In Loving Memory of
Walter Monz
Age
71 Years
of
Bruno, SK
Passed awayon
Monday,April 29, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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In Loving Memory of
Oswald Leicht
Age: 84 Years
of
Spalding, SK
Passed away on
Saturday,April 27, 2024
Funeral Service
Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Malinoski & Danyluik
Funeral Home & Crematorium
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
A recording of the Funeral Service will be
available on the Malinoski & Danyluik webpage
and beginning on May 3, 2024 and will be available to
view until June 3, 2024
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SERVICES FOR THE LATE
John Kraus
FUNERAL MASS:
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 10:30 a.m.
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Livestreaming will be available at:
www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com
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SERVICES FOR THE LATE
Wieslawa Gutek
PRAYER SERVICE:
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 7:30 p.m.
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
FUNERAL MASS:
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:30 a.m.
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
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Jerome Dauk
Of: Annaheim, Saskatchewan
Passed Away On: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Age: 76 Years
A Funeral Service will be held at a later date.
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In Loving Memory
Delmer Weyland
Delmer Carl, a younger brother, and a twin born in 1934 to Carl and Ottilie from Bruno, SK. He lived and was happily married to Linda from Pilger, Sk. Delmer was self-employed as a Farm Machinery Assembler much of his life. In Retirement Delmer enjoyed helping Linda with the gardens and going out for some long drives in the countryside; just looking how the crops are progressing. In the later years Delmer enjoyed the pleasant walks and company of his two favorite dogs in Pilger.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, older brother, and his parents.
Delmer will be loving remembered and sadly missed by all:
· 4 Children – Darcy, Judy (Donny), Darryl, and Devin (Shannon)
· 5 Grand Children – Josh, Jasmine (Louis), Lyndon (Betty), Taya, and Bree
· 1 Great Grand Child - Evaya
· 1 Twin Brother - Elmer
ALWAYS LOVED
“Delmer was a good child, sibling, friend, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather”
Funeral Mass and Interment
To take place at a later date with all the family members
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Nettie Annie Sokolan
September 14, 1938 – April 15, 2024
The death of Nettie Annie (nee Solar) Sokolan of Humboldt, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was 85 years of age. Nettie, the oldest of ten siblings, was born to Joseph and Mary (nee Shinkaruk) Solar in Carmel, SK. On May 26, 1956, she married Nick Sokolan. Nick’s job with the railway took them to several communities before they settled their roots in Humboldt in 1969 with their four boys. Nettie’s greatest joy came from being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and you were sure to never leave her house without having a “little” lunch. Nettie was an avid crocheter and enjoyed teaching that skill to her granddaughters. When she wasn’t busy at home, she devoted time volunteering with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and spent many years calling bingo. Most of all she loved taking care of her family and, in recent years, was overjoyed at being a great-grandmother and would brag frequently of her little “dollies”. Nettie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her four sons, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren: son Ed (Sandy) and family, Lynn (Tim McVicar) and children, Blair, Hugh and Nick, Kate (Matthew Furneaux) and daughters Harper and Billie, and Niki; son Gary (Tracey) and their sons Joshua (Ditya) and Matthew; son Ron and children Cheryl, Shelby, and Aaron (Megan) and their daughters Palmer and Sage; and son Jeff (Natasha) and children Daria and Zach; five sisters and one brother: Doreen Pape, Sally Lewis, Evelyn Solar, Morris Solar, Elaine Lizotte, and Irene Nicks; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Nick Sokolan (February 5th, 2020); parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Shinkaruk) Solar; two brothers: Metro Solar, and Frank Solar; and by one sister, Mildred Solar. The Prayer Service for Nettie was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Al Hingley and Bev Trach. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Colin Roy. Others taking part were: Lynn Sokolan, crossbearer; Megan Sokolan and Matthew Sokolan, scripture readers; Daria Sokolan, intentions; Cheryl Sokolan, Shelby Sokolan, Kate Furneaux and Ditya Sokolan, giftbearers; and Zach Sokolan and Niki Sokolan, eulogists. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, pianist Carol Esler, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Nettie’s life”. Active pallbearers were Aaron Sokolan, Joshua Sokolan, Matthew Sokolan, Zach Sokolan, Matthew Furneaux, and Tim McVicar. Memorial donations may be directed to STARS – Air Ambulance – Saskatoon Base (Hanger 21, 2475 Airport Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 1M4)
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Clarence John Vossen
April 7, 1931 – April 14, 2024
The death of Clarence John Vossen of Caleb Village, Humboldt, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was 93 years of age. Clarence was born on April 7, 1931, to Fred and Anna (nee Wessling) Vossen. He grew up on the Vossen homestead northeast of Watson, SK, and attended Iron Springs School. Clarence married Delphine (nee Lauer) Kuznitsoff on January 6, 1973. They made their home on the Vossen homestead in the Spalding district until 2001 when they moved into Humboldt. Together they enjoyed playing cards and visiting with their neighbours. Clarence was devoted to his farm life and his cattle. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed endless amounts of books and newspapers. A very caring person, he was known to always lend a helping hand to his neighbours when needed. Clarence adored and cherished his nieces and nephews and really enjoyed it when they came to visit him on the farm. In addition, he loved going on road trips throughout the province with his step-son Lyle, and checking on the harvest with his nephew Leo. He also went along with Robb to work and got to ride in the “Big Trucks”. Clarence was a part of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for more than 30 years. He became a wonderful caregiver to Delphine when she became ill. After Delphine’s passing on June 30, 2016, he moved to Caleb Village where he made many special friends and enjoyed music and dancing. Clarence will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his step-son, Lyle Kuznitsoff; daughter-in-law, Kathy Franko and family, Darren Kuznitsoff, Christie (Robb) Plamondon and sons Caleb and Kyle Plamondon; sisters: Frieda Beallie, Mary Seier, and Hilda Dirkson; sister-in-law, Liz Vossen; members of Delphine’s family; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Delphine (nee Lauer) (Kuznitsoff) Vossen; step-son, Lorne Kuznitsoff; parents, Fred and Anna (nee Wessling) Vossen; sisters: Ella (Peter) Thacyk, Louise (Eric) Gorray, Ida (Keld Rasmussen) (Roger) Yakimenko, and Gladys (Frank) Zerr; brothers: Leo (in infancy), Oscar (Lillian) Vossen, and Martin Vossen; brothers-in-law: Ron Beallie, Gary Seier, and George Dirkson; and by members of Delphine’s family. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Colin Roy. Others taking part were: Caleb Plamondon, crossbearer; Lisa Eggerman and Becky Tremblay, scripture readers; Dori Nordick, responsorial psalm; Kathy Franko and Christie Plamonon, intentions; Joanne Binsfeld and Bob Thacyk, giftbearers; Darren Kuznitsoff, eulogist; and Kyle Plamondon, urnbearer. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, pianist Carol Esler, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence’s friends and neighbours. Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery, Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation – General Equipment Fund (P.O. Box 1740, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0) or the Quill Plains Health Care Foundation – Building Fund (P.O. Box 277, Watson, SK, S0K 4V0)
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Ramona Mary Classen(nee Fisher)
March 6, 1930 - April 16, 2024
With sadness we announce the death of Ramona Classen of Aspen Manor, Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, on April 16, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents Ray and Sophie (nee Moorman) Fisher, her husband Jerome Classen (2006), her daughter Melanie (Don) Otsig (2006), her brother Clarence Fisher (2006) and brother Sylvester (in infancy). She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Ray) Simmer of Saskatoon and their children Jason, Tara (son Archer) and Gillian (son Spencer) as well as Melanie’s children Chris and Laurie Otsig. Ramona was born in Bruno, SK, where she attended elementary school and also St Ursula’s Academy for high school. She moved to St. Gregor with her parents and brother, where she worked in the Co-op store. There she met and then married, Jerome Classen, on August 9, 1948. They also owned and operated grocery stores in Englefeld and Watson. In 1975 they moved to St. Benedict where Jerome managed the Credit Union and later they retired into Humboldt. Ramona was a member of the CWL and Christian Mothers. She enjoyed playing ball, curling, square dancing and was an avid card player. She was well known for her baking especially doughnuts, cinnamon buns and squares. Ramona enjoyed her membership in the Senior Centre in St. Benedict and later in Humboldt. In 2007 Ramona moved to Aspen Manor where she enjoyed activities, outings, bingo, cards, socializing and entertainment. Her family wishes to thank the Aspen Manor staff for their kind, patient and loving care of Ramona in her later years. In the 17 years she was there they also became her family. The Funeral Service for Ramona was held in the chapel of Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt, SK, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm., officiated by Fr. Colin Roy. Interment followed at St Gregory Parish Cemetery, St. Gregor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Pioneer Village, Aspen Manor, Middle Lake.
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Celine Veronica Bley
September 28, 1936 – April 14, 2024
The death of Celine Veronica (nee Jansen) Bley of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK, (and formerly of Annaheim, SK), occurred at her residence on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was 87 years of age. Celine was born on September 28, 1936, to George and Loretta (nee Doepker) Jansen at Lake Lenore, SK. She, along with her five brothers, grew up on a farm outside Annaheim. After completing her education, Celine embarked on adventures in places like Portage La Prairie, Winnipeg, Arkansas, and Vancouver. Throughout her travels she held diverse positions serving as a nanny, care aide in mental health facilities, a telephone operator, and a nurse’s aide in maternity and medical units. Shortly after meeting Willie, her future husband, Celine relocated to Humboldt and started working at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Though offered the opportunity to expand her role in healthcare, she chose to prioritize her family upon marrying Willie in 1963. Together they raised four children on the Bley farm, where Celine successfully balanced her roles as a mother and farming partner. In 2002, Celine and Willie retired and relocated to Humboldt. She welcomed the opportunity to connect with her community by delivering Meals on Wheels, assisting with church lunches, leading exercises at St. Elizabeth’s Convent, and contributing to the board that conceptualized The Elizabeth Retirement Community. Celine and Willie enjoyed fishing, and had fun-filled times at Barrier Ford Lake, a gathering point for the family to this day. Celine participated in family curling and became an avid bowler with cupboards full of prizes and trophies. She enjoyed coffee talk, quilting with friends, spending time with her family, and taking pride in her granddaughters' achievements, both significant and small. Needing further care, Celine moved into St. Mary’s Villa in early 2021. Celine will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of over 60 years, WILLIAM Bley; their four children, six granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren: CHERYL Bley (John Williams), and daughter Peyton; LONNIE Bley; BRADLEY (Connie) Bley, and daughters Alisha, and Taylor (Nicolas) Rodgers and their daughter Briar; BRENDA (Greg) Gessner and daughters Britney, Brooke, and Ashlee (Blake) Simpson and their children, Bailey, Brody and Valerie; brother, Gerald (Dora) Jansen; and in-laws, Glenys Jansen, Doreen (John) Urbanski, Annette Bley, and Gene Komonoski; and by many loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Loretta (née Doepker) Jansen; in-laws, Henry and Thekla (née Kunz) Bley; brothers: Ian, Jack, Ken, and Terry Jansen; sister-in-law Louise Komonoski; and by brother-in-law Harold Bley. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Friday, April 19, 1014, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Paul Oshin. Others taking part were: Alisha Bley, crossbearer; Britney Gessner and Brooke Gessner, scripture readers; Ashlee Simpson and Peyton Bley, intentions; Connie Bley, Greg Gessner, and John Williams, giftbearers; and Brenda Gessner, urnbearer. Celine’s granddaughters presented a Celebration Slideshow. Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Celine’s life”. Interment at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Annaheim, will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation or the Elizabeth Retirement Community.
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Abram “Abe”Hildebrand
June 7, 1939 – April 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Abe (Abram) Hildebrand, 84, with family by his side at St. Mary’s Villa in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, on April 13, 2024. Abe was born on June 7th, 1939, to Gerhard and Anna Hildebrand near Altona, Manitoba. He was the 13th child out of the 18 children in the family. When Abe was about 2 years old the family moved to the Petaigan area near Carrot River, Saskatchewan where he spent his childhood years.
On December 20, 1963, Abe married Joan Blum. Their son, Douglas was born on July 21, 1966, they lived in Carrot River, Saskatchewan until 1971 when the family moved to The Pas, Manitoba. Their daughter Bobbie-Jo was born on February 20, 1980. Abe worked numerus jobs to provide for his family including as a Maintenance Manager for the Kelsey School Division and as a Mill Foreman for Manitoba Forestry for many years. In 1986, the family moved to Nipawin, SK to be closer to family. Abe and Joan parted ways in 1989 which resulted in Abe and Bobbie-Jo relocating to Kelvington, Saskatchewan in 1992. He worked as a mechanic until his retirement in 2005. In 2018, due to health reasons he moved to Muenster, Saskatchewan to live with his daughter Bobbie-Jo and son in-law Ross.
Abe developed a love for animals, especially horses and dogs at a young age while working on the family farm. He had a dream that one day he would have a horse of his own, in 1975, he was finally able to purchase his first team of chuckwagon horses, these were the first of many horses he would acquire over the years. He spent many hours training and caring for his horses, he had a competitive nature which was the driving force behind all of his accomplishments. Abe won numerous races and championships over the years. He took pride in having well trained horses in great shape, he often was awarded Best Dressed honours for having well matched horses and beautiful harness. Due to health reasons Abe raced his last chuckwagon race in 2013.
Abe was very mechanically inclined; he could fix just about anything. He was very creative, if there wasn’t a part available, he could usually make something work in a pinch. He enjoyed fixing tractors, making harness, building many things including chuckwagons, there are still some of his wagons on the track today. Abe was very ambitious and worked hard all his life, from the time he got up in the morning until he went to bed, he was always on the go.
Abe was predeceased by his parents Gerhard and Anna Hildebrand, his siblings; Jake Hildebrand, Anne Yatcyshyn, George Hildebrand, Frank Hildebrand, Sara Ochoski, Chris Hildebrand, Marie Boucher, Agnes Wlaz, Tina Salisbury, Henry Hildebrand, Betty Williams, John Hildebrand, Helen Hartwick, Marget Joinson, Eva Hildebrand, Esther Siemens, Edna Tanasichuk and numerous brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces and nephews.
Abe is survived by his children; Doug Hildebrand and Bobbie-Jo (Ross) Porter, his grandchildren Meaghan Lee (Brandon South), Brennan Hildebrand and Robyn Hildebrand (Cory Bell) and his great grandchildren: Bryn Hildebrand, Jaxon South, Layton South, Lola Hildebrand and Maddik Hildebrand, brothers in-law; Tony Tanasichuk and Peter Siemens and numerous nieces and nephew.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of St. Mary’s Villa for the excellent care that Abe received while he was there. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. from Kelvington Legion Hall, Kelvington, SK, presided by Bryce Young. Interment will be held at a later date at Pine Grove Columbarium, Carrot River, SK. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Villa Building Fund.
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Please Join Us for the Loving Farewell
To Celebrate the Life Of
Laura Willison
February 26, 1948 - April 8, 2024
Please join us for aCelebration of Life
at 2:00pm
Saturday, May 25, 2024
The Legion Hall
324 Main Street
Humboldt, SK
Private Internment
To take place at a later date
The family has requested people dress in comfortable casual clothing.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store
Laura Willison
February 26, 1948 – April 8, 2024
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9
Just as words cannot describe the beauty of heaven, our words cannot capture the character of our mother. To have known her is to have witnessed her beauty. We are immeasurably blessed to have called her, Mom.
Mom was one-of-a-kind, her life marked by humility and practicality. Her unwavering patience and quiet strength were traits our family admired. Her smile lit up a room. Where she went, peace followed. She was generous beyond measure, served others with great joy, and lived out her faith.
Born to Adolph and Dorothy Zens in 1948, she grew up as the 3rd of 6 children on a farm west of Humboldt. From the beginning, it was easy to see that the love of rural life ran deeply in her blood. Her childhood could be described as good wholesome living with a loving family.
While pursuing a passion for nursing, Mom met Dad, who was also employed in health care. They had their first date at A&W, fell head over heels, and were married in July of 1969.
In 1979, Mom and Dad decided to go farming. Dad describes it as the best decision they ever made. The rural lifestyle was perfect for our family. Whether there was fence to be fixed, potatoes to be planted, or cattle to be checked, Mom and Dad worked as a team. Mom was someone who faced every challenge that came her way with perseverance and resolve to see a problem through. She loved to research solutions, figure out mystery ailments, and calm inconsolable babies. She met machinery breakdowns, drought and hail, frozen sewer lines, empty wells, and a cancer diagnosis with grace and determination. Mom displayed exceptional loyalty to her family, friends, and community. She loved to create something from nothing and generously shared her kitchen and garden creations with others.
Mom was a devoted RN who was respected by her coworkers and valued by her patients because of her unwavering dedication to providing high-quality care. Her gentle demeanor and compassionate heart touched and impacted many at St Mary’s Villa on St. Joe’s wing where she worked for decades. After retirement, Mom spent many hours volunteering for the Good Neighbor Store and Humboldt Food Bank. Spring was Mom’s favorite time of year. She was a master gardener and spent countless hours at work in her greenhouse and garden. Her green thumb was evident in her beautiful flowers, towering cornstalks, and abundant produce.
Mom was passionate about her family. She cared for each of us with focus, empathy, and skilled hands. She prayed for every need we presented. She taught us about how to be humble and take pleasure in simple things. She exemplified what it means to take life as it comes, meet problems head-on and have a faith that serves others. She celebrated the achievements of each of her grandchildren and cheered them on in all their academic, athletic, and musical endeavors. She was our biggest fan.
She left us far too soon and will be missed beyond words. We look forward to seeing her again on the other side of eternity.
To the hospital staff who gave warm hugs, offered kind smiles and supported Mom with love and compassion during her stay, we thank you. To our friends, family, and neighbors who brought meals, sent texts and offered encouragement, we appreciate you.
Laura Willison is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 55 years, Lloyd Willison, her children and their spouses, Reed and Kimberly Willison, Christine and Brad Berkan and Kelly and Skip Munshaw and her grandchildren Linden, Luke, Seth, Emmy, Avyn, Gracie, Samuel, Ezra and Joel.
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. . . .”
Psalm 84: 10
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