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Visitation
Thursday, June 27, 2024
1:00PM - 9:00PM
Wiebe Funeral Home - Winkler
121 8th Street
Winkler, MB R6W 0M1
JUN28
Memorial Service
Friday, June 28, 2024
11:00AM
Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church
189 2nd Street
Winkler, MB R6W 3N2
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![]() JUN27 Visitation Thursday, June 27, 2024 1:00PM - 9:00PM Wiebe Funeral Home - Winkler 121 8th Street Winkler, MB R6W 0M1 JUN28 Memorial Service Friday, June 28, 2024 11:00AM Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church 189 2nd Street Winkler, MB R6W 3N2
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![]() Elisabeth "Betty" Penner (nee Penner), age 83 years of Winkler, MB, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Portage and District General Hospital. She is survived by her children Darrell (Marge) Penner, and Dexter (Louise) Penner, as well as 7 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin Penner in 2010. Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winkler EMM Church. A private burial will take place prior to the service at the Winkler Cemetery. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to Back to the Bible. ![]() Peacefully, with family by her side, Helga Gillis passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Tabor Home, Morden, MB at the age of 96 years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Joyce Barron, and sons Jim (Janice), Lawrence (Dena) and Allen (Shauna) Gillis. Also sharing the loss of their dear Amma are her grandchildren Michael (Breyanne) Gillis, Amy (Chris) Henderson, Marni (Jared) Cormier, Lonnie (Kylie) Gillis, Jeremy (Alicia) Gillis, Jordan (Andrea) Gillis, Paige and Wyatt Gillis, and step granddaughters Cherie (Dennis) Rudd and Monica (Jeff) Suderman as well as her great-grandchildren, Ragnar, Svana, Maddie, Gisley, Gunnar and Magnus Gillis, Haylee, Laycee and Kaylee Henderson, Delia, Leo and Gusti Cormier, Rogan, Nyla and Bennett Gillis, Emersyn and Brynlee Gillis, and Everly Gillis and step great-grandchildren Ron (Tiffany) Rudd and Kaitlyn (Kyle) Kassian and Sadie, Parker and Jaxson Suderman, and step great-great grandchildren Callie Rudd and Karenza, Amelia and Alyssa Kassian. Helga will also be sadly missed by her dear sister-in-law, Sigga Hildebrand as well as numerous nieces and nephews from near and far. She was predeceased by her parents Gustav and Lena Isaacson, in-laws Ragnar and Salome Gillis, her beloved husband Arni Gillis, her dear son-in-law Jim Barron, her precious grandson Matthew Gillis, and brothers-in-law Ragnar (Emily), Oscar, Frank (June), Johnny Gillis, Charles Hildebrand and sister-in-law Olive (Arni) Gillis. Helga was born April 9, 1928, to Gusti and Lena Isaacson who farmed in the Icelandic community of 1-6, SW of Morden. Being the only child, she helped with haying, milking cows, chickens and everyday farm chores. This continued when she married Arni Gillis, a neighbouring farmer, on November 22, 1947. They raised four children, Joyce, Jim, Lawrence and Allen. Mom loved farm life. She always had a large garden, preserving everything she could. There was always homemade bread, cookies, cakes and delicious meals for whoever dropped by. She was a lifelong member of the Icelandic Ladies Aid – Fjolan. Mom & Dad retired to Morden in 1987 where she continued gardening, baking and staying in touch with many family and friends through her love of telephone visits. After Dad passed away in 2005, Mom remained very active and independent. She loved having family and friends stop in, especially her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Through the past two years as her macular degeneration progressed and her memory declined, the safety of living alone became a concern. She was moved to Tabor Home where she spent the last four months of her life. She was an amazingly strong woman and we her family are blessed to have had such a loving and caring mother and Amma in our lives for so many wonderful years. Funeral service will be held at Wiebe’s Funeral Chapel, Morden, MB on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Morris Vincent officiating. Private family interment will take place at the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery prior to the service. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery C/O Mark Olafson, 29083 RD 1 N Stanley, MB R6T 0C1. Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden in care of arrangements. Card of Thanks, The family of Helga Gillis extends deepest thanks and appreciation to our relatives, neighbours and friends for the many acts of kindness shown during our recent loss. We appreciate greatly the many phone calls, visits, food, flowers, cards and donations. Sincere thank you to the staff at Tabor Home, for their dignified and compassionate care. Thank you as well to Rev. Morris Vincent for his comforting support and to Jake Giesbrecht and staff at Wiebe Funeral Chapel for their professional service. Your thoughtfulness and support at this difficult time is greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten Joyce Barron Jim and Janice Gillis Lawrence and Dena Gillis Allen and Shauna Gillis and families ![]() George Allen Durbin, age 90 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. He was born November 19, 1933, in Rolla, ND, the son of George Albert and Mina I. Richardson Durbin, was raised in the Cando area and attended Cando High School. He was united in marriage to Joanne Marie Walter on April 24, 1954, in Crookston, Minnesota. They were married for 50 years, until her death in 2004. George started Durbin Excavating in 1960 in Devils Lake, which they continued to operate until he retired in 2012. George was a lifetime member of the Devils Lake Elks Lodge. He was also a member of the Rural Fired Department where he had served as a volunteer fireman. George is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard A. and Becky Durbin, Devils Lake and his son, Paul A. Durbin of Grand Forks, ND. He is survived by four grandchildren Matthew (Patrick) Durbin, Fargo, ND; Trisha (Ben) Adamson, Woodbury, MN; Heather (Mitch) Nelson, Monticello, MN; and Christopher Durbin, St. Paul, MN and ten great grandchildren Holly and Collin Durbin, Anna, Lauren, and Ella Adamson, Cameron and Cooper Libby, Riann, Reese and Drew Nelson. He is survived by one brother John (Angela) Durbin of Rosemont, MN and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ray Walter, Tom (Suzanne) Walter, Jean (Bob) Wilhelmi and many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne; parents, George and Mina; sister, Evelyn Copenbarger; brothers Lloyd Durbin, Daniel Durbin, and Robert Durbin. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow the graveside service at the Devils Lake Elks Lodge. ![]() Dwight T. Sondreson, age 68 of Edinburg, ND, passed away on June 21, 2024 at Valley Senior Living of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dwight T. Sondreson was born September 15, 1955 in Grafton, ND, the son of A.L. (Bud) and Mae Sondreson. He attended Edinburg School. He worked on the family farm, did over the road trucking and worked for Mydral Brothers for many years, until ill health forced his retirement. Dwight was talented at drawing and loved to cook. He made a mean macaroni salad. He was mechanically gifted and loved engines. He enjoyed his 1969 Hemi Orange Roadrunner and his 1947 Harley Knucklehead. He also liked to watch Nascar races. He loved his faithful dog “Chase” who preceded him in death. Dwight is survived by siblings: Lawrence (Mary) Sondreson of Grafton, ND, Diane (Rolf) Brakvatne, Fargo, ND, Loren Sondreson, Hoople, ND, and Ellen (Todd) Domben, Edinburg, ND; also surviving are four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery of Edinburg, ND. ![]() Thomas A. Olson, age 71 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Unity Hospital of Grafton. Funeral services will be Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Grafton Lutheran Church. Visitation will be for 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery of Grafton, ND. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Unity Medical Center Foundation or the North Dakota Cancer Center. ![]() Louella A. "Lulu" Thompson, of Devils Lake and the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital surrounded by her loving family. There will be a viewing and gathering of family and friends at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service at the Michael "Buggs" Thompson Family Cemetery on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Military Honors will be accorded by the Spirit Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7546. Louella Ann Thompson, daughter of Mary Jane (Grandbois) and Michael Thompson Sr. was born at Fort Totten ND on August 1, 1953. She grew up in the St. Michael area and attended Little Flower Mission School and St. Mary’s Academy. In the early 1980’s, Lulu enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard. She served out of Camp Grafton and eventually enlisted in the Army Reserve. She worked as a heavy equipment operator for the 3662 Maintenance Company and while with the Reserve was stationed in Germany for a time. At the time of her honorable discharge on March 7, 1986 she had earned the rank of PFC. While living back in North Dakota Louella worked many years in road construction as a packer and also with area electricians on various projects including the casino. For the past 38 plus years, Lulu has shared a life of love, happiness and adventure with George Frederick. Lulu had so many talents, so many hobbies, so many enjoyments in life. She loved hunting, fishing and playing pool. She loved to travel to different states, attending motorcycle rallies, riding in the rodeos, dancing in pow-wows, Minnie Princess, putting puzzles together, going for night time motorcycle rides with her loving partner, George. Together they would hit the casinos, trap minnows, garden and plant flowers around the house and the shop. Lulu loved visiting family and friends. She was always laughing and smiling. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was someone you could confide in and she put the conversation in her vault, never to be heard or said again. (Oh, the secrets she must have had) Lulu had a big heart, a heart of love, a heart of caring. She always was willing to help anyone, anyway she could. She loved us all. Lulu is survived by her precious family. Her partner George Frederick, daughter Laura (Melvin) LaCroix; son Anthony (Margaret) LaCroix; grandchildren Anthony TwoHearts, Destiny LaCroix, Daniel Wallace II, Paradise Wallace, Mercedes LaCroix and Xavier LaCroix; great grandchildren Jazzy, Myah, Bartholemew and Anastasia; sisters and brothers Lilly Owlboy, Alfred (Nita) Thompson, Sheila (Cody) Thompson, Robert “Kojak” (Kristi) Thompson; sisters-in-law Penny Holmen, Patty Fonder, Shirley Schultz and Paula Bertsch; many nieces, nephews, cousins and families. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Peter Belgarde Jr., Donnie Belgarde Sr., Mike “Buggs” Thompson Jr., Paul Thompson, Francis “Frenchie” Brown, sisters Shirley Belgarde, Beatrice Joramo and baby sister Janice, grandparents John and Gertrude Thompson, Florence and Fred Grandbois. ![]() On June 20th, 2024, John Enns passed away peacefully at BTHC. Leaving to mourn his wife Leona of 60 years, son Doug, Ruth, Jake, Franklin, Laney and Peter. Daughter Lisa, David, Sarah, James, Sam and Maria. Daughter Jolene and Dick. Predeceased by son Michael and daughter-in-law Jacqueline. John was born in 1942 in Winkler to William and Mary Enns and was the oldest of six siblings. Dad grew up in Schanzenfeld, working on the family farm and playing baseball. Schanzenfed was a place he never wanted to leave. After marrying his Queen Leona in 1963 they attempted to leave Schanzenfeld, where he used his Harvard degree working as a manager of the Irish Potato Chip factory in Winnipeg. While living in Winnipeg, farming remained his passion and when they were able, moved back home to farm and start a family. Dad loved the years spent working on the dairy together with his wife, brothers, children, nieces and nephews. These were some of the best years and memories together as a family. He always said he didn't work a day in his life. Dad's hobbies consisted of coffee drinking, visiting and reading Russian literature. In his younger years dad played a lot of baseball which led him to meeting his bride. He frequently reminded his family that he would have been an MLB player if not for a shoulder injury. Dad loved music. He could play the same song on harmonica, accordion, guitar and piano. Dad enjoyed the social aspect of fishing and traveling. Although he always wondered why one would leave when they have it so good at home. Dad can be found in many traveling pictures with random strangers. He would often comment about the friendly people he met along the way. He was not self conscious. When mom asked if he ever got embarrassed he replied "I don't know what that means" as he considered everyone his friend. Our most cherished memory of dad is seeing him read his Bible. He spent countless hours in the feed room calculating feed rations and moisture of alfalfa while preparing Sunday school lessons and sermons. His Bible was greasy and duct taped. The imagery of our Father in heaven is an image our dad portrayed to us. He was quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. “The fact that our hearts yearn for something earth can't supply is proof that heaven must be our home” - CS Lewis ![]() David J. Klava, age 68 of Grafton, North Dakota passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. David J. Klava was born June 21, 1955 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of the late David D. and Lois (Johnson) Klava. He attended and graduated from Grafton High School. After his schooling he worked as a Welder for French’s Welding. He then moved to Fordville and worked as a farmhand. In 1973, David was united in marriage to Mardell Mattson. The couple made their home in Grafton and had one son, Jason. In 1984, Daivd was united in marriage to Laura Moore. They made their home in Elk Grove, California and welcomed two children, Justin and Joann. In 2006, David was united in marriage to Debbie Shireman. While living in California he worked as a Draftsman for several companies. David moved to Grafton in 2017 and worked at Home of Economy and AmericInn until his retirement. He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Grafton. David loved his family and loved being outside, hunting, fishing, shooting guns and music. David is survived by his children: Jason (Katie) Klava, Warsaw, ND; Justin (Gaby) Klava, Atlanta, GA; Joann Klava, Sacramento, CA; grandchildren: Trevor Klava, Trenton Klava and Adrien Charboneau; siblings: John (Kris) Klava, Grafton, ND; Judy (Jeff Zejdlik) Klava, Grand Forks, ND; Karen (John) Czapiewski, Minot, ND; Sarah (Allen Skjerven) Iverson, Edinburg, ND; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister JoAnn (Joey) Klava, brother-in-law Larry Iverson and infant nephew Raymond Klava. Memorial services will be Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Grafton Lutheran Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at the North Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Grafton, ND. ![]() Bernice Marion Christianson (Huffman) died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Rapid City, SD. She was 102 years old. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, ND at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of the service at the church. Bernice was born on October 2, 1921, at Drayton, ND. Her parents, Kenneth and Florence Huffman farmed northeast of Walhalla, ND. Bernice attended a rural elementary school located a mile south of the Huffman homestead. Teachers often lived with the Huffman family during the school year. She graduated from the Walhalla Public High School. She attended NDSU and graduated with a degree in Home Economics in 1943. Bernice taught home economics for eleven years. She was Pembina County Superintendent of Schools from 1973 to 1984 and then retired. Bernice married Elmo T. Christianson in Madison, Wisconsin on July 17, 1943, just before Elmo left for Europe to serve with the 15th Army Airforce. Bernice and Elmo had three children, Judy, Kenneth, and Kathleen. Bernice was a charter member of the United Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Dorcas Circle. Bernice was well known for her culinary skills. She enjoyed needlework and she was a birder. She moved to Rapid City to live near her daughter Judy in 2011. Bernice is predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Florence Huffman, her sister Eleanor, her husband Elmo, daughter Kathleen, and son-in-law Danny Thompson. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Judy Thompson of Rapid City, and Judy’s two children, Michael Thompson of Rapid City and Kirstin (Chris) Wallen of Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by her son Kenneth Christianson (Alice) of Anthem AZ, and their two children Leif Christianson (Judith) of Duluth MN, and Kyja (Christopher) Nelson of Fargo ND. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Gavin and Grayson Thompson, Unna Katla Nelson, Brooklyn and Ethan Christianson, and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Vidalin Lutheran Church located at rural Akra. |
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