Heidebrecht, Mary Isaak (1921-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Jan 17 p. 27

Birth date: 1901 Nov 22

text of obituary:

MARY HEIDEBRECHT

Mary Heidebrecht passed away Sept. 2. She was born Nov. 22, 1921 to Gerhard and Maria Isaak in Millerovil Russia. The family came to Canada in 1924, settling in Arnaud, Man. and later moving to Winnipeg. At 18, she was baptized in North End (now Elmwood) MB Church. At church, she was very involved Sunday school, choir, youth groups and the library. She married Henry Heidebrecht Aug. 27, 1949; he started his own house painting company. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed reading, baking, travelling, visiting friends, and having her grandchildren visit. Predeceased by Henry, 1 sister and 1 brother, she is mourned by children Paul, Robert, Ruth, Arthur, Marlies, Randy, Karen, Chris and Tammy; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 6 in Elmwood MB Church, with Keith Poysti and Paul Heidebrecht ministering.