John Funk

Funeral For:  John Funk 
Funeral Date: April 5, 2025 
John Funk, 81, of Grunthal passed away Tuesday, April 1st at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families.  
A memorial service for John Funk will be held Saturday, April 5th at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.
 

Elsie Elizabeth Graff

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elsie Elizabeth Graff, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 91 years on Friday, March 28th, 2025. 

Elsie was born on November 25th, 1933, in Blue Wing, Manitoba.  She married her husband Fred on October 3rd, 1953, and together they moved to Moose Jaw, SK to start their life journey.  Elsie worked various jobs until her retirement.  After retirement, her and Fred would load up their camper van and hit the road.  Elsie was a long-time member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Ludmilla "Millie" Patricia (Tschabuschnig) Forester

Ludmilla "Millie" Forester Obituary

1937 ~ 2025 (age 88)

The family of Millie Forester are saddened to announce her passing on Monday, March 31st, 2025 at the age of 88 years.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond Forester;

loving mother of Morleen (Norman) Wiggins, Gaylene (Al) Missere, and Sherylene (Alan) Dixon;

cherished grandmother of Dallas (Nikki), Tyler (Chisato), Hilary (Tony), and Abigail (Haegan)

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Flaxcombe Hall. Details located below.

 

Ivy Christina (Byman) Hogg

Ivy Hogg Obituary

1935 ~ 2025 (age 89)

Ivy Christina Hogg ( Byman) was born June 17, 1935, in Wadena Saskatchewan to Edward and Ruth Byman.  Except for a year in British Columbia, she grew up on the farm with siblings Phyllis, Myrna and Brian.  After graduating high school, she attended Normal School in Saskatoon to become a teacher.  Her first job was at Jellico, Saskatchewan in 1955 where she met Jackie Hogg.  They married in 1956 and started life on the farm raising three kids, David, Billy and Lynne.

Leonard James Spate

It is with great sadness the family of Leonard James Spate announce his passing.

He passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, at the Herbert and District Integrated Health Facility.

At Leonard’s request, no formal service will be held at this time.

Marie Ann (Senn) Peever

Marie Peever Obituary

1940 ~ 2025 (age 84)

It is with deep sadness that the family of Marie Peever announce her passing on Wednesday, March 30th, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

Beloved wife of J. Elwin Peever;

loving mother of Kerrie (Chris), Larry (the late Brandi), and Lori (Herb);

cherished grandmother of 8 and great- grandmother of 6 and "chosen child" Briana (Mike) Barnes.

There will be a private family service held for Marie.

Getruda Loewen

Funeral For: Getruda Loewen
Funeral Date: April 3, 2025 
Getruda Loewen, 75, of Lowe farm formerly of Mexico, passed away Saturday, March 30th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Wilhelm Loewen Penner, 2 sons, 2 sisters and their families. She was predeceased by 2 grandchildren,1 sister and 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Getruda Loewen will be held Thursday, April 3rd at 2pm at Reinland Mennonite Church, Altona with burial at Schoenthal Cemetery.