At Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, of Hamilton and formerly of Lucan and Grand Bend, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Kurt Gebel (2001). Dear mother of Erwin Gebel of Alberta, Marianne and Steve House of St. Thomas, Peter Gebel of Grand Bend, and Susan and Doug Currie of Hamilton. Dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 sisters in Germany.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31st at 11 AM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
GEBEL: Rita (Lauterbach) of Hamilton, and formerly of Lucan and Grand Bend
Elfriede Jänecke
Liebe Familie,ihr glaubt es nicht,hier ist Eure Tante aus Germany.Papas Schwester Elfriede.1975 war ich mal bei Euch zu Besuch.Ich habe Euch m,it Hilfe ,meines Sohnes gefunden.Dadurch ist mir bekannt geworden,dass Eure Mutter Rita verstorben ist.Es tut mir sehr leid.Sie möge in Frieden ruhen.Mit stillem Gruß Eure Tante Elfriede Jänecke geborene Gebel.
Cheryl Cook aka Davis
Dear Susan
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. When you loose your Mom a piece of your heart goes with her. Cheryl
Hazel (Simpson) MacLeod
Marianne, Irwin, Peter and Susan,
So sorry to hear about your Mother. Many memories of playing at your house and school days at Clandeboye. Take care.
Jean Richardson
Susan and family,I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs. G. I have such fond memories of the time that I spent with your family…the cottage, the mini bike rides,going to the shop , and all the many road trips thru Exeter and GB. Take care especially at this difficult time and know that we are thinking of you.lots of hugs, Jean Richardson (Barker)
Karen Cook
Susan and family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing….she was a wonderful lady. I have so many great memories of your mom growing up in Lucan and our friendship. You are in my thoughts.
Hen
Joanne Hodgins
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Rita was always a lot of fun to be around and I have great memories of our times at the cottage with her and Susan. Susan, I think of you often and would love to reconnect. My phone is 519-232-9261 or we could email. Would love to hear from you.
My sympathies to all the family.
Jim and Helen (Simpson) Hearn
We’re so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We regret that we can not give our condolences in person. We have lots of memories from all the years of being neighbours. The old neighbourhood has certainly changed! Our thoughts are with you.
Gord and Brenda Moon
Dear Susan and families,
I always remember your Mom as a woman with a great sense of humour and a laugh that was contagious! She always had a joke to share. I remember her fondly from her days in Lucan. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Be tty Coughlin, Kathy and Karen
So sorry to hear about your loss. I(Karen) remember coming to your house and playing in your play house,Susan. That was a long time ago. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Sharen & Dave Newman
Our sympathy at the loss of your dear Mother . I have so many things I remember , we had a lot of fun times.
Brenda Morgan
Pete and family, Don and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. It is always hard to lose someone you love. Thinking of you all now, during this extremely difficult time.