All Obituaries

Phyllis Marie Cennon was born March 7, 1946 in Galahad, AB to parents Clarence and Ida Meyer. She passed away March 27, 2020 after struggling with dementia, in Elrose, SK.  While the end came suddenly, she was fortunate to have family with her. Phyllis grew up in Galahad, AB and was the oldest of four girls. After graduating from high school, she attended business college in Edmonton and went to work for Alberta Treasury Branch. Phyllis met Allan in Edmonton and were married on August...

It is with mixed emotions that the family of Robert Laurence Mutlow announce his passing on March 26, 2020 in the town that was his home, Rosetown. Dad was born on the family farm in the McGee District on January 30, 1924 and received his education at Belvoir School. He was proud to say that he was at the top of his class (only student)! At the age of 17, he felt his calling to join the army. After contracting Rheumatic Fever, he never served overseas but had the privilege of instructing...

After a long, fulfilled and blessed life, our mother Helen Irene McConnell (née Pateman) went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 23, 2020 at the Elrose Health Centre. Irene and her twin sister Ivy were born November 22, 1917 at Glamis, SK with a combined weight of 6 ½ lbs. Irene grew up on the farm and took her schooling in the Glamis area. In her youth, she enjoyed sewing, playing ball and tennis. Irene met Avery McConnell and they were married on December 14, 1941. They...

It is with sadness the family of Duane Neil Molsberry announce his passing at Royal University Hospital on March 15, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Duane was born at Rosetown Union Hospital on July 1, 1951, the youngest child of Harry and Ethel Molsberry.  His doctor was called back from the races to deliver him.  He loved the fact that his birthday was celebrated with fireworks every year.  Duane was raised on a farm south of Rosetown and lived there right to Grade 12. ...

It is with great sadness the family of Jim (Lloyd James) Lewis announce his passing on March 15, 2020. Jim was born August 22, 1926 on the family farm near Tuberose, SK where he lived for 75 years. On October 14, 1960, he married Una Joel of Elbow, SK and they raised a family on the Lewis farm until 2001 when Jim & Una retired and moved to a house in Kyle where they lived for 16 years. From there, they moved to the Southview Apartments in Kyle.  Jim moved to the Eston Jubilee Lodge...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce Campbell (née Alexander) of Elrose. Betty passed away peacefully at the Elrose Health Centre on March 13, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Betty was born in Lucky Lake on September 15, 1932 to Jack and Elsie Alexander. When Elsie passed away in 1944, Betty was raised by her grandparents Viktor & Aliina Oja who farmed in the Gopher Hill district just south of Dinsmore. After graduation, she...

Gerhard “Gerd” Haensel, beloved husband of Brunhilde Haensel, departed a long, full life on March 11, 2020, passing peacefully at the Elrose Health Centre, at the age of 97 years. Gerd was born in Berlin, Germany, the eldest son of Johann Wilhelm Hänsel and Klara Emma Auguste Borchert. He spent his childhood and youth there, apprenticing as a landscape gardener. Conscripted into the German army in 1940, Gerd fought in North Africa, was captured by the Allies and sent to...

Jane “Jean” Catherine Hughes (Deverou) walked into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday March 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born to Roy and Kate Deverou August 25, 1930 at home near Broderick and was the 4th born of 5 girls. Jean grew up on the family farm and went to school in Broderick and Saskatoon. She received her degree in Education at the U of S. At university she met the love of her life—Bill Hughes. They were married in October 1955 and they...

Wesley John Dyck of Rosetown, SK went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on February 21, 2020 at the age of 61 years. He entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus, surrounded by his best friend, soulmate and love of his life MaryAnn and his close extended family. Wesley is survived by his wife MaryAnn Dyck of over 40 years; son Christopher Dyck; daughter Deanna (Paul) Villecourt and family: Autumn, Hunter and Diesel; daughter Deneal (Roman) Sena and family: Kennedy, Addison and Eliana;...

It is with great sadness that the family of Brad Barton announce his sudden passing on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 44 years. Bradley James Barton was born in Swift Current on October 17, 1975. His parents Laurie and Jane (née Sparks) Barton were thrilled when Brad joined his big sister Tracy in completing their family. He grew up on the farm at Bounty and attended elementary and high school in Outlook where he lived during his teenage years. After his schooling, he worked...