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Jacob Tielmann
Jacob Tielmann of Winnipeg passed away Aug. 23. He was born July 19, 1930 to Jacob and Helena Tielmann in Neu-Halbstadt, Ukraine. In April 1938 his father was forcibly separated from the family. At 11, he accepted Christ. He attended Sunday school and church for the next 2 years. The family fled to Poland. When he turned 13, he was taken to a Hitler Youth Camp. No religious services were allowed, but he fellowshipped secretly with 4–5 other Christian boys. At the end of the war, he felt God told him to go west. His family were sent back to the USSR, and he did not see them for 22 years; he helped his mother come to Canada in 1966, followed by his sister and 2 brothers in the 1970s. He briefly lived in Hamburg with an uncle who became an important spiritual influence for him. In 1947 he was baptized and joined the MB church near Hohenbastel, Germany. In 1949 he immigrated to Winnipeg. He worshipped in North End MB Church, then South End MB Church. He married Martha Harder May 30, 1953. He found work at Independent Jewellers. He took correspondence courses from Toronto and the Gemological Institute of America and studied gem identification and diamond appraisals in New York City. He had a way with words and people, desired to make customers happy and found satisfaction in closing the deal. He loved hunting and passed that love on to his sons. He worked hard to provide a secure home, wanting his children to have it easier than he did. He went into business with his cousin Jake Wiebe, acquiring rental properties. He spoke often to his children about his faith, God’s faithfulness to him, being a peacemaker, being able to forgive and move past injustices, and working hard. He enjoyed raising vegetables and pigeons. He enjoyed his grandchildren, telling them stories and attending their sports events. Retiring in 1991, he and Martha spent time at the cottage and went to Palm Springs for several months each year. He recovered from surgeries which removed colon cancer in 1993 and most of a benign brain tumour in 1994. He suffered a stroke in July 2001 and another 3 weeks later, and it was learned that cancer had returned. He accepted this and was at peace. He is mourned by Martha; sons Walter and Harry; daughter Karin Friesen; 7 grandchildren; 1 sister and 2 brothers.
John Driedger
John Driedger of Brandon, Man. passed away suddenly Sept. 5. He was born Nov. 6, 1920 in Memrik, Ukraine. In 1924 the family immigrated to western Manitoba. He grew up in McAuley, Harding, Foxwarren, Rapid City and Moore Park. At 17, he accepted Christ. He married Katie in 1948. They began farming at Justice, Man. and joined Justice MB Church. They later retired to Brandon and joined Richmond Park MB Church. He enjoyed carpentry, volunteered at the MCC stores in Brandon and cultivated trees on his son’s tree farm. He took a great deal of interest and pride in his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is mourned by Katie; children Marion of Brandon, Ruth Froese of Yorkton, Sask., Len of Russell, Man., Fred of Brandon and Joyce Friesen of Springstein, Man.; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 10 in Richmond Park MB Church, with Dave Ens ministering.
Theodore Schindel
Theodore (Ted) Schindel of Swift Current, Sask. passed away Nov. 5. He was born Aug. 9, 1912 to Daniel and Katherine Schindel on a farm near Rush Lake, Sask. After grade 8, he worked with his father on the farm. He loved music and joined the Turnhill (Sask.) Church choir. Here he met Luella Cornelson. They married Apr. 11, 1937. They farmed, raised their children and lived in Main Centre, Sask. In 1972 they moved to Swift Current, where they remained active in farming. In 1983 they built their dream home, and retired. Luella moved to Palliser Care Centre in 1996. He joined her in 1998. He loved the Lord and served Him faithfully in church; for many years he was Sunday school treasurer. He sang in male quartets, small groups and choirs. He was active in the community and could be counted on to help friends and neighbours. He was a founding member of the Riverside Grazing Cooperative. He worked diligently on the farm, raising cattle and working the land, and found satisfaction in a job done well. In later years, he found joy in growing flowers, which he freely shared with others. He and Luella enjoyed working side by side, and found in God the strength to endure many trials. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He knew each one’s favourite treat and always had a supply on hand. He exemplified Ephesians 5:25 and was devoted to Luella, who remained his sweetheart to the end. Luella died in February 2001. He desired to join her in glory. Predeceased by Luella, daughter Caroline, son Granville, 1 brother and 3 sisters, he is mourned by 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 1 brother. The funeral was Nov. 14 in Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, with Cliff Janzen ministering.
Margaret Esther Cridland
Margaret Esther Cridland of Kelowna, B.C. passed away June 19. She was born Dec. 9, 1911 to Wesley and Jane Ann Cowell near Meeting Lake, Sask. She worked on the family farm and as hired help at various locations, including the McLeod’s Store in Mullingar, Sask. She married John Bryan (Jack) Cridland Mar. 2, 1935 at Rabbit Lake, Sask. They moved to Dewdney, B.C. in 1944, lived in Terrace and Agassiz, B.C., and eventually settled in Kelowna in 1956. She made a commitment to the Lord in her teen years and reaffirmed it in 1951. She was baptized in 1954, joining Harrison Gospel Chapel, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. For many years, she and Jack served faithfully in Faith Gospel Church, Kelowna. During the last years, they attended Willow Park MB Church, joining in May 1998. Her gift was quiet hospitality. Her greatest joy was serving meals for family and visitors. She showed concern for children’s ministries and camp work. As well as raising her own children, she welcomed 37 foster children into her home. She worked at the Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop in Rutland, B.C. for 31 years. She also knitted hundreds of pairs of slippers for family, school children, MCC and others. As health declined, she and Jack moved into the assisted living section of a retirement village. She is mourned by Jack; daughters Gladys Janzen of Burton, B.C. and Hazel Boettcher of Delta, B.C.; son Eric of Kelowna; 3 grandsons; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. A memorial service was held June 30 in Willow Park MB Church, with Arnie Peters ministering.
Jacob Howard Kehler
Jacob Howard Kehler passed away Nov. 11 after a short illness. He was born in 1909 to John and Helena Kehler in Altona, Man. He married Marie Toews in 1939. They were ordained to the ministry in the 1940s, pastored in 4 churches: Lindal, Man., Kelstern, Sask., Foam Lake, Sask. and Hague, Sask. The Lindal church was the first mission church of the Manitoba Conference and had services in English. Two of the Saskatchewan churches he pastored had just moved from rural locations to town; one made the transition to the English while he was there. In Hague, he preached in English, German and Low German. He farmed and worked in construction between churches. During these years, he spent many evenings and weekends leading home Bible studies and preaching. The most enjoyable part of his life he said was “leading souls to the Lord”. Marie passed away after 53 years of marriage. In 1996 he married Erna Petkau of Winnipeg. He is remembered as a quiet, gentle, loving man of integrity who strove to be true to his principles. Predeceased by Marie and 9 siblings, he is mourned by his second wife Erna; children Roseanne Andres of Regina, David of Calgary, Ken of Warman, Sask. and Garry of Edmonton; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 5 siblings.
Margaret Zeller
Margaret Zeller of St. Catharines, Ont. passed away Nov. 12 after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer. She was born Apr. 7, 1910 to Jacob and Agnes Woelk in Tiegenhagen, south Russia. In 1924 her widowed mother and 7 children immigrated to Waterloo, Ont. Her mother died in 1932. On Mar. 31, 1931, she found peace with God, claiming John 6:37. She was baptized July 26, 1931 by H.H. Janzen and joined Kitchener (Ont.) MB Church. She graduated from Winkler (Man.) Bible Institute. She taught Sunday school and child evangelism for 6 years, sang in the choir for 21 years and was a member of the ladies’ mission circle. She served as a matron for MCC 1948–51. She married Stanley Zeller Nov. 24, 1951 and joined Benton St. Baptist Church in Kitchener. She taught Sunday school and child evangelism for 16 years and served as a group leader and social convener for the ladies’ mission circle. She spent the last 6 1/2 years at Tabor Manor apartments in St. Catharines and joined Fairview MB Church. She made many friends with her winning smile and good humour. She was a prolific letter writer and was still crocheting before she went into the hospital. She loved baking and cake decorating, but her passion was painting. Predeceased by Stanley in 1986, 1 brother and 5 sisters, she is mourned by 12 nieces and nephews. The funeral was Nov. 15 in Edward R. Good Funeral Chapel, Waterloo, with John Wall, Waldo Pauls and Albert Friesen ministering.
Helen (Lena) Thiessen
Helen (Lena) Thiessen of Winnipeg, formerly of Winkler, Man., passed away Sept. 12 at Donwood Manor. She was born Sept. 24, 1910. She is mourned by husband Peter B. Thiessen; sons Bernie of Fort St. John, B.C. and John of Waterloo, Ont.; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 3 sisters. The funeral was Sept. 17 at Klassen Funeral Chapel, Winnipeg, with Victor Neufeld ministering.
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