Rev. Moses B. Bowman

Other Events:

• Name: Moses Baumann
• Eby ID Number: 00002-101
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Ordained: 2 Jan 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Moses Bowman, "the eldest son of Benjamin Baumann, was born November 9th, 1819. He was married to Anna, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Biehn) Cressman, October 8th 1844. She was born near Freeport, Ontario, on August 7th, 1828. On March 25th, 1845, they moved on their farm (The farm is composed of lot No. 4, north of Bleam's Road, Wilmot) near Manheim where they still reside. On May 1st, 1853, he was ordained deacon of the church of his choice, and on January 2nd, 1859, he was ordained minister of the Mennonite denomination. He was, in his days, one of the best pulpit orators that the church possessed, and even yet in his old days his sermons convince both friends and enemies that he is a man of more than ordinary ability. His family consisted of twelve children,"


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Pre. Moses S. Bowman.

Near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ontario, on January 4th, 1898, Pre. Moses S. Bowman, aged 78 years, 1 month and 26 days. He was married to Anna Cressman in 1844, and the union was blest with six sons and six daughters of whom all but one son survive him. He has left also, 53 surviving grandchildren. On May 1st, 1853, he was chosen as deacon, and on January 2d, 1859, he was ordained a minister of the Mennonite church. For upwards of thirty-five years he worked earnestly and faithfully for the Master who had blessed him with a clear intellect, a keen insight into human nature, fluent language, and great spiritual power, so that his sermons were always attentively listened to. His preaching was of the conversational order, and his words thus seemed to be directed to every individual rather than to the congregation as a body, and as he spoke directly to the heart, reason and conscience of his hearer, his words never failed to make a deep impression. He was greatly interested in the cause of temperance, and his efforts in this direction, especially in Sunday school work, have been productive of much good. In the capacity of husband, father, neighbor and friend, his conduct was such as to gain for him the respect and esteem of all who knew him. During the last four years of his life he did not take an active part in the ministry, owing to impaired mental and bodily power, but he looked forward serenely for the coming of his Lord, and when his physician, during his last visit, told him that he had not many hours to live, he expressed his pleasure that he was so soon to be summoned to be in the presence of the King, where we believe he now is, and is to remain forever more.
On Jan. 7, he was followed to his last resting place in the Latschar cemetery by a large concourse of people, on which occasion Bishop Amos Cressman spoke in German from John 11: 25, 26, and Noah Stauffer in English from Luke 2: 29-32, and Heb. 11: 14, 16.

"Father, thou art sweetly resting,
On the lovely Savior's breast,
Where the wicked cease from troubling,
And the weary are at rest."

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 3, February 1, 1898 - page 44, 45, 46

Moses married Anna Cressman 8 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Joseph Cressman and Barbara Biehn) was born 7 Aug 1828, Near Freeport, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Louisa Bergey
• Name: Louise Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-102
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Louisa Bowman, "the eldest, was born November 28th, 1845. She is married to David Bergey, a farmer. They reside near new Dundee, Ontario. They have a family of seven children"

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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Bergey, Louisa, eldest daughter of Pre. Moses S. and Anna Cressman Bowman and beloved wife of deacon David Bergey, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov.28, 1845; died at her home near New Dundee,Ont., Jan.11, 1931; aged 85 y. 1. m 14d. On Dec.31, 1872, she was married to David Bergey. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 3 daughters. Two preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, 2 daughters (Amelia and Ida ), 3 sons ( Gilbert, Milton, and Herbert), 10 grandchildren,4 sisters,4 brothers. At the age of 25 she confessed Christ and united with the Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member to death. She was a regular attendant at church services, seldom missing a service. She was a real help to her husband in his work as deacon in the Church. She enjoyed good health all her life and bore her brief illness with patience; looking forward in happy anticipation for the triumphal entry into the Glory World. Her last desire was to be "where there is fullness of joy and pleasure forever-more." Funeral services were held Jan.14, at the home and at Blenheim Mennonite Church near New Dundee,Ont., by Bros. M.H. Shantz and S.F. Coffman. Text, II Cor.5: 9. Interment in cemetery nearby.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIII, No. 45 - February 5, 1931, page 958, 959

Louisa married Deacon David E. Bergey 31 Dec 1872, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby) was born 3 Jul 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1932, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807415
• Name: Leah C. Baer
• Eby ID Number: 00002-103
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Bowman, "the second daughter, was born May 16th, 1847. She is married to Henry Baer who was born October 21st, 1842. They reside at Manheim 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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Mrs. Henry Baer Dies in 91st Year

In Good Health Until Ten Days Ago When She Fell and Fractured Her Hip.

Death claimed the third oldest resident of this community in the person of Mrs Henry Baer who passed away at the home of her son, Mr Moses Baer and Mrs. Baer, one and one-half miles west of the village on Friday The late Mrs Baer had been in good health until the preceding Sunday when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Baer whose maiden name was Leah Bowman, was born at Mannheim on May 16, 1847, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Moses Bowman. She was married to Mr. Henry Baer in 1868 and they engaged in farming near Zurich and Petersburg for many years. Her husband predeceased her in 1928 and Mrs. Baer has resided with her son Mr Moses Baer for the last number of years The late Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church at Mannheim. She is survived by nine of her fourteen children four daughters and five sons. namely Mrs. Daniel Eby of Petersburg, Mrs. William Bachert of Kitchener Mrs Ervin Shantz of Freeport, Mrs John Francis of Kitchener, Moses Baer of New Dundee. Ephraim of Haysville Simon of Mannheim, Josiah of Wainwright, Alta, and Norman of Rosebank: fifty-three grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren, two sisters. Mrs. Susannah Shantz of Kitchener and Mrs. John Berry of Langley Prairie, B.C.; and three brothers Aaron Bowman of Mannheim, Noah of Guernsey, Sask, and Ezra of Lynn Mo

The funeral in charge of Bishop M. Hallman of Mannheim was held at the Latschar Mennonite Church on Monday afternoon following a brief service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Baer. Interment was made in the adjoining remetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 30 Nov 1937, p. 4

Leah married Deacon Henry Baer 27 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of David G. Baer and Barbara Wismer) was born 21 Oct 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-104
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-105 
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: Anne "Nancy" Shantz
• Name: Hannah Bowman
• Name: Nancy Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-105
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Annie Bowman, "the third daughter, was born January 24th, 1851. She is married to Wendel E. Shantz. They reside near Berlin 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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Shantz. - Anna Bowman, beloved wife of W. E. Shantz, Berlin, Ont., died Aug. 15, 1916; aged 65 y. 6 m. 19 d. She was the third eldest daughter of the late Pre. Moses Bowman of Manheim. She leaves to mourn their loss a loving husband, 4 daughters, and 3 sons, besides relatives and friends.The funeral services were held Aug. 22 at the Berlin Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. U. K. Weber and S. F. Coffman, Psa. 23 was read and the text chosen was II Cor. 5: 1: " For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."Sister Shantz was a faithful Christian and member of the Mennonite Church since her youth. She also had the pleasure of seeing all her family brought into the fold of Christ. Her presence in the community and at services will be greatly missed for she was of a kind and loving disposition always ready and anxious to help those in need; and the hungry stranger who came to her door was fed and sheltered. " As ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye did it unto me." She suffered from a complication of diseases for about 18 months, being cared for by her daughters, who deemed it a great privilege to minister to her every need. Her sufferings at times were very intense, but she never murmured or complained, bearing all with Christian fortitude and patience. The end came unexpectedly as a result of heart failure, but she always testified that she was ready to meet her Savior and the family need not mourn as those having no hope, for " Though she be dead, yet she liveth."


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume IX, Number 24 - September 14, 1916 - Pages 454 and 455

Anne married Wendel E. Shantz 13 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wendel (son of Samuel Y. Shantz and Esther Erb) was born 16 Sep 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1926; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-106
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Occupation: 1880, Lynn, St. Clair, Michigan; farmer

Notes:

Samuel C. Bowman, "the second son, was born December 23rd, 1852. He is a farmer and resides at Brown City, Michigan. He is married to Emma Shantz and has a family of four children".


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.].

Samuel married Emily Shantz 9 Dec 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of Samuel Shantz and Rebecca, daughter of Samuel B. Shantz and Rebecca Rudy) was born 18 Feb 1854, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1921; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Moses Baumann
• Eby ID Number: 00002-107
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Moses C. Bowman, "the third son, was born January 1st, 1855. He is married to Lydia Shantz. They reside near Manheim where he is engaged in farming. A few years ago he was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite church. He is a fluent speaker and wherever he preaches his sermons make a good impression on the minds of the audience. His family consists of four children"


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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Bowman - The sunset hours of Friday, April 28, saw the passing of Bro. Moses C. Bowman of Kitchener, one of the older and respected citizens of the community. On Thursday he suffered a slight stroke, was unconscious for three hours, but rallied to such a remarkable extent that his recovery seemed probable, when suddenly, after conversing with friends, with no premonition, his spirit slipped away.Bro. Bowman was born on Jan. 1, 1855, at Mannheim, Ont. He was the son of Pre. Moses S. Bowman. He was married the first time to Lydia Shantz, Feb. 5, 1878, who predeceased him in 1899. He was later married to Susanna E. Shantz, Oct. 25, 1900.He is survived by his wife, and 5 children, from his first wife (Alvah S. and Edwin S. of Guernsey, Sask.; Henry S. of Waterloo, Malinda S. of Kitchener, and Moses S. of Mannheim), 16 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Henry Baer, Mannheim, Mrs. David Shuh and Mrs. Menno Shantz, both of Kitchener; Aaron of Mannheim; Noah of Guernsey, Sask.; Mrs. John Berry, Langley, British Columbia; and Ezra of Freedom, Mo.Bro. Bowman was a widely and well known, both as a man and a minister of the Gospel for 44 years. As such he was a consistent Christian, a staunch churchman, and a vigorous minister, whose services were widely used. Besides being one of the pastors of the Mannheim Mennonite Church, he served outlying places such as Zurich, South Cayuga, Sherkston, Bothwell, and Rainham, in his earlier days, he also labored among the local churches. His counsel in Conference work was valuable in many directions, and often sought after by other workers. He was a versatile and apt conversationalist, ready with wisdom and wholesome philosophy, which unraveled many difficult problems. He was a lover of good men, well informed, an interested citizen, a pleasant neighbor, who radiated a good deal of cheer by his remarkable fund of illustrations gathered during his long life, and kept ready by a well trained memory.He was one of the men who kept his faith strong by a constant devotion to the living God. Many men allow the experiences of life and much constant distress to crush them. Bro. Bowman seemed to have learned the art of making such stepping stones to a higher life and greater conquest.The funeral was held Wednesday at the home and at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and interment at the Latschar Mennonite Cemetery at Mannheim. The services were in charge of Bro. C.F. Derstine, assisted by the other bishops in Ontario, M. Hallman, Jonas Snyder, Moses Brubaker, and S.F. Coffman. Texts, Acts. 13: 36. "The Christian Laborer Sleeps." - The Family


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 11 - June 15, 1933, Page 238, 239

Moses married Lydia Shantz 5 Feb 1878, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 22 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Moses married Susannah E. Shantz 20 Oct 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Samuel Y. Shantz and Esther Erb) was born 5 Apr 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Shuh
• Eby ID Number: 00002-108
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Bowman, "the fourth daughter, was born March 1st, 1857. She is married to David Shuh. They reside on the old "Shuh" farm near Berlin. Their family consisted of six children"


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.].

Barbara married David Shuh 8 Jan 1878. David (son of Benjamin Shuh and Leah Bergey) was born 11 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Family Photograph: Menno M. Shantz & wife Susannah Bowman
• Name: Susannah Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00002-109
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Bowman, "the fifth daughter, was born April 23rd, 1859. She is married to Menno Shantz, a farmer. They reside near New Dundee. Their family consists of five children"


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.].

Family Photograph:
Image from Mennonite Archives of Ontario

Susannah married Menno M. Shantz 27 Nov 1877. Menno (son of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 4 Apr 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-110
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Aaron C. Bowman, "the fourth son, was born July 23rd, 1861. He is a farmer and resides on his father's old homestead near Manheim. He is married to Sarah Bricker and has a family of two children,"

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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"(New Dundee) Stricken with a heart attack, Aaron C. Bowman, 79, a lifelong resident of the Mannheim district, died suddenly Monday at his home. Born July 23, 1861, he was son the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Bowman and had lived his entire life on the farm where he died. He celebrated his golden wedding anniversary several years ago. Mr. Bowman was an active member of Latschar Mennonite church.

Surviving are his wife, Sarah Bricker, a son Walter of Twenty Nine Palms, Calif., four daughters, Mrs. George Milne of Mannheim, Miss Sylvia of Detroit, Mrs. Leslie Musselman of Preston and Mrs. Eldon Musselman of Detroit, a brother Ezra of Linn, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Susannah Shantz of Kitchener and Mrs. John Berry of Longly Prairie, B.C., and 9 grandchildren....Latschar Mennonite Cemetery...."

KW Record obit. of Tues., May 13, 1941

Aaron married Sarah Bricker 25 Mar 1886. Sarah (daughter of Isaac E. Bricker and Lydia Snyder) was born 3 Jul 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1948, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Aaron married Sarah Bricker [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-111
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Noah C. Bowman, "the fifth son, was born February 26th, 1864. He is married to Mary Bricker and resides on a farm near Manheim, Wilmot Township. His family consists of two children"


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.].

Noah married Mary Bricker 9 Mar 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac E. Bricker and Lydia Snyder) was born 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Aylsham and District Cemetery, Aylsham, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Berry
• Eby ID Number: 00002-112
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lydia Bowman, "the sixth daughter, was born October 7th, 1866. She is married to John Berry, teacher of the Shantz Station public school. They reside in Breslau. Their family consists of two children"


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.].

Lydia married John Walter Berry 2 Jul 1890, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of William Berry and Susanna) was born 1868, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-113
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods

Notes:

Ezra C. Bowman, "the sixth and youngest son of Rev. Moses and Anna (Cressman) Bowman, was born October 16th, 1873. He is attending the Berlin High School preparing himself for entering the teaching profession."


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.].

Ezra — Anna Laura "Laura" Cressman. Anna (daughter of Samuel C. Cressman and Angeline S. Bingeman) was born 18 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1922, , Missouri, USA; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Camden Co., Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Amelia B. Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nahrgang.-Amelia Bergey, beloved wife of Menno Nahrgang, passed away at her home near New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday morning, April 19, 1936, after an illness of only a few months. Death was due to a heart attack. She was born in Wilmot Tp., Sept. 20, 1873, the daughter of the late David and Louisa (Bowman) Bergey. At the age of 18 she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained an active and faithful member to the end. As a young woman Sister Nahrgang followed the teaching profession for a period of ten years. She was a former student of Elkhart Institute and Goshen College. In 1909 she was married to Menno Nahrgang, and since her marriage has resided on the farm near New Hamburg. In the Sunday school she served as a teacher for many years. With the beginning of the women's missionary organization in Ontario she was appointed president, which office she held until her death, besides being the president of the local organization during that entire period. Surviving are her husband, 1 daughter (Alice), and 2 adopted sons (Fred and Philip Richardson) ; also 1 sister (Mrs. Fred B. Miller of Kitchener) and 3 brothers (Gilbert of New Dundee, Milton of Toronto, and Herbert of New Hamburg). A sister (Eva) and a brother (Ezra) predeceased her. In her passing, her home will miss her as a kind and loving mother and companion, the church has lost one who sought to carry forward her program at the cost of sacrifice, and in the community she will be missed as one who was always ready to lend a helping hand. Funeral services were held April 22 from her late home, followed by public services at the Biehn Church and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Services conducted by the brethren, M. Hallman, S. F. Coffman, and C. C. Cressman.

Gospel Herald, May 7, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.6 - page 126, 127

Amelia married Menno S. Nahrgang 7 Apr 1909, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 16 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.4
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bergey. - Eva, daughter of David and Louisa Bergey, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 12, 1875. Failing somewhat in health for a few years, she finally succumbed to an attack of septicaemia and heart failure, on June 12, 1914. Sister Eva was patient in her suffering and resigned to the will of God. She was always active and earnest in her work and desirous of doing all the good she could for others. [Note: begin p. 208] her place in the home, in the community, and Church will be greatly missed. She was converted to God in 1892, and has since that time been an interested and active worker in the Church. The large concourse of relatives and friends who met at the funeral services on the 15th bears witness to the esteem in which she was held and to the sympathy extended to the family in their bereavement. They sorow [sic], but not without hope.. Services were conducted by Noah Stouffer and S. F. Coffman. Text, Jno. 10: 28. Interment at the Blenheim burying grounds.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 13 - June 25, 1914 - p. 207, 208

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• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.5
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bergey, Gilbert (1877-1950)

"Gilbert Bergey, church leader and dairy farmer; b.13 September, 1877 in Waterloo County, Ontario to David and Louisa (Bowman) Bergey . He was the eldest son in a family of four sons and three daughters. On 8 October 1902 he married Angeline (Angie) Martin (19 November 1877-27 February 1942) in Elmira. They were members of the Blenheim Mennonite Church near New Dundee and took up residence on the Bergey dairy farm. They had one son, David. Gilbert Bergey died 16 January 1950 and was buried at the Blenheim Mennonite Church.

Both Gilbert and Angie taught Sunday School classes. As a young man, Gilbert taught the Young Ladies' Class; his next assignment was the Mothers' Class. Angie found her niche in teaching the Beginners' Class. Gilbert led congregational singing using a "tuning fork" to get the pitch; he was never known to falter when the music was written in "shaped notes".

In 1921, Gilbert's father, David Bergey, the aged deacon at Blenheim asked to step back from active service. When the voice of the congregation was sought and the lot was cast, it fell on Gilbert who succeeded his father as deacon on 17 July 1921 . He also followed his father as secretary of the Mennonite Conference of Ontario from 1922-1940. He also served on the conference Welfare Board organized to assist indigent widows and orphans and to counsel persons in financial difficulty within the Ontario conference constituency.
In his vocation as a dairy farmer, Gilbert processed most of his milk supply into cheese which he sold at a nearby Farmers Market. He also sent a small quantity of milk to the local New Dundee Co-Operative Creamery. This led to a call on his counseling skills by non-Mennonite neighbors. In the mid 1930s a sharp controversy arose between the co-operative's directors and its patrons. Due to Gilbert Bergey's reputation in as a skillful mediator, he was elected as a director. It was a demanding request to which he responded with hesitation but served with integrity.

Gilbert Bergey has a quiet and cheerful nature. He was sought by many for his wise counsel; he was a stable voice in the Ontario Mennonite community in the decades prior to World War II."

Bergey, Lorna. "Bergey, Gilbert (1877-1950)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2004. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 12 Nov 2005

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Bergey. --- Gilbert, eldest son of David and Louisa (Bowman) Bergey, was born Sept. 13, 1877; died at the Galt, Ont., General Hospital, Jan. 16, 1950; aged 72 y. 4 m. 3 d. Death followed two years of failing health. On Oct. 8, 1902, he was married to Angeline Martin, who predeceased him Feb. 27, 1942. Surviving are one son (David), 2 grandsons, one adopted son (William), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Milton, Ancaster, Ont.; and Herbert, New Hamburg, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Fred Millar, Kitchener, Ont.). At the age of nineteen he united with the Blenheim, Ont., Mennonite Church, where he was called to the office of deacon on July 17, 1921. From 1922 to 1940 he served as secretary of the Ontario Mennonite Conference. He had a quiet and cheerful nature. His timely counsel will be missed. Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at the home by Moses S. Bowman and at the Blenheim Church, where S. F. Coffman, conducted the devotional period and J. B. Martin, Ontario Conference moderator, preached the sermon. Text: I Thess. 1: 9, 10.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 14 - April 4, 1950 ----- page 334, 335

Gilbert — Angeline Martin. Angeline (daughter of Amos S. Martin and Magdaline G. Musselman) was born Nov 1878, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.6
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher

Notes:

Milton Bergey, 75, of Old Mill Road, Ancaster, died at his home Saturday. He was a s/o the late Mr.and Mrs. David bergey of New Dundee. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Ellen Marshall, a daughter, Mrs. Denis (Juanita) Whitaker, a brother, Herbert Bergey of New Hamburg, va sister, Mrs. F. B. Millar of Kitchener and three grandchildren....

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Mar 1956

Milton married Ruth Marshall 26 Dec 1913. Ruth (daughter of Marshall and Mary Ann Cotton) was born 13 Apr 1883; died 13 Apr 1961, Caledonia Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: teacher
• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

BERGEY.-Ezra Bergey, son of David Bergey, New Dundee, Ontario, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1907; aged 24y. 7m.5d. Funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 28, from his parents' residence to the Blenheim Mennonite Church. Services were conducted by Noah Stauffer. Text. Isa. 28: 29. Ezra had been teaching school at New Dundee until Apr. 1, when he had to resign on account of failing health. He went to a health resort in Muskoka, Ont., and seemed to make rapid improvement, but while there contracted a cold and left for home. Pneumonia set in and he died very unexpectedly. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for nearly three years, took an active part in church work and was superintendent of the Blenheim Sunday school. By a Cousin.

The Gospel Witness - Volume 3, Number 30 October 23, 1907 - page 479, 480

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• Name: Ida Millar
• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.8
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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MILLAR, Mrs. Frederick B. (Ida Bergey) -- At Cambridge Country Manor, Route 31, Cambridge (P), on Saturday, April 29, 1978, Ida Bergey, formerly of 54 Marshall St., waterloo, age 92 years. Mrs. Millar was born in New Dundee, a daughter of the late David Bergey and the former Louisa Bowman. A member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church; a member and past president of the Women's Missionary Association of the church. A charter member and past presiden tof New Dundee Women's Institute and a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick B. Millar, in 1955 and by four brothers and two sisters. Surviving ar five sons, Douglas and Donald of Kitchener, Rev. Robert Millar of Oklahoma and twins, Roderick of Cambridge (G) and Frederick of Kitchener and two daughters, Louisa Miller and Bertha (Mrs. Robert Landers), both of Waterloo; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. A private family committal service was held at Woodland cemetery today. The family will be receiving friends and relatives at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church chapel on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with Rev. Martha Smith and Rev. Ron Rempel officiating. Donations to the memorial find of the WMA, the Mennonite Central Committee or the CNIB may be made as expressions of sympathy, and may be made at the church or the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 May 1978

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"Ida was the sixth of David and Louisa (Bowman) Bergey's seven children. She was born the year her family moved to New Dundee. At the age of 22 Ida became a charter member of the New Dundee Women's Institute and was elected their first president in 1907. Her involvement in the Institute provided a stepping stone to develop her creative writing. In later years she became a correspondent for the Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

After her marriage to Fred Millar they purchased a little 13 acre farm two miles west of Kitchener. Fred worked in Kitchener during the 1920s but was unemployed during the depression in the 1930s. The income from the farm was not sufficient to support their growing family of seven children. Twin sons born in 1931 completed the family circle. One of thet wins at the age of two required surgery and was hospitalized for a year in the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital. (This was before the Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan was in effect.)

At this point Ida recalled the cheese making skills she learned from her mother. A small vat, a cheese press and a few utensils were brought fromt he Bergey home farm near New Dundee. Ida made the traditional Bowman Farmes Mild Cheese. Medium and Old Cheddar was purchased from various cheese factories and sold at several markets. Their first market stand was at the Kitchener Farmers' Market where her brother Herb and her UncleAaron Bowman's family also sold cheese.

In 1936 and 1937 the family sold cheese at four markets each Saturday. Fred dropped off Ida and son Donald at Kitchener, then with Douglas proceeded on to Preston. That market was over by 9 a.m., then on to Hamilton, another 35 miles east. At noon Ida and Donald left the Kitchener market for the Waterloo market with a farmer who also attended both markets.

Kitchener/Waterloo are Twin Cities. The distance between the two markets was a little over three miles. The Waterloo Market did not open for business until exactly 1 p.m. when the Market Clerk would ring a bell. Those who had already made a selection (and sometimes paid for it) wouldr ush to pick up their merchandise and leave.
The market was over in a couple of hours so Ida had to wait until sometime between four and five o'clock when Fred would arrive from Hamilton to take the family and empty cheese boxes home.

They made a specialty of aging their cheddar to a degree of ripeness that was popular with many who appreciated the sharp tang. Some cheddars were much superior to others, depending on the month it was made, the factory that produced it, humidity, temperature and other factors. Visits were made to the five or six factories that produced cheddar and testing made from a tubular sample drawn from the 80-90 lb. block was standard practice.

One amusing incident remains in memory. A little cheese factory located in the Fryfogel Inn between New Hamburg and Stratford had a supply of quarter-pound bars of Limburger cheese considerably past their prime. Limburger has a relatively short life and unless refrigerated it will ripen to a soft, runny mass, almost like honey, but it certainly does not smell sweet. The manager offered them for five cents each. Could they be sold? 'Well, take them anyway and if you sell them you can pay me, if not, throw them out.'

They were offered at 15 cents each and only one or two were sold. The next week a sign announced 'Specially aged limburger - 35 cents'. We sold them all that Saturday and for weeks people would return and ask for that' good'? old limburger." (compiled by D. Douglas Millar)

"Those Enterprising Pennsylvania Germans"

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:"Ida Bergey, at the age of nineteen or twenty, probably had thedistinction of being the youngest president of any Women's Institute in Ontario. Hers was a life-long involvement in community and church activities. In her eighties, she was still visiting 'senior's.

YOUTH AND ADVENTURE

Ida Bergey was born on June 16, 1885 to David and Louisa (Bowman) Bergey. The Bergey family attended the Blenheim Mennonite Church, where David was ordained deacon in 1889.

Although Ida's father was a teacher in the public schools, an education beyond grade school was not considered necessary for girls. Ida's older sister Amelia, whose story is also told in this book, worked her own way through higher education when she was old enough to leave home. Ida's educational pursuits seem to be limited to a term in the Bible Studyclass (forerunner of Ontario Mennonite Bible School) of 1907 and a course at a business college.

Ida, however, did not lack for educational stimulation in the home. Her father's library contained most of the classics of the time. The room which contained this library was Ida's favourite.

When the New Dundee Women's Institute was organized in the early 1900s, Ida joined, and it was not long until her name was proposed for the office of president. When she asked her father what she should do, he advised, 'You have to make up your own mind. But if you can't take criticism, don't accept.'

Frequently one hears stories of young men going west for a bit of adventure, but in the Bergey family it was the women. Ida, her sister, Eva, and a family friend decided to go to California. The three of them found employment in a millionnaire's home. One of them was cook, one was the upstairs maid, the other the downstairs maid. These women learned a great deal about refined housekeeping during that year, and Ida continued to set an attractive table whenever she entertained.

On her return from California, Ida went to Toronto to find work. While there, she became acquainted with Frederick Millar. Since Ida was under church discipline for failing to abide by the prescribed dress regulations and Fred was not a member of the Mennonite Church, they were married at a Baptist church in 1917. They eventually bought a little farm just west of Kitchener.

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

When Stirling Avenue Mennonite church was organized in 1924, the Millars still had no church affiliation. This congregation was open to receiving members, disciplined in their own congregations for breach of the dress code. In spite of, or perhaps because of, his being drafted into the army, the Mennonite stand on peace and non-violence appealed to Fred, and the Millars joined the Stirling Church.

Ida soon became involved in the Women's Missionary Society. In 1930 after the death of Mary Snider, Ida was appointed as Cradle Roll superintendent. (The Cradle Roll was sponsored by the WMS). In 1941 she was elected secretary of the Society, in 1944 as vice-pres., and in 1946 as president. According to the minutes she frequently volunteered to pack relief goods or mend at the Mennonite Central Committee depot. One fall, in lieu of making so many quilts, Ida organized a comforter-knotting bee for the young people. The youth knotted a lot of comforters, but the women spent another day redoing much of the work!

The church camping program also received Ida's support. Her family does not know how she had the time and energy to volunteer to cook and serve as 'camp mother', but she was there.

Probably in order to get away from the constant emphasis on quilting in the regular women's meetings, Ida and one of her Sunday school classes began the 'Friendly Circle'. This group was more socially oriented and not as highly organized as the WMS, kept no records, but did take on some projects and always had devotions at the meetings.

Living on the highway and relatively close to the road made the Millar house very accessible to the transients who walked from city to city. Especially during the Depression, men would walk the roads in search of employment, and failing to find that, had to seek a free meal and lodging, wherever they could. The Millars never turned anyone away - well, only once! One day Ida was especially busy and actually turned one away. As soon as he was on his way, she was filled with remorse. She went to the telephone and called her neighbour up the road, who promised to take care of the problem. She made a sandwich and met the man at the end of her lane.

On another occasion, a very discouraged man spent a few days at the Millar home. Unknown to them, he was contemplating suicide. After receiving the Millar family's hospitality - and even a little counsel, he went back to Chicago with renewed hope. He later wrote to them, telling them they had saved his life.

It was also during the depression years that the Millar family hosted children from the orphanage during the summer months. Ida would have liked to adopt one particular little girl, but her church friends counselled against it. They reasoned that by the time the girl would be a teenager, Ida would be an old woman. Her friends probably had the welfare of the child in mind and, no doubt, also felt that Ida, with her family of seven, had enough children of her own.

Although Ida was not much interested in quilting, she did learn to sew and kept her family well-clothed. The family recalls that a neighbour came one day with some worn out pants and asked Ida for patches. Seeing the state of the pants, Ida gave her a pair which one of her sons had outgrown. The next Sunday at church, Lena Weber came to Ida and said she had found some good pant material on sale. She had thought of Ida and all her boys; so she bought some material and made each of them a pair of pants. Ida came home beaming, 'If you give away your old pants, the Lord will give you a set of new ones!'

One cold Sunday morning in winter, the whole Millar family was sick, and everyone stayed in bed. Before long the neighbour from across the road and up the hill was knocking at the door. Fred went to answer in his night shirt. The man wondered what was wrong, and Fred wondered how he knew something was wrong. 'Well', said the caller. 'If at this hour on a Sunday morning there is no smoke coming from your chimney, there is something wrong'. He built a fire in the stove and went for his wife, who came and made a kettle full of hot soup. The outcome of that incident was that a friendship developed, and this couple - first the wife, then the husband - became members of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church.

When Ida joined the Women's Institute in her youth, it provided a stepping stone to develop her creative writing. As a correspondent for the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, she received a free subscription. This was particularly significant since it coincided with the depression years. She wrote a column of local news, calling herself the 'Elmdale Correspondent'. She wrote her reports by lamp light after the children were in bed. That was also the time she did most of her reading.

Ida exercised her literary skills throughout her life - writing pieces and poetry for the Women's Institute or for various family and church celebrations. One of her last poems accompanied the plates she distributed to her daughters and daughter-in-law one Christmas. She died on April 29, 1978 after a long, active life, passing on a legacy of faith, conviction, optimism and strength as well as plates."

"Willing Service:Stories of Ontario Mennonite Women", pg. 252-255
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Ida married Frederick Blain Millar 4 Mar 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick was born 1 Nov 1887, Lindsay, Ops Twp., Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1955, RR4, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.9
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"Herbert Bergey, 77, of New Hamburg, died Sunday at KW Hospital following a brief illness.

Born July 9, 1887 at New Dundee, he was a s/o the late Mr./Mrs. David Bergey and had farmed in the New Hamburg district since 1921. He retired 10 years ago. He was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, the church choir and the board of trustees. He had been a Sunday school teacher and was the church representative on the cemetery board. He was also a board member of the Wilmot Municipal Telephone System.
Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Appel; a son William of New Hamburg, a daughter Mrs. Kenneth (Alice) Ferguson of Iroquois, Ont.; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Ida) Millar of Kitchener and 3 grandchildren. He was predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters...Riverside Cemetery..."

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Mar 1965

Herbert married Edna Appel 15 Jun 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of Herman Appel and Johanna Susanna Umbach) was born 20 Aug 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 1979, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126750P

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13895076
• Name: Angeline B. Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.2
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, , Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Angeline Bear, "born July 7th, 1869."

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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Mrs. Daniel Eby - By Record Correspondent - New Dundee, April 20

Mrs. Daniel Eby passed away at her home, RR 2, Petersburg, yesterday, after a lingering illness. She was in her 73rd year. Mrs. Eby was born in Waterloo Township on July 7th, 1869, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baer. After her marriage to Mr. Eby, they took up residence in Wilmot Township where she lived until the time of her death. She was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church. Her husband, two sons, Edwin on the home farm, Gordon of Breslau, and daughter Ellen at home; three sisters, Elvina, (Mrs. William Bachert) of Kitchener, Louisa (Mrs. Irvin Shantz) of Preston, Eva (Mrs. John Francis of Kitchener; five brothers Moses of New Dundee, Ephraim of New Hamburg, Simon of Petersburg, Josiah of Wainwright, Alberta, Norman of Petersburg also survive. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence to the Latschar Mennonite Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop M. Hallman and Rev. Lorne Schmidt will be in charge of the service.

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Mrs. Daniel Eby

Mrs. Daniel Eby passed away at her home, Bleam's Road, east of Wilmot Centre, on Sunday after a lingering illness. She was in her 73rd year.

Mrs. Eby was born in Waterloo township on July 7th, 1869, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Baer. After her marriage to Mr. Eby, they took up residence in Wilmot Township, where she lived until the time of her death. She was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church.

Her husband, two sons, Edwin, on the home farm, Gordon, of Breslau, and daughter, Ellen, at home, three sisters, Elvina, (Mrs. Wm. Bachert), Kitchener, Louisa, (Mrs. Irvin Shantz), Preston, Eva, (Mrs. John Francis), Kitchener, five brothers, Moses, New Dundee, Ephraim, New Hamburg, Simon, Petersburg, Josiah, Wainwright, Alta., and Norman, of Petersburg, survive.

The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence to the Latschar Mennonite Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop M. Hallman and Rev. Lorne Schmidt were in charge of the services.

New Hamburg Independent, April 24, 1942

Angeline married Daniel E. Eby 17 May 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of David E. Eby and Leah Eby) was born 3 Mar 1862, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1960, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218379
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36370597
• Name: Elvina Bachert
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.3
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1946, 145 Pandora Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elvina Bear, "born March 12th, 1871."

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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Bachert, Elvina, daughter of the late Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., on March 12, 1871; passed away at the Kitchener and Waterloo Hospital on Jan. 6, 1952; aged 80 y. 9 m. 24 d.
In February, 1897, she was united in marriage to William Bachert.
Mrs. Bachert was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons (Clayton, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Wilfred, Chicago, Ill.), 2 daughters (Eva-Mrs. Elmer Shantz, Kitchener, Ont.; and Alice, Colombia, South America), 5 brothers (Moses, New Dundee, Ont., Ephraim, Haysville, Ont.; Simon and Josiah, Kitchener, Ont.; and Norman, Baden, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Irvin Shantz, Freeport, Ont., and Mrs. Jack Frances, Kitchener, Ont.), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
One son (Ivan) died in 1946.
Funeral services were held at the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in charge of J. H. Hess with Wilfred Ulrich and U. K. Weber assisting. Burial was made at First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 11 - March 11, 1952--- page 262, 263

Elvina married William Bachert Feb 1897. William (son of Samuel Bachert and Catherine Pimper) was born 16 Dec 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1955, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19456248
• Eby ID Number: 00002-103.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Moses Bear, "born July 25th, 1872."

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.].

Moses married Adeline Schmitt 13 Mar 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adeline (daughter of John Becker Schmitt and Magdalena Hallman) was born 6 Jan 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31542734
• Name: Henry Bear
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31542864
• Name: Fidia Bear
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.6

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99972807
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.7
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Ephraim Bear, "born January 24th, 1877."

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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Baer, Ephraim, son of the late Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Zurich, Ont., Jan. 24, 1877; passed away suddenly at his home Dec. 8, 1953; aged 76 y. 11 m. 15 d. In 1904 he married Lovina Nahrgang, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 7 daughters (Oscar and Mervin, of New Dundee; Sylvester, of Manitoba; Moses, Jeremiah and Martin, of Bright; Allan, of North Dakota; Zelma, of Elmira; Leah and Mary, at home; Vinetta, of India; Barbara-Mrs. Gordon Bindernagle, of Kitchener; Martha, of Toronto; and Viola-Mrs. Roderick McKenzie, of Galt). From his youth he was a faithful member of the Biehn Mennonite Church. We praise God for calling him home without suffering, for he fell asleep to awaken with Jesus. Funeral services Dec. 11, were in charge of C. C. Cressman and M. H. Roth.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 5 - February 2, 1954-page 118, 119, 120

Ephraim married Lovina Nahrgang 16 Mar 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Deacon John S. Nahrgang and Maria Shantz) was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Family Photograph: Simon B. Baer and wife Luanna Shantz
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36371018
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.8
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Simon Bear, "born December 22nd, 1879."

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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Baer.- Simon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baer, was born near Zurich, Ont., Dec. 22, 1878; died at the South Waterloo Hospital, Galt, Ont., after a brief illness, June 15, 1969; aged 90 y. 5 m. 23 d. He was married to Luanna Shantz, who died in 1953. His second wife, Lydia Shantz, survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Arthur, Raymond, and Manasseh), 4 daughters (Verna-Mrs. Omar Rudy, Grace-Mrs. Mervin Weber, Lillian-Mrs. Ronald Snider, and Florence-Mrs. Vernice Smith), 18 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren, one brother (Norman), and one sister (Eva-Mrs. John Francis). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Edith, in 1943) and 2 infant sons. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 18, with Robert Johnson and Rufus Jutzi officiating^.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 27 - July 15, 1969, pages 619, 620.

Simon married Luannah Shantz 1902. Luannah (daughter of Isaac C. Shantz and Sarah D. Shantz) was born 15 Mar 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Simon — Lydia Shantz. Lydia (daughter of Noah S. Shantz and Nancy Moser) was born 6 Oct 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1977, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183154707
• Name: Louisa Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.9
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Louisa Bear, "born February 18th, 1881."

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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Shantz, Louise, daughter of Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., Feb. 18, 1881; died at her home in Freeport, Ont., Dec. 31, 1962; aged 81 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Feb. 18, 1903, she was married to Ervin B. Shantz. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Clarence and Lester), and 2 daughters (Vera and Gladys-Mrs. Arnold Gingrich). She was a member of the Preston Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Jan. 3, in charge of Merle Shantz.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 8 - February 26, 1963 page 175.

Louisa married Ervin B. Shantz 18 Feb 1903. Ervin (son of Jacob E. Shantz and Lydia U. Bowman) was born 17 Sep 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1963, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183183413
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.15
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Josiah Bear, "born October 9th, 1882."

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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Josiah Baer, 82, of the Hillside Haven Nursing Home, Elora, died Tues after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct,. 9, 1882 in Mannheim. He had been a farmer in Alberta and British Columbia for about 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. F. E. West of North Bay and Mrs. W. A. Rau of Kitchener; two brothers, Simon and Norman, both of Preston, a sister Mrs. J. Francis of Kitchener, and 5 grandchildren....Woodland Cemetery..

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 39 Dec 1964

Josiah — Mary Ann Otterbein. Mary (daughter of Ezra Otterbein and Annie Vincent) was born 17 Jul 1879, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1945, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Josiah — Ruth Smith. Ruth died 1967. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36526158
• Interesting: accident, life story
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.10
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1893; burned by boiling sap

Notes:

SAD ACCIDENT

On Good Friday, the 31st of March, several of the sons of Bro. Henry Baer near Manheim, Waterloo Co., Ontario, were engaged in boiling maple sap in the woods, the rest of the family having gone to meeting. While the oldest of them went home for a short time on some business, his brother Noah, about eight and a half years old, accidently fell into the pan of boiling sap, and was scalded so badly that he died at about 10 o'clock the same evening. Buried at Latschar's cemetery on Monday April 3d, where a large number of people were assembled to sympathize with the sorrowing family in their sad bereavement. Bro. Menno Cressman spoke in German from Matt. 22: 12 and Bro. N. Stauffer in English from Mark 10: 14, 15, 17.

Herald of Truth , Vol. XXX, No. 9, May 1, 1893 - Page 149, 150, 151

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171800775
• Name: Eva Francis
• Eby ID Number: 00002-103.12
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Farm
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Eva Bear, "born May 16th, 1886."

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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Francis.- Eva, daughter of Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Mannheim, Ont., May 15, 1886; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 23, 1984; aged 98 y. She was married to John Francis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Cecil Cressman and Grace-Mrs. Carl Cressman), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one son (John) and one grandson. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 38 - September 18, 1984, page 666.

Eva married John William Francis 1915. John was born 28 Apr 1891, , Norfolk, England; died 1988; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183184275
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.12

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53942315
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.13
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Norman married Emma Weber 9 Oct 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Amos S. Weber and Maria Groff) was born 9 Aug 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1965, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Norman — Salome Rellinger. Salome (daughter of Aaron Rellinger and Sarah Ann Hallman) was born 16 Mar 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807311
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.14
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ezra Bear, "born November 20th, 1890."

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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Baer.-Ezra, youngest son of Deacon Henry and Leah Baer, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 30, 1890; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital) following an operation for appendicitis on Jan. 2, 1936; aged 45 y. 1 m 3 d. His illness was only of a few days' duration and therefore his death came as a distinct shock. At the age of 12 he confessed Christ as his personal Savior and united with the Mennonite Church. His testimony a few days before his death was, "I am ready to go." On Sept. 9, 1919, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Good of New Hamburg, Ont. This union was blest with 5 sons and 1 daughter. He leaves his wife, 5 sons, 1 daughter, his aged mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral services were held Jan. 5, by M. H. Shantz at the home and M. Hallman and J. W. Witmer at the Latschar Mennonite church. Text, II Cor. 4: 17, 15. A large concourse of people had gathered to pay the last tribute of respect. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, February 6, 1936 - Vol. XXVIII, No.45 - page 958, 959

Ezra married Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Good 9 Sep 1919. Elizabeth (daughter of Deacon Eli Good and Nancy Cressman) was born 18 Jun 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1966, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: RR3, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rosemount Farm - Dairy
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.2
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SHANTZ--ALLEN B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendel E. Shantz, Kitchener, Ont., died Nov. 14, 1931, in the K. W. Hospital in Kitchener, aged 59 years. He was a member of the Sterling Ave. Mennonite Church of Kitchener, and is survived by his wife, 4 sons, and 3 daughters, namely: Mervin, Russell, Edward, Frank, Erma (Mrs. M. Bingeman), Florence, and Anna; also by five grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Sidney, Mrs. E. G. Lang, Mrs. W. Durham, and Misses Bertie and Susie Shantz. One brother (Dr. U. B. Shantz) predeceased him some six years ago. Funeral services were held Nov. 17 from his late home and at the Sterling Ave. Church, conducted by U. K. Weber, pastor of the congregation, and S. F. Coffman, of Vineland, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 42 - January 14, 1932 - Pages 911, 912

Allan married Catherine Shirk 1 Mar 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Peter Shirk and Magdalena Martin) was born 20 Mar 1875, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-105.4

Other Events:

• Occupation: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; dentist
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
• Residence: 1921, 11 Roy St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Urias was married according to his death registration.

Urias married Mabelle Bonnar 25 Apr 1903, Fulton, Fulton, Indiana, United States. Mabelle was born 1878, , USA; died 26 Dec 1972, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louida Mary A. Langs
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

(Preston May 18) - Mrs. Eugene G. Langs, 58, wife of a prominent Preston dairyman, died during the night at her Concession Road home. Deceased was in her usual health when she retired. Death was attributed to heart failure. She was a d/o Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Shantz of Kitchener. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Enon N. Hunsberger of Preston, and Miss Helen B. Langs at home, one son, Thomas W. at home, one brother, Sidney Shantz, Kitchener, three sisters, Mrs. W. J. Durham of St. Catharines, Mrs. B. Shantz, Ridley College, St. Catharines, and Miss Susan B. Shantz of Kitchener, two grandchildren, Ralph and Elnor Anne Hunsberger of Preston....

18 May 1938

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Mrs.Eugene G. Langs, 58, wife of a prominent Preston dairyman, died duringthe night at her Concession Road home. Deceased was in her usual healthwhen she retired. Death was attributed to heart failure. She was a d/o Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Shantz of Kitchener.

Kitchener Record 18 May 1938

Louida married Wallace Eugene Garfield "Eugene" Langs 3 Nov 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wallace (son of Wallace Langs and Helen L. Allen) was born 16 Nov 1881, Windham Township, Norfolk, Co., Ontario; died 8 Jan 1970; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.5
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-105.7

Notes:

SCHANTZ.-On the 7th of December, near Berlin, Ontario, of croup, Lydia, daughter of Bro. and Sister Wendell E. and Nancy Schantz, aged 5 years, 10 months and 17 days. Funeral services by Noah Stauffer and Daniel Wismer, at Berlin, from John 14: 2 and James 4: 14, after which the remains of the little one were laid to rest at Latschaw's meeting house near Manheim. Little Lydia was a bright little girl. She attended the Sunday school at Berlin. Just a little while before she died she asked her brothers and sisters to sing a hymn she had learned in Sunday school, "Home Bells are Ringing." This was her favorite hymn. God bless the bereaved parents, brothers, sisters, and her many friends.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, JANUARY 1, 1891, Pages 14,15

Other Events:

• Name: Melinda Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.7
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Alberta Gingrich
• Name: Bertie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.8
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Alberta — Norman S. Gingrich. Norman (son of Rev. Jacob B. Gingrich and Elizabeth Sherk) was born 1 Dec 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1947, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23313770
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.6
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Sydney — Helen C. Kellies. Helen was born 1901, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Jul 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-106.5

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• Name: Matilda Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00002-106.2

Matilda married Allan Israel Swartz 4 Aug 1909, Lynn, St. Clair, Michigan. Allan (son of Isaac Schwartz and Salome "Sarah" Israel) was born 26 Jun 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1947, , Lapeer Co., Michigan; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Rebecca Rosenberger
• Eby ID Number: 00002-106.3

Anna — Noah Shantz Rosenberger. Noah (son of Christian S. Rosenberger and Hannah Shantz) was born 10 Jun 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1937; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: story, racism, geography
• Eby ID Number: 00002-106.4
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Isaiah Bowman was born in Waterloo County of Pennsylvania German parents, who moved to Michigan when he was a small child.

His great scholastic achievements won for him distinction in many fields and he became known as one of the world's foremost geographers. A graduate of Harvard and Yale Universities, he became a professor at Yale. He led expeditions to South America in 1907 and 1913 and served as geographer and geologist on a Peruvian expedition in 1911.

He was President of Johns Hopkins University from 1935 to 1948.

Dr. Bowman accompanied the American delegation to the Peace Conference following World War I and was adviser to Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt. He also took part in the World Security Conference in Dunbarton Oaks in 1944.

In honour of his memory and in recognition of his many accomplishments, the University of Waterloo named its Social Science Building, "The Isaiah Bowman Building

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

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University of Waterloo quietly removes plaque, portrait of anti-Semite
American scholar calls on UW to publicly explain why it was wrong to name a building after 'lifelong eugenicist, anti-Semite, and racist'

By Terry PenderRecord Reporter


WATERLOO REGION - The University of Waterloo has quietly removed a portrait and plaque from a campus building dedicated to a noted scholar and administrator who was also a notorious anti-Semite.

When it was built in the late 1960s, the Environment 1 building \emdash known as EV-1 \emdash was named after Isaiah Bowman, a pre-eminent geographer and adviser to Franklin Roosevelt who was born in Waterloo County in the late 1800s.

But an American researcher says Bowman was a virulent anti-Semite, a racist and strong supporter of eugenics.

Sandford Jacoby, a Distinguished Research Professor in history, management and public policy at the University of California Los Angeles, raised a red flag earlier this month about Waterloo's Bowman connection after he learned about Bowman's history of anti-Semitism, racism and support for eugenics.

"After a short delay due to the pandemic, we removed the material this year," said university spokesperson Nick Manning.

The university is committed to address systemic racism in all its forms, he said.

Naming the building after Bowman does not reflect the values of the university today, Manning said.

The name was officially changed to Environment 1 in 2008, and the university just got around to removing the portrait and plaque.

Jacoby came across Bowman's University of Waterloo connection while researching U.S. immigration policy before and during the Second World War.

Knowing he had at least one family member, an uncle, who was murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, Jacoby started researching what happened to his relatives under the Nazis.

That's how he learned of Bowman's work and influence and discovered online a publication called "The First 50 Years: A History of the University of Waterloo Environmental Studies Faculty," written by Robert Shipley, a retired school of urban planning professor in time for the faculty's anniversary in May 2019.

Jacoby was outraged after learning the University of Waterloo had named a building after Bowman and has never publicly explained why that was wrong.

Bowman was born in 1875 into a Mennonite family near Linwood, in what was then Waterloo County. The family soon moved, joining a Mennonite colony in Michigan.

He left Michigan to attend Harvard University, and eventually became a professor of geography at Yale. He became a Presbyterian and married the daughter of a Harvard professor.

He left Yale to become president of the American Geographical Society. In 1918, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson asked Bowman and the society to help redraw the borders of Europe after the First World War.

"It launched his career as a Washington insider," said Jacoby. "In 1938 he became an adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt on refugee affairs."

Bowman successfully supported very low quotas on Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis. Instead of allowing Jews into the U.S., Bowman said they should be settled in places with few whites, so as not to "antagonize" them, such as Guyana, Kenya and the Philippines.

"Bowman was complicit in efforts to make it difficult for Jewish refugees to escape to the U.S. during the Nazi period," said Jacoby.

Bowman played a minor role in the 1945 San Francisco peace conference that led to the creation of the United Nations. During his time as president of Johns Hopkins University \emdash from 1935 to 1948 \emdash Bowman discriminated against African-American students and Jewish professors, said Jacoby.

Jacoby knew all this when he read the history of Waterloo's environment faculty and learned the university had named a building after Bowman. Jacoby immediately contacted Shipley with a bunch of questions.

That was on April 11 \emdash almost three years after Shipley's departmental history was first published.

Shipley said he emailed Jean Andrey, the dean of the environment faculty, to let her know Jacoby would be getting in touch with some questions about Bowman and the university.

Within days Bowman's photo and plaque were quietly removed.

The University of Waterloo is going about the situation all wrong, said Jacoby.

"Transparency regarding its removal of the Bowman plaque is vital," said Jacoby.

"The university ought to be proud, not secretive about what it's done \emdash students must learn about the past so that it will never be repeated."

Bowman's ideas can still be seen in headlines today.

"Just the other day Britain announced a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, stooping to racist, anti-immigrant sentiments of pro-Brexit voters," said Jacoby. "It's eerily reminiscent of Bowman's approach."

Editor's Note: This article has been edited to remove an incorrect account of a trip to Germany.

"University Of Waterloo Quietly Removes Plaque, Portrait Of Anti-Semite". 2022. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2022/04/23/university-of-waterloo-quietly-removes-plaque-portrait-of-anti-semite.html.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.2
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer

Notes:

Bowman.-Alva Schantz Bowman was born near Mannheim, in Waterloo County, Ont., Feb. 23, 1879; died of a heart attack while working in his farmyard, Oct. 7, 1946; aged 67 y. 7 m. 14 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and was faithful to Him to the end. He was married to Angeline Knechtel. One son (William) preceded him in death in June. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters: Eldon, Waterloo, Ont.; Alfred, Fred, Clayton, Mabel-Mrs. Dave Deckert, Bertha-Mrs. Elmer Snider, Florence-Mrs. Earl Gingerich, all of Guernsey, Sask. In 1905 he moved to Saskatchewan, where he resided until his death. He was prominent in the community and church, having served as vice-chairman of the Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization since 1929. He was much concerned about the hungry in Europe, and in 1945 and 1946 he and Dan Schlabach canvassed the district to raise funds to feed the starving. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Church, Guernsey, Oct. 11, in charge of Dan Schlabach and Stanley Shantz, assisted by Jacob Dyck (in German), and J. J. Thiessen, chairman of the Colonization Board. Scriptures used: Ps. 90: 9, 10; I Thess. 5: 1, 2, 4-6; I Pet. 1: 3-5; II Cor. 1-3, 4; Ps. 116: 15. Interment was made in the Sharon Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 33 - November 12, 1946 - page 719

Alvah — Angeline Knechtel. Angeline (daughter of Alfred Knechtel and Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman) was born 15 Jul 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1969, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.3
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bowman. --- Henry S., son of the late Moses C. and Lydia (Schantz) Bowman, was born Dec. 8, 1880, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; passed away at the K-W Hospital, Waterloo, Ont.; Sept. 12, 1950; aged 69 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Dec. 12, 1906, he was married to Lydia Ann Weber at Guernsey, Sask, who died Jan. 23, 1937. Surviving are 3 children (Walter, Mervin, and Edna), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Edwin and Moses), and one sister (Melinda). Three children (Norman, Clare, and Paul), and one brother (Alvah) predeceased him. He was a faithful Christian and interested in the church. He was always willing to serve in a humble way, and was a regular attendant and member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., conducted by Clare Shantz and J. B. Martin.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 40 - October 3, 1950 ---- page 990.

Henry married Lydia Ann Weber 12 Dec 1906. Lydia (daughter of Moses M. Weber and Rebecca Clemmer) was born 2 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1937, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bowman, Edwin S., son of Moses C. and Lydia (Shantz) Bowman, was born at Mannheim, Ont.; died at Freeport Hospital, Jan. 22, 1975; aged 90 y. He was married to Laura Eby, who preceded him in death in July 1973. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Alvan, Henry S., and Moses S. Bowman), and one sister (Melinda). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Robert N. Johnson and Stanley Shantz; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery

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

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BOWMAN, Edwin S. - At the Freeport Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1975, after a lengthy illness, Edwin S. Bowman, formerly a resident of Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, aged 90 years. Mr. Bowman was born in Mannheim, a son of the late Rev. Moses C. Bowman and the former Lydia Shantz, Mr. Bowman, along with his wife, farmed at Guernsey, Sask., for many years; retired and returned to Kitchener in 1948; a member of First Mennonite Church. Mr. Bowman was the last surviving member of his family; he was predeceased by his wife, the former Laura Eby in July of 1973, and by three brothers, Alvah, Henry S., and Rev. Moses S. Bowman, and one sister Melinda. Friends may call at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after noon on Thursday, until noon on Friday, when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Rev. Rob- ert Johnson officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan may be made as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, 24 Jan 1975

Edwin — Laura Eby. Laura (daughter of Henry B. Eby and Sarah G. Honsberger) was born 1 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1973, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dressmaker
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76370
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1938, Roseville Mennonite Church, North Dumfries Township, Ontario; lay minister

Notes:

Roseville Mennonite Church (Detweiler Meeting House)

Services began in homes in the area with the arrival of the first settlers around 1822. A first meeting house was built about 1830 approximately a half-mile west of Roseville, on the south side of the road. One acre of land on the northeast corner of Lot 37, Concession 11, North Dumfries Township, was transferred from Samuel C. Snyder. The deed for the property was dated 1830, but it was not registered until August 1842. A stone meeting house was built in 1855 just slightly east of the old log meeting house; the church was dedicated on November 25, 1855 by the congregation's first minister, Jacob F. Detweiler. Henry Shantz, Enoch Detweiler and Solomon Gehman were the ministers who followed Jacob F. Detweiler.

Sunday School began in 1924 and in 1933 Young People's Bible Meetings were organized. The latter meetings were held in conjunction with those of the Blenheim Mennonite Church. A Sunday School classroom was added to the Detweiler church in 1956.

Moses Bowman, a layman from First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, was ordained minister to Detweiler Mennonite Church in 1938 where he continued to serve until the time of his death in 1964. The small congregation was served by visiting ministers until it disbanded in January 1966. Some of the remaining families are reported to have joined with Blenheim Mennonite Church at that time.

Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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Bowman, Moses S., son of Moses C. and Lydia (Shantz) Bowman, was born at Mannheim, Ont., March 12, 1899; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Aug. 14, 1964; aged 65 y. 5 m. 2 d. On March 4, 1926, he was married to Mildred Schisler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Harold, Stuart, and Enid-Mrs. Alex Crowley), 8 grandchildren, one brother and one sister (Edwin and Melinda). In 1939 he was ordained as minister at the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener. He served 25 years at Roseville and 3 years at Blenheim. He was a member of the Roseville Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church , Kitchener, Aug. 17, in charge of Vernon Leis and C. F. Derstine; interment in Roseville Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 39 - October 6, 1964 - pp 877-879

Moses married Mildred Elzina Schisler 4 Mar 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mildred (daughter of William F. Schisler and Selna Werner) was born 16 Feb 1906, Vineland, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 22 Nov 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337765
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00107-6445
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lovina Shuh, "was born in Wallace Township, January 26th, 1879."


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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Hoover. --- Osborne, son of Anna Moyer and Moses Hoover, was born in Rainham Twp., near Selkirk, Ont., April 9, 1878; passed from this life at the Ontario Hospital, Hamilton, Sept. 22, 1950; aged 72 y. 5 m. 13 d. About two years ago he suffered a stroke, and his health was gradually failing. In 1913 he was converted; he served his Master in the Mennonite Church, where he was an efficient song leader, being a great lover of the hymns of the church. Twenty-two years ago he married Lavina Shuh, of Kitchener, Ont., who predeceased him April 19, 1947. He lived all his life on the home farm, near the church, until his health began to fail. Although no children were born to this marriage, his going is felt keenly, by the church, relatives, and neighbors. Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at the Rainham Mennonite Church, conducted by A. L. Fretz and S. F. Coffman. Interment was made in the South Cayuga Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 43 - October 24, 1950 ----- page 1062

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00107-6446
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Factory

Notes:

Benjamin Shuh, "was born in Wallace Township, March 14th, 1880."


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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Shuh - Benjamin Bowman Shuh was born March 14, 1880, in Perth Co., Ont., near Listowel; passed away July 4, 1949; aged 69 y. 3 m. 20 d. In 1890 he moved with his parents to Kitchener, Ont. (then Berlin, Ont.). In 1898 he accepted the Lord and was a faithful member of the church until death. In the pioneer days of 1905 he homesteaded in Guernsey, Sask., on the land on which he still lived at the time of his passing. On Feb. 26, 1908, he was married to Elizabeth Betzner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Fred Bowman, Mrs. Merle Baker, both of Guernsey, Sask.; and Mrs. Jules Verbeck, Toronto, Ont.), one brother (Melvin, Kitchener, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Jean Lang, Preston, Ont.). Two children predeceased him in childhood. His passing was unexpected, occurring while he was attending conference sessions at Tofield, Alta., after a severe heart attack and a few hours' illness, at the home of J. B. Stauffer. He was a faithful worker in Sunday-school and church activities, having taught a young men's class in the early days and later an old men's class. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Mennonite church, Guernsey, Sask., on July 8 by Dan Schlabach and Stanley Shantz. Text: Jno. 11: 28b, Ps. 23. Interment was trade in the adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 31 - August 2, 1949 - page 775

Benjamin married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Betzner 26 Feb 1908. Elizabeth (daughter of Moses E. Betzner and Veronica Brubacher) was born 21 Jan 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00107-6447
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Shuh, "was born in Wallace Township, March 14th, 1882."


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.].

Susannah — Irvin S. Kolb. Irvin (son of Joseph B. Kolb and Nancy Stauffer) was born 20 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1939; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00107-6448

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• Eby ID Number: 00107-6449
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Milton Shuh, "was born in Wallace Township, July 14th, 1886."

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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"Death occurred at Nitawin,Sask. on Thurs. of Milton Shuh, 65, a former Kitchener resident.

Mr. Shuh was born and raised on the family homestead here but moved out west with his family 40 years ago. He was the s/o the late David and Barbara Shuh.

Two daughters and three sons, all in Western Canada, survive; also twobrothers, Benjamin of Guernsey, Sask. and M. L. Shuh of this city. Mrs.E. G. Langs of Preston is a sister, and Mrs. Garfield Mader, of Baden, a daughter."

KW Record obit. of Sat., July 5, 1947

Milton — Orkney Island Cressman. Orkney (daughter of Israel C. Cressman and Sarah Bowman) was born 17 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1918; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00107-6450
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Melvin Shuh, "was born in Berlin, September 29th, 1889."

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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"Melvin L. Shuh, 66, of258 Sheldon Ave. North, died today in KW Hospital after a brief illness.

Born Sept. 29, 1889 in Kitchener, he was a s/o the late Mr. and Mrs.David Shuh. He was a well known dairy farmer in Waterloo Tp. for many years.

A member of Bethany United Missionary Church, he was active as a Sunday school worker.

His marriage to the former Grace Cressman took place June 24, 1914 in Kitchener.

Surviving are six sons, Earl, Robert, William and Frederick of Kitchener,Ward of Waterloo and Edward of Prescott; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Barr and Miss Myrtle Shuh, both of Kitchener; a sister, Mrs.Eugene Langs of Preston and 11 grandchildren.

Two brothers and a sister predeceased him...

KW Record obit. of Thurs., March 15, 1956

Melvin married Grace Geraldine Cressman 24 Jun 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Grace (daughter of Menno C. Cressman and Mary Ann Nahrgang) was born 30 Jan 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6742.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Notes:

SHANTZ - On May 22nd, 1901, near Breslau, Ontario, Milton, son of Menno M. and Susanna Shantz, aged 22 years, 3 months and 17 days. He had been a sufferer for a number of years, and had lately been confined to his bed for several months, but he bore his sufferings with Christian fortitude. He was resigned to remain if needful or depart this world if it were the Lord's will. He was a member of the Mennonite Church about four years. His remains were laid to rest in the Cressman burying ground. At the house the services were conducted by Jacob S. Woolner, and at the church by Joseph Nahogang, text Rev. 14: 13, and E.S. Hallman, text Job. 14: 14. At the close of the services they hymn was sung "Parted hands shall clasp again."

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 12, June 15, 1901 - Page 191

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• Business: Hessenaur and Shantz, Real Estate Ltd.
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41738130
• Eby ID Number: 00002-109.3
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Moses married Clara Lavina "Lavina" Vina" Weber 11 Sep 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Menno Shuh Weber and Sarah Ann Knipe) was born 27 Dec 1884, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1969, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6742.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6742.5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200463

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• Name: Maggie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6742.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6742.7
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Public Service: 1973, Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz, Elven (1893-1984)

Elven Shantz (1893-1984) was the son of Menno and Susannah (Bowman) Shantz. He was born in Breslau, ON. In 1920 he married Mabel Weber, a sister of Urias K. Weber , then minister at Eby's Mennonite Church (later known as First Mennonite Church in Kitchener). Elven and Mabel Shantz returned from homesteading in Saskatchewan and joined the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church , Kitchener, in 1929. Shantz became an active lay leader in that congregation. He was always considered a "liberal" Mennonite but had a great rapport with all Mennonites.

He served as secretary of the Military Problems Committee of the Conference of Historic Peace Churches , 1943-64. Shantz organized the Ontario unit of Mennonite Disaster Service in 1958 and was interim secretary of Mennonite Central Committee Ontario in the 1960s.
As a result of these activities, his farm background, his ability to speak the Pennsylvania German dialect and his fine rapport with the Old Order, Amish , and Conservative Mennonites, Shantz was asked to be their spokesman to government in their requests for exemption from government health insurance, Family Allowance, Old Age Security, Workmen's Compensation, and the Canada Pension Plan, and in gaining recognition of their right to establish private Christian schools. Shantz was active in the founding of Conrad Grebel College in 1961, the Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario, and the Ontario Mennonite relief sale in 1966. The members of many branches of Mennonites who attended and participated at his funeral attested to his commitment and service to Mennonite unity.

Bergey, Lorna L. "Shantz, Elven (1893-1984)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1990. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 14 Nov 2005


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Shantz.- Elven, son of Menno M. and Susanna (Bowman) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Township on Apr. 7, 1893; died in Kitchener, Ont., on Sept. 13, 1984; aged 91 y. On Mar. 4, 1920, he was married to Mabel Weber, who preceded him in death in 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam Butler and Pat Butler), one son (Hugh), 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of James Reusser and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Woodland cemetery, Kitchener, Ont


Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 41 - October 9, 1984, page 714.

Elven married Mabel Weber 1920. Mabel (daughter of Menno Shuh Weber and Sarah Ann Knipe) was born 14 May 1893, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Almeda Milne
• Eby ID Number: 00002-110.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

Notes:

Milne, Almeda, daughter of Aaron C. and Sarah (Bricker) Bowman, was born near Mannheim, Ont., May 27, 1890; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 8, 1966; aged 76 y. 4 m. 11 d. On March 13, 1912, she was married to George Milne, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 4 daughters (Alice - Mrs. Lloyd Cressman, Edith - Mrs. Earl Cressman, Jessie - Mrs. Howard Bearinger, and Gladys - Mrs. Donald Feick), one brother (Walter), 3 sisters (Mrs. Ward Mann, Mrs. Leslie Musselman, and Mrs. Eldon Musselman), and 27 grandchildren. One son (Donald) predeceased her in 1915. She was a member of the Mannheim Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with Donald Wenger officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 47 - December 6, 1966 - pages 1070, 1071

Almeda married George Milne 13 Mar 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Milne and Mary Duncan) was born 15 Nov 1885, , Scotland; died 9 Jan 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sylvia Mann
• Eby ID Number: 00002-110.3
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1941, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Sylvia — J. Ward Mann. J. was born 1888; died 1969; was buried , White Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Oakland, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Musselman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24148
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Musselman, Ida Bowman, daughter of Aaron and Sarah Bowman, was born in Mannheim, Ont., July 25, 1889 [25 Jul 1897] ; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on June 4, 1988; aged 98 [incorrect it should read 90] y. On Feb. 18, 1920, she was married to Leslie Musselman, who died on Feb. 18 [17], 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Audrey Musselman), one son (Gerald), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Elsie Musselman), and one brother (Walter Bowman). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruth, in infancy), and 2 sisters (Almeda Milne and Sylvia Mann). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Church Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 26 - June 28, 1988 - page 454

Ida married Leslie Clarence Musselman 1920. Leslie (son of Jacob Musselman and Angeline Snyder) was born 20 Apr 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200329
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200330
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1941, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino, California, United States

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-111.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

BOWMAN, Ephriam -- In Nipawin, saskatchewan on Saturday, July 17, 1976, age 88 years, formerly of the Kitchener District. Farmed in the Carrot River, Saskatchewan area until 10 yeas ago. Survived by his wife, the former Edith Weber, Formerly of Elmira; three sisters in Winnipeg. Burial in Nipawin, July 21, 1978.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jul 1976

Ephraim married Edith Weber 21 Feb 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of Sidney Weber and Caroline Wanner) was born 6 Apr 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Nipawin, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-112.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-112.3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81961

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• Name: Alice Alta Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87189
• Residence: 1962, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

KOCH, Alice A resident of People Care in Tavistock, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011. She was born February 1, 1913 to Menno and Amelia (Bergey) Nahrgang. She lived most of her life on the family farm in Haysville, Ontario. Beloved mother of Earl (Lucille) of New Hamburg; Harold (Grace) of Canberra, Australia; Florence (Fred) Michelin of Northwest River, Labrador; Evelyn Peterson of Winnipeg, MB; Eleanor Snyder of Kitchener; Russell (Hazel) of New Hamburg; Norman (Gwen) of Earlton; Shirley (Peter) Henley of Vineland; Kenneth (Lorrie) of New Hamburg; Allan (Julia) of Truro, Nova Scotia. She is survived by 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Martha (Roy) Goshen, Indiana. Predeceased by her husband Lester in 1993, her parents, a sister in infancy, foster brothers Philip and Alfred Richardson, granddaughters Rebecca Koch and Lisa Thrasher, and great-granddaughter Aimee Anderson, her Koch in-laws: Stanley (Ruth), Orton (Irene), Mabel (Herbert) Kufske, Oliver (Violet), Phares (Linda), Vera (Nelson) Snyder, Gladys (Norman) Martin, Charles (Wilma), Roy. Alice was a long time member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church where she was actively involved as a Sunday School teacher, member of Women's Mission and Service Association, and church Historian. She wrote several church histories as well as her autobiography, "A Time for Memories." For 25 years, she was a volunteer supervisor of the Material Aid resources for Mennonite Central Committee (Ontario). Alice took great pleasure in making quilts for her children and grandchildren. In addition, she sewed hundreds of comforters for MCC until she was 95 years old. Visitation will be held at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Nith Valley Mennonite Church on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment at Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Waterloo Region Record 8 Aug 2011

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Heritage Awards presented to diverse group: Honouring a time of memories-
Alice Koch has been involved in many and varied activities during herlife - education, family, church, community and literary.


She was born Feb. 1, 1913, the d/o Menno and Amelia (Bergey) Nahrgang, and recently celebrated her 92nd birthday at her home on the farm on Haysville Road where she was born.

She attended Haysville Public School, SS No. 6 Wilmot, and passed her Entrance examinations at the age of 12, having completed the eight grades in 6 yrs. Her mother thought she was too young to attend high school, so kept her home for a year. For 3 yrs, starting in 1926, she attended New Hamburg Continuation School. Her fourth and last year she attended KW Collegiate, Kitchener and completed the required form five upper schoolclasses (Gr. 13) and middle school physics. Getting to the Collegiate meant walking the two miles to the train station, commuting on the regular passenger train with students from Shakespeare, New Hamburg and Baden. To return in the afternoon, she had to meet the train at 4 o'clock and ride the freight train with an old style passenger car. This was often a time-consuming ride since freight cars often had to be left atstops along the way.

Alice began attending Stratford Normal School in Sept. 1930 to prepare for a teaching career, her long time dream. (Her mother and grandfather,David Bergey had been teachers). She started teaching in 1931, first at Rosebank, SS8 Wilmot, for one year, and then for 8 yrs at Clachan, SS No.3 North Easthope. Both schools were one-room classrooms with 8 grades,and large enrollments varying from 40-50 pupils - no small challenge for a beginning teacher.

Family responsibilities would occupy the next several decades. On Aug.14, 1940 she married Lester Koch of Conestoga, a partner in Koch Brothers Butchers, in St. Jacobs and later Kitchener. On Dec. 31, 1942 they moved from the city house to the farm of her father. Life on the farm was busier than in the city, with a whole house, garden, lawn, flower beds,field work and chores. By 1956 there were 10 children as well as her father to manage (he lived until 1962 and died at the age of 95).

The education of her family was always a priority. She saw to it that each child was keeping up in school, and encouraged them to go on. It is a tribute to her that all ten of her children graduated from Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School. Most of them have pursued post-secondary education, and some graduate degrees. They are involved in education, nursing, ministry, publishing, silo-building and other agri-business.

By the fall of 1962, all the children were attending school in public, high and university. This gave Alice time to devote to church andcommunity interests. She now was able to teach an adult Sunday School class at Biehn Mennonite church, which she continued to do until she was almost 90 yrs old, help with Summer Bible School at Blenheim Church, and attend sewing circle. She served on the Women's Missionary and Service Commission Executive Committee, including several years as president.Along with Lester she attended Haysville Home and School meetings, and later became involved with the KW Home and School organization, serving several years as president. With changes in education, Haysville Public School was closed and the building purchased by the community.

In April 1976, she began working at 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener, two days a week as supervisor of the Mennonite Cutting Room. It stocked fabrics for quilts and crafts for the MCC Relief Sale held annually in New Hamburg,and various items needed for MCC projects. She was an employee until 1996 and then a volunteer doing the same work as before, until she retired in Oct. 2001.
Piecing tops from an assortment of patches and quilting is a source of challenge and satisfaction that she still enjoys. Many have been given to the Mennonite Relief Sale. She also donated items to Conrad GrebelArchives and to the Archives at Castle Kilbride.

Alice also assisted in assembling family trees for her family. Her familly and friends appreciate her contribution to their lives. In 2002 she published for their benefit, a 75 page book, 'A Time for Memories'."

New Hamburg Independent, Wed. Feb. 23, 2005

Alice married Lester S. Koch 14 Aug 1940. Lester (son of Carl R. "Charles" Koch and Minerva Swartz) was born May 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199790
• Adopted: Bef 1911, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39994
• Misfortune: 1954; partially disabled in farm accident

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BERGEY, David D. -- Of Haysville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 1980, at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. Born near New Dundee in 1916, he was the son of Gilbert Bergy and Angeline Martin, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Lorna (Shantz) and sons Edward and Robert of Bramalea, Ont., and five grandchildren. Thoughout his lifetime, Mr. Bergey served in various church and community organizations, including the Mennonite Conference of Ontario; Conrad Grebel College Board of Governors; the Wilmot Township Public School Area; Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers Association; the Pennsylvania-German Folklore Society of Ontario and the Waterloo County Farm Safety Committee. The family will receive friends and relatives may call at the Omand- Jutzi Funeral Home, Huron St., New Hamburg, between 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., on Tuesday. A private burial service will be held on Wednesday afternoon, followed by a memorial service at 7: 30 p.m., at the Nith Valley Mennonite Church on Waterloo County Road 3, south of New Hamburg. Rev. Amzie Brubaher will officiate at both services.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Apr 1980

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Bergey, David D., son of Gilbert and Angeline (Martin) Bergey, was born near New Dundee, Ont., Feb. 6, 1916, died at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Feb. 6, 1980; aged 64 y. On May 29, 1940, he was married to Lorna Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Robert) and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Amzie Brubacher, Vernon Leis, and Osiah Horst; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald Volume 73, Number 20 - May 13, 1980, page 398

David married Lorna Lucille Shantz 20 May 1940. Lorna (daughter of Walter C. Shantz and Selina Shirk) was born 29 May 1921; died 22 Mar 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Bertha — Robert Stanley "Bob" Landers. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180815

David — Annie Elsie "Anne" Eby. (daughter of Christian Gordon "Gordon" Eby and Elsie Maude Hewitt) [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200482655
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200482655
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134287

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IN THE CARE OF Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre

James Donald Millar, 24 December, 1921 \endash 26 May, 2018

Don Millar, who resided at the Sunshine Centre at Luther Village in Waterloo, died early Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the age of 96 in his own home in the comforting presence of a dear friend.

Don was a man of great good cheer, quick with a joke, a poem or song, a witty remark, and a smiling greeting.

Don was born December 24, 1921, in Wilmot Township to Frederick and Ida Millar. Predeceased by his wife Doreen (nee Hood), his elder brother Douglas (Anne), his younger brothers Robert (Elsie), Frederick, and Roderick, and his brother-in-law Laurie (Pam) Hood.

Survived by his younger sisters Louisa (the late Gordon Moir) and Bertha (the late Bob Landers), sisters-in-law Janet Millar and Alice (Harvey Sauder) Millar, and brother-in-law Albert "Sonny" (Janine) Hood.

Dear Uncle Donald is remembered with great fondness by many nieces and nephews. Although Don and Doreen had no children of their own, their honourary daughter Shelley (Brian) Helmling had a special place in Don's heart.

Don grew up on the family farm on Highland Road on the west side of Kitchener. He served as a conscientious objector during WWII and worked as an electrician with the Waterloo public school board. In retirement he and Doreen spent many summers at their cottage, "Millar's End", on Sky Lake in the Bruce Peninsula where countless happy memories were created with visiting family and friends. Don enjoyed oil painting, woodworking, music, poetry, the occasional sip at Happy Hour, and celebrated his Scottish heritage. Only hours before his passing, he delighted those around him with a poetry recitation from memory.

Thanks to many kind caregivers at Luther Village who also adored Don.

Don's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, June 3, 2018, from 2 \endash 4 p.m. at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900). Funeral service will be held at St. George's of Forest Hill Anglican Church, 321 Fischer-Hallman Rd., Kitchener, on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

Condolences to the family, and, in lieu of flowers, donations to Doctors Without Borders, The Christian Children's Fund of Canada, or the Mennonite Central Committee would be gratefully appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home. Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kitchener-on/james-millar-7862244

James — Mary Doreen "Doreen" Hood. Mary was born 13 Jun 1920, , Quebec, Canada; died 29 Aug 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Mary Moir
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147045

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December 23,1923 - March 4, 2021 Bright and bubbly Louisa departed this world on March 4th. One of seven children of Ida and Frederick Millar, she was predeceased by her husband Gordon Moir, her brothers and sisters-in-law Douglas (Anne), J. Donald (Doreen), Robert (Elsie), Roderick and Frederick, and brother-in-law Robert Landers. Fondly missed by her sister Bertha Landers, sisters-in-law Alice and Janet, many nieces and nephews, and "Lorne Streeter" friends. The Millar family lived on a farm on Highland Road on the outskirts of Kitchener. Louisa worked as a remarkably adept stenographer and as an office manager. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church where her fine alto voice made her a valued member of the choir. She enjoyed oil painting, gardening, sewing, and flower arranging. Her nieces were treated to sleepovers, dress-up, make-up, hair-dos and nail polish, and she spoiled her nephews with generous birthday and Christmas gifts and funny cards. Everyone loved her sunny smile, boisterous laugh, and distinctive fashion and decorative style. After her marriage to Gordon, Louisa moved to Burlington where they enjoyed boating in the harbour. She was considered royalty on Lorne St and was a beloved grandmother figure to multiple "princesses" on the street who visited for dress-up, tea parties, and playing with the cats. Her homemade butter tarts and Brussels sprouts with secret raspberry vinaigrette graced the table of many neighbourhood gatherings. She was popular for welcoming the Hallowe'en trick-or-treaters in her in clown wig and costume. Some years after the death of her husband, Louisa moved back to Waterloo to be closer to her family who are grateful for the care she received at Parkwood Mennonite Home and Columbia Forest Long Term Care. A private funeral will take place on Saturday, March 13, followed by interment at Woodland Cemetery. Donations in memory of Louisa to the local hospitals, SickKids Foundation, the Mennonite Central Committee, the Alzheimer's Society, or the charity of your choice would be welcomed and may be arranged via Erb and Good Funeral Home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. So long, Kiddo!

Louisa — Gordon Moir. Gordon was born 1908; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185088321
• Interesting: religion
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149276

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Elohim City, Oklahoma

Elohim City (also known as Elohim City Inc.and Elohim Village) is a private community in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States. The 400 acres (1.6 km2) rural retreat was founded in 1973 by Robert G. Millar, a Canadian immigrant, former Mennonite and an important leader in America's Christian Identity movement, a theology common to an assortment of right-wing extremist groups.The community gained national attention for its ties to members of The Order in the 1980s and with convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh in the 1990s.

The enclave consists of approximately one dozen structures, some of them mobile homes, while others are modernistic dome houses. The center of activity is the church-community center, where residents meet for hour-long sessions each morning

Robert G. Millar died on May 28, 2001.After his death, his second-oldest son, John Millar, became the leader of Elohim City. John Millar died on February 28, 2019......

Elohim City, Oklahoma - Wikipedia. (2022). Retrieved 17 July 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elohim_City,_Oklahoma

Robert — Elsie Valera Fisher. Elsie (daughter of Alonzo Fisher and Sarah Jane "Jane" Ruby) was born 3 Oct 1925; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184598237
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134286
• Residence: 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MILLAR, Fred B. - Passed away at Trinity Village, on Friday, September 2, 2005, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Janet for 51 years. Cherished father of Debbie Ditzend (Frank), Jack Millar, Steve Millar and Brad Millar (Tracy). Fred is survived by grandchildren Clay Ditzend (Julie), Chris Ditzend, Evan Millar, Vincent Millar, Ashley Millar, Anthony Millar, Zachary Millar; great-grandchildren Grace, Victoria and Jack Ditzend. Also survived by brother Don Millar (Doreen) of Kitchener, sisters Bertha Landers (Bob) of Waterloo, Louise Moir of Burlington, sister-in-law Alice Millar and brother-in-law, Jim Colley. Predeceased by brothers Doug Millar, Bob Millar and Rod Millar. The family wishes to extend their warmest thanks to Pinewood staff at Trinity Village. At Fred's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Trinity Village Care Centre, 2727 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON N2C 1A7 or by calling the Westmount Funeral Chapel at 743-8900. Memorial Tributes may be made on line at www.mem.com

Westmount Funeral Home, Sep. 3, 2005

Frederick — Janet. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192498

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• Name: Alice Louise Ferguson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24229P
• Residence: 1979, Iroquois, Dundas, Ontario

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FERGUSON, Alice Louise - Peacefully, at Ottawa General Hospital. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1993. Alice Bergey, of Iroquois. in her 70th year.

Loving wife of Ken Ferguson of Iroquois; dear mother of Ross and his wife Joan of Iroquois: loving grandmother of Jeff and his friend Tammy of Brockville. Survived by one brother, William and his wife Audrey Bergey of New Hamburg.

At the family's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service was held at the Marsden & McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois. Ont. on Sunday. Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday evening at the Zion United Church. Peel Street. New Hamburg at 8 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. lc

Alice married Kenneth Alexander Ferguson 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kenneth was born 28 Mar 1924; died 30 Dec 1998, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.9002
• Residence: 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BERGEY, William Glen - 1926-2008. After living a full and giving life, William Glen Bergey passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2008, at 81 years of age. Bill resided in Luther Village, Waterloo and was formerly of New Hamburg. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Audrey (Kline) Bergey whom he married October 6, 1960; his daughters, Susan and Liz and his sons-in-law, Robyn Landers and Wayne De Jong. Grandsons, Julian and Aiden loved their fishing buddy. Fondly remembered by brother-in-law, Robert Kline and wife Jean. Dear uncle of Ross (Joan) Ferguson, Bonnie (Peter) Aultman, Kim (Bevin) Otterbein and Wendy Prince. Also missing Uncle Bill's joking ways are great-nieces and nephews, Jeff, Justine, Kristen, Mary Ann, David, Daniel, Cory and Magen. His kind and generous nature will be remembered by his many friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Edna (Appel) Bergey; sister, Alice and husband Ken Ferguson and nephew, Andrew Prince. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday April 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to First United Church, Waterloo or the Mennonite Central Committee through the funeral home. A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life will take place at later date in the chapel of Luther Village on the Park, Waterloo. The date and time of the Memorial Service will appear in a future edition of The Waterloo Region Record.

Waterloo Region Record 18 Apr 2008

William married Audrey Jean Kline 6 Oct 1960. Audrey (daughter of Addison Andrew Kline and Miriam Wettlaufer) was born 11 Nov 1926; died 24 Apr 2021, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23474P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23475P

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Eby.--Ervin Eby was born near Manheim, Ont., Apr. 19, 1903; died Mar. 25, 1911; aged 7 y. 11 m. 6 d. Death came very unexpectedly, to little Ervin. While playing with a rod at a shafting of a gasoline engine, he was caught by his clothes and whirled around at a high speed, causing instant death. We do not know why he was taken away so soon, but God knows best. He leaves to mourn his departure a sorrowing father, mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 grandmothers, grandfather, with other friends. Funeral services conducted at Latchaw's meeting house by Bro. Manasseh Hallman and Bro. Osiah Cressman. Remains were laid in cemetery near by.

"Gone before to the golden shore,
To be with angels fair,
Much thou wast loved,
God loved thee more
Safe thou art in His care."

Gospel Herald - Volume IV, Number 2 - April 13, 1911 - page 30, 31

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200425
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Eby, Edwin - On Saturday, April 15, 1989, suddenly, as the result of a heart attack, Edwin Eby, of RR 2, Petersburg, aged 84 years. He was a member of the Mannheim Mennonite Church. Edwin was a director with Mennonite Aid for over 30 years and was on the Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery Board for many years. Father of Glenn and his wife Joanne of Ottawa, Edward and his wife Margaret of Brampton, David and his wife Carol of New Hamburg, Kenneth and his wife Helen of Waterloo, Sandra and her husband Mark Brubacher of Conestogo and Audrey at home; foster father of Margaret (Mrs. Lincoln Bauman) of Ridgetown and Dorothy Knarr of Brantford; brother of Ellen of New Hamburg. Eight grandchildren, Jenifer, Daniel, Jason, Dereck, Geoffrey and Brent Eby, Eric and Alex Brubacher also survive. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel Eby and the former Angeline Baer; his wife, Elsie in 1984; one daughter, Lorene; three brothers, Gordon, Edward and Irvin. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Tuesday, when removal will be made to the Mannheim Mennonite Church, where the funeral service will be held at 2: 30 pm, with Rev. James Reusser officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Edwin — Elsie Eileen Bechtel. Elsie (daughter of Owen Snyder Bechtel and Melissa Knechtel) was born 29 Apr 1918; died 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1984, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200426P
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Gordon — Pearl Heckendorn. Pearl (daughter of Moses Heckendorn, Deacon and Amanda Otterbein) was born Oct 1905, McKinley Township, Huron Co., Michigan; died 2000; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200427
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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EBY, Ellen - Passed away at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, on Wed., Feb. 4, 2004, at the age of 96yrs.

Ellen was born in Wilmot Tp., d/o the late Daniel Eby and the former Angeline Baer. Ellen was a charter member of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church and was a former member of the Mannheim Mennonite Church. For many years she taught Bible School and Sunday School in both congregations. She enjoyed raising canaries and gardening as her hobbies.

Ellen was predeceased by her brothers, Edward in infancy, Erwin in childhood, Edwin and Elsie Eby and Gordon and Pearl Eby.

She will ever be remembered by her foster daughter, Shirley Carmen of Calgary, Alta., and by nieces and nephews Betty Lou and Maurice Robbins of London, James Eby of Toronto, Douglas and Barbara Eby, Glenn and Joanne Eby, all of Ottawa, Edward Eby of Brampton, David Eby of New Hamburg, Ken and Helen Eby of Baden, Sandy and Mark Brubacher of Elmira and Audrey Eby of Kitchener.

Ellen was predeceased by her niece Lorene Eby, and Dorothy Knarr. Also remembered by Margaret and Lincoln Bauman of Kitchener....Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery..."

The Record 5 Fb 2004

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72055
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1946, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
• Residence: 1952, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

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married Flora O`Tilley Martz b. Jan. 8, 1906, d. Jan. 7, 1971;he also married Cambria Robbins

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• Name: Eva Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72056
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer

Eva married Elmer Oscar Shantz 9 Jan 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elmer (son of Ezra S. Shantz and Anna Margaret Loucks) was born 14 Oct 1898, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; died 30 Mar 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58647P
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Alice Bachert
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1946, Medellin, , British Columbia
• Residence: 1952, , , Columbia, South America

Notes:

To Earle Snyder she wrote, 'My commission and call to return to the Latin American field is gradually becoming clearer and stronger as I ask the Lord to show me His will....I can only say this - that if the Church chooses to use the offerings for other purposes my call will not become any less definite, altho I have no other avenue of support in mind...I do believe I could carry on with a smaller allowance...'

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59559
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son, Father's farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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The death of Ivan Bachert,Powell River, B.C., s/o Mr. and Mrs. William Bachert, 145 Pandora Ave., occurred yesterday following an operation. He was born at Natchez, Waterloo Tp. Jan. 26, 1905. His marriage to the former Mary Still, who survives, took place Sept. 1944. Surviving besides his parents and wife, are two brothers, Clayton, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Wilfrid, Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Eva) Shantz, Kitchener, and Alice, Medellin, B.C. The funeral will take place in Powell River, where interment will be made.

Kitchener Daily Record 2 Nov 1946

Ivan married Mary Still Sep 1944. Mary was born Abt 1907; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58557
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23502
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Gilbert Baer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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BAER - Gilbert, eldest son of Moses and Adeline BAER, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 4, 1901; died Aug. 13, 1923; aged 22y. 3m. 9d. He leaves to mourn his early departure, Father, Mother, 1 sister, 1 foster sister, 1 brother, grandparents, and a host of relatives and friends. He confessed his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church about six years ago and remained true to the end. He was resigned to God's will when he saw he could not get well again. The funeral service was held on Aug. 16, by Bro. M.H. Shantz at the home and at the Blenheim Mennonite Church by Bro. M. Hallman. Text, Jer. 9: 21. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 25 - September 20, 1923

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• Name: Leah Hallman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-6163
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Leah Baer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Leah — Edgar Hallman. Edgar (son of George S. Hallman and Veronica Heckendorn) was born 31 Oct 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46708
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Josiah S. Baer

Josiah married Verna Hallman 8 Jun 1954. Verna (daughter of Rev. Manasseh Hallman and Lizzie Ann Erb) was born 21 Jul 1911; died 23 Apr 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: service, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202704
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

"Zelma Baer left footprints of discipline and hope wherever she went. She learned or inherited her authority and discipline from her father and her mothering and housekeeping abilities from her mother. 'She thought clearly and acted wisely, although we did not always recognize it at the time', commented her sister. Her life was one of practical ministry and selfless caring.

THE PRACTICAL NURSE

Zelma was born on June 6, 1905 to Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer on their farm just west of the hamlet of Haysville. Zelma's childhood predated modern conveniences, the world wars, and the Depression. Zelma learned to work, but she also had the physique. She was a well-built,strong woman, and according to a neighbour and friend, always 'carried herself regally'.

As the oldest in a large family, Zelma learned 'practical nursing' at an early age. Her brothers and sisters were born at home. In a large familycommunicable diseases made their rounds. The family was quarantined most of one winter because several children contracted scarlet fever one after another.

The Baer family was deeply religious. There was daily family worship, and they always went to church - and that was on time. On one occasion Father packed his family into the sleigh with heated bricks and blankets, and when they arrived at church, found the service had been cancelled due to impassable roads! It was the Biehn Mennonite Church (now Nith Valley) where the Baers attended.

The Baers entertained missionaries and Bible teachers in the home, giving the children exposure to people and the world beyond their home and community. It is from these experiences that Zelma may have aspired tobecome a doctor. At age 25, she left for Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonsburg, Virginia. Her schooling in Virginia was limited to a year or two, and the goal to become a doctor was abandoned.

Zelma came back to Ontario and embarked on a career of providing nursing care in the home. During the early years she served primarily on confinement cases. At that time most babies were born at home. Doctors were plentiful enough that practicing midwives had been put out of business - especially in Zelma's community - but people still engaged the services of a practical nurse. Called at the onset of labour, Zelma would aid in the decision as to when to call the doctor. If, for any reason,the doctor did not arrive on time, Zelma was there to take care of the delivery. Several family members and friends attest to the fact that Zelma delivered their babies.

Those who engaged Zelma as their 'nurse' got a housekeeper, additional parent, and manager in the bargain. If the baby was a firstborn, she shared the couple's excitement. If a young child was being replaced by a new baby, Zelma took this child to bed with her, giving both physical and emotional comfort.

If necessary, Zelma managed the household. A member of the Garber family commented on Zelma's roll in their home: 'When it was time for chores,she expected the cows to be in from the field so she could help with the milking. If the cows weren't in on time, there might be a familyconference at supper, and one of us children would have to squirm. At times like this, Zelma knew enough to be quiet and let the real parents supply the discipline. But if the parents were not there, Zelma was well able to practice fair and firm control....'

Whent he doctors finally convinced their clients to go to the hospital to have their babies, Zelma turned to the care of the elderly.

When working with young families, Zelma frequently ran into uncooperative youngsters, but she was able to avoid a great deal of fuss with her authoritative manner and quick movements. The elderly were also responsive to her firm, although kind, directions. All ages loved her forher good-natured humour and her spontaneous laughter.

Zelma did not do as much Sunday school and Bible school teaching as manysingle women did, because she could not as easily schedule her work to include such assignments. Sewing circle was more or less in the same category. While she had her permanent residence at Baden with several unmarried sisters, Zelma did serve as president of one of the sewing circle groups and Martha as secretary. They gathered used clothing for relief in their garage. This frequently needed washing, and when the clothes line was full of men's pants, these women had some explaining to do! Zelma was an excellent seamstress. She made her own clothes, and also sewed for the families she worked for when the need required. She could have made a more substantial contribution to the sewing circle if time had permitted.

Although Zelma was devoted to the Mennonite Church, she happily attended whatever church was nearby - no matter what denomination. One woman for whom Zelma worked gives the following tribute: 'I will always remember the unselfish devotion she gave to every task, however small, or humble. She was the perfect example of a Christian woman, and I learned a lot from her.'

After a short illness, Zelma died on Nov. 6, 1978 at the Maples Nursing Home in Tavistock, and is buried in the Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. She lives on in the memories of the many persons touched by her ministryof love and caring."

Willing Service:Stories of Ontario Mennonite Women", pg. 228-230

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179720

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202705
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baer.- Leah, daughter of Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born in Haysville, Ont.; died of a heart attack on May 13, 1984; aged 77 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Allan and Martin Baer), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Vinetta Shipley, Martha Baer, Mrs. Mary Monkman, and Mrs. Viola McKenzie). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of Will Stoltz; interment in the Nith Valley cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 28 -July 10, 1984, page 494.

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• Church Membership: Nith Valley Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202706
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baer, Oscar - Suddenly, on Saturday, July 17, 1993, Oscar Baer, of New Hamburg.

He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR 1, New Hamburg and had farmed at RR 2, New Hamburg prior to retiring to Nithview Seniors Village, New Hamburg. He was born in Wilmot township 84 years ago, a son of the late Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer. He was a member of the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR 2, New Hamburg and had taught Sunday school at the former Blenheim Mennonite Church for a number of years. He was a member of Haysville Senior Citizens, a member of Wilmot Horticultural Society; Oscar had been an agent for Pride Corn for over 25 years and a representative of Mennonite Aid Union. Oscar enjoyed woodworking, gardening, travelling, reading and crafts as his hobbies.

Beloved husband of Velina Martin whom he married November 19, 1941 and who predeceased him October 21, 1991. Lovingly remembered by one daughter, Esther and her husband Allan Etchells and their children, Stephanie and Megan; one son, Abner Baer and his daughter, Kimberly and her husband Chris Perkins and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Perkins, all of Waterloo and Kitchener. Dear brother of Martin and his wife Mabel of Kitchener, Viola (Mrs. Rod McKenzie) of Cambridge and Martha Baer of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edna Baer of Lake Park, Minnesota, Mrs. Stella Baer-Lander of Wasaga Beach and one brother-in-law, Charles Monkman of Somerset, Bermuda.

He was predeceased by five brothers, Sylvester, Mervin, Moses, Allan and Jeremiah and five sisters, Zelma, Leah, Vinetta (Mrs. Howard Shipley), Barbara (Mrs. Gordon Bindernagel) and Mary (Mrs. Charles Monkman). Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Monday) 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Wednesday transfer will be made to Nith Valley Mennonite Church for the service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Harold Schilk officiating. Interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Nith Valley Mennonite Church.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jul 1993

Oscar married Velina B. Martin 19 Nov 1941. Velina (daughter of Norman F. Martin and Magdalena Bowman) was born 5 Mar 1906, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202709
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, Portage La Prairie, , Manitoba, Canada

Sylvester married Emma Melinda Leis 1 Sep 1935. Emma (daughter of Christian E. Leis and Barbara L. Schwartzentruber) was born 4 Oct 1909, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1947, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Sylvester married Barbara Kleinsasser 18 Aug 1950. Barbara was born 8 Sep 1921. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120584
• Residence: 1956, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baer.- Mervin, son of Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born at Haysville, Ont., Nov. 15, 1912; died of a heart attack during surgery at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 15, 1982; aged 69 y. On June 3, 1941, he was married to Gertrude Otto, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Kenneth, and Rick), 2 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Clifford Klassen and Sharon-Mrs. Jim Reitzel), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Oscar, Allen, Jerry, and Martin), and 5 sisters (Leah, Vinetta, Martha, Mary, and Viola). He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Amzie Brubacher.

Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 31 - August 3, 1982, page 534

Mervin — Gertrude Otto. Gertrude (daughter of David Otto and Olive Hofstetter) was born 26 Jun 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121684

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Baer, Moses N., son of Ephraim and Lavina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born in Wilmot Twp,, Ont., Jan. 31, 1913; died at Bluevale, Ont., Feb. 13, 1978; aged 65 y. On Sept. 1, 1940, he was married to Salema Brubacher who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (David, John, Mary Morrison, Martha - Mrs. El. Msuya, Peter, Elizabeth - Mrs. Vernon Birky, and Rachel), 23 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Oscar, Mervin, Allan, Jeremiah, and Martin), and 6 sisters (Zelma, Leah, Martha, Viola - Mrs. Rod McKenzie, Vinetta - Mrs. Howard Shipley, and Mary - Mrs. Charles Monkman). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. In March of 1939 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1964 he was ordained to the office of bishop. Funeral services were held in charge of David Gingrich and Leighton Martin.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 12 - March 21, 1978 - page 250

Moses married Salema H. Brubacher 2 Sep 1940. Salema (daughter of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 22 Sep 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1988, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179722

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37859
• Residence: 1956, Fordville, Walsh, North Dakota, United States

Allan married Edna H. Brubacher 8 Jun 1941. Edna (daughter of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 18 Feb 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1993, Lake Park, Becker, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Eksjo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lake Park Township, Becker Co., Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Vinetta Shipley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121718
• Residence: 1956, , India

Vinetta — Howard Shipley. Howard was born 1898, York, York, Pennsylvania, United States; died 3 Jun 1983, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Bindernagel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121721
• Residence: 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Barbara married Private Gordon Roy Bindernagel 24 Jul 1938. Gordon (son of Karl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Bindernagel and Adelina "Adeline" Meyer) was born 21 Aug 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44039
• Residence: 1956, Ailsa Craig, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Mary Ann Monkman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121724
• Residence: 1956, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Monkman, Mary Baer, daughter of Ephriam and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born at Haysville, Ont.; died at Somerset, Bermuda, Nov. 17, 1989; aged 69. She was married to Charles Monkman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Debbie), 3 brothers (Oscar, Allen, and Martin), and 2 sisters (Viola McKenzie and Martha Baer). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Sylvester, Moses, Mervin, and Jerry Baer), and 4 sisters (Zelma, Leah, Vinetta Shipley, and Barbara Blindernagel). A memorial service was held in Somerset, Bermuda, on Nov. 21.

Gospel Herald Volume 83, Number 2 January 9, 1990 - pages 29, 30.

Mary — Richard Charles "Charles" Monkman. Richard was born 20 Jul 1927, Mill Point Pembroke Parish, Bermuda; died 5 Sep 2002, Mill Point Pembroke Parish, Bermuda; was buried , Saint John the Evangelist Churchyard, Pembroke, , Bermuda. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Viola McKenzie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113358
• Residence: 1956, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Viola — Broderick "Rod" McKenzie. Broderick was born 26 May 1915, Bellevue, , Alberta, Canada; died 30 Mar 1991, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121717
• Residence: 1956, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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BAER-LANDER, Stella (nee Jones) Passed away, peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Hospital, Port Perry, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Donald Lander (2008) and Jeremiah Baer (1982); loved mother of Lois (Zen) Szewczyk of Ancaster, Penny Richmond-Peck of Wasaga Beach, Cecil Baer of Kitchener, Jack (2004) and Norma (Tom) Isotamm of Paris, Donna (Stu) Brown of Port Perry, and Allan (Lynn) of Brantford; Stepmother of Dawn (Jim) Belamy of Brantford, and Dwight (Edith) of Paris. Devoted grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grand- children. Predeceased by son Jack (2004), a son-in-law Dave Brown (1998), and a daughter-in-law Patti (2009). Stella was a very generous and loving woman. She lived a very full life as a nurse, daughter, sister, Mother, aunt, grandmother, great- grandmother and true friend to many. Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 184 Grand River St. N., Paris, on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Paris Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Hearing Society, Hope Acres (Salvation Army) and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65269
• Residence: 1956, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BAER, Martin L. - Passed away at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Monday, May 5, 2003,at the age of 77yrs. Loving husband of Mabel (nee Brubacher). Father of Linda Scott and her husband Russell of Orangeville; Robert and his wife Cindy of Brampton,Gregory and his wife Linda of Toronto, Charmaine Duffield and her husband Charles of Kitchener, Thomas and his wife Anne of Kitchener, and Valerie Baer and her friend Burl Goodacre of Walkerton. He will be remembered by 11 grandchildren, his sister, Viola McKenzie and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents, Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer; his brothers Oscar, Sylvester, Mervin, Mosees, Allan, Jeremiah and hissisters, Zelma, Leah, Vinetta, Barbara, Mary and Martha....MemoryGardens, Breslau...

The Record 6 May 2003

Martin married Mabel H. Brubacher 24 May 1951. Mabel (daughter of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 20 Aug 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 2016, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44971327
• Name: Verna Rudy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115355
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Verna Baer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1943, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rudy, Verna --- At Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Tuesday, July 31, 1984, Verna (Baer) Rudy, a resident of Fairview Mennonite Home since 1978, in her 81^st year.

Wife of the late Omar Rudy; mother of Robert of Burlington, David of Kitchener and Joan (Mrs. Clare Scheerer) of London, Ont.; sister of Arthur of Cambridge, Manasseh (Ted) of Orillia, Raymond of Kitchener, Mrs. Lillian (Lily) Snider of Waterloo, Florence ( Mrs. V. Smith) of North Chily, NY and Grace ( Mrs. M. Weber) of Kitchener. Also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents; two brothers in infancy and one sister Edith.

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy farmed near Bloomingdale until 1961 and attended the Kitchener Farmers Market for approximately 30 years. She was very active in her church life and was a member of the WMSC of the church.

Friends may call at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m today (Wednesday). Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service in the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on Friday at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. O. Gingerich and Rev. J. Snider officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Donations to Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Verna Rudy

Funeral service was held Friday in Bloomingdale for Verna Baer of Fairview Mennonite home, Cambridge, formerly of Bloomingdale. She died July 31, 1984, at her home. She was 80.

She was the mother of Robert Rudy of Burlington, David Rudy of Kitchener, and Joan (Mrs. Clare Scheerer) of London; sister of Arthur Baer of Cambridge, Manasseh (Ted) Baer of Orillia, Raymond Baer and Grace ( Mrs. M. Weber), both of Kitchener, Lillian (Lily) Snider of Waterloo, and Florence ( Mrs. V. Smith) of North Chily, New York; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; predeceased by her husband, Omar Rudy, her parents, two brothers in infancy, and one sister Edith Baer.

Burial was in Bloomingdale Mennonite Church cemetery.

Donations to Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Verna married Omar R. Rudy 24 Mar 1926, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Omar (son of William H. Rudy and Rachel Reist) was born 9 Sep 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115141
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1943, Ipperwash, Lambton Co. , Ontario

Arthur — Florence Evelyn Sievenpiper. Florence (daughter of Rev. Ephraim Sievenpiper and Sylvina Honsperger) was born 7 Nov 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ted Baer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204638
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1943, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario

Mannasseh married Violet Becker 11 Sep 1929. Violet (daughter of David Allan "Allan" Becker and Annie Maria Dedels) was born 11 Sep 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lilian Mae Bauer
• Name: Lillian Mae "Lily" Snider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115490
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lillian Mae Baer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1943, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Snider, Lillian Baer, 85, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Feb. 6, 1908, New Hamburg, Ont., to Simon and Luanna Shantz Baer. Died: June 20, 1993, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-children: Joy Witmer, Ann Morgan, Glenn; sisters and brothers: Florence Smith, Grace Weber, Ray Baer; 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Predeceased by: Ronald E. Snider (husband). Funeral and burial: June 23, Erb Street Mennonite Church, by Pat Falk and Doug Snyder.

Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 29 - July 20, 1993 - page 15.

Lillian married Ronald E. Snider 24 Jun 1931. Ronald (son of Deldon H. Snider and Loretta K. Erb) was born 25 Oct 1908; died 9 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204884
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.8000
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Edith Baer

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Baer - Edith was born near Breslau, Ont., April 2, 1912, and went home to be with her Lord from her father's residence, Kitchener, Ont., on June 7, 1943; aged 31 y. 2 m. 5 d. She leaves to mourn her departure her father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. Simon Baer), 3 brothers (Arthur, Ipperwash; Menasseh, Orillia; and Raymond, Kitchener), 4 sisters (Mrs. Omar Rudy, West Montrose; Mrs. Vernice Schmitt, London; Mrs. Ronald Snider, Waterloo; and Mrs. Mervin Weber, Kitchener), and a large number of relatives and friends. On July 12, 1925 she was baptized and received into the Mennonite church at Breslau. She was a faithful Christian, loyal to her Lord and her church. Among her greatest earthly pleasures was attendance at the regular services in the house of the Lord. She was afflicted with an incurable malady for 21 years, but accepted her lot in a true Christian way. She frequently expressed her desire that her departure might come quickly, and this wish the Lord graciously granted. Physician despaired of her life a number of times, but a kind heavenly Father allowed her the extra years to witness for Him. She will be greatly missed because of her cheerful disposition, her patient acceptance of painful disappointments, and her fine spirit of Christian courage which grew as her life on earth was prolonged. We may all see more clearly for having seen such a shining spiritual light. Funeral services were conducted on June 9 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mervin Weber and at the First Mennonite Church. Interment in adjoining cemetery. The ministers were S.F. Coffman, Merle Shantz, and Oscar Burkholder. Text, I Peter 5: 10.

Gospel Herald - - Vol. XXXVI, No . 13 - June 24, 1943, Page 263

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• Name: Florence Beatrice Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115356
• Residence: 1943, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

Florence — Vernice Wakefield Smith. Vernice (son of George E. Schmitt and Gertrude Reier) was born 28 Mar 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1995, Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States; was buried , Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Violet Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24435
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Grace — Mervin H. Weber. Mervin (son of Ephraim H. Weber and Maria Steckle) was born 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115352
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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"BAER, Raymond Erle - Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Home, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, inhis 83rd year. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Nettie Baer (nee Redekopp) of Kitchener and his sister Grace Weber of Eastwood Community in Kitchener. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Simon and Luanna Shantz Baer and by his siblings Verna (Omar) Rudy, Arthur (Florence Sievenpiper), Manassah'Ted' (Violet Becker), Lillian (Ronald) Snyder, Wilfred, Harold, Edith and Florence, (Vernice) Smith and brother-in-law Mervin Weber. Dearly loved by many nieces and nephews from both the Baer and Redekopp families who will miss him deeply. Ray was born in Breslau on April 11, 1921; the family moved to Kitchener in 1927. Ray was a long-time member of First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. His hobbies included sculpting, writing and singing. Ray participated in numerous choirs including the Nightingale Chorus, the Mennonite Hour Chorus, the Goshen College Touring Choir, the Philharmonic Choir and the Menno Singers, of which he was a founding member....First Mennonite Cemetery

The Record 15 Oct 2003

Raymond — Aganetha "Nettie" Redekop. Aganetha was born 4 Aug 1922; died 28 Jul 2012, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Shantz Dairy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86443
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz, Clarence, son of Ervin B. and Louisa (Baer) Shantz, was born in Freeport, Ont., died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sept. 19, 1980; aged 76 y. He was married to Salome Hallman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Margaret-Mrs. Lewis Weber), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Gladys Gingrich and Vera Shantz), and one brother (Lester Shantz). He was a member of First Mennonite cong., where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 43 - October 21, 1980

Clarence married Salome Hallman 17 Sep 1929. Salome (daughter of George S. Hallman and Veronica Heckendorn) was born 30 Jun 1904, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203743
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Gladys Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203756
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1940, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1991, 1414 King St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Gingrich, Gladys, 81. Born: Nov. 20, 1909, Cambridge, Ont., to Ervin and Louisa (Baer) Shantz. Died: Apr. 4, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-children: Paul, Ruth Tuach; sister and brother: Vera Shantz, Lester; 5 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Arnold Gingrich (husband). Funeral: Apr. 8, First Mennonite Church, by Brice Balmer. Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 18 -April 30, 1991 - pages 14, 15

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GINGRICH, Gladys - At KW Hospital, on Thurs.,Apr. 4, 1991, aged 81 years, of 1414 King St. E., Kitchener. Mrs. Gingrich was born and raised in Cambridge (Preston) and was a d/o the late Louisa and Ervin Shantz. She lived for many years near Bothwell,Ont., for 15 years in London, Ont., and since 1975 had resided in Kitchener. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener.

Predeceased by her husband, Rev. Arnold Gingrich in 1970 and one brother,Clarence Shantz. Dear mother of Paul Gingrich and his wife Alison Hayford of Regina,Sask., and Ruth and her husband John Tuach of St. John's Nfld. She is also lovingly remembered by five grandchildren, Jane and Meg Gingrich and Heather, Kenneth and William Tuach; one sister, Vera Shantz of Cambridge and one brother, Lester Shantz and his wife Alberta of Hamilton....Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London...."

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Newspaper

Gladys married Rev. Arnold Elmer Gingrich 15 Jun 1940. Arnold (son of Enoch S. Gingrich and Rebecca Witmer) was born 18 Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1970; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-246181

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SHANTZ, Lester Baer - Peacefully at Carrington Place, Ancaster on January 1, 2005 in his 91st year. Dear husband of the late Gracienne (1983) and Alberta (2004). Loving father of James Shantz and his partner Lisa Haid of Kitchener, David of Hamilton, Cheryl and her husband Jack Schumaker of New Zealand. Step-father of Laurie Daniels of St. George and Allan and his wife Jeannie Daniels of Caledonia. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Ryan, Erin and Paul Shantz, and step-grandchildren Chris, Todd and Chanda. Survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Ervin and Louisa Shantz and brother Clarence, and sisters Gladys and Vera. Mr. Shantz was a long time active member of Mt. Hamilton Baptist Church and was a long time principal and teacher in Kitchener and Hamilton. The family will receive friends at the DODSWORTH & BROWN Funeral Home ANCASTER CHAPEL 378 Wilson St. E. Ancaster, Ontario (905-648-3852) on Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 11: 30 a.m. until the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation and reception to follow the service. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. The family invite friends and relatives to sign the Book of Condolences at www.db-ancaster.ca

Lester married Gracienne M. Dean 27 Jun 1942. Gracienne was born 26 Apr 1914; died 1983, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lester — Alberta Daniels. Alberta was born 1918; died 2004. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-302326
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

John — Edna G. Musselman. Edna (daughter of George L. Musselman and Hannah Good) was born 24 Apr 1912, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1997; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Violet "Vi" Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-302327
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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CRESSMAN, Violet (nee Francis) 1918 - 2016

After 98 years of a full and joyful life, on October 21, 2016, Vi received her final wish to "sleep the way Home".

Dear mother of Rob Cressman and Doug (Nan) Cressman. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Annette) and Paul (Rebecca). Loving great-grandmother of Ava, Arlo, Clyde and Pascale. Beloved sister of Grace Cressman. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Cecil Cressman (2000), her parents John and Eva Francis and brother John "Ed" Francis.

Vi's gift for friendship and hospitality shone in her hosting at Chesley Lake Camp, welcoming friends, family, and B & B guests at home until the age of 89, encouraging new residents at Parkwood Suites, and maintaining long friendships through First Mennonite Church. She will be deeply missed by many. Friends are invited to share their memories of Vi with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church, 800 King Street East, Kitchener on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nancy Brubaker officiating.

Interment immediately following in the church cemetery.

A reception will follow in the church hall.

"Obituary Of Violet Cressman | Erb & Good Funeral Home". 2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/13128/Violet-Cressman/obituary.html.

Violet — Cecil Clayton Cressman. Cecil (son of Noah H. Cressman and Catharine Brubacher) was born 5 May 1917; died 20 Mar 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187038

Grace — Carl Franklin Cressman. Carl (son of John Arthur Cressman and Dora C. Schisler) was born 1922; died 3 Jun 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183195311
• Name: Reita May Spracklin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117601
• Residence: 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SPRACKLIN, Reita May - Passed away peacefully at Heritage House in St. Jacobs on Sat., June 21, 2003 at the age of 90 yrs.

Reita was predeceased by her husband, Arthur L. Spracklin; her parents, Norman Baer and Salome Rellinger; step mother Emma (Weber) Baer; step daughter Fern Sloat; sister Nelda Middlemiss and brothers Melvin and Lorne Baer.

She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and gr-grandchildren; her sister Ethel Metz of Kitchener, step daughter Eleanor Snyder of Waterloo and her brother Willis Baer of Kitchener.

Reita was a longtime member of Trinity United Church in Kitchener..."

KW Record obit. of Tues., June 24, 2003

Reita — Arthur Llewellyn Spracklin. Arthur was born 14 Dec 1888, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142700985
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23480P

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• Misfortune: suicide
• Name: Nelda Grace Middlemiss
• Name: Nelda Grace Tebbutt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117603

Nelda — Wilfred Tebbutt. Wilfred was born CA 1915; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Nelda — Arthur Douglas "Douglas" Middlemiss. Arthur was born 26 Mar 1907, Christchurch, , , New Zealand; died 17 Dec 1988, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61059201
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126426P
• Misfortune: 1946; killed by bus
• Residence: 1946, 29 Maynard Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Kitchener Man Killed By City Bus

Melvin H. Baer, 29, of Kitchener, died on Wednesday morning a few minutes after he was run ever by a Kitchener city bus on Wellington St. He had been riding a bicycle along Wellington St., and after parking it at the curb, stepped in front of the bus. A front wheel of the vehicle passed over his head. Baer was a salesman for the Pearl Steam Laundry.

The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. (Norman Baer of R. R. 2, Petersburg, and was born in Wilmot Township on June 2nd, 1917. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Lorne Baer, Toronto, and Willis Baer, Petersburg, and three sisters, Misses Reta and Ethel Baer and Mrs. Wilfred Tebbutt, all of Kitchener. The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon with service at the Latcharr Mennonite Church, Mannheim, at 2.30 o'clock, followed hy interment in the church cemetery. The services will be conducted by Bishop Manassoh Hallman, assisted; by the Rev. Ozias Horst.

New Hamburg Independent 26 Jul 1946

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• Name: Ethel Irene Metz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42145
• Residence: 1965, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

METZ, Ethel Irene Passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, June 18, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Ivan Metz, parents, Norman and Salome (Rellinger) Baer, stepmother, Emma (Weber) Baer, siblings, Melvin, Lorne, Nelda Middlemiss, and Reita Spracklin. She will be remembered by her brother Willis Baer and wife Grace, brother-in-law Carl Metz and wife Charlotte and many nieces and nephews. At Ethel's request, there will be no visitation or services. Cremation has taken place and Ethel's ashes will be interred in Springcreek cemetery with her husband Ivan. Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home , Kitchener (519-749-8467).

Waterloo Region Record, 21 June, 2010

Ethel — Ivan Andrew Metz. Ivan (son of Aaron Metz and Rosetta Gehl) was born 23 Jun 1917; died 1 Mar 1983; was buried , Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174116687
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117606

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"Funeral services were held for Lorne Raymond Baer, 33, who died Wed. at his home in Kleinburg. Born in Rosebank, he was the s/o Mr. and Mrs. Norman Baer of Baden. He served in the Royal Canadian Dental Corps in the Second World War. After the war he taught at Coleraine and Richvale Schools, Toronto. A member of the Christ Church, Woodbridge, he was also choir leader. He was married Aug. 5, 1950 to Jean Catharine MacPherson of Puslinch.

Surviving besides his wife and parents are three sisters, Rita, Mrs.Wilfred (Nelda) Tebbutt and Mrs. Ivan (Ethel) Metz and one brother,Willis, all of Kitchener....Crown Cemetery, Puslinch...."

KW Record obit. of Thurs., July 24, 1952

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134560783
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106145
• Residence: 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BAER, Willis Earl Passed away peacefully on August 17, 2014 at Grand River Hospital, at the age of 88. Survived by his wife Grace, children Dr. Douglas (Ursula Benoit), Dr. Allan (Kathy and grand-children Heather and Simon), and Ronald (Catherine and grand-children Carolyn and Angela).

Pre-deceased by brothers Melvin and Lorne, and sisters Reita, Nelda, Ethel and Eileen. Willis was an employee of the City of Kitchener and member of St. James-Rosemount United Church. After retiring, Willis enjoyed presenting videos of the many places he and Grace travelled to. A celebration of Willis' life will take place at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from 3: 00 p.m. to 5: 00 p.m. Cremation has taken place.

The family sends special thanks to the health care professionals at Grand River Hospital, for their exceptional care and support. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, Grand River Hospital, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.henrywalser.com

Waterloo Region Record 19 Aug 2014

Willis Baer - Sunday, August 17th, 2014 (2023). Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/Baer-Willis/1930510/obituary.php (Accessed: 14 June 2023).

Willis — Grace Eunice Sloan. Grace (daughter of Claude Victor "Victor" Sloan and Erma Priscilla Bergman) was born 5 Apr 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 2022, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131541383
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197008

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BAER, Morgan Nyle Morgan passed away peacefully at Nithview Community in New Hamburg on June 16, 2014 at the age of 93.

He was born on March 17, 1921 near Bright, Ontario.

His father passed away when he was 14 years old, making it hard for his mother to support her young family of six children. As a result, Morgan as a teenager left school after grade 8 and worked for neighbouring farmers, bringing all his wages home until he reached the age of 21.

After he and Mae were married in 1949, they purchased a farm near Guelph which is currently covered over by the water of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area.

While farming part-time, Morgan earned his income during those years by working at a foundry. In 1959, he and Mae purchased the farm on Carmel-Koch Road near Baden, which he farmed until his "retirement" in 1986. After that, he and Mae spent 3 years doing volunteer work for MCC in Alberta and Pennsylvania. Subsequently, they lived in Wellesley until 2008, when they moved to a garden home in the Nithview retirement community.

Since August, 2013, Morgan has been in long-term care. Morgan and Mae worshipped faithfully at Shantz Mennonite Church since 1959. Morgan will be remembered as a strong, hard worker who was always willing to share what he had with others. He had a beautiful tenor voice and he loved four-part harmony. In his younger years he played the piano, guitar and piano accordion.

Even until very recently he would enjoy spending hours singing hymns and accompanying himself on the organ. He also enjoyed working in the woodlot, and operated a chain saw until only a few years ago. After he gave up driving his car, he purchased an electric bicycle which he used almost every day until the age of 92. He used to take great pleasure in writing humourous birthday cards for many of the children at church. Even until his very last days, his smile, his sense of humour and his gentle good nature were appreciated by everyone who came in contact with him.

Morgan was predeceased by his parents Ezra Baer and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Good), his four younger brothers: Elmer, Curtis, Orval and Wayne; his brother-in-law Roy Meadows and his sister-in-law, Jean Shantz.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Mae (Shantz) and his sister Erma Meadows, sisters-in-law, Pauline and Rose Baer, and the Shantz family, Alice Gascho (Norman), Lowell (Lorene), Norma and Helen McDonald (Arnold) as well as many nieces and nephews.

His children are Dwight, Stewart, Dennis and Dale; and his foster sons are Mike and Ron Roulleau. Dwight's family includes his wife Jennifer Ostic-Baer, his children Janna, Luke and Amelia, and their mother Erna Millar.

Stewart's family includes his partner Peggy Cosman, his sons Kyle and Ryan, and their mother Dawn Bellmore. Dennis's family includes his children Melissa, Laura, Daniel and Katie, and their mother Mary Lou Shantz. Dale's family includes his wife Sue (Scott), and their children Matt and Sarah. Visitation will be at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday June 20, 2014 at Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erb's Road, Baden, Ontario at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations to MCC Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

A special thanks to the staff of both the Westmount and Nithview long-term care homes for their excellent and very loving care. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Morgan Baer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/morgan-baer/4020976/ (Accessed: 30 July 2023).

Morgan — Anna Mae "Mae" Shantz. Anna (daughter of John Henry Shantz and Ida Bechtel) was born 16 Oct 1925, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213642

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BAER, Elmer Laverne - Passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 at Hearst Nursing Home.

He was born January 20, 1923 in Wilmot Township a son of the late Ezra and Elizabeth (Good) Baer.

He is survived by brothers, Morgan (Mae) and Wayne; by sister, Erma (Baer) Meadows and sisters-in-law, Pauline Baer and Rose Baer.

He was predeceased by brothers, Curtis and Orval and brother-in-law, Roy Meadows. Elmer had worked for many years in the lumber industry near Hearst.

Hallébourg, C., America, N., District, C., & Hallébourg, C. (1923). Elmer LaVerne Baer (1923-2009) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 13 April 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189664260/elmer-laverne-baer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-260474

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BAER, Curtis Henry - Of Moorefield, passed away suddenly at his residence, on Saturday June 9, 2001, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Pauline Baer (nee Dettwiler). Dear father of David Baer and his wife June of Toronto; loving grandpa of Alyssa; brother of Morgan Baer and his wife Mae of Wellesley, Elmer Baer of Hearst, Orval Baer of Surrey B.C., Wayne Baer of Stratford and Erma Meadows of Stratford, brother-in-law of Mahlon Dettwiler and his wife Erma of Bloomingdale and Carl B. Dettwiler and his wife Ellen of R.R.1 West Montrose. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ezra and Elizabeth(Good)Baer and one grandson, Nathaniel Baer (1996). Family and friends paid their respects at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Monday June 11 and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at the Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton. Rev Willard Metzger conducted the funeral service. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations were made to the Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton and the Mennonite Central Committee.

Newspaper Unknown

Curtis — Pauline Dettwiler. Pauline (daughter of Enos S. Dettwiler and Lucinda G. Bowman) was born 29 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213644

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BAER, Eldon Wayne - Passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 one week after suffering a massive stroke, in his 81st year at his residence Greenwood Court Nursing Home, Stratford.

He was born December 30, 1928 in Wilmot Township youngest son of the late Ezra and Elizabeth (Good) Baer.

Wayne was a member of Avon Mennonite Church, Stratford. He enjoyed farm work for many years and more recently volunteered as a groundskeeper at Greenwood Court. Wayne is lovingly remembered by brother Morgan and his wife Mae of New Hamburg, by sister Erma Meadows of Stratford, by sisters-in-law Pauline Baer of Moorefield, and Rose Baer of Abbotsford, British Columbia, and by a number of nieces and nephews and their families.

Wayne was predeceased by brothers Elmer, Curtis, and Orval and by brother-in-law Roy Meadows.

Friends and relatives may call at Avon Mennonite Church, 90 Greenwood Drive, Stratford on Thursday (today) from 2-3 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg.

On Friday, November 27, 2009 a public committal service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at Avon Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Herb Sawatzky officiating.

As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Greenwood Court. Online condolences and donation information at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

(2023) Markjutzifuneralhomes.ca. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/eldon-baer/4022273/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 13 June 2023).

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119516625
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213643

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WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Nov. 11, 2008

BAER, Orval Grant - (June 12, 1927 - November 1, 2008) from Surrey, B.C. It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather and brother, Orval Grant Baer. He is fondly remembered by his children, Rosalie (Herb), John (Karen) and Hilda; five grandchildren, Angela, Andre (Jaclyn), Alanna, Samantha and Robin; one great-granddaughter (Kallie); Rose Bear (mother of their children); three brothers, Morgan, Elmer and Wayne; one sister, Erma; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He is predeceased by brother, Curtis and brother-in-law, Roy Meadows. A celebration of his life was held Monday, November 10, 2008 at Willingdon Church, Burnaby, B.C. A memorial service is being planned in the Stratford area. Time and place to be announced.

Vancouver Sun, 7 Nov 2008:

BAER Orval GrantJune 12, 1927 - November 1, 2008 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father and grandfather Orval Grant Baer. Full of smiles and energy, Dad (Grandpa) will always be remembered for his nurturing ways, teaching us the importance of family and for his patience, kindness and his servant heart. We love you forever and always. He is predeceased by his brother, Curtis. He is fondly remembered by his children; Rosalie (Herb), John (Karen), and Hilda; 5 grandchildren, Angela, Andre (Jaclyn), Alanna, Robin, and Samantha; 1 great-granddaughter Kallie; Rose Baer (mother of their children), sister: Erma; 3 brothers: Morgan, Elmer, and Wayne; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 7th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Personal Alternative Funeral Services at 3070 275A St. in Aldergrove. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 10 at Willingdon Church Burnaby. Interment at 1:00 pm at Surrey Centre Cemetery (16771 Old McLellan Rd). Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-596-2215 Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 11/7/2008

BAER, Orval - (June 12, 1927 - November 1, 2008) Orval is survived by his children, Rosalie, John, and Hilda and their mother Rose Baer; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild; three brothers, Morgan, Elmer and Wayne and a sister, Erma Meadows. A celebration of his life was held Monday, November 10, 2008, at Willingdon Church, Burnaby, B.C. A Memorial Service will be held at Avon Mennonite Church, 90 Greenwood Dr., Stratford, Ontario on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Prayer Canada or Mennonite Central Committee. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service.

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.2001

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SHANTZ - On the 25th of May 1900, near Berlin, Ont., Vernon, infant son of Allen and Katie Shantz, aged 11 days.

"So fades the lovely, blooming flower,
Frail, smiling solace of an hour."
Services at the house by E.S. Hallman. Text, Luke 18: 16, thence to the C. Eby burying ground, Berlin, for interment.


HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, June 15, 1900 - pages 190-191

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158478
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Mervin married Florence B. Burkhard 25 Mar 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Enoch Burkhardt and Hannah Eby) was born 14 Dec 1902, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erma Bingeman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158489
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework

Erma married Dr. Marshall Oberholtzer Bingeman 27 Jan 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marshall (son of Jonas B. Bingeman and Elizabeth Cook "Lillie" Oberholtzer) was born 12 Feb 1897, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence May Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158500
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1957, 1024 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Max Becker - Florence May Becker (nee Shantz) passed away peacefully at Winston Park Nursing Home, Kitchener on Tuesday, March 30, 1999. She was in her 92nd year. Mrs. Becker was a charter member (1924) of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, a lifelong and faithful attender of the church and an active participant in its mission's programs. Also a member of the Helena Feasby Women's Institute and a lifetime resident of southwest Kitchener and Williamsburg area. Beloved wife of the late Max Becker (1986). Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Pauline, Barbara Schlegel and her husband Ronald. Predeceased by daughter, Linda. Cherished grandmother of Kim and her husband Ken Griffin of Waterloo, Gini and her husband Ray Patullo of Australia, Matthew Becker, Rob, Brad and James Schlegel. Dear great-grandmother of Katelyn and Kristopher Griffin and Joshua Patullo. Survived by her sister, Anna Cameron and brother, Frank Shantz and his wife Eleanor. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Mervin, Edward and Russel Shantz, and Erma Bingeman. Rested at Westmount Funeral Home, Kitchener. Funeral service was held from Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener, on Saturday. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 7 1999 pg 13

Florence married Maxwell Israel "Max" Becker 2 Sep 1936. Maxwell (son of Ezra F. Becker and Mary Ann Israel) was born 27 Aug 1904, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298202
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"The death of Russell S.Shantz, Mannheim road, near Kitchener, occurred early this morning at the Galt General Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Shantz was 27 years of age. He was born in Waterloo Tp. and was engaged in farming. He was an active member of Sterling Ave. Mennonite Church.

The late Mr. Shantz is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine Shantz, three brothers, Mervin of Alma and Edward and Frank Shantz of Kitchener, and by three sisters, Mrs. Marshall Bingeman and Mrs. Maxwell Becker of Kitchener and Miss Anna Shantz of Galt..."

KW Record obit. of Tues., Apr. 22, 1941

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298203
• Residence: 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Edward married Ella J. Smith 18 Oct 1947. Ella was born 6 Jun 1916; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Kathleen Cameron
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298204
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"ANNA KATHLEEN CAMERON nee Shantz Jan. 20, 1919-Nov. 29, 2004 - Anna Cameron died suddenly, following a stroke, on Mon., Nov. 29, in Kitchener. Anna lived independently and fully to her last hours.

Anna was married to Ewan Cameron, who died in 1968. She leaves a daughter, Margaret, Dartmouth, N.S.; three sons, Roy (Maaike Asselbergs)and Hugh (Mary Molnar), Kitchener and Clare (Catherine), Cambridge; her daughters-in-law, Marguerite Love Cameron and Gale Brubacher Cameron, both of Kitchener, grandchildren Melanie Cameron (Mark Morton), Scot(Heather), Ewan, James, Elizabeth, Daniel and Thomas, gr-grandson Owenand brother Frank Shantz (Eleanor), Waterloo.

She was predeceased by her grandson, David; her parents Catherine 'Kate' Shirk Shantz and Allan Bowman Shantz; sisters, Erma Bingeman and Florence Becker and her brothers, Vernon, Mervin, Russell and Edward Shantz.

Anna was a remarkable woman, much loved and admired by her extended family and many friends. She embraced life, was resilient, and gave her best effort to all she did. She was devoted to building family and community. Her grandchildren delighted her and delighted in her. Anna was a dietitian at KW Hospital, an active member of Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church and enjoyed working out at the Y....Woodland Cemetery..."

KW Record obit. of Wed., Dec. 1, 2004

________________________

"At age 44, Anna Cameron was suddenly widowed, left with four dependent children in an era when there wasn't much support for single mothers.

'She was really under a lot of pressure', said her son, Roy Cameron, of Kitchener. 'She hadn't worked in 20 years...she was trained as a dietician but only worked briefly, then she got married'.

The death of her husband, Ewan, proved to be another hiccup in Anna's life, one that made her roll up her sleeves and make the best of things.

'When I look back, she must have felt so isolated', said Roy, who was proud of how his mother rose against adversity without complaint.

Born into a rural Mennonite family, Anna grew up speaking Pennsylvania Dutch, not learning English until grade school. In her memoirs she recounted a happy childhood full of the freedoms afforded adventurous children in rural areas.

Her family were Peter Shirk's descendants, a man described by the family as a 'prominent pioneer' in the Mennonite community. Her parents and others in the community had more progressive views on their faith than their ancestors and started Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church.

'They were a group that thought they should become more acculturated', said Roy.

Anna's mother encouraged the young to read, to let her imagination fly,and she graduated from the Macdonald Institute (Univ. of Guelph) the first in her family to do so.

When she was 12, Anna's father died, only two months after she started high school at the sprawling Kitchener Collegiate Institute, having moved from a one-room rural schoolhouse. In his eulogy, Roy talked about how difficult it was for Anna to grieve for her father and start a new school, but she did so with courage and determination.

As a young woman, Anna's life took another unexpected turn, something her pacifist Mennonite family might not have anticipated. She married a police officer. Roy once asked her why she would marry a Scottish Presbyterian who carried a gun, and she replied matter-of-factly, 'he was interesting'.

Anna was a woman of few words and not given to gushing but Roy things he rmarriage choice 'reflected her openness to life'.

Ewan was the deputy police chief in Kitchener when he died of a heart attack at age 49.

After his death, Anna was hired as a dietitian at KW Hospital, where she stayed until retirement, serving as asst. director. To Anna, creating a happy workplace for her staff was paramount, and maintaining a happy, cohesive family imperative.

'Once you were part of the family you were always part of the family',said Roy, recounting how his mother retained her closeness to her sons' former spouses.

Roy's ex-wife, Marguerite Cameron of Kitchener, agreed, explaining 'she continued to call me her daughter. That was important to her, that we maintain that relationship.'

Marguerite recalls the 1960s, when she first met Anna, a busy career mom. 'She was always very supportive and came to pitch in', she said. 'I looked up to her, as a role model'.

Anna's grandchildren were a particular delight, added Roy. 'Every year she'd have a Christmas event, grandchildren only. They'd play games, she'd get right on the floor and play with them'.

Anna, who never remarried, possessed an adventurous spirit, traveling the world after retirement. She usually went alone and was always keen to learn, to grow. She was equally interested in fitness and was a regular at the YMCA.

In the end, Anna died with the same dignity and independence that so coloured her life. She had returned home from a shopping trip when the stroke hit, but she was lucid enough to call 911 and instruct paramedics to come in the unlocked rear door. 'She was unconscious when they arrived', Roy said.

In his eulogy, Roy concluded his mother was 'heavy on deeds, light on words', that she was a woman to whom social justice and gender equality mattered. 'She gave us, her children, the remarkable gift of herself. Her most powerful guidance emerged from the example she set'. Until the end she was fully engaged in life.

Anna Cameron leaves behind her sons Roy and Hugh Cameron of Kitchener and Claire of Cambridge, daughter Margaret of Nova Scotia, seven grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Predeceased by her husband Ewan Cameron and grandson David Cameron.")

KW Record of Thurs., Jan. 13, 2005, 'Lifetimes' column

Anna — Ewan Cameron. Ewan was born 27 Apr 1913, Inverness, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Jan 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298205
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"FRANK SHIRK SHANTZ 1921-2007 - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Frank Shirk Shantz, at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Jan. 21, 2007, at the age of 85 years.

Frank's family meant everything to him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Eleanor Shantz (nee Donaldson); two children, Keith Shantz (Linda) of Bellville and Catherine Schoger (Gary) of Petersburg; his grandchildren, Sarah Shantz of Malaysia, Laura Shantz of Ottawa,Heidi Schoger of Toronto and Steven Schoger of London. Predeceased by two infant children, Nancy and Scott; parents, Alan Bowman Shantz and Catherine Shirk; brothers Russell, Mervine (Florence), Edward (Ella); sisters Erma Bingaman (Marshall) Florence Becker (Maxwell) and Anna Cameron (Ewan).

Frank was very proud of being a direct descendant of the founding fathers of the K-W area Mennonites, who came from Pennsylvania in 1804. He maintained contact with friends and relatives in Pa. In his early life he was very active in both the Mennonite church and their relief work in Ontario. Frank farmed for many years on his Ottawa Street farm and was active in many business ventures in the KW Area. During the last number of years, Frank lived in Muskoka in the summer and Waterloo in the winter...Woodland Cemetery..."

KW Record obit. of Tues., Jan. 23, 2007

Frank — Eleanor Donalson. Eleanor was born 17 Jun 1926, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-323892
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1921, 11 Roy St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.4001

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• Name: Stella Hunsperger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58869
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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HUNSPERGER, Stella

Of 3B Langs Drive, Cambridge, on Thursday, June 20, 1985, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in her 64th year, Stella Langs. Beloved wife of Enan Hunsperger; dear mother of Ralph of Emo, Ont., John of Espanola, Ont., Mrs. Eleanor Moyer of New Dundee, Carol (Mrs. Bert Martin) of Elmira. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Hunsperger was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Langs. Born in Kitchener, she lived most of her life in Cambridge; a member of Wanner Mennonite Church. By request of the family, no visitation at the funeral home. A private family committal service, will be held Saturday, at Wannner cemetery. The family will receive friends at their residence, 3B Langs Drive, Cambridge.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Jun 1985 pg D19

Stella married Enan Hunsperger 22 Feb 1934, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enan (son of Dilman Hunsperger and Lydia Ann Nahrgang) was born 17 Mar 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298322
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298323P
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Langs.- Thomas Wallace, son of Eugene and Louida (Shantz) Langs, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 6, 1915; died in Cambridge, Ont., Aug. 21, 1982; aged 66 y. On May 10, 1939, he was married to Mildred Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Douglas), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Stella Hunsperger). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Simeon Hurst and Herb Schultz; interment in Hagey's Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 43 - October 26, 1982, page 742

Thomas married Mildred Martin 10 May 1939. Mildred (daughter of Irvin R. Martin and Martha Ella Burkhardt) was born 22 May 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 2000, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298324
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770.4002

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203923340
• Occupation: doctor
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199296

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Shantz, William L., Waterloo, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1949, family medicine; CCFP; former chief of family practice, Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital; staff, St. Mary's General Hospital; clinical instructor, family practice, University of Western Ontario. Died Apr. 30, 1999, aged 72; survived by his wife, Jean, and 3 sons.

Canadian Medical Association Journal, September 21, 1999

"Deaths" (1999), (6), pp. 775-775. Available at: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/161/6/775 (Accessed: 15 June 2023).

William — Marjorie "Jean" MacKenzie. Marjorie (daughter of Steele Caldwell MacKenzie and Marjorie Louise Stumpf) was born 1926; died 10 Mar 2021, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169735
• Residence: 1937, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Military: WW2 - RCAF Womens Division
• Name: Orpha Marie Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309129
• Residence: 1937, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Meyer, Orpha Marie February 19, 1920 - October 21, 2012

MEYER, Orpha Marie, RN. (nee Rosenberger)

Peacefully at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Sunday October 21, 2012 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Emmanuel Meyer, "Eppie" (1987). Loving mother of Roy Meyer, Carl Meyer, Ruth Anne "Rudy" O'Hara and her husband Thomas "Tom" and the late Larry Meyer (2000). Grandma of Madonna, Daniel, Alyssa, Meghan and Mathew. She will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and by her many extended family. Orpha served with the RCAF Womens Division during the Second World War. Upon her return, she worked with St. Mary's General Hospital for 21 years as a Registered Nurse. Family and friends will be received at Robert Ruggle Funeral Home, 617 King St. N. Waterloo on Wednesday October 24th, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service celebrating Orpha's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday October 25th, 2012 at 1 pm with The Rev. David Malina officiating. Reception will immediately follow. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519 888-7700. Tributes may be made online at www.robertrugglefuneralhome.com

Orpha — Edwin Emmanuel "Eppie" Meyer. Edwin (son of Alden Meyer and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Buddenhagen) was born 16 Feb 1917; died 28 Mar 1987; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76244

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28541

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Bowman, Eldon K., died at his home on Oct. 27, 1973; aged 70 y. He was married to Mabel Rosenberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Edgar, Vernon, Gilbert, and Cleo), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Clayton and Alfred), and 3 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Elmer Snider, Mabel-Mrs. Dave Deckert, and Mrs. Florence Gingrich). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Robert N. Johnson; interment in Manheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 50 - December 25, 1973, page 974, 975, 976

Eldon — Mabel Rosenberger. Mabel (daughter of Aaron M. Rosenberger and Elizabeth Bingeman) was born 5 Jul 1908, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-223335

Alfred — Myrl Florence Good. Myrl (daughter of Noah M. Good and Rebecca Eby) was born 17 Mar 1908, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; died 19 Mar 2000, Lanigan, , Alberta; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314229
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bowman.-Norman Edward Bowman, Kitchener, Ont., died Jan. 12, 1942; aged 34 y. 2 m. 3 d. He was born in Guernsey, Sask., Nov. 9, 1907. He was the son of Henry Bowman and the late Lydia Ann Weber, of Waterloo, Ont. He is survived by his wife (nee Muriel Marie Ernst), an infant child (Carol Ann), 3 brothers (Claire, Walter, Mervin), and 1 sister (Edna), all of Waterloo. He was an esteemed member of First Mennonite Church, and a much appreciated Sunday-school teacher. He will be missed in both the community and the Church. Funeral services were held at Kitchener, and burial at the East End Mennonite Cemetery, in charge of Bro. C. F. Derstine. Theme, "Closing the Gate Behind Us.: Bros. Merle Shantz and J. B. Martin assisted in the services.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 46 - February 12, 1942 - pp 982, 983

Norman — Muriel M. Ernst. Muriel (daughter of John Milton "Milton" Ernst and Mary Ann Musser) was born 24 May 1912, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314230
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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"Bowman.- Edna, daughter of Henry S.and Lydia Ann (Weber) Bowman, was born in Guernsey, Sask., Oct. 18, 1909; died at Cambridge, Ont., Nov. 24, 1984; aged 75 y. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Norman, Paul, Clare, Walter, and Mervin). She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. "

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 52 - December 25, 1984, pages 911, 912

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• Name: Clare Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314231
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bowman. - Clare, son of Henry and the late Lydia Ann Weber Bowman, was born at Guernsey, Sask., March 20, 1911; died at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 18, 1946; aged 34 y. 10 m. 29 d. Surviving are his father, 2 brothers (Walter and Mervin), and one sister (Edna), all at home. One brother (Norman) predeceased him four years ago, also one brother (Paul) in infancy. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his early youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of Arnold Shantz and J. B. Martin

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 50 - March 15, 1946, pages 982,983.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44826395
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314232
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bowman.- Walter Moses, son of Henry S. and Lydianne (Weber) Bowman, was born at Winterbourne, Ont., Apr. 13, 1915; died of a heart attack at Waterloo, Ont., July 6, 1984; aged 69 y. On Apr. 18, 1942, he was married to Annie Heimpel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Verda and Doris-Mrs. Kirk McDougall), one son (Donald), 2 grandchildren, and one sister. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 8, in charge of Doug Snyder and Ron Flaming; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 36 -September 4, 1984, pages 632, 634.

Walter — Annie Rosa Heimpel. Annie (daughter of John Ludwig Heimpel and Martha Gerber) was born 22 Aug 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135374

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Bowman. - Paul Howard, son of Henry and Lydia Ann Bowman of Waterloo Co., Ont., was born July 20, 1916; died Feb. 2, 1917; leaves father, mother, 1 sister, 3 brothers. Funeral services Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, at Snyder's Mennonite Church conducted by Jesse Martin. Text, Job 7: 6, and Jonas Snyder from Matt. 19: 14. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"Sleep on in thy beauty,
Thou sweet angel child,
By sorrow unblighted
By sin undefiled."

Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 49 - March 8, 1917 - page 902, 903

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Friday the Grim Reaper, death called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowman near hear and took from them their infant son, Paul Howard, aged six-months. The deceased child had been down with an attack of La Grippe, and death came unexpectedly. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, burial taking place at the Cemetery at Bloomingdale Meeting House where service was held. The Rev/s Jesse Martin and Jonas Snider conducted the service. The bereaved family had the sympathy of the community.

Elmira Signet Feb 8 1917

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164579
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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BOWMAN, Mervin

Suddenly, at his residence, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 1983, Mervin Bowman, of RR Plattsville, aged 64 years.

He was a member of Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee.

Loving husband of the former Grace Weber; dear father of Sharon Louise and Paul Ross, both at home, John Mark of Guelph; brother of Edna of Cambridge and Walter of Waterloo.

Predeceased by his parents, Henry Bowman and the former Lydia Ann Weber and three brothers, Paul, Clare and Norman.

Mr. Bowman's family received friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. At noon today removal was made to Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Ted Robbins officiating. Interment to follow in New Dundee Union cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Aug 24 1983 pg 14

Mervin — Grace Ruth Weber. Grace (daughter of Ervin C. Weber and Louida B. Martin) was born 11 Aug 1924, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 2003, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Stuart — Ruth Margaret Good. (daughter of Gordon Henry Good and Laura Hill) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137046

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BOWMAN, Harold Leon August 3, 1928 - January 19, 2018 Passed away peacefully with family at his side at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo on Friday, January 19, 2018. Recently predeceased by his beloved wife Doris Ruth Bowman this past November, 2017. Loving father of David (Bonnie Lee) Bowman, Ruth Anne (Roger) Bowman, Philip (Brenda) Bowman. Devoted grandpa of Jenny Lee, Lindsay, Tyler, Kelsey, Matthew, Michelle, Corey, Curtis, and Catrina. Also fondly remembered by his 15 great-grandchildren. Pre- deceased by his daughter Carolyn (1959), and his parents Moses S. and Mildred Bowman. Dear brother of Stuart and Ruth Bowman, Alex and Enid Crowley. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home for their loving care of Harold and Doris. Family and friends will be received at the Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2723 Victoria St. N. Breslau on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 2 - 4 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment at the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. will be appreciated by the family. If so desired a book of online condolences may be signed at www.memorycemetery.ca

Waterloo Region Record 20 Jan 2018

Harold — Doris Ruth Bearinger. Doris (daughter of David M. Bearinger and Elvina R. Shantz) was born 2 Jun 1928; died 23 Nov 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Enid Arlene Crowley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-223348

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Enid Arlene Crowley, age 91, of Toronto, Ontario passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Enid was born April 17, 1930, in Kitchener, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Crowley. Loving mother of Peter (Dianne). Enid will be fondly remembered by her 3 grand children David, Daniel and Sarah, and will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Also survived by her sister in law Ruth. Visiting will be held on Friday August 27, 2021 at the Kane-Jerrett North York Funeral Home (6191 Yonge St. South of Steeles Ave.) on Friday from 1:00 pm until time of the funeral service which will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm, Cremation to follow. With respect to current restrictions, seating capacity is limited to 50 people, preference will be given to family members first, or should you wish to join the service please log onto the live web cast. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrettnorthyork.ca for the Crowley family.

"Enid Crowley Obituary - Toronto, ON". 2021. Dignity Memorial. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/toronto-on/enid-crowley-10319560.

Enid — Alexander John "Sonny" Crowley. Alexander was born 30 Jun 1927, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; died 8 Dec 2020. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Reta Mader
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212484

Reta — Garfield David Mader. Garfield (son of Aaron Mader and Lillian Bricker) was born 28 Mar 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1992; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298341
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Military: WW2 - RCAF
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298342
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ward — Hilda Lillian Ellis. Hilda was born 1917; died 1970; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298343
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Robert — Audrey Esther. Audrey was born 1923; died 2019, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298345
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Edward — Gladys Mae Grant. Gladys (daughter of George Edwin Grant and Elizabeth Eleanor "Betty" Kennedy) was born 21 Mar 1917, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298344
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

William — Shirley H. Hilker. Shirley was born 1916; died 2003; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Marguerite "Marguerite" Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157764
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Anna — Stuart Alexander Good. Stuart (son of Dr. Milton Hosea Good and Jennie Sherriffs) was born 24 Feb 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1998, , Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Miriam — John Howard "Howard" Butler. (son of Leigh Elkington Butler and Jean Barber) [Group Sheet]

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• Education: Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159006P

Notes:

While death notices at least brought closure, the announcement in April 1945 that Frederick Weber Shantz failed to return after flying a mission over Germany left family and friends hoping that he would be found alive. An investigation following the war, however, revealed that Shantz, along with five other airmen, were killed when their plane was shot down. They were buried together at Amelsbueren, Germany, though a seventh man survived the rest of the war in a POW camp.


The Cord Weekly 9 Nov 2005

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• Name: Patricia Butler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452267

Patricia — Alan McLean Butler. Alan was born 1929; died 1994; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129323P

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• Name: Alice Louise Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129319

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Cressman, Alice Louise, daughter of George and Almeda Milne, was born in Mannheim, Ont., Feb. 18, 1918; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 23, 1983; aged 65 y. On May 30, 1948 [30 May 1942], she was married to Lloyd Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Wayne Hilker, Elizabeth, Ann-Mrs. Greg Bronson, and Charlotte-Mrs. David Dolson), one brother (Robert Milne), and 3 sisters (Edith Cressman, Gladys Feick, and Jessie Bearinger). She was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 39 -September 27, 1983, page 678

Alice married Lloyd Cressman 1942. Lloyd (son of Isaac Herbert "Herbert" Cressman and Mary Ann Allemang) was born 29 May 1915, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith Irene Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225349

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CRESSMAN, Edith Irene - Peacefully at Hope Street Terrace, Port Hope on Sunday January 7th, 2018 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of Earl Cressman for 69 years. Loving mother of Nancy Prior (Wyn), Del Cressman (Leslie), Dale Cressman (Carol), Dwight Cressman, Charles Cressman (Diane) and Don Cressman (Becky). Dear grandmother of Rebecca Crilly (Jonathan), Ryan Cressman (Jenn), Rachel Minifie (Chris), Michelle Cressman, Jocelyn Steckley (Jeff), Jannelle Gingerick (Jesse), Travis Cressman, Nathan Cressman, Chantelle Cressman, Glen Cressman, James Cressman, Kevin Cressman, David Cressman, Bailey Cressman and Amy Cressman and great grandmother of 11. Edith is predeceased by her sisters, Alice Cressman, Jessie Bearinger, Gladys Feick and brothers Robert and Donald Milne. A private family service and interment will be held and a public memorial service will be held in the spring at Fellowship Baptist Church. If desired donations may be made to The Gideons. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com

"Edith Irene Cressman - Maccoubrey Funeral Home Ltd.". 2022. Maccoubrey.Com. https://www.maccoubrey.com/service/4859/edith-irene-cressman.

Edith — Earl Henry Cressman. Earl (son of Manasseh Cressman and Olivia Gingerich) was born 30 Jan 1925; died 8 Jan 2021, Port Hope, Durham Co., Ontario; was buried , Cobourg Union Cemetery, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23087352
• Volunteer: Rockway Thrift Shop, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Jessie Ann Bearinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147444

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BEARINGER, Mrs. Jessie Ann (nee Milne) - Passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Thursday, November 22 , 2007, at Highland Place Retirement Residence, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Howard for 61 years and life long resident of Mannheim. Daughter of the late George and Almeda (nee Bowman) Milne. Loving mother of Karen (Willard) Martin of Elmira, David (Debbi) Bearinger of Mannheim, Jim (Barb) Bearinger of Petersburg, Judy (Peter) Osborne of London, Susan (Richard) Cressman of New Hamburg, Larry (Karen) Bearinger of Tavistock and Kevin (Doris) Bearinger of New Hamburg. Cherished grandmother of fifteen granddaughters and two grandsons and much loved great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Edith (Earl) Cressman of Cobourg and Gladys Feick of St. Thomas. Predeceased by her brothers, Donald and Robert Milne and her sister, Alice Cressman. Jessie was a long time member of Mannheim Mennonite Church and WMSC. She spent 26 years of service at the Rockway Thrift Shop as one of the founding volunteers. Friends will be received at the Westmount Funeral Chapel , 1001 Ottawa Street South (at Westmount Rd.) on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2007 at Mannheim Mennonite Church, 1494 Bleams Road, RR 2, Petersburg at 2 p.m. with interment to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Rockway Mennonite School and the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family. Share memories of Jessie online at www.mem.com

The Record Newspaper 24 Nov 2007

Jessie — Howard Franklin Bearinger. Howard (son of Ephraim Bearinger and Anna Shantz) was born 4 Nov 1922; died 12 Nov 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]