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December 30, 1923 to December 3, 2009 Lawrence passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 3, 2009. He resided in Listowel and was born 85 years ago in Elma Township, a son of the late William and Carrie (Hanna) Edgar. Lawrence was a member of St. Alban & St. David Anglican Church, Atwood and a past member of the Atwood Chapter of the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 630. He took great pride in the seven violins that he crafted and enjoyed playing them in the Country Cousins along with his wife Anne and friends Larry Smith and Garnet Smith. Beloved husband of Anne (Hull) Edgar whom he married in 1955; loving father of Dan and Madelon of Atwood, Dave of RR #1 Atwood, Steven of RR #1 Atwood, Rob and Jennifer of Hamilton, Colleen and Darren Bishop of Font Hill; special grandpa of Athena and fiance Justin, Brittany, Mark and Julie, Megan, Erin, Blair, Brooke and Blake. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Charles and Dorothy Hull of Welland, Bill and Tonia Hull of Credition, Marian Knox of Clinton and by many nieces & nephews. Lawrence'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 5, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. George Russell officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or St. Alban & St. David Anglican Church c/o Melodie Heibein R.R. #2 Listowel, ON N4W 3G7 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.

September 26, 1925 to November 26, 2009 Edna passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday November 26, 2009. She resided in Monkton and was born 84 years ago in Elma Township, a daughter of the late Edward and Louise (Schmidt) Pehlke. Edna was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton. She enjoyed sewing, volunteering at the church and quilting with the church ladies. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Crawford who predeceased her in 1987. Loving mother of Murray Crawford of Monkton. Special grandma of Josh and friend Samantha Hymers of Listowel, Nathan and friend Nicole Van De Gevel of Harriston and great grandma of Tabitha and Katrina. Fondly remembered by her siblings Luella Holman of Stratford, Norman and Leola Pehlke of Watford, Jack Pehlke of Kitchener, Ken and Rosemary Pehlke of Monkton, brother-in-law Harry Stroh of Wellesley and sisters-in-law Betty Pehlke of Mitchell, Beth Pehlke of Monkton and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her daughters Beverley Ann and Nancy (1975), her sisters Eileen Stroh, Emaline and her husband Harold Krueger, Helen and her husband Jack Strong, brothers Carl Pehlke, Elmer Pehlke, Lloyd Pehlke, and sister-in-law Eleanor Pehlke. Edna's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday November 30 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment to follow in Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery, Monkton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery c/o T. Dietrich RR #3, Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 or 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 A Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

November 3, 1925 to November 17, 2009 Don passed away peacefully at The Farm on Tuesday November 17, 2009. He resided at RR #1 Atwood with his wife Dorothy. He was born 84 years ago in Elma Township, a son of the late Lloyd and Marjorie (Sproule) Hamilton. Don was the owner of Don Hamilton Real Estate and Insurance. He was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and on the Board of Managers. Don was a former Elma Township School Board Trustee and former member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Atwood Lodge No. 332. He was also a Rotarian member and a member of the Listowel Masonic Lodge No. 225 A.F. & A.M. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Blough) Hamilton with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Loving father of Sharon and Jim Vance of RR #1 Monkton, Doug and Lynne of RR #1 Atwood, Wayne and Wilma of Listowel, Barb and John Cressman of RR #2 Listowel and Joe and Dale DeBruyn of Fort McMurray Alberta. Special grandpa of seven grandchildren and poppa of 13 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his sister Betty Elliott and Bob Wade of Listowel and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Bill Elliott. Don's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday November 19, 2009 from 2 - 5 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Don's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Friday November 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Hogerwaard officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff PO Box 290 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

July 23, 1927 to October 12, 2009 Lois Thompson passed away peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London on Monday October 12, 2009. She was born 82 years ago in Listowel, the only daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Holmes) Thompson. Lois will be missed by her many friends and caregivers at Chelsey Park. The funeral service will be held at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Thursday October 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Michelle Owens officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood.

September 30, 1926 to October 4, 2009 Bill passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 4, 2009. He resided in Atwood and was born 83 years ago in Elma Township, a son of the late Clinton and Myrtle (Adams) Mann. Brother of Anne and her husband Ted Bennett of Cambridge and Ethel Geiger of Listowel. Fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Winnifred Mann of RR #2 Listowel, Eileen Mann of RR #1 Listowel, many nieces and nephews and the Gill family. Predeceased by his sisters Ruth and her husband Joe Halerich, Marion and her first husband Chris Thedorff and her second husband Stan Lennox, his brothers Charles Mann and Harry Mann, and brother-in-law Graham Geiger. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A private family graveside service will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Trowbridge United Church c/o Marg Clarke RR #1 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 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.

April 27, 1956 to September 24, 2009 Lloyd (Jake) Baillie passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday September 24, 2009. He resided at RR #1 Monkton and was born 53 years ago in Listowel, a son of William Baillie of RR #1 Monkton and the late Alice (Broughton) Baillie. Jake was a member of the B&W Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club and enjoyed hunting. Beloved husband of Connie (Fizell) Baillie whom he married in 1978. Loving father of Kirk and Michelle Baillie and their son Wade of Cranbrook, Leslie and Terry Brown and their children Aleah and Bryce of Monkton, Candace and Jesse Louttit and their daughter Annabel of Hanover (formerly of St. Pauls). Dear brother of Marie and Rick VanderVeen of Seaforth, Brenda Keats of Listowel, Lillian and Garry Van Poucke of Seaforth, Darlene and Mike Trapnell of Egmondville and Pauline and Kevin Raycraft of Gorrie. Fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Marj (Fizell) and her husband Bill Miller of Listowel, brothers and sisters-in-law Brenda Fizell, Cathy and Barry Buchanan all of Listowel, Pat Fizell, Linda and Harold Illman all of Monkton and many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his daughter Lindsey in infancy, father-in-law Robert Fizell and brothers-in-law Alfred Keats and Gary Fizell. Lloyd's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday September 26, 2009 from 1-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Lloyd's life will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood on Sunday September 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. presided by Melissa Snyders. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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 of choice at the above address.

February 5, 1979 to September 21, 2009 Craig passed away on Monday September 21, 2009. He was formerly of Monkton and was born 30 years ago in Listowel, a son of Pat Fizell of Monkton and Ken Pestell of Monkton. Craig will be remembered as a fun-loving guy. Loving brother of Chad Pestell of Monkton and half-brother of Martina Pestell of Arkona. Grandson of Marj (Fizell) and her husband Bill Miller of Listowel and Lillian Pestell of Monkton. Fondly remembered by his daughter Ocean, many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandfathers Robert Fizell and Jack Pestell. Craig's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday September 23, 2009 from 1-3 & 6-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Craig's life will be held on Thursday September 24 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow with interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to a trust fund for Ocean 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 make cheques payable to: "Patricia Fizell in trust for Ocean" and forward to: Brenneman Funeral Home PO Box 111 141 John Street Atwood, ON N0G 1B0

July 14, 1967 to September 5, 2009 After a courageous battle with cancer, Sandee passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday September 5, 2009. She resided in Monkton and was born 42 years ago in London, a daughter of the late Garry and Connie (Clarke) Robinson. Sandee was a past president of the Monkton Figure Skating Club, enjoyed camping, spent many hours making crafts, scrapbooking and had a passion for her career of hairdressing. She was a wonderful party planner and decorator for all occasions and seasons. Beloved wife of Calvin Subject whom she married in 1991. Wonderful loving mom of Daniel and Kelsey. Dear sister of Chantell Gregory of London, step-sister of Steve Capling of Waterloo, and cherished granddaughter of Helen Clarke of Listowel. Fondly remembered by her step-mother Myrna LaCroix, step-father Barry Capling and their extended families, by her mother-in-law Helen Subject, her father-in-law George Subject, the Subject family and by her many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. Sandee's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday September 7, 2009 from 1-5 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Sandee's life will be held at Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church, 550 Prospect Street, Palmerston on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street E., Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 or 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

August 10, 1917 to September 4, 2009 Annie passed away peacefully at her residence in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel, on Friday September 4, 2009. She was formerly of Atwood and was born 92 years ago in Maryborough Township, a daughter of the late Boyd and Bessie (Coulter) Campbell. Annie was a member of Atwood United Church and a former member of the Atwood Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge No. 343. Annie was the beloved wife of the late Jack Sanders who predeceased her in 1986; the loving mother of Cam and Joanne Sanders of Newry and the late Cheryl (2006) and David (1983) Markle. She was the special grandmother of Jason and Donna Markle of Barbados and their children Ariana and Sierra; Geoffrey and Maria Markle of Barbados and their children Scott and Adam; Christopher and Marie Markle of Australia; Ryan and Jackie Sanders of Wroxeter and their children Paige and Tayt; and Carrie Sanders and Matt Gardner of Cambridge and their son Fischer. She will also be remembered by her sisters Marion Wood of Stratford, Shirley Rea of Listowel, her brother Len and his wife Bernie Campbell of Kitchener, sisters-in-law Charlotte Stecho, Peggy Clarke, Mary Matlock all of Kitchener and by many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Ethel and her husband Max Griffith, Hazel and her husband Mel Willis, brothers Howard and his wife Helen, Jack and his wife Irene, a brother in infancy and brothers-in-law Les Wood and Murray Rea. The funeral service to celebrate Annie's life will be held at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382) on Wednesday September 9 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Alzheimer Society 1020 Ontario St., Unit 5 Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3 or 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

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.