August 6, 1933 to March 12, 2017 formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Sunday March 12, 2017 at the age of 83. George was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church where he had served as Elder. He was a Life member of the Atwood Lions Club and a recipient of the Lions Club International Melvin Jones Fellowship, the foundations highest honor in recognition of his commitment to humanitarian work. He enjoyed horse racing, playing Lost Heir with his Atwood friends, NCO dancing and when living in Atwood, walking his poodles with his neighbor Jack Peebles. Beloved husband of Lillian (Pehlke) Smith with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Loving father of Kevin (Julia), Cheryl Dominski (Andrzej), Ted (Cara) and Sean (Kate). Special grandpa of Mia, Michael (Charisse), Julianne, Travis, Kelsey, Jackson, Quinn, Emily, and Matthew. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Joan Pehlke and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Elgin and Hellen (Lochhead) Smith, infant son Brian, sisters Marian Dignard (Harry) and Ruth Gillespie (Nayland). Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday March 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Lions memorial service at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate George’s life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Monday March 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. Spring 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.

November 29, 1925 to March 7, 2017 of Listowel, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday March 7, 2017 at the age of 91. Margaret enjoyed knitting, doing puzzles and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late Stewart Doig who predeceased her in 1993. Loving mother of Mary Lou Goetz (Joe), Wayne (Kathy) and Jim (Cathy). Special grandma of Kim (Dean) and their children Dalen and Alexandra; Kevin (Amy); Korey (Natasha) and their children Cooper, Jake and Kamryn; Rob (Meghan) and their children Anne, Louis, Brennan; Ryan (Nicki) and their children Emily, Degan and Abbi; Lisa (Mat) and their children Liam and Blake; Kelly; and Abbie. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her parents Herbert and Mary (Cudmore) Duncan, brothers John, Harry (Gladys), Les (Shirley) and sisters Eva Malcolm (Bob), Julia Sim (Joe), Bernice Smith (Charles). Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday March 9, 2017 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Spring interment in Molesworth Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 259 Listowel 565 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2R1 Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation CT Scanner 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 or North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street E., Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 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 21, 1959 to February 21, 2017 of Newton, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital with her husband by her side on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at the age of 57. Debbie joins her mother Barbara Nafziger who predeceased her eight days ago on February 13th. She was a thrift store enthusiast and enjoyed gardening and walking her dog. Debbie loved the times she spent baking, cooking and talking on the telephone with her family. Beloved wife of Doug Purcell whom she married in 1977. Loving mother and grandmother of Cory and Melissa and their children Cheyenne, Trevor, Caroline and Caitlyn; Natashia and Mike Cassel and their children Makayla, Dakota and Brielle; Devin and Tessa and their children Jack, Ruby and Grace. Dear sister of Connie Cassel (Steve), Frances Royal (Joe), Paul Nafziger (Jen), Calvin Nafziger (Heidi). Cherished daughter of John and Barbara (Herrfort) (2017)Nafziger. Fondly remembered by the extended Purcell family and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her father-in-law Morris Purcell. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday February 24, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family graveside service will take place at Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank at a later date with Minister Darren Reimer officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation CT Scanner 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 at the above address.

July 13, 1934 to February 19, 2017 of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, passed away unexpectedly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 19, 2017 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Anna (Weber) Campbell who predeceased him in 2014. Loving father of Brian Campbell (Barb), Colleen Vetor, Brenda Campbell (Mike Graham), Karen Rea (Wayne) and Sharon Campbell. Special grandpa of Samantha (Michael), Robert (Tracey), Michelle (Anthony), Nelson (Nicole), Tyler (Laura), David, Jonathon, Amanda, Allison, Susan (Craig), Tina (Chris), Melissa (Rob), Amanda (Jamie), Jason (Meghan) and great-grandpa of Kaida, Nicandro, Aidan, Keegan, Ryker, Bently, Brittany, Ethan, Jordanah, Coby, Lydia, Darien, Eliza, Reese, Lincoln and Autumn. Brother of Ruth McCullouch and brother-in-law of Roy McCullouch, Oswald Weber, Lorraine Weber, Mary Ann and Walter Reitzel, Marlene and William Fay, Sister Irene Weber, Allan and Audrey Weber. Fondly remembered by Gary Vetor, Dale Stanley and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Dorothy (Leake) Campbell, sisters Margaret Weber (Lorne), Doris Edgar (Harold), Martha McCullouch, brothers Jim (Lucy), Harold, Robert, Allen and brother-in-law Lorne McCullouch. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday February 22 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: The Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 1224 STN K Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 www.diabetes.ca 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.

January 2, 1941 to February 17, 2015 Margaretha Reimer of Moorefield, formerly of Milverton, passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday February 17, 2015 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Abram Reimer who predeceased her in 2004. Loving mother of Tina and Jacob Dyck, Johan Reimer, Susana and Cornelius Reddecop, Margaretha and Abraham Thiesen, Lisa Reimer, Helen Reimer, and Abe and Catherine Reimer. Grandmother of Abe, Agatha, John, Margaret, Joseph, John, Abe, Trudy, Mark, Helen, Margaret, Johnny, Maria, Eva, Tina, Dawson, Cardy and Natasha and great-grandmother of Brianna, Chania, Asher, Donny and Joel. Sister of Helen Bueckert, Cornelius Peters, Franz Peters, Gierhard Peters, Susana Thiesen, and Elizabeth Hiebert. Predeceased by her parents Johan and Susana (Friesen) Peters, children Martin, Helen, Martin and Anna, all in infancy, and two brothers Jacob and Johan. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Gospel Church, 4817 Line 80 and Road 136, North Mornington on Thursday February 19 and Friday February 20 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship, 6619 Perth Road 131, Milverton on Saturday February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Isaac Bueckert officiating. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to: Lighthouse Gospel Church c/o David Harms RR#1 Newton, ON N0K 1R0 Donations 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 address above.

May 26, 1938 to February 13, 2017 of Newton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on Monday February 13, 2017 at the age of 78. Barb enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting and making crafts which she exhibited at numerous fall fairs. She was a yard sale enthusiast and loved spending time playing games with her family. Beloved wife of John Nafziger whom she married in 1959. Loving mother of Connie Cassel (Steve) of Owen Sound, Debbie Purcell (Doug) of Newton, Frances Royal (Joe) of Stratford, Paul (Jen) of Milverton, and Calvin (Heidi) of Wellesley. Special grandma of Shane, Dean (Erin), Cory (Melissa), Natashia (Mike), Devin (Tessa), Sabrina (James), Jordan (Melissa), Michael, Samantha (Matthew), Jessica, Rachel and great grandma of Payton, Cheyenne, Trevor, Caroline, Caitlyn, Makayla, Dakota, Brielle, Jack, Ruby, Grace, Locke, Linkin and Lenore. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Marlene Herrfort, Bernice Herrfort, Edna Tigani, Robert Nafziger (Rose), Jake Nafziger (Sharon), Donald Nafziger, Bill Nafziger (Judy) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Barb was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her parents Henry and Frances (Zehr) Herrfort, sister Mildred Roes (David), and brothers William (in infancy), Sam, Allan and Melvin. In keeping with Barb’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. A private family graveside service will be held at Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 www.heartandstroke.ca or The Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 1224 Stn K Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 www.diabetes.ca 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.

February 4, 1975 to February 3, 2017 passed away peacefully at her residence RR 3 Monkton on Friday February 3, 2017 one day before her 42nd birthday. Melissa was a dialysis patient at Stratford General Hospital for twelve years. She will be remembered by everyone for her determination to live through one crisis after another. She taught everyone around her to live in the moment. Melissa enjoyed many things in life – family celebrations and attending her brother’s midget hockey games. Faith, family, friends and her love of music fulfilled Melissa’s life. Cherished daughter of Bruce and Diane (Metzger) Hahn. Dear sister of Darrick Hahn (Jane Barkley), Bill Hahn (Jennifer MacNeil), Pam Brame (Trevor), Charlene (Punk) Hahn, Adam Hahn (Megan Weitzel), Christopher Smith. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Noah, Mira, Eadie, Kaden, Ashlyn, Jimmy and Owen. Also remembered by special friends Aaron Smith, Lisa Satchell, Heidi Long and Mary Ellen Ropp and her aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her grandparents William and Doris Hahn and Albert Metzger and Dorothy Foell. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday February 7 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Kinkora on Wednesday February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Father Clare Coleman officiating. Cremation to follow with spring interment in Macton Cemetery. Melissa’s family is forever thankful to her International Family, Listowel Friendship Club, Stratford General Hospital Dialysis Unit and their volunteers and Melissa’s foster siblings for giving her community. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: L’Arche Stratford PO Box 522 Stn Main Stratford, ON N5A 6T7 www.larchestratford.ca 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 19, 1969 to January 25, 2017 Christina Victoria Kenny, passed away of viral meningitis at her residence in Calgary on January 25, 2017. Beloved daughter of Clare and Stirling Kenny, twin sister of Mark Kenny (wife Jennifer) and aunt of Lauren Lee Kenny, all of Guelph, sister of Brent Kenny (wife Danielle) and aunt of Grace Katharine Kenny, all of Toronto. She was predeceased by her sister, Katharine (Katie) Kenny. Vikki attended Avon Public School and Stratford Central. She always had wonderful memories of growing up in Stratford and spending every summer at the family cottage in Oakwood Park, Grand Bend, where, for many years she enjoyed working at J Dee’s Summerhouse. After high school she spent two years as an au pair living in Oldenburg, Germany, followed by a year in Paris. After graduating from college, she served as a Master Corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces, for ten years at CFB Borden near Barrie, then three years in Edmonton in the Military Police. In 2013 she transferred from the Regular Forces to the Reserve Force. She then moved to Calgary when she was employed by the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires for Southern Alberta, and also worked at the Calgary Drop-In and Rehabilitation Society. She missed Ontario and wanted to move back to be closer to family and friends. Vikki was to arrive shortly to be Godmother for her new niece, Grace Katharine Kenny. Vikki had the most amazing blue eyes and always lit up every room with that wonderful smile. She loved animals and walked dogs for the Humane Society and always had a cat for a companion. She will be sorely missed by her many friends here in Ontario and in Edmonton and Calgary. Cremation has taken place in Calgary. A private family service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Stratford. A celebration of Vikki’s life will take place at a later date in the summer, at the family cottage in Oakwood Park, Grand Bend, at which time her ashes will be committed to the family garden alongside those of her sister Katie.

July 21, 1920 to December 16, 2016 Wm. Earl Buchanan – formerly of RR2 Atwood, passed away peacefully at his residence in Livingstone Manor, Listowel on Friday December 16, 2016 at the age of 96. Earl enjoyed playing cards at the Atwood Men’s Club and with his many friends in their homes. He attended many fiddle jamborees and always enjoyed his visits with family and friends. Beloved husband of the late Vera (Gilmer) Buchanan who predeceased him in 1978. Loving father of Barry Buchanan (Margaret Anne) and Sylvia Kuepfer (Norm Mcleod). Special grandpa of Ryan (Meaghan) and their children Hudson and Hazel; Kara (Mike) and their children Sophia and Ella; Tracy and her children Lauren and Danielle; Holly (Kevin) and their children Cheyenne and Ally. Fondly remembered by Andy Buchanan, Leonard Kuepfer, many nieces and nephews and the extended Stewart family. Earl was the last surviving member of his family being predeceased by his parents William and Alice (Thorndyke) Buchanan, his companion Doris Stewart, his sisters Marie Blackwell (Tom), Mary Park (Steve), Muriel Petrie and his brother Alvin Buchanan (Minnie). There will be no visitation. The funeral service to celebrate Earl’s life will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood on Monday December 19, 2016 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Ernie Naylor officiating. Spring interment in Donegal Cemetery. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Livingstone Manor for the exceptional care given to Earl. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Alzheimer Society 1020 Ontario Street, Unit 5 Stratford, On N5A 6Z3 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation CT Scanner 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.

July 5, 1922 to December 12, 2016 Muriel Petrie – passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Monday December 12, 2016 at the age of 94. Muriel was a member of the former Donegal United Church, Donegal UCW and a past president of the Donegal Women’s Institute. She was a former 4H Leader in Perth County and a former crossing guard in Milverton. In the late 1950’s, Muriel obtained her nurses aid certificate and proudly worked at Knollcrest Lodge. Dear mother of Donna Patterson (Jim), Ken Petrie, Bill Petrie, Maureen Houston (Vince Bergin) and Bob Petrie. Special grandma of Ken, David, Richard, Scott, Kyle, Jill, Amy, Jonathon, and Jennifer. Sister of Earl Buchanan. Fondly remembered by her 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Alice (Thorndyke) Buchanan, daughter-in-law Deanna Petrie, sisters Marie Blackwell (Tom), Mary Park (Steve), brother Alvin Buchanan (Minnie) and sister-in-law Vera Buchanan. In keeping with Muriel’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood on Saturday December 17, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Spring interment in Donegal Cemetery, Donegal. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation CT Scanner 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 and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

August 5, 1914 to December 11, 2016 Lilias Posliff – formerly of Monkton, passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Sunday December 11, 2016 at the age of 102. Lilias and her husband Charles (Parker) operated a hardware store in Monkton for 20 years and later an antique store known as Parker’s Ponderosa. Beloved wife of the late Charles Posliff who predeceased her in 1991. Loving mother of Marian Harvey (Bob) of Stratford and Jake Posliff (Heather) of Nanaimo, BC. Special grandma of Alandra (Wanda) Anderson (David), Janice Harvey (Bob), Robert Posliff (Hang), Stephen Posliff (Jamie) and great grandma of Mason (Jenelle), Sam, Aidan, Brendan, Jessica, Tim and Tanis. Sister of Robert Adair (Alice) of Mississauga. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents David and Fannie (Rowland) Adair, great grand-daughter Nicole Wagler, sisters Hazel Ellacott (Russell), Betty Adair, brother Leslie Adair (Dorothy) and niece Francis Vanstone. In keeping with Lilias’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service and interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood will take place in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Rotary Club of Stratford Palliative Hospice Project PO Box 21135 Stratford, ON N5A 7V4 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.

October 3, 1925 to November 26, 2016 Esther Kropf – passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton with her family by her side on Saturday November 26, 2016 at the age of 91. Esther was a member of Poole Mennonite Church where she was a former member of the ladies Sewing Circle. She enjoyed working as a Home Care worker in the Waterloo area for many years. Esther also enjoyed crocheting and quilting and loved spending time at their trailer at Miller’s Family Camp at Miller Lake. Beloved wife of Ralph Kropf with whom she celebrated 69 years of marriage on November 9th. Loving mother of Karen Schultz (Robert), Larry (Debbie), Bruce (Donelda) and Terry Lynn Gropp (Bruce). Cherished grandma of Julie White (Ron) and their children Lexi and Dawson; Mark Schultz (Henrietta) and their children Zach and Chloe; Stephanie Kearsey (Mark) and their children Quinn, Koen and Saige; Samantha King (Mark) and their children Addyson and Gavyn; Amanda Wagler (Eric) and their son Miles; Anthony Kropf; Eric Kropf and step grandchildren Hillis, Damon and Shane Halbert. Dear sister of Laura Kipfer and sister-in-law of Margaret Henning. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Eli and Nancy (Nafziger) Roes, grandson Andrew Kropf, sister Emma Steckley (Raymond Gerber, Amos Steckley), brothers Alvin Roes (Marie), David Roes (Mildred), brothers-in-law Alfred Kipfer, Albert Henning, Stanley Kropf (Jean), Eldon Kropf (Janet) and Delford Kropf. Visitation will be held at Poole Mennonite Church, 6475 Road 121, Poole, on Wednesday November 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday December 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Brnjas officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Poole Mennonite Church PO Box 249 Milverton, ON N0K 1P0 or The Lung Association c/o Mailboxes 356 Ontario Street, Suite 105 Stratford, ON N5A 7X6 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.