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February 8, 1948 to August 26, 2009 Linda passed away peacefully at her residence in Cranbrook on Wednesday August 26, 2009. She was born 61 years ago in York County, a daughter of the late Joel and Audrey (Owens) Chapelle. Beloved wife of Jim Minielly whom she married in 1968. Loving mother of Leanne Minielly and Pat Maxwell of Brussels, and Richard Minielly of Cranbrook. Special grandmother of Davis Minielly of Cranbrook and Michaela Minielly of Brussels. At Linda's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. A private family burial will take place at Cranbrook Presbyterian Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Kidney Foundation 379 Dundas St. Suite 119 London, ON N6B 1V5 or Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 26331, Stn BRM B Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 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.

September 23, 1936 to August 8, 2009 Ron passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday August 8, 2009. He resided in Listowel and was born 72 years ago in Logan Township, a son of the late Henry and Norma (Rose) Bode. Ron was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel, and a former member of the Listowel Golf Club. Beloved husband of Lillian (Pitcher) Bode whom he married in 1984. Loving father of Kim and Jeff Hahn of Trowbridge, Jason Hutchings of Brussels and Craig and Linda Tuck of Nova Scotia. Special grandpa of Tristan, Kurtis and Kristopher. Dear brother of Rose Lamb of Listowel and Bill and his wife Karen of Consecon. Fondly remembered by his niece Susan, nephew Richard and the Pitcher family. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Alex Lamb. Ron's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 525 Wallace Ave. North, Listowel, on Monday August 10, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church 525 Wallace Ave. North Listowel, ON N4W 1L8 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 Donation Link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.

August 29, 1948 to August 4, 2009 GEERTSMA, Marjorie Marie (nee Duncan) - At Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, Marjorie of Brunner, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother of Tara and her husband Michael Thornhill of Stratford and Tasha and her husband Mitch Poirier of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Cody and Joseph Thornhill and Ashton Poirier. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Velma Carruthers, Doreen Seguin, Leone Duncan, Doris (David) Illman, Marlene (Hartley) McHarg, Joyce (Bob) Hansen and her brothers, Ross (Lois) Duncan and Brian Duncan. Also survived by her brother-in-law Ken O'Grady of Listowel and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Ewart and Hazel (nee Gibb) Duncan; sisters, Alma O'Grady; brothers, Glen and Colin; sister-in-law, Mildred Duncan and brother-in-law, Gilbert Seguin. Marjorie was an employee of Spinrite of Listowel. Friends may call at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood, on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, August 8 from 1 p.m. till time of funeral service in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. Reverend George Russell officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Cancer Centre at Grand River Hospital 835 King St. W. Kitchener, ON N2G 9Z9 or The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

June 19, 1931 to July 31, 2009 Glenn passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Friday July 31, 2009 in his 79th year. He resided at Hillside Manor, RR #5 Stratford and was formerly of Waterloo. At Glenn's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Burial in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood at a later date.

November 30, 1959 to July 26, 2009 Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 26, 2009. He resided in Monkton and was born 49 years ago in Listowel, a son of Cora (Hulley) Broughton of Monkton and the late George Broughton. Bob was a member of Monkton United Church and a former member of the Monkton Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time fishing. Bob will be missed by his dog Molly. Bob was the loving father of Cory Broughton and fiance Michelle Hoffmeyer and Chad and Kelly Broughton all of Monkton and the proud grandpa of Cole Broughton. He was the dear brother of Marion and Wayne Colquhoun of Listowel, Sharon Pengally and friend Ted Williams of Goderich, Betty Lou and Ross Rennick of Monkton, Brenda and Bill Burkholder of Blyth. He will also be remembered by Joanne Broughton of Monkton and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Don Pengally. Bob's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday July 29, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at Monkton United Church on Thursday July 30 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alex McGilvery and Rev. George Russell officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: The Multiple Sclerosis Society 21 Grosvenor Street London, ON N6A 4V2 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

January 20, 1974 to July 10, 2009 Trevor passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday July 10, 2009 in his 36th year. Remembered by his parents, Gerald Wagler and his friend Sandy of Kitchener and Elsie and Len Bates of Drayton. Brother of Jodi and David Banks of Wingham, step-brother of Tammy Zettle of Kitchener, Crystal and Dave Whitehead of Fordwich, Amanda and Kirk Rice of Drayton, TJ and Lauren Bates of Calgary. Fondly remembered by his grandmother Luella Wagler of Millbank and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandma and grandpa Thedorff, grandpa David Wagler, grandparents Fred and Florence Bates, uncle Brian Thedorff and cousin Michael Thedorff. Trevor's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday July 13, 2009 from 12 noon until the time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Kidney Foundation of Canada Southwestern Ontario Chapter 379 Dundas St. Suite 119 London, ON N6B 1V5 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 9, 2009 to July 9, 2009 Cassandra Faith Hymers-Turpin at Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, July 9, 2009. Beloved stillborn daughter of Dustin Turpin and Shannon Hymers of Calgary Alberta. Cherished grand-daughter of Walter and Sandy Hymers of Atwood, Marcel and Marilyn Turpin of Dryden, Mark St. Goddard of Dryden and great grand-daughter of Connie McKelvie of Fort Francis and Shirley St. Goddard of Dryden. Fondly remembered by her aunts and uncles Jennifer Rose of Ethel, Rebecca Hymers of Atwood, Sean Turpin and Christopher Turpin both of Dryden, her cousins, Mitchell Cook and Brooklyn Rose. Predeceased by her great grandparents Cecil and Dorothy Hymers, Barb Cassel and Mike Cassel, Fred McKelvie and Merl St. Goddard. A private family service will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood. Interment in Donegal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Donegal Cemetery c/o Neil Cockwell 217 Main Street 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address. "An angel in the book of life, wrote down baby's birth. And whispered as she closed the book, She's too beautiful for earth."

April 9, 1926 to June 16, 2009 Jack passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 16, 2009. He resided in Listowel and was born 83 years ago in Toronto, a son of the late Harry & Bertha (Sealey) McLean. Jack was a member of Calvary United Church, a past member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #284 A.F. & A.M., a volunteer at Listowel Memorial Hospital and was a retired sales supervisor with Air Canada. He owned and operated McLean Limousine Service for many years. Jack was the beloved husband of Ethel (Cuthbert) McLean whom he married in 1981; the loving father of Rhonda McLean of Midland and Judy Seifert and Dean Ponich of Edmonton, Alberta and step-father of Sandra and Ken Maber of Miami, Florida, Hugh and Barb McLean and Janis and Charlie Minken all of Burlington; and special grandpa of Trevor and Shelly, Damien, Sara and Rob, Erin and Harold, Kristy and Evan, Scott, Brett and Karrie, Matthew and 7 great-grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Mary Lynn of Milton, Ted and Dianne Cuthbert of London, Connie Cuthbert of Toronto and by many nieces & nephews. Jack was predeceased by twin sisters in infancy and his brothers Wally, Rod and his wife Audrey, Ralph and his wife Kay and granddaughter Holly. At Jack's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at Calvary United Church, 150 Binning Street, Listowel on Friday June 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. George Russell officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Calvary United Church 150 Binning Street Listowel, ON N4W 1G8 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

February 6, 1948 to June 10, 2009 Keith Jacklin of RR#2 Bluevale, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday June 10, 2009 in his 62nd year. Keith will be greatly missed by his many friends at Tim Horton's. He loved spending time with his dog and riding his 4 wheeler. Dear son of Doris (Hall) Jacklin of RR #2 Bluevale and the late Archie Jacklin. Loving brother of Gloria Bowman of Listowel. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his sister Ruth Farrish (2003), his brother Barry Jacklin (2008) and his brother-in-law Wayne Bowman (2008). A memorial service to celebrate Keith's life will be held at Ethel United Church on Friday June 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sandra Cable officiating. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 5T9 would be appreciated and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

June 12, 1930 to May 28, 2009 Maree passed away peacefully at her home in Woodstock on Thursday May 28th, 2009 in her 79th year. Maree was formerly of Atwood and a was member of Atwood Presbyterian Church where she had served on Session, taught Sunday School and enjoyed Craft Club. She taught kindergarten for over 37 years and will be remembered for her wonderful story telling ability which she shared with many schools, clubs, church groups and nursing homes. Maree was a member of Donegal Women's Institute, a former Atwood Lioness and a volunteer canvasser for many charities. She also served on the North Perth PARCC Board. Much loved mother of Layne (Tom) of Parksville BC, Ed (Sheila) of Listowel, Curtis (Janice) of Woodstock, Fraser (Linda) of Listowel and daughter-in-law Cathy of Atwood. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Mark, Cari (Brandon), Liam, Beau, Janice (Dwayne), Jenny, Kelly, Johnny, Jared, Andrea, Veronica, Taylor and Carter, great-grandchildren Cole, Karly and Kaitlyn and her sister-in-law Vicki Wall of Listowel. Predeceased by her parents Kurt and Elnorah (Ludwig) Wall, step-mother Marjorie Wall and her brother Jerry Wall. Maree's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday May 31, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Maree's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Monday June 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Sleeping Children Around the World 28 Pinehurst Crescent Islington, ON M9A 3A5 or Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff PO Box 290 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

November 18, 1918 to May 20, 2009 Mary passed away peacefully at her residence, Royal Terrace, Palmerston on Wednesday May 20, 2009. She was formerly of Atwood and was born 90 years ago in Elma Township, a daughter of the late James and Christina (Flood) Manton. Mary was a member of Atwood United Church and a former member of the Atwood U.C.W. Beloved wife of the late Everett Robinson who predeceased her in 1992. Special aunt of Barb and Doug Gray of RR#4 Listowel. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Helen Manton of Brantford, Shirley Mason of Lucan and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Harry Manton, her sisters Helen and husband Joe Gordon and Edna and husband Lindsay McKay. Mary's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday May 24, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. and Monday May 25 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Michelle Owens will officiate. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood United Church c/o David Long PO Box 280 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 Elma Centre Cemetery c/o Ruby Schyff R.R. #1 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 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 at the above address.

September 25, 1921 to May 19, 2009 Dorothy passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Tuesday May 19, 2009. She was formerly of Atwood and was born 87 years ago in Stratford, a daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia (Miller) Sanderson. Dorothy was a member of Atwood United Church. Spending time with her family was most important to her. A large part of her life was spent managing the family farm during her husband Norman's illness and after his death in 1977. Loving mother of Bill and Karen of Brantford, Ron and Bev of Fergus, Marie and John McGuire of Goderich, Jim and Donna of Atwood. Special grandma of Allison, Kris, Susan and fiance Will, Rhonda and Richard and their son Landon, Amy and Bryan, Andrew, Shawn and Caetie, Jennifer and Matt. Fondly remembered by her sisters Joyce Sanderson of St. Thomas, Iris and her husband Bill Kennedy of Hanover and by many nieces & nephews. She will be missed by her loving caregivers at Knollcrest Lodge. Predeceased by her brothers Ronald, Harry and his wife Olga and four siblings in infancy. Dorothy's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday May 20, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held on Thursday May 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Alzheimer Society 1020 Ontario Street Unit 5 Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3 or Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.