December 10, 2015
By Obituaries on December 10, 2015.
1919 ~ KLATT ~ 2015 Flora passed away at South Country Village (Havenview) in Medicine Hat on November 26th, 2015 after 96 years of a life well lived. Over the past decade she had suffered with "heart and stroke" issues. God saw that she was getting tired so He put his arms around her and whispered "Come with me". Flora was born in Tinnwalde, Germany, on August 22nd, 1919, to Helene and Herman Hanke. She was one of nine children, all of whom she survived. Her sisters, Hildegard and Adelgunde, died young. Her brothers Herman and Ernst were killed in WW II. At the age of 26, Flora and her family were forced to flee their home. From 1945 – 49, they lived in refugee camps until the Willms family, from Morse, Saskatchewan, with the help of Red Cross, were able to facilitate their immigration to Canada. Sisters, Helene Hanke, Frieda (Heinrich Groff), Maria (Erwin Schultze), and Minna (Peter Hanke) and their spouses predeceased her. All were close to her heart.Flora met and married Waldemar Klatt of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan in 1953. Together they moved to the Klatt homestead where they farmed until 1984. Waldie passed away in 1991. Flora survived all of her in-laws: Carl (Minna) Klatt, Suzanna (John) Johnson, Hilda (Leonard) Brevig, Laura (Henry) Rodenbush, Linda (Oscar) Johnson, Irene (Sig) Erickson, Ben (Mary) Klatt, Bertha (Albert) Sheppard, Alfred (Elizabeth) Klatt, and Meta (Louie) Erhardt. She leaves to mourn her children: Heather and Vernon Klatt; her grandchildren: Brennan and Emerson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and a god-child: Lorie Haubrich of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
The family wishes to thank Dr. A.M. Keshvara for his many years of medical attention, the live-in-caregivers (Albert Tschritter, Gloria Almoros, Ruth Ferdinand and Daryl Holder) who made it possible for Flora to remain in her home until the summer of 2012, and a lovely neighbour, Sher, whose two daughters brightened her dreary days. We also would like to thank Medicine Hat Special Transit, Collette Cares and the Good Samaritans.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, December 13th, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, December 14th, 2015 from 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Monday, December 14th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal officiating. The interment will be coordinated with St. John Lutheran Church, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Flora Klatt. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
1919 ~ SCHAFER ~ 2015 Barbara Schafer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alexander Schafer, passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at the age of 96 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Schafer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
1929 ~ RATCLIFF ~ 2015 Henry "Art" Arthur Ratcliff of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Wilma Joyce Ratcliff, passed away on Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Art leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Trevor of Whitehorse, Yukon, Allistair of Medicine Hat and Alwyn (Joe) Buckler of Lethbridge and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Art Ratcliff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
1935 ~ WALTERS ~ 2015 Wilfred "Wish" Walters, beloved husband of June Walters of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Wish Walters. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
1966 ~ SYKES ~ 2015 Keith Sykes of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, December 7th, 2015 at the age of 49 years. Keith leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Jeffery Sykes of Vancouver, Kyle Sykes and Katelyn Sykes, both of Medicine Hat; one grandson, Harley Kesler; his mother, Netta Sykes; two brothers, Steve (Denise) Sykes and Glen Sykes, both of Medicine Hat; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Keith was predeceased by his father, Jeffery Sykes; and one brother, Andy Sykes. Keith loved spending time with family, friends, and his extended pub family. He enjoyed watching soccer and hockey and especially spending time with his grandson. Keith was always there for everyone and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. Memorial gifts in Keith's memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Keith Sykes. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
AGNES SOLVERSON Agnes Solverson passed away peacefully at the Father Lacombe Care Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Agnes leaves to cherish her memory one son, Larry (Janet) Solverson of Okotoks; two grandsons, Craig (Lydia) and Kevin, both of Calgary; two sisters, Mary Dell of Medicine Hat; and Velma (Tom) Impey of Breton; one brother, Joe Stenger of Medicine Hat; and sister-in-law, Peggy Stenger of Victoria; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Hubert; and brother, Alex.
Agnes was born on January 24th, 1924 in Hungary and immigrated to Canada with her parents when she was five years old. She grew up on a farm near Empress, Alberta. After attending Normal School, she started her teaching career in southern Saskatchewan where she met her husband, Hubert and they were married on November 17th, 1945. After their marriage, she continued teaching until they settled in Smiley, Saskatchewan. She and Hubert retired to Medicine Hat. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le officiating. The interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Agnes’ memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3rd Floor, 1725 – 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 0K1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Agnes Solverson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
DAL COLLO Frank Dal Collo passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of Irene Dal Collo. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Rod Dal Collo of Hinton, Alberta and Glenn (Jennifer) Dal Collo of Keedysville, Maryland and their children, Cade and Meaghan; his brother, Mario (Karen); his sisters, Elena (Guido) Rossi and Elsa (Francesco) Alloni; as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Vincenzo and Anna Maria Dal Collo; one brother and one sister. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the The Society of St. Vincent De’Paul. P.O. Box 24054 RP Crestwood, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8M8 or Salvation Army (164 Stratton Way SE). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frank Dal Collo, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
EVELYN GLENNIE Evelyn Glennie passed away peacefully at Sunnyside – South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, December 4, 2015. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning one hour prior to the Funeral Service which will be held at the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, 1720 – Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Enns officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
HERINGER Clarence Charles Heringer, 76, of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by his side at the Mazankowski Heart Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, on December 1, 2015. He is predeceased by his parents John, and Caroline, brothers, Ray, Oscar, sisters Anne, Elsie, Ruth, Irene and Miriam. Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife Ruth, children Lori (Ray) Battochio, Karen (Jim) Egeto, grandchildren, Bryan (Samantha) Battochio, Matthew Battochio, Danielle, Blake, and Adam Schafer, brothers Wilf and Sid (Margaret), and sister-in-law Edna and numerous close friends and relatives.
Clarence was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on January 13, 1939. He married his sweetheart, Ruth, in 1960. Clarence had deep faith in God and he was a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Clarence brought joy to the lives of people around him. He had a tremendous sense of humour, and zest for life, which brought a positive and hopeful outlook to everyone he touched.
Clarence had a passion for music, and profound sense of commitment to give back to his community. He demonstrated this throughout his life as he partnered to establish the Medicine Hat Marching Boys Band, regularly performed musically at church and community functions, and played in the gospel band ‘Play It Again’. He was a self-taught musician, who played many different instruments including the piano, organ, trumpet, accordion, but his favourite was the trombone. Clarence also enjoyed time serving the Medicine Hat community in many other ways including service to the Lions Club, Stampede Parade, and Jump Start.
Clarence began his working career in the newspaper advertising industry at the Medicine Hat News progressing through ascending leadership positions with Southam News. His career took him to Montreal, Toronto, Windsor, Edmonton, and concluded, as it began, at the Medicine Hat News. After retirement from the newspaper industry, Clarence served as the executive director of the Medicine Hat United Way for three years.
Clarence ‘s family would like to extend an invitation to celebrate the life of their beloved husband, father and grandfather at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church on Saturday December 12, 2015 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Prairie Gleaners Society, 112 1st Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Clarence Heringer, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
PEARSON Louise Therese Pearson passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015, at the age of 71 years, beloved wife of Les Pearson of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory her son, Chris Pearson; her sister, Colette Guzik of Regina and her daughter Lara; Les’s sister, Shirley (Jack) Twietmeyer and their daughter, Tina Twietmeyer. She was predeceased by her parents, G. A. “Babe” and Kathleen Beaudin. Louise was born on October 14, 1944 in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 1971, she met Les Pearson while both attended classes at the University of Regina. The couple’s 32 year careers in education spanned most of northern Alberta including Ashmont, Grand Cache, Edson, Ft. McMurray and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. In 1996, they moved to Medicine Hat when Les was appointed as the first principal of Eagle Butte High School and Louise took positions first at Bow Island, then at Margaret Wooding in Redcliff. Both retired from teaching in 2001, but Louise found personal rewards in working for her church and community. She was active in the Medicine Hat Folk Club where she phoned volunteers for the TOP Festival and concert series. Louise took great pleasure in volunteering in the ESL program at Saamis Immigration. As the lyrics go, “To know her was to love her.” She leaves a chasm in many hearts. A celebration of life will be held in Unity Lutheran Church (8 Palliser Place NE) on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Decelle officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1 or Canadian Lutheran World Relief, 600 – 177 Lombard Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Louise Pearson, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
RENNER Josephine “Jo” Renner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Roy Renner. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Josephine Renner, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
RING Marjorie Hazel Ring of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the age of 80 years, beloved wife of the late Richard Ring. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marjorie Ring, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
VAN RIPER Monty Lee Van Riper passed away in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the age of 57 years beloved son of the late Margaret “Maggie” and Myren Van Riper. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Shirley (Jim) Gehring of Medicine Hat; nephew, Dean (Regina) Durst and family; Brenda Grona, Dakota Grona (Katlyn Higham); Mike (Lee) Durst and family; best friend Rob Gal as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Adam Durst Jr. At Monty’s request, no funeral service will be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Monty Van Riper, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
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