Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Clillard Radke

Clillard Radke

Feb 10, 2017

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clillard A. Radke, at home, on February 10, 2017, at age 81. Clillard was born on May 15, 1935, in the Guernsey District to Walter and Vera Radke. He was one of 16 children. He met his soulmate, Norma, and they married March 20, 1965. Clillard was a...

Chan Katzman

Chan Katzman

Feb 10, 2017

CHAN KATZMAN February 22, 1922 – February 10, 2017 A warrior has fallen. One of the oldest surviving veterans of D-Day, Chan (Channan, Honya) was born to Labe and D’vorah Katzman in Belinitz, Belarus, Russia. Chan was predeceased by his infant brother, Velvel, and by his beloved wives, Wilma (Sarah) Katzman and Marguerite Cox. Chan’s memory will forever be a...

Hazel Nelson

Hazel Nelson

Feb 10, 2017

Hazel Ina Nelson (Edelman) January 22, 1927 – February 10, 2017 The family of Hazel Nelson is saddened to announce her passing at RUH 6200 with her family by her side on Friday, February 10th, 2017. We extend a sincere thank you to the staff on 6200 for their care and compassion to our beautiful loved one. Hazel was born...

Wilfred Tuttle

Wilfred Tuttle

Feb 10, 2017

Wilfred (Bill) Tuttle passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Saskatoon, SK. on February 10, 2017. Bill was born on June 14, 1932 in Tisdale, SK, the fourth child of Wilfred and Margaret Tuttle. As a youngster, his family lived in many small Saskatchewan towns which instilled a love of this province that continued throughout...

Brian Anspach

Brian Anspach

Feb 8, 2017

Brian James Anspach, 41, Saskatoon, died at 5:02 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 following a stroke at the Royal University Hospital surrounded by family. Brian was born Dec. 29, 1975, in Saskatoon, SK. He grew up in Nutana and attended St. Frances Elementary School followed by Holy Cross High School. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2001 with...

Glado Eddith Samuels

Glado Eddith Samuels

Feb 7, 2017

Glado passed away suddenly in her home on February 7, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan on May 24, 1924 and took her schooling in Shackleton, Sk. She entered the School of Nursing at the Regina General Hospital, graduating in 1946, working in Cabri and Nipawin. She married Michael Samuels on November 14, 1947...

Eleanor Anne Shields

Eleanor Anne Shields

Feb 6, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eleanor Anne (Nell) Shields (nee Lewis) on February 6, 2017. She was born on January 14, 1934 in the town of Milden, SK. Eleanor married Gordon Shields on July 10, 1953 and together they started a 63-year journey. Shortly after they married and in a span of 7 years,...

Mary Strickland

Mary Strickland

Feb 5, 2017

MARY (Marie), 84, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 5, 2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her parents Michael and Annie, sister Nora, brother Jimmy, son Russell, and Great-granddaughter Kyra preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her siblings; John, Irene and Andrew. Children; David, Gary, Debra (Dell)...

Lily Hattie Hilderman

Lily Hattie Hilderman

Feb 4, 2017

It is with deep sorrow the family mourns the passing of their dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Lily was born in Forget, Sk. and grew up on a farm near Benson, Sk. She attended a one room country school for her early education. She then went to Luther College and Normal School in Regina for the next 3 years....

Ian Robinson

Ian Robinson

Feb 3, 2017

Ian Joseph Robinson Passed away on February 3, 2017 at home. Ian is survived by his Daughter Erin (Alex) Eyahpaise-Springett, Grandchildren Tobias Eyahpaise, Quinton Bear, Erith Eyahpaise-Springett as well as adpoted grandchildren Olivia and Beverly Skilliter, Brothers Ray (Marg) Cameron, Wayne Robinson, Sister Karen Breeze, Sisters-in- Law Pearl Robinson, Laurette Robinson, Adopted sister Arlene Harper as well as many nieces...

Mabel Lyons

Mabel Lyons

Feb 3, 2017

Mabel Lyons It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mabel Lyons, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. Mabel was born on a farm near Hazelcliff, Sask on July 8, 1919 and passed away peacefully Feb 3, 2017 at St Pauls Hospital in Saskatoon, after a brief illness. She is survived by her children Shirley Crook...

Phyllis Hedlin

Phyllis Hedlin

Feb 2, 2017

Phyllis (Fredeen) Hedlin March 13, 1926 – February 2, 2017 Phyllis was born and raised on the family farm 13 miles southwest of Macrorie, SK. She is predeceased by her parents Olive and Alvin, brother Hartley and sister Beth, a son Eric (1959 – 1965), a granddaughter Andrea (1979), and two sons in law Ernie Kardash and Richard Allsop. Phyllis...

Lena Epp

Lena Epp

Jan 31, 2017

Lena Olga Epp (nee Nicholls) passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2017 at the age of 87. Lena was born in Sibbald, AB on July 25, 1929. She and her six siblings were raised on family homestead near Weirdale, SK. She became a teacher and taught at several small rural schools. In 1953, she married her husband Cornelius (Corny) Epp....

Dr. Wendell Arthur Stevens

Dr. Wendell Arthur Stevens

Jan 28, 2017

Reverend Dr. Wendell Arthur Stevens 1928 – 2017 Wendell Arthur “Stevey” Stevens was a remarkable man with a passion for life and all things in it. He had a quick wit and sense of humour. He was particularly passionate and proud of his wife, Thelma, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also passionate about his faith in God...

Gurcharan Singh Kamal

Gurcharan Singh Kamal

Jan 28, 2017

On January 28, 2017, at the age of 83, Gurcharan Singh (“Kammy”) Kamal ended this journey in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, surrounded by his entire family. Mr. Kamal is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years and four days, Harbhajan (“Jan”) Kamal, children Rajoo (Daniel Wilnoff), Kajoo (Robin Dick, Alixe [Tyler Pellerin] and Taylor), Maujoo (Navras, Shanti and Arjun Kamal), Irvine...

Verla Browne

Verla Browne

Jan 28, 2017

With heavy hearts, we announce Verla Browne passed away on January 28, 2017, in her 93rd year. Throughout her life, Verla sought opportunities to contribute to her community, to keep current about social justice and political issues, and to support her six children. She faced the many challenges of life with quiet determination, and a warm smile. Verla was born...

Peter Pfeifer

Peter Pfeifer

Jan 27, 2017

Peter Pfeifer March 23, 1924 – January 27,2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Pfeifer on January 27, 2017. Peter, and his brother Pius, came to Canada from Germany in 1953. They travelled to Saskatoon and began working in construction. His family joined him in Saskatoon the following year. Peter later attended Nutana...

Clarence Parsons

Clarence Parsons

Jan 25, 2017

Clarence “Butch” Parsons 1928- 2017 In loving memory of Clarence “Butch” Parsons who passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital January 25, 2017 with family by his side. Dad is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jean (nee Wilton) and his two children: Calvin (Jocelyn) Parsons ,(Jennifer/Derek, Graham/Trista, Jeremy/Nicola, Frazer/Carla) and Holly (Wayne) Pitka (Ryan/Amanda, Katherine/Dwayne, Lindsay/Dana). As...

John V.B. Haver

John V.B. Haver

Jan 24, 2017

Dr. John V.B. Haver (Jack) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, with all his children at his side. Despite a valiant effort, he could not recover from an operation for a perforated ulcer. He was 91. Jack was born in Lemberg, SK in 1925, and he proudly boasted of being raised in Saskatoon. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Jean Webster

Jean Webster

Jan 22, 2017

Jean Webster (nee Robinson) 1926 - 2017 Margaret Florence ‘Jean’ Webster, age 90, of Saskatoon, SK, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 22, 2017. She was born in Saskatoon, SK on August 26, 1926. She graduated from Bedford High School and Business College before gaining full time employment with Ecole Electric in Saskatoon. Jean married Jim...