Obituaries – Page 14

Norman Buster Wiens (1939-1984)

After many months of severe pain and suffering with cancer of the stomach, Norman B. Wiens passed peacefully to be with the Lord in glory at the age of 45 years and just under five months, near midnight of Christmas Eve, 1984. He will be sorely missed by his loving wife Charlotte, his sons David and Paul, and his daughter Judy and her husband Bob Siemens.

Norman was born to his parents Peter T. Wiens and Margaret Wiens as their ninth child at McTavish, near Rosenort on July 28, 1939. He received his early education at Willow Heights, a small one-room school near McTavish. Continue reading “Norman Buster Wiens (1939-1984)”

Susan Kehler Doerksen (1919-1983)

Susan Kehler Doerksen, 64, passed away November 10, 1983.

Susan Kehler Doerksen, 64, passed away November 10, 1983 in Steinbach, MB. Susan was born July 14, 1919 to Aron S & Elizabeth Kehler at Hochfeld, MB. Susan married Jacob Peters Doerksen in July 1940.

Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff (1930-1983)

Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff, passed away October 21, 1983.

Ray was born on June 7, 1930 to Herman J. and Anne Ethel (nee Penner) Ratzlaff, and survived by his wife Linda Anne (nee Leslie), his daughter Sharon Chadwick and his son Barron. Continue reading “Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff (1930-1983)”

Rev. Heinrich Schultz Kehler (1900-1983)

On Saturday, June 18, 1983 at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Rev. Heinrich S. Kehler, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Agatha of Mitchell.

Heinrich Schultz Kehler was born to parents, Jacob K and Elisabeth Kehler on December 14, 1900 in Ebenfeld, now Mitchell, district. This was also where he grew up and received his education. After a lengthy illness he passed on to meet his Lord. Continue reading “Rev. Heinrich Schultz Kehler (1900-1983)”

Helena Pries Kehler (1935-1983)

Mrs. Helena Kehler , age 47 of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away on March 15, 1983 at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg.

Funeral service will be held March 19 at 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. Bill Rempel officiating.

Interment to follow in the Silberfeld CMC Cemetery.

Pallbearers for the service will be Ed Kehler, Edwin Loewen, Ronald Pries, Bradley Pries, Ken Kehler and Mel Schroeder. Continue reading “Helena Pries Kehler (1935-1983)”

Jacob J K Kehler (1911-1982)

January 11, 1982, at his residence, Jacob J. K. Kehler, aged 71 years beloved husband of Elizabeth of Steinbach.

Last respects may be paid Thursday, January 14 from 5-8 pm at Loewen Funeral Chapel and prior to the service. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 15 at 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, Steinbach with Rev. Peter Broesky and Rev. Bill Hildebrandt officiating. Interment to follow in Steinbach Cemetery.

Besides his beloved wife Elizabeth, Mr. Kehler leaves to cherish his memory: Continue reading “Jacob J K Kehler (1911-1982)”

Clarence Gayhart Olson (1907-1981)

Clarence Gayhart Olson was born to his parents, Ole L. Olson and Ingeborg Hagen, on May 9, 1907 at Middle River, Minnesota. His parents had emigrated from Norway some years ago, were married and settled down on a farm at Middle River. Clarence grew up as one of eight children, 4 boys and 4 girls. He attended school and graduated from the local high school as a bright student with a great future in this country of freedom and opportunity.

In the 1930’s he began working for Allis-Chalmers as a salesman. Continue reading “Clarence Gayhart Olson (1907-1981)”

Wayne Aaron Kehler (1955-1980)

Wayne Aron Kehler - North Vancouver Cemetery, North Vancouver, BC — Wayne Aron Kehler – North Vancouver Cemetery, North Vancouver, BC

Mary Kehler Isaac (1925-1980)

Mrs. Mary Isaac was born to Peter S and Katharina Kehler on the 28^th day of November, 1925 in the Randolph district. She grew up and received her education in the Twin Creek School. She reached the age of 54 years, 7 months and 15 days.

On January 2, 1946 she joined in holy matrimony with Aaron Isaac. This union lasted 34 years, 6 months and 11 days, in which they shared the joys and sorrows of life.

On June 9, 1946, she was baptized upon the confession of her faith Continue reading “Mary Kehler Isaac (1925-1980)”

Henry Harvey Kehler (1922-1980)

March 16, 1980 at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Henry H. Kehler aged 57 years, beloved husband of Helene of Steinbach, formerly of Gilliam, passed away to be with his Lord.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 19 at 2pm from the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church with Dr. A.H. Stouffer officiating. Interment followed in the Steinbach Cemetery Continue reading “Henry Harvey Kehler (1922-1980)”