Mary Ann Bingeman

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• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1074
• Residence: 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mary Ann Bingeman,"was born September 3rd, 1862. On November 9th, 1880, she was married to Jacob M. Shantz who was born April 16th, 1858. They reside near New Dundee where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of three children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Mary married Jacob M. Shantz 9 Nov 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Amos Y. Shantz and Nancy Moyer) was born 16 Apr 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1074.2
• Residence: 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Abiah married Myra Della Cressman 31 Dec 1912, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Myra (daughter of Eli Cressman and Miranda Krupp) was born 25 Feb 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1074.3
• Residence: 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Louth Twp., Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada; servant
• Residence: 1944, Rothsay, Wellington Co., Ontario

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Occupation:
Lived with Jacob Honsberger and wife Salina.

Areli — Effie Moyer. Effie was born 8 Jan 1893, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 1953; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00009-1074.4
• Residence: 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6785.3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102065

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SHANTZ, Lorne R. - On Friday, Jan. 1, 1982 at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Lorne Raeburn Shantz, age 76 years, of 30 Farmbrook Place, Kitchener.

Beloved husband of the former Lorraine Schneider; dear father of Marlene Brooke of Los Angeles, Calif., Lorne Ray of RR 2, Petersburg, Charles and Fred, both of Kitchener; grandfather of Dawn Bronte, Lorne, Jeffrey, Kevin and Tracey Shantz. Predeceased by three brothers,Abiah, Areeli, Abner.

He was born in Plattsville on March 16, 1905 a son of the late Jacob M. Shantz; and the former Mary Ann Bingeman, and had been a resident of Kitchener since 1925. He was Advertising and Public Relations Manager for J. M. Schneider Inc. at the time of his retirement in 1970.

He was elected to the Kitchener Public School Board in 1946, was Chairman of Physical Health and Safety Committee in 1947, Board Chairman from 1948 to 1949 and again in 1953. He originated Church and School Week in 1947, promoted the observance of Church and School Week throughout Ontario and later throughout Canada. He was president of the Ontario Association of Public School Trustees for two years and a director of the Ontario Urban and Rural Trustees Association. In 1959 he was elected to the Waterloo County Board of Education and was a member of the Building and Sites Committee from 1969 to 1981. He had a total of 36 years continuous service with the school board and his guiding principle in every decision he made was "Will the child benefit".

He was a member of the K-W Kiwanis Club since 1954 with 15 years of perfect attendance; a member of the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club for 10 years and a former moderator of the Senior Citizens Program on Grand River Cable TV for four years. He was also a member of Grand River Lodge 151, AF & AM.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, after 7 p.m. this evening, until noon on Monday, then at Bethany Missionary Church, for the funeral service on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Rev. John Hamilton and Rev. Clarence Hunking will conduct the service


KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Saturday, January 2 1982 P.35

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VETERAN TRUSTEE LORNE SHANTZ DIES AT 76

Lorne Shantz, a Waterloo County Board of Education trustee for Kitchener for 36 years died Friday. Shantz of 30 Farmbrook Pl. was 76. He was the originator of the Church and School Week in 1947 and promoted it throughout the Province. It was a program in which teachers and visiting clergy helped recruit students for church and Sunday school.

Elected to the Kitchener Public School Board in 1946, he served as Chairman in 1948-49 and in 1953. He was president of the Ontario Association of Public School Trustees for a two year period and served as director of the Ontario Urban and Rural Trustees Association. In 1969, he was elected as Waterloo County Public School Board Trustee and was a member of the Board's Building and Sites Committee from 1969 to 1981.

During election campaigns in 1978 as a school trustee he said the Bible should be the first book in the school system and opposed bilingualism in the public schools. He worked for J. M. Schneider Inc. for 41 years, until he retired in 1970 as Advertising and Public Relations Manager. He was a member of the K-W Kiwanis Club since 1954, a member of the K-W Sales and Ad Club and the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club.

During his retirement he hosted a cable television program for senior citizens. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, a daughter and three sons. The funeral is to be held Monday

Lorne — Lorraine Katharine Schneider. Lorraine (daughter of Charles Alexander Schneider and Georgina C. Allendorf) was born 27 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168029

Nile married Dorothy Elizabeth Burkholder 1942. Dorothy was born 19 Jan 1915, Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario; died 23 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 - Royal Canadian Navy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58255P

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SHANTZ, Cameron Gillis - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 28, 2005, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Cam resided in New Hamburg and was formerly of Plattsville. He was born 83 years ago on June 14, 1922 in Plattsville, a son of the late Abiah Bingeman Shantz and the former Myra Della Cressman. Cam was a member of Plattsville United Church and was active in the Plattsville Community. He had been the village Postmaster for 27 years and prior to that was employed as a Tinsmith with Harmer Bros. Cam had served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532, New Hamburg. He had been the Past President of both the Canadian and Ontario Percheron Associations. He was a master breeder, showman and judge of Percheron horses. Cam was a talented artist enjoying both drawing and copper tooling. Survived by his wife Marjorie (Brown) Shantz who he married August 18, 1943. Loving father of Judith and Bob Kobe of Bracebridge and Jane and Ross Eichler of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Jill and Peter McNair, Todd and Erin Kobe, Tracy and Jeff McClenaghan and Amy and Gary Becker. Sadly missed by six great-grandchildren Cameron and Lauren McNair, Austin McClenaghan and Hunter, Rochelle and Hawkins Becker. Also remembered by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Wilma Shantz of London, Purvis Rowe of Ottawa, Jean Brown, Doug and Stella Brown, all of Plattsville, Jack Brown, Helen Brown, both of Norwich and Ken Koebel of Consecon, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Cam was predeceased by brothers Harry and Nile, by sister Jewel, by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Dorothy Shantz, Althea Shantz, Pearson Eby, Stewart Ivel, Bill Brown and Phyllis Koebel. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg tonight (Tuesday) from 7: 30-9 p.m. and again Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Woolhead officiating. Reception to follow. Private family interment in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Freeport Palliative Complex Care. A Legion Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m.


The Record Newspaper 30 Aug 2005

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• Name: Jewel Eby
• Name: Jewel Ivel
• Name: Jewel Rowe
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168031

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Jewel Eby of Fairview Mennonite, Cambridge, Jewel died on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, after a battle with cancer. Jewel was predeceased by her first husband, Stewart Ivel in 1971, second husband Pearson Eby in 1992, son Eric Ivel in 1996, brothers Harry and Nile Shantz; sister-in-law Althea Shantz and her parents Della (Cressman) and Abiah Shantz. Survived by her loving husband Purvis Rowe; step-children Art and Carol Eby, Al and Karen Eby, Don and Mary Rowe and Jim and Lillian Rowe. She is also survived by Judy Stewart; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Jewel will he remembered by her brother Cameron Shantz and wife Marjorie and sister-in-law Wilma Shantz and several nieces and nephews. Jewel was born in Plattsville, Ontario and worked in the offices of MacDonald Electric, Fairway Lumber and Ornamental Moulding, until her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed volunteering and knitting. She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, Cambridge. Friends are invited to share their memories of Jewel with her family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, today (Saturday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate Jewel's life and faith will be held at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge, on Sunday, April 24, 2005, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Claire Osinkosky officiating. Interment will take place in Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs. In memory of Jewel, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Preston Mennonite Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home. Jewel's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the 5th floor nursing staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for the special care she received. Condolences/Donations/Flowers.

The Record, Kitchener Fri. Apr. 22, 2005

Jewel — Stewart Ivel. Stewart was born 1925; died 1971; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jewel — Purvis Rowe. [Group Sheet]

Jewel — Pearson L. Eby. Pearson (son of James Edgar S. "Edgar" Eby and Beatrice Lenore Cressman) was born 1914; died 1992; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive M. Blancher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122758

Olive — C. Reginald "Reginald" Blancher. C. (son of Charles Blancher and Emily May Short) was born 1916; died 1999; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141952P

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• Military: WW2 - Canadian Woman's Army Corps (CWAC)
• Name: Grace Couture
• Name: Grace McLennan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143903

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COUTURE-MCLENNAN, Grace Hilda (nee Shantz) Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights L.T.C. in Kitchener, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of her late husbands, Clement Couture (1998) and Kenneth McLennan (2010). Loved mother to Clifford (Imeldo Salayo), Philippines, Bryan (Pat), Squamish B.C., Wayne, Kincardine, Barbara Sanderson (Barry), Kitchener, Kevin (Sue Teller), St. Clements, step-sons Brian (Nancy) McLennan, Qualicum, B.C. and Ross McLennan, Dungannon. Grace will be sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, sisters Rhea Gossman and Norma Pfohl (Lyle) and sister-in-laws Kay Shantz and Marjorie Shantz. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her sons Grant (1993) and Roland (2011), parents Areli and Effie (Moyer) Shantz, as well as her siblings Pearl Elliott, Irene Lescom, Donald Shantz, Olive Blancher, Ivan Shantz (World War II), Elgin Shantz, Art Shantz, Howard Shantz, Walter Shantz and Ruth Shantz (infancy). Grace grew up near Plattsville. As a teenager she went to work at the Sunshine Company factory in Waterloo making smoke bombs. She joined the Canadian Woman's Army Corps (CWAC) in Nov. 1942 and was posted to Camp Ipperwash and Westminster Hospital in London, Ontario. There she met her future husband Clement Couture - one of her patients recovering from being shot in the leg overseas. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Grace's life will be held in the chapel of the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Chris Fickling officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home's Fireside Room with Interment to take place at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Condolences for the family and donation to the Royal Canadian Legion (Waterloo branch 530) may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.

Waterloo Region Record 30 Jul 2016

Grace — Clement Arthur "Clem" Couture. Clement was born 1921, Coronation, Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada; died 5 Oct 1998, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Grace — Kenneth Wilson McLennan. Kenneth was born 7 Sep 1920, Thessalon, Algoma District, Ontario; died 31 Dec 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141954

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136161
• Residence: 1961, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lorne — Mary Jane Main. (daughter of Edward William Main and Ruth Josephine Schwindt, Twin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172886

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209509