Fern G. Dammen, 66 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.
Services for Fern will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with burial to follow in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Her ashes will be buried with her Mom.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 04, at 2:00 PM at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church.  Public viewing at Wiebe Funeral Home, WInkler on Wednesday from 1-6:00PM .  Interment prior to the service at Winkler Cemetery at 1:00PM.  Memorial donations to Boundary Trails Health Centre - Designated to Palliative Care or Katies Cottage. 

On March 31st 2024 at Boundary Trails Health Center, Elma Marie Friesen (nee Fehr) aged 85 years was released from this life and called to her eternal home where she so longed to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her husband Isaac L Friesen and her son Evan James.
Elma was born to John and Katherina Fehr on September 29th 1938. The youngest of 7 children whom are all in heaven with her!
Mom first noticed Dad while at a baseball game. Nuenburg school against the Schanzenfeld school. Dad was a left handed pitcher which I guess she found attractive. We’re not sure when they started dating but when she brought Dad home to meet her parents, her dad later asked her, “vot vast du mat zouna zeura gurk?”. What do you want with such a sour cucumber? Well she ended up marrying that zoura gurc and they were married for 59 years! Life wasn’t always easy for them. The tragic loss of their little boy was devastating but by the grace of God and their strong faith in him they were able to work through their loss.
Mom worked hard, she cleaned hard. I’m Pretty sure dad’s farm equipment was the cleanest in the village. She often bragged about the certificate she got from the Manitoba Dairy farmer association for having the cleanest milk room. Our mom loved hard and also worried hard. She loved her children and grandchildren so very much and told us often as I’m sure she’s told many of you!Sometimes we questioned how sincere her “I love you” was as even the telemarketers would get the occasional “I love you!”
When us kids were grown up she went back to school to get her health care diploma and spent 11 years employed at Eden health center where she made many long lasting friends.
Mom was very involved in the Bergthaler church as a Sunday school teacher, pioneer girls pal and a deacon along side dad.
Mom was also a faithful volunteer at the MCC. I’m sure her and her friends worked hard but I also know they had a lot of fun!
Mom loved to have fun and was a pretty crazy lady! She loved acting in many low German dramas and having fun with her friends. She loved the yearly camping weekend at lilac with the schanzenfeld group. Her craziness was quite evident when she slid down the water slides head first when she clearly knew the rule was feet first and almost got kicked out of the pool! Not sure whose idea that was, hers or Leona’s!
We had to add this story as her wishes were that her eulogy had some craziness to it! We could go on but her other wish was to keep it short.
When dad passed away in 2019, Mom was never quite the same. She missed him so much as he was her biggest support.
On Saturday January 27th she was admitted to boundary trails with severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, at which time she looked at me and said “see I told you I was sick!” She was at peace with the diagnosis.
We as a family would like to thank Dr.Jordan Kroeker for taking care of our mom. I think some of our monthly visits were just so she could chat. Thank you to the palliative care team who took care of mom. To the nurses, doctors,healthcare aides, palliative care nurse Blake Derksen… thank you just doesn’t seem enough. You took care of our mom with the utmost respect and compassion. Thank you to Pastor Victor Engbrecht and Pastor Dean Huber for walking along side us and being a support to our parents. To Wiebe’s funeral Home for your compassion. To all those who supported us through this difficult time, we say thank you! There’s so many people who have been an important part of our mom’s life. There’s just too many to name but I do want to mention two ladies who lived on her floor at Buhler. Mrs. Mary Wiebe and Mrs.Helen Guenther. You were a gift from God. Your love and support for our mom helped her and myself so much. She loved you dearly. Thank you for allowing me into your knitting circle.
Mom leaves to mourn her passing, her oldest son Howard (wife Eleanor) Josh, Mark and Bettina. Son Warren (wife Robyn) Chloe and Fisher, Abbey and Adam. Daughter Heather (husband Bob) Katelyn and Edwin, Beth and Jason.
Brother’s in law John L Friesen and wife Anne , Abe L Friesen and wife Helen. Irvin Friesen and wife Sandra, sister in law Shirley Friesen, sister in law Rita Friesen and sister in law Mary Friesen. Many nieces and nephews whom she had special connections with and so appreciated your phone calls and visits.
She is predeceased by all of her siblings and in laws on the Fehr side of the family
Mom’s other request was that her tomb stone say “End of construction, thank you for your patience.” The jury is still out on that one…
We love you mom and look forward to being reunited with you again.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00PM at St. Paul's United Church, Morden.  Private Ash interment prior to the service at Chapel Columbarium, Morden.

 Donald Athol Cram
1925 ~ 2024
Donald was born on March 28th, 1925 in Morden, Manitoba the 3 rd child of Clifford and Gladys Cram. Don was raised on his father’s family Cram farm 2 miles north of Morden and ¼ mile east, with his older brother and sister Robert (Bob) and Evelyn and his younger sister Lois.
Donald was active in 4-H clubs, being provincial winner of Swine competitions which entitled him to attend the Toronto Royal Fair.
He attended Cheval country school. He reports many antics on the farm and of raiding neighbours’ pumpkin patches. He loved attending dances, hunting deer/ducks, fishing, curling and playing hockey with his buddies as they would hop the train to go play in Miami, Manitou and Pilot Mound
When Don completed school, he was required to help his Dad on the farm when his brother Robert joined the war. Don also answered the call to join the military when he became of age at 19 years of age and entered basic training in 1944 in Shilo. He completed Basic Training and was on his way east to board a ship for Europe when the war ended.
 He took up farming the home farm with his brother Robert. The brothers remained on the same farm site. Don met Mavis Emma Sandercock for the first time in 1944 at a Box Social. Mavis had been sent to Carman to help her sister Velma (married Allan Keith). They were to attend a box social at Dunstan Community Hall. Velma had made a lunch box for her. Mavis’s Box was bought by one Mr. Don Cram. This was their first introduction. Although she was very impressed by the young gent, she was still very young. It was some time later after Mavis returned from University Proper School to become a teacher that Don and Mavis started dating. Always under the watchful eye of her brother Bert. It was clear from the start; Don was determined make Mavis his bride. They were married on June 22 nd , 1950 by Rev Cook at St. Paul’s United Church in Morden, Manitoba.
In 1966 when Clifford broke up the farm, Bob took over the homestead and land immediately next to it. This same year Don, bought land ½ mile north (21-3-5) and established his own Home operation site
His operation centered around the production of high-quality corn primarily for Seagram’s corn whiskey. He also grew cereal and canning crops and raising beef. He won a number of awards related to his high corn yields production and in 1985 he was awarded by the MCGA (Manitoba Corn Grower Association) for the 3 rd highest yield in the Province.
Don had a keen interest in community affairs and was an avid volunteer to many organizations and groups in his community. He he served as Secretary Treasurer and board member of the Cheval School District till it closed in 1965. He then focused on and later serving on the Board of the Morden Consolidated S.C. later to become the Western Consolidated School Division for 17 years. He was a Scout leader for a number of years, a hockey coach, an Elder at St. Paul’s United Church where he was deeply involved in renovations to that building, and Sunday School Teacher. He also served as a member of the Elks and Kinsmen.
Always keenly interested in all sports, he continued his active lifestyle in curling and golf. In 1989 Don was part of a curling foursome an won the Manitoba Masters Championship representing Manitoba in the National competition.
 He curled until he was 95 yrs old and golfed right up to 2021 (96-year-old).
He was an avid camper and loved traveling. And traveled west to Kelowna many times to visit family pulling many different types/sizes of campers; down to California and Florida multiple times – nothing better than road trips to experience the country.
When pulling a trailer got a bit much – he and mom joined a bus tour to the east coast. They also took winter trips to Bahamas, Costa Rica, & Hawaii,
Mom and dad also loved their quick trips to Mahnoman, Minn. with good friends to try their luck at the casinos.
Don and Mavis had a very full life together. They celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary in 2020. They were both very involved in all of their 5 children’s activities and then the business continued with the activities of their grandchildren. Family was always first priority for both Mom and Dad and they very willingly shared their time, energy and wisdom with us all.
On March 28th, 2024 he celebrated his 99th birthday with his children. On March 30th, 2024 with his family by his side he quietly and peacefully went to meet his Lord.
He was predeceased by his Wife Mavis in 2020. He is survived by his sisters Evelyn (Heasloop) and Lois (Williams). His children, son Ken (Joanne), children Bryce (Melissa}, grandchildren Cedar and Jasmine, Jessie (Mike), grandchildren Nicholas, Zachery, Son Rick (Joanne); Daughter Betty (Collin), children Kurt (Sarah), Grandsons Grant, Ben; Derek (Adelle) Grandchildren Talia, Vivi; Jerrett (Steph), grandsons Gage, Caden; Daughter Karen (Glenn), Children Jason (Becky}, grandsons John, James; Colby (Lyndsay) , Tyson (Jannelle); Son Ron (Mary Anne), children Thomas (Adelle), William and Emma.

A private memorial service for family and close friends will take place at a later date. 

Rosella Ann Neufeld
1952 - 2024
Rosella Ann Neufeld passed away peacefully and went to meet her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2024 at the age of 71 years. 

Rose was born to George and Tina Neufeld in Deloraine, MB and after a few years the family settled in Boissevain, MB. She enjoyed school, especially baseball and basketball. She had a successful career at Manitoba Municipal Employees Benefits Board. She really loved curling and later went on to officiate the sport as well as becoming MCA President for a term. She retired at age 65 and sports and family took up most of her time.
Rose was predeceased by her father George and her mother Tina (nee Harms) as well as a nephew Colin Neufeld and great niece Ava Willerton.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother Peter Neufeld (Lorraine), brother John Neufeld (Debbie), sister Vi Neufeld (Charlie), and sister Linda Reimer (Rob) as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Rose also leaves to mourn her passing another family very special to her, Ray and Elaine Ali and their children.
Private Memorial Service will be held at Wiebe Funeral Chapel at a later date.

Glen Miller, 69 of Devils Lake formerly of Lawton and Minot, ND passed away on Good Friday morning, March 29, 2024, at REM in the loving care of staff, family, and Hospice. 
Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. A Rosary will be recited at 9:15 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass also at the church. Services will be live streamed at Facebook.com/stjosephdvl
 
 Glen Eman Miller was born to Vernon J. and Agnes A. (Hejlik) Miller on January 29, 1955, in Devils Lake. He grew up on the family farm southwest of Edmore, ND. Glen was baptized and received the Sacraments of Initiation at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, rural Webster. At a very young age, Glen had cerebral meningitis, and several bouts with pneumonia. Our father taught Glen about arithmetic and money.
Glen attended the one room Cato township (Ramsey County) school sporadically, and then attended speech therapy classes with Mrs. Florence Lake for many years. With school district reorganization in 1961, Glen was able to attend special education classes in Devils Lake Public Schools. He belonged to a Cub Scout Den for disabled boys that our Mother and other parents headed up. He learned to read from Dr. Suess books. He made friends easily among his classmates and other students. He would attend Camp Grassick camps in the summer. Glen had a grand mal seizure when he was 17 and began a regimen of heavier medication that seemed to take a slow toll on his well-being.
When he was younger, he had a photographic memory of times, dates and places and could recall details from family events for years, including high and low temperature, wind speed and direction, whether it was sunny or cloudy and which family members were present. At Mass he would listen to every announcement and if the Priest would say in closing, “Did this event get announced? Glen would reply loudly, “Yes,” with a tone of voice like “Weren’t you listening?” At 17 years of age, he moved to a sheltered workshop - Minot Vocational Workshop. He learned to make various beautiful macrame creations, which our Mom sold and distributed. He also was trained and enjoyed doing janitorial work at many locations in Minot. Because of a judge's decision to the effect that mentally challenged persons deserved to be in the least restrictive environment they were capable of, Glen was removed from the workshop and put into an apartment, first in Minot, then in Devils Lake at the Great Northern Building. This turned out to be not in Glen’s best interests, and it was determined that he would benefit from living in a Group Home with 24-hour staff, added assistance and more social contact. Lake Region Corporation (Devils Lake) group homes became his residences.
He received wages doing vacuuming and other janitorial work around the town. He also was enrolled at LRC Day Program for a few years and worked at Community Options. At one time he was a client also and most recently Glen has been with REM Corporation (Devils Lake) in a group home with staff and other individuals. Glen was a person who cared not a whit of other’s opinions of him - one of those who marched to the tune of his own drum beats!
He was at his finest when he was out and about and able to wave and say “Hi” to others he recognized. Or, while riding around town with staff or family, making comments when he recognized the car or home of a staff member or friend. In the past Glen read the local paper daily for information regarding new building projects, or obituaries of someone he might know. Annual parish meals (fall suppers) and fundraiser meals were also treasured events for Glen, as he thoroughly enjoyed eating. He always had to be first in line. (now we can chuckle about that). Glen had his own "chauffeur" who drove him around town to do various tasks. Those were Glen's glory days! They would frequently stop at the "Ice Cream Parlor" at Heartland Care Center. A favorite pastime his whole life was clock watching - aware of upcoming activities, or medication distribution times. Staff and housemates knew what was on the agenda because Glen broadcast the schedule or staffing shifts often loudly and insistently, always confidently - which was not always welcomed or appreciated!
The softness of his heart could be seen when someone was sick, and he declared: “I’ll pray for you.” He attended St. Joseph’s Church in Devils Lake when he was able, thanks to staff assistance. At one time he belonged to the Knights of Columbus. We offer our profound THANKS and esteem to all the staff from LRC, REM, the State, and medical personnel, and most recently Hospice, who have served Glen’s many needs throughout the years. The quality of care, concern and love shown - through many very difficult periods in Glen's life - have been extraordinary.
Glen was predeceased by his parents. Surviving are sister Susan Hoffert (Mark), rural Rugby, ND, and brother Dennis Miller (Judy), rural Lawton, ND, seven nieces and nephews and 17 grand-nieces and grand nephews.

Laura Agnes Skeavington (nee Schroeder) 
December 27, 1939 - March 29, 2024
Laura Agnes was born December 27, 1939, the 5th of 7 children to George & Elizabeth (nee Wiebe) Schroeder. She was born and lived in Winkler in her younger years until her family moved north west of Carman, where she grew up and went to school in the Albert district. She moved back to Winkler to live with her grandparents to complete Gr 9/10 then enrolled into the nursing program to get her LPN nursing degree. While training & working at the Carman Memorial Hospital in 1960, she met a young man, Don Skeavington, who lived just down the street from the hospital, and they were married August 26, 1961.
Laura is survived by her husband of 62 years, Don, her daughter Sherry & husband Murray, granddaughters Kaitlin (husband Kody & great grandchildren Chase, Teagan & Rayna) and Stacey (husband John) and her son Dwane & fiancée Evangeline and grandson Dylan (fiancée Liz). She is survived by siblings Bob (Mary), Margaret, Deloris, Edna & Donald and by Don’s sister Marjorie. She is predeceased by her sister Susan, brothers in law, Ed, Johnny, Art, Howard, Lawrence & Cliff, sisters in law Marie & Hazel and by nieces Marlene & Maureen Dowd. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.  
Laura retired from the Carman Memorial Hospital on December 31, 1991, after working there for 29 years and 11 months. Of all her duties there, she most loved and was known for her role as a labour & delivery “baby” nurse. So many in the Carman & area community have wonderful memories of Laura as their nurse when their baby was delivered. Sherry was very lucky to have had her mom as her night nurse when Kaitlin was born. Mom proudly swaddled and cuddled our new baby all night long! Another work memory was being driven to the hospital in the town grader during one of the floods that happened in Carman. 
After retirement, she went on to volunteer for the Carman DAS in the office as a secretary/administrator for many years. Laura also volunteered for the Carman and District Christmas Cheer Board taking hamper registrations for many years. She had a small but loving group of family & friends with whom she was close. In her earlier years, she spent lots of time camping with her family at Stephenfield Provincial Park and a one month long family camping trip to the Maritimes was a highlight. She & Don also loved their vacations to Hawaii. Though scoliosis and arthritis severely limited her, she was so strong and determined that she would do what she could by herself! She was very gifted and proud of her cross stitch and embroidery creations which are all over mom & dad’s house. She loved sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting when she was still able. She also loved reading her books and trying new recipes. Being a younger daughter with 3 older sisters meant that when it was time for meal prep or cleanup or chores, she often was able to get away to play the organ while her sisters did the work. When they were able to find another organ in her retirement years, Laura really loved playing her favourite hymns and songs. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They brought a light to her life like no other. She always tried to have fun things for them to do or tricks to play on gramps when they came to visit in their younger years. In later years, gram was always ready for a visit to catch up on everyone’s busy lives. Chase, Teagan & Rayna were very lucky to have had the chance to know 2 sets of great grandparents! 
Our many heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Carman Home Care, Carman Hospital and the Foyer in Notre Dame de Lourdes. Your care and attention to all the big & small details made mom’s life so much better. Thanks also to Pastor Bob Pauls for his visits to mom and dad during this difficult time. 
A private family celebration will be held at a later date. 
Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Canada if so desired.  

Roberta L. Smith 60 of St. Michael, ND passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home.
There will be a procession to Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten ND on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from City Plaza, Devils Lake at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be at Seven Dolors from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 8th at the church at 10:00 a.m. with burial in St. Jerome's Cemetery beside her mother Lorraine. 

Roberta Lorraine Robertson, daughter of Emerson and Lorraine (Lambert) Robertson was born on June 5, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. She attended grade school at Sein Public School in Chicago. The family moved to the Spirit Lake Nation and Roberta attended Four Winds High School. She believed in education and earned her GED and then continue her studies at Little Hoop Community College.
Roberta was united in marriage to the love of her life Gary Smith on May 30. 1986. They made their home in Vaughn, Washington where they lived, worked and made a beautiful life together with their four sons, Emerson, Evan, Gary Jr. and Stephen. Roberta worked at an assisted living center in the Laundry Department.
In the late 1990’s, the family moved to Fargo, ND and Roberta worked as a cashier in a local convenience store. In 2005, they returned to the Fort Totten and Tokio area. For many years now, the family has called St. Michael home. Most recently, Roberta worked at Head Start as a Lead Teacher. Gary passed away on December 4, 2022.
Being a stay-at-home Mom, caring for her children and being a devoted wife were the most important jobs that Roberta had. Her family meant everything to her. She loved her children and grandchildren with her whole heart. She treasured her brothers and sisters and their families too.
As pastimes, Roberta enjoyed making jewelry, she was an avid reader and always was promoting education and learning.
Roberta is survived by her loving family. Her sons Emerson Smith, Evan Smith, Gary “Woody” Smith Jr. and Stephen Smith; grandchildren Orion Smith, Jordon Smith, Carter Smith, Phoenix Smith, Avery Smith, Sage Smith, Brinyana Smith, Morley Smith, Kaylee Smith and Date Smith; siblings Jeremiah Robertson, Matthew (Emerald) Robertson, twins John (Vicki) Robertson and Jean Robertson, Laura Robertson and adopted sister Rena Bruno; many nieces, nephew, and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Marty Robertson and Burton Robertson, sisters Julie Robertson and Delia Robertson, nephews Johnny Robertson and Allen Touche, uncles Mark Lambert, Charles Lambert, and Vernon Lambert, and other beloved family members.

Private Funeral Service for family and close friends will take place with interment to follow at the Waldheim Cemetery. 



Doreen Elaine Cameron (Martin)
Born October 1, 1952 – March 27, 2024


It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Doreen Cameron at the Boundary Trails Health Centre on March 27, 2024.
She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Carolyn (Robert) Wiebe, Michael Doucette, Gail (Nick) Nepinak, Raymond Doucette and Special friend Jerilynn Esquash.  Her grandchildren Jessica (Steve), Bryanna (Cole), Joshua, Jackson, Jason, and Jefferson. And by her great grandchildren Carmine, Kavik, Benci, Kiezer, Oaklynd, Xavia, Lucas and Walker and by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and her sister in law Emma Martin.
Doreen was predeceased by her husband Edward Doucette, by her parents John Martin and Alice Cameron, brothers, Joseph Martin, Robert Cameron her sisters Lucy Cameron, Nora Peters, Victoria Runearth and Maggie McKinney
Mom was born in Holland, MB on October 1, 1952 to John Martin and Alice Cameron. She was raised in Swan Lake First Nation for several years until moving to Morden, MB where she attended School before moving to Ste. Anne, MB
It was during that time that mom met her husband and lifelong partner Edward Doucette. Together they had four children Caroyn, Michael, Gail and Raymond.
Mom stayed home for several years while raising her children. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and a good game of marbles with her friends. Mom and Dad moved to Morden in 1985 where she worked at the Tupperware plant until she returned back to school to obtain her grade 12. Mom was a very smart lady and enjoyed school. She obtained her Health Care Aide Certificate as well as a Support Worker Certificate.  Mom worked for DOCFS for several years before accepting a job as Home Care Coordinator for Swan Lake First Nation. She loved working with and for her community and was a huge advocate for the Elders. Mom enjoyed doing home visits, she said it reminded her of years gone by.
Mom was a kind, caring and compassionate women and very straight forward. She had a strong spirituality and believed and practiced her traditional teachings. Mom was a very respected elder in her community who was always willing to listen or share a good story over a cup of coffee. She was a pillar to our family who was deeply loved and will be missed beyond measure.
Rest easy Mama.

Maria I. Torres, age 61 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. 


Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in Texas at a later date.