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.

September 15, 1964 to August 18, 2019 Nancy Jackson – of Listowel, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at LHSC University Hospital, London on Sunday August 18, 2019 at the age of 54. Nancy was a school crossing guard for many years where she enjoyed getting to know all the school children that she kept safe. She loved doing puzzles and enjoyed socializing with her family and friends. Beloved spouse of Sally Summerfield whom she married in 2006. Loving daughter of Hugh and the late Margaret (Ferrier) Jackson. Dear sister of Sandra Henry (Wayne). Special aunt of Christopher (Katrina) and Craig (Jenn) and great-aunt of Owen, Trenton, Gage, Malynne and Makinley. Fondly remembered by her aunts, uncles, cousins, the extended Summerfield family and many Canadian and American friends. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday August 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held on Wednesday August 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Hymers officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood at a later date. In lieu of flowers, 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 of choice.

February 23, 2000 to August 12, 2019 Ivan Kuepfer – of Route 1 Clifford, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Monday August 12, 2019 at the age of 19. Ivan was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith. Beloved son of David J and Barbara Ann Kuepfer. Dear brother of Charles and Sharon, Lydiann and Levi Streicher, Albert, Enos, Rosemary, Irene, Laverne and Raymond. Uncle of Clayton, Roger, Travis, Leroy, Benjamin, Charlotte and Katelynn. Fondly remembered by his grandmothers Mary Kuepfer and Lydia Kuepfer, great-grandmother Martha Kuepfer and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandfathers Emmanuel Kuepfer and Peter Kuepfer, uncle Norman Kuepfer, aunt Elmina Kuepfer, cousins Elizabeth Albrecht (in infancy) and Gary Kuepfer. Family and friends will be received at his parent’s residence, 190 Concession 2 East, RR1 Clifford on Tuesday August 13 after 4:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The funeral service will be held at his parent’s residence on Thursday August 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Levi Streicher officiating. Interment in Lakelet Cemetery, Howick Township. Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood (519-356-2382) assisted with arrangements.

June 4, 1934 to July 22, 2019 James (Jim) Duncan – of Atwood, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday July 22, 2019 at the age of 85. Jim was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church. He thoroughly enjoyed attending the North Perth Seniors activities and spending time with his family and friends. Dear brother of Keith and Ann Duncan. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and his friend Gerry Hiltz. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Agnes (Keith) Duncan, brothers Kenneth and his wife Edith, George and his wife Ruthann, sister Joan McCann and husband Fred, and sister-in-law Marjorie (Connell) Duncan. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday July 25, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. followed by a memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life at 12:00 noon with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 179 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.

July 24, 1954 to July 1, 2019 Lloyd Willis – of Atwood, passed away at his residence on Monday July 1, 2019 at the age of 64. He enjoyed woodworking, loved listening to music, singing, salmon fishing in BC and photography. When he was working in construction, he had a keen eye for architectural detail. Son of the late Victor and Elaine (Howard) Willis. Brother of Percy (Carol), Mary Colquhoun-Nind, Evelyn Carlson (Brian), David (Candace). Remembered by his nieces and nephews Logan, Scott, Wendy, Ryan, Jennifer and Justin. Also remembered by Joyce King and many other good friends in the Atwood/Listowel area. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Paul Nind. A casual gathering to celebrate Lloyd’s life will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood on Tuesday September 10, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation 911 Queen's Blvd. Kitchener, On N2M 1B2 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.

September 21, 1931 to June 29, 2019 Elmer Erb – formerly of Millbank, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Nithview Retirement Home, New Hamburg on Saturday June 29, 2019 at the age of 87. Elmer was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church. He drove school bus for the Waterloo Region District School Board for over 20 years. Elmer was also well known as a plowing competitor and champion at the International Plowing Match and other regional plowing matches. Beloved husband of Adeline (Ropp) Erb with whom he recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Loving father of Bruce (Sherry), Ross (Cathy), Brian (Lori) and Janet (John Ferguson). Special grandpa of Madison, Sierra, Peyton, Brendan, Aaron, Shawntel, Cameron and Kyle. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Leona Erb, Anna Mae Gascho, Ruby Erb, Lorene and Lowell Shantz, Norma Zehr, Eileen Lebold, Florence and David Gascho, Lloyd and Laurene Erb. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and the extended Ropp family. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary (Bast) Erb, brothers Nelson and Lorne, sisters Edna (in infancy) and Eva McKinnon, brothers-in-law Allen Gascho, Harold Zehr, Ralph Lebold and Wes McKinnon. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Maple View Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley on Wednesday July 10 from 1-4 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Elmer’s life will be held at Maple View Mennonite Church on Thursday July 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. A special thank you to Nithview Retirement Home staff for the wonderful care given to Elmer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Maple View Mennonite Church 5074 Deborah Glaister Line Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0 Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 1224 STN K Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or 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 18, 1945 to June 15, 2019 Susanne Cardiff – of Ethel, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday June 15, 2019 at the age of 73. Susan enjoyed knitting, reading mystery novels and gardening. She cherished the time spent with her family and her pets. Beloved wife of Ronald Cardiff whom she married in 1961. Loving mother of Larry (Julie) and Brian (Colleen). Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sharon and Don Posthumus. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Alice (McKay) Vancamp. A private family graveside service will be held in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Kidney Foundation 1599 Hurontario Street, #201 Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1 or Palmerston and District Hospital - Dialysis Unit 500 Whites Road, PO Box 130 Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 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. Arrangements entrusted to the Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood

October 27, 1935 to June 4, 2019 Ronald McLean – of Monkton, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at the age of 83. Ron was a former fireman for Grey Township for 25 years retiring in 1981. He was a community minded person who was involved in playing and coaching baseball, volunteering on the former Moncrief Hall board and the 1967 Centennial Celebrations committee for Grey Township. Ron enjoyed curling, snowmobiling and the card parties in his shop. Beloved husband of Doris (Hoppenrath) whom he married in 1957. Loving father of Joanne (Greg) Hood and Murray (Tracy) McLean. Special grandpa of Laura (Mark), Lisa (Alex), Danielle (Gary), Elesha (Ryan), Natasha (Brian), and step-grandpa of Jennifer (Dean). Great-grandpa of Maggie, Will, Koryne, Kayson, Myla, Cullen, Max, Tucker and Wyatt. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Lois McLean, many nieces, nephews and the Hoppenrath family. Predeceased by his parents Ken and Lily (Harrison) McLean, brothers Scott, Ian (Blanche) and Bruce. In keeping with Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood on Saturday June 15, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. with words of remembrance at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 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 16, 1959 to June 3, 2019 Bradley Bender – of Route 2 Listowel, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener on Monday June 3, 2019 two weeks short of his 60th birthday. Brad volunteered with VON for 6 years and was extremely proud of receiving the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in 2018. He will be remembered as a very positive person who never complained about his disability. Beloved son of Howard Bender (Marybelle Dittmer) and the late Dorine (Hewitt) Bender. Cherished brother of Barbara (Ric) Coghlin, Barry (Mary Jane) Bender, and Bonnie (Dean) Williams. Special uncle of Chad (Dorothy) Coghlin, Kyle (Lyndsay) Coghlin, Justin (Cassie) Coghlin, Katelyn (Kevin) Squibb, Michaela Bender (Grant Roberts), Colin Williams and 10 great-nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by his many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday June 9 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Brad’s life will be held at Trinity United Church, Listowel on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Hymers officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 VON Perth-Huron 975 Wallace Avenue North Listowel, ON N4W 1M6 Make-a-Wish Southwestern Ontario 207-551 Oxford Street West London, ON N6H 0H9 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 10, 1928 to June 1, 2019 Nelson Haddow – of Listowel, passed away peacefully at his son’s residence, RR1 Brunner on Saturday June 1, 2019 at the age of 90. Nelson was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church. He was a former member of the Huron Perth Thrashers Association, enjoying taking his steam engine to many area steam shows. Nelson also enjoyed dancing at many Saturday evening dances. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Haddow who predeceased him in 2008. Loving father of Reid and Brian, special grandpa of Steve and Ricky and great-grandpa of Jessie and Kaitlyn. Brother of Shirley Binning. Fondly remembered by Bernice Stemmler and her family, many nieces, nephews and the extended Reid and Duncan families. Predeceased by his parents William and Hazel (Duncan) Haddow, his son Bill (2007) and brother-in-law Jack Binning. In keeping with Nelson’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday June 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. Private family interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, 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 of choice.

May 18, 1925 to May 22, 2019 Viola Johnston - of Scarborough, passed away peacefully at Bendale Acres on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 94. Voila is survived by: beloved husband of 68 years Harold; her sisters, Florence, Helen and Linda; her brother Gilbert (Gail); her sons, Robert (Janet), Brian (Marilyn), Jim; daughter-in-law Rose; her much loved grandchildren, Beverly, Patricia, Jennifer, Richard, Ryan, Sarah, Erin (Brad), Emily, Michelle and Christopher; her great- grandchildren Ethan, Peyton, Madelaine and Jacob; and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, Debra Johnston and Rhonda Love. She is predeceased by: her parents Gilbert and Rose (Fabre) Spencer; sisters Gloria, Betty, and Vivian and son Richard. In keeping with Viola’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A social gathering will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood on Saturday June 29th commencing at 12:00 noon with a coffee-tea and pastry offering followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. and burial in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. Pastor Brian Hymers will officiate. A Celebration of Life will follow at 17 Kerr Street, Guelph, ON at 4:30 p.m. for those who wish to attend. The family wishes to thank the Bendale Acres Nursing Home for the expert care given to Viola for the past 12 years. Donations in memory of Viola may be made to: The Alzheimer Society 20 Eglinton Ave. W., 16th Floor Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 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.

July 19, 1922 to May 20, 2019 Ken Wilbee – formerly of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Monday May 20, 2019 at the age of 96. Ken was a member of Calvary United Church, Listowel. He was a saxophone player in the Ken Wilbee Band for over 40 years and the band played in Parkview Gardens for over 25 years. Ken had a love for cattle and farming. In retirement, he and his first wife Grace established and operated Napanee Apple Orchard. Beloved husband of the late Grace (Dennis) Wilbee and Isabel (Pearson) Wilbee. Loving father of June (Howard) Giles, Ruth (Philip) Paul and Bruce (Heather) Wilbee. Cherished grandpa of Pamela, Heather, Erin, Ken, Julie, Christine, Patricia, Melissa, and Rebecca. Missed by many great-grandchildren. Brother-in-law of Eunice Wilbee. Remembered by step-children Don (Kathy) Pearson, Bob (Theresa) Pearson, Bill (Brenda) Pearson and by many nieces, nephews and the extended Dennis and Pearson families. Predeceased by his parents Russ and Edna (Carr) Wilbee, brothers Roy Wilbee and Ian (Elva) Wilbee. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday May 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon followed by the funeral service to celebrate Ken’s life at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. George Russell officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society Huron-Perth Unit 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 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.