Ruth Marie Gerth formerly of Linwood, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was 91.  Born in Wellesley Township on July 22, 1932 to the late John and Anna (nee Lantz) Koenig. Ruth worked at various places until raising her children. She enjoyed in her later life ... [Read more]

John Lowell Shantz, of Arthur, passed away unexpectedly at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Arthur on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was 89 years old. Born on December 8, 1933 in Waterloo Township, to the late John and Ida (nee Bechtel) Shantz, Lowell was a retired electrician and worked for IBEW Local 804 for many years until retiring. ... [Read more]

With her family at her side, Donna Marie Dentinger of Hanover passed away peacefully in her 80th year, after an absolutely courageous battle with a respiratory illness on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Hanover and District Hospital. Donna was born and raised in Owen Sound on March 27, 1944. After graduation she was employed for ... [Read more]

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Irmgard Elisabeth Zimmermann, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully at SBGHC-Walkerton on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was 85. Born in Zurich Switzerland on January 7, 1938 to the late Walter and Rosa (nee Rothacher) Renggli. Better known as Elisabeth, she and her late husband Adolf owned and operated a Restaurant in Switzerland for ... [Read more]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Steven Sheldon Clark on September 22, 2023. Much loved husband of Bonnie Clark (nee Waller) for 38 years. The best, loving father to Jennifer (Brandon) Earnest. Proudest grampy to Taryn Earnest. Son in law of Ruby Waller. Predeceased by his mother Kathleen Clark, father ... [Read more]

James "Jim" Francis Collins, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was 82. Born in Hanover on January 26, 1941 to the late Francis and Ruby (nee Johnson) Collins. Jim was employed with Desco as the sales and counter associate. He was a member of St. Andrew's ... [Read more]

Henry Pomersbach, of Hanover, (formerly of Shelburne, ON) passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital in Hanover on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was 69. Born on November 11, 1953 to the late Jan and Anna Pomersbach. After taking up residency in Toronto, Henry moved to Shelburne and then followed to Hanover. Henry was employed ... [Read more]

Shirley Ann Georgina Ruetz, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was 83. Born in Hanover on November 19, 1939 to the late David and Mildred (nee Hodder) Campbell. Shirley worked along side her husband with SunLife Financial as his bookeeper. Family was everything! Her pride ... [Read more]

Rosemary Barbara Murphy, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Seniors Community Centre on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 92. Born in Normanby at the Scoles family farm on December 3, 1930 to the late William and Mildred (nee Helm).  Rosemary married John Murphy on August 15th, 1953 at St. Peter's Church ... [Read more]

Steven Lorne Schmidt, of Chesley, passed away suddenly at home on  Friday, September 08, 2023.  He was 59. Born in Hanover on June 24, 1964 to Marlene (nee Becker) and the late Ralph Schmidt.  Survived by his mother Marlene (nee Becker) Schmidt of Hanover. Dear brother of Stan (Danielle) Schmidt of Australia and Lynda ... [Read more]

Mitchell Leonard James Cordery, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Grey-Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was 30. Born in Owen Sound on January 9, 1993 to Margaret (nee Bachiu) and Bruce Cordery. Mitchell enjoyed working with his hands and especially loved woodworking in his spare time when not ... [Read more]

Grace Mabel Newton, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was 70. Born in Walkerton, Ontario, on December 25, 1952, to the late Roy and Esther (nee Klaholz) Newton. Grace was a kind and quiet lady that enjoyed the simple things in life.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, ... [Read more]

Robert Berkley Jank, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home after a short battle with cancer on Friday, August 25, 2023.  He was 86. Born in Hanover on July 25, 1937.Robert was employed by Knechtel Furniture and Sklar Peppler as their purchasing agent and ended his career as a sales agent with McIntee Real Estate. Bob was ... [Read more]

Burton Earl Talbot, of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  He was 92. Born in Flesherton on February 24, 1931, to the late Lloyd and Margaret (nee Best) Talbot.  Burton was raised on a farm near Flesherton. He started working out West on the harvest exchange as a farm hand in the early ... [Read more]

Daniel James Murphy, of RR#2 Walkerton, passed away at Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was 66. Born in Hanover on August 29, 1956, to John and Rosemary (nee Scoles) Murphy.  Many people will remember Danny from his 40+ years of service working at Bruce Power as a Nuclear Operator.  Danny ... [Read more]

Bruce Stanley Joseph Kissner, of Hanover, passed away suddenly of heart failure at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was 82. Born in Kingsville, Essex County on Christmas Day, 1940 to the late Wilfred and Jean (nee Hamilton) Kissner. Bruce called himself a ‘bean counter’ and had different careers ... [Read more]

Walter William Ellig of Hanover, passed away peacefully at the Hanover Hospital on August 9th 2023 with family at his side. He was 86 years old. He was devoted to and cherished by his wife, family and his faith. Wally was born April 7th 1937 to the late Jerome and Matilda Ellig. Wally enjoyed his working careers, as first a barber then ... [Read more]

Judith "Judy" Irene Thomson, of Ayton, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Saturday, August 05, 2023.  She was 73. Born in England, UK on March 25, 1950 to the late Edgar and Myrtle (nee Budd) Swift. Judy had a beautiful aura about her and loved her ... [Read more]

Julia Elizabeth Rose Byers, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was 96. Born in Normanby Township on March 26, 1927 to the late George and Freida (nee Weigel) Seim. Many will remember Julia or Mrs. Byers as a Teacher for Normanby Central Community School for ... [Read more]

Dianne Elizabeth Speer, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at McVean Lodge in Hanover, August 3, 2023. She was 70. Born on July 23, 1953 in Chesley to the late John "Jack" and Hazel (nee Collins) Speer. Dianne held numerous roles at the Royal Bank over her dedicated 34 years of service before she retired. She was a quiet, private ... [Read more]

Allan Anthony Poechman, of RR#2 Walkerton, passed away peacefully at SBGHC-Walkerton on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  He was 92. Allan was born in Brant Township on May 30, 1931 and spent his whole life on the south line between Hanover and Walkerton. In his earlier years, he would deliver milk all around Walkerton, while expanding ... [Read more]

Ralph Walter Huckle, of Hanover, passed away peacefully free from Alzheimers at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was 85. Born in Walkerton on March 9, 1938 to the late John and Alma (nee Baetz) Huckle.  Ralph was employed in the Poultry Division as Vice President and General Manager at Maple Leaf Foods ... [Read more]

Arla Mary Hutton, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was 97. Arla was born in Huron Township to the late Robert and Catherine (nee Carter) Strathdee.  She was a school teacher and farmed with her husband Tom in Bentinck Township as well as being a member ... [Read more]

Ernest ‘Ray’ Angel, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover & District Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was 84. Born in Arran Township on January 23, 1939, to the late William and Lucy (nee Farrow) Angel.  Ray enjoyed country living and life on the farm.  Some will remember him from his years of service and ... [Read more]

Betty Marie Ahrens, of Markdale, formerly of Ayton, passed away at Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in her 96th year. Born in Normanby Township on October 16, 1927, to the late Edgar and Mary (nee Kraft) Maes.  Betty was a fun-loving and spirited lady that lived life to the fullest, always ensuring ... [Read more]

Brittany Elizabeth Edwards, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was 23. Born on October 31, 1999, in Hanover, Ontario, to Jamey Edwards and Jamie Lynn Andrews. Brittany was a beautiful, vibrant, caring, and loving soul. Those who knew her well knew that she was always a friend you could ... [Read more]

Cornelis 'Ken' Pot Ken Pot, suddenly while on vacation with his wife Kathleen, in Cuba days before their departure back home, he passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. He was 64. Ken (born Cornelis), was born to Anne and Dirk Pot in Kitchener, Ontario, and was raised with his family in Elmira. After living several years with ... [Read more]

Walter "Wally" Patrick Fischer, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  He was 66. Born on December 27, 1956 to the late Harold and Clara (nee Waechter) Fischer in Walkerton. Better known as Wally, he was a fun-loving, hard working man. He co-founded Zettel-Fischer ... [Read more]

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Della Jean (nee Hamilton) Penfold, of Hanover, passed away at Elgin Abbey Lodge, Chesley on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in her 102nd year. Born in Fergus on November 17, 1921, to the late Fred and Helen (nee McDermott) Hamilton.  Della farmed with her husband Earl in Bentinck Township until retiring to Hanover. Survived by son Allan ... [Read more]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jane Margaret Leroux on June 25, 2023 at the age of 64. Jane was born in the home her father built on December 20, 1958 in Pointe Au Baril, Ontario. She was the 13th of 14 children to the late Julia (Kyle) and Albert Leroux. She will be missed by her siblings: Georgina (Roger), Michael ... [Read more]

With family by her side, Doreen Marion Grein, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House Hospice, on Monday, June 26, 2023.  She was 90. She will be deeply missed by her children Cindy (Uwe) Wulff of Mannheim, George (Nora) Grein of Walkerton, Sandra (Dan) Wong of Walkerton, and Ann Lupal (Greg McCabe) of Guelph. Cherished grandma of ... [Read more]

Bernice Joan Crispin, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  She was 84. Born on April 2, 1939 to the late Donald and Emmaline Ward. Bernice could be found frequently at McDonald's in the afternoon to meet up with her crew. She will be missed by many who knew her. Survived ... [Read more]

John "Jack" Terrance Dunne, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  He was 92. Born in Toronto, Ontario on December 20, 1930 to the late Terrance and Caroline Dunne. John was employed with New Life Mills for 35 years before retirement. He was a faithful member of Holy ... [Read more]

Bryce Van Dusen, of Hanover, passed away at Grey-Bruce Regional Health Services, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was 74. Born in Hanover on April 10th, 1949, to the late Alice (nee Van Dusen) Dykes.  Many will remember Bryce as a skilled mason, who worked on and constructed many structures around Hanover, including the Hanover ... [Read more]

Heather Newdick (nee Burgin), of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Grey-Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  She was 77. Born on May 6, 1946 in Orillia to the late Aubrey and Marguerite (nee Huffman) Burgin. Heather enjoyed her working career in the Bakery Dept. at Sobey's in Orangeville for many years. Survived ... [Read more]

David Allen Weidner, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was 45. David was born in Orangeville on July 3, 1977. He had a quiet gentle soul and truly enjoyed long haul trucking for Campbell's in Durham. He loved being silly with his son and attending ... [Read more]

Antoinette 'Tonie' Botting, of Neustadt, passed away at Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born in Cochrane, Ontario, to the late Alphonse and Jeanne (nee Lamontagne) Cousineau. Many people will remember Tonie's friendly smile and hard work ethic from her years working alongside her husband.Tonie ... [Read more]

Franklin ‘Frank’ Mercey, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was 89. Born on September 28, 1933, in Hanover, to the late Joseph and Clara Ann (nee Gross) Mercey. Many will remember Frank for his many years of service at the local secondary school, “JDSS”, where he was employed ... [Read more]

Joseph Albright passed away peacefully in his 97th year, on May 21, 2023, at Southlake Hospital, Newmarket, Ontario. Born 3 November 1926, he is survived by his son, James (Junjie), Tatamagouche; daughter, Joanne (Jeff) Davis, Aurora; brother-in-law, Robert Boeckner, Hanover; grandson, Jacob, Halifax; granddaughter, Kathryn (Paul) and ... [Read more]

Alexander "Alex" Watson Cameron, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, May 20, 2023.    He was 87. Born on September 22, 1935 in Bowmanville, Ontario to the late Alexander and Helen (nee Purdy) Cameron. Alex met Carolyn in Sarnia, Ontario where she was a Registered Nurse. Alex was ... [Read more]

Lloyd Gerhardt, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was 93. Born on January 5, 1930 in Normanby Township to the late Albert and Jennie (nee Peter) Gerhardt. Lloyd was a Beef Farmer and enjoyed the hard work farming entailed. He was employed with Sklar Peppler and enjoyed ... [Read more]

James ‘Jim’ Charles Greenwood, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was 73. Born in Markham, Ontario, on August 28, 1949, to the late James and Roselene (nee Taylor) Greenwood.  Jim was a quiet, kind, and smart man, who could fix almost anything he was asked to.  ... [Read more]

Wanda Gladys Strickland, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House Residential Hospice, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was 69. Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1954, to the late Walter and Cora (nee Smith) Smith. Wanda worked at many different locations over several years, in office administration roles.  Many ... [Read more]

Paul Fidler, formerly of Neustadt, passed away suddenly at London Health Sciences – University Site, London, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in his 65th year. Born on November 20, 1958 in Hanover to the late William and Ruby (nee Mothersell) Fidler. Loving husband of Bonny (nee Jack) Fidler. Dear father of Stephen Fidler (Kori) and ... [Read more]

Bruce William Disney, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at SBGHC-Chesley on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was 79. Born on August 14, 1943 to the late Roy and Ruth (nee Weirmier) Disney in Hanover. Bruce was a salesman with various companies in the welding industry. He loved hockey and enjoyed his yearly trips to Florida to avoid the Grey-Bruce ... [Read more]

Gerald “Butch” Trevor Hilgendorff, of Neustadt, passed away in hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was 82.   Born on June 24, 1940 in Neustadt to the late Christian and Mary (nee Zimmerman) Hilgendorff. Gerry, better known as “Butch” to everyone in Neustadt, was a well-respected police sergeant ... [Read more]

Joseph Martin Schlatman, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his wife and children at home on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was 79.  Born in Toronto on December 9, 1943, to the late Thomas and Louise (nee Konnerth) Schlatman. Anyone that knew Joe knew he had tremendous love for his family and a passion for ... [Read more]

After having celebrated her 94th birthday with her daughters, Shirley Mae Cuff (Button) passed away on April 13, 2023. Shirley was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband of 59 years, Frank Cuff. Also predeceased by her father Herbert E Button, her mother Maud (Robinson) brothers Thomas (Pip) and Robert. She is survived by ... [Read more]