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Female Cal 1838 - 1915  (~ 76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christine Schlegel was born CALC 30 Dec 1838, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christine Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81566
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Christine married Jacob B. Bender 28 Mar 1858, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Jacob Bender and Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman) was born CALC 10 Jul 1830, , Hesse, Germany; died 12 Dec 1902; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Barbara Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1925, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 3. Jacob S. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Barbara Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christine1) was born 26 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1925, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27695926
    • Name: Barbara Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186977

    Notes:

    Ruby. - Barbara Bender, beloved wife of Nichlaus Ruby, was born Feb. 26, 1859, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; died Feb. 13, 1925, at her late home in Perth Co., Ont.; aged 65 y. 11 m. 18 d. She was married to Nichlaus Ruby Jan. 25, 1881. To this union were born 4 sons and 1 daughter. She leaves her sorrowing husband, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren, 1 brother, 2 sisters, an aged aunt, and a host of friends and relatives. In her young years she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior, joined the A. Mennonite Church, and was faithful to the end. Sister Ruby was of a quiet disposition. Her devoted Christian life talked louder than her words. In her sickness she was patient, enjoyed to repeat scripture verses and sacred songs, and was desirous to go over yonder to her heavenly home. The funeral was held on Feb. 17. Services conducted at the home by Peter Zehr, and at the Poole A. Mennonite Church by Jacob R. Bender and Peter Boshart. Text, Psa. 8: 5. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

    Barbara — Nicholas Ruby. Nicholas (son of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 27 Sep 1858; died 26 Nov 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Joseph Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Christina Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1937, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 6. Noah Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1886, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1961, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. 7. Jacob Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Oct 1888, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1942, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

  2. 3.  Jacob S. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christine1) was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136511

    Jacob — Barbara Schwartzentruber. Barbara (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer) was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Noah J. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 9. Elias Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1949; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Amanda Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Mar 1892; died 12 Jan 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 11. Manassa S. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 12. Christina Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1)

  2. 5.  Christina Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1) was born 7 Oct 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1937, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28928257
    • Name: Christina Ropp
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209763

    Notes:

    Ropp.- Christiana, daughter of the late Nicklaus and Barbara (Bender) Ruby, was born at East Zorra, Out., Oct. 7, 1883; died of pneumonia at her home near Poole, Ont., April 29, 1937; aged 53 y. 6 m. 22 d. She was married to Bro. Moses Ropp Feb. 23, 1911. She leaves her sorrowing husband, 2 sons and 3 daughters (all at home), 4 brothers, and many friends and relatives. She accepted Jesus as her Savior in her youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful to the end. During her illness she expressed her desire to go home. Funeral services were held May 2 at the home by Bro. Peter Boshart and at the Poole A. M. Church by Bro. D. S. Jutzi and Jesse B. Martin. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, July 1, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.14 - pages 302, 303, 304

    Christina married Moses Ropp 23 Feb 1911, Ellis Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Joseph L. Ropp and Magdalena Lichti) was born 18 Jan 1885, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Nelson Elroy Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jan 2002; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 14. Mae Mattie Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1919, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Noah Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1) was born 5 Nov 1886, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1961, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186957

    Notes:

    Ruby, Noah, son of Nicholas and Barbara (Bender) Ruby, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Nov. 5, 1886; died at his home near Milverton, Ont., June 25, 1961; aged 74 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Dec. 16, 1921, he was married to Veronica Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Earl, Kitchener; Albert and Audly, of Tavistock), 3 daughters (Wilma-Mrs. P. Berberich, Bridgeport; Aurla-Mrs. Wm. Bannerman, Brantford; and Sharon, at home), 2 brothers (Joseph, New Hamburg; and David, Milverton), and 17 grandchildren. A brother and one sister predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the Poole Church, June 28, in charge of Herbert Schultz, Amos Brunk, and Christian Brunk.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LIV, Number 30 - August 1, 1961, page 678, 679

    Noah married Veronica "Fannie" Kropf 16 Dec 1921. Veronica (daughter of Simon Kropf and Barbara Albrecht) was born 19 Jul 1902; died 1 Oct 1970; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Earl Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Wilma Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Albert Russell Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1927, Topping, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 2001, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  4. 7.  Jacob Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1) was born 4 Oct 1888, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1942, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54603691
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79820

    Notes:

    Jacob Ruby Passes After Lengthy Illness

    Jacob Ruby, a resident of R.R. 1, Gadshill, for the greater part of his life, died last Friday morning in the Stratford General Hospital. Mr. Ruby had been ill for a number of months, though he had been in the hospital for only about two days. Death was due to a heart condition.

    Born in South Easthope 64 years ago, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ruby. He moved to Gadshill about 45 years ago and lived there for the remainder of his life. He was engaged in farming. Mr. Ruby was a member of the Mennonite Church. He was unmarried and is survived by three brothers, Noah, and David, Millbank, and Joseph, Gadshill.

    The funeral service was held at the residence of his brother, David Ruby, Millbank, Monday, April 13, at 2 o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. Chr. Schultz of the Poole Mennonite Church. Interment was made at Poole. Quite a number of relatives from the New Hamburg district attended the funeral.

    New Hamburg Independent, April 17, 1942


  5. 8.  Noah J. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 14 Oct 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20747120
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29629

    Notes:

    Bender, Noah J., son of the late Jacob S. and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born near Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 14, 1888. His health was failing for about six months due to a stroke and he fell peacefully to sleep June 30, 1954; aged 65 y. 8 m. 16 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a member of the East Zorra A. M. Church. On Dec. 21, 1911, he was united in marriage to Lena Steinman. To this union were born 5 sons, one preceding him in infancy. He is survived by his companion, 4 sons (Delton, Ivan, Armand, and Nelson, all living near Tavistock, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Manassa, of Tavistock), and 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, of Milverton; Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, of Ailsa Craig; and Christena-Mrs. Norman Roi, of Tavistock). One brother (Eli) and one sister (Amanda) preceded him. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church in charge of Daniel Wagler and Henry Yantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 34 - August 24, 1954 --- page 814, 815

    Noah married Magdalena “Lena” Steinman 21 Dec 1911. Magdalena (daughter of Christian H. Steinman and Anna Brenneman) was born 10 Jul 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1969, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Nelson Christian Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1928; died 21 Jan 1982, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  6. 9.  Elias Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 24 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1949; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188181

    Notes:

    Bender.-Elias, son of the late Jacob S. and Barbara Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Jan. 24, 1890; passed to his eternal reward March 3, 1949; aged 59 y. 1 m. 7 d. He had been in failing health for two years, due to a heart condition. In 1906 he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into the East Zorra A.M. congregation by the late Jacob M. Bender. He remained a faithful member until death. On Oct. 27, 1914, he was married to Lena Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verna Mae-Mrs. Alvin Jutzi, Baden, Ont.), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Manasseh, both of East Zorra, Ont.), 4 sisters (Amanda-Mrs. Menno Zehr, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, Christina-Mrs. Norman Roi, of East Zorra; and Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, Milverton, Ont.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Daniel Wagler and at the East Zorra A.M. Church by Moses O. Jantzi and Henry Yantzi. Text: II Tim. 4: 7. Burial was made in the Steinman A.M. Cemetery.

    Elias married Magdalena Zehr 27 Oct 1914. Magdalena was born 24 Dec 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1976, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Verna Mae Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Aug 1915, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 10.  Amanda Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 11 Mar 1892; died 12 Jan 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Amanda Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186787

    Notes:

    Zehr, Amanda, daughter of the late Jacob and Barbara Bender, was born in East Zorra, Ont., March 11, 1892; passed away at her home in Tavistock, Jan. 12, 1954; aged 52 y. 10 m. 1 d. She entered the bonds of matrimony with Menno Zehr in November 1915. She was a member of the East Zorra A. M. congregation. Two sons preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, 4 sons, and 2 daughters (Henry and Viola-Mrs. Wilfred Kropf, of Philipsburg; Stanley and Elroy, of Tavistock; Lorne, of Bright, and Ida, at home), two brothers and 3 sisters (Noah and Mansseh, of East Zorra; Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch of Milverton, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, of Ailsa Craig; Christina-Mrs. Norman Roi, of East Zorra), 10 grandchildren, one aunt, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra A. M. Church in charge of Jesse Short and Henry Yantzi. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 6 - February 9, 1954 --- page 142, 143

    Amanda — Menno Zehr. Menno was born 5 Oct 1895, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1989, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Henry Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1916, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 12 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 21. Viola B. Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1921, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 11.  Manassa S. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Manasseh S. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77004

    Notes:

    Bender.- Manassa, son of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 6, 1893; died of cancer at Tavistock, Ont., May 18, 1972; aged 78 y. 6 m. 12 d. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Mary Ann Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Orville and Wayne), one daughter (Marcella-Mrs. Ernest Steckly), 12 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, and Christena-Mrs. Norma Roi). He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 25 - June 20, 1972, pages 539, 540.

    Manassa married Mary Ann Erb 28 Jun 1921, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joel L. Erb and Barbara S. Brenneman) was born 26 Mar 1901, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Wayne Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Marcella Bender  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 12.  Christina Bender Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33091156
    • Name: Christina Roi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136863

    Notes:

    Roi, Mrs. Norman
    Passed away October 6 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, in her 76th year. She was a member of 16th line Mennonite Church.

    She is survived by her husband Norman of Wellesley and one son Christ of Toronto; two daughters, Doris (Mrs. Mervin Kropf) of Route 2, Wellesley, Agnes (Mrs. Dan Bender) of Wellesley and one sister, Emma Oesch of Route 1, Milverton; survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, three brothers and two sisters.

    The late Mrs. Roi rested at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. Saturday noon removal was made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line for service at 2: 30 p.m.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 7 October, 1976

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    Roi, Christina, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Oct, 25, 1899; died of a stroke at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Oct. 6, 1976; aged 76 y. On Mar. 2, 1921, she was married to Norman Roi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Chris), 2 daughters (Doris ; Mrs. Mervin Kropf and Agnes ; Mrs. Dan Bender), 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Willis), 3 brothers (Noah, Eli, and Manasseh), and 2 sisters (Amanda ; Mrs. Menno Zehr and Ida ; Mrs. Simon Bender). She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Oct. 9, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 43 - November 2, 1976 ; page 856

    Christina married Norman Roi 2 Mar 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Norman (son of Christian Roi and Lydia Brenneman) was born 17 Nov 1897, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1989; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Chris Roi  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Willis Roi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1956, near, Port Hope, , Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 26. Doris Lydia Roi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 27. Agnes Roi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1930; died 8 Dec 2003; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Nelson Elroy Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (5.Christina3, 2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1) was born 26 Jul 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jan 2002; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211238

    Nelson — Erma J. Albrecht. Erma (daughter of Samuel Jacob R. "Jacob" Albrecht and Lydia Jantzi) was born 16 Jan 1920, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1988, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Marjorie Marie Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 14.  Mae Mattie Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (5.Christina3, 2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1) was born 17 Nov 1919, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mae Mattie Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209762

    Notes:

    ALBRECHT, Mae Mettle (nee Ropp) -Passed away peacefully, on Thursday. May 30, 2002, surrounded by the love of her children in Cambridge Memorial Hospital. in her 83rd year.

    Mae was the daughter of the late Moses and Christena (Ropp) Ruby. Mae resided at RR 1. Newton and was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Kitchener.

    Beloved wife of Norman Albrecht (1947) and John B. Albrecht (1983). Loving mother of son. John Ross Albrecht and Heather of RR 1. Newton: daughters. Fern Partridge and Jim of Milverton. Audrey Peckford and Melvin of Cambridge: caring and proud grandmother to John B. Albrecht. Jason and Stacey Partridge. Karen (Peckford_ Daza. Tracey (Peckford) Klassen Connie (Peckford) Angeloni and James Peckford. Also great-grandma to Christina. Nicholas. Rachel. Scott and Sarah. Mae is survived by one sister. Melinda (Mrs. William Potter) of Kitchener.

    Mae was predeceased by brothers. Nelson Ropp and Vernal Ropp and by one sister Emmaline Ropp.

    Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home. 7 Spencer St.. Milverton tonight (Friday) from 7-9 p.m.. again Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday. June 2. 2002 at 3 p.m. at Crosshill Mennonite Church. Crosshill. with Pastor David Martin of Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church officiating. Interment to follow in Rush's Cemetery. Wellesley township.

    The Record May 31, 2002 pg B5

    Mae — John Albrecht. John (son of John R. Albrecht and Sarah Boshart) was born 16 Apr 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 15.  Earl Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (6.Noah3, 2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1)

  4. 16.  Wilma Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (6.Noah3, 2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1)

    Wilma — P. Berberich. [Group Sheet]


  5. 17.  Albert Russell Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (6.Noah3, 2.Barbara2, 1.Christine1) was born 16 Apr 1927, Topping, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 2001, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-286219

    Notes:

    Ruby, Albert Russell - Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at Stratford General Hospital. He resided at RR 1, Milverton and was born 75 years ago, in Topping. He was the son of the late Noah and Fannie (Kropf) Ruby. Albert was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Milverton. Albert enjoyed farming on his farms and was the former owner of the Oxford Hotel in Tavistock and the Mansion House in Stratford. Beloved husband of the former Marlene Riepert, who he married December 18, 1954. Dear father of Linda and her husband Dave Heimpel of Georgetown, Catherine (Cathy) and her fiance Tony Rebelo of Stratford, Pamela Ruby-Hill and her husband Edward Hill of Walkerton, Dale and his wife Angie Ruby of Neustadt. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Dana, James, Nicole, Brandon and Tayler and step-grandchildren, Ashton and Avery. Also missed by sisters, Wilma and her husband Pearlous (Joe) Berberich of Kitchener, Aurla Bannerman of Brantford, Sharon and her husband Don Carrothers of Waterloo and brother, Audie and his wife Yvonne (Curly) Ruby of Waterloo; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Esther Ruby of Stoney Creek, Ron Hartung of Drayton, Ruth Riepert of Windsor, Bob and his wife Shirley Riepert of Milverton, Pat and her husband Hank Schmitz of Cambridge, Shirley and her husband John Malcho of Stratford. Albert was predeceased by a daughter, Wendy Marie in infancy; brother, Earl and his wife Joan Ruby; sister-in-law, Connie Hartung; brothers-in-law, Terry Riepert and Bill Bannerman. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Albert's life will take place on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Milverton at 2 p.m., with Pastor Dwight Biggs officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Stratford General Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Lung Association. Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton were entrusted with the arrangements.

    The Record, October 10, 2001

    Albert married Marlene Riepert (daughter of Martin Henry Riepert and Kathleen Margaret Lorentz) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Wendy Marie Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1959, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1959, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 18.  Nelson Christian Bender Descendancy chart to this point (8.Noah3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 1 Mar 1928; died 21 Jan 1982, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36412581
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152747
    • Misfortune: 1982; found dead in a burning truck - heart attack

    Notes:

    BENDER, Nelson Suddenly, at Wellesley, on January 21, 1982, Nelson Christian Bender, of RR1, Tavistock, age 53 years. Beloved husband of Geoline Brenneman; dear brother of Delton of RR 1 Tavistock, Ivan of Tavistock, and Armand of RR 2, Tavistock. A member of East Zorra Mennonite Church. Predeceased by his parents, Noah Bender and Magdalena Steinman and one brother. Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock after 2 p.m. Saturday and until noon on Sunday, when transfer will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th Line, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Homer Yutzy will officiate. Those desiring are asked to consider Mennonite Central Committee or Canadian Bible Society as expressions of sympathy.

    Heart attack killed driver, autopsy reveals

    An autopsy has revealed that Nelson Bender, 53, of RR1, Tavistock, died of a heart attack while sitting at the steering wheel of his one-ton truck near Wellesley last Thursday. Firemen, called to a truck burning in a ditch just south of the village, said the smoke was so thick they didn't realize there was a person in the cab. Fire Chief Harold Leis said something overheated in the truck because the dashboard area was "burned right out". Bender, who had worked for Tavistock coal merchant Robert Rudy for about 12 years, had just delivered a load of coal to a customer near Wellesley.

    Heart attack blamed for death

    WELLESLEY - An autopsy has shown an RR 1 Tavistock man died of hypersensitive cardio-vascular disease in his truck near hear Thursday.
    Nelson Bender, 53, was found dead in a burning truck at about 12: 45 p.m. just south of Wellesley. Waterloo Regional Police are investigating cause of the blaze. However, police had earlier said the engine was running after the accident had occurred.


    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Jan 1982

    Nelson — Geoline Ferne Brenneman. [Group Sheet]


  7. 19.  Verna Mae BenderVerna Mae Bender Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elias3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 6 Aug 1915, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Verna Mae Jutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188179

    Notes:

    JUTZI, Verna Mae - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, October 20, 2008, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born 93 years ago in East Zorra Township, a daughter of the late Elias and Magdalena (Zehr) Bender. Verna was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Verna served on the executive of the Ontario District of the Women's Missionary and Service Committee and was a long-time manager for knitwear with the Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Earl Jutzi who predeceased her April 5, 1999. Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Pearl Jutzi of Ottawa, and Douglas Jutzi of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Christina Jutzi and her husband Kevin Adams of Washington D.C., and Daniel Jutzi of Ottawa. Also remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. Verna was predeceased by daughters-in-law, Ruth (1968) and Anita (1996) and by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Samuel Jutzi, Emerson and Ahleda Jutzi, Salome and Chris Zehr, and Ada and Stanley Erb. Friends and relatives may call at Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyders Rd. W., Baden, on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Stephen Drudge and Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nithview Home or Steinmann Mennonite Church. Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , New Hamburg assisted with arrangements. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Waterloo Region Record 22 Oct 2008

    Verna — Alvin Earl Jutzi. Alvin (son of Jacob B. Jutzi and Leah L. Bender) was born 5 Mar 1913; died 5 Apr 1999; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Bruce Jacob Elias Jutzi  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 20.  Henry Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (10.Amanda3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 14 Sep 1916, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 12 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74533819
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186759
    • Residence: 1972, 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Henry - Of 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, passed away today, July 12, 1972, at St. Mary's General Hospital; born in Milverton 55 years ago, a resident of New Hamburg for the past 18 years, a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Arleatha Kropf, also by his father, Menno Zehr and step-mother of Tavistock; survived also by three Sons, Glen and Larry both of New Hamburg, Murray of North Bay, and daughter Karen at home; three brothers. Lorne of Bright, Stanley and Elroy of Tavistock, two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Viola) Kropf of Kitchener and Mrs. Floyd (Ida) Smythe of Tavis tack; also four grandchildren; predeceased by one brother. Resting at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until noon on Friday. Services in the St. Agatha Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Revs. Gerald and Elmer Schwartientruber will officiate.

    Henry — Arleatha Kropf. Arleatha (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf and Catherine S. Lichti) was born 13 Mar 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Larry Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Karen Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Murray Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    4. 34. Glen Henry Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1941, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 2012, RR2, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brussels United Cemetery, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario.

  9. 21.  Viola B. Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (10.Amanda3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 1 Apr 1921, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Viola B. Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76296

    Notes:

    KROPF-SHUPE, Viola - passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Lanark Heights Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener. She was born 87 years ago in Mornington Township, a daughter of the late Menno and Amanda (Bender) Zehr. Viola was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Kitchener and enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. Viola was a hard-working, strong and gracious lady with a keen sense of humour. She will be greatly missed. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Kropf (1960) and the late Harley Shupe (1997). Loving mother of Donna and Ken George, Grace and Ron Rockel, all of Kitchener, Verna and Harold Schweigert of Shakespeare. Sadly missed by her seven grandchildren, David (Tina), Ryan, Mark (Becky), Dan, Janine (Casey), Tonya (Chris) and Brad and by four great-granddaughters, Caitlyn, Adelle, Breeah and Alaina. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Ida Smythe of Innerkip and by sisters-in-law, Janet Zehr of Bright, Audrey Zehr and Arleatha Brown, both of Tavistock. Viola was predeceased by her step-mother, Sarah (Helmuth) Zehr and by brothers, Henry, Stanley (Florence), Lorne, Elroy, Wes, Wilfred (in infancy) and by brothers-in-law, Floyd Smythe and Sid Brown. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Saturday February 2, 2008 transfer will be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 49 Queen St. N., Kitchener for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Frank Haggarty officiating. Burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Peters TV Ministry, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of one's choice. We wish to thank the Lanark Heights Staff for the compassionate care given to our Mother.

    The Record newspaper 31 Jan 2008

    Viola married Wilfred Kropf 1940, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Wilfred (son of Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf and Catherine S. Lichti) was born 12 Dec 1917, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 22.  Wayne Bender Descendancy chart to this point (11.Manassa3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1)

  11. 23.  Marcella Bender Descendancy chart to this point (11.Manassa3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1)

  12. 24.  Chris Roi Descendancy chart to this point (12.Christina3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1)

  13. 25.  Willis Roi Descendancy chart to this point (12.Christina3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 12 Jun 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1956, near, Port Hope, , Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137328

    Notes:

    Roi, Willis, son of Norman and Christena (Bender) Roi, was born in East Zorra, June 12, 1923; died suddenly June 18, 1956, near Port Hope, Ont., in a traffic accident; aged 33 y. 6m. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the East Zorra A. M. Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. On June 11, 1946, he was united in marriage to Mabel Zehr. He leaves to mourn his companion, 2 sons (Robert Allen and Donald Christian), his parents, one brother (Christian, East Zorra), 2 sisters (Doris-Mrs. Daniel Erb and Agnes-Mrs. Daniel Bender, both of Wellesley). Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church in charge of Daniel Zehr, Moses Roth, and Henry Yantzi, with burial in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 30 - July 24, 1956-page 719

    Willis — Mabel Arnetta Zehr. Mabel (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Susanna Brenneman) was born 24 Feb 1925, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 2017, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  14. 26.  Doris Lydia Roi Descendancy chart to this point (12.Christina3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45114844
    • Name: Doris Lydia Erb
    • Name: Doris Lydia Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160701
    • Residence: 1976, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Doris married Daniel G. Erb 29 Sep 1948. Daniel (son of Daniel S. Erb and Nancy Gerber) was born 30 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1972, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Daniel Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Murray Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 37. Keith Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Carolyn Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 39. Grace Elaine Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 40. Barbara Erb  Descendancy chart to this point

    Doris — Mervin L. Kropf. Mervin (son of John R. Kropf and Mary Anne Lichti) was born 4 Jan 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  15. 27.  Agnes Roi Descendancy chart to this point (12.Christina3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Christine1) was born 13 Aug 1930; died 8 Dec 2003; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187749
    • Residence: 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Agnes — Daniel J. "Dan" Bender. Daniel (son of John Y. Bender and Mary Ann Jantzi) was born 20 Sep 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Nancy Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Paul Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Stanley Lee Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 44. Stephen Bender  Descendancy chart to this point


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