September 29, 1941 – January 24, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marlene. She passed away peacefully in the hospital on January 24, 2015 at the age of 73 with family by her side. Marlene will be sadly missed, but forever remembered by her loving husband of 53years Rodney; her children Kerry (Monique), Kent (Laurel), Lori (Ken), Kirt (Robyn); grandchildren Devin (Allison), Brandon, Alyssa, Courtney, Brett, Megan, Brianne, Reagan, and Brennan; great-grandchildren Gavin and Nolan; brothers Alvin (Elaine), Albert (Joyce), Harvey (Mary), Dennis (Margaret); sister Elaine (Ron); and numerous nieces and nephews. Marlene is predeceased by her parents, Roy and Adeline Schmidt; sister Edna; brother Donald William (Bill); father-in-law Edward Blatz; mother-in-law Isabelle; brother-in-law Barry; and sister-in-law Cynthia. The Funeral Service will be held at Rosthern Mennonite Church, 3016 5th Street, Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Interment of her ashes will take place in Rosthern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sask Valley Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 93, Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK (306-232-5245, http://www.funksfuneralhome.ca).
Rodney & Family, We send you our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences. We hope that you will find peace and comfort in your God and in each other as you grieve your loss. I enjoyed my time getting to know Marlene as we worked at the Hospital together especially enjoying our coffee breaks together and working on special projects, like the parade float. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days and months ahead. Ken & Lois Bergen
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We will keep you in our prayers. Ken and Pat Weightman
To the family I am sorry for your loss. I had many visits with Marlene. I loved dearly and she will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Wish I could of attended however I just heard. Take care. Richelle
The Blatz Family
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Marlene’s cousins:
Doreen(nee Moser) & August Stolz, Medicine Hat,AB
Marlene (nee Moser) & Lloyd Sulz, Medicine Hat,AB
Diane (nee Moser) & Ron Romanchuk,Calgary,AB
Sincere condolences to all of Marlene’s family. My thoughts are with you all.
Dear Rodney and family…..our deepest condolences to all of you on this great loss to your family. She was my guardian angel when I needed her most! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Barbara and Philippe Martin Camrose, Alberta