Jean Anna Shantz

After a short illness, Jean Anna Shantz (nee Ruby) died on September 5, 2026, with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard (Willie) Laverne Shantz; her brother, Ralph Ruby; and several beloved brothers and sisters-in-law. Survived by her children Lorrie (Ross), Colleen, Scott (Cindy), and Steve (Marcia), eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and oodles of much-loved nieces and nephews.

Ray Clare BRENNEMAN

Ray Clare Brenneman passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WHRN) – Midtown, at the age of 89.

Stanley J. Cook

Passed away peacefully at The Village at University Gates Retirement Home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, on his wife Verda’s 90th birthday.  Stanley was born 93 years ago on February 9, 1932, in Shakespeare, Ontario. 

Susan Elizabeth WAGLER (Penney)

WAGLER, Susan “Sue” Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus. Sue was born 68 years ago, a daughter of the late George and Esther (Shelley) Penney.

We Celebrate Doris Ilene DUNCAN (Witmer)

We Celebrate Erma Maureen SHANTZ (Erb)

Erma Maureen Shantz (Erb), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27 at Grand River Hospital. Born on September 2, 1934, in Millbank, Ontario, Erma’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith.

Nelda BRENNEMAN (Jutzi)

BRENNEMAN, Nelda (Jutzi)

It is with profound love and sadness that we, as a family, announce the peaceful passing of Nelda (Jutzi) Brenneman.

Nelda passed away in the early hours of May 23, 2023, at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Nelda passed away surrounded by those she loved and cared for at the age of 83 years old.

Lois Jean Lantz

DOROTHY SCHWARTZENTRUBER

SCHWARTZENTRUBER, Dorothy – passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her residence, Nithview Community. Dorothy was born in Wilmot Township, 97 years ago on November 5, 1925, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary (Roth) Steinmann.

Martha Schwartzentruber

Martha peacefully went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Ralph Bean

Ralph passed away peacefully after battling cancer on April 16, 2022, at home in his 82nd year.

Maxine Varey

Maxine passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener.