Minola Kroeker went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the age of 74 years. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital. Minola was born to Dick B. and Anne Eidse on February 28, 1937, in Rosenhoff, MB. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a teenager and was later baptized upon the confession of her faith. Minola married Peter F. Kroeker on August 12, 1962. She is survived by her husband Peter, two daughters, Gailene (Michael) Rauser, Lorraine, one son, David (Freda), and one grandson, Jamieson Rauser. She was predeceased by one daughter, Lorna May in infancy and one daughter, Brenda in 2008. Minola was a very kind, compassionate, caring and fun loving individual. She was easy to talk to because she was a very good listener. Minola had a great sense of humor. She usually had a smile on her face and was ready to laugh. It brought her great joy when the whole family would gather together for special occasions. The family was her life. Minola was a nurse, spending the last 14 years of her career at the Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was a great care giver. Up until approximately 3 weeks ago, we thought mom was fairly healthy. She was diagnosed with incurable liver cancer on July 15, 2011. Thankfully, mom didn't have to suffer too long before the Lord took her home. We as a family would like to thank Dr. Assaad, Dr. Van Der Byl, Dr. Toews, Dr. Christianson and all the nursing staff at the Bethesda Hospital. Thanks to all our family and friends who upheld us in prayer, provided meals, sent flowers etc. The funeral service will be held on July 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. At the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main Street, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery. Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m., and at the church prior to the service.