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March 9, 1934 to March 29, 2022 Ruth Albrecht of Millbank, passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at the age of 88. Ruth was a member of the former Riverdale Mennonite Church where she was involved with the Sewing Circle and Food Committee. Ruth loved to travel and spend time at the trailer in Goderich, and cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Sam Albrecht who predeceased her in 2012. Loving mother of Richard (Donna) of Beiseker AB, Ken of Millbank, Don of New Hamburg, Steve of Woodstock, Darlene (Dan) Ramer of Millbank. Grandma of Amanda (Justin), Natasha, Stephanie, Nathan (Amanda), Brad (Krystle), Jason (Stephanie), Zach (Alexxa) and great grandma of 9. Fondly remembered by her brother Melvin (Marietta) Roes, her sister Erma (Stanley) Gerber and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Isaac and Mattie (Jantzi) Roes, sons Ronald and Bruce in infancy, daughter-in-law Brenda Albrecht, sister Laurene and her husband Arthur Gerber, sisters-in-law Mary Roes, Nancy and her husband Joe Kipfer and brother-in-law Elmer Albrecht. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Milverton Christian Fellowship, 6619 Perth Road 131, Milverton on Friday April 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at the Church on Saturday April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Alvin Kuepfer officiating. Interment in Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Gospel Echoes Prison Ministries PO Box 130 Millbank, ON N0K 1L0 or Christian Aid Ministries PO Box 46 Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0 appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

May 17, 1931 to March 17, 2022 Ruth Parkhouse of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 17, 2022 at the age of 90. Ruth enjoyed attending music festivals with her husband Allen, knitting, bird watching, camping and spending time with her family. She was employed at Campbell's Soup, Listowel for over 25 years. Beloved wife of the late Allen Parkhouse who predeceased her in 2010. Loving mother of Peggy (Ken) Johnston, Harv (Ginny), Linda (Gord) Coulter, Susie (Clare) Schiestel, Brad (Grace). Special grandma of Terri (Mike), Ryan (Tasha), Nathan (Alex), Brandon, Shawn (Meghan), Todd (Katie), Amanda (Ryan), Chad (Shannon), Erin (Cory), Ben, Alex (Maralee), Andrew (Amanda) and great-grandma of Dustyn, Talyn, Kylie, Leah, Ila, Jack, Dylan, Boston, Sydney, Kayden, Kiyran, Mariah, Madeline, Abbi, Everly, Nicholas, Livie, Everleigh, Nixyn, Tre, Parker, Mishca, William, Brynn, Gray, Colby, Nevaeh, Lilly, Emma and great great-grandma of Sloane and Finn. Dear sister of Phyllis Hannah and Bill Heibein. Predeceased by her parents George and Charlotte (Candler) Heibein, sisters Jean, Gertie, Joyce, Julena, Kate and brothers Lloyd, Jack and Stan. A private family memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 179 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or a charity of one's choice appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation to the charity of choice at the above address.

April 28, 1932 to March 14, 2022 Ruth Ward formerly of Monkton, passed away peacefully at Ritz Lutheran Villa, Mitchell on Monday March 14, 2022 at the age of 89. Ruth was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Monkton where she sang in the church choir for 50 years and also served on many committees. For over 40 years, she ran the concession booth in Monkton which is now known as “Ruth’s Snack Shack”. Ruth was well known for her potato salad and subs. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, playing cards and loved spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late Jack Ward who predeceased her in 1991. Loving mother of Barry (Angela), Bob (Val) and Kathy (Keith) Pehlke. Special grandma of Leanne and Marc and their children Liam and Connor; Trish and Jay and their children Reed and Cohen; Kevin and Heather and their daughter Emerson; Dylan and Nicole; Kylie and Nic; Kristy and Dan and their children Matthew, William and Elizabeth; Katelyn and Brandon and their children Ella and Avery; Kelly and Mike and their daughter Vaida. Fondly remembered by her sisters and brothers Eldeen Ward, Shirley Wagler, Marg Searth, George (Sandi), Mary VanStaveren, Elwood (Olive), Harold (June), Barb Knapp (James), Edna (Don) White, Sharon (Keith) Otterbein, Donna (Steve) Oliver, sisters-in-law Joyce Raycraft, Debbie Raycraft, Terry Ward and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ed and Laura (Strickert) Raycraft, brothers Bob (Marg), Jack, Eldon (in infancy), Sheldon, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Harvey Ward, Sam Wagler, Ron Searth, Pat Raycraft, John VanStaveren, Nancy Raycraft, Helen Raycraft, Cam Knapp and great-granddaughter Sophie Blum in infancy. A private family funeral service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spring interment in North Logan Cemetery, Monkton. The service was recorded and can be viewed by clicking on the link below. https://youtu.be/iiQtRtj2EpA As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice or take someone you love out to dinner and remember Ruth.

May 31, 1931 to March 12, 2022 Margaret Chislett passed away at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels on Saturday March 12, 2022 at the age of 90. Born in New Zealand and formerly of Listowel ON, she traveled extensively with her family and even more so after she met her future husband Reginald, where they were both serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force at Bagotville, Quebec. After they were married, they lived in many locations across Canada and in Germany as Reg was transferred on an average of every 4 years. Throughout her life Margaret developed many skills and was always willing to learn more. She enjoyed quilting, baking, cooking, doing word search and at various points in her life she worked a number of positions including as a bookkeeper, a parole office administrator and was the coordinator for Meals on Wheels in Hastings County. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Chislett who predeceased her in 2016. Loving mother of Doug Chislett (Debra Woodske), Dodi (Grant) Morgan, Bill (Leslie) Chislett. Special grandma of James, Jessica (Mike) and great-grandma of Jimmy and Annabelle. She will be fondly remembered by all her surviving family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Renton and Dorothy (Land) Hawkins, her brother William and his wife Josephine Hawkins, and her sister Dodie and her husband Al Brown. Margaret will join them in the family crypt at the Hamilton Cemetery. Margaret’s wish was to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382) at a later date. There will be no visitation. Any memorial donations and expressions of sympathy will be appreciated by the family and may be made to: Huronlea Home for the Aged 820 Turnberry Street Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 or The War Amps of Canada 1 Maybrook Drive Scarborough, ON M1V 5K9 www.waramps.ca Donations may be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

August 11, 1925 to March 4, 2022 Petronella (Nellie) Tegenbosch, formerly of Route 2 Atwood, passed away peacefully at her residence in Royal Terrace Long Term Care, Palmerston on Friday March 4, 2022 at the age of 96. Nellie and her husband Case farmed for many years at Route 2 Atwood. She was a member of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Kinkora and St. Brigid’s CWL. Nellie loved cooking, baking, gardening and especially spending time with her family. Beloved wife of Case Tegenbosch whom she married in 1957. Loving mother of Marilyn Whaley (friend Dennis Horton), Chris (Christine), Joanne (Wim) Vink. Dear Oma of Carolyn (Brad), Natalie, Jessica (Randy), Janine (Jim), Nick (Vera), Ian and great-Oma of Emily, Curtis and Florentina. Fondly remembered by one sister and one brother in the Netherlands and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Johannes and Maria (Groenen) vanMeijl, six sisters and three brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday March 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, 1025 Wallace Ave. N. Listowel on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Ross Bartley officiating. Interment in Donegal Cemetery. In keeping with the current provincial legislation, masks are mandatory. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity at the above address.

January 8, 1935 to March 3, 2022 With broken hearts, the family of Lorne Scott announces his peaceful passing at Royal Terrace Long Term Care Home, Palmerston on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Lorne Scott of Listowel in his 88th year. Loving husband and best friend of Elaine (nee Felkar) for 64 years. Cherished father of Bonnie Peebles of Toronto, Brenda and her husband Steve Rogers of Wiarton and Sharon and her husband Paul van Veen of Wroxeter. Much loved grandfather of Miranda, Claire (Corey), Marshall (Mark), Connor (Jenna), Andrea, Megan, Ivory, Justine and Vienna and great grandfather of Forrest, Ethan and Cameron. Dear brother of Earla Calder of Beaton, Doris Bennett of Listowel, Glenna Morrison of Toronto and Murray Scott (Margaret) of Seaforth. Missed by many nieces and nephews especially Sandy Linseman and her husband Leon as well as their family. Predeceased by his parents Frona (nee Bender) and Clifford Scott, grandson Matthew and brothers-in-laws Hilton Calder and Allan Morrison. Lorne was born and raised on a farm in Wallace Township. He attended S.S. # 1 Wallace and S.S. 2 Elma and at the early age of 12, started L.D.S.S. He married Elaine in 1957 and together they farmed and raised 3 daughters near Britton in Elma Township. Lorne was a man of many talents. He worked in many different careers. He loved his “man toys,” could fix a wide variety of things, and enjoyed making small furniture and gifts for the children and grandchildren. If you needed a picture hung, wallpaper put up, or a fence mended - he was your man! Lorne was outgoing and had the gift of the gab. He valued his farm and town neighbours greatly and could often be found helping them out. He enjoyed his Britton friends to the fullest with so many good times and memories made. Lorne loved music and dancing. He especially liked music that involved the fiddle. He spent many years attending fiddle competitions in Shelburne, tearing up the dance floor at the NCO dances, and camping with the Gypsy Campers. Lorne was a steady influence on his family members as he handled all upsets, small and large with a calm demeanor. Even as his memory was failing, he was quick-witted and always ready with a funny come-back. The grandchildren will miss all his teasing, hand-holding and lap chats. Family and friends are invited to share memories at Knox Presbyterian Church, 220 Livingstone Avenue North, Listowel on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton with special thanks to the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel and Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood for their assistance. Expressions of remembrance to the Knox Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the Alzheimer Society of Perth County would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through

August 21, 1937 to February 14, 2022 John Gordon, formerly of Listowel, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hillside Manor Long Term Care, RR5 Stratford, on Monday February 14, 2022 at the age of 84. John was a former truck driver for Johnson Milk Transport and LTL Trucking and a former member of the Orange Lodge, Listowel. Beloved husband of Ruby (Hanna) Gordon whom he married in 1958. Loving father of Billy, Mark, Bruce and Katherine. Fondly remembered by four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his sister Doreen. Predeceased by his parents William and Edith (Reid) Gordon and three siblings. In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Diabetes Canada PO Box 1224 STN K Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity at the above address.

May 6, 1948 to February 10, 2022 Leroy Kuepfer, passed away peacefully at his residence in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Thursday February 10, 2022 at the age of 73. Leroy was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith. Dear brother of Adeline Kuepfer, Magdelena Albrecht, Ammon (Laura) Kuepfer, Emaline (Allan J.) Kuepfer, Marion (Wolfgang) Strauss and brother-in-law of Esther Kuepfer, Aaron J. (Martha) Jantzi and Marie Kuepfer. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Simon H and Katie (Kuepfer) Kuepfer, sisters Marie Anne Kuepfer and Esther Jantzi, brothers Alvin Kuepfer and Amos Kuepfer, brothers-in-law David K Kuepfer and Henry Albrecht, nephew Ervin and niece Charlotte Anne. Visitation will be held at the home of Ammon Kuepfer, 4864 Line 67, RR2 Milverton on Saturday February 12 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday February 13, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 4864 Line 67 on Monday February 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. with Bishop Carl Wagler officiating. Interment in the 7th Line Amish Cemetery, Mornington Township. Due to Provincial Restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed in the home. For both the visitation and service, masks are mandatory and social distancing must be respected.

March 8, 1929 to February 8, 2022 Rose Smith, formerly of Route 2 Listowel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at her residence in Listowel, on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at the age of 92. Rose was born in England and worked as a seamstress and also at the railway office where she met David. After coming to Canada, David and Rose made a life farming. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, reading and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late David Smith who predeceased her in 1990. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Harry) Jacklin, Jim (Sandra), Sally (Scott) Andrews, Sandra (Don) Harrison. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her brother Harold and his wife Pearl Norman and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Mary (Tazzymen) Norman, brothers Tom (Irene), David (Loretta), Herbert “Tommy” (Mae), and sisters Joyce, Marion and Mabel. A private family funeral service by invitation only will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood on Saturday February 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Ruth Long officiating. All those attending must provide proof of vaccination. Masks are mandatory and social distancing must be respected. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. Please click on the link below to view the service. https://youtu.be/kh_KMhozSbI As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Calvary United Church 395 Wallace Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W 1L2 North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street West Listowel, ON N4W 1A2 or Canadian Cancer Society 500-55 St. Clair Ave. West Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

January 30, 1931 to January 30, 2022 Vera Lichty, formerly of Brussels, passed away peacefully at her residence in Greenwood Court Long Term Care, Stratford on Sunday January 30, 2022, her 91st birthday. Vera was a member of Zion Mennonite Fellowship. She enjoyed gardening, piecing quilts, scrap booking and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of Daniel S. Lichty whom she married on June 1, 1954. Loving mother of Mervin (Nucharee) Lichty, Marie (Mark) Schrock, Miriam (Mark) Graber, Mark (Cathy) Lichty. Cherished grandma of Michelle, Destiny, Kendra, Julian, Fabrice, Derek, Becky, Heather, Jeffrey, Austin, Ryan, Allison, Dustin, Anthony, Daniel, Allan and great-grandma of Braaden, Ashton, Owen, Isaac, Noah, Abigail, Alice, Kyna, Maverick, Megan, Jake, Chloe, Skylar and Campbell. Remembered by her sister Dorothy (Delmar) Lichti and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Marilyn Brenneman, Amos (Dorothy) Lichty, Mahlon (Anna Mae) Gerber, Sam (Mary Ann) Lichty, Rebecca (Ian) Woollett, Emma Lichty, Norman (Clara) Lichty, Ruth (Ken) Brown. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and Tillie Lichty. Predeceased by her parents Daniel and Lena (Gerber) Brenneman, her granddaughter Angela, sisters Annie (Emanuel) Ropp, Mary (Jacob) Jantzi and brothers Mahlon (Kathy) Brenneman and Earl Brenneman. Visitation will be held at Donegal Mennonite Fellowship Church, 7021 Perth Road 147 on Wednesday February 2 from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those wishing to attend the visitation must schedule a time by calling the Funeral Home at 519-356-2382 or by emailing brennemanfh@cyg.net. Masks are mandatory and social distancing must be respected. A private family funeral service by invitation will be held at Donegal Mennonite Fellowship Church on Thursday February 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with the ministry of Zion Mennonite Fellowship officiating. Interment in Mount Zion Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. Please click on the link below to join. Join Live Event Call in telephone number is 226-272-1228. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Christian Aid Ministries Box 46 Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0 or Gospel Echoes Team 4082 Perth Line 72 PO Box 30 Millbank, ON N0K 1L0 appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

July 27, 1935 to January 25, 2022 Cornelius Kuepfer of RR1 Newton, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday January 25, 2022 at the age of 86. Cornelius was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith. Beloved husband of Marie (Kuepfer) Kuepfer whom he married on October 22, 1959. Loving father of Nancy and Solomon, Mary, Susan and Mark, Martha and Andy, Nelson and Doris, Elias and Mary, Isaac and Ruth. Grandfather of 56 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Brother of Sam Kuepfer. Brother-in-law of Ruth Kuepfer, Christena Kuepfer, Elmina Kuepfer, Elmer and Leah Kuepfer, Esther Zehr, Laura and Jonas Kuepfer, Lloyd and Laura Kuepfer. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Christian W. and Mary (Kuepfer) Kuepfer, stillborn infant son, son Christie, stillborn daughter Rachel, son Solomon, one granddaughter, 2 great-grandchildren in infancy, brothers and sisters Esther and John Zehr, Israel and Esther Kuepfer, Jonathan and Lena Kuepfer, Catherine and John Jantzi, Lena and Amos Kuepfer, Solomon Kuepfer, Drusilla Kuepfer, Reuben Kuepfer, Isaac Kuepfer, Levi Kuepfer and brother-in-law Aaron Zehr. Visitation at the home of Andy Zehr, 4003 Line 73, RR1, Newton on Wednesday January 26 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday January 27, 2022. Due to Provincial Restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed in the home. Masks are mandatory and social distancing must be respected. A private family funeral service will be held at 4003 Line 73 on Friday January 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Emmanuel Wagler officiating. Interment in 7th Line Amish Cemetery, Wellesley Township.

December 14, 1954 to January 18, 2022 Carol Bateman of Wroxeter, formerly of Lucknow, passed away at University Hospital, London on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at the age of 67. Carol was a former employee of Spinrite Yarns for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading, knitting and watching old classic TV shows. Carol loved spending time with her family and friends and always made a point of visiting her sisters every week. Beloved wife of the late Earl (Junior) Whitehead who predeceased her in 2021. Loving step-mom of Stacey Whitehead (John Gorrie) and Steven Whitehead and step-grandmother of Theo. Dear sister of Elaine (Roy) Ceal, Mary (Jim) Sproul, Gail (Terry) Sproul, Wendy (Dan) Dillon and Glenda (Gerard) Ducharme. Fondly remembered by her aunts June Cochrane, Joan Bateman, Doris McNeilly and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Bob and Margaret (Cathers) Bateman, her sister Colleen in infancy, and brother-in-law Reinhard Jesse. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday January 22, 2022 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend the visitation must schedule a time by calling the Funeral Home at 519-356-2382 or by emailing brennemanfh@cyg.net. At the request of the family, proof of vaccination is not required, however face masks must be worn and physical distancing maintained at all times. A private family memorial service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held with Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating. Spring interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 Diabetes Canada PO Box 1224 STN K Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or The Kidney Foundation 1599 Hurontario St., Ste 201 Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1 appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your donation directly to the charity of choice at the above address.