It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Dennis Ehman, who left us suddenly on August 6, 2018. Dennis was born at Holdfast, Saskatchewan, on June 14, 1936. He farmed nearby at Craik, first with his father Robert “Bob,” and later with his son, Tom. He was a graduate of the College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, where he met his bride Gail (O’Hara) Ehman. They married on July 9, 1960, and raised four children on the farm, before retiring into Craik (in summer) and to Mesa, Arizona (in winter). Dennis is predeceased by Gail and their infant son, Michael, and by his parents Robert and Irene. He leaves to mourn his children Amy Jo (John Bertolini), Maureen (Tony Oleskiw), Tom (Tallie) and Jim (Sherrie), and four grandchildren Evan, Emily, Megan and Amanda, as well as his sisters, Elaine Baker and Kathleen Loffler, Gail’s sister Peggy Salmon, and their families. A funeral for Dennis will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Craik, followed by a luncheon in the Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Margaret Jean McAlpine passed away August 5, 2018 at the Craik Health Centre. Jean was born in Wilnecote. England, November 1, 1924 and grew up in Tamworth with her parents and sister Gwen. She served in the Women’s Land Army during World War II working most of the time at a dairy farm. After the war she corresponded with a friend who was a war bride. She then began writing to their friend Neil McAlpine and in 1952 came to Canada where they met and married. They raised two sons Leonard and Nigel (Jo), on the farm at Aylesbury. They retired to Craik in 2000 and Neil passed away in 2004. She loved her granddaughters, Lynley (Chris Laine) and Jenny (Darren Mason), her cabin at Lovering Lake, her dogs and her tropical fish.
Thanks to the staff at the Craik Health Centre who cared for her in her last months.
A private family burial service will take place at a later date. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Margaret may be directed to the Aylesbury Cemetery Fund.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

The Miller family is saddened to convey the passing of Christian Miller of Craik, Sask.

Chris passed away on July 7 after being diagnosed with cancer in June.

He was predeceased by his mother Julia, brothers John and Tom and sisters Ann Selinger and Barb Reich.

Chris is survived by his wife Sharon, son Kevin, daughter Corrine and sisters Emelia Sperling and Sadie Lipp, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Chris was born on the Miller farm near Aylesbury. He was the youngest son of Peter and Julia Mille (Massine). He received his education at Watkins, Hallville and Aylesbury schools.

After leaving school Chris farmed, then worked for Craik Municipality until 1963. He married Sharon Oddan October 1, 1966. He was a mechanic for Co-op Implements until 1985, then worked for Schroeder Brothers from 1986 to 2000. Chris loved fishing, tinkering and growing a large garden.

As per Chris’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Chris was greatly loved and will be missed. A special thanks to everyone who helped us through this difficult time.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Bernadine Barbara Anderson was born to Magdelena and George Sperling, April 17, 1923, on her parent’s homestead near Aylesbury, Saskatchewan. Her parents were of German heritage who immigrated to Canada in the 1900s. Bernie passed away quietly in her sleep on Monday, June 18th., 2018. Bernie was the last surviving, and, youngest sibling of eight – three brothers, Joseph, John, George; and four sisters, Agatha, Rose, Anne and Emma.

Bernie is survived by her loving family, Vida Anderson (Orest Gulaga), Roger (Rosemarie) Anderson, Glorianne Jones, Janine (Lorrie) Webber, Brent (Judy) Anderson, Shelley (Tim) Kreutzer, Aileen (Harry) Kutcher, Dean (Susan) Anderson, Darcy Anderson (Bev Rausch), Kea Rempel; 28 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Bernie was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; son, Ian and great-grandson, Kristian Giddings.

Mom’s childhood was filled with memories of life on the farm including horse and buggy transportation, picking eggs, gardening, herding cattle, pumping water, wandering aimlessly, and homemade ‘everything’.

Mom attended most of her school years at a one-room building called Willow Bluff. She often talked of her competiveness in lessons and activities including geography, spelling, singing, reciting poems and baseball.

Mom graduated from grade 12 and went on to complete a credential from Reliance Business College in Regina.

Mom learned from both her parents, the importance of a deep faith in God. Mom always used her love for and faith in God as a means to everything she did. Regardless of life’s challenges, Mom had a fierce warrior spirit and always tried to stay positive.

Mom was active in gardening, walking and riding her bicycle, right up to when she was about 90 years old.

Many have shared that Mom was an inspiration. Even though we have lost her physically, memories of her will prevail in our hearts and minds as she continues to live on in each of us.

A mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 22nd, 2018, in the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Craik, Saskatchewan. Arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Craik, Saskatchewan.