William A., “Bill Sr.” Janzen, age 72, Bennington, was serenaded into Heaven by his family at home on June 22, 2007. He will be dearly missed by Doris (nee Kehler), his wife of 50 years; children, Bill and Jayne Janzen, Debbie Janzen and special friend Brian Waite, Beverly and Max Lau; grandchildren, Amy and James, Becky, Stacey, Susan and Anthony, Lianne, Vincent, Carmen and great-granddaughter Mia. Bill is also survived by sisters, Marie (Al), Eileen (Johnny), and Esther; sisters-in-law, Natalie and Tineke; many family members and friends. Bill was owner of Bil-Den Glass, Inc. in Omaha for 32 years and Trilite Windows in Boone, IA for 17 years. Continue reading “William A. Janzen (1935-2007)”
Author: Berliner
George J Kehler (1920-2007)
George J. Kehler of Steinbach, formally of New Bothwell, passed away March 22, 2007 at the age of 86.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sara M Friesen Kehler of 64 years, daughter Ellie (Ed), son Ed (Emily), grandchildren Les (Lisa), Shelly (Chris), Cory (Lilah), 5 great-grandchildren, Dale, Nicole, Emma, Bailey, and Kaitlyn. He was predeceased by granddaughter Sheila.
Dad was born in the Blumengard Morray District on October 5, 1920. In 1943 he married Sara and moved to New Bothwell. Continue reading “George J Kehler (1920-2007)”
In Loving Memory of Hetty Kehler
In Loving Memory of Hetty Kehler February 5, 1931 – March 15, 2006
One year ago You went away, We grieve Your loss every single day. But You’re with God who took You there We know You’re in his loving care. We Miss You Mom.
From Your Loving Husband John and Sons and Daughters.
Breanna Kaden Alexis Hiebert (2006-2007)
Breanna Hiebert beloved daughter of Bryan and Candace, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 3 months of age. The funeral service for Breanna will take place at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Sunday, January 14 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the Rosengard … Continue reading “Breanna Kaden Alexis Hiebert (2006-2007)”
Breanna Hiebert beloved daughter of Bryan and Candace, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 3 months of age.
The funeral service for Breanna will take place at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Sunday, January 14 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the Rosengard CMC Cemetery.
Henritte McGrath Kehler (1931-2006)
Henritte Louise Rose Kehler (nee McGrath) February 5, 1931 – March 15, 2006. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children, at the age of 75 years, at the Surrey Memorial Hospital on Mar. 15, 2006. She leaves to mourn her loving husband John , of 54 years.
Hetty is survived by her last living sibling, Nellie Haganbuck, 80 years old, of Coquitlam, BC. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Betty (Keith) Sanderson of Tulameen, BC, Shirley (Howard) Morneau of Langley, BC, her sons Curtis Kehler of Surrey, BC, and Tom (Brenda) Kehler of Surrey, BC. Continue reading “Henritte McGrath Kehler (1931-2006)”
Edgar Stoesz Kehler (1935-2006)
Peacefully, after a long illness, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Edgar Kehler passed away on February 17, 2006 at Bethesda Hospital.He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Helen; children, Terry (Jacqueline), Tim and Chris (Charis); and grandchildren, Cassandra, Julian, Hunter and Ty. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary (Ike) Giesbrecht of Winnipeg, Betty (Gus) Dueck of Mitchell and Helen Hildebrandt of Steinbach; his brothers, Stan (Mary) of Mitchell, Ben (Martha) of Steinbach, Pete (Eva) of Steinbach, and Ernie of Calgary as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Continue reading “Edgar Stoesz Kehler (1935-2006)”
Bernart Hiebert Kehler (1927-2006)
Bernart Hiebert Kehler, widower of Lila Merle Staples passed away at the age of 78. Peacefully on Friday morning the 13th of January 2006, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Ben passed away.
He was predeceased by his wife Lila on July 26, 2002; his parents, Aron and Elizabeth Kehler; brothers, Jake, Peter, John, George and Ernie; sisters, Betty and Susan. Continue reading “Bernart Hiebert Kehler (1927-2006)”
Florence Emily Kehler (1931-2005)
Florence Emily Kehler (nee Enns) was born August 12, 1931. She passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital December 10, 2005. Survived by her loving husband Russell, daughter Lynn (Gerry) Stefanson, son Robert (Lynda) Kehler and grandchildren Bree Stefanson, Nikole and Brandon Kehler. Predeceased by her son Douglas Kehler and grandson Kyle Stefanson. Florence was an inspiration and extraordinary example to all who knew her. A celebration of Florence’s life will be held Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 – 28th Ave., Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
Look Homeward, Nomi: Misreading a Novel as Social History
When Thomas Wolfe set his strongly autobiographical novel Look Homeward, Angel (1929) in Asheville, North Carolina, his scathing portrayal of his hometown brought a public outcry so severe—he was even threatened with death—that he didn’t dare return to it for seven years. One would not expect responses to a Mennonite novel to be that violent, but Rudy Wiebe’s first novel Peace Shall Destroy Many (1962), which exposed some of the sacred cows of institutionalized Mennonitism, raised a storm that forced him to resign as editor of the Mennonite Brethren Herald in Winnipeg and gave him to understand he was no longer welcome in the community.
by Al Reimer
When Thomas Wolfe set his strongly autobiographical novel Look Homeward, Angel (1929) in Asheville, North Carolina, his scathing portrayal of his hometown brought a public outcry so severe—he was even threatened with death—that he didn’t dare return to it for seven years. One would not expect responses to a Mennonite novel to be that violent, but Rudy Wiebe’s first novel Peace Shall Destroy Many (1962), which exposed some of the sacred cows of institutionalized Mennonitism, raised a storm that forced him to resign as editor of the Mennonite Brethren Herald in Winnipeg and gave him to understand he was no longer welcome in the community.
Nothing that drastic has happened to Miriam Toews, whose boldly satiric novel A Complicated Kindness is set in East Village, a fictional version of Steinbach, Manitoba. This highly acclaimed work has won Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award and other prizes, is still on Canadian best-seller lists a year after publication and has been published to rave reviews in the U. S. and Britain. This “Mennonite” novel obviously enjoys a wide appeal among non-Mennonite readers and critics, but has raised the hackles of some Mennonite readers who know the Steinbach community and see the novel as a vicious attack against the town and, even more importantly, against the very principles of Mennonite faith and practice. Continue reading “Look Homeward, Nomi: Misreading a Novel as Social History”
Kehler Donates Artwork Sculpture to Offender Auction
Among the artists featured is Russell Kehler, a Vancouver parolee who has donated a sculpture of an eagle made of a moose antler.
by Correctional Service Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), in partnership with the Buried Heart Foundation, will host the Inside Out charity auction of offender art at the Elliott Louis Gallery on October 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The auction will feature more than 100 pieces of art created and donated by more than 50 offenders serving federal sentences. The artists – inmates from seven institutions in the Pacific Region as well as community parolees – have donated pieces ranging from native carved boxes and hope chests to paintings, stained glass and masks. Continue reading “Kehler Donates Artwork Sculpture to Offender Auction”