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2011-12-24 - Enns, Margaret Herta

Margaret Herta Enns
May 14, 1933 –
December 24, 2011
It is with sadness and gratitude that we announce the death of our mother and grandmother, Margaret Herta Enns, which occurred Saturday, December 24, 2011.
Margaret was born on May 14, 1933 in Dundurn, Saskatchewan to Henry and Margreta Toews.  Her family moved to Saskatoon when Margaret was three years old. Her childhood was a contented one. She spent many happy hours with her siblings, cousins and aunts and uncles. Her parents were very hospitable people and had many visitors in their home.  Some stayed for a meal while others were made welcome for much longer. Margaret was very much influenced by her parents’ example. After she and Beno were married in 1955, they became known for their hospitality in a wide range of situations – from meals after church and family reunions to welcoming refugees from other lands. Mom loved to be active. She attended Caswell School and then Bedford Road where she enjoyed playing basketball.  Her Grade 11 and 12 years were spent at Rosthern Junior College. Here she was part of the broomball and basketball teams. She also loved to play tennis which she enjoyed until well into her 60s. She loved to cross country ski and joined the whole family on trips to the mountains where she took on the new sport of downhill skiing.  As she became older she and Beno continued to go for daily walks.
Margaret was a gracious lady, taking everything in stride.  When she was told that she had Alzheimers she remained positive and was certain that it was best to be open about her disease. Margaret endured the relentless effects of Alzheimers for over 10 years. Even with the debilitating effects of this disease Margaret managed to look dignified until the end of her life.
Margaret was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her children: daughter Janet (Rob Regier), Robbie, Jordon, Katie and Jayne, son Gordon (Lynne Driedger-Enns), Thomas and Luke, daughter Diane (Peter Hooge), Sarah (Lee Warkentin), Erika, Emily and Lauren, and daughter Elaine (Ched Myers).  Margaret is also survived by her sister Irmgard (Frank Gerbrandt), brother Cornelius (Norma), as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
The Funeral Service was held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Nutana Park Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, SK officiated by Pastors Anita Retzlaff, Patrick Preheim and Vern Ratzlaff.
The pallbearers were the grandchildren.
Interment took place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon.
Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.

2011-12-16 - Ewert, Agnes Elma

Agnes Elma Ewert
March 9, 1907 –
December 16, 2011
Agnes Elma (Regier) Ewert was born on March 9, 1907 in Tiefengrund, Saskatchewan and died at the age of 104 years, nine months and seven days on December 16, 2011 in Rosthern.
She was the first child of Cornelius W. and Johanna Regier’s 17 children. She attended the German-English Academy (later Rosthern Junior College) for Grades 9 and 12 and Laird High School for Grades 10 and 11 so she could be closer to home to help with the younger children. After high school, she went to Normal School (teacher training college) in Moose Jaw and received her teaching certificate. This was unusual in that it was expected that, as the oldest, she would stay home to help with the family. However, her mother was determined that Agnes should have the opportunity to do what she wanted with her life. Agnes then taught school for five years, first at Snowbird near Laird for two years, and then at the Kansas school in Drake. It was there that she met Elmer Ewert, the secretary-treasurer of the school board who paid her salary, who she fell in love with and married on July 11, 1933.
Agnes and Elmer honeymooned in Waskesiu and then moved to the farm in Drake where they had planted a spruce shelterbelt and their first garden. They had seven children: Arlyn, Myrna, Lorna, Carol, June, Ellen and Randy. Agnes was an active farming woman, and was overjoyed when they purchased a new 1940 Dodge one-ton truck so she could haul grain in comfort to the elevator in town! Together she and Elmer raised chickens, cows and pigs, selling the eggs, milk, cream and butter to the store in town. In 1947 they moved into town but it wasn’t until 1948 that they moved into “the big house.” They farmed together from 1933-1970. Elmer and Agnes made many, many trips together all over Canada, the US and to Europe. Florida was their winter home for many years. They were also very involved with The Silver Sages in Drake where they were an unbeatable shuffleboard team.
Agnes moved to The Villa in Drake in 1992, after Elmer was hospitalized. After he died in 1993, she continued to travel, to Europe and the United States and to visit her children and grandchildren. She moved to Pineview in Rosthern in September 2010 and died at the Rosthern Mennonite Nursing Home on December 16, 2011.
Agnes was a long-time member of North Star Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. In fact, she taught Sunday School until she was 95, when she decided she wanted Sundays off! She was the secretary on the founding executive of Canadian Women in Mission, a position she held for 10 years, and continued to be involved in this organization both provincially and nationally. Agnes was an active supporter of the church, its schools and its institutions. She volunteered at the thrift store in Lanigan and sewed thousands of quilt tops for MCC, stopping only when she moved to Pineview at age 103. She expressed regret that the younger generations did not appear to give as freely as she had hoped and wondered what would happen to the poor of the world.
Music and gardening were very important to Agnes. She bought her first piano before she was married and played many, many songs from memory. She planted a garden of flowers and vegetables until she moved to Rosthern in September 2010, even planting gardens for her neighbours because they were “too tired.” Agnes enjoyed staying up late drinking coffee and playing Scrabble (or Rummikub or dominoes) with her children and grandchildren. She also loved holding all the new grandbabies and great-grandbabies and looked forward to more. Although she initially resisted the move to Pineview in Rosthern, she quickly acknowledged that she loved it there, and her last months of life were incredibly rich and full of energy, love and music.
Agnes is survived by: Arlyn (Arline) – Darwin (Krystyna); Denise (Ron) Corey, Kelsey.Myrna – Ward (Christine) Christopher (Crystal), Jessica; Trevor, David, Ryan; Ray (Deanna) Sarah, Katie; Krista (Craig) Tyler, Jake, Parker.Lorna – Tanya; Lisa (Neal) Olivia, Theo; Katherine (Matthew). Carol – Robyn; Kristina; Jay. June (Bill) – Lance (Emma) Sera; Mark (Michelle) Matthew, Melinda; Rhonda (Chris) Ava; William (Janis) April; Stewart (Cathryn) Nathan, Kylie; Dean (Heather) Mackenzie, Alexander. Ellen (Rob) – Natasha (Dave) Samuel, Rachel; Jason (Erin) Liam, Ainsley; Wendy (Rob); Christopher Kaelin. Randy (Sandy) – Geoff (Amanda) Ashley, Logan; Jodie (Blair) Taylor, Kyden, Jordice, Callum, Thadeus; James (Amber) Beckett, Finley.
She is also survived by her sisters Irma Nickel, Paula Dyck, Bernice Regier, Verna Klassen and Wilma (CJ) Dyck, brothers Don (Mary) Regier and Victor (Sarah) Regier, sisters-in-law Gene Ewert, Louise (Al) Friesen, Ethna Ewert, Margaret Ewert and Irene Ewert, numerous nieces and nephews and dear friend Harry Giesbrecht.
She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer Ewert, four sons-in-law, Stan Small, Rod Sawatsky, Reg Rempel and Ron Bartsch, three great-grandchildren, Ryan Rempel, Oliver Mundell and Christine Lacharite, four sisters, Frieda Dueck, Johanna Voigt, Edith Bergmann, and Anna Fast, five brothers, Peter Regier, Erwin Regier, Walter Regier, Harold Regier and John Regier and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Rosthern Mennonite Church with Claire Ewert Fisher officiating.
Pallbearers were Denise Dick, Krista Bailey, Tanya Sawatsky, Lisa Sawatsky, Katherine Sawatsky, Kristina Small, Rhonda Mundell, Natasha Krahn, Jodie Molsberry (granddaughters as per Agnes’ request).
Interment took place in the Drake North Star Mennonite Church Country Cemetery.
Arrangements were in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.

2011-12-15 - Teichrob, Cornelius

Cornelius Teichroeb
Cornelius Teichroeb from Hague passed away December 15, 2011 at Rosthern Hospital. A public viewing was held Monday, December 19, followed by a family service Tuesday, December 20 at Martens Warman Funeral Home.
Cornie is survived by Susan Teichroeb, the mother of his children. Deborah (John) Janzen, Teresa Teichroeb, Vanessa (Walter McElroy) Teichroeb. Grandchildren: Evan Janzen, Tyler (Paige) Janzen, Rile (Emma Oakman) Janzen, Benjamin (Raechelle) Bueckert, Tamsyn, Tristyn, Arlene, Braedyn and Alexander Bueckert. Great grandchildren: Jessa Janzen, Elika and Justice Bueckert. Brothers: Abram (Frieda), Harry (Millie). Sisters: Mary Janzen, Tena (Jake) Sawatzky, Helen (Abe) Friesen, Stella (George) Friesen. Sisters-in-law: Mary Teichroeb, Delores (Rudy) Wiens.
He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Susanna Teichroeb, brothers Peter (Helen) Teichroeb, John Teichroeb, Jake Teichroeb, sisters Susan (George) Neudorf, Annie (Peter Giesbrecht), Margaret Teichroeb, brother-in-law Frank Janzen.
In the last years Dad had been active in the Hague community, involved in managing the senior hockey team and owning a local business, Kormets Home Video. His health started to fail after being diagnosed with emphysema and COPD. Dad fought a long and hard battle which ended 15 years later. In the end Dad went very peacefully to be with the Lord. He suffers no longer.
Arrangements were entrusted to Martens Warman Funeral Home (934-4888).

2011-12-03 - Hamm, Peter P

Peter P. Hamm
January 16, 1919 -
December 4, 2011
Peter will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sheila (Frank) Block, Borden, Harvey (Bonnie) Hamm, Saskatoon, Delmar (Miriam) Hamm, Saskatoon, Lorne (Diana), Red Deer, AB; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grand children and one great, great grandchild; siblings John Hamm, Esther, Rosella (Lester) Markle, Dave (Donna) Hamm, Abe (June) Hamm, George (Marion) Hamm and sister-in-law Susie Hamm.
He was predeceased by his wife Martha and his parents Jacob and Helena Hamm, his brother Jacob, sister-in-law Lucille and brother-in- law Peter Unger.
It is with gratitude we celebrate the life of our father, grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather.
Peter and Martha were married on July 6, 1941 in the Borden Mennonite Brethren Church. They were happily married for 66 years. Their love for God and for each other was a true witness to all.
Peter worked very hard his entire life to provide for his family. He was a spiritual man guiding his family with example and leadership. Peter’s wish for his children was that he be remembered as a child of God.  Peter and Martha spent much time in prayer for their family’s spiritual welfare.
One of the greatest inspirations in his life was to bring the joy of music to people.  He brought his music to care homes and prisons, playing at more than 70 different locations.  He shared his musical talents generously for 30 years, from 1973 – 2003.
Significant accomplishments in his life were building snow ploughs and repairing automobile, farm and land equipment. Owning and running his own business for 20 years in Borden and Pambrun, SK. He was an accomplished musician playing more than eight instruments.
His favourite places to visit were Radium Hot Springs and going on bus tours to California and eastern Canada.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Bethany Manor Fellowship Center, Saskatoon, with Leonard Enns officiating.  Pallbearers were all the family. Interment took place in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon. Arrangements were in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.

2011-12-03 - Zacharias, Jordan

The Life Story of Jordan Zacharias
(as adapted from her personal testimony which she had the  opportunity to share with many over the last year)
Jordan Lee Zacharias arrived in this world on July 21, 1994.  She was the first of four beautiful girls born to her parents, Derek and Renee Zacharias. As a young girl, Jordan was always curious and full of energy. She learned to talk early and taught her parents a lot about patience. Her favourite saying was “Why?” and she didn’t stop asking “why” until she got her answer.
Jordan accepted Christ as her Saviour at a young age and this relationship sustained her throughout all of her trials.
Jordan loved to spend time with her extended family. Going to both of her grandparents’ houses was always a big highlight for her. She loved to eat grandma’s cooking and both sets of grandparents loved to spoil her. Her cousins were so much fun to hang around with, she looked forward to seeing them every chance she got.
As Jordan entered the middle years in school, friends and volleyball also became huge parts of her life. She loved to play with her friends and, even more, she loved to play with her friends on the volleyball court. It became evident early in Jordan’s volleyball life that she was meant to be a setter, and she loved it. It was in Grade 8 and 9 when she realized that volleyball wasn’t just a “power” game, it became very strategic and more of a mind game. It was great! At the age of 15, Jordan was selected to be a part of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association’s High Performing teams. Although a great opportunity, this was actually a tough summer for Jordan as it was the first time she had to choose between her passions of playing volleyball and spending time with her friends over the summer. She ended up deciding to join Team Saskatchewan and found that she made many new friends as well as getting to compete in her favourite game at a high level.
Life was rolling along…great family, great friends, great volleyball and growing in her relationship with God. Then nearly two years ago, just when Jordan was expecting to have a great club volleyball season and the opportunity to play on the provincial volleyball team with her sister Sam, she instead found herself lying in a hospital bed being told that she had cancer.
Jordan was shocked, confused and scared. She had no idea what would happen to her or what she would have to go through. One thing she did know for sure was that the only place she could turn to and find hope was Christ. It was only a few days after receiving the devastating news, after grieving and letting it all sink in, an overwhelming peace surrounded her.  As she looked back at this time later on, she admitted to honestly feeling joy. Jordan knew that this unpredictable joy was nothing short of a miracle.
God was present with her and pouring out His love on her like she had never felt before.
God got her through those first few weeks and carried her from that time on. She wouldn’t want you to think that dealing with the cancer and all of the treatments she went through was easy…because it wasn’t.  She did get very frustrated with God and His timing, but she found it hard to question Him. She knew He loved her unconditionally and she was living within His will. She looked at this period in her life as one of growth…growth as a person and growth in her relationship with Christ.
Jordan really missed volleyball as well as spending time with her extended family, friends and teammates. This didn’t last long as she found that they were with her every step of the way. They were there in the hospital after her surgery and at home when she was recovering from surgery. They were all there for her as she went through 20 long and intense months of chemotherapy and other treatments. They loved her just the same and Jordan loved them back.  Family, friends and team aren’t just something that “clicks” when things are going well, but it is a process of learning to love and trust each other when facing adversity.  That’s what she thought was so special about her family, her friends and her team: they all loved so big. That love not only helped Jordan in her journey with cancer but it’s definitely helped all of us to grow closer to God, which has been so cool and so rewarding.
On December 3, 2011, in her Grade 12 year, Jordan Lee Zacharias graduated into eternity to join her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Jordan is lovingly remembered by her parents, Derek and Renee Zacharias; sisters, Samantha, Ashley, Jessica; grandparents, Bill and Betty Miller; grandfather, Bill Zacharias, uncles and aunts, Darrel and Paula Zacharias, Brad and Lilly Miller, Trevor and Rachel Miller, Syd and Marla Laskowski, Darcy and Josie Miller, and Steve and Mandy Miller and 21 beloved cousins. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Erna Zacharias.
The Celebration of Jordan’s Life was held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Salem Church, Waldheim with Rev. Darrell Derksen officiating.
Pallbearers were Darrel Zacharias, Brad Miller, Trevor Miller, Syd Laskowski, Darcy Miller and Steven Miller.
Interment took place in the Waldheim Cemetery.
Arrangements were in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.

2011-11-30 - Reimer, Jacob H

Jacob H. Reimer passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in Rosthern SK at the age of 87, the loving husband of the late Mrs. Lena Reimer.
Jake was born May 3, 1924 in the Ukraine. At age three he immigrated to Alberta, Canada with his parents and sister Agatha.
He married Lena Krause in September, 1948. They moved to Saskatchewan where he began his ministry for his Lord and Saviour.
Jake is survived by his children Dorothy (Lee) Jamieson, New Zealand; Ed (Jo-Anne), Blackfalds, AB; Ron (Bonnie), Lethbridge, AB; Elma (Tim) Zacharias, Lloydminister, AB; Alvin (Bonnie), Rosthern; five grandchildren Evan (Cara) Zacharias, Tyler (Jesse) Zacharias, Shane Reimer, Austin Reimer and  Dallas Reimer; five great grandchildren, Kaiden, Alaina, Kowin, Briza and Seth Zacharias; his sisters Agatha Reimer, Brooks, AB, and Ann (Peter) Eckert, Spruce Grove, AB; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Besides his loving wife Lena, he was also predeceased by his parents Jacob and Agatha, brother Abe, and an infant sister Mary.
He will be remembered for his whole-hearted dedication and service to God.
The Funeral Service was held Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Rosthern Mennonite Church with Rev. Rudy Froese officiating. Pallbearers were Ed Reimer, Ron Reimer, Alvin Reimer, AustinReimer, Evan Zacharias, and Tyler Zacharias.
Interment took place Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Herbert Cemetery, SK.
Arrangements were in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.

2011-11-28 - Stann, Maxine

Maxine Stann
June 13, 1928 –
November 28, 2011
J. Maxine Stann of Calgary, Alberta and formerly of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, passed away on November 28, 2011 at the age of 83 years.
She was predeceased by her father, John Stein; mother Maude; and brother Lloyd. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Steve; children Darcy (Mary Ellen), Colleen (Alex), and Darryl (Denita); grandchildren Bryanne and Thomas; brother Stacy Stein; and nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Maxine was born on June 13, 1928 in Simpson, Saskatchewan. During her formative years in Simpson, she was involved in the church choir, taught Sunday school and enjoyed softball and track and field. Upon completing high school, Maxine entered nurses’ training at Regina General Hospital and graduated as a registered nurse in 1950. Maxine met her future husband Steve at a young people’s function at Carmichael United Church in Regina. On November 17, 1951 they were married, starting a lifelong partnership that spanned over 60 years.  Maxine and Steve moved to Rosthern in 1959, a community which they called home for half a century. Maxine was very devoted to her two professions – motherhood and nursing – and was always attentive to the welfare of others. She touched countless lives in her professional and personal life in Rosthern through her energetic involvement in the United Church, Women’s Service Club, SRNA Chapter, local and provincial IODE Chapters, and her 30 year career at Rosthern Union Hospital. Maxine was a close companion and confidante to many and always looked forward to cooking family favourites, knitting, gardening, curling and card games with friends.
We have all been so richly blessed to have had Maxine in our lives as a dear wife, mother, Nana and friend. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to all our relatives, friends and neighbours for their many acts of compassion and kindness. Heartfelt thanks are also extended to the warm and caring staff of McKenzie Towne Retirement Residence and the Chinook Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in honour of Maxine to either the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan or the Alzheimer Society of Alberta.
Forward condolences through www.hffs.com.
Heritage Funeral Services, “Calgary Crematorium Chapel” Telephone:  (403) 299-0111.

2011-11-28 - Haraldson, Muriel Patricia

Muriel Patricia Haraldson
Muriel Patricia (Ferguson) Haraldson died on November 28, 2011 at 80 years of age.  She was born October 24, 1931 to Edith and Roy Ferguson, their youngest child and only daughter. She was raised on a farm near Gallivan, SK until she attended “The Tech” in Saskatoon. While working at the Royal Bank in Hanley, SK, she met and married George Haraldson. They farmed at Hanley for about 10 years, followed by moving to New Zealand for a couple of years. They returned to Saskatoon for three years before establishing a home on an acreage south of the city. George and Muriel separated in the early 1970s. Muriel continued to live in the country until she returned to Saskatoon for a few years. She moved to Rosthern to return to rural life in a pleasant, caring community.
Muriel was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Arnold and Clarence. She is survived by her daughter Judy (Bert), her sons Morgan (Alison) and Curtis, as well as her grandchildren Jaime (David), Jerri (Tim), Stephen (Shannon), Kaity (Carl) and Ky, and four great grandchildren. Muriel’s passing was peaceful with family at her side. Her family thanks the staff at Rosthern Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital surgery unit for their kind care of Muriel. No services will be held at Muriel’s request. Donations in Muriel’s memory can be made to SCAT Street Cat Rescue Program Inc. (Registered Charity #BN 884271180RR0001), PO Box 31041, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 5S8.

2011-11-15 - Hamm, Sherryl

Sherryl Hamm
1950 – 2011
On November 15, 2011, Sherryl Lee (Callfas) Hamm was called home by the Lord at the age of 61 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Sherryl passed away at the Mennonite Nursing Home in Rosthern, SK.
Sherryl was born on November 3, 1950, to Everett and Helen Callfas of Rosthern, SK. She had one older brother, Darryl. Sherryl attended Rosthern School and later went to work at Rosthern Hospital. She was married to the love of her life, Jake Hamm, on June 16, 1972. Together, in Neuanlage, they raised their four children: Carla, Rachel, Andrea, and Quentin. Sherryl enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. One of her most precious pastimes included going to the cabin in Love and embarking on numerous quadding adventures. She would later come back to camp and cook the most delicious meals and serve coffee and snacks while sitting around a campfire.
Sherryl is survived by her husband Jake of Neuanlage, daughter Carla of Saskatoon, daughter and son-in-law Rachel (Kelly) Dignean of Regina, daughter Andrea of Saskatoon, son and daughter-in-law Quentin (Randi-Lee) Hamm and grandson Carsten Jake of Osler, as well as brother Darryl (Darlene) Callfas of Rosthern, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was held at Gruenthal Church, SK on Saturday, November 19, 2011, with Pastor Kelly Hildebrandt officiating.
Pallbearers were John Hamm, Neil Hamm, Victor Hamm, Steve Hamm, Jerry Hamm and Tom Boucher.
Interment took place at Gruenthal Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern.

2011-11-13 - Neufeld, Anna

Anna (Ann) Neufeld
April 27, 1910 –
November 13, 2011
Ann Neufeld of Saskatoon, (formerly of Waldheim), passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the age of 101 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Myrl (Merv) Driedger, Abbotsford, BC; Deanna (Jim) Peters, Edmonton, AB; and Wendell (Penny) Neufeld, Saskatoon, SK; 11 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lawrence, in 2005, her parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Sperling) Schultz, and her three brothers, Sam, Peter and Walter.
Ann was born at Langham, Saskatchewan, on April 27, 1910. She married Lawrence Neufeld on April 25, 1935.  They lived and farmed in the Waldheim area for many years and retired to Circle Drive Place in Saskatoon in 1992. They spent many happy summers at their home at Anglin Lake and winters at their home in Mesa, Arizona. In 2005, failing health necessitated her move to Circle Drive Special Care Home where she lived until her passing. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the Circle Drive staff for their excellent care and loving kindness during Ann’s stay there.
Following a private family interment in the Waldheim Cemetery, a Celebration and Remembrance of Ann’s life will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Circle Drive Alliance Church (Chapel of the Prairies), 3035 Preston Avenue South with Ann’s grandson, Pastor Wayne Driedger, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons.
Arrangements are in care of Dalmeny Funeral Home (306) 254-2022.