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Obituaries

YAO, Marie Ming Chao

November 18, 1926 - February 23, 2025

With deep feelings of loss, we announce the peaceful passing of Marie Ming Chao Yao on February 23, 2025, at the age of 98. Born in Shanghai, China, Marie grew up in a loving home despite the hardships of political unrest and wars. She and her sister (Ming Lae) moved to Taiwan, where they embraced…

RUNDLE, Dorothy (Pateman)

Passed away peacefully at Palmerston Hospital on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 93 years of age. Beloved wife for 66 years of the late Paddy Rundle (2020). Loving mother of Mark Rundle of Palmerston, Vicki and Dan LePage of Scarsdale, New York and Shelley and Brian James of Georgetown. A beloved grandmother of Alex Rundle,…

DYKSTERHUIS, Evert “Ed”

Formerly of Palmerston, passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord at Derbecker’s Heritage House, St. Jacobs on Tuesday, February 25th in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Johanna ‘Annie’ Dyksterhuis (2022) for 66 years. Loving father of Rita and Jamie Stevens of Waterloo, Doug and Kim Dyksterhuis of Drayton, Joanne and…

SCHEIBLER, Jeff

December 3, 1964 - February 24, 2025

The family of Jeff Scheibler is heartbroken to announce his passing on Monday, 24 February, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Jeffrey Allen Scheibler was born 3 December, 1964, in Dryden, Ontario to Victor and Janet (nee Davis) Scheibler. At an early age he moved with his family to Oakville, Timmins and eventually settled in…

KUIPERS, Olof Hilbert Max

April 26, 1949 - February 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Olof Hilbert Max Kuipers on February 21, 2025, at the Wingham Hospital. Born in Oostzaan, Netherlands, on April 26, 1949, Olof immigrated to Canada in 1969 at the age of 20, building a life defined by hard work, service, and dedication. Olof spent much of his career…

HARDING, Allan (Al) Roy

August 16, 1949 - February 25, 2025

 75, Allan Roy Harding passed away peacefully, February 25, 2025, at the Brucelea Haven Long-Term Care Facility, Walkerton. He was born on August 16, 1949 to the late Roy Harding and the late Dorthy Harding, who Allan adored. He is predeceased by his two loving partners in life, Maxine Davidson and Alice Harding. Al grew…

GIBSON, Joanne Marie

Dearly loved daughter and only child of Pearl Gibson and the late Paul Gibson (2022), passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on February 12th, 2025 in her 54th year. Joanne fought through many health challenges resulting from juvenile diabetes in recent years.  Although she was in hospital for a number of weeks prior to…

BEUKEMA, Chico

Chico Beukema passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday February 27th, 2025 at University Hospital, London at the age of 48 years. Chico was the beloved husband of Sandra “Sam”  (Baldwin) Beukema  and devoted father to CJ and Cayden Beukema. Son of Bill Beukema and Linda Foster, step-son of Debbie Beukema, and…

PEARSON, Joyce (nee Suddaby)

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Joyce Pearson, who passed away peacefully in her 94th year at Groves Memorial Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was predeceased (2018) by her husband of nearly 64 years, G. Howard (Howie) Pearson. She will be dearly…

GRAASKAMP, Maria “Mary”

May 31, 1946 - February 10, 2025

On Monday, February 10, 2025 Maria “Mary” Vanspronsen Graaskamp passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital, at the age of 78. Maria was born in Monster, Netherlands on May 31, 1946. Beloved wife of Gerrit (Gary) Willem Graaskamp (Deceased-2013). Mother of Caroline Van Driel (Kevin), Julia Graaskamp, Irene Mills (Jay), Gary Graaskamp (Julia), Nicole Graaskamp,…