Ropp of New Hamburg. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ivan Poole and Lloyd Poole; one sister, Violet Lichti; two brothers-in-law, Henry Ropp and Stanley Ropp. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home , 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line, on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. Pastor Ray Martin will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.

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POOLE, Lloyd-Suddenly on Thursday, May 15, 1997, at the Stratford General Hospital, Lloyd Poole, of Millbank. Born in Mornington township, 60 years ago, son of the late William Poole and the late Fannie Zehr.

Lloyd was a lifelong member of Maple View Mennonite, where he served on various committees. He farmed at Poole, retiring in 1984. At the time of his death, he and his wife were custodians at Mornington Central Public School.

Beloved husband of Madalena (Ropp) Poole, of Millbank. Loving father of Ronald and his wife Brenda Poole of RR 1, Milverton, Robert and his wife Brenda Poole of Kitchener, James and his wife Wanda Poole of Waterloo, Paul and his wife Kim Poole of Wellesley, Steven Poole of Millbank and Diane Poole of Millbank. Dear brother of Clarence and his wife Ethel Poole of RR 1, Milverton, Edna and her husband Emmerson Ropp of Tavistock, Eileen and her husband Robert Eickmeyer of RR 2, Mitchell. Lovingly remembered by nine grandchildren.
Predeceased by a daughter in 1996; by a brother, Ivan Poole and a sister, Violet Lichti.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. W. in Wellesley, on Saturday, May 17, 1997 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Sunday, removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Pastor James Whitehead will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy for the late Lloyd Poole.

Lloyd — Mary Magdalena "Magdalena" Ropp. (daughter of Menno K. Ropp and Nancy Erb) [Group Sheet]

Velma — Wilfred John Erb. (son of Norman O. Erb and Clara Yutzi) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195236
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

LICHTI, Melvin A. Quietly, in his sleep, at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton, on Monday, March 11, 2013, Melvin in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jantzi (1993). Loving father of Edna Jane Lebold (Ronald) of RR2 Wellesley and Nelda Erb (Donald) of RR1 Milverton. Dear grandfather of Terry Lebold (Susan), Tim Lebold, Robert Lebold (Stephanie), Randy Lebold (Anita), Angie Jacobs (Wes), Nathan Erb, Jeremy Erb (Janice), Chrissy Erb, Jenny Brenneman (Brad) as well as his great-grandchildren; Dylan, Amanda, and Brody Lebold, Aaron, Justin, Olivia, and Tejitu Lebold, Cameron, Hudson and Jadon Lebold, Hayley, Ethan, and Molly Brenneman. Will be sadly missed by his sister Helen Shantz, brother-in- law Alvin Roes, sisters-in-law; Emma Lichti and Eva Albrecht. Predeceased by his brothers; Albert, and Peter; sisters; Luella Wagler, Marie Roes, brothers and sisters-in- law; Ion Shantz, Erven Albrecht, David Wagler, Emmanuel and Loreen Jantzi, Betty Lichti and Dorothy Lichti. Melvin farmed all his life in Wellesley Township and was a faithful member of Mapleview Mennonite Church. Friends may call at Mapleview Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the church on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations to the Mapleview Building fund or M.C.C. would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home. Wellesley). www.futher-franklin funeralhome.com.

Waterloo Region Record 12 Mar 2013

Melvin — Mary Jantzi. Mary (daughter of Amos B. Jantzi and Nancy Gerber) was born 1925; died 1993; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142246

Albert — Emma Laurene Albrecht. (daughter of George E. Albrecht and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schmidt) [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102065920
• Name: Marie Roes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92335

Notes:

ROES, Marie-Peacefully, on January 3, 1997, at her home, Marie Roes, of Fort St. John, B.C.

Marie was born in Waterloo County 71 years ago. Marie, formerly of Donegal, Ontario, resided at Blueberry Farm. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Albrecht) Lichti.

Beloved wife of Alvin Roes, whom she married March 20, 1946. Loving mother of Ellen and Brent Nelson of Courtice, Ont., Rae and Ruth Roes of Belleville, Ont., Del and Wanda Roes of Edmonton, Alta., Mary Ann and John Bourdeau of Conestogo, Ont., Shirley and Richard Annett of Fort St. John, B.C., Ruth and Andrew Knight of Merritt, B. C., Elizabeth and Don Kroeker of Merritt, B.C., and Rachel and Eric Hanna of Fort St. John, B.C. She was a grandmother to 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ever remembered by two sisters, Luella Wagler of Millbank, Ont. and Helen and her husband Ian Shantz of Millbank, Ont. and two brothers, Melvin Lichti of Wellesley, Ont. and Peter Lichti of Florida. She was predeceased by one brother, Albert Lichti.

Friends and relatives attended a memorial service at the Church at Blueberry, Fort St. John, B.C. on January 7, 1997. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fort St. John, B.C.

Marie married Alvin Roes 20 Mar 1946. Alvin (son of Eli Roes and Nancy Nafziger) was born 11 May 1922; died 2 Jun 2015; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Fort Saint John, British Columbia. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Ion C. Shantz (son of Manasseh Shantz and Louida Cressman) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129724

Selena — Harvey Lammert. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Leona Manser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136774

Mary — Robert Edward Arthur Manser. Robert (son of Edward Stanley Manser and Nellie Louise Diebel) was born 1 Aug 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lorraine Kathleen Brohman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164062

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BROHMAN, Lorraine Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 68. Loving mother of Brian (Melissa de Vos) of Cambridge, Brent (Pam McIntosh) of Bloomingdale, Bradley (Betty) of Kitchener and Barry (Kendra) of Blyth. Dear Nana to Josh, Samuel, Levi, Allie, Ella, Veronica, Teag, Brette and Darcie. Dear sister of Verna Gerard of St. Jacobs, Mary Manser of Kitchener, Sally Lammert of Waterloo, Wilbert Lichti (Phyllis) of St. Agatha, Erma Williams of Kitchener and Ruth Scott of Innisfil. Predeceased by parents. Cremation has taken place. Lorraine's family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 7-9 pm and on Wednesday from 2-2: 45 pm at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 3 pm. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Thank-you for the exceptional care provided by the Grand River Cancer Center, the staff on GRH A Wing 5th Floor, and the staff on UT3 at Freeport Hospital. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Lorraine's memorial.

Waterloo Region Record 15 Feb 2010

Lorraine — Harold Brohman. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Mae Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173852

Anna — Samuel B. Roth. Samuel (son of Christian Z. Roth and Veronica "Fannie" Boshart) was born 22 Nov 1925, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 2008; was buried , Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211271

Notes:

Abner passed away peacefully at the KW Health Centre Grand River Hospital in Kitchener. He was born in Clarence N.Y. 79 years ago. Son of the late Peter Z. Lichti and the late Carrie Lantz. Abner farmed in North Easthope Township and was also employed at Fierling Home Centre, retiring about ten years ago. Abner was a faithful member of Maple View Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of Eva Anne (Brenneman) Lichti whom he married March 13, 1952. Predeceased by a sister, Anna Mae Roth and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Bast.

Abner married Eva Anne Brenneman 13 Mar 1952. Eva (daughter of Menno Brenneman and Mary Wagler) was born 1932; died 3 Apr 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Annetta — Arnold Ross Erb. (son of John G. Erb and Frieda Erb) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160918
• Residence: 1984, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ralph — Katie Jantzi. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215612

Roy — Madeline Jantzi. Madeline (daughter of John W. Jantzi and Mary Gerber) was born 15 Mar 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 2013, RR1 Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Murray — Hazel Diane Zehr. (daughter of Vernon Zehr and Katie Bender) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121171

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• Name: Ross Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79965

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87761

Notes:

LICHTI Vernon Hugh In his 66th year. Peacefully and with dignity, attended by his dear friends, at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey B.C., after a short battle with cancer, on Sunday August 9, 2009. Cherished and beloved brother of Marlene(Drummond), Enos and Robert of Kitchener-Waterloo Ont. Also Harland of Mount Forest Ont. Predeceased by brothers Langdon Ross and Arthur. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Distrophy Association in tribute to Langdon Ross Lichti.

Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 8/23/2009

Barbara — Brian McConnell. [Group Sheet]

Ferne — Dennis Mark Shantz. (son of Robert C. Shantz and Lena Mabel Albrecht) [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Richard George Kierstsher. (son of Michael Kierstsher and Sara Fleicher) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211459

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GERBER, Paul D. Paul David Gerber, 70, of Tavistock passed away at LHSC University Hospital, London on Monday, April 23, 2012. He was born at Wellesley on September 16, 1941 a son of the late Aaron and Emma (Lichty) Gerber. Besides farming in East Zorra Township, Paul owned and operated his own trucking company "Gerber Distributors Ltd." He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line. Paul is survived by his wife, the former Diane Marlyne Bender, whom he married at East Zorra Mennonite Church on July 16, 1966; his daughter Bonnie and her husband Ari Sirin of Kitchener; his son, Roger Gerber of Tavistock; his daughter-in-law, Deb Gerber of Tavistock; four grandchildren, Sevan and Alex Sirin, Katelyn and Branden Gerber; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Bill Howell, Helen and Bernie Dippel, Ruby and Paul Erb, Ellie and Bill Clark, Anita and Gary Nafziger, Evelyn and Larry Shelton, Ferne and Dennis Shantz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerry and Carol Gerber, Eldon and Donna Gerber, Grant and Catherine Gerber; his mother-in-law, Hilda (Roth) Bender; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gary Bender, Randy and Joyce Bender, Gail and Gerald Scheerer along with many nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Elmon Bender and his brother-in-law, Richard Kiertscher. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line, on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 2 p.m. Pastor Ray Martin will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Multiple Myeloma Society of Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 1-519-655-2431.

Paul — Diane Marlyne Bender. (daughter of Elmon Joseph Bender and Hilda Magdalena Roth) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211465

Notes:

ERB, Ruby Catherine Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Paul Erb of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Terence (Francine), James (Natalie) and Tamara Beelien (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Calyssa Erb, Brent Erb, Justin Erb, Isabelle Erb and Ryan Beelien-Cass. Sister of Ruth Howel, Helen Dippel, Gerald Gerber, Eleanor Clark, Eldon Gerber, Anita Nafziger, Evelyn Shelton, Fern Schantz, Grant Gerber and the late Paul Gerber. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ruby loved life and her family. She married her childhood sweetheart. She met her husband when they were 9 years old. They married at 18 years of age and have had 53 incredible years together. They built a beautiful life for their family in Bracebridge - where they loved the community and their many friends of over 40 years. Ruby loved their cottage; her favourite activity was a swim before breakfast with her grandchildren. Her energy and passion has been passed along to these grandchildren. She will be missed by all. The family will receive friends at the Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel" in Bracebridge on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Memorial service will be held at Bracebridge United Church on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. As your expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation or the Colon Cancer Canada. Messages of condolence may be left at www.reynoldsfuneral.com

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• Name: Catherine "Katie" Jantzi
• Name: Catherine Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119475

Notes:

Catherine was the biological daughter of Catherine (Kerr) and Claude Arthur Duval. Catherine's mother died when she was a young girl, and she was adopted by the family of Barbara (Wagler) and Daniel Lichty. Daniel (her step-father) had some family issues and left the household.

Cemetery, C., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, C. (1914). Catherine Duval Lichty Jantzi (1914-2004) - Find... Retrieved 31 January 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50658284

Catherine — Ezra N. Jantzi. Ezra (son of Menno L. Jantzi and Susan Nafziger) was born 10 Jun 1915, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131783
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

John — Esther Jantzi. Esther (daughter of John W. Jantzi and Mary Gerber) was born 18 Nov 1923, Of, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario; died 27 Aug 1977; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John — Mary Ann Erb. Mary (daughter of Christian R. Erb and Nancy Wagler) was born 6 Aug 1916; died 21 Nov 2016, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130617

Mary — Amos L. Gerber. Amos (son of Solomon R. Gerber and Laura Leis) was born 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Z. Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131538
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

WAGLER, Emma - At St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's Ontario on Sunday, December 28, 2014, Emma (nee Zehr) of Brunner in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the Late Allan R. Wagler (1999). Loving mother of Ruth Wagler of Newton, Erma (Ervin Horst) of Tavistock, Shirley (Wayne Erb) of Milverton, Elaine (Ronald Gerber) of Newton, Mervin (Wanda) of Wellesley, Murray (Hannah) of Crosshill, Mark (June) of St. Charles, Wayne (Dianne) of Millbank and daughter in-law Anna Mae Wagler of Millbank. Predeceased by her son Melvin (2009), daughter Laurene Wagler (1951), daughter in-law Miriam (2008) and her parents Moses Zehr and Fannie Lichti. She will be sadly missed by 34 grandchildren, 97 great-grandchildren, her sisters; Mary (Late Amos Gerber), Laura (Late Elmer Jantzi), Esther (Ohmer Jantzi) and brothers; Norman (Amy), Jacob (Alma), Elmer (Ethel), sister in-law; Mary (Late John Zehr). Predeceased by sister in-law Esther Zehr. Emma was a life-long member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Visitation will be held at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St., Wellesley, on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah-Glaister Line, Wellesley on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Donations to Masters International Ministries of Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

Emma — Allan R. Wagler. Allan (son of Noah Wagler and Veronica "Fannie" Roth) was born 5 Aug 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1999; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64634

Laura — Elmer S. Jantzi. Elmer was born 17 Jan 1915; died 11 Jul 1982; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther L. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159998

Esther — Ohmer Jantzi. (son of John J. Jantzi and Barbara Gerber) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Magdalena Lichty
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178068

Eva married Jacob S. Lichty 5 Jun 1952. Jacob (son of Samuel Z. Lichty and Mary Schmucker) was born 14 Oct 1927; died 11 Apr 2007; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Catherine Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173843

Mary — Mahlon Roth. Mahlon (son of Christian Z. Roth and Veronica "Fannie" Boshart) was born 23 Jul 1921; died 3 Dec 2011, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Sauder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178063

Nancy — Sylvester Sauder. (son of Eli Sauder and Julia Ann Buehler) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178067

Jacob married Eva Magdalena Lichty 5 Jun 1952. Eva (daughter of Jacob Z. Lichty and Nancy Wagler) was born 31 Aug 1926; died 8 Apr 2002; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Vera Brenneman. (daughter of Daniel E. Brenneman and Magdalena "Lena" Gerber) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178074

Amos — Dorothy Susannah Gerber. (daughter of Christian J. Gerber and Mary S. Lichty) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178075

Notes:

GERBER, Mary - Passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord, surrounded by her family at her residence in Millbank, on Saturday, May 16, 2009. She was born 75 years ago in Uniontown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Samuel Z. and Mary (Schmucker) Lichty. Mary was a member of Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church, Milverton. Beloved wife of Mahlon Gerber who she married 56 years ago on May 6, 1953. Loving mother of Sharon (Arnold) Yoder of Gadshill, Marlene (Paul) Strubhar of Kenabeek, Lynn (John) Schapansky of McBride, B.C., Jean (Reuben) Derstine of East Berlin, Pa., Terry (Karen) Gerber of Sunbury, Pa., Lucy (DeWayne) Schrock of Odon, Ind., Teresa (Lamar) Haldeman of Danville, Pa., Stewart Gerber of Brantford. Sadly missed by 40 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Lovingly remembered by sisters, Nancy Roth of Ft. Myers, Florida, Rebecca (Ian) Woollett of Huttonville, Ruth (Ken) Brown of London; brothers, Dan (Vera) Lichty of Monkton, Amos (Dorothy) Lichty of Waterloo, Samuel (Mary Ann) Lichty of Millbank, Norman (Clara) Lichty of Linwood; sister-in-law, Emma Lichty of Wellesley; brothers-in-law, Carl (Flora) Kirby of Frederickton, N.B., Dannie (Darlene) Gerber of Millbank. Mary was predeceased by son, Titus (1980); grandson, Curtis Gerber (1992); sisters, Katherine and Anna; brothers, Emmanuel Lichty, Jacob (Eva) Lichty and one brother in infancy. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer St., Milverton, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 transfer will be made to Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley for the funeral service at 1: 30 p.m. with Bishop Dannie Gascho officiating. Burial to follow in Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guatemala Missions at Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church.

Waterloo Region Record 19 May 2009

Mary — Mahlon Lloyd Gerber. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine Doris Godson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178077

Katherine — William Orville Godson. William was born 28 Jan 1930; died 8 Sep 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Samuel — Mary Ann Sauder. (daughter of John Sauder and Lucinda Lichty) [Group Sheet]

Rebecca — Earl Sauder. (son of John Sauder and Lucinda Lichty) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144881

Emmanuel — Emma Jantzi. (daughter of David W. Jantzi and Annie Gerber) [Group Sheet]

Norman — Clara Elaine Kuepfer. (daughter of Allen S. Kuepfer and Clara Gerber) [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Kenneth Charles Brown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43503

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-302918

Notes:

Delford F., 71, London, Ont, died Jan. 24. Spouse: Grace Lebold Zehr. Parents: Christian and Salome Zehr (deceased). Other survivors: son John; two grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 26 at Valleyview Mennonite Church, London.

The Mennonite, March 5, 2002, pages 25-27, Vol. 5, No. 5

Delford — Grace Catherine Lebold. Grace (daughter of Elmer A. Lebold and Catherine G. "Katie" Leis) was born 2 Aug 1932; died 8 Oct 2013, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233830320
• Name: Grace Kathleen Holst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156496

Notes:

Grace Kathleen HOLST

New Hamburg, Ontario April 4, 1927 - November 3, 2021

Grace peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her residence, Nithview Community in New Hamburg. Grace is now reunited with her beloved husband George Holst, who passed away on January 13, 2009. She was born April 4, 1927, 94 years ago, in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Allan W. Jantzi and Fannie (Zehr) Jantzi. Grace was the loving mother of Robert & Vera Holst, Bruce & Brenda Holst, Paul & Cindy Holst, Shirley & Steve Kennel, and Audrey & Paul Rooney. She was also the loving grandma of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Eva Schwartzentruber and the late Milt Schwartzentruber, and sister of the late Doris Weber and her surviving husband Rod Weber. Grace is predeceased by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Margaret Holst in infancy, Viola Holst, Irene Holst, John & Beatrice Holst, Walter & Susan Holst, Clarence Holst, Harvey & Edith Holst, Delton Holst, Albert Holst, Luella & Wesley Sauder and Alfred Ropp. She is survived by Ellen Holst, Mae Holst and Joanna Ropp. She is lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. We would like to thank the staff at Nithview for the wonderful care Grace and her family received. Grace was a long-time member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, enjoyed gardening, time spent with her family and volunteering at Nithview and New Hamburg Thrift Store. Please join us in celebrating Grace's life via livestream service Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The link to the livestream is https://smchurch.ca/live-stream/. A private family interment will take place prior to the private funeral service at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church. Online condolences and donation information is available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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Trees, M., Homes, F. and HOLST, G. (2023) Grace Kathleen HOLST Obituary, Tributearchive.com. Available at: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23011795/grace-kathleen-holst (Accessed: 15 August 2023).

Grace married George Holst 2 Jun 1948. George (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth) was born 4 Dec 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2009, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: woman, minister, religion
• Name: Doris Barbara Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196148

Notes:

Doris Weber obituary

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Wellington Hospice, Guelph at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of Rod Weber to whom she has been married since May 29, 1954. Cherished and loving mother of Barb & Doug Root of Harrisonburg, Virginia; Julie Weber of Wilmot Centre, Ontario; Kay Weber of Kitchener, Ontario; Rodney & Julie Weber of Marietta, Georgia; Dawn & Ken Cullar of North Lima, Ohio; and Jerry & Lila Weber of Conestogo, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Tim (Laura), Dan (Meg), Aaron, Amy (Jose), Ilia (Ryan), Jake, Billy (Alison), Erik (Natasha), Laura, Allison, Jono (Sarah), Anna, Andrew, Josiah, Elisa (Matt), and Samuel. Cherished great-grandmother to Evy, Jonah, Silas, Meesha, Paloma, Poppy, and Moses. Dear sister of Grace Holst and Eva Schwartzentruber. Predeceased by her father and mother Allan and Veronica (Fannie) Jantzi. Born April 20, 1930, Doris has lived her life on the family farm in Wilmot Township with periods of time in Virginia, Ohio and Indiana for study and pastoral work. She was born to the 6th generation living on the farm and attended Steinmann Mennonite church in her early years. Doris began working in ministry in the early 1970s and in 1979 was the first ordained female minister in the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference. Over the course of her career, Doris served as Minister, Interim Minister, Conference Youth Pastor, and Hospital Chaplain. She and her husband Rod are members of Mannheim Mennonite Church. Doris has been a friend and mentor to many. A Living Memorial service took place on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Mennheim Mennonite Church. A private graveside service will take place Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Wilmot Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations would be accepted to the Region of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch or Wilmot Resource Centre and can be done on the funeral home website or by contacting the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg.

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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Doris married Rod Elmer Weber (son of Burton Weber and Ethel Irene Spitzmesser) [Group Sheet]