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May 31, 1933 to March 27, 2013 Doreen Gerber, of Brunner passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at the age of 79. Doreen was a member of Poole Mennonite Church where she was active in Poole Women in Mission and had served on the Food Committee and as a Bible School teacher. She was a coordinator for the Diner's Club and volunteered at the New to You Thrift Store in Milverton. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, quilting and reading. Beloved wife of Don Gerber whom she married in 1954. Loving mother of Carolyn Heyer (Douglas deceased 2009) of RR1 New Hamburg, Dennis and Joanne of RR1 Brunner, Susan and Larry Roes of Wellesley, Brenda and Rob Leis of RR1 Newton. Special grandma of Shawna (Michael deceased 2013) and their children Chantal and Isabelle; Jeremy, Michelle and fiance Stephen, Josh, Ben, Luke, Sam, Danny, Natalie, Kelsey, Corey, Stacey and Brooklynn. Dear sister of Isabel and Jim Mullett, Elsie Kuepfer, Nancy and Mike Sabo, Norman and Marlene Steckly, Marjorie and Ed Erb, Joanne and Ralph Gerber, Ron and Linda Steckly, Marilyn and Mike Clelland, Robert and Cheryl Steckly and sister-in-law of Doris Steckly, Dorothy Bender, Morris and Joyce Gerber, Wesley and Eleanore Gerber. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Menno and Sarah (Kipfer) Steckly, brother Stanley Steckly, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Levi Kuepfer, Alice and Clarence Leis, Marion and Irvin Schwartzentruber, Willis Bender, Kathleen Gerber and Esther Gerber. Doreen's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at Poole Mennonite Church, 6475 Road 121 Perth East, Poole on Friday March 29 from 1:30 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday March 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastors Paul Dyck and Julie Ellison White officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Mennonite Central Committee 50 Kent Avenue Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 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 16, 1934 to March 11, 2013 Phyliss Pfaff, of Stratford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Stratford General Hospital on Monday March 11, 2013 at the age of 78, five days before her birthday. Loving mother of Lance and Sharon, Vaughn and Carolyn, Rondell, Jodean, Faye and Dale Shiell, Lyndon and Deb (Thibeault) and Lewallyn all of Stratford. Special grandma of Heather, Steven, Courtney and Mike, Kelly and Nick, Jason and Jaclynn, Amber and Aaron, Kadin, Justin and great-grandma of Isabelle, Aidan, Sophie, Charlotte and Bennett. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Mabel (Smith) Huston, her brother Russ, her sisters Lillian and husband Wallace Baillie, Fern and husband Jack Worth and her brother Ron and wife Audrey. There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 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.

February 5, 1958 to February 6, 2013 Barry Hamilton, of Ottawa, formerly of Listowel and Trowbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 6, 2013 one day after his 55th birthday. Barry was a former member of the Listowel Volunteer Firefighters. He was a fan of hockey and baseball taking part as a player, coach and umpire. Barry, known as Coon to his family and friends, enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, cooking and listening to the oldies. Loving father of Brent Hamilton and Rebecca Stiller of Toronto, Jessica Hamilton and Zach Martin of Listowel. Dear brother of Bob Hamilton of Elora, Judy and Bill Dunnell of Trowbridge, Doug Hamilton of Elmira, Marg and Frank Young of Goderich, Gus and Janine Hamilton of Mitchell and David Hamilton of Listowel. Also remembered by Kathy Hoover and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Dorothy (Tindall) Hamilton, his brother Clifford in infancy, brother-in-law Bob Mathers and sister-in-law Laurie Hamilton. Visitation will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Main Street, Atwood, on Sunday February 10, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m. with the funeral service to celebrate his life to follow at 7:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial 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 your choice.

November 12, 1928 to January 19, 2013 Tragically, as the result of a car accident, Bill passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday January 19, 2013 at the age of 84. Bill resided in Atwood and was a member of Atwood United Church. He farmed his whole life and enjoyed hunting and bowling. Bill was well known for his lengthy and interesting stories. Beloved husband of the late Erna (Schalk) Lucas who predeceased him in 2001. Loving father of Jim and Bernice Lucas of RR2 Atwood. Special grandpa of Laura, Jason and Maria Lucas. Brother of Annie Briscoe of California and brother-in-law of Cor Schalk of Milverton, Willa Ament of Listowel, Gerard and Edith Schalk of Listowel. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lorne and Muriel (Ducklow) Lucas, his sister Catherine and her husband Roy Moore, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Hank and Janet Schalk, Joyce Schalk and Gordon Ament. Bill's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday January 23 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday January 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens 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 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.

June 21, 1939 to January 2, 2013 Florence Reibeling, of RR2 Milverton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 2, 2013 at the age of 73. Florence was a member of First St. John's Lutheran Church, Seebach's Hill. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Harold Reibeling whom she married in 1958. Loving mother of Gary and Carolyn of Baden, Keith and Lorrie of RR2 Milverton, Terri-Lynn and Jada Fraser of St. Marys, Cindy and Kevin Ludington of Mitchell, Janey and Mike Farrish of St. Marys. Special Grandma of Stefanie Reibeling, Alex Reibeling, Brittany Reibeling, Kayla Reibeling, Wesley Reibeling, Jamison Reibeling, Nicole Fraser, Heather Fraser, Katelyn Ludington, Craig Ludington, Amelia Farrish, Zoe Farrish and Great-Grandma of Owen Walsh and Malaya Walsh. Dear sister of Lyle and Teresa Renecker of RR5 Stratford and Annabel and Howard Piggott of Innerkip. Sadly missed by the Reibeling family and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Alf and Ella (Wickie) Renecker. Florence's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday January 4 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at First St. John's Lutheran Church, Seebach's Hill on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor William Kramer officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to First St. John's Lutheran Church 4994 Line 34 RR5 Stratford, ON N5A 6S6 or The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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 23, 1949 to December 25, 2012 Donald Shiell of Milverton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 25, 2012 at the age of 63. Son of the late John and Lilly (Gill) Shiell. Loving brother of Leslie Shiell of Mount Forest and Marion Raymond of Burlington. Fondly remembered by Henry Christianson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his brothers Gordon and his wife Ruth, Ross and his wife Wilma, sisters-in-law Adelle Shiell and Judy Shiell, and brother-in-law Gene Raymond. Don's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday December 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The service to celebrate his life will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Marion Raymond officiating. Cremation to follow with burial in Elma Centre Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The 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 at the above address.

May 18, 1945 to December 15, 2012 Michael Feldman, of Atwood, formerly of North York, unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday December 15, 2012 at the age of 67. Remembered by his sister Carole Atkins of England, his cousin Gloria Goodman of Toronto and friends in North York. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service.

November 28, 1950 to December 10, 2012 Carl Subject, of RR1 Monkton, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday December 10, 2012 at the age of 62. Carl and his wife Joanne were the owners and operators of CJ Truck and Auto Parts Ltd. He was a member of the Central Ontario and the Great Lakes Tractor Pullers Associations. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family at the cottage. His family considered him to be the luckiest gambler in Ontario. Beloved husband of Joanne (Conforti) Subject who he was married to for over 40 years. Loving father of Paul and Laurie, Linda and Tim all of RR2 Brussels, Loretta and Jason of RR4 Stratford and Cheryl of Sydney NS. Special grandpa of 10 grandchildren. Son-in-law of Joyce Conforti (Joseph, deceasd). Dear brother of Betty, Dory and Danny, Elaine and John, Ella, Donna, John and Iola, George and Jennifer, Bruce and Sandra, Albert and Sheila and brother-in-law of Peter, Robert, Margaret, Carol and Steve. Fondly remembered by Terry Dow, Mervin Subject and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Christian and Emma (Marsh) Subject, his brothers Kenneth and Mervin, sisters Madeline and Emmaline and several nieces and nephews. Carl's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, 251 Main Street, Atwood, on Wednesday December 12 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. where the service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday December 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of choice 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.

January 21, 1924 to November 13, 2012 Marie Stephenson passed away peacefully at her residence in Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Tuesday November 13, 2012 at the age of 88. Marie was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, gardening and playing lost heir and crockinole but most of all cherished the time spent with her family. Beloved wife of the late Ross Stephenson who predeceased her in 2011. Loving mother of Donna and Robert Mitchell of Dublin, Jim and Kathy of Ethel, Jean and Murray Whytock of Teeswater, Les and Susan of Ethel. Special grandma of Stephen, Paul, Craig, Trevor, Ann, Michael, Adam, Dan, Ben, Darcy, Nyssa, Brad, Scott and great grandma of Molly and Case. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Mary Pringle of Alliston and seven nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents Stanley and Laura (Speiran) Hammond, two sons in infancy and her brothers Ken and Alex. Marie's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday November 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday November 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one's choice 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 20, 1931 to November 9, 2012 Lloyd Smart passed away peacefully at his residence in Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Friday November 9, 2012 at the age of 81. Lloyd was a member of Heritage Mennonite Church, Millbank. He enjoyed singing and song leading as music was a big part of his life. Lloyd also enjoyed traveling and socializing with his Christian community of friends who were extremely important to him. Lloyd worked in the medical profession where he met his wife Lydia over 50 years ago. He always looked forward to spending time with his family and extended foster children family. Beloved husband of the late Lydia (Overholt) Smart who predeceased him in 2005. Loving father of Russell Smart and Lia Gebremicael of Stratford, Sherry Smart of Milverton and Connie Walters of Stratford. Special grandpa of Brandon, Amy, Crystal, Dylan, Violet, Jadyn, Deanna, Dustin, Trevor, Kimberly and great grandpa of Jade, Zoe, Amberlee and Jennifer. Brother of Don Smart of Windsor and Glen and Darlene Smart of Stratford. Brother-in-law of Ruth Overholt of Florida, Ruth Detweiler, Magdalena and Earl Denlinger all of Ohio, Francis and Elma Overholt of Florida, Iva and Gordan Miller of Iowa, Edward and Leona Overholt of Ohio, Steve and Carolyn Overholt of Indiana, Will and LaVonne Overholt, James and Emma Overholt all of Missouri. Also remembered by Michael Walters, Bonnie Smart and many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Evan and Hatie Smart, his brothers Ken, Frank and George, sister Evelyn, brothers-in-law Andrew Overholt and John Detweiler, and sisters-in-law Loveda Mullett and Linda Bailey. Lloyd's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday November 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at Poole Mennonite Church, Poole on Tuesday November 13, 2012 from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Bethel Cemetery, Millbank. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Christian Aid Ministries RR#3 Wallenstein, ON N0B 2S0 or Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 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 13, 1973 to October 29, 2012 Dwayne Schiestel of Milverton, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday October 29, 2012 at the age of 39. Beloved son of Cloyd and Elaine (Graff) Schiestel of Palmerston. Dear brother of Michael Schiestel and Kelly Schiestel both of Palmerston. Special uncle of Fenton. Grandson of Rita Graff of Millbank. Fondly remembered by his cousin Bill Helmka, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his grandparents George Graff and Matthew and Dell Schiestel. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Milverton Food Bank c/o Charles King PO Box 41 Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 or a charity of one's choice 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 foward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.

March 25, 1962 to October 22, 2012 Zell (Zeke) Yundt of Monkton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday October 22, 2012 at the age of 50 years. Zeke was a heavy equipment operator for Seegmiller Construction. He loved his cats and tinkering in his garage. Beloved son of Joyce (Duncan) Yundt of Mitchell and the late Jack Yundt. Loving brother of Lance and Sai of Richmond BC, Lana and Hugh Simpson of Sarnia, Nora and Ken Jarmuth, and Tammy Cook all of Monkton. Special uncle of Ashley, Aaron (Carlee), Phil, Mike (Erica), Amy, Stephanie (Tyler), Candice (Cory), Ethan, Owen, James and Peyton. In keeping with Zeke's wishes, cremation has taken place. An informal social time will be held at the Monkton Optimist Hall on Friday October 26, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Ontario SPCA Perth Branch 345 Douro Street Stratford, ON N5A 3S8 or The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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 at the above address.