Sukkau, Sara Janzen (1918-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jun 21 p. 29

Birth date: 1918 Jan 5

text of obituary:

SARA SUKKAU

Sara Sukkau passed away May 3. She was born Jan . 5, 1918 to Abram and Anna Janzen in Russia . In 1930 the family immi- grated to Arnaud, Man. She attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School for a year and took sewing classes in Winkler. In 1938 she was baptized and joined Arnaud MB Church. She married Henry Sukkau June 8, 1947. They farmed near Arnaud. In the ear- ly 1950s they moved to Winni pe g. She joi ned Elmwood MB Church, w here she taught Sun- day school and daily va - ca tion Bible sch ool and was active in t he ladie s' fellowship. In later ye ar s, she joined North Kildonan MB Ch u rch . She moved to her daughter's home in Winkler foll owing a stroke in 1996 an d to Salem Home, Wi nkler, in 1998. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gar- dening, baking, read - ing and spending ti me with friends in Florida . She had gifts of encour- agement and hospitali- ty, a servant's heart and a humble spirit. She was deeply committed to her f amily, de siring them to follow the Lord . Predeceased by Henry in 1984, 2 sisters and stepdaughter Elly Fast, she is mourned by son Robert of Peru ; daughters Linda Re imer of Winnipeg and Dorothy Neufeld of Winkler; 8 grandchil- dren; 2 great-grand- children; stepsons Har- ry, Walter and John; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was May 8 in North Kildonan MB Church.