Henry Nitschke, beloved husband of the late Lena Nitschke, passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Nursing Home on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the age of 98 years.
He farmed near Schuler for many years before retiring to Medicine Hat. Henry is survived by his two daughters, Norma Wolters and Marian (Reg) Woelfle; four grandchildren, Byron and Kevin Wolters, Shannon (Peter) Dubbeldam and Colin (Jennifer) Woelfle; four great-grandchldren, Samantha and Corey Dubbeldam, and Reid & Isabella Woelfle. He is also survived by two sisters, Marion of Cloverdale, B.C., Evelyn of Lethbridge and a brother Harry of Calgary. Henry was predeceased by his wife, Lena; son-in-law, Peter and a sister, Annie.
Our thanks to the wonderful caregivers and nursing staff at South Country Village for their compassion and kindness.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the Funeral Service at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive S.E., Medicine Hat, on Monday, August 4, 2008 from 12:00 P.M. - 12:55 P.M. The Funeral Service will commence at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Lorne Hosfield officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie View Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Henry’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, AB., T6E 6K2.

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Mrs. Phyllis Alberta Nowicki, beloved wife of the late Mr. Norman Nowicki, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 9, 2008, at the age of 88 years.
Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory her daughter and best friend, Elaine (Tony) Stroh; eight grandchildren and their families, Tim Stroh and his daughter, Ashley; Andy (Nicole) Stroh and their daughters, Kyla and Madison; Mike (Tina) Stroh and their children, Kayla, Taylor & Stephanie; Melisa (Eric Hjartarson) Stroh and their children, Ryan and Kellan; Krista (Jeff) Dobson and their son, Clinton; Blaine (Jerri) Nowicki and their son, Owen; Blair Nowicki and Boyd Nowicki. Phyllis is also survived by her good friend and sister-in-law, Doreen (Garnet) Goerlitz and brother-in-law, Jess Nowicki. Along with her husband Norman, Phyllis was predeceased by a son, Cliff Nowicki; parents, Robert and Caroline Berg as well as two sisters, Ruby McCallum and Junette Potter.
Phyllis was born in Medicine Hat on November 1, 1919. She was raised in Suffield and lived the majority of her life there. Phyllis married Norman Nowicki in 1939, and worked with him keeping the books for his Imperial Garage and his construction and trucking business. She enjoyed taking shopping trips with her daughter and granddaughters. She also enjoyed the many years she curled in Ralston. Her favorite quiet activities were reading and crossword puzzles. However, these paled in comparison to her love of nature, pets and animals of all kinds. As evidenced through her selfless, caring nature, Phyllis was always willing to provide a home for a stray. She also spent her whole life taking care of her family, and never expected anything in return. Phyllis cared for her crippled mother, her sister, and her husband when he was ill. Everyone will remember her positive nature and her kind words.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 124, 430 - 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8.

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ANTERO NISSINEN
1922 - 2007
Mr. Antero Evald Nissinen, passed away at the Riverview Care Centre on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the age of 84 years.
Antero will be quietly remembered with a private family service held in his honour.

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ILONA NOVAK
2007
Mrs. Ilona Novak, beloved wife of  the late Miklos Novak, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2007 at the age of 72 years.

No formal funeral proceedings are scheduled to take place.

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LORNE NOTT
1965 - 2007

'Let me tell you folks,
Who will read this here today,
That I'm a proud and thankful cowboy
Who has just passed away'

It is with sadness that the family of Lorne Nott, announce his sudden passing which occurred at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the age of 42 years.
Lorne's memory will be cherished by his father, Bruce Nott; two brothers, Grant (Sarah) Nott and Doug (Carla) Nott as well as nieces and nephews, Michelle, Cheyenne, Ty, Trey, Mattaya and Kaiden; grandma, Mary Hurlburt and many aunts, uncles and extended
relatives.  He was predeceased by his mother, Gladys in 1979.  Lorne was born in Medicine Hat on July 1, 1965, a son to Bruce and Gladys Nott.  From a young age it was evident that he would follow in the 'boot-steps' of a cowboy. Team roping was one of Lorne's greatest passions and he was an active member of the Chinook Rodeo Association.  He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed working as a guide during hunting season.  Lorne was also a member of the Medicine Hat Trap Club.  For the past 23 years, Lorne was employed with the County of 40 Mile as a grader operator.  With his involvement in roping and rodeo, Lorne touched many lives during his time.
He was well liked and respected so much, that, a rodeo event win held on the weekend was dedicated to Lorne's memory.    He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W. on Thursday, July 12, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Lorne's life will be held at the Medicine Hat Cypress Centre, Fieldhouse (entrance), 2055 - 21st Street S.E. on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. with Civil Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lorne's name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 - 6th Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8.

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REIT NELISSEN
1935 - 2006
Mrs. Riet Nelissen of Medicine Hat, formerly of Calgary, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at the age of 70 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory four children:  Toke (Leon) Meijers and George Houben both of Holland, Bart (Sarah) Houben of Medicine Hat and Johannes (Nancy) Houben of Princeton, B.C.;  six
grandchildren:  Jacky, Manon, Boy, Ellen, Paul and Tayah, as well as numerous siblings and extended family members.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jo Houben.  Riet was born to Coto and Sevrvatius Nelissen on October 18, 1935 in Breda, Brabant, the Netherlands.  In 1980, she immigrated to Canada and settled in Calgary.  She made numerous friends through her travels in Canada, the United States and abroad.  Riet enjoyed time spent gardening and doing yardwork, but most notably was "Big" into garage sales and shopping at boutiques.    Her favorite memories would surely include time spent with her beloved grandchildren.
Following cremation at the Cook Southland Crematorium, there will be no formal funeral proceedings taking place in Medicine Hat.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 - 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8.

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LLOYD ERIC NELSON
1944 - 2006

Mr. Lloyd Nelson of Medicine Hat passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the age of 62 years.
Lloyd leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Darcy (Mary Jane) Nelson of Consort, Darrell (Kelly) Nelson of Calgary and their mother, Diane Abrams of Lloydminster;  six grandchildren, Danielle, Crystal, Leanne, Ryan, Paige and Sawyer;  three step-grandchildren, Chanell, Yenell and Zachary;  one great-grandchild, Payton;  one brother, Ken Nelson and one sister, Jean Wandler, both of Medicine Hat as well as one nephew, Trevor Wandler of Medicine Hat and one niece, Melissa Dunham (Justin) of Redcliff.  Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, Benny Nelson and Edith (Ron) Stanley.  Lloyd was born on February 19, 1944 in Deer Creek, Saskatchewan.  At the age of five years, the family moved to Lloydminster, Alberta.  In 1963, Lloyd married Diane Abrams and their first son Darcy  was born in 1964.  Three years later, they welcomed into the family their second
son, Darrell.  Lloyd and Diane spent the next few years happily raising their family on the farm.  In 1980, they moved to Wainwright and shortly thereafter Lloyd started the family business, Sur-Flo Meters and Controls Ltd.  Over the next twenty-five years, Lloyd's business became his passion.
Through the many ups and downs, Lloyd's ambition and determination helped him create a very successful family legacy which still exists today, carried on by his family.  Lloyd was recently retired and enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with his family.  His fun loving, easy going and
family oriented nature will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

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GLADYS NICHOLSON
1914 - 2006

Mrs. Gladys Matilda Nicholson, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Nicholson, passed away  at the Riverview Care Facility on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the age of 91 years.
Gladys was born at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta on July 20, 1914, a daughter to George and Dorothy Cook. In November of 1935, she
married John Nicholson. They took up residence on the family farm just north of Vegreville, where she spent 60 years of farming.  Gladys was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Left to cherish her memory are her children, Art (Marg) Nicholson, Walter (Martha) Nicholson, Janis Smith and Laurence Nicholson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Gladys was predeceased by her husband John; sister Margaret; two grandchildren and a daughter.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church (corner of 48th Ave. and 51st St.), Vegreville, Alberta on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gladys' name may be made directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Suite 512 - 206 - 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W7 or to the Riverview Care Facility, 603 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4C2.

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