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Klassen, Agatha (1898-1975)
(Created page with "''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1975 Aug 22 p. 30 Birth date: 1898 Aug 23 text of obituary: <center><h3>AGATHA KLASSEN</h3></center> Agatha Klassen was born in So...") |
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| − | Agatha Klassen was born in |
+ | Agatha Klassen was born in South Russia |
| − | on August 23, 1898. Her parents |
+ | on August 23, 1898. Her parents were |
| − | Johann and Aganetha Klassen (nee |
+ | Johann and Aganetha Klassen (nee Derksen). She turned to the Lord for salvation in |
| − | sen). She turned to the Lord for salvation in |
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her youth and was baptized upon her |
her youth and was baptized upon her |
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confession of faith and received into the |
confession of faith and received into the |
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Mennonite Brethren Church on July 31, |
Mennonite Brethren Church on July 31, |
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1911. |
1911. |
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In October, 1925 she emigrated to Canada |
In October, 1925 she emigrated to Canada |
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with her parents and brothers and sisters. |
with her parents and brothers and sisters. |
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She was on a farm until April, 1926, when |
She was on a farm until April, 1926, when |
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she came to Winnipeg. Here she worked in |
she came to Winnipeg. Here she worked in |
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| − | the household of the |
+ | the household of the C. N. Hiebert family for |
about seven years. After that she has served |
about seven years. After that she has served |
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in different homes in the city until her health |
in different homes in the city until her health |
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Donwood Manor from November 16, 1970 |
Donwood Manor from November 16, 1970 |
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until the Lord called her home on July 3l. |
until the Lord called her home on July 3l. |
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She was the eldest sister and her family |
She was the eldest sister and her family |
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cherished her. She had a very warm heart for |
cherished her. She had a very warm heart for |
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her in hours of trial, but has also given her |
her in hours of trial, but has also given her |
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much joy. |
much joy. |
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She is survived by the following brothers |
She is survived by the following brothers |
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and sisters: sister-in-law Sofie Klassen, of |
and sisters: sister-in-law Sofie Klassen, of |
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Cornelius and Maria, Winnipeg; Dietrich and |
Cornelius and Maria, Winnipeg; Dietrich and |
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Gertrude, Winnipeg; Anna and Victor Willems, Winnipeg; and sister Erna, Winnipeg. |
Gertrude, Winnipeg; Anna and Victor Willems, Winnipeg; and sister Erna, Winnipeg. |
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She is predeceased by her parents and by |
She is predeceased by her parents and by |
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four brothers, Simon, Johann, Abraham and |
four brothers, Simon, Johann, Abraham and |
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Gerhard. |
Gerhard. |
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Funeral service was August 5 in the North |
Funeral service was August 5 in the North |
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Kildonan MB Church, with Rev. Wm. Neufeld and Allan Labun officiating. |
Kildonan MB Church, with Rev. Wm. Neufeld and Allan Labun officiating. |
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 17 October 2018
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1975 Aug 22 p. 30
Birth date: 1898 Aug 23
text of obituary:
AGATHA KLASSEN
Agatha Klassen was born in South Russia
on August 23, 1898. Her parents were
Johann and Aganetha Klassen (nee Derksen). She turned to the Lord for salvation in
her youth and was baptized upon her
confession of faith and received into the
Mennonite Brethren Church on July 31,
1911.
In October, 1925 she emigrated to Canada with her parents and brothers and sisters. She was on a farm until April, 1926, when she came to Winnipeg. Here she worked in the household of the C. N. Hiebert family for about seven years. After that she has served in different homes in the city until her health no longer permitted it. She has resided in Donwood Manor from November 16, 1970 until the Lord called her home on July 3l.
She was the eldest sister and her family cherished her. She had a very warm heart for all of them. Now she is with the Lord who was her salvation and hope. He has helped her in hours of trial, but has also given her much joy.
She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: sister-in-law Sofie Klassen, of Russia; Neta and Jacob Reimer, St. Catharines, Ont.; Jacob and Mary, Riverton, Man.; sister-in-law Helene Klassen. Winnipeg; Maria and Jacob Wiens, Winnipeg; Cornelius and Maria, Winnipeg; Dietrich and Gertrude, Winnipeg; Anna and Victor Willems, Winnipeg; and sister Erna, Winnipeg.
She is predeceased by her parents and by four brothers, Simon, Johann, Abraham and Gerhard.
Funeral service was August 5 in the North Kildonan MB Church, with Rev. Wm. Neufeld and Allan Labun officiating.
