Editing Petkau, Ella Schellenberg (1931-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary:

Birth date: 1931 Jul 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ELLA PETKAU</h3></center>

Ella Petkau died July
2, 2008. She was
born July 11, 1931
in Gnadental, Man.
to David and Anna
Schellenberg . She
grew up in Winkler,
Man., and studied for 2 years at Winkler
Bible School. After studying typing and
shorthand at a commercial school, Ella
worked as a secretary and sales person in
a jewelry store. In her younger years, Ella
taught Sunday school at Logan Mission
and at Brooklyn. She was baptized at
South End MB Church. Ella was active with
friends, travelling, attending conferences,
and visiting the elderly. On May 5, 2007,
she married George Petkau. In winter
2008, Ella experienced a re-occurrence of
cancer. Predeceased by an infant brother
and 1 sister; Ella is mourned by George,
his children Grace (David) Loewen, John
(Barb) Petkau, Judy (Tom) Penner, Kathy
(Rick) Penner, Gerald (Andrea) Petkau; 12
grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and
5 siblings. The funeral was July 7 at Portage
Avenue Church, Winnipeg.

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