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. 5 at age 97. She was born Sept. 17, 1908 in Winkler, Man to Helena 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 presence will be missed. Predeceased by Eardman; son Jake; daughter Helen; grandson Larry; 1 granddaughter-in-law; 1 son-in-law; all her brothers; she is mourned by children Eddie, Peter, and Marian; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 10 at Newton Community Fellowship Church.