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This is the beginning of a collection of biographical essays / life stories / eulogies. Many such sketches have been written in the German language in early periodicals or tucked into books focussed on other matters. It's our intent to make them more visible/accessible in this project.

We welcome submissions from our readers, researchers, and visitors.

1. Dyck, Franz "Frank" (1903-1980, G#427394)* - posted 19 May 2007
2. Friesen, Henry D. (1880-1963) - posted 27 May 2007
3. Klassen, Jacob J. (1900-1974)* - posted 19 May 2007
4. Kornelson, Henry (1890-1974) G#217966* - posted 19 May 2007
5. Neufeldt, John J. (1889-1970) G#134952* - posted 19 May 2007
6. Niebuhr, Aron (1853-1931, G# 157951) - posted 30 Mar 2007
7. Pankratz, David J. (1906-1973)* - posted 19 May 2007
8. Regehr, Hilda (1949-1977, G#224910)* - posted 19 May 2007
9. Willms, Helen (1923-2003, G# 451692)* - posted 19 May 2007

* Prepared/read at MHSA meeting in Coaldale on the occasion of the 80th anniversary (1926-2006) of Mennonites' arrival to that community. See our May 2007 newsletter for biographical essays about five other notable Coaldale area residents

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Last Updated 28 May 2007

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