Marlene Guenther

Marlene Guenther

1931 - 2019

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Obituary of Marlene Guenther

<p>Marlene Guenther (nee Giesbrecht), age 87, of Steinbach, MB, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Bethesda Place, Steinbach, MB.</p> <p>she was born on September 22, 1931, in Steinbach, to John F. and Katherine Giesbrecht. She was the youngest of six children.</p> <p>Marlene was predeceased by Ralph, her loving husband of 58 years, and her siblings: Adeline Kroeker, Walter, Bill, Anna Loewen, Alvin and her son Mark.</p> <p>She leaves behind her children, Patricia (Mike Warkentin), Curtis (Carol), Thomas (Sharon) and Jane (Kevin Braun), eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.</p> <p>Mom grew up on the family farm in Linden, MB and moved to Steinbach when she was fourteen, finished high school, and worked at the Royal Bank until she married Ralph in 1952. This marriage survived five children, one death, moving to Alaska, Edmonton, back to Steinbach, Philippines, Bemidji and then retirement in Steinbach.</p> <p>Our home was always open to family, friends and visiting missionaries. Mom's Sunday roast beef dinners were legendary and she loved to cook and bake. The freezer was always full.</p> <p>Our parents also loved to travel and the family has wonderful memories of travelling to the East coast and West coast in the tent trailer and following Uncle Al all over the central USA every Easter until he moved too far West.</p> <p>When they stopped travelling Mom and Dad enjoyed many summers at the cottage and fabulous family ski trips to Whitefish, MT and Fernie, BC. In the past few years Mom&rsquo;s mobility decreased and the caring health care aides at Bethesda Place will remember her for her excellent hearing and dry sense of humour.</p> <p>The time has come to say goodbye, but we know our Mom is celebrating in her new home with her Heavenly Father.</p> <p>The celebration of life will be held Monday, September 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.</p> <p>A private family burial will take place at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach, MB, prior to the service.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marlene may be made to Back to the Bible Box 246, STN A, Abbotsford, BC&nbsp;&nbsp; V2T 6Z6.</p>

Celebration of Life

Monday, September 09, 2019 3:00 PM Birchwood Funeral Chapel 162 Hwy 52 W, Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Y1