Janz, Martha Prochnau (1931-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Feb 4 p.28

Birth date: 1931 Aug 12

text of obituary:

MARTHA JANZ

Martha Janz of Calgary passed away Sept. 12 of cancer. She was born Aug. 12, 1931 to Daniel and Wanda Prochnau in Wymyschle, Poland. In her teens, the family was separated by the war and she had to do slave labour. Christian songs and choruses she had learned as a child were a source of joy and encouragement. With the help of MCC, she and her mother and siblings reached Germany in 1948, where they were reunited with her father. She was baptized in the refugee camp in Gronau, Germany. In 1949 they immigrated to Canada. She worked 1 year on a farm in Linden, Alta. She later moved to Calgary. She married Helmut Janz in 1953. They were active in Calgary City Mission and later in Highland MB Church. She supported Helmut at his job and in the church. She loved music, her garden, her flowers and her children and grandchildren. Above all, she loved Jesus and looked forward to seeing Him. She is mourned by Helmut; son Rick; daughter Sharon Gray; 6 grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The funeral was Sept. 16 in Highland MB Church, with Harry Heidebrecht ministering.