July 5, 1928 – April 5, 2021

Sterling, second eldest of Ethel and Arthur Schollar, lived six miles east of Craik.

He attended Parkhill School. In those days, boys didn’t really need an education, especially if their job was needed at home; hence, he only received a partial Grade 9.

The following years Sterling worked for several farmers in the area. The first car he drove was Martin Luther’s. What an experience!

The field was hardly big enough. Oliver Vibert was another one of his employers. Here he learned to drive a tractor. Oliver helped him hook the 2236 International tractor on steel to a Minneapolis one-way and packers. Hooked behind these machines was the fuel wagon.

Oliver directed Sterling north on No. 11 highway on a Saturday afternoon, destination Davidson. Miraculously, man and outfit all arrived safely several hours later. Through Oliver, many an
inexperienced fellow learned farming practices.

Sterling began farming for himself in 1950, renting a half section from Harry Grant. This land was located four miles northwest of Craik.

In 1953 he married Ellen, oldest daughter of George
and Edith Hall.

In 1955 they purchased a farm of their own, W10:24:29, approximately nine miles west of Craik.

Sterling was a director of the Bennett Telephone Company for several years. He also served on the Craik School Board and was a member of council for R.M. 222, serving as Division 6 councilor from 1984-1999. Sterling was an active member of the Craik Lion’s Club and served twice as president, zone chairman and deputy chairman for District 5CW. He also served on the Sight and Service Committee.

Gone from us that smiling face, His pleasant cheerful way. A heart that won so many friends in bygone days. Though his smiles are gone forever and his hand we cannot touch. We shall never lose saved memories of the one we loved so much.

Sterling leaves to mourn his very loving and dedicated wife Ellen of 67.5 years; Children Jan (Tom) Sampson, Joy (Glenn) Ehrhardt, Ralph (Sharon) and Lloyd (Judy); Thirteen grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and more expected soon. Sterling also leaves behind his brother-in-law Chris Heathcote and sister-in-law Eleanor Schollar as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A family graveside service for Sterling was held at Craik Cemetery on Saturday April 10, 2021.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Sterling may be made to the Craik Health Trust Fund. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

On the morning of April 17, 2021 Carl Steckler passed away peacefully at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Carl was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan on April 8, 1931. He led an interesting life of work and travel that was often talked about at family gatherings.

Carl was a farmer all of his life and also worked as an ironworker, welder, and for a short time operated a service station with his two brothers in Calgary, Alberta.

Carl met Marina Keats at Craik, Saskatchewan where she was training as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1960. The two of them were married in 1961 and soon started a family in Calgary, Alberta area. Carl worked as a welder for Dominion Bridge of Calgary
and worked on the construction of the then Husky Tower, now called the Calgary Tower, and other projects around Alberta for his employer.

In 1973, Carl and Marina moved to a farm east of Didsbury, Alberta with their three children Becky, Bonnie, and Dale. Then again, they sold that farm and moved to another farm in the Central Butte,
Saskatchewan area in 1977.

Carl was involved in curling in the winter months going to the local curling club and area bonspiels with Marina and friends. Carl also volunteered his time in the building of the new Central Butte arena.

Carl attended with his family the local social events such as potluck suppers etc. He also enjoyed travelling to exotic places like Mexico and El Salvador with Marina and family. Unfortunately, health issues eventually caused him to withdraw from curling and eventually the farming life.

The next life adventure was Carl and Marina moving to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They now spent their time going for long walks about
town, an Alaskan cruise with family, and involvement in the various social activities in the living complex.

Carl was predeceased by his parents Zaccheus and Eva Steckler. He was also the last surviving and fourth oldest sibling of five sisters and two brothers Hilda Makellky (Bernard), Freda Ward (Robert),
Cathren Steckler, Walter Steckler (Edith), Marie Woods (Frank), Rose Greene, and George Steckler (Marge).

Carl is survived by his wife Marina of nearly 60 years; his children Becky (Greg Makellky), Bonnie (Nelson Maldonado), and Dale Steckler (Hillary); 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren Justin Makellky (Deanne, children Vincent, Theo, Charlotte and Eva), Stephanie Makellky (children Leneva, Elizavet and Hadassah), Kalvin Makellky (Amy), Mark Maldonado (Raquel, children Maya), Patricia (John Vadasz, children Sofia and Gabriella), Cedric Maldonado, Cindi Maldonado, Jamie (Jason McGillivray, children Everly and Hailey), Kenton Steckler (Ashlee, children Kenlee), Megan Steckler (children Lucas Lutcher), Ryan Steckler (Skye Sitler, children Carter); and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date when gatherings are once again permitted and he will eventually be interred in the Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Carl will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Any gifts or donations may be made with appreciation to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing away of Fred Rettger at the age of 78 with his wife and children by his side.

Dad grew up and lived his whole life in the Davidson area on the family farm west of town and the past 11 years in Davidson. Dad was a farmer through and through.

His sole purpose and meaning in life, was his family and friends. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was always lending a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Whether it was building something or helping his cousins with harvest.

Dad enjoyed the peacefulness of fishing, gardening and was excellent at carpentry. He was the hardest working man we knew. Dad was a man of few words, soft spoken and gentle. All who knew him, respected him and admired his inner spirit.

Fred and Gerry (Schick) were married in May 1967 and lived on the family farm where they raised their 4 children; Bonnie (Mike Kalynowski), Vickie (Tim Holder), Julie-Ann (Mark Lavigne), Timothy (Lynette Stubson). Fred and Gerry have 8 grandchildren (Logan, Jorden, Brandon, Nolan, Skylar, Summer, Aden, Matthew) and have 2 great grandchildren (Emmett and Hadley). Fred also has a large extended family that love him dearly.

Fred is predeceased by his parents Andrew and Sarah Rettger and brother George Rettger.

Survived by his sister Margorie Dean.

Even though retired, dad’s love for farming kept him in the fields with his life long friend Don Riecken and cousin Kim Rettger.

Dad was a gentle, kind soul with strong faith in the Holy Spirit. His family will miss him but we have peace knowing he is looking down on us daily, forever watching over us.

God Bless you dad, rest in peace.

Private family gathering at grave side will be held at a later date.

1925 – 2021

Katie passed away peacefully at her home in Kenaston on February 13, 2021.

Katie was born to Frank and Frances Sarich on their family farm near Hanley. She was the second of eight children. Croatian was Katie’s first language. She learned to speak English in her first year at Crescent View School and learned quickly.

After she left school she worked for a short time in Saskatoon. Katie met John, the love of her life, and they were married in 1952. They resided on the family farm near Kenaston until 1989, when they moved into the village of Kenaston.

Katie was an excellent homemaker and always so hospitable. No one could show up to her home without being fed. Katie was an avid gardener but she had an interest in almost any indoor or outdoor plant. She loved to see how they would grow. She had a huge garden on the farm and even though the garden in town was quite large it was still small by her standards. She was still gardening on her own this past year. She even started growing grapes to make her own wine, which she was proud to share with visitors.

The church was a huge part of her life. She spent many hours cleaning, doing linens and making sure the door was open for numerous functions.

Katie is survived by her husband John of 68 years, children Judy Sekulich (Roger Elliot), Kathy (Don) Matzner, Arthur (Wendy) Sekulich, Pam (Lee) Olfert, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters Margaret (Matt) Tomyn and Nora Sarich, sisters-in-law Agnes Sarich, Marj Sarich and brother-in-law Ray Young.

She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Frances Sarich, brothers Stanley, Henry and Dan Sarich, sister-in-law Jo Sarich and sisters Elizabeth and Diane.

A Family prayer service and mass for Katie was held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Kenaston SK and Katie was laid to rest in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Katie may be directed to St. Andrew’s Church in Kenaston Sask.

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

July 29, 1927 – January 16, 2021

With heavy hearts, the family of Irene Evelyn Taylor announces her peaceful passing from natural causes on January 16, 2021 at RUH in Saskatoon, with children Lois and Glen beside her.

Irene was born on July 29, 1927, the second youngest of 13 children, to Emma and John Jackson, on the family farm at Loreburn. Irene lost both her parents at the tender age of two and six, leaving her 18 year old brother, Wilf, in charge and 13 year old sister, Vieno, to carry on as mother. Despite having very little, Irene recalls a very loving childhood, attending Bonnieview School and later becoming a hairdresser in Regina.

She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Taylor of Strongfield on April 9, 1949 and together they enjoyed a wonderful life in Elbow, SK. They farmed and then built their family service station, “Taylor Motors”, downtown and sold Cockshutt farm equipment and GMC vehicles. They were blessed with a son Glenn in 1951 and daughter Lois in 1955.

Irene was a stay-at-home, very loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, caning everything, including dad’s fresh fish and wild meat, sewing beautiful garments, including many mother and daughter dresses, reading tea leaves every afternoon with the same circle of girlfriends, and playing card games with friends in the evenings. She loved the Bingo in the Elbow Civic Center, was a Sunday school teacher, president/secretary of the UCW, as well as an active United Church member. Irene
loved to bake and cook (she made wild meat taste good) and always welcomed guests at her table. No hungry mouth went unfed; the more the merrier to Mom.

Irene and Bob enjoyed many fishing trips with their boat and friends up to northern Saskatchewan, also vacations to Hawaii, Holland, Rome, Jamaica and several Grey Cup trips across Canada. They were diehard Roughrider fans and had season tickets for 40 years with friends Elmer and Ruth Knutson, often flying down in Elmer’s plane. Keeping their home in Elbow, Bob and Irene moved into the Ilarion Residence 12 years ago, for the winters, and eventually sold their home in Elbow after 65 years. The Ilarion became their home, where they enjoyed many new friends and especially the Bingo nights two times a week. Bob and Irene have enjoyed 71 1/2 years of married life together. Irene was a very compassionate, caring lady and would give you the shirt off her back. It wasn’t uncommon for her to tuck a $50 bill into the grandkids’ cards and the next day win it back scratching a lottery ticket. She always stressed, “It’s better to give than receive.” Mom always set good examples for us and taught us all how to have faith in Jesus and pray. She would often say, “My mother went to her grave praying for us kids.” We can be assured that she did the same.

Irene was predeceased by her parents, Emma and John Jackson, all her siblings: Alfred, Vieno (1), Lempy, Wilfred (Josie), Edwin (Edith),
Arnie, Vieno (Howard) Homeier, Leo (Bernice), Elmer, Edna (George) Arnall, Ellen (Doug) Penny, Emil (Adeline); her in-laws, Joe (Grace and Leonore) Taylor; brother-in-law Jack (Ruth) Hotell; sisters-in-law Josie (Wilf) Jackson, Jacquie (Willard) Webb, Hope McLean and Phyllis (Al) Mammel.

Irene is survived by her loving husband of 71 1/2 years, their two children, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: son, Glenn (Marilyn) Taylor, their three children: daughter, Erin (Darren) James, Matthew and Katelyn; son, Dr. Brian Taylor, son, Dr. Mark Taylor (Dr. Bev Wudel), Olivia and Gabriel. Also, their daughter, Lois (Keith) Forrest, their three children: son, Justin (Theresa) Forrest, Maximus, Capri and Jack; son, Rob (April) Forrest, Kale and Lexi; daughter, Trish (Mike) Tomlenovich, Adley and Kya. Also, her sister-in-law, Helen Jackson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid restrictions, a private family service will be held at the Elbow United Church on January 21, 2021,with Rev. Ursula Wiig presiding. A public memorial/celebration and interment will follow on the August long weekend 2021.

Memorial donations in Irene’s memory can be made to the Ilarion Residence (Bingo Fund) 2509 Louise St., Saskatoon, SK. S7J 3L7 or to Sask Trails (Friends of the Elbow Trail), Box 220, Elbow, SK. S0H 1J0. Arrangements were in care of the Outlook Funeral Chapel
306-867-8255

Louis M. Zdunich of Kenaston entered into eternal life with his lord on December 14, 2014. Louis passed peacefully at the Davidson Health Centre after a long battle with cancer.

Louis was born in Regina on January 22, 1944 to Anton and Marie Zdunich.

Louis is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughter Debra (Lyle) Froehlich and their children Sam, Liam and Molly; son Kenneth and his children Dalton, Kara-Lee and Weylen; daughter Michelle (Dean) Blenkinsop and their children Riley, Ayslee, Thea and Maia; and son Jason (Crystal) and their children Jessica, Shannyn, Matthew and Justin. He is also survived by his mother Marie Zdunich; and siblings Gerald (Gina), Teresa (Bill Allen), David (Jo), Lorelei (Dwayne Theaker), Gene (Eileen), Mark (Kathy); mother-in-law Aileen Sanderson, brother-in-law Ji (Shirley) Sanderson, and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Anton; his sister Laverne Ringdal and her daughter Elly; brother-in-law Dan Lorer and father-in-law Jim Sanderson.

Louis lived his life in Kenaston where he did what he loved, farming and raising his family. He was raised in the St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church where he was an active member and a member of the Knights of Columbus, until his illness made it too hard for him.

His funeral was held at St. Andrew’s RC church in Kenaston on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 2 p.m. Prayers were on Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Louis memory to St. Andrew’s Church Improvement or the Davidson Health Centre Trust Fund, with cheques payable to the Town of Davidson.

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