Steinbach CMC Church – Page 3

Diedrich Wischnefsky Dueck (1912-1986)

Peacefully May 28, 1986 at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Diedrich W. Dueck, aged 73 years went home to be with his Lord and Saviour. Besides his wife Elizabeth, Mr. Dueck leaves to cherish his memory, five daughters Martha and John Neufeld of New Bothwell, Laverna and Walter Griffith of Winnipeg, Bertha and Ray Laing of … Continue reading “Diedrich Wischnefsky Dueck (1912-1986)”

Peacefully May 28, 1986 at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Diedrich W. Dueck, aged 73 years went home to be with his Lord and Saviour.

Besides his wife Elizabeth, Mr. Dueck leaves to cherish his memory, five daughters Martha and John Neufeld of New Bothwell, Laverna and Walter Griffith of Winnipeg, Bertha and Ray Laing of Steinbach, Norma and Keith Roulston of Winnipeg, Rhonda and Donald Harms of Steinbach; two sons Peter and Phyllis Dueck of Winnipeg; Edwin of Mission, BC; 15 grandchildren and four great-grand children; Continue reading “Diedrich Wischnefsky Dueck (1912-1986)”

Jakob G Stoesz (1891-1986)

Wednesday, May 28, 1986, at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Jakob G Stoesz, aged 95 years, beloved husband of Katharina of Steinbach..

Funeral service was held Monday, June 2, 2PM from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church in Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. John Stoesz officiating. Interment followed in the Niverville Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to the Bethesda Hospital Foundation, Box 939 Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0.

Pallbearers for the service were Henry Stoesz, Jacob Stoesz, Abe Friesen, Ed Hiebert, Glen Kehler and Ben Unger. Continue reading “Jakob G Stoesz (1891-1986)”

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)”

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)”

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)”

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)”

Peter S. Kehler (1896-1968)

Peter S. Kehler: entrepreneur and minister; born 1 January 1896 in Ebenfeld, Manitoba, to Jacob K. and Elisabeth H. (Schultz) Kehler, as the eighth of 14 children in the family.

On 12 August 1923, he married Katharina Blatz (1900-1991) in Eigengrund (later called Hanover), Manitoba. The couple had 12 children, one of whom died young. Peter died on 11 February 1968 in Mitchell, Manitoba. Because the family was so large, he lived with an aunt and uncle from the age of four until he was ten years old. While he was there, he learned how to play the harmonica, sparking a lifelong interest in music. Later in life, Continue reading “Peter S. Kehler (1896-1968)”

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)”