Obituaries – Page 7

Gustav B. Dueck (1924-2014)

On Thursday, October 9, 2014, peacefully and with great courage Gustav gained freedom from his battle with cancer at the age of 89, at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach. He was born on December 23, 1924, in the RM of Hanover to Peter F. and Aganetha Dueck as the 4th eldest of ten children. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, three sisters, and one grandson.

Remaining to cherish Gustav’s memory are his loving wife and soul mate of 63 years, Betty (nee Kehler), two sisters, Anne and Mary (Bill Toews), and one brother, Henry (Dorothy), his children Deborah and Brian Schwark, Theresa and Bill Dyck, Lucille and Bob Rempel, Conrad and Kristine Dueck, his grandchildren, Cory Dyck, Nathan and Sara Dyck with Jagger and Sebastian, Garreth and Giancarla Rempel with Jackson and Charlotte, Jenessa Robinson with Isaiah, Jahel, and Darnell, Dana and Jon Warkentin, Ava Dueck and Nikola Dueck. Continue reading “Gustav B. Dueck (1924-2014)”

Walter Nelson Griffith (1940-2014)

It is with great sorrow that we announce on Friday, May 30th, 2014, at the age of 74, Walter slipped away peacefully into his Saviour’s arms, with family by his side.

Walter was born in Battleford, Sask. and grew up in Vancouver, B.C. He had a successful, 42 year career working in retail as a manager and district manager for Kresge’s, Kmart and later as a District Manager for Saan Stores. Continue reading “Walter Nelson Griffith (1940-2014)”

Jo-Anne Louise Samson (1955-2014)

It is with great sadness and heartfelt sorrow that the family announces the passing of Jo-Anne after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by her loving husband Marc; her sons Kyle and Brett; her mother Irene Kehler; her sister Denise (Lorne) Misanchuk; her brother Tim (Sandy) Kehler; her niece and nephews Hailey, Cody and Keegan Misanchuk; her mother- in-law Gisele Samson; her brother-in-law Gilles Samson; and her dear and close friends Joanne (Rick) Killin and Serge (Teresa) Larocque; as well as many other friends and family. Continue reading “Jo-Anne Louise Samson (1955-2014)”

Beverly Joanne Irene Kehler (1960-2013)

It is with heavy hearts, love and sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Kehler, 52, on November 16, 2013 after a courageous, but private, battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her entire family: her devoted husband of 34 years Cliff; daughters Tiffany and Trista (fiancée Sonny); grandchildren Stetson & Maveryk;

It is with heavy hearts, love and sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Kehler, 52, on November 16, 2013 after a courageous, but private, battle with cancer.

She will be dearly missed by her entire family: her devoted husband of 34 years Cliff; daughters Tiffany and Trista (fiancée Sonny); grandchildren Stetson & Maveryk; Continue reading “Beverly Joanne Irene Kehler (1960-2013)”

Ernest Stoesz Kehler (1946-2013)

Ernest (Ernie) Stoesz Kehler (1946-2013)

Ernest (Ernie) Stoesz Kehler, 67, passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC on Sunday, October 13, 2013, after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by one daughter, one son, three grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. He was predeceased by his parents David S. and Helen Kehler and five brothers.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 2pm, at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre (Steinbach 55Plus), 10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB. A private family interment will be held prior to the service at the Steinbach Memorial Cemetery. Continue reading “Ernest Stoesz Kehler (1946-2013)”

Alesha Denise Chadwick Henley (1973-2013)

A casual “Time of Remembrance” for family and friends of Alesha Henley, 39, of Davis will be held Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church in Davis. A private committal service at Green Hill Cemetery is planned for Thursday, Sept. 25.

Mrs. Henley was born Nov. 11, 1973, in Warner Robins, Ga., to Richard and Sharon (Ratzlaff) Chadwick and died after a two-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Ardmore. She and Grant Henley were married April 1, 1996, at Sulphur. Continue reading “Alesha Denise Chadwick Henley (1973-2013)”

Eva Kehler Schellenberg (1934-2013)

Eva Schellenberg (nee Kehler), 78, of Steinbach, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013

Eva Schellenberg (nee Kehler), 78, of Steinbach, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Bethesda Hospital. Eva leaves to cherish her memory five children: Lorraine (Charles Koop), Bob (Sylvia), Helen (Bill Briggs), Joan (Norman Poetker), and Tina (Andy Goossen) as well as fifteen grandchildren and their spouses and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob W. Schellenberg, and 1 son in infancy. Continue reading “Eva Kehler Schellenberg (1934-2013)”

Dennis Leroy Kehler (1931-2013)

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Dennis Leroy Kehler, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on February 14, 2013, at the age of 81, with his wife Yvonne and family members at his side. Dennis was born in Carnduff, Saskatchewan on September 22, 1931 to Cornelius and Frieda Kehler. He grew up in Steinbach, Manitoba where he learned to always work hard for the things you want and that being true to your values are the most important traits that a person should possess. Continue reading “Dennis Leroy Kehler (1931-2013)”

Margaret (Marge) Kritschen Kehler (1941-2013)

Margaret “Marge” Kehler (1941-2013) — Margaret “Marge” Kehler
(1941-2013)

With heavy hearts the family would like to announce the passing of Marge Kehler, beloved wife of Ken, at Concordia Hospital on January 21, 2013 at the age of 71.

Marge was predeceased by her mother. She will be lovingly remembered by her loving husband Ken, four children Ron (Carole), Brad (Lois), Rick (Jocelyn) and their children Curtis (Jody), Michelle (Kevin), Brian and Stephanie, Charlene (Wes) and their children Rod (Leslie), Danny and Vanessa and great grandchild Ethan. Continue reading “Margaret (Marge) Kritschen Kehler (1941-2013)”

Cornelius (Neil) P. Kehler (1929-2012)

Neil (Cornelius) Kehler passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 83.

Neil is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Agnes. They were married in Randolph on July 31, 1955. Neil is lovingly remembered by his son Tim (Jackie) and daughter Sally (Gilles) and grandchildren Travis, Erin and Dana.

Neil is predeceased by his son Donald, grandson Christopher, brother Jim, brothers-in-law Eddy Thiessen, Harry Friesen, Ken Tompkins, Pete Neufeld and sister-in-law Bertha Rempel. Continue reading “Cornelius (Neil) P. Kehler (1929-2012)”