Mary Ann Wiebe
Obituary
Mary Ann Wiebe, 80, passed away at her
residence Thursday (Feb. 16, 2017), surrounded by the love of her
family. She was born at Axtell Hospital in Newton Feb. 12, 1937, the
daughter of Henry I. and Anna (Schmidt) Goertz. She was raised in the
Goessel area and graduated from Goessel High School in 1955. She
attended Bethel College.
On Oct. 16, 1959, she was united in
marriage to Willard J. Wiebe at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. She
was a loving farm wife and mother. In February of 1970, they adopted
Teresa Ann, who was born Jan. 23, 1970. In May of 1973, they adopted
Christopher Jon, who was born June 29, 1972.
She was active at Grace Hill Mennonite
Church. Some of her hobbies included jigsaw puzzles, quilting, sewing
and baking. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with
her husband, children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and an infant sister.
She is lovingly survived by her
husband, Willard Wiebe of Whitewater; a daughter, Teresa Martin and
her husband James of Dorrance; a son, Christopher Wiebe and his wife
Catina of Whitewater; four grandchildren: Elizabeth Martin of
Whitewater, Kadie Martin of Hays, Alston Cunningham and Adrian Wiebe,
both of Whitewater; and many nieces and nephews.
All services will be held at Grace Hill
Mennonite Church near Whitewater. The visitation was held from 4 to 6
p.m. Sunday (Feb. 19, 2017). The Funeral Service will be held at 11
a.m. today (Monday), with Rev. Weldon Martens presiding. The
Committal Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grace Hill Mennonite
Church Cemetery.
A Memorial Fund has been established
for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in care of Lamb Funeral
Home, 120 S. Main, Whitewater, KS 67154. Online condolences may be
left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
