BATTAGLENE, Kevin James. - 10th September, 1996. The emptiness without you never goes away. Loved always Lola and families. Publication Date: 10/09/04 BLAIR, John. - 10/09/03. As you left our side one year ago today. We said a little prayer and asked the Lord above to keep you safely in his care. Loved and remembered. Rita, Peter, Joanne and family. Publication Date: 10/09/04 BURTON, Rita, of Dalby, passed away peacefully at ``Karingal'' on 6th September, 2004, aged 85 years.  Beloved wife of Eric (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and Lester Caterer, and Trish Burton. Loving sister of Eileen Gosden, sister-in-law of Dulcie Burton and loved aunt of all their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend RITA'S funeral, to be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Cunningham Street, Dalby, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. MONDAY (13th September, 2004), followed by interment at the Old Dalby Cemetery.  In God's Care Publication Date: 10/09/04 WINCHESTER, Muriel, passed away on the 9th September, 2004, aged 82 years. - Dearly loved wife of the late Canon George Winchester. Full funeral details to appear in a later edition. Publication Date: 10/09/04 WINTEN, Constance Jean, late of Pinaroo, Roma, formerly of Lucinda Street, Toowoomba and ``Glencara'', Warra.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Cremation Service which will be held in the Chapel of the Garden of Remembrance Crematorium, Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, this WEDNESDAY (15th September, 2004). Service to commence 11.00 a.m. Publication Date: 10/09/04 DEGOTARDI, Sylvia. - We love you and will miss you always. From your school friends, Mary, Toni and Di. Publication Date: 9/09/04 BALTZER (nee Kluck). - Steve & Barb praise God for the safe arrival of Simon Joseph. Born 6/9/04, 3960 grams. Publication Date: 9/09/04 McDONNELL, Clare. - 9th of September, 2003. In loving memory always. Helen and Paul, Peter and Sandy, Andrea and families. Publication Date: 9/09/04 ADAMS, Douglas Haig, `Doug', late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 7th September, 2004, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband of Valmai Joy. Much deeply loved father and father-in-law of James David (dec'd), Raymond and Kathleen, John, Rodney, Alan and Terri-Anne, and Peter. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Cassandra, Chanel, Stephanie, Tony, Caleb, and Cody.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend DOUG'S funeral, to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.30 p.m. FRIDAY (10th September, 2004). Service complete in Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations to Blue Care, Toowoomba, would be appreciated.  In God's Care Publication Date: 9/09/04 DEGOTARDI (nee Leahy), Sylvia Ann, of Caloundra, formerly of Toowoomba, tragically passed away on 4th September, 2004. AGED 33 YEARS  Treasured wife of Mick. Devoted mother of Mitchell (5 years), James (11 months) & Bianca Sylvia (newborn). Loved daughter, sister and sister-in-law of Charles & Carmel, Jacinta & Greg, Theresa, and Danny and Julie. Loved daughter-in-law and sister-in-law of Bud and Wendy, Karen and Colin, Anne and Tony, Sue and Gary, and special Aunt to all her nephews and nieces.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend SYLVIA'S funeral to be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 61 Edmund Street, Caloundra, commencing at 1.00 p.m. on FRIDAY (10th September, 2004).  Tired and weary you made no fuss, Your tried so hard to stay with us, Your suffered so much and told so few, You never deserved what you went through. Publication Date: 9/09/04 HOBDELL, Iris Marion, of Caloundra, formerly of Toowoomba, passed away 6th September, 2004. AGED 81 YEARS  Dearly loved wife of George (dec'd). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Pamela and Brian (dec'd). Loved grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.  Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend IRIS' funeral service to be held at the Holy Name Catholic Church, Bridge Street, Toowoomba, on FRIDAY (10th September, 2004), commencing at 1.30 p.m.  GREGSON & WEIGHT Caloundra. 5491 1559 Publication Date: 9/09/04 SCHEUERLE, Judith Ann, passed away peacefully at home on the 5th September, 2004, aged 57 years. - Much loved wife of Brian. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Chris Rose; Steven; Andrew; and Leonie and Aaron Haycock. Loving Nanny of Hannah (in Heaven), Sophie, Tia and Sam.  Judy was privately cremated on Wednesday, 8th September, 2004.  God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Publication Date: 9/09/04 STEVENS, Joyce Merle, late of Blue Care Nursing Home, Wynnum, and formerly of Warwick and Texas, passed away on the 6th September, 2004, aged 77 years.  Beloved wife of Les Stevens (dec'd) 2nd 26th Batallion; dearly loved mother of Lesly; loving grandmother of Leigh, Kirsty; great-grandmother of Stephanie, Madison, Jennifer, Isaac; dearly loved daughter of Tom and Pauline Butler (both dec'd).  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MERLE'S funeral, to be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Warwick, prayers commencing at 10.00 a.m. FRIDAY (10th September, 2004), followed by interment at Warwick Shire Lawn Cemetery. Publication Date: 9/09/04 NEWTON, Sidney John. - GOOMBUNGEE-HADEN A H & P SOCIETY  Members of the above Society are requested to attend the funeral of their late Life Member, SYD NEWTON, to move as per family notice in Wednesday's Chronicle.  President Publication Date: 9/09/04 CRISTAUDO, Tom. - 6 years today, the memories are still with us. Bernadette and family. Publication Date: 8/09/04 McGOVERN, Henry. - 41 years old. We hope you have found peace in heaven. Love your Son, Mum, Lynda and family. Publication Date: 8/09/04 ACHILIES, Douglas Kevin. 7th May, 1933 to 8th September, 2003. You cross the flying river to a land forever green. We often long to see you, but the river flows between. Your memory has not faded, the hurting does not cease, within our hearts there shines a star for you who are at peace. Mum, Sister, Brothers, Sisters-in-law and families. Publication Date: 8/09/04 DEGOTARDI (nee Leahy), Sylvia Ann, of Caloundra, formerly of Toowoomba, tragically passed away on 4th September, 2004. AGED 33 YEARS  Treasured wife of Mick. Devoted mother of Mitchell (5 years), James (11 months) & Bianca Sylvia (newborn). Loved daughter, sister and sister-in-law of Charles & Carmel, Jacinta & Greg, Theresa, and Danny and Julie. Loved daughter-in-law and sister-in-law of Bud and Wendy, Karen and Colin, Anne and Tony, Sue and Gary, and special Aunt to all her nephews and nieces.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend SYLVIA'S funeral to be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 61 Edmund Street, Caloundra, commencing at 1.00 p.m. on FRIDAY (10th September, 2004).  Tired and weary you made no fuss, Your tried so hard to stay with us, Your suffered so much and told so few, You never deserved what you went through. Publication Date: 8/09/04 DONNER. - Richard and Kim (nee Cross) welcome with love the safe arrival of their first child, Felicity Jane, 7lb 11oz, born 20th August, 2004. Sincere thanks to Dr Chater and Staff Theodore Hospital. Publication Date: 8/09/04 KATTIE, Father Sydney Charles, of Toowoomba. At Peace on 4th September, 2004. Dearly loved brother of Neal & Roger, and much loved friend of Anne Thorburn.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend SYD'S funeral service as per diocesan notice. Publication Date: 8/09/04 KATTIE, Father Sydney Charles. Priest of the Toowoomba Diocese. Died peacefully at Lourdes Home on 4th September, 2004, aged 82 years.  FATHER SYD'S family and friends, along with Bishop Morris and the priests and faithful of the diocese, invite you to his Funeral Mass on FRIDAY (10th September, 2004), at St Patrick's Cathedral, James Street, Toowoomba, at 11.30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street south. Publication Date: 8/09/04 MARTIN, Robert John ``Bob'', aged 71 years, late of Dalgangal Road, Gayndah and formerly of Alice Springs N.T., passed away unexpectedly at Toowoomba on September 3rd, 2004.  Beloved husband of Pat (dec'd) and Joan (dec'd). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Malcolm and Kerry, Anne-Marie, Douglas and Helen. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and loved brother and brother-in-law of Shirley, Pamela and Bruce and loved uncle of their respective families.  ``Lovingly Remembered''  Relatives and friends of the late BOB MARTIN are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the Graveside, Gayndah Cemetery, THURSDAY (September 9th, 2004), at 11.00 a.m. Donations to Royal Flying Doctors Service would be appreciated.  DES ALLEN & CO FUNERALS QFDA Bundaberg. Ph 4153 2424 Publication Date: 8/09/04 MCGOVERN, Henry. - Two years have passed. In our hearts forever, Jannell, Amanda and Scott, Sarah and Ken, Jamie, Jess, Matt and grandkids. Publication Date: 8/09/04 NEWTON, Sidney John, late of Rosemary Cottage, Tri-Care Toowoomba and formerly of Haden, passed away peacefully on the 6th September, 2004, aged 90 years.  Beloved husband of Alice (dec'd). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of John and Beryl Newton; Graham & Lynne Newton; Valma and Trevor Austin; and Glenda and Steve Bellettini. Loving grandfather of their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attemd SID'S funeral, to be held at St Johns Anglican Church, Haden, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. THURSDAY (9th September, 2004), followed by interment at the Goombungee - Haden Cemetery. Publication Date: 8/09/04 NOTHDURFT, Margaret, late of Oakey, passed away suddenly on the 5th September, 2004, aged 84 years.  Beloved wife of Sam (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim (dec'd); and Rhonda and Pat Holmes. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of Shayne Holmes and family; and Teena Jamieson and family.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MARGARET'S funeral, to be held at St Monica's Catholic Church, Campbell Street, Oakey. Prayers commencing at 2.00 p.m. THURSDAY (9th September, 2004), followed by committal at the Oakey Cemetery.  Forever in Our Hearts Publication Date: 8/09/04 PARKER, Bruce Anthony, of Toowoomba, died on 5th September, 2004, aged 34 years. Tragically taken as a result of a Motor Accident.  Adored partner of Lyn, and loving father of Jessica, April and Dominic. Dearly loved son of Jack and Nola (dec'd). Loved brother of Sue, Rob and Vicki and their families and a friend to all.  Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of BRUCE'S Life to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, cnr Tor and North Streets, Toowoomba, commencing at 1.00 p.m. on FRIDAY (10.09.04), then proceeding to the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. Publication Date: 8/09/04 SKOW, Lawrence Ian, late of Cairns, formerly Toowoomba and N.Z, passed away peacefully at home on 3rd September, 2004.  Loving husband of Julie, beloved father of Nicholas (Brisbane) and Mathew (N.Z.). Friend to Don & Margaret Hocroft (Kingsthorpe) and Shane and Marion Lucht (Roma).  Aged 53 Years  Forever in our Hearts  The relatives and friends of LAWRENCE are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which will be held at the Chapel of the Cairns Crematorium, Foster Road, White Rock, Cairns, on THURSDAY (9th September, 2004), commencing at 4.00 p.m.  Messages to Julie Skow, c/o Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors, PO Box 7058, Cairns 4870.  BURKIN SVENDSENS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone 4054 5400 - Cairns Publication Date: 8/09/04 WILSON - THE Members of the Lions Club of Crows Nest wish to express their sympathy to the family of their late Member, Bill Wilson. Our sincere sympathy goes to Rita, Patrick, Robbie and Scott. Members are invited to attend his service on Thursday at 11.00 a.m., Catholic Church, Crows Nest. Publication Date: 8/09/04 WHITE, Daphne Gwendoline, `Gwen', late of Toowoomba and formerly of Armidale, passed away peacefully at St Andrew's Hospital, Toowoomba, on the 6th September, 2004, aged 74 years.  Beloved wife of Leslie Alan (Matey). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (dec'd), David and Helen, Bobby and Denise, Colin and Michelle. Loving Nanna of Mark, Brett, Scott, and Glen; Shayleigh, and Talita. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the White and Kingdom families, and loved aunt of their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend GWEN'S funeral, to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 2.00 p.m. THURSDAY (9th September, 2004). Service complete in Chapel.  In God's Care Publication Date: 8/09/04 WILSON, William C. 216629, 6th R.A.R. - CROWS NEST RSL SUB-BRANCH  Members of the above Sub-Branch are invited to attend the funeral of their late member and friend, BILL, as per the family notice.  R. Rolfe, Treasurer Publication Date: 8/09/04 WHITE, Daphne (Gwen). - NORTHERN SUBURBS HOCKEY CLUB  Life Members, Members and Supporters of the above Club are requested to attend the funeral of GWEN, mother of Life Member Robert White, to move as per family notice.  Howard Glass, President Publication Date: 8/09/04 ERBACHER, John. - ST MARY'S OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION  The Members of the above Association and Past Students are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their Past President, JOHN, as per family notice in Tuesday's Chronicle.  By request, Paul Canning, President Publication Date: 8/09/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software