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Wichert, Louise (1921-2008): Difference between revisions
Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 May p. 35 Birth date: 1921 Feb 6 text of obituary: <center><h3>LOUISE WICHERT</h3></center> Louise Wichert died Feb. 5, 2008. Sh..." |
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Christ as Saviour. She was baptized on | Christ as Saviour. She was baptized on confession of faith in July 1940 and joined the Virgil | ||
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her as "the bank of Louise." Even through | her as "the bank of Louise." Even through | ||
dementia, she prayed, "God, keep my faith to | dementia, she prayed, "God, keep my faith to | ||
the end." The memorial service was Feb . 8 at | the end." The memorial service was Feb. 8 at | ||
Cornerstone Community Church, Virgil, Ont. | Cornerstone Community Church, Virgil, Ont. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 7 October 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 May p. 35
Birth date: 1921 Feb 6
text of obituary:
LOUISE WICHERT
Louise Wichert died Feb. 5, 2008. She was born Feb. 6, 1921 to Henry and Elizabeth Wichert in Mariawohl, Ukraine. In 1926 Louise's family immigrated to Canada and settled in Ontario. Early in life she accepted Christ as Saviour. She was baptized on confession of faith in July 1940 and joined the Virgil MB Church. She showed her love for family as a teenager during her mother's illness. She shared generously with others, especially with nephews and nieces who referred to her as "the bank of Louise." Even through dementia, she prayed, "God, keep my faith to the end." The memorial service was Feb. 8 at Cornerstone Community Church, Virgil, Ont.