Susie Warkentin Hildebrand: born 1917 in Schönfeld, Russia My parents were Peter and Susanna Klassen Warkentin. My siblings were Agatha Warkentin Mathies, Peter Warkentin and Margaret Warkentin Konrad. Two brothers died in infancy. Schönfeld was one of the first colonies to be plundered by the Machno bandits and so my family fled to Tiegerweide in […]
Coming Events: December 2013
The Advent season can be a time for reflection, an appreciation for times past, and the anticipation of things to come. The center is open every morning – consider coming out for a tour, or bring your children and grandchildren out to the museum to see what life was like, and how Mennonites from this area have […]
Festival of Thankgiving – November 10, 2013: Review
On a sunny afternoon on November 10, the sanctuary at LUMC filled with people eager to remember and celebrate some 60 years of Canadian citizenship. Many who had the experience of leaving Europe in the late 30’s and early 40’s to build a new life in Leamington and surrounding areas brought their spouses, children and […]
