Veronica Jantzi

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• Church: Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466766
• Name: Franka Jantzi
• Name: Veronica Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76578
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1933, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. MICHAEL GERBER

Mrs. Michael Gerber, of RR 1 Tavistock, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bender, St. Agatha.

She was the former Veronica Jantzi, and was born in Wellesley Township, Mar. 17 1876, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Jantzi. She was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church Wellesley, and a member of the WNSA of the church.

She and her husband farmed near Petersburg until 1932, when they moved to Baden. Since 1933, she has been living in Crosshill. Her husband died in 1943. For the past year she has been living with her daughter.

She is survived by sons, Aaron of Shakespeare; Manuel of New Hamburg; Rev. Elmer, of Hamilton; Rev. Seevanus, of Millbank, and Michael of Wellesley; and daughters, Mrs. David (Annie) Erb of Petersburg, Mrs. Ezra (Ida) Stere, of Tavistock, and Mrs. Ervin (Rachel) Bender, of Tavistock, and 46 grandchildren and five great great grandchildren, and 96 great grandchildren.

The body is at the Futher Brothers Funeral home, Wellesley, until noon Thursday. The funeral will be held at Mapleview Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Oct 1970

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Gerber, Veronica, daughter of Christian and Annie (Lichty) Jantzi, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Mar. 17, 1876; died at the home of her daughter Rachel, near Tavistock, Ont.; aged 94 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Nov. 13, 1895, she was married to Michael Gerber, who died on May 23, 1943. Surviving are 5 sons (Emanuel, Aaron, Elmer, Stevanus, and Michael), 3 daughters (Annie - Mrs. David O. Erb, Ida - Mrs. Ezra Stiere, and Rachael - Mrs. Ervin Bender), 46 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, with Chris O. Erb and Vernon Zehr officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery^.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 46 - November 24, 1970, p. 999, 1000

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Veronica Jantzi widow of the late Michael Gerber Born March 17th, 1876 Died October 12th, 1970 Aged 94 years, 6 months and 25 days The Service The late Mrs. Gerber is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon, Thursday, October 15th, 1970, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for service at 2:30 pm. Officiating Clergyman Bishop C.O. Erb Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery [verse]

Funeral Card

Veronica married Michael Z. Gerber 13 Nov 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Daniel Gerber and Annie Zehr) was born 21 May 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1943, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76579
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GERBER, Emanuel - Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 1986, at Stratford General Hospital, Emanuel Gerber of 101 Hendershot St., Tavistock, in his 89th year. He was born in Crosshill, son of the late Michael Gerber and the former Veronica Jantzi. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden. Dearly loved husband of the former Clara Ann Schlabach, whom he married September 10, 1919, Lovingly remembered by his children, Calvin and his wife Marion of RR 1, Bright, Willard and his wife Gladys of Tavistock, Beulah (Mrs. Henry Ruby) of RR 1, Tavistock, Margaret (Mrs. Roy Ruby) of Kitchener, Inez (Mrs. Oliver Ramseyer), Ellen (Mrs. Elton Leis), all of Tavistock, Howard and his wife Ada of RR 1, New Hamburg, Audrey (Mrs. Harold J. Bender) of RR 1, Tavistock, Carol (Mrs. Irvin Wagler) of RR 1, Shakespeare. Sadly missed by a son-in-law, Lester Yantzi of Tavistock; four brothers, Aaron of Tavistock, Elmer of Hepworth, Steve of Millbank and Michael of Wellesley, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Erb of Baden and Mrs. Rachel (Eevin Bender) of Tavistock and one brother-in-law, Ezra Stere of Stratford. Lovingly remembered by 32 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Emanuel was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Yantzi, August 10, 1985 and one sister, Ida Stere. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. this evening, until Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986, at noon, when transfer will be made to the Steinman Mennonite Church, for service at 3 p.m. Rev. Fred Lichti and Rev. Vernon Zehr officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Feb 1986

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Gerber, Emanuel, son of Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 14, 1897; died at Stratford General Hospital on Feb. 6, 1986; aged 88 y. On Sept. 10, 1919, he was married to Clara Ann Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Calvin, Willard, and Howard), 6 daughters (Beulah - Mrs. Henry Ruby, Margaret - Mrs. Roy Ruby, Inez - Mrs. Oliver Ramseyer, Ellen - Mrs. Elton Leis, Audrey - Mrs. Harold Bender, and Carol - Mrs. Irvin Wagler), 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Aaron, Elmer, Steve, and Michael), and 2 sisters (Annie - Mrs. David Erb and Rachel - Mrs. Ervin Bender). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Helen Yantzi) and one sister (Ida Stere). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 10 - March 11, 1986 -- page 178

Emanuel married Clara A. Schlabach 10 Sep 1919. Clara (daughter of Moses J. Schlabach and Barbara B. Boshart) was born 15 Oct 1897, Fulda, Murray, Minnesota, USA; died 21 May 1990, 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76580
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Aaron — Mary Steckly. Mary was born 12 May 1910, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1983, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99547
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Elmer married Vietta Alvina Shantz 20 Oct 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Vietta (daughter of Ananias S. Shantz and Ethleen Naomi Stover) was born 2 Sep 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1996; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Mae Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116751
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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ERB, Annie Mae - Passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2004, at her residence Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born 96 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber. Annie was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church where she was a member of the WMSC. Beloved wife of the late David O. Erb predeceased her May 10, 1976. Dear mother of Florence and husband Arthur Steinmann of New Hamburg, June and husband Vernon Schwartzentruber of Kitchener, Hilda and husband Elroy Gingerich of New Hamburg, Marjorie and husband Laverne Schwartzentruber of Baden, Darlene and husband Harold Culp of Atwood, Carl and wife Fern Erb of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her 26 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her brothers Steve and wife Edna Gerber of RR1, Millbank and Michael and wife Laura Gerber of Wellesley and sisters-in-law Katie Gerber of Hepworth and Clara Erb of New Hamburg. Annie was predeceased by two granddaughters Lorie and Sherylyn in infancy, sisters Rachel and husband Ervin Bender, Ida and husband Ezra Stere, brothers Emanuel and wife Clara Ann Gerber, Aaron and wife Mary Gerber, Elmer Gerber. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron, New Hamburg on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A public Interment will take place on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church Cemetery followed by a celebration of Annie's life at 2: 30 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Pastor Doug Snyder to officiate. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, St. Agatha Mennonite Church or Nithview Home.

The Record Newspaper 15 May 2004

Annie married David O. Erb 7 Nov 1929. David (son of John Litwiller Erb and Barbara Oesch) was born 8 Dec 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1976, Petersburg, 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: Ida J. Stere
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160770
• Residence: 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

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Stere.- Ida, daughter of Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 2, 1912; died of cancer at Stratford General Hospital, Nov. 18, 1979; aged 67 y. On Nov. 7, 1935, she was married to Ezra Stere, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Orval, Verle, and Neil Stere), one daughter (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Robert Miller), 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 20, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinman Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 50 - December 11, 1979, page 1002.

Ida married Ezra Stere 7 Nov 1935. Ezra was born 14 May 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1990, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466862/rachel-luella-bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24135

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Bender.- Rachel Gerber, 85, Tavistock, Ont., died March 10. Spouse: Ervin Bender(deceased). Parents: Michael and Veronica Gerber (deceased). Survivors: children Arthur, Janet Bachert, LaRoy, Ronald, Leon, Stuart, Mary Lou Holst, Linda Ferguson; 33 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 14 at Tavistock.

theMennonite, April 10, 2001, page 15-16, Vol. 4, No. 14.

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• Name: Steve Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160870

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GERBER, Steve J-Peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, on Monday, March 27, 2017 in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna Albrecht (2012). Loving father of Marlene Lichty (Mel), Gary Gerber, Betty Lou Gilchrist (Dale Wood), Ruth Anne Biehn (Elvern), and Jamie Gerber (Karen). Dear grandfather of Tim, Jeff and Jeremy Lichty, Matthew and Jonathon Gerber, Sheldon Gilchrist, Shelley Wright, Trevor and Jason Biehn, Josalyn Hagen, Vanessa Erb as well as 21 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his sisters-in law and brother-in law Laura Gerber, Katie Gerber, Ruby Roth and William Albrecht. Predeceased by his daughter Sandra (1981) and son Andrew (2000). Steve was the former Pastor at Crosshill Mennonite Church for 25 years and served as an interim pastor at McArthurs Mills, Cassel and St. Agatha Mennonite churches. Steve had farmed at RR#1 Millbank and enjoyed travelling with Edna. Friends may visit with the family at Crosshill Mennonite Church, 2537 Hutchinson Road, Crosshill on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 in the church at 2 p.m. Pastor Julie Ellison White officiating. Interment at Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Knollcrest Lodge or M.C.C. would be appreciated.

Steve J. Gerber - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Steve-Gerber/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 5 January 2023).

Stevanus — Edna Albrecht. Edna (daughter of Samuel Jacob R. "Jacob" Albrecht and Lydia Jantzi) was born 17 Oct 1917, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 2012, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ruby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234731

Margaret married Roy Ruby 10 Jun 1950. Roy was born 8 Aug 1920, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 2006; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Inez Ramseyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130164

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RAMSEYER, Inez - Inez Ramseyer, a resident at Greenwood Court, Stratford and formerly of Tavistock, passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009 in her 81st year. She was born at New Hamburg on February 23, 1928 a daughter at the late Emmanuel Gerber and the former Clara Ann Schlabach. Inez was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church and a member of the W.M.S.C. of the church. She loved gardening, cooking, her home and her family. Inez is survived by her husband, Oliver Ramseyer, whom she married on June 9, 1951; three daughters, Donna Ramseyer of Sarnia, Colleen and husband Stephen Zehr of Woodstock, Valerie and husband Rob Tamblyn of Tecumseh; nine grandchildren, Tracey Bender and husband Brian Smith, Grant Bender, Matthew Zehr and fiancéé Avelea Post, Blaine Zehr and fiancéé Tracy Smith, Lindsay and Jordan Ballantyne, Charles, Harrison and Julia Tamblyn; two brothers, Willard Gerber of Tavistock, Howard and wife Ada Gerber of New Hamburg; five sisters, Beulah Ruby of Tavistock, Margaret Ruby of Kitchener, Ellen Leis of Tavistock, Audrey and husband Harold Bender of Tavistock, Carol and husband Irvin Wagler of RR 1, Shakespeare; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marion Gerber of RR 1, Bright, Lester Yantzi of New Hamburg, Helen McKenzie of Stratford, Mel and Marg Ramseyer, Don and Bernice Ramseyer, Mayne and Shirley Ramseyer, all of Tavistock, Edith and Percy Schneider of Port Albert, Earl and Carolyn Ramseyer of Stratford, Paul and Betty Lou Ramseyer of New Hamburg, Elaine (Laina) Novak of Toronto along with many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter, Bonnie Bender on January 14, 1997; her brother, Calvin Gerber; her sister, Helen Yantzi; her sisters-in-law, Gladys Gerber and Nancy Yantzi; her brothers-in-law, Henry Ruby, Roy Ruby, Elton Leis, Walter Zehr and John McKenzie and by her nephew, Brian Zehr. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home , 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock today (Monday) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 2 p.m. Pastor Paul Adams, assisted by John Patterson, will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Building Fund of Tavistock Mennonite Church or Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.


Waterloo Region Record - Feb. 23, 2009

Inez married Oliver Ramseyer [Group Sheet]

Ellen — Elton S. Leis. (son of Christian E. Leis and Barbara L. Schwartzentruber) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200098

Stuart — Norma Arlene Steinmann. Norma (daughter of Enos Steinmann and Clara Leis) was born 4 Feb 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2009, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Doreen Naomi Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124439

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Erb, Doreen Naomi (Gerber), 61, Zurich, Ont. Born: June 24, 1930, Waterloo, Ont., to Elmer and Vietta (Stover) Gerber. Died: June 16, 1992, Zurich, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-husband: Roy E. Erb; children: Martha Erb, Maureen Hayter, Marvin, Murray, Matthew, Mark; brother and sister: Stewart Gerber, Ethlene Martin; 5 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: June 19, Zurich Mennonite Church, by Paul and Grace Brunner.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 27 - July 7, 1992 - page 13, 14.

Doreen — Roy Edmund Erb. (son of Edmund Erb and Magdalena "Mattie" Kennel) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ethleen Veronica Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200099

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MARTIN, Ethleen "Pee Wee" At K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, age 77. Beloved wife of Floyd Martin, "Butch." Much loved mother of Kelly and grandmother of Kristie (Jon) and Paul. Pee Wee was predeceased by her mother Vietta, sister Doreen, and brother Stewart. Also sadly missed by Doug Hallman of Kitchener and Susan Fernandas of Florida. Pee Wee was known as the voice of Uniroyal Chemical of Elmira for 45 years. Upon retiring, she became owner of Kelly's Classic Touch for an additional 15 years. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Robert Ruggle Funeral Home, 617 King St. N., Waterloo on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service celebrating Pee Wee's life will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Catherine Hunsberger officiating. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.robertrugglefuneralhome.com

Ethleen — Floyd "Butch" Martin. (son of Seranus S. Martin and Blandina Gingerich) [Group Sheet]

Florence — Arthur Steinman. [Group Sheet]

June — Laverne Schwartzentruber. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie — Laverne Schwartzentruber. (son of Moses L. Schwartzentruber and Edith Boshart) [Group Sheet]

June — Vernon Schwartzentruber. (son of Allen Schwartzentruber and Elizabeth Wagler) [Group Sheet]

Carl — Fern Laura Schwartzentruber. (daughter of Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber and Magdalena "Mattie" Wagler) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169122
• Residence: 1999, Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Neil Stere

The death took place at his home on Hall Street, Ayr on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 of Neil Harley Stere. He was in his 59th year. Born in East Zorra Township he was a son of the late Ida Gerber and Ezra Stere. Neil was employed at J & R Hall Transport, Ayr. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Ina; his daughter, Pamela and her husband Jeff Hall and his son, Jeffery, all of Ayr; two grandsons, Cody and Dylan Hall; two brothers, Orval and his wife Carol of Innerkip and Verle and Sharon of Calgary; one sister, Ruth Ann and her husband Robert Miller of Stratford; his mother-in-law Arnetta Youngblut and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Carol and Ken, Ken and Lynn, Paul, Janice, John, Alan, Susan and Bill, Sonya and Lyle, Kathy and Dave, Nancy and Tony and Mary Beth. Neil is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law Lloyd Blum. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Friday, April 23 at 1: 30 p.m. Pas-tor Susan Johnson officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Stere, Jim Miller, Jamie Dance, Ken Mogk Jr., Steve Blum and Mike Pullen.

The Ayr News 28 Apr 1999 pg 13

Neil married Ina Margaret Blum 23 Nov 1963. Ina was born 1944; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Melvin John Lichty. [Group Sheet]

Betty — Thomas James Gilchrist. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Crosshill Mennonite Church, Crosshill, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160869
• Residence: 1981, 211 Ahrens St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GERBER, Sandra Louise

On Friday, July 10, 1981, at her home, 211 Ahrens St., Kitchener, formerly of Crosshill. She was born in Alma township 38 years ago.

She was a member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church and was an employee of the March of Dimes Rehabilitation Centre for the past five years.

Beloved daughter of Rev. Steven and Edna Gerber of RR 1, Millbank; granddaughter of Mrs. Jacob (Lydia) Albrecht, of RR 1, Millbank; dear sister of Rev. Gary Gerber of Hamilton, James and Andrew, both of RR 1, Millbank and Marlene (Mrs. Melvin Lichty) of New Hamburg, Betty Lou (Mrs. Thomas Gilchrist) of Waterloo and Ruth Ann (Mrs. Elvern Biehn) of RR 4, Listowel. Lovingly remembered by two nieces and seven nephews.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, until noon Tuesday, July 14, when removal will be made to the Crosshill Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m., Rev. Irvin Erb and Rev. Alvin Leis officiating. Interment in Rush's cemetery, Wellesley township. Expressions of sympathy to the Mennonite Central committee.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Jul 1981

Ruth married Elvern Marshall Biehn (son of Harold Biehn and Eileen Shantz) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160875

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• Name: Bonnie Marie Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130049

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BENDER, Mrs. Raymond (Bonnie) - On Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, at Stratford General Hospital, Bonnie Marie Bender, of Wellesley. Born in Stratford 43 years ago. Cherished daughter of Oliver and Inez (Gerber) Ramseyer of Tavistock. Bonnie was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church. Beloved wife of Raymond Bender of Wellesley; loving mother of Grant Bender of Wellesley and Tracy Bender of Toronto; dear sister of Donna and her husband Paul Ballantyne of Stratford, Colleen and her husband Stephen Zehr of Hickson, Valarie and her husband Robert Tamblyn of Amherstburg. Lovingly remembered by her grandmother, Mary Ann Ramseyer of Tavistock and her mother-in-law, Marion Leis of Wellesley. Sister-in-law of Elaine and her husband Henry Schlueter of Princeton, Sharon and her husband James Brown of New Dundee and Ronald and his wife Christine Bender of Waterloo. Cherished by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father-in-law, Marcus Bender in 1970 and her step-father-in-law, LeRoy Leis in 1992. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. W., Wellesley, where family and friends will be received this evening (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7.9 p.m. At noon on Friday, Jan. 17, removal will be made to the Wellesley Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Pastor Ray Martin will officiate. Spring interment in Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley township. Memorials to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation or the Palliative Care at the Stratford General Hospital, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Jan 1997

Bonnie — Raymond John "John" Bender. Raymond (son of Marcus Gordon Bender and Marion B. Jantzi) was born 1 Mar 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Linda — Dennis Wilbur Holst. (son of Clarence Holst and Mae Victoria Zehr) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116748

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Erb, Lorie Jolene, daughter of Carl and Fern (Schwartzentruber), was born at Kitchener, Ont., March 5, 1962; died after an illness of three weeks at the K-W Hospital, June 29; aged 3 m. 24 d. Surviving, besides her parents, are her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Erb, Petersburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schwartzentruber, Baden), and one great-grandmother. Funeral services were held at St. Agatha Church, July 1, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Gerald Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 36 - September 11, 1962 - pages 814, 815.

Joilyn — Carl Lee Martin. (son of Rev. Nelson M. Martin and Wilma Evelyn Augsburger) [Group Sheet]

Pamela — Jeff Hall. [Group Sheet]