Veronica “Fannie” Baechler Bender (1889-1968)

Veronica “Fannie” Baechler Bender

Birth

30 Apr 1889

East Zorra-Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Death

22 Dec 1968 (aged 79)

Kitchener, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Burial

Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery

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Bender, Veronica, daughter of Christian and Magdalene (Schrag) Baechler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 30, 1889; died after a lengthy illness at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 22, 1968; aged 79 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Jan. 3, 1907, she was married to Samuel J. Bender, who preceded her in death by 19 years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Alma - Mrs. Solomon Roth and Matilda), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christ), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Peter Schultz, Mrs. Peter Roth, and Mrs. William Bender). Three sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with Emanuel Steinman and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 4 - January 28, 1969 pages 87, 88

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Mrs. Samuel Bender

Funeral services were held at Steinman's Mennonite Church last Thursday for Mrs Samuel Bender. 441 Huron St., New Hamburg. who died Sunday. Dec. 22 at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital at the age of 79.

Born in East Zorra Township, she resided in New Hamburg most of her life. She was a member of Steinman's Church.

The former Veronica Baechler. she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Christian Baechler.

She was predeceased by her husband 19 years ago

She leaves two daughters. Mrs. Solomon (Alma) Both and Matilda, both of New Hamburg: one brother. Christian Baechler of Tavistock: three sisters. Mrs. Peter (Katie) Schultz of RR 1. Milverton. Mrs. Peter (Susan) Roth and Mrs. William (Mabel) Bender, both of New Hamburg, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiated.

Temporary entombment followed in the Graff chapel at Riverside cemetery. New Hamburg

New Hamburg Independent Newspaper