Graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Darlingford Cemetery with a memorial reception to follow at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Tuesday at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

.   Robert (Bob) Allen Winters
1960 ~ 2022
 On Sunday November 20, 2022 Bob Winters, 62 of Morden, MB passed away.
Robert Allen Winters was born in Morden, MB on June 28, 1960. He was the son of Nick and Anne Winters and lived on the family farm in Darlingford them and his brother, Steven and sister, Sherry. This is where his love of farming started. He went to school in Darlingford until he was 16 when he started his career with Pool Elevator. He worked for Pool for 12 years and then went on to start his farming life at Dale Dudgeon’s farm where he worked for many, many years. Bob was a hardworking man who never left a job unfinished. You could always count on him to be there to help with any project. He really enjoyed doing wood projects. It may have taken a couple of tries but he always made sure it was perfect. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and golfing. He met the love of his life, Aline in 1976. They started dating in 1979 and were married June 20, 1981. In 1982, they started a family by welcoming their first son, Dwayne and shortly after, they welcomed their daughter, Angela in July 1983. In 1985, they completed their family when their son, Joshua was born. Bob enjoyed watching his kids play in all their sporting events. Nothing brought him more joy until he had grandchildren. Bob was blessed with six wonderful grandchildren: Landon, Bryce, Eric, Taylor, Zoey and Benjamin. Bob was predeceased by his father, Nick and sister, Sherry. He is survived by his mother, Anne, brother, Steven wife, Aline, son, Dwayne (Eric, Taylor), daughter, Angela (Lance, Landon, Bryce) and son, Joshua (Kristen, Zoey, Benjamin).
Graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday November 25, 2022 at the Darlingford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
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​Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Darlingford Cemetery.  Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Thursday at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen's memory to the Pembina - Manitou Health Centre. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

 Helen Doreen Johnston (nee MacDonald)
1935 ~ 2022
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Jill L. Schafer, 61 of Minnewaukan ND passed away at her home on Friday, November 18, 2022 in the loving care of family. 
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  A Celebration of Jill's life will be on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Minnewaukan ND at 10:30 a.m. with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery, rural Minnewaukan. 

Mom was born on Tuesday, November 2,1926, the 4th of 15 kids to David & Susan Klassen (Heinrichs) of Halbstadt, MB.  She was raised on the farm in the area until 1938 when the family moved to Homewood.
She is survived by her children; daughter, Lillian (Ron ) Hiebert of Headingley and their three children,  Curtis (Tracy), Tanya (Alex) Suelzle and Scott (Savannah); son Terry (Betty) of Carman and two children,  Kelly (Jenna) and  Andrea; son Glen (Terri Lynn) of Carman and their three children, Britni (Carson) Callum, Stephanie (Sean) McIntosh and Taylor (Maizy); and daughter, Marilyn (Guido) Faralli of Winnipeg and their two children, Benita (Steven) Heide and Carmen. She also leaves behind 15 great grandchildren and brothers, Ernst of Toronto, John (Alice) of Vancouver, Charles (Margaret) of Melbourne, Australia, and Victor of Valle de Bravo, Mexico, and sisters Katherine and Susanna of Toronto, sister in laws; Anne Klassen, Dona Klassen, Lona Klassen, Margaret Dyck, Ina (Walter) Friesen and numerous nephews and nieces.
Mom’s parents left Halbstadt and moved to Homewood to start the Mennonite church but she stayed behind to finish school that year and then moved to Homewood. When she was a teenager her parents were very busy with pastoral care which left mom in charge of her four youngest brothers. She has fond memories of looking after them and the feeling was mutual as her brothers often mention she was like a second mom.
There she met the love of her life, James Dyck, through church in 1938 and started dating in 1945 and were married on November 2, 1947. They raised their children on the family farm until 1980 when they moved to Winnipeg but then came back to Carman the next year.
Mom’s life was her family and faith.   Mom became a Christian at 15 years of age and grew stronger in her faith every day.  She was very active in the Homewood Mennonite Church and at Bethel in Winnipeg, later in life. She loved to care for the babies, teach Sunday School and help with food. Mom was always willing to help lend a hand to anyone in need whether it was through food, a ride, prayer or by being a friend.  She was known in our family as our prayer warrior and will be missed greatly.
Throughout Mom’s life she worked at many different jobs and always gave it her best. Besides being a mother and farmwife, she sold real estate, was a receptionist at Parkland Floor Covering and sold life insurance. Her hobbies included sewing, baking, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and walking.  Her last few years in Carman you could find mom pushing her walker around town from the Towers to the Co-op or Syl’s, no matter the weather. 
Mom and Dad enjoyed 57 years together and she missed him very much when he passed away on January 28, 2005. They had travelled extensively working with Mennonite Disaster Service, attending Mennonite Conferences all over the states, the Flying Farmers and to Hawaii and Europe with family and friends. Visiting with friends and family was a huge part of their lives.  
Mom loved her family and all the little ones that came along. She seemed more protective of her grandchildren and their safety than her own kids. Every time a grandchild or great grandchild was born they were added to her prayer list.  It brought her much joy to see any of her great grandchildren and would talk endlessly about them to whoever called or visited.
Mom went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday November 18th at 3:30 am at the Middlechurch Care Home.  She was predeceased by her husband, James, her parents David D. and Susan Klassen and sisters, Anna Hiebert, Henrietta Driedger, Elsa Neufeld and brothers Aaron, Erdman (Ed), William, Paul, and Stanley; by several brother in laws and sister in laws, six nephews and by granddaughter Daniela Faralli in 1988 and 1 great granddaughter Pearl Dyck in 2015.
We the family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls, visits and support during this last year of Mom’s life. It was difficult and we did our best to keep mom happy and comfortable. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Carman Hospital, Notre Dame Personal Care Home, Misericordia Health Centre and Middlechurch Care Home for the wonderful care mom received.
Thank you to Pastor Rudy Franz for presiding over mom’s funeral. Thank you to Doyle’s for their help in this part of the journey.
There will be a viewing at Doyle’s Funeral Chapel, Carman, MB on Sunday November 27th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Burial will be held on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 1 pm at the Greenwood Cemetery, with funeral service to follow at the Carman Mennonite Church at 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Gospel Mission Winnipeg.

Karen M. Gellner, 71, of Langdon, ND, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, ND. Visitation will be held Friday, November 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held for one hour before the time of services on Saturday.
Full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with interment to follow at Southside Cemetery. A fellowship lunch will be provided. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service.

Mary Klassen (nee Penner)
1936 ~ 2022
 Peacefully on Thursday November 17 2022 with family by her side, Mary was called home by her Heavenly Father.
She is survived by one daughter, Tracy (Harv) Friesen, five grandchildren, Kristin, Katherine, Caleb, Clairissa, Sarah and four great-grandchildren, Braxtyn, Noah, Emily, and Grace, four sisters and three brothers. She was predeceased by her husband, John and son, Bernie, one brother and three sisters.
Mary was born July 9, 1936 along with her twin sister, Susan in Kronstal, MB to David D. and Maria Penner. She was the 7th of 12 children. She only recalls that growing up it was a very busy household and there was always work to be done. She and her twin sister Susan moved to Wpg and cleaned homes for the wealthy in the 1950s. In 1960 a friend set her up on a blind date with a very handsome young man. She was immediately smitten, as was he with her and they were married three months later. They began their little family 18 months later with the birth of a daughter, Tracy and three years later a son, Bernie. Work was not easy to find at that time so they moved from Morden to Wpg in 1962 until their retirement in 1995. They moved back to Morden that fall and enjoyed some of the best times making memories with family and new friends. Mom loved family gatherings. She would spend days preparing specific foods for each of her grandkids because she wanted to make their favorite. She loved gardening and she could grow some of the best tomato plants around.  She was meticulous about when and how to water the plants and how to prune the plant to ensure the largest, juiciest tomatoes. A passion she tried to pass on to her children. She also reaping the rewards from the 5 large apple trees, and pear tree in the back yard. September was always a fun time at moms. Apple juice, applesauce, apple pie, or apple cake were a main staple when visiting. The "big kids" would be in the trees picking apples and the younger kids on the ground gathering up the ones that fell. They shared the bounty with many a family member and told all to pick extra to take home to share with neighbors. At the end of the day, she would express how tired she was and in the same breath how it made her heart glad that the house was full of people even when we were too noisy. As the years went by mom struggled with Parkinson's Disease. She was driven to stay active after the diagnosis. She was still able to walk short distances until a few weeks before her passing. She would say she didn't want to be a burden if she could still manage herself.
Mom knew that inevitably she would need to live in a Personal Care Home and she expressed that she only wanted to live in Salem Home. At first the move was great and then covid restrictions hit hard. That was an extremely difficult period of time for her. As difficult as it was, she had some of the most incredible caregivers at Salem Home. She would tell me she loved them. I would hear them express their love to her regularly and she would reply "everybody loves me here". That she knew she was loved, is one of the best gifts she could have ever received! Mom's health began to decline after the death of her son Bernie. She missed him so very much and would speak of him often.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff on Evergreen at Salem Home. You gave our mom and grandmother so much love and laughter in her final years. There are no words to express our heartfelt gratitude to you all.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with interment to follow at Southside Cemetery. A fellowship lunch will be provided.

Joseph W. “Joe” Belford, 84 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND from #:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 5:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary and the 4th Degree Knights will provide the Honor Guard. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Orlando “Orlie” C. Sandvig passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.
Orlie Sandvig was born October 10, 1929 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Olvin and Clara (Monson) Sandvig.  He grew up and attended country school near Grafton.  Following his education he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Harris on September 27, 1951 in Crookston, MN.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict in the armored division, achieving the rank of Corporal.  He returned to Grafton where he worked at the Grafton Post Office for many years.  After his retirement, Orlie and Shirley moved to Chandler, AZ where they purchased a beautiful home.  The couple later returned to Grafton and Shirley passed away on September 10, 2011.  Orlie moved to the Lutheran Sunset Home in August of 2019.
He was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church, the Grafton VFW and the Grafton American Legion.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved taking care of his yard, trimming his hedges, mowing and making lefse during the holidays.
Orlie is survived by his children: Greg Sandvig (Phyllis Hoeper), Grand Forks, ND, Lori (Brad) Arin, Grafton, ND and Cheryl Schrank, Grafton, ND; grandchildren:  Jessica (Justin) Sivertson, Grand Forks, ND, Nicholas (Nici) Burns, Grafton, ND, Alexis (Lewis) Plutowski, Monterey, CA/New London, CT, Christopher (Cindy) Sandvig, Waukee, IA, Kyle Sandvig, Randi (Ben) McCausland, Hoople, ND; great grandchildren:  Tyler, Zachery, Gunner, Olivia, Mila, Jake, Holden and Henry.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, his sisters and brothers.  He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Private family services will be held.
Interment will be at the Grafton City Cemetery in the spring.

Kenneth Hanson, 78 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home in Fargo with loving family at his side. 
Hilmer Kenneth (Ken) Hanson Jr. was born on March 9, 1944, the second child of Hilmer and Anna (Anderson) Hanson of Devils Lake, ND.  Ken and his older brother, Collin, grew up in rural Devils Lake and spent their childhood working on the farm, hunting, fishing, and attending school at a two-room schoolhouse, Morris Township No. 2.
As the rural school only taught through the 8th grade, they transferred into Devils Lake in 1957 to complete their high school education.  Ken graduated from Devils Lake Central in 1962 and attended Valley City State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry along with his teaching certification in 1966.
While in college, Ken met Linda LaVonne Taylor. They married on December 10, 1966 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Devils Lake, ND.  Ken taught high school science in Crystal, ND from 1966 to 67, and then taught in Cando, ND from 1968 to 69, where they had their first child – Kenneth Carlin (KC) in October 1968.  They moved to McVille, where Ken taught from 1970 to 74, and had their two daughters, Marti Lin in October 1970 and Janna Lee in May 1973.
After his father’s sudden passing in July 1973, Ken and his family decided to move back to Devils Lake where he began farming with Collin.  They had their second son, Ross Jeffrey, in March 1975.  Ken farmed for 20 years. After the flooding of 1993, he and Linda decided to pack up and head West to Ely, NV.  With a fresh start, he worked as a Program Coordinator for Rural Nevada Development Corporation helping over 150 elderly people receive state funding for home improvements. He was then hired by BHP Copper as an Assay Chemist at the Ruth Mine (near Ely) before eventually becoming the Water and Wastewater Systems Operator.  After BHP closed the mine in 2000, Ken took that skill set to Big Timber, MT, where he worked for Stillwater Mining Company at the East Boulder Mine – earning the moniker “Waterman Ken” along the way.  He continued to work there until 2008 when he retired and moved back to Devils Lake.
Ken and Linda stayed active in retirement through farming for others, travelling to see their kids and grandchildren, doing some carpentry and home improvements, as well as getting out hunting and fishing as much as possible.  In November 2014, Linda was diagnosed with brain cancer and in August 2015 she passed away.
A couple years later, Ken had the chance to catch up with Mary Rutten (Will), a longtime friend and college girlfriend, and rekindled their relationship.  They were married in December 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic in Devils Lake, ND.  In February 2021, Ken was diagnosed with brain cancer which he fought courageously until his passing with Mary steadfast by his side – a true blessing for which Ken and his family cannot express enough gratitude.
Ken was preceded in death by his father, mother, and first wife Linda.  He is survived by his brother, Collin (Linda) Hanson, Devils Lake, ND; his second wife, Mary, Fargo, ND; his four children and their spouses, KC (Nancy) Hanson, Moorhead, MN; Marti (Mike) Bingham, Buffalo, WY; Janna Hanson, Moorhead, MN; and Ross (Amy) Hanson, Fort Benton, MT; along with 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Ken will be best remembered for his passion for the things he loved most – family, friends, farming, hunting, and fishing.  He worked hard but always took time for others.
He loved to have a good time, treasured great conversation, and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Lyle Belleque officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery.  Family and friends may call at Peace Lutheran Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the funeral service. In lieu of gifts, the family asks everyone to consider donations to American Cancer Society – Hope Lodge, 411 2nd St NW, Rochester, MN 55
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Earl Landers, 67 of Devils Lake formerly of Tokio, ND passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND.
Funeral Services for Earl will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Tokio Wellness Center, Tokio ND at 11:00 a.m.  There will be a gathering of friends and family beginning at 9:00 a.m. until services at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in the Dakotah Oyate Cemetery. 
Earl Edward Landers was born on December 7, 1954 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Earll Raymond and Mary Virginia Landers.  He ran away from home and joined the Carnival Circuit. While with the carnival in North Dakota, Earl met his beloved Mary Esther Greywind and they were united in marriage in 1978. They established their home in Tokio where they lived, worked and shared their life together. Earl happily took Mary’s children and grandchildren into his home and heart.  Mary was killed in a tragic car accident on September 29, 2002. Earl continued to live in Tokio for several years. He eventually would move to several different states, but for the past several years had made his home in Devils Lake.  Earl married Priscilla Thompson in 2012.
Earl was always a fun, loving, kind guy. He loved being with family and friends. He would do anything for anybody, he loved everyone.  His step children, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren meant the world to him and he loved to spoil them, especially Jodee’s little boy.
Earl was a hard worker. He worked for the Smith Ranch for many years and was always so appreciative of love and kindness of Howard and Frances and the entire Smith family. They were the parents and siblings Earl never had.  Earl also worked in maintenance at the Tokio Store.  Because of his many years living and working around Tokio he was often referred to as the “Mayor of Tokio”.  After moving to Devils Lake, Earl worked for Joe Moe and Sons and also Black Paws.
Earl was often seen walking around Devils Lake in his cowboy hat and boots or riding his bike. He made friends with everyone he met along the way. Earl was a good man with a heart of gold. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his step children Brenda Touche, Bruce Touche, Earl Ulmer and Esperanza DeChamp; step grandkids Jodee Touche, Elizabeth Touche, Ryan Robertson, Thomas Robertosn, Shannon Robertson, Bruce Lee Touche, Savannah Touche, Nicholas Touche and Anthony Touche; 44 great grandkids; many dear friends.
He was welcomed home to Heaven by his Lord, his lovely wife Mary Esther Greywind Landers, his step kids Stanley Touche, Omar Touche, Roberta Ott, Allen Touche, Harriet Touche, Wilfred Greywind and his good friends Hilda and Jake Weicher, Glen Rue and other beloved family.
Active Urn Bearers will be Darrel Smith and Duane Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brenda Peltier, Lila Vannett, Ginger Rue Family, Mary Rue Family, Selina Abreu, Belinda Murphy, Prairie SwftHawk, Sheila McKay Family, Kevin Mindt, Jessie and Debbie Madson, Jerah Chaske, Samantha Littleghost, Owen and Denise McKay, Mary Mindt and family, Anthony (Kollin) Weicker, Brandon Belgarde, Stitch N Sisters, Mr. Ulysses Jones, Camilla Peltier Smith, Jade/Fred Philbrick and family and the entire Howard and Frances Smith family.  If we forgot to name anyone, please forgive us. Earl made so many dear friends and he loved each and everyone of you.