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Manitoba’s MTS Acquires ISP

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)”

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)”

Voices Of The Prairies

By the blue-tinged light of an early winter dawn, farmers meet at Edgar’s*, a popular restaurant in Steinbach, Manitoba, to sip coffee and catch up on the news.

Condensed Excerpt, Imperial Oil Review by Andrew Allentuck – as printed in the Reader’s Digest 1992

By the blue-tinged light of an early winter dawn, farmers meet at Edgar’s*, a popular restaurant in Steinbach, Manitoba, to sip coffee and catch up on the news. Outside, their diesel trucks idle in the cold. Inside, the substantial and the trivial of country life is the morning’s gossip. The men wear their caps, each with the trademark of a seed company, a tractor maker or a rural co-operative. They joke about their endless concerns over prices of the harvest past and insects of the summer to come. They pour over the local weekly, The Carillon, reading and discussing stories of town meetings and new hay balers with the intensity of physicists analyzing new theories. Continue reading “Voices Of The Prairies”

Jason Shaun Giesbrecht (1970-1990)

Jason was born on May 10, 1970 to Debbie (nee Dueck) and Ben Giesbrecht at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital. He was educated in Steinbach and graduated in 1988.

Jason was baptized upon confession of his faith on June 28, 1987. The following is his testimony at the time of his application for baptism:

“As many people around here know, I have grown up in a Christian home; so, have not found it hard to follow the Lord. I became a Christian at an early age of eight one day after DVBS. I have had many ups and downs, but my hardest trial so far had been high school. Continue reading “Jason Shaun Giesbrecht (1970-1990)”

Helena Stoesz Kehler (1901-1988)

On July 12, 1988 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Mrs. Helena Kehler, aged 87 years, of Steinbach, MB.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 18 at 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church in Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. H.K. Schellenberg officiating.

Interment will follow in the Steinbach Cemetery. Last respects may be paid at Loewen Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and at the church prior to the service. Continue reading “Helena Stoesz Kehler (1901-1988)”

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)”

Pauline Toews Kehler (1964)

Pauline Toews Kehler, daughter of Peter ST and Eva Kehler, was born on June 10, 1964 and passed away on the very day.

David S. Kehler (1898 -1963)

Suddenly on Sunday, October 27, 1963 at his residence Mr. David S. Kehler, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Helen Kehler of Steinbach, Manitoba.

Funeral service at 2 p.m.Thursday, October 31, 1963 in the Chortitzer Church in Steinbach. Besides his wife Mr. Kehler is survived by 8 sons, 3 daughters and 24 grandchildren.

Interment in the Steinbach cemetery.

Loewen Funeral Chapel Limited, Steinbach in care of arrangements. Continue reading “David S. Kehler (1898 -1963)”