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Obituaries

SCHAUS, Elsie

May 25, 1929 - June 2, 2025

Elsie Katherine Anne (Lantz) Schaus of Clifford passed away at Bright Shores Health Centre, Owen Sound on Monday, June 2, 2025 in her 97th year. Elsie was born in Normanby Township on May 25, 1929 to Eugene and Mary Lantz. On June 18, 1949, she married Walter Schaus. Walter passed away on May 19, 2020.…

BRUBACHER (Reynolds), Susan Mary

Devoted Caregiver, Beloved Matriarch, Weaver of Warmth (and Yarn) With a tender ache in our hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Susan Mary Brubacher — affectionately known as Sue — on June 4, 2025, at the age of 70. She is lovingly remembered by her children Sarah White and Tim Brubacher (Alisa), and her…

UMBACH, M. Marguerite “Marg” (nee Downey)

March 17, 1930 - May 30, 2025

Surrounded by her family, Marguerite peacefully passed away on May 30, 2025. Predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Ronald, and brothers Maurice and Carl Downey, brothers-in-law, Kevin Kraemer and Joe Mantler and sister-in-law, Rose Downey. Marguerite was a loving sister to Helen Moore, Jean Kraemer and Frances Mantler and to her…

HETTINGA, Peter

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter Hettinga on June 6, 2025, at the age of 61. He is survived by his beloved wife and sweetheart, Nicki Hettinga, with whom he shared his life for 47 years; his daughter, Candace Hettinga (Greg Yerashotis); his son, Andrew Hettinga; his granddaughter, Lina…

SYTSMA, Berend “Berney”

May 4, 1934 - June 2, 2025

Peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family, on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Cherished husband of Gwen (Rundle) for 65 years—a testament to a life built on love, commitment, and faith. Devoted father to Dan, Kevin, John, and Ann-Marie (Manny). Proud grandfather to Kaitlyn, Brooke Goodfellow, and Erika (Rob) Boyes. His grand-puppies Tasha and…

MARTIN, Ted (Edward)

Passed away suddenly at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the age of 65. Left to mourn is his wife of nearly 38 years, Brenda Martin (Rock). Will be missed by sister Irma (Phil) Leming and their sons Tristan and Kyle; brother Ken; sisters-in-law Margaret and her sons Wesley, Robert and…

PRONK, Corrie

Cornelia ‘Corrie’ Elizabeth Pronk passed away at Palmerston & District Hospital on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in her 86th year. Wife of the late Martin Pronk, and devoted mother of Marte (and Joanne), Stef (and Carly), Art (and Lindsay), John (and Maureen), and Mike (and Serena). Oma to Andrew (and Brittney), Tyler (and Leah), Nic…

NORRIS, Robert B.

May 16, 1931 - June 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Brian Norris announce his passing on June 7th, 2025 at the age of 94. Robert is predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Marion (nee Wittich) (2020). Loving father of Julie (Karl) Hamilton, Carol (Paul) Hooper, Brenda (David) Guthrie, Brian (Julie Cantin) and Sharon Ninaber.…

DYCE, Les

Of Mount Forest passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Heffernan) for 55 years. Dear father of Glenn and Tracy Dyce and Rob and Deanna Dyce all of Arthur. Cherished grandfather of Gage…

KLAASSEN, Gordon

Of Drayton went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Adriana (Tinholt) Klaassen for 58 years. Dear father of the late Corina Ann Klaassen (2017) and Chris Klaassen of London. Loving grandfather of Josh Klaassen of Leamington, Leighia Chapman-Klaassen (Jonny) of Winnipeg, Ashley Chapman-Klaassen…