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Duerrstein, Artur (1927-2000)

2021-11-02T23:56:08Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 2000 Apr 28 p. 28

Birth date: 1927 Feb 27

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ARTUR DUERRSTEIN</h3></center>

Artur Duerrstein of Waterloo, Ont. passed away Mar. 5 after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1927 to Robert and Una Duerrstein in Trappstadt, Germany. He accepted Christ, was baptized and joined the Mennonite church at Trappstadt. In 1950 he was an exchange student at Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kan. In 1951 his family immigrated to Winnipeg; in 1952 they moved to a farm near St. Agatha, Ont. and joined Kitchener (Ont.) MB Church. Artur met Louise Bargen in Winnipeg. They married Nov. 8, 1952 and moved to the farm in Ontario. He served in the church as registrar, trustee, deacon, choir member and member of church council and the finance committee for 48 years. He sang in the "Male Jubilee Choir". He was treasurer for the MCC Relief Sale in New Hamburg for 15 years and was treasurer for MCC Ontario. He was on many Ontario MB Conference committees, including Tabor Manor Board. He worked with troubled boys at Asable Springs Ranch. He was instrumental in the purchase of Camp Crossroads by the Ontario MB Conference in 1980. He was a school board trustee for Wilmot Township, was on the Board of Governors for Wilfrid Laurier University and was vice-chair and interim chair of Mennonite Savings and Credit Union. He was an active farmer, was a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and was on the Ontario Chicken Producers' Marketing Board. His deepest love was for his family. Predeceased by 1 brother, he is mourned by Louise; children Henry, Irma Lenz and Betty Penner; 6 grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The funeral was Mar. l0 in Kitchener MB Church, with Allan Labun and John Wall ministering.

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Liesch, Edward (1893-1964)

2015-02-19T07:45:09Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1964 Nov 6 p. 18

Birth date: 1893 Jan 04

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<center><h3>EDWARD LIESCH</h3></center>

Edward Liesch was born in Russia on January 4, 1893. He lived among us for 71 years, 8 months and 1 day, suddenly coming to the end of his pilgrimage on Saturday afternoon, September 5, 1964, in Bakersfield, California.

From Russia the Liesch family moved to Canada, residing temporarily in Winkler, Manitoba, later moving to Main Centre, Saskatchewan, where Ed was married to Minnie Harder on June 29, 1919. In 1921 Ed and Minnie moved to Bakersfield where they made their home until the present, and where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for 38 years prior to retirement.

Edward and Minnie Liesch were blessed with three children, all of whom have married, and all of whom are Christians, serving the Lord. Six grandchildren have had the joy of knowing Grandpa Liesch as one who was loving and kind, and deeply concerned for the spiritual and total welfare of relatives, friends and neighbors.

Faith in Jesus Christ and conversion came to him at the age of 14. He set a commendable example of devotion to Christ; of worship in the home and in the church; of Bible study, knowledge and teaching of the Word; and of Christian stewardship of time, talent and means. He had a keen sense of humor to blend with deep convictions and a firm stand on what he believed to be right. Certainly he leaves this testimony "that he pleased God."

We will long remember him as having found great delight in the beauty of nature. He loved flowers, trees, and outdoor scenes, and loved to see them grow; in them he saw the handiwork of God as a confirmation of his faith, and to the glory of God.

Surviving the home going of their father are his wife, Minnie; his daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lingo and Elvera and husband Amos Kleinsasser; a son Arnold and his wife, Jean Liesch. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Peter Wiebe and Mrs. Peter Epp; four brothers, David, Fred, Jake and Herman; and an elderly uncle, Ludwig Schaaek. Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred and Emilie Liesch; three brothers, Gus, Henry and Paul; two sisters, Olga Ewert, and baby Carolyn, and one son-in-law Doug Lingo.

Funeral services were held in the Bakersfield church with brethren John Friesen and P. Huebert serving with messages of comfort. Interment was in the Bakersfield cemetery.

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Epp, Agnes Goossen (1890-1964)

2015-02-19T07:43:47Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1964 Dec 18 p. 18

Birth date: 1890 Jan 14

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<center><h3>AGNES (GOOSSEN) EPP</h3></center>

Our dear mother, Agnes (Goossen) Epp, was born on a farm at Marion, South Dakota, on January 14, 1890. Her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Henry A. Goossen emigrated to Canada in the spring of 1899, when Mother was nine years of age. The family settled on a homestead sixteen miles west of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, in what came to be known as the Salem community. She attended Springfield school unil her midteens, completing the course offered there.

During the great revival that swept the community in the spring and summer of 1905 both our parents came to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, were baptised, and joined the Salem KMB church.

Our parents were married on March 10, 1907, and for about a year they lived on Father's homestead in the Great Deer area. In 1908 Father made a land trade, and our parents settled in their new home a mile east of Mother's childhood home. Here their five oldest children were born.

In the spring of 1916, obeying God's call, our parents left the farm to go to China as missionaries under the China Mennonite Mission Society, founded by Rev. H. C. Bartel. Their joint service there lasted six years. Owing to Mother's breakdown in health they returned to Canada in May of 1922 before the term was up. Mother was suffering from a complication of organic diseases, augmented by a nervous disorder. And though our parents hoped to return to the field after a year's furlough, the dream was never realised. By the time Mother had regained a measure of health, China's doors were closing. Three children had been born to them in China - Samuel, Matilda, and Albert - who died in infancy and was buried in the province of Shantung, China. Melvin, the youngest member, was born in Canada on the farm to which the family had returned.

On September 22, 1942, our father, always in robust health till then, died unexpectedly at the age of 57 after only six days of illness. With the help successively of three sons - Samuel, Melvin and Edward - Mother continued to run the home farm, four and a half miles north-west of Waldheim.

Two years ago this month we learned from the family doctor that Mother's old ailments, dormant for some years, had flared up, and that medical science knew no cure for the condition.

Shortly after the New Year, this year, she was admitted to the Saskatoon City hospital for tests and treatment - the first of three stays there.

In the last week in June she was readmitted to hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. Mother joined the family then for a succession of farewell gatherings when her oldest son, Jacob, and his family -her strongest remaining props - left for a new field of service in Hillsboro, Kansas, and the Sylvester Dirkses for their fourth term in Peru.

All of us felt this was likely to be our last family gathering with Mother present, yet we could not wish to detain our brother and sister - nor Mother, if God intended to call her higher. Sylvester voiced it for us all. "I'm not going to say goodby, Mother. I'll say goodnight here - and good morning up there!"

For a time after the actual wrench of parting was over, Mother's condition bettered slightly. But then it worsened sharply. In mid-September she was readmitted to hospital for the final time.

During the first two weeks in November she suffered intensely, lapsing at last, with the aid of sedations, into a state of unconsciousness. She came out of this abruptly on Friday, Nov. 13, and was more or less conscious, though not always rational, until the day of her death.

The closest family members, Henry, Selma, and Margaret, were called to her bedside, and were with her at the time of her death - as also was her sister, Mary (Mrs. J. B. Heppner) a post surgery patient in the same hospital. Mother had a very peaceful passage. She breathed her last at ten minutes to two in the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Mother attained the age of 74 years, 10 months and three days. Thirty-five and half years were shared with Father. She was widowed for twenty-two years, one month, and twenty-six days. Beside her husband, two children predeceased her - Albert in 1921 at the age of ten months, and Mary - Mrs. Albert Schmidt, then of Omaha, Nebraska - of a heart ailment in May of 1950, at the age of forty-one. Her oldest son-in-law, Albert Schmidt, too died very suddenly of a heart attack in early spring of 1956.

Mother is survived by two daughters, Margaret and Mathilda - Mrs. Sylvester Dirks, of Peru; five sons, J. H. Epp, of Hillsboro, Kansas, E. H. M. Epp, of Winkler, Man., H. H. Epp of Saskatoon, Sask., S. H. Epp, of Steinbach, Man., and Melvin, of Erwood, Sask.; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. J. B. Heppner) of Waldheim, Sask., Eva (Mrs. Geo. B.Heppner) of Abbotsford, B.C., and Elizabeth (Mrs. D. C. Schroeder) also of Abbotsford.

All her life our mother was fond of singing. She had stored the words of literally hundreds of hymns and songs in her memory. During her hours of intensest suffering these past weeks, the words of many came to sustain and comfort her. There were days when she writhed with pain, yet sang almost constantly - songs of salvation, of the Christian pilgrimage, songs of Heaven: "Erloeste Seel', bekenn' den Herrn" .. "Er nimmt die Schuld mir ab"... "Down at the cross where my Saviour died"... "I love Him far better than in days of yore; I'll serve Him more truly than ever before; I'll do as He bids me, whatever the cost; I'll be a true soldier, I'll die at my post."... 'Mut, harre auf den Morgen"... "Das ist meine Zuversicht"... "Have thine own way, Lord"... "Oh, I think of the home over there"... "Keiner wird zuschanden"... "Im Himmel ist kein Scheiden mehr..."

We thank God for a mother who made our spiritual welfare her main concern all our lives. We rejoice to know that with her to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She is looking into the unveiled face of her Savior now. How could we wish it to be otherwise?

As family we wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who eased her months of illness by visits in person, by card, or letter, and especially to those who prayed for her and us. We wish also to thank all who have evidenced their sympathy since her death. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Gratefully, The Family
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Sukkau, George Heinrich (1903-1965)

2015-02-19T07:24:15Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary 1965 Mar 05 p. 18

Birth date: 1903 Sep 29

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<center><h3>GEORGE H. SUKKAU</h3></center>

George H. Sukkau, beloved husband and father of an only daughter, Irma, was born in South Russia (Terek), on September 29, 1903. Here he spent a happy childhood. His parents were Henry and Anna (nee Martens)Sukkau. In 1916 the family moved to the village of Waldheim (Molotschna) where he attended the elementary school. At the age of 16 he made peace with God and upon his confession of faith was baptized and received into the Rueckenauer MB Church some 4 years later. With his conversion he dedicated himself to his Master for service. It seemed quite natural that he should be called to the preaching ministry to which he was ordained in the Arnaud Mennonite Brethren Church in 1937. He completed his education later by attending the Winkler Bible School and graduating from Tabor College with a B.A. and Th.B degree.

In 1924 he was joined in matrimony to Lena Janzen with whom he was privileged to share 40 years and 6 months of loving marriage. Joys were doubled and sorrows divided because in every case they were shared jointly. The Lord gave them one daughter Irma, which made their circle even more complete. In 1924 the family emigrated to Canada, first to Markham Ontario, and one year later (in 1925) to Arnaud, Manitoba, where with other relatives they established a home and a Christian community. Here they spent some of their most blessed years.

In 1939 Mr. Sukkau was asked to teach in Yarrow Bible School, which after some deliberation he accepted as his God-appointed place, and which he filled for the next 14 years. This service was terminated by moving to South America where he also taught in the Mennonite Bible Schools for another 7 years. These were taxing but blessed years of service.

After his return from South America, Mr. Sukkau was entrusted with the Canadian MB Conference treasury. This gave a little more time for being at home and up to his decease he enjoyed this and other work entrusted to him. The family joined the Elmwood Church, where he had so many friends and coworkers. He served in the preaching ministry and in various committees in the church, always counting it a privilege.

Brother Sukkau enjoyed good health until last year. In December 1964 he submitted to a medical investigation, when he learned of his advanced malignancy. As always he wanted to know the truth and faced it with equinimity. Numerous details could be regulated and his departure was a triumph in his spiritual life.

He leaves to mourn his much too early departure, his wife, and one daughter, Irma, now in nurses training; one brother, Henry and family; one sister, Mrs D. Krueger and family; one Sister, Miss Annie Sukkau in Winnipeg and a number of relatives and a host of friends. They mourn, but not as such who have no hope. "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Job 1:21.

On behalf of his church, we would add that Rev. Sukkau was a dependable, understanding minister of the gospel. He thought young with the young and could speak wisely to the older. His love was strong and his convictions were firm for his church and for the unadulterated teaching of the gospel. In his heart he had room for all Christians and his testimony rang clear and sound whether in his hearty singing, warm preaching, or thorough teaching. We bless his memory.

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Penner, Wesley B. (1933-1965)

2015-02-19T07:13:05Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1965 May 14 p. 18

Birth date: 1933 Apr 16

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<center><h3>WESLEY B. PENNER</h3></center>

April 16, 1933 in Steinbach, Man., the son of Bernard D. and Anna (nee Giesbrecht) Penner. He received his elementary and secondary education in Steinbach and continued his advanced education, at United College, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1954. After a year in the teaching profession he followed his inclination to legal studies and entered law school, graduating with an L.L.B. and receiving a call to the bar in 1959. He joined the firm Newman, McLean and Associates with whom he later entered into partnership.

Wesley was reared in a Christian home and in 1950 made his personal commitment to Christ. Upon confession of faith and baptism he became a member of the EMB Church in Steinbach where he remained a member for 13 years. In 1963 he was married to Joyce Redekop and together with his wife joined the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg. A son David Wesley, now 11 months, was born to this union.

Wesley Penner was able to make unique contributions to our people through his profession. Among the organizations to which he especially devoted his attention were MCC (Canada) during its incorporation, (Mennonite) Mutual Trust Company, the Canadian Mennonite and others. He earned the friendship and respect of his associates through his professional conduct and service.

Despite failing health over a period of a number of years the deceased could minimize his condition and appreciate the time God gave him in his work and with his family. For some time both he and his wife knew that his condition was serious. On Sunday morning, May 2, shortly after awakening, his heart failed and he answered his Maker's call. His life was well ordered when he died and his testimony left no doubt that he anticipated entry into a greater, life beyond. His wife and family reflected the testimony of Job: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord."

Mourning his passing are his wife, Joyce; a son, David Wesley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard D. Penner; three sisters; a brother; his mother-in-law, Mrs. A. Redekop; and many friends and relatives.

The funeral was in the Elmwood Church, May 5, with I. W. Redekopp and C. Wilbert Loewen speaking.

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Dahl, Lena (1876-1963)

2014-12-17T09:12:18Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Dec 20 p. 18

Birth date: 1876 Jun 30

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<center><h3>MRS. LENA DAHL</h3></center>

Mrs. Lena Dahl of Yarrow, B.C. died on Nov. 21 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Reimer. The funeral was held in the Yarrow M.B. Church with Rev. Henry Brucks and Rev. J. Harder officiating. Mrs. Dahl was born in South Russia in 1876 and has lived in Yarrow for 35 years. Her son-in-law, Mr. George Reimer, predeceased her on Nov. 3. She leaves to mourn two sons, 5 step-sons, 3 daughters, 2 step-daughters, 84 grandchildren.

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Grant, Frederick Roland (1891-1963)

2014-12-17T09:10:29Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1964 Jan 17 p. 18

Birth date: 1891 Oct 06

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<center><h3>FREDERICK ROLAND GRANT, 72</h3></center>

Frederick Roland Grant, 72, of North Surrey, B.C. died of a heart condition. The funeral service took place on Dec. 12 in the Kennedy Heights M.B. Church with Rev. Nick Willms officiating. Mr. Grant was born in England, was married and had one daughter. His wife died 5 years later, and he spent 25 years in a mental hospital. Through the help of modern drugs he recovered and was placed in an old folk's' home. He began attending church at Kennedy Heights and professed salvation. He was thinking of being baptized shortly before his decease.

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Huebert, Franz F. (1895-1964)

2014-12-17T09:09:32Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1964 Jan 17 p. 18

Birth date: 1895 Oct 21

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<center><h3>FRANZ F. HUBERT</h3></center>

Franz F. Hubert passed away on Jan.1st, 1964 at the age of 88 years. He was born in the Ukraine, where he grew up and joined the Mennonite Church. He was married twice and became the father of 13 children. He was predeceased by both his first and second wife and also by 5 children.

In 1907 the family moved to Siberia where they prospered. After the revolution they left Russia and came to Canada. They lived at Duchess for a year, later moving to Coaldale where the family has resided since. On Dec. 26th Mr. Hubert suffered a heart attack and was taken to the Coaldale Hospital where he passed away a few days later. He died in the firm faith that "The Lord is my shepherd." He leaves to mourn one older brother Jakob, in Brazil, 4 sons, all of Coaldale, 4 daughters, 27 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

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Janzen, Abram E. (1916-1964)

2014-12-17T09:08:38Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1964 Jan 31 p. 17

Birth date: 1916 Mar 24

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<center><h3>ABRAM E. JANZEN</h3></center>

Abram E. Janzen passed away at the Coaldale Hospital on Jan. 4th, 1964, reaching the age of 47 years[. He was born] in Muensterberg, Russia. At the age of ten together with his parents and other members of the family became to Canada and became resident of Coaldale. He became seriously ill on January 2nd, and was taken to the local hospital. However, all efforts to save his life failed.

He leaves to mourn his sudden passing his wife, son Alvin, daughter, Sandra, two brothers, six sisters, many relatives and friends.

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Rabbe, William (1911-1963)

2014-12-03T04:12:39Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 May 31 p. 18

Birth date: 1911 Jan 25

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<center><h3>WILLIAM RABBE, JR., 53</h3></center>

William Rabbe, Jr. 53, of Sardis, B.C. died accidentally while working on a wrecking crew. He was born in 1911 in Russia and came to Canada in 1926. He leaves to mourn his wife Nellie, father, four sons, one grandchild.

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Goertz, Elizabeth (1896-1963)

2014-12-03T04:11:03Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Jul 19 p. 11

Birth date: 1896 Jan 09

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<center><h3>MISS ELIZABETH GOERTZ</h3></center>

Miss Elizabeth Goertz was born in Russia in 1896. She has been suffering great pain for several months before her death. She died of cancer, in the Chilliwack General Hospital. The funeral took place on July 1, in the M.B. church, Yarrow, B.C. She leaves a brother and sister in Yarrow, a sister in Abbotsford, and a brother in Oregon state.

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Dyck, John L. (1894-1963)

2014-12-03T04:09:22Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Aug 23 p. 18

Birth date: 1894 Jul 13

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<center><h3>JOHN L. DYCK</h3></center>

John L. Dyck of Winkler, Manitoba, passed away on July 5, 1963, at the age of 68 years. His parents were the Isaac Dycks (nee Elizabeth Hooge) of Winkler. Man. On Sept. 14, 1919 he was married to Helena Enns, of Winkler, from which union six sons were born: Harold, Edmund, John, David (all of Winnipeg), Victor (Chilliwack), and Walter (Elm Creek). He was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Winkler M.B. Church in 1913. He leaves to mourn his wife, six sons and their families, including 11 grandchildren; his aged mother, sisters, brothers, and many friends and relatives.

The funeral service was held in the Winkler M.B. Church with the pastor Rev. H. Lenzmann and Rev. J. H. Quiring officiating.

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Siebert, Peter (1893-1963)

2014-12-03T04:07:59Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Oct 04 p. 18

Birth date: 1893 Nov 09

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<center><h3>PETER SIEBERT</h3></center>

Mr. Siebert was born in Russia in 1893, came to Canada in 1926 and settled in the Coaldale district, where he farmed with his wife and family until his retirement this spring. Funeral services were held in the Coaldale M.B. Church, Sept. 18, with Rev. D. Pankratz officiating. He leaves to mourn his wife, five sons, seven daughters, 18 grandchildren, and one brother in Russia.

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Unruh, Judith Kroeker (1887-1963)

2014-12-03T04:07:35Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Oct 04 p. 18

Birth date: 1887 Apr 04

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<center><h3>MRS. JUDITH UNRUH</h3></center>

Mrs. Unruh was born in Russia in 1887, where she received her early schooling. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour in her teens and remained faithful until her departing day. She was married to David John Unruh in 1908, and the Lord blessed the union with 6 sons and 2 daughters.

In 1930 the entire family migrated to the United States via China, settling in Schafter, California, and in their later years the parents made their home in Dinuba. Mrs. Unruh was on a visit to her sons and friends in Canada, and it was during the General Conference that she had a bad fall, breaking her hip bone,from which injury and its resulting complications she never recovered. Mrs. Unruh had been active as a chiropractor and obstetrician, especially while she was still in Russia. This talent won her many friends. She leaves to mourn her passing, 8 children (Abe D. Unruh lives in Dalmeny, the others are in the USA) 26 grandchildren, and 12 greatgrandchildren.

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Dueck, Helmut (1941-1963)

2014-12-03T04:07:03Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Oct 04 p. 18

Birth date: 1941 Sep 27

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<center><h3>HELMUT DUECK</h3></center>

Mr. Dueck, of Tofield, Alberta, died of acute leukemia in the Edmonton University Hospital. Funeral services were held on August 19, with Rev. P. H. Warkentin officiating; Rev. D. Pankratz and Rev. Epp of Bethany also spoke. He leaves to mourn his parents, two sisters and five brothers. Helmut was born in 1941 in Coaldale, Alberta. He was saved when 9 years old and was baptized at 17. This past spring he graduated from Bethany Bible Institute, Hepburn, Sask., after having studied there three years.

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Friesen, Gerhard G. (1901-1962)

2014-11-19T07:08:09Z

Rthiessen: Rthiessen moved page Friesen, G. G. (1901-1962) to Friesen, Gerhard G. (1901-1962)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Jan 04 p. 14

Birth date: 1901 Jun 30

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<center><h3>G. G. FRIESEN, 62</h3></center>

Gerhard G. Friesen of Vineland, Ont., died in the Hamilton Hospital on Dec. 17 of a liver ailment. He was born in Russia on June 30, 1901, and baptized in 1924. He came to Canada in 1926 and lived at Gem, Alta., for 22 years, where he was active in church work. He became Bethesda Home's business manager on January 1, 1951, where his valuable service cannot be described in words. At Bethesda he leaves a great void. At the funeral on Dec. 20 in Vineland Rev. D. Friesen, Rev. J. Baerg and Rev. H. Voth spoke.

He leaves to mourn his mother, wife, three sons, two daughters and several brothers and sisters.

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Wall, John G. (1883-1963)

2014-11-19T07:06:25Z

Rthiessen: Rthiessen moved page Wall, John (1883-1963) to Wall, John G. (1883-1963)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Jan 11 p. 18

Birth date: 1883 Oct 18

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<center><h3>JOHN WALL, 77</h3></center>

John G. Wall, Swift Current, Sask., died in the Saskatoon hospital on Dec. 18. He was born in Henderson, Neb., on Oct. 18, 1883, and came to Sask. in 1907. He married Susan Bergen in 1908, and was converted in 1910.

He leaves to mourn his wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Swift Current on Dec. 22.

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Dyck, Helen Kroeker (1876-1963)

2014-11-19T07:06:01Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Jan 25 p. 18

Birth date: 1876 Oct 10

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<center><h3>HELEN DYCK, 86</h3></center>

Mrs. Helena Dyck (nee Kroeker) passed away on Jan. 16, 1963. She was born near Winkler on Oct. 10, 1876. On July 1, 1894, she was baptized and accepted into Canada's first M. B. Church. In 1895 she was married to John B. Dyck and in 1935, with the assistance of Dr. C. W. Wiebe, she began a private hospital in her own home. As a result, the first public hospital in Winkler was built the following year. Her husband died in 1937.

She is survived by four children, thirteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral servies were held in the Winkler M. B. church Jan. 9 with Rev. Herman Lenzman officiating.

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Winters, Margaret Hildebrandt (1881-1963)

2014-11-19T07:04:50Z

Rthiessen: Rthiessen moved page Winters, Margaret (1881-1963) to Winters, Margaret Hildebrandt (1881-1963)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Mar 01

Birth date: 1881 Jul 07

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<center><h3>MARGARET WINTERS, 81</h3></center>

Mrs. Margaret Winters, 81, of the St. Catharines, Ont., church died of pneumonia complications on Feb. 1. She was born in Russia on July 7, 1881, and came to Canada in 1949. She is survived by 2 daughters and 7 children she raised after marriage.

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Spenst, Sara Janzen (1908-1963)

2014-11-19T07:01:01Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Feb 01 p. 18

Birth date: 1908 Jan 16

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<center><h3>SARA SPENST</h3></center>

Mrs Sara (Henry) Spenst of Wilson Rd., Yarrow, B.C., died accidently in a traffic accident in Yarrow. She is mourned by her husband, three sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held on Jan. 22 with Rev. H. Brucks in charge.

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Spenst, Sara Janzen (1908-1963)

2014-11-19T07:00:34Z

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Klassen, Peter (1904-1963)

2014-11-19T06:57:59Z

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Feb 15 p. 18

Birth date: 1904 Jul 19

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<center><h3>PETER KLASSEN, 58</h3></center>

Peter (Tiny) Klassen of Winkler, Man., died in a car accident on an icy road near Thornhill, Man., on Jan. 31. He was born at Rosenfeld on July 19, 1904, and moved to Winkler in 1927. In July, 1958 he and his wife were baptized and received into the church, where he was active. His unexpected passing is mourned by his wife, Elizabeth, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandchild, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral services were held in Winkler M. B. church on Feb. 3 with Rev. H. Lenzmann in charge.

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Jantz, Helena

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<center><h3>MRS. HELENA JANTZ, 92</h3></center>

Mrs. Helena Jantz, 92, of Vineland, Ont., passed away in the Home for the Aged on Feb. 4. Funeral services were held Feb. 8 in the Virgil church.

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Wall, Aganetha Siebert (1896-1963)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Mar 01 p. 18

Birth date: 1896 Jan 26

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<center><h3>MRS. AGANETHA WALL (NEE SIEBERT), 67</h3></center>

Mrs. Aganetha Wall (nee Siebert), 67, of the Coaldale, Alta., church died on Feb, 15 in Vineland, Ont., after a lengthy illness. She was born in Landskron, Russia, in 1896 and came to Canada with her husband Deacon John Wall in 1929. She is survived by her husband, 7 sons, 3 daughters, and 14 grandchildren.

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Schroeder, Ruth (1961-1963)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1963 Mar 08 p. 18

Birth date: 1961, Nov 03

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<center><h3>RUTH SCHROEDER, 15 MONTHS</h3></center>

Ruth Schroeder, 15 months, died accidentally on Feb. 23 at her home in Vancouver, B.C. She is mourned by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Schroeder, and an older sister and brother. Services were held in the Vancouver church on Feb. 28.

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Schellenberg, Julie Faye (1955-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Aug 31 p. 18

Birth date: 1955 Jan 04

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<center><h3>JULIE F. SCHELLENBERG, 7</h3></center>

Julie Fay Schellenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schellenberg of Waldheim, Sask., died of leukemia on Aug. 23 after a lengthy illness. She was born at Waldheim on June 4, 1955. She is mourned by her parents, two sisters, three brothers and her grandparents.

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Penner, Gatl (1890-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Sep 14 p. 19

Birth date: 1890 Sep 30

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<center><h3>G. PENNER, 71</h3></center>

Gatl Penner of Hepburn, Sask., died Aug. 24 of heartfailure in the Rosthern Hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1890 in Parker, S.D. The entire family was present at the funeral in the Hepburn church.

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Redekop, Tina Schroeder (1891-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Sep 14 p. 19

Birth date: 1891 Apr 24

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<center><h3>TINA REDEKOP, 71</h3></center>

Mrs. Tina Redekop (nee Schroeder) Herbert, Sask., died of cancer on Aug. 27. She was born in Russia on April 24, 1891 and came to Canada in 1904. She is survived by 5 sons, 5 daughters and 16 grandchildren.

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Klassen, Herman Peter (1895-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Sep 14 p 19

Birth date: 1895 Jul 30

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<center><h3>H.P.KLASSEN, 67</h3></center>

Herman Peter Klassen, born on July 30, 1895, in Russia, died at Abbotsford, B.C. on August 11, 1962. The funeral services were held in Clearbrook on
August 14th, with Rev. H. H. Janzen officiating.

Left to mourn are his wife, Helena, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 12 grandchildren.

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Redekop, Henry Franz (1904-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Aug 31 p. 18

Birth date: 1904 Aug 8

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<center><h3>HENRY F. REDEKOP, 58</h3></center>

Henry Franz Redekop died unexpectedly of a heart attack on his farm near Main Centre, Sask., on Aug. 14. He was born in South Russia in 1904 and came to Canada with his parents in 1913. He became a Christian at the age of 15 and was baptized into the Main Centre church the same year. He served faithfully as Sunday school teacher and superintendent, and also as church secretary.

He leaves to mourn his wife Nina, two daughters, one brother and two sisters. Services were held at the Herbert M. B. church on August 17.

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Langeman, Agnes Martens (1910-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Nov 30 p. 19

Birth date: 1910 May 08

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<center><h3>AGNES LANGEMAN, 52</h3></center>

Agnes Langeman (nee Martens), wife of Cornelius Langeman, Vancouver, B.C., passed away on Nov. 11 of a lung disease. She was born in Russia on May 8, 1910, and lived her childhood in Manitoba. She had been ill several years, but assisted her husband in deacon work whenever possible. Left to mourn are her husband, three children and two grandchildren, her parents, three brothers and three sisters. Services were held in the Willingdon church Nov. 14 with Rev. G. Braun officiating.

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Langeman, Agnes Martens (1910-1962)

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Goertzen, Katharina Pankratz (1869-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Apr 06 p. 15

Birth date: 1869 Aug 04

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<center><h3>KATHARINA GOERTZEN, 92</h3></center>

Mrs. Katharina Goertzen, widow of David F. Goertzen, died at her home on Line 2, Niagara Township, due to shock from a fall on March 30. Born in Russia, Mrs. Goertzen came to Canada in 1926. She lived in New Hamburg, Ont., until 1945, when she came to Niagara Township. She was a member of the M. B. Church, Virgil, where funeral services were held April 2. She is survived by three sons. Frank, David and Peter, a daughter Anna, at home; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

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Kehler, John (1906-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jun 29 p. 15

Birth date: 1906 Mar 19

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<center><h3>REV. JOHN KEHLER</h3></center>

The death of Rev. John Kehler occured on June 13, 1962 in the City Hospital in Saskatoon. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, three sons, one daugther, his parents, six brothers, and five sisters with their families and many friends.

Funeral services were held in the Saskatoon M.B. church on Saturday, June 16.

Mr. Kehler was born on March 19, 1906 in St. Jean Man. At an early age he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior and was baptized at the age of 13 and received into the fellowship of the M.B. church at Grossweide, Man. He attended Winkler Bible School and Winnipeg Bible Institute to prepare for the Lord's service. After graduation in 1939 he was married to Luella Enns on Oct. 22, of the same year. Their happy union was blessed with four children. Wesley, Larry, Renie and Doreen.

Mr. Kehler had a love for the people of Canada's Northland, and joyfuly served them with the gospel for almost ten years. This service took this family to God's Lake and Berens River Manitoba. He was in mission work at Fort Chipewyan, Alta., and one year he taught at La Ronge Indian Bible School. While serving the church at Woodrow, Sask., he was ordained. While pastoring the small group at Mildred, Sask., for five years, he also taught school in that district. He never lost the vision of the lost people in Canada's Northland. Even at the end of his life he expressed the desire to return there. When it became evident that his days were numbered, God gave him perfect peace in the consciousness that he would shortly go home to be with the Lord.
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Janzen, Peter D. (1879-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Mar 30 p. 14

Birth date: 1879 May 06

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<center><h3>PETER D. JANZEN</h3></center>

Rev. Peter D. Janzen of Watrous. Sask., passed away March 11 after ten months of illness in the Rosthern Invalid Home. Bro. Janzen was born on May 6, 1879, in Friedensruh, Russia. He was baptized in 1901 and ordained in 1905, serving the Alexanderkrone Mennonite church for twenty years. He then joined the Alliance church and continued serving. He was married in 1903 to Katherine Wiebe. Six children were born to them. They came to Canada in l926 and farmed in the Watrous area. When the Philadelphia M. B. Church was formed there, he was minister and leader for several years. He was predeceased by his wife in Dec., 1960. He leaves four children, 17 grand-children and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services took place in Watrous on March 15.

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Epp, Gerhard P. (1901-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1901 Apr 21

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<center><h3>G. P. Epp, 60</h3></center>

Gerhard P . Epp of East Chilliwack, B.C., passed ,away on Jan. 1, 1962. He was born on April 21, 1901, in Elizabethtal, South Russia. In 1922 he was drafted into the Rea Army, but showed his peace convictions at the risk of his life. He found lasting happiness in the Lord in 1926. On June 23, 1926, he was married and in 1930 he was able to flee Russia with his family. They lived in Manitoba until 1946, when they moved to B.C. He was baptized in the East Chilliwack M. B. Church. His passing is mourned by his wife Anna, five children and their spouses, eight grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.

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Neufeld, Henry H. (1895-1961)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1895

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<center><h3>Rev. H. H. Neufeld, 66</h3></center>

Henry H. Neufeld, pastor of the M. B. Curch at Matsqui, B.C., passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Decemember 9th, 1961. He was baptized and received into the M. B. Church on June 8, 1922. He was a faithful minister of Word for many years. Born in Southern Russia in 1895, in 1909 he came with his parents to South Dakota and from there to Herbert, Sask., in 1913. Since 1945 he had resided in Matsqui. His first wife, Tina Andreas, died in 1928, leaving two children. On Feb. 1, 1929, he married Lydia Hiebert and this union was also blessed with children: four sons and five daughters.

He prepared his last message the night before he died on the topic, "The Prayer of the Afflicted Heart." It was never preached; He leaves to mourn his wife, five sons, six daughters, five sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, three brothers, four sisters and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 13, 1961, at the Matsqui church.

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Bergen, Sarah (1903-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1903 Sep 03

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<center><h3>Sarah Bergen, 56</h3></center>

Sarah Bergen died in the Kelowna General Hospital on January 2, 1962. She was born in Adelsheim, Russia, on September 3rd, 1903. On June 12, 1926, she was baptized and received into the M. B. Church. She endured many hardships before she was able to come to Canada in 1947. Recollections of these experiences caused her mental breakdown and six weeks before her death she was again committed to hospital. Two sisters and a niece reside in Kelowna, where the funeral took place on January 5th.

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Toews, Cornelius W. (1881-1961)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1881

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<center><h3>C. W. Toews, 80</h3></center>

Cornelius W. Toews departed this life on December 21, 1961. He had been a member of the M. B. Church since Aug. 25, 1929. He was born in Krefeld, Man. In 1904 he homesteaded near Swalwell, Alta., and in 1930 he together with C. C. Toews began their farm at Linden. Br. Toews wrote, "Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Toews and I agreed to co-operate and incorporate our effort in farming and to the same extent our social life. It was agreed that I would be a member of the family with all reasonable privileges and responsibilities for the rest of my life." He leaves to mourn two brothers, Isaac of Crooked Creek, Alta., and John
of Linden, Alta., the C. C. Toews family (no relation) and many friends. The funeral took place on December 27 in Linden.

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Bergen, Sarah (1903-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1903 Sep 03

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<center><h3>SARAH BERGEN</h3></center>

Sarah Bergen died in the Kelowna General Hospital on January 2, 1962. She was born in Adelsheim, Russia, on September 3rd, 1903. On June 12, 1926, she was baptized and received into the M. B. Church. She endured many hardships before she was able to come to Canada in 1947. Recollections of these experiences caused her mental breakdown and six weeks before her death she was again committed to hospital. Two sisters and a niece reside in Kelowna, where the funeral took place on January 5th.

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Regier, Abram (1899-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Mar 23 p. 15

Birth date: 1899 Aug 17

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<center><h3>Abram Regier, 62</h3></center>

Abram I. Regier of Winnipeg passed passed away suddenly on March 15. He was born on August 17, 1899, in S. Russia, married Agatha Barg in 1924, and, came to Manitoba in 1926. He retired, after fanning for 26 years in Watrous, Sask., in 1954. He worked at the Concordia Hospital, Wpg., until his passing. He was a communicant member of the Central Church, where funeral services took place. He leaves to mourn his wife, three sons and three daughters with their families. One sister remains in Russia.

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Regier, Abram (1899-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Mar 23

Birth date: 1899 Aug 17

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<center><h3>Abram Regier, 62</h3></center>

Abram I. Regier of Winnipeg passed passed away suddenly on March 15. He was born on August 17, 1899, in S. Russia, married Agatha Barg in 1924, and, came to Manitoba in 1926. He retired, after fanning for 26 years in Watrous, Sask., in 1954. He worked at the Concordia Hospital, Wpg., until his passing. He was a communicant member of the Central Church, where funeral services took place. He leaves to mourn his wife, three sons and three daughters with their families. One sister remains in Russia.

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<center><h3>SARAH BERGEN</h3></center>

Sarah Bergen died in the Kelowna General Hospital on January 2, 1962. She was born in Adelsheim, Russia, on September 3rd, 1903. On June 12, 1926, she was baptized and received into the M. B. Church. She endured many hardships before she was able to come to Canada in 1947. Recollections of these experiences caused her mental breakdown and six weeks before her death she was again committed to hospital. Two sisters and a niece reside in Kelowna, where the funeral took place on January 5th.

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Toews, Cornelius W. (1881-1961)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

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<center><h3>CORNELIUS W. TOEWS</h3></center>

Cornelius W. Toews departed this life on December 21, 1961. He had been a member of the M. B. Church since Aug. 25, 1929. He was born in Krefeld, Man. In 1904 he homesteaded near Swalwell, Alta., and in 1930 he together with C. C. Toews began their farm at Linden. Br. Toews wrote, "Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Toews and I agreed to co-operate and incorporate our effort in farming and to the same extent our social life. It was agreed that I would be a member of the family with all reasonable privileges and responsibilities for the rest of my life." He leaves to mourn two brothers, Isaac of Crooked Creek, Alta., and John
of Linden, Alta., the C. C. Toews family (no relation) and many friends. The funeral took place on December 27 in Linden.

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Epp, Gerhard P. (1901-1962)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1901 Apr 21

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<center><h3>GERHARD P. EPP</h3></center>

Gerhard P . Epp of East Chilliwack, B.C., passed ,away on Jan. 1, 1962. He was born on April 21, 1901, in Elizabethtal, South Russia. In 1922 he was drafted into the Rea Army, but showed his peace convictions at the risk of his life. He found lasting happiness in the Lord in 1926. On June 23, 1926, he was married and in 1930 he was able to flee Russia with his family. They lived in Manitoba until 1946, when they moved to B.C. He was baptized in the East Chilliwack M. B. Church. His passing is mourned by his wife Anna, five children and their spouses, eight grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.

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Neufeld, Henry H. (1895-1961)

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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1962 Jan 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1895

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<center><h3>HENRY H. NEUFELD</h3></center>

Henry H. Neufeld, pastor of the M. B. Curch at Matsqui, B.C., passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Decemember 9th, 1961. He was baptized and received into the M. B. Church on June 8, 1922. He was a faithful minister of Word for many years. Born in Southern Russia in 1895, in 1909 he came with his parents to South Dakota and from there to Herbert, Sask., in 1913. Since 1945 he had resided in Matsqui. His first wife, Tina Andreas, died in 1928, leaving two children. On Feb. 1, 1929, he married Lydia Hiebert and this union was also blessed with children: four sons and five daughters.

He prepared his last message the night before he died on the topic, "The Prayer of the Afflicted Heart." It was never preached; He leaves to mourn his wife, five sons, six daughters, five sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, three brothers, four sisters and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 13, 1961, at the Matsqui church.

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