Inge Gerda Montag of Carlsruhe passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in her 92nd year. She was surrounded by her family and fought bravely against an overwhelming and rare disease.

Born on August 17, 1934 in Wangerin, Germany to the late Willi Lutzke and Minna (nee Hart). Beloved wife of Joseph Montag of Carlsruhe until his passing in 2006.

Survived by children Joe (Marlene) Montag of Ripley, Rosemary (Richard) Dean of Port Alice, B.C, Nancy (Gerard) Noonan of Carlsruhe, Patricia (John) Russell of Hanover and Connie (Sean) Bradley of Lurgan Beach. Loved grandmother of Mandy, Krystal, Derek, Joe, Christopher, Jason, Erich, Melissa, Katie and Jacob as well as 15 great grandchildren. Survived by her brother Harmann Lutzke of Fernie, B.C and sister in law Marianne Lutzke. Predeceased by her brothers Erich and Ulrich.

Family and friends are invited to visitation held at St. Francis Xavier Church, Carlsruhe on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 10-10:45 am. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am. Inurnment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Carlsruhe, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the Ronald McDonald House or to Operation Smile would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca