Obituary of Marie Wispinski

WISPINSKI (nee Venneman), Marie October 23, 1932 – March 30, 2023 After a brief illness, Marie passed away March 30, 2023, at the age of 90. Loving and fun, Oma delighted in family and friends, and playing cards. Oma’s life in Canada began in 1954 when she departed Holland aboard the SS Grote Beer. With sisters Barbara and Nellie, each with the gift of $100 and a blanket from their parents Maria and Petrus, they landed at Pier 21 in Halifax. Marie spent a few years in the Montreal area working as a nursing aid before applying for a job in Two Hills, Alberta. It was there in 1958 at a community dance that she caught the eye of Steve Wispinski. They married in 1959 and shared 34 happy years together on the farm. Marie continued nursing at Two Hills Hospital until retiring in 1992 after 29 years of service. After Steve passed away in 1993, Marie moved to Vegreville where she devoted her time to family, friends, and her garden. She was busy with volunteer work notably with the Hospital Auxiliary and Sunshine Club and was always up for a game of cribbage. Mother to Daniel and Jim (Sheila). Adored Oma to Michael, Steven, and Curtis; Nathan, Nic, and Derek. Dear sister to Mien, Barbara, Nellie, Henry, Rieky, Helen, Ben, Ed, and sister-in-law Olga. She was predeceased by brother Joe. Cherished friend to many, especially Ruby, Joanne, and Marlene who were by her side to the end. Funeral Mass to be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 5437 – 43 Street, Vegreville Alberta. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville. Fellowship and light lunch to follow in church basement. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church” or “Covenant Health Foundation” c/o St. Joseph General Hospital – Vegreville, AB.