Crossings Funeral Care

Russell Kenneth Plett (1958-2024)

It is with profound sadness that we the family share the untimely departure of Russell Kenneth Plett, affectionately known as Ken, on June 8, 2024, at the age of 66. It has left a deep void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Ken was born on February 20, 1958, at the Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. At the age of two, the perfect match was made when he was adopted and joined the Plett family in Riverton, MB. Ken resided there until he moved to Steinbach, MB in 1980. Continue reading “Russell Kenneth Plett (1958-2024)”

Elizabeth (Betty) Kehler Friesen (1933-2024)

The family announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Friesen, nee Kehler, age 90 on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Rest Haven Care Home.

Betty was born to Henry S. and Agatha (nee Peters) Kehler on December 1, 1933, at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Betty’s childhood was mostly spent in Mitchell area on her parents’ farm. She attended school in Mitchell. Later she worked at a sewing factory in St. Pierre for many years, which is where she acquired her mastery of sewing. Continue reading “Elizabeth (Betty) Kehler Friesen (1933-2024)”

Cornelius (Corny) Stoesz (1941-2024)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather at the age of 82 at Bethesda Regional Health Center.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce of 57 years; children Doyle (Raquel), Brent, Candace (Jamie); grandchildren Myles, Sienna (Rob), Rio, Noah, Tatianna, Ryder, Samuel, and Spencer; great grandchildren Phaetyn, Ivory and Wilder. He will also be missed by his puppy Daisy and all the grand puppies. Continue reading “Cornelius (Corny) Stoesz (1941-2024)”

Bernard (Ben) W. Friesen (1933-2023)

Ben W. Friesen was born in the R. M. of Hanover on August 23, 1933 to David M. and Katarina Friesen. His early life was filled with challenges, especially when his mother passed away when he was merely two years old. When he was five years old his father remarried, this was quite an adjustment for this young lad.

Ben passed away on the evening of May 25, 2023 at Rest Haven Care Home. Continue reading “Bernard (Ben) W. Friesen (1933-2023)”

Helena Kehler Hildebrandt (1940-2022)

Helen Kehler Hildebrandt1940-2022 — Helen Kehler Hildebrandt
1940-2022

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Helen Kehler Hildebrandt passed away peacefully at Bethesda Place in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Helen Hildebrandt was born on March 5, 1940 in Steinbach to Helena and David S. Kehler. She completed her education at a small country school outside of Steinbach before marrying her husband, Bill, on August 2, 1958. Continue reading “Helena Kehler Hildebrandt (1940-2022)”

Karmen Lacey Peters (2005-2022)

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Karmen Lacey Peters passed on April 10th, 2022. She was 16 years old and a student at Ste Anne Collegiate.

Karmen was born on June 7th, 2005 at Ste Anne Hospital. From the moment she was born everyone fell in love with her. Her captivating smile brightened everyone’s day while her carefree laugh drew everyone closer to her. As she grew, her magnetic personality just made her all the more endearing to the people who had the fortune to spend time with her. Continue reading “Karmen Lacey Peters (2005-2022)”

Mary Kehler Broesky (1943-2021)

In loving memory and with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mary Broesky on Saturday, November 13, 2021 with family by her side.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Roy, her parents Henry S. and Agatha Kehler, and her three brothers, Cornelius, Jacob and Peter(Jim).

A Private Celebration of Mary’s Life will be 2:00 pm on Friday November 19, 2021 at Crossings Funeral Care. Followed by the interment in the Steinbach Heritage Cemetery. The family invites you to join them via livestream.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bethesda Foundation.

Helena Kehler Unger (1928-2020)

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their mother Helen Unger, on Monday February 17, 2020 at the Bethesda Place Personal Care Home.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Leonard in 2011. Her parents Reverend Peter S and Katharina Kehler, five brothers; Jacob (stillborn), Andy, Henry, Peter, and Willie, two sisters; Mary Isaac and Eva Schellenberg, brothers-in-law Aaron Isaac, Cornelius Peters, Jake Schellenberg, and sister-in-law Tina Kehler.
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