Renfrew Mercury - March 22, 1945
Mrs. J. H. Zummach
The death of Mrs. J. H. Zummach, (nee Minnie Verch) occurred at her home in Killaloe, on Wednesday, March 7, following an illness of two and a half years.
Born April 23, 1887, she was a daughter of Mrs. Augusta Verch and the late William Verch, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, John Hector Zummach whom she married in 1905; 3 sons and 5 daughters: Milton of Niagara Falls, <possibly living> of Northfield, Ont., and <possibly living> of Killaloe; Mrs. <possibly living> of Newington, Mrs. Gordon Schleen of Killaloe, Mrs. Gordon Godderham of Kingston, <possibly living> at home. Also surviving are her aged mother, 3 sisters, one brother and 14 grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. John Clarke of Smiths Falls died suddenly five months ago and a son and daughter predeceased her in infancy.
The remains rested at Calvary Baptist church from noon until 2:15 p.m., Friday, when a public memorial service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. C. R. Weisser. Burial was in the Baptist cemetery, Hagarty. Fitting tribute to a beloved citizen of this community was the largely attended funeral;. To those bereaved we tender our deepest sympathy.