November 19, 2024

By Obituaries on November 19, 2024.

DIANNE THORNE

DIANNE THORNE 1943 – 2024 Dianne Thorne of Medicine Hat, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on November 13, 2024 at the age of 81, beloved wife of Robert Thorne, her husband of 60 years. The funeral service will be held at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor’s Murray Jastor and Michael Diebert officiating. If you wish to attend virtually, please visit Dianne’s obituary page on our website for the link. A private interment at Prairie View Cemetery will be held by the family prior to the funeral. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

BETTY BOSCHEE

BETTY BOSCHEE 1938 – 2024 Betty Jane Boschee of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Boschee, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Betty’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation 1924 10th Ave N.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440

ALICE FISCHER

1939 ~ ALICE FISCHER ~ 2024 Alice Eileen Fischer passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alice Fischer. 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.

KATHERINE GRACE BENN (NEE ROSS)

KATHERINE GRACE BENN (NEE ROSS)
September 18, 1929 November 13, 2024
Katherine “Kay” Benn was born on September 18, 1929, to Grace (nee Brown) and Murdoch Ross on the family farm near Merid, Saskatchewan. She was the oldest of three children, Lloyd and Cameron being her younger brothers. She attended grade school in Merid and high school in Saskatoon and Alsask. Following her schooling, she worked at Bishop’s grocery store, the Royal Bank and the Post Office in Alsask. Kay married Willis Benn on October 27,1949. They moved to Merid, where Willis was a grain buyer for Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and then to Alsask, where they raised their daughters, Rita and Shelley. In 1992, they moved to Medicine Hat and Kay continued living there after Willis passed away in 1993. Kay’s last home was the Cypress View Lodge where she truly loved living and where she had many friends, old and new. Kay was a lively, sociable and independent person. She was always excited to watch curling or baseball and catch up on news. Kay played many hands of crib at the Elks, the Moose and the Veiner Centre. She possessed a detailed memory of the past, a great sense of humour, and was continually curious about what was happening in the world and with her family. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Rita Anderson (Darell late) and Shelley Norris (Doug), sister-in-law, Gerri Ross and Ross families. Kay had five grandchildren – Wade (Stacey), Aaron (Jody), Beth (Mark), Leslie (Wyatt), and Spencer (Robin) and twelve great-grandchildren – Dallen, Brody, Aidan; Keifer, Koen, Bennet; Leif, Ivan; Avery, Beckham, Lennix; and Arthur. Kay Benn passed away on November 13, 2024 at the Medicine Hat Hospital, at the incredible age of 95. Her family would like to thank the Medicine Hat Hospital and staff at the Cypress View Lodge for their excellent care and kindness. At Kay’s request, there will be no funeral. 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

ALEX JOSEPH KOCH

ALEX JOSEPH KOCH November 19th, 1948 November 16th, 2024 Mr. Alex Koch of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Valerie Koch, passed away on November 16th, 2024, at the age of 75 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Carmela Koch, Pamela (Rob) Hamilton, Ryan Koch; three grandchildren, Kayla, Brok and Kayeesha. Alex was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Emily Koch and his twin brother, Ronald Koch.
Alex was born on November 19th, 1948, at the Medicine Hat Hospital. On July 20th, 1974, Alex married Valerie Ann Hill and together with their family, they lived in various towns throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. Alex enjoyed playing crib, listening to 94.5 CHAT and a cold beer in his coffee cup.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 21st, 2025, at the Willowbend Campground in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com.

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

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