Sukkau, Sara Janzen (1918-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jun 21 p. 29

Birth date: 1918 Jan 5

text of obituary:

SARA SUKKAU

Sara Sukkau passed away May 3. She was born Jan. 5, 1918 to Abram and Anna Janzen in Russia . In 1930 the family immigrated to Arnaud, Man. She attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School for a year and took sewing classes in Winkler. In 1938 she was baptized and joined Arnaud MB Church. She married Henry Sukkau June 8, 1947. They farmed near Arnaud. In the early 1950s they moved to Winnipeg. She joined Elmwood MB Church, where she taught Sunday school and daily vacation Bible school and was active in the ladies' fellowship. In later years, she joined North Kildonan MB Church. She moved to her daughter's home in Winkler following a stroke in 1996 and to Salem Home, Winkler, in 1998. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, baking, reading and spending time with friends in Florida. She had gifts of encouragement and hospitality, a servant's heart and a humble spirit. She was deeply committed to her family, desiring them to follow the Lord. Predeceased by Henry in 1984, 2 sisters and stepdaughter Elly Fast, she is mourned by son Robert of Peru; daughters Linda Reimer of Winnipeg and Dorothy Neufeld of Winkler; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; stepsons Harry, Walter and John; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was May 8 in North Kildonan MB Church.