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Eva Kehler passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by her family at Resthaven in Steinbach, MB.
She is survived by 2 daughters, 4 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her 1st husband Peter ST. Kehler and her 2nd husband Neil Peters.
The funeral service for Eva Kehler will be held Saturday, October 12th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.
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)”
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)”
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)”
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)”
Opal Belle Kehler, recently of Mitchell, Man., went to be with her Lord on Jan. 1, 2003.
Opal was predeceased by her parents, George and Edith Polsom; husbands, Wilfred Leduc, John Whitmore, Herman Barkman and George Kehler. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Delbert, George and Gordon; as well as her sister Jean Kiel. Continue reading “Opal Belle Kehler (1925-2003)”