Garrett Funeral Chapels, Neustadt and Clifford , Ontario

MARTIN HOPF

Martin John Hopf of Neustadt beloved husband of the late Shirley Weber passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton on Saturday, August 28, 2010 aged 82 years. Dear father of Dianne Kelly and her husband Hubert of Toronto. Also survived by his longtime dear friend Ruth Hetsler of Walkerton, 2 granddaughters Erin and Michelle and 3 sisters Hazel Lantz and Harold of Neustadt, Dorothy Phillips and Leslie of Toronto and Fern Paris of Stratford. Predeceased by 3 sisters Jean Buhrow, Beatrice Baetz and Margaret Steele and 2 brothers Gerald and Ronald Hopf.

There will be no funeral home visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Carlsruhe on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 11:00am. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expessions of sympathy.

LEONARD HOLM

Leonard Theodore Holm beloved husband of the former Jean Gerber of Hanover, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the age of 80 years. Dear father of Linda Alcock and her husband Jerry and Susan Etsell all of Hanover. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Jennifer, Michael, and Shawn, 4 great grandchildren Kentaya, Regan, Blace and Austin and a sister Vera Winfield of Elmira.

Friends may call at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Neustadt on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Normanby twp. on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 11:00am. Interment St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Reverend Paul Langohr officiating. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

BEATRICE STEINACKER

Beatrice Steinacker passed away peacefully at Fordwich Village Nursing Home on Sunday, August 1, 2010 in her 87th year. Beatrice was born in Brant Township, Bruce County, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nettie (Whitehead) Michell. She was the beloved wife of the late John Steinacker (June 15, 2008) whom she married in 1945. Dear mother of Glenn Steinacker and his wife Dianne of Kitchener, Marion Wallace and her husband Gary of Ayton, Bruce Steinacker and his wife Donna of Ayton, and Muriel Trendell and her husband Gary of Kitchener. Also survived by ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and her sister Grace Keegstra and her husband Bob of Oakwood. Predeceased by her granddaughter Deborah Steinacker, and by her siblings Elizabeth Becker and her husband William, Norma Litt and her husband Theo, Myrtle Abell and her husband Allan, Leslie Michell and his wives Estelle and Evelyn, and Rose Michell in infancy.

Friends may call at the Garrett Funeral Chapel, Clifford on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 4th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Rockwood Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

FREDERICK KREAGER

Frederick Kreager beloved husband of the former Laura Jackson of Hanover passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the age of 78 years. Dear father of Ron Kreager of Ingersoll, Kathy Kirk and Ken of Drayton, Wendy Martin and Rob of Belleville, Linda Kreager and Rob of Cambridge and Steven Kreager of Guelph. Also survived by 8 grandchildren Christopher, Daniel, Darryl, Katelyn, Carlee, Alexandra, Angela and Jeffrey, a great granddaughter Hailee and 2 sisters Helen Wettlaufer of Normanby twp and Doreen Kartechner and Roy of Hanover. Predeceased by a brother Melvin Kreager and 2 sisters Leola Seegmiller and Eileen Sachs.

Friends may call at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Neustadt on Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Neustadt on Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 11:00am. Interment Memory Gardens Breslau at 2:00pm. Memorial donations to the Hanover Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

DAYLE HELWIG

Dayle Marie Helwig beloved wife of Paul Helwig of Neustadt passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the age of 52 years. Dear mother of Melissa Helwig of Oakville and Lucas Helwig at home. Loving sister of Carol Schneider (Gary) of Mildmay, Brian Dahms (Terri) of Mississauga, Brenda Newans (Peter) of Mildmay, Wayne Dahms (Liz) of Mildmay, Reg Dahms (Fran) of Walkerton, twin brother Darryl Dahms (Annette) of Brant twp., and Sherrie Kestner (Frank) of Barrie. Also survived by her mother in law Ruth Helwig of Neustadt and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Harvey and Audrey (White) Dahms.

Friends may call at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Neustadt on Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Mildmay on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11:00am. Interment St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations to Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or St. Matthew's Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

JAKOB VERSTEEG

Jakob (Jake) Versteeg beloved husband of Catharina Versteeg of Howick twp. passed away at North Wellington Health Care in Palmerston on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the age of 83 years. Dear father of Carrie and Ralph Groen of Westover, Irene and Robert Reinink of Winnipeg, Martha and George Schellingerhoud of Aurora, Abe and Debbie Versteeg, Art and Louise Versteeg and Eric and Hazel Versteeg all of Howick twp. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Predeceased by a daughter Betty and brothers Robert, Cornelius and Arendjen Versteeg.

Friends may call at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Clifford on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Celebration of Jakob's Life will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Listowel at 2:00pm. Interment Lakelet Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadain Cancer Society would be appreciated.

MARIA LAMMERS

Maria Gertrude Lammers beloved wife of Henk Lammers of Route 3 Ayton, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the age of 79 years. Dear mother of Frank Lammers of Vancouver, Joanne Kother and Rick of Edmonton, Hank Lammers of Hepworth, Paul Lammers of Sarnia, Brenda Murray of Wingham and Phillip Lammers of Holstein. Also survived by 7 grandchildren Sarah, Theresa, Jonathan,Tyler, Jessica, Eric and Jaron, 3 great grandchildren Nicole, Brandan and Layla, and a brother Peter Tromp in Holland. Predeceased by a brother Cornelius.

Friends may call at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Neustadt on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Ayton on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 10:30am. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Hanover Food Bank or St. Peter's Catholic Church would be appreciated as expression of Sympathy.

ELEANOR MILLER

Eleanor Gertrude Miller the former Eleanor Lembke beloved wife of the late William Miller formerly of Neustadt passed away at the Good Samaritan Retirement Home in Alliston on Sunday, July 4, 2010 aged 93 years. Dear mother of Lorraine Fisher and John of Alliston and John Miller and Bev of Acton. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Dennis(Nancy), John and Jeffrey(Jodi) and a great granddaughter Julia. Predeceased by 2 sisters Mildred Lange and Mieletta Rupenthal and 3 brothers Wilfred, Clarence and Edgar Lembke.

Visitation at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Neustadt on Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Neustadt at 11:00am. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.

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Martin Hopf Leonard Holm Beatrice Steinacker Frederick Kreager Dayle Helwig Jakob Versteeg Maria Lammers Eleanor Miller

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