Joseph S. Steckley

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74143
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Joseph married Maria "Mary Wagler 26 Jun 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Christian Wagler and Mary Sommer) was born 1839, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-397177
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122193

John — Mary L. Erb. Mary (daughter of Joel Erb and Barbara K. Lichty) was born 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1898, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara W. Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180128

Barbara married John Zehr 12 Mar 1889, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. John was born 1862, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Erb Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69658

Mary — John Hammer Albrecht. John (son of George Albrecht, son of George Albrecht and Maria Hammer) was born 12 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1928, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78039P
• Occupation: 1891, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Jacob married Barbara Jantzi 22 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John Yantzy and Catherina, daughter of John G. Jantzi and Katherine "Katie" Brenneman) was born Abt 1867, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80102P
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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BERLET'S CORNER
Sad Death.

The death took place last Monday morning, Sept. 21, at 8.15, of Nicholas Steckly in his 62nd year.

The deceased had been in failing health of late and was operated upon for appendicitis about 8 days before his death. He made satisfactory progress towards recovery following the operation, but during the operations was discovered that he was in poorer shape than known. He had a weak heart and poor kidneys. The Sunday before his death a sudden change for the worse became evident and the following morning an internal hemorrhage developed and upon which he suffocated.

He was born in Mornington, Tp. Perth county near Milverton, in 1870. In 1893 he was married to Kate Jantzi of this place where they farmed all their time.

He was a well known and progressive farmer and took an active part in many local community affairs.

There mourn his loss the sorrowing widow, three brothers, namely, Solomon, Peter and David residing near Milverton, two sisters, Mrs. Christian Jantzi and Mrs. Susan Steckly near Gadshill. Of his children there are four daughters, (Mattie) Mrs. Aaron Kipfer near Milverton, Sarah Mrs. Rudy Jantzi near Wellesley, (Nancy) Mrs. Amos Zehr near Crosshill, and Elizabeth at home. Two daughters predeceased him, namely, Mary and Katie, in their school years. There also survive, four sons, Peter of Lockport, N. Y., Aaron, Ezra and Amos at home.

The funeral took place on Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. when the services were conducted at the house where over four hundred attended. Interment was made at the Amish Settlement cemetery at Berlet's Corner.

New Hamburg Independent 2 oct 1931

Nicholas — Catherina B. "Kate" Jantzi. Catherina (daughter of Peter J. Jantzi and Magdalena Boshart) was born 20 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1953; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177288

Peter — Katie Kuepfer. Katie (daughter of Solomon J. Kuepfer and Catherine W. Zehr) was born 24 Jan 1885; died 19 Sep 1950. [Group Sheet]

Peter — Magdalena K. "Lena" Kipfer. Magdalena (daughter of Christian K. "Chris" Kipfer and Nancy Kuepfer) was born 11 Aug 1928; died 22 Oct 2003. [Group Sheet]

Peter — Catherine "Katie" Kuepfer. Catherine was born 18 Jul 1891; died 25 Jul 1958; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susan Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131779

Susan — Daniel L. Jantzi. Daniel (son of Nichlaus Jantzi and Veronica Lichti) was born 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214934

Emma married Andrew S. Kuepfer 30 Nov 1916, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Andrew G. Kuepfer and Catherine "Katie" Schweitzer) was born 20 Mar 1891, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1964, RR1, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-99478
• Occupation: 1903, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Albrecht. - Joseph S., son of John and Mary (Steakly) Albrecht, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Nov. 19, 1881; died in Oxford Co., Ont., Jan. 30, 1938, after 10 days illness of pneumonia; aged 56 y. 2 m. 11 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into church fellowship upon confession of faith by Bishop J. M. Bender, Oct. 7, 1908, in the East Zorra A. M. congregation, in which faith he died. On Oct. 8, 1908, he was united in matrimony to Lydia Erb of Oxford Co., Ont. This union was blest with 2 sons and 3 daughters (Harvey of Tavistock; Elmer of Perth Co., Adeline, Mrs. Joel Stiri, of Perth; Katie, Mrs. Josiah Roth, of Oxford; Lucinda, Mrs. Irvin Stiri, of Oxford). He leaves his sorrowing companion, 5 children, 5 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 2, at the home by Bro. Menno Keupfer and at East Zorra A. M. Church by D. S. Jutzi, Joe R. Bender, and M. O. Jantzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"Death has robbed us of dear father,
Whom we loved and cherished dear;
It was our father, yes dear father,
Can we help but shed a tear?"

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXX, No. 52 - March 24, 1938 page(s) 1102, 1103

Joseph married Lydia Erb 3 Oct 1903, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Joel Erb and Catherine Gingerich) was born 22 Feb 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164517P
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Leis, Mary, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Albrecht, was born in Elma Twp., on May 24, 1883; passed away at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., on Sept. 8, 1956; aged 73 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Jan. 8, 1903, she was united in marriage to Joseph L. Leis, who preceded her in death on April 8, 1949. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. She is survived by 8 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Enos Steinman, Baden, Ont.; Catherine-Mrs. Aaron Jehr, Wellesley; Marion-Mrs. Arthur Freund, Kitchener; Alma-Mrs. William Paddon, Guelph; Alice-Mrs. John Hendry; Florence-Mrs. Walter Schack; Verna-Mrs. John Wynosky; Wilma-Mrs. Clifford Schiedel, all of Kitchener), 4 brothers (George, Kingwood; Joel, Tavistock; Christian and Menno, New Dundee), 3 sisters (Mrs. Christian Lebold and Mrs. Daniel Erb, Wellesley, and Mrs. Ezra Boshart, Milverton), 27 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. Services and burial at the First Mennonite Church in charge of C. F. Derstine.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 40 - October 2, 1956 - page 959, 960

Mary married Joseph L. Leis 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Christian K. Leis and Catherine "Katie" Lichty) was born 21 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Lebold
• Name: Lizzie Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164096
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Lebold, Elizabeth, daughter of the late John and Mary (Steckley) Albrecht, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Aug. 17, 1885; died at Wellesley, Ont., Feb. 26, 1967; aged 81 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Jan. 14, 1906, she was married to Christian Lebold, who died July 27, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Mary Ann--Mrs. Harvey Leis, Ervin, Edward, Barbara--Mrs. Elmer Boshart, John, Clara--Mrs. Kenneth Roth, Alvin, Lloyd, Frieda, Laurene--Mrs. Levi Kuepfer, and Ruth--Mrs. Aaron Kuepfer), 66 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 sons (Amos in 1926 and Elmer in 1963), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Allan Bender, Alvin Leis, and Chris Streicher officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 15 - April 18, 1967--Pages 358-59

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LEBOLD, Mrs. Christian

WELLESLEY-Mrs. Christian Lebold, of Wellesley died at her home Sunday after a lengthy illness. She was 81.
Born in Ellice Township, she was the former Elizabeth Albright, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Albright.
Mrs. Lebold had lived in Wellesley for 11 years and was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1961 and by two sons, three brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are five sons, Erven and Edward, both of Wellesley, John of New Hamburg, Alvin of Tavistock and Lloyd of Waterloo; six daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Mary Ann) Leis of Chesley, Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Boshart of Haysville, Mrs. Kenneth (Clara) Roth of Elmira, Mrs. Levi (Laurene) Kuepfer of Newton, Mrs. Aaron (Ruth) Kuepfer of RR 2, Wellesley and Freda of Wellesley; two brothers, Christian and Menno, both of New Dundee; two sisters Mrs. Daniel R (Nancy) Erb of RR 1, Millbank and Mrs. Ezra (Mattie) Boshart of Milverton; 66 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for service at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Donations to the Western Ontario Mennonite Missions board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Elizabeth Albrecht wife of the late Christian Lebold Born August 17th, 1885 Died February 26th, 1967 Aged 81 years, 6 months and 9 days The Service The late Mrs. Lebold is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon on Wednesday, March 1st, 1967, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley, for the memorial service at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Interment In the church cemetery

Funeral Card

Elizabeth married Christian R. Lebold 14 Jan 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Christian B. Lebold and Barbara Roth) was born 6 Apr 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38546913
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80105
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Steckley, Peter J., son of Nicholas and Catherine (Jantzi) Steckley, was born at Wellesley, Ont., Dec. 5, 1896; died at Corfu, N.Y., Jan. 30, 1965; aged 68 y. 1 m. 25 d. On June 6, 1926, he was married to Ida Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Catherine - Mrs. Charles Vergien, Mary - Mrs. Richard Steinman, and Stella Gretchen - Mrs. James Federspiel), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron, Ezra, and Amos), and 4 sisters (Mattie - Mrs. Aaron Kipfer, Nancy - Mrs. Amos Zehr, Sarah - Mrs. Rudy Jantzi, and Elizabeth - Mrs. Emmanuel Gerber). He was a member of the Clarence Center Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 1, in charge of Edward Diener; interment in Good Cemetery.

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• Name: Magdalena J. "Mattie" Kuepfer
• Name: Mattie Steckley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80106
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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KUEPFER, Mrs. Magdelena (Mattie)

On Friday, June 13, 1980, at her home, Magdelena Kuepfer (Steckly) of RR 1, Newton, age 81 years. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church.

Wife of Aaron W. Kuepfer; mother of Lorne, Ezra and Mrs. Laura Carter, all of RR 1, Newton. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ezra Steckly and Amos Steckly, both of Wellesley and two sisters, Nancy (Mrs. Amos Zehr) of RR 3, Wellesley and Elizabeth (Mrs. Emmanuel Gerber) of RR 1, Millbank. She was predeceased by her parents the late Nicholas Steckly and the former Catherine Jantzi, two brothers, three sisters and one grandson.

The late Mrs. Kuepfer will be resting at the home of her son, Lorne Kuepfer, Lot 8, Con. 9, Mornington township, RR 1, Newton, after 7 p.m. (DST), Saturday, June 14, 1980, until Monday, June 16, where service will be held at 1 p.m. (dst), with Bishop Rufus Kuepfer officiating. Interment to follow in the 7^th Line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Mornington township.

Arrangements are through the Mark-Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton Chapel.

Magdalena — Aaron W. Kuepfer. Aaron was born 27 Feb 1897, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1980, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201108
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Epidemic: 3 Nov 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spanish Influenza

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• Name: Nancy J. Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201109
• Residence: 1911, , Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

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ZEHR, Mrs. Amos (Nancy)-Peacefully, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at the Brunner Nursing Home, Nancy Zehr, formerly of Millbank, she was born in Wilmot township, 93 years ago.

Daughter of the late Nicholas Steckly and the late Catherine Jantzi. Nancy was a faithful member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved mother of Katherine and her husband Cornelius Erb of Millbank, Joseph and his wife Deborah Zehr of Millbank; ever remembered by a daughter-in-law, Erma Zehr of Brunner; sister-in-law of Mary (Mrs. John Zehr) of RR 1, Wellesley and Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckly) of Wellesley and Emma (Mrs. Amos Steckly) of RR 1, Brunner; lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her husband Amos Zehr, August 6, 1991; and by one son, Mervin Zehr in 1967 also by five brothers, Peter, Aaron, Ezra, Amos, and one infant brother and by five sisters, Mattie Kuepfer, Sarah Jantzi, Elizabeth Gerber, Katie and Mary Steckly.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry Street, Wellesley, where family and friends will be received today (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. to be followed by funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Master International Ministries, would be appreciated.

Nancy — Amos S. Zehr. Amos (son of Joseph Y. Zehr and Barbara Schmidt) was born 12 Aug 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1991, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201110P
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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WELLESLEY - Mrs. Rudy Jantzi died suddenly at her home at RR 1, Wellesley, Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack. She was 59.

Mrs. Jantzi was the former Sarah Steckly and was born in Wilmot Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Steckly. A member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, she had lived with her husband on a Wilmot Township farm since their marriage Jan. 15, 1931.

Surviving are her husband; three sons, Melvin and Jacob of RR 1, Wellesley, and Murray, at home; three daughters, Mrs. John (Ella Mae) Wagler of RR 1, Wellesley, Mrs. Mahlon (Mary) Gerber of RR 1, Millbank, and Alice at home; three brothers, Aaron of RR 1, Wellesley, Ezra of RR 1, Bamburg, and Amos of Wellesley; three sisters, Mrs. Aaron (Mattie) Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Zehr of RR 1, Bamburg, and Mrs. Emanuel (Elizabeth) Gerber of RR 1, Millbank, and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

The body will be at the family home after 8 p.m. today. A family service will be held at the home at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Sarah — Rudy Jantzi. Rudy (son of Jacob B. Jantzi and Veronica L. Jantzi) was born 27 Sep 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Gerber
• Name: Lizzie Steckley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160991
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, RR1, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario

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GERBER, Mrs. Emmanuel (Elizabeth)

Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 20, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Elizabeth Gerber, of RR 1, Millbank.

Mrs. Gerber was born in Wilmot township 81 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Nicholas Steckly and the late Catherine Jantzi. Elizabeth was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

Loving wife of Emmanuel W. Gerber of RR 1, Millbank; dear mother of Enos and his wife Rita Gerber of Milverton, Marie and her husband Ivan Jantzi of RR 1, Brunner, Kathryn and her husband Willis Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, Arthur and his wife Laurene Gerber of RR 1, Gads Hill, Amy and her husband Melvin Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, Nicholas and his wife Emma Gerber of RR 3, Wellesley, Stanley and his wife Erma Gerber of Brunner, Margaret and her husband Raymond Wagler of Wellesley, Shirley and her husband Larry Gerber of RR 1, Millbank, David and his wife Marilyn Gerber of RR 1, Millbank; dear sister of Nancy and her husband Amos Zehr of Millbank; dear sister-in-law of Ida Steckly of Corfu, N.Y., Mary Zehr of RR 1, Wellesley, Katie Steckly of Wellesley and Emma Steckly of RR 1, Brunner. She is lovingly remembered by 37 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one son, Gordon, October 20, 1963; also by one grandson and one great-granddaughter, four brothers and four sisters.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m.. Rev. Mahlon Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials to the Christian Missions to the Communist World would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Mar 1991

Elizabeth — Emmanuel W. Gerber. Emmanuel (son of Joseph R. Gerber and Mary E. Wagler) was born Between 1911 and 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1996, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211894

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STECKLEY, Aaron-Of Route 1, Wellesley, died suddenly Tuesday, October 25, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was born in Wilmot Township 65 years ago.
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Steckley. He farmed in Wilmot Township, retiring April 1, 1975. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.
Beloved husband of the former Mary Erb of Route 1, Wellesley; dear father of Beatrice (Mrs. Peter Petrovic) of Route 1, Wellesley; dear brother of Ezra and Amos, both of Wellesley, Mattie (Mrs. Aaron Kuepfer) of Route 1, Newton, Nancy (Mrs. Amos Zehr) of Route 3, Wellesley, and Elizabeth (Mrs. Emanuel Gerber) of Route 1, Millbank. Predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.
Visitation at the family residence after 7 p.m. this evening. A family service will be conducted at the home on Friday at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley.

Aaron — Mary Ann Erb. Mary (daughter of Christian R. Erb and Nancy Wagler) was born 6 Aug 1916; died 21 Nov 2016, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406170
• Residence: 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ezra — Catherine "Katie" Gerber. Catherine (daughter of Daniel R. Gerber and Catherine Erb) was born 4 Jan 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215887

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STECKLEY, Amos - Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 3, 1987, at Stratford General Hospital, Amos Steckley, of RR 1, Brunner, and formerly of Wellesley, born in Wilmot township, 68 years ago.

He was a son of the late Nicholas Steckley and the late Catherine Jantzi. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where he served on church council as secretary-treasurer; he was also employed at Novatronics of Canada Ltd., Stratford.

Beloved husband of the former Emma Gerber of RR 1, Brunner; dear father of Ralph and his wife Mary Ann Steckley of Wellesley and Elaine (Mrs. Manuel Perez) of Devon, Alta.; step-father to Raymond and Deborah Gerber of RR 1, Brunner, Doris (Mrs. Wayne Dotzert) of RR 1, Stratford, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Arnold Yantzi) of Millbank and Lynda (Mrs. Wesley Kuepfer) of RR 1, Wellesley; dear brother of Nancy (Mrs. Amos Zehr) of Millbank and Elizabeth (Mrs. Emanuel W. Gerber) of RR 1, Millbank. Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren.

Predeceased by his first wife, Esther Erb, May 6, 1976; also by four brothers, Peter, Aaron, Ezra and one in infancy and four sisters, Magdale na, Mary, Sarah and Katie.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening (Wednesday) from 79 and Thursday from 24 and 7-9. A noon Friday, March 6, removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2.30, Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Alan Nafziger will officiate. Spring interment will be in Maple View Mennonite cemetery.

Remembrances to the Western Ontario Conference of Ministries or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 04 Mar 1987, Wed Page 59

Amos married Esther Erb 18 Jan 1940. Esther (daughter of Christian R. Erb and Nancy Wagler) was born 2 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Amos — Emma Lavina Roes. Emma (daughter of Eli Roes and Nancy Nafziger) was born 1920; died 9 Apr 2010; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177287
• Residence: 1993, RR2, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1997, RR1, Elmwood, Grey Co., Ontario

Clara — Solomon H. Kuepfer. Solomon (son of Peter S. Kuepfer and Veronica W. "Fanny" Herrfort) was born 1 May 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1993, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114402

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ALBRECHT, Elmer, son of Joseph S. and Lydia (Erb) Albrecht, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 30, 1908; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 24, 1986; aged 77 y. On Sept. 5, 1942, he was married to Wilma Leobold, who died on Mar. 29, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon - Mrs. Robert Ropp and Darlene), 2 sons (Bruce and Ray), 4 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Adeline - Mrs. Joel Stere, twin sister Mrs. Katie Roth, and Mrs. Lucinda Stere). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 32 - August 12, 1986, page 554

Elmer married Wilma Elizabeth Lebold 5 Sep 1942. Wilma (daughter of Christian Lebold and Catherine Bender) was born 2 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54630914
• Name: Catherine "Katie" Roth
• Name: Katie Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114398
• Residence: 1982, 9 Brubacher St., Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Roth, Catherine "Katie" Albrecht, 87, Baden, Ont. Born: Nov. 30, 1908, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Joseph S. and Lydia Erb Albrecht. Died: March 24, 1996, St. Mary's, Ont. Survivors - daughters: Jean Hammer, Bertha McCurdy; sister: Adeline Stere; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Josiah Z. Roth (husband). Funeral: March 27, Hillcrest Mennonite Church, by Mary Schiedel and Maurice Martin. Burial: 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 25 - June 18, 1996

Catherine — Josiah Z. Roth. Josiah (son of Noah M. Roth and Mary K. Zehr) was born 14 Oct 1906; died 22 Aug 1982, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Verna — John Wynosky. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Steinmann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164518
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator

Clara married Enos Steinmann 4 Apr 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enos (son of John Steinman and Susannah Gascho) was born 31 Jan 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1984; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine "Katie" Zehr
• Name: Katie Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164519
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory
• Residence: 1975, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Katherine married Aaron W. Zehr 8 May 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aaron (son of Rev. Christian S. Zehr and Magdelena Wagler) was born Jul 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion Freund
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164520
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Marion — Arthur Freund. Arthur was born 1911; died 1988. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270565
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Church Membership: Trinity United Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Alice Hendry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-269325
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1975, 777 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

HENDRY, Mrs. John (Alice) At St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday April 1, 1975 following a brief illness, Alice Leis aged 63 of 777 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener; a member of Trinity United Church.

Daughter of the late Joseph Leis and Mary Albrecht; beloved wife of John G. Hendry; dear mother of John Patrick of Waterloo, Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) Dolmage of Bloomingdale, Mrs. Pat (Joan) Hannigan of Georgetown; dear sister of Mrs. Enos (Clara) Steinmann, Mrs. Arthur (Marion) Freund, Mrs. Walter (Florence) Shack, Mrs. John (Verna) Wynosky, all of Kitchener, Mrs. Aaron (Katie) Zehr of Shakespeare, Mrs. Roy (Wilma) Kaminska of Goderich; 10 grandchildren; predeceased by her twin sister Alma and one granddaughter.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener. Funeral service in the chapel Friday at 3 p.m., Dr. Frank Morgan officiating. Interment Memory Gardens. Donations to the K-W Rotary Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Apr 1975

Alice — John G. Hendry. John was born 1912; died 1996; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Maude Schack
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304378
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1987, 32 Lilac St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Florence — Walter Ernst Schack. Walter (son of Robert Schack and Augusta Weber) was born 2 Jun 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270563
• Residence: 1975, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Mary Ann Leis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164098
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary — Harvey L. Leis. Harvey (son of Solomon R. Leis and Mary J. Lichti) was born 1909; died 1989; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35911185
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124063
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lebold, Elmer, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold, was born at Wellesley, Ont.; died at his home near Baden, Ont., of a heart attack, Aug. 27, 1964. In 1929, he was married to Katie Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ralph, Harold, Clare, Grace-Mrs. Delford Zehr, and Marie-Mrs. Clare Jantzi), 5 brothers (Erwin, Edward, John, Alvin, and Lloyd), 6 sisters (Mary Ann-Mrs. Henry Leis, Barbara-Mrs. Elmer Boshart, Clara-Mrs. Kenneth Roth, Frieda, Loreen-Mrs. Levi Kempfer, and Ruth-Mrs. Aaron Kempfer), and 5 grandchildren. One son and one brother predeceased him. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich.

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

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LEBOLD, Elmer
By Record Staff Writer

BADEN-Elmer Lebold, 56, of RR 2, Baden, died Thursday at home after a heart attack.

Son of Mrs. Christian Lebold of Wellesley and the late Christian Lebold, he was born at Wellesley and lived in New Hamburg before moving to the farm 19 years ago. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Katie Leis whom he married in 1929; three sons, Ralph of London, Ont. and Harold and Clare at home; two daughters, Mrs. Delford (Grace) Zehr and Mrs. Clare (Marie) Jantzi of London; five brothers, Ervin of Baden, Edward of Wellesley, John of New Hamburg, Alvin of Hawkesville, Lloyd of Kitchener; six sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Mary Ann) Leis of Thessalon, Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Boshart of Haysville, Mrs. Kenneth (Clara) Roth of Elmira, Freida of Wellesley, Mrs. Levi (Loreen) Kuepfer of Newton, Mrs. Aaron (Ruth) Kuepfer of RR 2, Wellesley, and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son and a brother.

The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon Sunday. The service will be conducted at the Steinman Mennonite Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Bishop Orland Gingerich. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Contributions to the Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Loving Memory Of Elmer Lebold Beloved husband of Katie Leis Date of Birth March 30th, 1908 Date of Death August 27th, 1964 Aged 56 years, 4 months and 27 days The Service Rested at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon, Sunday, August 30th, 1964, when removal was made to the Steinman Mennonite Church where a memorial service was held at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery

Funeral Card

Elmer married Catherine G. "Katie" Leis 1929. Catherine (daughter of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304820
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187151
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Erven — Elsie Barbara Lichti. Elsie (daughter of Samuel S. Lichti and Lucina G. Jantzi) was born 17 Mar 1928; died 1 Apr 2012, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Erven — Edna Erb. Edna (daughter of Christian L. Erb and Elisabeth Oesch) was born 2 Sep 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1963, Kitchener, 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-304821
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25139055/barbara-boshart
• Name: Barbara Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152756
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Boshart, Barbara Albrecht, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 6, 1913; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 23, 1990; aged 77. She was married to Elmer S. Boshart, who died in 1968. Surviving are 7 daughters (Marlene Martz, Dorene Ruby, Norma Steinman, Janet Plebon, Shirley Brown, Linda Frey, and Mary Lou Dufton), 3 sons (Carl, Paul, and Ross), 30 grandchildren, 6 great-grand-children, one brother (John Lebold), and 4 sis-ters (Clara Roth, Laurene Kuepfer, Ruth Kuepfer, and Frieda Lebold). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Doris Ann). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Fred Lichti; interment in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 47 - November 20, 1990 - page 806.

Barbara — Elmer S. Boshart. Elmer (son of David K. Boshart and Magdalena Steinman) was born 15 Dec 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1968, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., 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-304823
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

John married Erma Mary Rumig 22 Feb 1947, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Erma (daughter of Albert John Rumig and Josephine Schnarr) was born 10 Mar 1920; died 26 Jul 1979, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20737121
• Name: Clara Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304824
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Clara married Kenneth Roth 14 Dec 1940. Kenneth (son of Albert Roth and Elizabeth Wagler) was born 6 Jun 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304825
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304826
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lloyd — Doreen Grace Mallory. Doreen was born 19 Feb 1931, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 29 Jan 2020; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laurene Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305507

Notes:

KUEPFER, Laurene (Lebold) - Peacefully, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Stratford General Hospital. Laurene was born 80 years ago in Wellesley township and resided at RR 2, Bluevale. Beloved wife of Levi F. Kuepfer with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage. Loving mother of Doris Anne Miller of Listowel, Sharon Kuepfer of Millbank, Rosalee and Kevin Wernham of Wroxeter, Joseph and Lisa Kuepfer of London, Kentucky, James Kuepfer of Molesworth, Marilyn and Chris Wynes of Kingwood, Mary Jane Dinsmore of Markham and Pauline Horst of Millbank. Gentle and caring grandmother of Doug Miller (great-grandson, Brandon), Dale Wernham, Kim (Wernham) and Erich Eckert, Konrad and Melissa Wernham, (great-grandson, Noah), Ryan, Derek and Kiera Kuepfer, Angela (Kuepfer) and Scott Miller, Vanessa (Kuepfer) and Steve Oldfield, Matthew Kuepfer, Alanna, Seth, Darren, Blair, and Luke Wynes and Dustin Horst. Laurene will be sadly missed by her two sisters, Frieda Lebold of New Hamburg and Ruth Kuepfer of Brussels, and by sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie Lebold, Marion Lebold, Dorothy Lebold, Doreen Klein, Barbara McNab, Lillian Kuepfer, John and Kelsey Kuepfer, Martha Schultz, William and Catherine Kuepfer, Melvin Kuepfer, Henry and Mary Kuepfer, Sarah Kuepfer, Velma and Danny Gascho, Dorothy and Andy Gascho, Susie and David Huber. Laurene was predeceased by parents, Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold; son-in-law, Robert Miller; brothers, Amos, Elmer and Katie, Ervin and Edna, Edward, John and Erma, Alvin and Lloyd Lebold and by sisters, Mary Ann and Harvey Leis, Barbara and Elmer Boshart, Clara and Ken Roth and by sister and brothers-in-law, Mary and Stanley Helmuth, Aaron, Joseph and Ray Kuepfer. Laurene was a member of Heritage Mennonite Church, Millbank. She was actively involved for many years in teaching Bible School, Sunday School and Bible Club in the communities where she lived. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer St., Milverton on Monday (today) from 7-9 p.m. and again Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship at 2:00 p.m. Burial to follow in Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Mission Fund (Heritage Mennonite Church) or Believers Fellowship Sioux Lookout, Ontario. "A Wife, a Mom and a Grandma. She will be missed."

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Jul. 18, 2005

Laurene — Levi F. Kuepfer. Levi (son of Jonathan Kuepfer and Leona Jane Follas) was born 8 Jul 1919, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas, United States; died 15 Sep 2019, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Ruth Elizabeth Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305506

Notes:

KUEPFER, Ruth (Lebold) - Went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels. Ruth was born in Wellesley on March 2, 1928, and was the youngest daughter of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold. She lived in Wellesley until 1968 when she moved to the Brussels area. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Fellowship Church, east of Cranbrook. Beloved wife of the late Aaron R. Kuepfer, who predeceased her in January 2005. Loving mother of Brian and Mary of Gorrie, Joy and David Gingrich of Gowanstown, Judy and John Schwartzentruber, Cora Lynn Kuepfer and Colleen Smith and her friend Neil Schwab, all of Brussels. She was predeceased by one son, Gary in 1999. Special grandmother to Christine, Kate, Shannon, Sharlene, Cynthia, Steven, David, Marilyn, Jeremy, Amanda, Jonathan and Joseph. Great-grandmother to Michael, Amber, Tyler, Lanie, Jenna, Sterling, Bailey, Jezika and Mason. Ruth will be sadly missed by sister of Frieda Lebold of New Hamburg and by sisters and brothers-in-law: Elsie Lebold, Marion Lebold, Dorothy Lebold, Doreen Klein, Barbara McNab, Levi Kuepfer, Lillian Kuepfer, John and Kelsey Kuepfer, Martha Schultz, William and Catherine Kuepfer, Melvin Kuepfer, Henry and Mary Kuepfer, Sarah Kuepfer, Velma and Danny Gascho, Dorothy and Andy Gascho and Susie and David Huber. Predeceased by brothers Amos, Elmer and Katie, Ervin and Edna, Edward, John and Erma, Alvin and Lloyd Lebold, and by sisters Mary Ann and Harvey Leis, Barbara and Elmer Boshart, Clara and Ken Roth, and Laurene Kuepfer, and by sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Stanley Helmuth, Leslie Nau, Joseph Kuepfer and Betty (Kuepfer) Doerr, Raymond Kuepfer and Bernhardt Schultz. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Saturday) at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 401 Albert Street, Brussels. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. from Zion Mennonite Fellowship Church, Cranbrook Road, just east of McNaught Line. Interment to take place in the spring in Brussels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, RR3, Wallenstein, Ontario, N0B 2S0 or the Alzheimer's Society. Online condolences may be made at www.schimanskifamilyfuneralhome.com

"Obituary Of Ruth Kuepfer". 2022. Riversidefuneralhome.Ca. https://riversidefuneralhome.ca/tribute/details/103/Ruth-Kuepfer/obituary.html.

Ruth — Aaron Rudolph Kuepfer. Aaron (son of Jonathan Kuepfer and Leona Jane Follas) was born 5 Mar 1923, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas, United States; died 1 Jan 2005, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Carter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160501

Notes:

CARTER, Mrs. Laura (Kuepfer) 1991
On Friday, July 12, 1991, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ont., Laura Carter, of 45 Community Center Drive, Newton, aged 69 years.
She was born in Wilmot township and was a member of the Morning View Amish Mennonite Church, RR 1, Newton.
Beloved wife of the late Emmanuel Carter, who predeceased her March 30, 1977. Lovingly remembered by her children, John, David and his wife Delphine, Daniel and his wife Kathy, all of RR 1, Newton, Ruth Ann of Newton; sadly missed by six grandchildren, Jeff, Jason, Tim, Dennis, Christina and Teresa, two brothers, Lorne Kuepfer and his wife Sarah and Ezra S. Kuepfer and his wife Miriam; brothers-in law, William and his wife Clara Carter, Joe and his wife Catherine Carter, LeRoy and his wife Clara Carter, all of RR 1, Newton. Also missed by a number of nieces and nephews.
Laura was also predeceased by one son, James Aaron; her parents, Aaron Kuepfer and the former Magdalena Steckly; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Christina Carter; sister-in-law, Ruth and her husband Ephraim Steckly.
Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton after 7 p.m. this evening (Saturday) and until Monday at noon, when transfer will be made to the Morning View Amish Mennonite Church, RR 1 Newton for the service at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at the Seventh Line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Mornington township.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or the Canadian Bible Society.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Jul 1991

Laura — Emmanuel Carter. Emmanuel was born 1924; died 30 Mar 1977, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51719

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• Name: Katherine Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51705

Notes:

The Waterloo Region Record, 26 Nov. 2015
:
ERB, Katherine (nee Zehr) Peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, Katherine (nee Zehr), in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius G. Erb (2000). Loving step-mother of Wayne Erb (Shirley) of Milverton, Nina (Marvin Jantzi) of Wellesley and the late Shirley Gerber (1994). She will be sadly missed by her brother, Joe Zehr (Deborah) of Millbank, her step-son-in-law Joe Gerber (Sharon) of Wellesley, sister in-law Erma Zehr of Brunner as well as 19 step-grand-children, 23 step-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Amos Zehr and Nancy (nee Steckly) and her brother Mervin Zehr. Special thanks to the staff at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton for all their loving care given to Katherine. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley on Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah-Glaister Line, Wellesley on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Donations to Masters International Ministries would be appreciated.

Futher-Franklin Funeral Home ,

Katherine — Cornelius G. Erb. Cornelius (son of Daniel S. Erb and Nancy Gerber) was born 7 Apr 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 2000; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Deborah Wagler. (daughter of Amos Wagler and Emma Brenneman) [Group Sheet]

Ella — Elmer J. Schmidt. (son of Peter B. O. Schmidt and Elizabeth Jantzi) [Group Sheet]

Ella — John M. Wagler. (son of Michael Wagler and Magdalena Schultz) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182190
• Residence: 1971, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Melvin — Norma Catharine Kuepfer. (daughter of John C. Kuepfer and Catherina "Katie" Lichti) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182192
• Residence: 1968, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Jacob — Mary Ellen Brenneman. Mary (daughter of Daniel E. Brenneman and Magdalena "Lena" Gerber) was born 15 Nov 1932; died 22 Jan 2018, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101886816
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159989

Notes:

ALICE VERONICA JANTZI Wellesley -

Alice Veronica Jantzi, RR 1, Wellesley, died at her home Monday. She was 25.

Born in Wilmot Township, Sept. 25, 1945, she was a daughter of Rudy Jantzi, RR 1, Wellesley, and the late Mrs. Sarah Jantzi.

She was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

Surviving are three brothers, Melvin, Jacob and Murray, all of RR 1,Wellesley; two sisters, Mrs. John (Ella Mae) Wagler of RR 1, Wellesley and Mrs. Mahlon (Mary) Gerber of RR 1, Millbank.

The body will be at the residence after 7: 30 p.m. today. A family service will be held at the home Thursday at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Sam Roth of Wellesley will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record

Enos — Reta Catherine Jantzi. (daughter of Ezra N. Jantzi and Catherine "Katie" Duval) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie Susan Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160992

Notes:

Jantzi, Marie, 54, Wellesley, Ont. Born: Aug. 14, 1936, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Emmanuel W. and Elizabeth (Steckley) Gerber. Died: May 22, 1991, Stratford, Ont., of an embolism. survivors - husband: Ivan Jantzi; father; children: Ross, Lyle, Maryann, Susan; brothers and sisters: Enos, Arthur, Nicholas, Stanley, David, Kathryn Kuepfer, Amy Kuepfer, Margaret Wagler, Shirley Gerber; one grandchild. Funeral and burial: May 25, Mapleview Mennonite Church, by Victor Dorsch.

Gospel Herald Volume 84, Number 29 July 16, 1991 - page 15.

Marie — Ivan Jantzi. Ivan was born 22 Sep 1934; died 15 Sep 2003; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46122863
• Name: Kathryn Elizabeth Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150752
• Residence: 1996, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

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KUEPFER, Kathryn Elizabeth Passed away suddenly on Monday December 28th, 2009 at Stratford General Hospital. Kathryn resided at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton and was formerly of RR#1 Newton. She was born 71 years ago in Wellesley Township a daughter of the late Emmanuel W. and Elizabeth (Steckley) Gerber. Kathryn was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Beloved wife of Willis Kuepfer who she married May 4, 1960. Loving mother of Wesley and Lynda Kuepfer of Milverton, Clifford and Beatrice Kuepfer of RR#2 Teeswater, Dennis and Josephine Kuepfer of Millbank and Calvin and Martha Kuepfer of Wellesley. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Gerald, Edwin, Heather, Roland, Sharmayne, Violet (Jonathan Horst), Patricia (Arthur Steiner), Terry, Tanya, Melissa, Eugene, Delphine, Julianne, William, Stephanie, Cynthia, Alyssa, Justin, Brandon, and by great-grandson Tyrel. Lovingly remembered by brothers and sisters Enos and Reta Gerber of Milverton, Arthur and Laurene Gerber of RR#1 Gadshill, Amy and Melvin Kuepfer, David and Marilyn Gerber, all of Millbank, Nicholas and Emma Gerber, Margaret and Raymond Wagler, Shirley and Larry Gerber, all of Wellesley, Stanley and Erma Gerber of Brunner. Also remembered by mother-in-law Marion Kuepfer of New Hamburg, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ivan and Anna Mae Kuepfer, Nelson and Elaine Kuepfer, Merrill and Laverne Zehr, all of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Wellesley, Verna and Nelson Jantzi of RR#1 Milverton. Kathryn was predeceased by her son Russell Benjamin Kuepfer (April 19, 2008), by granddaughter Angela, by great-grandson Kylen, by sister Marie and Ivan Jantzi, brother Gordon Gerber (1963) and by father-in-law Benjamin Kuepfer. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer St., Milverton, today, Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Friday, January 1st, 2010, a family service will be held at the funeral home followed by the funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2: 00 p.m. with Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton or Masters International Ministries. A special thank you to the staff at Knollcrest Lodge for their loving care for the past 5 years along with Emergency and I.C.U at Stratford General Hospital for the tender compassion shown to our family.

The Waterloo Region Record 29 Dec 2009

Kathryn — Willis John Kuepfer. Willis (son of Benjamin "Ben" Kuepfer and Marion Gerber) was born 20 Nov 1937; died 11 Nov 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160981
• Residence: 1996, Gadshill, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

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GERBER, Arthur-Peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital, surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, Arthur Gerber of Wellesley and formerly of Gadshill, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Laurene (nee Roes) who predeceased him on January 8, 2018.

Arthur — Laurene Roes. Laurene was born 7 Feb 1937; died 8 Jan 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Amy — Melvin Jacob Kuepfer. (son of John C. Kuepfer and Catherina "Katie" Lichti) [Group Sheet]

Nicholas — Emma Jantzi. (daughter of Noah W. Jantzi and Magdalena "Mattie Lichti) [Group Sheet]

Stanley — Erma Mae Roes. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160986
• Residence: 1996, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WAGLER, Margaret-Peacefully after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, at Nithview Community on Thursday, November 8, 2018 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Wagler (2012).

Margaret loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Maple View Mennonite Church. She served her community driving school bus and catering many meals

Margaret — Raymond Michael Wagler. Raymond (son of John M. Wagler and Barbara Gascho) was born 2 Feb 1938; died 13 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Shirley — Larry Roy Gerber. (son of Valentine Gerber and Clara Nafziger) [Group Sheet]

David — Marilyn Laurene Jantzi. (daughter of Aaron L. Jantzi and Katie Jantzi) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160993

Beatrice — Peter Petrovic. [Group Sheet]

Anna — Floyd Steinman. (son of Clayton Steinman and Nancy Erb) [Group Sheet]

Kenneth — Reta Madeline Schmidt. (daughter of Rev. Lorne J. Schmidt and Mary Ann Spenler) [Group Sheet]

Kathryn — Ralph Peter Schmidt. (son of Rev. Lorne J. Schmidt and Mary Ann Spenler) [Group Sheet]

Linda — Vernon Gary Jantzi. (son of Aaron L. Jantzi and Katie Jantzi) [Group Sheet]

Ralph — Maryann Jantzi. (daughter of Simeon W. Jantzi and Mary Ann Roth) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215889

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PEREZ, Elaine (nee Steckley) Of Devon, Alberta, passed away in hospital on September 15, 2012, at the age of 63. She was formerly of Kitchener and of Wellesley, Ontario. Beloved wife of Manuel Perez and dear mother of Natalie Perez of Devon. Predeceased by her parents Amos and Esther Steckley, and stepmother Emma Steckley. Remembered by her brother Ralph and Maryann Steckley of Wellesley. Stepsisters and brothers Doris and the late Wayne Dotzert of Wellesley, Raymond and the late Deborah Gerber of R.R. #1, Brunner, Mary Ellen and Arnold Yantzi of R.R. #1, Milverton, Lynda and Wesley Kuepfer of Milverton. A memorial service will be held on September 25th at the Alliance Church, Devon, Alberta. Cremation has taken place. Those wishing may make donations in Elaine's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 1224, Stn K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 9Z9.


The Waterloo Region Record - 17 Sep 2012

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101937111
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144689

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KUEPFER, Clarence 1997

Peacefully, at this residence, on Saturday, Feb 1, 1997, Clarence Kuepfer, of RR 1, Elmwood.

Clarence was born in Elma township 61 years ago, a son of Clara (Steckly) of RR 1, Elmwood and the late Solomon H. Kuepfer (1993). He was formerly of RR 1, Newton and was a bishop in the Old Order Amish Faith.

Beloved husband of Sarah (Kuepfer) whom he married October 16, 1958. Loving father of Elizabeth and her husband Alvin Albrecht of RR 1, Milverton, Andy and his wife Edna, Clara and John, all of RR 1, Elmwood. Also remembered by seven grandchildren. He will be remembered by his brothers and sisters, Matilda and Reuben Albrecht of RR 1, Millbank, Peter and Lydia Kuepfer of RR 4, Harriston, Mabel and Delmar Albrecht of RR 1, Newton, Ivan and Dorothy Kuepfer of RR 1, Chesley, Philip and Tena Kuepfer of RR 1, Desboro, Phoebe and Aaron Kuepfer of RR 2, Milverton. Clarence was predeceased by two sons, Joseph and Jacob and a grandson, Marlin.

Friends and relatives may call at his daughter's residence, Elizabeth and Alvin Albrecht, RR 1, Milverton until Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m., when transfer will be made to his home at RR 1, Elmwood, for visitation from 1-9p.m. Wednesday morning transfer will be made to Peter Kuepfer's residence, RR 4, Harriston (2.5 miles north of Harriston on Hwy 9) for the service at 9:30 a.m., with Bishop Levi Streicher officiating. Burial to follow in Lakelet cemetery, Howick township.

Clarence — Sarah Kuepfer. [Group Sheet]

Matilda — Reuben Albrecht. (son of Noah Albrecht and Catherine "Katie" Lichty) [Group Sheet]