Irene Sylvie Splett was born in Grande Clairiere, Manitoba to Leon and Jeanne Charles on November 19, 1935. Mom grew up with 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Mom attended school in Grande Clairiere, and her religious training was taken in the Catholic Church.
On September 26, 1953, Mom exchanged wedding vows with Rienhold (Ron) Splett. Together they raised a family of four in Hartney – Rudy, Darlene, Randy and Jason.
Mom was an active member of the Legion, Evening League, Recycling and the Hartney
Irma Elizabeth Spratt (nee Shorey)
January 11, 1927 – May 31, 2025
Irma, age 98 years, beloved wife of the late Harold Spratt, passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Brandon, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Irma was born in Boissevain, Manitoba, on January 11, 1927 to Arthur and Marjorie Shorey. She grew up on the farm south of Boissevain along with her two brothers Ralph and Raymond.
She attended Richview, a one-room schoolhouse followed by Normal School in Winnipeg, making many lifelong
Liza (Nee: Hardy), 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bill Scharff, mother of Diane (Don), Maureen (Curtis) and the late Darlene, Gary and Tony. Liza passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on February 26, 2025. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Friday, March 7, 2025. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney at a later date. In memory of Liza, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Evelyn, 63 years, beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Eleanor Saban, sister of Catherine, Gina and Ken. Evelyn passed away at the Souris Health Centre on November 15, 2024. A funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Evelyn, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Rose, 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bob Swaenepoel, mother of Duane, Maureen, Lori and the late Val. Rose passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on October 3, 2024. In keeping with Rose’s wishes a private graveside service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Rose, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Our hearts are broken, as we announce the passing of James (Jim) William Snow on May 20, 2024 at the Souris District Hospital after a short and unexpected diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Jim is survived by his wife Carol of 52 years, son Scott (Wanda), granddaughters Jordan and Brooke; mother-in-law Wanda Meadows, sister-in-law Sherri Black (Doug), brother-in-law Garry Meadows (Maxine), best buddy Glenn Crampsey and special
After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Marylyn Service-Peters passed peacefully on the 13th October in the early hours under the beautiful skies of a new morning sunrise. She has gone to join those she loved who left before her; her mother, Margaret Service, father, Jack Service, sister, Valerie Ethier, and husband, Robert Peters.
Marylyn was a kind soul and could often be found helping others. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt and a friend, and
Ken, 85 years, beloved husband of the late Pat Sparrow, father of Curtis, Cathy and Cory. Ken passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Funeral service was at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Private interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery Columbarium. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Bill, 62 years, beloved husband of Carol Solotwinski, son of Olga Solotwinski, father of Garret Solotwinski and Nathan Johnson, stepfather of Ty Gauthier and Trevor Gauthier. Bill passed away suddenly at his residence in Souris, Manitoba on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery Columbarium. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to The
Barb, 97 years, beloved wife of the late Andy Swaenepoel, mother of Dennis (Tina), Dave (Linda), Ann, Albert (Dianne), Paul (Chris) and Todi (Harley). Barb passed away peacefully in the Souris Personal Care Home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. In keeping with Barb’s wishes there was a private graveside service in the Carroll Cemetery. In memory of Barb, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba