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OBITUARIES MECKLING: In Loving Memory of Violet Pearl Meckling born January 29, 1922 at Eagle Hills District, SK., passed away February 9, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Vi is survived by sons: Gary – children: Barbara, Kevin & Rachael; Glen – children: Tamara, Tiffani & Jonathan; Lynn (Rita) – children: Laurie, Aaron, Jilleen & Brayden; Lyle (Jacquie) – children: Daniel & Sheena; and numerous greatgrandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Willie (Doris) Neale; sister, Jessie Smith; brother-in-law, Neil Smith; brother & sister-in-law, Ernie (Julia) Meckling; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Percy & Lola Pearl Neale; husband, Leo; sisters: Ada Smith & Isabel Neale. Service Of Celebration & Thanksgiving Of Vi’s Life was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck officiating. Reading Of Scripture: 1st Reading – Wisdom Of Solomon 3 : 1 – 6 - Jilleen Gaskarth; 2nd Reading – Romans 14 : 7 – 9 - Sheena Slater. Shared Memories were given by Gary Meckling. Music Ministry: Organist – Mrs. M. Junice Headley; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; Hymn Selections: Holy, Holy, Holy, On Eagles Wings & I Am The Bread Of Life –Nunc Dimittis; Choir Anthems: ‘Here I Am Lord’ & ‘I Have A Dream.’ The Rose Ceremony: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Women. Urn Bearer was Daniel Meckling. Memorial Donations are requested to River Heights Lodge Auxilliary, 2001 - 99th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3. Private Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ BEHM: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Elizabeth Behm, late of North Battleford on January 27, 2016 at the age of 95 years. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Leanne Meier: Corey (Noelle) Saya and Severn, Dorin, Jarvis (Sari), Sharla (Murry) - Drew; son Lyndenn (Matilda) Behm; son-inlaw Nick Rinkel: Michael (Donna) Thomas, Austin, and Samantha, Kelly - Rose and Jake, Tim (Noi) - Raymond, and Alanna; sisters Jean (Eugene) Hartman and Roselene Schroh; brother Tony (Helen) Germann; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Austin; daughter Marcy; son-in-law Grant; parents Bernard and Helena; siblings Anne, Beanus, Adam, Pete, Eva, Walter and Barney. Prayers were held on Thursday, February 4 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Betty Stone presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, February 5 from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Anthony Afangide MSP as Celebrant. Leanne Meier gave the eulogy. Urn Bearer was Austin Trimbel-Rinkel. Helen was laid to rest beside her husband Austin in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan, 301 - 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or visit www.alzheimer.ca Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family placed their trust with Kristeen Thiessen and the staff of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who expressed their condolences through flowers, cards, masses, and attending Mom’s service. Thank you to Father Anthony Afangide, Tammy Iverson, Betty Stone, the choir at St. Joseph’s Parish, B&D Meats for the lunch, and Cheryl, Linda, and Phyllis for serving the lunch. And a special thanks to the staff at River Heights Lodge for taking such good care of Mom over the past few years. It is truly appreciated. The family of Helen Behm.
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VON BÜLOW: Mrs. Inger von Bülow passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 85 years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jette (Terence) Da Silva; granddaughter, Julie Da Silva (David) and their daughter Alegra; and grandson, Jeffrey Da Silva (Lori) and their daughter, Wren. There will be a private family gathering and interment to commemorate Inger’s life at a later date at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Inger von Bülow may be made to the Battlefords Humane Society, 751 - 114th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 2M7 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. The family wishes to thank the staff at Harwood Manor for their compassionate care. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nicole Welford of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
SITTLER: In Loving Memory of DARRELL “FINNY” SITTLER, Aug 2, 1974 - Jan 14, 2016. Darrell Victor Sittler (aka FINNY) was born August 2, 1974 in Wilkie the 3rd son to David & Bev. He passed away on January 14, 2016. Darrell started school at St. George and graduated in 1993 from McLurg. Some of his past times as a child and teen were quading, biking all manner of sports including getting into a little mischief with his brothers, cousins and neighbourhood friends. He worked at various jobs, including The Rack where he made lifelong friends and most recently at Flat Out Trucking. Darrell was always a part of the farming operation-specifically “combine operator”. Family and friends meant a lot to Darrell- -and DARRELL MEANT A LOT TO THEM. Darrell’s passions of life were fishing, camping, sledding, watching an episode of “The Golden Girls” and possibly enjoying a “Refreshment” around the campfire. Darrell’s passing has left a huge void in our hearts and in our lives, but we trust one day we will again see that mischievous dimpled smile and be able to hear those famous “one liners!!!!” RIP FINNY. Darrell is survived by his daughter Alexis, parents Dave and Bev, siblings Clark (Rita) and children Dallas and Matthew, Trent (Kandi) and children Brandon, Sierrah and Savannah, Michelle Tuck (Chad) and children Jordyn, Tyson and Colton, Aaron (Tami) and children Braidey, Colton, Rayne, Cruz and Jazen; numerous aunts, uncles, extended family members and special friends. Darrell is predeceased by his grandparents Louis and Helen Sittler, Frank and Josephine Miller, nephew Jace Sittler and cousin Calvin Delainey. A Celebration of Darrell’s Life was held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Celebrant Fr. Greg Roth, eulogist Clark and Trent Sittler, prayers of intention Sandra Miller and Maureen Rindero, readers Rita Sittler and Michelle Tuck, offertory gifts Matthew, Cruz and Jazen Sittler, organist Lynn Christiansen, St. James Senior Choir, soloist Reg Sittler and Dan Wilgenbusch, Honourary Urn Bearers Duane Gerein, Lane Pettersen, Chad Tuck, Brad Sittler, Wayne Leidl, Boyd Bagnall, Brian Volk and Justin Askildt, Active Urn Bearer Aaron Sittler. The reception was in the St. James Roman Catholic Church lower hall and served by the CWL. Tributes went to the Battlefords Mental Health Centre. Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Wilkie, entrusted with arrangements 306-843-2222. Our family serving your family since 1963. ____________________________________________________
FUNERAL SERVICES BUZOWETSKY: Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Judy Buzowetsky, resident of Weyburn and Blaine Lake, SK., beloved sister of Ilene Wettergreen, will be held at 2 p.m. c.s.t. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 from Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. The family request that donations in Judy’s memory be considered to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 or to that of the donors choice. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com
OBITUARIES BARTKEWICH: In Loving Memory of Annie Bartkewich born February 18, 1917 at North Battleford, SK., passed away January 14, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: Ernest & Mary Ann Bartkewich - Jeffrey & Jennifer Bartkewich: Nicholas & Thomas; Jennifer & James Dewdney; Doris & Patrick Fluney - Shane & Christa Fluney: Liam, Ian Fluney, Liz Jeffray; Kyle & Kelly Fluney: Stayley; daughter-in-law, Irene Bartkewich - Bobby & Catherine Bartkewich: Brayden & Brooklyn, Darryl & Lyndsay Bartkewich; brothers Carl, Eddy (Joyce) and John (Florence); nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Kasmir; son, Alphonse; granddaughter, Debbie. numerous brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Eulogy was given by Heather Buziak. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st. Reading - Ecclesiastes 3: 1-6: Patrick Fluney; Responsorial Psalm: (sung); 2nd. Reading - Romans 14: 7-12: Shane Fluney; Gospel: Fr. Cuong Luong. Prayer Of The Faithful: Patrick & Kyle Fluney. Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung & Jaki Esquirol; Notre Dame Parish Choir. Honorary Pallbearers were All who Shared Mom’s Life. Active Pallbearers were Shane Fluney, Ian Fluney, Kyle Fluney, Bobby Bartkewich, Jeffrey Bartkewich & Ron Buziak. Memorials are requested to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358. North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to the Donors Choice. Interment was at Garden Of Christus - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ McGRATH: Kim McGrath (Feb 19, 1969 ~ Feb 19, 2016). Kim went peacefully to meet his Savior the day of his 47th Birthday with his family by his bedside at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Lana, his devoted sons Colby & Austin, his parents Clem & Jerry McGrath, his sister Shelley Reinhart, two nieces Ariana & Shaelyn Reinhart. His in-laws Judy & Ed Thornhill, sister-in-law Wendy (Wayne) McLaren, their daughters Michelle (Case) Wooldridge & Christine (Pat White) McLaren, Stacy (Nathan Smith) Thornhill & son Aiden Smith, brother-in-law Ed (Tanya Koenig) Thornhill Jr., as well as many aunts, uncles & cousins. Kim was born in North Battleford Feb 19, 1969. He attended school in North Battleford. He was a journeyman mechanic at Ulmer Chev-Olds, Silverwood Toyota & the last twenty-two years at Boundary Ford. He married Lana Thornhill (the love of his life) on May 14, 1994. Kim loved the outdoors, their acreage near Turtle Lake; hunting, golfing, fishing, quadding & the various sports & activities his sons participated in. He was a very considerate, loving & devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle & friend. Kim lived life to the fullest & will be greatly missed. He attended all the boys sports & was truly a great man. He was predeceased by his grandparents John & Florence McGrath. Joseph & Mabel Bru, his aunt Madeleine Colbow & cousin-in-law Lisa Bru. Our loss is Gods gain. We love you very much Kim and will always love you forever. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Kim’s name. The family wishes to thank everyone for their overwhelming love and support. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. ____________________________________________________
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