Thielmann, Katharina Wiebe (1900-1970)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1970 Mar 20 p. 25

Birth date: 1900 Oct 31

text of obituary:

<KATHARINA THIELMANN

Kaotharina Thielmann (nee Wiebe) passed away suddenly at her home in Winnipeg on January 27 at the age of 69. She was born on October 31, 1900 in Margenau, South Russia, but spent most of her youth in Isulj-Kulj, Siberia, where the family had moved in 1907. In June, 1925 she was united in marriage to Martin J. Thielmann,and in 1926 they left Russia to come to Canada wherthey settled -in the Elm Creek, Manitoba, area. Soon a-fter their -immigration to this country the Lord spoke very directly to them and they accepted him as t<heir persona'i Saviour. Later. on August 7. 1927, they were 'baptized and joined the Mennonite Brethren church a.t Elm Oreek. Their marriage was blessed with eight chHdren. one of Whom died in infancy. Her hus'band predeceased her in 1960. In 1961 she moved to Winnipeg where she became a member of the Elmwood Church. Surviving her a're five daughters. two sons, two daughters-in-law, one son-inlaw. 13 grandchi'ldren. two sisters and two brothers. The funeral service was held in the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Ohurch with Rev. Wm. Schmidt and Rev. J.W. K~oeker ministering.