VanHeck Funeral Home

Wayne George Pettit passed away peacefully at his residence in Dunwich Township at 80 years of age.  Son of the late George and Marguerite (Winters) Pettit.  Remembered by Mildred (Millie) Pettit, brother-in-law Clarence Carruthers, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.  Wayne was a carpenter in the community for many years.  Wayne enjoyed his music.  He … Read more

Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Monday May 29, 2023, Maurice Donald Berthiaume of Seasons Strathroy and formerly of Glencoe and Bothwell passed away in his 93rd year.  Loving and devoted husband to the late Dorothy (nee Vollinger) (2014) with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.  Father of Maurice “Moe” and his late … Read more

Peacefully at Brookside Retirement Living on Monday, May 29, 2023, Elizabeth Anne Spearman passed away at age 100.   Beloved wife of the late Ivan Spearman (2003).  Loving mother of Grant (Corrie) of Truro, NS, Marianne (Herb) Krumm of St Thomas and Linda Spearman of London.  Predeceased by sons Dennis (1971) and Gary (2018). Cherished grandmother of … Read more

Updated Suddenly at his home in Melbourne, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Cameron Glen Carruthers passed away in his 60th year.  Son of the late Glen and Irene Carruthers. Beloved husband of Patty (nee Woodiwiss) and dear father of Perry Carruthers (Alex), Melissa Hall (Mike) and Amanda Carruthers  (Chad).  Loved by his grandchildren Bryce, Brody, … Read more

Updated Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Gerhard Johannes “Gerry” Weber of Newbury passed away in his 90th year.  Predeceased by his wife Ursula (2022).  Dear father of Matthew (Kathy) and Christine (Paul).  Cherished Opa to Jacob (Jacqui), Sam (Natasha) and Josh (Megan).  Brother of Joe (Regina), Antje (Peter) and the … Read more

With family by his side at his home in Appin, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, David R. Smith passed away in his 66th year. Loving husband to Anne (nee Bryant) for over 40 years. Devoted father to Mandy (Jeff) and Shawne (Crystal), and proud “Pop” to Carter, Kaley, and Olivia. Survived by his mother Marion … Read more

Peacefully with family by her side at The Village of Glendale Crossing, London on Saturday May 6th , 2023, Kathryn Joan Gibbs (nee Carr) passed away in her 70th year. Survived by her siblings Joseph (Joan) Carr, June (Don) Waud, Janice Evans, Michael (Betty Ann) Carr and her brother-in-law Bob Hnatyk. Kathy will be missed … Read more

It is with great sadness that Shane and Courtnie (nee Douglas) Packet of Alvinston announce the stillbirth of their daughter Joy Ann on April 22, 2023 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus.  Also mourning her loss are grandparents Bill and Tammie Douglas and Eugene and Susan Packet and her aunts and uncles Carlie and … Read more

Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy,on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Pavel “Paul” Kerner of London passed away in his 84th year.  Beloved husband of Jeri for 62 years. Dear father of Peter Kerner (Dianne) and Hana Prokes (Ben) and grandfather of Tommy Prokes and Jess Prokes (Kyle).  In Keeping with Paul wishes cremation has taken place … Read more

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Jim Wolfe of Melbourne passed away suddenly at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in his 63rd year.  Beloved husband of Sherry (nee Wilson).  Dear father of Jeanelle (Josh) Grant and Jameson Wolfe (Sarah). Proud grandfather of Poppy’s best buddy James and Poppy’s little sweetheart Juliella.  Also survived by his siblings, … Read more