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ANNE UNGER
Anne Unger (nee Fehr) of Minnedosa, Manitoba passed away in her home on October 26th, 2011 at the age of 76 years. Anne was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on April 27th, 1935 to the late David and Annie Fehr. She was the eldest daughter of thirteen siblings.
Left to cherish her memory are: her sons Larry (Naoimi) Unger of Mafeking, Manitoba, Jim (Noella) Unger of Mafeking, Manitoba and Wes Unger of Sundrie, Alberta; brothers Abe (Agatha) of Steinbach, Manitoba, Deidrich of Winnipag, Manitoba, Lawrence (Gloria) of Minnedosa, Manitoba, Les (MaryEllen) of Grunthal, Manitoba, Leonard of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Norman (Kim) of Mitchell, Manitoba; sisters Margaret (Oddmund) Sardahl of Calgary and Alberta, Rose (Jacob) of Steinbach, Manitoba. She also leaves six grandchildren, eight great-grand children, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and many close friends.
Anne was predeceased by: her parents David and Annie Fehr; brothers David and Joseph; sisters Elma and Dorothy and a granddaughter Lindsay.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall #93, Mafeking, Manitoba.
Paull Funeral Home and Crematorium are honoured to have served the Unger Family.
MARC NADEAU
Marc Nadeau, 54, of Steinbach, MB passed away at Bethesda Hospital on Sunday, October 23, 2011.
Prayers will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held Monday, October 31, 2011 at the St. Joachim Roman Catholic in La Broquerie.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MARIE LEGAL (née Bouvier)
(November 26, 1937 – October 22, 2011)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Huguette Monique Legal on October 22, 2011 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Manitoba, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Marie was born in Fisher Branch, Manitoba, to parents Marie-Anne (née Morin) and Conrad Bouvier. She will always be remembered for her gentle kindness by her husband Raymond of 55 years, daughters Mireille (Jean-Pierre) and Renée (Bala); sons Gilles (Irène), Marcel (Nicole), Émile, and Ronald (Kim); nine grandchildren (Danielle, Natalie, Nicholas, Amanda, Évan, Sabrina, Camille, Matthew and Dominique); four great-grandchildren (Mila, Ava, Xavier and Mya); brother Louis and sisters Huguette and Myriam. Marie was predeceased by baby Joseph, parents Conrad and Marie-Anne, and brother Léopold.
In keeping with Marie’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life has been held.
MARY H. KORNELSEN
Mary Kornelsen, aged 83 years, of Rosenort, passed away on Friday October 21, 2011 at the Morris General Hospital.
She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband of 61 years, Levi; her children and their families: Larry and Gwyn, their children Brian and Petra, Kevin, and Karen; Phyllis and Ron Barkman, their children Stacy, Alisa and Lee (son Ryan); Gerald and Kathy, their children Matthew, Jon and Heidi; Cal and Sandy, their children Christina (daughter Tyanna), and Christopher; and Jeannette. Also surviving are her sisters Ann Dueck and Helen (John) Rempel.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Pete, Abe, Frank, and Jake, and brother-in-law Frank Dueck.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday October 25 at the Rosenort Evangelical Mennonite Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The arrangements were with the Morris Funeral Home.
If friends so desire, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Union Gospel Mission, PO Box 1073 Stn Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2X4.
IDA GRIENKE (nee Borkowsky)
October 23, 1914 – October 20, 2011
Peacefully, on October 20, 2011, Ida passed away at Steinbach, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents John T. and Ottelie Borkowsky, her brothers Bill and Fred, her sisters Erna and Emily, her husband Albert, on February 15, 2003, and her daughter Miriam on October 13, 1998. She is survived by a sister, Frieda, a brother, Lorenz, and a brother-in-law, Art Schultz.
Also, left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ron Grienke (Gail), Alvin Grienke (Mintie); grandchildren, Tammy Stark (Bob Way and Christie), Candy Stark (Alf Wiebe), Lori, Michael, Jocelyn and Jennica.
Funeral service was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry St., Steinbach, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25. Interment at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ARLEN JOHN KAUFFMAN
After fighting cancer several years he went to be with the Lord in Fairview, AB, hospital at 7:20 a.m., Oct 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by numerous relatives, his son, Nathan, and first wife, May. Left to mourn him are: his wife, Leola; son, Jonathan; daughters, Stephanie and Julie; as well as three grandchildren (Brice, Bettina, Brittany) and three great-grandchildren (Anna, Dominik, Sara).
The funeral service will be held Friday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Kleefeld, MB with interment at the church cemetery.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the David Thompson Bible Camp near Fairview, AB.
If friends so desire donations may be made to The Gideons, PO Box 3619 Stn Main; Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ANDREW KORNELSEN
Andrew Kornelsen, 90, of Steinbach, MB, formerly of Kleefeld, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011, at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dora, children: Irene (John) Reimer, Alice (Herman) Friesen, Ernie (Erna), Wes (Linda), Art (Alma), Lydia (Bryan) Cinq-Mars, Martha (Benno) Friesen, Ruth (Randy) Reimer, Sue (Lawrence) Dueck, Frank (San-Dee) and their families.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m at the Kleefeld Evangelical Mennonite Church, Kleefeld, with interment at the church cemetery. Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m., and at the church prior to the service.
If friends so desire, donations in memory of Andrew may be made to Haven Group, 177 Wood Haven Ave., Steinbach, MB, R5G 1K6.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
JOHN FRIESEN
John Friesen, 87, of Steinbach passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Bethesda Hospital.
He is survived by two daughters, one son, one sister, one brother and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Anne (nee Wiebe), one son and one grandson.
An evening service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
PETER KROEKER
Peter F. Kroeker, 78, of Steinbach passed away October 14, 2011 at Bethesda Hospital. He is survived by two daughters, one son, three sisters, one brother and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Minola (nee Eidse) in July 2011.
Viewing will be held at the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church, 360 McKenzie Ave in Steinbach on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The service will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. also at the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church. Interment at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MARLENE POLSON
(December 13, 1963 - October 12, 2011)
On Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, Marlene Hilda Polson (nee Klassen) of Steinbach, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce her sudden passing.
Marlene will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by husband Michael, son Christopher (Winnipeg), parents Herman and Irene Klassen (Morden), brothers Gordon (Nadine) (Portage La Prairie), Wayne (Calgary), Darrell (Jo) (Winnipeg), brothers-in-law Steve (Moose Jaw) and Paul (Steinbach), sisters-in-law Margaret (Maury) (Winnipeg), Monica (Winnipeg), and Madeleine (David) (Winnipeg) as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral service was held Monday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. Interment at Heritage Cemetery in Steinbach.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
LAWRENCE DENNIS STERK
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our brother, age 62, on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his residence in Winnipeg. He is survived by his brothers, sister and their families.
A celebration of life will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ALICE TÉTRAULT WENDEN
Peacefully, on a glorious fall morning, October 11, 2011, Alice Tétrault Wenden went home to the loving arms of Jesus at the young age of 101. She was born in St. MaIo, MB on October 2,1910. She moved with her parents and family to La Broquerie in 1920 and married Gerard Wenden on December 8, 1938.
She was predeceased by her husband Gérard in 1979, her son, Hubert in 2002 and 12 siblings.
She will be lovingly remembered by her nine children: Dolores (Charles), daughter-in-law Christine, Claudette (Denis), Bernard (Marguerite), Louis (Mila), Huguette (Ron), Marie-Reine (Gary), Myriam, Michelle, Diane(Henri); sister Gertrude, sisters-in -law, Madeleine and Imelda, 42 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Merci Maman et Mémère chérie pour toutes vos prières, messes, bontés et amour. You are now our special angel. We love you and will miss you so much.
“Je t’aime gros comme le ciel.”
Prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011, followed by a celebration of Maman’s life on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Both services will be held at St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church, La Broquerie, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Pro-Life organization: Life’s Vision; 5-130 Marion Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T4.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
RENETTA EIDSE
1922 - 2011
Peacefully, on October 10, 2011, at St. Boniface Hospital, Renetta Eidse completed her long journey. She was pre-deceased by her parents, John and Anna, her sister Erna, and brother-in-law, Gladwin. She will be remembered lovingly by her sister Jean, nieces Beverly and Barbara (Conrad), and nephew Brian (Wavenie), and many great-nieces and nephews. Carmen (Adrian) and Angela, in particular, will miss her greatly.
Funeral service will be Monday, October 17, 11 a.m. at Friends Funeral Service.
Friends Funeral Service • 2146 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba • R2V 3S5 • Tel: 339-5555 Fax: 339-5225
SUSANNA KEHLER
September 10, 1928 – October10, 2011
Susanna Kehler, 83, of Steinbach, formerly of Mitchell/Randolph, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011, at Bethesda Place, Steinbach, MB.
Susanna was predeceased by her husband, Abram D. Kehler, along with her parents, step mother, and two brothers in infancy. Those left to mourn and to cherish many fond memories are her four children, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, with interment at Mitchell CMC Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Susanna may be made to Bethesda Foundation, 316 Henry St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0P9.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
RAYMOND CHATEL
With great sadness, we announce the tragic passing of Raymond Chatel on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the age of 76 years.
Raymond leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54 years, Laurie; daughter Noella (Terry), son Ian (Stephanie), grandchildren; Aimée-Jo (Stewart), Renée (Onani), Michéal (Robyn), Ryan (Tricia), Brenda-Lynn (Adam); great-grandchildren Taylor and Vanessa.
Left to remember Raymond are his sister Mary, brother William (Lois), numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass will be held on October 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church in Woodridge. A private ash internment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
HILDA HILDEBRAND
Hilda Nancy Wiebe was born on September 2, 1917, the eighth of nine children born to Johann G. Wiebe and Katherine (Klassen) Wiebe.
Her contributions and life on this earth concluded on October 6, 2011 at the age of 94. She will be fondly remembered and surely missed by her husband of 62 years, Dan Hildebrand, her five children and their spouses -- Dennis (Ginny), Lois (Ken Brisky), Jeanne (David Kemp), Marvin (Linda) and Joan (Dennis Giesbrecht); nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and other family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fourth Avenue Bible Church, Niverville . Interment in the Heritage Cemetery. Visitation Monday October 10 from 7-8 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, Winnipeg.
Friends Funeral Service • 2146 Main Street • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R2V 3S5 • Tel: 339-5555 • Fax: 339-5225
EWALD AARHUS
With many mixed emotions the Aarhus family wishes to announce the passing of their Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Ewald Aarhus on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
Ewald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Hilda (Wiebe) Aarhus; his five children Wes and Marie (Gregorchuk) Aarhus; Audrey and Jac (Aarhus) Siemens; Dale and Karyn (Dranez) Aarhus, Edward Aarhus, Lars and Sara (Gregerson) Aarhus; grandchildren Darcy (Darrell), Angela, Colin, Brett (Natalie), Britta (Aaron), Jennifer (Lorne), Jessica (Kyle), Kaitlyn (Greg), Karalee, Joshua, Tristan, Liesl and Sam along with great-grandchildren Brody and Madison.
Dad leaves to mourn his brother Aldemar Aarhus, sisters Annie Buhler and Myrtle Giesbrecht. Dad was predeceased by his parents Marie and Knute Aarhus, brother Alvin and wife Leona Aarhus, brothers-in-law John Giesbrecht and Dan Buhler.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Moltzan, Dr. Krahn and nursing staff at the Bethesda Hospital for all the compassionate care shown dad these last days.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Steinbach Mennonite Church in Steinbach, MB, with burial at the family plot in the Norwegian Cemetery in Menisino, Manitoba.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
