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October 26, 2016 B9
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Gerald Kolke 1933 - 2016 Gerald passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Hillview Manor, Estevan, SK at the age of 83 years. Gerald Edward Kolke was born on April 22, 1933 in the Outram area. Gerald moved with his parents to their Midale area farm at an early age, where he took all of his schooling. After graduation Gerald attended STI Moose Jaw to become an autobody mechanic. He worked for Trout Chevrolet in Estevan before eventually making a move to Holmgren Motors which later became Senchuk Ford, where he retired in 1993. Gerald met his wife Doreen and they married in 1953 and to this union two children were born and raised. This gave Gerald the four greatest joys of all, his grandchildren! Gerald and Doreen bought their first home on the 200 block of 3rd Street in Estevan which was eventually becoming too small for their growing family so they bought another home at 921 3rd Street. This home was where they would remain until long after Gerald retired. In 2003 the decision was made to downsize and downsize they did, joining several good friends and making many more at Sussex Arms, part of the Beefeater group. They lived there happily until the need for daily care came in 2015. It was a blessing to both Gerald and Doreen to find a welcoming and caring group at Hillview Manor. Through the years, Gerald was a stock car racer, a curler, golfer and snowmobile enthusiast. Gerald never hesitated to help family and friends with almost any project. Some of his favourites were the Estevan Fire Department (serving over 40 years) and Estevan Legion (life-member award). Until just recently Gerald and Doreen found time to travel to visit family at least a couple times each year and also went on some memorable vacations (Panama Canal, Alaska, Hawaii, and Australia were their most memorable). Gerald was predeceased by his wife Doreen; parents, Hank and Ella, brother and sister-in-law Loren and Lorraine Kolke, brother and sister-in-law George and Isabelle Storey, sister-in-law Margaret (Vernon) Perkins and parents-in-law, Frank Storey and Clara (Joe) Debienne. He is survived by his son Ken (Eileen) Kolke and grandchildren, Shari Kolke and Ben Kolke; daughter Shelley (Paul) Carroll and grandchildren, Rob Carroll and Brendan Carroll; brother Marvin (Rose) Kolke, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. The Funeral service for Gerald was held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, SK. The lunch reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan. In memory of Gerald, memorial donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion - Estevan Branch, 1317—4th Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0X1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Joseph M. Tuchscherer 1952 - 2016 Joseph Tuchscherer, late of Bienfait, SK passed away at home on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Cindy (Jason) Wasylyk and Carrie (Jeremy) Johnston; 6 grandchildren, Chelsea (Landon), Miranda, Mason, Jaron, Kailey and Keegan; brothers, Toni (Debbie), Andrew (Shirley) and Emil; sister Pauline and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his loving wife Shirley (Feb. 11, 2005); parents, Leo and Pauline Tuchscherer and two brothers, John and Lester. It was Joe’s wish that there be no service. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
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Katherine Melle 1917 – 2016 Katherine Melle passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Estevan, SK at the age of 99 years. Katherine was predeceased by her husband, William J. Melle; parents, Anton and Nymphia (Minnie) Mack; brothers, Jacob, Leo, Edward and Lloyd Mack; sisters, Ella Messer and Carol Froehlich; as well as grandchildren, Allan J. Verbeem, Owen J. Verbeem, Shelley M. Verbeem and Aaron J. Murias. Left to cherish Katherine’s memory are her children, Marie (Joe) Verbeem, Gloria (Frank) Murias, Loretta (Darcy) Smith, Angeline (Marvin) Fichter and Peter (Karen) Melle; brothers, Mannie (Doreen) Mack, John (Margaret) Mack, Lawrence (Thelma Short) Mack, Gerald Mack; sisters, Berna Hagel, Lorraine Rohatyn, Agnes Young, Anita (Delbert) Messer; as well as 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Sr. Jacqueline Lussier officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. A luncheon followed in the parish auditorium, after which a private family interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Katherine to the Hillview Manor Activities Fund, 1401 - 1st Street Estevan, SK, S4A 2W7. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
60 and Over Club hightlights Submitted by Shirley Graham A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sitting in the corner, quietly crying. When the visitor asked an employee why, he was told, the elephant just died. “Oh, fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, he was tending the grave,” the employee said. Overheard on coffee
row: “My wife and I had words. I didn’t get to use mine.” Shuffleboard winners for the week of Oct. 17 were Jake Fichter and Connie St. Onge. Nick Morsky and Mary Martin were second. Cathy Hoffort was the winner in bridge. Doris Heidinger was second and Lorna Stubel was third. The cribbage tournament winner was Verna Morsky. Pat Abernathy was second, Lucy Dyck
came in third, Joan Francis was fourth and Jim Ward was fifth. One night in late October, when I was far from sober, returning with my load with manly pride. My feet began to stutter, so I laid down in the gutter, and a pig came and laid down by my side. A lady passing by was heard to say, you can tell a man who boozes by the company he chooses, and the pig got up and slowly walked away.
Your Guide to Area Faith Lutheran Church Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am
Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12)
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 11:00 am Jason Richards
EMAIL:
Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm 140 King Street (across from Staples)
306.634.2601
www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance
PASTORS: JIM KEDGE & WAYLON KLIX
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am
738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca
THE SALVATION ARMY Estevan Community Church
10:30 a.m. - Sunday Service ALL WELCOME!
1302 - 8th St., Estevan Office Phone: 306-634-3116 Email: estevan.cofc@sasktel.net TIM PIPPUS
SUNDAY SERVICES: Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience. Please call us.
GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
“Holding fast the faithful word”
REAL LIFE
REAL PEOPLE
10:00 am
Followed by coffee time 100 King Street, Estevan, Sask • (306) 634-8133 • livinghope-ca.org
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 130 Souris Ave. N. Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net
www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com
Wednesday: Club DJ for kids 6:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion and Sunday School
An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
REAL GOD
Sunday Service at
Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
www.estevangospelchapel.ca 1107 4th Street • 306-634-2074 • www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan
306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan
CHURCH OF CHRIST
PASTOR STEWART MILLER
Coffee & Fellowship after Worship
stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca ALL are Welcome!
Sunday Worship
A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA
His Glory Bible Church
(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs