John Hiebert Kehler (1917-2000)

John H Kehler
John H Kehler

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)”

Wilhelm Funk Hildebrandt (1936-1999)

Rev. Bill Hildebrandt
Rev. Bill Hildebrandt

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)”

Aaron Jacob Voth Isaac (1924–1995)

Aaron Isaac
Aaron Isaac

Thursday, February 16, 1995 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Aaron Jacob Isaac, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Sara of Grunthal, passed away.

Besides his loving wife Sara, he leave to cherish her children: Dave and Betty Fehr, Eric and Ange Klippenstein, Frank and Luella Fehr, Garry and Sara Harder, Ernie and Judy Bueckert, Sheila Fehr, Melanie Fehr;  10 grandchildren; two brothers: Abe and Pete of Mississauga, ON; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.He was predeceased by his first wife Mary in 1980, step-daughter Eva Klippenstein in 1985. Continue reading “Aaron Jacob Voth Isaac (1924–1995)”

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kehler Dueck(1915-1994)

Lizzie Dueck
Lizzie Dueck

January 24, 1994 at 1pm, with her family at her side, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lizzie Dueck went to be with her Lord and Saviour after a lengthy battle with a blood disorder.

Lizzie was born in Halbstadt, now known as Shakespeare, September 8, 1915. She was the third of 11 children born to Aron and Elizabeth Kehler.

At the age of nine she moved with her family to Stuartburn where the family farmed and her father worked as a carpenter. At the early age of 11 years, she went to work as a child care worker and housekeeper and for the next few years worked for Rev. Peter S Kehlers, Dave Hieberts, Continue reading “Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kehler Dueck(1915-1994)”

Peter Hiebert Doerksen (1922-1992)

Peter H Doerksen
Peter H Doerksen

Saturday, November 7, 1992 at his residence, Peter H Doerksen, age 70 years, beloved husband of Violet, Steinbach, passed away.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2pm at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover St., Steinbach with Pastors Richard Martens and Cornelius G. Peters officiating. Interment will follow in the Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach. Viewing will take place at the chapel Tuesday between 7 and 8 pm and at the church prior to the service.

Besides his wife Violet, Mr. Doerksen leaves to cherish his memory three daughters: Continue reading “Peter Hiebert Doerksen (1922-1992)”

Katharina Blatz Kehler (1900-1991)

Katharina Blatz Kehler
Katharina Blatz Kehler

Monday, October 21, 1991 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Steinbach, Mrs. Katherina Kehler, aged 91 years, of Steinbach.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church in Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. Stan Kehler officiating. Interment will follow in the Steinbach Memorial Cemetery. Friends may pay their last respects at Loewen Funeral Chapel Wednesday from 7-8 pm, and at the church prior to the service. A devotional will be held Wednesday at 8pm at Loewen Funeral Chapel. Continue reading “Katharina Blatz Kehler (1900-1991)”

Annie Wieler Kehler (1901-1991)

Annie Kehler
Annie Kehler

Peacefully Sunday morning, April 28, 1991 at the Steinbach Rest Haven, Annie Kehler, aged 90 years, of Steinbach passed away.

Born to Henry and Helen Wieler of Clearspring, March 23, 1901, Mother attended the Steinbach School. In 1920 Mother was baptized in the CMC Church and in 1921 married John S. Kehler. They shared 40 years of joys and sorrows. Mother and Dad lived in southeast Saskatchewan until 1930 at which time they moved to Steinbach where Dad started his own business in which Mother was a great help. Mother’s door was always open and her table was always set for friends and relatives. Continue reading “Annie Wieler Kehler (1901-1991)”

Jason Shaun Giesbrecht (1970-1990)

Jason Shaun Giesbrecht
Jason Shaun Giesbrecht

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)”

Katharina Wieler Kehler Stoesz (1893-1989)

Katharina Wieler Kehler Stoesz
Katharina Wieler Kehler Stoesz

Katharina Stoesz was born May 27, 1893 at Chortitz (Randolph), Manitoba. Her parents were Henry P and Helen Wieler.

She passed away Tuesday, August 1, at 6:45 pm at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Steinbach. She reached the age of 96 years, two months and 5 days.

She was baptized in the Chortitzer Church where she stayed a member with a very strong faith.

November 2, 1914 she was married to George S Kehler by the Rev. Johann Schroeder of Ebenfeld. Continue reading “Katharina Wieler Kehler Stoesz (1893-1989)”

Helena Stoesz Kehler (1901-1988)

Helena Stoesz Kehler
Helena Stoesz Kehler

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)”