Funeral Announcements

Funeral For:  Margareta Martens nee Klassen 
Funeral Date: November 12, 2024 
Margareta Martens nee Klassen, 84, of Horndean passed away Thursday, November 7th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Pete, 1 daughter, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by 4 sisters and 7 brothers. 
The funeral service for Margareta Martens nee Klassen will be held Tuesday, November 12th at 2pm at Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Altona Cemetery. 

ERICA SOMMER
Aug. 11, 1944 – Nov. 4, 2024

Helena Unrau 
September 30, 1941 – November 6, 2024 
Helena Unrau was born on September 30th, 1941, Paraguay. Helena passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, surrounded by her family, hand-in-hand with her beloved husband Abram. Helena leaves behind 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.  

Lorenz “Lorry” Ernest Altwasser, late of Cochrane, AB (formerly of Kelowna, BC), passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 78 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. from the Yellow Grass United Lutheran Partnership Church, Yellow Grass, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Interment will be held at the Yellow Grass Cemetery, Yellow Grass, SK. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Lorenz may be made to charity of your choice.

Funeral For:  Wesley Penner 
Funeral Date: December 1, 2024 
Wesley Penner, 85, of Winnipeg formerly of Landmark, passed away Friday, October 25th at Winnipeg. He is survived by 5 children, their mother Ruth, 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 siblings and their families. He was predeceased by 7 siblings. 
A memorial service for Wesley Penner will be held Sunday, December 1st at 3pm at Heartland Community Church, Landmark. Private burial has taken place at Prairie Rose Cemetery, Landmark. 

Caroline Bjornson 
1933-2024 

With hearts full of sorrow, the family wishes to announce that Caroline Bjornson, late of Torquay, SK passed away in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 91 years. 

A Celebration of Caroline’s life will be held in the spring of 2025. 

Those wishing to pay tribute to Caroline via a donation in her memory may do so directly to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, 200-4545 Parliament Ave., Regina, SK S4W 0G3

Robert Bernard Lien, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Moose Jaw, SK, at the age of 82. Born on July 24, 1942, in Tuxford, SK, he was a cherished member of his community and a devoted fan of baseball. Bob spent many enjoyable hours watching games and playing slo-pitch softball with his team the Tigers, sharing his love for the sport with friends and family. 

Funeral For:  George Froese 
Funeral Date: November 12, 2024 
George Froese, 95, of the rural Austin/Sidney area passed away Wednesday, November 6th at Gladstone. 
The funeral service for George Froese will be held Tuesday, November 12th at 1pm at Austin Evangelical Fellowship Church with burial at Edrans Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 
Arrangements by Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone. 

Jack Body 
November 20, 1935 – October 28, 2024 

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jack Body on October 28, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on November 20, 1935, in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Jack was the fourth child of Art and Beryl Body.  Jack initially attended Englewood school until grade 9, after which, he completed high school in Luseland.  Jack led a life filled with action, adventure, and an ever-present smile. 

With broken hearts the family of Trina, Dakota, and Madison McCoy announce their unexpected passing’s on November 5, 2024.

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. the family would like to invite friends, and the community as they celebrate the lives of Trina, Dakota, and Madison, at the Tompkins Community Centre.