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January 26, 1978 to October 20, 2019 Stephanie McCracken – passed away peacefully after a tough battle with cancer, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 20, 2019 at the age of 41. Steph was an adored teacher and colleague with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Steph was a special, one of a kind woman. Steph lived her life for her family, especially Blake and Evan who were the center of her universe. She was the kind of person who could light up a room and bring people together. Among her friends and family, she was the fun loving, last to leave, life of the party. Beloved wife of Steve Smith whom she married in 2001. Loving mother of Blake and Evan. Cherished daughter of Randy and Rhonda McCracken. Dear sister of Nigel (Becky) and Megan. Daughter-in-law of David Smith and sister-in-law of Christa (Tim) Beyer. Special aunt of Cheyenne, Rhyse, Zander, Graycen, Harrison, Kailey, Sophie and Lily. Fondly remembered by her grandmother Agnes Diehl, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her mother-in-law Barbara Smith. A casual Celebration of Life will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, 251 Main Street, Atwood on Wednesday October 23, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

August 3, 1928 to October 20, 2019 Meretta Whetstone – of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Sunday October 20, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Whetstone who predeceased her in 2003. Mother of Robert (Ruby) and Allan (Nancy Firth). Grandma of David, Tracy, Charlene, Mark, and Stacie. Remembered by Julie Hulley and her many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Meretta was the last surviving member of her family, being predeceased by her parents Ernest and Janet (Brown) Cripps, sister Beatrice (Albert) Tessaro, brothers Ernie (Betty) and Elwood, four half-brothers and three half-sisters. Also predeceased by her daughter-in-law Donna Whetstone and grandson Scott. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday October 24, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday October 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Alzheimer Society 831 Frederick Street Kitchener, ON N2B 2B4 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.

February 21, 1995 to October 19, 2019 Baydon Yundt – of Monkton, passed away after a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis, at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital on Saturday October 19, 2019 in his 25th year. Baydon loved hunting, fishing and his beloved truck Betsy. He liked to help the homeless and anyone less fortunate than him. Baydon enjoyed spending time with his many friends and his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Beloved son of Jay and Donna (Huston) Yundt. Dear brother of Brandi (Chris Rebelo), Brennan (Chelsey) and Barren (Olivia Nurse). Special uncle of Destinee, Desiree, Ebonee, Sophia, Jaxon, Makenzy, Bo and Brynnlie. Cherished grandson of Dawn Yundt. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents Dick and Shirley Huston, Newton Yundt and Joe Yundt. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday October 26, 2019 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Cystic Fibrosis Canada 2323 Yonge Street 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 page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

April 14, 1953 to October 14, 2019 Joseph W. Albrecht of Route 1 Milverton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Stratford General Hospital on Monday October 14, 2019 at the age of 66. Joe was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith. Beloved husband of Nancy (Wagler) Albrecht whom he married in 1974. Loving father of Sarah and Marvin Kuepfer, Aaron and Esther Albrecht, Dan and Leah Albrecht, Miriam and Adam Kuepfer, Eva and David Kuepfer, Emaline and Vernon Jantzi. Sadly missed by 38 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Remembered by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Esther and Manuel Albrecht, Marie and Ivan Zehr, Levi and Elmina Albrecht, Sarah and David Albrecht, Clara and Alvin Kipfer, Ruth and Daniel Albrecht, Mary and Rufus Kipfer, Magdalena and Menno Ebersol, David and Grace Albrecht, Eli and Catherine Albrecht, Catherine and Melvin Albrecht, Eva and Simon Zehr, Fannie Marie and Kenneth Albrecht. Fondly remembered by many aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Ezra and Miriam (Kuepfer) Albrecht, step-mother Susan (Zehr) Albrecht, parents-in-law Aaron and Fannie (Kuepfer) Wagler, brother-in-law Ezra Wagler and sister-in-law Clara Wagler in infancy. Family and friends will be received at Joe’s residence, 4306 Line 67, RR1 Milverton after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 15 until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 16, 2019. The funeral service will be held at his residence on Thursday October 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop James Ebersol officiating. Interment in the 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington.

October 20, 1927 to October 14, 2019 Russell Hoover – of Brussels, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Monday October 14, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Hoover who predeceased him in 2015. Loving father of Terry (Diane) and Bob (Sandy). Special grandpa of Samuel, Victoria and Krista. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Fanny (Glendenning) Hoover. In keeping with Russell’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donation 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 31, 1931 to October 7, 2019 Willem Portena – of Route 1 Monkton, passed away peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice, Clinton on Monday October 7, 2019 at the age of 88. Willem immigrated to Canada in 1988. His greatest passion was his farming and his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willem was so proud that all of his children followed in his footsteps as dairy farmers. Beloved husband of Aafke (Faber) Portena whom he married in 1959. Loving father of Mike (Theresa) Portena, Bettina (deceased 2018) (Henk) Schuurmans, and Rick (Ingrid) Portena. Special pake of Joanne (Brendan), Gina, Ryan, Marco, Jim (Kate), Tom (Vanessa), Eric (Romy), Lize (Andrew), Emily (Brodie), Carmen (Kiel), Kristen, Rene and great-pake of Ellie and Leni. Fondly remembered by the extended family in the Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Lykle and Betje (Holkema) Portena. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday October 10 from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Willem’s life will be held at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 345 Elizabeth Street East, Listowel on Friday October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Henry Meinen officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Huron Residential Hospice c/o Huron Hospice 98 Shipley Street Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

August 9, 2000 to October 2, 2019 Justin Dale Schmidt – of Route 1 Newton, passed away tragically as the result of a work place accident on Wednesday October 2, 2019 at the age of 19. Beloved son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Zehr) Schmidt. Dear brother of Darryn, Randy and Derick. Cherished grandson of Sam and Eva Zehr and Mahlon and Erma Schmidt. Special friend of Saralyn Streicher. Nephew of Marilyn and Herb, Joe and Judy, Ed and Delilah, Martha and Elwood, Mabel and Ivan, Jonathon and Shirley, Sarah, Sue and Ben, Jake and Dorothy, Fanny and Willy, Paul and Susan, Josephine and Michael, Jeremy and Mary Ann, Joanna and Eldon. Fondly remembered by his cousins and many friends. Predeceased by his uncles John and Gerald, aunt Susan and cousins Samuel and Angela. Family and friends will be received at his parent’s residence, 4644 Line 76, RR1 Newton on Saturday October 5 from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday October 6. The funeral service will be held at his parent’s residence on Monday October 7, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Laverne Kuepfer officiating. Interment in the 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Township.

May 16, 1933 to October 1, 2019 Delphine Dewar – of Listowel and formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 86. Delphine was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church, the Atwood Presbyterian Women’s Institute and a former member of the Atwood Lioness Club. She was a sports enthusiast, playing baseball and basketball in her youth and lawn bowling in her senior years. She enjoyed watching hockey and baseball, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays, and also her children and grandchildren’s sports teams. Delphine was also a Scout Leader for many years. Beloved wife of the late Jim Dewar who predeceased her in 2002. Loving mother of Glenn (Cathy), Barbara Armstrong, Jamie (Heather), and Murray (LeeAnne). Special Grandma of Jamie (Angie), Jennifer (Nicole), Stacy (Chris), Mandie, Steff (Sheila), Kelsey (Patrick), Conner (Jessica), Murcedes, Izsak (Samantha), Kristy (Ben), Steve (Jessica), Jackson, Devon, and great-grandma of Logan, Camrynn, Carter, Sara and Rayna. Dear twin sister of Maxine Hunking. Sister-in-law of Pat, Janet and Metta Hunking and Jean Dewar. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Ruby (Manning) Hunking, and her brothers Ted, Joe and Ray Hunking. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday, October 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Delphine’s life will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. A special thank you to the staff at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Stratford General Hospital for the wonderful care given to Delphine. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 179 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

October 7, 1960 to September 29, 2019 Beverly Horst – of Milverton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday September 29, 2019 at the age of 58. Bev was a member of St. Paul’s United Church, Milverton. For many years she was a very active member of the Optimist Club of Mornington and a book keeper for Bill Horst Auctions. Bev was the smiling face that greeted hundreds of school children as their bus driver for 20 years. She enjoyed reading, word find puzzles, curling, watching baseball, especially her beloved Toronto Blue Jays, and her greatest joy of all was spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Mahlon Horst whom she married in 1984. Loving mother of Sheila (Adrian) DeVries. Special grandma of Madison, Emily, Jaydon, Jaxon, Payton and Kailey. Dear daughter of Ethel (Machan) Walker and sister of Ron Walker (Lorraine Fraser) and Chuck Walker (Krista). Fondly remembered by Salome Habegger, Ada Horst, Samuel and Susan Horst, William and Ingrid Horst, Henry and Julia Horst, Ivan and Ruth Ann Horst, Nelson and Shirley Horst, John and Martha Horst, Clayton and Erma Horst and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her step-father Howard Allan, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Edward Habegger, Allan and Emma Horst, Joseph Horst, Reuben and Kathleen Horst, and Eva Horst. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Milverton Christian Fellowship, 6619 Perth Road 131, Milverton, on Wednesday October 2 from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday October 3 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at Milverton Christian Fellowship on Friday October 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Chris Beaumont officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: St. Paul's United Church 39 Main Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or Mennonite Central Committee 203-50 Kent Ave. Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 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.

August 29, 1926 to September 11, 2019 Wilma Maddess – formerly of Milverton, passed away peacefully at Cedarcroft Retirement Home, Stratford on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at the age of 93. Wilma was a member of St. Paul’s United Church, Milverton and a former member of the Atwood Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge No. 343. Beloved wife of the late George Maddess who predeceased her in 2002. Loving mother of Jean (Clayton) Baillie, Jim Maddess (deceased 1980) (Monique), Wayne Maddess, Don (Pam) Maddess, Marilyn Maddess (Jerry Ropp), and Bob Maddess (deceased 2017). Grandmother of Trevor (deceased 2017) (Candice), Jeff (Bonnie), Michael (Donna), Cassidy (Janette), Kevin (Cathy), Amy, Jennifer (Todd), Kimberly (Jennings) and several great-grandchildren. Sister of Joe Gummow and sister-in-law of Barb Gummow. Remembered and loved by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Florence (Adair) Gummow, great-grandson Cole, brother Jack, sister Wilda and her husband Lorne Rennick and sister-in-law Betty Gummow. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday September 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday September 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian Hymers officiating. Interment in Donegal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Heart and Stroke Foundation 1373 Victoria Street N. #2 Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6 or Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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.

September 6, 1935 to August 29, 2019 Ray Atkinson - Surrounded by a loving family during a sudden decline, Ray Atkinson (83), formerly of Route 1 Atwood (originally from Bethesda), passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton on Thursday August 29, 2019. Beloved husband of Nellie (Zwier) Atkinson, who predeceased him in 1994, he is survived by his children Terry (Lynda), Kevin (Amy), Kerry and Samantha. Special papa of of Jordan (Judith), Mackenzie (Rachel), Aedan, Griffin (Denisa), Ciara, Maura and Quin. Ray will be great missed by his sister Ruth and her husband Jim (Masters), sister Leona (Van Der Kony) and sister-in-law Betty Atkinson. He is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Clarence and Luella (Fines) Atkinson, sister Helen Heise, brother Harold Atkinson and brother-in-law Peter Van Der Kooy. During most of his life, Ray worked on the farm at Bethesda, which had been in the Atkinson family for several generations. In midlife, he and Nellie moved their family to a farm at Atwood, where they settled into the community and spent happy years together working on the farm. During his long life, Ray enjoyed woodworking, making maple syrup and spending time with family and friends. He was very active in sports, in particular baseball and hockey - coaching both as his boys played in their youth. He loved a game of crokinole, which he continued to play up until the past year - defeating both young and old! Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Listowel Pentecostal Church, 5629 Perth County Line 86, Listowel, on Monday September 2, 2019 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service to celebrate Ray’s life at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Carruthers officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

January 18, 1925 to August 22, 2019 Lois Halpenny – of Listowel, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Thursday August 22, 2019 at the age of 94. She was a member of the former Trowbridge United Church. Lois enjoyed farming along with her husband Cliff and they were the former owners of Cliff’s B.A./Gulf Service Centre and Restaurant. Lois cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Cliff Halpenny who predeceased her in 1992. Loving mother of Bill Halpenny and Cheryl (Arnold) Davison. Special grandmother of Lori-Ann, Duane, Kimberley, Carolee (John) and great-grandmother of Charlotte, Harper, Davis, Lacey, Charles and Harrison. Sister of Carl Gibson. Fondly remembered by Harry Young and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Mervyn and Elsie (Binning) Gibson and her brother Jim Gibson and his wife Gladys. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday August 26, 2019 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The funeral service to celebrate Lois’ life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian Hymers officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. 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.