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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)”

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)”

Wilhelm Funk Hildebrandt (1936-1999)

Suddenly on Monday, March 15, 1999, while vacationing in Florida with his wife and friends, Rev. Bill Hildebrandt, aged 62 years, of Steinbach, passed away in Stuart, Florida.

Besides his loving wife Helen, his memory will be cherished by son Mark, and daughters Denise and Karla, and their respective spouses, as well as two granddaughters Carey and Ashley.

Bill was born at New Bothwell, MB to Peter and Elizabeth Hildebrandt and lived in the Steinbach area all his life. Continue reading “Wilhelm Funk Hildebrandt (1936-1999)”

Randall Scott Fehr (1974-1996)

Randy was born in Ste. Anne, Man. on December 4, 1974. He was a fun loving young boy and brought much joy to his family. He was always a small boy when he was young, and started falling down frequently. At first, we thought that he had a coordination problem. At age seven, randy was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. This didn’t mean much to us at this time because we were ignorant to what this was. Randy found things frustrating at first but soon resigned himself to life that was to go through constant changes.Fortunately, about seven months before Randy was diagnosed, Christ became an integral part of our family. Randy got saved when he was seven, and baptized when he was fourteen. Continue reading “Randall Scott Fehr (1974-1996)”

Peter H Kehler (1914 -1995)

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Peter H. Kehler passed away May 31, 1995 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 81 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lillian (nee Borkowsky); two daughters – Frances and Peter Peters of Steinbach and their children Scott and friend Sherrdean; Pam, fiancé David … Continue reading “Peter H Kehler (1914 -1995)”

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Peter H. Kehler passed away May 31, 1995 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 81 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lillian (nee Borkowsky); two daughters – Frances and Peter Peters of Steinbach and their children Scott and friend Sherrdean; Pam, fiancé David and Jordan; Kristie and friend Mike; Val & Bernie Brodeur and their children Nathan, Natashia, Benjamin and Nicholas.He leaves behind five brothers: John & Annie, George & Betty, Ben & Lila, Dave & Irene, Ernie & Eva; two sisters: Kelly & Don Larson, Mary & Bud Daniel; sister-in-law Ida Kehler. Continue reading “Peter H Kehler (1914 -1995)”

Aaron Jacob Voth Isaac (1924–1995)

Thursday, February 16, 1995 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Aaron Jacob Isaac, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Sara of Grunthal, passed away.

Besides his loving wife Sara, he leave to cherish her children: Dave and Betty Fehr, Eric and Ange Klippenstein, Frank and Luella Fehr, Garry and Sara Harder, Ernie and Judy Bueckert, Sheila Fehr, Melanie Fehr; 10 grandchildren; two brothers: Abe and Pete of Mississauga, ON; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.He was predeceased by his first wife Mary in 1980, step-daughter Eva Klippenstein in 1985. Continue reading “Aaron Jacob Voth Isaac (1924–1995)”

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kehler Dueck(1915-1994)

January 24, 1994 at 1pm, with her family at her side, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lizzie Dueck went to be with her Lord and Saviour after a lengthy battle with a blood disorder.

Lizzie was born in Halbstadt, now known as Shakespeare, September 8, 1915. She was the third of 11 children born to Aron and Elizabeth Kehler.

At the age of nine she moved with her family to Stuartburn where the family farmed and her father worked as a carpenter. At the early age of 11 years, she went to work as a child care worker and housekeeper and for the next few years worked for Rev. Peter S Kehlers, Dave Hieberts, Continue reading “Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kehler Dueck(1915-1994)”

Peter Hiebert Doerksen (1922-1992)

Saturday, November 7, 1992 at his residence, Peter H Doerksen, age 70 years, beloved husband of Violet, Steinbach, passed away.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2pm at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover St., Steinbach with Pastors Richard Martens and Cornelius G. Peters officiating. Interment will follow in the Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach. Viewing will take place at the chapel Tuesday between 7 and 8 pm and at the church prior to the service.

Besides his wife Violet, Mr. Doerksen leaves to cherish his memory three daughters: Continue reading “Peter Hiebert Doerksen (1922-1992)”

Katharina Blatz Kehler (1900-1991)

Monday, October 21, 1991 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Steinbach, Mrs. Katherina Kehler, aged 91 years, of Steinbach.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church in Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. Stan Kehler officiating. Interment will follow in the Steinbach Memorial Cemetery. Friends may pay their last respects at Loewen Funeral Chapel Wednesday from 7-8 pm, and at the church prior to the service. A devotional will be held Wednesday at 8pm at Loewen Funeral Chapel. Continue reading “Katharina Blatz Kehler (1900-1991)”