Editing Froese, Margaret Konrad (1910-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Sep p. 28

Birth date: 1910 Jan 21

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MARGARET FROESE</h3></center>

Margaret Froese died Mar. 29, 2008 at
age 98 . She was born Jan. 21, 1910 in
Alexanderkrone, Ukraine to Abram
and Katherina Konrad. In 1918, bandits
entered her home, and shot and killed
her father. Margaret's teacher and family
friend led her to Christ at age 11. In 1922,
Margaret's mother remarried, and in 1926,
the family immigrated to Canada, settling
in Manitou, Man. Margaret married Peter
Froese June 1931. The couple moved to
Newton, Man., where they lived until their
retirement to Winnipeg, in 1973. Margaret
loved being a homemaker, hosting
friends and relatives, and supporting her
husband. Even after her memory began to
fade, she continued to quote hymn lyrics.
Predeceased by her husband; son Peter;
granddaughter Charlotte; 9 siblings; she
is mourned by children John (Irene), Katie
(Paul) Wiebe, Dave (Rose), George (Kae),
Margaret (Jake) Peters, and Alfred (Ruth);
1 daughter-in-law. The memorial service
was Apr. 4 at Portage Avenue Church.

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