Peacefully, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Sunday, January 4, 2009, Seleda Steckle (Shantz), of Zurich, passed away in her 101st year. She was predeceased by her husband Dan, a granddaughter, Connie Steckle and a son-in-law Colin Henderson. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her family, Bill and Betty Steckle (Varna), Paul and Kathy Steckle (Zurich), Esther Steckle (Bedford, Ohio), Ferne and Lloyd Mumaw (Dalton, Ohio), Jim and Carolyn Steckle (Petersburg), Mary Steckle and Gary Forshay (Halifax, N.S.) as well as 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters-in-law Vera Shantz and Lillian Steckle, and brother-in-law Oliver Steckle and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Norman and Elmina (Weber) Shantz, siblings Sylvia Shantz, Mahlon and Mary Shantz, Orval and Helen Shantz, Elam Shantz, sisters -in-law and brothers-in-law Simon Steckle, Menno and Philippa Steckle, , Magdalena and Noah Gingerich, Allan and Mary Steckle, Hannah and John Smith, Celinda and Enos Martin, Rebecca Steckle, Mary and Joseph Martin, Gertie Steckle and Asa Steckle .
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen N, Zurich on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Zurich Mennonite Church, Zurich. Pastor Phil Wagler officiating. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Zurich Mennonite Church or the Bluewater Rest Home Building Fund
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Condolence From: Hon. Gurbax Singh Malhi
Dear Paul and family
It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of your mother. Please accept my most sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Hon. Gurbax Singh Malhi, P.C., M.P.
Condolence From: Charla Robinson
Dear Paul, Kathy and family:
“Looking back with memories,
Upon the path you trod,
We bless the hours we had with you,
And leave the rest with God.”
Thinking of you in your sorrow,
Charla Robinson
Condolence From: The Hon. Marlene Jennings, P.C., M.P. for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce – Lachine
Dear Paul and family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of your mother. I wish to offer you and your family my most sincere condolences.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult events that can occur in our lives. I pray that you retain forever the fondest memories of your mother and that with time your loss is diminished. Once again, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
The Hon. Marlene Jennings, P.C., M.P.
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce – Lachine
Condolence From: Jack and Anita Riddell
Dear Paul and Kathy:
Please accept our most sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother.
We are thinking of you.
Jack and Anita
Condolence From: Adam & Margo Mair, Stratford
Paul & Family, Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Condolence From: John Cannis MP
Paul & Family,
With deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
John
Condolence From: Martha (Gascho) Clinch
To the Steckle Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God be your comfort and strength.
Condolence From: Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Paul, Kathy and all the Steckle family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Dianne
Condolence From: Shirley Erb & John Duckworth
Paul, Cathy and all the Steckle Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
You have our Deepest Sympathy.
Shirley & John
Condolence From: John & Sharon Shantz
Dear cousins,
Be assured of our heartfelt sympathy as you grieve the loss of your mother. We shall always remember Aunt Seleda as a kind and gracious lady. It is good to know she now dwells in the presence of Christ and once again enjoys the company of Uncle Dan. Our thoughts will be with you as you celebrate her life at tomorrow’s service. John & Sharon
Condolences: Duane and Carol
Condolence: Paul and Kathy, we were sorry to hear of your mother’s death. We will keep you in our prayers as you mourn her loss. We know you will find comfort in the assurance that she’s gone to be with Jesus and those loved ones who have gone before her.
Monday January 05, 2009
Condolence From: Richard and Lois Shantz
Condolence: Dear Family: Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. We were deeply saddened to hear of her passing, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I (Rick) was able to see her and congratulate her re her 100th birtday when we visited Zurich in September 2008. Love, Rick and Lois
Condolence: Dear Jim and Carolyn Just to let you know that Nancy and I are thinking of you on the death of your mother. Blessings to you and your family as you both grieve her death and celebrate her life.