Obituaries and Death Notices from the Wellesley Maple Leaf - S

Saunders, Thomas B.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. T. SAUNDERS.
The citizens of our village were shocked on Monday morning to hear of the death of Mr. Thos. Saunders, who has been spending the winter with his son, A. J. Saunders, druggist.
The sad event happened during the absence of the latter, who was in Toronto on a short business trip.
Deceased, who was apparently in good health on the day previous, failed to put in an appearance at the store on Monday morning, and as time passed and he had not been seen to leave the house, an entrance was effected, and the old gentleman found in bed, life apparently having been extinct for some time. The doctor was immediately summoned and expressed the opinion that he had passed away in his sleep during the night, heart disease being the cause of death. He had suffered lately from several attacks of heart weakness, though his appearance suggested nothing but the most robust health. The remains were conveyed to the old home town of Roxeter [sic], Huron county, on Tuesday evening, for interment the following day.
During the past few months deceased had become a well-known and revered figure on our village streets, his youthful activity and upright bearing attracting general admiration. He had ever a cheerful word for all with whom he came in contact, and his genial face will be greatly. Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 23, 1908


The remains of the late Thomas B. Saunders, Esq., who expired suddenly in this village Monday morning of last week were taken to Milverton on Tuesday evening, and forwarded to Wroxeter where interment took place on Wednesday. The deceased gentleman was born in Galt where he learned the harness-making trade. In early life he established himself in Wroxeter, building up a large harness business which he conducted successfully for many years.  He was connected with public affairs in Wroxeter, being reeve of that village for many years and a prominent member of the Huron County Council. On the death of his wife a few years ago, he sold his business to his elder son, since which time he has lived a retired life, spending his time with his children at Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto and here in Wellesley. His character was one of sterling integrity and strict up rightness and was widely known in Huron County. In politics he was a staunch Liberal and had he chosen a political life could have been the representative of East Huron in parliament.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 30, 1908

Schaefer (infant)

Heidelberg –  The infant twin daughter of Mr. Jacob Schaefer was called away by death on Tuesday last. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, December 12, 1901

Schafer, Valentine

Messrs. Samuel and Andrew Axt have received the sad news of the death of their friend. Valentine Schafer, at New Hamburg, who died March 8th, aged 71. The funeral takes place on Wednesday afternoon. Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 21, 1901

Schaub, Anna

Messrs. Michael and Louis Schaub accompanied by their wives, attended the funeral of their mother at Sebringville on Saturday. The old lady’s death was the result of an accident shortly after she left here about two months ago. She was in her eightieth year and quite feeble. The family were all present at the funeral, her five sons and a nephew, Mr. Geo. Schaub, of Freeport, all acting as pallbearers. Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 3, 1901

Schelter, Christoph

CHRISTOPH SCHELTER DEAD.
The oldest resident and the earliest settler of this village passed away on Monday afternoon in the death of Christoph Schelter in his 88th year, from old age. He came here in 1846, bought and cleared the half-acre lot upon which he died and it is said that he has never spent a night out of the village during all these 56 years. Just before coming here he was married to Miss Marie Herold and his now aged widow survives him, along with one son, Christian, of Jordan, Ont. The remains were interred yesterday, the pall bearers, Messrs. Casper Meyer, John Fleischhauer, R. Freeborn, John Faulhafer, John Ullner and Chr. Gensmer, all being neighbors of deceased for over a quarter of a century. The only gentleman now residing in the village, who was also a resident when deceased came to Wellesley is Mr. John Stahle, who was born here that year. Deceased worked at his trades as weaver and cooper until advancing age compelled him to retire.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 20, 1902

Schmedel, August

​Mr. August Schmedel died suddenly at his home in New Hamburg on Wednesday Iast. Deceased had been a resident of New Hamburg for about 40 years, carrying on business as a weaver. He was 77 years of age, and leaves one son and four daughters.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1902-10-31

Schitler

We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. C. Schitler who lived about two miles south of our village. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the R. C. Church, St. Clements.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, February 18, 1904

Schmidt, Andrew

The death of Mr. Andrew Schmidt occurred on Sunday, Mar. 29th, at 1 o’clock, p.m. at the residence of his son Valentine, near Erbsville, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 21 days. Deceased was born on April 8th 1826 in Flecken Queck,  Kreis Alsfeld, Grand duchy Hessen Darmstadt. In 1852 he and his family came to Canada and settled near Crosshill, Wellesley Township. 24 years ago Mr. Schmidt and his eldest son bought a farm in Waterloo Township, and in 1894 he sold his share to his son, and lived with him to the end. He leaves 2 sons and 3 daughters, 12  grandchildren and 1 great grandchild to mourn his death. Wife of the deceased died 5 years ago. Mrs. Ernst Heedke [?]is a daughter of the late Mr. Schmidt.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 2, 1908

Schneider, Henry P.

The death of Mr. Schneider occurred last Friday after an extended illness, at his home on the Third line. He was a well known and highly popular farmer and his funeral was a very large one. Wellesley Maple Leaf, December 15, 1904

Schopp

Word reached here last week announcing the death, after a short illness, of Mrs. Geo. Schopp, at her home in Milford, Nebraska. She spent some weeks with her husband in Wellesley last summer and made many friends who will be pained to learn of her demise.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 2, 1903

Schluter, Christian Frederick

Schultz, Christian

Schultz, Catherine (nee Oesch)

Schwartz, Joseph

ST. AGATHA. The death of Mr. Jos. Schwartz, Josephsburg, occurred on Monday of last week. He has been a resident of that village for half a century. The funeral occurred on the following Wednesday. Wellesley Maple Leaf, May 18, 1905

Schwartzentruber

On Feb. 7th, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. John E. Schwartzentruber died at their home east of Baden. Wellesley Maple Leaf, February 27, 1902

Schwartzentruber

On Thursday evening lost the death of Mrs. Menno Schwartzentruber occurred at her home in this village, aged 41 years, nine months and 23 days. She had been ailing for a year or so past and her demise was the result of a complication of diseases. She leaves a husband, who is just recovering from typhoid fever, and a daughter of seven years. The funeral on Sunday was a very large one, about 150 rigs being in the cortege and at the Mennonite church on the 3rd line, many of them being from the section just east of Tavistock, where deceased was raised. Bishop Bender, of the East Zorra church, conducted the impressive services.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 23, 1904

Scott

News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Scott, of Neepawa, Man. She was the mother of Mrs. J. H. Campbell, of this place, and Mrs. Jas. Campbell, of Maryboro. She was one of the pioneers of Wellesley township, having moved here from Lanark, Scotland, with her husband and family when the township was yet in but its first stage of development. She lived during the early days on a farm on the 3rd con. near Bamberg where, by her unfailing kindness to all with whom she came in contact, she gained the love and esteem of the entire community. Mrs. Scott has for several years been residing with her son, Mr.Wm.Scott, of Neepawa, at which place she passed peacefully away on August 12th. Deceased was in her 86th year. Hers has been a long and useful life and she has well earned the repose of a faithful worker. Her demise will cause much sorrow among her friends and relatives in Wellesley, and her sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, August 27, 1903

Scott, W. A.

Crosshill
Sudden Death.- Mr. J.H. Campbell received the sad intelligence of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. W. A. Scott, who died on the 11th  of June at Radison, Saskatoon. The late Mr. Scott, his son and hired man were working on his farm when a storm came up. They all got into the wagon and started for home at a lively rate when the tongue of the wagon fell, and running into the ground, upset the wagon throwing the occupants out, Mr. Scott being hurt, but managed with difficulty to walk to his home, a half-mile. The doctor ordered his removal to the hospital at Prince Albert where they operated on him and found his liver had been cut in two, and nothing could be done to save his life. The deceased was a resident of the township of Wellesley for over thirty years having taught school in this locality for a number of years on the 5th line and also in Linwood. After resigning the Linwood school he left for the west where he bought 320 acres of land near Neepawa and later 320 near Saskatoon district, all of which he owned at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss wife and six children. The people of this community extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 5, 1906

Seip, John

Linwood - Last Saturday evening about 9 p, m., the sad intelligence reached our village that Mr. John Seip, who lived about a mile east of Linwood, had dropped dead. Mr. Seip had been working in the hay field all day in his usual health. In the evening while in the act of getting some wood ready, he fell dead in the woodshed.  Much sympathy is felt for the family, and his death has cast a gloom over Linwood. The late Mr. Seip was one of the best farmers in our neighborhood. Such is life, death being no respector [sic] of persons.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, July 19, 1906

Siedwand, Henry

The death of Mr. Henry Siedwand, who formerly owned a farm on the 11th line, Wellesley, occurred at the home of his daughter at Doon, last week, in his 70th year. One of his daughters is the wife of Mr. Chas. Huras, well known in this village.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 27 1902

Siefert, Margaret
Almeta

Smith, Russel

The funeral of Russel Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Smith, and brother to Mr. Alteman who was killed under distressing circumstances in the Northwest some days ago, took place from the residence of Mr. Alteman yesterday afternoon. Interment took place in Hawkesville cemetery. Deceased, who was only 18 years of age was engaged in ranching near to Medicine Hat, Alta., and while pursuing his duties was in some unaccountable manner thrown from his horse. When discovered he was unconscious and had evidently been lying in this condition for a considerable time. There were no eye witnesses of the sad occurence, and just how the accident happened will probably never be known. The remains arrived here on Tuesday. Much sympathy will be felt by the residents in the vicinity for the bereaved parents, especially in view of the condition of Mrs. Smith, who has been ill for some time at the residence of her daughter here. Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 7, 1907

Snyder, Elizabeth

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder occurred in Berlin last in her 68th year, of consumption. She was the widow of the late Moses Snyder, who was killed in a railway crossing accident in Berlin nearly two years ago. She was with her husband at the time of the accident and had a very narrow escape. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder lived for many years on their farm near Berlet’s Corners. Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 30, 1903

Snyder, John K.

Mr. John K. Snyder, a well-to-do and highly respected farmer of Wellesley died at 1.10 on Tuesday, after a lingering illness. Death was due to heart failure, brought on by many months of suffering from dropsy, and Bright’s disease. He sustained a paralytic stroke a year or more since. Deceased was about 60 years old and was well thought of by all for his sterling integrity, industry and kind heartedness.  Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 8, 1900

Snyder, Moses

Berlet’s Corners -  The funeral of Mr. Moses Snyder whose death occurred in the railway accident in Berlin Monday evening, June 3rd, took place Thursday morning and was very largely attended, there being about one hundred and forty rigs.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 13, 1901

Spicer, Mary Jane

Another death has taken place in the person of Mrs. Spicer through the effects of a stroke some days ago. She fell unconscious while at some household duty and remained so until death came to her relief on Thursday evening. Her remains were interred on Sunday afternoon. Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 20, 1901

Stahle, Fredericka

DEATH OF MRS. STAHLE
We are pained to report the death of Mrs. John Stahle, which occurred at the family residence in this village on Sunday afternoon last, in her 54th year. She had been suffering from cancer of the stomach for the past year. Although it was known that she was fatally afflicted the end came quite unexpectedly. She was able to walk about in her usual health until Saturday evening when she took suddenly ill and gradually grew worse until the end came shortly after noon. Mrs. Stahle (nee Miss Fredricka Hohnstein) was born in Germany, but was brought to this country with her parents when an Infant. In 1869 she was united in marriage to Mr. Stahle and they have lived in Wellesley continuously ever since. Ten children were born to them, all of whom are living except one. She was of a pleasant, kindly disposition and had won the love of a wide circle of warm friends. The funeral occurred yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, a vast concourse having gathered to pay this last tribute to the deceased lady. After the interment in the Lutheran cemetery the sorrowful gathering assembled in the church,  where the pastor, Rev. D. Lochner preached a powerful and most impressive sermon. The sorrowing husband and family have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. Wellesley Maple Leaf,  April 23, 1903

Stahley, George

Linwood – We are sorry to chronicle the death, on Wednesday last, of Geo. Stahley, at the early age of twenty- three years. Deceased was a young man of winning ways and therefore had many friends. Owing to exposure he contracted a cold that turned to consumption, and hence his early death. Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 23, 1902

Starr, Albert

St. Clements - The death of Albert Starr, son of Mrs. Nancy Starr, which, occurred on the 6th inst., at his mother’s residence, aged 39 years, marks the close of a young life, and the news of his demise was received with sincere and profound sorrow. For nearly two years he suffered with that dread disease, consumption. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Services were conducted in the R. C. church after which the remains were taken to the cemetery and consigned to their last resting place. He was born here in St. Clements, and was also well known in Waterloo, where he was for 12 years wine clerk at the Zimmerman house. An aged mother, three brothers and two sisters are left to mourn his loss. They have the deep sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 19, 1901

Steiss, Adam

ADAM STEISS.
One of Wellesley township's earliest settlers passed away on Wednesday afternoon of last week in the person of Adam Steiss, Esq., at his home in Heidelberg, after about three months illness, culminating in a paralytic stroke, which was the immediate cause of his death. He was born in Germany but came to St. Clements with the family in 1847, an infant. In 1856 he bought the Heidelberg hotel, which he conducted continuously for about 50 years. He also carried on a general store and for nearly 30 years has been postmaster. Mr. Steiss was also a manufacturer of limburger cheese, being the first to engage in this business in Canada. Assisted by his sons he conducted these businesses with great success. In 1868 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Huehnergard who survives him. Their children are: John, in Berlin ; O. J. and J.A.,Heidelberg ; Wm., Guelph; Mrs. Henry Hahn, Tavistock ; Mrs. Rev. Zarnke, of Pembroke, and Mrs. Herman Hats[?], Waterloo. The funeral on Saturday was attended by an immense throng who gathered to show their esteem for their deceased friend, to whose sorrowing family the sympathy of the entire community is extended.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 22, 1905

Steve, Mary

SUDDEN DEATH
There died in Wellesley on Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. Gustav Woiwade,  Mrs. Geo. Steve, mother of Mrs. Woiwade. Mr. and Mrs. Steve came from their home in Moncton, [?] township about two months ago to spend the winter with their daughter. She was in her usual health on Monday and had been knitting only a few minutes before her death. After dinner, while examining a trunk, she was stricken with paralysis and never regained consciousness, passing peacefully away on Tuesday morning. She was nearly eighty years of age and leaves a husband and grown up family of one son and four daughters. Mrs. Woiwade of Wellesley being the youngest.  The funeral will take place from Mr. Woiwade’s residence on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, to St. Pau’s Lutheran cemetery, the Rev. Mr.  Lantsky [?] of Mitchell, who has been the deceases [sic] pastor for over 25 years, will conduct the service. Wellesley Maple Leaf, February 15, 1906

Stewart, Duncan

Hampstead – We are sorry to report that the grim reaper has again visited this neighborhood, and removed from our midst Mr. Duncan Stewart, Sr., who was ailing for some time. In the death of Mr.  Stewart the church loses one of its staunchest members and supporters. He also will be missed as one of most respected residents of the vicinity. The friends have the deepest sympathy of the neighborhood in their severe affliction.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 15, 1906

Stoesser, Frank

JOSEPHSBURG.
The death of Mr. Frank Stoesser occurred here last Thursday after a lingering illness. He was born and spent most of his life here. About ten years ago he opened a tailoring business which he has conducted ever since until he was no longer able to work. He was about 30 years of age. The funeral occurred on Saturday, the interment taking place at St. Agatha cemetery. Wellesley Maple Leaf, October 13, 1904

Strauss, Catherine

The death of Mrs. M. Strauss occurred at her home near Bamberg last Saturday evening. She had lived there since her marriage many years ago, and was the mother of fifteen children. The funeral occured [sic]on Tuesday and was very largely attended, many being present from this village. Wellesley Maple Leaf, October 11, 1906

Strebel, Elizabeth

OBITUARY.
The death of Mrs. (widow) Strebel occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Andrew Gerth, just west of Amulree, on Saturday last from dropsy. Mr. Henry Strebel, Bamberg; John, in Waterloo, and Jacob, near Berlin, are sons of deceased. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, the remains being interred in the cemetery on Hesse street. Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 20, 1902

Streicher, Annie Gella
(nee Wettlaufer)

DEATH OF MRS. STREICHER
There passed away one of the very early settlers of this district in the person of Annie Gella Wettlaufer, widow of the late Jobst Streicher, her death occurring early on Sunday morning in her 84th year, after a comparatively short illness. Deceased was born in Kreis Zinganheim, Province of Kassel, Germany. She came to Canada in 1848. In that same year she was married to Mr. Streicher and the two settled at once on the farm now occupied by her son Jacob, living continuously there until her death. Her husband passed away in 1887. She was a consistent Christian and was one of the original members of thy Wellesley (Miss) Lutheran church. Her remains were interred in the cemetery of this church yesterday in the presence of a large concourse. She leaves a family of seven children: Mrs. Geo. Hohl, Lisbon; Mrs, Geo. B. Lichty; Jacob Streicher, on the homestead; Andrew W. near Lisbon ; Mrs. Chas. Miller, Wellesley ; Mrs. John Lanz, near Ratzberg; and one died in childhood. She also has 34 grandchildren and six great grandchildren all living within a short distance of Wellesley.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 30, 1908

Strome, Wilbert Weston

Linwood
Last Wednesday Mrs. Strome received the sad intelligence that her son, Wilbert Weston, was dead. He had left here last spring for the west and had settled in Saskatoon. A few days prior to his death she received word he was lying sick with typhoid fever. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, the remains being interred at the Hawkesville cemetery. The Oddfellows had charge of the funeral, of which society Weston was a member. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family in their sad affliction. The young man was about twenty- six years of age. Wellesley Maple Leaf, August 9, 1908

Stueck, Catherine Elizabeth (nee Junghaus)

The death of Mrs. Catherine Stueck, widow of the late Engelhard Stueck, occurred last Saturday evening at the home of her son, Mr. George Stueck, in her 88th year.  Deceased was born in Germany and came to Canada in 1818.  The following year she was married to Mr. Stueck, with whom she had become acquainted when crossing the Atlantic.  They lived at Preston a short time then settled on a farm in South Easthope west of Balaclava where they lived many years and where their family was born and raised.  About thirty years ago they moved to Hampstead where Mr. Stueck died a little over three years ago.  Since that time, Mrs. Stueck has made her home principally with her daughter, Mrs. J.G. Schmidt, on the Wellesley boundary north of here, and for the past few months at the home of her son, George, where she died.  A slight stroke about two years ago weakened her health and a second attack recently was the principal cause of her death.  The remains were laid away to rest on Tuesday in St. Jacob’s (Lutheran) Cemetery, of which church she had for so many years been a consistent, highly respected member.

Stueck, Engelhardt

Hampstead –  The death of Mr. Eng. Stueck, sr., occurred on Dec. 29th. He had lived in the township for nearly 30 years, and previous to that he spent about as long a time in South Easthope. The old gentleman had reached the advanced age of 78 years, 10 months and 30 days, and gained the highest respect of all who knew him. He leaves a family of six children, two others having died in infancy. The funeral occurred on the following Tuesday and was largely attended. Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 9, 1902