Waterloo Region Generations
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Catharina Striecher

Female 1859 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Catharina Striecher was born 9 Jul 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catharina Bender
    • Name: Katie Streicher
    • Name: Katie Striecher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108901
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 12 Con. 2 W ellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Catharina — Jacob H. Bender. Jacob (son of Christian B. Bender and Catharine Honderich) was born 26 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Aaron S. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1966; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Barbara S. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1964, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Christian S. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1978, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Aaron S. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catharina1) was born 29 Apr 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1966; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137273173
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78304
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Aaron married Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich 9 Dec 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John E. Gingerich and Rachel Oesch) was born 18 Oct 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1969, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Edmund Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Layton A. Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Marcus Gordon Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Feb 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 8. Earl George Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1920, Punkeydoodles Corners, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2014, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 9. Verna May Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 May 1924.

  2. 3.  Barbara S. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catharina1) was born 27 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1964, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21210019
    • Name: Barbara S. Gingerich
    • Name: Barbara S. Roth
    • Name: Barbara S. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78315P
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingerich, Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at her home, Shakespeare, Ont., May 19, 1964; aged 73 y. Her first husband, John Roth, died 36 years ago; her second husband, Henry Shantz, died 18 years ago; her third husband, Enos Gingerich, survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Brian and Claire), 3 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Melvin Gingerich, Lillian - Mrs. Daniel Schmitt; and Ruth - Mrs. Donald Leiskau), 20 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Aaron and Christian). Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held May 21, in charge of Robert Johnson and Leslie Witmer; interment in Shantz Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 23 - June 16, 1964, Page 525, 526

    Barbara married John W. Roth 11 Oct 1916. John (son of Nicholas D. Roth and Mary Wagler) was born 2 Jan 1892, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1928; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Dorothy Kathleen Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Barbara married Henry Shantz 20 Mar 1932. Henry (son of David Shantz and Susannah Detweiler) was born 21 Apr 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Barbara married Enos Gingerich 27 Jul 1955. Enos (son of John E. Gingerich and Rachel Oesch) was born 26 Aug 1900, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Christian S. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catharina1) was born 22 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1978, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Church Membership: Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78327
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1978, RR2, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BENDER, Christian S. -- Suddenly, at his home, on Thursday, May 25, 1978, Christian S. Bender of Route 2, New Hamburg, age 79 years. He was born in Wilmot Township, on August 22, 1898, and had resided there his entire life. he was a member of Steinman Mennonite church, Baden. Husband of the late Lydia S. Roth, who predeceased him in 1975. He is survived by two sons, Vernon and Kenneth R., both of Kitchener and a foster daughter, Mrs. William (Florence) Zehr and 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, late Jacob H. Bender and the former Katherine Streicher; one brother and one sister. The late Mr. Bender is resting at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 2 p.m. this afternoon, until noon on Sunday, May 28, when removal will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral service will be conducted at 3: 30 p.m., with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Elmer Achwartzentruber officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 May 1978

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    Christian S. Bender, RR 2, New Hamburg, died at his residence on Thursday, May 25, 1978. He was 79. He was born in Wilmot Township on August 22, 1898, and had resided there his entire life. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, Baden. Husband of the late Lydia S. Roth, who predeceased him in 1975. He is survived by two sons, Vernon and Kenneth, both of Kitchener and a foster daughter, Mrs. William (Florence) Zehr and 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, the late Jacob H. Bender and the former Katharina Streicher; one brother and one sister. The body rested at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg until noon on Sunday, May 28, when removal was made to Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral service was conducted at 3: 30 p.m., with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

    Newspaper unknown

    Christian — Lydia S. Roth. Lydia (daughter of Christian N. Roth and Lydia Schwartzentruber) was born 1 Sep 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Vernon Bender  Descendancy chart to this point died Abt 1990.
    2. 12. Kenneth Bender  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Edmund Bender Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

  2. 6.  Layton A. Bender Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1) was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300580
    • Adopted: Bef 1921, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  3. 7.  Marcus Gordon Bender Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1) was born 20 Feb 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106490326
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131320
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bender, Marcus, son of the late Aaron and Magdalene (Gingerich) Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 20, 1919; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., following a lengthy illness, March 12, 1970; aged 51 y. 20 d. On Nov. 26, 1944, he was married to Marian Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Ronald), 2 daughters (Elaine and Sharon), one sister (Verna-Mrs. Aden Snyder), 2 brothers (Earl and Edmund), and one foster brother (Fred Bricker). He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held March 15, with Alvin Leis and Chris O. Erb officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXIII, Number 17 - April 28, 1970, page 395, 396

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    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Marcus G. Bender beloved husband of Marion Jantzi Born February 20th, 1919 Died March 12th, 1970 Aged 51 years and 22 days The Service The late Mr. Bender is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon, Sunday, March 15th, 1970, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church, for a memorial service at 2:30 o'clock. Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Church Cemetery

    Funeral Card

    Marcus married Marion B. Jantzi 26 Nov 1944. Marion (daughter of Aaron B. Jantzi and Leah Boshart) was born 29 May 1926; died 14 Feb 2016, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Elaine Mae Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Raymond John "John" Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 15. Sharon Diane Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Ronald James Bender  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 8.  Earl George Bender Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1) was born 16 Apr 1920, Punkeydoodles Corners, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2014, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300582
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BENDER, Earl G. Passed away at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Born on April 16, 1920 at Punkydoodle Corners and was married to Marie (nee Wagler) for 65 years. Beloved father of John (Joanne) Bender, Audrey (Norm) Henderson, Mary Bender, Carl (Judy) Bender, Robert (Val) Bender and Murray (Judy) Bender. Remembered fondly by grandchildren; Karen (Jan) Althaus, Marc, Lisa and Michael Bender, Mary (Brendan) Jaekl, Dave (Karen) Henderson and Janice Henderson, Andrea (Ian) Cattrysse, Chris Bender, Matt (Kelly) Bender, Joe, Katrina, Will and Wyatt Bender, Aaron, Amanda and Lauren Bender. Great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Matthew Jaekl, Alexander, Isabelle Henderson, Jacob Bender and Fiona Althaus. Survived by his sister Verna (Aden) Snyder, sisters-in-law; Marion (Marcus) Leis and Jean (Edmund) Bender. Also remembered by the Wagler family and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Aaron Bender and Madeline (nee Gingerich), brothers; Fred Bricker, Ammon, Marcus and Edmond Bender. Earl owned and operated Bender's Garage in Crosshill from 1948-1979 and was well known, well liked and respected mechanic. He then worked at Sunar Hausermann for 10 years and later at Foxwood Golf Course. Visitation will be held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Thursday, October 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the church on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Pastor Julie Ellison-White. Donations may be made to SIM (www.sim.ca) or Knollcrest Lodge. The family would particularly like to thank the staff at Knollcrest Lodge for their kind, compassionate and competent care. Arrangements entrusted to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. www.futher-franklin funeralhome.com

    Earl — Marie B. Wagler. Marie (daughter of Amos Wagler and Emma Brenneman) was born 30 May 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 2016, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. John Wayne Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Audrey Elizabeth Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Mary Kathryn Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Carl William Bender  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 21. Robert Allen Bender  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 9.  Verna May Bender Descendancy chart to this point (2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1) was born 8 May 1924.

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    • Name: Verna May Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190698
    • Residence: 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Verna married Aden B. Snyder 31 Aug 1946. Aden (son of Jacob Orlan "Orlan" Snyder and Veronica Brubacher) was born 8 Sep 1923. [Group Sheet]


  6. 10.  Dorothy Kathleen Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Catharina1) was born 18 Nov 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dorothy Kathleen Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230645

    Notes:

    Gingerich, Dorothy Kathleen (Shantz), 63, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: Nov. 18, 1927, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Henry and Barbara (Bender) Shantz. Died: Sept. 16, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-husband: Melvin Gingerich; children: Robert, Wayne, Sharon Leis, Bruce, Kathleen Dow, Sandra Scheerer; 14 grandchildren; sister: Lillian Schmitt. Funeral and burial: Sept 19, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Ingrid Loepp Thiessen and Fred Lichti.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 42 - October 22, 1991 - page 15

    Dorothy — Melvin Wesley Gingerich. Melvin (son of Rev. Benjamin Gingerich and Katherine Steinman) was born 5 Aug 1919; died 26 Aug 2002; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Sharon Barbara Gingerich  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 11.  Vernon Bender Descendancy chart to this point (4.Christian2, 1.Catharina1) died Abt 1990.

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    • Church Membership: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160742

    Vernon — Laurene Z. Yantzi. Laurene (daughter of Noah R. Yantzi) died Abt 2006. [Group Sheet]


  8. 12.  Kenneth Bender Descendancy chart to this point (4.Christian2, 1.Catharina1)


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Elaine Mae Bender Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marcus3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

    Elaine — Henry Schlueter. [Group Sheet]


  2. 14.  Raymond John "John" Bender Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marcus3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1) was born 1 Mar 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209685

    Raymond — Bonnie Marie Ramseyer. Bonnie (daughter of Oliver Ramseyer and Inez Gerber) was born 21 Dec 1953, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 15.  Sharon Diane Bender Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marcus3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

  4. 16.  Ronald James Bender Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marcus3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

  5. 17.  John Wayne Bender Descendancy chart to this point (8.Earl3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

  6. 18.  Audrey Elizabeth Bender Descendancy chart to this point (8.Earl3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

    Audrey married Norman Grant Henderson [Group Sheet]


  7. 19.  Mary Kathryn Bender Descendancy chart to this point (8.Earl3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

  8. 20.  Carl William Bender Descendancy chart to this point (8.Earl3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

    Carl — Judy Christine Zehr. [Group Sheet]


  9. 21.  Robert Allen Bender Descendancy chart to this point (8.Earl3, 2.Aaron2, 1.Catharina1)

    Robert — Valerie Anne Leis. (daughter of Edmund Leis and Lydiann Zehr) [Group Sheet]


  10. 22.  Sharon Barbara Gingerich Descendancy chart to this point (10.Dorothy3, 3.Barbara2, 1.Catharina1)

    Sharon married Willard Leroy Leis (son of Leroy Leis and Vera Gascho) [Group Sheet]