December 14, 1925 ~ October 5, 2015
Kathleen passed away peacefully on October 5, 2015 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour at the age of 89.
She is survived by her daughters Judith Kowalchuk, Valerie (Ernie) Schreyer, Bernice (Gordon) McDonald, Adriane (David) Day; son Kenneth (Lisa) Merke and daughter in-law Rose Rondeau-Merke. She also leaves to mourn her grandchildren Renee Foubert, Grahame (Shannon) Merke, Craig (Krista) Merke, Trenton (Irene) Schreyer, Ashley (Chris) McDonald, Jared McDonald, Laurie (Colin) Sigsworth, Kent (Kendra) Merke, Meghann-Bethann Day, Adam Day and Tobias Day, great grandchildren Teagan, Aliya, Brody, Stanley, Kylee, Kacey and Brendon, sisters in-law Mildred, May and Grace, as well as her special friend Wendell.
She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Richard, her infant daughter Peggy, son Jerry, son in-law Bill, brothers David, Wilfred, Alex, Norman and Eugene, brother in-law Alex Dollard, sisters Madelaine and Beatrice, sister in-law Alma and parents Alphonse and Sarah Johnston.
A special thanks to the staff at East Gate Lodge for all the care and compassion you gave to mom over the years.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Beausejour, with interment to follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Kathleen’s memory to East Gate Lodge, Box 1690, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or Zion Lutheran Church, Box 968, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.
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Marlene Cyncora
May loving memories of your dear Mother & Grandmother help guide you through this time of sorrow. So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you all,
Wally & Marlene Cynocora
Thinking of you Jared.
Linda&Gerald Pearson
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Linda&Gerald Pearson
our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Margit & Rod
We were so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We are with you in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish and treasure the memories of your “Mom”. We will be in touch very soon. With love, Margit, Rod, Liam, Veronica, Owen, Jaycee, Kevin and Amanda.
Lucille Meisner
Dear Bernice, Valerie, Adriane and Ken, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I have fond memories of playing at your farm when we were kids and her sweet smile and calm, quiet demeanor always made us feel welcome. It was a busy farm and family life and your Mother walked through it with so much dignity and grace. May your cherished memories comfort you in the days ahead. Sending much love and prayers. Luci
Carolyn Edwards
Dear Judith (Judy), Bernice, Valerie, Adriane, and Ken, I am so sorry to hear about Auntie Kathleen. I just saw the message from Doris today. I have so many memories, especially on the farm. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. ( Just imagine your mom and dad and my parents together again.) Love Carolyn and Jack
Lucille Meisner
Thank you Luci. It’s very comforting to hear your memories of Mom. We are very proud of her. We were truly blessed to have such a wonderful Mom. Valerie
Sharon and Hans Urdahl
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all…I wish I had had the opportunity to get to know your mother, but feel very blessed to have met all of you, her children. May the precious memories you have of her help you during this time. Love, cousin Sharon, Hans and family