Peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2001, surrounded by her family, Lillian Kehler passed away at the Bethesda Hospital at the age of 82 years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Frances (Pete) Peters and Valerie (Bernie) Brodeur; her grandchildren, Scott, Pam and Kristie Peters and Nathan Brodeur, as well as her great-grandson Jordan; sisters, Minnie Saskosky, Elsie (Harry) Schinkel, Marg (Neil) Yaskow, Elma Borkowsky, Lorraine (Jake) Rempel; one brother Adolphe (Norie) Borkowsky, many nieces, nephews and friends. Continue reading “Lillian Borkowsky Kehler (1919-2001)”
Manitoba’s MTS Acquires ISP
MTS Advanced Inc. has bought the dial-up Internet service business of Steinbach-based ISP CCCO Net.
MTS Advanced Inc. has bought the dial-up Internet service business of Steinbach-based ISP CCCO Net.
According to Jeff Rohne, president and chief operating officer of MTS Advanced Inc., CCCO Net’s customers will be able to choose from a larger range of Internet services, at better prices. They’ll have access to services such as international roaming, virtual private networks, and electronic commerce.
“We are delighted that our Internet customers will continue to be served by a Manitoba company,” said CCCO Net president Larry Kehler, who established CCCO Net in Steinbach in 1995 as a division of Computer Consulting Co. CCCO Net plans to concentrate on its Web design business. Continue reading “Manitoba’s MTS Acquires ISP”
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)”
Daniel Paul Sagriff (1958-2000)
Suddenly on March 6, 2000 Dan passed away in Brandon, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his mother, Rosemary and sister Darlene. Dan is survived by his three daughters, Crystal, Tammy and Bonnie; grandchildren, Breanna & Matthew; father, Frank; sister Bonnie; brothers, Jim, John and Steve and their families. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with visitation one half hour prior to the service.
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)”
Elizabeth Wieler Giesbrecht (1922-1999)
Elizabeth was born in Steinbach. Her adult years were spent in Winnipeg, where she raised her children while working as a private nurse. Her life had its share of tragedy as she lost two children. A son, Walter, died in infancy and Brenda passed away April 13, 1970. She was also predeceased by her parents Henry U. and Susanna (Kehler) Wieler and five siblings, Helene, Rosemarie, Peter, Benjamin and Phyllis. Continue reading “Elizabeth Wieler Giesbrecht (1922-1999)”
A Matter of Debate
Murray Hiebert spent 30 days in jail for reporting that the son of a prominent Malaysian judge had been kicked off the high school debate team. In this essay, Hiebert recounts his ordeal.
Washington, DC — I’ve become quite an expert on Malaysian tourist spots over the past two years. That’s because a local judge sentenced me to three months in prison for “scandalizing the court” in a magazine article that I wrote in 1997. While my appeal wound its way through the Malaysian legal maze, I was forced to remain within the borders of peninsular Malaysia. My problems began in early 1997 when I wrote an article in the Far Eastern Economic Review, a news weekly published in Hong Kong by Dow Jones & Co, about a mother who was suing the International School of Kuala Lumpur for $2.4 million. She mounted the suit because fellow students had kicked her 17-year-old son off a debating team for alleged cheating. I used this case as an example to demonstrate that Malaysia had become almost as litigious as the United States.
I paid a heavy price for that piece: on October 11, 1999, I finally got my passport back after completing 27 months under “country arrest” and 30 days in prison. Continue reading “A Matter of Debate”
Frieda Goertz Kehler (1909-1999)
Frieda Kehler, nee Goertz, passed away on July 31, 1999 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB. Frieda was born on February 16, 1909 to Peter and Marie (Unrau) Goertz in McPherson County, Kansas, USA. She was predeceased in death by husband Cornelius S Kehler on March 27, 1968.
She is survived by her sons: Russell and wife Florence of White Rock, BC, Dennis and wife Yvonne of Belair, MB, Donald of Anchorage, Alaska, and Leland and wife Diane of Columbus, Ohio. Her daughters: Marlene and husband Bill Aitken of Victoria, BC and Doris and husband Bill Janzen of Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading “Frieda Goertz Kehler (1909-1999)”
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)”