Gertrud PLASCHKE

KROELL, Gertrud (nee Plaschke) July 17, 1931 - July 28, 2008 Gertrud "Gerti" Kroell, of Calgary, beloved wife of the late William Kroell, passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the age of 77 years. Gerti was born in Bochum, Germany on July 17, 1931, and in 1969 she immigrated to Canada, settling in Kitchener, ON, and later Calgary. She married William on June 12, 1972. Gerti worked as a driving instructor and her most memorable vacation together was driving the MacKenzie and Alaska Highways. She had a passion for classical music and Gerti was a long-time supporter of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. She also loved to do crosswords, and was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church. Gerti's greatest challenge in life was coping with the passing of her husband William in 1986. Gerti will be lovingly remembered by her sister and brother-in-law, Adelheid and Herbert Eiden; their sons, Thomas and Heribert Eiden; and by her brother-in-law and his wife, Hans and Johanna Kroell. She was predeceased by her beloved husband William and by her nephew Stephan. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Boniface Catholic Church (1923 Broadview Road N.W.) today, August 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, 205 - 8 Avenue S.E., Calgary AB, T2G 0K9 (Telephone 403-571-0270, www.cpo-live.com ). In living memory of Gertrud Kroell, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: 403-248-8585. Published in the Calgary Herald from 8/4/2008 - 8/5/2008