Funeral Announcements

Cecile Frances Amy (Payer)
December 10, 1939 – June 10, 2025
Cecile Amy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at New Hope Pioneer Lodge, Stoughton, SK at the age of 85 years.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the New Hope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton, SK Activity fund, 123 Government Rd., N, Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Hazel Marie Philp mourns her peaceful passing at the age of 98 years.

Born in Cabri hospital in 1927 to Oscar and Mildred (Olson) Peterson. Hazel’s childhood was spent in the companionship of two wonderful sisters living in the Cabri and Pennant area. After completing grade twelve Hazel attended secretarial school in Swift Current. Afterward, she found employment in the office at the local horse plant.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Cline, who left us peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on December 25, 1943, Doris was a lifelong resident of Moose Jaw, SK, where she built a life rich in family and community.

Doris was the beloved wife of the late Dale Cline. She was also predeceased by her infant son, Stephen, and brothers, John (Alice) and Ken.

Harvey Alvin Johnson, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Alma Johnson; wife, Charmane; daughter,
Wendy Johnson; in-laws, Edward and Rose (Catherine) Thompson; his 7 brothers and 5 sisters.

Edward Conrad Kopp passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

Edward was predeceased by his parents, Magnus and Mary Kopp; wife, Regina Kopp; infant son, Reginald Kopp; brothers, Balzar “Bud” (Violet) Kopp, Raymond Kopp, Joseph “Joe” Kopp; sister, Margorie Kopp, and his in-laws, Frank and Barbara Kramer.

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Joan Carole Gower (née: Hamre) passed away on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at the age of 89 years, after a short stay in hospice care. 

Joan was born on March 20th, 1936, to Harry and Ruby Hamre in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.  As a child of a Royal Bank manager, she spent her childhood moving to different towns and cities and had many fond memories of the friends she met and communities she lived in along the way. 

Wesley “Wes” Sprinkle
October 3, 1953 – June 13, 2025

Wesley Claybourne Sprinkle was born on October 3rd, 1953, in Medicine Hat, the second child born to Bill and Doreen Sprinkle. Following the breakup of the family Wes moved with his brother Bill and father to live with his grandparents in Saskatchewan and they eventually settled on a farm in the Furdale community south of Saskatoon. His education was received in the one room school at Furdale followed by Grasswood Public School and then years of riding the bus to Clavet with his siblings.

Funeral For:  Marvin Gerbrant 
Funeral Date: June 20, 2025 
Marvin Gerbrant, 73, of Lowe Farm passed away Friday, June 13th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Betsy, 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 sister. 
The funeral service for Marvin Gerbrant will be held Friday, June 20th at 2pm at Lowe Farm Bergthaler Church with ash interment at Lowe Farm Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Morris Funeral Home Wednesday, June 18th from noon to 7pm. 
Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home.  

Funeral For:  Clara Anne Schroeder nee Wiebe 
Funeral Date: June 28, 2025 
Clara Anne Schroeder nee Wiebe, 86, of Morden passed away Sunday, June 8th at Manitou Personal Care Home. She is survived by 1 daughter and 2 sons. She was predeceased by her husband Frank. 
The funeral service for Clara Anne Schroeder nee Wiebe will be held Saturday, June 28th at 2pm at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with burial at Hillside Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden.  

Funeral For:  Werner Trapp 
Funeral Date: June 19, 2025 
Werner Trapp, 98, of Steinbach passed away Wednesday, June 11th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by 2 sons, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Helene, 1 sister, and 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Werner Trapp will be held Thursday, June 19th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Wednesday, June 18th from 7 to 8pm.