Obituaries and Death Notices from the Wellesley Maple Leaf - Z

Zehr, Barbara

The death of Mrs. Zehr, relict of the late M. Zehr, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chr. Jantzi, last Friday. Deceased was one of the very oldest inhabitants having lived here continuously for about 80 years. The funeral occurred on Monday.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 17, 1904

Zehr, Barbara

Many in this district will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Andrew Zehr which took place at her home 10th line East Zorra, near Tavistock, Monday morning. Deceased, who was about 71 [?] years of age, was well known in this vicinity. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock.  Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 16, 1908

Zehr, John S.

Death of Mr. J. S. Zehr
Mr. John Zehr one of Wellesley's popular and enterprising young business men, died somewhat suddenly just before noon on Tuesday, the 15th inst. in his 32nd year. Since his early youth he has been the victim of a mild form of heart trouble which prevented him from doing heavy work but by thrift and ability he has built up a prosperous machine shop business which he managed successfully until this spring when he found the work too strenuous and his health failing. He was around town as usual up to the week before his death and was only confined to his bed for a day or two. He was an upright, honourable young man and has gained the respect and confidence of all who knew him. The sympathy of the community goes out to his wife and three small children. The funeral occurs to-morrow (Friday) morning at 9 o’clock, the interment taking place at the Third line Mennonite church cemetery near Freebourn’s school. Wellesley Maple Leaf, May 17, 1906

Zehr, Joseph

Baden
Another of our old pioneers was called away last week in the death of Mr. Joseph Zehr, who died last Tuesday evening, July 26th, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Chris. Wagler, at the ripe old age of 87 years, 6 months and 25 days, after a short illness. The funeral was held on Friday forenoon and was largely attended. Many came from far and near to pay their-last tribute of respect to the departed. Bishop Daniel H. Steinmann conducted the service at the house, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at the Amish-Mennonite meeting house west of Baden, and laid in their last resting place A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave. After the interment, services were conducted in the meeting-hoese by Bishop Jacob Bender, assisted by several others. Joseph Zehr was born in Lorraine, Germany, Dec. 31st, 1817, and came to Canada with his parents. They resided in Woolwich Township for a few years, then moved to Wilmot, where Mr. Zehr resided till his death. His wife to whom he was married in 1846, died in 1900. Thus they had lived together for over half a century. Three sons and three daughters survive to mourn the loss of their father. The pioneers who first settled here when Wilmot was about all bush yet, are nearly all gone to join the great majority. We extend our sincere sympathy to all the bereaved ones. Wellesley Maple Leaf, August 10, 1905

Zehr, Mary

We are sorry to report the death of the infant daughter of Mr. Jno. S. Zehr, which occurred last week. This was one of his twin children. Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 5, 1902

Zimmer, Catherine

St. Agatha
A gloom has been cast over the village by the comparatively sudden death of Mrs. Henry Zimmer, who was found in an unconscious condition by her husband on his return from church Sunday morning and succumbed to heart failure a few moments later. Mrs. Zimmer was a resident of this village for almost fifty years and will be missed by all who knew her as her kind and friendly disposition, together with her many deeds of charity will long be remembered. She leaves a husband and ten children to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The children are: Louis, of St. Agatha, William and Alex, of Dashwood, Simon and Tony, of Newbury. N. D., Carl, of Milwaukee, Henry, John, Mrs. Albert Rupert, and Lizzie, of Buffalo. We extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 6, 1906