October 8, 2025

By Obituaries on October 8, 2025.

ALICE STICKLE

ALICE STICKLE April 28, 1929 – September 14, 2025
Mrs. Alice Stickle passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 96 years. Alice Anhorn was born April 28, 1929, on the family homestead south of Hatton, Saskatchewan. She was the seventh baby born to Emmanuel and Katherina Anhorn.
Our Nanny Alice ‘Grandma Alice’ regaled us with many stories of the days on the farm – including her brothers’ hijinx and the family horse, Billy, pulling the wagon or the sleigh to Red Lake School – three miles each way. She never talked of hardships, just about the big gardens, bringing in the water buckets and feeding the chickens. Mom also said she would never eat mutton again after moving to town!
Alice and her family moved to a house in the Flats in 1945, and she began working at Medalta Potteries. Her job was to work with the line of girls who put the handles on the cups before they were put into the kiln. She always said it wasn’t hard but you had to pay attention. It was at Medalta that she met Bob Stickle and when they were married in 1948, they moved to a small basement suite on the Flats. Bob left Medalta during the strike and Mom began a twenty-one year career at Woolworth’s. Here she continued to have fun with the girls and she coyly said, “We got away with it too!”
Bob and Alice were blessed with two children, Gail and Glen and they were strong role models for them. Along with Bob’s parents, they loved to go fishing and travelling to BC in the summers with the kids. In the winter they danced at the Elks and Moose Lodges with their many friends. Being season ticket holders for the Tigers games gave them many more fun evenings. After retirement, they camped in their van and travelled with the same group of friends to the U.S., Europe (including Paris) and Hawaii.
Mom was a member of the Order of the Royal Purple, where she passed through all of the Chairs. Her good humour and determination helped her work at the Stampede grounds selling Elks raffle tickets for over twenty years.
Mom had detailed memories of the past, and was the record keeper of the family – never forgetting a date or a special occasion. She had a great sense of humour – she could easily laugh at herself. Alice always wanted to hear what was new in the family news. Being a realist, she saw things from a practical point of view. After Bob’s death in 1990, her fierce independence allowed her to live alone in her own home until she was 96 years old. She loved watching curling on TV and liked to catch up on the news. She read the paper every day and worked through lots and lots of wordsearch puzzle books.
Her love for her family – her husband Bob, her children Gail and Glen, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was evident in her words and deeds. It would not be unusual to see her pushing her grandkids on the merry-go-round or showing them how to hang upside down on the clothesline posts. She was the “Smartie Nanny”, who always had a box of smarties in the dresser drawer, a package of Dad’s cookies in the kitchen cupboard and was always ready with an order of peanut butter toast. Later she became Great Grammy as she welcomed a new generation of great-grandchildren to love.
Alice was predeceased by her eight siblings and her husband, Bob. Always cherishing the wonderful memories are Gail (Randy) Ferris and Glen (Joanne) Stickle along with her four grandchildren (Jennifer, Sara-Lynn, Jess and Christopher) and six great-grandchildren. And, with such a large family, memories will be shared by many many nieces and nephews. We will miss her!
At Alice’s request, a graveside celebration will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend the service, are asked to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat between 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. (Condolences may be shared 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
“Locally owned & directed”

DONNA LYNN LESMEISTER

DONNA LYNN LESMEISTER 1950 ~ 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Lynn Lesmeister, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us on September 29, 2025, in her hometown of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Born on January 23, 1950, Donna graced the world with her presence for 75 remarkable years. Donna was known for her infectious spirit and her unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her two cherished children, David and Tara Lesmeister; ex-husband and friend, Brian Lesmeister; grandchild, Shyanne (Taylor) and great-grandchild, Hensley Magnus. In addition to her immediate family, Donna is survived by her brother, Larry Fischer (Joeanne), as well as her stepbrothers, Donald Lonson and Gilbert Lonson (Dorothy), and her dear friend, Bernie Laprette. Donna’s warmth and kindness touched many lives, and she will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mary Lonson; sisters-in-law, Shirley Fischer, Fay Cain, and Anne Lonson; nephew, Dean Fischer. Donna was a woman of many passions. A dedicated collector, she had an impressive array of cow figurines made of ceramic and wood, which she proudly displayed in her home. She shared a special bond with her dog, CC, who was a constant companion and source of joy in her life. Sundays were often reserved for watching NASCAR, a hobby that she thoroughly enjoyed. Donna was also a loyal patron of Tim Horton’s, where she found comfort and connection over a cup of coffee. In her honour, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 reflecting her compassionate spirit and desire to help others in their time of need. Donna will forever remain in our hearts. Her legacy of love, kindness, and laughter will echo in the memories we hold dear. She leaves behind a family that will continue to honour her memory through their actions and the love they share with one another. Rest in peace, dear Donna. You will be greatly missed. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Donna Lesmeister. Funeral arrangements by

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.

MARY BRAUN

MARY BRAUN 1932 ~ 2025 With the family in our thoughts and on their behalf, we respectfully announce the passing of Mary Braun, beloved wife of Peter of Medicine Hat. Mary passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 92 years. The Celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SW, Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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 “Locally owned & directed”

JEANNA HARJU

JEANNA HARJU 1972 ~ 2025 It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Jeanna Elizabeth Harju, beloved wife of Mark Harju of Medicine Hat, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with family by her side, at the age of 53 years. Jeanna is predeceased by her mom, Bonnie Bailot, and survived by her dad, Noris Bailot; her husband, Mark; her daughters, Myranda (Braden) and Katelyn (Kyle); her grandsons, Noah and Oliver, who were her pride and joy whom she loved with her whole heart; her sister, Mandy (Jason); her nieces, Jalynn (Nick) and Madison; her great nephews, Kayson, and Braxton; her great niece, Lennon and her aunt, Judy (Rod). For those who wish to celebrate Jeanna’s life, a celebration of life will be held at PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on October 18th, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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