Suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2002 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, George went to be with the Lord at the age of 81 years. He was predeceased by his much-beloved wife of 50 wonderful years Elisabeth (Betty) who passed away in 1997. Continue reading “Gerhard Hiebert Kehler (1921-2002)”
Category: Obituaries
Lila Merle Staples Kehler (1922-2002)
After a lengthy illness and gallant fight, Lila passed away July 26, 2002, surrounded by her loving family. Lila is survived by her husband Ben Kehler; sisters, Hattie (Bill) Mills of Winnipeg, MB, Rita Larocque of Fisher Branch, MB, Thelma Olson of Winnipeg, MB, Violet Mills of Wainwright, AB; sisters-in-law, Mary Daniel of Atlanta, GA, Kelly Larson of Calgary, AB; brothers-in-law, George Kehler of Steinbach, MB, Ernie (Eva) Kehler of Winnipeg, MB, Dave Kehler of Winnipeg, MB; numerous nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Continue reading “Lila Merle Staples Kehler (1922-2002)”
Helene Beischer Kehler (1921-2002)
On February 28, 2002, Helene Beischer Kehler left us to be with her Lord and Saviour and her beloved husband Henry, who predeceased her in 1980. Our mother was born and raised on a small farm in the Russell, MB, area. While working at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, she met and married the man she was devoted to for 33 years. Northern Manitoba was home for mom and dad as they raised their children on Manitoba Hydro projects and later settled in Steinbach in their retirement years. Mom enjoyed playing softball and was a pitcher for the nurses team called the “Panhandlers.” Continue reading “Helene Beischer Kehler (1921-2002)”
Peter P. (Jim) Kehler (1941-2001)
On Saturday June 2, 2001 Peter (Jim) Kehler of Mitchell, Manitoba went to be with his Lord at 60 years of age. Jim is survived by his wife Carol Kehler (nee Plett) and his children Doug (fiancée Lisa) Kehler, Helga Kehler, Susan (Jonathan) Tyler, Tanya (Greg) Penner, his treasured granddaughter Morgen Penner, three brothers, three sisters and their spouses. Continue reading “Peter P. (Jim) Kehler (1941-2001)”
Lillian Borkowsky Kehler (1919-2001)
Peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2001, surrounded by her family, Lillian Kehler passed away at the Bethesda Hospital at the age of 82 years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Frances (Pete) Peters and Valerie (Bernie) Brodeur; her grandchildren, Scott, Pam and Kristie Peters and Nathan Brodeur, as well as her great-grandson Jordan; sisters, Minnie Saskosky, Elsie (Harry) Schinkel, Marg (Neil) Yaskow, Elma Borkowsky, Lorraine (Jake) Rempel; one brother Adolphe (Norie) Borkowsky, many nieces, nephews and friends. Continue reading “Lillian Borkowsky Kehler (1919-2001)”
Helen Blatz Kehler (1927-2000)
It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing on June 26, 2000 of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen (Blatz) Kehler, age 73 years of Steinbach, Man. Mother will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by one daughter Carol Penner (Jim) and two sons, Murray (Joanna) and Wayne (Sandi), all of Steinbach; grandchildren, Lorie and Allan, Brad and Becky, Dillon and Janey, Maegon, Samantha, Jorden and Reegan; and great-grandchildren, Kara and Kas, four brothers, four sisters, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.Mother was predeceased by her husband Jake, mother, father, one brother and two sisters. Continue reading “Helen Blatz Kehler (1927-2000)”
Jacob Stoesz Kehler (1924-2000)
It is with deepest sorrow that our family announces the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jacob (Stoesz) Kehler, age 75 years of Steinbach, Manitoba. Jake is survived by his wife Helen of 52 years; one daughter Carol Penner (Jim) and two sons Murray (Joanne) and Wayne (Sandi) and their families.
Dad was born June 14, 1924. Growing up on a farm, he learned many skills. He ventured out into the business world after working for C.T. Loewen’s and the McArthur Dam in Great Falls. He started and owned Jake’s Husky for 35 years. Continue reading “Jacob Stoesz Kehler (1924-2000)”
Daniel Paul Sagriff (1958-2000)
Suddenly on March 6, 2000 Dan passed away in Brandon, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his mother, Rosemary and sister Darlene. Dan is survived by his three daughters, Crystal, Tammy and Bonnie; grandchildren, Breanna & Matthew; father, Frank; sister Bonnie; brothers, Jim, John and Steve and their families. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with visitation one half hour prior to the service.
John Hiebert Kehler (1917-2000)
Peacefully, surrounded by his family our beloved husband, father and grandfather gently passed away into the arms of the Lord. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Annie Kehler; his children, Marlene (Reg) Reimer, Roy (Pamela) Kehler, Diane (Roy) Penner, Bob (Jo-Anne) Kehler and grandchildren, Gina and Mark (Sharon) Reimer, Jacqueline and Jordan Kehler, Todd and Carlee Penner and Lonnie Kehler. John is survived by his sisters, Kelly Larson and Mary Daniel and his brothers, George, Ben (Lila), Dave (Irene) and Ernie (Eva). Dad was predeceased by his parents Aron and Elizabeth Kehler; his sisters, Susie and Betty and brothers, Jake and Peter. Continue reading “John Hiebert Kehler (1917-2000)”
Elizabeth Wieler Giesbrecht (1922-1999)
Elizabeth was born in Steinbach. Her adult years were spent in Winnipeg, where she raised her children while working as a private nurse. Her life had its share of tragedy as she lost two children. A son, Walter, died in infancy and Brenda passed away April 13, 1970. She was also predeceased by her parents Henry U. and Susanna (Kehler) Wieler and five siblings, Helene, Rosemarie, Peter, Benjamin and Phyllis. Continue reading “Elizabeth Wieler Giesbrecht (1922-1999)”