April 1, 2021
By Obituaries on April 1, 2021.
1927 ~ JEAN SCHATTLE ~ 2021 Jean Kathleen Schattle of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, March 28th, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Jean leaves to cherish her memory her one son, Rick Schattle; four daughters, Coleen (John) McAvoy, Valerie Schattle (daughter-in-law); Marie (Jim) Mack, Sheila (Rod) Tubman, Laura (Gilbert) Weiss; grandchildren, David, Sharon (Ian), Dana (Corey), Elizabeth (Lazaro), Joseph (Becky), Jessie (Melanie), Travis, Cassie (Abhinav), Shawna (Peter), Erin (Jerry); 15 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; sister, Arline (Chuck) Crockford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Fred; parents, Christian and Lydia Schneider; son, Allen Schattle; grandson, Trevor Tubman; brother and sister-in-law, Lavern (Shirley) Schneider. Jean was born on February 28, 1927 in Medicine Hat, she was raised south of Medicine Hat in the Tothill area and went to school at the Albeck school. She worked on the family farm before she married Fred Schattle on April 14, 1945 in Medicine Hat. Jean and Fred ranched at Eagle Butte from 1945-1982. They then retired in Medicine Hat. Jean will be remembered for all her volunteer work for the hospital, church and woman’s shelter. Jean enjoyed doing all sorts of crafts. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 with Pastor Jim Bredeson officiating. Friends are invited to view the service by live streaming at http://www.saamis.com. Streaming will begin at 1:25 p.m. on the day of service. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jean's memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8 or HALO, 49 Viscount Ave SW #12, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4 . Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jean Schattle. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1930 ~ JACK KUNTZ ~ 2021 Jack Kuntz of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 at the age of 90 years. A private funeral mass was held yesterday at Holy Family Parish with Father Rodel Abanto, Celebrant. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jack's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jack Kuntz. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
JACOB "JACK" BISCHOFF 1929
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Jacob Pius “Jack” Bischoff of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Verna Bischoff, passed away on Sunday, March 28th, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Jack leaves to cherish his memory wife, Verna; children, Brenda (Melvin) Hittel, Leslie (Bev) Bischoff, Wanda (Brian) Munro, Murray (Connie) Bischoff, and Blanche (Lorry) Bakke; grandchildren, Melanie (Kelly) Robb, Stacy Hittel, Renee (Chris) Mealing, Stuart (Stef) Munro, Nicole (Mitch) Clarke, Shaelyn Bischoff, Nevada Bischoff, Morgan (Chad) Hingley, and Taylor (Brock) McAtamney; great- grandchildren, Brennan Robb, Meaghan Robb, Deacon Mealing, Haddie Mealing, Tripp Mealing, Sawyer Clarke, Adaline Clarke, Coltson Munro, Boden Munro, Aubrey Hingley, Rylee Hingley, Kinley Hittel and Jace Hittel; sister-in-law, Hilda Schwartz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his parents, George and Felicia Bischoff; siblings, Catherine (Nels) Folk, Mary (Joe) Lutz, Helen (Kasper) Hirsch, Barbara (Peter) Heidrich, Lena (Roy) Wist, Valentine (Christina) Bishoff; Frank Bischoff, Ivy (Bill) Bonogofsky, and Rose (Henry) Duschererer; mother and father-in-law, Martin and Elizabeth Schwartz; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Joe Schwartz, Tillie (Oly) Meyer, and Bill Schwartz. Jack was born August 9th, 1929 in the Liebenthal, SK area on the family farm where he was raised. In 1945, he moved with his family to Prelate and attended Nicefield School. He worked at various jobs in and around the Prelate area. He married his sweetheart Verna on April 21st, 1952 and they moved and settled in Medicine Hat, AB. That same year Jack began his lifelong career with the Defense Research Establishment of Suffield (DRES) where he continued to work until his retirement in 1983. Jack and Verna were enthusiastic travellers and they enjoyed many vacations together. He was an avid sports fan and he enjoyed all sports. He particularly fancied a good game of darts. Jack’s biggest accomplishment was his family and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects, sign the register, and offer their condolences at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing measures will be enforced and masks are required. All guests are requested to enter through the front door of the funeral home. A private Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1B 4V3 on Monday, April 5th, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Attendance at the church is by family invitation. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to the Holy Family Parish page at http://www.youtube.com/Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jack’s memory may be made to the Holy Family Parish Building fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jack Bischoff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
JAMES FURGESON Jim Furgeson passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the age of 69 years. Jim will be silently remembered by family and friends. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
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