Albert W. Lorch

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23306
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Albert W. Lorch - By Record Correspondent -

Elmira, Nov. 22 - The death occurred yesterday of Albert W. Lorch, 79, at his home, 32 Centre Street. The deceased had been in poor health for the past two months. He was born Feb. 14, 1861, on a farm in Woolwich Township, one mile northwest of Elmira, where he resided until October, 1927, when he moved to his present home. A public -spirited citizen, Mr. Lorch served two years on the Woolwich Township Council and for many years held the post of township road superintendent. He was a member of St. James Lutheran church and had been for many years a member of the church board.

His wife, one daughter, the late Mrs. John Westfall, and a son, who died in infancy, also predeceased him. surviving are three sons, Henry of Gowanstown, and Charles and Walter of Elmira, four daughters, (Mary) Mrs. Alvin Dreisinger, Elmira, (Carrie) Ms. Albert N. Hett and (Edith) Mrs. Sylvester Israel, both of Kitchener, and (Emma) Mrs. W. Adamson of Ayton, two brothers, Rudolph, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Edward, New Carlisle, Ind., 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with a private service at the home at 2 o'clock, with public service at St. James' Lutheran Church at 2: 30. Burial will be in St. James' Cemetery, Elmira, Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate at these services. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel until Saturday afternoon.

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Albert married Mary Ann Oswald 14 Nov 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Michael B. Oswald and Philipena Braun) was born 8 Jan 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1936, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Henry Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55497
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1920, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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William Henry Lorch, former Listowel and Wallace councillor and deputy reeve of Listowel, died Nov. 30 at Listowel Hospital. He was 83.

Mr. Lorch, a painter by trade, was born in Woolwich Township Aug. 1, 1883, the son of the late Albert Lorch and Mary Oswald. He was married to the former Ada Matilda Koch on Nov. 25, 1908 in Wallace Township.

Mr. Lorch was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Edna) Seller RR 3, Listowel and Mrs. Noah (Alma) Ament, Listowel; a brother, Charles Lorch of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Mary) Dreisinger, Elmira; Mrs. William (Emma) Adamson, Waterloo; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A public funeral service was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel, at 2 p.m. Dec. 2, with interment in Fairview cemetery. Rev. R.B. Geelhaar, minister of the church, officiated.

Elmira Signet 7 Dec 1966 pg 7

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• Name: Mary Ann Dreisinger
• Name: Mary Ann Steddick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55498
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Alvin Dreisinger of Elmira died Sunday at K-W Hospital following a short illness. She was 84.

The former Mary Ann Lorch, she was born in Woolwich Township April 26, 1885. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lorch.
She was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church, the women of the church and the sewing circle.

She was a life-long resident of Elmira. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Steddick, and by her second husband, Alvin Dreisinger, who died in December, 1941. Surviving are one daughter, Alma of Elmira, one brother, Charles Lorch of Elmira, and one sister, Mrs. William Adamson of Waterloo.

She was predeceased by one daughter, two brothers, and three sisters.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Tuesday noon when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. H.W. Baetz will officiate.

Elmira Signet 19 Nov 1969 pg 2

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Alvin Dreisinger Becomes a Benedict.

A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, when Mrs. William Steddick (formerly Miss Mary Lorch) a young widow, was married to Mr. Alvin Dreisinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dreisinger of Elmira. Rev. Mr. Stempfer officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Dreisinger left for a short honeymoon trip to Stratford, London and St. Thomas. On their return, they will reside at Elmira.

The Chronicle Telegraph 18 Dec 1919, p. 8

Mary married Alvin Dreisinger 17 Dec 1919, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alvin (son of Michael Dreisinger and Amelia "Emma" Hollinger) was born 23 Mar 1885, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married William Albert Steddick 16 Apr 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John Steddick and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Esch) was born 16 Jan 1885, Salem, Washington, New York, USA; died 20 Oct 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Mary Immaculate RC Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Dubrick
• Name: Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Esch
• Name: Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Hett
• Name: Carrie Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187460
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Menno A. Dubrick of Kitchener died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.

The former Caroline Lorch, Mrs. Dubrick was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lorch. She was a member of the Women of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the Golden Age Group and the Brilliant Rebekah Lodge.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Eileen) Weber of Kitchener; two brothers, Charles of Elmira and Henry of Listowel; two sisters, Mrs. William Adamson of Waterloo, and Mrs. Mary Dreisinger of Elmira, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home from noon Wednesday, where a funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday by Dr. John Schmieder[sic]. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo.

Elmira Signet 18 Dec 1963 pg 4

Caroline married Albert N. Hett 23 Nov 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Johann B. "John" Hett and Eva Elizabeth Heller) was born 10 Apr 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1932. [Group Sheet]

Caroline — Menno Albert Dubrick. Menno (son of Carl "Charles" Dubrick and Maria "Mary" Melitzer) was born 19 Nov 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Caroline — Emerson Earl Esch. Emerson (son of Christian Heinrich Esch and Thelka Simon) was born 11 Dec 1885, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Westfall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55500
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MATILDA LORCH WESTFALL

A Kind, Loving Mother Dead Mrs. John H. Westfall died on Saturday

A very sad death occurred in Elmira on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Feb. 21, inst. when Matilda Lorch, beloved wife of Mr. John H. Westall, died after a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Westfall were married nine years ago, on November 3, 1910, Mrs. Westfall at the time of her death 31 years, 5 months and 9 days of age. Besides the grief-stricken husband, a daughter of seven and a little boy of two years of age mourn a loving mother's death. Mrs. Westfall was an industrious woman and a true helpmate. She was well liked by all who knew her as a kind neighbour and a good friend. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert lorch. Her parents, three brothers and four sisters survive. The names of her brothers and sisters are: Henry, of Wallace Tp., and Charles and Walter at home; Mary (Mrs. Alvin Dreisinger) of Elmira; Carrie (Mrs. Emerson Esch) and the Misses Edith and Emma, all of Kitchener. Her funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 12 o'clock, from her husband's home to St. James Church where services were held, and from thence she was conveyed to the St. James Lutheran Cemetery for burial Rev. John Strempfer conducted the services. The esteem in which Mrs. Westfall was held was evidenced by the number of relatives and friends who visited the house or attended the funeral to pay their last respects. Beloved in life, Mrs. Westfall is sincerely mourned in death. The public of Elmira and district extend to those left behind a full measure of sympathy over their heavy loss.


Elmira Signet 23 Feb 1921

Matilda married John Henry Westfall 3 Nov 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of William Westfall and Katie Sauder, son of William Westfall and Catharine Sauder) was born Aug 1884, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1947, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith Phillipina Israel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169891
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Hotel
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1948, 104 Locust St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. SYLVESTER ISRAEL

Mrs. Sylvester Israel, 57, of 104 Locust St., Kitchener died suddenly at her home early Monday.

Born Feb. 12, 1891, in Elmira, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lorch. She attended St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society.

Surviving besides her husband, whom she married Feb. 12, 1925, in Elmira, are three brothers, Henry Lorch, Listowel, Charles and Walter, both of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Mary Ann) Dreisinger, Elmira; Mrs. Albert (Caroline) Hett, Kitchener; Mrs. William (Emma) Adamson, Ayton.

Funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. John Schneider officiating. Interment was made, in St. James's Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira.

Edith married Sylvester Jacob Israel 12 Feb 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sylvester (son of George Israel and Catherine Otterbein) was born Jun 1891, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Adamson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55501
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; operator

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Mrs. William Adamson Mrs. William Adamson, 59 Avondale Ave., Waterloo, died Friday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. She was 77. Born in Woolwich Township, she was the former Emma Lorch, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lorch. She was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs. Surviving are a son, George, of Elmira; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Dessler, Waterloo, a brother, Charles, Waterloo, and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers and four sisters. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until 11 a.m. Monday when removal will be made to the church for service at 2: 30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Harold Brill, Burial will be in the Elmira cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Mar 1970

Emma married William Henry Adamson 7 Nov 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of George M. Adamson and Jessie Henry) was born 21 Apr 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Name: Charlie Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55502
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1978, 8 Water St. E., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LORCH, Charles-On Tuesday, June 20, 1978 at the K-W Hospital. Charles Lorch, aged 80 years of 8 Water St. E., Elmira.


Husband of the late Marion Cress. He was the last surviving member of the Albert Lorch family. Beloved father of Mrs. Herbert (Esther) Schmitting of Kitchener, and Glen of Abbotsford, B. C. Four grandchildren also survive.


Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, after 2 p.m. on Thursday until Friday at noon when removal will be made to t. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment St. James' Lutheran cemetery.

Charles — Mary Ann Cress. Mary (daughter of Henry Cress and Catherine Steiner) was born 9 Jul 1903, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55503
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm

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Walter Lorch - By Record Correspondent - ELMIRA, March 28 -

Walter Lorch, 51, of 52 Centre St., Elmira, died today at the K-W Hospital following a short illness. Born in Woolwich Township, Feb. 20, 1900, he was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lorch. He was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, and a member of the church council. Surviving, besides his wife the former Sylvia Snyder, are three sons, Albert, Wilfred and Ronald, all of Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. H. S. (Kathleen) Allen. Hanover, and Miss Shirley, Elmira; two brothers, Henry and Charles and three sisters Mrs. Carrie Hett; Mrs. Mary Dreisinger and Mrs. Emma Adamson. One grandchild also survives. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church in Elmira with Dr. H. T. Lehmann, president of Waterloo College and Seminary, officiating. Interment will be made at the Elmira Lutheran Cemetery. The body will rest at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until 1 pm Saturday at which time removal will be made to the church. Friends are requested to pay respects prior to the service.

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Walter — Sylvia Matilda Snyder. Sylvia (daughter of Levi R. Snyder and Lydia Ann Fries) was born Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313414
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37783

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• Name: Eileen Viola Dubrick
• Name: Eileen Viola Weber
• Name: Eileen Viola Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187461
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WEBER, Eileen. Viola (nee Esch) Eileen passed away, at St. Andrews Terrace, Cambridge, on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at the age of 95, formerly of Kitchener. Predeceased by her beloved husband Earl A. Weber (1990) and her son Dr. Jon N. Weber, formerly of State College, PA (1976). Eileen will be sadly missed by her daughter, Judith (Judy) and her husband Paul Thomas of Waterloo; her son, Jeremy (Jerry) Weber of Cambridge; her grandsons, Duncan Weber of Seattle, WA, Dr. Alan Weber of Ithica, NY, Sean Thomas and his wife Laurie of Waterloo and Cameron (Cam) Thomas and his wife Sarah of Baden; her great-grandchildren, William, Connor and Ella and her daughter-in-law, Patricia Weber of State College, PA. Eileen was affiliated with several organizations such as the 11th Kitchener Scout Mothers, Westmount Home and School, King Edward Home and School, Waterloo Seminary, K-W Garden Club and YMCA. She was also a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the Patricia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. As requested, a private funeral service and burial will take place and be officiated by Rev. Albert Lorch

Eileen — Earl Alvin Weber. Earl (son of Noah Weber and Margaret "Maggie" Schaefer) was born Jan 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jan 1991, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Eileen — Earl Alvin Weber. Earl (son of Noah Weber and Margaret "Maggie" Schaefer) was born 4 Jan 1904; died 25 Dec 1990; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Marie Demmerling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214187

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HELEN MARIE DEMMERLING (nee Westfall)

1912 - 2004, Passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by her husband, Herbert. Missed by her loving son, Donald; grandsons, David and friend Kimberley, Michael and wife Sherri; great-grandson Shawn, also a brother, Emerson. Special thank you to the nurses at Forest Heights Long Term Care Facility. On Friday, September 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. there will be a graveside service for family and friends at St. James Lutheran Cemetery in Elmira. Cremation has taken place.

The Record Newspaper 2 Sep 2004 pg B5

Helen — Herbert J. Demmerling. Herbert (son of Henry Demmerling and Mary Gadke) was born 1 Oct 1904, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 1 Jun 1975, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Jun 1975, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18914

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43302

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WESTFALL, Emerson H. It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his home, Columbia Forest Long Term Care at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Delores (nee Salm) Westfall (1985). Loving father of Ralph (Carol), Wayne (Barb), Albert (Pat), Dennis, Linda, Ken (Debbie), Bernie (Jennifer), Terry (Phyllis). Dear grandfather to nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Emerson will be fondly remembered by his special friend Sophie. Predeceased by his son Patrick (1989) and infant son Henry, parents John H. (1947) and Matilda (1920) Westfall (nee Lorch), sister Helen Demmerling (2004) and a grandson and great-granddaughter. Emerson was an avid sports enthusiast and animal lover. The family of Emerson Westfall will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A private family graveside service will take place at Woodland Cemetery on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. As expressions of sympathy donations to either St. Mary's or Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Special thanks to all the care givers at Columbia Forest Long Term Care for all the compassion and loving attention given to our father. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. Visit www.henrywalser.com for the Emerson Westfall memorial.


The Waterloo Region Record 30 May 2011

Emerson — Deloris Georgina Salm. Deloris (daughter of Joseph Morris Salm and Monica Mary Gertrude Winterhalt) was born 1923; died 1985; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

George — Jean Ritter. (daughter of Peter M. Ritter and Mabel Leonida Fleet) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Mae Dessler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406949

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DESSLER, Ellen - Peacefully, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Ellen Mae (Adamson) Dessler, in her 72nd year, of Kitchener. Wife of the late Alvin Dessler. Dear sister of George and Jean Adamson of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by her nieces; nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, William Henry Adamson and Emma (Larch) Adamson; one brother and one sister. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Rome, Elmira on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m., with Rev. Hans Borch officiating followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira.

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Ellen — Alvin Dessler. Alvin was born CA 1931; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Catherine Schmitting
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66790
• Residence: 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1992, 807A Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHMITTING Mrs. Esther (Herb) - At St. Mary's Hospital, on Tuesday, April 28, 1992, Esther Catherine Schmitting (nee Lorch), age 60 years, of 807A Frederick St., Kitchener.

Mrs. Schmitting was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, also church secretary and organist.

Beloved wife of Herb Schmitting; dear mother of Lori Stephenson and her husband Gary of Kincardine, Herbert Mark and his wife Karen of Callander loving grandmother of Aaron and Larissa. Sister of Glen Lorch and his wife Lynn of British Columbia. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Marion Lorch.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, on Sat-urday, May 2 at 11 a.m., Rev. Marcus Kuehn officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Esther — Herbert "Herb" Schmitting. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-405682

Ronald — Ellie. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kathleen Allen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-405683

Kathleen — Harold Steven Allen. Harold died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Shirley — Dave McKee. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259429

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Possible match: Waterloo-237545P

Albert married Ruth Elaine Klinck 5 Sep 1949. Ruth (daughter of Charles Edmund Klinck and Hilda Edna Strome) was born 3 Jun 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 2003; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Willie Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-405385

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LORCH, Wilfred "Willie" - On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996; at his home, Wilfred "Willie" Lorch, age 65 years, of 3 Meadowlark Rd., Elmira. The husband of the late Ruth (Schill) Lorch (1994). Loving father of Cyndie and Michael Timpano of Orillia, Stephanie and Derek of Memphis, Tenn. and Jill at home. Fondly remembered by his grandsons, Joey and Joshua Timpano of Orillia. Brother of Albert and Ruth Lorch of Kitchener, Kay Allen of Mississauga, Shirley and Dave McKee of Little Britain, Ron Lorch and Ellie of Elmira; brother-in-law of Esther Sagan of Kitchener, Lillian Scott of Eau Clair, Wisc., Mary and Cos Schiebel of Elliott Lake, Oscar and Mary Schill of Drayton, Harold and Dorothy Schill, Ralph and Betty Schill, all of St. Jacobs, Clifford and Geraldine Schill of Wallenstein. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Sylvia Lorch. Wilfred was a long time employee Of Uniroyal Chemicals, retiring in 1987. Then employed by Canada Post delivering rural mail until he retired in 1994. He was an active member of the Lions Club of Elmira and former past president and was named Lion of the Year in 1989. He was a former member of the Elmira Town Council. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

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Wilfred — Ruth Schill. Ruth (daughter of Sylvester S. Schill and Prescilla Catherine Foerster) was born 1937; died 18 Nov 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 1994. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184745

Judith — Paul Thomas. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213276

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213193

Cyndie — Michael Timpano. [Group Sheet]

Stephanie — Derek Festavan. [Group Sheet]