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LADWIG, Anna: April 18, 1940 – November 20, 2021 {also on Bartsch grave stone page}

Anna Ladwig   Anna Ladwig, (nee Bartsch), a longtime resident of the County of Grande Prairie, passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of 81, in the QEII Hospital.    Anna was born in Hague, Saskatchewan, the fifth of 6 children. The family moved to Lymburn, Alberta in 1948, when Anna was just 8 years old, travelling by passenger train with all their possessions.    The local school only went up to grade 9 or 10. Anna was determined to graduate, so she finished her high school in Hythe, graduating in 1959. The following year Anna went on to spend 2 years at Peace River Bible Institute. She loved music and sang often with other students in the small CFGP radio station on Sundays, crammed in the tiny studio to offer live church music.    Anna met her husband Arnold Ladwig at a bush camp far from civilization, where he was working as a Millwright. Anna’s aunt was a cook there, and Anna played accordion for Arnold as he ate. A cousin of Anna’s found ways to encourage their contact!    Anna married Arnold in 1965. They had three sons (Mark, Allan and Corrie), raising them on their farm east of Grande Prairie.    They were heartily involved in the formation of Bezanson Community Church, which opened its doors in 1971.    Anna was known to be determined and fiercely independent. She worked hard at whatever she set her mind to, job or hobby. An avid bookworm, Anna sold World Book Encyclopedias for many years, sharing her love of the written word with many. She was strong, loving and generous, known to take in strays, and visit those who felt abandoned or lonely.    Anna was also a historian at heart. She researched and wrote, read more, and made scrapbooks, documenting many family histories. She was a storyteller. A true Mennonite, she took 2 minutes to get acquainted, and 10 minutes to get related.    Anna’s love of music continued throughout her life. Her whole being would light up when she would sing or play music on her many instruments. She was a member of the German Canadian Choir for many years. She was also in a group that routinely went around to many senior homes in the area to share music.    Anna had dreams of becoming a teacher, and when God blessed her with the opportunity to homeschool her granddaughter, she embraced it. She was an excellent teacher! One would not dare to ask her a question, for she would pull out the encyclopedias and get you looking everything up!    Anna is survived by her husband Arnold, sons Mark (Bobbi), Allan (Deanna), Corrie (Coree). Siblings Marie Lowen, John’s wife Susie Bartsch, Jake (Annie) Bartsch, Tina (Ole) Bakkehaug, David (Ivy) Bartsch. Grandchildren, Jody (Todd), Kyle, Jordan (Stacy), Willis, Gina (Stephen), Danika, Bethany, Drew, Shelbi, Samantha, Ashley and Rebecca. Great grandchildren Ava, Ryker, Asher, Olivia and Caroline.    Anna is predeceased by her parents George and Aganetha Bartsch, her brother John, and brother-in-law Henry Lowen.    A funeral for Anna Ladwig will be at Bezanson Community Church on April 30, 2022 at 11 am.    Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 bearcreekfuneral.com

Anna Bartsch married Arnold Ladwig (1956 )

Block 17, Lot 4

LADWIG, Morris: December 19, 1928 - February 21, 1935

The original stone was replaced with a new stone. The Ladwig family verified from birth records that the new stone is the correct spelling.

Block 17, Lot 8

LADWIG, Keith Lloyd: July 3, 1939 - August 3, 2008

Keith Lloyd Ladwig    Keith was born fourth child to Rinehart and Nellie Ladwig on July 3, 1939. He passed away August 3, 2008 after a brave battle with cancer. Keith married his life long partner Margaret in 1965 and they raised two children. Together they farmed until 1993 when they quit farming and Keith went out to work. He drove grader for the county until his retirement in 2003. Together they enjoyed many trips and camping with friends and family. Keith will be greatly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Karen (Warren) Baehler, son Dean; Grandchildren Jody, Brock and Shae-Lynn Baehler, and great-grandson Kaiden; Brother Arnold (Anna), sister Doris, brothers-in-law Donald (Nancy) McDonald, Bruce (Helen) McDonald, step-brother Robert (Stella) Kimble, step-sister Violet Wales, step sisters-in-law Jean Kimble, Louise Kimble, and Anne Kimble, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Keith was pre-deceased by his parents Rinehart and Nellie, brother Morris, step-mother Sylvira, step-brothers Herbert Kimble, Herman Kimble, Ellsworth Kimble, step-sister Elaine Osborne, step-brothers-in-law Alfred Wales and Tom Osborne; Mother-in-law and father-in-law Jennie and Jock McDonald, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Lena and Jack Moon.    Memorial service will be held at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel, 10005-107 Avenue on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11 am. Donations may be made to the QE II Palliative Care Unit on 5 North, or a charity of one's choice.    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com    Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 06 Aug 2008, Wed  •  Page 27

Block 35, Lot 11

LADWIG, Rinehart A.: February 19, 1895 - February 3, 1969 {also on Knight grave stone page}

Rinehart A. Ladwig - Funeral held for city man    Rev. W. D. Waite officiated at funeral services for Rinehart A. Ladwig of Grande Prairie who died at his home Feb. 3 at the age of 73.    Mr. Ladwig vas born in Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Sylvira; two sons, Arnold, and Keith; one daughter, Doris Staszko; two step daughters, Elaine Osborne, and Violet Wales; and four step sons, Herbert, Herman, Robert, and Ellsworth Kimble. One brother, William, predeceased him, and there is also one sister Agnes Deeter, in Washington, and two brothers, Ben in Washington and Charles in California.    Services were held Thursday, Feb. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the St. Paul's United Church, Grande Prairie, with burial in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    Pallbearers were six grandsons, Tom Osborne, Gerald and Hebert Wales, Gordon, Ronald, and Gerald Kimble. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 12 Feb 1969, Wed - Page 7

Bio/LADWIG-Rinehart August.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

LADWIG, Mabel Helen: January 18, 1906 - August 19, 1950 {also on Knight grave stone page}

Mabel Knight married Rinehart Ladwig about 1928

Block 17, Lot 6 & 7

LADWIG, Doris:  December 31, 1937 - October 12, 2019

Block 17, Lot 7

KIMBLE, Sylvira: February 15, 1899 - March 16, 1992 {also on Kimble & Dorscheid grave stone page}

Sylvira Ladwig, 93, of Grande Prairie    Mrs.Sylvira Ladwig passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta. on Monday. March 16. 1992, at age 93. Sylvira was born in Minnesota, U.S.A., on February 15, 1899, the oldest of five children born to Anton and Emma Dorscheid, on October 3, 1916, she married Herman Kimble, and in 1919 the young couple moved to the Peace Country to settle in the Glen Leslie area. Herman died in 1949, and two years later Sylvira married Reinhart Ludwig.    Sylvira is survived by daughters: Elaine (Tom) Osborne in Creston, B.C., and Violet (Alfred) Wales of Grande Prairie; sons: Robert (Stella) Kimble, and Ellsworth (Anne) Kimble, both of Grande Prairie; step-children: Arnold (Anna) Ladwig, and Keith (Margaret) Ladwig, both of Grande Prairie, and Doris Stashko of Edmonton: sisters-in-law: Bernice Dorscheid and Vee Dorscheid both of Grande Prairie, and Louella (Howie) Johnson of Edmonton. Mrs. Ladwig was very proud of the fact that she had 103 blood descendants, 100 of which are surviving. She will also be sadly missed by numerous other relatives and friends.    Mrs. Ladwig was predeceased by her husband Reinhart Ladwig in 1969; twin sons: Herman Kimble in June 1959, and Herbert Kimble in April 1991: and great-great-granddaughter Ryleigh Ophus in July 1991.    Funeral service for the late Sylvira Ladwig will be held on Friday, March 20, 1992, at 2 p.m., at the Alliance Church, Grande Prairie, Alberta, with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating.    Cremation to follow.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Cerebral Palsy would be greatly appreciated by the family. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 18 Mar 1992, Wed - Page 2

Sylvira Dorscheid married Wayne Kimble (1916) then Rinehart Ladwig in 1951

Block 30, Lot 1

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