Delphine Gertrude Vossen
February 21, 1929 – June 30, 2016

The death of Mrs. Delphine Gertrude (nee Lauer) (Kuznitsoff) Vossen of Humboldt, SK, (and formerly of Watson, SK), occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, on Thursday, June 30, 2016.  She was 87 years of age.  Delphine was born on Thursday, February 21, 1929, to Henry and Elizabeth (nee Weber) Lauer at Humboldt, and raised on the Lauer family farm at Marysburg, SK.  Delphine married Fred Kuznitsoff of Daphne, SK, and to that union two sons, Lorne and Lyle, were born.  Eventually, the family moved to McBride, BC, and lived there for a number of years.  Later, they returned to Saskatchewan and resided in Spalding before relocating to Watson.  Fred passed away in 1967.  Delphine continued to live in Watson, where she worked as a clerk at the Co-op and later at Robinson’s Store, where she also became the manager.  Favorite leisure activities included curling and playing ball.  In 1973, Delphine married Clarence Vossen of Watson and following their marriage, they lived on his farm north of town.  Delphine actively participated in all aspects of farm life, assisting Clarence with anything that needed to be done.  As well, she was an excellent homemaker who loved cooking and baking, and was noted for her delicious homemade buns, soups, various canned products and, especially, her pies which were shared with her neighbours.  Clarence and her great-grandsons particularly enjoyed her wonderful raspberry jam.  Gardening was also a passion, and Delphine always had a large, bountiful garden, and generously shared the produce she harvested with her friends and neighbours.  As well, many beautiful flowers adorned her gardens and yard.   In her leisure time, Delphine thoroughly enjoyed playing cards and socializing with family and friends.  She was a very congenial hostess and always had the coffee pot on.  As a long-standing member of the C.W.L., Delphine also enjoyed taking part in their various activities.  Delphine and Clarence retired to Humboldt in 2001.  They enjoyed meeting and visiting with their new neighbours and friends and soon became a part of the regular coffee gatherings each morning at the local A & W.  More than anything, Delphine derived great joy from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandsons.  She rarely missed their numerous school activities and sporting events.   Delphine will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Clarence Vossen of Humboldt, SK; son, Lyle Kuznitsoff of Victoria, BC; daughter-in-law, Kathy Franko of Watson, SK; two grandchildren and two great-grandsons:  Darren Kuznitsoff of Regina, SK; and Christie (Robb) Plamondon and their children Caleb Plamondon and Kyle Plamondon, all of Watson, SK; two sisters:  Irene Mager and Verla Hinz, both of Humboldt, SK; sisters-in-law:  Marie Lauer and Josephine Lauer, both of Kelowna, BC; and by numerous other in-laws,  nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Fred J. Kuznitsoff; son, Lorne Kuznitsoff; parents, Henry and Elizabeth (nee Weber) Lauer; three sisters:  Geramia Saretsky, Lorraine Lauer (in infancy), and Delores Wagner; five brothers:  Erby Lauer, Wilfred Lauer, Nick Lauer, Roland Lauer, and David Lauer; her special “son-in-law” Greg Franko; as well as numerous in-laws.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB, and concelebrated by Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB.  Others taking part were:  Kelsey Dust, crossbearer; Caroline Becker and Sharon Nienaber, memorial table attendants; Liz Vossen and Judy Eggerman, scripture readers; Mary Seier and Gary Seier, giftbearers; Ida Yakimenko, intentions; Darren Kuznitsoff, eulogist, Kyle Plamondon and Caleb Plamondon, urnbearers.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, Marie Aubin, organist , and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  An honor guard was formed by members of the C.W.L.  Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)