Barbara

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• Name: Barbara Daub
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38516

Barbara — John Daub. John was born Abt 1830, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Spenler
• Name: Mattie Daub
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77556
• Residence: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Magdalena married John K. Spenler 14 Dec 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Peter J. Spenler and Catharine Kennel) was born 21 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1928, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26719675
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282231
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. [Miss] Leah Spenler

By Record Correspondent

BADEN, May 17. - Following a lengthy illness, Mrs.[Miss] Leah Spenler, 64, died at her late residence, Baden, yesterday. She had been ill for eight years.

Surviving are one brother, Noah Spenler, Baden, and three sisters, Mrs. J. W. S. Wood, and Mrs. Thomas Grissin, Baden, and Mrs. Anton Promersperger, Preston.

The remains are resting at the late residence, Baden, where a private funeral will be held Sunday at two o'clock. A public service will follow at St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church. Interment will be made in the Steinman Cemetery near Baden. Rev. Moses Jantzi will officiate.

Kitchener Record 17 May 1946, Fri Page 21

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66250066
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77558P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1903, West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; farmer

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NOAH SPENLER

Noah Spenler, 85, Baden, died Sunday, December 29 at the Sunnyside Home, Kitchener.

Mr. Spenler was born in Wilmot Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Spenler. He spent most of his life in Baden. He and his wife celebrated their 65th anniversary the Thursday previous to his death.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Grimmer, now of Kitchener and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Griffin Baden.

Funeral services were held at the Bruce J. Omand funeral home, New Hamburg, last Tuesday.

Temporary interment was held in the Graff Memorial Chapel until burial took place later at the Steinman Mennonite Church cemetery, Wilmot Township.

New Hamburg Independent 1 Jan 1969

Noah married Ida May Grimmer 26 Dec 1903, Thorndale, Middlesex, Ontario. Ida (daughter of James John Grimmer and Elizabeth Smith) was born 11 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77559
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Nancy Griffin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77561
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Nancy — Thomas W. Griffin. Thomas was born 2 Jun 1880, , Ireland; died 31 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1965, Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Spenler
• Name: Katherina "Catherine" Michalofsky
• Name: Katie Spenler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213961
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran

Katherina married Friedrich "Frederick" "Fred" Michalofsky 26 Dec 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Friedrich (son of Julius Michalofski and Albertine "Berta" Adler) was born 24 Feb 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77563

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77564
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Pearl K. M. Lautenschlager
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141153P

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LAUTENSLAGER, Pearl - Passed away peacefully, in the presence of her family, on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Pearl resided in New Hamburg. She was born 85 years ago in Baden, a daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy (Spenler) Griffin. Pearl had been a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Baden. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Wilson Lautenslager who predeceased her November 8, 1984. Loving mother of Garry Lautenslager, Sheila O'Neill, both of New Hamburg, Janice Underwood of Kitchener, Ross Lautenslager of Ayr, Gordon Lautenslager, Darlene Dahl and Dennis Lautenslager, all of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by son-in-law, Jim LaFlamme of Kitchener; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Pearl was predeceased by daughter, Marilyn Laflamme; grandson, Brent Underwood; granddaughter, Kim Lautenslager; great-grandson, Brody Underwood; sons-in-law, Mike Piskorski, Victor O'Neill and Ralph Underwood; sister, Edna Bonn and sister-in-law, Phyllis and husband Ward Coleman. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and again Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday June 18, 2007 at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastor Amsey Martin officiating. Burial to follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Baden. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Aldaview Services.

The Record 15 Jun 2007

Pearl married Gerald Wilson Lautenschlager 10 Sep 1940. Gerald (son of Alvin Lautenschlager and Gertrude Bock) was born 1914, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1984, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293797
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, 41 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Dorothy — Marvin Meyer. Marvin (son of Alfred "Alf" Meyer and Isabella Gofton) was born Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Verdella Magdalena Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293798
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran

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Kropf, Verdella M. - At K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1992, following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Verdella Kropf, of Erbsville, in her 79th year. Verdella was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville. Beloved wife of Floyd; loving mother of Carol Dagenais, Larry and his wife Beverly, all of Waterloo, Murray and his wife Sharon of Kitchener; sister of Ralph Michalofsky of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Rob, Steven and Bonnie Dagenais, Wayne, Tina, Melissa and Pam Kropf. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Meyer; four brothers, Gerald, Willard (Sonny), Donald and Earl. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Thursday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville for funeral and committal services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Olaf Paulsen officiating. Spring internment Erbsville cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Feb 1992

Verdella — Floyd Kropf. Floyd (son of Peter Kropf and Sarah Gingerich) was born 3 Jun 1912, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293795
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, 41 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Waterloo Mystery Clears After Police Questioning

Fleeing Youth Gave Self Up

Suicide of Brother Unknown When He Surrenders at Drayton

An inherent fear of police prompted Gerald Jim Michalofsky, 20, to flee last night after his brother, Earl, 18, had been found fatally shot at his Waterloo boarding house shortly before 6 o'clock. The case provided a mystery which engaged Waterloo and provincial police until well past midnight.

Michalofsky gave himself up to Police Chief W. C. Lee at Drayton a few hours after he fled. Brought back to Waterloo by Police Chief C. E. Moreau, he was released at 1.20 this morning after an hour and a half of questioning by police. At the questioning were Inspector Clem. Jordan, County Constable Albert Whitesides. Constable Gordon Hayes, Chief Moreau and Dr. A. L. Wellman. Dr. Wellman said there I would be no inquest.

BOARDING IN WATERLOO

The brothers have been boarding with their brother-in-law, Marvin Meyer, 41 Noecker street. Meyer found the body of Earl slumped against the rear door in the kitchen of his home as he returned from work. A shot gun with an empty shell lay across his still form. The shot apparently had been fired with the gun against his chest. Mrs. Meyer, the victim's sister, had been absent from the home during the afternoon.

Meyer notified police. Constable Morris Seaman responded and summoned Police Chief Moreau. Upon the chief's arrival Meyer phoned the brother, Jim. not telling him why he was wanted, but instructing him to come home at once. He had "punched in" at 3 o'clock at the Goodrich Rubber Company.

In answer to the call he left work and arrived in his car at the home about 6.20 p.m. Seeing Meyer, he beckoned him to come to the car. Meyer beckoned him to come into the house. Michalofsky had backed his car preparatory to turning around. Observing this, Chief Moreau stepped to the doorway. Seeing the chief Michalofsky sped away without a word. Constable Seaman and a motorist gave chase but Micholfsky eluded them.

PASSED THROUGH TWICE

Without knowledge of where he was going, he went out through Bridgeport and Bloomingdale and Winterbourne. He drove over 100 miles, passing through Drayton twice before giving himself up to Chief Lee about 8.30. He returned to Waterloo at 11.40 with Chief Moreau. Before Chief Moreau at Drayton,
Michalofsky, retiring and mild-mannered, admitted telling Chief Lee "First thing I know I'll be charged with murder." He was not informed of his brother's death until he was questioned by police in Waterloo.

BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY

His fear of police was increased when he responded to the urgent summons home and found the officer there. He told police he feared he had committed some violation of the traffic regulations. He purchased the car only two months ago.

It was learned that he had shown signs of this fear last summer when he was about the house and an officer came to serve a summons in the neighborhood. Seeing the officer he quickly disappeared.

Fleeing Youth Gives Self Up

He informed officers that after his night, he had realized he should not have left and would have returned but for the fact that he was nearly out of gas and did not have sufficient funds with him to procure more. Accordingly, he had gone to police, remarking that he apparently was wanted in Waterloo. His peculiar statement to Chief Lee was just a passing remark prompted by his excitement, he declared. Finger prints were taken in connection with the case today.

Meyer had assured police of a friendly relationship between the brothers. While he knew of no despondency on the part of the deceased. Michalofsky said his brother had been somewhat moody of late and had said he would be "better off dead." He had been unemployed for a few weeks. He was the son of Fred Michalofsky of Kitchener.

Coroner Dr. Wellman, who was called after 6 o'clock, said the boy had been dead only a short time.. "He had not been lying there very long." he declared. It was believed death had occurred not more than an hour previous to the coroner's arrival.

Surviving the victim are his father, four brothers, Gerald of Waterloo, Ralph. Willard and Donald of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. M. Meyer and Mrs. F. Kropf, both of Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held from the home of his sister. Mrs. M. Meyer, 41 Noecker street, Waterloo, Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Kitchener Daily Record 6, 1938

Gerald married Esther Sarah White 3 Jun 1939. Esther was born 28 Dec 1917; died 20 Apr 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: suicide - gunshot
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293796
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, 41 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Waterloo Mystery Clears After Police Questioning

Fleeing Youth Gave Self Up

Suicide of Brother Unknown When He Surrenders at Drayton

An inherent fear of police prompted Gerald Jim Michalofsky, 20, to flee last night after his brother, Earl, 18, had been found fatally shot at his Waterloo boarding house shortly before 6 o'clock. The case provided a mystery which engaged Waterloo and provincial police until well past midnight.

Michalofsky gave himself up to Police Chief W. C. Lee at Drayton a few hours after he fled. Brought back to Waterloo by Police Chief C. E. Moreau, he was released at 1.20 this morning after an hour and a half of questioning by police. At the questioning were Inspector Clem. Jordan, County Constable Albert Whitesides. Constable Gordon Hayes, Chief Moreau and Dr. A. L. Wellman. Dr. Wellman said there I would be no inquest.

BOARDING IN WATERLOO

The brothers have been boarding with their brother-in-law, Marvin Meyer, 41 Noecker street. Meyer found the body of Earl slumped against the rear door in the kitchen of his home as he returned from work. A shot gun with an empty shell lay across his still form. The shot apparently had been fired with the gun against his chest. Mrs. Meyer, the victim's sister, had been absent from the home during the afternoon.

Meyer notified police. Constable Morris Seaman responded and summoned Police Chief Moreau. Upon the chief's arrival Meyer phoned the brother, Jim. not telling him why he was wanted, but instructing him to come home at once. He had "punched in" at 3 o'clock at the Goodrich Rubber Company.

In answer to the call he left work and arrived in his car at the home about 6.20 p.m. Seeing Meyer, he beckoned him to come to the car. Meyer beckoned him to come into the house. Michalofsky had backed his car preparatory to turning around. Observing this, Chief Moreau stepped to the doorway. Seeing the chief Michalofsky sped away without a word. Constable Seaman and a motorist gave chase but Micholfsky eluded them.

PASSED THROUGH TWICE

Without knowledge of where he was going, he went out through Bridgeport and Bloomingdale and Winterbourne. He drove over 100 miles, passing through Drayton twice before giving himself up to Chief Lee about 8.30. He returned to Waterloo at 11.40 with Chief Moreau. Before Chief Moreau at Drayton,
Michalofsky, retiring and mild-mannered, admitted telling Chief Lee "First thing I know I'll be charged with murder." He was not informed of his brother's death until he was questioned by police in Waterloo.

BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY

His fear of police was increased when he responded to the urgent summons home and found the officer there. He told police he feared he had committed some violation of the traffic regulations. He purchased the car only two months ago.

It was learned that he had shown signs of this fear last summer when he was about the house and an officer came to serve a summons in the neighborhood. Seeing the officer he quickly disappeared.

Fleeing Youth Gives Self Up

He informed officers that after his night, he had realized he should not have left and would have returned but for the fact that he was nearly out of gas and did not have sufficient funds with him to procure more. Accordingly, he had gone to police, remarking that he apparently was wanted in Waterloo. His peculiar statement to Chief Lee was just a passing remark prompted by his excitement, he declared. Finger prints were taken in connection with the case today.

Meyer had assured police of a friendly relationship between the brothers. While he knew of no despondency on the part of the deceased. Michalofsky said his brother had been somewhat moody of late and had said he would be "better off dead." He had been unemployed for a few weeks. He was the son of Fred Michalofsky of Kitchener.

Coroner Dr. Wellman, who was called after 6 o'clock, said the boy had been dead only a short time.. "He had not been lying there very long." he declared. It was believed death had occurred not more than an hour previous to the coroner's arrival.

Surviving the victim are his father, four brothers, Gerald of Waterloo, Ralph. Willard and Donald of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. M. Meyer and Mrs. F. Kropf, both of Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held from the home of his sister. Mrs. M. Meyer, 41 Noecker street, Waterloo, Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Kitchener Daily Record 6, 1938

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• Name: Sonny Michalofski
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193575

Willard — Bernice Linseman. Bernice (daughter of Vincent Charles Linseman and Margaret Olga Kraemer) was born 3 Jul 1924, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 27 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150974

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Donald Michalofsky

A native of Kitchener, Donald Michalofsky, 28, of Sudbury died Tuesday at Sudbury.

He was a son of Frederick Michalofsky of Shantz Station and the late Mrs. Michalofsky.

Survivors include three brothers, Gerald and Ralph of Shantz Station, Willard of Waterloo; and one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Verdella) Kropf of Erbsville, He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

The body is at the Ratz Bech tel Funeral Home where a private funeral service will be con- ducted Saturday at 10:30 a. m. Rev. Henry Nuhn will officiate and burial will be in Erbsville Cemetery.