STOLZ: Verena Agnes
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June 27, 1933 鈥� August 6, 2015
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It is with profound sadness that the family of Verena Agnes (nee Beuker) Stolz of Humboldt, SK, announces her passing on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. She was 82 years of age. Verena was born to Leo and Julianna (nee Faul) Beuker in Humboldt on June 27, 1933. She grew up on the family farm west of Humboldt and attended Dixon Country School. Following her education, Verena was employed by Dr. Ogilvie as a housekeeper. On November 23, 1954, she married the love of her life, Arnold Stolz. Their union was blessed with four children, three sons and one daughter. Verena was an invaluable help-mate to her husband as they farmed together side-by-side for many years. As well, she was an excellent homemaker whose sewing, cooking, and baking skills were second-to-none. Verena had a passion for gardening,听 especially her flowers. She and Arnold also loved traveling and many memories were made on visits to Florida, Arizona, a Caribbean cruise, and their favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas. As well, they enjoyed fishing and spending time at their Weyakwin Lake cabin. Verena鈥檚 greatest joy was caring for her family 鈥� her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Verena will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 60 years, Arnold Stolz of Humboldt, SK; three children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren: Marvin(Ellen) Stolz of Humboldt, SK, and family, Robert Stolz and Eric Stolz, both of Saskatoon, SK; Kim(Valerie) Stolz of Humboldt and family, Sarah(Drew) Dale and daughter Brielle of LeRoy, SK, and Cameron Stolz(Chantel) and daughters Isabella and Ariel of Warman, SK; Arlene Lockinger of Humboldt, SK, and son, Curtis(Jane) Lockinger of Whitecourt, AB; daughter-in-law, Aileen(Ryan) Haeusler and sons Blair(Noel) Stolz and Shawn Stolz, all of Lethbridge, AB; two brothers: Edmund Beuker of Melfort, SK, and Donald (Edna) Beuker of Prince Albert, SK; two sisters: Loretta (Alphonse) Athmer of Englefeld, SK, and Anita (Dwayne) Struck of Stittsville, ON; sisters-in-law: Delores Beuker of Melfort, SK, and MaryAnne Beuker of Saskatoon, SK; brother-in-law, Benedict Lohman of Humboldt, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Colin Stolz (January 27, 1996); parents, Leo and Julianna (nee Faul) Beuker; two brothers: Bernard Beuker, and Jerome Beuker; two sisters: Antoinette Beuker (in infancy), and Magdalen (Marcellus) Lueke; parents-in-law, Jacob and Mary (nee Beckman) Stolz; sisters-in-law: Veronica Beuker, and Evelyn Lohman; and by brother-in-law, Raymond Stolz. The Prayer Service for Verena was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., led by Janice Dobmeier and organist Pat Niekamp. Scripture readers were Curtis Lockinger and Eric Stolz, and the eulogy was delivered by Ellen Stolz and Valerie Stolz. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB. Others taking part were: Sarah Dale, crossbearer; Beverly Baptist and Keon Beuker, scripture readers; Sarah Dale, Blair Stolz, Robert Stolz, Shawn Stolz and Cameron Stolz, intentions; Marvin Stolz and Kim Stolz, giftbearers; Yvonne Antonuk, Merissa Poole and Kodi Antonuk, memorial table attendants. An honor guard was formed by members of the C.W.L. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Verena鈥檚 life鈥�. Active pallbearers were Robert Stolz, Eric Stolz, Cameron Stolz, Curtis Lockinger, Blair Stolz and Shawn Stolz. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
