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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- July 22, 2020
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Betty Lou Knupp
November 11, 1945 - July 6, 2020 It is with sadness that the family of Betty Lou Knupp announce her passing on July 6, 2020 at the age of 74 years at Weyburn, SK. She was predeceased by her parents, Gilbert and Beatrice Tourigny; her son Richard “Rick” Knupp; daughter-in-law Darlene Goemaat-Knupp; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Agnes Knupp; brothers-in-law, Ron Sedgewick and Gus Fystrom. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Glen Knupp; son: Todd (Debbie) Knupp and their children: Rylan, Austin and Jenna; her grandaughter Kaitlin Knupp; sisters: Connie Sedgewick, Irene (Don) Marno, Joan (Don) Pontius, Donna May Burton; sisters-in-law, Margaret Fystrom and Jean Canning; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Betty Lou Tourigny was born on November 11, 1945 at Weyburn, SK to Gilbert and Beatrice Tourigny. She was the second youngest of 5 children: Connie, Irene, Joan and Donna. Their father was the owner of Tourigny Distributors, the John Deere dealership in Weyburn at that time. The girls were raised at the family home on 6th St. in Weyburn and they attended Haig School and the Weyburn Collegiate. During the summer their mother would pack up things and would take the children to White Bear Lake where they had a cabin. They spent all of their childhood summers at the lake. It was there that Betty developed her talent for swimming and she later became a lifeguard. She was known to have been the youngest person to swim across White Bear Lake at the age of 12. Her first job was working as a cook at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and then at an optical clinic for a short time. Betty and Glen were married at a young age at Plentywood, Montana on March 9, 1960. They were legally not old enough to be married at the ages of 15 and 16 but went ahead on their own anyways. It was a week or two before their parents were made aware of this and then they were married at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weyburn. Betty attended secretarial school in Regina after being married. Once she completed her course she returned to Weyburn where she and Glen resided on the farm near the family homestead. They built a new home, farmed the land and raised their 2 sons there. Richard (Rick) was born in 1964 and Todd was born in 1967. Summers were spent farming therefore her vacation time was spent with Glen and the boys at the hayfield at Forget, SK. They would take their camper and farm equipment for haying, and would spend their time getting the hay cut and baled. Betty was the best one to drive the bale wagon to pick bales. It was evident that she drove an open cab tractor as she endured a deep dark tan every summer. They swam in White Lake and camped out in the hayfield. Farming came first and if time allowed, they would go north to go fishing as a summer holiday. Many memories were made at the hayfield and on the fishing trips. Betty started working as a full-time secretary at Sears. She eventually became the manager and worked there for over 30 years. In the later years she became owner operator of Sears and moved the business to the Weyburn Square Mall. During this time she began to introduce gift ware to her store and opened Daniel Chocolates. This was the beginning of expanding her business. She left Sears and opened her own business. Knupp’s Cove was established and specialized in wedding registry and marriage licenses, selling china, flatware, gift ware and expanded into selling Laura Secord’s Chocolates and Calico fudge. Betty was known for her exquisite sweet treats and acquired many loyal customers. She spent many hours at the store and if anyone needed to see her, they gathered there for conversation and friendship. She will be missed by the friends and customers that she made over the years. She was a salesperson and entrepreneur at heart and was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year through the Weyburn Quota Club’s Women of the Year many years ago. She took pride in this nomination as she had worked very hard to establish an exclusive business in Weyburn. She valued her professional relationships with other retail owners and believed in shopping local to support the community. Betty also helped the family business of J.W. Apartments by assisting to manage the business of rental properties for the last 15 years. She also had a food concession trailer that she would take out in the summer months to sell ice cream, fudge, snow cones and popcorn to the crowds of summer fairs. Betty came a grandmother to 4 grandchildren. Kaitlin, Rylan, Austin and Jenna Knupp. She was overjoyed to be a Grandma and cherished every visit from them. She always supported each and every one of them in their endeavors. She especially enjoyed Ukrainian dancing, 4-H cattle shows, football and school concerts. Betty always made every occasion special. She had a special gift for choosing the perfect item for everyone. Christmas was her favorite time of year. She always made it special and memorable for each and every one in the family. In the past few years Betty’s failing health prevented her from continuing to work at her business. She wanted to return to the store but wasn’t physically able to follow through with this. She was able to spend the last few years at home with her husband Glen, spending time cooking and caring for one another. Due to Covid restrictions, a Private Family Service of Remembrance was held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Jody Pfeifer officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest cemetery, Weyburn, SK. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Betty may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Box 1416, Weyburn, SK, S4H 3J9. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories.”
Lavern Orville Larsen
June 1926 - July 2020 Lavern Orville Larsen, late of Windthorst, SK, passed away July 11, 2020 at the age of 94 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Josephine Larsen,; his wife Betty; brother Leroy Larsen; son Barry Larsen; great-grand children: Henlee, Quinn, Calla. Lavern is survived by his sons: Dwight (Brenda) Larsen, Windthorst, SK; David (Diane) Larsen, Sundre, AB, Stephen (Tesa) Larsen, High River, AB; daughter-in-law Jo-Ann Larsen, Oungre, SK; 14 grandchildren: Mark, Toni (Kody), Andrea, Rhett (Julie), Kirk, Janelle (Allen), Derek, Kent, Ashley (Ryan), Ryan (Erica), Brendan, Dustin, Reid and Reghan; 11 great-grandchildren: Kaydence, Parker, Sloane, Piper, Lainey, Holden, Aubrey, Ryley, Theo, Jordynn and Olivia; brother Lloyd (Norma) Larsen; sister-in-law Pat Larsen; as well as several nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends. Lavern was born in Westby, Montana in June 1926. He grew up in the Oungre area and loved the farm life from an early age. He completed grade 10 and then entered the work force. He tried working in the municipal office for a short period but realized he was meant to be outside. He married the love of his life, Betty, in 1948 and later bought the Wayne McAlpine farm and continued a career in farming that spanned 70 years. He loved walking through the crops and driving each day to view their progress. He enjoyed most sports and played ball in summer and played hockey and curled in the winter. He was well known across southern Saskatchewan for his prowess as a softball pitcher. In his later years, most of his time was consumed by the farm, but he still loved playing ball with his grandkids in the farmyard. He loved visiting with his kids and grandkids in Saskatchewan and Alberta, but always needed to get back to the farm as quickly as possible. He enjoyed excellent health until his final few months but was fortunate to not have to suffer too long. Due to Covid restrictions, a private family service will be held. Due to Covid restrictions, a Private Family Graveside Service was held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Bromhead Cemetery, Bromhead, SK with Pastor Victoria Mwamasika officiating. Pallbearers were: Dustin Larsen, Brendan Larsen, Mark Larsen, Reid Larsen, Kent Larsen and Kirk Larsen. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Lavern may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories.”
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Erna Creighton
1923 - 2020 It is with much sadness, but also with grateful hearts for a long and full life, that the family of Erna Creighton announces her passing at Newhope Pioneer Lodge, Stoughton, Sask. on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 97. Erna’s memory will be forever cherished by her son Don Richardson, daughter Valerie Creighton, son Tom Creighton, daughter-in-law Marnie Richardson and step daughter Linda DeCarle (nee Creighton). She will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Michael (Angie) Richardson, Kim (Bryce) Anderson, Ira Noyes, James McDonal, Lauren (Mitchell) Lyke, Zane (Josie) Creighton and Delaney (Isaac) Creighton; great grandchildren: Mikayla and Madison Richardson, Jacob (Chelsey) Anderson, Christopher (Robynn) Anderson, Nathalie Anderson, Riley Noyes and Ace Lyke, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husbands: Don Creighton and Harry Richardson; parents: Otto and Otillia Lucht; sister Beth Kerr; brother-in-law Cecil Kerr; grandson Aja Noyes; aunts: Helen Trapp and Mathilda Stack; grandparents: Paul and Amelia Unger. A service to celebrate Erna was held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Taylor Park in Stoughton. Pastor Ken Stoddard officiated. Interment followed in the Stoughton Town Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Erna’s memory may be made to the Newhope Lodge Activity Fund, Box 38, Stoughton, Sask., S0G 4T0. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan cared for the Creighton family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.
Wilma Catherine Reitler
November 14, 1929 - July 3, 2020 Wilma Catherine Reitler, late of Weyburn, SK passed away July 3, 2020 at the age of 90 years.She was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Clara Benning; her husband Hans; brothers: infant brother Gerald, Ron, Henry, Brian; sister Marion Skjonsby; sisters-in-law: Ingrid Benning, Annie (Jake) Fellner, Mary Reitler; brothers-in-law, Charles (Pete) Anderson and Peter (Shirley) Reitler. Wilma is survived by her sisters, Vera Anderson and Carolyn (Kenneth) Kennedy; her brothers: Patrick (Loretta) Benning, James (Patricia) Benning, Clif (Dorothy) Benning, Gregory (Bonnie) Benning; sisters-in-law, Florence Benning, Sandra (Brian) Bakken; brother-in-law Wilf (Mariann) Skjonsby; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Wilma was born on November 14, 1929 to Lloyd and Clara (Mclean) Benning. She grew up on a farm south of Weyburn, SK. Wilma’s childhood was the typical life of a child growing up in the 1930s. She went to South Weyburn School, for a time riding a Shetland pony. Being the oldest of a large family, she was always involved in chores and being her mother’s helper. Wilma attended Weyburn Collegiate graduating in 1946 then went on to take teacher training at “Normal School” in Moose Jaw, SK. She taught at several one-room country schools and in 1950 moved to Khedive, SK. In 1951, she married a local farmer “Hans Reitler.” As well as being an efficient house wife, Wilma continued to teach school. She was well known as a piano teacher and continued her music education in Weyburn. After Hans passed away in 1968, Wilma moved to Regina where she taught school until she retired in 1990. She shared her home with her dog, “MacDuff” until she moved to Marian Chateau. In 2017 she became a resident at Parkway Lodge in Weyburn where she passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020 at the age of ninety. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, SK, with Fr. Francis Plaparampil celebrant. Urn Bearer was Dale Anderson. Interment followed the service at the Pangman Cemetery, Pangman, SK.For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Wilma may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Box 1416, Weyburn, SK, S4H 3J9. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories.”
Carol Anne Musk
December 24, 1939 - July 12, 2020 Carol Anne Musk, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born December 24, 1939, passed away on July 12, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Carol is survived by her son, Darcy (Lorraine) Musk of Weyburn, SK; son, Ken Musk of Weyburn, SK; two grandchildren, Tanya Musk (Chris Borshowa) and James Musk (Kolynda Lennox); brothers, Tom Tollefson and Dick (Treva) Tollefson; sisters in law, Noreen Tollefson, Joyce Burke and Linda Kalenchuk as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carol is predeceased by her parents, Almer and Gladys Tollefson; husband, Arthur Musk (2010); brother, Robert “Bob” Tollefson; sister, Kitty Tollefson; in laws, James and Marguerite Musk and brothers in law, Bill Kalenchuk and Ted Burke. At the request of Carol & her family there will be no formal services held at this time. A Scattering at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Carol may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic at 4101 Dewdney Avenue Regina, SK S4T 7T1.Condolences may be left at:www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, 306-842-5432.
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Card of Thanks Kathryn Groshong, with her children and their families, wish to express their sincere thanks to family and friends for sympathy and kindness shown in the passing of Fred Groshong, dear Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa on March 16, 2020. Thank you to Dr. Beheshti and Dr. Matiza, the nurses and staff at Weyburn General Hospital for your compassionate care. Thank you to Reverend M. Barnabas and organist Norma Kapusianyk for leading us in a lovely service at Fletcher’s Funeral Chapel, which was Live-Streamed, “A Tribute To Fred Groshong” under Covid-19 restrictions. Thank you to Family and Friends for flowers, cards, food, phone calls, E-mails and donations made in Fred’s memory. Thanks to Holly and Tanya of “Comforts of Home Senior Care” for their dedicated help. Thank you to Fletcher’s Funeral Chapel for your professional and caring handling of the Funeral Arrangements. We miss Fred dearly, but feel he walks beside us every day. ~ Kathryn, Willis, Lois, Lynn, Elaine and families The family of the late Betty Lou Knupp of Weyburn, SK wish to show their regards to all who showed their condolences to the family. The gifts of floral bouquets, cards, food, phone calls, visits and the sharing of personal memories was greatly appreciated. We wish to thank caregivers at WGH, Weyburn Home Care, and Parkway Lodge for their ongoing care to Betty during her declining health, and to friends and family who supported Betty and Glen throught the past few months. We wish to acknowledge the staff of RD Family Funeral Chapel for their caring and professionalism during a most difficult time. Sincerely, Glen Knupp, Todd & Debbie Knupp, Kaitlin, Rylan, Austin and Jenna Knupp.
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