February 1, 1923 – March 21, 2018
Margaret went to meet her Lord and Saviour, and beloved husband Arthur, on March 21, 2018 at the age of 95.
She leaves her daughters: Madeleen and her special friend Ken, Ingrid (Dennis), Rosalie (Dennis), Carey (Lester) and Connie (Jim). She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint James Lutheran Church, 871 Cavalier Drive, Winnipeg, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.
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Edmund & Edith Wittenberg
Extending sympathy to all of Margaret’s families. She was a very special lady and will be missed.
She was a very kind/gentle soul and her family meant everything to her.
Virginia Kubish
My very sincere condolences are extended to all your family upon the passing of your dear Mom,and I will remember as a very nice ,friendly lady. My thoughts and prayers are with with you all. Heaven has another angel.
Marge Aitkenhead/Elmer Voelpel
Truly a great lady with many accomplishments, wore a big smile and treated you like she was your mother. May we celebrate her life by living the example that she taught us. We ask the good Lord to give her family and friends His peace beyond measure.
Brenda Klymchuk
My heart is with all of you. Auntie Margaret was an important part of my life. When I think of her, the word ‘gentle’ comes to mind. She was hard working on the farm, a wonderful cook, devoted to Uncle Art ( always called him Arthur) and all their girls. When I visited at Victoria Hospital, I marvelled at how sharp her mind was, to be able to converse with her as though no years had passed since I was much younger….. I felt so blessed because I was no longer able to have talks like that with Mom.
When I visited her at her apartment, she always spoke of her family and made an effort to make her way to the TV stand with her walker to make sure I saw the latest pictures!
Thank you Auntie Margaret for the wonderful memory of bath night with the girls when I stayed at the farm as a kid. You filled that old galvanized tub with soapy water and started with Connie (the baby)… then adding hot water as each one of us followed in order of age, ending with Madeline (sorry Madeline)! … an odd memory perhaps, but a special one of mine!
I pray that the wonderful memories and the certain knowledge that our faith gives us would bring comfort now. With love and gratitude, Brenda
Ken Merke
Although the times I had to share with Margaret were few, she left an impression that will remain with me for the rest of my life. She was a kind, gentle and loving person who was special to our family. Today, I grieve with her family (my cousins) during this sad time.
Nadine and Don Welz
My Condolences to the Girls, their Families, and the rest of Aunty Margaret’s Family and Friend’s .
I remember Mom mentioning how my Dad’s Sisters and Sister in laws got together and did the cooking for their wedding, Just as they did for my parents 25th. I remember Aunty Ella, Aunty Hertha, and Aunty Margaret and I …there may have been more…all working out of Aunty Margaret’s big kitchen on the farm, making cabbage rolls. The big round pictures of our grandparents on the wall in the living room at the farm house.
My remember Aunty Margaret as a kind and gentle lady, always with a smile. May the Lord and Your pleasant memories carry You.
Marilyn and Gord Walls
Sending our deepest sympathy to our cousins and their families in the loss of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We would have liked to attend the service to give hugs, etc. but are unable to as we are travelling.
Love Marilyn and Gord Walls
Audrey Dunlop
My deepest condolences to my cousins and their extended families. My memory of going to farm were always great. Stayed there for 2 weeks milking cows with connie . And the family gatherings was always a great time. Auntie Margaret was a very nice and kind Aunty. I will treasure the memories. She is in the Lord’s hands. Sorry I could not attend.
Cindy & Frank Behnke
Carey, Rosalie, Ingrid and Madeline and your families,
So very sad to hear of Aunty Margaret’s passing. So many good memories…coming over to visit at your house and Aunty always with a nice smile and friendly, and remembering her at church and all those family gatherings.
May all the memories bring comfort in the days ahead.
Love Cindy & Frank Behnke
Cindy & Frank Behnke
…..and Connie
Joan Rohrig
Carey and Connie
Thinking of you, at this time of loss.
Someone so special can never be forgotten.
Joan