Obituaries

June 7, 1946 – January 25, 2024 Jim Switzer of Marl Lake, Hanover passed away at the Hanover Hospital on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Adell (Ellis). Loving father of Angie and her husband Brian Pelch and Amy and her husband Chris Fischer. Proud grandfather of Dylan and Macy…

March 21, 1954 – October 4, 2023 In his 69th year following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place. To honour Tom’s wishes, there will be no celebration of life service.  Born Thomas (Tom) William Jackson on March 21st, 1954, to parents Allan and Elizabeth (Betty) Jackson, he was the fourth…

Kyla Mary May Park, 28, of Williamsford, passed away on January 20, 2024. Kyla was born on April 1, 1995 in Orangeville. From a young age she was quiet and silent, she gave her heart to everyone and wanted only good for those in her life. Kyla lived to help others any way she could…

Kenneth James Slack, of Owen Sound, passed away at the University Hospital in London on January 17, 2024 at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Sally Slack. He is survived by 3 sons, Michael (Cheryl), Richard (Colleen) and Kenneth Jr. (Tania). Ken also had 5 grandchildren Brock,…

Donna Marion Grenke passed away at the Lion’s Head Hospital on December 23, 2023 at the age of 94.  Donna was born in Milton on November 22, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Evelyn Love.  Beloved wife of the late Murray Grenke.  Loving mother of Jodie (Eric) Vanderende of Durham and…

March 23, 1945 – January 15, 2024 Ken passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, January 15th at the age of 78. He was born to Harvey and Elsie Houston on their farm near Holyrood, Ontario. The farm outside of Harriston has been home for Ken and Joy for the past 40…

April 2, 1934 – January 9, 2024 Doug gave his last breath Tuesday, January 9th. Some of his last words were:  take me out of the game.  As he was an excellent hip checking hockey player, (Mercuries, Greys and farmed Maple Leafer) we knew what he meant.  Tough as nails, loved joking with family (that is why…

1932 – 2024 Korleen (nee Wilson) Schmidt was born in Brockville, Ontario on January 17, 1932 to parents Gladys (nee Sharkey) and Udney Wilson. As an only child she spent her early years experiencing farm life with her parents and grandparents. A favourite memory was taking a packed lunch box in the morning and going…

Ronald “Speed” Gadke of Hanover passed away suddenly and peacefully at Hanover Hospital on January 2, 2024 in his 76th year.  Born in Walkerton on March 24, 1948 he was the son of Marjorie Brautigam and Raymond Gadke.  Survived by loving wife Helen (Lane) Gadke.  Loved stepfather of Trevor Agombar (Rebecca).  Special grandpa to Zach…

Betty Ruth Johnson (née Fairbairn) passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on January 1, 2024, in her 90th year.  Betty was born in London, Ontario on March 4, 1934.  Beloved wife of the late William Johnson of Balmy Beach.  Loving mother of Dennis and his wife Kathy of Shallow Lake.  Proud grandmother…