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JEAN RUCHKALL
Born: Dec 03, 1914
Date of Passing: Aug 10, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJEAN RUCHKALL Peacefully, after a long life, Jean Ruchkall passed away at East-Gate Lodge in Beausejour on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the age of 103 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank in 1994 and her first-born son Ronald in 1955, Jean will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Mary Jane (Rick) Stefansson and sons, Wallace (Janet) and Gerry (Barbara) Ruchkall. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Richard (Debbie) Stefansson, Jan (Andy) Baker, Kris (Jan Pedersen), Jay (Bonnie) Stefansson, Rhonda (Brent) Hopkins, Lisa (Oliver) Lee and Tim Ruchkall (Alison Barr). Granny, as she was affectionately known by all, will also be fondly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Drew (Chantal), Reid (Alannah) and Riley Baker; Torrie, Kaylee and Shaylyn Stefansson; Gena and Kiara Stefansson; Carley, Lindsey and Grafton Hopkins; Sophie Lee; and Hannah Jean Ruchkall. Jean was the last surviving member of her family and was predeceased by brothers, John, Bert, Walter and Lawrence Chmielnicki, and sisters, Sophie Pronishen, Stella Solar and Mildred Lasch. Jean was born in Melrose on December 3, 1914. In 1934, she married Frank Ruchkall and together they operated a mixed farm in Hazelridge, Manitoba where they enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Their home was often the centre of lively, sometimes impromptu gatherings of family and friends, and Granny was always the hostess with the mostest, welcoming one and all, making sure no one ever left hungry. Always an independent woman, her proudest achievement was obtaining her driver's licence at the age of 63, which gave her a real sense of freedom. Granny was known for her cooking, baking and gardening skills, but will best be remembered for her wonderful sense of humour, which we will all miss terribly. She was a kind, generous, hard-working individual who was an amazing judge of character. Later in life, she enjoyed travelling to the southern US, the Caribbean, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Morocco and Greece. The family would like to thank the staff at East-Gate Lodge for taking such excellent care of our Granny these last few years. A big thank you as well to Sobering Funeral Chapel for their kind and compassionate care. In accordance with Jean's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 with interment to follow at Eastdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East-Gate Lodge, Box 1690, Beausejour, Manitoba R0E 0C0. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Aug 18, 2018
JEAN RUCHKALL 1914 - 2018 Jean Ruchkall passed away peacefully at the age of 103, at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB, on Friday, August 10, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending. Longer obituary to follow. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 286-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-777-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Aug 11, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2018, Aug 18, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Mrs Ruchkall was a close friend of my mother and we grew up with her and Mr Ruchkall's kids. We would visit on Saturday or Sunday many weekends throughout the year. Frank (Mr Ruchkall) was a close friend of my dad for many decades and if we weren't visiting them (Frank and Jean) we were visiting his brother Joe and his wife, Nellie, down the road. We were there, at Frank and Jean's, the day Ron crashed his small plane into the machine shed roof of Joe's farm. My dad was able to get Joe's son, Gord, out of the wreckage but couldn't rescue Ron out of the flames. Such a tragic loss for the family to lose their oldest son. A horrific day it was. A tragedy one never forgets. Jean was a wonderful person as was Frank. Always welcomed us and fed us. She was an excellent cook. They always made time for all of us. I went to Manitoba to help celebrate her 100th birthday at their youngest son Gerry's invitation. It was wonderful to see so many family I hadn't seen for decades. My condolences to the entire family for their loss. No matter how old one gets, losing a loved one is always difficult. - Posted by: Lorraine Chay (Friend) on: Oct 01, 2018
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I have fond memories of Auntie Jean. When I was young my mom (Joyce Ptak) and I would go raspberry picking at Auntie Jean & Uncle Frank's. No trip was without a cup of tea and some fantastic treat Auntie Jean would make. Her unbridled zeal for life and amazing sense of humour will be with me forever. Having just moved back from Ontario after 40 years last fall; she was one of the first family members I visited. I'm so glad I had the chance to spend some time together. Our condolences to the family; our heartfelt wishes are there for you. Regards, Len & Barbara Ptak, our son Vincent Ptak, his girlfriend - Augusta Shaw and our daughter Emily Ptak. - Posted by: Len Ptak (Great nephew) on: Aug 17, 2018
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I just want to say what a lovely lady Jean was and what a long life she had. The last time I saw Jean was at my Aunt Jean's 100th birthday party. - Posted by: Alice Moulder, British Columbia (Jean was my mother Mary's cousin) on: Aug 14, 2018
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I will always remember "auntie Jean" as a very special lady. I remember as a teenager visiting with my cousins, Lisa and Rhonda, and stopping in at "granny's place". She was always so pleasant and had the biggest smile on her face. We were always treated to some homemade baking too! Great memories. - Posted by: Ardine Starodub (nee Ruchkall) (relative) on: Aug 13, 2018