Passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton, Ontario, in her 97th year. Melanie was predeceased by her beloved husband, John (Jack) Kunkel; her granddaughter, Lisa Dawn Waechter; and her son-in-law, Wayne Deyarmond. Melanie loved her family above all else. She was one of ten children born to John and Margaret…
Brian Douglas Pyke
Brian Douglas Pyke of Atwood, and formerly of Listowel and Gorrie passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in his 79th year. Husband of Linda (Reid) Pyke. Father of Brad & Melanie Pyke of Kincardine, Michelle Feener & Steve Schiebel of Atwood, Tom Pyke & Bea Bahadoor of Sarnia, and…
Lloyd Mervyn Karges
Lloyd Mervyn Karges of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, on Monday, February 9, 2026, in his 85th year. Father of Sara & Darren Hart of St. Albert, AB, and Ian & Kelly Karges of Goderich, and grandfather of Logan and Griffin. Brother of Paul & Cathy Karges…
Scott Roe
Scott Roe of Ayton, Ontario, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 45. Scott was a devoted father to his daughter, Jillian Rose-Marie Roe, who was the centre of his world. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Gloria Roe of Atwood, and was predeceased by his father, Paul Roe…
Sheila Bush
Sheila (nee Reinert) Bush of Milverton, formally from the Ottawa Valley, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital February 2nd in her 66th year. Predeceased by her husband Michael Bush (2001). Lovingly remembered by her daughter Amanda (Kyle). She was a doting nanny to Brooke. Missed by her dear companion Donald (Joey) Afelskie whom she…
Shirley Wade
Shirley Isobel (Thompson) Wade of Listowel, and formerly of Minto Township, passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in her 92nd year. Wife of the late Bill Wade. Mother of Jim Wade & Dorothy Livsey of Wiarton, Deb & Jerry Donkersgoed of Gorrie, and the late Nancy Wade. Grandmother of Jeff…
Pat Yaschuk
Patricia Lee (Waghorne) Yaschuk passed away unexpectedly at her home in Listowel, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late Alex Yaschuk. Mother of Wendy & Dave Courtney of Waterloo, Lori & Mike Harrison of Fergus, and Melanie Scott & Corrie Blancher of London. Grandmother of Joey, Jenny, Jessica,…
Lloyd Karges
Lloyd Mervyn Karges of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, on Monday, February 9, 2026, in his 85th year. Father of Sara & Darren Hart of St. Albert, AB, and Ian & Kelly Karges of Goderich, and grandfather of Logan and Griffin. Brother of Paul & Cathy Karges…
William “Bill” Gordon Morley
Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at West Perth Village, Mitchell in his 94th year. Bill, loving husband of the late Barbara (nee MacDonald). Loving Dad of Rob Morley. Dear brother of the late Mervin (Bun) Morley and his wife Dolly, Carol and her late husband Bob Lupton, Joe Morley, and Marsha Morley. Bill will…
Everdina Bender
Everdina (Exel) Bender of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 2, 2026, in her 87th year. Wife of Ken Bender. Mother of Richard & Colleen Bender of Listowel, Daryl Bender of Hamilton, and the late Charlene Hayden. Mother-in-law of Glen Hayden of Listowel. Grandmother of Scott Hayden & Ginette Armstrong, Brian…
