Anna Schlegel

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• Name: Anna Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73271

Anna — Nicholas Roth. Nicholas was born Abt 1839, of, Wayne, Mitchell Co., Iowa; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78305
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Roth. -- Benjamin S., son of the late Nickolas F. Roth and Anna Schlegel, was born at Wayland, Iowa, June 9, 1869; passed away at his home, New Hamburg, Ont., Jan. 12, 1949; aged 79 y. 7 m. 3 d. His parents died when he was quite young and at the age of fourteen he moved to the home of his uncle (John F. Roth) at New Hamburg. There he grew to manhood and there resided, on the same farm, until death. In his youth he accepted Christ and was a member of the Steinman A.M. Church. On March 8, 1893, he was united in marriage to Barbara Lichti, who predeceased him in August, 1942. Two sons and one daughter also predeceased him. Surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (John, Petersburg, Ont.; Nickolas, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mabel - Mrs. Melvin Bender, Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Lorne, Tavistock,Ont.; and Alvin, on the homestead), 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Mrs. Mary Troyer, Shickley, Nebr.), one stepsister (Mrs. Katie Schwartzentruber, Zurich, Ont.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Eight weeks before his death he suffered a stroke which left himi helpless and speechless. He bore his affliction patiently. Funeral services were in charge of M. O. Jantzi, Ben Gingerich spoke at the home, and Peter Nafziger and Amos Swartzentruber at the church. Text: Heb. 4: 9. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 6 - February 8, 1949 - page 142

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In Loving Memory Entered Into Rest At New Hamburg on Wednesday, January 12th, 1949 Benjamin S. Roth Aged: 79 years, 7 months and 3 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, January 15th, with service at the home at 1.30 o'clock p.m., followed by a memorial service at Steinman's A.-M. Church, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. No one heard the footsteps of the angel drawing near, Who took from earth to heaven, the one we loved so dear; No one knows the silent heartache, only one who lost can tell Of the grief that's borne in silence for the one we loved so well.

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Benjamin married Barbara Lichti 8 Mar 1893. Barbara (daughter of Christian K. Lichti and Leah Erb) was born 27 Sep 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80790
• Residence: 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Annie married Christian E. Lichti 26 Nov 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Christian K. Lichti and Leah Erb) was born 30 Aug 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34006652
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78307
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1971, 86 Hillview St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Roth, John L., son of Benjamin and Barbara (Lichti) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 12, 1897; died suddenly at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Sept. 19, 1971; aged 74 y. 7 m. 7 d. On Mar. 15, 1923, he was married to Matilda Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Arthur, Vernon, and Clare), 3 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Lawrence Hauder, Martha - Mrs. Jack Miller, and Beatrice - Mrs. John Hoist), 22 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin), and one sister (Mable - Mrs. Milton Litwiller). He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 22, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 43 - November 2, 1971 - pages 923, 924

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John L. Roth

By Record Correspondent

BADEN-John L. Roth of 86 Hillview St., died Sunday at K-W Hospital Kitchener. He was 74.

Born in New Hamburg, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Roth. He had farmed in the Petersburg area until retiring to Baden 11 years ago. He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

He was predeceased by four brothers, one sister and one granddaughter.

Surviving are his wife, the former Matilda Schwartzentruber, whom he married in 1924; three sons, Arthur in Colorado, Vernon of Stratford and Clare of Petersburg; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Mildred) Hauder of Nebraska, Mrs. Jack (Martha) Miller of Wooster, Ohio and Mrs. John (Beatrice) Holst, of New Dundee; one brother, Alvin of RR 2, New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Milton (Mabel) Litwiller of Tavistock and 22 grandchildren.

The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home until noon on Wednesday when removal will be made to the church in St. Agatha for service at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Donations to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

John married Matilda Schwartzentruber 15 Mar 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of John Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schwartzentruber) was born 15 Mar 1897, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214183
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Nicholaus married Anna "Nancy" Schwartzentruber 22 Nov 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Joel Schwartzentruber and Elisabeth Brenneman) was born 21 Apr 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78309

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214184
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Mabel L. Bender
• Name: Mabel L. Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214185
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Mabel — Milton Litwiller. [Group Sheet]

Mabel — Melvin William Bender. Melvin (son of Noah S. Bender and Magdalena Ruby) was born 21 Jan 1907, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1967, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nairn Mennonite Cemetery, Nairn, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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LORNE L. ROTH

Lorne L. Roth of New Hamburg died suddenly at his home Tuesday May 11. He was 59.

Born May 7, 1912 in New Hamburg, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Roth and had lived in New Hamburg most of his life. He was a member of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Gascho; two sons, Franklin, R.R. 3 Kippen, and James, at home; four daughters, Mary, at home, Mrs. Ned (Marcella) Graber of Red Lake, Mrs. Paul (Fern) Huber, R.R. 1 Wellesley, and Mrs. Marvin (Esther) Good, R.R. 2 New Hamburg; two brothers, John of Baden, and Alvin, R.R. 2 New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Milton (Mabel) Litwiller, Tavistock and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister.

The body rested at the Omand Funeral Home until removal was made to the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church where Rev. Moses Baer conducted a service at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.

Lorne — Irene Gascho. Irene (daughter of David E. Gascho and Barbara Lichti) was born 14 Aug 1913; died 3 Sep 2004, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234074
• Residence: 1972, RR2, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Alvin L. Roth

Of Route 2, New Hamburg, passed away at the K-W Hospital, Sunday, Jan. 2, born in New Hamburg, Nov. 3, 1917, 54 years ago. An employee of the Ontario Department of Highways and a member of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Roth.

Surviving are his wife, Olivia Roth; four sons, Wayne, Route 1, Brucefield; Robert, Rojer, Peter and two daughters, Shirley and Deloris, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Milton (Mabel) Litwiller, Tavistock. Predeceased by five brothers and one sister.

Resting at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon on Wednesday. Memorial services will be held at the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. The Rev. Elmer Grove and Earl Koch will officiate. Temporary entombment at Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mon, Jan 03, 1972 Page 21

Alvin — Olivia Roth. Olivia (daughter of William Roth and Lydia Bender) was born 17 Mar 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 2009, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80791
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Schwartzentruber.--On Feb. 15, 1927, Leah, wife of Moses Schwartzentruber died in her home at Baden, Ont., after a short illness; aged 31 y. 3 m. She was the daughter of Christ and Annie Lichti. She was baptized and received into the A. M. Church in her youth. On Dec. 1, 1914, she was united in marriage to Moses Schwartzentruber. This union was blest with 1 son and 2 daughters. She leaves her husband, 1 daughter (Violet), 1 son (Elmer), mother, father, 1 brother (Willie Lichti) 1 sister (Edna--Mrs. Chris. Breneman), and one aged grandmother. One daughter and one brother have gone before. She was kind and generous to her associates. "A place is vacant in the home which never can be filled." We deeply feel our loss. But we have the sweet promise that some day we can meet again. Funeral services were held Feb. 18, at the home by Bro. Peter Litwiller, at the church by Bros. Dan. Lebold, and Dan. Steinman in German and by Peter Nafziger in English. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 51 - March 17, 1927, page 1086 - 1088

Leah married Moses L. Schwartzentruber 1 Dec 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Jacob F. Schwartzentruber and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Litwiller) was born 19 Dec 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Willie Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80792
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1979, 288 Snyders Rd. E., Baden, Ontario

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.Lichty.- William R., son of Christian and Annie (Roth) Lichty, was born at St. Agatha, Ont, Feb. 15, 1899; died at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Dec. 6, 1979; aged 80 y. In Feb. 1919, he was married to Lucy Overholt, who preceded him in death in 1925. On Jan. 24, 1933, he was married to Beatrice Mary Jantzi, who survives. He is also survived by 2 sons (Glenden and Keith), 3 daughters (Dorothy- Mrs. Lee Hoist, Delphine-Mrs. Leonard Schwartzentruber, and Gloria-Mrs. Sanford Bender), and 15 grandchildren. He was a member of the Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 1 - January 1, 1980, page 14

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LICHTY, William (Bill) -- On Thursday, Dec. 6, 1979, at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Bill Lichty, of 288 Snyders Rd. E., Baden, aged 80 years. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, Route 2, Baden. Beloved husband of the former Beatrice Jantzi, whom he married January 24, 1933; dear father of Glendon of Baden, Keith of St. Catherines, Dorothy (Mrs. Lee Holst) of Harriston, Delphine (Mrs. Leonard Schwartzentruber) of New Hamburg and Gloria (Mrs. Sanford Bender) of Route 1, Tavistock. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Lucy Overholt in 1925, his parents, the late Christian Lichty and the former Annie Roth, one brother in infancy and two sisters Leah (Mrs. Moses Schwartzentruber) and Edna (Mrs. Christ Brenneman). The late Mr. Lichty is resting at the Omand- Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. this evening and until noon Sunday, Dec. 9, when removal will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev Vernon Zehr officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Dec 1979

William married Beatrice Mary Jantzi 24 Jan 1933. Beatrice (daughter of Moses O. Jantzi and Annie Litwiller) was born 13 Sep 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1994, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William married Lucy Overholt Feb 1919. Lucy was born Abt 1899; died 1925. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Maryann Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133743
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1924, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

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BRENNEMAN. - Edna Lichti, beloved wife of Bro. Christian Brenneman, was born in Waterloo Co., Wilmot Twp., near St. Agatha on Feb. 27, 1907; died at K. & W. Hospital on May 5, 1941; aged 34 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Jan. 31, 1924 she was united in matrimony to Bro. Christian Brenneman. To this union were born 4 children - 3 daughters and 1 son. She leaves to mourn her early departure her loving husband, 3 daughters and 1 son; also her father, Bro. Christian Lichti of Baden, 1 brothers William Lichti of Baden, and a host of relatives, friends, and neighbors. Her mother, 1 brother, and 1 sister preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral and interment at Steinman A. M. Church, Baden, in charge of Bros. C. F. Derstine and Moses Jantzi.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No 8 - May 22, 1941, page 174, 175

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In Loving Memory Died At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, on Monday. May 5th, 1941 Edna Lichti Beloved Wife of Christian Brenneman Aged 34 years, 2 months and 12 days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Baden, on Thursday, May 8th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m., to Steinman's Church and Cemetery. Short and sudden was the call, The voice we loved is stilled, The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled.

Funeral Card

Edna married Christian S. Brenneman 31 Jan 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Joseph S. Brenneman and Lydia Steinman) was born 25 Dec 1898, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1963, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mildred May Hauder
• Name: Mildred May Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216735
• Residence: 1971, , Nebraska, USA

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Funeral services will be held Monday April 18, 2022, 10:30 am at East Fairview Mennonite Church. Visitation April 17, 2022, 2-4 pm at Lauber Funeral and Cremation Services, Milford, and 5-7 pm with family at the East Fairview Mennonite Church. Memorials may be made to family for future designation.

Mildred May Hauder was born on May 8, 1925, in Petersburg, Ontario, Canada to John L. and Matilda (Swartzentruber) Roth and passed away on Good Friday April 15, 2022, in Seward, NE at the age of 96.

Mildred attended grade school and as a young girl accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized. On September 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Ernest Roth in St Agatha, Ontario, Canada. However, Mildred found herself widowed too soon as she was left to mourn the tragic loss of her husband in a pick-up/train accident 10 months later. Along with raising her daughter, Sharon, Mildred worked in a doctor's home for a period of time and later was a housekeeper and nanny. She was blessed with a second marriage to Lawrence Hauder on June 19, 1965, and moving to the United States and residing in Milford, NE on the farm and later in town.

Mildred was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, WMSC and volunteered at the Et Cetera Shop in Seward. She enjoyed being with family, sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, taking trips to Canada and spending winter is Sarasota, FL.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Sharon and Bill Stauffer, Milford, Carley Roth, Lincoln, Betty and Lowell Hertzler, Harrisonburg, VA, Sue Ann and Roy Perry, Hinton, VA. Judy Eicher, Lincoln, grandchildren Kurt and Jody Stauffer, Milford, Greg and Beth Roth, Milford, Kevin and Terri Roth, Beaver Crossing, Patty and Mark Vogel, Lincoln, Andre and Renee Hertzler, Harrisonburg, VA, Shelby and Jody Hertzler, Harrisonburg, VA, Ivy Perry and Jordan Vance, Fulks Run, VA, Tyler and Madison Roth, Beaver Crossing, Mitchell Roth, Beaver Crossing, Jamie Roth, Lincoln, Kellie Roth, Lincoln, Great Grandchildren Brianne, Janae and Michael Stauffer, Milford, Oliver, Arwin and Milo Hertzler, Harrisonburg, VA, Casey and Noah Hertzler, Harrisonburg, VA, Jada Vogel, Lincoln, Parker and Carter Vance, VA, great great granddaughter Avery Roth, Beaver Crossing . Brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur and Marjorie Roth, Julesburg, CO, Vernon and Betty Roth Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, Ernest Roth and Lawrence Hauder, son James Hauder, sisters and brothers-in-law, Beatrice and John Holst, Martha and Jack Miller, brother, Clare Roth, grandson, Kerry Stauffer, granddaughter, Valerie Hertzler, son-in-law, Norman Roth.

https://www.lauberfh.com/obituary/Mildred-Hauder

Mildred — Lawrence Hauder. [Group Sheet]

Mildred — Ernest Timothy Roth. Ernest (son of Samuel S. Roth and Barbara Jantzi) was born 22 Sep 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1947, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-1871
• Residence: 1971, Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio

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WOOSTER -- Born in Petersburg, Ontario, to John and Matilda (Swartzentruber) Roth on Sept. 1, 1927, and lived a rich full life.She attended Ontario Mennonite Bible School and studied two years at Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Va.In her eighth summer of Voluntary Service, she managed Camp Ebenezer, where she met Jack Miller. He became her husband on June 12, 1954. The two enjoyed ten summers at Camp Luz, with Jack as manager and Martha as cook.Martha was very active in church work, especially enjoying the Mennonite Women's group. She was church historian almost 20 years and taught Sunday school and Bible school.Her hobbies were oil painting, embroidering pictures, traveling with her husband, flower arranging and all manner of crafts.She was a homemaker who worked at Wooster High cafeteria for 18 years and St. Mary and Grant Street schools. She loved quantity cooking at church, Camp Luz and Meals Together. She loved to entertain.She is survived by her children, Gloria (Mark) Wilson of Wooster, Brian (Jane) Miller of New Market, Va., Tim (Katie) Grigg-Miller of Silver Lake, Brenda Miller of Orrville; siblings, Mildred Hauder of Milford, Neb., Arthur (Marjorie) Roth of Julesburg, Colo., Vernon (Betty) Roth of Breslau, Ontario, Clare Roth of Petersburg, Ontario; and brother-in-law, John Holst of New Dundee, Ontario; her spiritual sister, Geneva (Vernon) Meyer of Wooster; and numerous nieces and nephews.Martha said she sometimes had to marvel at how wonderful her grandchildren are. Amy and Ted Wilson; Josh, Caleb and Mandy Miller; and Halle and Chloe Grigg-Miller have all been dearly loved.Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; a sister, Beatrice Holst; two brothers-in-law; and a niece.Viewing will be Friday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m. The service will be Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Both will be at Smithville Mennonite Church.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smithville Mennonite Church, designated for the Mennonite women's group or the library.She went to be with the One who loves her best on Oct. 20, 2008. She shall be sorely missed.Custer-Glenn Funeral, 2284 Benden Drive, Wooster, is handling arrangements.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208034
• Residence: 1971, , Colorado, United States

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ART ROTH, 92, of Julesburg, entered into the Lord's rest on June 26, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg.

Arthur John Roth was born on December 24, 1930, near Petersburg, Ontario, Canada, to Matilda Swartzendruber Roth and John L. Roth. Growing up on the family farm near the village of Petersburg, he attended grade school until the eighth grade when he was needed to assist with farm work. At the age of eleven, Art recognized his need for a Savior and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior during a church revival. He was baptized in 1941 at the Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden, Ontario, Canada.

While residing in Canada, Art worked as a grocery bagger at Loblaws Super Market in Kitchener, Ontario. He later found employment at a local sawmill and a transport company. Actively involved in his church, Art served as a Sunday School teacher, Song Leader, Janitor, and youth leader.

In the summer of 1953, Art embarked on a life-changing adventure with the Christian Laymen's Tent Evangelism team based in Orrville, Ohio. He traveled extensively across the United States, from Oregon to New York, and throughout Ontario, Canada. Art served as Assistant to the tent Manager during his time with the team.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home - Julesburg (2023) Arthur 'Art' J. Roth Obituary 2023 - Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Julesburg. Prairie Hills Funeral Home - Julesburg. Available at: https://www.prairiehillsjulesburg.com/obituaries/arthur-roth#:~:text=ART%20ROTH%2C%2092%2C%20of%20Julesburg,Swartzendruber%20Roth%20and%20John%20L. (Accessed: 28 April 2024).

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• Name: Beatrice Marie Holst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208024

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Beatrice HOLST, Marie - Suddenly, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, as the result of a car accident. Beatrice Holst, of New Dundee. She was born in Petersburg 71 years ago, a daughter of the late John L. and Matilda (Schwartzentruber) Roth. She was a member of Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, Kitchener and drove school bus for both Thibideau and Shantz Coach Lines with 32 years of service. Beatrice volunteered with the Grand Valley Women's Institution and had babysat for New Dundee Dancefit. She enjoyed cake decorating, making memory books and spending time with her grandchildren. Beatrice lovingly served her Lord in many ways. Beloved wife of John Holst with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on May 30, 2003.

THE RECORD, Oct 27, 2003

Beatrice — John Holst. John (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth) was born 1 May 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 2013, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207974
• Residence: 1971, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Roth, Clare Benjamin

Passed away peacefully at his residence, The Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, on Friday, July 28, 2017. Clare was the son of the late John and Matilda Roth (Swartzentruber) and was born on the home farm in Petersburg, Ontario 79 Years ago.

Clare will always be missed and cherished by his daughters Michelle (Robert) Popma and Alyson (Sam) Wilson, his grandchildren; Joseph, Michael, Katelynn, Daniel, Spencer, Nicholas, Zachari and Matthew. He will be remembered by his brothers and sisters; Arthur (Marjorie) Roth of Colorado, Vernon (Betty) Roth of Breslau and Mildred Hauder of Nebraska.

Clare is predeceased by his daughter Connie Lou Roth, sisters Martha and husband Jack Miller and Beatrice and husband John Holst as well as by brother in law Laurence Hauder.

Clare retired as a Manager of Zehrs at the age of 55 and spent much of his time playing golf, a game he grew to love all his life. Clare was an Optimist Club member.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a time of memorial visiting on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 5 \endash 8 p.m. at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m. followed by a time of refreshment and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

(No date) Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/clare-roth/4021835/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 28 April 2024).

Clare — Mary Lou Ada Witmer. (daughter of William Erwin Witmer and Alice Mabel Thoman) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Magdalene Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200474

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SCHWARTZENTRUBER, Grace Magdalene (Bender) - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday March 9, 2005 at Freeport Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Grace resided in New Hamburg and was born there 74 years ago on September 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Melvin W. Bender and Mabel (Roth) (Bender) Litwiller. Beloved wife of Kenneth Schwartzentruber, whom she married June 2, 1951. Loving mother and grandmother of Virginia A. (D. Michael) Hostetler and children Stefan and Sofia of Nazareth, Israel; Wilda (Willie) K. (Winfred) Stoltzfus and children Marcos, Tomas, Bia, Carla, Raquel, Davi and Lucas of Bellefontaine, Ohio; Michele R. (Sandro) Rizoli and children Lucas and Eric of Toronto; K. Daniel Schwartzentruber of New Dundee and children, Alyssa, Jeremy and Tyler and their mother Annette Schwartzentruber of Mannheim. Dear sister of Elaine (Dan) Zehr, Gerald (Verna) Bender, John (Janet) Bender, Jan (Aden) Brubacher and Darlene (John) Ropp. Also remembered by in-laws Vernon (June) Schwartzentruber, Leonard (Delphine) Schwartzentruber, Eleanor (Jerry) Roth and Jerry Ropp as well as nieces, nephews, and countless loved ones in Brazil. Grace was predeceased by brother Ray Bender, sisters Mary and her husband Bob Johnston, Doreen Ropp, granddaughter Paula Rizoli, brother-in-law Lyle Schwartzentruber and step-father Milton Litwiller. Grace and Ken served in Brazil with the Mennonite church for 32 years in bookstore and church ministry. Grace was a lifelong and active member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden where she was an elder, interim pastor and editor of the church newspaper. She enjoyed music, volunteering, organizing tour groups, and using her leadership skills in many other areas. Grace was an enthusiastic, positive person who enjoyed people and extended hospitality to all. She will be greatly missed. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg tonight (Friday) from 7-9 p.m. and again Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday March 13, 2005 at Steinmann Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastors Steve Drudge, Myrna Miller and Ilene Bergen officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nazareth Village, Mennonite Central Committee or Steinmann Mennonite Church.

Grace — Rev. Kenneth Schwartzentruber. Kenneth (son of Allen Schwartzentruber and Elizabeth Wagler) was born 30 Apr 1928, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 2016, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elaine — Rev. Daniel Ervin Zehr. (son of Erwin S. Zehr and Emma Lichty) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200478

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BENDER, Gerald "Gerry" Gerald Melvin "Gerry" Bender, 76, of Tavistock and formerly of Innerkip passed away at LHSC Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, May 27, 2011. He was born in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County on August 13, 1934 a son of the late Melvin W. and Mabel (Roth) Bender. Gerry had worked at Canada Sandpaper in Plattsville for twenty five years; had been a long time member of Drumbo Men's Choir; was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church and a former member of Innerkip United Church and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, the former Verna Mae Brenneman, whom he married on June 23, 1956; four children, Gwen and husband Neal Hallock, Gayle and husband Richard "Dick" Ernst, all of Innerkip, Glenna and husband Paul Roth of Tavistock, Greg and wife Karen Bender of RR#6, Woodstock; thirteen grand-children; two great-granddaughters; one brother, John and wife Janet Bender of Ailsa Craig; three sisters, Elaine and husband Dan Zehr of Abbotsford, B.C., Janice and husband Aden Brubacher of Elmira, Darlene Ropp of London; brothers-in-law, Ken Schwartzentruber of New Hamburg, Jerry Ropp of Edmonton, AB, and several "Brenneman" brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by sisters, Grace Schwartzentruber, Mary and husband Robert Johnson and Doreen Ropp; brother, Ray Bender and brother-in-law, John Ropp. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 1: 30 p.m. The Rev. Paul Adams, assisted by the Rev. Maya Landell, will officiate. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655- 2431.

Gerald — Verna Mae Brenneman. [Group Sheet]

John — Janet Daleen Wideman. (daughter of Henry Hoffman Wideman and Mildred Arabelle "Arabelle" Snider) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200481
• Misfortune: 1957, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; Killed - Accident - Road Construction

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Bender, Ray Noah, son of Mabel and Melvin W. Bender, Ailsa Craig, Ont., was born at New Hamburg, Ont., July 23, 1939; was instantly killed while at work on road construction about two miles from home on July 16, 1957; aged 17 y. 11 m. 23 d. He leaves his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers, and 6 sisters (Grace-Mrs. Kenneth Schwartzentruber, and Elaine-Mrs. Daniel Zehr, both of Goshen, Ind.; Mary, Janice, Doreen, and Darlene, at home; Gerald at London; and John, at home), and his grandfather (Noah S. Bender, New Hamburg). He accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Nairn A. M. Church in 1949. His pleasing personality and smile for everyone is greatly missed in the home, church, and community. Funeral services were held at the Nairn Church on July 19, with John Litwiller and Wilfred Schlegel officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 41 - October 8, 1957 - page 862, 863

Janice — Aden M. Brubacher. (son of Menno B. Brubacher and Sarah R. Martin) [Group Sheet]

Darlene — John Roger Ropp. [Group Sheet]

Fern — Paul Huber. (son of Clarence Wilson Huber and Violet Ida Baker) [Group Sheet]

Esther — Marvin Eli Good. (son of Moses C. Good and Ruth M. Shantz) [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162058113
• Name: Mary Barbara Belk
• Name: Mary Barbara Nichols
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117186

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BELK, Mary Barbara Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 29, 2016 at her residence, The Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock. Mary was born 80 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Lorne and Irene (Gascho) Roth. Mary will be missed by her step-children Gail Belk and Steve and his wife Beverly Belk all of New Hamburg. She will also be missed by her step-grandchildren Philip and James Belk. Dear sister of Marcella and husband Ned Graber of Red Lake, Fern and husband Paul Huber of Wellesley, Franklin and wife Mabel Roth of Nithburg, Esther and husband Marvin Good of R.R.#1 Milverton and James and wife Lorna Roth of Tara. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Mary is predeceased by her first husband Don Nichols (1984) and second husband Kenneth W. Belk (1998). Mary was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. Mary was quite active in Children Ministries in the New Hamburg area for many years. Friends and relatives are invited to visitation at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg today, Monday, May 2, 2016 from 1 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. At noon Tuesday, May 3, 2016 transfer will be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden where the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors Earl Koch and Howard Bean officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Christian Aid Ministries by contacting the funeral home. Online condolences and donation information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Mary — Donald George "Don" Nichols. Donald was born 1934; died 26 Jan 1984, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Kenneth W. Belk. Kenneth was born 1924, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1998, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James — Lorna Shantz. (daughter of Abner Shantz and Ella Martin) [Group Sheet]

Franklin — Mabel Huber. (daughter of Clarence Wilson Huber and Violet Ida Baker) [Group Sheet]

Wayne — Marjorie E. Bean. (daughter of Gordon Warren Bean and Lillian Richardson) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Shirley Ann Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236321
• Residence: 1972, RR2, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Misfortune: 1998; killed in car accident

Shirley — Christian James Leis. Christian was born 8 Nov 1948; died 26 Jan 1998; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Delores Marlene Hammel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236323
• Residence: 1972, RR2, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HAMMEL, Delores Marlene (nee Roth) Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Freeport Campus of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Darol Hammel. Loving mother of Jody (Lauren), and Jennifer Baker (Rich). Much loved grandma to Avery and Noah Hammel, and Michaela, Kyle and Corey Baker. Dear sister of Wayne Roth (Marjorie), Bob Roth (Cindy Masterson), Peter Roth, Roger Roth, and predeceased by her sister Shirley Leis and brother-in-law Chris Leis. As per Delores' wishes cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home, Kitchener 519-749-8467. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation Cancer Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.ca for Delores' memorial.

"Delores Hammel - Thursday, May 3Rd, 2018". 2022. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/delores-hammel/3497143/obituary.php.

Delores — Darol Hammel. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Kathryn Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133742

Jean — Delton Bowman. Delton (son of Aaron Bowman and Selinda H. Cressman) was born 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]