1819 - 1904 (85 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Conrad Schedewitz was born 25 Jan 1819, , Germany; died 21 Sep 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92630465
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54475
- Immigration: 1854, , Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
Notes:
An old Pioneer Buried.
St. Pauls Luth. Congregation buried one of its oldest members on Saturday in the person of Conrad Schedewitz. Deceased was a native of Germany but had lived in this district over 50 years. He was married 57 years. His wife died a few years ago, 5 children also died. He is survived by two sons, 16 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He died on the 21st inst. at the age of 85 years 7 months and 26 days.
Elmira Signet 22 Sep 1904
Conrad — Margaretha "Margaret" Shoeltz. Margaretha was born 24 May 1816, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 29 Aug 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. John Schedewitz was born 13 Oct 1843, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 7 May 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 3. Simon Schedewitz was born 21 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
2. | John Schedewitz (1.Conrad1) was born 13 Oct 1843, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 7 May 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89520147
- Interesting: story, pioneer
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130465
- Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Notes:
PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY
MR. JOHN SCHEDEWITZ HAD RESIDED AT WATERLOO, HEIDELBERG AND ST. JACOBS
The death of another old resident took place on Sunday last, May 7th, in the person of John Schedewitz, who has been living in this section for upwards of forty three years.
The late Mr. Schedewitz was born on October 13th, 1843 in Germany, and thus had reached the age of 78 years, 6 months and 24 days, when he was called to his reward.
Coming to Canada at the age of ten years, with his parents, the family settled near Waterloo. From there they moved to Heidelberg and later to near St. Jacobs. On October 22, 1867, he to Barbara Lackenbauer and removed to the farm now owned by Elias W. Weber, at Yatton. Forty three years ago, they took possession of the old homestead, three miles west of Elmira, where he lived until his death.
Mr. Schedewitz had been ailing for sometime and twelve weeks ago his condition became serious, resulting in his death on Sunday.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two daughters, Mrs. O. Christman, Clara, and Mrs. Geo. Geisel, Elizabeth, (a third daughter Margaret, Mrs. Albert Stroh having died six years ago). Also surviving are his sons, Albert and William of Elmira, Simon at Yatton and John and Henry on the old homestead. Two sons died in infancy.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. from his home near Yatton to St Pauls' Lutheran Church, Elmira, Rev. Gallmeier officiating, with burial at the Union Cemetery.
The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing family in their loss.
Elmira Signet 11 May 1922
John married Barbara Lackenbauer 22 Oct 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Mathias "Matthew" Lackenbauer and Catharine Huehnergard) was born 28 Sep 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 4. George Schedewitz was born CALC 24 Oct 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Elizabeth Schedewitz was born 7 Jul 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 May 1924, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Simon L. Schedewitz was born 17 Nov 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1935, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried 8 Jan 1935, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. John L. Schedewitz was born 26 Feb 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Albert Schedewitz was born Jan 1877, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1940, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried 14 Feb 1940, Saint Teresa's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 9. Margaretha "Margaret" Schedewitz was born 24 Apr 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1916, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 10. William J. Schedewitz was born 1883, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1960; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 11. Clara Schedewitz was born 4 Mar 1886, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 12. Henry Schedewitz was born 22 Sep 1889, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1937, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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3. | Simon Schedewitz (1.Conrad1) was born 21 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91412058
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54469
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Retired: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Former Woolwich Resident Passes
Simon Schedewitz Was an Uncle of Councillor Albert Schedewitz; Funeral Held Today
Simon Schedewitz, Woolwich native, who died in Kitchener Monday, was laid to rest in Elmira cemetery this Thursday afternoon. The late Mr. Schedewitz, who was an uncle of Councillor Albert Schedewitz, had been ill two months. He was in his 73rd year, being born in Woolwich in 1885.
The deceased man is survived by four sons and four daughters. They are: John of Bridgeport; George, Charles and Henry of Kitchener; Mrs. J. C. Cole, Kitchener; Mrs. Gordon Hughson, Breslau; Mrs. Bert Warner and Mrs. Oscar Miller, Kitchener. There are also 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One son, Albert, predeceased him 11 years ago.
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Former Woolwich Resident Passes
Simon Schedewitz Was An Uncle of Councilor Albert Schedewitz; Funeral Held Today
Simon Schedewitz, Woolwich native, who died in Kitchener Monday, was laid to rest in Elmira cemetery this Thursday afternoon. The late Mr. Schedewitz, who was an uncle of Councilor Albert Schedewitz, had been ill two months. He was in his 73rd year. being born in Woolwich in 1885.
The deceased man is survived by four sons and four daughters. They are: John, of Bridgeport; George, Charles and Henry. of Kitchener; Mrs. J. C. Cole, Kitchener; Mrs. Gordon Hughson, Breslau; Mrs. Bert Warner and Mrs. Oscar Miller. Kitchener. There fare also 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One son. Albert, predeceased him 11 years ago.
Simon married Elizabeth Zinkann 31 Mar 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Conrad N. Zinkann and Elisabeth Horst) was born 30 Apr 1854, , Germany; died 25 Oct 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Albert Conrad Schedewitz was born 3 Sep 1878, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1916; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 14. John William Schedewitz was born 21 Mar 1880, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 15. Catherine Schedewitz was born 4 Dec 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1934, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 16. Mary Schedewitz was born 1885, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 17. Charles D. Schedewitz was born 29 Nov 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 18. Emily Barbara Schedewitz was born 2 Jul 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 19. Bertha Schedewitz was born 8 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Henry Schedewitz was born 25 Jul 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 3
4. | George Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born CALC 24 Oct 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201523
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5. | Elizabeth Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 7 Jul 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 May 1924, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Elizabeth Geisel
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55676
- Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Notes:
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GEISEL
WELL-KNOWN WOMAN RECEIVES SUDDEN CALL AT HER HOME IN WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP
A very sudden death occurred on Wednesday evening, May 14th, when Mrs. George S. Geisel passed away at her home in Woolwich Township at the age of 54 years, 10 months and 7 days. Her death was very sudden and was due to a blood vessel bursting in her head. The late Mrs. Geisel's maiden name was Elizabeth Schedewitz. She was born about two miles north-east of Elmira, and after her marriage lived on the same farm for some time. She leaves to mourn her loss her bereaved husband, and two children, one son Theophil near home and one daughter Laura at home, her aged mother and five brothers, Simon L., John L., Albert, William and Henry. There is also one sister Clara (Mrs. Oscar Christman). The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the house, from there to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for service, thence to the Union cemetery for burial. Rev. Mr. Gallmeier will conduct the servicee.
Elmira Signet 22 May 1924
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MRS. GEORGE S. GEISEL
Many friends and relatives learned with deep regret of the sudden passing of Elizabeth Schedewitz, beloved wife of George S. Geisel, which took place at her home in Woolwich on Wednesday, May 14th., aged 54 years. Deceased was born on the Christian Esch farm, west of Elmira. There survive a sorrowing husband and two children, Theophile of Woolwich and Laura at home. Also an aged mother, Mrs. John Schedewitz of Wallenstein, and five brothers and one sister, Simon L. of Yatton, John L. of Wallenstein, Albert and William of Elmira, Henry of Wallen stein and Clara. (Mrs. Oscar Christ man) of Yatton.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from the late residence on Saturday afternoon, where a short service was held after which an impressive service was conducted at the St. Paul's Luther an church, following which inter was made in the Union cemetery.
Waterloo Chronicle 22 May 1924, p. 3
Elizabeth — George S. Geisel. George (son of Johannes "John" Geisel and Elisabeth F. Schweitzer) was born 14 Feb 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Theophil Geisel died Yes, date unknown.
- 22. Laura Geisel died Yes, date unknown.
- 23. Theophil John Geisel was born 12 Apr 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 24. Laura Geisel was born 20 Oct 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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6. | Simon L. Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 17 Nov 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1935, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried 8 Jan 1935, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25846
- Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
- Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1895, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
- Residence: 1926, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario
Notes:
Simon L. Schedewitz - The death of Simon L. Schedewitz occurred on Saturday night at his home in Yatton following an illness of three months duration. The deceased who was in his 64th year was well known in Elmira and district. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schedewitz, he was born on the old homestead west of Elmira, and attended school in Yatton, later going to St. Clements for a short period. Thirty-five years ago he returned to Yatton, where he conducted a blacksmith shop until illness. In 1895 he was married to Sophia Stumpf who survives with four children, Clayton of Preston, Howard of Windsor, Mrs. H. L. Weichel of Elmira, and Reta at home. Three brothers, John, Henry, Albert and William of Elmira and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Christman of Elmira also survive. The body will be resting at Dreisinger's Funeral Parlor, whence the funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock to the St. Paul's Lutheran church for service. Burial will be made in the Elmira Cemetery.
Unidentified Newspaper Obituary
Simon married Sophia Carolina Stumpf 14 Jul 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Johann Heinrich (Henry) Stumpf and Maria Magdalena Gimber) was born 16 Mar 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1969, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Gertrude Schedewitz died Yes, date unknown.
- 26. Rita Schedewitz died Yes, date unknown.
- 27. Clayton Schedewitz died Yes, date unknown.
- 28. Clayton Henry Schedewitz was born 13 Feb 1898, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Feb 1972, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 29. Gertrude E. Schedewitz was born 1900, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 30. Howard W. G. Schedewitz was born 1904; died 14 Nov 1991, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Nov 1991, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 31. Reta Pearl Schedewitz was born 10 Jan 1917, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Jul 2009; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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7. | John L. Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 26 Feb 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197650
- Residence: 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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8. | Albert Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born Jan 1877, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1940, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried 14 Feb 1940, Saint Teresa's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-407172
- Occupation: 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Laborer
- Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher, Furniture Factory
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
- Residence: 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Mr. Albert Schedewitz passed away early on Monday, Feb. 12, at his home in Hesson after an illness of nearly three years, although he had been confined to his home for only a short time.
Deceased who was 69 years of age, was born near Elmira and resided here until about three years ago when he moved to Hesson. He was a member of St. Mary's R. C. Church at Hesson.
Mr. Schedewitz's first wife, Emma Logel, to whom he was married in 1905, predeceased him four years ago. He leaves to mourn, his second wife, Pauline Schiebel, one sister, (Clara) Mrs. Oscar Christman of Elmira and two brothers, William and John, also of Elmira. Two sisters and two brothers predeceased him.
The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from the home to St. Theresa's Church in Elmira. Interment was made in the R. C. Cemetery.
Unidentified Newspaper Obituary
Albert — Pauline Schiebel. Pauline was born 22 Feb 1885, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 20 Mar 1968, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Albert married Emma L. Logel 23 May 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Francis Xavier "Xavier" Logel and Margaret V. Wagatha) was born 14 Apr 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1935, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Teresa's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Margaretha "Margaret" Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 24 Apr 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1916, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93958032
- Name: Maggie Schedewitz
- Name: Margaretha "Margaret" Stroh
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55233
- Residence: 1897, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1916, Factory St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
MRS. STROH
As briefly reported in our last issue Mrs. Margaret Stroh, relict of the late Albert Stroh, passed away alter a painful illness. The funeral took place from her home on Factory St. on Saturday afternoon. Rev. R.A. Eifert of the St. Paul's Church conducted the funeral services, a very large concourse of relatives and friends being present. Deceased had no children, but much sympathy is expressed for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schedewitz, who survive her, two sisters and five brothers. She died at the comparatively early age of 37 years.
Margaretha married Albert Stroh 29 Sep 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Jacob Oscar Stroh and Maria "Mary" Steffler) was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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10. | William J. Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1883, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1960; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26589P
- Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand, Cooper Shop
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; engineer
- Residence: 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
William married Mary Anna Eix 6 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christopher Jacob Bezel "Jacob" Eix and Mary Israel) was born 3 Nov 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
William married Margaret Schiebel 30 Jun 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 29 Mar 1879, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Teresa's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Clara Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 4 Mar 1886, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Clara Christman
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197648
- Residence: 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
CHRISTMAN, Mrs. Oscar-On Monday, Nov. 17, 1975, at the K-W Hospital, Clara Schedewitz, widow of Oscar Christman, of 32 Riverside Drive, Elmira, age 89.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews; she was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Elmira cemetery.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Nov 1975
Clara — Oscar Christman. Oscar (son of Jacob Christman and Louisa Miller) was born 27 Mar 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1949, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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12. | Henry Schedewitz (2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 22 Sep 1889, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1937, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254227
- Residence: 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Henry Schedewitz
The sudden death of Henry Schedewitz, R.R. 4, Elmira, occurred shortly before noon Wednesday as the result of a stroke the same morning. News of his death came as a shock to many Elmira and district residents, as Mr. Schedewitz had been in good health previous to Wednesday.
He was born on the farm where he resided at death on Sept. 23, 1889, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schedewitz. He was married in 1919 to Edna Hartwig, who survives with three sons, Hilbert, Oscar and Earl.
Three brothers, John, who resides on the same farm, William of Elmira and Albert of Hesson, and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Christman, R.R. 4, Elmira, also survive.
The funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., with English service at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Elmira, at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be made at the Elmira cemetery.
Henry — Edna Elizabeth Hartwig. Edna (daughter of John Hartwig and Maria Margaret "Margaret" Dubrick) was born 9 Oct 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Earl Schedewitz
- 33. Hilbert "Bert" Schedewitz was born 1919, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 2008, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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13. | Albert Conrad Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 3 Sep 1878, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1916; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Birth: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157286
- Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
- Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Motor Man
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Albert — Catherina "Catherine" Doerbecker. Catherina (daughter of Georg "George" Doerbecker and Margaret Schnarr) was born 17 Dec 1879, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Arthur D. Schedewitz was born 2 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Albert married Annie Schack 27 Apr 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Johan "John" Schack and Fredericke Kruse) was born 25 Dec 1874, , Germany; died 29 Sep 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. Dorothea "Dora" Schedewitz was born 22 Oct 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 36. Eleanor Schedewitz was born 22 Aug 1909, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1963.
- 37. Herold Schedewitz was born 12 Jan 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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14. | John William Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 21 Mar 1880, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157336
- Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Motor Man
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Motorman, Railway
- Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
John — Margaret "Maggie" English. Margaret (daughter of William B. English and Elisabeth J. Haggert) was born Jul 1883, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Irene Schedewitz was born Aug 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 39. Clarence William Schedewitz was born 19 May 1906, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 40. Hilda E. Schedewitz was born Oct 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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15. | Catherine Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 4 Dec 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1934, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Catherine Cole
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352795
- Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Notes:
MRS. JAMES COLE
The death of Mrs. James Cole occurred suddenly at her home, 1361 King street east yesterday, as a result of a heart attack. Mrs. Cole was born in Peel township on December 4, 1881. She is survived by her hnriband, one son and three daughters, the children being James Jr., at home, Mrs. Gordon Kewley, Kitchener, Miss Delphine Cole at home and Miss Reta Cole at home. There are four brothers, John Schedewitz, Bridgeport, Charles, George and Henry Schedewitz, all of Kitchener: three sisters, Mrs. Gordon Hughson of Ayr, Mrs. Albert Warner and Mrs. Oscar Miller, both of Kitchener. The funeral will he held private, from the home, 1361 King street east, at two o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, with public services at 2.30 o'clock at St. Matthew's Lutheran church of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be made in St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery. The remains will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until tomorrow evening, when they will be taken to the residence.
Kitchener Daily Record 26 Nov 1934 pg 11
Catherine married James Charles Cole 20 Apr 1904, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. James was born 14 Jun 1876; died 30 Jan 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1956, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. James Harold Cole was born 6 Feb 1905; died 5 Mar 1905; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 42. Irma E. Cole was born Feb 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 43. Verna Elizabeth Cole was born 21 Feb 1906, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario.
- 44. Gladys "Delphine" Cole was born 26 Jan 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 45. Margaret Rita "Rita" Cole was born 19 Aug 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 46. Howard Edwin Cole was born 24 Feb 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 47. James C. Cole was born Abt 1919; died Yes, date unknown.
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16. | Mary Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1885, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176510
Notes:
Mrs. Gordon Hughson Passes
A resident of Drumbo for many years, Mrs. Gordon Hughson, 75, passed away on Friday in K-W Hospital where she had been confined for the past six years.
The former Mary Schedewitz, she was born in Peel Township, a daughter of the late Simon Schedewitz and Elizabeth Zinkann. She came to Ayr as a young woman to accept employment as a cook at the Queens Hotel. Following her marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hughson lived here for many years before moving to Drumbo some 20 years ago.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a brother, Charles, and a sister, Mrs. Emily Warner, both of Kitchener.
The Funeral
Funeral service was conducted on Monday at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, by Rev. L. E. Wentzlaff of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Interment was made in Union Cemetery, Elmira.
The Ayr News 18 May 1961 pg 3
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17. | Charles D. Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 29 Nov 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54471
- Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster, Ice Deliveries
- Residence: 1963, 52 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Charles married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Soehner 27 Sep 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Frederick Carl Soehner and Catherine Ziegler) was born 2 Feb 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Stewart Schedewitz
- 49. Wilfred E. Schedewitz was born 1912; died 1928; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 50. Kenneth Schedewitz was born 1918; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 51. Elaine Elizabeth Schedewitz was born 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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18. | Emily Barbara Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 2 Jul 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Emily Barbara Warner
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54472
- Occupation: 1923, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper
Emily married Albert Austin "Bert" Warner 18 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Joseph Wanner and Lydia Bertha Johannes) was born 17 Sep 1887, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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19. | Bertha Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 8 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54473
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
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20. | Henry Schedewitz (3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 25 Jul 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54474
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
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23. | Theophil John Geisel (5.Elizabeth3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 12 Apr 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96461578
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55677
- Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
- Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Notes:
GEISEL, Theophil J. - On Friday, Dec. 19, 1986, at K-W Hospital, in his 94th year, of 29 William St., Elmira. Husband of the late Melinda Ritter (1975). He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George S. Geisel and was born in Woolwich township April 12, 1893. He was predeceased by one sister. He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. A life long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira.
Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, after 7 p.m. today, until Monday noon, when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in the Elmira Union cemetery. Rev. Mervin Huras will officiate.
Theophil — Melinda Mathilda Ritter. Melinda (daughter of William K. Ritter and Elizabeth Korell) was born 1 Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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24. | Laura Geisel (5.Elizabeth3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 20 Oct 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55678
- Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
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28. | Clayton Henry Schedewitz (6.Simon3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 13 Feb 1898, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Feb 1972, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109654
Notes:
Clayton H. Schedewitz
Of 424 Beaver St., Preston, on Feb. 3, at K-W Hospital, Clayton Schedewitz, beloved husband of Doris Morris; dear father of William of Louisiana, Wayne of Galt, Norman Morris of Galt, Dennis Morris of Guelph; dear brother of Howard of Kitchener, Gertrude (Mrs. Lefty Weichel) of Elmira, Rita (Mrs. Carl Dunke), Route 3, Kitchener. Mr. Schedewitz will be resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Preston, from 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon until Monday noon, then to Knox Presbyterian Church, Preston, for funeral service Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment following in Park Lawn cemetery, Preston.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record 4 Feb 1972 pg 29
Clayton married Mary Margaret McKechnie 29 Jul 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 7 Sep 1903, Durham, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Mar 1960, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Clayton — Doris A. Green. Doris was born 10 Feb 1916, , England; died 7 Jan 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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29. | Gertrude E. Schedewitz (6.Simon3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1900, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Gertrude E. Weichel
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123411
Gertrude married Hilbert Lewis Weichel 29 Jun 1921, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario. Hilbert (son of John S. Weichel and Ida Elizabeth Ruppel) was born 2 Mar 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1979, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. Weichel was born 28 Sep 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1923; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 53. June Weichel was born Abt 1925.
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30. | Howard W. G. Schedewitz (6.Simon3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1904; died 14 Nov 1991, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Nov 1991, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129561
Notes:
Schedewitz, Howard W.G. - At Heritage House, St. Jacobs, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991, Howard William G. Schedewitz, formerly of 100 Queen St. N., Kitchener, age 87 years. Howard was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and had been president of the Kitchener Theatres Ltd., having been involved with movie theatres for 47 years beginning in 1925 and retiring in 1972. He was a charter member of the Waterloo Lions, a life member of the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club and the Canadian Picture pioneers. Husband of the former Florence McKee-Shackleton; father of Mrs. Joan Blackie of Toronto, brother of Mrs. Gertrude Weichel of Elmira and Rita and her husband Carl Dune of Kitchener; four grandchildren, Susan Legris of Toronto, Barbara and her husband Joseph Streker of Binbrook. Robert Blackie of Burlington and Mark O'Leavey of Kitchener; one great-granddaughter, Brianne Streker; two step-children, Kevin Shackleton and Margaret Shackleton of Kitchener. Predeceased by his parents, Simon Schedewitz and Sophie Stumpf; his first wife Gertrude Merklinger; a daughter, Jean O'Leavey and one brother, Clayton. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 pm, on Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Queen Street, Kitchener, where the funeral service will be held at 2 pm, with Pastor Allan Scharlech officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Unidentified Newspaper Obituary
Howard — Gertrude May Kate Merklinger. Gertrude (daughter of Peter Merklinger and Margaret Roth) was born 5 Mar 1899; died 4 Jun 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jun 1984, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Howard — Florence McKee. Florence was born CA 1920; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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31. | Reta Pearl Schedewitz (6.Simon3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 10 Jan 1917, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Jul 2009; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Reta Pearl Dunke
- Name: Reta Schedewitz
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128214
- Residence: 1974, 161 Morrison Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
RETA PEARL DUNKE1917-2009 Passed away peacefully, Reta Pearl Dunke was received into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Friday, July 10, 2009. She was 92 years old. She was the former Reta Schedewitz, daughter of the late Simon and Sophia Schedewitz. Born in Yatton on January 10, 1917 where she was raised and also lived in Elmira, Waterloo and for many years on Morrison Road in Kitchener. For the past five years, she has been a resident of Victoria Place in Kitchener. Reta married Carlton Dunke on July 19, 1958. He predeceased her in 1993. She is survived by six nieces and nephews, June Pettie, Wayne Schedewitz, Joan Blackie, Gloria Wegener, Michael and William Weichel. A special great-nephew, Mark O'Leavey also survives. Many great nieces and nephews will remember her. Predeceased by a sister, Gertrude Weichel; two brothers, Clayton and Howard Schedewitz; a niece, Jean O'Leavey; and a nephew, William Schedewitz. Reta loved to paint landscapes and she was fond of travelling. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Kitchener and she spoke many times of her love for the Lord. Reta's family would be pleased to receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo Saturday, July 11, 2009 (today) from 6 - 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Terry Hursh officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Interment at a later date in Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Condolences for the family and donations to Hope Lutheran Church can be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Reta, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home
Waterloo Region Newspaper - Jul. 11, 2009
Reta married Carlton Edwin "Carl" Dunke 19 Jul 1958. Carlton (son of Edwin B. Dunke and Elizabeth Widder) was born 15 Jul 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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33. | Hilbert "Bert" Schedewitz (12.Henry3, 2.John2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1919, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 2008, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Military: WW2
- Name: Bert Schedewitz
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254226P
Notes:
SCHEDEWITZ, Hilbert "Bert" - Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe. Bert Schedewitz, age 88 years of Simcoe, formerly of Kitchener. Beloved husband of Marion (Wood) Schedewitz. Dear father of Ross and Sylvia of Sharon, Mark and Brenda of Waterloo, Ross and Kathy Wood of Simcoe. Lovingly remembered by his 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Brother of Earl and Gwen of Kitchener and fondly remembered by three brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Edna Schedewitz; his son, Stewart (2003) and his brother, Oscar (1960). Bert was a veteran of the Second World War. A Memorial Service for family and friends to celebrate Bert's life will be held at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Simcoe, on Saturday, June 21st at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ron Mohr officiating. There will be no funeral home visitation. A family interment has taken place in Elmira Union Cemetery. In his memory, donations to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Building fund would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy and may be obtained by calling the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira (519) 669-2207.
The Waterloo Region Record - Jun. 18, 2008
Hilbert — Violet Pearl Schaner. Violet (daughter of William Henry Schaner and Emma Margaretta Giese) was born 15 Sep 1921, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 56. Oscar Schedewitz died Bef 2003.
- 57. Stewart "Stu" Schedewitz was born 15 Aug 1946; died 13 Feb 2003, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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34. | Arthur D. Schedewitz (13.Albert3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 2 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Archie Schedewitz
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169842
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; foundry worker
- Residence: 1924, 16 Fairview Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Arthur married Lilly Lavina Dobbie 17 Apr 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lilly was born 1897, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 58. Earl Russel Schedewitz was born 1925; died 1968; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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35. | Dorothea "Dora" Schedewitz (13.Albert3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 22 Oct 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Dorothea "Dora" Frank
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157289
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Dorothea married Charles Frederick Frank 10 Nov 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Charles Albert Frank and Emma Kurschinsky) was born 18 Feb 1906, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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36. | Eleanor Schedewitz (13.Albert3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 22 Aug 1909, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1963. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157290
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Telephone Operator
Eleanor married Jerome Clayton Ohlheiser 12 Feb 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jerome (son of Anthony Olheiser and Caroline Siefert) was born 26 Jun 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. Norma Mae Ohlheiser was born 1 Jun 1926; died 13 Feb 2002, Claremont, Los Angeles, California, United States.
- 60. William Jerome Ohlheiser was born 24 Aug 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 2006, Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States.
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37. | Herold Schedewitz (13.Albert3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 12 Jan 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150738
- Misfortune: 1917; drowned
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38. | Irene Schedewitz (14.John3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born Aug 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157338
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
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39. | Clarence William Schedewitz (14.John3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 19 May 1906, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157339P
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
- Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1927, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; rubber worker
Notes:
Clarence Schedewitz - A resident of the Bridgeport area for the past 50 years, Clarence W. Schedewitz, 54, of Lexington Road, Bridgeport, died suddenly Wednesday at his home after a heart seizure.
Born in Floradale, May 19, 1906, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schedewitz.
He was employed at the Canada Skate Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include his wife, the former Henrietta Iza, whom he married in Kitchener in 1927; one son, William of Bridgeport; three daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Margaret) Battler of RR 2, Kitchener, Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Binkle of Bridgeport, Mrs. Ted (Joan) Micher of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Stumpf and Mrs. Hilda Iza of Bridgeport, and 19 grandchildren.
The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 pm, by Rev. Ralph Huras of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport. Burial will be in Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery.
Clarence — Henrietta Marie Iza. Henrietta (daughter of Prosper Henri Michel Joseph Iza and Elisa Hillier) was born 1909, , Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; died 1981; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 61. William Schedewitz
- 62. William Schedewitz
- 63. Joan Schedewitz died Yes, date unknown.
- 64. Elizabeth June "Betty" "Betsy" Schedewitz was born 9 Jun 1920, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1995; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 65. Margaret Helen Schedewitz was born 15 Apr 1927; died 28 Feb 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Mar 2004.
- 66. Joan Schedewitz was born 1932; died 1988; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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40. | Hilda E. Schedewitz (14.John3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born Oct 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Hilda E. Iza
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157340P
- Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Hilda — George J. Iza. George (son of Prosper Henri Michel Joseph Iza and Elisa Hillier) was born 1907, , Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; died 1950; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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41. | James Harold Cole (15.Catherine3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 6 Feb 1905; died 5 Mar 1905; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139037
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42. | Irma E. Cole (15.Catherine3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born Feb 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176512
- Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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43. | Verna Elizabeth Cole (15.Catherine3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 21 Feb 1906, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. Other Events:
- Name: Verna Elizabeth Kewley
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352796
Verna married Gordon Edmund Kewley 24 Dec 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gordon was born 18 Dec 1903, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 67. Patricia Kewley was born 1928; died 22 Feb 2015, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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44. | Gladys "Delphine" Cole (15.Catherine3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 26 Jan 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Gladys "Delphine" Browne
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352797
- Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Gladys — George F. Browne. George was born 1899; died 1982; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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45. | Margaret Rita "Rita" Cole (15.Catherine3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 19 Aug 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Margaret Rita "Rita" Morison
- Name: Rita Cole
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352798
Margaret — Arthur Morison. [Group Sheet]
Margaret — Alfred "Arthur" Morison. Alfred (son of George James Morison and Lillie Caroline Richards) was born 1902; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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46. | Howard Edwin Cole (15.Catherine3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 24 Feb 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352799
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49. | Wilfred E. Schedewitz (17.Charles3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1912; died 1928; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452371
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50. | Kenneth Schedewitz (17.Charles3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1918; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452372
- Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Kenneth — Louise Harp. Louise was born 1925; died 2002; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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51. | Elaine Elizabeth Schedewitz (17.Charles3, 3.Simon2, 1.Conrad1) was born 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Elaine Elizabeth Klaehn
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173678
- Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Elaine — Chief Norman W. Klaehn. Norman (son of Henry Klaehn and Mary Plath) was born 1915; died 6 Sep 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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