Obituaries

Betty Lou Panasiuk (Kicksee) of Corinth in her 83rd year, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Dear Mother of John (Nancy) of Paris, Edward (Lisa) of Tillsonburg and Stephen (Rebecca) of Corinth. Loving Grandmother of Alexander (Erika), Logan, Lillya, Aly, and Great-Grandmother of Sylvan. Predeceased by her beloved husband Johann (John) 2006, brother Robert (Bob) Kicksee 2024 and parents George ... Read more.

Underhill (Grundy), Nicole of Aylmer passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was 47 years old. Cherished mother of Colby and Landon Underhill. Loving daughter of Ron and Gail Grundy. Best friend and sister of Jessica Grundy (Darren Cadotte). Proud aunt of Cody, Braydon, Janelle, Ty, Weston, Jace and Cam. She will be greatly missed by ... Read more.

Clunas, Kenneth Russel of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann (Marontate) Clunas (2018). Dear father of Tammy, Paul and Danny. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Courtney, Ashley, Breanne, Raelyn, Christopher and Tim. Brother to Murray Clunas (Brenda), Bob Clunas (Trudy), Ron Clunas (Debbie), Brenda ... Read more.

Henricus “Henry” (Hank) Donkers passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Moergestel, the Netherlands, Henry immigrated to Canada at age five and was raised in Aylmer, Ontario, where his lifelong love of farming began. He later moved to White Fox, Saskatchewan, where he continued to farm ... Read more.

Van Luven, Erik of Port Bruce passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was 74 years old. Beloved husband of Helen Hall. Step-father of Laurie Fitzpatrick (Gerry) and Mike Yoell (Theresa Madore). Grandfather of Erika (Sebastian), Kyle, Alex, Caitlin and great-grandfather of Emerick, Adeline, Lucien, Liam and Colton. Brother of Audrie Van Luven ... Read more.

Andreas (Andy) Geurtjens passed after a lengthy illness at home in Aylmer, Ontario on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Andy is survived by his loving wife, of 61 years, Johanna (Joanne) Geurtjens. Dear father of Maryann (Donnie) and Andrew (Tammy). Loving Opa of James (Lyndsey), Gregory (Mandy), Darren (Holli), Kenzie (Nate), and Kylie (Brett). He adored his ... Read more.

Ridgwell, Joan Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was 82 years old. Cherished friend of Dave Summers. Dear mother of Bill Ridgwell(Dessie) of Winnipeg, Betty Ann Benati(Joe) of Belmont and Beverly Ridgwell Hollett(Jeff) of Cambridge. She will be missed by her friend Elfie Reiter(Mike) and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased ... Read more.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grace Katherine Dempsey beloved wife, grandmother and devoted cat lover who left us peacefully after a long hard battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in her 79th year. Born on November 26, 1946 in Kolhopur, India. Grace lived a life full of quiet strength, kindness and deep devotion to the ... Read more.

David Richard Luthy was born on December 14, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois to Fredrick and Ruth (Conron) Luthy. He entered into his eternal rest Tuesday October 21, 2025 at Hospice Home in Dobson North Carolina, after a period of declining health. On March 18, 1971 David married Mary Stoll who preceded him in death on February 25, 2017. To this ... Read more.

Wilson, Glen of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Monday, October 20, 2025 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Marlene (Harrison) Wilson for 68 years. Dear father of Steve Wilson(Trudy), Mark Wilson(Sylvie) and Susan Wilson. Loving grandfather of Melissa(Steve), Josh(Lisa), KeriLynn(Dean), Connor(Justine), Alexandra(Trevor), Holly(Brett), Jessie(Tyler) and Kelsey(Adam). Also survived ... Read more.