Nickel, Anna Zielke/Janz (1930-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 May 31 p. 24

Birth date: 1930 Dec 9

text of obituary:

ANNA NICKEL

Anna Nickel passed away Mar. 12. She was born Dec. 9, 1930 to Anna Zielke in Wymyschle, Poland. At about 5, she was adopted by Peter and Amanda Janz. Through their godly influence she came to faith in Christ. In 1946 the family fled to Germany. At a church in Gronau, she met John Nickel in 1949. She immigrated to Canada in 1951 and was joined by her parents a year later. She married John June 7, 1952 in Newton, Man. A month later, they moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. She worked hard on farms and nurseries during the early years of her marriage and cared for her young family. Although sewing and baking were not favourite activities, she was talented in them and provided well for her family. She had a great love for music and a singing voice to match. Later, a daily bright spot was socializing with friends at the Donut Diner. Facing mobility difficulties in later years, she had double knee replacement surgery Mar. 4, from which she did not recover. She is mourned by John; children Frank, Henry, Anneliese Adams and Marlene Englisch; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was Mar. 15 in Cornerstone Community Church, with Vic Loewen and George Wichert ministering.