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Katharina Wieler Kehler Stoesz (1893-1989)

Katharina Stoesz was born May 27, 1893 at Chortitz (Randolph), Manitoba. Her parents were Henry P and Helen Wieler.

She passed away Tuesday, August 1, at 6:45 pm at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Steinbach. She reached the age of 96 years, two months and 5 days.

She was baptized in the Chortitzer Church where she stayed a member with a very strong faith.

November 2, 1914 she was married to George S Kehler by the Rev. Johann Schroeder of Ebenfeld. Continue reading “Katharina Wieler Kehler Stoesz (1893-1989)”

Jakob G Stoesz (1891-1986)

Wednesday, May 28, 1986, at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Jakob G Stoesz, aged 95 years, beloved husband of Katharina of Steinbach..

Funeral service was held Monday, June 2, 2PM from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church in Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. John Stoesz officiating. Interment followed in the Niverville Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to the Bethesda Hospital Foundation, Box 939 Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0.

Pallbearers for the service were Henry Stoesz, Jacob Stoesz, Abe Friesen, Ed Hiebert, Glen Kehler and Ben Unger. Continue reading “Jakob G Stoesz (1891-1986)”

Gerhard Schultz Kehler (1888-1943)

Gerhard (Onkel Jeaht) was the second son and third Berliner Kehler child.

Gerhard was a quiet, meticulous man who looked after his own concerns without selfishness or arrogance.

Gerhard married Katherina Unger Wieler November 2, 1914 in Chortitz.

They never had any children of their own. Both Gerhard and Taunte Tien loved children and always welcomed their nephews and neices with open arms.

Gerhard enjoyed good health until a serious illness Continue reading “Gerhard Schultz Kehler (1888-1943)”