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Myra Jeanette Brunk
1938 - 2025
Myra Jeanette Brunk passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who brought love and joy to all.
Visitation will take place at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and a private celebration of life will be held by her family.
Donations to the Rotary Hospice in Stratford are greatly appreciated.
Robert Karl Thrush
1956 - 2025
Robert Karl Thrush passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Stratford General Hospital. Beloved husband of Melynda Thrush, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Cremation has taken place, and no formal service will be held. Donations to Stratford General Hospital's ICU are appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mark Jutzi Funeral Home.
Lois Helen Baillie
January 19, 2025
Lois Helen Baillie (nee Small), aged 77, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. A dedicated member of the Milverton community, Lois will be deeply missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, and her extended family.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home.
Erma Mae Steinmann Leis
Passed away: January 16, 2025
Erma passed away peacefully at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will take place on January 23, 2025, at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden, Ontario.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg, Ontario.
Greta Mello
1942 – 2024
Greta “Greta” Mello passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 28, 2024, just five days after her 82nd birthday, at Nithview Community. Born in Poland, Greta was a long-time member of the New Hamburg community.
Cherished and loving wife of David Mello, whom she married on September 25, 1970. Devoted mother of Sandra Glenn (Doug) and Shelley Hayden (Steve). Proud grandmother of Lia, Steven, and Alicia, and great-grandmother of many.
Greta is survived by her siblings Karl-Heinz Seibel (Martha), Reinhold Seibel (Susan), George Seibel (Pat), Helmut Seibel (Doris), and Rosalind Stumpf (Richard), and by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased and reunited with her parents Friedrich and Emilie (Lorfing) Seibel, daughters Lisa Mello and one in infancy, and several brothers, sisters, and in-laws, including Fred Seibel (Dorothy), John Seibel, Adolf Seibel (Ruth), Maria, Katharine, and Helene Seibel.
Greta was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Nithview Community 3rd Floor RN, nurses, and PSWs for their compassionate care shown to Greta and her family during her stay.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 4 – 8 p.m. The funeral will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, with Pastor Tanya Varner officiating.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Nithview Community, or Dementia Research and can be arranged through the funeral home website. Personal condolences can be left at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.
Erma Maureen Shantz (Erb)
September 2, 1934 – December 27, 2024
Erma Maureen Shantz (Erb), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Grand River Hospital. Born on September 2, 1934, in Millbank, Ontario, Erma’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith.
She is deeply missed by her devoted husband of 61 years, Ross Shantz, and her children Sheila LoBrutto (Tim Weiler) and Byron Shantz. Cherished grandmother to Ashlyn Shantz, Nikolas LoBrutto, and Dawson Shantz, as well as step-grandchildren Amanda (Jeff) Tobias, Rich (Rhonda) Weiler, and great-grandchildren Isla Tobias, Dakota, Harper, River, and Tavian Weiler.
Erma embraced a unique bond with Sonia Zelaya Dauria and her children Alexandra (Brayden) Frey, Isaac Dauria, and grandchild Eden Frey. She is lovingly remembered by her siblings Grace Buehler (Willard), Eleanor (Freeman) Mast, and Doris (John) VanTrigt, as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Erma was predeceased by her first husband, Milo Good, her siblings, and other cherished family members.
Erma’s life overflowed with creativity and service. From her flower beds and quilting to hosting guests from around the world, Erma embodied hospitality and generosity. Her dedication to her faith and community was evident through her work at Wilmot Mennonite Church, the Mennonite Central Committee, and numerous volunteer roles.
Visitation will be held at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg, Ontario, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM and Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM. A Celebration of Life will take place at Shantz Mennonite Church on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to MEDA, Mennonite Central Committee, The Working Centre, or House of Friendship. Personal condolences and donation information can be found at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.
Erma’s life was a beacon of light and love, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
Sylvia Streicher
1980 – December 27, 2024
Sylvia Streicher of RR#2 Milverton passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Stratford General Hospital in her 44th year. She will be dearly remembered by her sister Elsie Streicher of RR#2 Milverton and her many step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
Predeceased by her parents, Rudy and Katieann (Albrecht) Streicher, and her stepfather Ammon Schmidt, Sylvia was a devoted member of the Old Order Amish Church and a cherished member of her community.
Visitation: Relatives and friends may call at the family home, 5124B Line 62, Milverton, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until Monday, December 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Service: The funeral service will be conducted at the family home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Reuben Jantzi officiating. Interment will follow at the 7th Line Amish Cemetery, Mornington Township.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton.
Send flowers and share condolences at Sylvia Streicher's tribute page.
Donna Marie Goetz
2024
With her loving family at her bedside on December 26th, 2024, Mrs. Donna Marie Goetz of Mitchell passed away in her 80th year. Donna is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Frank (1997).
Left to mourn Donna are her children, Brad, Tammy (Caitlin), Kevin (Tracy), and Trevor (Jody). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Ryan (Tanisha), Mackenzie (Kyle), Madyson (Jean Luc), Joshua (Kailey), Matthew, Keagan (Tina), Carter (Kristina), and Emma. Donna is also survived by her sister Jean (Al) Gaeler, sister-in-law Janey Bundscho, and brother-in-law David (Connie) Goetz.
Donna was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Pauline Arthur, her sister Anne Albrecht, and brother-in-law Robert Bundscho.
In accordance with Donna’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home.
Dr. J. Marie Dale
1951 - October 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. J. Marie Dale on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, at the age of 73. Marie, of Atwood, was the cherished and loving wife of James "Jim" Dale for 51 years. She was a devoted mother to Erin (Mike Doan), Amy Dale, and Lindsey (Mitchell Krieger), and a proud "Super Grandma" to Henry, Ryker, Hadleigh, Cheyenne, Carla, and Courtlyn.
Marie will be missed by her sister Susan Johnston, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Dorothy Johnston, Bill & Marilyn Dale, Ken & Mary Helen Dale, Cheryl Dale, and Dave Wettlaufer, along with her many nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers. She was predeceased by her parents Allan and Nellie Johnston, her in-laws Doug and Helen Dale, her brother Ray Johnston, her sister Frances Wettlaufer, and her brother-in-law Barney Dale.
A graduate of Queens University School of Medicine, Class of 1977, Marie began her family practice in the Milverton and surrounding community. She was passionate about caring for others, but also loved knitting, sewing, baking, and organizing. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family and grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held in the near future. Further details will be updated on the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marie’s memory may be made to Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. J. Marie Dale. May her memory bring comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Kenneth Eugene "Sawbuck" Leu
1945 - October 22, 2024
LEU: Kenneth Eugene "Sawbuck" – It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ken Leu on October 22, 2024, at St. Marys Memorial Hospital. Ken, formerly of Manitoulin Island and New Hamburg, was in his 79th year. He is reunited with his beloved wife Merretta Lynn (Robinson) Leu, who predeceased him on April 27, 2021.
Ken was the loving father of Jason (January 21, 2017) (and Tammy Bowerman) and Chris (Tracy Harbach) of St. Marys. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Jarret, Malcolm, and Dakota. Ken is survived by his sister-in-law Tracy and her husband Matt Irwin of Campbell River, B.C., brother-in-law Brad Robinson and his wife Joanne of Desboro, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Almeda (Forler) Leu, his brothers Fred and Jim Leu, and his brother-in-law Darcy “Brant” Robinson.
In keeping with Ken’s wishes, all funeral arrangements will remain private. These arrangements have been entrusted to Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth Eugene "Sawbuck" Leu. May his memory bring comfort and peace during this time of loss.
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