Obituary of Marlene Blatz

September 29, 1941 – January 24, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marlene. She passed away peacefully in the hospital on January 24, 2015 at the age of 73 with family by her side. Marlene will be sadly missed, but forever remembered by her loving husband of 53years Rodney; her children Kerry (Monique), Kent (Laurel), Lori (Ken), Kirt (Robyn); grandchildren Devin (Allison), Brandon, Alyssa, Courtney, Brett, Megan, Brianne, Reagan, and Brennan; great-grandchildren Gavin and Nolan; brothers Alvin (Elaine), Albert (Joyce), Harvey (Mary), Dennis (Margaret); sister Elaine (Ron); and numerous nieces and nephews. Marlene is predeceased by her parents, Roy and Adeline Schmidt; sister Edna; brother Donald William (Bill); father-in-law Edward Blatz; mother-in-law Isabelle; brother-in-law Barry; and sister-in-law Cynthia. The Funeral Service will be held at Rosthern Mennonite Church, 3016 5th Street, Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Interment of her ashes will take place in Rosthern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sask Valley Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 93, Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK (306-232-5245, http://www.funksfuneralhome.ca).