Aged 82 years. No flowers by request. Committal at the Church. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Publication Date: 6/12/01, MALONEY, Lillian Beatrice, of Killarney, passed away 3rd December, 2001, aged 93 years. Following the service a cortege will procede to the Warwick Cemetary, Wentworth St. Drysdale Funerals Nambour 5441 1366
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Beloved husband of Mabel (dec'd). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend BERYL'S funeral to be held at St Mark's Anglican Church, Warwick, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. TODAY (Friday, 14th December, 2001), followed by interment at Eden Gardens Memorial Park. Dearly loved father of Twain (dec'd), Kevina and Aubrey. Publication Date: 13/08/02, McCONVILLE, Violet Josephine, late of Mt Sturt, passed away on the 15th August, 2002, aged 94 years. A.C. RAYMOND FUNERALS Kyogle 02 66321720
BROWN, Stella of Allora and formerly of Warwick. Publication Date: 13/06/02, KAY, Irene, passed away at Hervey Bay on the 25th July, 2002, late of Pratten Street, Warwick. So when it comes to your funeral, it makes sense to pre-plan. Publication Date: 26/09/02, MORRISH, Colin Herbert (Paddy), late of South Street, Allora, passed away peacefully at Princess Alexandra Hospital, on the 24th September, 2002, aged 89 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend JOHN'S funeral to be held in the West Chapel of the Mt Thompson Crematorium, Nursery Road, Holland Park, commencing at 11.00 a.m. on TUESDAY (27th August, 2002). Guardian Plan No one knows you like you. Chosen mother of Paul, Christine and Mark. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. She was the loving wife of Robert William Crowley for sixty-seven View full obituary . Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ANDY'S funeral, to be held at St John's Anglican Church, Inglewood, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. TODAY (Tuesday, 19th February, 2002), followed by interment at the Inglewood Lawn Cemetery. Loving grandmother of Lindsay and Luke. Relatives and friends of LILLIAN are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Killarney, with Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00 a.m. FRIDAY (7th December, 2001), followed by committal at Eden Gardens Memorial Park Lawn Cemetery, Warwick, commencing at 1.30 p.m. No Funeral Cortege. The hardest day was done with love and care and we appreciate it more then words could express. Enter your email below to have our funeral service notifications delivered to you: In Servitium Viventium Curando Mortuos Suos. KEATING Chinchilla - (07) 4662 7084
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Publication Date: 12/04/02, MULCAHY, Bryan Alexander, late of Warwick, passed away on the 30th April, 2002, aged 67 years. The relatives and friends of BOB are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is appointed to leave St Andrews Presbyterian Church Chinchilla after service commencing at 11.00 a.m. SATURDAY (29/9/2001) for the Tanderra Lawn Cemetery. JANET'S funeral will be held at the Graveside in the Eden Gardens Memorial Park at 11.00 a.m. TODAY (19th February, 2002). M.I.R. Beloved wife of Herb (dec'd). Everett and Loretta co-operated a bar and clothing store for many years in Arcadia. Also available in print and on microfilm. It's common for families to spend more on funerals than weddings. 4661 2528 Proudly Australian & Family Owned Publication Date: 27/05/02 KERR, Thelma. - The President requests the attendance of all Members of the Slade School Past Students Association, to attend KEN'S funeral, as per family notice. Late of Warwick. `At Peace' WARWICK FUNERALS Australian and Family Owned Ph 4661 2528. They married August 5, 1961. She was united in marriage to Everett J. Slaby in June of 1946, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia. Loved mother-in-law of June, Val, Mareaea, Lionel and Chip. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of John and Judy, Kevin and Heather, Lawrence and Margaret, Marion and Jimmy O'Leary, Margaret and Frank Dwan. Beloved wife of the late Peter Russell. Special mother-in-law of Alanna, Graeme and Petrice. Publication Date: 13/11/02, McTAGGART, Kevin William, late of Goondiwindi, passed away at Goondiwindi on the 10th November, 2002, aged 75 years. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Thomas Raymond "Fitzy" Fitzgerald . Loving grandfather of Michael and Elizabeth and great-grandfather of Liam and Jordan. (07) 4661 2528 Publication Date: 24/12/01 RACH, Stella Elizabeth.- Formerly of 25 Grafton Street, Warwick. Warwick property developer's staff sleep on streets to raise awareness for local charity. Dearly loved husband of Jessie, loving father and father-in-law of Brian, Kay and Eric, Vicki and Mark, Raymond and Jenny, loving Dada of Janna, Christie, Jacob, Danae, Amber, Lewis and Claudia. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ELVA'S Graveside Service to be held at 10.30 a.m. SATURDAY (15th December, 2001), at Eden Gardens Memorial Park, Warwick. Warwick . Beloved wife of Sid (dec'd). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MYRLE'S funeral to be held at St Mark's Anglican Church, Warwick, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. MONDAY (18th March, 2002), committal at the Church. Loving grandmother of Rhiannon and Sarah. Loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of their respective families, and dearly loved friend of Jan, Geoff and family. The official Warwick Daily News page. (07) 4661 2528
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Full funeral details will appear in a later edition. Dearly loved wife of Noel (dec'd). No funeral cortege. Beloved husband of the late Adelaide (Del). Beloved wife of Callum (dec'd). WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Publication Date: 1/01/02, KILLARNEY RSLA SUB-BRANCH KING, Albert C.D. - Beloved husband of Myra. Bernell had a lifelong love for dogs which included her large collection of ceramic Bernell Frances Brom, 88, formerly of Arcadia, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. Glen fell in love with the beauty of the hills and Edward "Ed" James Matchey, 89, formerly of Independence, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Passed away 27 October 2001. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MURIEL'S funeral, to be held at the Graveside in the Eden Gardens Memorial Park, commencing at 9.30 a.m. on FRIDAY (21st June, 2002). Beloved wife of Les (dec), dearly beloved mother of Shirley (dec), Len, Eric and Diana. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MAVIS' funeral to be held at the graveside in the Eden Gardens Memorial Park commencing at 1.00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY (25th September, 2002). (07) 4661 2528
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Publication Date: 6/09/02, MORRIS, Hilda Ernestine, late of Warwick, formerly of Texas, passed away on the 5th September, 2002, aged 79 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Helen, Vincent and Shirley, Joan and Gordon Briggs. Valeria is survived by her son: John (Judy) Kampa; daughters: Pat (Ron) Moga and Joyce Woychik; 6 grandchildren: Brenda (Randy) Suchla, Mark (Kelly) Moga, Molly (Tim) Valeria Frances Kampa, 100, of Arcadia, passed away at her home on Monday, February 13, 2023. In lieu of flowers a donation to the P.A. Whatever, they say they carried out to the letter. (07) 4661 2528
Publication Date: 5/09/02, REIBELT, Ethel May (formerly of Warwick) passed away 29/8/2002 at Nambour aged 87 years. Family and friends are invited to attend HELEN'S funeral service to be held in St George's Anglican Church, Corner of New Market Road and Victoria Street, Windsor, Brisbane on FRIDAY 14th June, commencing at 1.30 p.m. No Funeral Cortege Flowers Welcome, all flower deliveries direct to church would be appreciated. (07) 4661 2528
Publication Date: 10/12/01, KILLARNEY BOWLS CLUB INC. GRAYSON, Catherine Mary (Kit). Sheeran & Murray, to those who attended the funeral and to St Mary's Parish ladies for the catering. A special thank you to Blue Care, Dr Hughes and staff of the Warwick Hospital for their care & to Vonnie Mc Mahon and Ellie Lindores for all their help. To leave as per family notice. . Browse Warwick Daily News obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Loved brother of Jessie Bridge (Windsor). Dearly loved father and father-in-law to Ted, Ian and Trudi, Kathy and Ian (dec'd). Loretta also worked as a cook at the Loretta E. Slaby, 97, of Arcadia, passed away on February 20, 2023, at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. No flowers by request. Late of Killarney. Ed and Doris made their home in Elk Creek, Wisconsin, where they bought a dairy farm, which they loved and operated for many years. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Glendale, Arizona on facebook. Loved brother of May (dec'd), Kevin, Thea and Neville. - Full funeral details to appear in Monday's Daily News. Beloved wife of John. Dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather of Lewis and Norma, Rex and Marlene, Bruce and Fay Cox; Glen and all their families. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick (07) 4661 2528
Publication: A Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Patricia Warwick will be held at the Le Pine Burwood chapel 339 Warrigal Road, Burwood on Friday 10th February 2023 at 10.00am Followed by a Private . He attended Saint Mary's College in Winona, MN where he met his wife, Marilyn Wolf. Publication Date: 24/12/01, RACH, Stella Elizabeth.- Formerly of 25 Grafton Street, Warwick. Loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of their respective families. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Dearly loved father of Doyle. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Winnie, Colin and Mary, June and Donny, Val and Roger, and their families. (07) 4661 2528
Thank you Brian..and Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service. Publisher Canberra : National Library of Australia, 2016. Publication Date: 22/11/02. Beloved wife of James Edward Ryan (dec'd). Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. . The couple was blessed with 65 years of marriage. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend RICHARD'S funeral to be held at Our Lady of the Southern Cross Catholic Church, Inglewood, Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00 a.m. Publication Date: 11/06/02, KAARSBERG, Mary, late of Wood Street, Warwick. Loving daughter of Brian Connell and Madge (dec'd). CANNON & CRIPPS BRISBANE 3356 4277. Dearly loved mother of Elizabeth and Helen. - Members of the Branch are invited to attend the funeral of their esteemed member, MICK, to leave as per family notice. Committal at the Church. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Catholic Church, with Prayers commencing at 11.30 a.m. on MONDAY (7th January, 2002). Highly recommended! Publication Date: 17/06/02, MORGAN, Gladys, late of Allora, passed away on the 16th June, 2002, aged 90 years. - Beloved wife of Noel (dec'd). Funerals can take from weeks to months to plan . Glen passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children. Publication Date: 29/07/02. Beloved wife of Roy Thomas Morgan (dec'd). Loved sister of Audrey. We stand ready to assist you. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend EILEEN'S funeral to be held in St Mark's Anglican Church, Warwick, with Holy Communion commencing at 10.00 a.m. on FRIDAY (25th October, 2002), followed by interment at Eden Gardens Memorial Park Lawn Cemetery, Rosenthal Heights. She was born on December 1, 1922, to Peter and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. (07) 4661 2528
- Loved husband of Cheryl, father of James (Jim), brother of Bev Butz. Born in Stacyville, Iowa and relocated to Arcadia, WI in 1974. Late of Hermay Court, Warwick. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Loved sister of her brothers and sisters. Dearly loved son of Alex and Bonnie Mulcahy (both dec'd). Formerly of Wollongong. He was a kind and generous man, who dedicated his life to helping others Bernice J. Matchey, 93, of Arcadia, died on January 11, 2023, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend EILEEN'S funeral to leave from St Mary's Catholic Church, Warwick, after a Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY (6th February, 2002), for the Warwick Shire General Cemetery. The funeral service for Kevin Thomas Davies to be held at St Mark's Chapel, HMAS Cerberus (enter via South Beach Rd), on Tuesday 7th March, commencing at 11AM. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of the Cooper and Bourke families. Publication: The Courier-Mail. John Elliott President
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Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie, Biddle, Verlie and Greg Rhodes. Donations to the QLD Cancer Fund. "Throughout this hard time for our family, Brian the owner was like family to us. Let your loved ones know you're thinking of them during this difficult time. Adored Nanny and great-nanny of their families. The funeral service for KATHLEEN will be held at The Salvation Army Corps, 7th Day Baptist Church, Church Street, Beenleigh, on MONDAY (19th August, 2002) at 1.00 p.m. and then to Beenleigh Cemetery for interment. Publication Date: 27/09/01, McLAREN, Hilda, late of The Homestead, Allora. Passed away at Warwick Hospital on the 20th December, 2001. Rest in Peace WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Full funeral details to appear in Saturday's edition of the Warwick Daily news. Publication Date: 24/08/02, Mrs Mavis Christensen and families of the late Arthur Oswald Christensen of Freestone, wish to THANK Rev Jack Hammer and clergy, doctors and staff of Warick Hospital, funeral directors, relatives and friends for their prayers, sympathy, kind help and understanding shown to them in their recent sad loss. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Phone 4661 2528
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Publication Date: 29/01/02, BAKER, Eileen Teresa of Warwick and formerly of Bony Mountain. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Publication Date: 27/05/02, KERR, Thelma. Brother of Max, Malcolm, Colin, Valma and Bruce. Rob was born on September 14, 1978 in Arcadia, Wisconsin to Roger and Ann (Kampa) Reichwein. Loving wife of Peter. Beloved wife of the late Alfred George Rach. Publication Date: 13/03/02, BURLING, Myrle, late of Wantley Street, Warwick, passed away on the 15th March, 2002. No funeral cortege. Dearly loved husband of Colleen, loved father of David, Glen, Robyn, Stephen, Mark, Brett and Andrea and loved father-in-law and Poppy of their families. Passed away 27 October 2021, aged 65. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. Publication Date: 5/11/02, MORRISH, Lois Lillian (Molly), late of South Street, Allora, passed away peacefully at Allora Hospital, on the 11th November, 2002, aged 86 years. Dearly loved mother of Judith and John and mother-in-law of Joanne. Sister-in-law of Elaine. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Publication Date: 21/05/02, BROSNAN, Mossie. Beloved sister of Sheila Bickerstaff. Publication Date: 24/10/02, McDONALD, Doris Irene (known as Irene), late of Stewart Avenue, Warwick, passed away on the 3rd November, 2002, aged 89 years. The Daily News Warwick Funeral Notices . Ed was born on Loretta E. Slaby, 97, of Arcadia, passed away on February 20, 2023, at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. Passed away on 15th June 2002, aged 85 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PATRICK'S funeral to be held in St Mary's Catholic Church with Requiem Mass commencing at 10.30 a.m. TODAY (Saturday, 5th October, 2002). Publication Date: 29/11/01, RUSSELL, Beryl Hope (nee Guy). Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. A truly (ne Massey) On 30th August, peacefully at Warwick Hospital, after a long illness North Shields Passed away suddenly on 30th May. Beloved wife of Ted (dec'd). We bring families, friends and communities together to say goodbye on their terms and within their means. Beloved wife of Ron. Full funeral details to appear in a later edition. Donations to QRI PA Hospital. She was united in marriage to Alphonse Allie Matchey on July 1, 1946, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. The relatives and friends of the late Harold Bloomfield, Don and Elizabeth Bloomfield (Sunnybank Hills), Harold jnr. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend FREDA'S funeral to be held at the Warwick Uniting Church, Guy Street, Warwick, with Prayers commencing at 2.00 p.m. on FRIDAY (5th July, 2002). Publication Date: 16/08/02, MASKELL, John Edward Neil, late of Maryvale and formerly of Brisbane, passed away on the 21st August, 2002, aged 61 years. Publication Date: 17/10/01, MAY, Daniel (Fingers). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Jennifer, Bruce and Teri. Loving grandfather of Laura, Anna, Kate, Sophie, Sarah and Mikaela. Dearly loved wife of Colin (dec'd). Loved mother-in-law of June, Val and Mareaea. She was born on December 1, 1922, to Peter and Frances (Przybilla) Klimek. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. All Rights Reserved. Beloved wife of Terence (dec'd). Publication Date: 27/09/02, McDONALD, Daisy, late of Locke Street and formerly of Nelson, NZ, passed away on the 26th September, 2002, aged 89 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the McGarvies (Wycliffe Mission), thank you. At peace with the Lord. - Funeral details in Monday, 10th December, 2001, edition. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Note - some individual dates within each range may not yet have been indexed. Loved and cherished Poppy of Joshua, Brianne, Thomas, Kaylah, Blair, Aimee and Christopher. Please accept this as our personal thanks. - Members and volunteer presenters of the above community radio are requested to attend the funeral of TOM DUNN as per family notice. 27-3-1926 28-2-2023Sister to Alex,Sister-in-law to Lorraine, Aunt to Jenny and Kelly.Beloved by all,Rest peacefully - Passed away on 18th May, 2002. Loving father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather of their families. J.H. Dearly beloved wife of William (dec'd), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rodney, Michael and Elaine, Marilyn and John, Paul and Debbie. Devoted father of David and John. They are chosen for their knowledge, quality, service, personalisation and experience. Publication Date: 9/01/02, KUNKEL, Elaine (nee Gurton), late of Warwick and formerly of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Loving wife of Peter. Thank you!!". Loving partner of Andrew. No flowers please. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. LETHBRIDGE, Jeff M. Members of the above Sub-Branch are requested to attend the funeral service of their late member QX6752 J M Lethbridge as per family notice. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian and Family Owned Phone 4661 2528
Deb and Brian thank you for everything you did for us and how incredible Deb made my mommy look. Loving grandfather of their families. Bernell Frances Brom, 88, formerly of Arcadia, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. Funeral details in Warwick Daily News 27-12-2001. Spinal Unit would be appreciated, envelopes available at the graveside. Joyce was gifted in music, playing piano, organ and the French horn, plus performing as a singer in amateur contests and at various events. Will be much missed. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick (07) 4661 2528
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Passed away suddenly on 24th May, 2002, aged 76 years. Donations to Blue Care and Community Care. Loving grandmother of Andrew and Robert Gaddes, Karen and Sam Best. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Daphne, Lorna and Ken Bradfield, Snow, Sr Clare Mulcahy, Maureen (dec'd) and Keith Evans, Michael (Kingie) and Sandra, Terrance (dec'd), Mary and Jim Esplin, John and Edna. Warwick Dc Death and Funeral Notices eziFunerals has partnered with Death & Funeral Notices Australia to help you pay tribute to your loved one. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. Beloved wife of Dan (dec'd). WARWICK FUNERALS Phone 4661 2528 Proudly Australian & Family Owned Publication Date: 8/06/02 SLATER, Tegan Elizabeth, passed away on the 6th . He was a kind and generous man, who dedicated his life to helping others reach their potential. WARWICK FUNERALS Phone 4661 2528 Australian and Family Owned
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MARGARET'S funeral to be held at St Theresa's Catholic Church, Yelarbon, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. The cortege will leave St Nicholas' Catholic Church, White Street, Tamworth, after a Funeral Mass, appointed to commence at 9.30 a.m. Publication Date: 27/12/01, RETTKE, Alwyn Edward, late of Mahoneys Road, Willowvale, passed away on the 20th May, 2002, aged 44 years. Publication Date: 18/02/02, MCGHEE-YARWOOD, Janet (Bub). Full funeral details to appear in a later edition. J G LOHRISCH Phone 3287 2030 100% Australian Family Owned
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Bn. WARWICK FUNERALS Australian & Family Owned Warwick. Publication Date: 12/06/02, MARDON, Kendal James Lyndhurst, late of Guy St Warwick, passed away at Warwick Hospital on the 14th June 2002, aged 89 years. Loved sister-in-law of Jessie Bridge (Windsor), and loved aunt of Greg Lee. - Beloved husband of Myra. Publication Date: 7/11/01, MALONEY, Lillian Beatrice, of Killarney, passed away 3rd December, 2001, aged 93 years. Publication Date: 22/05/02, RUSTON, Freda May, late of Woodlands Lodge, Gold Coast, and formerly of Sterne Street, Warwick, passed away at the Gold Coast on the 3rd July, 2002, aged 89 years. Loved Granny of Bronte, Eloise, Gene - vieve, Isabella, Shania, Daneyl, Stepfanie. Relatives and friends of LILLIAN are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Killarney, with Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00 a.m. TODAY (Friday, 7th December, 2001), followed by committal at Eden Gardens Memorial Park Lawn Cemetery, Warwick, commencing at 1.30 p.m. No Funeral Cortege. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley and Norman, Lyn and Laurie Hart, Jennifer and Ian Bunch. He leaves behind 5 children, Brad (Lori), Rebecca (Ted), Craig Glen John Bawek, 91, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home. Publication Date: 18/06/02, MARDON, Kendal James Lyndurst. Publication Date: 27/03/02, McENIERY, Thomas Joseph, late of Akooramak, passed away on the 7th April, 2002, aged 78 years.