Date of Birth: May 24, 1927
Date of Death: February 28, 2016
Chillog – Mary Helen Chillog (nee Molnar), the 13th child of George and Helen (nee Bodie) Molnar, was born on May 24, 1927 on the family farm in the McKim district and peacefully entered into the Kingdom of Heaven with family at her side in Melville at St. Paul Lutheran Home on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. She was 88 years of age.
Mary, the only girl, grew up with her 15 brothers. She received her education from the West Otthon School. Throughout her life, Mary was ever so fortunate to have been raised side by side (one section apart) from her soul mate, Emeric Chillog. They entered into the union of marriage on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1945 and were blessed with five children. She will be dearly missed by her children, 11 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren.
Mary and Emeric worked alongside each other on the family farm — she milked cows, planted big gardens every summer, enjoyed cooking and baking (especially the traditional Hungarian dishes her mother taught her) with Retes, Szilva’s Gomboc, Paprikas Krumpli being a few of her favourites. She always took great pride in her rock gardens, flower beds, borders and flowerpots that overflowed with color. She truly valued the beauty of nature and sunshine, but Mary’s greatest pride (not unlike her own mother’s) was always her family. Many sacrifices were made, and only as an adult do we truly realize and appreciate this great gift. She also taught us respect, gratitude, honesty, patience, love, courage and above all, fairness.
Her children remember the enjoyment she had celebrating all the holidays, complete with decorations, even Halloween. Mary enjoyed crocheting whether it be fine doilies, tablecloths or afghans. In her later years she sewed cabbage patch doll clothes and quilts which were shared with her immediate family.
Mary loved to play cards and hosted many games, but also enjoyed playing (skunking the boys) at anyone of her brothers’ homes as well. She did everything a mother could do for her children, passing on her wisdom and expertise and for that the family is truly grateful and will love her deeply forever. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
In July of 1979, Mary and Emeric suffered the heartache of the tragic loss of their youngest child, Lorne, at the tender age of 18. They continued to live on the farm until April of 1991, when they moved into Yorkton and celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary seven years later in October 1998. Only two months after this celebration, her loving husband, Emeric, was called home.
Mary continued to live by herself until 2012 when she moved to the Sacred Heart Assisted Living Care Home in Yorkton and resided there until her final move took her to St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville. Mary enjoyed the variety of activities, regular church services and excellent care from all the staff.
Predeceased by her parents, George and Helen Molnar; her in-laws, Vincent and Wilma Chillog; sister, Margaret in infancy; her son, Lorne in 1979; her loving husband, Emeric in 1998; and her dear granddaughter, Joelle Lucas in 2015; her brothers and sisters-in-law, John (Mary), Henry (Lizzie), Joe (Goldie) , George (Margaret), Victor (Ann), Steve (Betty), Frank, Eddie, Albert (Nancy), Ernie (Marg), Ted, Nick, Robert, Willie; also her brothers-in-laws, Steve Chillog (Irene) and Joe Chillog (Violet).
She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory: a son, Dennis Chillog (Caroline Osicki) of Martensville, Sask., and their children, Lorrie Lynn (Greg) Koturbash of Penticton, B.C., their children, Alexandria and Rylan; Lorrie Lee Chillog (Corey) of Saskatoon and her son, Brendon of Port Alberni, B.C., and daughter, Taylor (Ryan) of Warman, Sask.; Eldon Chillog (Kate Smith) of Grande Prairie, Alta. and their children, Piper and Roan, Tyson Chillog (Jocelyn King) and children, Bryden, Kiona, Avah, Grae, Rhien and Bennet of Martensville, Sask.; daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Bisschop of Yorkton and their daughter, Teri (Craig) Herman of Lanigan, Sask., and their son, Brady; and their son, Jeff Bisschop (Jennifer Kozie) and their sons, Jayden and Jaxon of Canora, Sask.; son-in-law, Matthew Lucas and children, Jersey and Ty of Melville, Sask.; son, Glen Chillog (Sharon Osicki) of Saskatoon, Sask. and their children, Carrie (Brian) Harms and their daughters, Kiera and Kirsten of Saskatoon, Sask., son, Michael Chillog (Teesh Nernberg) of White City, Sask. and their daughter, Emme; daughter, Marcella (Jim) Davis of Yorkton, Sask., her children, Carter Matechuk of Regina, Sask. and his children, Makenna and Emryk, Jordan Matechuk of Yorkton, Sask., daughter, Lyndsay Matechuk and her son, Ryker Allen. They were her life! Thus their lives will feel a little emptier without her. “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” Mary also leaves to mourn: her baby brother, Mike (Joyce) Molnar; sisters-in-law, Agnes Molnar, Julia Molnar, Martha Molnar, Olga Molnar, Janet Molnar and Annie Molnar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many good friends.
The joy she brought to our family is so much greater than the sadness we feel.
The prayer vigil service was held Friday, March 4, 2016 from the chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton with Father Francis Hengen from St. Gerard’s Parish officiating. Her daughter, Marcella Davis, read the eulogy; granddaughter, Lorrie Lee Chillog, shared a poetic tribute; and niece, Caroline Chillog was the reader. Father Hengen led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “Be Not Afraid,” “The Lord’s My Shepherd” and “Lord, Jesus of You Will Sing.”
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday, March 5, 2016 from St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Melville, Sask, with Father Mieszyslaw (Mitch) Burdzy, OMI, officiating. The cross bearer was great-grandson Bryden Chillog; and the candle lighter was granddaughter Lyndsay Matechuk. Len Gadicia and Leonard Varga led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “Amazing Grace,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Ave Maria.” The readings were read by Mary’s granddaughters, Teri Herman, Carrie Harms and Lynn Koturbash. Honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in her Mary’s life. A special tribute to mom was shared by daughter, Cheryl, at the luncheon at St. Henry’s Parish Complex.
Mary was laid to rest in the family plot at the St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery in Melville with her grandsons, Eldon Chillog, Jeff Bisschop, Tyson Chillog, Michael Chillog, Carter Matechuk and Jordan Matechuk serving as casket bearers.
Mass offerings or donations may be made in Mary’s name to The Children’s Wish Foundation or by honouring her by doing a random act of kindness.
Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Sask.
