December 25, 1935 to August 2, 2015 Marjorie Marie Holmes-Young-Palmer - Born in Listowel on Christmas Day, 1935. Marjorie passed away at Markhaven Home for Seniors on August 2, 2015. Loving mother of Gary (Laura) Young of Midhurst and Sherry (Jeff) Long of Richmond Hill. Special Gram of Holly (Dennis) Mitchell of Stayner. Dear sister of Reta Cunningham of Walkerton. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Hilda Holmes of Listowel, her sister Fairlene Logue of Richmond Hill and brother-in-law Harold Cunningham. Cremation has taken place and friends are invited to join the family at a grave-side service at Elma Centre Cemetery on Saturday October 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood. In memory of Marjorie, donations to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated 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 15, 1940 to July 5, 2015 Beryl Semple formerly of RR1 Atwood, passed away peacefully at her residence in Listowel surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with ALS on Sunday July 5, 2015 at the age of 75. Beryl was a faithful member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. She was Past President of Knox Presbyterian W.M.S., volunteered at Youth for Christ in Listowel and was an active member of the Retired Women Teachers Association of Ontario. After her retirement, she tutored children with learning disabilities and those who struggled with reading, writing and arithmetic. Beryl loved spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren. Beloved wife of John Semple with whom she would have celebrated 55 years of marriage with on July 30. Loving mother of Karyn (Brad) French, and Brad Semple. Special grandma of Emma and Josh French. Fondly remembered by her nephew Greg and his wife Shannon Byermann and their children Courtney and John. Predeceased by her parents Ken and Ialeen (Stimore) McFarlane and her sister Doreen and husband Melvin (Bob) Byermann. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday July 7 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Beryl's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don McCallum officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: ALS Canada Suite 200 3000 Steeles Avenue East Markham, ON L3R 4T9 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 17, 1929 to June 18, 2015 Andrew McKeever (Mac) Thompson - of Listowel, formerly of RR4 Listowel, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Thursday June 18, 2015 at the age of 85. Mac was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel where he served as Elder for over 30 years. He was an active member of the North Perth Seniors and the Independent Order of Oddfellows Avon Lodge. Mac was also past president of the Listowel Agricultural Society and a charter member of the Listowel Curling Club. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Armstrong) Thompson whom he married in 1954. Loving father of Ross Thompson, Rick Thompson and Marie Laidlaw, Julie and John Haug, Lynn and Marc Lagerway, Jane Wahl and friend Randy Schubert, Joan and Paul Deacon, Bruce and Shellie Thompson, Lisa Thompson and friend Tammy VanKoughnett. Special grandpa of Ryan, Shawn, Andrew, Leanne, Matthew, Josie, Jackson, Aaron, Jessica, Carrie, Cody and great-grandpa of Zack, Brooklyn, Pheonix, Jaxon and Jase. Dear brother of Ruth Robinson and Lois Weixl and brother-in-law of Vera Thompson and Glenna Whitmore. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John S. and Annie (McKeever) Thompson, grand-daughter Shannon, grand-daughter in-law Heidi, brothers and sisters John and Alice Thompson, Margaret and Bob McGibbon, Cam Thompson, Ross and Bea Thompson, Jim and Daphne Thompson, Isobel and Frank Todd, brothers-in-law Don Weixl and Roy Robinson. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday June 21 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Mac's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Monday June 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don McCallum officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre 940 Queensdale Ave E. Hamilton, ON L8V 1N4 MacDonald Memorial Library c/o Knox Presbyterian Church 220 Livingstone Ave. N. Listowel, ON N4W 1P9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

April 6, 1915 to June 15, 2015 Olive Shearer, passed away peacefully at her residence in Livingstone Manor, Listowel on Monday June 15, 2015. On April 6, Olive celebrated her 100th birthday with many family and friends. Beloved wife of the late William Shearer who predeceased her in 1997. Loving mother of Donald of Strathmore, Alberta. Special grandma of William and his wife Elizabeth, great-grandma of Lillian Annamae Olive and Maximus James Dirk, all of Alberta. Dear sister of Harold and Vi Johnston of Toronto. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents William and Ellen (Symnes) Johnston. Visitation will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382) on Thursday June 18 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Friday June 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don McCallum officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Knox Presbyterian Church 220 Livingstone Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W 1P9 or North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street E., Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 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.

Corry, John Samuel (Jack) February 13, 1926 to June 11, 2015 of RR1 Atwood, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday June 11, 2015 at the age of 89. Jack was a member and Elder Emeritus of Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel. During his dairy farming years, Jack was active with the Milk Marketing Board and the Cheese Board. He enjoyed reading and was a fan of all types of sports. Beloved husband of Donalda (Jackson) Corry whom he married in 1957. Loving father of David and Tanya Corry of Red Deer, Alberta, Mary Corry and Jim Moisse of Kitchener, James Corry of RR1 Atwood and Robert Corry of Wallace Township. Special Granddad of Jackson and Samuel. Dear brother of Charlie and Ethel Corry of Listowel and brother-in-law of Graham Jackson and Laurie Yungblut of Listowel. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents James and Claribel (Webster) Corry, his sister Margaret and her husband Ken Arnott and sister-in-law Thelma Jackson. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday June 14 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Monday June 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don McCallum officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Presbyterian World Service and Development c/o Knox Presbyterian Church 220 Livingstone Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W 1P9 Camp Kintail c/o Knox Presbyterian Church 220 Livingstone Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W 1P9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

April 9, 1963 to June 6, 2015 Ian Mayberry of RR4 Listowel, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday June 6, 2015 at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Nancy (Pratt) Mayberry whom he married in 1984. Loving father of Jason and Melissa Mayberry, Ashley and Ray Morrison. Special papa of Owen, Hailey and Morgan. Dear son of Jack and Anne (Tosh) Mayberry. Brother of Alison and Donald Westman, Eleanor Mayberry and Mark Eastman. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. In keeping with Ian's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation and a private family service will be held. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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 30, 1944 to June 3, 2015 Dan Gerber of Millbank, passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday June 3, 2015 at the age of 70. Dan was a member of Poole Mennonite Church. His hobby of restoring John Deere tractors began in 1996 and turned into a full time job with his son Tony in 2003. Dan loved spending time with his family, especially sports events with his grandchildren and more recently enjoyed time riding his motorcycle. Beloved husband of Darlene (Schwartzentruber) Gerber whom he married in 1970. Loving father of Jamie Gerber and Livian Gould, Tony Gerber and Cathy Steckly. Cherished grandpa of Jordyn, Brady and Joshua. Dear brother of Mahlon and Anna Mae Gerber, Dorothy and Amos Lichty, brother-in-law of Gloria and Gary Boshart, and Bonnie and Dennis Stemmler. Fondly remembered by Jordyn and Brady's mother Lynnette and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Chris and Mary S. (Lichti) Gerber. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday June 6 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Dan's life will be held at Poole Mennonite Church on Sunday June 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Paul Dyck officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Poole Mennonite Church PO Box 249 Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or The Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 appreciated 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.

April 21, 1928 to May 23, 2015 Theresia Clazina (Freeman) Cadeddu, formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at her residence in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Saturday May 23, 2015 at the age of 87. Theresia was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Listowel. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore (Sam) Cadeddu who predeceased her on August 6, 2014. Theresia and Salvatore met each other in the sixties in Italy, in Perugia, where Theresia studied the Italian language and Sam lived at that time. They were married since 1967 and they had a very close relationship together. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Paula Van der Putt, Annerieke Smulders and her nieces and nephews in Holland. Predeceased by her parents Gerard Pieter Freeman and Adriana Helena Raats, brothers Robert Freeman, Gerard Pieter Freeman, sister Helena Adriana Freeman and brother-in-law Jan Peters. In keeping with Theresia's wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service for Theresia and Sam will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood on Thursday June 11, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church 1025 Wallace Ave North Listowel, ON N4W 1M6 appreciated 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 above address.

October 9, 1926 to May 23, 2015 Vera Louise Pehlke-Lindner passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Saturday May 23, 2015 at the age of 88. She was born on October 9, 1926 to William and Freda (Kahle) Bennewies. On June 2, 1948 she married Wilfred Pehlke. They farmed in Elma Township until they retired to Monkton In May of 1979. Wilfred passed away December 26, 1979. She later married Milton Lindner on June 23, 1984 and he passed away October 16, 2001. Survived by her children Howard and Ruth Anne, Linda, Ron and Jacquie, Jeff, Brad, Steven and companion Norma Wilker, her brother Ivan Bennewies and his friend Vera Ahrens. Remembered by her grandchildren, Kim, Janice (Trevor McLeod), Lee, David, Barb and Tonya, great grandchildren Michelle and Andrew and many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law of Lorene Ryan, Lillian and George Smith, Elsie Tryfry and Joan Pehlke. Fondly remembered by five step-children Bernice Lindner, Wayne and Dianne Lindner, Maryann and Norm Yost, Linda Lindner, Murray and Lorraine Lindner, Mark and Patty-Jo Lindner, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Roger Pehlke, step son David Lindner, sister Ellen and husband Alvin Schellenberger, brothers Harvey and wife Gertie, Fred, Lloyd and Roy, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Hazel Bennewies, Marjorie Bennewies, Esther and Henry Knechtel, Frieda and Leo Mueller, Hilda and Rolly Shore, Ruth and Murray Hammond, Laura and husbands Charlie Schultz and John Anstett, Grant and Ella Hastings, Ron Alder, Wilfred Tryfry, Jack Ryan and Harold Pehlke. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday May 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marvin Bublitz officiating. Interment in Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery, Monkton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Redeemer Lutheran Church 207 Selby Street Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 The Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 26331 Stn BRM B Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 appreciated 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.

April 24, 1939 to May 1, 2015 Marie Hiltz of Listowel, passed away unexpectedly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday May 1, 2015 at the age of 76. Wife of the late Brian Hiltz. Mother of Randy and Cheryl of Listowel, Danny and Dianne of Gorrie, David and Joan of Shining Tree, Gerry of Atwood and Tim of Atwood. Grandmother of Aaron, Jamie, Jared, Jeremy, Jason, Chris, Mitchell, Matthew and great grandmother of Lahkai. Sister-in-law of Gord Cupskey of Monkton. Fondly remembered by daughter-in-law Beverley and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and Katie (Smith) Duncan, brothers Delford and his wife Donna, and Ken, sisters Joyce Yundt and her husband Jack and Doris Cupskey. In keeping with Marie's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 appreciated 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.

June 27, 1930 to May 1, 2015 Laverne Jantzi finished the course and was received into his eternal home on Friday May 1, 2015 at Knollcrest Lodge Milverton in his 85th year following a courageous struggle with ALS. Lovingly remembered by his children, Glen and Ellie of St Clements, Myron and Mary of Brunner, Larry and Dorothy of Calgary, Ruth Anne and Jonathan Koch of Stratford, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Ruth (Jantzi) in 1995, brother Ivan and sister-in-law Marie, parents Nicholas and Mary and granddaughter Rebecca. Laverne will be missed by surviving brothers and sisters-in-law, Irvin and Ellen Jantzi, Ohmer and Esther Jantzi and nieces and nephews. Also missed by special friend Florence McFarlane. In 1997 Laverne married Ruth (Roth) who predeceased him in 2010. Fondly remembered by Ruth's children, Karen and Ed Gunn of Vancouver BC, Barry and Sharon Roth of Tokyo Japan, Darryl and Catharine Roth of Victoria BC, Melanie and Paul Smith of London and four grandchildren. The family deeply appreciated the supportive community Dad was privileged to be part of at Nithview Community in New Hamburg for many years. Words cannot express the gratitude for the phenomenal care provided by staff at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton for the past five months. Friends and relatives may call at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood on Sunday May 3 from 1:30 to 5:00 and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley on Monday May 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Burial to follow in Maple View Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to: Maple View Mennonite Church Building Fund Attention: Treasurer 5074 Deborah Glaister Line Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0 appreciated 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.

May 1, 1921 to April 28, 2015 William James Buchanan, of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 28, 2015, three days before his 94th birthday. Jimmie was a member of the former Donegal United Church and a former member of the Canadian Order of Forresters and the Donegal Chapter of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Beloved husband of the late Eva (Stone) Buchanan who predeceased him in 2006. Loving father of Lyle and Barbara of RR1 Atwood and Mary Pat and Brad Smith of Goderich. Special Papa of Bonnie and Alex, Tyler, Curtis and Alysia and Jillian and Mark. Brother of Nina Cummings, Andy Buchanan and friend Marion. Brother-in-law of Shirley Buchanan, Howard (Barb) Darroch and Jessie Buchanan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Bert and Margaret (Broughton) Buchanan, brothers and sisters Edna and husband Jim Laurie, Olive and husband Laird Cummings, Glen Buchanan, Myrta Darroch, Gladys and husband Ross Scott, Alex Buchanan, infant brothers Ross and Lorenzo and infant sister Emily, sister-in-law Delores Buchanan and brother-in-law Nelson Cummings. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood on Friday May 1, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Ruth Long officiating. Interment in Donegal Cemetery, Donegal. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.