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Christa Jaekel Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Christa Jaekel of Durham, Ontario, who passed away on October 24, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christa Jaekel to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Horst Jaekel; her brother Elwin Eckhardt; her parents, Oskar Schuett and Anna Schuett; and her brother Alfred Schuett.

She is survived by: her children, Esther (Steve Torry) and Kevin Jaekel (Veronica); her grandsons, Adam Torry, Bryce Jaekel (Erica) and Brandon Jaekel (Hailey); her sister Anita; her sister-in-law Helga Schnute; and her pet Ellie.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at 0 available Close. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home (166 Bruce St N, Durham, ON N0G1R0).

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter would be appreciated by the family. The family has requested donations be made to the following charities (please choose one).



Sat

Nov 01

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

0 available Close

Sat

Nov 01

Funeral service

11:00 AM

McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home
166 Bruce St N, Durham, ON N0G1R0

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