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Laura Elizabeth Michael

Female 1871 - 1956  (85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Laura Elizabeth Michael was born 27 Feb 1871, Sherkston, Niagara, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1956, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Laura Elizabeth Baker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87435

    Notes:

    Baker, Laura, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Michael, was born Feb. 27, 1871, at Sherkston, Ont.; passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fretz, St. Jacobs, Ont., on March 24, 1956; aged 85 y. 26 d. She moved to Kitchener from Ridgeway, Ont., in 1930, and to St. Jacobs in 1949. She was converted and united with the Mennonite Church 1905 and remained a faithful member until her death. She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Baker, in 1943, and by a daughter, Virginia-Mrs. George Schleffel, in 1954. Surviving are 5 daughters, Ella-Mrs. Orville Neureuther, Port Colborne; Violet-Mrs. Clarence Huber, Alma; Gladys-Mrs. Emmanuel Hoffman, Hawkesville; Clara-Mrs. Fred Fretz, St. Jacobs, and Ethel-Mrs. C. W. Becker, Kitchener; one son, Arthur, Breslau; 2 brothers, Charles Port Colbourne and Albert, Welland; 31 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services at the St. Jacobs Church on March 27 were conducted by Roy S. Koch assisted by Noah Hunsberger.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 16 - April 17, 1956-page 383, 384

    Laura married Melvin Baker 17 Nov 1897, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Melvin was born 8 Sep 1872, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Virginia Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1900; died 1954.
    2. 3. Ella Jeanette Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1901; died 1982.
    3. 4. Violet Ida Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Dec 1902, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1986, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wellesley Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Gladys Edith Anita Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1905, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Clara Leona Elizabeth Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1906, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Ethel Zue Marie Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Oct 1910; died 24 Jul 2006; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Sep 1912, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 2006, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 2006, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Virginia Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 1900; died 1954.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Virginia Schleffel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164011

    Virginia — George Schleffel. George was born 1893; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ella Jeanette Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 1901; died 1982.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164017


  3. 4.  Violet Ida Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 7 Dec 1902, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1986, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wellesley Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106909489
    • Name: Violet Ida Huber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164023

    Notes:

    HUBER, Violet Ida, daughter of Melvin and Laura (Michael) BAKER, was born in Stevensville, Ont., Dec. 7, 1902; died at her home in New Hamburg, Ont., Mar. 6, 1986; aged 83 y. She was married to Clarence W. Huber, who died in February 1967. Surviving are 8 daughters (Elizabeth - Mrs. John Burkholder, Martha - Mrs. Walter Good, Mrs. Gertrude DeLacy, Florence - Mrs. Laurie Riehl, Emma Huber, Mabel - Mrs. Franklin Roth, Phoebe - Mrs. Glen Koch, and Ruth Huber), 4 sons (George, John, Paul, and Carl), 41 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one brother (Arthur), and 2 sisters (Gladys - Mrs. Emanuel Hoffman and Mrs. Ethel Becker). She was a member of New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of Elmer Grove and Timothy Martin; interment in the Conservative Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 18 - May 6, 1986, page 354

    Violet married Clarence Wilson Huber 1 Mar 1925. Clarence (son of Simon G. Huber and Emma "Amanda" Bontrager) was born 20 Aug 1902, Elida, Allen, Ohio, United States; died 21 Feb 1967, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wellesley Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Paul Huber  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Martha May Huber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1927; died 27 May 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 11. George Amos Huber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1929; died 10 Sep 1988; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. 12. Mabel Huber  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 13. Phoebe Ann Huber  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Gladys Edith Anita Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 8 Mar 1905, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gladys Edith Anita Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164007

    Notes:

    Hoffman, Gladys Edith Anita Baker, 88, St. Jacobs, Ont. Born: March 8, 1905, Stevensville, Ont., to Melvin and Laura Baker. Died: June 26, 1993, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors - husband: Emanuel Hoffman; children: Gerald, Merle, Doris Metger, Ross; 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: George (son). Funeral: June 29, Hawkesville Mennonite Church, by Don Penner. Burial: St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, - Volume 87, Number 14 - April 5, 1994

    Gladys — Emanuel E. Hoffman. Emanuel (son of Menno B. Hoffman and Susannah Eby) was born 21 Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2000; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Doris Virginia Hoffman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Merle Leroy Hoffman  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Clara Leona Elizabeth Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 13 Oct 1906, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clara Leona Elizabeth Fretz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164026

    Notes:

    Fretz.- Clara Leona Elizabeth, daughter of Melvin and Laura (Micheal) Baker, was born at Stephensville, Ont., Oct. 13, 1906; died at Fairview Home, Cambridge, Ont., Apr. 2, 1981; aged 74 y. On Aug. 27, 1938, she was married to Fred Fretz, who died on Mar. 21, 1979. Surviving are 3 children (Ernie, Bruce, and Bette-Mrs. Guy VanEe), 7 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Ella Neurauter, Mrs. Violet Huber, Gladys-Mrs. Emmanuel Hoffman, and Mrs. Ethel Becker), and one son (Arthur). Funeral services were held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Apr. 5, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

    Clara married Fred Fretz 27 Aug 1938. Fred was born 25 Apr 1900, Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Ethel Zue Marie Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 21 Oct 1910; died 24 Jul 2006; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ethel Zue Marie Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164028

    Ethel — Charles Wesley Becker. Charles (son of Charles Becker and Milena Planz) was born 9 Oct 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1959; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born 6 Sep 1912, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 2006, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 2006, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Arthur Melvin Baker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87433

    Notes:

    ARTHUR BAKER 1912 - 2006 At Heritage House, St. Jacobs, surrounded by his loving family on April 4, 2006, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Iva. Devoted father of Kenneth Baker (Erma), Murray Baker (Marlene), Eleanor Richardson (John), Don Baker (Jeanette), and Harold "Bill" Baker (Kim). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, David Baker (Janet), Cheryl Weber (Rob), Steven Baker (Janet), Jeanette Meyer (Jody), Andrea Baker (Lance), Chad Baker, Melanie Baker, Joyce Richardson (Tim Snider), Judy Richardson, Brian Richardson (Heather), Brenda Richardson (Andre DeMerchant), Matthew Baker, Mark Baker, Jenny Baker (Rick), and Katie Pauhl (Andy), as well as 13 great-grandchildren. Arthur is also survived by his sister Ethel Becker. Friends are invited to share their memories of Arthur with his family during visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Arthur's life and faith will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Rd., Cambridge on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Wanner Cemetery. Donations in Arthur's memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Parkisons Society and can be arranged through the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heritage House for their kindness and loving care during Arthur's residence there. Condolences/Donations/Flowers www.edwardrgood.com 745-8445


    The Record Newspaper - Apr. 6, 2006

    Melvin — Iva Altana Lichty. Iva (daughter of Benjamin W. Lichty and Sarah Ann Reist) was born 27 Nov 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Aug 1991, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Paul Huber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Laura1)

    Paul — Fern Isabel Roth. (daughter of Lorne L. Roth and Irene Gascho) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Kevin Paul Huber  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  Martha May Huber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Laura1) was born 20 May 1927; died 27 May 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha May Good
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159640

    Notes:

    GOOD, Martha May (Huber) Passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on May 27, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Martha May (Huber) Good was the beloved wife of Walter M. Good whom she married June 17, 1954. Dear mother of Richard Good of Lethbridge, AB, Wanda (Paul) Gingrich of Gowanstown, Marlin (Becky) Good of Tiverton. Grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sisters and brothers John (Martha) Huber, Florence Riehl, Emma Huber, Paul (Fern) Huber, Mabel (Franklin) Roth, Phoebe (Glen) Koch, Carl (Esther) Huber and Ruth Huber, sisters-in-law Erlene Huber, Nina Gimbel and Pearl Good, son-in-law Melvin (Sharon) Martin. Predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Violet (Baker) Huber, daughter Margaret Martin, grandson Jeff Martin, sisters Elizabeth (John) Burkholder, Gertrude (Ernest) DeLacy, Lois Huber (in infancy), brother George Huber, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Laurie Riehl, Edward (Olive) Good, Elma (Gladwin) Bender, Oren Gimbel and Martha Good. Martha was a member of Zion Mennonite Fellowship, Cranbrook. She was an avid seamstress making many articles of clothing not only for her family but also for relief. She created beautiful quilts for gifts, sale and relief. Martha was a hospitable homemaker and enjoyed having people in for meals and fellowship. She was a very hard worker, likely developed as a child coming through the depressions years. She loved the Lord and served Him in service to others. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A public interment will take place on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, St. Clements. The funeral service will follow on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood with the Ministry from Zion officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries or Chosen People Ministries (Canada). Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Martha — Walter M. Good. Walter (son of Amos C. Good and Melinda Martin) was born 12 Jul 1930; died 10 Jul 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Margaret Ann Good  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1955; died 2 Mar 2000; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 11.  George Amos Huber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Laura1) was born 27 Dec 1929; died 10 Sep 1988; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202153

    George — Arlene Emma Gingrich. (daughter of Angus S. Gingrich and Almeta Good) [Group Sheet]


  4. 12.  Mabel Huber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Laura1)

    Mabel — Franklin Roth. (son of Lorne L. Roth and Irene Gascho) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Wendell Eugene Roth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1974; died 28 Feb 1993; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 13.  Phoebe Ann Huber Descendancy chart to this point (4.Violet2, 1.Laura1)

    Phoebe — Glen Milton Koch. (son of Oliver S. Koch and Violet Alexandra Biehn) [Group Sheet]


  6. 14.  Doris Virginia Hoffman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Gladys2, 1.Laura1)

    Doris — Noah S. Metzger. (son of Noah H. Metzger and Irene Snyder) [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Merle Leroy Hoffman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Gladys2, 1.Laura1)

    Merle — Peggy Ethel Jean House. (daughter of Allan House and Hilda Agnes "Agnes" Guenther) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Kevin Paul Huber Descendancy chart to this point (9.Paul3, 4.Violet2, 1.Laura1)

    Kevin — Erna Dueck. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Lyndal Huber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1993, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 2011, near, Palmerston, Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 20. Jeremy Huber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1999, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 2011, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 17.  Margaret Ann Good Descendancy chart to this point (10.Martha3, 4.Violet2, 1.Laura1) was born 3 Apr 1955; died 2 Mar 2000; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61767621
    • Name: Margaret Ann Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 61767621

    Margaret — Melvin B. Martin. (son of Joseph B. Martin and Lydia M. Bauman) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Chad David Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jan 1977, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 2020, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States; was buried , West Fairview Mennonite Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward, Nebraska, United States.
    2. 22. Jeffrey Lee Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1979, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 2016, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 18.  Wendell Eugene Roth Descendancy chart to this point (12.Mabel3, 4.Violet2, 1.Laura1) was born 14 Oct 1974; died 28 Feb 1993; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61766251
    • Eby ID Number: 61766251



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