Larry Allan Schaefer, of Brockton, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was 76.
Born on June 23, 1946 to the late Linus and Melinda (nee Dahms) Schaefer. Many will remember Larry working at Maple Leaf Foods in Walkerton. He thoroughly enjoyed nature, especially hunting and fishing with family and friends.
Survived ... [Read more]
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 - 11 am Holy Family Church, Hanover
Lilly "Lil" Ann Ahrens, of Hanover, passed away after a brief battle with Cancer at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was 75.
Born on October 21, 1947 in Toronto to the late William and Nellie (nee Oleksiuk) Shlahetka. Lil was an Administrative Assistant for Hanover Kitchens for many years. She was ... [Read more]
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 11 am Holy Family Church, Hanover
Phyllis Marie Blake, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was 84.
Born on November 6, 1938 in Mildmay to the late Thomas and Irene (nee Hertzberger) Herman. Phyllis met the love of her life on April Fool's Day and was married on November 10, 1956. She enjoyed ... [Read more]
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 11 am Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Audrey Mary Spielmacher, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was 76.
Born on July 20, 1946. Audrey married Raymond Spielmacher on November 27, 1965. She was employed with Buckeye's Factory in Hanover.
Survived by husband Raymond "Ray" Spielmacher of ... [Read more]
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 10:30 am Holy Family Church, Hanover
George Hugh Tabone, of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was 84.
Born in Silema, Malta, on June 21, 1938, to the late Anthony and Josephine (nee Bruno) Tabone. George covered many miles of roads over his years working as a truck driver. He also loved to attend and work at various auction ... [Read more]
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 11 am St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church - Hanover
Norman Albert Hossfeld, of Hanover, passed away at Durham Hospital (SBGHC), on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was 88.
Born in Carrick Township on March 10, 1935, to the late Adam and Alfrieda (nee Kreller) Hossfeld. Norm thoroughly enjoyed life on the farm, and country living. He married the love of his life, Evelyn, in 1988, and loved ... [Read more]
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 2:30 pm Hanover Missionary Church (628 11th St, Hanover)
Nelles Charles Koenig, of Hanover, passed away at Walkerton Hospital, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was 85.
Born in Walkerton, Ontario, on August 20, 1937, to the late Milton and Bertha (nee Filsinger) Koenig. Nelles resided in many areas during his lifetime, and people may remember him from years he lived in Ayton, Toronto, Wainfleet, ... [Read more]
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 11 am St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Dorothy Fleischauer, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in her 103rd year.
Born in Kitchener on September 14, 1920 to the late Louis and Violet (nee Eva) Kreutzkamp. Dorothy married the love of her life Albert, who was a WWII Veteran and soon went into business together in Hanover, ... [Read more]
Saturday, March 11, 2023 - 11 am St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Neustadt
Janet Nora Helene Butchart, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was 74.
Born in Walkerton on March 31, 1948 to the late Noah and Sadie (nee Herbst) Brusso. Janet was in retail for most of her working career. Many people will remember her at Pharma Plus, Rexall, Zellers, Mac's ... [Read more]
Marion Louise Schwippl, of Walkerton, passed away at London Health Sciences - University Hospital on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was 79.
Born in Ontario on January 6, 1944 to the late Wilfred and Frances (nee Gardiner) Crerar. Marion enjoyed knitting and loved to make Afghans for everyone to enjoy. She married Wilhelm "Willie" ... [Read more]
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:30 am Chesley Cemetery Columbarium
Richard Monteith "Monty" Bailey, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday March 2, 2023. He was 61.
Born in Bentinck Township on July 5, 1961 to the late Don and Dolores (nee Rier) Bailey. Monty enjoyed growing up and working on the family dairy and beef farm alongside his brothers and parents and loved all animals. ... [Read more]
Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 11am St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Betty Rose Boyd (nee Blythe), formerly of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven Long Term Care Walkerton ON. with family by her side, on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was 96 years old.
Survived by 2 sons, Gary Hunter (Judy Mackenzie) of Allan Park, and David (Betty) Hunter of Guelph. Cherished grandmother of Billy Hunter of Durham, Benny ... [Read more]
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 11 am Hanover Missionary Church
How do you ever say goodbye to a special friend that you’ve known since kindergarten? Eric Hallman has peacefully headed out for one last Corvette tour guided with support, compassion and much love from Sherry and their three daughters Ericka, Alanda and Sada who he loved dearly.
Eric was an honest and generous man who had a kind ... [Read more]
William Hudson James Marshall Sr., of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was 78.
Born in Toronto on January 21, 1945 to the late Stanley and Helen (nee Hart) Marshall. Bill enjoyed farming and raising his children alongside his devoted wife, Merilee. A hard worker, always ... [Read more]
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 1pm Mighton Funeral Home
Cecilia Van Manen - Cecilia Juno Marie (née DeMore) Van Manen, of Wiarton, in her 75th year. Cecilia was born April 7, 1948 in Westlock, Alberta. The daughter of the late Jack (Jacques) DeMore and the late Loretta Aspen.
Cherished wife of Kees Van Manen of Owen Sound and loving mother of Brad Van Manen (Jen) of Georgian Bluffs, ... [Read more]
Private Family Services St. Peters Lutheran Church
Calvin William Henry Frook, of Brant Township, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was 85.
Born in Brant Township on October 4, 1937 to the late Carl and Mabel (Leifso) Frook. Calvin farmed for his whole life and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed the life that farming provided and worked hard all his life with ... [Read more]
Friday, February 17, 2023 - 1pm St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hanover
February 27, 1932 to February 12, 2023
Ivan Kreller, of Hanover, passed peacefully at the Hanover & District Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in his 91st year.
Ivan's passion for education earned him positions from teaching in one room schools to Principalship at Wellesley Public School and then Harriston Public/Senior ... [Read more]
Friday, February 10, 2023 - 10 am to 12 pm & 2 to 4 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm Mighton Funeral Home & Best Western Conference -Walkerton
Devin Osborne Churchill (1994 – 2023)
Devin loved spending time in the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and driving all terrain vehicles. He spent his last hours outside engaged in an activity he enjoyed.
Left with fond memories of his short life are his parents, Colleen and Murray Churchill. ... [Read more]
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 1-5pm Kitchener-Waterloo Naval Association
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 his family in Elmira, Ken ... [Read more]
To be announced in the spring Trail of Dreams - Neustadt
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 in Essex and ... [Read more]
Warren Zettler, formerly of Hanover, passed away suddenly at SBGHC - Durham, on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was 75.
Born in Hanover on December 30, 1947 to the late Richard and Isabel (nee Girodat) Zettler. Warren always was up for a good time and enjoyed the company of good family and great friends. He was a roofer and loved working ... [Read more]
Friday, January 27, 2023 - 11 am Holy Family Church, Hanover
Beatrice Laura Beckberger, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover Care Centre, on Monday, January 23, 2023. She was 89.
Born in Brant Township on August 24, 1933, to the late Milton and Martha (nee Rody) Gateman. Many may remember Beatrice from her years working at P&H Foods (Exceldor), and her years as a faithful member of her church ... [Read more]
Friday, January 20, 2023 - 11 am Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Gerald Kenneth Fidler passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in his 88th year with his loving daughter and wife by his side.
Gerry was born on May 31, 1935 and was the youngest of 9 children. His sister Marian "Esther" is the only surviving sibling. Lillian (Percy Martin), Harold (Pauline), Ivan (Joy), Clarence (Rita), ... [Read more]
Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 2-5 pm MacDonald Residence
James Peter (aka “J.P.” or “Jim”) MacDonald of Hanover, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Hanover and District Hospital in his 76th year.
Dearly missed by his beloved wife Eileen (Nee Russwurm, Dillon). Stepfather to Ron (Sherri) Dillon and Chad (Bridget) Dillon both of Walkerton. Proud step-grandfather ... [Read more]
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 11 am Holy Family Church - Hanover
Dorothy Marie Agombar, of Hanover, went home to be with the Lord with open arms on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Hanover Care Centre. She was 104.
Born on July 28, 1918 in Hanover to the late Joseph and Salome (nee Lobsinger) Bohnert. She is the last surviving member of her family. Dorothy loved music and painting (particularily oil ... [Read more]
Monday, January 16, 2023 - 11am Salvation Army - Hanover
Patricia "Pat" Louise Preiss, of Hanover, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was 77.
Born in Walkerton on June 13, 1945 to the late Jerry and Ethel Liddel. Many people will remember Pat from her ... [Read more]
Burnette "Nettie" Florence Emke, of Hanover, passed away surrounded by her family at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was 87.
Born in Hanover on December 4, 1935 to the late Christian and Mary (nee Zimmerman) Hilgendorff. Nettie was employed with Peerless Buckeye, Swifts and P and H ... [Read more]
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - 7pm New Apostolic Church - Hanover
Johanna Wilhemina de Gans (Storteboom) of Hanover passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 in her 89th year. She was predeceased by her husband Philip de Gans and her son Eric de Gans. She is survived by her children Nancy (Dave), Frances (Ken), Ron (Reina), Richard (Gayle) and Susan (Scott). Cherished Grandma to Bradley, Pamela, Trevor, ... [Read more]
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 - 11 am St. Paul's United Church - Walkerton
Ian Munro passed away at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton on December 30th, 2022, in his 67th year after a lengthy battle with kidney disease and cancer.
Ian is predeceased by his parents, Jim and Anna Munro. He is survived by his sister Peggy (Gary) Munro of Walkerton, nephew David (Jessica) Munro and great nephews Alex and Aiden and ... [Read more]
John Craig Williams, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was 77.
John was born on September 28, 1945 in the USA. He eventually moved to Canada and settled in Hanover. He had a passion for history and knowledge. He will be missed by many family and friends as well as his work family at ... [Read more]
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 11am Mighton Funeral Home
Ronald "Ron" James MacDonald, of Walkerton, tragically after an accident in Effingham, Illinois on his way to visit family for the holidays, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was 65.
Born on January 12, 1957 in Durham Ontario to the late Calvin and Kathleen (nee Kirkpatrick) MacDonald. Ron was ... [Read more]
Friday, December 30, 2022 - 11:30 am St. John's Lutheran Church - Elmwood
Everek “Ev” Frederick Monk, formerly of RR1 Elmwood, passed away at Hanover Care Centre, on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was 80.
Born in Hanover, Ontario, on June 20, 1942, to the late Alfred and Wilma (nee Sachs) Monk. Ev worked at many different jobs and careers over his lifetime. Some may remember him from his years working ... [Read more]
Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 1pm Grace United Church, Hanover
Charlotte Colleen Price (nee Bird)
September 13, 1934 - December 24, 2022
With heavy hearts, her family announces the passing of Colleen Price. With her son David and her daughter Cathie by her side, Colleen died peacefully on Christmas Eve. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter (October 15, 1931-February 15, 2009), Colleen ... [Read more]
Friday, December 30, 2022 - 2pm Trinity Lutheran Church - Ayton
Betty Frances Weppler, of Ayton, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was 82.
Betty was born in Durham, Ontario on January 22, 1940 to the late William and Jane (nee Hopkins) Brown. She married Leroy Weppler and began her family. She loved raising her children and was ... [Read more]
William "Bill" Whitehead, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Friday, December 16, 2022.
Born in Hanover on April 22, 1941 to the late Stewart and Irene (nee Priebe) Whitehead. Bill was employed for over 38 years with Hanover Kitchens. He was a hard worker and enjoyed all his co-workers ... [Read more]
Arthur Brent Aljoe, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was 67.
Born on May 30, 1955 in ... [Read more]
Friday, December 16, 2022 - 10-11 am Victory Fellowship Baptist Church - Hanover
Murray Anderson Sherk passed away at Revera L.T.C. in Hanover, Ontario on December 7, 2022. He was 100.
Son of the late Pearlous and Nellie (nee Anderson) Sherk. Murray was born September 8, 1922 on the family farm - Concession 12, in the former Bentinck Township. He attended Crawford Public School. Murray did not get the chance to attend ... [Read more]
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 1-4pm Durham Town Hall, Durham Ontario
On December 7th, 2022 Sharon Avery, in her 81st year, passed away at Durham Hospital peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Sharon is predeceased by her husband Donald Avery and former husband, Peter Talbot. Parents Permilla and Meredith Hyett, brothers; Blain, Jerry, Keith, Gary and James Hyett.
Sharon is survived ... [Read more]
Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 11 am Hanover Cemetery, Hanover
Harvel "Harv" Murray Allen, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was 88.
Born in Hanover on July 18, 1934 to the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Mortley) Allen. Harv was the youngest of 9 children. He was employed for many years at Smitty's in Hanover as well ... [Read more]
Nancy Lynn Thornton, in her 57th year, of Hanover, Ontario, formerly of Paisley, passed away on December 4, 2022 at St Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario.
Nancy was born in Listowel, Ontario, on December 8, 1965, to the late Lloyd Thornton and Donna (nee Chittick) Eaton. Loving partner of Doug Kingston for 21 years, Nancy and ... [Read more]
Karen Pettigrew Gordon (nee Schenk), of Hanover, passed away suddenly after a brief illness with loved ones by her side at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was 81.
Karen was born on November 2, 1941 to the late George and Mary (nee Fleming) Schenk. She was the 3rd out of 7 children in her tight-knit family. ... [Read more]
Shirley Margaret Rush, of Elmwood, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was 84.
Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, on September 19, 1938, to the late John and Sarah (nee Steinoff) Follis. Many may remember Shirley from her years working as a server and cook at Norm's Restaurant in Hanover, and then ... [Read more]
Joseph "Joe" Rands, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was 75.
Born in Flesherton on December 21, 1946 to the late William Reginald and Bertha (nee Waites) Rands. Joe enjoyed his tinkering and was most known for his small engine repairs and honest pricing.
Survived ... [Read more]
Neil Joseph MacDonald, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was 64.
Born on December 2, 1957 to the late Angus and Gladys MacDonald. Neil was employed as Custodial Staff with Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo for years until health complications prevented ... [Read more]
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 11 am St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Velma Knapp (nee Leifso), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Parkview Manor in Chesley on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was 87.
Born on November 10, 1935 in Brant Township to the late Gordon and Adeline (nee Frook) Leifso. Velma was ... [Read more]
Linda Marie Pfeffer, of Hanover, passed away suddenly after complications from a brief illness at Grey-Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was 70.
Born on June 25, 1952 to the late Wilbert and Verna (nee Weber) Krueger. Linda had a great sense of humor and could be found cracking jokes just to get a reaction ... [Read more]
Friday, November 25, 2022 - 1-3 with sharing of memories at 2pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 130 - Hanover
Douglas "Doug" Bernard McQuaid, of Hanover, passed away with Emmy by his side at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was 81.
Born in Toronto on January 26, 1941 to the late Clifford and ... [Read more]
Monday, November 21, 2022 - 11 am Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
William Arnold Corlett, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was 89.
Born in Sullivan Township on December 3, 1932, to the late William and Myrtle (nee Boyce) Corlett. Arnold grew up with a hard work ethic, and loved growing up on the farm and life in the country. He worked ... [Read more]
Angela Reay (nee Lowe), of Hanover, passed away at Hanover Care Centre, Hanover on Friday, November 11th, 2022 in her 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Wilmer Reay. Loving mother of Steve and Debi Reay, Brad and Charlotte Reay, Bruce and Nancy Reay, Roger Reay, and Megan and Jeff Schwehr. Cherished grandmother of Travis, Cassidy, Ryan, ... [Read more]