YANTZI: Mary Jane (nee Roth) - passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. Mary Jane Yantzi of Tavistock in her 86th year.
Beloved wife of the late Clair Yantzi who predeceased her November 16, 2002. Loving mother of Myron (Kelly) of River John, N.S., Mary Lou Gingerich of New Hamburg, Brenda (Phil) Bowman of Tavistock, Bonnie (Greg) West of Woodstock and Grace Henderson of Breslau. Sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren Bradley & Melissa, Sarah & Adrain, Brandon & Jessie, Ben & Courtney, Corey & Bridget, Curtis & Rachel, Catrina & Nolan, Dylan & Breanna, Addison, Zachary and by her 15 great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Mae Anne (Verle) Bender of New Hamburg, brothers Ronald (Carol) Roth of New Hamburg, Paul (Glenna) Roth of Tavistock and sisters-in-law Belinda Roth, Katie Ann (Clare) Schumm, Loraine Bender and Debbie Yantzi and by many nieces and nephews
Predeceased by her parents Reuben & Katie (Bast) Roth, son-in-law Sam Gingerich (2017), brother Kenneth Roth (2024), brothers-in-law Glenn Yantzi, Howard Bender, Leander & Beatrice Wagler and nephews Aaron Yantzi and Jamie Roth.
Mary Jane was part of the organizing committee for the Tavistock Shuffleboard Group, was a seamstress and enjoyed piecing together quilts. She was the organist at East Zorra Mennonite Church for many years. She cherished her time spent with her grandchildren and loved visits with her great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home 77 Woodstock St. N. Tavistock on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Service will be conducted at the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th Line on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00am Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth or the East Zorra Mennonite Church would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca
