Obituary

Respected Merv lived for league and family

MERV Stumer was a true friend and a mentor to many, a hard-as-nails player in a different time for rugby league when tough was typical.

Peter Foley

22 Oct 2025

Obituary

Determination was the key to Jill’s success

JILL Toft had a special kinship with animals, especially Arabian horses, but no one cherished her more than her beloved family.

Peter Foley

30 Jul 2025

Obituary

Obituary - Tony leaves a priceless legacy of teaching

TEACHING is at the heart of Tony O’Sullivan’s life and legacy: it profoundly enriched countless lives and left a lasting legacy for his sons and their family.

Peter Foley

21 Jul 2025

Obituary

OBITUARY - Family and friends farewell kind-hearted Dr Harry

THE city that surrounded him, the community that embraced him, his friends and especially the family he loved and who adored him, will forever cherish their memories of Harry Ratnam.

Peter Foley

28 May 2025

Sport

Steve’s wonderful hockey legacy as admired leader

VALE: Steven Joseph (Beau) Profke 21.10.77 to 29.12.2024 STEVE Profke’s sudden passing aged 46 rocked the Ipswich hockey community and left everyone who shared his wonderful qualities in disbelief. The loyal Norths Hockey Club achiever was...

David Lems

22 Jan 2025

Obituary

Barry’s greatest loves were family and sport

BARRY Hinton’s family feel truly blessed and forever grateful for the time they had to share with him.

Peter Foley

15 Jan 2025

Obituary

Teacher and sport lover always put others first

BIG-HEARTED and selfless and affectionately known as ‘Bert’, Garry Cuthbert dedicated his life to helping others, seeking nothing in return but mateship.

Peter Foley

20 Nov 2024

Obituary

Ipswich mourns loss of retail icon

TRIBUTES are flowing in as the city mourns the loss of one of the giants of retail, respected business leader Tom Edwards.

Brian Bennion

21 Feb 2024

Obituary

Ipswich loses retail icon

RESPECTED business leader Tom Edwards has passed away at age 87.

Brian Bennion

17 Feb 2024

Obituary

Farewell for a giant of the Labor Party

FORMER Federal Leader of the Opposition and Governor-General Bill Hayden was remembered as a national leader, a man who defined the modern Labor Party, a humble achiever who introduced major social security reforms and policy change and a family man.

Brian Bennion

08 Nov 2023

Obituary

Our star who made television shine

IPSWICH’S own Logie winning actress and best-selling author Joy Chambers will be remembered for her dominance in the television industry and her enduring love for the city she grew up in.

Brian Bennion

25 Oct 2023

Obituary

State Funeral for our statesman

ONE of the city’s most revered statesmen Bill Hayden will be farewelled with a State Funeral to honour his life.

Brian Bennion

25 Oct 2023

Sport

Respected ‘Pa’ leaves lifetime legacy across city

FORMER Ipswich City Alderman, long-time Railways worker and hockey icon John James Cushing OAM delivered a lifetime of incredible service. John was one of the city’s most successful leaders who left a lasting legacy across many fields. An Alderman...

David Lems

06 Sep 2023

Ipswich

Peter taught valuable life lessons

Obituary: Peter Thomas Gleeson 1941-2023 WELL-respected Ipswich educator Peter Gleeson was someone you always learnt from. He loved teaching so much, he retired twice during his 50-year career. However, the former Camira State School principal also...

David Lems

09 Aug 2023

Obituary

Family will miss Carmel’s strength and guidance

AS time goes by, Carmel McLean’s most loved ones will treasure forever her special virtues and values but right now, they’re wondering how to go on without her.

Peter Foley

21 Jun 2023

Obituary

Tributes for a miner, community man and family man

FORMER mining boss John Walker was remembered as a community-minded person and a family man and for his efforts in establishing the mining memorial at Limestone Park at a service at Ipswich City Uniting Church last month.

Brian Bennion

21 Jun 2023