Rev. Benjamin Lichty

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• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Benjamin Lichty, "was born December 18th, 1844. He is married to Hettie Wenger and resides near St. Jacobs where he is engaged in farming."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Another Woolwich farmer passed away at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Josiah Weber, Peel Township, on Monday. We refer to Benjamin Lichty, who was born in 1844, a son of the late George Lichty, in the Jerusalem section. Deceased was married to Esther Wenger, who died nine years ago. He lived on a farm near where he was born until a little over a year ago, when he went to live with his daughter in peel. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lichty, one of whom Daniel, died. The living are: - Henry in Elmira; Mary Ann, (Mrs. Josiah Weber; Sarah, (Mrs. John Steiner), Drake, Sask.; George, Canfield, Ont.; Susannah (Mrs. Ephrain Snyder), Red Deer, Alta.; Benjamin, Drake, Sask.; Irvine, near Berlin. The funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon, at one o'clock, from the house in which he died to the Mennonite Cemetery at the Conestogo.

Elmira Signet Mar 6 1913 pg 3

Benjamin married Esther Wenger 17 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Jonas Z. Wenger and Maria Martin) was born 5 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.2
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Henry — Velina S. Brubacher. Velina (daughter of David M. Brubacher and Susannah Sitler) was born 9 May 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1921; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.3
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary married Josiah Weber 26 Mar 1889. Josiah (son of Aaron Weber and Mary Weber) was born 13 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1940; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Jane Steiner
• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.4

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Steiner. Sarah Jane Lichty Steiner, daughter of Brother and Sister Benjamin Lichty, of Waterloo Co., Ont., was born July 3, 1870; died May 19, 1932; aged 61 y. 10 m. 16d. She was married to J. P. Steiner on May 16, 1898. Soon after their marriage she was converted and became a member of the Mennonite Church at St. James, Ont. In the spring of 1905 she moved with her husband to the present homestead near Drake, Sask. Soon after the Sharon Mennonite Church was organized she became a member and lived a consistent Christian life until death, which was caused by a weak heart and dropsy. She was a kind, loving, generous, and sympathetic wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss a sorrowing husband and 1 son, the only child. Funeral services were held May 22 at the home by Edwin Bartel, and at the Sharon Mennonite Church, by J. Lehman and M. H. Schmitt. Text, Rev. 14: 13. She was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 11 - June 16, 1932 p. 238, 239, 240

Sarah married John P. Steiner 16 May 1898. John (son of Abraham Steiner and Catharine Peppler) was born 5 Feb 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1941. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141768
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.6
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer

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• Name: Susannah Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.7
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. Ephraim Snyder

BRESLAU - Word has been received by relatives in the district of the death of Mrs. Ephraim Snyder, 65, which occurred Feb. 12 at Bellingham, Wash.

Born Susanna Lichty, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lichty, Conestogo. and lived there and in Elmira until about 35 years ago. She has resided in Bellingham for the past 25 years and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Reuben Hellas and Mrs. Howard Anderson, both of Bellingham, and two brothers, Irvin Lichty of Breslau and George Lichty of Elmira. There are two grandchildren, as well as many relatives in Waterloo County.

Waterloo Chronicle 8 Mar 1946, p. 3

Susannah married Ephraim Huber Snyder 9 Feb 1910, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario. Ephraim (son of Abraham M. "Abram" Snyder and Sarah Ann Huber) was born 1 Jun 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1965, , Whatcom, Washington; was buried , Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.8
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lichty.-Benjamin W., son of the late Benjamin and Esther (Wenger) Lichty, was born Feb. 2, 1852; died Feb. 9, 1937; aged 55 y. 7 d. On April 16, 1911, at Guernsey, Sask., he was united in holy marriage to Sarah Ann Reist, and resided for the next 3 years at Drake, Sask. Coming East to Ontario again, they lived for 8 years near Floradale, for the past 14 years residing at German Mills where he was well known as the manufacturer of "Lichty's Famous Products." He leaves his sorrowing widow and 1 daughter (Eva) also 2 brothers (George of Elmira and Irvin of Breslau), and 1 sister (Mrs. Ephraim Snyder of Bellingham, Wash.) He was predeceased by 1 infant daughter (Mary Esther), 2 brothers (Henry of Elmira and Daniel, who passed away at the age of 12), also 2 sisters (Mrs. Josiah Weber of Elmira and Mrs. John Steiner of Drake, Sask.). He was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church as a young man. He was a lover of the Lord and of the deeper Christian life. Services in charge of the pastor, Bro. C. F. Derstine, assisted by Bros. 0. Burkholder and Simon Martin. Theme, "That they might be with me, to behold my glory."

Gospel Herald, March 18, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.51 - page 1086, 1087

Benjamin married Sarah Ann Reist 16 Apr 1911, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. Sarah (daughter of Jacob E. Reist and Rachel Haeberle) was born 11 Jun 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.9
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Lichty.- Irvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lighty, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., June 28, 1884; died at the South Waterloo Hospital, after a lengthy illness, Dec. 14, 1970; aged 86 y. 5 m. 16 d. On Jan. 14, 1914, he was married to Hannah Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gordon, Howard, and Oscar), and one daughter (Verna-Mrs. Lyal Steckly). Funeral services were held at the Breslau Mennonite Church Dec. 17, in charge of Laurence Martin, Rufus Jutzi, and Horace Cressman; interment in the Breslau Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 3 - January 19, 1971, pages 71 ,72.

Irvin married Hannah Martin 14 Jan 1914. Hannah (daughter of Jonathan L. Martin and Emma Rudy) was born 15 Dec 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72959

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7784.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7784.4

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"Orton Weber, 60, of RR2 West Montrose Tp., died suddenly at the KW Hospital yesterday. He suffered a stroke a week ago. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Weber, he was born March 9, 1892.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Amanda Eby, are three sisters, Mrs. Atlanta Martin, Elmira; Mrs. Maurice Kinzie, Breslau; Mrs. Ella Detweiler, Floradale; one brother, Nelson, Elmira. One brother, Ian, predeceased him....."

KW Record obit. of Fri., Sept. 19, 1952

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Weber, -- Orton, son of the late Josiah and Marion (Lichty) Weber, was born March 9, 1892; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Sept. 18, 1952; aged 60 y. 6 m. 9 d. On March 21, 1934, he was united in marriage to Amanda Eby. He united with the Mennonite Church early in life, having his membership first in the Sharon congregation, Guernsey, Sask., and since 1928, with the congregation at Elmira, Ont., of which he was a faithful member. Surviving are his wife, 3 foster children (Margaret, George, and Stuart), 3 sisters (Mrs. Altana Martin, Elmira, Ont.; Pearl-Mrs. Maurice Kinzie, Breslau, Ont.; and Mrs. Ella Detweiller, Floradale, Ont.), and one brother (Nelson, Elmira, Ont.). One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sept. 22, at the home by O. D. Snider and at the Elmira Mennonite Church by O. D. Snider and Howard S. Bauman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 42 - October 14, 1952 page 1021, 1022

Orton married Amanda Eby 21 Mar 1934. Amanda (daughter of Reuben Eby and Mary Ann Brubacher) was born 8 Nov 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Altana Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23818

Altana married Norman R. Martin 20 Feb 1918. Norman (son of Jonathan L. Martin and Emma Rudy) was born 25 Nov 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1938, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23819
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

ION WEBER Ion Weber, 53, of R.R. 2, Alma, died suddenly at K-W Hospital Monday. He had suffered a stroke Friday.

Son of the late Josiah Weber and Mary Ann Lichty, he was born in Woolwich Township and resided in the neighboring district all his life. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church.

Surviving, in addition to his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Uhrias (Helen) Frey, of R.R. 3, Waterloo, and Beatrice, at home; five sons, Emerson and Lawrence, both of Alma, and George, Donald and Franklin, all at home.

There are two brothers, Orton and Nelson; and three sisters, Mrs. Morris Kinzie, Mrs. Reuben Detweiler and Mrs. Altana Martin. Also surviving are two grandchildren. One son and one daughter predeceased him.

The funeral service was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the late residence, R.R. 2. Alma, to Elmira Men-nonite Church for services.

Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

KW Record obit. of Mon., Sept. 19, 1949

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WEBER - Ion, s/o the late Josiah and Mary Ann (Lichty) Weber, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont. Sept. 2, 1896; passed away Sept. 19, 1949 aged 53 yrs, 17 days. On March 14, 1917 he was married to Geneva Kinsie, of Breslau, Ont. who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Helen - Mrs. Urias Frey, Waterloo, Ont.; Beatrice, at home; Emerson and Lawrence, Fourteenth Line, Peel Twp.,Ont.; George, Donald and Franklin, at home), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Orton and Nelson, Mrs. Altana Martin, Mrs, Maurice Kinsie, Mrs. Rueben Dettwiller) and 2 grandchildren. One son (Walter) and one daughter (Isobel) predeceased. He had been enjoying good health; his death, which took place at the KW Hospital, caused by a stroke, was unexpected. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, Oct. 1949

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"Ion and Geneva Weber (nee Kinzie) purchased this 200 acre farm with its large bank barn in 1940, and moved here with their seven children. Ion and Geneva farmed her until Ion's untimely death from a stroke in 1949.....

After Ion's death, Geneva continued running the farm with the help of her children. Lawrence and Emerson soon bought their own farms at Goldstone and Conc. 14 of Peel. George operated the farm for a few years, followed by Don and his wife Naomi (nee Yantzi). Geneva bought a house in Elmira at this time. Don rented the farm for five years."

Portraits of Peel" pg. 318 re: Lot 19, Conc. 10

Ion — Geneva Kinzie. Geneva (daughter of Simon Kinsie and Sarah Kraft) was born 17 Oct 1892, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pearl Kinsie
• Name: Pearly Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00069-4156.2000

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KINSIE Mrs. Maurice (Pearl) - At St. Mary's Hospital, Monday, April 12, 1976, after a brief illness, Pearl Weber, of Route 2, Breslau, age 77 years. Mrs. Kinsie was born in Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Josiah Weber and the former Mary Ann Lichty, and was a member of Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau. Predeceased by her husband, Maurice Kinsie, in 1961, by a son, Robert, in infancy, three brothers and two sisters. Surviving are a daughter, Frances, (Mrs. Nyle Weber) of Route 2, Elmwood and two sons, Archie Kinsie of Cambridge (Hespeler) and Alex Kinsie of Breslau, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Thursday, when removal was made to Cressman Mennonite Church for the services at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Cressman officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Elmira Signet - Apr 21, 1976, pg 17

Pearl — Maurice Kinsie. Maurice (son of Simon Kinsie and Sarah Kraft) was born 1 Sep 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ella L. Dettwiler
• Name: Elly Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23821

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Dettwiler, Ella, was born on Sept. 1, 1900; died at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital of a heart attack, Jan. 9, 1975; aged 74 y. In 1922 she was married to Reuben Dettwiler, who preceded her in death in 1951. Surviving are 3 daughters (Fern - Mrs. Osiah Horst, Leota - Mrs. Melvin Horst, and Gladys - Mrs. Victor Olley), 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Maurice Kinzie). She was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Gerald Good and Glenn Horst; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 7-- February 18, 1975 - p. 130

Ella married Bishop Reuben Dettwiler 12 Dec 1923. Reuben (son of Abraham K. Dettwiler and Veronica Sauder) was born 6 Jul 1901, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA; died 16 Jan 1951; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24520

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• Name: Iva Altana Baker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-20939
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Baker, Iva A. (Lichty), 76. Born: Nov. 27, 1914, North Woolwich, Ont., to Benjamin and Sarah Lichty. Died: Aug. 23, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-husband: Arthur Baker: children: Ken, Murray, Eleanor, Donald, Harold; 15 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Aug. 25, Wanner Mennonite Church, by Paul Martin and Eric Hiebert Rempel.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 17 - April 28, 1992 - pages 14, 15.

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BAKER, Iva

At K-W Hospital, on Friday, Aug. 23, 1991, Mrs. Iva Baker (Lichty) of Heritage House, St. Jacobs and formerly of Breslau, age 76 years. Beloved wife of Arthur of Breslau; loving mother of Kenneth Baker and his wife Erma of St. Jacobs, Murray Baker and his wife Marlene of Neustadt, Eleanor Richardson and her husband John of Cambridge, Donald Baker and his wife Jeanette of Kitchener, Harold Baker and his wife Kimberley of Kitchener. Also sadly missed by 16 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Benjamin Lichty and the former Sarah Reist; one sister in infancy and a grandson in infancy. Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. On Sunday at 1 p.m. transfer will be made to Wanner Mennonite Church (Beaverdale Road at Maple Grove), Cambridge for funeral services, at 3 p.m. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Aug 1991 pg A11

Iva — Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker. Melvin (son of Melvin Baker and Laura Elizabeth Michael) was born 6 Sep 1912, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 2006, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 2006, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25048

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LICHTY, Gordon Martin - Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2008, at Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Verda (nee Cressman) (2001). Dear father of Roger Lichty and his wife Phyllis of Clifford, Ron Lichty and his wife Pat of B.C. and Dale Lichty of Florida. Lovingly remembered by five grandchildren, Heather, Ginny, Brina, Shannon, and Daniel. Survived by one sister, Verna Steckley of Cambridge. Predeceased by his parents, Irvin and Hannah Lichty and two brothers. Mr. Lichty was born in Waterloo County, lived in Alberta and British Columbia for several years, returned to Ontario and wintered in Florida with his wife. He was a retired multi-trades person. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1705 Beaverdale Road, Cambridge, on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 1: 30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home , Cambridge, (519)-653-3251. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com

WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Dec. 3, 2008

Gordon — Verda Cressman. Verda (daughter of Jacob Cressman and Lavina Cressman) was born 25 Feb 1916; died 26 Jan 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23770

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• Name: Verna Steckly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23772

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STECKLY, Verna (Lichty) Our mother passed away peacefully in her apartment at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, in the presence of her family on June 1, 2013, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Lyal Steckly (2005). Lovingly remembered by her daughters, Barbara (Edward) Welfred, Shirley (Brian) Thompson, Carol (Glen) Thompson. Grandmother of Reginald, Bryan, Andrew (Masscellea), Sarah (Daniel), Benjamin, Amy (Robert). Great-grandmother to Henry, Lillian, and Brooklyn. Also remembered by her brother-in-law, Mearl (Helen 2001) Steckly, and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Irvin and Hannah (Martin) Lichty, brothers Gordon (Verda), Oscar (Valerie), Howard (Marcia) and her sister-in-law Eileen Steckly. Mom spent many enjoyable hours reading, quilting, sewing and doing a variety of needlework crafts. Verna's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 2: 00 p.m. - 4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m. at Fairview Mennonite Home Auditorium (515 Langs Dr., Cambridge). A service to celebrate Verna's life will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Preston Mennonite Church (791 Concession Rd., Cambridge) at 2 p.m. Interment Hagey Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Fairview Mennonite Home or Preston Mennonite Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Verna's memorial.

Waterloo Region Record 3 Jun 2013

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"Edgar and Irene Snider Musselman had lived on Fountain Street when their children were born, but moved to the Vineland area shortly after this. In 1942 they moved to Deacon Dan Shantz's former farm near the Pioneer Tower Road entrance. In 1947 their daughter Nelda married Bishop Ben Shantz's son Ralph, and earlier in 1947 their oldest daughter Helen married Merle Steckly, s/o Joseph and Sadie Steckly. Joe and Sadie's older son Lyal had married Verna Lichty in 1943 and they also attended the Hagey church. Verna's parents, Ervin and Hannah Martin Lichty had lived on Allendale Road and attended this church when Verna was a small child, but moved to Breslau when she was in grade three…"

Refined by Fire: The Story of Hagey/Preston Mennonite Church 1800-2000

Verna — Joseph Lyal "Lyal" Steckly. Joseph (son of Joseph Steckley and Sadie May Cressman) was born 28 Mar 1920; died 2005; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23771

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LICHTY, Howard - Of Penticton, B.C. formerly of Vancouver and Breslau, Ontario. passed away peacefully, on July 21, 2004 in Penticton, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marcia and dear brother of Gordon of Palmerston, Ontario and Verna (Lichty) and Lyal Steckly of Cambridge. Loved uncle of seven nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by his parents Irvin and Hannah (Martin) Lichty, his brother, Oscar and sisters-in-law, Verda and Valerie.Memorial service in Penticton.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107107

Grace — Paul R. Boerner. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141968

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MARTIN, Willis "Willie" Peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira. Willie Martin, age 88 years, of Elmira. Beloved husband of Nellie (Snyder) Martin for almost 60 years. Dear father of Beverly Martin (Gary Smith) and Janice Perrault all of Elmira. Lovingly remembered by his two grandchildren Jamie and Sonya Perrault. Brother of Grace Scarrow of Elmira. Also survived by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Verda Martin. Willie was the owner/ operator of Elmira Purity Dairy for many years as well as the Mini-Mart. At Willie's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. In his memory, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be made by calling the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira 519-669-2207. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com.


Waterloo Region Record 6 Nov 2010

Willis — Nellie Snyder. (daughter of Zenas C. Snyder and Effie Magdalena Cressman) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142232

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MARTIN, Verda - Peacefully, on Friday, April 7, 2006, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Verda Martin in her 73rd year, of Elmira. Dear sister of Grace Scarrow and Willis "Willie" and Nellie Martin, all of Elmira. Verda will be fondly remembered by her friend, Viola Martin of Elmira and her seven nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Norman R. and Altana (Weber) Martin. Verda was a longtime employee in various capacities, in the Royal Bank, Elmira, as well as the Brampton branch. At Verda's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A Memorial service for family and friends will be held at Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira, on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell officiating. In her memory, donations to World Wildlife Fund or Gale Presbyterian Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be obtained by calling Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, 519-669-2207.


The Record Newspaper 8 Apr 2006

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• Name: Helen Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298494
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

[HELEN FREY] 1918 - 2005 Passed away peacefully, at Parkwood Mennonite Home on Sunday, January 2, 2005, at the age of 86 years. Helen is survived by a son, Laverne Frey of Campbell River, B.C.; two daughters, Shirley (Hendrik) Duivenbode of Innerkip and Karen Boutillier of Naniamo, B.C.; six grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren

Helen married Urias M. Frey 11 May 1938. Urias (son of Menno S. Frey and Leah B. Martin) was born 16 Feb 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emerson Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256858
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Emerson — Edna Martin. Edna (son of Anson M. Martin and Lydia Ann G. Lichty) was born 1922; died 1997; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207398

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207399

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• Misfortune: killed by car accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207400

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WEBER, George Kinsie -- Of Chesley, suddenly, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Basra, Iraq, on Monday, January 6, 2003, in his 74th year. Dearly beloved husband of Lena WEBER (née FREY). Cherished father of Reg (Melissa) of Eugenia, and Tania (John) of Owen Sound. Loved grandpa of Kaitlyn, Kassandra, Colton, and Rebecca. Dear brother of Helen FREY of Waterloo, Donald of Listowel, Frank (Reta) of Alma and brother-in-law of Helen WEBER of Drayton. Predeceased by his brothers Emmerson (Edna) and Lawrence, sister Beatrice WEBER, sister-in-law Naomi WEBER, a sister in infancy and by his parents Ion and Geneva (KINSIE) WEBER. Also missed by Lena's brothers and sisters Edna (Henry SHANTZ) of Heidelberg, Amsey (deceased January 4, 2003), and Ina Frey of St. Clements, Alice FREY of Toronto, Paul (Linda) FREY of Switzerland and Waterloo, Ken (Linda) FREY of Rockwood. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the McFadden Funeral Home, Chesley, on Sunday, January 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John's United Church, Chesley, with Rev. Anita JANZEN of the Hanover Mennonite Church officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christian Peacemaker Team, Mennonite Central Committee or the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200529

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WEBER, Donald At Royal Terrace, Palmerston, on Sunday, July 4, 2010, in his 79th year. Husband of the late Naomi (Jantzi) Weber, and the late Elsie Nelson-Weber. Father of Michael and Leisa Weber, and Colleen and Louis Burbach, all of Kitchener, and Steven and Linda Weber of Listowel. Don will be remembered by Elsie's children, Scott and Colleen Nelson of Moorefield, and Tim and Geraldine Nelson of Palmerston, and their families, as well as by his grandchildren, his brother Frank Weber and his wife Reta of Elmira, and his sisters-in-law Lena Weber of Chesley, and Helen Weber of Goldstone. Predeceased by his parents Ion and Geneva (Kinsie) Weber, his sisters Helen Frey, Beatrice Weber, and Isabel Weber, and his brothers Emerson, George, Lawrence, and Walter. Visitation will be held at Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton, on Wednesday from 2: 00 to 4: 00 and 7: 00 to 9: 00 p.m. Interment will take place at Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, on Thursday, July 8th at 12: 00 p.m. followed by the funeral service which will be held at Community Mennonite Church, Drayton at 2: 00 p.m. Memorial donations to Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated, and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca

Donald — Elsie Marie Gregory. Elsie (daughter of Isaiah Reist Gregory and Magdalena Sitler) was born 18 Aug 1929, , Cheboygan, Michigan; died 1 Apr 2010, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Naomi Christine Jantzie. Naomi (daughter of Rudolph E. Jantzie and Susannah Brubacher) was born 2 Feb 1933; died 2002; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207409

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Isabel Weber by Chronicle Correspondent

Elmira, Isabel Weber, 13 month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ian Weber, died suddenlty at the home of her parents in Peel township Tuesday. Surviving are her parents, five brothers and two sister.

The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from the home to Elmira Mennonite church for service. Burial will be made in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

The Waterloo Chronicle 22 Dec 1939

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406839

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406842

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Kinsie, Archie, 72, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Aug. 4, 1924, Breslau, Ont., to Maurice and Pearl Weber Kinsie. Died: Nov. 17, 1996, Cambridge, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-wife: Nellie Burkholder Kinsie; son: Fred; brother and sister: Alex, Francis Weber; 2 grandchildren. Funeral: Nov. 20, Breslau Mennonite Church, by Laurence Martin and Rufus Jutzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 50 - December 24, 1996

Archibald — Nellie Elizabth Burkholder. Nellie (daughter of Bishop Oscar Burkholder and Mary Reesor) was born 2 Nov 1923. [Group Sheet]

Frances — Nyle Edwin Weber. (son of Burton Weber and Ethel Irene Spitzmesser) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fern Wilma Horst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133632

Fern married Rev. Osiah W. Horst 1945. Osiah (son of Daniel B. Horst and Annie Weber) was born 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2005. [Group Sheet]