Lauretta Mae Burkhart

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• Also Known As: Loretta Burkhart

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 17 - April 24, 1973 - page 366

Burkhart, Lauretta Mae, daughter of Herbert and Irene (Woolner) Burkhart, was born in Bridgeport, Ont., May 20, 1920; died at Kitchener, Ont., after a short illness, Mar. 11, 1973; aged 52 y. 9 m. 19 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Homer, Roy, and Wayne) and 5 sisters (Viola - Mrs. Andrew Bowman, Ruby - Mrs. Edmund Martin, Doris - Mrs. Leonard Gingerich, Martha - Mrs. Aden Weber, and Ellen - Mrs. Clare Martin). She was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 14, in charge of Donovan E. Smucker; interment in Breslau Cemetery.

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• Residence: 15 May 1940, Bridgeport/Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No 8 «/b»- May 22, 1941, page 174, 175

«/b»BURKHART. - Herbert E. Burkhart was born in N. Woolwich Twp., Ont., on Aug. 29, 1889, and died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Sunday morning, May 4, 1941; aged 51 y. 8 m. 5 d. He leaves to mourn his very unexpected departure: his wife, formerly Irene Woolner, to whom he was married Nov. 12, 1913; his mother, Mrs. Hannah Burkhart of St. Jacobs; 3 sons; Homer, of Breslau, Roy, of Kitchener, Wayne, at home; 6 daughters: Viola, Lauretta, Martha, and Ellen at home, Ruby of Breslau, Doris of Kitchener; 5 brothers: Clarence of Guernsey, Sask., Irvin of Goshen, Ind., Emerson, Lloyd, and Gordon of Kitchener; 4 sisters: Mrs. Irvin Martin of Edson, Alta., Mrs. Mervin Shantz of Alma, Mrs. Abner Musselman of St. Jacobs, and Mrs. Zenas Cressman of New Hamburg. Bro. Burkhart accepted Christ when about 18 years of age, and became a member of the Mennonite Church at Floradale. Fourteen years ago he transferred his membership to the Cressman congregation at Breslau, in which he was a faithful member until his sudden passing. The funeral was held in the Cressman Mennonite Church. Ministers, Oliver D. Snider and Oscar Burkholder. Text: Prov. 27:1.

Herbert married Irene Woolner on 12 Nov 1913. Irene (daughter of John Woolner and Hannah S. Clemmer) was born on 26 Mar 1891; died on 15 May 1958 in Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Breslau, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 17 Mar 1944, Bridgeport/Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 23 - June 10, 1958-page 554, 555

«/b»Burkhart, Irene, daughter of the late John and Hannah Woolner, was born near Kitchener, Ont., March 26, 1891; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Bowman, Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness, May 15, 1958; aged 67 y. 1 m. 19 d. On Nov. 12, 1913, she was married to Herbert E. Burkhart, who predeceased her May 4, 1941. After her marriage she resided at Breslau and Bridgeport, Ont., until 4 years ago when she gave up housekeeping to live with her daughters. Surviving are 3 sons (Homer, Galt, Ont.; Roy, Breslau, Ont.; and Wayne, Kitchener, Ont.), 6 daughters (viola-Mrs. Andrew Bowman, Ruby-Mrs. Edmond Martin, and Lauretta, all of Kitchener, Ont.; Doris-Mrs. Leonard Gingerich, Martha-Mrs. Aden Weber, and Ellen-Mrs. Clare Martin, all of Waterloo, Ont.), 23 grandchildren, 2 brothers ( Nelson and Vernon, both of Kitchener, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Elmina Cressman, Preston, Ont.). One brother and one sister preceded her in death. At the age of 17 she was baptized and united with the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, later transferring her membership to the Cressman Mennonite Church, where she was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Cressman Church, May 18, in charge of Carl J. Rudy.

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• Alt. Birth: 28 Jan 1861, Floradale, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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He was born near Floradale.

Alt. Birth:
He was born near Floradale.

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Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 11 «/b»- June 13, 1940----page 222, 223, 224

Burkhart. --- Enoch, «/b»son of the late Joseph and Sarah «b»Burkhart«/b», was born near Floradale, Ont., Jan. 28, 1861; died May 15, 1940, at the home of his daughter, six days after a stroke of paralysis; aged 79 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Oct. 2, 1887, he was married to Hannah Eby«/b», also of Floradale, who survives him. In January of 1891 they moved to a farm in Peel Township where they lived until March o f 1933. Since that time they have made their home with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Musselman, near Elmira, Ont. Surviving are his wife, 6 sons and 4 daughters: Ella (Mrs. I. R. Martin), Edson, Alta; Herbert, Bridgeport, Ont.; Clarence, Guernsey, Sask.; Irvin, Goshen, Ind.; Emerson, Lloyd, and Gordon, Kitchener, Ont.; Florence (Mrs. Mervin Shantz), Alma, Ont.; Gladys (Mrs. Abner Musselman), Elmira, Ont.; and Mabel (Mrs. Zena Cressman), New Hamburg, Ont.; also 2 brothers (Jacob, Elmira, Ont.; Ezra, Conestoga, Ont.), 1 sister (Mrs. Noah Shoemaker, Floradale, Ont.), and 34 grandchildren. Several years after his marriage he became a member of the Floradale Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member in this congregation until death. As a father of a large family, he set a good example by insisting on punctuality in church attendance. As a friend and neighbor he willing sacrificed for the good of others, and in his passing many will feel the loss of a kind father and sympathetic friend. Funeral services were conducted May 19, briefly at the home and later at the Floradale Mennonite Church, with Brethren Oliver D. Snider and Reuben Detwiler in charge. Interment in the North Woolwich Cemetery.

Enoch married Hannah Eby on 2 Oct 1887 in Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Elias B. Eby and Rachel Shantz) was born on 13 Apr 1867 in Floradale, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 May 1943 in Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 May 1943 in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Anna Eby

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Gospel Herald- Vol. XXXVI, No . 9 - May 27, 1943, Page 182, 183

Burkhart- Hanna Eby Burkhart«/b», a daughter of Elias and Rachel (Shantz) Eby«/b», was born in Floradale, Ont., on April 13, 1867; died May 10, 1943, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Musselman, near Elmira, Ont.; aged 76 y. 27 d. On Oct. 2, 1887, she was united in marriage to Enoch Burkhart, Floradale, who preceded her in death by 3 years. After several years residence at Bridgeport and Floradale, they moved to a farm in Wellington, Co., where they resided 42 years, and in the spring of 1933 they retired from active farming and lived at the home of their daughter. They were the parents of fourteen children, 9 of whom are still living: Ella (Mrs. I.R. Martin) Edson, Alt.; Herbert (deceased); Edwin (deceased); Ida (deceased); Clarence, Guernsey, Sask.; Irvin, Goshen, Ind.; Emerson, Kitchener; Lloyd, Kitchener; Irene (deceased); Florence (Mrs. Mervin Shantz) Alma; Gladys (Mrs. Abner Musselman) Elmira; Mabel (Mrs. Zenas Gressman) New Hamburg; Elmer (deceased); Gordon, Kitchener. There are 36 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. The deceased enjoyed comparatively good health all the time, but lived only one day after suffering a severe stroke on Sunday noon. A short time after marriage, both she and her husband united with the Floradale Mennonite Church, at which place they remained lifelong members. Funeral services were held on May 13 at the Floradale Mennonite Church, interment in the North Woolwich Cemetery, Bros. Oliver D. Snider and Reuben Detwiler officiating.The following lines are taken from one of her favorite songs and represent the faith to which her life was a constant witness:

"I believe the promises of God; /I can trust His never-failing Word;/ When earthly hopes shall fail or hosts of sin assail./ I rest upon the promises of God."

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It was first called the First Mennonite Church in 1917. Prior to this it had been called Eby's. Benjamin Eby's, Christian Eby's Berlin and East End. Worship was held in a log school house on the South East corner of the adjoining cemetery as early as 1811. In 1834 a substantial frame meeting house was built on the site of the present day church and the log school house was moved to Breslau where it was used as a school and meeting house. The frame meeting house was replaced with a brick edifice in 1902 which was enlarged in 1902, 1950 and 1985.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XVIII, Number 2 - April 9, 1925, pages 46, 47.

Woolner«/b». - John S. Woolner was born near Kossuth, Ont., Aug. 23, 1855; died at the home of his son-in-law, Geo. A. Weber, near Kitchener, Ont., on March 20, 1925; aged 69 y. 6 m. 28 d. In 1878 he was married to Hannah Clemmer, who with three sons (Addison, Nelson, and Vernon) and three daughters (Mrs. Geo. A. Weber, Mrs. Levi Cressman, and Mrs. Herbert Burkhart), together with 26 grandchildren and three brothers (Jacob, Martin, and Solomon) are left to mourn his departure. Bro. Woolner united with the Mennonite Church in 1885, of which he remained a consistent member. During the last number of years his mental powers failed him, having been deprived of speaking for nearly three years. Funeral services were held on the 23rd at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with the brethren, C. F. Derstine and Oscar Burkholder, in charge. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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Woolner/in loving memory of/John Woolner/died Mar. 20, 1925/in his 70th year/at rest/also his beloved wife/Hannah Clemmer/died Aug. 31, 1931/in her 75th year

John married Hannah S. Clemmer on 24 Feb 1878 in Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Abraham B. Clemmer and Lydia S. Shantz) was born on 24 Feb 1857 in Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Aug 1931 in Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Sep 1931 in Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It was first called the First Mennonite Church in 1917. Prior to this it had been called Eby's. Benjamin Eby's, Christian Eby's Berlin and East End. Worship was held in a log school house on the South East corner of the adjoining cemetery as early as 1811. In 1834 a substantial frame meeting house was built on the site of the present day church and the log school house was moved to Breslau where it was used as a school and meeting house. The frame meeting house was replaced with a brick edifice in 1902 which was enlarged in 1902, 1950 and 1985.

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September 17, 1931 - Vol. XXIV, No.25- page 559, 560

Woolner. - Hannah (Clemmer)Woolner was born near Breslau, Ont., Feb. 24, 1857; died Aug. 31, 1931, after a brief illness, at the home of her son-in-law, Bro. and Sister Geo. A. Weber, near Kitchener, Ont.; aged 74 y. 6 m. 7 d. She was the last member of the late Abraham Clemmer family. Sister Woolner was converted and joined the Mennonite Church 46 years ago and remained faithful to the end. She was married to Bro. John Woolner who predeceased her over six years ago. Seven children were born to this union, six of whom survive. There are also 29 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Sept. 4, with Brethren C. F. Derstine and Eli S. Hallman in charge. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Woolner/in loving memory of/John Woolner/died Mar. 20, 1925/in his 70th year/at rest/also his beloved wife/Hannah Clemmer/died Aug. 31, 1931/in her 75th year

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• Also Known As: Joseph Burkhardt
• Find-a-Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42951777

Joseph married Sarah Sitler on 8 Apr 1856. Sarah (daughter of John Sitler and Sarah B. Clemmer) was born on 2 Jan 1837 in , Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Mar 1913 in Floradale, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 30 Mar 1913 in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 5 - May 1, 1913 - page 79

Burkhardt.-Sarah Burkhardt (nee Sitler) was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 2, 1837; died at the home of her son-in-law, Noah Shoemaker, Floradale, Ont., March 27, 1913; aged 76 y. 2 m. 25 d. On April 8, 1856, she was married to Joseph Burkhardt, who preceded her to the world beyond about 18 years ago. This union was blessed with 11 children, 6 of whom survive. One of her daughters, Susannah (Mrs. J. P. Martin), died on March 16, 1913, exactly one week before her mother's death. She suffered a stroke of paralysis, pneumonia developing after a short time and five days from the beginning of her illness death ensued. The funeral was held on March 30, from the residence of her son-in-law to the Mennonite cemetery nearby.

Beloved mother, oh, how we miss thee,
Thy smiling face no more to see;
In heaven again we hope to meet thee,
Where parting never more shall be.

By a daughter.

Elias married Rachel Shantz on 11 Dec 1853 in Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Jacob Shantz and Susannah E. Schneider) was born on 19 Jul 1833 in Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Jun 1900 in Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Find-a-Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46533628
• Census: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Census:
She was born in Canada and living with her father.

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• Find-a-Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19071898

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He was born in St. Andrew's Parish, Suffolk.

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Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 30 - October 25, 1917 - p. 559

«/b»Woolner.-Pre. Jacob Woolner was born on Sept. 25, 1826; died Oct. 6, 1917; aged 91 y. 11 d. He was born in St. Andrew's parish, Suffolk County, England, and emigrated to Canada with his parents in the year 1832, arriving in Waterloo Co., on June 28, where his mother soon died of the cholera. On May 14, 1848, he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church. On May 30, 1867, he was called to the ministry in which capacity he served the Church as long as health permitted him to do so and was an earnest laborer to help spread the Gospel to all until his end came. He was the oldest minister in the Ontario Conference, being ordained over 50 years ago. On the 30th of May, 1849, he was married with Hannah Shiedel. To this union were born 6 sons and 4 daughters, 2 of whom died in infancy. His first wife died in March, 1897, and in May, 1899, he was united in marriage with Nancy Kramp (whose maiden name was Reist). She died on Apr. 23, 1913. There remain to mourn his loss 5 sons, 46 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held on Oct. 9. Services at the house conducted by Bro. Noah Stauffer and at the Cressman Mennonite Church at Breslau by the Brethren Jonas Snider and U. K. Weber using the following texts which had been selected by the departed brother, Job 5:26 and II Tim. 4:7, 8. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Peace to his ashes.

Jacob married Hannah Schiedel on 30 Sep 1849. Hannah (daughter of Andreas Martin Schiedel and Susannah Ries) was born on 15 Mar 1828; died on 18 Mar 1897; was buried on 21 Mar 1897 in Breslau, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 8, April 15, 1897 - Page 124, 125

WOOLNER - On the 18th of March, 1897, near Kossuth, WAterloo Co., Ont., Sister Hannah, wife of Pre. Jacob Woolner, aged 69 years, 2 months, 17 days. She lived in matrimony 48 years; to them were born six sons and four daughters. Buried on the 21st, at Cressman's M.H. Services at the house by J. Gingrich, and at the meeting house by Elias Weber in German and N. Stauffer in English. Sister Woolner was a member of the Mennonite church from her youth. She leaves a sorrowing husband, five sons and two daughters and many friends to mourn her departure.

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• Occupation: farmer
• Census: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Census:
He was Mennonite, a farmer born in Pennsylvania.

Abraham married Lydia S. Shantz on 28 Oct 1845 in , Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Jacob Shantz and Susannah E. Schneider) was born on 1 Mar 1825 in , Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 1887 in Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Feb 1887 in Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Find-a-Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27763261
• Census: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Alt. Death: 31 Jan 1887

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She was Mennonite, born in Canada.

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CLEMMER - On the 15th of February, near Breslau, Waterloo county, Ontario, of typhoid fever, Sister Lydia, wife of Abraham b. Clemmer, aged 61 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was buried on the 18th in Synder's grave-yard near Bloomingdale. Services by A. Martin and J. Woolner. Sister Clemmer was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was blessed with general good health throughout her life. She was ever ready to lend assistance to the sick and the needy and will be missed by a large circle of friends. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Bro. Clemmer, who has been sickly for some months, was unable to follow the remains of his beloved companion to their last resting place, notwithstanding that he is better than he had been for some time previous to her death.