Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Aug 6, 2009

MCGRATH - At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday August 6, 2009. John Benedict McGrath of London and formerly of Woodstock in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Joyce McGrath (nee Westbrook)(1985). Dear father of Joy Ross of Byron, Maureen Wenkoff and her husband John of Wakefield, Quebec and father-in-law of Sheila Flynn-McGrath of London. Loved grandfather of...

Aug 6, 2009

Whitehead, Olive May (nee Medcalf) - Safely home with Jesus on August 6, 2009 in her 96th year. Born in Woodstock on June 26, 1914. Married to Harvey Alexander (1995) for nearly 55 years. Predeceased by her siblings Francis (1984), Ruby (1986), Marjorie (1985) and Violet (2002). Cherished mother to Keren Boulianne (Arnold), Ian Whitehead, Glen Whitehead and Anne Byron.Loved...

Aug 5, 2009

KARN - In Woodstock on Wednesday August 5, 2009. Brian C. Karn of Woodstock in his 52nd year. Beloved father of Joseph Patrick Karn of Calgary and his mother Karen Archambault. Dear son of the late Byron and Mary Jane (nee Walker) Karn. Loved brother of Jo-Ann Karn and her friend Bart Caskey of Woodstock and half brother of Bill...

Aug 4, 2009

VAN SOELEN - At the Woodstock Private Hospital on Tuesday August 4, 2009. Hermanus Marius Van Soelen of Woodstock in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Hilda (nee Koenderink) Van Soelen and the late Willelmina (nee Nyhoff) Van Soelen (1982). Dear father of Anna VandenBrink and her husband Hank of Sparta, Wilma Ykema and her husband Gary of Eastwood, Betty...

Aug 2, 2009

SCOTT - It is with great sadness that Chris and Alta announce the passing of their twin boys Austin Christopher and Baxter Smith. They were born on July 31, 2009 both weighing 1lb 9 oz and died together on August 2, 2009 after succumbing to the events of prematurity. You were loved while you were here and that won't stop...

Aug 1, 2009

ZILKE- At London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus on Saturday August 1, 2009. Maria Martin Zilke (nee Norwood) of RR#6 Woodstock in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Ernest Zilke (2001). Dear mother and grandmother of Paul and his wife Edie of Newmarket, Mark and his wife Angela and their children Katelyn, Matthew, Hannah and Danielle...

Aug 1, 2009

RICHARDSON - At his residence on Saturday August 1, 2009. William "Bill" D. Richardson of Woodstock in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Margaret Ann (nee McKay) Richardson. Dear father of Terry Richardson of Mississauga, Helen Horvath (Andy) of London, Sharon Laird (Gary) of Princeton, Cliff Hie (Kathy) of Woodstock, Donna Findlayson (late William) of London and Linda Bouislard of...

Jul 30, 2009

DOUGLAS - At the Woodstock General Hospital on Thursday July 30, 2009. Michael "Mick" D. Douglas of Woodstock in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Sheila D. (nee Clark) Douglas for over 31 years. Dear father of Jennifer and Nicole both at home. Loved son of Jack Douglas and the late Marie (nee Kelly) Douglas of Stratford. Dear brother of...

Jul 30, 2009

JULIAN - At her residence on Thursday, July 30, 2009, Shirley Mae Julian (nee Howgego) of Woodstock in her 74th year. Dear mother of Brad Sanderson (Maureen) of Dundas and Kelli Kuzyk (Mike) of Kitchener. Loved grandmother of Ryan and Lisa Sanderson, Sean and Matthew Totten, and Laura Kuzyk. Dear sister of Barbara Pattinson, Marilyn Agner, and Jim and Cathy...

Jul 27, 2009

D'ENTREMONT - At the Woodstock General Hospital on Monday July 27, 2009. Alexis "Frenchy" J. D'Entremont of Woodstock in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Doreen Muriel (nee Dolson) D'Entremont (1997). Dear father of Rick and his wife Wendy, Jerry and his wife Sue, Steve and his wife Brenda all of Woodstock and Deb D'Entremont and her partner...

Jul 24, 2009

BONNEY - At the Woodstock General Hospital on Friday July 24, 2009. Gene L Bonney of Woodstock in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Rose Marie (nee Tottle) Bonney. Dear step father of John McGrath of Woodstock. Special Papa and best friend of Willy and Michael McGrath. Dear brother of Ruth Gallagher of Burford, Phyllis Parkhill of Powassen, Marie Dinsmore,...

Jul 23, 2009

POLZIN - Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Woodstock General Hospital on Thursday, July 23, 2009, Margaret Polzin (nee Kendall) of Woodstock in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Leo W. Polzin (1991). Dear mother of Victoria Patience (Thomas) of Innerkip, Bill Polzin (Julie) and Garth Polzin (Terri) all of Woodstock. Loved grandmother of Alex Patience, Kristen...

Jul 22, 2009

BINNS - At the Woodstock General Hospital on Wednesday July 22, 2009. Clifford "Cliff" H. Binns of Woodstock in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Bertha E. (Nee Strickert) Binns for over 60 years. Dear father of James C. of Mitchell, Nancy Binns of Woodstock and David of Waterford. Loved grandfather of Daniel, Tyler, Jimmy and Frankie. Dear brother-in-law of...

Jul 21, 2009

SIMON - At the Woodstock General Hospital with her family by her side on Tuesday July 21, 2009. Julia R. (nee Wolosinovsky) Simon of Woodstock in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Julius F. Simon (2006). Dear mother of Jim and his wife Joan, John and his wife Linda and Mary Ann Simon all of Woodstock. Loved grandmother...

Jul 20, 2009

Jul 19, 2009

OLIVER - At the Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday July 19, 2009. Jack Allan Oliver of RR#6 Woodstock in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Ruby May Oliver (nee Webster). Dear father of David Oliver and his wife Willy of Woodstock and Jeffrey Ramsay and his wife Kersti of Gothenburg, Sweden. Loved grandfather of Emma Ramsay of England and Martin...

Jul 17, 2009

COUCH - Suddenly at his home on Friday July 17, 2009. Kevin B. Couch of Muir Rd., in his 44th year. Loved son of Muriel Couch of Woodstock and the late Cecil Kenneth Couch Sr. Loved father to Amy and Bryan Schaefer. Loving companion of Pam Hatt. Dear brother of Linda Feick and her husband David, Jim Couch, Cheryl Decoopman...

Jul 17, 2009

WRIGHT - Peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 17, 2009, William "Bill" Wright of R.R.#4, Woodstock, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy Wright (nee Ostertag) for over 66 years. Dear father of Brian Wright (Cindy) and Judy Mattson (Dave) all of Woodstock. Loved grandfather of Shawn Wright (Cheri), Jason Wright, Kayla Wright, Andrew Mattson, and Brooke Mattson...

Jul 16, 2009

SCHETTLER - Peacefully, at Nisbet Lodge in Toronto on Thursday, July 16th, 2009, Karl Alfred Schettler passed away to be reunited with his beloved wife Margaret. He was 92. Much loved father of Mary and Taco Tacoma, Stoney Creek; John and Janet Schettler, Toronto and Jane Janssen and Brian Redmond, Boston. Dearly loved grandfather of Emerson and Julie Tacoma; Sarah...

Jul 13, 2009

MUIR- Peacefully at Woodstock General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday July 13, 2009. Jean B. Muir (nee Cunningham) of Canterbury St. Woodstock in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. A. C. Grant Muir (2004). Dear mother of Margaret Dunn and her husband Philip of Manitoba, Donald Muir and his wife Irene of Markham, Libby...