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Hayter (Dowsett) Maree Joy

Posted by on March 20, 2026 in Obituaries | 5 comments

Hayter (Dowsett) Maree Joy

Passed away at MacPherson Smith Nursing Home, Stawell on March 9th, 2026, Loved partner of Colin (Dec) and Graham (Dec), Loving mother and mother-in-law to Scotney and Angela, Courtney and Karl, Stuart and Bethany, Loved Nan Ree to Taia, Brandi, Keisha and Christian, The Funeral Service for Mrs. Maree Joy Hayter will be held at the Uniting Church, Stawell on Wednesday March 25th, 2026, commencing at 1.30 followed by burial at the Stawell Cemetery.

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Fraser – Hugh

Posted by on March 19, 2026 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Fraser – Hugh

11-6-1933 – 14-3-2026 Formally of Stawell, Late of Carrum Downs & Frankston. Former employee of Stawell Woollen Mills. Uncle to David Smith. Longtime friend to Hal Fry & Family. A Graveside Service will be held at the Stawell Cemetery on Monday March 23rd, 2026, commencing at 11.00am.

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Lanagan (Hewitt) – Barbara Mary

Posted by on March 13, 2026 in Obituaries | 4 comments

Lanagan (Hewitt) – Barbara Mary

10-3-1937 – 9-3-2026 Passed away peacefully at Stawell Hospital on March 9th, 2026. Dearly loved wife of George (Dec). Much loved and loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Mandy & Roger, Trudy & Roger, Tim & Mandy and Simone. Adored Nan to Siborne, Brad & Courtney, Lachlan & Sabrina. Great Nan to Archer, Bridie & Charlie, Alyssa & Gracie. Reunited with George. A funeral service is being held at the Stawell Anglican Church on Friday March 20th, 2026 commencing at 11.00am.

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Rhodes – Phillip Ernest (Phil)

Posted by on March 11, 2026 in Obituaries | 13 comments

Rhodes – Phillip Ernest (Phil)

Passed away March 10th 2026, Dearly loved husband of Leanne, Loving father of Amy and Claire, Father-in-Law of Chris, Loved Poppy of George. Finally at Rest A Service to Celebrate the life of Phillip Ernest (Phil) Rhodes will be held at the Concongella Cemetery on Wednesday March 18th 2026 commencing at 11.00am.

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Byron (Oldfield) – Margaret Gwenneth

Posted by on March 10, 2026 in Obituaries | 8 comments

Byron (Oldfield) – Margaret Gwenneth

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on 8th March 2026, dearly loved wife of Wal (Dec), Loving mother to Peter, Glenn (Dec) and Helen, Mother-in-Law to Deb & Robert, Loved Nanna to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Service to Celebrate the life of Margaret Byron will be held at Central Park, Stawell (Enter via Victoria St Gates Please) on Monday March 16th, 2026, commencing at 11.30am. A Private Cremation will follow.

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Howard (Pascall) Marlene

Posted by on March 10, 2026 in Obituaries | 15 comments

Howard (Pascall) Marlene

Passed away at home on Friday 6th March 2026, dearly loved wife of Ian, loving mother and mother-in-law to Ashley and Terry-Anne, Alison and Stuart. Treasured Gran to seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Service to Celebrate the life of Marlene Howard will be held at the Stawell Uniting Church on Thursday March 12th, 2026, commencing at 11.00am followed by burial at the Stawell Cemetery.

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King (Todd-Culf) – Angela

Posted by on March 5, 2026 in Obituaries | 7 comments

King (Todd-Culf) – Angela

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on March 4th, 2026. Dearly loved wife to Clarrie (Jim). Loving Mother and Mother-in-law to Michelle & Eddie, Mark & Karen. Treasured Grandma & friend to Jack & Lisa, Kate & Mitchell and adored Great Grandma to Millie. A Graveside Service will be held at the Concongella Cemetery on Tuesday March 17th 2026, commencing at 11.00am

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Nuske – Lois

Posted by on March 4, 2026 in Obituaries | 13 comments

Nuske – Lois

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 2nd 2026, Dearly loved wife to Vern (Dec), Loving mother and mother-in-law to Lynne & Paul, Mark & Kathryn, Craig & Kristin , Treasured Grandma to her 8 Grandchildren and Gigi to her 5 Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Thanksgiving Service to Celebrate the life of Mrs. Lois Nuske will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stawell on Friday March 13th, 2026, commencing at 1.00pm. Privately Interred

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Monument (Welsh) – Margaret Elaine

Posted by on March 3, 2026 in Obituaries | 11 comments

Monument (Welsh) – Margaret Elaine

Passed away at the Stawell Hospital on March 2nd, 2026. Dearly loved wife to Colin (Dec). Loving mother to Leanne & Wendy. Loved Nan to Bradley & Sarah. Always in our hearts. A Graveside Service will be held at the Stawell Cemetery on Tuesday March 10th, 2026 commencing at 11.00am.

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Brauman (Harvey) – Glenys Ellen

Posted by on February 18, 2026 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Brauman (Harvey) – Glenys Ellen

Passed away at Bendigo Hospital on the 12th of February 2026. Late of St. Arnaud and of Stuart Mill. Loved mother to Ian and his partner Tracey. Friend to Elva. In Gods Care. A service will be held at the Greater Grampians Salvation Army Centre (35 Cooper St, Stawell) on Friday February 27th 2026, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation will follow.

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