Norma Barbara

Steckly

STECKLY, Norma (nee Jantzi)- formerly of Wellesley, passed away peacefully with family at her side on her 96th birthday, Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Friday, November 13, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband Arthur (2018), with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Loving mother of Doug (late Marilyn 2015), James (Andrea), late Kathy (2011) and Paul (Jessica). Dear Grandma of Jennifer (Jason), Jeremy (Kelsey), Melissa, Emma, and Kate. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Barbara Jantzi as well as many fond nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Aaron Jantzi and Sarah (nee Leis), sister Mabel Steckly (Andrew), brother Lloyd Jantzi (Ruth nee Gingrich) and brother Ralph Jantzi. Brothers-in law Ernest Steckly (Marcella nee Bender) sisters-in-law Edna MacQueen (Daniel), Beatrice Leis (Norman). Norma was born in Wellesley, Ontario, November 13, 1930. She married her husband Arthur on August 27, 1952, and together they raised a family of four in the village of Wellesley. Norma worked many jobs in her early life including Steckly Bros. General Store and sewing in the John Forsyth Factory. Later years would see her and the love of her life Arthur opening up the "Little Thrifty Food Market" grocery store together (located where Schmidtsville Restaurant resides today) She also worked many years at Redarr, where she soldered small circuit boards for electronic devices such as early calculators. Later years saw her and her daughter-in-law opening "The Pastry Shop" in Wellesley providing the village with the finest home baking in the region and beyond.

Norma loved to play piano and sing in choirs. Many family gatherings found her and her sister and brothers, along with their spouses, forming their own little choir. She also loved spending time with her husband and their grandchildren at their cottage in Dyers Bay.

Friends may visit with the family at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St, Wellesley, on Wednesday November 18th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 pm. Interment service will be held at Rushes Cemetery, Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at 10 a.m. Funeral service will follow at Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, at 11 a.m. Pastor Mathew Bailey-Dyck officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Wellesley Mennonite Church, or M.C.C. would be appreciated. A special thank you to all the caring staff at Winston Park, Care Partners, as well as Nithview Home for her final journey. Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. 519-656-2880

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