Obituaries – Page 15

Denis Doerksen Kehler (1935-1978)

Suddenly October 2, 1978 at a hospital in Asuncion, Paraguay, Denis Kehler, age 42, of Colony Bergthal, Paraguay, formerly of Manitoba.

Funeral services were held October 4 in Colony Bergthal and a memorial service was held in the Steinbach Chortitzer Church on October 22, 1978.

Mr. Kehler, who was married to the former Helena Pries, is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters.

Also, his parents Jacob & Elizabeth Kehler of Elmdale Drive, Steinbach, one grandchild and one son-in-law. He was predeceased by his daughter Carol in 1958. Continue reading “Denis Doerksen Kehler (1935-1978)”

Joseph Grunwald (1902-1977)

On November 20, 1977 at the Grace Hospital, Joseph Grunwald, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Helen Grunwald of 867 Ebby Ave, Winnipeg, MB.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons and their wives, Harold and Patricia, Henry and Lena and four grandchildren, all of Winnipeg; one sister and one brother in Hungary. Continue reading “Joseph Grunwald (1902-1977)”

Marilyn (Marlene) Joyce Ratzlaff House (1932-1975)

Marlene House, 42, passed away suddenly on December 7, 1975 in Austin, Minnesota as a result of a Cerebral Hemorrhage.

Marilyn (Marlene) Joyce Ratzlaff was born on December 18, 1932 to Herman and Anne Ratzlaff in Swift Current, SK. She married Neil Wayne House and together they raised three sons. Besides her husband Neil, she is survived by her three sons Neil, John and Steven. Her mother Anne Ratzlaff and one brother Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff . She was predeceased by her father, Herman Ratzlaff. Continue reading “Marilyn (Marlene) Joyce Ratzlaff House (1932-1975)”

David Stoesz Kehler (1922-1975)

On January 12, 1975 at the Victoria Hospital, David Kehler, aged 52 years, beloved husband of Katie Kehler. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, Rodney and his wife Carol of Haney, BC, Raymond and his wife Martha, Donald, Barry and Norman, all of Winnipeg, one grandson Ryan.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 1975 at 11:00 AM from the Grant Memorial Baptist Church. Continue reading “David Stoesz Kehler (1922-1975)”

Donald Lloyd Kehler (1956-1974)

Donald Lloyd Kehler, Niverville Heritage Cemetery

Jacob H Kehler (1912-1972)

Following a short illness, Jacob Kehler of Red Lake, ON passed away at the age of 60 years on Tuesday August 29, 1972 at the Red Lake Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Kehler was born at Halbstadt, MB and was educated there. He lived in Manitoba until 1957 when he moved to Red Lake, ON. He was married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Friedensfeld in 1939 and was a member of the Red Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Red Lake Credit Union. He owned and operated Howey Bay Restaurant in Red Lake. Continue reading “Jacob H Kehler (1912-1972)”

Herman John Ratzlaff (1904-1971)

Herman John Ratzlaff passed away August 17, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Anna Ethel (Penner) Ratzlaff, two children, Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff and Marilyn J. Ratzlaff.

Herman married Anne on December 9, 1925 in Herbert, Saskatchewan. In June of 1930, a son Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff was born, and in 1932 a daughter Marilyn J. Ratzlaff completed their family. Continue reading “Herman John Ratzlaff (1904-1971)”

Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht (1950-1970)

Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht passed away tragically on April 13, 1970 by taking her own life. She had suffered with mental illness for the past 5 years.

She was survived by her parents Elizabeth and Edwin Giesbrecht, her sister Valerie, her grandmother Susan Wieler, and her grandfather George F. Giesbrecht. She was predeceased by her brother Walter, Grandpa Henry Wieler, and Grandma Elizabeth Giesbrecht.

Brenda was a gentle kind spirit. She loved to sing duets with her sister. She was an avid reader and did extremely well in school until she became ill. Continue reading “Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht (1950-1970)”

Henry Unger Wieler (1894-1970)

Henry Unger Wieler, beloved husband of Susanna (nee Kehler), passed away March 13, 1970 in Steinbach, MB. Henry was born in Eigenhof, near Steinbach on November 21, 1894. He married Susanna Kehler on July 14, 1918 in Chortitz, Manitoba.

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Aron Schultz Kehler (1889-1968)

Aron Schultz Kehler was born in Hochfeld, the third son, fourth child of the Berliner Kehlers. Like the others, grew up in the family farm in Ebenfeld.

On November 28, 1911, Aron married Elizabeth Hiebert of Hochfeld. It was a fruitful marriage that produced seven boys and four girls and lasted 56 years.

In spite of being overweight and a lifetime of heavy smoking, gruelling labour, Aron outlived all but one younger brother (Henry) and one sister (Susan). Continue reading “Aron Schultz Kehler (1889-1968)”