With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, at age 75. After an extended painful battle she passed away peacefully on January 8, 2018, at Red River Place in Selkirk. Mom lived on a farm in Blackdale and Stonewall before moving to Lundar in 1954. At age 16, Mom moved to Winnipeg to pursue a career with her girlfriend, Ella at Eaton’s. Shortly after this she met her husband, Bob of 56 years, at a local hockey game while selling 50/50 tickets. Mom & Dad were married June 17, 1961, and moved from Winnipeg to Grosse Isle in 1964 with their 2 children, Randy & Holly. In 1978 they moved to the current farm in the RM of Rockwood with the addition of daughters, Jackie, Teresa and Kristy. The farm is where many of the adventures and memories began. Mom continued to be active within the community, from teaching 4H, involved in Sunday School, and being a member of the community club. Mom enjoyed gardening and especially caring for each growing season of her 300+ glads, which Grandma Bowler influenced. Mom was always busy sewing clothes for us, keeping the cookie jar full and the cold room stocked. There were always endless jobs whether it was keeping her pristine home, caring for her flower and vegetable gardens, to baling hay and looking after the variety of animals that came to live at the farm. Mom had a deep love of camping with family and friends and also for horses, which she passed on to her granddaughter Meghan, who continues to have horses at the farm. Mom is survived by her husband, Robert, 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. A service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Grosse Isle Community Centre. Our family is blessed for the care Mom received during her short stay at Red River Place, where donations may be made in her honour, 133 Manchester Ave, Selkirk, MB R1A 0B5.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jennie Grechen (nee Baley) of Teulon, Manitoba, announce that Jennie’s long and happy time on this Earth has come to a peaceful end on January 6, 2018, at the age of 98. Jennie was a loving mother, baba, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born in Teulon, Manitoba, on November 20, 1919. In 1947, she married William (Bill) Grechen, and they built a life together on the family farm in the Dundas region outside of Teulon, where they lived until after Bill’s passing in 1996. Jennie leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her daughters Mitzi (Steven) Maksymyk and Luci Grechen (Garry Sinnock); her grandchildren Gretchen Maksymyk, Steven Maksymyk (Anna Chan) and Katrina Maksymyk (David Lane); and her sister Marion (Stan) Smerchanski, as well as many nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Jennie is predeceased by her parents Stephan and Nettie Baley; her sisters Anne (Fred) Kwasny, Mary (Merle) McCollough, and Lena (Joe) Sanek; her brothers William (Julie) Baley and Harry (Addie) Bailey; her in-laws, Alexander and Millie Grechen and her sister-in-law Christine (Bruce) Slipetz. Jennie loved school from the very first day and was inspired to become a teacher from a very early age. She was an attentive and accomplished student who graduated from Teulon high school before taking her teacher’s training at Normal School in 1941-42. She held a number of teaching positions throughout the Interlake during her early twenties, including Fisher Branch, Norwood School in Petersfield, Wheathill School in Chatfield, and Dundas School in Teulon. Jennie taught in Teulon for over 35 years and retired in 1978. Working on the family farm, teaching full-time, and raising a family made for a busy but fulfilling life. Jennie believed in hard work and education and, despite her heavy workload, she continued to take university courses throughout her career. But life was not just work; Jennie and Bill enjoyed camping and fishing outings with their girls and, later in life, they escaped to warm and carefree places like Hawaii and Cuba and cruised throughout the Caribbean. Jennie also believed in community and often volunteered to help out with such things as the music festival, church teas and charitable events. She enjoyed visiting with family, neighbours, and friends and seeing her old Normal School chums at their reunions. Jennie especially loved being a TART – a member of the Teulon Association of Retired Teachers. She also loved baseball as a girl, and her trademark crooked pointer finger was a result of a baseball accident in her youth. Jennie was passionate about many issues: politics, the environment, Teulon’s hospital and the health care system, and the world in which we all live. She consistently urged each and every one of us to fight for what is right and to work toward the greater good. Her passion, determination, independence, and the glimpses of devilishness she would sometimes let us see, will be profoundly missed. As per Jennie’s wishes, a cremation has already taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Teulon United Church or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to express their appreciation to the medical staff at the Grace Hospital for their compassion and care.

Ronald P. Denner of Stony Mountain, Manitoba passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Ron is survived by his wife Ruth, of 59 years; Daughters Kim (Trevor), Karen, Rhonda (Andre). Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Grandpa, Great grandpa (Great Papa) Alan Sheldon, at the Stonewall Hospital on December 17, 2017 at the age of 100 years.  He was predeceased by his wife Vivian (2010), son Larry, granddaughter Erin, son-in-law Brad, daughter-in-law Sharon.  His siblings Mary Olivia, Isabel (Gordon), Jim (Dorothy) (Pearl),Harry (Thelma), Dorothy and step sister Berna(Norman).  Also Vivian’s family, brothers-in-law Roy (Marg),Ivan (Lil), sister-in-law Ione(Lawrence), brothers-in-law Jack and John.  He is survived by his sons and daughters, Wayne (Mary), Meryl (Doug), Verne (Marcelle), Karen (Jim), Nancy (Roy), sisters-in-law Elva and Frances, very dear friend Drew Lambert, 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. The great grands had a special place in his heart and he loved visiting with them, looking at pictures, and hearing of their exploits.  Dad was born on the family farm in Grassmere district to Harry and Flora Sheldon on July 25, 1917.  He attended Grassmere and Brandt Argyle schools.  He left home at the age of 17, after the death of his father, to work at Moore’s farm in Marquette.  He worked many manual labour jobs in those early years most times for a dollar a day.  He and Mum married in 1941 and Dad joined the army in March of 1942.  They moved to Kingston and Dad was posted overseas in September of 1942 leaving from Halifax.  He travelled through many countries while serving Canada as a member of the Signal Core and as a mechanic.  He returned home on the QE II in the fall of 1945, unknowingly travelling home on the same ship as his brother Jim. Dad and Mum purchased the family farm in 1946 from his mother, living there for 41 years before moving to Winnipeg in 1988.  During that time he farmed and for 20 years worked at the Winnipeg Post Office.  They had built many friendships while on the farm and continued to drive back to Stonewall area for church, meetings and friends.  They moved from the house on Canoe Bay to Lion Estates before Mum passed in 2010. Dad then lived at Sturgeon Creek for a short time before feeling the pull of the Stonewall area and moved to a duplex in town while waiting for a spot at the Lion’s Manor.  Once “home” Dad enjoyed attending church and Fun Fridays at the Legion where he became quite proficient at Pool Top Curling. He proudly marched on Decoration Day every June until he was 96 years old. He also took part in Quarry Days, riding on the Legion float many times including this past August.  Dad enjoyed reminiscing with all who would listen and had many stories to tell of the past. He was a collector of tools, sometimes having 2 or 3 of the same one. Dad lived his life on his terms.  He had strong opinions on how things should be done and was not afraid to voice those opinions.  He was very proud of his family, both present and past, and all their accomplishments.  He leaves us with a wealth of memories and he will be missed dearly. The family would like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge and Stonewall Hospitals for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grassmere United Church  c/o Stonewall Pastoral Charge 369 First Avenue N, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Funeral Service to be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. at Stonewall United Church.

On December 7, 2017 Harry Floyd Raymond began his spiritual journey. He is survived by his 3 sons Dwayne (Penny), Blair (Lizette), Randy (Lori) and by his grandchildren Kyle, Eric, and Neely. Floyd also leaves behind his sister Doreen (Gary), brother Marvin (Sydney), and his brother in law Harold Siemens. He was predeceased by his loving wife Viola, his sister Helga, parents Harry and Sveinbjorg Swanson, and his father/mother in law Oli and Jonina Gislason. Floyd was born in June 1932, grew up in Riverton and kept his fond memories of the town, the people, and spending time with his many cousins on their farm. There was always a special place in his heart for his uncle Valdi Johnson. He also helped out in the family Cafe,       enjoyed curling and was a goaltender for the Riverton Lions hockey club. In 1953 he began his career with Manitoba Telephone System where he was employed for 34 years as a cable splicer and retired as a manager. He moved the family from Winnipeg to Stonewall in 1971 and the next few years were consumed with taking his boys to endless hockey/baseball practices and games. He was also a member of the Stonewall Oldtimers Hockey Club and he and Viola travelled to many tournaments in western Canada. Some of his long retirement was spent taking his fifth wheel to Arizona, fishing at Wallace Lake, and drinking coffee in Sigs Grill, Chicken Chef and the Rockwood Motor Inn. The majority of his free time took him to numerous hockey arenas and baseball diamonds in and out of the province to watch his grandchildren play sports. Special thanks goes out to the entire staff of Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall for the comfort and care given to our Dad.      A private family service will be held at a later date.