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FINAL RITES FOR MRS. G. EBERT
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
Fenwick, Jan. 13-Funeral services for the late Anna Matilda Ebert, wife of George Ebert, whose death occurred at her home on Sunday Jan. 5 in her 82nd year, following a two weeks’ illness from a heart seizure, was held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence, Fenwick. Rev. J.F. Schutt pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone conducted the service.
The speaker paid tribute to the sincere christian faith of the deceased. Who following her confirmation in the Lutheran faith at an early age, had remained staunch in her beliefs throughout her long life. Her other great interest in life was her love and concern for the welfare of her family. Two of her favorite hymns were sung “Rock of Ages” and “The Old Rugged Cross by Mrs. H. Kilman and Mrs. Ward Brown, with Mrs. Brown at the piano.
The many beautiful floral tributes and large attendance of friends and neighbors testified to the respect in which Mrs. Ebert was held by a large circle of friends. Among the floral
pieces were those of the Women’s Association of Fenwick United Church. Employees of the plant department of the Bell Telephone Company, Welland. The Bell Telephone staff of St Catharines and Bell Telephone district construction staff. Memorial contributions to the Lutheran Hour were made by Mr. And Mrs. Carl Schweyer and Arthur.
Bequest for the Missions, memory of Mrs. Ebert were made by Mr. And Mrs George Peterson, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Zintel and Mr. And Mrs, J. Ed. Schweyer and family. A Bequest to the building fund was made by Chas. Schweyer.
Interment was in Hillside cemetery with the following as pallbearers: B.A. Pattison, Jos. Leppert, John Farr, Geo. Kappler, E. Parsonage and George Christopher. Flower bearers were M. Stirtzinger, H.E. Kilman, Ward Brown, John Comfort, R, Campbell and B.C. Dilts.
Mrs. Ebert was born in Rainham township and was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Schweyer. She has resided in Pelham township since her marriage 58 yrs. Ago. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Fisherville, and an adherent of Christ Lutheran church St Catharines. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Harley of Fonthill, James, Floyd and Sydney of Fenwick; three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Sitter (Lillian) of Fisherville, Mrs. C.J. Althouse (Flossie) of Fenwick. Eleven grandchildren and three brothers, Edward, Charles and Arthur Schweyer and one sister Margaret Schweyer, all of Fisherville, also survive.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Henry of Lansing, Michigan, Richard of Flint, Mich., and Fred and John of Fisherville and three sisters, Mrs. C. Ebert Fonthill and twin sisters Annie and Emma of Fisherville.
Friends and relatives attended the services from Simcoe, Fisherville, Port Colborne, St Catharines, Welland and Fonthill.
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