Magdalena Bauman

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• Name: Magdalena Gingerich
• Name: Magdalena Shantz
• Name: Mollie Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to Eli H. Bowman

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Magdalena Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Eli and Rebecca Baumann, was born September 18th, 1856. On October 29th, 1876, she married Henry W., son of Daniel and Esther (Wismer) Shantz. They resided in the township of Maryborough, County Wellington, where he died August 1st, 1879. They had a family of two children, Hannah and Henry Seranus. On October 26th, 1884, she married Moses M., son of Moses and Susannah (Martin) Gingerich. They reside on a farm in the township of Peel, County of Wellington. They have a family 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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Gingrich-Magdalena (Mollie) Bauman Gingrich was born in Waterloo Co.,. Ont,. Sept 18, 1856; died April 16, 1944; aged 87 y. 6 m. 29 d. She had been in failing health since January, gradually growing weaker until she passed away peacefully at the home of their daughter, Mrs. .Seranus Martin, Floradale. She was married Oct. 29, 1876 to Henry Shantz and moved to Marybourough Twp.,. where they lived until he died Aug 12, 1879. Two children were born to the union. On Oct 26, 1884 she was united in marriage to Moses Gingrich and moved to Peel Twp.,. where they resided until he died June 23, 1931. Eight children were born to the union. She continued to make her home with her son Eli on the old homestead until 2 1/2 years ago, when she made her home with her daughter. She leaves to mourn her departure 9 children; Hannah ( Mrs., Henry Brubacher) Elmire; Henry Cyrenius Shantz, Guernsey, Sask.; Rebekah ( Mrs. Ananias Martin) Peel Twp.; Blandina ( Mrs. Seranus Martin Floradale; Leah .( Mrs. Edwin Snyder) Waterloo Twp.; Ozias, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo Twp.; Eli on the old homestead. Also surviving are one sister ( Mrs. David Martin) 57 grandchildren, and 46 great grandchildren. One son, Urias, predeceased her 32 years ago. Funeral services were held April 19, at the North Woolwich Mennonite Church of which she was a member, in charge of Bishop Amsey Martin, assisted by Bro. George Brubacher.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 5 - MAY 5, 1944 PAGES 95, 96

Magdalena married Moses M. Gingerich 26 Oct 1884. Moses (son of Moses H. Gingrich and Susannah Martin) was born 15 May 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1931, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Magdalena married Henry W. Shantz 29 Oct 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Daniel Shantz and Esther Wismer) was born 16 Feb 1852, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1879, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rebecca Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162.9

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MRS. ANANIAS MARTIN

Following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Ananias Martin, 61, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milford Martin, R.R. 3, Waterloo, Sunday, Oct 14. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Gingrich, she was born at Peel Township, Oct. 18, 1885. Surviving are her husband Ananias Martin; six sons, Elo, Floradale; Urias, Breslau; Edmund, Waterloo: Ismael, Orland and Almon at home; four daughters, Mrs. Emmerson (Magdalena) Lichty, Drayton; Mrs. Milford (Almeda) Martin, Water-loo, and Mrs. Oliver (Leah) Lichty, brothers, Seranus, Guernsey Sask; Ozias and Nelson, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo; Eli, Floradale; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Brubacher, and Mrs. Seranus Martin, Floradale; and Mrs. Edwin Snyder, Waterloo. The body rested at the late residence, sixth line of Peel, where the funeral service was held.

Rebecca — Ananias M. Martin. Ananias (son of Absalom Martin and Leah Musselman) was born 20 Oct 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1960, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-162.10
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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A very sad affair took place in connection with the family of Mr. Moses Gingrich. His eldest son Urias went west to High River, Alberta, about five weeks ago. A short time after his arrival there, he contracted typhoid fever from which he died, on April 17th. His remains arrived at Elmira on Monday and the funeral was held from his father's home in Peel on April 24th to the Floradale Mennonite cemetery. A very large crowd of friends attending showed the esteem in which he was held by the community.

Elmira Advertiser 25 Apr 1912

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• Name: Blandina Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210.4
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Martin, Blandina, daughter of the late Moses and --- Gingrich, was born July 5, 1889, in Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ont.; passed away Nov. 22, 1956, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after an illness of several months; aged 67 y. 4m. 17 d. On Jan. 30, 1912, she married Seranus S. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elmer and Floyd, Floradale; Willard, Goshen, Ind.), 5 daughters (Lena-Mrs. John W. Snyder, Breslau; Naomi-Mrs. Ephraim Hoffman, Breslau; Valina, Floradale; Lucinda, Wichita, Kans.; Viola, Elmira), 4 brothers (Oziah and Nelson, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo; Eli, Wallenstein), one sister (Mrs. Henry Brubacher, Elmira). A daughter, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Floradale Mennonite Church and active in sewing circle and relief work. Funeral services held Nov. 25 at the Floradale Church were in charge of Rufus Jutzi and O. D. Snider. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 11 - March 12, 1957 page 262, 263, 264

Blandina married Seranus S. Martin 1912. Seranus (son of Manasseh Martin and Magdalena "Lena" Shantz) was born 10 Dec 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1964, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah B. Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210.5
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Snyder. --- Leah, daughter of the late Mt. And Mrs. Moses Gingrich, of Floradale, Ont., was born May 5, 1891; died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 10, 1950; aged 59 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Dec. 5 , 1911, she was married to Edwin W. M. Snyder, who predeceased her on April 27, 1947. They farmed in Waterloo Twp. Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Cleason, Nelson, Roy, Minerva-Mrs. Roy Brubacher, Erma, Orville, and Joseph), 10 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Ozias, Elmira, Ont.; Amos, Waterloo, Ont.; Eli, Floradale, Ont; and Nelson, Elmira), one half brother (Seranus Shantz, Guernsey, Sask.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Brubacher of Elmira; and Mrs. Seranus Martin, of Floradale). One daughter (Vera) and one son (Lorne) died in infancy. She was in poor health for a few months before the Lord called her home. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on June 14 by Roy S. Koch, assisted by O. D. Snider, of Elmira. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery at Three Bridges.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 28 - July 11, 1950 ----- page 702, 703

Leah married Edwin W. M. Snyder 5 Dec 1911. Edwin (son of Joseph B. Snyder and Veronica "Fanny" Weber) was born 31 Oct 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1947; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Elmira Mennonite Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162.13

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Gingrich.- Ozias B., son of Mr, and Mrs. Mose Gingrich, was born Jan. 24, 1893; died of a heart attack at his home in Elmira, Ont., Feb. 6, 1967; aged 74 y. 13 d. On Dec. 12, 1924, he was married to Naomi May Schmitt, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Newton, Vernon, Gordon, Delmar, Virgil G., Vietta-Mrs. Thomas Oshiro, and Velorous-Mrs. John Shearer) and 2 brothers (Amos and Nelson). He was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 9, with Vernon Leis and Edwin Weber officiating.

\bGospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 9 - March 7, 1967, pages 218, 219.

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OZIAS B. GINGERICH

ELMIRA - Ozias B. Gingerich, 73, of Elmira died suddenly Monday at his home. Born in Peel Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mose Gingerich. He was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. Surviving besides his wife, the former Naomi May Schmitt, whom he married in Guernsey, Sask, in 1924, are five sons, Rev. Newton Gingerich of Tavistock, Vernon of Elmira, Gordon of Steinbach, Man., Virgil Gingerich of Kenya, East Africa; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Vietta) Oshiro of Preston and Mrs. John (Velorous) Shearer of Cleveland; two brothers, Amos of Waterloo and Nelson of Elmira and 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until noon Thursday when removal will be made to the Elmira Mennonite Church for service at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Vernon Leis will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite board of Missions or the Canadian Heart Foundation will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

\bThe Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Feb 1967

Ozias married Naomi May Schmitt Dec 1924, Guernsey, Alberta. Naomi (daughter of Rev. Moses H. Schmitt and Leah Weber) was born 24 Oct 1903, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada; died 11 Aug 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Historic Building: Country Squire Dr., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-297763
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hired Man, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1959, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Gingerich, Amos, 94, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Feb. 2, 1896, Peel Twp., Ont. Died: Jan. 7, 1991. Survivors-sons: Leonard, Mervin; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Susanna Gingerich (wife). Funeral and burial: Jan. 10, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, by Sue C. Steiner.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 7 - February 12, 1991 - page 15.

Historic Building:
The house on Country Squire (now Bridge St.) was the Snyder-Gingrich house, part of Schneider's Corner (3 farmhouses, 4 lots). The top floor logs were rebuilt as the Quilt House at the St. Jacobs Market (closed now)

Amos married Susanna Gingerich 15 Feb 1921. Susanna (daughter of Israel B. Gingrich and Lovina Snyder) was born 9 Jul 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23693

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ELI B. GINGRICH

Eli B. Gingrich, 59, died suddenly Tuesday October 22 at his home on RR 2, Wallenstein.

A son of the late Moses and Magdalena Gingrich, Mr. Gingrich was born in Peel Township Feb. 6, 1898. His first wife, the former Ida Shantz, whom he married in 1922, predeceased him in February of 1951. In December of the next year he married Mrs. Barbara Snyder of St. Jacobs, who survives.

Mr. Gingrich was a farmer and member of Floradale Mennonite Church.

Surviving besides his wife are five daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Olive) Shantz of Elora, Wilma of Elmira, Mrs. Vernon (Eileen) Martin off RR 1, Elmira, Doris of Goshen, Ind., and Mrs. Harold (Fern) Metzger of RR 2, Wallenstein; three stepsons, Wayne Snyder of Bridgeport, Melvin of St. Jacobs, Leighton of Akron, N.Y.; three brothers, Oziah and Nelson of Elmira, Amos of Waterloo; a sister, Mrs. Henry Brubacher of Elmira, and 22 grandchildren. Mr. Gingrich was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

The body body [repeated] rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Friday noon when removal was made to Floradale Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m. Rev. Rufus Jut& and Bishop Roy Koch officiated. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Eli — Barbara Gingrich. Barbara (daughter of Israel B. Gingrich and Lovina Snyder) was born 3 Jan 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1972, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Eli married Ida M. Shantz 1922. Ida (daughter of Jesse Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 28 May 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Feb 1951; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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GINGRICH, Nelson - On Sunday, Aug. 20, 1989, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, following a brief illness, Nelson Gingrich, of 6 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira, in his 90th year.

He was a son of the late Moses and Magdelena Gingrich. He was born February 13, 1900.

Survived by two sons, Gordon and his wife Erma of Elmira and Curtis and his wife Reta of RR 4, Elmira; one daughter, Reta and her husband Angus Weber of RR 1, Wallenstein. Fourteen grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. Brother of Amos of Elmira.
Predeceased by his wife, Minerva Martin; four brothers and four sisters.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 7 p.m. today, (Monday), where the family will receive their friends tonight from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Wednesday at 1 p.m., then to the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mon, Aug 21, 1989 Page 9

Nelson married Minerva Martin 1 Feb 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Minerva (daughter of Noah L. Martin and Mary Bauman) was born 23 Nov 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah B. Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162.4
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Henry S. Brubacher, 87, of Floradale, formerly of Elmira, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Henry W. Bauman after a short illness.

She was the former Hannah Shantz, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shantz of Maryborough Township. Her husband died in 1964.

Surviving are six sons, Amos of Minden, Tobias, Ira and Irvine, all of RR 2, Wallenstein, Elmer and Emerson of Elmira; three daughters: Mrs. Henry W. (Rebecca) Bauman of Floradale, Mrs. Ed (Sarah) Buehler of RR 1, Elmira and Mrs. Thomas (Elvina) Martin of Copper Cliff; three brothers, Ozias Gingrich of Elmira, Amos Gingrich of RR 1, Waterloo and Nelson Gingrich of RR 4, Elmira; 35 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. ON daughter died in 1916.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until 9 am Friday when removal was made to the home of Emerson Brubacher for a service at 2 pm, Friday, thence to the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further service. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Elmira Signet Jan 13 1965 pg 17

Hannah married Henry S. Brubacher 2 Nov 1902, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner) was born 1 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1962, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-162.5
• Occupation: 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Shantz, -- Henry Cyrenius, son of Henry and Magdalena (Bauman) Shantz, was born in Marysborough Twp., Ont., on June 4, 1879; passed away March 4, 1955, in the Lanigan Hospital near his home at Guernsey, Sask; aged 75 y. 9 m. On June 5, 1906, he was married to Angeline Snider, who preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 1952, at the identical age of his passing. To this union were born 5 sons and 2 daughters (Wesley, Arthur, Lincoln, Olive-Mrs. Clair Biehn, Eileen-Mrs. Harold Biehn, all of Guernsey; Leonard of Elmira, Ont., and Daniel, who died in infancy). One sister (Mrs. Henry Brubaker), one half sister (Mrs. Seranus Martin), and four half brothers (Ozias, Amos, Eli, and Nelson Gingerich), all living near Kitchener, Ont. Two half sisters and one half brother preceded him in death. There are 29 grandchildren, of which 4 are in Ontario and the rest at Guernsey. As a young man he went to Alberta, living at Mayton, Alta., on a homestead and following his marriage he mad his home near Aldersyde, Ala., until 1929 when the family moved to Guernsey. We praise God for the manifestation of His grace in the life of our brother. Funeral services were held March 8, conducted by Stanley Shantz, assisted by Arnold Shantz.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 13 - March 29, 1955 - page 310, 311

Henry married Angeline Snider 5 Jun 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Henry S. Snider and Mary Ann Snyder) was born 3 Apr 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1952, Near, Guernsey, , Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234072

Elo — Minerva Martin. Minerva (daughter of Daniel B. Martin and Lucinda Snyder) was born 3 Sep 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1976; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Lichty
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156489

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LICHTY, Magdalena (Mrs. Emerson) - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, June 10, 2005, at Chateau Gardens, Elmira, Magdalena (Martin) Lichty, in her 96th year of Elmira, formerly of Peel Township. Beloved wife of the late Emerson Lichty (1969). Dear mother of Mervin and Ada Lichty of RR 1, Ariss, Clara and Leonard Bauman of Gowanstown, Willard and Viola Lichty of RR 2, Drayton, Lloyd and Bonnie Lichty of RR 7, Guelph; also lovingly remembered by her 19 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Sister of Almeda (Milford Martin), Ismael and Edna Martin and sister-in-law of Erma Martin. Predeceased by her parents, Ananias and Rebecca (Gingrich) Martin; five brothers, Elo, Urias, Edmund, Orlan and Almon; two sisters, Valina Martin and Leah Lichty and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday, June 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the family service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, June 13 at 1: 30 p.m., then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Chateau Gardens for the care and compassion shown to their mother.


The Record Newspaper 11 Jun 2005

Magdalena — Emerson Lichty. Emerson (son of John M. Lichty and Susannah Martin) was born 9 Oct 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1969, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Valina G. Bauman
• Name: Valina G. Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-264757

Valina — Jacob F. Bauman. Jacob (son of Jacob S. Bauman and Christina Frey) was born Mar 1910, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Valina — Sidney M. Martin. Sidney (son of Osiah B. Martin and Mary Ann Martin) was born Feb 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1983, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25070

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Martin.- Urias G., son of Ananias and Rebecca (Gingrich) Martin, was born in Wellington County, Ont., on Sept. 1, 1914; died of coronary arrest in Cambridge, Ont., on Sept. 4, 1984; aged 70 y. On June 12, 1943, he was married to Helen Gimbel, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Douglas), one daughter (Sharon), 3 brothers (Elo, Edmund, and Ismael), and 4 sisters (Almeda-Mrs. Milford Martin, Valina Martin, Magalena Lichty, and Leah-Mrs. Oliver Lichty). He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite cemetery.

Urias — Helen Marie Gimbel. Helen (daughter of Irvin R. Gimbel and Ada Cressman) was born 22 Mar 1917; died 27 Jan 1998; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24390

Edmund — Ruby Olive Burkard. Ruby (daughter of Henry Elias Burkard and Irena Woolner) was born 25 Mar 1922; died 22 Apr 1992; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Lichty
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200622

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LICHTY, Leah (Mrs. Oliver) - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, May 27, 2001, at Chateau Gardens, Elmira, Leah (Martin) Lichty, in her 83rd year, formerly of Floradale. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Lichty (1991). Loving mother of Dorothy and Oscar Martin of Elmira, Lorene and Cleon Weber of RR 2, Allenford, Wilma and Paul Bauman of RR 2, Drayton. Fondly remembered by her 19 grandchildren and her 34 great- grandchildren. Sister of Magdalena Lichty, Almeda and Milford Martin, Ismael and Edna Martin, all of Elmira; sister-in-law of Erma Martin and Irene Martin. Predeceased by her parents, Ananias and Rebecca (Gingrich) Martin; five brothers, Elo, Urias, Edmund, Orlan and Almon and one sister, Velina Martin. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Wednesday, transfer will be made to Crystal View Mennonite Church, Floradale for funeral service at 1: 30 p.m. followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. In her memory, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or Eagle Wings Ministries would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, 28 May 2001

Leah — Oliver Lichty. Oliver (son of John M. Lichty and Susannah Martin) was born 12 Jun 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1991; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Almeda G. Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164500

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MARTIN, Almeda (Gingrich) Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2016, at The Village at University Gates, Waterloo. Almeda Martin, born July 24, 1920, formerly of RR 4, Elmira. Loving wife of the late Milford S. Martin (September 8, 2001). Dear mother of Jean (James Meekis) of Thunder Bay, Glenis Quill of St. Jacobs, and Doris (Amsey Weber) of Wallenstein. Lovingly remembered by five grandchildren, Glenn (Charlene) Meekis, Brian Meekis, Jason (Janet) Quill, Michelle (Neil) Frey, Sheri (Max) Shantz, 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters-in-law, Edna, Erma, and Ella Martin. Almeda was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents Ananias and Rebecca (Gingrich) Martin, brothers Elo (Minerva), Urias (Helen), Edmund (Ruby), Ismael, Orlan, Almon (Irene), sisters Magdalena (Emerson) Lichty, Valina (Jacob Bauman) (Sidney Martin), Leah (Oliver) Lichty, and by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Cleta (Cleon) Martin, Bernice (Lorne) Gingrich, Erla (Alvin) Gingrich, and Maurice Martin. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , 62 Arthur Street South, Elmira, where a family service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 1: 30 p.m., then to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. For those who desire, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Special thank you to the staff at The Village at University Gates for their loving care and kindness given to Almeda.

The Waterloo Region Record, 21 May 2016:

Almeda — Milford S. Martin. Milford (son of Ervin M. Martin and Lucinda Shantz) was born 25 Oct 1916; died 8 Sep 2001; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163838

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MARTIN, Ismael G. - Peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Caressant Care, Fergus, Ismael Martin, age 86 years of Elmira formerly of RR 2, Drayton. Beloved husband of Edna Martin for 59 years. Dear father of Kevin and Carol of Dubuque, Iowa, Steven of Elmira, Arlene and Alex Brander of Kanata. Loving grampa of Ian Brander. Brother of Almeda Martin of RR 4, Elmira and brother-in-law of Erma Martin of Elmira. Predeceased by his daughter, Donna Marie (1993); his parents, Ananias and Rebecca (Gingrich) Martin; his five brothers, Elo, Urias, Edmund, Orlan and Almon and his three sisters, Magdalena, Velina and Leah. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Trinity United Church, Elmira, on Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 12: 30 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. with The Rev. J.D. Kellough officiating followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In his memory, donations to Trinity United Church or St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira.


Waterloo Region Record 10 Jul 2009

Ismael married Edna Marie Martin (daughter of Allan S. Martin and Nancy Lichty) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81733

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Martin Orlan G., 67, Elmira, Ont. Born: Dec. 4, 1925, Peel Twp., Ont., to Ananais and Rebecca Gingerich Martin. Died: Dec. 2, 1993, Elmira, Ont., of cancer. Survivors - wife: Erma Dettweiler Martin; brothers and sisters: Elo, Edmund, Ismael, Leah Lichty, Magdalene Lichty, Almeda, Irene. Funeral and burial: Dec. 4, Floradale Mennonite Church, by Fred Redekop.

Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 1 - January 4, 1994 - page 14

Orlan — Erma Lois Detweiler. Erma (daughter of Norman Dettweiler and Lucinda Weber) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200623

Almon — Irene Weaver. Irene (daughter of Wesley Zeller Weaver and Mary Valetta "Valetta" Bowman) was born 5 Apr 1935; died 28 Jul 2003; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122958
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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LENA SNYDER 1912- 2007 Lena died peacefully, with her family at her side, at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo, on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. She was in her 95th year. She was the beloved wife of John W. S. Snyder, who together joyfully shared 66 years of marriage. Dear mother of Kathleen (Carl) Snyder of Bloomingdale, Stuart (Margaret Bell) Snyder of Conestogo, Brenda (John) Hagey of Cambridge and mother-in-law of Peggy Snyder of Waterloo. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Unrau, Bradley, Joanna Snyder, Kevin (Anne) Snyder, Kristine Snyder, Jeffrey (Jill) Snyder, Sheila Snyder and Linford Clarke, Mark, Gregory, Brent, Nadine and Yves Hallman; great-grandchildren, Owen, Leah, Addison, Michaella, Bronwyn, Blake, Trent, P.J. and Tiana. Sister of Naomi Hoffman of Kitchener, Valina and Viola Martin of Elmira, Lucinda Martin of Wichita, KA, Willard (Melba) Martin of Goshen, IN. and Floyd (Ethleen) Martin of Waterloo. She was predeceased by her parents, Blendina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin; son, James (1991), son-in-law, Peter Hallman (1999); sister, Ida in infancy; brother, Elmer and sister-in-law, Mabel Martin and brother-in-law, Ephriam Hoffman. Lena was a life long member of the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, the WMCEC of the church and the Bloomingdale Women's Institute. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 3, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 10: 45 a.m. A memorial service to celebrate Lena's life and faith will follow at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Mary Mae Schwartzentruber officiating. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences or donations to Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Building or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Lena, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record 23 Feb 2007

Magdalena married John Willard Shirk Snyder 1 Jun 1940. John (son of Addison D. Snyder and Maria Shirk) was born 23 Apr 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 2012, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306508
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Elmer — Mabel Martin. Mabel (daughter of Albert Martin and Susannah Musser) was born 4 Feb 1916; died 18 Feb 1994; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200102

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• Name: Naomi G. Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84858
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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HOFFMAN, Naomi (nee Martin) 1916 - 2012 Passed away peacefully at Twin Oaks of Maryhill on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Ephraim (2005); loving mother of Don and his wife Cheryl of Kitchener, Phyllis and her husband Gerry of Parry Sound and the late Larry and his late wife. Proud and loving grandmother of Brett Hoffman, Travis (Cheryl) Schmidt, Donna (Eoin) McKenna, Erin Hoffman (Wes Faria), Adam (Diane) Hoffman and Jordan Hoffman. Great- grandmother of Dylan, Dawson, Eoin and Taylor. Will be fondly remembered by her brother Floyd "Butch" Martin and sisters Valina Martin and Viola Martin. Pre- deceased by her parents Blendina and Seranus Martin; two brothers and two sisters. Naomi was a long-time and active member of Breslau Mennonite Church. She was also a volunteer with the Mennonite Relief Sale for many years. Friends are invited to share their memories of Naomi with her family during visitation at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Naomi's life will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Darrel Toews officiating. Interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Naomi — Ephraim "Eph" Hoffman. Ephraim (son of Daniel B. Hoffman and Mary Ann Bauman) was born 1 Apr 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306510
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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MARTIN, Valina Peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs at the age of 95 years. Valina was born in Woolwich Township on July 24, 1918 and lived in the Floradale, Elmira area for most of her life. Dear sister of Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kansas, Viola Martin of St. Jacobs and "Butch" (Floyd) Martin of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Kathleen Snyder, Stuart Snyder, Brenda Hallman, Don Hoffman, Phyllis Schmidt and Kelly Martin, and by their families. Pre- deceased by her parents Blandina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin, siblings Lena (John) Snyder, Elmer (Mabel) Martin, Ida Martin, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman, Willard (Melba) Martin, sister-in-law Ethleen "PeeWee" Martin, nephews James Snyder and Larry Hoffman. Valina was an active, lifelong member at the Floradale Mennonite Church. At Valina's request, cremation has taken place. There is no funeral home visitation. A celebration of Valina's life and faith will be held at the Floradale Mennonite Church on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 4 p.m. In her memory, donations to the Floradale Mennonite Church or MCC would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

The Record Aug 16 2013

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306511
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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WILLARD MARTIN
GOSHEN -- Willard "Dick" Martin, 89, of 1801 Greencroft Drive, Apt. 432, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at 10: 18 a.m. in Goshen General Hospital.

He was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, to Seranus S. and Blendina (Gingrich) Martin. He married Melba Weaver on Dec. 15, 1962, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.

She survives along with four sisters, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman of Kitchener, Ontario, Valina Martin of Elmira, Ontario, Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kan., and Viola Martin of Elmira; and one brother, Floyd "Butch" Martin of Waterloo, Ontario.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Martin, and one sister, Lena Snyder.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, is handling arrangements. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen. The funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at College Mennonite Church with Pastors Gary Martin and Katie Cunningham officiating.

Mr. Martin, formerly of Floradale, Ontario, began working in a sawmill with his father and brother Elmer while living in Canada and ultimately became head sawyer. He received a B.A. in history from Goshen College and a B.D. in theology from Goshen Biblical Seminary. After college, he worked eight years at the Mennonite Board of Missions, where he met his wife, in the 1-W program, serving as 1-W coordinator in Denver from 1964 to 1968. He also worked at the Great Commonwealth Insurance Company, the Wakarusa Farm Center and the Rochester Silo Company. He served in alternate service at Montreal River Camp in 1941, worked on a drilling crew on the TransCanada Highway, helped start Chesley Lake Camp in Ontario and served for 30 years at many Mennonite camps in Ontario, Illinois and Pennsylvania. He belonged to College Mennonite Church, was a volunteer with the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program and helped start the Pa. Deitsch Society of Northern Indiana and the Indiana-Michigan Open Golf Tournament. In retirement he golfed, read and did woodwork.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Mission Network, Elkhart or Goshen College. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200103

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MARTIN, Viola Peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, September 6, 2013 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 87 years. Viola was born in Floradale on December 8, 1925 and lived in the Elmira area for most of her life. Dear sister of Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kansas and "Butch" (Floyd) Martin of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Kathleen Snyder, Stuart Snyder, Brenda Hallman, Don Hoffman, Phyllis Schmidt and Kelly Martin, and by their families. Predeceased by her parents Blandina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin, siblings Lena (John) Snyder, Elmer (Mabel) Martin, Ida Martin, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman, Valina Martin (August 15, 2013), Willard (Melba) Martin, sister-in-law Ethleen "PeeWee" Martin, nephews James Snyder and Larry Hoffman. Viola was an active member of Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira with a strong involvement in the church choir. At Viola's request, cremation has taken place. There is no funeral home visitation. A celebration of Viola's life and faith will be held at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira next Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 3 p.m. In her memory, donations to Gale Presbyterian Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Floyd — Ethleen Veronica Gerber. (daughter of Elmer Gerber and Vietta Alvina Shantz) [Group Sheet]

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• Business: K-W Stockyards Ltd., Waterloo, Ontario
• Church Membership: Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147233
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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SNYDER, Cleason G. -- At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, Feb. 14, 1985, Cleason G. Snyder, age 72 years, of 513-515 Langs Drive, Cambridge and formerly of RR 1, Waterloo. Mr. Snyder was a member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church. He had farmed all his life in the Waterloo area, was a partner and director of the K-W Stockyards Ltd., a former member of the Twin City Milk Producers, the Waterloo Federation of Agriculture and the Waterloo Township Planning Board and School Board. Beloved husband of the former Myrtle Weber; dear father of John and Linda and Grant and Bonnie of RR2, West Montrose, Paul and Marjorie of Neustadt, George and Brenda of RR1, West Montrose, Eunice and Sonny Derowin of Mississauga, Miriam and Jack Biernacki of Breslau, Ruth and Tom McMann of Owen Sound, Susan and Ron Taniguchi of Edmonton, Alta., and Gloria and Alden Gibson of Breslau; brother of Nelson and Roy of Waterloo, Joseph of Cambridge, Minerva (Mrs. Roy Brubacher) and Erma (Mrs. Cleason Horst), both of St. Jacobs. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Leah and Edwin Snyder and one brother Orville. Mr. Snyder's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, At noon on Monday removal will be made to the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. (Monday), with Rev. Orland Gingerich and Rev. Bertha Landers officiating. Interment to follow in the Bloomingdale Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Feb 1985

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Snyder, Cleason G., died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 14, 1985; aged 72 y. He was married to Myrtle Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (John, Grant, Paul, and George), 5 daughters (Eunice-Mrs. Theder Derowin, Miriam-Mrs. Jack Biernacki, Ruth-Mrs. Tom McMann, Susan-Mrs. Ron Taniguchi, and Gloria-Mrs. Alden Gibson), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Nelson, Roy, and Joseph), and 2 sisters (Minerva-Mrs. Roy Brubacher and Erma-Mrs. Cleason Horst). He was preceded in death by one brother (Orville). He was a member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Bertha Landers; interment in the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 18 - May 7, 1985 page 332, 334

Cleason — Myrtle Weber. Myrtle (daughter of Milton Weber and Susannah "Susie" Swartz) was born 1916; died 21 Dec 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123165
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Snyder, Nelson G., 79, Kitchener, Ont. Born: April 17, 1914, Waterloo, Ont., to Edwin and Leah Gingrich Snyder. Died: Sept. 24, 1993, Kitchener, Ont., of leukemia. Survivors - wife: Dorothy Schmitt Snyder; children: Merton, Eugene; stepchildren: Marlene Snider, Gerald Schmitt; brothers and sisters: Roy G., Minerva Brubacher, Erma Horst, Joe; 3 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Vera Koch Snyder (first wife). Funeral and burial: Sept. 28, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, by Sue C. Steiner and Harold Hildebrand Schlegel.

Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 44 - November 9, 1993 - pg 18

Nelson married Vera Koch 1 Sep 1940. Vera (daughter of Carl R. "Charles" Koch and Minerva Swartz) was born 19 Jun 1917, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1989, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Nelson — Dorothy Marie Shantz. Dorothy (daughter of Wendel R. Shantz and Priscilla Swartz) was born 1916, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2005, 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-297776
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Roy — Clara Belle Weber. Clara (daughter of Allan S. Weber and Sarah Sophia Martin) was born 14 Jun 1919, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 2005; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minerva G. Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147353
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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BRUBACHER, Minerva (Mrs. Roy M.) - Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January 20, 2003, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Minerva (Snyder) Brubacher, in her 85th year, of Fairview Retirement Suites, Cambridge, formerly of St. Jacobs.Beloved wife of the late Roy M. Brubacher for 59 years, who predeceased her March 16, 2002. Loving and devoted mother of Laverne and Ella Brubacher of St. Jacobs, Carol and Leroy Shantz of Waterloo, Arlene and John Groh of Waterloo, Marion and Ray Martin of Toronto, Ralph and Anne Brubacher of St. Jacobs. Fondly remembered by her eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Roy (Clara) Snyder of Waterloo, Erma (Cleason) Horst of Cambridge, Joe (Beatrice) Snyder of Elmira, Mabel (Lewis) Sauder of St. Jacobs, Dorothy Snyder of Cambridge.Predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Leah (Gingrich) Snyder; three brothers, Cleason (Myrtle), Nelson (Vera) and Orville; one brother and one sister in infancy and one great-grandson, Adam Shantz.Minerva was a faithful member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church and the WMSC. She was active in the Lexington Women's Institute. As a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Minerva found joy and fulfillment.The family will receive friends and relatives at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge today (Wednesday) from 2-4 p.m. Visitation will then continue at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 12 noon Friday, transfer will be made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Harold Hildebrand Schlegel officiating followed by interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In her memory, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.Minerva's family wish to express their thanks to the staff of Fairview Mennonite Home and the doctors and nurses at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for the care and compassion shown to her.


The Record Newspaper 21 Jan 2003

Minerva — Roy M. Brubacher. Roy (son of Noah B. Brubacher and Leah Martin) was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erma G. Horst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111497

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HORST, Erma (nee Snyder) Erma Horst of Waterloo (formerly St. Jacobs) passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her parents Edwin and Leah Snyder, her loving husband Cleason (2004), daughter Marcia Jean (1959), and her daughter-in-law Francine de Bellefeuille (2012). Survived by her sons and their partners, Roger (Erica van der Linden) of Toronto, Richard (Joanne Nixon) of Port Perry, Darrell (Tamara Roberts) of North Vancouver, and Marlin (Margot Currie) of Toronto. She is also survived by her two grandsons David and Edward of Toronto and Joanne's daughters Sophie and Isla. She is survived by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mabel (Lewis) Sauder, Beatrice Snyder, Rita Horst, Nelson and Helen Horst, and Lena and Ken Nafziger. She is predeceased by her sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, Cleason (Myrtle) Snyder, Nelson (Vera and Dorothy) Snyder, Roy (Clara) Snyder, Minerva (Roy) Brubacher, Orville Snyder, Joseph Snyder, Tillman (Vera and Lucinda) Horst, Martin (Wilma) Horst, Hettie (Orville) Shoemaker, Selina Horst, Mary (Orville) Bechtel, and Levi Horst. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Service of Worship and Remembrance on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St. N., St. Jacobs. Interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery followed by fellowship and refreshments in the church hall. Donations may be made in Erma's memory to the Mennonite Central Committee. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Erma — Cleason F. Horst. Cleason (son of John L. Horst and Mary B. Frey) was born 9 Jun 1916, Of, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 2004, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164380

Orville — Mabel Martin. Mabel (daughter of Elam S. Martin and Elmina Lichty) was born 13 Feb 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-405699

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Snyder, Joseph G. "Joe" ~ Peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 84 years, formerly of Elmira. Joe was the much loved husband of Beatrice (Martin) Snyder for 60 years. Dear father of Graham and Lu Ann of Waterloo, Jennifer and Ed Gleeson of Fergus, Dianne Snyder of Fergus, Jeff and Jacky of Elmira, Joy Brown of Oakville, Pamela and Ian Wass of Fergus. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jeremy "Jake" (Dawn) Snyder, Erika Snyder (Chris Quip), Elizabeth Gleeson (Rob Marshall), Alex Gleeson, Emily Bosomworth (Courtney Smith), Jordan Bosomworth, Blaire and Nicole Snyder, Mackenzie and Paisley Wass, and great-grandsons Reed and Drew Snyder. Brother of Roy Snyder of Waterloo, Erma Horst of Cambridge, and brother-in-law of Mabel Sauder of St. Jacobs. Joe will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Edwin and Leah (Gingrich) Snyder, brothers Cleason, Nelson, Orville, sister Minerva, two siblings in infancy, and grandson Dan Snyder. Joe was employed with Waterloo Cattle Breeders and the Holstein Association of Canada for many years. In 2006, he was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame and the Waterloo County Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Dairy Industry. Joe served on many committees at the Elmira Mennonite Church and was active on conference committees. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Joe's life and faith will be held at Elmira Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Fred Lichti officiating. In Joe's memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Joseph — Beatrice M. Martin. (daughter of Amos S. Martin and Adeline Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-25988
• Residence: 1967, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

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Newton Gingrich died suddenly; was longtime church leader Newton Gingrich, 53, of Tavistock, Ont., longtime leader in the Mennonite Church and in Mennonite Central Committee, died about noon on Aug. 1. Gingrich was working with his son Daryl at the Emmaus Center, a private retreat center partly owned by the Gingrich family, when he was stricken with a heart attack.Gingrich was chairman of Mennonite Central Committee since January 1977, and had been chairman of MCC (Canada) from 1972 to 1978. He was an MCC executive committee member since 1968.At the time of his death he was employed half time by the General Board of the Mennonite Church as coordinator of local arrangements for Waterloo 79, the Mennonite Church conference set for Aug. 11 to 16.From 1973 to 1975, he was moderator of the Mennonite Church, of which he was moderator-elect from 1971 to 1973. He continued as a General Board member until 1977. He was executive secretary of Region I at the time of his death.In addition, Gingrich was one of three Mennonite Church appointees to the General Council of Mennonite World Conference, and had been elected at the council's meeting in Wichita last year as a member-at-larger of the MWC Executive Committee. On the local conference level, Gingrich was missions chairman of the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference at the time of his death.Execute secretary of MCC William T. Snyder noted that Gingrich was often a bridge between church people of the U. S. and Canada. For one year he was chairman of both MCC and MCC (Canada) and continued to represent the concerns of both countries throughout his years as a leader in the church. "He loved the whole Mennonite Church and had a deep concern for church organizations," Snyder said.Paul Kraybill, executive secretary of Mennonite World Conference, noted that Gingrich was active at every level of church work-local, conference, regional, church wide, and inter-Mennonite. "I remember him as a man of broad vision and an authentic leader," Kraybill said. "His counsel and insight were always very perceptive and appreciated."Gingrich had resigned as pastor of East Zorra Mennonite Church in Tavistock in June. He had earlier pastured church in Elora and Markham, Ont., and was a teacher and principal of Ontario Mennonite Bible School and Institute in Kitchener from 1958 to 1969. An avid supporter of inter-Mennonite cooperation, he chaired the inter-Mennonite Mission and Service Board in Ontario for many years. He attended Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Va.Gingrich, born Oct. 13, 1925, in the Drake-Guernsey area of Saskatchewan, was a son of Naomi Gingrich of Cambridge, Ont., and the late Ozias Gingrich. When he was six years of age his family moved to Ontario. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Sommers, three sons, Daryl, Duane, and Dennis, and a daughter Diane.Memorial services were at 10: 00 a.m., Aug. 4, at East Zorra Mennonite Church. The family designated that memorial contributions be made to MCC.

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 33 - August 14, 1979-page 648, 662

Newton — Mary Elizabeth Sommers. Mary was born 1925, Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, USA; died 23 Oct 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Vernon — Eileen Joyce Schwindt. (daughter of George Melvin Schwindt and Marian Miller) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217303
• Elected Office: 1964, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden - Waterloo County
• Residence: 1967, Steinbach, , Manitoba, Canada

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GORDON M. S. GINGRICH Peacefully surrounded by his family, Gordon passed away at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2009. Gordon is lovingly remembered by his partner of 30 years Mary Anne Rojeski; his children Gayanne (Sandy) Prise, Jane (Les) Schoonmaker, Michael, Heidi (Dan Goray), and Mike Walchuk whom he regarded as a son; his grandchildren Russell, Abby (Rob), Ian, Megan (Paul), Ethan, Devan and Felicia; his great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Shealyn, Brayden and Tripp; his brothers and sister Vernon (Eileen), Virgil (Della), Delmer (Marguerite), Velorous (John) and brother-in-law Tom, and their families, and by Maryanne's family, Millie Rojeski (Baba), Liz (Bob) Niemen, Ed ( Elise) Rojeski, Roberta Snaewart and their families. Also remembered by his children's mother Betty Gingrich and her family. He was predeceased by his parents Ozias and Naomi, brother Newton and wife Mary, sister Vietta Oshiro and an infant daughter. He was born in Guernsey SK, on August 13, 1928. At an early age his family moved to Elmira ON. In 1966 he moved his wife and children to Steinbach MB, and three years later they settled in Gimli. In December 2008 he and Mary Anne moved to Cedar Lodge in Teulon where they made many new friends. Dad was an entrepreneur; he ran various businesses throughout his life. His career started with an Auto Body Shop followed by numerous grocery stores, and at last he found his passion, his bus company Lakefront Charters. Gordon had an interest in politics and for several years was the Reeve of Waterloo County and in 1964 at the age of 36 he became the youngest Warden of Waterloo County ON. As a founding member of the Kiwanis Club of Gimli and District, he enjoyed many years of serving his club and community. He was also involved with the Masons and Shriners, and was proud of being a Circus Daddy. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gimli Lutheran Church in Gimli with Pastor R. David Lowe officiating. Luncheon will follow in the Church basement. Honorary Pallbearers will be his sons-in-law Sandy Prise, Les Schoonmaker, Dan Goray and friends Mike Walchuk and Wayne Campbell. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and nursing staff of Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their compassion and kindness over the last ten months. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to SW District Palliative Care Box 1282 Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0, or to a charity of your choice. There is only one happiness in life; to love and to be loved. Fathers don't just love their children every now and then; it's a love without end. Amen We miss you Dad. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

Winnipeg Free Press on December 07, 2009

Gordon married Betty Brown Dec 1924. Betty (daughter of William Conrad Brown and Gladys Marie Lizzie Hahn) was born 5 Jan 1929, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 2020. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217305
• Residence: 1967, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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OSHIRO, Vietta Loreen (nee Gingrich) - Went to be with her Lord, 4 a.m. on November 20, 2008. Born September 24, 1932, she is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Rev. Tom Oshiro. Vietta is lovingly remembered by her children, Mike (Sue), Sandy (Russ) and Barb (Garth); grandchildren, Tadia, Caleb, Kezia, Hope, Nathan, Rachel, Bethany, Hannah, Monica and Jenna; brothers and sister, Vernon (Eileen), Gordon, Virgil (Della), Delmer (Marguerite), Velorous (John), and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Ozias and Naomi and brother, Newton. Vi will be sadly missed by all those at Mustard Seed Street Church where she had set up nursing care and fed hundreds of families as lead organizer of the annual Christmas Banquet. She has indelibly left her mark of excellence and leadership in nursing at Victoria's Sunset & Matson Lodges (elderly care), New Westminster's Royal Columbian Hospital (supervisor), Cambridge Memorial Hospital (supervisor, maternity, emergency), Brantford General Hospital (head nurse) and Emo Red Cross Hospital (general duty). Her family honours her as their pillar of strength, support, encouragement and humble servanthood. She was a woman full of laughter, comfort and wisdom who willingly put others ahead of herself, faithfully serving alongside her husband for nearly 50 years of ministry (in Emo, Brantford, Cambridge and Victoria) and opening the hospitality of her heart and home to many. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, November 28, 2008, at First Church of the Nazarene in Victoria. A Memorial Service will also be held on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. at King St. Baptist Church in Cambridge, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to Mustard Seed Street Church, 625 Queens Ave., Victoria, B.C., V8T 1L9.


Waterloo Region Record 29 Nov 2008

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256983

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GINGRICH, Leonard G. Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener at the age of 89. Loving father of Gary and his wife Pauline, Marlin and his wife Nadine, Wendy Gingrich and her husband Chris Blanche, and Kevin. Cherished grandfather of Julia Gingrich, Kristen Berg and her husband Bryan, Noel Gingrich and his wife Sarah, Bryn Gingrich, Michael Bayne and his wife Chrystal, Tedd Bayne, and Brandon, Justin and Brittany Blanche. Special great-grandfather to Oliver, Miriam, Braidon, Reanna, Parice, Preston and Rielynn. Dear brother of Mervin and his wife Delphine. Leonard will be remembered by the Burkhart family along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his beloved wife Doris (nee Burkhart), daughter Charlotte at birth and his parents Amos and Susanna Gingrich. Born on a farm in Waterloo Township, Leonard farmed with his father during his early adult years, then moved to Waterloo with his wife Doris. He then drove a fuel truck for Texaco, delivering to rural areas north of Waterloo for 38 years. Many of his customers remember him as "Gas Len." He retired in 1992 and enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing Solo. Friends are invited to share their memories of Leonard with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service celebrating his life will take place on Friday, May 31, 2013 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King Street, in St. Jacobs at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Derksen and Pastor Mark Diller Harder presiding. A reception to follow in the church hall. A private interment will take place at St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery before the service. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church or (MEDA) Mennonite Economics Development Associates may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Leonard — Doris Irene Burkhart. Doris (daughter of Henry Elias Burkard and Irena Woolner) was born 1925; died 1991; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113432

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GINGRICH, Mervin Born June 23, 1927, passed away at Heritage House on September 18, 2015 at the age of 88. Merv is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Delphine (Snider). Dear father of Dwight and his wife Darlene of Waterloo and Grant and his wife Sandy of Grimsby. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Cynthia, Molly and Scott. He is survived by his in-laws Elaine Yoder of Ohio, Elizabeth Weber and Lucille Weber of Waterloo and Mary Kay Snider of Florida, Howard Gimbel of Waterloo and Bob Fitzgerald of Southampton, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also "Grandpa" to the Laotian family that his church sponsored in 1980. They are Khamsone and Seng Chalensouk and their daughters Von, Sengdao, Linda and Lisa, and their families. Predeceased by his parents Amos and Susanna Gingrich and his only brother Leonard, in-laws Doris Gingrich, Jean Fitzgerald, Carol Gimbel, Bill Yoder, Joe Weber, Howard Weber and Howard Snider. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Merv was a dedicated employee of Maple Lane Dairy for 41 years. He was an active member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, serving as their custodian for 18 years. He was also a volunteer driver for the Adult Recreation Centre for many years. Cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place prior to the service. Merv's family will receive family and friends at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Erb Street Mennonite Church on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee, Parkinson Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Delphine and her family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at Heritage House for their care and support during Merv's journey.

Waterloo Region Record, 19 Sept 2015

Mervin — Delphine Snider. (daughter of Obal Howard Snider and Selinda Mary "Linda" Becker) [Group Sheet]

Fern — Harold Metzger. (son of Moses H. Metzger and Priscilla Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

Eileen — Vernon L. Martin. (son of Elam S. Martin and Elmina Lichty) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive S. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-235655

Olive — Clayton Shantz. Clayton (son of Oliver B. Shantz and Susannah Martin) was born 1922; died 4 Feb 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122718763
• Name: Reta Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172106

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WEBER, Reta (Gingrich) Peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Angus Weber (2009). Dear mother of Gerald and Marilyn Weber, RR 3, Listowel, Marilyn and Murray Shantz, RR 1, Alma, Richard and Sandra Weber, RR 3, Listowel. Also lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Erma Gingrich and sister of Curtis and Reta Gingrich. Sister-in-law of Ada Weber, Edwin and Lydia Weber, Velina and Harvey Martin, Lucinda Brubacher, Henry and Mary Weber, Almeda and Leonard Martin, Adeline and Angus Bauman. Predeceased by her parents Nelson and Minerva Gingrich, brother Gordon Gingrich and brothers-in-law Elmer Weber, Lester Brubacher and Elam Kraemer. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Sunday, January 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday, January 6 from 2-4 p.m. (only) at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira where a private family service will be held on Tuesday, January 7 at 9 a.m., then to Fair Haven Mennonite Meeting House for burial and further public service. The family wishes to thank the staff at Knollcrest Lodge for their loving care and support. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Waterloo Region Record

Reta — Angus W. Weber. Angus (son of Henry M. Weber and Lydia Ann Weber) was born 13 Oct 1928; died 27 Jul 2009, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fair Haven Mennonite Cemetery, Fernbank, Perth co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gord's Service Centre
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183145200
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370430

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GINGRICH, Gordon "Gord" - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, March 13, 1997, Gordon "Gord" Gingrich, in his 68th year, of Elmira.

Loving husband of Erma (Knechtel) Gingrich; dear father of David and Cindy Gingrich of Elmira, Karen Gingrich, of Toronto, and her fiance Ralph Findling, Tim and Laurel Gingrich of Regina, Sask. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Justin, Michelle and Caleb. Brother of Reta and Angus Weber of Dorking, Curtis and Reta Gingrich of RR 4, Elmira. Gord owned and operated Gord's Service Centre in Elmira.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Sunday, transfer will be made to the Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira, for funeral service at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Paul Fletcher officiating, followed by interment in the Hawkesville Cemetery.

Gordon married Erma Rose Knechtel 30 Jun 1962. Erma (daughter of Ephraim Knechtel and Edna Snyder) was born 1929; died 23 May 2017, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rebecca Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167983
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bauman.- Rebecca Brubacher, 89, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Dec. 2, 1903, Woolwich Twp., Ont., to Henry and Hannah Shantz Brubacher. Died: Feb. 18, 1993, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-children: Orton, Clara Grofi, Lester; brothers and sisters: Irvine, Emerson, Elvina Martin, Sarah Buehler; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Henry Bauman (husband). Funeral and burial: Feb. 20, Floradale Mennonite Church, by Fred Redekop.

Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 14 -April 6, 1993, pages 18, 19.

Rebecca married Henry W. Bauman 24 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Aaron M Bauman and Lydia Weber) was born 2 Nov 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1950, Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167984P
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Sarah Buehler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167985
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Buehler, Sarah Brubacher, 89, Kitchener, Ont. Born: March 29, 1907, Elmira, Ont., to Henry S. and Hannah Brubacher. Died: May 22, 1996, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors - children: Lena McAvoy, Emma Dundon, Zenas Buehler; brothers: Irvine, Emerson; 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Edwin M. Buehler (husband), one son, and three daughters. Funeral and burial: May 28, Floradale Mennonite Church, by Art Byler.

Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 26 - June 25, 1996

Sarah married Edwin Buehler 3 Feb 1931. Edwin was born 29 Aug 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167980
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1964, Minden, Haliburton Co., Ontario

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Brubacher, Amos S., son of Henry and Hanna (Shantz) Brubacher, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 24, 1908; died at Cambridge, Ont., Sept. 16, 1986; aged 77 y. On June 18, 1933, he was married to Luella Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret Frey, Elsie Martin, and Audrey) one son (Donald), 4 brothers (Tobias, Irvine, Elmer, and Emerson), and 3 sisters (Rebecca Bauman, Sarah Buehler, and Elvina Martin). In 1949 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Glen Allen and Minden Mennonite churches. Funeral services were held at Floradale Mennonite Church on Sept. 24, in charge of Virgil Gingrich, Allen Shantz, and Lester Kehl; interment in Floradale Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 43 October 28, 1986, p. 746

Amos married Luella M. Martin 18 Jun 1933. Luella (daughter of Ezra F. Martin and Blandina M. Martin) was born 18 Sep 1912, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167981
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, 37 Second St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Brubacher, Tobias, 80, Elmira, Ont. Born: Jan. 18, 1911, to Henry and Hannah (Shantz) Brubacher Died: Nov. 4, 1991. Survivors-wife: Leah Bauman; children: Florence Frey, Alice Martin, Esther Nafziger; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters: Irvine, Elmer, Emerson, Rebecca Bauman, Sarah Buehler, Elvina Martin. Funeral and burial: Nov. 7, Glen Allen Mennonite Church, by Mark Hallman and Willard Metzger.

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BRUBACHER, Tobias

Went home to be with his Lord, on Monday, Nov. 4, 1911, Tobias Brubacher, in his 81st year, of 37 Second St., Elmira. Beloved husband of Leah (Bauman) Brubacher, dear father of Florence and Noah Frey of Lucknow, Alice and Howard Martin of Brussels, Esther and Charles Nafziger of La Junta, Colo., Gerald and Martha Good of Elkhard, Ind. Tobias was predeceased by his daughter, Erla Good in 1977. Fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Brother of Irvine, Elmer, Emerson, Rebecca Bauman, Sarah Buehler and Elvina Martin. Predeceased by two brothers, Amos and Ira and one sister. Tobias was a member of the Glen Allan Mennonite Church. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 10 a.m., today (Wednesday) until Thursday at 12 noon. A public committal service will be held in the Glen Allan ccmetery, Thursday, at 1: 30 p.m., followed by public memorial service at the Floradale Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m., with Pastor Mark Hallman and Pastor Willard Metzger officiating.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 6 Nov 1991 pg A11

Tobias — Leah H. Bauman. Leah (daughter of George M. Bauman and Annie W. Horst) was born 12 Jan 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1993, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313723
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174284
• Residence: 1964, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario

Ira — Seleda M. Martin. Seleda (daughter of Solomon Martin and Hannah Martin) was born 22 Nov 1911; died 26 Jul 2003, RR3, Listowel, Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313724
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123976
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1964, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario

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BRUBACHER, Irvine S. - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Irvine S. Brubacher, in his 87th year, formerly of Floradale.Beloved husband of the late Lydia (Kraemer) Brubacher (January 1993). Dear father of Elaine and Lorne Bowman of Floradale, Nancy Smith of Kitchener. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Durrell and Sheila Bowman, Vicki and Matthew Smith. Brother of Emerson and Elvina Brubacher of Floradale and brother-in-law of Seleda Brubacher and Myra Brubacher. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Hannah (Shantz) Brubacher; four brothers and four sisters.The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Friday, transfer will be made to Floradale Mennonite Church for memorial service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Fred Redekop officiating. The casket will be open at the church until 10: 45. Interment in Floradale Mennonite Cemetery.In his memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Floradale Mennonite Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.


The Record Newspaper 15 Aug 2002

Irvine — Lydia M. Kraemer. Lydia (daughter of Noah G. Kraemer and Nancy G. Martin) was born 24 Nov 1908, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1993, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313726
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Brubacher, Elmer, 74. Born: Nov. 12, 1917, Waterloo County, Ont., to Henry and Hannah (Shantz) Brubacher. Died: Nov. 26, 1991, Waterloo, Ont. Survivors-wife: Myra (Shoemaker) Brubacher; daughter: Lois; brothers and sisters: Irvine, Emerson, Rebecca Bauman, Sarah Buehler, Elvina Martin; 2 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Neil and Maurice (sons). Funeral and burial: Nov. 29, Floradale Mennonite Church, by Fred Redekop and Archie Ballantyne.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 5 - February 4, 1992 - page 14

Elmer — Myra Alberta Shoemaker. Myra (daughter of Ervine Shoemaker and Edna Bowman) was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 2004, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313727
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1964, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Emerson married Persida Eby 19 Mar 1944. Persida (daughter of Isaiah R. Eby and Veronica Brubacher) was born 6 Dec 1925; died 20 Nov 1973; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Emerson married Elvina W. Martin 4 Aug 1974. Elvina (daughter of Isaac C. Martin and Rebecca G. Weber) was born 7 Oct 1924; died 28 Jun 2009, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eileen Biehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60067
• Residence: 1952, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

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Biehn.- Eileen Shantz, daughter of Henry C. and Angeline (Snider) Shantz, was born at Aldersyde, Alta., Apr. 19, 1908; died of heart and lung failure at her home in Listowel, Ont., Apr. 21, 1987; aged 79 y.

On Dec. 25, 1930, she was married to Harold Biehn, who survives Also surviving are 4 children (Maynard, Myra Brunk, Ruby Schellenberg, and Elvern), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Lincoln), and one sister (Olive Biehn). She was preceded in death by one child and 4 brothers (Wesley, Arthur, Leonard, and Daniel). She was a member of ; Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Leighton Martin and Edgar Frey; interment in Hillside Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 23 -June 9, 1987, pages 427, 429, 430.

Eileen married Harold Biehn 25 Dec 1930. Harold (son of Milton Biehn and Sarah Thaler) was born 10 Jun 1908, Guernsey, Alberta; died 2 Oct 1993, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wesley Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59610
• Residence: 1952, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

Paul married Loretta Elsie Toman 22 Dec 1932. Loretta (daughter of Manassa "Manasseh" Toman and Elsie Biehn) was born 1 Mar 1910, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 18 Nov 1981; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59612
• Residence: 1952, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

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• Name: Olive Biehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60687
• Residence: 1952, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

Olive married Clair David "David" Biehn 28 Jun 1934. Clair (son of Milton Biehn and Sarah Thaler) was born 22 Dec 1910, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 12 Dec 2003, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59997
• Residence: 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Shantz, Leonard, son of Henry and Angeline (Snider) Shantz, was born in High River, Alta., Aug. 18, 1915; died of a heart attack at Elmira, Ont., Oct. 27, 1980; aged 65 y. On June 22, 1940, he was married to Leona Gingrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clinton, Mark, and Dale), 3 daughters (Janet Quartel, Linda Shoemaker, and Elaine Shantz), 2 sisters (Eileen Biehn, and Olive Biehn), and 2 brothers (Arthur and Lincoln). He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Doug Snyder and Gary Knarr; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Leonard — Leona M. Gingrich. Leona (daughter of Elam Gingrich and Sarah Martin) was born 17 Apr 1922. [Group Sheet]

Arthur — Marie M. Frey. (daughter of David M. Frey and Almeda G. Martin) [Group Sheet]

Vernon — Erla Martin. (daughter of Isaac G. Martin and Elvina W. Martin) [Group Sheet]

Vera — Rev. Abner M. Brubacher. (son of David H. Brubacher and Elsie Martin) [Group Sheet]

Clara — Leonard M. Bauman. (son of Milton S. Bauman and Susannah S. Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167318

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LICHTY, Willard - Peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2007 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus. Willard Lichty in his 65th year of RR 2, Drayton. Beloved husband of Viola (Bowman) Lichty for 42 years. Dear father of Jennifer and Serge Kamari of Rwanda, Africa, Craig and Lori of Floradale, Lyndon and Tracy of Newmarket. Also lovingly remembered by his four grandchildren, Prince and Isabella Kamari, Maggie and Jorja Lichty. Brother of Mervin and Ada Lichty of RR 1, Ariss, Clara and Leonard Bauman of Gowanstown, Lloyd and Bonnie Lichty of RR 7, Guelph. Also remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Emerson and Magdalena (Martin) Lichty. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Monday, December 24th. transfer will be made to Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In his memory, donations to International Teams or Conestoga Bible Camp would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record 22 Dec 2007

Willard — Viola M. Bowman. (daughter of Henry J. B. Bowman and Sulinda W. Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200692

Dennis — Mary Ruth Louis Rush. (daughter of Robert Eby Rush and Ruth Irene Ernest) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163839

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70564

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Snyder, James Albert, 50, Breslau, Ont. Born: Aug. 30, 1941, Kitchener, Ont., to John and Lena (Martin) Snyder. Died: Sept 28, 1991, Kitchener, Ont., from diabetes complications. Survivors-wife: Margaret (Peggy) Musselman; children: Jennifer, Bradley, Joanna; brother and sisters: Stuart, Kathleen, Brenda Hallman. Funeral and burial: Oct. 1, Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, by Bertha Landers and John Snyder.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 48 - December 10, 1991 - page 15.

James — Margaret Ann "Peggy" Musselman. (daughter of Reuben George Musselman and Marjorie Mae Bachert) [Group Sheet]

Kathleen — Carl Edward Snyder. (son of Joseph W. Snyder and Reta Marie Hemmerich) [Group Sheet]

Stuart — Eleanor Doris Koch. (daughter of Lester S. Koch and Alice Alta Nahrgang) [Group Sheet]

Brenda — John Hagey. (son of Joseph Lloyd "Lloyd" Hagey and Bertha May Beattie) [Group Sheet]

Brenda — Peter George Hallman. (son of Lyle S. Hallman and Dorothy Groff) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200105

David — Wendy Parr. Wendy (daughter of Kenneth William "Ken" Parr and Jean Hope) was born 20 Jun 1947; died 8 Nov 2006, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Dianne Beatrice Kneisel. (daughter of Wilfred William Kneisel and Reta Bernice Schmidt) [Group Sheet]

Phyllis — Gerald Robert Schmidt. [Group Sheet]

John — Linda Jane Weber. (daughter of Arthur Louis Weber and Beulah Bearinger) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134178

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144603

George — Brenda Schiel. (daughter of Eldon Peter Schiel and Mary Magdalen Kuntz) [Group Sheet]

Eugene — Sharon Louise Martin. (daughter of Lloyd S. Martin and Gladys Eileen Good) [Group Sheet]

Merton — Fern M. Gingrich. (daughter of Clayton B. Gingrich and Mary G. Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-2609

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Horst, Marcia Jean, daughter of Cleason and Erma (Snyder) Horst, was born July 6, 1959, Kitchener, Ont.; died in the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Aug. 7, 1959; aged 1 m. 1 d. Surviving are her parents and 3 brothers (Roger, Richard, and Darrell). Funeral services in Aug. 9 at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church were in charge of Raymond L. Kramer.

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 37 - September 22, 1959 - page 806, 807

Karen — John Frederick Ziegler. (son of William Herbert "Bill" Ziegler and Jean Ann Weber) [Group Sheet]

Gary — Pauline Frances Martin. (son of Henry A. Martin and Annie S. Martin) [Group Sheet]

Dwight — Darlene Marie Albrecht. (daughter of Harry Jacob Albrecht and Lucille Mary Barbara Jantzi) [Group Sheet]

Sheryl — Aden M. Frey. (son of Martin A. Frey and Selina B. Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199605
• Residence: 1987, 6 Sandpiper Cres., Elmira, Ontario

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BAUMAN, Orton B. - Suddenly, on Saturday, Nov 21, 1987, at his home, 9 Sandpiper Cres., Elmira, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Nancy Martin; dear father of Dale and Miriam Bau- man of Moorefield, Brian and Nancy Bauman of Cambridge and Steven and Sheila Bauman of Elmira; grandfather of Jason and Jeffrey, Megan and Scott, and Andrew; son of Mrs. Rebecca B. Bauman of Kitch- ener and the late Henry W. Bauman; brother of Clara (Mrs. Don Groff) of Kitchener and Lester and Carole Bauman of Croghen, N.Y. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where the family will receive their friends to- night (Saturday), 7-9 p.m. and Sun- day, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private committal service will be held on Monday morning. Family and friends are invited to attend a public memorial service, which will be held on Monday, from the Floradale Mennonite Church at 3 p.m., with Rev. Lester Kehl officiat- ing. As expressions of sympathy dona- tions to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated.

Orton — Nancy H. Martin. Nancy (daughter of Levi M. Martin and Susannah Hoffman) was born 17 Jul 1923, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1996, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Emma — Clifton Reginald Cope. (son of Thomas Cope and Carmen Mills) [Group Sheet]

Donald — Marie Ida Frey. (daughter of Eli B. Frey and Magdalena Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Vernon M. Frey. (son of David M. Frey and Almeda G. Martin) [Group Sheet]

Elsie — Leo. D. Martin. (son of Henry F. Martin and Magdalena "Lena" Diefenbacker) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Florence B. Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188064

Notes:

FREY, Florence (Brubacher) Florence went to be with her Lord on November 15, 2016, after a brief struggle with cancer, at St. Peter's Hospital in Hamilton. Cherished mother of Dr. Michael Charles Frey (Heather) of Ancaster and Sharon Elizabeth Hainer (Frey) of Germany. Loved and cherished Nana of her grandchildren Alysha Frey, Noah Hainer and Tobias Schuler. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Alice Martin (Howard) and Ester Nafziger (Charles). Predeceased by her husband Noah Frey, her sister Erla Brubacher as well as her parents Tobias and Leah Brubacher. Private family arrangements have been made. Condolences available online. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116: 15

The Waterloo Region Record, 19 Nov. 2016

Florence — Noah B. Frey. Noah (son of Amos W. Frey and Lucinda Brubacher) was born 8 Aug 1936; died 30 Mar 2013, RR7, Lucknow, Bruce, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Erla B. Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172293

Notes:

Good.- Erla B., daughter of Tobias and Leah (Bauman) Brubacher, was born in Wellington Co., Ont., Aug. 19, 1939; died in Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 27, 1977; aged 37 y. On Aug. 18, 1961. she was married to Gerald E. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Carolyn, Carmen, Cynthia, and Cheryl). She was a member of the Floradale Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held in Elkhart, Indiana, on Jan. 29. Funeral services were held at Floradale Mennonite Church on Jan. 31, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Ralph Lebold; interment at Floradale Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 9 - March 1, 1977, pages 189, 190

Erla — Rev. Gerald Elverne Good. (son of Moses C. Good and Ruth M. Shantz) [Group Sheet]

Eugene — Susanna Frey. (daughter of Tilman H. Frey and Susannah M. Weber) [Group Sheet]

Agnes — Ivan M. Kraemer. (son of Daniel Kraemer and Leavea Martin) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126092

Elaine — Lorne Bowman. (son of Peter M. Bowman and Edna B. Freeman) [Group Sheet]

Mark — Rita Martin. (daughter of Isaac G. Martin and Elvina W. Martin) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 241174962

Notes:

ELVERN BIEHN OBITUARY

Passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Elvern Biehn of Millbank in his 77th year.

Beloved husband of Ruth Anne (nee Gerber) who he married April 16, 1971. Dear father of Trevor & Lesley Biehn of Stratford, Jason Biehn & Sharon Hovestadt of Toronto/Brantford and Josalyn & Gerrit Hagen of Hamilton. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Katelyn, Evan, Elijah, Jeremiah, Levi, Justice, Grayson, Joel, Micah and Jaeda. He is survived by his sisters Myra Brunk of Millbank, Ruby & Karl Regier of Saskatchewan, by brothers and sisters-in-law Grace Biehn of Stratford, Marlene & Mel Lichty of Stratford, Gary Gerber of Calgary, Betty Gilchrist & Dale Wood of Waterloo, Jamie & Karen Gerber of Wellesley.

Predeceased by his parents Harold & Eileen (Shantz) Biehn, brother Maynard Biehn, brothers-in-law Don Brunk and Andrew Gerber, sister-in-law Sandra Gerber and mother and father-in-law Steve & Edna Gerber.

Relatives and friends will be received at the Milverton Christian Fellowship, 6619 Perth Rd. 131 Milverton on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Service will be conducted in the Milverton Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Church hall followed by burial in Rushes Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Milverton Christian Fellowship or the Father's Heart Healing Ministries, Arthur would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton

Published by Waterloo Region Record on Jul. 2, 2022.

Elvern BIEHN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/elvern-biehn/4968918/ (Accessed: 6 January 2023).

Elvern married Ruth Anne Gerber (daughter of Stevanus J. "Steve" Gerber and Edna Albrecht) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Linda Joy Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107950

Notes:

SHOEMAKER, Linda Joy Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Linda (Shantz) Shoemaker, age of 62 years, of Elmira. Beloved wife and best friend of Stuart Shoemaker for 43 years. Dear mother of Dean and Victoria Shoemaker of Guelph, Heather and David French of Elmira. Loving grandma of Koron and Maya Shoemaker, and Ryan French. Daughter of Leona Thomson of Elmira and the late Leonard Shantz. Sister of Clinton and Phyllis Shantz of North Port, Florida, Janet Shantz and Gail Myhr of Montreal, Elaine and Dale Shantz of Wellesley, Mark Shantz of Nanaimo, BC, and Dale Shantz of London. Linda is lovingly remembered by the Hugh Thomson family and by her many nieces, nephews and their families. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Thursday, January 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family interment has taken place in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at the Elmira Mennonite Church on Friday, January 20th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Steven Janzen and Pastor Fred Lichti officiating. A special thanks to all the nurses, staff and to Drs. Fatima and Shahi on 5D South for the compassion and care given to Linda. In Linda's memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com.

Waterloo Region Record 18 Jan 2012

Linda — Stuart Shoemaker. (son of George W. Shoemaker and Anna M. Snyder) [Group Sheet]