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VanHeck Funeral Home Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, Marjorie Evelyn Schieman (nee Gates) of Glencoe passed away in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Cornelis “Curly” Schieman (2012). Dear mother of Carol & late Dougald Leitch, Susan Schieman & Roger, Jim & Jennifer Schieman. Loving grandmother of Kathy (Jeff), John … Read more
After a long and courageous battle, Ross passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in his 78th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Sylvia and his children Todd (Stephanie) and Lori (Chip) and by his grandchildren Kayleigh, Ben, Bella and Neb. He is predeceased by his … Read more
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, Frieda Timmers passed away at Fairfield Park Long Term Care residence in Wallaceburg, Ontario after a short illness. She is predeceased (in 2007) by her beloved husband Bert. Frieda was born in Helmond, Netherlands one of 14 children. She is predeceased by brothers Jan, Frans, Hein, Frits, Chris and Ton … Read more
With deep sadness, the family of Douglas William Werden announces his passing on October 31, 2021, in Quebec City. Born in Petrolia, Ontario on August 1, 1960, Doug grew up on a farm near Alvinston, Ontario. After graduating from secondary school, Doug began to widen his horizons and furthered his education in Saskatchewan, Rochester, Illinois, … Read more
Gordon Melvin Oke of R.R. #6 Alvinston passed away peacefully in his 93rd year, on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Meadow Park in Chatham. Born in Brooke Township. Gordon was the son of the late Darwin and Margaret (McLean) Oke. Beloved husband for 57 years to Evelyn Oke (2018). Loving father of Robert (Jo) and Linda. Predeceased by siblings … Read more
At Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville on Saturday, October 23, 2021, Yvonne Dene Trethewey (nee Knight) of Newbury passed away in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Ted Trethewey (2011). Dear mother of Scott Trethewey, Chad Trethewey (Keena) and Angie (Marty) Vanderydt. Loved by her grandchildren Bradley, Evan and Cole Trethewey and Mya and Jrake Vanderydt. Dear sister … Read more
On Friday, October 15, 2021, James (“Jim”) McAlpine of Alvinston (Kilmartin) passed away in his 89th year at Parkwood Hospital in London, Ontario with his children by his side. Predeceased by his parents Archie and Jessie McAlpine (Cran). Brother to Margaret/William Wilson and Phyllis McAlpine (1998). Husband to Isobel Margaret (Thornicroft, 1979). Beloved father to … Read more
On Saturday, October 9th 2021 at University Hospital, London with family at his side, Todd Phillip Close, of Wardsville, a mechanic and devoted husband, father and papa, passed away in his 56th year. Todd was born in Strathroy to the late Theodore and Stella Close. He Leaves behind his wife Beverly Close and children; Natasha … Read more
Jack Gene Driesman, of Alvinston, passed peacefully October 2, 2021 with his loving wife by his side. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen (Hollingsworth) Driesman, siblings – Sandra Frank (Fred 2016), Gerald (Tina) Driesman, Diane Mayne, Robin Driesman. Predeceased by Patricia McLaren (1993). Jack will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews, and … Read more
On Sunday, September 26th, 2021, Ann Elizabeth Chalupka (nee MacTavish) passed away in her 61st year, at Victoria Hospital London with family by her side. Predeceased by her cherished parents John and Donna MacTavish (nee Campbell). Caring wife of Mike Chalupka (26th year) and loving Mom to Jordan (Derin Çalık) and Taylor Chalupka. Loved sister of John (Brenda) … Read more