Christina Forler

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• Name: Christina Duench
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52024
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1910, 291 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died

Duench - At Berlin on Thursday at 3.20 a. m. Christina Duench, nee Forler, beloved wife of Henry Duench, Funeral at 10.30 a. m. at her lat residence, No. 291 King street west, Berlin and after a short service there will proceed to Wellesley village for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Christina married Heinrich D. "Henry" Duench 28 Nov 1882, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Heinrich (son of Heinrich "Henry" Duench and Maria Allemang) was born 18 Aug 1853, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52025
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woollen Mill
• Occupation: 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor, Tailor Shop
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mr. A. Duench Passes Away

Untimely and Sad Death of Well Known Young Tailor of City Was in his 32nd Year

The many friends in this city of Albert Duench will be grieved to learn of his death which occurred at the home of his father-in-law, Jacob Scharlach, 111 Lancaster Street, Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Deceased was a tailor and until compelled to retire owing to failing health had been employed at Bucknell's custom tailoring establishment. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and took an active interest in the work of the various societies of the church. About a week ago Mr. Duench was compelled to take to his bed and since that time his condition grew gradually worse until finally the end came yesterday evening. Deceased was born in Wellesley, 32 years ago, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duench of that place. He is survived by his wife and three small children; also two brothers and one sister, John and Walter Duench and Mrs. August Kudoba, of this city. He is also survived by his father, Henry Duench, of Wellesley. Mr. Duench was a popular resident of the city and had a genial nature which endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. He was an exemplary father and husband and his death comes as a severe blow to his bereaved family. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Jacob Scharlach and later from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where services will be held. Interment will be made in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, October 2, 1916

Albert married Eleanora Louise "Elenor" Scharlach 7 Oct 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eleanora (daughter of Jacob B. Scharlach and Maria "Mary" Stuckhardt) was born 22 Dec 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Julianna Maria Johanna "Julia" Kudoba
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52026
• Occupation: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; factory hand
• Residence: 1921, 91 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1959, 100 Borden Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Julia Kudoba

A resident of Kitchener for more than 50 years, Mrs. Julia Kudoba, 73, of 100 Borden Ave. North, died today at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness.

Mrs. Kudoba was born Aug. 21, 1885, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duench of Wellesley. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Her husband, August Kudoba, whom she married in Kitchener in 1906, died March 26, 1953.

Surviving are three daughters, Miss Florence Kudoba of Kitchener, Mrs. K. B. (Margaret) McTavish of Toronto, Mrs. K. A. (Marie) Stuebing of Winnipeg, and five grandchiIdren. Four brothers and one sister predeceased her.

The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, until Friday at .11 .a.m. when removal will be made to Holy Cross Church where the funeral will he conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. Lloyd Wentzlaff.

Julianna married August S. Kudoba 25 Sep 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. August (son of Fredrick "Frederick" Kudoba and Louisa Ziehm) was born 27 Jul 1880, , Germany; died 26 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214436

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• Name: Jack Duench
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52027
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet maker - Furniture factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; packer
• Residence: 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1947, 78 Chestnut St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Church Membership: 1954, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1954, 78 Chestnut St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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John Duench

An insurance salesman for Otto Smith and Company, Ltd., for 34 years, John H. (Jack) Duench, 64, of 78 Chestnut St., died today at his home after a long illness. Born in Wellesley, he was an active member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Kitchener. He taught in the Sunday school and was supervisor of the senior department for many years. He was a member of the IOOF and was on the executive of the 20^th Cub Pack.

1919 he married the former Goldie Hebel, who died in 1947. Surviving are one son, Garvin of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Phyllis) Trury, Galt and Mrs. Alfred (June) Lindsay, Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. August Kudoba, Kitchener; and seven grandchildren. A son, Floyd, died in 1945. The body is at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Monday at 2 p.m. with burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. John Schmieder. Friends are asked to pay their respects before the service.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 9 Jul 1954

John married Goldie Louise Hebel 12 Jun 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Goldie (daughter of John Henry Hebel and Mary S. Hopp) was born 9 Mar 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carl William Duench
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214437

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• Name: George Walter Duench
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52028
• Occupation: 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; grocer
• Residence: 1917, 52 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Keeper, Grocery
• Residence: 1921, 202 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1954, 61 Ellen St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Walter G. Duench

A grocer in Kitchener for 40 years. Walter G. Duench, 59, of 61 Ellen St. East, died early today at KW Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 18, 1895, in Wellesley. he was a son of the late Henry Duench and Christine Forler.

He started in the grocery business 40 years ago with August Kujdoba on Waterloo street in 1919 he opened a store at the Five Points. Frederick street. He retired last September.

Prominent in Masonic circles, he was a member of the Grand River Lodge, AF and AM and of the Kitchener chapter. RAM. He served as principal of the latter lodge and was treasurer for 23 years. He was elected to the Grand Council of Anointed High Priests of Ontario.

On Nov. 6, 1917, he married the former Elizabeth Arndt who survives. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.

Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Mrs. William (Betty) Wolfe of Kitchener; a brother, John, and a sister, Mrs. August (Julia) Kudoba, both of Kitchener. One grandson also survives. Three brothers, Albert. William and Carl and one sister, Clara, predeceased him.

The body is at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home where the service will be conducted Monday at 3 pm. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.

In the absence of Rev. Dr. Schmieder, Rey, H. A. Baetz will officiate, assisted by Rev. F. G.. Stewart of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Walter married Elizabeth Louisa Arndt 6 Nov 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George F. Arndt and Mary Louisa Rau) was born 17 Dec 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214438

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319375
• Residence: 1921, 111 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Marie Eleanor Ainsworth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262876
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1935, 702 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MARIE ELEANOR AINSWORTH 1909-2006

Marie Eleanor Ainsworth (nee Duench) passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Ainsworth who predeceased her on April 4, 1965. Also predeceased by her parents, Albert and Eleanora Duench; brothers, Carl and wife Ethel Duench, Howard and wife Edith Duench; daughter, Ruth Hutchinson and niece, Susan Ward. Loving mother of Douglas (Claudia) Ainsworth of Brantford. Loving Nana of Julia, Christina and Alexander Ainsworth, Brenda Abate (Sabastian), and great-grandmother of Stacey and Anthony Abate. Loving aunt of Robert Duench (Pat), Judith Biesinger (Larry), Pat Pond, Cheryl Schnurr (Ray), Bill Duench and also survived by a number of great-nieces and nephews. After moving from Elmira to Waterloo in 1965, Marie became a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She participated in the Ladies of Redeemer, the Tuesday morning quilting group and Tuesday with a Twist Supper and Bible study. She also enjoyed her membership with the Young at Heart as well as the Happy Gang of Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church Kitchener. The family wishes to thank Pat Pond for the years of loving care she gave to Marie.

Visitation will be held at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 78 John Street W., Waterloo with Rev. Robert Krestick officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Elmira. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to The Lutherwood Foundation; Lutheran Bible Translators, Canada; or Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund. Condolences/Donations/Flowers www.edwardrgood.com (519) 745-8445

The Record Newspaper 11 Apr 2006

Marie married Herbert Ainsworth 1937. Herbert (son of John Ainsworth and Mary Dickinson) was born 1909, Barrow upon Soar, , Leicestershire, England; died 4 Apr 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187203
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 111 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1977, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DUENCH, Carl-On Monday, July 17, 1989, at K-W Hospital, aged 77 years.

Beloved husband of Ethel Ainsworth of Elmira; dear father of Robert and his wife Patricia of Elmira, Judith and her husband Larry Biesinger of RR 4 Listowel, Susan and her husband Robert Ward of Elmira, Patricia and her husband Donald Pond of Thornhill; brother of Mrs. Marie Ainsworth and Howard and his wife Edith Duench, both of Waterloo. Ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. One son predeceased him.

Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 2 p.m. today (Tuesday). Service in the chapel on Wednesday, July 19, at 2 pm. Interment in Elmira Union cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Jul 1989

Carl — Ethel Rosina Ainsworth. Ethel (daughter of Walter Dickenson Ainsworth and Alexandria Mary "Drina" Lowe) was born 1910, Stoney Stanton, , Leicestershire, England; died 29 Jul 2001, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Employer: Kitchener-Waterloo Record Newspaper, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165363
• Residence: 1921, 111 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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DUENCH, Howard K. - Peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Friday, Jan. 19, 1996, in his 82^nd year, of Waterloo. Mr. Duench was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and was an employee of the K-W Record for over 44 years. Dear husband of Edith (nee Wigglesworth). Father of Bill Duench of Waterloo, Cheryl Schnurr and her husband Ray of Kitchener. Grandfather of Kimberly and Pamela Schnurr. Remembered by his sister, Marie Ainsworth of Waterloo. Predeceased by his brother, Carl of Elmira. At Mr. Duench's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place on Sunday at 3: 30 p.m., in the chapel of the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King S. S., Waterloo, Rev. Linda Hill officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to Holy Trinity Anglican Church and would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


The Record Newspaper 20 Jan 1996

Howard — Edith Wigglesworth. Edith (daughter of Walter James Wigglesworth and Rachel Elizabeth Mason) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 2006. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122990
• Residence: 1921, 91 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1945, 91 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1949, 85 John St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1957, 100 Borden Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1963, 1218 Queen Blvd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1974, 75 York St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KUDOBA, Florence Peacefully, on Friday, June 9, 2000, at the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, in her 93rd year.

Beloved sister of Marg McTavish of Kitchener and Marie Stuebing and her husband Ken of Winnipeg, Man.; dear aunt of John McTavish and his wife Marion of Huntsville, Julie Wetzler and her husband Joe of Waterloo, Bill Stuebing and his wife Linda of Red Deer, Alta., Bob Stuebing and his wife Eileen of Toronto and Jane Stuebing of Winnipeg, Man. Aunt Florence will be sadly missed by her many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Florence graduated from nursing at the Stratford Hospital in 1930. She was the Supervisor of Nurses for the Memorial Hospital in St. Thomas and the Industrial Nurse for Electrohome for many years. Until her retirement in 1973, she was the Director of Public Health Nursing for the Region of Waterloo. Florence was a very active and devoted member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, June 28,2000 at 1 p.m. Interment of cremated remains in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery following the service, Rev. John McTavish officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kitchener Special Olympics S.O. Soccer or Epilepsy Ontario Waterloo-Wellington Chapter by contacting the funeral home at 745-8445.

The Record Newspaper 10 Jun 2000

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• Name: Marguerite L. "Margaret" McTavish
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322609
• Residence: 1921, 91 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1953, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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McTAVISH, Marg (nee KUDOBA) Slipped away from us, on Saturday, October 27, 2001, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband, Ken and also her sister, Florence Kudoba. Much loved mother of John and his wife Marion and Julie and her husband Joe Wetzler; cherished grandmother of Sandra, Todd and Ian McTavish and his wife Marni and Lisa and Brian Wetzler. Dear sister of Marie Stuebing and her husband Ken. Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held at First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 1: 30 p.m. Memorial donations to Trinity United Church, Huntsville would be appreciated and may be arranged by contacting the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at (519) 745-8445 or through www.edwardrgood.com.


The Record Newspaper 29 Oct 2001

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Miss Kudoba Bride Of Mr. K. B. McTavish A wedding of interest in this city took place at the Avenue Road Presbyterian church, Toronto, at
four o'clock this afternoon when Miss Marguerite L. Kudoba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Kudoba, Samuel street, became the bride of
Mr. Kenneth B. McTavish of Sudbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McTavish of Toronto.


Palms, peonies and orange blossoms graced the church for the love- ly late spring ceremony which was performed by Rev. A. R. Skinner. pastor of the church.

The bridal party entered the church to the strains of bridal muste played by Miss E. McTavish, aunt of the bridegroom.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of mousseline de soi trimmed with rows of fine lace forming a tight bodice. The skirt was bordered with lace forming a short train and the costume was completed with a shoulder-length veil. She carried o Colonial bouquet of white roses and lily of the valley.

She was attended by her sister. Miss Florence Kudoba, gowhed in Marina blue embroidered lace over taffeta with halo hat and carrying a
Colonial bouquet of yellow roses. Mr Stuart Ferguson of Sudbury was the best man and the ushers were Messrs. Norman Dotzenroth and Kenneth Stuebing of Kitchener.

Following the ceremony a wed ding reception was arranged at the Alexandra Palace, Toronto. Only the immediate relatives of the young people were present. The bride and bridegroom were assisted in receiv ing by the bride's mother, wearing hyacinth blue chiffon with corsage of Talisman roses and corn flowers. and by the bridegroom's mother. wearing a blue lace gown with corsage of Sweetheart roses and baby's breath.

Following the reception the bride and bridegroom left on a wedding- trip by motor, the bride wearing for travelling a cream serge suit with rolled turban and Chartreuse accessories.

Upon their return they will take up residence in Sudbury.

Marguerite — Kenneth Brook "Ken" McTavish. Kenneth (son of Lorne Alexander George McTavish and Frances Perle Puddicombe) was born 27 Mar 1911, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322610
• Residence: 1921, 91 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1953, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada

Garvin — Hilda. [Group Sheet]

June — Alfred Lindsay. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Phyllis Trury
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165845
• Residence: 1947, 78 Chestnut St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1954, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DRURY, Phyllis Marie (nee Duench) - Peacefully, on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at 3: 49 a.m. at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Douglas Drury with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage. Loving mother of Judy Wemerman (late John), Jim (Monique), Ed (Ruth) and Jane Muir (Colin). Phyllis will be fondly remembered by grandchildren, Greta (Chris), Ingrid (Dave), Eric, William and Jocelyn. Her price and joy were her great-grandsons, Gerrit and Drew. She will be sadly missed by sister, June Lindsay and her brother, Garvin Duench. Her love for life will continue through her family and friends. The family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home , 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Mount View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Tributes may be made online at www.MEM.com

Waterloo Region Record - Jun. 22, 2009

Phyllis — Douglas Trury. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 - R. C. A. F.
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123343P

Betty — William Wolfe. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Marie Hutchinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165365

Ruth — Dan Hutchinson. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74693

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BRUCE HAROLD DUENCH By Record Correspondent

ELMIRA, Aug. 25 - Five-month-old Bruce Harold Duench, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Duench, died last night at the K-W Hospital. Death was due to a heart condition. Besides his parents, one brother, Robert, survives. The funeral will be held at 2: 30 o'clock Friday afternoon from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel to the Elmira Cemetery for burial. Rev. F. Malinsky will officiate.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120751
• Residence: 1989, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 2001, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Robert (Bob) Duench

November 18, 1936 \endash January 9, 2022

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Duench. After a lengthy battle of dementia, Bob went peacefully home to be with the Lord and Saviour on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Grand River Hospital at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of Patricia Duench (nee McCarley), and loving father to his children Drina Kurschinski (Bob), Chris Duench (Wendy), Kelly Hamilton (Rob), Lisa Stephens (Rick). Cherished grandfather to Kellen, Kara, Stephanie, Taylor, Connor, Shanna and Lindsay. Very proud great-grandfather to Luke, Renee and Isabella. Bob will also be deeply missed by his much loved triplet sister, Judy Biesinger (Larry). And we can't forget his golden retriever fur baby \endash Dixie.

Predeceased by his parents, Carl and Ethel (Ainsworth) Duench, infant brother Bruce, and triplet sisters Patricia Henrich (Pond) and Susan Ward.

Bob was born and raised in Elmira where he grew up with triplet sisters, built the family home, and established his life career at B&L Metals, retiring in June 2000. Bob enjoyed many outdoor sports, particularly fishing, skiing and camping. Bob was truly a family man; he enjoyed many gatherings with family and friends for 52 years at "Bob's Bay" cottage in Southampton. Lake Huron was Bob's tranquility and peace, and you could often find him just watching the lake from his la-z-boy chair, with of course a dog in his lap.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 10 a.m. \endash 12:00 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, with a funeral service taking place at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. Please call 519-669-2207 to register your attendance for the visitation and/or service. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed on Bob's tribute page of the funeral home website.

Donations to Alzheimer Society, MS Society, or the KW Humane Society would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through the funeral home.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

(2022) Dreisingerfuneralhome.com. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Walter-Bob-Duench?obId=24744762 (Accessed: 26 November 2022).

Robert — Patricia McCarley. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susan Marie Ward
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111291
• Residence: 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WARD, Susan Marie (nee Duench) - Went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital, at the age of 61 years. Susan is survived by her husband Bob of Waterloo, her daughter Cindie Horst and fiancé George Ballos of Toronto, her brother Robert Duench (Pat) formerly of Elmira, triplet sisters Judy Biesinger (Larry) of RR 4, Listowel, and Pat Pond of Kitchener. Sue is lovingly remembered by her godmother Aunt Marie Ainsworth of Waterloo and her many cousins, nieces and nephews as well as her very special caregivers for 16 years, sister Judy, Barb Wilkie and Linda Borghese who visited her every Thursday.

Predeceased by her parents Carl and Ethel (Ainsworth) Duench, infant brother Bruce, godfather Herb Ainsworth, Aunt and Uncle Howard and Edith Duench. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Saturday, February 4 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hans Borch officiating followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira. In her memory, donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Newspaper 2 Feb 2006

Susan — Robert J. "Bob" Ward. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Patricia Eleanora Henrich
• Name: Patricia Eleanora Pond
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144220
• Residence: 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HENRICH, Patricia Eleanora (nee Duench) (Pond) 1944-2011 Of Elmira, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at University Hospital, London, at age 66.

Pat is survived by her husband of three years, Wayne Henrich, her son Steven and wife Patsy Pond and daughter Sheryl Pond. Also survived by brother Bob and wife Pat Duench and triplet sister Judy and husband Larry Biesinger and brother-in-law Bob Ward. Remembered by many nieces and nephews and the Pond family.

Also remembered by Wayne's children Karen and Mike Good, Christine and Tim Moser and Mark and Cathy Henrich, their children and his sister, Debra French and family. Predeceased by her parents, Carl and Ethel (Ainsworth) Duench, infant brother Bruce and triplet sister Susan Ward.

Pat served as secretary for many years at St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church until she joined with Wayne at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed singing in each church and also in the Gloryland Chorus. Pat also enjoyed knitting. Friends are invited to share their memories of Pat with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Pat's life and faith will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 825 King St. W. on Monday, May 16 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nancy Kelly officiating. Reception will immediately follow at the church with interment in Union Cemetery, Elmira.

Condolences for the family and donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Region of Waterloo Chapter or St Mark's Lutheran Church may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Obituary of Patricia Henrich | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2022). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/12909/Patricia-Henrich/obituary.html (Accessed: 26 November 2022).

Patricia — Pond. [Group Sheet]

Patricia — Wayne Henrich. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146658

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133803