Krohn, Mary Wall (1908-1976)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1977 Jan 21 p. 31

Birth date: 1908 May 18

text of obituary:

MRS. MARY KROHN

(Mrs. Mary Krohn, the daughter of Klaas and Katerina Wall, was born on May 18, 1908 in Minlertchik, Crimea, Russia. She passed away quietly on November 9 in Winnipeg. Her childhood was spent in Russia, before she emigrated with her parents to Canada in 1925, settling at Sanford, Manitoba. Soon after she went to Winnipeg to work. On June 19, 1927 she was baptized and joined the North End Mennonite Brethren Church. Isaiah 1:18 was foundational to her relationship with the Lord.

She and Alfred Krohn were married in 1939, and moved to a farm in St. Adolphe, Man. A son, Richard, was born to the Krohns. The farm was sold a short time later and the family moved back to Winnipeg because of her husband's illness, which led to his early passing in 1943. Mrs. Krohn moved to 134 Lacy St. in the Elmwood area, near the Mennonite Brethren Bible College. Many College students boarded in her home over the years. She worked for Greb Shoes in Winnipeg until she retired just short of 25 years of service.

She first became ill with cancer in 1971 , and despite many operations and treatments, she showed great determination and zeal for life. She enjoyed the fellowship of the Elmwood Church, especially the Willige Helfer Verein, and her work in the library. She appreciated the thoughtfulness and prayer support received from friends during her illness.

She leaves to mourn one son, Richard, and his wife Elizabeth; a grandson, Michael; her brothers and sisters, Anne and Peter Enns, Benjamin and Margaret, Abram and Helen, Cornelius and Helen, George, John and Evelyn; a brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Magdelina Duz in Switzerland; nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends.