October 26, 2021

By Obituaries on October 26, 2021.

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1923 ~ NELLIE MEHRER ~ 2021

Nellie Norma Mehrer was born in Medicine Hat December 12, 1923, lived her entire life here and went home to Heaven on October 16, 2021. She is survived by her brother, Ronald of Ottawa, Ontario and by her nieces and nephews: Brenda Lynde, Lethbridge; Cheryl Mehrer (Desmond Albuguerque), Ajax, Ontario; Barbara Mehrer (Dariusz Galczynski), Ottawa; Keith (Nathalie) Mehrer, Nepean, Ontario; and Glen (Karen) Cooper, Cornwall, Ontario. In addition, she is survived by great-nieces and great-nephews, Shaun Lynde, Nikole Brooks, Michael Brooks, Abigail Mehrer, and Ethan Mehrer as well as her uncle, Lawrence (Laura) Gehring. Nellie was predeceased by her parents Paulina (nee Gehring) and Christian Mehrer, sisters Carolyn (Alfred) Cooper, Eleanor Mehrer, and Marion (Walter) Guzik. She devoted over fifty years bookkeeping for Harry Veiner, initially, at Hycroft China and, later, at all of his holdings. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, playing at weekly church services, weddings, and funerals for many years. Her passion for music also included accompanying solos, duets, trios and quartets, and directing a girls choir in cantatas. She was dedicated to the Lord and her church and taught Sunday school classes to hundreds of children, many who still called her "Auntie Nellie". Each one was special to her. Nellie also wrote many poems, some general and others for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and life tributes. We would like to extend a special "Thank you" to the staff at Meadow Ridge Seniors Village who treated her so well over the past nearly four years. A celebration of her life will take place in the spring of 2022. Those who wish to remember Nellie with a donation may do so to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to:office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Nellie Mehrer , 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

1926 ~ ELZA KEHN ~ 2021

Elza Marie Kehn of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 95 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur Kehn. A private family funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Elza with a donation, may do so to the Royal Canadian Legion, 702 2 St SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0E1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Elza Kehn, 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

1928 ~ ALBERT HERRMANN ~ 2021

Albert Herrmann of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of the late Elma Herrmann. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Albert Herrmann, 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

1938 – MARION SCHMIDT – 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom Marion Schmidt on October 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Home Medicine Hat at the age of 82 years, just shy of 83. Marion was born on November 11, 1938 at Leader, Saskatchewan to Edward and Melita Gramlich, the second youngest of five children. Marion is survived by three children Robert, Cheryl and Peter (Andrea); three grandchildren Danica, Crystal (Richard Gauilbaut) and Payten; three great grandchildren Everly, Alorha and Freya; one brother Edward Gramlich as well as many nieces and nephews, her special friend Rod Seitz and dear friends Maggie and Betty. Marion was predeceased by her parents Edward an Melita Gramlich; her husband Peter; two sisters, Annie and Tillie; two brothers, Joe and George; sisters-in-law Bonnie, Hilda, Barbara, Anna Marie, Mary, Betty, Caroline and Cecile; brothers-in-law Mike, George, Ronald, Joe, Leon, Dan and Adam. Mom was a very loving person and loved all her family and friends and had all fond memories. She worked hard all her life farming and being one of the best cooks for a countless number of farm hands plus raising her three children. She had a special place in her heart for her granddaughters Danica, Crystal and Payten and extreme joy for her three great granddaughters, Everly, Alorha and Freya (9 months old) whom she was able to see this past July. Mom loved Bingo and often said, “They’d set me up….then nothing.” In her earlier years she loved going to Las Vegas for the Casino’s and concerts (Charlie Pride). She also loved her country music, going to dances, watching soap operas and Jeopardy as well as TV movies. She will be so missed forher late night telephone calls with her daughter Cheryl, face timing with her grand babes who were so intrigued by their great grandma. She also had a special bond with her nieces Cecilia, Emma, Rhonda, Theresa and Karen. A private family celebration of her life will be held in the spring. The family would like to thank all the staff at Cypress View, all her doctors and nurses at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and everyone at St. Joseph’s Home during her final days. God Bless. “We are going to miss you mom.” Those who wish to remember Marion Schmidt with a donation may do so to the Canadian Diabetes or to A. J.’s Loan Cupboard. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Marion Schmidt, 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

1951 ~ LINDA WILLIAMS ~ 2021

Linda Jane Williams of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at the age of 70 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Linda Williams. Funeral arrangements 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.

FLORENCE LEONARD (HANN)

1939 – 2021

Florence Leonard (Hann) of Medicine Hat, passed away on October 22nd, 2021, at the age of 81 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Joe Leonard
(Kim Powley); grandchildren, Brittany, Breanna and Joey Leonard.
Florence was predeceased by her daughter, Bonnie Wells; partner, Cliff;
father of Joe, Joseph Leonard; and numerous friends.
Florence was a bingo addict at Top Hat Bingo and will be greatly missed there.
Memorial gifts in Florence’s name may be made to the Lung Association.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

LAWRENCE (LARRY) GEORGE VOELLER

AUGUST 24, 1958 – OCTOBER 21, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that family announce the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Lawrence (Larry) George Voeller. Larry passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the age of 63 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Aimee (Troy); sons, Michael (Kaylee) and Brett (Kennedy); grandson, Nash; brother, Ray (Anna); brother-in-laws and sisters-in-law, Randy and Sherry Cameron and Doug and Wanda Smail as well as many nieces, nephews and close friend, Richard Sauer. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Simon and Mary Voeller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Murray and Jeanette Smail; nephew, Cody Smail and niece, Anna Smail. Larry was born in Calgary, AB., on August 24, 1958 and raised on the family farm in Maleb, Alberta. He attended Conquerville School, Senator Gershaw School and Medicine Hat High School. Larry had a great childhood growing up on the family farm where he filled an active role helping out whether it was feeding the animals or driving truck. Larry also enjoyed playing sports growing up, dirtbiking with his good friend Neil Dragland and having many adventures with his brother and cousins. After school, Larry went to work on the rigs for many years, and it was during this time that he met the love of his life in Medicine Hat, Cindy. They were married on July 2, 1983 and purchased a home in Medicine Hat. After the arrival of their first born, Aimee, Larry made the decision to quit the rigs and to farm full time to be closer to his family. A couple of years later, after the arrival of Michael and with Brett on the way, they made the move to the family farm in Maleb. While living on the farm, Larry enjoyed the produce from Cindy’s garden and he was always eager to try her latest baking creations. He loved watching his kids grow up on the farm and play their many sports. Jokingly and lovingly known by his family as “Coach Larry”, even after his kids graduated, Larry always made it out to watch all of their recreational sports. Ten years later, Larry and family made the move to Bow Island where Larry started a successful roofing company called Voeller’s roofing. He also worked for Polycore, Nutrien Ag and drove combine. He absolutely loved camping, fishing, spending time with friends and going on many trips with his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Sherry. Larry’s family was his greatest passion and he was there for them in every way. Whether it was fixing vehicles, watching their animals, reminding them when their registration was due, changing their furnace filters or his constant 30 minute countdown before leaving to go anywhere. Larry treasured becoming a grandfather to his first grandchild, Nash. He was so proud to be the first one to meet him in the hospital. Nash is a spitting image of him and everyone refers to him as “Little Larry”. Having touched the lives of so many, Larry will be deeply missed. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, the service honouring Larry’s life will be by invitation only. Larry’s Celebration will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Private Interment will follow. The chapel service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to experience Larry’s service should visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. Memorial donations in Larry’s name may be made directly to HALO, 12 – 1 Airport Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4. (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"

JACOBJE KOHLMETZ

1940 ~ 2021

Mrs. Jacobje ‘Yopie’ Kohlmetz, beloved wife of Theodore, passed away at River Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 81â€ˆyears. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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
"Locally owned & directed"

LINDA MARGO LAING

January 4, 1950 – October 24, 2021

Lin was born during a snowstorm in a farm house outside Horsham, SK., and shortly thereafter, the family moved to Tilley. She loved telling childhood stories of playing hockey and swimming at the canal. Later on, the family moved to Medicine Hat where Lin met and married her husband of 53 years. The couple raised their family in Redcliff where she took pride in gardening, baking, sewing, endless renovating and raising her daughters. When the glass factory shut down, she and Bob moved to Vernon, BC. Lin loved living in the mountains, but moved back to the Hat a few years later to be with family. She was an excellent seamstress, and amongst all personal projects for family and friends, she singlehandedly made dozens of curtains for the rooms at the Medicine Hat Lodge. Her joy was being a Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma.

“Don’t worry Mom, we’re still kickin”

Along with her loving husband Robert, Lin’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family: daughters, Sherry Laing and Cindy (Karl) Hinch; grandson, Larson (Berchiena) Laing; great-granddaughters, Kayleigh and McKinley; sisters, Deloris Petersen, Valerie Bruce and Murel (Gerry) Bray. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Lydia (nee Hildenbrand) and Reinhold Brost; sister and brothers, Fran Sutherland, Ken Brost and Harvey Brost. Please join the family for the celebration of Linda’s life at the Home Stay Inn & Suites, 954 – 7 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 28, 2021, starting at 3:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Lin may be made directly to APARC, 1002 South Railway Street, S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2W2 or the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. 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"

LUKE HILSENDAGER

September 23, 1932 ~ October 16, 2021

Luke Hilsendager passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the age of 89 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Verna as well as his 5 children. Randy (Marina), Cheryl (Darcy) Thoreson, Michelle (Alvin) Miller, Rick (Peggy) and Debbie (Ian) MacGillivray. His memory will also be cherished in the hearts of his 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, soon to be nine. Luke was very proud of his grandchildren and he could always make the babies smile. Luke is survived by his 2 brothers, Jerry (Lil) and Ed (Marianne) as well as 3 sisters, Loretta Maley, Florence (Dewell) Linn and Emma (Ray) Wachs. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Gertrude Hilsendager; sister, Irene Uzelman and 2 brothers, Bob and Leo.
Luke was born on the farm at Revenue, SK. on September 23, 1932. He was the 3rd oldest of 9 children. Luke was always a hard worker and at the age of 16 went to work on the section for the CPR. He could swing a spike mall with the best of them. He tried to get on the train crew but was told “come back when you’re 18”. On his 18th birthday, he went back and was hired to work in the roundhouse and shortly thereafter he became a fireman, his dream job shovelling tons of coal into the old steam engines. While stationed in Wilkie, he met Verna and they were married in 1955. Diesel powered engines were starting to be used and Luke no longer had enough seniority to remain railroading and provide for his family. Oil drilling was booming in the area at the time so he joined the patch. He spent the next 43 years there, moving the family from one location to the next for the first 3 years, then moving to a new town every summer, closest to where the job took him. In 1965, he lost most of the use of his right arm in a drilling accident, but that didn’t hold him back. He learned to write with his left hand and went back to school and upgraded his education while convalescing. In 2 years, he was back in the patch as though he had never left. Other than a short time in BC., working in a pulp mill and a couple of years owning a hotel in Tompkins, SK., the oil was still in his blood. The last 25 years were spent consulting with his own company, Buffalo Consulting. When Luke turned 65, he retired and the next several years were spent travelling and camping with friends old and new. A Private Family Celebration of Luke’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. with Deacon Risling celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The chapel service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to experience Luke’s service should visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. Memorial donations in Luke’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, subject heading: Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4H6. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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"

MILLAR

Michael Allan Millar, age 73, of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away on October 6, 2021.

Mike was predeceased by his wife Debbie, his parents, Frederick and Joan, and his brother Ernie. Mike is survived by his sister, Beatrice, his children, Mike, Cara and Chris and his grandchildren, Cody, Paige and Skylar.

There are no events planned as Michael did not wish to have a service. You may make a donation in his name to a local charity.