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KATHERINE (KAY) KRAHN (PENNER)  Obituary pic KATHERINE (KAY) KRAHN (PENNER)  Obituary pic

KATHERINE (KAY) KRAHN (PENNER)

Born: Dec 23, 1926

Date of Passing: Jul 21, 2018

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KATHERINE (KAY) KRAHN (nee PENNER) December 23, 1926 - July 21, 2018 It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Katherine Krahn of Winnipeg. Kay will be lovingly remembered by her son Ken (Maria) and grandchildren: Jeff and Kristen of Windsor, ON; daughter Jeanne (Mark) Matthewson and grandsons: Jesse, Shane and Graeme (Judy); daughter Lavinia (Carson) Palidwor and granddaughters: Sabrina (Chris), Rebecca and Kassandra (Conrad); as well as great-grandchildren, Brayden, Liam, Colin and Quinn. Kay was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Fred Krahn and her parents, Gerhard and Tina Penner. She is survived by her sisters: Helen Wiebe, Mary Zacharias and Elfrieda (Herve) Fiola, her sister-in-law Kay Krahn as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to Unit 5A as well as the Cardiology and Palliative Care Teams at the St. Boniface General Hospital for the wonderful care they provided to our mother. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford St., Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2018, Jul 25, 2018

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • Dear Ken, Jeanne and Lavinia and families, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful warm lady always with a kind word. Please know that she was very well respected by my entire family. - Posted by: Eva Beaudoin (Daughter of Scotty and Lola Learmonth ) on: May 22, 2019

  • A wonderful lady who always had a warm smile and a pleasant disposition. The Krahns were great neighbours. Our sympathies to Ken, Jean, Vinnie and their families. - Posted by: Grant McLean (Friend) on: Aug 06, 2018

  • So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She was a lovely, friendly lady and we all have fond memories of her. Donna Remington(McLean) - Posted by: Donna Remington (Neighbours on Lennox Avenue) on: Aug 04, 2018

  • Kay and my mom were 10 years apart in age but only one day apart for their respective birthdays. Many happy social evenings were enjoyed by the boys ( Fred, Alec, Lou , Ed) along with their spouses. Saturday 'Ridge Nights' at Pine Ridge were a special time! Kay was a lovely woman, blessed with a gentle heart........a life well lived. I am very sorry for your loss. I will let my mom (now 101) know. Sincerely, Wendy Koberstein ( nee Attree) - Posted by: Wendy koberstein (My dad and mom ( Ed/Ted & Bea Attree) socialized with Kay and Fred during and after the golfing year) on: Jul 24, 2018

  • So sorry to hear about Mrs. Krahn’s passing. Thinking of you Auntie Vin, Uncle Carson, Sabrina, Becky and Kassandra. - Posted by: Lindsay & Alain Bazin (Niece of Vin Palidwor) on: Jul 24, 2018

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