Marjorie Loretta (Carlson) Rosenkerr

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Marjorie Loretta Rosenkerr, of Sturgis, announce her passing on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was 84 years of age.

Marjorie Loretta (Carlson) Rosenkerr was born October 11, 1939, to George and Loretta Rosenkerr on the family farm in the Robinson Creek District.  She was the middle child and the youngest daughter of nine children.

Marjorie attended Robinson Creek School. This is where she became known as Loretta because there were two “Marjoies" in her classroom. She preferred working outside doing chores with her siblings over going to school. At her earliest opportunity, Loretta went out to work as a mother’s helper.

Her sister and partner, Louise and Ken Simes introduced Loretta to Elmer Carlson at a Sturgis Sports Day. On November 21, 1959, Loretta and Elmer were married in Canora, Sask. Loretta and Elmer traveled to construction sites, living in a trailer for the first couple of years of their marriage before making their home in Sturgis.  They had four children: Debora Ann, Donald Lyle, Timothy Elmer and Allen Robert.  Loretta was very involved in the lives of her children. She always had time for them, whether it was playing cards or games, making costumes, sewing doll clothes or taking them on little adventures.  She encouraged and supported them throughout their school years, adult lives and in everything they did.

Loretta grew a large garden and preserved all the berries that were picked by the family.  She loved creating flower beds and you would often find her looking at her seed catalogues, and making plans for the following spring.  She also enjoyed travelling and camping with her family, playing cards, curling, bowling, attending rodeos. Loretta was always taking photos to remind her of all the people and moments in her life.

Loretta was a kind, considerate, compassionate lady with a great sense of humour. She always had time for a cup of coffee with anyone who stopped by. She drank many cups of coffee while visiting with Rose Okrainetz and Norma Goulden. She also had a love for animals, especially birds.

Loretta lived in her own home in Sturgis until she moved into Wynyard Golden Acres care home in April of 2022 in Wynyard, Sask.  Her sister, Agnes joined her there in October, 2023 from Delta B.C., where they enjoyed living together until Agnes passed away on July 2, 2024.

Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Elmer Carlson; his parents and all of his siblings and their spouses; Loretta’s parents, George and Loretta; sisters, Agnes, and Louise; brothers, Lloyd, Norman, Eugene and Donald; sister in-law, Edna; granddaughter in – law, Connie; nephew, Marvin; great- nephews, Jed and Casey. 

Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Debora (Gilbert) and sons, Donald, Tim (Maureen) and Allen (Pam), many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Elna; brother, Rae (Dorothy) and many nephews and nieces.

Loretta's Funeral Service was held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Sturgis Community Hall with Pastor Hein Bertram officiating. Bob Drayer played the piano for the singing of the hymns The Old Rugged Cross, In the Garden and Amazing Grace. The Eulogy was read by John Carlson. The urn bearer was Iask Johnson. Interment will be held at a later date at the Preeceville Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Loretta may be made to Preeceville Lutheran Cemetery (c/o St. John Lutheran Church, Preeceville, SK, S0A 3B0) or Poplar Grove Cemetery (c/o Box 1053, Preeceville, Sask. S0A 3B0) as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Home.