Death & Funeral Notices
PARTON. Rhonda.
11-6-1957 – 8-6-2025
A funeral service for Rhonda will be held in St. Francis Catholic Church, 74 Mckinlay St, Landsborough on WEDNESDAY (June 18) commencing at 11:30am. A private committal will follow.
WOOD. Maxwell Clive.
23-10-1931 – 7-6-2025
Much loved husband of the late Margaret. Loved and loving father and father-in-law of Johnathon and Annie, Kathryn (dec), Fiona and Kelvin. Grandpa of 8. Great grandpa of 18. A graveside service for Max Wood will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on TUESDAY (June 17) commencing at 2:00pm.
COLLINS. Brian.
10-1-1937 – 4-6-2025
Beloved husband of Dot. Much loved father and father-in-law of Leanne and Philip, Michelle and Mimi. Gramps of Samantha and Laurie, Brandon, Sienna and James, Alexandra and Todd. Great grandfather of Maya. A funeral Service to celebrate the life of Brian will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View Point St, Ararat on FRIDAY (June 13) commencing at 11:00am. A private committal will follow.
PLATEN. Marcus John.
29-3-1959 – 1-6-2025
Passed away peacefully. Loved husband of Frances. Son of Peter and Kathleen (dec). Brother of Kathy, John and Robert (dec). Father of Marcus and Tanya. Grandfather of Riley and Evie. A funeral Service for Marcus Platen will be held in the Willaura Uniting Church, 6 Warranooke St, Willaura on WEDNESDAY (June 11) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Willaura Cemetery.
PLATEN. Marcus John.
29-3-1959 – 1-6-2025
Passed away peacefully. Loved husband of Frances. Son of Peter and Kathleen (dec). Brother of Kathy, John and Robert (dec). Father of Marcus and Tanya. Grandfather of Riley and Evie. A funeral Service for Marcus Platen will be held in the Willaura Uniting Church, 6 Warranooke St, Willaura on WEDNESDAY (June 11) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Willaura Cemetery.
SMART. Derek Francis Frederick.
9-3-1937 – 2-6-2025
Beloved husband of Valerie. Much loved father and father in law of Linda and Tony, Ian and Simone. Grandfather of Dylan, Adele, Naomi, Caitlyn, Kirsty and Leah. Great grandfather of Ezekiel, Cecilia and Oliver. A funeral service will be held in John Dunn Chapel on FRIDAY (June 6) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.
WAINWRIGHT. “Tom” Ronald.
A graveside service for Tom will be held in the Landsborough Cemetery on WEDNESDAY (June 4) commencing at 1:00pm.
CLARINGBOLD. Marion
16-8-1934 – 23-5-2025
Beloved wife of Keith (dec). Much loved Mother of Lindsay, Louise, Murray and Rex. Mother-in-Law to Michael, Janet and Debbie. Grandmother of Jodie, Hannah, Emily, Jade, Tom and Ellie. A funeral service for Marion will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (June 2) commencing at 2:00pm. Private cremation will follow.
JOYCE. Denis Augustine.
9-8-1940 – 14-5-2025
Beloved husband of the late Marianne (Muff). Much loved and loving father of Helen, Joseph (dec), Andrea, Anthony, Elizabeth and Denis. A Mass will be held in Immaculate Conception Church Ararat on FRIDAY (May 23) at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Tatyoon Cemetery.
NICHOLSON. Neil Alan.
22-12-1939 – 11-5-2025
Beloved husband of Maureen. Much loved and loving father and father in law of Anthony and Michelle, Jeff, Lance and Fiona, David and Tanya, Leeanne and Andrew, Tim and Belinda. Adored Pop of his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A committal service for Neil will be held in the Spring Lead Cemetery on MONDAY (May 19) at 10:00am. The memorial service will follow in John Dunn’s Chapel following the burial at 11:00am.
HOATH. Jennifer Lea.
29-11-1960 – 20-4-2025
Beloved wife of the late Donald. Formerly of Wickliffe.
A funeral service for Jennifer will be held at the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (May 16) at 2pm. Private cremation will follow.
MURPHY. Sandra Dawn.
16-9-1949 – 2-5-2025
Passed peacefully in Ararat. Much loved mother of Robert, Michael, Kim, Timothy and Jason.
A funeral service for Sandra will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel on FRIDAY (May 9) at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
WEBSTER. Lois Jean.
28-2-1934 – 4-5-2025
Beloved wife of James. Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Rhonda and Tony, Heather and Robert (Boots), Daryl and Michelle, and Tanya. Grandma of 12. Great Grandma of 13.
A private service will be held.
MACHACEK. Uwe.
12-5-1946 – 28-4-2025
Partner of Norma. Great family, friend and mate. Privately cremated.
COLLINGS. Vernon Peter.
28-6-1951 – 12-4-2025
Passed away in Gandarra Paliative Care on Saturday. Beloved husband of Christine for 54 years. Special thanks to Dr. Shiraz and all medical staff involved in his care. A memorial service for Vernon will be held in the Great Western Hall, 114 Main St, Great Western on MONDAY (May 5) at 1:00pm. Private cremation was held.
SHAW. David Campbell.
19-3-1957 – 19-4-2025
Loving partner of Theresa. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Sandie, Bill (dec) and Kerry, Robert (dec). A graveside service for David Shaw will be held in the Tatyoon Cemetery on WEDNESDAY (April 30) commencing at 1:00pm.
STARICK. Joan Lorraine.
7-12-1933 – 20-4-2025
Beloved wife of Maxwell (dec). Much loved mother of David Leonard, Bruce (dec), Colin and Robert. Mother in law of Petra and Aggie. Gran of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A funeral service for Joan will be held in the Sain Paul’s Lutheran Church, 108 High St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Apr 29) at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Diabetes Australia.
SMITH. Trevor George.
27-1-1946 – 20-4-2025
Beloved husband of Jan. Much loved father and father in law of Scott and Rebecca, and Adam.
Wonderful memories. Sleeping peacefully. A funeral service for Trevor will be held in the John Dunn Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Apr 29) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
GLADDIS. Gail Frances.
7-9-1951 – 20-4-2025
Beloved wife of John. Much loved and loving mother Andrew and Nicole, Deanne, Nannette and Marco. Grandmother of Zak and Maddy. Privately cremated
WRIGHT. Margaret May.
12-10-2025 – 12-4-2025
Beloved wife of Peter (dec). Much loved and loving mother of Belinda, Richard and Deborah. Adored Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Will be greatly missed. A funeral service for Margaret will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View Point St, Ararat on THURSDAY (Apr 24) at 11:00am. Private cremation will follow.