Obituaries

Michael Yanko

Michael Yanko

June 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Michael Yanko, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Michael was born on November 3, 1926, to Fred and Maria Yanko. In 1962, he married Winnie, and together they built a good life on the family farm. They raised four children and shared many years full of fulfilling work, family, and love.

Mike was...

Olga Alvena Hunnie

Olga Alvena Hunnie

May 29, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date

Donations in Olga’s Memory can be made to:

Kelvindell Lodge

Box 280, Kelvington, SK S0A 1W0

Robert Glen Klebeck

Robert Glen Klebeck

May 20, 2025

As per Bob's wishes there will be no funeral service held.

Memorial Donations may be forwarded to the family

c/o The Klebeck Family

Box 1065, Wadena, SK S0A 4J0

Collin Wade Redman

Collin Wade Redman

May 18, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Collin Redman on May 18, 2025. Born to Eddie and Elsie Redman on July 10, 1970, Collin brought joy and kindness to those around him. In 1999, he met the love of his life, Sharon Springer, with whom he shared many cherished moments.

Collin dedicated over a decade of his...

Harold David Anderson

Harold David Anderson

May 10, 2025

Harold David Anderson was born on July 10, 1938, to Thomas and Charlotte Anderson in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. He attended school in Bates Town and Kelvington, where his deep ties to the community began early. As a young man, Harold drove a school bus in the summers, transporting children to swimming lessons at Greenwater Lake.

He worked alongside his brother Peter as...

Gloria Jean Emerson

Gloria Jean Emerson

April 29, 2025

Gloria Jean Emerson (Sedgwick) 

It is with deep love and sadness that we share the passing of Gloria Jean Emerson, who left this world peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 77, with family by her side at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK.

Born on September 9, 1947, in Elrose, Saskatchewan, Gloria was the second of four children born...

Ruth Marie Trohak

Ruth Marie Trohak

April 26, 2025

Ruth was born on November 5, 1941, to Ole Anton and Aslaug Marie (Dokken) Martinson in Canora, SK. After Ruth was born the family relocated from Buchanan to Okla, SK where they continued to farm.

In the late 1950’s Ruth started writing letters to a young local guy from Okla and on July 4, 1964, Ruth marriedRudolph Trohak. On July 7,...

Patricia Violet Schellenberg

Patricia Violet Schellenberg

April 10, 2025

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Patricia (Pat) Violet Schellenberg, age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 10th at her home in Wishart, Saskatchewan. She was born October 7th, 1946, in Watrous, SK to Erling and Margaretha (Regier) Bartel of Drake SK. Patricia was the eldest of her 6 siblings Tom, Jen, John, Trudy and twins Perry and Peggy....

George Bratushesky

George Bratushesky

April 8, 2025

A Graveside Service will be held to honor George's life at 

10:00 am on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Rose Valley Cemetery



Memorial donations in George’s name can be made to:

Rose Valley Senior Drop-In Centre

PO Box 248 | Rose Valley, SK | S0E 1M0

Imajean Nystrom

Imajean Nystrom

April 8, 2025

As per Imajean's wishes, no funeral service will be held at this time.

Donations in Imajean's memory may be made to Telemiracle-- a cause near and dear to her heart.

Kinsmen Foundation/TeleMiracle | 2217C Hanselman Court | Saskatoon, SK | S7L 6A8

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Mary Stein

Mary Stein

April 8, 2025

Please click here to view Mary's Funeral Service

Mary was born in Milna, Ukraine on August 4, 1928 to Dmetro and Maria Petryk. Her parents and family came to Canada in 1929, when Mary was 9 months old (with her sister, Rosie and brother, Peter). They came first to the Port of Quebec. Then they took the train west to settle...

Anna Agnes Olson

Anna Agnes Olson

March 29, 2025

Anna Agnes Olson of Spalding, SK, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at Parkland Place in Melfort, SK, at the age of 87 years.

Born on April 13, 1937, to Rupert and Anna Hofmann in Spalding, SK, Anna lived a life dedicated to her family and community. She married Dallas Olson on November 25, 1961, in St. Martin’s Church, located...

Evelyn Ruth Skaalrud

Evelyn Ruth Skaalrud

March 25, 2025

Evelyn Ruth Skaalrud passed away March 25, 2025, at the wise age of 92 years.

Born in the Springer House in the RM of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan on February 15, 1933, where she grew up with her siblings Elsie (Gosta Wallster), Verner (Myrtle), and Milton (Karen).

In her early years, Mom worked as a telephone operator in Wadena. She was pretty cute...

Kenneth John George Prince

Kenneth John George Prince

March 21, 2025

Kenneth was born to Earl and Leila (Pringle) Prince on October 1, 1955, in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. He was one of eleven children. Ken passed from this life on March 21, 2025.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Veronica, and two stepsons (sons of his heart) who meant the world to him—Jordan and Justin (Jessie Woods) Wilton. He would do anything...

Judy Anne Patrick

Judy Anne Patrick

March 17, 2025

Please click here to view Judy's Funeral Service.

Judy is survived by her sons, Kevin (Jerri), children Stephen and Beth; Robert (Marni) and children Ethan and Jarius.

Judy was predeceased by her husband Ray, her parents John and Anne Wielgoz, stepmother Barb Wielgoz, brother Troy Wielgoz, as well as special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Judy was born in Wishart, Saskatchewan on February...

Elizabeth Warrack

Elizabeth Warrack

March 17, 2025

With love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Chernoff) Warrack on March 17, 2025, at the Quill Plains Centennial Lodge in Watson. Liz was born on May 22, 1933, in Veregin, Saskatchewan, where she was raised on the family farm.

Growing up, Liz enjoyed singing, playing guitar, softball, and curling. As a young woman,...

Duane Stephen Horbach

Duane Stephen Horbach

March 13, 2025

A private graveside service will be held at a later date

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane Stephan Horbach, who left us too soon on March 13, 2025. Born at Preeceville Union Hospital on November 27, 1960, Duane was the cherished son of Stephan and Frances Horbach, who predeceased him. He is survived by his...

Janice Shirley Madarash

Janice Shirley Madarash

March 9, 2025

To celebrate the life and love she had for family and friends, please join us in sharing some of her favorite things.

Honoring her wishes there will be no service, but there will be Hot Dogs

Come & Go Gathering

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025

Wadena Golf Club House, Wadena, SK

Janice, daughter of Cliff and Jessie Smith, was born...

Laura Fay Alberts

Laura Fay Alberts

February 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura “Fay” Alberts, who passed away peacefully at Kelvington Hospital on February 25, 2025, with her beloved husband, Bob, by her side.

Fay was born on May 8, 1950, in Preeceville, SK, to Herb and Laura Scheller. She grew up in a big family as one of seven children, surrounded...

Lorne James Porterfield

Lorne James Porterfield

February 18, 2025

Born on May 6, 1947, in Spalding, SK, Lorne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose sense of humor, generosity, wisdom, and unwavering loyalty will be remembered by all who knew him.

Lorne spent his early years on his family farm, located five miles east of Lac Vert. After spending 7 years with the Calgary Police Force, he and...