Elsie Schroeder
January 7, 1933 - February 11, 2016

The death of Mrs. Elsie Schroeder, 83 years, of central parkland Lodge, Lanigan and formerly of Drake, occurred on Thursday, February 11, 2016.  Elsie was born on January 7, 1933 at Watrous to Aaron and Barbara Martens.  Elsie attended school at Xena School and Watrous High School.  Elsie married John Schroeder of Drake on November 24, 1954.  During their early years of marriage Elsie was employed at the Red & White Store in Drake. In December 1964, their daughter Karen was born and Elsie remained at home until Karen started school.  In January 1975 Elsie started a new career path as the clerk for the Village of Drake where she worked for 23 years, retiring in January 1998.  John and Elsie enjoyed their retirement years together until August of 2005 when John passed away.  Elsie was very dedicated to her faith and was very active at the North Star Mennonite Church.  She led her life by example of the Lord helping everyone in need and giving of herself.  Elsie remained active with volunteering in the community. She served on various boards including the Drake Housing Authority and Drake Homecoming Committee.  Elsie loved to travel and went on several trips to Ontario as well as an Alaskan Cruise. She enjoyed   visiting and having coffee on a daily basis at the Drake Silver Sages.  Elsie was a phenomenal cook as well as a wonderful gardener.  In her spare time she enjoyed scrapbooking and crocheting.  Elsie’s granddaughters were her world and she was very active in their lives.  She always had time to do crafts, play games or bake cookies.  When the girls had activities, Elsie would be there supporting and encouraging them. Elsie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Karen (Lloyd) Greve of Lanigan; three precious granddaughters: Lindsay Greve of Carlyle, Jordan Greve of Regina and Kirstin Greve of Lanigan; two sisters: Sarah Elliott of Yorba Linda, CA USA and Bonnie (Robert) Stokke of Watrous; sister-in-law Dorothy Martens of Watrous. Elsie was predeceased by her husband John Schroeder; parents Aaron and Barbara Martens; one sister Erna Carlson and one brother Edward Martens; brothers-in-law: Bill Carlson, Rufus Elliott and Ervin Schroeder; parents-in-law Ullrich and Margaret Schroeder.  A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Star Mennonite Church Drake, SK.  A private family interment took place at the Drake Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to North Star Mennonite Church or Central Parkland Lodge – Activities, Lanigan.

This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home
Phone: 682-1622