Mary Rose Schmid
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June 3, 1922 鈥� February 14, 2016
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The death of Mrs. Mary Rose (nee Lueke) (Teiber) Schmid of Humboldt, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, on Sunday, February 14, 2016. She was 93 years of age. Mary was born on Saturday, June 3, 1922, to John and Apolonia (nee Bernauer) Lueke at home on their farm in the Fulda/Willmont district. She grew up there and attended Keller Rural School. After completing her Grade 8 education, Mary was employed as a hired girl for families in the area. Eventually, she met Ferdinand Teiber at a dance in Fulda and, on Tuesday, October 14, 1941, they were married at Willmont. Seven children, five sons and two daughters, were born to them. In 1945, Mary and Ferdinand purchased Philip Bohl鈥檚 homestead and farmed there for the next 32 years. In 1973, they retired from farming and moved to Humboldt. Mary worked at St. Elizabeth鈥檚 Hospital in various positions for ten years. After retiring from there, she spent innumerable hours volunteering at St. Mary鈥檚 Villa from 1983 to 2008. Ferdinand passed away on Sunday, November 16, 1980. On Saturday, September 3, 1983, Mary and Alphonse Schmid, who had lost his wife in February 1982, were married. Both Mary and Alphonse enjoyed music and sang with the Slough Grass Singers. They also helped with the inserts at the Prairie Messenger. Mary was a long-time member of St. Augustine Parish and the C.W.L. On Tuesday, November 27, 2007, Mary was widowed again. In February 2012, she moved to Caleb Village in Humboldt. Throughout her life, Mary enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests. She played the guitar, was an avid gardener and, most of all, had a passion for baking. As well, she loved outings to bazaars, sports days, and shopping, and trips to Denver, California, and British Columbia. Mary will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, step-children, and their families: son, Joseph (Eileen) Teiber of Ft. St. John, BC, Lynn [Joseph and Daniel]; son, Jerome (Mavis) Teiber of Lake Lenore, SK; daughter-in-law, Anna Marie Teiber of Lake Lenore, SK, Tanya (Rick) Degerness of Melfort, SK, [Miranda and Matthew]; daughter, Donelda Forster of Ft. McMurray, AB, Tamara (Bradley) Smuts of Warrenton, VA, [Adam and Bethany], and Sheri Forster of Edmonton, AB; son, Delmar (Lynn) Teiber of Leduc, AB, Shannon (Richard) Coleman of Sherwood Park, AB, [Paige and Teigan], Tanyss (Marcel) Seewalt of Edmonton, AB, [Rory, Rylan, Kazda and Kashten], and Vanessa (Dan) Oxton of Calgary, AB; son, Norbert (Sally) Teiber of Humboldt, SK, Travis (Nicola) of St. Brieux, SK, [Tanner, Tawni, Natassja, Gauge and Jagger], and Nadia (Grant) Closson of Quill Lake, SK, [Kaylea and Brody], and Sally鈥檚 children and grandchildren, Cheryl Blechinger of Humboldt, SK, Kevin (Charity) Blechinger of Prince Albert, SK, [Liam and Rory], Michael Blechinger of Saskatoon, SK, and Melanie Blechinger of Humboldt, SK; daughter, Anna Mary (Randy) Forster of Ft. McMurray, AB, Blaine (Emily) Forster of Ft. McMurray, AB, [Gabriel, Tyson, Jared and Faith], and Carie Forster (Steve Kauppi) of Ft. McMurray, AB, [Cody]; one sister, Alvina Haslbeck of St. Rose du Lac, MB; two sisters-in-law: Christine Luke of St. Rose du Lac, MB, and Madeline Braun of Humboldt, SK; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ferdinand Teiber; second husband, Alphonse Schmid; son, Edwin Teiber; parents, John and Apolonia (nee Bernauer) Lueke; and by many siblings. The Prayer Service for Mary was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., led by Marlene VanDresar and organist Marie Aubin. Scripture readers were Norbert and Sally Teiber, and Norbert also delivered the eulogy. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB. Others taking part were: Jagger Teiber, cross bearer; Sheri Forster and Nadia Closson, scripture readers; Tanyss Seewalt, intercessions; Tanya Teiber Degerness and Cheryl Blechinger, gift bearers; Betty Teiber and Marlene Pfeiffer, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Dolores Hinz, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the C.W.L. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Mary鈥檚 life鈥�. Active pallbearers were Jerome Teiber, Norbert Teiber, Travis Teiber, Blaine Forster, Arnold Pfeil and Sylvanus Wollmann. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery, Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Mary鈥檚 Villa Foundation or the St. Augustine Parish Centre. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
