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retirement home in Steinbach they took pleasure in serving the church and community. | retirement home in Steinbach they took pleasure in serving the church and community. | ||
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reached the hearts of many in his home, | reached the hearts of many in his home, | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 2 June 2021
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 1990 Dec 21 p. 25
Birth date: 1898
text of obituary:
JOHANN TOEWS
Johann Toews of Steinbach, Man. passed away Oct. 22. He was born Apr. 28, 1898 to Johann Peter and Anna Toews in Nordheim, Russia. He had an early childhood encounter with his Saviour and was baptized in the MB church at age 16. The love of his mother and the strong hand of his father nurtured his spiritual development. He was drafted into the medical (corps, serving from 1914 till fall, 1916. He married Justina Unger Aug. 14, 1922. In November, 1926 they immigrated to Canada, settling in Gnadenthal, Man. in 1927. After 11 difficult years, he bought a small farm in Steinbach, Man. in 1939. Justina passed away Dec. 27, 1965. He married Clara Hutt Nov. 19, 1966. In their retirement home in Steinbach they took pleasure in serving the church and community.
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 1991 Jan 25 p.28 Correction: Johann Toews (Dec. 21) was predeceased by daughter Marie Stuart in 1986. He is survived by his second wife Clara. Correction: Johann Toews (Dec. 21) was predeceased by daughter Marie Stuart in 1986. He is survived by his second wife Clara. His words as a teacher and lay preacher reached the hearts of many in his home, community and church. He is mourned by his children Maria Stuart, John, Anna Janzen, Victor, Lena Enns and Henry and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral was Oct. 26 in Steinbach MB Church, with Cornie Rempel ministering.