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Lydia Litwiller

Female 1889 - 1932  (42 years)


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  1. 1.  Lydia Litwiller was born 7 Jun 1889; died 16 Mar 1932; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Block
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80819
    • Birth: 20 Jun 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth: 24 Jun 1889
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Block Lydia Litwiller Block was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., June 24, 1889; died on March 16, 1932; aged 42 y. 8 m. 21 d. She gave her heart to the Lord in her teens and united with the church of her choice in which she was a faithful member until death. Her sickness was of short duration, being sick less than a week. She took the influenza and then pneumonia. She was married to Irvin Block in January, 1915. Her departure is mourned by her bereaved husband, 2 sons, 6 daughters, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and many other relatives and friends. Her mother, father, a sister and 2 brothers preceded her to the Great Beyond. Funeral services were held March 19, at the Waterloo Mennonite Church of which she was a member, conducted by Bros. J. B. Martin and M. Hallman. Texts, Acts 9: 36-42; Matt. 25: 6; I Cor. 15: 26.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 53 - March 31, 1932 pages 1131, 1132

    Lydia married Irvon Block 13 Jan 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irvon (son of Isaac Block and Anna Martha Elizabeth "Martha" Faber) was born 18 May 1889, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1954; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Dorothy Marie Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916; died 1992; was buried , Pigeon River Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, United States.
    2. 3. Lillian Ethel Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jun 1917, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Adele Leota Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1918.
    4. 5. Delford William "Del" Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1921; died 12 Oct 2004.
    5. 6. Norene Nellie Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Apr 1922; died 4 Sep 2010; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Flying Officer Dalton Irvon Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1924; died 17 Aug 1944, , Germany; was buried , Runnymede Memorial, Englefield Greenfield, Egham, , Surrey, England.
    7. 8. MaryBell Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1925, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 2020; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Block  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 1927; died 4 Dec 2013, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Dorothy Marie Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 1916; died 1992; was buried , Pigeon River Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99440


  2. 3.  Lillian Ethel Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 10 Jun 1917, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lillian Ethel Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87425
    • Residence: 1987, 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Lillian Block, daughter of Ervon and Lydia (Litwiller) Block, was born at Petersburg, Ont., June 10, 1917; died at Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 14, 1987; aged 70 y. She was married to Daniel Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Darrel, Glenn, and Dalton), 2 daughters (Demaris Barg and Lois Eby), 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Delford Block), and 7 sisters (Dorothy Sape, Adele Deckert, Noreen Steinman, Mary Belle Poll, Betty Aberhardt, Muriel Martin, and Sharon Wideman). She was a member of Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of Brian Laverty; interment in the church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 5 - February 2, 1988, page 84, 86

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    JANTZI, Lillian E. - At her residence, 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, on Monday, Dec. 14, 1987, peacefully, as the result of a heart attack, the former Lillian Ethel Block, aged 70 years.

    She was a member of Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship Mennonite Church.

    Dear wife of Daniel; loving mother of Rev. Darrell Jantzi and his wife Florence, Glenn and his wife Joanne, all of Waterloo, Rev. Dalton Jantzi and his wife Carol of Scarborough, Demaris and her husband Werner Barg of Brooks, Alta., Lois and her husband Chris Eby of Kitchener; sister of Delford Block of Edson, Alta,, Dorothy (Mrs. Michael Sape) of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Adele Decked., Mrs. Noreen Steinman, Mary Belle (Mrs. Donald Poll), all of Kitchener, Betty (Mrs. Anthony Aberhardt) of Waterloo, Muriel (Mrs. Oscar Martin) of Elmira, Sharon (Mrs. James Wideman) of St. Clements. Fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

    Predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Dalton and Arthur.

    Friends may call at the Rate-Bechtel Funeral Home, 821 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. Wednesday (today), until noon on Friday, when removal will be made to Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship Mennonite Church, where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., with Rev. Brian Laverty officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Lillian — Daniel Kennel Jantzi. Daniel (son of Christian O. Jantzi and Anna J. Kennel) was born 1912; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Rev. Darrell Daniel Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Lois Anne Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Adele Leota Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 18 Jul 1918.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Adele Leota Deckert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380284

    Adele married Harold H. Deckert 11 Aug 1942, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of Frederick Deckert and Catherine) was born 1915, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Oct 1970, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Delford William "Del" Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 18 Jan 1921; died 12 Oct 2004.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398934

    Delford — Geraldine Elizabeth Frank. Geraldine (daughter of John Frank and Frieda Catherine Doering) was born 17 Apr 1924; died 12 Nov 2009. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Norene Nellie Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 12 Apr 1922; died 4 Sep 2010; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Norene Nellie Steinman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216993

    Notes:

    April 12, 1922 - September 4, 2010. Passed away peacefully in her 88th year at home surrounded by her loving family, predeceased by Roy Steinman. Norene will be sadly missed by her family, sisters, and many friends.

    Norene leaves her four children, Nancy (Peter) Barrington, Carol (Bill) Steinman, Dan (Barbara) Steinman, and Sally (Don) Metzger; six grandchildren - Ahren, Andrea, Patrick, Natalie, Emma and Jacob, and her two great grandchildren, Alex and Paige. She will also be fondly remembered by her three surviving "Block" sisters - Mary Belle Poll, Betty Aberhardt, and Sharon Wideman - and by her dear friends at the Queen-Margaret Apartment Buildings.

    Norene was an active member of the Queen-Margaret Tenants Association and Bridge Club, a former Dairy Queen manager, and founder of the Pioneer Ice Cream Shoppe at Sportsworld.

    At Norene's request, she will rest in peace at the Williamsburg Scattering Garden, close to her birthplace in Shingletown, Wilmot Township.

    Please join us in celebrating Norene's life at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Visitation with family begins at 3 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 4 p.m.

    Condolences for the family and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the March of Dimes can be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Special thanks to Dr. Catherine Sandor, the wonderful staff at Waterloo Wellington CCAC, and the Palliative Care Team for their thoughtful care.

    "A Mother's gift of love lasts forever in our hearts."

    Norene — Roy Steinman. Roy (son of Moses S. Steinman and Mary M. Schmidt) was born 25 Sep 1919; died Bef 2010. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Flying Officer Dalton Irvon Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 19 Mar 1924; died 17 Aug 1944, , Germany; was buried , Runnymede Memorial, Englefield Greenfield, Egham, , Surrey, England.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82324P


  7. 8.  MaryBell Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 5 Aug 1925, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 2020; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: MaryBell Poll
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216995

    Notes:

    It has pleased Almighty God in His divine wisdom and providence to call from her earthly home to her heavenly home, the soul of MaryBelle Poll on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was 95 years old at the time of her death. MaryBelle was born in Petersburg, Ontario on August 5, 1925. Loving wife of the late Donald G. Poll (2019). She will be sadly missed by her children Dale Poll (Barbara) and Scott Poll (Peter Liu), daughter-in-law Barbara Poll, grandchildren Ryan Poll (Darlene) and Tamara Raffelhüschen (Thomas), great-grandchildren Liam and Coen Raffelhüschen, godchildren James Blake, William Seegmiller, Steven Upfold, Jane Somerville, Jeannette Lamont, Sandy Dent, Dorian Hartfield, Debbie Ottman and a special daughter Joanne Schaefer. She will also be missed by her sister Sharon Lee Landriault and her brother-in-law Leo "Red" Hill. She mourned the loss of her son Graham in 2019 and oldest son Alan in 1960. She was also predeceased by her parents Irvon and Lydia (Litwiller) Block, step-mother Marion (Weber) Block, sisters Dorothy Sape, Lillian Jantzi, Adele Deckert, Noreen Steinman, Betty Aberhardt and Muriel Martin, brothers Delford Block and Dalton Block (who was killed overseas while serving with the R.C.A.F.) and sister-in-law Doris Hill. Her great joy was her many nieces, nephews and the good friends she made throughout the years. She took joy in serving as a Cub and Scout Mother in the Scout Auxiliary 24th and 19th divisions, Smithson School and Home, Teacher's Aid with pre-school deaf children and twenty years with the Sunnyside Home Auxiliary. She made friends as a lecturer with Counterweight and as a member of the Rockway Senior Centre Quilting Club. MaryBelle's greatest joy was serving her Lord and Saviour. She loved the children she taught in Sunday School and for forty years as a teacher during the summer Vacation Bible School. She served Holy Cross Lutheran Church as a member of the Women's Guild, L.W.M.L. Women's Retreats and many committees throughout the years. A private funeral service will be held at Woodland Cemetery. Extended family and friends may view the service on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. via the following livestream link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming Interment Woodland Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Holy Cross Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for MaryBelle's memorial. "It's only what we give away, that will live to see another day."

    "Marybelle POLL Obituary (1925 - 2020) - Waterloo Region Record". 2020. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/obituary.aspx?n=marybelle-poll-block&pid=197130653&fhid=31138.

    MaryBell — Donald G. "Doc" Poll. Donald (son of Charles W. Poll and Dorcas J. Reitzel) was born 2 Feb 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Block Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born 1 Oct 1927; died 4 Dec 2013, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Aberhardt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216998

    Notes:

    ABERHARDT, Betty Elaine (Block) October 1, 1927 - December 4, 2013 Passed away peacefully at her residence, Beechwood Manor, Waterloo, Ontario on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Survived by her devoted and loving best friend Arnold Meyers. Beloved mother of Patricia (Allen Bradshaw) Eade, Regina, SK; John (Evadnie) Aberhardt, Burlington, ON and Toni (Barry) Robinson, Naperville, IL. Loving grandmother of Andrea Aberhardt, Burlington, IL; Kevin (Colleen Ennett), White Plains, NY and Heather (Charl Stenger) Eade, Dubai, UAE; Erin (Steve Swink), Tempe, AZ; Graham, Aurora, IL; Meghan, Calgary, AB and Alexander Robinson, Naperville, IL. Great-grandmother to Lara and Danica Eade; Naomi and Johanna Vaillaincourt. Survived by sisters Mary Belle (Donald) Poll and Sharon-Lee Wideman. Also survived and missed by the Meyers Family Carol and John Unruh, Trevor, Rob (Sarah) and Trevor's children Ainslie and Nathan; Julie and Karl Stobbe, Stephanie, Laura and Adam (Taylor) of Beamsville, ON and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, husband Anthony (Tony) Aberhardt, sisters: Dorothy Sape, Lillian Jantzi, Adele Deckert, Norene Steinman, Muriel Martin, brothers: Delford, Dalton and infant Arlan Block. A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener on Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. The family welcomes visitors to share stories at the church an hour before the service begins. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Beechwood Manor and Drs. King, Gregor and Keleher and the CCAC team for their loving care and attention. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory can be made to First Mennonite Church, Burlington Christian Church or the Dialysis unit of Grand River Hospital by calling the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home at 519-742-4481 or condolences at: www.schreitersandrock funeralhome.com

    Elizabeth — Anthony "Tony" Aberhardt. Anthony was born 22 Jan 1922; died 18 Sep 1996; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Rev. Darrell Daniel Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lillian2, 1.Lydia1)

    Darrell — Florence Gingrich. (daughter of Ivan M. Gingrich and Matilda F. Weber) [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Lois Anne Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lillian2, 1.Lydia1)

    Lois — Christopher Eby. (son of Grant Eugene Eby and Jeanne A. Rebstock) [Group Sheet]



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