<p>Elma P. Loeppky, 85, of Steinbach, MB., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB.&nbsp;</p> <p>She is survived by three brothers: Leonard (Audrey); Jake (Carol); John (Linda) and her sister Margaret Kehler, sister-in-law Frieda Loeppky, and their families.&nbsp;</p> <p>She was predeceased by her parents Johan and Helena Loeppky, brother Peter P. Loeppky, and brother-in-law Ernie Kehler.&nbsp;</p> <p>Elma was born in the RM of Hanover on February 26, 1934, to Johan K. and Helena Loeppky. She resided in the Niverville area until 1971, when she, with her father, moved to Steinbach. At the time of her death, she was a resident at Fernwood Place.</p> <p>A family burial service will be held at the Niverville Hespeler Cemetery on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 prior to the memorial service.</p> <p>The memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB., with refreshments after the service.&nbsp;</p> <p>In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southeast Helping Hands, 525 Main St; Steinbach, MB R5G 0L5.</p> <p>The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the Bethesda Regional Health Centre staff for the care and compassion during Elma&rsquo;s days at the hospital the past six weeks.&nbsp;</p>