Villina Snider

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• Name: Villina Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5841
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Cressman, --Villina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Snider, was born at Parkway, Ont., Aug. 24, 1863; passed away May 10, 1952; aged 88 y. 8m. 17 d. She was united in marriage to Jacob Cressman on Oct. 21, 1884, and together they were converted and united with the church. Surviving are 4 sons (Herbert and Ivan, Breslau, Ont.; Samuel, Preston, Ont.; and Jacob, Kitchener, Ont.), 4 daughters (Viola, Bloomingdale, Ont.; Elma-Mrs. Leslie Witmer, Preston, Ont.; Ida-Mrs. Eugene Brubacker, Kitchener, Ont.; and Lizzie Ann-Mrs. Howard Stevanus, Bloomingdale, Ont.), 4 brothers (Allan and Leander, Parkway, Ont.; Isaac, Winnipeg, Man.; and Elam, Montreal P.Q.), one sister (Mrs. Edward Schaefer, Breslau, Ont.), 39 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. Her husband passed away in 1926, and she was also preceded in death by one son (Alson) and 2 daughters (Villina and Hilda). Funeral services were in charge of Oscar Burkholder and John W. Snyder at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Ont., with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 41 - October 7, 1952- page 997, 998

Villina married Jacob S. Cressman 21 Oct 1884, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Isaac S. Cressman and Barbara Snyder) was born 11 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1926, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CRESSMAN - Alson Cressman was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., April 5, 1885; died in the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont., shortly after the close of the service on Christmas Day, 1951; aged 66 y. 8 m. 20 d. Dec. 5, 1906 he was married to Barbara Randall, who predeceased him Dec. 27, 1926. He leaves his son (Horace, Waterloo, Ont.), his mother (Mrs. Jacob Cressman, Bloomingdale, Ont.), 4 brothers (Herbert, Breslau, Ont.; Jacob, Kitchener, Ont.; Ivan, Bloomingdale; and Samuel, Preston (now Cambridge), Ont.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Leslie Witmer, of Preston; Mrs. Eugene Brubacher, Kitchener; Mrs. Howard Stevanus, Bloomingdale; and Viola, also of Bloomingdale), and 4 grandchildren. Two sisters predeceased him. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour. March 11, 1934, he was ordained deacon for the Cressman congregation and served faithfully the rest of his life. The funeral was held Dec. 28 at his late home near Waterloo, Ont., and at the Cressman Church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. B. B. Shantz and Oscar Burkholder officiated. Text: II Cor. 8: 12.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 5 - January 29, 1952 --- page 119

Alson married Barbara Randall 5 Dec 1906. Barbara (daughter of John Randall and Leah Clemmer) was born 25 Apr 1886, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1926; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Herbert Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.5
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CRESSMAN, I. Herbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cressman, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 17, 1886; Died at Breslau, Ont., Jan. 23, 1964; aged 77 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Dec. 22, 1909, he was married to Mary Ann Allemong who died Oct. 23, 1963. One son also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Myrrel and Lloyd), 3 daughters (Mabel, Verna - Mrs. Tilman Horst, and Eunice - Mrs. Roy Burkhart), 2 brothers (Jacob and Samuel), 3 sisters (Viola, Mrs. Howard Stevanus, and Mrs. Leslie Witmer), and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the Cressman Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 26, in charge of Albert Martin; interment in Breslau Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 6 - February 18, 1964, Page 133, 134, 135

Isaac married Mary Ann Allemang 22 Dec 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian Allemang and Barbara W. Shantz) was born 15 Nov 1885, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1963, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.6
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CRESSMAN, Jacob, son of Jacob and Villina (Snider) Cressman, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 30, 1887; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Mar. 15, 1981; aged 93 y. He was married to Lovina Cressman, who died on Nov. 7, 1937. He was later married to Seleda Heckendorn, who died on May 14, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Leonard), 3 daughters (Verda - Mrs. Gordon Lichty, Erul - Mrs. Harold Brubacher, and Florence - Mrs. Roy Kreider), 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (Sam), and one sister (Lizzie). He was preceded in death by one son (Donald, Oct. 30, 1965) and one daughter (Mary, May 11, 1919). He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 19, in charge of Jim Ruesser and Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 16 - April 21, 1981 page 326

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CRESSMAN, Jacob -- Peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Sunday, March 15, 1981, following a brief illness, Jacob Cressman, aged 93 years, of 799 Concession Rd., Cambridge. He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church. Lovingly remembered by sons, Willard of Hanover, Leonard of Edson, Alta and daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Verda) Lichty of Allenford, Mrs. Harold (Eral) Brubacher of RR 1, Waterloo, Mrs. Roy (Florence) Kreider of Israel; brother of Sam and Mrs. Lizzie Ann Stevanus, both of Cambridge. Sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by his first wife Lovina Cressman; his second wife the former Seleda Heckendorn; one son, Donald; one daughter, Mary; three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after Tuesday at 7 p.m. until noon Thursday, when removal will be made to the Breslau Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Erwin Wiens officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Mar 1981

Rsrch. Note:
1.Jacob Cressman was born 30 Nov 1887 in Woolwich Twp Waterloo Co. Ont. Can., and died 15 Mar 1981 in FAirview Menn Home, Cambridge, North Dumfries Twp, Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. He was buried May 1981 in Breslau Mennonite Ch. Woolwich Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. He married Seleda (Otterbien) Heckendorn 18 Oct 1940 in Breslau Mennonite Ch. Woolwich Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can., daughter of Moses (Good) Heckendorn and Amanda (Kolb) Otterbein. She was born 2 Oct 1903 in McKinley (Caseville) Twp., Huron Co., Michigan, USA, and died 14 May 1974 in Kitchener, Waterloo Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. She was buried May 1974 in Breslau Mennonite Ch. Woolwich Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. He married Lovina Unknown . She died 7 Nov 1937. Children of Jacob Cressman and Seleda (Otterbien) Heckendorn are: 2 i.Verda Cressman died Aft Apr 1961. 3 ii.Willard Cressman died Aft 21 Apr 1961. 4 iii.Leonard Cressman died Aft Apr 1961. 5 iv.Earl Cressman died Aft Apr 1961. 6 v.Donald Cressman died Bef Apr 1961. 7 vi.Florence Cressman died Aft Apr 1961.

Jacob — Lavina Cressman. Lavina (daughter of Cyrus Cressman and Maria M. "Mary" Horst) was born 18 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob — Seleda Heckendorn. Seleda (daughter of Moses Heckendorn, Deacon and Amanda Otterbein) was born 2 Oct 1903, McKinley Twp., Huron Co., Michigan; died 14 May 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.7
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Private Family
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 1979, 799 Concession Rd, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CRESSMAN, Miss Viola -- Suddenly at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1979, Viola Cressman, aged 90 years, of 799 Concession Rd., Cambridge(P), formerly of Kitchener. She was a member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church.Dear sister of Jacob, Samuel and Mrs. Lizzie Ann Srevanus, all of Cambridge(P). Predeceased by her parents, three brothers and four sisters.Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today, until noon Thusday, when removal will be made to the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, for funeral service at 3 p.m., with Rev. Orland Gingerich officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

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• Name: Elma Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.8
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Witmer, Elma, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., May 4, 1889; died in Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 5, 1977; aged 88 y. On June 7, 1916, she was married to Leslie D. Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stewart and Bruce), 2 daughters (Beatrice - Mrs. Norman Shantz, Helen - Mrs. Joseph Burkholder), 16 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Jacob), and 2 sisters (Lizzie Ann Stevanus and Viola Cressman). She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Willis L. Breckbill; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 5 - January 31, 1978 - page 102

Elma married Leslie David Witmer 7 Jun 1916. Leslie (son of Levi R. Witmer and Mary G. Cober) was born 30 Jun 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.10
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ida married Eugene B. Brubacher 19 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eugene (son of Anson B. Brubacher and Magdalena Bowman) was born 8 Sep 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.9
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Cressman, Ivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cressman,was born near Conestoga, Ont., Dec. 21, 1893; died at the K-W Hospital, Aug. 2, 1962, after a long illness; aged 68 y. 7 m.12 d. On Feb. 10, 1920, he was married to Alda Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Willis, Maynard, and David), 3 daughters, (Glennys, Helen-Mrs. Irvin Brubacher, and Esther), 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 8 grandchildren. One brother, 3 sisters, and one grandson preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bloomingdale Church.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 37 - September 18, 1962 - pages 838,839.

Ivan married Alda Leona Snider 10 Feb 1919. Alda (daughter of William S. Snider and Susannah S. Snyder) was born 19 Feb 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1969, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lizzie Ann Stevanus
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164040
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1949, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Stevanus.- Lizzie Ann, 98, Cambridge, Ont. Born: July 21, 1895, Woolwich Twp., Ont., to Jacob and Villina Snider Cressman. Died: Sept. 13, 1993, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-children: Myron, Paul, Richard, Grace Shantz; 23 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Howard Stevanus (husband) and Mary Schiedel and Ethel Snider (daughters). Funeral and burial: Sept. 17, Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, by Amzie Brubacher and Rufus Jutzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 41 -October 19, 1993, page 15.

Lizzie married Rev. Howard W. Stevanus 2 Jan 1921. Howard was born 28 Jan 1888, Springs, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States; died 18 Dec 1968, Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54554
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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MISS VILLINA CRESSMAN

The death of Miss Villina Cressman, 51, occurred at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jacob Cressman, Bloomingdale, early today. She was born in St. Jacobs, Oct. 5, 1897, and was a member of the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale. Her father, the late Jacob Cressman, died in 1926. Surviving are five brothers, Alson, Bridgeport; Herber, Breslau; Jacob, Kitchener; Ivan, Bloomingdale; Samuel, Preston; four sisters, Viola, Bloomingdale; Mrs. Leslie (Elma) Witmer, Preston; Mrs. Eugene (Ida) Brubacher, Kitchener; Mrs. Howard (Lizzie Ann) Stevanus, Bloomingdale. One sister, Hilda, died in 1906. The body will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 4 p.m. tomorrow, when removal will be made to the home in Bloomingdale. A private service will be held at the residence Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m. followed by a public service at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. Oscar Burkeholder will officiate. Please omit flowers.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Sep 1949

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6903.676
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1949, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Cressman, Samuel, son of Jacob and Villina (Snider) Cressman, was born in St. Jacobs, Ont., Feb. 15, 1900; died at Cambridge (Ont.) Memorial Hospital, on May 2, 1989; aged 89 y. On Feb. 27, 1924, he was married to Viola Shantz, who died on Nov. 6, 1984. Surviving are 2 sons (Howard Shantz and Robert Cressman), one daughter (Phyllis Blair), and one sister (Lizzie Stevanus). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 24 - June 13, 1989-page 446

Samuel married Viola Shantz 27 Feb 1924, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Viola (daughter of Elias S. Shantz and Rebecca Musselman) was born 13 Apr 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200244

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25034
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HORACE CRESSMAN 1917-2004 Suddenly, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, Horace died of heart failure, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Cathrine (Shantz), who predeceased him December 11, 2003. Loving father of Elaine and her husband John Weber of Petersburg, Mark Cressman and his wife Simone Peta of Waterloo, Brenda and her husband Clare Snider of Elmira and Mary Jane and her husband Victor Guerin of Toronto. Proud and loving grandfather of Emily Weber, Jill Weber-Friesen and her husband Curwin, Celine Cressman and her partner Saul Davis, Barrett, Ashley, Chanel and Sauve Cressman, Julie and her husband Anton Heimpel, Maureen Snider, Matthew, Rachel and Rebecca Guerin and great-grandfather to Liam and Simon Friesen and Sean and Erik Heimpel. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Ferne and her husband Merle Yoder of California and Audrey May of Kitchener. He was predeceased by his sisters-in-law, Irene and her husband Orton Koch, Edna and her husband Harold Shenk and brothers-in-law, John Feicht and Jack May. Horace lived his entire life on the family farm and was actively involved until two days before his death. He committed his life to the church and served 40 years as deacon at Breslau Mennonite Church. Friends are invited to share their memories of Horace with his family at Breslau Mennonite Church on Friday, June 4, 2004 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The memorial service to celebrate Horace's life and faith will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 11 a.m., with Pastors Darrel Toews and Tara Gingerich Hiebert officiating. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment in the church cemetery will precede the memorial service. Following the service in the church, friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time to visit. In memory of Horace, donations to Breslau Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, phone 745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com

Horace — Mary Cathrine Shantz. Mary (daughter of Simeon N. Shantz and Celina Cressman) was born 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2003, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Employer: Superior Box, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204285
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1970, 20 Heather Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Myrrell Cressman

Funeral service for Myrrell Cressman of 20 Heather Ave., who died at St. Mary's Hospital Saturday was held today at the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Burial was in the Breslau cemetery.

Mr. Cressman, 59, was born in Breslau, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cressman. He lived in Breslau until he moved to Kitchener four years ago. He was employed by the Superior Box Co. for the past 32 years.

He is survived by his wife, the former Erma Schmitt; two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Marlene) Tattle of Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. James (Heather) Barnett of Kitchener; one brother, Lloyd of Breslau; three sisters, Mabel of Kitchener, Mrs. Tilman (Verna) Horst of Breslau, Mrs. Roy (Eunice) Burkhart of Breslau, and one grandson.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Jan 1970

Myrrel — Erma Ileen Schmitt. Erma (daughter of George Schmitt and Ida Hallman) was born 1912; died 13 Oct 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25038

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Cressman, Mabel, 77, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Feb. 22, 1913, Breslau, Ont., to Herbert and Mary Ann (Allemang) Cressman. Died: Feb. 17, 1991, Cambridge, Ont., of pneumonia. Survivors-sister: Eunice Burkhart. Funeral and burial: Feb. 20, Breslau Mennonite Church by Erwin Wiens.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 15 -April 9, 1991 - page 14.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25037

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Cressman.- Lloyd, son of Herbert and Maryann (Allemang) Cressman, was born in Breslau, Ont., May 29, 1915; died of a heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 14, 1984; aged 68 y. In 1942 he was married to Alice Louise Milne, who died on Aug. 23, 1983. Surviving are 4 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Wayne Hilker, Elizabeth, Ann-Mrs. Greg Bronson, and Charlotte-Mrs. Dave Dolson), and 2 sisters (Mabel and Eunice-Mrs. Roy Burkhart). He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Horace Cressman and Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 7 - February 14, 1984, pages 117, 118.

Lloyd married Alice Louise Milne 1942. Alice (daughter of George Milne and Almeda Bowman) was born 18 Feb 1918, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200452

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• Name: Verna Horst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25039

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Horst, Verna, daughter of Herbert and Mary Ann (Allemang) Cressman, was born at Breslau, Ont., Oct. 22, 1918; died of cancer at Kitchener, Mar. 6, 1982; aged 63 y. On May 26, 1951, she was married to Tilman Horst, who survives. Also surviving are two sons (Mark and Grant), one brother (Lloyd Cressman), and two sisters (Mabel and Eunice-Mrs. Roy Burkhart). She was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of Horace Cressman and Erwin Wiens; interment in church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 15 - April 13, 1982 - pg 262

Verna married Tilman Horst 26 May 1951. Tilman (son of John L. Horst and Mary B. Frey) was born 21 Sep 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eunice Burkhart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25041

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BURKHART, Eunice Passed away peacefully, at Fairview Mennonite Home, on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Eunice was predeceased by her beloved husband Roy Burkhart in 2007. Survived by her sons, Timothy Burkhart and Daniel (Diane) Burkhart, grandchildren Brittany (Greg) Antoine and Wilson Burkhart (Leah Martin). Eunice will also be remembered by her sister-in-law, Martha (Aden) Weber and brother-in-law Clare Martin as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Myrrell, Lloyd and Raymond (in infancy) and sisters Mabel and Verna. Eunice was an avid quilter and meticulous gardener and will be remembered for her quiet demeanor. Her memory is cherished by her family for her continuous encouragement and support. Friends are invited to share their memories of Eunice with her family during visitation at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. Visitation will continue at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau from 2: 30 p.m. to 3: 30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 3: 30 p.m. A reception will follow the service. Condolences for the family and donations to Breslau Mennonite Church or Fairview Mennonite Home may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445.

Eunice — Kenneth Roy "Roy" Burkhart. Kenneth (son of Henry Elias Burkard and Irena Woolner) was born 23 Feb 1924; died 26 Oct 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Verda Lichty
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25047

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LICHTY, Verda (Cressman)

Peacefully on January, 26, 2001, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, in her 85th yr. Survived by her husband Gordon and son Roger and his wife Phyllis of the Mount Forest area, son Ron and his wife Elaine of Duncan, B.C., son Dale and his wife Maureen of Jacksonville, Florida, and grandchildren Heather, Ginny, Brina, Shannon and Daniel. She is also survived by a brother, Leonard and his wife Alberta of Edson, Alberta, a sister, Eral and her husband Stanley Shantz, of St. Jacobs and a sister Florence and hushand Roy H. Kreider of Virginia. Predeceased by brothers, Donald and Willard. Cremation has taken place. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at Fairview Mennonite Home Auditorium, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 3 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge.

Cambridge Reporter 2001

Verda — Gordon Martin Lichty. Gordon (son of Irvin W. Lichty and Hannah Martin) was born 16 Nov 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 2008, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25054

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• Name: Florence Kreider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25051

Florence — Roy Kreider. Roy was born Abt 1919. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ward Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158794

Willard married Isabel Mary Kinzie 1 Jun 1943. Isabel (daughter of Henry S. "Harry" Kinzie and Katherine Wismer) was born 8 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1989, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Willard — Alexina "Allie" Sinclair. Alexina was born 13 Oct 1917, Pickering, Durham Co., Canada; died 27 Aug 2007, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25046

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Leonard - Passed away, peacefully, in Edson, Alta, August 19, 2001, at the age of 79.

Funeral service was held August 23, 2001, at Edson Mennonite Church.

Leonard moved from Ontario to Alberta in 1947.

Dear husband of Alberta (Sayer); loving father of Beverley (Bob), Don (Julie), David (Linda), Warren (Jeannine) and Rita (Peter); grandfather to 15 grandchildren.

Predeceased by parents, Jacob and Lovina Cressman; brothers, Willard and Don; sisters, Verda and Mary. He will be missed by sisters, Eral (Stanley) Shantz and Florence (Roy) Kreider; sisters-in-law, Shirley Mader and Allie (Homer) Dunn; brother-in-law, Gordon Lichti.

The Record Sep 1 2001 pg B11

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• Name: Eral Brubacher
• Name: Eral Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25049

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SHANTZ, Eral (Cressman) Brubacher With family by her side, Eral Shantz of Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge passed from death into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Eral was devoted to family, church and community. Her gardening, flower arranging and cooking skills were exceptional during the years she raised her family on the farm on the Heidelberg Road, and later at her home in St. Jacobs. She ministered God's love and faithfulness to all she met, including those she encountered during her time at Fairview. Much loved wife of the late Harold Brubacher (1983), then, of the late Stanley Shantz (2009). Loving mother to five children: Elizabeth and Claude Setzkorn of Franklin, PA, Margaret and Dan Griffin of Hamilton, Paul and Marilyn Brubacher of Elmira; predeceased by James Richard and Charlotte Rose who both died shortly after childbirth. Loving stepmother and grandmother to Stan's family: Jeanne Leis (Ralph 1998), Lois and Tom Broda, Ross and Jean Shantz, Larry and Cindy Shantz, their children and grandchildren. Family was so important to mom, she would have wanted to acknowledge each by name. Loving grandmother to Rebecca and Dave King and daughter Angela of Lancaster, PA; Charlotte and Travis McGinnis and children Kayden, Alayna and Brenna of Westminster, CO; Matthew Setzkorn of Guelph; and Andrew Setzkorn of Eugene, OR; Sonya and Dylan Fry of Victoria, BC; Loni and Ben Krul and son Brayden of Mansfield, ON; Bronwyn and Austin Garrick of Los Angeles, CA; Jonathan Brubacher of Waterloo, and Danielle Brubacher of Sudbury. Survived by her sister Florence and Roy Kreider of Broadway, VA and sisters-in-law Shirley Mader of Cambridge and Alberta Cressman of Kelowna, BC. Predeceased by siblings Verda (Gord) Lichty, Willard (Isabel) Cressman, Leonard Cressman, Donald Cressman and Mary in infancy. Friends and relatives are invited to share memories with the family at Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and at Dreisinger Funeral Home on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Following a family committal service, a celebration of Eral's life and Christian faith will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3: 30 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church with Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Jonathan Brubacher officiating. Reception in the church hall will follow the service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be given to MCC Ontario or the Fairview Mennonite Home Auxiliary. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Fairview for the kind and compassionate care of their mother for the past 3 years, after she moved from her Fairview apartment to long term care. 'Her children will rise up and call her blessed... a woman who honours the Lord is to be praised.' Proverbs 31

Eral — Harold Victor Brubacher. Harold (son of Moses M. Brubacher and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cressman) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1983, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Eral — Stanley S. Shantz. Stanley (son of David S. Shantz and Salome Schmitt) was born 25 Feb 1920; died 2 Jan 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25053

Notes:

Probe Not Decided In Gravel Pit Death

It has not been decided whether an inquest will be held into the death of Donald Cressman, 39, of RR 2, Preston, who was killed Saturday when his front-end loader overturned in a gravel pit on the farm of Alfred Schnaeringer, RR 2, Breslau. A post-mortem was conducted Saturday.

Mr. Cressman, who was found by Mrs. Rex Weber, was pinned beneath the rear wheels of the tractor. The pit is operated by brothers Rex and Paul Weber, through R.and P. Weber Concrete Products Ltd.

Mr. Cressman was born at Breslau Jan 4, 1926, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cressman of Kitchener, A resident of the Breslau area all his life, he was employed at R. and P. Concrete Products, RR 2, Breslau. He was a member and trustee of Breslau United Missionary Church.

Surviving besides his parents are his wife, the former Shirley Mader; two sons, Raymond and Terry, both at home; one daugh- ter, Peggy, also at home; two brothers, Willard Cressman, Hanover, and Leonard of Edson, Alta.; and three sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Verda) Lichty, Hespeler, Mrs. Harold (Erla) Brubacher, Waterloo, and Mrs. Roy (Florence) Kreider, serving as a missionary in Israel.

The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Wednesday at 11 a.m. when removal will be made to Breslau United Missionary Church where friends may pay their respects until the service at 3 p.m. Rev. Harold Boadway, minister of the church, will have charge of the service. Interment will be in Cressman Mennonite cemetery, Breslau.

Donations to the Women's Missionary Society of Breslau United Missionary Church will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Donald — Shirley Mader. (daughter of Orville Harold Mader and Flossie May Schiedel) [Group Sheet]

Edward — Joyce Margaret Dechert. (daughter of Milton Carl Dechert and Amy Catherine Philips) [Group Sheet]

Edward — Patricia "Pat" Kimpel. (daughter of Gordon F. Kimpel and Beatrice Arabella Lohr) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Stewart Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198832

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WITMER, W. Stewart "Gone to be with his Lord" Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge on Friday, July 2, 2010 at age 91. Beloved husband of Mary E. Witmer (nee Shantz) for 63 wonderful years. Loving father of Paul and Mary Witmer, Elsie and Jim Hochstedler and Esther and Bruce Cressman. Dearly loved grandfather of Heather and husband Anthony Willemsen, Lorie and husband Mark Cressman, Kevin and Joni Witmer, Andrew and Melissa Cressman, Jonathan Cressman and Mark Cressman and his fiancé Katy Duerrstein and great-grandfather of Carter and Makenna Cressman, Julia and Evan Willemsen. Dear brother of Beatrice and Norman Shantz, Helen and Joe Burkholder, Bruce and Pat Witmer and brotherin- law of Irene Kinzie. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Leslie and Elma Witmer, son John Witmer (1959), grandson Jeremey Hochstedler (1983) and sister-in-law Joyce Witmer (2009). Stewart was a lifelong resident of Cambridge and an active member of Preston Mennonite Church and the Holstein Friesian Association. He volunteered for the Canadian Cancer Society for 20 years as well as House of Friendship. The family will receive friends at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Hagey Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family.


The Waterloo Region Record 3 Jul 2010

Wilfred married Mary Emmaleen Shantz 1946. Mary (daughter of Amos Shantz and Emma Spaeth) was born 25 Aug 1921, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Beatrice Marie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265573

Notes:

Beatrice Marie (nee Witmer) Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on April 22, 2012 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Shantz (March 1, 2012) for 67 years. Mother of Jim (Lorraine), Richard, Ruth Lawrence (Bruce), Ed (Diane), Kathy Shantz (Reg Good), Robert (Judy). Lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Survived by sister, Helen Burkholder (Joe), brother Bruce Witmer (Pat) and sister-in-law Mary Witmer. Predeceased by brother Stewart Witmer, sister-in-law Joyce Witmer, brother-in-law Gordon Shantz (Elizabeth) and sister-in-law Irene Kinzie (Elton). Born in Preston and after her marriage to Norman moved to the Shantz homestead near Black Horse Corners, Ayr. Longtime faithful member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. Was dedicated to her family, church and community and was known for her love of quilting, cross-stitching, baking and volunteering. Family and friends will be received at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, April 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Committal at Detweiler Cemetery, Roseville. The family wishes to thank the staff at Fairview for their caring and compassion. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge. (519-621-1650)^/1a


The Waterloo Region Record 23 Apr 2012

Beatrice — Norman Edward Shantz. Norman (son of Amos Shantz and Emma Spaeth) was born 1919; died 1 Mar 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66898

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78332

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65141

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VICTOR, Ruth Marjorie (nee Brubacher) Formerly of Lorne Crescent, Kitchener, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Ruth Victor was in her 92nd year. She was the loving mother of Marjorie Baer and her husband David of Glencoe, and Ross Victor and his wife Eleanor of Kitchener. She is survived by ten grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Audrey and the late Edward Draves of West Seneca, New York, James Brubacher and his wife Lori of Kitchener, Dorothy Bast and her husband Harold of Kitchener, Alice Martens and her husband David of Waterloo and brothers-in-law Russel Meyer and Friedman Steinke of Kitchener. Predeceased by parents Eugene and Ida Brubacher, sisters Kathleen Steinke, Reta and her husband Orie Bender, Wilma Meyer and brother Kenneth. Ruth worked for 25 years before retiring from the Mutual Life Assurance Co. in Waterloo. After retiring she loved to travel and work in her garden. Ruth's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 1-1: 45 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in the chapel of the funeral home. Pastor Gary Knarr of First Mennonite Church officiating. Interment First Mennonite Cemetery followed by a reception. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or First Mennonite Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Special thanks to Doctors Wismer and Sehl and especially the staff of Oak Floor at Lanark for all their care. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Ruth's memorial.


The Waterloo Region Record October 28, 2009 Location: Kitchener

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• Name: Wilma Jean Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449688

Notes:

In Memory of Wilma Meyer

Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital. Wilma Meyer in her 79th year was the beloved wife of Russ Meyer for 58 years. Loving mother of Raymond Meyer and his wife Catherine of Kitchener. Grandmother of Melissa and Dan, Amanda and Robert. Great grandmother of Talia and Brianna. Dear sister of Ruth Victor of Kitchener, Audrey Draves, West Seneca, New York, Alice Martens and Dorothy Bast all of Waterloo and James Brubacher of Kitchener. Predeceased by parents Eugene and Ida (nee Cressman) Brubacher, sisters Kathleen Stenke and Rita Bender and brother Kenneth.
Friends are invited to celebrate the life of Wilma Meyer at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2002 in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Elizabeth Moffat officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home.

Private family interment Woodland Cemetery.

"Wilma Meyer". 2022. Memorials.Henrywalser.Com. https://memorials.henrywalser.com/book-of-memories/162895/meyer-wilma/obituary.php.

Wilma — Russell Edward Meyer. Russell (son of John G. Meyer and Lavina Kipfer) was born 2 Nov 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Reta Marie Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66066

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Bender, Reta Marie Brubacher, 68, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Jan. 23, 1925, Woolwich Twp., Ont., to Eugene and Ida Cressman Brubacher. Died: Dec. 18, 1993, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-husband: Orie Bender; sons: Robert, Dale; brother and sisters: Ruth Victor, Audrey Draves, Wilma Meyer, Dorothy Bast, Alice Martens, James; 2 grandchildren. predeceased by: James (son) and Carolyn (daughter). Funeral and burial: Dec. 22, First Mennonite Church, by Rudy Baergen and Brice Balmer.

Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 2 - January 11, 1994

Reta — Orie Leon Bender. Orie was born 23 May 1923, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy — Harold Bast. (son of Simon S. Bast and Magdalena "Mattie" Leis) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kathleen Joan Steinke
• Eby ID Number: 00002-403.3012

Kathleen — Friedman Steinke. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80442

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CRESSMAN, Willis - At Royal Terrace, Palmerston, on Friday, April 18, 2008, Mr. Willis Cressman, formerly of Elma Township, in his 87th year. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (Brubacher) Cressman. Father of Del and Bonnie Cressman of RR 2, Listowel, Weyburn Cressman of London, Don and Carolynne Cressman of Listowel, and John and Barb Cressman of RR 2, Listowel. Grandfather of Sonya and Michael Arent, and Amanda and Michael Barclay, all of RR 1, Listowel, Melissa and Bill Dallner of RR 2, Atwood, Rodney Cressman of Listowel, Kara Cressman of Toronto, and Kyle Cressman of RR 1, Gowanstown. Great-grandfather of Caleb, Aden, and Noah Arent, Nicholas and Brooke Barclay, and Logan Dallner. Brother of Helen Brubacher of Cambridge, Maynard and Carol Cressman of Kitchener, and David and Phebe Cressman of Pennsylvania. Predeceased by his sisters, Glenys Cressman and Esther Steinman. Willis and Ruth farmed in Bloomingdale, and moved to Elma Township in 1965, where they had a dairy farm until retirement in 1991. Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home , Listowel, on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Listowel Mennonite Church on Monday, April 21, at 11 a.m. Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment in Bloomingdale Cemetery. Memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. View memorial at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca


WATERLOO REGION RECORD, - Apr. 19, 2008

Willis — Ruth Adell Brubacher. Ruth (daughter of Jacob G. Brubacher and Elmina Hunsberger) was born 31 Mar 1927, Of, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1998, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137415

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GLENNYS DOREEN CRESSMAN 1923-2006 Passed away, at St. Olga's Lifecare Centre in Hamilton, on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Survived by her sister, Helen Brubacher of Cambridge; brothers, Willis Cressman of Cambridge, Maynard Cressman and his wife Carol of Kitchener, David Cressman and his wife Phebe of Scottdale, Pennsylvania and brother-in-law, Neil Steinman and his wife Marnie of Woodstock. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Ivan and Alda (Snider) Cressman; sister, Esther Steinman; brother-in-law, Irvin Brubacher and sister-in-law, Ruth Cressman. The family will receive friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, October 30, 2006 from 10 to 11 a.m. with the funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mary Mae Schwartzentruber officiating. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place and a private family committal will follow the reception at Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Olga's Lifecare Centre, Hamilton and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Glennys, a tree will be planted by the funeral home through the Trees for Learning Program.

THE RECORD - Oct. 27, 2006

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• Name: Helen Kathleen Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71969

Notes:

Passed away peacefully while living in long-term care at Fairview Mennonite Home on August 6, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Helen was the loving wife of the late Irvin Brubacher ( 1980 ), Loving Mother of Linda Bender ( Ken ) of Kitchener, Dianne Shantz ( Larry ) of Breslau, Pat Klassen ( Art ) of Kitchener and Jennifer Horne of Waterloo. Dear Grandmother of Nathan Bender ( Audrey Mendella ), Melissa Downey ( Greg ), Troy Shantz ( Cory ), Brent Shantz ( Leigh Anne Swayne), Quinn Klassen ( Matt Madigan ), Logan Klassen, Matthew McCormick, Nick Betik ( Krista ). Great Grandmother of Tyler, Kyle, Jillian and Owen Downey, Claire Shantz and Alexandra Betik. Helen will be remembered her brothers Maynard ( Carol ) Cressman and David ( Phoebe ) Cressman. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ivan and Alda Cressman, her son Douglas (1956), her granddaughter Emilee (2010), as well as 1 brother and 2 sisters. Helen's church community was important to her and she was an active member of Breslau Mennonite Church. She enjoyed bowling, games of all kinds and spending time with her family and friends. Helen was also an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan for many years.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Helen with her family during visitation at Breslau Mennonite Church , 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau, ON. on Wednesday August 10, 2016 from 7-9 PM. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 10 AM until service time at 11 AM. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM at Breslau Mennonite Church. Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment to take place at Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Condolences for the family and donations to Breslau Mennonite Church or the Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Helen married Irvin B. Brubacher 5 Oct 1946. Irvin (son of Abraham B. Brubacher and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox) was born 11 Oct 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1980, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Maynard — Nelda Schnarr. [Group Sheet]

Maynard — Carol J. Wittie. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Idella Steinman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145628

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Steinman, Esther Idella Cressman, daughter of Ivan and Alda (Snider) Cressman, was born at Breslau. Ont., July 5, 1929; died of cancer at Woodstock, Ont., Nov. 6, 1986; aged 57 y. On May 28, 1965, she was married to Neil C. Steinman, who survives. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Steven Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 49 -December 9, 1986 - page 850

Esther — Neil Christian Steinman. Neil was born 20 Jun 1926; died 11 Jul 2009, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150833

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CRESSMAN, David W. 84 of Scottdale, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 25, 2017, at his residence, while being comforted by his loving wife and son. He was born June 15, 1933, in Bloomingdale, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Ivan and Alda Snider Cressman. David was a graduate of Goshen College, where he obtained his degree in Elementary Education, he was also enrolled in the Mennonite Seminary (AMBS) for three years. He was appointed Pastor, at Holdeman Mennonite Church, for four years, in Wakarusa, Indiana. David was also marketing manager for the former Scottdale Mennonite Publishing House with 17 years service. David loved music and was a member of the Scottdale Heritage Singers and the Scottdale Choral Society. Dave was a self-employed contractor and real estate owner, where he enjoyed remodeling his properties and was contracted by others throughout the area for their needs. He was known by many as an outstanding softball and hockey player in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Dave also managed the "Yankees" a Little League Team in Scottdale. David is gone from our lives, but will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him His loving wife of 56 years, Phebe A. Epp Cressman, whom he married June 9, 1961. His caring children Michael B. Cressman and wife Cori, of Stow, Ma., Jerold L. Cressman and wife Kristin, of Westford, Ma., and Timothy F. Cressman, of Scottdale. His grandchildren Luke, Ross, Erin, Anna, Rachel, Colin, and Shane Cressman. His brother Maynard Cressman and wife Carol, of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his three sisters Helen Brubacher, Glennys Cressman and Esther Steinman, and his brother Willis Cressman. Dave's family will greet friends in the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Additional visitation will be held Saturday, from 9: 45 a.m. - 10: 30 a.m. in the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in the Scottdale Mennonite Church with Pastor David Mishler, officiating. Interment will follow in the Scottdale Cemetery. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, order flowers, send condolences or to obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164039

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MYRON A. STEVANUS 1922 - 2005 Passed away with his family at his side, on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 83. Loving husband of Doras (nee Dedels) for 59 years. Father of Bruce and his wife Sherrill, Ron, Dale and his wife Linda, Peter and his wife Wendy of Florida, and Glenn and his wife Beverly. Proud grandfather of Tyler, Aaron, Natalie, Brent, Nicholas, Jeffery, Jennifer, Andrew, and Bradley. Survived by his brothers Paul of Florida, and Richard and his wife Diane of RR1, Breslau, and sister Grace Shantz and her husband Mervin of St. Jacobs. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Lizzie Ann Stevanus, and sisters Mary Schiedel and Ethel Snider. Myron was a lifetime member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church and actively served his faith and community through the Woolwich Community Health Centre, and volunteered at the St. Jacob's Mennonite Museum and Visitors Centre, as well as many others. Friends are invited to share their memories of Myron with his family during visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, tonight (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Myron's life and faith will be held at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, 1151 Snyder's Flats Rd., Bloomingdale, on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mary Mae Schwartzentruber officiating. Interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Myron's memory to the Grand River Hospital-Dialysis Unit, or the Mennonite Central Committee and can be arranged through the funeral home. Condolences/Donations www.edwardrgood.com (519) 745-8445.

The Record Newspaper 1 Dec 2005

Myron — Doras Elaine Dedels. Doras (daughter of Norman Dedels and Katherine Flora "Laura" Bechtel) was born 16 Jul 1926. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164046

Grace — Mervin B. Shantz. (son of Ivan B. Shantz and Irene B. Bauman) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Edna Schiedel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164061

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Schiedel, Mary E., daughter of Howard and Lizzie Stevanus, died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., Oct. 18, 1971; aged 43 y. She was married to George A. Schiedel, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 3 sons (Frederick, Philip, and John), 3 brothers (Myron, Richard, and Paul), and 2 sisters (Grace - Mrs. Mervin Shantz and Ethel - Mrs. Clifford Snider, Jr.) She was a member of the Wanner Mennonite Church. A private funeral service was held for the family Oct. 21, in charge of Harold Groh; interment in Wanner Church Cemetery. A memorial service was held at the Wanner Church Oct. 24, in charge of Harold Groh, Merle Shantz, and Eben Cressman.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 46 - November 23, 1971 - pages 994-996
Schiedel, Mary E., daughter of Howard and Lizzie Stevanus, died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., Oct. 18, 1971; aged 43 y. She was married to George A. Schiedel, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 3 sons (Frederick, Philip, and John), 3 brothers (Myron, Richard, and Paul), and 2 sisters (Grace - Mrs. Mervin Shantz and Ethel - Mrs. Clifford Snider, Jr.) She was a member of the Wanner Mennonite Church. A private funeral service was held for the family Oct. 21, in charge of Harold Groh; interment in Wanner Church Cemetery. A memorial service was held at the Wanner Church Oct. 24, in charge of Harold Groh, Merle Shantz, and Eben Cressman.1a

1aGospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 46 - November 23, 1971 - pages 994-996

Mrs. Mary E. Schiedel

At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, on Monday evening, Oct. 18, 1971. Mary E. Stevanus Schiedel of 159 Forest Road, Hespeler, in her 43rd year. Loved daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Stevanus of Preston and the late Howard W. Stevanus. Beloved wife of George A. Schiedel, of Hespeler and dear mother of Frederick, Philip and John, all at home. Dear sister of Myron and Richard of Bloomingdale, Paul of Atmore, Alabama, Mrs. Mervin (Grace) Shantz of West Montrose and Mrs. Clifford (Ethel) Snider Jr. of Elmira. Mrs. Schiedel was a former elementary school teacher in Waterloo county, having taught school in Kossuth, Wellesley village and Preston. She was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, Beaverdale and was very active in the life of the church. The late Mrs. Schiedel, is resting at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt Street, Hespeler, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon, from 2 to 4, Wednesday evening 7 to 9. Private family services will be held on Thursday afternoon, with interment in Wanner Mennonite cemetery. A public memorial service will be held on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, at the Wanner Mennonite Church, at 3 p.m.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Oct 1971 pg 25

Mary — George Allen Schiedel. George (son of Allen Schiedel and Salome Horst) was born 29 May 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 2011, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Aug 2011, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ethel Ruth Snider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167830

Notes:

Snider, Ethel Ruth, 58, Elmira, Ont. Born: July 3, 1933, to Howard and Lizzie Ann (Cressman) Stevanus. Died: Mar. 7, 1991, Kitchener, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-husband: Clifford Snider; children: Gregory, Grant, Genevieve Snider; 2 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Howard, Myron, Paul, Grace Shantz, Richard. Funeral and burial: Mar. 10, Elmira Mennonite Church, by Mary Schiedel.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 16 -April 16, 1991 - page 14, 1

Ethel — Rev. Clifford Snider. (son of Clifford Snider and Eltrude "Ella" Litwiller) [Group Sheet]

Richard — Hilda Dianne "Dianne" Prentice. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Challenger Motor Freight
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331463
• Residence: 1991, 1620 Concession Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Robert L. of 1620 Concession Rd., Cambridge, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 1991, at Hamilton General Hospital, in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Elaine Harvey; dear father of Lori Lynn of Burlington and Jennifer Lisa of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by one brother, Howard of Breslau and one sister, Phyllis (Mrs. Neil Blair) of Scarborough. Mr. Cressman was born in Waterloo township and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was an owner operator with Challenger MotorFreight for a number of years. A member of the Calvary Pentecostal Assembly. The family will receivefriends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, today (Monday), 7-9 p.m. The funeralservice will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 1: 30 p.m. at Calvary Pentecostal Assembly, Cambridge. Interment Hagey cemetery, Cambridge.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Sep 1991 pg A9

Robert — Edith Elaine "Elaine" Harvey. Edith was born 10 Jul 1943; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elaine — John Robert Weber. (son of Ion Laverne Weber and Edith Lorene "Lorene" Horst) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114680

Notes:

Brubacher, James Richard, son of Harold and Eral Brubacher, was born Jan. 23, 1957, at Kitchener, Ont.; died Feb. 3, 1957; aged 11 days. Surviving are the parents, 2 sisters (Elizabeth Ann and Margaret), one brother (Paul), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cressman, Kitchener, and Mrs. Elizabeth Brubacher, Waterloo). Funeral services were held from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel in Elmira, Ont., Feb. 5 by Roy S. Koch. Burial was made in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 9 - February 26, 1957 - page 213, 214, 215

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114681

Notes:

Brubacher, Charlotte Rose, infant daughter of Harold and Eral (Cressman) Brubacher, Kitchener, Ont., was born June 1, 1959; died June 2, 1959; aged one day. Graveside services were held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, June 4, in charge of Raymond L. Kramer

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 29 - July 28, 1959-page 671, 672

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213000

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Raymond Harold October 12, 1948 - July 15, 2010 "Resting in the arms of Jesus" Survived by his wife and soul mate of 42 years, Eleanor Cressman (Reist) and their three children Joseph of Kitchener, Vicky (Marty) Newbigging of Wallenstein, and Peter of Dorking; Grandpa to Calvin and Cory Cressman, and Papa to Claire and Carter Newbigging. He is survived by his mother Shirley Cressman Mader, his sister Peggy Worboys (Russ) of Cambridge, his brother Terry Cressman of Calgary, sisters-in-law Bonnie (Wally) Yantz, and Gail (Stubby) Stahlbaumn, brothers-in-law Jim (Shirley) Reist, and Jeff Reist as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his father Donald Cressman and step-dad Cecil Mader. Ray worked as an Ironworker for Aecon Engineering prior to his accident. Ray was a member of Zion Mennonite Fellowship in Elmira and in earlier years filled many positions at Glen Allan Mennonite. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday, July 18th from 6 - 9 p.m. A celebration of Ray's life will take place at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church, Elmira on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, please donate to "Meda 100 hrs" or the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Raymond — Eleanor Reist. (daughter of Robert Stanley Reist and Hazel G. Willems) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misfortune: killed in car accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265574

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84372

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90962

Brenda — Robert Harold Snider. (son of Harold Samuel Snider and Eileen Snyder) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164109
• Misfortune: 23 Jul 1956, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed in auto accident

Notes:

Meets Instant Death in Fall At Speedway

A seven-year-old Bridgeport farm boy, Douglas Brubacher of Woolwich street, was instantly killed last night when he fell under the wheel of a tractor on the Bridgeport Speedway.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brubacher. Crown Attorney Daufman said no inquest will be ordered into the accident.

RIDING ON FENDER

Police Chief Cecil Phillips said the mishap occurred while Douglas was riding on the right fender of a tractor driven by Benny Ten[…?], 20, farm hand on the Brubacher farm.
A neighbor, Gerald Berlet, 17, was riding on the left fender. "They were on their way to get a load of hay from a field at the rear of the speedway," the chief said. The gate to the track was open and they were taking a short-cut along the raceway. "Suddenly Douglas fell off the fender into the path of the large rear wheel. He died instantly," the chief said. Dr. C.C. Belyea, coroner, was called and pronounced the boy dead. An autopsy was conducted today.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Jul 1956 pg 3

Linda — Kenneth David Bender. (son of Donald Joseph Bender and Louisa Bender) [Group Sheet]

Dianne — Larry James Shantz. (son of Lloyd Elmer Shantz and Etta Shantz) [Group Sheet]

Jennifed married William Kenneth McCormick [Group Sheet]