July 10, 1968 to November 1, 2020 Mervin Kuepfer – of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Sunday November 1, 2020 at the age of 52. Mervin was a truck driver for Home Hardware Stores for 14 years. Beloved partner of Kelly Sherry. Remembered by Michaela (Ryan), Kodi, Jay (Chanelle) and Alyssa (James). Dear brother of Raymond (Laurann), Paul (Ellen), Lloyd (Catherine) and Linda (Rodney) White. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents George Kuepfer and Clara Kuepfer. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday November 7, 2020 from 1-4 & 6-9 p.m. Due to Provincial Restrictions, there will be a limited number of people allowed in the Funeral Home, social distancing must be respected and masks are mandatory. Please be patient as there may be a wait to see the family. A private family graveside service will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Millbank. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice would be 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 cheque directly to the charity of choice.

July 6, 2014 to October 21, 2020 Erik James Kuepfer – of RR1 Milverton, passed away peacefully with his parents by his side, at Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at the age of 6. Beloved son of Seth and Charlene (Streicher) Kuepfer. Dear brother of AvaLynn and Ryan Kuepfer. Cherished grandson of James and Marie Streicher and Manuel and Ruth Anne Kuepfer. Great grandson of Ruth Kuepfer and Enoch and Mary Streicher. Fondly remembered by his aunts and uncles Ronald (Rhoda), Merlin (Kathy), Kristene (Richard), Joseph, Lydiann (Samuel), Jake, Ada, Maribeth and seven cousins. Sadly missed by his Sick Kids family. Predeceased by his great grandparents Reuben Kuepfer, Jonathan and Lena Kuepfer, Joseph and Lydia Jantzi and his aunt Kristene. Family and friends will be received at the family residence, 6653 Road 121, RR1 Milverton on Thursday October 22, 2020 after 6:00 p.m. and on Friday October 23, 2020 until 6:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the family residence on Saturday October 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Reuben Streicher officiating. Interment in 7th Line Amish Cemetery, Wellesley Township. Due to Provincial Restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed in the home and at the cemetery. Social distancing must be respected and masks are mandatory. Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood (519-356-2382) assisted with the arrangements.

May 29, 1936 to October 6, 2020 Janet Kroesen – of Monkton, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 6, 2020 at the age of 84. Janet was a retired insurance broker and Commissioner of Oaths and enjoyed knitting, sewing and reading. Beloved wife of Klaas Kroesen whom she married on March 23, 1966. Mother of Jennyfer Simpson (Fred Moffat), Hugh (Lana) Simpson, Christine Simpson (Michael Sesto) and Victoria Simpson. Grandmother of Amy Simpson, Stephanie Simpson-Yates (Tyler), Candice Simpson, Fred Moffat (Jenn), Schuyler Moffat and great-grandmother of James, Kate and Peyton. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and best friends Joyce McLaughlin and Shirley Linton. Janet was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her parents John and Mabel (Schade) Partridge, sisters Wilma (Clarence) Connelly, Marion (Ken) McNaught, and brothers Leonard (Doris) Partridge and John (Dallas) Partridge. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Stratford General Hospital Foundation 46 General Hospital Drive Stratford, ON N5A 2Y6 or London Health Sciences Foundation 747 Base Line Road E. London, ON N6C 9Z9 or a charity of one's choice would be 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 cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

June 17, 1952 to September 30, 2020 Leslie (Les) Stewart – of Ethel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at the age of 68. Les enjoyed spending his time raising chickens and selling the meat and eggs, doing home renovations and tending his flowerbeds. He drove transport truck for 42 years and volunteered with the Ethel Firefighters breakfast and Ethel Public School flipping pancakes. Les enjoyed playing baseball and helping with various ball tournaments. Les and his wife Jane entertained many children as Santa and Mrs. Claus for the last three years at the Ethel Hall. Beloved husband of Jane (Pfeiffer) Stewart, with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage on September 1st. Loving father of Lindsay (Tyler) Gingrich and Lauren (Rob) Gray. Special papa of Levi and Jackson. Brother-in-law of Mike (Debbie) Pfeiffer. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Donnie, Jeff, Vincent, Holly (Matt) and Tom (Dana). Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Doris (Marsh) Stewart, sister Eva Stephens and nephew Jason. A private visitation and service will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood, with Pastor Brian Hymers officiating. A public interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel on Saturday October 3, 2020 at 12 noon. Due to COVID-19 restrictions allowing a maximum of 100 guests, those wishing to attend the interment must confirm their attendance by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or email brennemanfh@cyg.net. Social distancing must be respected and masks are required. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: ALS Society 393 University Avenue Ste 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 or Grey Firemen’s Association – Ethel Station c/o Gary Boyer RR1 Ethel, ON N0G 1T0 would be 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 cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

March 23, 1938 to September 29, 2020 Isaac Kuepfer – of Route 1 Newton, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday September 29, 2020 at the age of 82. Isaac was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith. Beloved husband of Christena (Kuepfer) Kuepfer whom he married 60 years ago on September 27th. Loving father of Stephen and Delphine, David and Esther, Dannie and Wendy, Kathleen and Kenneth Albrecht, Marvin and Sarah, Alvin and AnnaMae. Grandpa of 21 grandchildren. Dear brother of Sam Kuepfer and Cornelius and Marie Kuepfer. Brother-in-law of Ruth Kuepfer, Elmina Kuepfer, Mary Ann and Reuben S. Kuepfer, Elmina Kuepfer, Laura and Emmanuel Jantzi, Reuben J. and Fanny Kuepfer and step-brother of Peter and Bertha Kuepfer, Priscilla and Chris Zehr, David and Eva Kuepfer, Adeline Kuepfer. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Christian W. and Mary (Kuepfer) Kuepfer, daughter-in-law Joyce Kuepfer, granddaughter Julie Ann, parents-in-law Allan Z. and Mattie Kuepfer, step-mother Delilah Kuepfer, brothers and sisters Esther and John Zehr, Israel and Esther Kuepfer, Lena and Amos Kuepfer, Solomon Kuepfer, Catherine and John Jantzi, Jonathon and Lena Kuepfer, Drusilla Kuepfer, Reuben Kuepfer, Levi Kuepfer, sisters-in-law Sarah Kuepfer, Clara Kuepfer and brothers-in-law George Kuepfer and Levi Kuepfer. Family and friends will be received at the family residence, 4939 Perth Line 72, RR1 Newton on Thursday October 1, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 4939 Perth Line 72, RR1 Newton on Friday at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Carl Wagler officiating. Interment in the 7th Line Amish Cemetery, Mornington. Due to Provincial Restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed in the home and at the cemetery. Social distancing must be respected and masks are required.

November 3, 1980 to September 9, 2020 Jacob (Jake) Schmidt – of Stratford, passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2020 at the age of 39. Jake was employed as a Material Services Administrator at Dyna-mig Manufacturing. He was a Senior Deacon of the Stratford Masonic Lodge No. 332 AF & AM and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. Jake enjoyed golfing and spending time with his Lodge family in Canada and Cuba. Dear brother of Nicole and Amanda and uncle of Cyleena and Brittny. Son of David Schmidt. Fondly remembered by his step-father Gary Carpenter and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his mother Lynda Pestell and his grandparents Jack and Lillian Pestell. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. A private family interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice would be 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.

March 1, 1962 to September 3, 2020 David Hamilton – of Listowel, passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Thursday September 3, 2020 at the age of 58. Dave was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Father of Robin (John) MacNeil, Brittany Hamilton (Jeremy Reid), Carling (Kyle) Dick, Jacqueline Hamilton (Reggie McIsaac) and Andrew Hamilton (Jenn Oelschlagel). Grandfather of Brooklyn, Cassandra, Skylar, Ava, Noah, Austin, Easton, Alayna and Deklyn. Brother of Judy Dunnell, Doug Hamilton, Margaret (Frank) Young and Angus (Janine) Hamilton. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Dorothy (Tindall) Hamilton, brothers Bob, Barry and Clifford (in infancy), brothers-in-law Bob Mathers and Bill Dunnell, and Laurie Hamilton (King). In keeping with Dave’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date . As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Alcoholics Anonymous Central West 3 District 4 PO Box 23006 Stratford ON N5A 7V8 would be 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 cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

December 7, 1934 to August 27, 2020 Norma Nafziger – formerly of Brunner, passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Thursday August 27, 2020 at the age of 85. Norma was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church. Before her retirement, Norma worked for many years at Country Meadows Retirement Home, Brunner. She enjoyed crocheting, games, puzzles and watching the Toronto Blue Jay games. Most of all Norma cherished the time spent with her family. Beloved wife of the late Murray Nafziger who predeceased her in 2008. Loving mother of Neil (deceased 2012), Earl (Jan), Bernice (Paul) Albrecht, Paul (Cheryl), Walter (Tracey) and Wanda (Andrew) Ropp. Special grandma of Nicole, Stephanie, Michael (friend Courtney), Mallory (John) and their children Madison, Aliyah and Isaiah; Melissa (Aaron), Michelle (Derek), Jessica (friend Chris), Sarah (friend Seth), Jamie, Ryan, Holly, Darryn, Janelle (Jaylon), Brad (friend Kayla), Alayna, and Ellyce. Dear sister of Laura Nafziger and Vernon (Norma) Brenneman. Sister-in-law of Madeline Kuepfer and Marion Callwood. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ezra E. and Emma (Gerber) Brenneman, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Maynard Nafziger, Maurice and Edna Nafziger, Norman Kuepfer and Nick Callwood. A private family visitation by invitation only will be held at Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley on Tuesday September 1, 2020 followed by a family funeral service with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. To view or listen to the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., please visit the funeral web page for Norma at Maple View Mennonite Church. Other Events and click on the View Details and follow the instructions. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Rachel Anderson, Wendy Dunn NP, Jackie Yost CEO and all the staff of Knollcrest Lodge for the exceptional care given to our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 Mennonite Central Committee 203 - 50 Kent Avenue Kitchener, ON N2T 3R1 or a charity of one’s choice would be 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 cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

March 15, 1951 to August 27, 2020 Dianne Mae (Knoblauch) Rellinger – formerly of Milverton and Listowel, passed away peacefully at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth on Thursday August 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Dianne worked for many years at Cooper Standard Automotive in Stratford and retired in 2011. She was a volunteer with North Perth Hospice for a time. Dianne enjoyed reading and the time spent with her family. She loved travelling and camping over many years. Dianne was born in New Hamburg on March 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Almon and Annie Mae (Ropp) Roth. She is survived by her sister Shirley (Herb) Wagler, brothers Ervin and Ed Roth, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Brenda Roth, Wayne (Mary Lou) Knoblauch, Richard (Glenda) Knoblauch and Lorna Knoblauch. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Bill Knoblauch, friend Alex Henry, her sister and brother-in-law Nelda and Del Roth, brother Mayne, sisters-in-law Marie Roth and Wanda Roth, nephew-in-law Cliff Elliott, father-in-law and mother-in-law Claude and Lavina Knoblauch, sister-in-law Diane Knoblauch and brother-in-law Daryl Knoblauch. A private family visitation will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood. A private family funeral service to celebrate Dianne’s life will be held at Poole Mennonite Church with Pastor Fred Redekop officiating. Interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery. The service will be recorded and posted to the Poole Mennonite Church website when available. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 47 Squire Baker's Line Markham, ON L3P 3G8 Poole Mennonite Church PO Box 249 Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation 80 Greenwood Drive Stratford, ON N5A 0J1 would be 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 cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

July 5, 1954 to August 26, 2020 Bruce Baker – of Monkton, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday August 26, 2020 at the age of 66. Bruce enjoyed tinkering with small engines in his shop and riding his Harley. Beloved husband of Fay (McLean) Baker. Loving father of Kim (Mark) Willis and the late Cory Baker (2007). Special Papa of Chanse (Emily), Creasyn (Nik), Brycen, Austin, Cody, Karissa (Jared), Kaeleb, Braydon and great-grandfather of Paisley and Lexi. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Betty Szucs, Steve Jordan, Cindy Noble, the extended McLean family, many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents Alvin and Barbara (McMillan) Baker and his brother Bill Baker. In keeping with Bruce’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Cystic Fibrosis Canada 2323 Yonge St., Suite 800 Toronto, ON M4P 2C9 would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

April 28, 1925 to August 19, 2020 Spencer Boyd – formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Livingstone Manor, Listowel, on Wednesday August 19, 2020 at the age of 95. Spencer farmed most of his life but always found time to enjoy hunting and watching hockey and baseball games. Beloved husband of the late Jessie (Christie) Boyd who predeceased him in 1996. Father of Frank (deceased 2015) and Conny (Cheryl) Boyd. Grandfather of Pam (Larry), Lisa (Jamie), Stacey (Andy), Shannon (Jason), Regan (Bob), Cass (Jeremy), Jesse (Jill) and great-grandfather of Ava, Sean, Jonah, Hannah, Josie, Lexi, Spencer, Roxie, Beau, Rhyland, Leighton and Wyatt. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Myrtle (Speiran) Boyd, a daughter in infancy, and his sisters Marjorie and Maureen. A private family graveside service will be held in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Elma Centre Cemetery c/o Louise Rea PO Box 307 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 would be 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 cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

November 29, 1944 to August 15, 2020 Kathleen Ruth Kennedy – of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Saturday August 15, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born on November 29, 1944 in Toronto. Kathy worked for Canada Post for many years. She enjoyed camping at Woodland Lake Campground for 35 years, playing the spoons, harmonica and piano. Kathy cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Bruce Kennedy whom she married in 1965. Loving mother of Heather Kennedy (Dennis McBride), Sandra Kennedy (Don McCourt) and Nadine Kennedy. Special grandma of Nicole (Joel) Coleman, Morgan Ament, Travis Bowman (Caitlinn Thompson) and Holly Bowman. Sister of Linda Besso, Margaret Wilson (Reiner Mielke), and Jim (Lori) Wilson. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and camping friends. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Ruth (Johnston) Wilson and her brother Bob Wilson (2020). In keeping with Kathy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or a charity of one's choice would be 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 cheque directly to the charity at the above address.