Obituary of Mary Gehring

A memorial folder from the funeral see may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". GEHRING - Mrs. Mary Gehring of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at her residence. She was 97 years of age. Mary was born on January 29, 1910 in the Fenwood district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of Valentine and Margaret (nee Goebel) Kraushaar. She was raised on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed into the Evangelical Lutheran Faith. Mary was united in marriage to Edward Gehring on June 14, 1936. They lived and worked in the Fenwood district until they moved to Yorkton in 1956 where Edward was employed with Morris Rod Weeder and Mary raised their family. Mary and Edward retired in Yorkton and following the death of Edward; Mary continued to live on her own eventually moving to the Yorkton and District NursingHome where she has resided until her passing. Mary enjoyed her family and was always there for them. She loved singing in the choir, was a member of the Lutheran Missionary League and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening. Mary was predeceased by her husband Edward in January 1986, father in January 1957, her mother in April 1975; sisters: Elizabeth in 1920, Margaret Schneider in November 2004; brothers: Jack in February 1986, Walter in August 2003, Fred in March 2005 and Arnold in 1928. She leaves to cherish her memory and to celebrate her life her three sons: Alvin (Betty Lou) of Regina, SK., Warren (Sandi) of Calgary, AB., Elroy of Yorkton, SK.; two daughters: Marlene Gehring of Yorkton, SK., Shirley Melnechenko of Yorkton, Sk. Also her grandchildren: Penny Lee (Jack) Simmons, Duane Gehring, Curtis (Margo) Melnechenko, Kevin Melnechenko, Cindy (Aaron) Fisher, Amber Gehring, Chelcey Gehring and their families and three sisters: Elsie Neuls, Edith Hahn and Clara (Johnny) Miller all of Melville, Sk along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon, February 20, 2007 from Zion Lutheran Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Pastor Daniel Moeller officiating. Verna Liebrecht was the organist leading the Congregation and Zion Lutheran Church Choir in the Hymns: "The Lord's My Shepherd", "Lord, Take My Hand And Lead Me" and "Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness". The Choir Anthem was "God Will Take Care Of You". The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with: Curtis and Kevin Melnechenko, Duane Gehring, Aaron Fisher, Brian Kraushaar and Amos Unyi serving as Casket Bearers. Services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 2:00pm, Zion Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens