September 15, 1930 to October 17, 2017 passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday October 17, 2017. She was born 87 years ago, a daughter of the late Percy and Elsie (Davidson) Annett. She resided in Stratford and formerly farmed at RR2 Atwood, near Donegal with her beloved husband Jim who predeceased her in 2003. Loving mother of Elaine Riehl (Kirk), Marilyn Clements (Paul) and Janette Morrison (Warren). Special grandma of Keith (Andrea), Craig, Michael (Tanya), Jason (Jaci), James, Carly and great-grandma of Dannika and Mikaela. Dear sister of Alice Vine. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by in-laws Bill Vine, Helen and Osmond Lines, Annie and husbands Douglas Cleland and Frank Quipp, Howard and Isabelle Acheson, Melvin and Julia Acheson, mother and father-in-law George and Bertha Acheson. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday October 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday October 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mary Fletcher officiating. Interment in Donegal Cemetery. 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.

November 24, 1941 to October 17, 2017 of RR3, Monkton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at the age of 75. Ruby was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Monkton where she was the church organist for many years. She enjoyed quilting for missions and charities where she developed many close friendships. Ruby enjoyed her life on the farm, spending time walking, caring for her cats, but most of all cherished time spent with her family. Beloved wife of William (Bill) Naylor whom she married in 1965. Loving mother of Ernie (Leslie), Beth Sorensen (Tom), Ken (Angela) and Jerry. Special grandma of Josh, Daniel, Ben, Dana, Alexander and William. Sister of Muriel Gottfried. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Alex and Hilda (Krotz) Wolfe, her sister Gertrude and husband Robert Brisbin, brother Harold and brother-in-law Andrew Gottfried. In keeping with Ruby’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church Monkton on Saturday October 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Marc Fraser officiating. Interment in North Logan Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Knox Presbyterian Church 34 Maddison Street East Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 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 1, 1921 to October 16, 2017 died at Nithview Community on Monday October 16, 2017 of age related illness. Born in Wellesley Township to Joseph R. and Mary (Nafziger) Erb. She was a life partner in dairy farming with her late husband Gordon (1982) in Perth County where they raised their family, Glennis (Mark Yantzi), James (Rosella Gerber), Murray (Marilyn Roes), Merlin (Angela Kindler), Paul (Charlene Martin) and Gloria (Dale Freeman). She will be missed by grandchildren Michael Yantzi (Marsha Taylor), James Yantzi, Rebecca Minor (Patrick), Shannon Leis, Maria Leis, David Leis, Scott Leis (Nicole) Victoria (Alex) Leis, Erin Freeman, Alexander Freeman (Racheal), Nickolas Freeman (Kristen) and great grandchildren Laine, Lexi, Liam, Gracelyn, Noa and Amos. Also surviving are brother-in-law and sister-in-law Omer and Erma Leis and many nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her sister Frieda (John G. Erb), and brothers Ervin (Erma, Mary Gingerich) and Joe (Mabel). Also predeceased by in-laws Leroy and Vera Leis and Marion Bender Leis. Marie had an amazing capacity to remember names and faces of those she met throughout her lifetime even in these later years with dementia. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting and for some years worked as a Red Cross Homemaker. A special thanks to the staff at Nithview Community for their care and compassion shown to our mother in these later years. Marie was a lifelong member of Maple View Mennonite Church in Wellesley Township where a private family burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held at Maple View Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line on Saturday October 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. where the memorial service will be held on Sunday October 29, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Nithview Community (Tri County Mennonite Homes) 200 Boulee Street New Hamburg, ON N3A 2K4 (Nithview Auxiliary on memo line) 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. "All is over, hands are folded On a calm and peaceful breast All is over, suffering ended Now our mother is at rest"

July 28, 1929 to October 8, 2017 formerly of RR3 Listowel, passed away peacefully at Hillside Manor, Sebringville on Sunday October 8, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Hird) Dittmer who predeceased him in 2003. Father of Donald Dittmer and grandfather of Nancy Dittmer-Gulikers, Ken, Allan, Bill and Craig Dittmer. Great grandfather of Aiden, Cole, Aubrey, Reid and Logan. Brother of Laura Middleton, Vera McMillan, Lillian Siemon and Charles Dittmer. Predeceased by his parents Frederick and Clara (Schwindt) Dittmer, sisters Bertha Weir, Frieda McAdams, Doris Dittmer and brothers Louis and William Dittmer. In keeping with Joe’s wishes, cremation will take place. There will be no visitation or service. A private family graveside service will take place in Elma Centre Cemetery at a later date.

December 25, 1922 to October 3, 2017 of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at the age of 94. Bill was a member of Atwood United Church and a former member of the Atwood Lions Club. He was a true farmer but always found time for golfing, playing and coaching hockey, playing baseball and hunting. Bill enjoyed playing cards at the Men’s Club of Atwood. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Rock) Broughton who predeceased him in 2005. Loving father of Debbie Wilson (Frank), Richard (Bev), Robert, Greg (Diana) and Tom (Tammy). Special grandpa of Trevor, Amy (Andrew), Todd, Jamie (Kyla), Laurie (Wayne), Brad (Chelsea), Taylor, Nicole and great grandpa of Abbigayle, Aiden, Leah and Jake. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gwen and George Barrie, Joanne and Doug Aitchison, Iris Rock, Karl Campbell and by many nieces and nephews. Bill was the last surviving member of his family being predeceased by his parents Jim and Lou (Coulter) Broughton, brother Jack (Mary), sisters Dorothy Lannin (Fergus), Laurene Corriveau (Paul) and Annie Primrose (Gerald). Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday October 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday October 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Colin Snyder officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood United Church PO Box 159 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.

June 4, 1930 to August 23, 2017 formerly of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at the age of 87. Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his family at the cottage and fixing old cars. Beloved husband of Marg (Bell) McLaughlin with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage on August 9th. Loving father of Ron and Lois and Randy and Wendy. Special grandpa of Trisha and Clint, Curtis and Sandi, Ryan, Becky, and Drew. Poppa of Reed, Jesa, Jaxon, Camdyn, Destiny, Madison, Parker and Violet. Brother of Harold McLaughlin. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Edith (Moore) McLaughlin, granddaughter Rhonda Lee in infancy, sister Elva Michel, brother-in-law Clair Michel and sister-in-law Jean McLaughlin. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday August 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Lloyd’s life will be held at Calvary United Church, Listowel on Saturday August 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 to 10:45. Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Cremation to follow with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Calvary United Church 150 Binning Street W. Listowel, ON N4W 1G3 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street E. 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.

March 9, 1934 to August 14, 2017 of Atwood passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday August 14, 2017 at the age of 83. Harvey was first and foremost a farmer, a former 4H leader and square dance caller. He enjoyed coaching hockey and square dancing. Beloved husband of Marg (Conley) Clarke whom he married in 1958. Loving father of Shirley and Alan Baker and their children Thomas (Nicole), Sara (Brian), Emily (Cody), and Isaac (Tasha); Murray and Sharon Clarke and their children Torie (Derek), Alanis (Ryan) and Austin; Brian Clarke and Jackie Birk; Tracy Courtney and her children Jillian (Graeme), Scott (Jess) and Tina; Paul and Tanya Clarke and their children Travis, Matthew and Samuel. Special Great Gramps of Bexlie. Brother of Vivien Laidlaw, Cecil Clarke (Barb), Ruth Kirkpatrick, Linda Clark. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Wilma and Doug Rathwell, Doug and Virginia Conley, many nieces and nephews and Dave Courtney. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Hazel (Raynard) Clarke, brothers-in-law Ken Laidlaw and Russell Kirkpatrick and sister-in-law Louise Clarke. There will be no visitation. The funeral service to celebrate Harvey’s life will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre on Thursday August 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Colin Snyder officiating. 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 24, 1944 to June 27, 2017 of RR2 Moorefield, passed away at her residence on Tuesday June 27, 2017 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Clare Dietrich whom she married in 1965. Dear mother of Tammy Vandenberg and her husband Kenny, Tracy Oelschlagel and her husband Robert, Tawnya Helmka and her husband Ken, and Robert Dietrich. Cherished grandma of Trevor Vandenberg (fiancé Natasha Vallance), Michelle Vandenberg, Jessica Oelschlagel (Darcy Thring), Jennifer Oelschlagel (Andrew Hamilton), Nicole Oelschlagel, , Ryan Helmka, Brandon Helmka and Kyle Helmka and great- grandmother of Hunter Thring. Sister of Karen Thompson, Shirley Dick, Ronald Dick, Barbara Sampson, Sharon and Gary Thackeray, Dorothy Dick, Deborah and Randy Young, Carol Dick, John and Shelley Dick and sister-in-law of Marion Dick. Predeceased by her parents John Alexander Dick (1964) and Helen Marie (Lambier) Dick (1996), brothers Kenneth, John Maurice and Jim, sister Donna Dick. Sister-in-law of Wayne Dietrich and Barb Grigat, Marlene White and Lorne Haggerman, Bud Dietrich and Diane Hinchberger, Linda and Doug Mayberry, Sharon and Paul Lynch, Larry and Susan Dietrich. Predeceased by her father and mother-in-law Edwin John Dietrich (1991) and Margaret Loretta (Scott) Dietrich (2000), brother and sister-in-law Dorothy and Donald Helmka. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

December 19, 1927 to June 13, 2017 passed away peacefully at her residence in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Rocher who predeceased her in 1992. Step-mother of Barb Argue, and Ross and Nora Rocher. Step-grandmother of Scott, Catherine and their families. Dear sister of Elma Cooke. Fondly remembered by Lenore Moser and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents Henry and Ellen (Woods) Dale, sister Catherine and brother Carl. In keeping with Roberta’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Listowel on Wednesday June 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Salvation Army 625 Main St. E. Listowel, ON N4W 2C8 or St. Paul's Lutheran Church 505 Wallace Ave. N. Listowel, ON N4W 1L8 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.

May 14, 2017 to May 14, 2017 born into the arms of our Saviour on Sunday May 14, 2017. Precious daughter of Jason and Jenni (Metzger) Yantzi. Baby sister of Zachary, Liam and Megan. Loved by her grandparents Rick and Terri Metzger, Marlene Yantzi and great grandparents John and Jessie Brinks, Stanley Foell, and Mary Ropp. Special niece of Shawn and Sarah Metzger, Rochelle and Bruce Langlands, Renee Yantzi and cousin of Tyler, Lucas, Dylan, Riley, Alexis, Austin and Dustyn. Remembered by her great aunts and uncles and their families. Predeceased by her papa Wilfred Yantzi and great grandparents Albert Metzger and Dorothy Foell, William and Vera Yantzi, Stanley and Leona Ropp. A family visitation and service will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Poole Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Poole Mennonite Church PO Box 249 Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or Stratford General Hospital Foundation 46 General Hospital Drive Stratford, ON N5A 2Y6 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 26, 1940 to April 29, 2017 Marion Krugel of Listowel passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 29, 2017 at the age of 76. Marion was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she had volunteered her time in various roles. She volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society, North Perth Hospice and the VON as a former leader of the exercise program in Listowel and Monkton. Marion enjoyed travelling, loved the outdoors, gardening, painting and photography. Fondly remembered by her siblings Rose Marie Wright (Burlington), Verna (Alfred) Young (Mitchell) and John Krugel (Listowel). Dearly missed by her special nephew Bill (Cheryl) Young, great nephew Lucas, great nieces Anita and Catharine Young all of Monkton and loving Aunt Marjorie Kaufman (Listowel). Also survived by her nieces Sandra (Vic) Farrow, Darlene Kosonic, Joanne Young, Yvonne Yarker, Carol Young and great nieces and nephews Donald, Julia, Stephon, Jeremy and Rebecca. Predeceased by her parents John and Dorothy (Illman) Krugel and brother-in-law Ron Wright. In keeping with Marion’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Listowel on Saturday May 6, 2017 from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. followed by the memorial service to celebrate her life at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Entombment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation CT-Scanner 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 or St. Paul's Lutheran Church 505 Wallace Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W1L8 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 5, 1971 to April 26, 2017 of Linwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 26, 2017 at the age of 46. He and his family were on a trip when he died of complications of a grand mal seizure in Longview Texas. David was a member of the Lighthouse Gospel Church. He repented of his sins and received Jesus as his Lord and Saviour on May 8, 1996. He was baptized on October 20, 1996. Beloved husband of Susana (Peters) Reddecopp whom he married in 1996. Loving father of Alexander, Sandra, Abigail, Jeremiah, Benaiah, Isabella, Anita, Theodor, Timothy, John, Galina and Armando. Son of Aganetha (Froese) Redecopp. Brother of Anna and John Thiessen, Maria and Jake Redecop, Nancy Redecop, Isaac and Susan Reddecopp, Pedro and Tina Reddecopp. Fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Susana Peters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Henry and Maria Knelsen, Bill and Anita Dyck, Doug and Tina Kroeker, Martin and Eva Fast, David and Elisa Friesen, David and Margarita Harder, Abe and Vonda Dyck. Predeceased by his father Isaac Redecopp. Visitation at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood on Monday May 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Donegal Mennonite Fellowship, 7021 Perth Road 147 on Tuesday May 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Isaac Bueckert and John Janzen officiating. Interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Poole. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Lighthouse Gospel Church c/o David Harms RR #1 Newton, ON N0K 1R0 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.