Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Blue Water Rest Home, on January 19, 2023 of Zurich at the age of 87. Adored wife of John Steckle for 67 years. Loved mother of Ken Steckle (Virginia) of Bayfield, Kathryn Moritz (Lloyd) of Fresno, California, Douglas Steckle of Hamilton, and Lori James (Darryl) of Saskatoon,Saskatchewan. Proud grandma of Jeremy (Tabitha), and Jeff (Jocelyn); Luke (Crystal), Jonathan (Jennifer), Andrew (Yessica); Elisabeth, and Rebecca (Lanise); Sarah and Katrina, and great grandma of Bryson, Owen, Claire, Oliver, Graham, Carter, Luke, and Kate. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Nancy Ducharme, Allen Erb (Laurie), Susan Corriveau (Paul), Bonnie Erb, Clayton Steckle (Shirley), Edward Frey, Elsie Horst, and Dave Steckle (Carol). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Anna (Gingerich) and Emerson Erb, infant sister Lydia, brothers Lewis, and Paul, brothers-in-law Robert McKinley, Ted Ducharme, and Samuel Horst, and sister-in-law Eva Frey.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Registration is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
Marion’s funeral service will be held at the Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich-Hensall Road, Zurich on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11 AM. Cremation to follow. Interment at Zurich Mennonite Cemetery will be held at a later date.
For those unable to attend the service, the family invites you to join with them from your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxOizePbEqadf43b6CzsxQ
Donations to the Kingsfield- Zurich Mennonite Church or the Canadian Cancer Society or the Blue Water Rest Home would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
John D Campbell
Dear John & Family.
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I remember the many good memories with you and your family as we served in the pastorate in Grand Bend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings,
John Campbell
Ron and Marty James
To John and the Steckle family, Our condolences in the loss of your wife and Mother. Lori is very special to us. May happy memories comfort you all as your grieve.
Ron and Marty James, Oxbow SK.
Phil and Patty LaPorte
John and family – So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Sympathies and prayers for all. Cherish your memories.
Joanne Graf
Our sincere condolences to the Steckle and extended families.
Paul and Joanne Graf
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home . You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Lloyd and Eileen McClinchey
We always appreciated knowing you and Marion ,John, and your love for the Lord and each other .
May your wonderful Saviour ,Jesus , comfort you and your family.
With love from
Lloyd and Eileen McClinchey
George and Sue Wilson
John, Ken and Virginia and siblings, Dave and Carol, heartfelt condolences on Marion’s passing. I met her when I worked at Maplewoods. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Klopp
John and Family, thinking of you at this time. Marion will be missed.
Mary Lou Erb
My deepest sympathy to the Steckle family ,Love and Prayers Mary Lou
Dot Bonvie/Zandwyk
My sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts over this hard time of grieving . I wish I could be there Monday. Would love to see you all. May GOD give you comfort. Hugs Dot
Dianne Loerchner
John & Family,
Please accept my sympathies in the loss of such an important family member. May you find comfort in your family, friends and faith. God be With You!
Dianne Loerchner
Eric & Sharon Chuter
Ken & Virginia. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, Ken. Thinking of you.
Sharon & Eric Chuter
Ervin and Irla Steinmann
Dear John and family.. We feel very far away at this time. We have many happy memories of time spent with your family. Know that we are thinking of you at this time.
Gayle Ellis
I express my deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a comforting hope that your loved one will soon live again in a peaceful paradise on the earth where death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 21:4)
Carol Nicholson
John: I am sending loving thoughts of great memories and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this time of great loss. God hold you close on the journey ahead.
Carol Nicholson
Port Alice,BC
John D Campbell
Dear John & Family,
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. Remembering the years of service and ministry together in Grand Bend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless you with his shepherding presence, love and grace!
Jennifer(Erb),Chad,Jadyn &Chase Patterson
Steckle and Erb Families
Sending our love and prayers in the passing of your wonderful Mom/grandma . Our daughter enjoyed her talks with her at the resthome while she worked. You are in our prayers
Nancy Larsen-James
Our deepest condolences to the family of Marion Steckle. Our hearts go out to you all as you mourn this profound loss. Hold close your memories of her, and we hope these memories and the passage of time will ease your aching hearts. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Nancy Larsen-James, Graham Evan and Minty James.
Joe & Bonnie Hotson & family
Dear John & family
Our sincerest sympathy on the passing of Marion. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Peter & Anne Knittle
Our deepest condolences to the Steckle and Erb families.
Peter & Anne Knittle
Debra Ward
To the entire Steckle family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories now and in the weeks to come.
Barbara Desjardins
Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Al and Laurie……and to all the family. May good memories bring you comfort.
Sherry muxlow
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. Deepest sympathy from the Muxlow family.
Marion provided child care for our sons. . Marion and John became an integral part of our family as they treated our boys like their own. Hold on to your fond memories. I know we will. Lots of hugs.
“The Muxlows”
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Our sincere sympathy to the Steckle and Erb families. Hold your happy memories in your heart.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Ken and Cheryl Borrows(Clausius)
We are so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family.
Cheryl and Ken Borrows
Lorri-Beth (Martin)Behnish
My most sincere sympathy to you all. May you hold your memories close to your hearts in this difficult time. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed by many.
Martha and Gerald Good
So sorry for your loss of Marion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.
God’s peace be with you all.
Martha and Gerald Good
Doug and Joyce McBeath
To John and the Steckle and Erb families. Our thoughts and prayers in your loss. I remember her as a very kind lady
John Corriveau
Sorry for your loss she will be missed
Jim Oesch
Sorry to hear of Marion passing,my condolences to all of her families
Jim
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
John & Family
Sincere Sympathy. Marion was a lovely, kind, Godly lady. She will be missed. Wishing you God’s peace and comfort as you remember the good times.
Joan McCallum
To Marions family:
Sending you my deepest sympathy. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
To the Steckle and Erb Family,
We extend our Thoughts and Prayers to each one of you. Marion is now safe in her eternal home.
Rob & Brenda Steckle
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you John and family
Rob & Brenda
Marge Schilbe
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing , got to know John and Marion here at Maple woods. My deepest sympathy to the Steckle and Erb families.treasure your many memories. ❤️
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Deepest sympathy to the entire family of Marion. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Deb Overholt
Dear Steckle family…so sorry for your loss..our condolences sent to all of you with a hug for strength and courage to carry through this journey. Hold on to all your memories of good times and love…hugs and prayers
Steve & Deb Overholt
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Marion’s family – You are in my special thoughts – and remembering –
With sympathy – Cecelia Denomme
Ken Oesch
Sorry for your loss of Marion John and family and to Marion’s brother , sisters and families .
Paul and Joan Ducharme
John and family, so sorry for your loss.
we had many great years in Anna home farm.
Our sincere compassion and prayers to all.
Marissa (Scott) Berdan
Marion, I remember so many good times with you at BW. Online shopping, Christmas carols, making ginger cookies and listening to you talk all about your life before Blue Water..I could go on for a bit about how much I enjoyed my time spent with you. You will be sorely missed by those who knew you and loved you. Sending big hugs to the Steckle families. My thoughts are with you all.
Julie Kennedy
Sending condolences to the entire family. She was a lovely lady and will be missed at BWRH. RIP Marion ❤️
June and Ron corriveau
John & Family: sorry to here that Marion has passed away, she will be missed by her immediate family of brother and sisters as well friends she has made over the years. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
June and Ron
Jack and Kathy McCallum
Dear Family
We are so sorry for your loss and praying for your comfort.
Jack and Kathy McCallum
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
So sorry for your loss… I remember this awesome lady. hugs to all the family.!!!