MARY KLASSEN

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MARY KLASSEN Mary Klassen was born on March 2, 1912 in the village of Schonwiese, Slavgorod, Siberia. Her parents were Heinrich Martin and Justina Janzen. She was baptized on July 24, 1927, in the M.B. Church in Gnadenheim. In 1929, the family moved to Canada, via Moscow, and were welcomed by her uncle in Coaldale, AB. After two years they moved to North Kildonan in Winnipeg where they were neighbours of the Klassen family. She always loved singing and joined the church choir in the North Kildonan MB Church which was directed by Cornelius Klassen. They became acquainted and on May 7, 1933, they were married, the ceremony officiated by her father, Rev. H.M. Janzen. The lord blessed them with one daughter and six sons, who brought them much joy. They also enjoyed a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On Sunday, October 17, 2004, the Lord took her home after a period of illness and declining health, in Concordia Hospital. The family wishes to thank Dr. J. Regehr and the staff of 3-west at Concordia for their compassionate care. She was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius Klassen, on December 2, 1991; and by her siblings, brothers, Heinrich and Jakob as children; and sisters, Helena Bergen, Katherina Hamm, Sara Dyck and Justina Boldt. She leaves behind her children, John and Bertha Klassen, Tilly and Walter Hamm, Neil and Charlotte Klassen, Henry and Joyce Klassen, Herbert Klassen, Jake and Adeline Klassen, and Richard and Judy Klassen; grandchildren, Karen and Jim Warner, Andrew and Donna Klassen, Warren Hamm, Douglas Hamm, Marion Hamm, Nelson and Arlene Klassen, Darren and Rachel Klassen, Connie and Greg Penner, Steven Klassen, Christopher and Jodi Klassen, David and Martha Klassen, Carla Klassen and Bryan Wiens, Christine Klassen and Akio Saito, Shari Klassen, and Amy Klassen; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, 1315 Gateway Rd. with Rev. George Klassen and Rev. Roland Marsch officiating. Interment in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Viewing Thursday, October 21 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Hwy. and at the church prior to the service. If friends desire, donations may be made to Family Life Network, 225 Riverton Ave., R2L 0N1 or to the Donwood Manor Chaplaincy Program, 171 Donwood Dr., R2G 0V9. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson - North of McIvor - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2004