Ella Lofstrom was born February 16, 1931 to Peter and Rose Matheis at Grayson, SK. She attended Stella School, a one-room school near Waldron, SK. until she was 15.
Ella met Walter Wegner, a farmer from Rhein, SK. They were married when Ella was 16 and they had four children. Ella and Walter made their home on the farm for about eight years then moved to Melville, SK. where Walter was employed with C.N.R. They then moved to Prince Albert and Ella began working at Victoria Union Hospital.
Following her divorce, she met and married Bob Lofstrom and they moved to Rosetown in 1980. Ella was employed at Rosetown Union Hospital for fifteen years before she retired. Ella enjoyed bowling and watching T.V. and dining out with her many friends. Ella especially enjoyed her car and driving. She could often be found on the road travelling to visit family and friends.
Ella passed away at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the age of 83. Ella is survived by her children Gary (Mary) Wegner of North Battleford, Donna (Fred Ifayew) Umpherville of Prince Albert and Ross Wegner of Prince Albert; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Elsie Wegner of Winnipeg, MB.; brothers Arthur Matheis of Regina, Norman (Jean) Matheis of Vancouver, B.C. and Gilbert (Elaine) Matheis of Prince Albert; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband Walter Wegner; second husband Bob Lofstrom; son Randy Wegner; son-in-law Jerry Umpherville; parents Peter and Rose Matheis née Lang; brother Willard Matheis; and brother-in-law Hugo Wegner. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Rosetown United Church with Reverend Jo-Ann Hills officiating. Interment to follow at Rosetown Cemetery with Ella’s grandsons Daryld Wegner, Wayne Wegner, Richard Umpherville and Ron Umpherville acting as pallbearers. Donations in memory of Ella may be directed to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, Sask. S7H 0S5. To send online condolences please visit shanidarfuneralservices.com. Arrangements entrusted to Pierre A. Charpentier.

• Date : 2014-10-09
• Location : Saskatoon