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JANTZI, Ira J-Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital Kitchener, on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, Ira of Wellesley in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Esther (nee Bast) for 59 years. Loving father of Bruce and Debbie, Cheryl and Cliff Kraemer, Lynette and Dan Johnson, Carl and Shelley and Dale and Valerie. Dear grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law; Margerite Jantzi, Verna Jantzi, Arlene Gerber and his brother-in-law; Roy Gerber. Predeceased by his parents; Ezra and Dora Jantzi, sisters and brothers; Ella (Sol Steckley), Allan, Clarence, Alma (Albert Biesinger) and Ezra. Brothers and sisters-in-law; Harvey, Allan (Barbara), Emerson (Lucinda), Edna (Sam Gerber), Elvera (Walter Hackett), Helena (Clarence Miller), Idella Bast, Lloyd, Robert and Erma Gerber. Ira was a retired farmer and loved wood carving in his retirement. Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Mapleview Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations to the Mapleview Building Fund or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated.

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BORUSIEWICH, Nancy-I am very sad to inform you that my dear wife and Misha Krysti's Mom,

Nancy Borusiewich, died at home on Friday September 23rd after a 22 month battle with clear cell ovarian cancer. Misha will be helping me throughout this week with the various tasks to be done and

arrangements that must be made. He has shown himself to be a loving, courageous and resilient boy

throughout his Mother's long illness and continues to show this strength of character especially now in her

absence. I could not be more proud of our son. She will be sadly missed by her parents George and Vera

and sister Nadine A Celebration of Nancy's Life and Lament at Her Death will take place this Saturday

October 1st, from 2:00 until 5:00 pm at the home of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, the Conrad

Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King St. West, near the corner of King and Queen. The Symphony will be paying a special tribute to Nancy at this week's Signature Concert. Guests at Nancy's celebratory event are encouraged to attend the Saturday evening concert at the Centre in the Square featuring the

music of Wagner, Liszt, and Kodaly. A special Nancy Borusiewich Memorial Fund will be established

within the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation. Proceeds will be used to support the K-W

Symphony and also go towards research seeking a cure for clear cell ovarian cancer, the most deadly

form of this awful disease. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to this fund. Cheques

payable to KWCF, 29 King Street E., Suite B., Kitchener, Ontario. N2G 2K4 with the words Nancy Borusiewich Fund noted in the memo line will be gratefully accepted.

COOK, Andrew Richard-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Richard Cook, peacefully with his family by his side, at his home in Kitchener, on Friday, October 7, 2011, in his 31st year. Beloved son of Richard and Evelyn (nee Gerber) of Wellesley. Dear brother of his twin sister Amy (Mike Haid) of Wellesley, Joe (Katie Hinz) of Baden and Elysia of Wellesley. Special uncle of Avery and Megan Haid and Keegan Metcalf. He will be sadly missed by his grandparents Seibert and Beth Cook of Stratford, his aunts and uncles; Joyce and Norm Lajoie of New Liskeard, Ralph and Joanne Gerber of Shakespeare, Ken and Linda Gerber of Wellesley, Marie and Sam Assad of Drayton, Orville and Bonnie Gerber of Shakespeare, Floyd and Pat Gerber of Wellesley, Rosella and Jim Leis of Brunner, Marilyn and Leonard Hammer of Dryden as well as many cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents Violet Cook and Ohmer and Sarah Gerber. Friends may call at the Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, Wellesley on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the church on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pastor Rene Sauder officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to Sunbeam Residential Centre, 2745 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener, N2C 1A7 or Wellesley Mennonite Church would be appreciated. We would like to thank Andrews’s extended family at Sunbeam, for their compassionate care over the years. (Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley)

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ERB, Nancy-It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy, on Thursday, November 3, 2011, after a dignified battle with cancer in her 61st year. Her vibrancy, kindness, Love for family and friends, also the professional care given to her patients will be greatly missed. Beloved daughter of Dorothy Erb (nee Oesch). Loving sister of Dennis (Connie) and Darrell (Sandra). Will be sadly missed by niece; Carrie (Mike), great-niece; Abigail Schultz, her nephews; Brennan Erb and his friend Sarah, Benjamin Erb and great-nephew Joseph Erb, her cousins; Jack Oesch, MaryLee Oesch, JoAnn Sharpe, Robert Schultz, Duane Rudy, Lynn Martin, Gail Londesbury and families and her aunt and uncle; Norma and David Rudy. Predeceased by her father Delmar (2001), her brother Kenneth (1953) and by her cousin and Best Friend Linda Pearce (2009). Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street Wellesley, on Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Poole Mennonite Church on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow in the Poole Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to the Poole Mennonite Church or Lisaard House would be appreciated. We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to all those who provided love, comfort and assistance to Nan and her family. The doctors and nurses at Grand River Hospital, Care givers at Lisaard House and nurses who visited Nan at her home.

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DIETRICH, Raymond Thomas 1963 – 2011-The Toronto Maple Leafs are down one serious fan. Sadly, Raymond passed away too soon on November 17, 2011. His many charms, sunny disposition, warm smile and gentle soul made him easy to love. And loved he was. Not only by his large family: parents Irene and the late Harry, brothers and sisters Anita Stalzer (Albert), Richard (Diane), Ted (Sandra), Susan Braley (Gary), Julie Jamieson (Art), Henry (Val), Bernadette and Elizabeth, his 16 nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and -nephews, but also by his extended family who provided him with a happy and loving home in his later years through Elmira District Community Living, especially Rodger, Cheryl, Joan, Laurie, Cindy, Julie, Donna, Andre, Michelle, Jackie, Terri-Lynn, Kim, Paul and Leo. His many friends were lifelong. Raymond enjoyed swimming, floor hockey, bowling and cheering for his favourite wrestler, Hulk Hogan. He approached his artwork with the same meticulous care that he brought to every task. He taught us how to go softly in the world, to take time for each other, to slow down when someone was in need, to remember the gift in birthday candles, turkey wishbones or a Tim’s coffee. He lived and inspired kindness. Among the things for which we will remember him are his unquenchable thirst for coffee, his love of animals great and small, his tireless party-dancing, his fondness for country music - and for being our irreplaceable Ray. Visitation on Sunday, November 20 at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton Street, Kitchener from 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Prayers at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Clement RC Church in St. Clements on Monday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Saint Clement RC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Elmira District Community Living through the funeral home or to 118 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira, ON N3B 2Y9. Arrangements entrusted to the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley.

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RUNSTEDLER, Margaret Evalyn (nee Coulter) of Wellesley, Ontario passed away at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the age of 69 from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Loving wife of 45 years to Edward, devoted mother to Greg, Nancy and Chris and cherished grandmother of Savannah, Aidan and Dryden. Margaret is also survived by her siblings Marilyn and Robert Good, James Coulter, William and June Coulter, and Robert and Jean Coulter. Margaret was actively involved in many community events, fundraisers and committees. She was awarded Citizen of the Year for Wellesley in 2005. She will be dearly missed by all. Memorial visitation will take place at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home at 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Monday, December 5th from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will be held at the St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1839 Notre Dame Drive, St. Agatha, on Tuesday December 6th at 11 am. Private family interment at St. Clements Cemetery. Special thanks to the 5D South hospital staff at Grand River Hospital for their extraordinary care. Donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation or the Wellesley and District Lions Club Tree of Light Campaign c/o the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home. Further info can be found at www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

ROTH, Mahlon-Peacefully went to meet his maker, after a short illness at the Stratford General Hospital, on Saturday, December 3, 2011, Mahlon Roth of Wellesley (Lisbon) in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lichty (2005) Loving father of June Mary and her husband Nelson Gerber of Linwood, Gloria and her husband Glenn Lichti of RR2 Blyth, Judy and her husband Orval Zehr of RR1 Milverton, Garry Roth of Lisbon and Roderick Roth and Marla Smith of Cranbrook B.C. Dear grandfather of Patti and Keith Jantzi, Jonathan and Sheila Gerber, LeeAnne Gerber, Chad and Kaitlin Gerber, Jesse and Emmalene Gerber, Heather and Vanessa Gerber, George and Amy Lichti, Greta, Gina, Graham, Grant, Grace, Garett and Garth Lichti, Tricia Zehr, Marilou and Nathan Erb, Rosalind and Christopher Wagler, Rachel and Mark Erb, Kristina, Carolyn, Jared and Jordan Zehr, Austin, Ciara, Emily and Bridget Roth, Trevor, Dawson and Kyle Roth. Great-grandfather of Maxwell Jantzi, Alex and Tanner Gerber, Wyatt and Sawyer Gerber, Joel Lichti, Mikayla and Mariah Erb and Kaiden Wagler. Also remembered by Michele and Sinead Magennis of Hepworth, Cheryl Roth of New Hamburg, Alex and Victoria Smith of Cranbrook, B.C., sisters; Mary-Ann (Late Simeon Jantzi), Erma Roth, Eileen (David Roth) and Viola (Late Omar Wagler). Predeceased by his grandson Christopher Roth, parents; Christian Z. Roth and Veronica Boshart, brothers and sisters; Sarah (late Ohmer Gerber), William (Cora), Annie (Late David Jantzi), Samuel (Late Anna Mae), Laurene (Late Ivan Nafziger), and Ruth (Leon Shantz) Survived by brother and sisters in-law; Merlin Lichty (Norma), Anna (Harold Gerber), Mary Joy (Melvin Gerber) and predeceased by brother and sisters in-law; Eva and Jacob S. Lichty and Betty and Peter Lichti. The family will receive friends at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood, on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to World Missionary Press or Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated.

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BARKMAN, David - Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle was born more than 85 years ago on June 11th, 1926 near the village of Tokushi, Siberia in the Soviet Union. He came with his mother and six older brothers and sisters to Kitchener in 1930. He worked for the Children’s Aid Society with the Region of Waterloo for 32 years. He was a vigorous and happy man in his later years, enjoying gardening, going for walks, and the company of his family. He leaves behind his wife Ruth, daughters; Kathy and Margaret, and son Peter (Jan), four grandchildren; Eric (Sava), Andrew, Alix (Keiran) and Joshua. Also, he leaves his one living sister Agatha, sisters-in-law, Kirsten and Mabel and eight nieces and nephews. He will always be a part of us in memory and spirit as long as we live. There will be a Memorial Service in his honour which will be held Saturday, December 10th at 2:00 pm at Parkminister United Church, 275 Erb Street E., Waterloo, Ontario. 519-745-4705. In lieu of flowers, donations to the K-W Humane Society and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario are welcomed.

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MOSER, Carl Jerome-Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, with his sisters by his side. Carl was born in Wellesley Township 66 years ago on January 28, 1945. Son of the late Jerome (1997) and Helen Voll (1987). He was a member of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church in Linwood. Dear brother of Marie Eberlin, Betty Moser and Doris Moser all of Linwood. Dear nephew of Caroline Helm of Kitchener and many cousins. Predeceased by his brother in-law Jerome Eberlin (1993) Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parish Vigil service on Friday at 8:45 p.m. Prayers will be offered on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:20 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marys Roman Catholic Church in Linwood at 11 a.m. Father Robert Hetu officiating. Burial will follow at St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery. Sincere thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of the Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital for all their care and attention offered to Carl. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Mary’s Building Fund or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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GERBER, Michael-Passed peacefully with his wife Laura at his side, on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Nithview Homes, New Hamburg. Michael of Wellesley at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Schwartzentruber). Loving father of Ross (Jennifer) of Sturgis, Michigan and Keith (Joan) of Cambridge and predeceased by his son Douglas Rae Gerber in infancy. Dear grandfather of Seth Gerber (Sarah), Benjamin Gerber (Jenna), Keira Stevens (Arden) Aisha Gerber, Zach Gerber, Mikaela Gerber and great-grandchildren; Tristan Gerber and Maxwell Gerber. Will be sadly missed by his brother; Steve Gerber (Edna), sisters in-law; Katie Gerber, Mary Ellen Gerber (Amos) and brother in-law; Harold Schwartzentruber (Freda). Predeceased by his parents; Michael and Veronica Gerber, granddaughter; Jade Gerber, brothers and sisters; Emmanuel Gerber, Aaron Gerber, Elmer Gerber, Annie Erb, Ida Stere, Rachel Bender and brother in-law; Irvin Schwartzentruber. Michael was a founding member of Hidden Acres Camp and a member of Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pastor Jamie Gerber officiating. Interment to follow at Rush’s Cemetery. Donations to Hidden Acres Camp or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated.

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ROSE, Olivia-Peacefully at Nith View Homes, New Hamburg, on Friday, January 6, 2012, Olivia (nee Lotz) formerly of Gadshill in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the Late Edgar J (2008). Loving mother of Ray (Denise) of Gadshill, Paul of Wellesley, Donna Tam (Peter) of Burlington, Walter (Beth) of Nithburg and predeceased by her son Peter in infancy. Dear grandmother of Tara Faller, Kaitlyn Faller, Darren Rose, Amanda Rose, Collin Rose and Craig Rose. She will be sadly missed by her sister; Margaret Kneisel of New Hamburg, sister in-laws; Doris Lotz of Wellesley, Donna Lotz of Kitchener, Marilyn Mayne (Jim) of Kitchener, Mildred Rose of Stratford, brother in-laws; Willard Mohr of New Hamburg, Bill Rose (Doreen), Fred Rose (Pat) all of Stratford. Predeceased by her parents; John and Rosa Lotz, her brothers, sisters, brother and sister in-laws; Francis and Henry Kavelman, Bill and Dorothy Lotz, Herb and Clare Lotz, Clayton Lotz, Walter Lotz, John Lotz, Lloyd Lotz, Duncan Lotz, Walter Kneisel, Mabel Rose, Ernest Rose, Ross and Anna Hyde, Oleva and Alvin Faulhafer. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. till time of Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Patricia Jackson officiating. A private family interment will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Gadshill, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Nith View Homes would be appreciated.

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STUMPF, Laura E.-At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Laura of Ayr at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the Late Howard (2002) Loving step-mother of Mary Lynn (Don Elliott) of Ayr and the Late Terry Stumpf (1979). She will be sadly missed by her 5 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandson as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents; Ira and Kate Fry, her brother; Sam Fry, sister; Helen Morton and nephew; Paul Fry. Laura was born in Chesley and formerly lived in Wellesley and Elmira. She loved to read novels and was a retired employee of Bell Canada and Manpower. Cremation has taken place and interment of ashes will occur. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. (Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley)

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LEFEVER, Ellen-Peacefully at Nithview Homes, New Hamburg, on Monday, January 30, 2012, Ellen (nee Cook) in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the Late Albert. Step mother of Clarence. She will be sadly missed by her brothers; Harold (the Late Elsie) and Stanley (Verda) as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. Ellen was a retired employee of J.M. Schneider after fourty plus years of service. She also love to do crochet making many afghans, bed spreads, slippers and she loved all the dogs she owned over the years. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the North Easthope Reformed Mennonite Church, 1993 Perth Line Road 43, on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.