Cecil George Clarke of Listowel passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in his 87th year. Husband of Barbara (White) Clarke. Father of Mary Lou Blakney & Nick Lefor of Atwood, and Cecile & Doug DeBoer of Ethel, stepfather of Liz & Don Verge of Newfoundland, Mike & Cathy Gregory…
Randy Keffer
Randolph Carson ‘Randy’ Keffer of Mount Forest and formerly of Ethel, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in his 73rd year. Son of Audrey (Smith) Keffer of Fordwich and the late Fred Keffer. Brother of Fay and Ty Cross of Listowel, Phyllis Keffer of Fordwich, and Chris and Debbie Keffer…
David Wayne Montgomery
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, David Wayne Montgomery of Teeswater, passed away surrounded by the love of family, at Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, August 21st, 2026, at age 76. Dave was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Survived by his wife Mary Lou Montgomery (née Voisin). Proud…
Ralph “Sparky” Bouwknegt
Ralph “Sparky” Bouwknegt of Listowel and formerly of Gowanstown passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in his 80th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Marie (Borth) Bouwknegt for 60 years. Dear father of the late Ron Bouwknegt (2003). Cherished grandfather…
Wanda Mennie
Wanda Mennie of Listowel, passed away peacefully at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 21, 2026 in her 78th year. Loved daughter of the late Clarence and Nora (Widmeyer) Mennie. Loved sister of her brothers the late Robert Mennie (2021) and the late Leonard Mennie (1989). Wanda will be fondly remembered by her lifelong…
Willy Grotenhuis
Wilhelmina Hendrika ‘Willy’ (Remmelink) Grotenhuis of Listowel, formerly of Harriston passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in her 96th year. Wife of the late John Grotenhuis. Mother of Everett (Kimberly) Grotenhuis of Harriston, Betty & Jeff Bannerman of Listowel, and Neil & Holly Grotenhuis of Mount Forest, and mother-in-law of Shelley Grotenhuis of Abbottsford,…
Joan Skelton Kurisko
November 14, 1929 – August 15, 2026 Joan Kurisko, nom de plume, Joan Skelton, had precise focuses in her life: family, writing, photography, reading, well-being, community service, and the land. She had loving relationships with husband Stanley (Stan) their four children, and a succession of six dogs. After marriage in 1951, the couple moved from…
William Clifford Halpenny
February 27, 1945 – August 17, 2026 William Clifford ‘Bill’ Halpenny passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Stratford General Hospital, after a short stay in palliative care, at the age of 81. Father of Lori (Jason) and Henry. Grandfather of Charlie and Harrison. Loving brother of Cheryl. Special uncle of Kimberley…
Larry Voelkel
Larry Voelkel of Walkerton passed away on Tuesday August 11th at St. Marys Hospital in Kitchener in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Mack) and daughter Sara Yandt, son Steve (Quin), grandfather of Josh, Brook, Gavin, Gwen and Grady and great grandfather of Romeo and sister in law Marlene Bennington. Larry’s presence will…
Aaron Wiebe
Aaron Redekopp Wiebe of Listowel, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in his 96th year. Predeceased by his parents Johann & Margaret (Redekopp) Wiebe, brothers Peter, Philip, Ben, John, and David Wiebe, sisters Justina, Margaret, and Martha Wiebe, Katherine Braun, his daughter-in-law Krista Wiebe, and son-in-law Humberto Sousa. Loving husband of Helen (Janzen) Wiebe…
