Obituary of Erma Shantz

SHANTZ, Erma Passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, at Freeport Health Centre, on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Erma was predeceased by her beloved husband Ward A. Shantz in 1982. Erma is survived by her loving children, Ross (Sandra) Shantz, Marilyn (Don) Snyder, Sandra (John) Schiedel and Margaret Shantz, her grandchildren Pamela (Dennis), Michael, Jeff (Kelli), Scott (predeceased 2008) (Lee), Brent (Cathy), Todd (Marianne), Jessica (Stephen), Suzanne (Patrick) as well as nine great-grandchildren. Erma is also survived by her sister Vera Weber, brothers Mervin Martin (Lorraine) and Clare (Ellen) Martin. Predeceased by her brother-in-law George Weber, sister-in-law Shirley Martin and her brother & sister-in-law Lloyd and Etta Shantz. Friends are invited to share their memories of Erma with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. West, Waterloo on Thursday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Reception to follow. Interment will follow the reception at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to Mennonite Central Committee or a charity of one's choice may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Special thanks for the kindness and caring shown by the staff at Luther Village, the Palliative Team from CCAC, and caregivers at Freeport Health Centre.