Obituaries

Marjorie (Marg) Weltz passed away at her home in Neustadt on September 1, 2022, in her 90th year.  She will be dearly missed by her daughters Sharon (Ed) Meyer, Diane (Bob) Schaus and Janice (Ritchie) Lantz, daughter-in-law Judy Weltz, 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Also survived by her siblings Jeannie Weiler and Bill (Debbie)…

Otto Visser passed away at Gateway Haven, Wiarton on August 28, 2022, in his 78th year. Otto was born in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada in 1961. He finished high school in Owen Sound, and enjoyed playing soccer, sailing, swimming and played the trumpet in his own Dixieland Band. In 1983 his inquisitive and…

Liselott (Lisa) Margarete Fuhrmann of Desboro passed away peacefully at Grey Gables in Markdale on Friday, August 19, 2022.  Lisa Fuhrmann (nee Häusler) at the age of 90.  Wife of the late Hans Fuhrmann (1993).  Mother of Karen Brideau (Val) of High Level, Alberta and Kim Saunders (Russ) of Walter’s Falls.  Beloved Oma of Quinn…

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the age of 63.  Beloved Wife of Dan for 41 years.  Cherished Mom of Matthew, Aaron (Jessie) and Victoria (Devon).  Proud Gigi of Londyn, Blayke, Brooklyn and Layne.  Loved Sister of Brent Rose.  Predeceased by her parents…

Sherri passed away peacefully August 9, 2022, surrounded by the love and support of her family at Chapman House Hospice. She is survived by her husband Will and is the cherished daughter of Joy Hanbidge and the late John Hanbidge. She is the loving mother of Courtney Hepburn (Neil), Matthew (Jenn), Kelsey and Caleb (Devon).…

April 24, 1938 – August 9, 2022 Dale McArthur passed away at the Lion’s Head Hospital at the age of 84. Dale was the son of Angus and Leona (Pettigrew) McArthur. Loved husband of Patsy (Wilson) for 65 years. Dear father of Kim, Krista (Dave), and Dan (Micah). Proud grandfather of Eric (Kristina), Jenna, Matthew,…

Passed away after a long battle with cancer at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on August 8, 2022, in her 81st year.  Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband Toivo of Durham, her children Cathy North (Frank Locher) of Kitchener, Johnny (Marilyn) North of Walkerton, Betty Ann (Brock) Howes of Kitchener, Andy North of Cambridge and Joyce…

Bill Twaddle, former editor of the Owen Sound Sun Times, died Monday August 1, 2022 at GBHS Owen Sound surrounded by the comfort and love of his family and closest friends.  Bill was born in Hamilton Ontario on February 13, 1948, the son of Alexander and Eileen Twaddle. The family later moved to Guelph and…

February 13, 1947 – July 30, 2022 Carol Frances Walinga (Gosse) passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Georgian Heights Nursing Home in Owen Sound at the age of 75.  Predeceased by husband George Walinga (2001), son Richard Walinga (1995) and sister Hazel Warr (2017).  Will be sadly missed by her sister Melba…

January 29, 1948 – July 20, 2022 John Raymond Stephen (Ray) of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the age of 74 with family by his side. Beloved father of Bonnie (Chris) Moseley of Woodstock and Timothy Stephen of Kitchener. Proud grandfather of Isabel Moseley, Chester…