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EMMA HELBRECHT (KLAPPRAT) -
Date of Passing: Apr 08, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEMMA HELBRECHT (nee KLAPPRAT) 1910 - 2005 Emma Helbrecht passed away peacefully at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home with family by her side on Friday, April 8, 2005 at the age of 94. Emma was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Alex, in 1995; and is survived by two daughters, Dorothy (Irvin) Klepatz of Whitemouth, MB and Joyce (Norman) Kellett of Weyburn, SK; and by her two sons, Robert (Kathy) of Winnipeg and Garry (Kathy) of Winnipeg. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ross (Cheri) and Brian (Angela) Klepatz, Chris (Cheryl) Kellett, Lori (Darryl) Beaton, Cory, Kevin (Heidi) and Lea-Lynn Helbrecht and Jane Helbrecht and by six great-grandchildren. Emma is also survived by two sisters, Martha (Nick) Huck of Bradford, ON and Hannah Grynol of Kenora and numerous nieces and nephews. Emma grew up in Whitemouth and except for a short period during which she worked in Winnipeg, she spent all of her years there. She met her husband Alex in Whitemouth and they were married on July 13, 1935. She and Alex farmed in the Whitemouth area from 1935 to 1969 when they retired and moved to Whitemouth. There she became involved in many community activities such as the local Hospital Guild, the Happy Hours Seniors Club and the Redeemer Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her home, yard and garden in the village of Whitemouth. Emma was an active member of the Lutheran Church Women's Group for over 50 years and held numerous leadership positions during that period. In 2000, she was honoured with a recognition pin for her significant contribution to Lutheran Church Women. The most important thing in life to Emma was home and family. Her greatest joy was her family who will be forever grateful for her unconditional love and steadfast support. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Whitemouth with Pastor George Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Oldenburg cemetery. Friends may view at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Emma may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 200, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Thanks to the nurses and staff at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home and home care staff at Riverbend Manor for their special care and compassion. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 10, 2005
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Great Aunty Emma was like another Granny to me because they looked so much alike. I would have liked to come to the funeral but with my daycare schedule and distance of funeral I will have to miss it. Please send out hugs and best wishes to everyone and to distant cousins we don't see enough of. I will miss her so much but know she is now in a much better place and with those who have been waiting for her and love her. - Posted by: Lyle, Sherri, Brandi & Travis Voss (Family) on: Apr 23, 2005