Nikkel, Maria Dyck (1908-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 May 17 p.25

Birth date: 1908 Sep 17

text of obituary:

MARIA "MARY" NIKKEL

Mary Nikkel died Mar. S at age 97. She was born Sept. 17, 1908 in Winkler, Man to Hele- na and Peter P. Dyck. Mary enjoyed quoting her mother's sayings. She married Erdman Jacob Nikkel in 1927 and they farmed and started a family in the Altona district. In 1948, the family moved to Newton, Man. and made their home near the MB church . They served as church custodians for 30 years . Mary had a grateful heart and gave thanks to others for gestures large or small. She was hardworking, faithful, and an avid gardener. Her smile, kind words, and presenceJake; daughter Helen; grandson Larry; 1 grand- daughter-in-law; 1 son -in-law; all her brothers; she is mourned by children Eddie, Peter, and Marian; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchil- dren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 10 at Newton Community Fel - lowship Church. will be missed. Predeceased by Erdman; son