MARTHA ROSNOW (LISKE)

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MARTHA ROSNOW (nee LISKE) After a courgeous battle with cancer, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and dear friend Martha Rosnow passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital on November 8, 2001 at the age of 81 years. Martha was predeceased by her husband Albert; parents, Julius and Adela Liske; sister Minnie and brothers, Ernest, Ewald and Robert. She is survived by her children, Wilma (John), Justina (Nick), Ruth (Eric), Gordon (Jennifer), Glen (Kim), Joan (Ernie) 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Augusta, Annie and Adeline (Ervin) her special friend Winnie and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Martha was born on February 29, 1920 at Inglis, MB. She always liked to joke that because she was a leap year baby she was younger than most of her grandchildren. Martha and Albert were united in marriage on October 6, 1937 at Inglis, MB. They farmed at Inglis until 1959, then moved their family to Winnipeg. Martha was employed at the Grace Hospital for many years and was also a caregiver in her home to several individuals. Martha loved life. She especially enjoyed jokes and had a wonderful sense of humour. She was very talented and created many beautiful crafts with her crocheting, knitting, quilting and other crafts. She also enjoyed gardening and her plants were always so beautiful because of her green thumb. Martha enjoyed her time with her family, expecially time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Prayers were held on Sunday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church Of The Cross, 560 Arlington St. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church Of The Cross, 560 Arlington St. with Rev. Christoph Reiners officiating. Viewing one half hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Waverley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Gordon Rosnow, Jayson Rosnow, Michael Machel, Corey Walder, Stuart McDowell and Bruce Henkel. The family would like to thank Dr. Henry, Dr. Manishen, nurses and staff on 5E at St. Boniface Hospital whose caring and compassion helped Martha and all of us through this difficult time. Special thanks to Rev. Colin McIver. Your visits and prayers were a great source of comfort for Martha. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6, Kidney Foundation, 200-55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB or CancerCare Manitoba, ON109-675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Love You Mom Rest In Peace LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2001