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Dueck, Katherine Kasper (1920-2006)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 24 p. 27 Birth date: 1920 Jun 11 text of obituary: <center><h3>KATHERINE DUECK</h3></center> Katherine Dueck died peacefully...") |
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was born June 11, 1920 |
was born June 11, 1920 |
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in Kistenkej, Russia, |
in Kistenkej, Russia, |
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| − | to Henry and |
+ | to Henry and Katherine Kasper. When she |
| − | + | was 5, her family immigrated to Canada. At |
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7, Katherine accepted |
7, Katherine accepted |
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Christ as Saviour and at 13 was baptized, joining |
Christ as Saviour and at 13 was baptized, joining |
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worked as a health care aide. She also cared for |
worked as a health care aide. She also cared for |
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Abram during his battle with Alzheimer's disease, |
Abram during his battle with Alzheimer's disease, |
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| − | until his death in 1998 |
+ | until his death in 1998. The couple raised 5 children and parented 15 foster children. Katherine |
| − | dren and parented 15 foster children. Katherine |
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enjoyed bus tours, reading, stamp collecting, |
enjoyed bus tours, reading, stamp collecting, |
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puzzles, crocheting, knitting, and letter writing. |
puzzles, crocheting, knitting, and letter writing. |
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by Abram; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; she is mourned |
by Abram; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; she is mourned |
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by children Art (Star), Linda (Peter), Bob (Karen), |
by children Art (Star), Linda (Peter), Bob (Karen), |
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| − | Delvina, and Pam |
+ | Delvina, and Pam; 14 grandchildren; 6 great- |
grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct 26 at Wheatland Chapel, Killarney, Man. |
grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct 26 at Wheatland Chapel, Killarney, Man. |
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Latest revision as of 12:25, 15 April 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 24 p. 27
Birth date: 1920 Jun 11
text of obituary:
KATHERINE DUECK
Katherine Dueck died peacefully Oct. 22. She was born June 11, 1920 in Kistenkej, Russia, to Henry and Katherine Kasper. When she was 5, her family immigrated to Canada. At 7, Katherine accepted Christ as Saviour and at 13 was baptized, joining the Mennonite Brethren church. She married Abram Henry Dueck Nov. 3, 1940. They farmed in Truax, Sask. for 5 years, then moved to Manitoba. After retirement from farming in 1976, Katherine worked as a health care aide. She also cared for Abram during his battle with Alzheimer's disease, until his death in 1998. The couple raised 5 children and parented 15 foster children. Katherine enjoyed bus tours, reading, stamp collecting, puzzles, crocheting, knitting, and letter writing. Her faith guided her and she had a great love for God's Word. Katherine taught Sunday school and Bible studies for many years. Predeceased by Abram; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; she is mourned by children Art (Star), Linda (Peter), Bob (Karen), Delvina, and Pam; 14 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct 26 at Wheatland Chapel, Killarney, Man.
