Martha Kunz
August 19, 1926 – September 3, 2017

Martha (nee Crone) Kunz of Bethany Pioneer Village Middle Lake, SK (and formerly of Humboldt, SK) passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2017.  She was 91 years of age.  Martha was born on August 19, 1926, to Henry and Maria (nee Rolfes) Crone in Garrel, Oldenburg, Germany.  She attended school at Annaheim, and worked as a domestic aid for relatives and various other families.  On October 7, 1946, Martha married Philip Kunz in Annaheim.  They bought a homestead near the Kunz homestead and that’s where they raised their family of two children.  Martha and Philip moved into Humboldt in 1985, and in 2004 they moved into a condo.  Martha loved to play bingo, cards and even the machines at casinos.  Martha and Philip traveled to Germany, the United States, including Hawaii, and Canada.  Martha loved when the grandchildren came and later the great-grandchildren.  A few weeks ago all were gathered to help her celebrate her 91st birthday.  Martha will be lovingly remembered by her son Martin (Linda) Kunz of Humboldt and their family, Cora Kunz of Warman, and Lisa (Kevin) Ulrich of Humboldt and their sons Luke and Daegan;  and her daughter Marie (Dave) Wesling of Humboldt and their family, Lara (Clint) Berschiminsky of Saskatoon and their children Jordan and Jenae, Ashley (Heidi) Wesling of Regina and their children Burke and Kate; two sisters: Anna Niekamp and Lucille Wuchner; two brothers: Joseph (Eleanor) Crone and John (Dorothy) Crone; sisters-in-law: Josephine Crone, Rita Crone, Josie Carrobourg, and Rita Crone; and brother-in-law, Simon Kunz. She was predeceased by her husband Philip Kunz (2009); parents Henry and Maria (nee Rolfes) Crone; sisters: Elizabeth Plemel, Hedy Munkler, and Pauline Kunz; brothers: Cleo, Paul, Art, Ervin, and Donny; sisters-in-law: Lorraine Crone and Martha Crone; and by brothers-in-law: Art Munkler, Martin Wuchner, Al Plemel, and Bernard Niekamp.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Michael Yaremko.  Others taking part were:  Jordan Berschiminsky, crossbearer; Heidi Wesling and Cora Kunz, scripture readers; Jenae Berschiminsky, intentions; Martha’s great-grandchildren, Burke and Kate Wesling and Luke and Daegan Ulrich, giftbearers; Ashley Wesling, eulogist; Francis and Rita Kunz, memorial table attendants.  Music ministry was provided by  director, Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  An Honor Guard was formed by members of the CWL.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Martha’s life”.  Active pallbearers were  Lara Berschiminsky, Clint Berschiminsky, Lisa Ulrich, Kevin Ulrich, Cora Kunz and Ashley Wesling.  Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either Bethany Pioneer Village or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund.

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