Obituaries – Page 10

Andrew Blatz Kehler (1924-2007)

Suddenly on November 16, 2007, at his home in Steinbach, Andrew Kehler passed away at the age of 83. Andrew worked for Versatile Farm Industries for 15 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory three brothers and six sisters: Henry and Mathilda, Helen and Leonard Unger, Nettie and Rev Cornie Peters, Peter and Helen, Bill and Tina, Eva and Jake Schellenberg, Anne and Rev. Jac Doerksen, Tina and Bill Bergen, Frieda and Ed Neufeld, sister-in-law, Sara Isaac, as well as 44 nieces and nephews and their families.

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Norman Kenneth Kehler (1959-2007)

Norman Kenneth Kehler, youngest son of the late David Stoesz Kehler and the late Katharina Wiebe Kehler and beloved husband of 19 years of Elizabeth Dawes, was set free on October 26, 2007, after years of living with cancer. Born in Selkirk, Manitoba, on May 15, 1959, Norman lived in Grand Rapids and Steinbach before moving to Winnipeg where he learned to play hockey and football on the street with his brothers. Continue reading “Norman Kenneth Kehler (1959-2007)”

William A. Janzen (1935-2007)

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)”

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)”

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.

Florence Emily Enns Kehler - Victory Memorial Park, Surrey BC — Florence Emily Enns Kehler – Victory Memorial Park, Surrey BC

Ernest Aron Hiebert Kehler (1932- 2003)

Ernest Aaron Kehler — Ernest Aron Kehler

Peacefully, on Saturday, August 23, 2003, Ernest Kehler, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the Grace Hospital at the age of 71 years.

Ernie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Eva; daughters Brenda (Cully) and Pamela (Richard); sons Ted (Shirley) and Darryl (Hollie); eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his brothers; Ben and Dave (Irene) and sisters Mary and Kelly, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters Susie and Betty, and brothers Jake, Pete, George and John. Continue reading “Ernest Aron Hiebert Kehler (1932- 2003)”