Obituaries and Death Notices from the Wellesley Maple Leaf - L

Lackner, Clarence

Lackner, Frederick G.

One of the pioneers of Hawkesville, Mr. F. G. Lackner, died last week, aged 70 years. He has lived there for 54 years. A fuller obituary will be published in the next issue in our Hawkesville letter, which is crowded out this week. Wellesley Maple Leaf, December 3, 1903

HAWKESVILLE.
It is our sad duty to record the death of one of Hawkesville’s pioneers, Mr. Frederick G. Lackner. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, in 1833. In 1839 he came with his parents to Canada, settling near St. Jacobs, and later on in the virgin forest near Hawkesville. He afterwards learned the trade of blacksmithing and for 34 years he wielded the hammer, but was living retired at the time of his demise. He leaves a widow, four sons, two sisters and two brothers. The bereaved friends have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, December 10, 1903

Lackner, William A

The death of Mr. William A. Lackner at Berlin last Friday removes one of the early settlers of Wellesley township. He was in business in Hawkesville many years ago, then went extensively into farming and thoroughbred stock raising. He was in the council five or six years, president of the Wellesley Agricultural Society and held other positions of trust. He is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters, among the sons being Dr. Lackner, M. L A. Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 8, 1906

Lamont, John

Brussels. Ont., June 28.—John Lamont, a highly respected young farmer living near here, was accidentally killed to-day while working in the bush. Lamont, in company with his father and three other men, were using a large spring pole, which was overhead, when the pole gave way and fell full weight on the back of Lament's neck causing instant death. He was thirty years old and unmarried. Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 7, 1904

Lantz (infant)

Great sympathy is felt for Mr. Christian Lantz over the death of his little son. The funeral  left on Saturday for Wellesley. Wellesley Maple Leaf,  February 11, 1904

Lanz, Elizabeth

RATZBURG
The death of Mrs. Lanz, mother of Mr. John Lanz, occurred at the home of her son, just east of here late on Monday evening, in her 81st year. She had been in her ordinary health when retiring last Friday evening, but on the following morning the following morning the family found her in bed unconscious from paralysis, in which condition she remained until the end. Deceased was born in Germany but came to Canada early in life, and in November, 1845 was married to the late Mr. Henry Lanz, who died 12 years ago. They settled at once on the farm upon which she died on Monday after living there continuously for 59 years, and from which her remains are being taken away this afternoon for interment in the Alles church cemetery. Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 20, 1905

Lasch, Caroline (nee Hartwig)

Lasch, Paul

Lasch, Wilhelmina (nee Kliefoth)

Lauer, Catharine

DEATH OF MRS. D LAUER.
The following from the Berlin Daily Telegraph- refers to the mother of Mrs. Wm. Kelterborn The death of Mrs. Daniel Lauer, a highly respected resident of this town took place at 8 o’clock on Sunday morning at her home, 23 Foundry street. Death was due to bronchitis from which she suffered for about two weeks.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Catharine Bucher, was born in Hillsbach, Baden, Germany in 1841, and was therefore in her 67th year. When 13 years of age she came to Canada with her parents and directly to Berlin where she has lived ever since. She was married in 1871 to Mr. Daniel Lauer, who predeceased her three years. Two daughters and three sisters survive a kind mother and faithful sister. The daughters are, Miss Mary Lauer, at home, and Mrs. William Kelterborn at Wellesley, and the sisters are Mrs. G. Schamlach [?] , Mrs. J. Oberholtzer, and Mrs. Chris Krueger [?].
The late Mrs. Lauer was a consistent member of St. Peter’s Lutheran church and for twenty-two years held the post of secretary of the Ladies Aid of that church.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence to St. Peter's church and from thence to Mount Hope cemetery, Rev. F. E. Oberlander officiating.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 30, 1908

Lauer, Daniel

DANIEL LAUER.
Mr. Daniel Lauer, father of Mrs. Wm. Kelterborn, of Wellesley village, passed away at his home in Berlin last Friday morning after an illness of several months, in his 56th year. He had lived in Berlin over thirty years and was highly respected, and during his visits to Wellesley he made many friends by his genial qualities. The funeral on Monday was a largo one, several from here being among the number. Wellesley Maple Leaf,  June 22, 1905

Leighton, Jennie

Crosshill - Their friends extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Leighton in the death of their only child, a daughter, which died on the 6th inst. Mr. L. has purchased the blacksmithing business and had just moved to the village, when the little one’s death occurred.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, August 15, 1901

Leighton, Jessie

We are pained to report the death of Mrs. W. K. Leighton at her home in Crosshill this week. The funeral occurs this afternoon. Deceased was highly respected in this village where she resided when her husband was in business here. Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 21, 1905

Crosshill  - It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. William Leighton, which occurred on Tuesday morning of last week. Deceased had been ailing for some time but her death came unexpectedly. The funeral service was conducted at the house on Thursday by Rev. Mr. Haig. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large number of friends. Among the beautiful floral offerings was a pillow from her son in Toronto and a sheaf from Mr. Leighton’s sisters in Toronto. A husband and a little son and daughter are left to mourn their loss. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. 
Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 28, 1905

Leis, Elizabeth (nee Bast)

Leis, Katherine

DEATH OF MRS. LEIS.
The death of Mrs. Leis, widow of the late Joseph Leis, occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Chr. J. Lichty, just east of Crosshill, on Thursday last, aged 71 years and four months. Deceased was one of the very earliest of residents of this section, coming here with her father, Mr. Kennel, who settled on the eastern border of Wellesley when she was a mere child. Since that time she has always lived here, and throughout her long and useful life she retained the highest respect of all. Besides a large number of descendants and relatives, Mrs. Leis leaves a family of thirteen children : Noah, John, Magdelene (Mrs. P. Jantzi), Chris., Jos., David, Daniel, Catherine (Mrs. C. J.  Lichty), Menno, Barbara(Mrs. C. Gingerich), Jacob, Phronica (Mrs. N. Roth), and Solomon. Those children are all living and settled in this neighborhood, and all of them attended the large funeral which occured [sic] on Sunday last at the Mennonite Church, 3rd. line.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 19, 1903

Lenhard, Madelene

Word has reached here that Madelene, the youngest child of Mr. John Lenhard, who recently resided in Wellesley, died in the (Moose Jaw, (Stask.) hospital a week ago Monday from appendicitis. Until this year, Madelene was a pupil of the school in this village and her death has caused lunch sorrow especially amongst the children here.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 1, 1906

Lenhard, Peter

OLD SETTLER GONE.
The death of Peter Lenhard, Sr., which occurred at his home in St. Clements, last Saturday morning, removes one of the very oldest settlers of the township of Wellesley. He lacked but one month from reaching his 81st birthday. Deceased was born in Germany coming to this neighborhood when a young man of about twenty yours, settling on the farm just west of the saw mill in this village, which he cleared and latter [sic] on moved to the farm now occupied by his son, John where he lived for about ten years. He then moved to a farm near St. Clements where ho resided until he retired about ten years ago when he moved into St. Clements, remained until his death. He was wed known by all the older residents and in the early days helped to clear many of the farms in this neighborhood. His family consists of: John, near Wellesley village; Louis, in Michigan; Mrs. Voisin, near St. Clements; George, in Minneapolis, Minn: Peter, on the homestaed [sic] near St. Clements; Edmund, Valley City, North Dakota ; Magdalena, at home; Kate, who died a year or so ago, and Jonas (Father Lenhard) parish priest at Mackton [sic]. His aged wife survives him. The funeral on Tuesday was a very large one notwithstanding the deep snow and cold.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, February 16, 1905

Leyes, Elizabeth

The death took place on Friday, Sept. 9. at Michawaka, Ind., of Mrs. Wm. Leyes, a former resident of Wellesley Village. The deceased was born in Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany, in August, 1826. In 1846 she emigrated with her husband to New York, where they resided nearly 10 years. In 1859 they came to Wellesley village, Waterloo Co. Here they lived over 45 years, after which they moved to St. Clements. At the close of 1902 they sold out and went to Michawaka, where nearly all their children are residing. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 84 years old, 5 sons, 6 daughters, 45 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.—Berlin News Record.  Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 29, 1904

Lichty, Ephraim

The death of Ephraim Lichty occurred at his home at Wetzell, Mich., on Dec. 20th, last after an illness of about three months duration, in his 30th year. He was well known in this neighborhood, having lived with his parents on the farm, just west of the village, and later with his uncle, Mr. John B. Lichty. He was a son-in-law of Mr. Chas. Knapp, of Lisbon.

The death of Ephraim Lichty, in Michigan, which occurred just before Christmas, cast a gloom of sorrow over this village, where he was well known, being a son-in- law of Mr. Chas Knapp. Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 3, 1901

Lichty, Katherine
(nee Zehr)

OBITUARY.
MRS. JACOB F. LICHTY.
The unexpected death of this well-known and highly respected lady, which occurred at her home just east of the village last Saturday evening, cast a gloom of sorrow over the community. She has been somewhat ill of late hut was thought to be improving. She retired early on Saturday evening and shortly after wards complained of a pain in her heart, which rapidly increased until she expired in about twenty minutes. She was a daughter of Christian Zehr, sr., of this village, and was in her 32nd year. Besides her sorrowing husband, Bishop Lichty, she leaves a family of four children, the youngest a babe six weeks old. Then was an immense attendance at the funeral, which occurred yesterday. Bishop Bender of Tavistock, preaching the sermon, assisted by Mr. Gascho, of St. Agatha. The remains were interred in the cemetery adjoining Bishop Lichty’s sorrow-stricken home.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, October 2, 1902

Lichty, Nicholas

The death of Mr. Nicholas Lichty occurred at his home, just west of St. Agatha, last Sunday. Deceased was secretary of the insurance society of the Amish Mennonites and was highly thought of in the community. A large number from this neighborhood are attending his funeral today (Wednesday).  Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 14, 1907

Lippert, Rebecca

Doering’s Corners - Mrs. Peter Berg was called to Walkerton last week by the death of her sister, Mrs. Fred Lippert who passed away on Wednesday last, the funeral occurring on Friday. Deceased and her husband were well known here, both been raised in this township, and the sympathy of the public goes out to the latter.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, February 23, 1905

Livingston, Louisa

The announcement last Saturday of the death of Mrs. Livingston, sister-in-law of Wm. Hogg of this place, was received with extreme sorrow here where the deceased lady has many friends.

DEATH OF MRS. LIVINGSTON
Baden – A gloom of sorrow has been cast in the vicinity by the sudden death of the wife of Mr. Jas. Livingstone, ex M. P. P. which occurred Saturday last in her 64th year. Her daughter, who is ill with pneumonia, was reported to be much worse and Mrs. Livingstone hastened to the room.  On reaching the top of the stairs she became faint, she fell and an hour or so later expired.  She was a robust, active lady and her sudden death comes as a terrible shock to her large circle of friends.  Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. Learch, a former county clerk: she was born at Wilmot Centre and has spent almost all her life here.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 28, 1904

Lochner, Daniel

REV. D. LOCHNER DEAD.
A telegram was received here on Monday announcing the death of Rev. D. Lockner, [sic] which had occurred early on Sunday morning. He was pastor of the Miss. Lutheran church here for eleven years, removing to charge near Sherwood, Ohio last February. But he failed in health almost at once and was only able to preach once to his now charge. Mrs. Lochner and her estimable family have the profound sympathy of a large circle of warm friends in Wellesley. Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 6, 1906

The congregation of St. Pauls  (Miss) church recently made a liberal donation to their former pastor, the late Rev. Mr. Lochner, and also erected a tombstone on the grave of his little twin son who died while he was in charge here. Last Sunday morning a letter from Mrs. Lochner, thanking the congregation for these touching kindnesses was read from the pulpit by pastor Batttenberg, producing a profound impression on the assemblage.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 8, 1906