Clark County, OH

Posted Obituaries for December 1999 thru July 2000


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GRIEST, MORNINGSTARE, SUVER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, December 11, 1999

Hazel Elizabeth GRIEST, 88 of Springfield, Ohio, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, December 10, 1999 in Dayview Care Center, New Carlisle, Ohio. She was born September, 1911 in Clark county, Ohio, the daughter of Fred M and Nellie M (MORNINGSTARE) SUVER. She was a lifelong member of the Bethel baptist Church. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald GRIEST in 1969, and her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jim McGowan.Survivors include three children, Robert and wife Barbara, New Carlisle, Lois and husband Bill, Kettering, ohio, Richard and wife Carol of Cpringfield; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 13, 1999 in the Bethel Baptist Church, Carlisle Pike, Springfield, Ohio. Pastor Jim SKEDEL officiating; Burial will be in the New Carlisle Cemetery. Firends may call form 2-6 Sunday in the Trostel, Chapman, Christmas Funeral Home, New Carlisle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dayview Care Center or to the Bethel Baptist Church.

BRADLEY, BYERMAN, LEBLANC, NEUHARDT, RICH, WALDRON, WHITTINGTON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, December 12, 1999

Page 11D. Roger L. WHITTINGTON, 90, of Springfield, passed away at 5:41 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 1999, in Community Hospital. He was born January 21, 1909. in Springfield, the son of Joseph Nash and Sarah Catherine (BYERMAN) WHITTINGTON. Mr. WHITTINGTON was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (formerly Second Lutheran Church). St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, a life member of the Khana Shahar Grotto, life member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, life member of Antioch Shrine, 30 year member of the Antioch band and chorus, Home City Chapter Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Amaranth. He was retired from real estate sales. His survivors include one daughter and son in law, Carolyn and Robert BRADLEY, Springfield, one step son and daughter in-law, Steve and Anita RICH, Buford, South Carolina; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mildred and Charlotte, three daughters, Barbara LEBLANC, Shirley NEUHARDT, and Vicki WHITTINGTON; one son Joseph; one grandson, David NEUHARDT; one sister, Thelma WALDRON. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday in the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home with Rev. William McKee officiating. Friends may call for one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Elderly United, or Helping Hands of Northridge United Methodist Church.

COY, GERMAN, GRIESER, HIXON, HUNT, KIRKPATRICK, MASSIE, PAGE, VEST Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Friday, December 17, 1999

Ruth (KIRKPATRICK) "Mommie" PAGE, 96, of Springfield, passed away at 4:01pm Friday, December 17, 1999. She was born on September 10, 1903 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Lettie (German) Kirkpatrick. Ruth retired from the Lawson Milk Company in 1977. Survivors include five daughters and one son; Eileen (James) Baker of Springfield, Ohio; Lettie (Bob) Arnold of Springfield, Ohio; June (Arthur) Allen Jr., of Jamestown, Ohio; Carolyn Hixon of Springfield, Ohio; Dale Page of Springfield, Ohio, and Joan (Steve) Grieser of Springfield, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Ruth (Page) Hunt of Florida ; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Page in 1962, son Gene in 1981, three sons-in-laws, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson. She is also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Esther Massie, Jenny Scanlon, Samuel Kirkpatrick, Doris Vest, Gladys Coy, Eugene Kirkpatrick, Lloyd Kirkpatrick, and beloved brother-in-law and special friend Lee Coy. "Mommie" was mother to many children over her life. She will be remembered for her love and dedication to her husband and her family and friends, never asking for anything in return. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, Monday from 5 to 8pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00am with Pastor Bob Reiss officiating. Burial will be at Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial Gifts may be made to Children's Hospital, One Children's Plaza, Dayton, Ohio 45404, or the Smilin Bob Heart Fund, 350 N. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502. Condolences may be made to the family at www.littletonandrue.com.

ADKINS, EVILSIZOR, FOY, JOHNSON, KESSLER, KLIESMIT, KNOTTS, LAUGHLIN, LITTREL, NICHOLS, RICKETTS, ROWLAND Name of Newspaper is Daily Citizen, Urbana, OH on Saturday, December 18, 1999

David E "Big D" EVILSIZOR, 66, of 5994 Molunkee St, Cable, Ohio, made his peace with this world Thursday, Dec 16, 1999 in Community Hospital, Springfield, Ohio. He was born Feb 25, 1933 in Clark County, to Grover and Dorothy EVILSIZOR. He retired from White's Sales and Service. Dave is survived by his wife Joyce (KESSLER) EVILSIZOR; son David Eldon EVILSIZOR, Jr.; three daughters, Deborah E (EVILSIZOR) RICKETTS, Christina L (EVILSIZOR) KLIESMIT, and Cheryl L (EVILSIZOR) JOHNSON ; six grandchildren, Kurry M KLIESMIT, Josh M FOY, Jennifer M FOY, Rikki R RICKETTS, Cary Jo KNOTTS and Tyson J KNOTTS, all of the Urbana area; brothers Richard and Joseph EVILSIZOR , sisters Marjorie ADKINS, Betty LITTRELL, Jean ROWLAND and Elnora NICHOLS , all of Urbana, Florence LAUGHLIN of Sidney, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and Diane and Andy EVILSIZOR of Urbana. The family will receive friends in the Walter Schoedinger funeral home on Sunday Dec 19, 1999 fro 3?5 p.m where the funeral services will be held on Monday Dec 20, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Calvin Rowland, officiating. Please send your heartfelt donations to the Community Hospital Independent Endowment Fund ICU Unit at Community Hospital, 530 S Burnett Rd, Springfield, Ohio in David's memory. The life giving and Heart sharing efforts are greatly appreciated. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh M FOY, Tyson J KNOTTS, Kurry M KLIESMIT, Rick RICKETTS, Lee BOYD, Bill BUROKER, Jim WHITE, Phillip (Smitty) SMITH, Rick CLAY, Phillip ROWLAND, Garland (Buddy) NICHOLS, Jr., Joey NICHOLS, Randy EVILSIZOR, Frank KENDRICKS, Tim LITTRELL, Dean KESSLER, Howard KESSLER, Earl KESSLER, Jr. and Richard KESSLER.

BRUNSON, CERTO, CRISANTI, IANNOPOLIO, JONES, MASEM, MURRAY, SMITH Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Page 17. Dorothy L. MASEM CRISANTI, 79, of South Vienna died Monday evening, January 3, 2000 in Community Hospital. She was born November 21, 1920 in Dover, Tennessee, the daughter of Vennie Maurice and Eunice (May) BRUNSON. Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donald A., Sr. and Diana MASEM of South Vienna; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Muriel and Cosie IANNOPOLIO of Geneva, New York, Emma Lou SMITH and Janell JONES, both of Dover, Tennessee; grandchildren, Mechele and Matthew MURRAY of Curtice, Ohio, Donald A. MASEM, Jr. and Jess A. MASEM, both of Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Meranda and Kaitlin MURRAY of Curtice, Ohio; brother-in-law, Joe CERTO of Geneva, New York; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Joseph A. MASEM; second husband, Walter J. CRISANTI; and one sister, Loveen CERTO. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Roland Albert of the Park Layne United Brethren Church officiating. Burial will be in McConkey Cemetery.

ENGLE, GRIM, LITTLE Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Page 17. Dorothy LITTLE GRIM, 89, of Springfield died Monday evening, January 3, 2000 in Oakwood Village. She was born September 30, 1910 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Arnold and Mary (ENGLE) LITTLE. Mrs. GRIM was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. GRIM in 1963. Private graveside services will be held in Greenfield Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family is being served by the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield.

DAVIS, FOSTER, HOUSER, KELLER, LEFFEL, WARREN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 9, 2000

Otto Forrest WARREN, 82, of Springfield, died Friday, January 7, 2000, in Mercy Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1917, in Jackson, Ohio, the son of Otto M. and Mary (DAVIS) WARREN. He was a retired foreman with Steel Products with many years of service and an avid golfer. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Jacqueline and Gene FOSTER, Terri and Harry LEFFEL, all of Springfield, and Kimberly and Steve HOUSER of Clearwater, Florida; two sons, Jerry WARREN of New Carlisle, Ohio , and Jeff and his wife, Teresa WARREN of Vandalia, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles WARREN of Cable, Ohio; and a sister, Margaret Almeda KELLER of Stockdale, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vira (Kathleen) WARREN in March of 1990; nine brothers; and one sister. His body was entrusted to the Woods-Alligier Funeral Home, where friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Al Botkins officiating. Interment will follow in Enon Cemetery.

BEAKES, BOATMAN, GREGORY, MALOTT Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 9, 2000

Stella Marie BEAKES, 89, of Springfield, died at 6:25 p.m. January 6, 2000 in Friends Care Center, yellow Springs, Ohio, following two years of failing health. She was born May 13, 1910, in Greenfield, Oho, the daughter of Sanford M. and Maggie (MALOTT) BOATMAN. She was an active volunteer for over 30 years in the Aquatic Department at the Springfield Family YMCA. Her survivors include very dear friends Marianne and Jim GREGORY of Springfield; and also the loving staff at Friends Care Center; and niece Pauline BEAKES, Fairborn, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patilla, in 1984. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery Chapel. Burial will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Family YMCA to purchase a memorial tree. The family is being served by the Conroy Funeral Home.

DAVIS, FOSTER, HOUSER, KELLER, LEFFEL, WARREN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Monday, January 10, 2000

Otto Forrest WARREN, 82 of Springfield, died Friday, January 7, 2000, in Mercy medical Center. He was born December 18, 1917, in Jackson, Ohio, the son of Otto M. and Mary (DAVIS) WARREN. He was a retired foreman with Steel Products with many years of service and an avid golfer. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Jacqueline and Gene FPSTER, Terri and Harry LEFFEL, all of Springfield, and Kimberly and Steve HOUSER of Clearwater, Florida; two sons, Jerry WARREN of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Jeff and his wife, Teresa WARREN of Vandalia, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles WARREN of Cable, Ohio; and a sister, Margaret Almeda KELLER of Stockdale, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vira (Kathleen) WARREN in March of 1990; nine brothers; and one sister. His body was entrusted to the Woods-Allgier Funeral Home, where friends may call Monday from 6-8- p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Al Botkins officiating. Interment will follow in Enon Cemetery

CLASZ, DOBYNS, EWICK, JODON, SPARKS, WATKINS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Monday, January 10, 2000

Thelma Louise DOBYNS, 77, of Springfield, died Saturday, January 8, 2000, at 6:07 p.m. in Eaglewood Care Center. She was born November 27, 1922, in Springfield, Oho, the daughter of Bert T. and Arena (CLASZ) JODON. She graduated from Springfield High School and was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She worked for Dr. F.F. Mueller during the founding years of the Town and Country Day School and for many years as Executive Secretary for Mental Health Services for Clark County. She is survived by three sons, Michael and his wife, Deborah of Enon, Daniel and Robert of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Amy, Brian and Kevin DOBYNS, Erin and David WATKINS, Brook EWICK and Craig SPARKS; and two nephews, Tom and Gary JODON. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard W. DOBYNS in 1997; and a brother, Clyde JODON. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. in the Jackson Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 5 p.m. with Tony Valle officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Urban Light Ministries, Inc., Adopt-a-Block program, P.O.Box 3132, Springfield, Ohio 45501. She was a kind and selfless woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

CARNEY, IANNI, MARKOCH, MELOTT, VIDOCIVICH Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Angeline C. (MARKOCH) CARNEY of Springfield died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at 9:50 p.m. in Heartland of Springfield. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Rudolph and Rose (VIDOCIVICH) MARKOCH. Survivors include a son, Brian M. CARNEY of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Angela IANNI of Springfield; a brother-in-law, John CARNEY of California; several nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Melbaruth MELOTT of Kirkland, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis CARNEY in 1987. Friends may visit with the family Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in the Jackson Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday at a time to be announced at St. Teresa Catholic Church with Father Rick Walling officiating.

HARMISON, SHEPARD, SNYDER, SUMMERS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Francis E. "Frank" SUMMERS, 82, of Springfield, died at 11:30 p.m. January 13, 2000 in Mercy Medial Center. He was born July 21, 1917, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of James F. and Josephine (SNYDER) SUMMERS. He retired from Dinner Bell Foods as sales representative after a number of years service. He was a member of First United Church of Christ. His survivors include two sons, Robert SUMMERS, Centerville, Ohio and James SUMMERS; two sisters, Betty HARMISON and Shirley SHEPARD, all of Springfield; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred V. in 1998; a son David; and two brothers, Marvin and Quentin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Conroy Funeral Home, with Dr. Dean A. Elam officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to services. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

BRADDS, FARKAS, JONES, PATTON, REEVES, RINGER, WEBB Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 15, 2000

Gladys PATTON RINGER, 95, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, January 13, 2000, at Oakwood Village. She was born December 16, 1904, near Jamestown, the daughter of H. J. and Clark (JONES) WEBB. Mrs. RINGER was a member of the Church of Christ. Her survivors include her daughter, Mildred PATTON REEVES and son-in-law, Norman of Xenia; one grandson, J. Kent REEVES and his wife, Debbie; a step-great-grandson, Darryl FARKAS and his wife, Amy. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Guy PATTON; her second husband, William D. RINGER; her parents; one sister, Edna BRADDS; and one brother, Alfred WEBB. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, 830 North Limestone Street, on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville, on Monday at 11 a.m. You may express condolences to the family through www.littletonandrue.com

JUNG, LYTLE, SMITH, YATES Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, February 17, 2000

Nellie B. JUNG, 90, of Springfield, died at 11:37 a.m. February 15, 2000 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Greenfield, Ohio on May 13, 1909 the daughter of Napthili and Sally (LYTLE) YATES. She retired in 1979 from Mercy Medical Center after eight years of service. She attended St. Bernard Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Marie and George SMITH, Springfield; special nieces and nephews, Sally and Mark, Kathy and Oakley, Dennis and Brenda, David and Patti, Junior and Flossie and many special friends at Villa Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 1967 and three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the Conroy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Bernard Church. Burial in St. Bernard Cemetery.

BAKER, BLUE, BRIGHT, LEVALLEY, SHARP, VANMALDEREN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, March 1, 2000

Page 18, Robert C BRIGHT, 69, of Springfield, passed away at 1:30 am Tuesday, February 29, 2000, in his residence. He was born December 3, 1930, in Springfield, the son of Otis and Elizabeth (BLUE) BRIGHT. Mr BRIGHT was a member of the Northridge Christian Fellowship, the Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1031, and the United Auto Workers. He was retired from Navistar. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Leola (LEVALLEY) BRIGHT; five children, Sharon (Thomas) SHARP, Springfield, Karan(Edward) BAKER, Centerville, Gary BRIGHT, Judy (Noel) VANMALDEREN, and Thomas BRIGHT, all of Springfield; eight grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa BRIGHT; his parents; and numerous brothers and sisters. At Mr BRIGHT's request, his remains will be cremated and private memorial services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Community Hospital. Arrangements are by the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home.

BALDWIN, CONWELL, HARRIS, NORRIS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 18, 2000

Orval L HARRIS, 97, of Englewood, Florida and formerly of Springfield, died at 11:43 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2000 in Beverly Health Care Center, Englewood, Florida. He was born April 26, 1902 in Dialton, Ohio, the son of Ira L and Sara E (BALDWIN) HARRIS. He retired in 1972 as a tool room machinist at Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 19 and one half years of service. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth M; two children and spouses, Richard and Phyllis HARRIS, Urbana, Anna Lou and John NORRIS, Springfield; nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha; step-son John CONWELL; one sister and three brothers. Friends may call from 3-6 Sunday in the Conroy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St Bernard Church, Burial will be in Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Paramedic Fund or the American Cancer Society.

ANGELO, HORNER, KRITES, MCKEEVER, SANDER, SANDERS, SCHNEIDER, YEOMAN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 25, 2000

Thelma MCKEEVER, 85, of Springfield died Thursday evening, March 23, 2000 in Community Hospital. She was born March 27, 1914 in Gettysburg, Ohio, the daughter of Ore and Eliza (HORNER) SANDERS. Mrs. MCKEEVER was a retired secretary. Her survivors include her husband of 64 years, Virgil A. MCKEEVER; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ed YEOMAN of Springfield; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marlene MCKEEVER of Springfield; four grandchildren, Wayde and his wife, Melisa, Barry, Melissa and her husband, Tony, and Matthew; seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Nickolas, Wesley, and Lucas YEOMAN, Madison, Jake, and Lindsey ANGELO; niece and nephew, Sue KRITES and Bob SANDER great-nephew, Darrell SANDERS; and two great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Vivian SCHNEIDER; and brother, Robert SANDERS. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield Monday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. You may express condolences to the family throught www.littletonandrue.com

GUNTER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, March 26, 2000

Robert H. GUNTER, 82, of Springfield, died Thursday at 4 p.m. at his home. Bob was born March 14, 1918, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Amanda and John GUNTER. Bob served in the Army from 1939-1941. Bob retired in 1980 from the nited States Post office. Bob was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Ancient, Mystic Order of Samaritans, and Elderly United. Survivors include his wife, Iola L. GUNTER; son and daughter-in-law, William and Kay GUNTER; son and daughter-in-law, Lt. Col Daniel and Bonnie GUNTER; four grandchildren, Danny, Tabitha, Sara, and Richard; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Larissa, and Samantha. He is survived by one brother and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Mae GUNTER on December 4, 1989; his son, Robert H. GUNTER, Jr., March 18, 1999; two brothers and one sister. He was a terrific bowler, and a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Iola. Friends may visit with the family 5-8 p.m. Monday in the Jackson Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Rick Clos officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.

DUKE, PLYMELL, SWORDS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, March 26, 2000

Alice M. SWORDS, 72, of Springfield, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at 4:01 p.m. in Community Hospital. She was born October 2, 1927, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Cary and Hazel (PLYMELL) DUKE. She was a member of Story Hypes United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children, (rest of obit cut off)

CAMPBELL, DELASHMENT, FIEDLER, JONES, LINEBAUGH, RYAN, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, March 26, 2000

Glenna Mae JONES RYAN, 78, a resident of the Odd Fellows Home, passed away at 3:46 a.m. Saturday. March 25, 2000, in Mercy Medical Center. She was as born September 6, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (DELASHMENT) LINEBAUGH. Mrs. RYAN was as a member of the Northside Church of God, the Rebe-kah Lodge, and had been employed at Community Hospital as a dietician and the Ohio Masonic Home, as a nurses aide. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph A. (Carol) JONES, India-napolis, Indiana; and Paul D. (Sheryl) JONES, Springfield, Ohio; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister. Mary (Tom) CAMPBELL, Dayton. Ohio; two step-sisters, Anita (Fred) FIEDLER, Martinez, Geor-gia; Sarah (Mark) WILSON, Cleveland, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph V. JONES, and William B. RYAN; and her parents. Friends may call in the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Mon-day. Funeral services will he held at 10:30 am. Tuesday, in the funeral home with Rev. Don Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.

CIRCLE, HAYES, LAPP, NANCE, OWENS, SMITH, WAUGH Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, April 5, 2000

Page 20. Marcella (Marcy) CIRCLE, 82, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, April 04, 2000, at her residence. She was born August 08, 1917 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ernest and Anna (WAUGH) NANCE, who preceded her in death. She was a retired employee of Echo Inc with 45 years of service. She is survived by two daughters and son -in-law, Shirley and Joseph LAPP and Jacqueline L HAYES, all of Springfield; six grandchildren, Sharon Marcella, Diana OWENS, Jim HAYES, Janet HAYES, Gary HAYES and Vickie SMITH; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will beheld at 10:30 am Thursday at the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home Springfield with Rev Julie Cremeans Officiating. Burial will be at Newcomers Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

BROCK, VANNORSDALL Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, April 5, 2000

Page 17. Mildred M VANNORSDALL, 81, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Saturday morning in the Deaconess Hospital. She was born in Madison County on May 10, 1918, the daughter of Melvin Lee and Goldie Lucy (BROCK) VANNORSDALL. Mildred was a member of the Clifton United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, the United Methodist Women, and the American Library Association. She was formerly employed as a Librarian with the Chicago Public Library. Graveside service will be held Friday, April 07, 2000, 3:00 pm at the Fairview Cemetery, Jeffersonville, with the Reverend Jerry Hill officiating. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2000, 2:00 pm at the Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. The family is being served by the [end of obit missing]

DOOM, EVILSIZOR, MICK, MONTI, PATTERSON, PRIDDY Name of Newspaper is State Journal-Register on Wednesday, April 5, 2000

Page 9. Safety Harbor, Fla. - Carl Eugene PRIDDY, 82, of Safety Harbor, Fla., formerly of Springfield, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at Mease Hospital Countryside. He was born Oct. 12, 1917, in Lake Fork, the son of Simon and Flora PRIDDY. He married Edna J. MICK. Mr. Priddy was a master mechanic and operating engineer for Calhoun County Contractor Co. in Springfield. He was a member of First Christian Church and the International Union of Operating Engineers, both in Springfield. Survivors: wife, Edna J.; a son, Carl Edwin of Springfield; a stepson, Robert EVILSIZOR of MacClenny, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Judy PATTERSON of Pensacola, Fla., and Brenda MONTI of Coella; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marjorie DOOM of Lincoln and Ruby TURNER of Springfield. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Moss Feaster Funeral Homes Dunedin Chapel in Dunedin, Fla., Dr. Allan R. Stuart officiating. Burial: Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, Fla.

CRABTREE, HALL Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, April 6, 2000

Page 17. Norah HALL, 70, of San Jose Drive, Palm Coast, Florida, died April 01, 2000 in St Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, February 03, 1930, came to the United States in 1966, lived in Springfield, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 1992. She was a member of St Anastasia Catholic Church, St Augustine, Florida. She was a homemaker. Mrs HALL is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard W HALL, Palm Coast, Florida; five sons, Richard HALL, Detroit, Michigan, John HALL, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Peter HALL, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Anthony HALL, Las Vegas, Nevada, Gregory HALL, Boise, Idaho; one daughter, Elizabeth CRABTREE, Springfield, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held in Florida

BALDRIDGE, BOTKIN, COE, LAWS, OSBORNE, PRICE, STAPLETON, STARNER, TACKETT, WELCH Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, April 6, 2000

Page 17. Donald Ray TACKETT, 60, of Springfield, died Monday, April 03, 2000, in Community Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born in Whitehouse, Kentucky, September 06, 1939, the son of Frank Marion and Nancy Jane (BALDRIDGE) TACKETT. Mr TACKETT's hobbies included fishing, hunting, and boating. He was a member of Local 22 since April of 1967 as a brick mason and had been working for Kmco Construction. Mr TACKETT was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Dorothy PRICE and Janice WELCH. He is survived by his wife, Marlene (STAPLETON) TACKETT, whom he married on July 08, 1961; three daughters and one son-in-law, Elizabeth COE, Lisa TACKETT, and Crystal (Chuck) BOTKIN, all of Springfield; three brothers, Leslie, Wendell and Jeffery TACKETT, all of Whitehouse, Kentucky; two sisters, Susan STARNER of Alexandria, Ohio, and Brenda TACKETT of Kansas; two grandchildren, Steven LAWS and Gary Alan OSBORNE, Jr; one great-grandchild Zeya LAWS; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. Services will be held Thursday at 2 pm in the memorial home with Pastor Forest Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.

FLAMM, HOLDER, SCHMIDT Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, April 6, 2000

Page 17. Louis G HOLDER, 94, o Ottawa, Ohio, died at 1:17 pm Monday, April 03, 2000, at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa, Ohio. He was born November 05, 1905, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of George and Charlotte (SCHMIDT) HOLDER. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati; Treasurer of WEEC Radio Station, Springfield, Ohio; member of Grace Bible Church, Springfield, Ohio, and was a retired IRS Agent. He is survived by his wife, Verna FLAMM of Ottawa, whom he married June 23, 1934; son, David HOLDER, Dayton, Ohio; daughter, Lois HOLDER, Ottawa, Ohio; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Katherine HOLDER. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at the Ottawa Missionary Church, Ottawa, Ohio. Rev Marshal Metzger will officiate. Burial will be 1 pm Friday at Hill Side Chapel, Cincinnati Cremation Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorials may be made to Ottawa Missionary Church, 2031 East Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio, or Putnam Acres Care Center, 10170 Township Road 5-H, Ottawa, Ohio. The [end of obituary missing ]

DEANE, KARL, NORTH, OCONNOR, TURNER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, April 8, 2000

Leo J. KARL, 80, of Springfield, died Friday, April 7, 2000 at 8:55 a.m. in Villa of Springfield. He was born December 7, 1919 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Frank B. and Ellen (O'Connor) Karl. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and was retired from the South Charleston Post Office. He was a veteran of the United States navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 362, and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. He was a member and past president of United Postal Workers of America, Springfield local. He is survived by three children, Beverly Jane Deane of Springfield, Barbara jean (Jim) North of Venice, Florida, and Richard J. (Elana) Karl of Spokane, Washington; seven grandchildren, Julie (Rob) Turner and Jay North, Jeff, Mark, and Mike Deane, and Jennifer and Justin Karl; a great-grandson, Jeffery Deane, Jr.; a brother, Eugene (June) Karl of Sarasota, Florida; a sister-in-law, Frances Karl of Cleveland; his cousin, Anna Ruth O'Connor of Springfield; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Jane on February 14, 1997; a brother, Robert; a sister, Mary; and a grandson Jud North. Graveside services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Glen haven memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Leo's memory may be made to Community Hospital Hospice, 2615 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. The family is being served by Jackson-Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home.

BREEDY, BROOKS, COLLINS, DAWSON, LINS, MCREARY, SLUSHER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, May 4, 2000

Nell E. SLUSHER 85, of Springfield, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2000, in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born Apr 18, 1915 in Springfield the daughter of Charles O. and Bessie (DAWSON) MCREARY. Mrs. Slusher was a life memer of Faith in Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and its predecessors and was a former Worthy Matron of the Neal Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler and had been employed for over 20 years as the secretary of the Pathology Department at Mercy Mediacl Center. Survivors include two sons, James Allen (Sharon) Slusher, Springfield, Larry Neil (Linda) Slusher, South Vienna; two daughters, Phylinda Jean Collins, Springfield, Rebecca Sue (Norton) Compton, Fairfax, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Kristin Lynne (Shawn) Brooks of Wilmington, Delaware, Ryan (Tabiha) Slusher of Springfield, Justin Slusher of Boston, Massachusetts, Suzanne Slusher of South Vienna, Mary Elizabeth COLLINS of Dayton, Heidi Jo (Michael) BREEDY of Springfield, Michael (Carmen) COLLINS of Littleton, Colorado, Christopher (Julie) LINS of New Hampshire; six great-grandchildren; Emerson Reis BROOKS, Michael Breedy, Gunnar LINS, Brandon Collins, Bryan COLLINS, Conner COLLINS; one sister-in-law, Mary Slusher of Springfield. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Lawrence R. Slusher, December 23, 1984; her parents and one son-in-law, Richard COLLINS. Friends may call in the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Hme from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Faith in Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Christ Evangelical Luthern Church.

ANDREWS, ANGELO, MCKEEVER, SANDERS, WEIKERT, YEOMAN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Friday, May 5, 2000

Virgil A. MCKEEVER, 87, of Springfield died Wednesday evening, May 3, 2000, in Community Hospital. He was born September 7, 1912, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Warren and Carrie (ANDREWS) MCKEEVER. Mr. MCKEEVER was employed at William Bayley Company until closing and also Ripley Carpet. He was a member of the Engineer's Club, Musicians Union and Power Squadron. His survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ed YEOMAN of Springfield; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marlene MCKEEVER of Springfield; four grandchildren, Wayde and his wife, Melisa, Barry, Melissa and her husband, Tony, and Matthew; seven great-grandchildren, Autin, Nickolas, Wesley and Lucas YEOMAN, Madison, Jake and Lindsey ANGELO; sister-in-law, Virginia MCKEEVER of Springfield; ten nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Thelma (SANDERS) MCKEEVER on March 23, 2000; sister Thelma WEIKERT; and two brothers, Orville and Rodger MCKEEVER. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield Friday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Barbara C. WIECHEL of Lagonda United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. You may express condolences to the family through www.littletonandrue.com

BAUER, BURKHARDT, RUNYAN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, May 6, 2000

Date of Death, May 6, 2000. Herman H. BURKHARDT 80, of Springfield, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1919, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Jacob and Rosa (BAUER) BURKHARDT. Herman was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8673, Swabian Benevolent Society, the Leidertafel Club, Auxiliary State Highway Patrol and the Shawnee Antique Motor Club. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 4th Armor Division under General George C. Patton. He spent his lifetime as a self-employed general contractor building many homes in the Springfield area. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Avanell (RUNYAN) BURKHARDT, whom he married July 0, 1941; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Beck BURKHARDT of Mechanicsburg; two grandchildren, Tammy Jo BURKHARDT and Aaron and his wife, Debbie BURKHARDT; one great-grandchild, Cody BURKHARDT; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and fourth brothers. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, Monday from 5-8 p.m. where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bonny KINNUNEN of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1612 South Belmont Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. You may express condolences to the family through: www.littletonandrue.com

BAUER, BURKHARDT, RUNYAN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, May 6, 2000

Using Date of death. Herman H. BURKHARDT 80, of Springfield, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1919, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Jacob and Rosa (BAUER) BURKHARDT. Herman was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8673, Swabian Benevolent Society, the Leidertafel Club, Auxiliary State Highway Patrol and the Shawnee Antique Motor Club. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 4th Armor Division under General George C. Patton. He spent his lifetime as a self-employed general contractor building many homes in the Springfield area. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Avanell (RUNYAN) BURKHARDT, whom he married July 0, 1941; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Beck BURKHARDT of Mechanicsburg; two grandchildren, Tammy Jo BURKHARDT and Aaron and his wife, Debbie BURKHARDT; one great-grandchild, Cody BURKHARDT; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and fourth brothers. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, Monday from 5-8 p.m. where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bonny KINNUNEN of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1612 South Belmont Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. You may express condolences to the family through: www.littletonandrue.com

CONRAD, GOUNDAR, GRAY, JENKINS, ULERY, ZERKLE Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, May 7, 2000

Page 11D: Donna Marie JENKINS ULERY, 96 of Springfield, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center. She was the daughter of David I. and Bessie CONRAD JENKINS, born on a farm in Champaign County, Ohio, May 4, 1904. She was a graduate of Terre Haute High School, 1920, Westville High School, 1921, and Champaign County Normal School, St. Paris, Ohio, 1922. She taught in Terre Haute Elementary School for five years before her marriage in 1927 to Horace Wilbur ULERY making the City of Springfield their home. She was employed by Crowell Collier Publishing Company as a supervisor in the Subscription Department for 6 years. A great-granddaughter, Sarah Marie ULERY, was born May 1, 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara E. (Maurice) GRAY of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; a son, Douglas L. (Opal) ULERY of Springfield; three grandchildren, Neal GRAY of New Orleans, Louisiana, Brian (Patti) ULERY and Jennifer ULERY GOUNDAR, both of Springfield. She was a member of Sory-Hypes (sic) Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur, in December 1989; and sister, Lela E. ZERKLE in 1984. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m. in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Larry Poling of Mechanicsburg United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. You may express condolences to the family through: "www.littletonandrue.com".

BROWNE, GIBSON, KINGERY, SWOPE Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, May 9, 2000

Page 14. Richard "Dick" KINGERY, 70, of Marysville, Tennessee, died Saturday, May 06, 2000, at the family home. He was a native of Springfield, Ohio and was a member of the Stroker Club and the Challengers Club in Fort Myers Florida. He was retired from A-1 Gas Company. He was preceded in death by his parents,; brother, William KINGERY and step-brother Carl SWOPE. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Louise KINGERY; son Keith KINGERY; daughter, Sandy KINGERY; grandson, Cory KINGERY, all of Maryville; brother, Ronald SWOPE of Springfield, Ohio; sisters, Dorothy BROWNE of Springfield, Ohio, and Barbara GIBSON of Lakeview, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm Tuesday, May 09, 2000, in the West Chapel of smith Mortuary, Maryville Tennessee, (86) 983-1000, with pastor Scott Campbell officiating. Family will receive friends one half hour prior to the service.

COOK, PAYNE, ROPP, SMITH, SPEARS, WALKER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, May 9, 2000

Page 14. Larry J SMITH, 43, of Springfield, died Saturday, Ma 06, 2000, at 4:26 pm in the emergency room of Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Urbana, Ohio, May 21, 1956, the son of Harry Thomas and Irene E (WALKER) SMITH. Mr SMITH has been a resident of Springfield for the past 19 and one half years and had been working at Remington Steel as a tool and die maker. He was preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Alan and Bobby SMITH. Mr SMITH is also survived by his wife, Carolyn (SPEARS) SMITH; mother, Irene SMITH of Urbana; two daughters, Tracy Lynn SMITH and Tina Louise SMITH at home; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Rebecca SMITH of Texas, Rodger and Keith SMITH both of Urbana, Jerry and Judy SMITH of Harmony, David SMITH of Enon, Donald and Connie SMITH of Springfield; fours sisters and brothers-n-law, Sandy and Charles COOK, Barbara and Paul ROPP, Fern and Robert ROPP, all of Urbana, and Marsha and Roger PAYNE of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special friend who was like a daughter, Andrea HESS and her family. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-44 and 6-8 pm in the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. Services will be held Wednesday 10 am in the memorial home with Rev Orbie Estep officiating. Burial to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.

BOTKIN, CREGO, CURTIS, EDWARDS, KING, POWELL, RIDDLE, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, May 11, 2000

Mildred J. BOTKIN, 86, of 731 East Lawn Avenue, Urbana, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at 10:05 p.m. in Mercy McAuley Center. She was born in Madison County to Ernest and Mary (WILSON) CREGO on February 5, 1914. She was the retired owner of Botkin's Flowers. She is survived by her children, Gary L. (Lorraine) BOTKIN of Urbana, Joyce CURTIS of Lakeland, Florida, Thomas (Ann) BOTKIN of Winter Haen, Florida; grandchildren, Kimberlee (Bill) EDWARDS of Urbana, Wayne (Tricia) BOTKIN of Urbana, Bill CURTIS of Eaton, Ohio, Chris RIDDLE of Lakeland, Florida, Randy (Wendy) CURTIS of Somerset, Ohio, Jocie CURTIS of Largo, Florida, Phil BOTKIN of California, Robert (Dawn) BOTKIN of Missouri; several great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; sister, Norma Jean Powell of Urbana; brother, Carlton (Betty) CREGO of St. Paris; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore R. BOTKIN in 1981; a sister, Rosemary KING; brothers, Eldon CREGO and Loren CREGO; a son-in-law, Frederick CURTIS; brothers-in-law Earl "Pinky" POWELL and James KING; and a nephew, James POWELL. She was a member of the Urbana United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star Urbana Chapter 530. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2000 in the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 642 South Main Street, Urbana, Ohio. A funeral service will be held in the Urbana United Methodist Church on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Norman Wright officiating. Burial in Oak Dale Cemetery.

ANDRE, ARNER, BEAIRD, BROWN, CONOVER, EMERY, FUNES, HAMILTON, HOWARD, JARVIS, MARQUARDT, MAURRY, ROUTZAHN, WHEELER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, May 11, 2000

Charlotte Louise BEAIRD 56, of Springfield, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2000, in her residence. She was born December 14, 1943, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Louise (WHEELER) ANDRE. Mrs. BEAIRD was a member of the Eagles and the Moose and spent much of her time babysitting her loving grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, William D. BEAIRD; four children, Tammy (Tom) ROUTZAHN, Chadwick B. (Toni) BEAIRD, Angela (Alan) BROWN, and Stacey M. (Joseph) MAURRY, all of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Andre CONOVER, Dustin BEAIRD, Trevor, Tyler and Tanner BROWN, Alexander and Adam MOURRY; brothers and sisters, Yvonne (Rod) HAMILTON, Canton, Illinois, Carol (Don) EMERY, Monmouth, Illinois, Fred (Clara Faye) ANDRE, Canton, Illinois, Pam (Don) MARQUARDT, Farmington, Illinois, Deb (Carolos) FUNES, Cuba, Illinois, Brad (Kathy) ANDRE, Galesburg, Illinois, Kim JARVIS, Canton, Illinois, Charlene (Arvid) ARNER, Alexis, Illinois;numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Becky HOWARD, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call in the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Rev. Eugene NEWELL officiating. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.

BANECK, BLACK, CORBIN, EUBANKS, FERGUSON, FURTAW, GALLAHUE, HALEY, KING, LYDAN, MEYER, SANDERS, THAYER, WILLIAMS, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, May 21, 2000

Page 9D. Suzanne EUBANKS age 77 of Springfield, died Friday, May 19, 2000 at 2 am in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield the daughter of William and Nellie (KING) GALLAHUE. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She had been employed at the Ohio Masonic Home. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Thomas H EUBANKS; their children, Sandra (Thomas) BLACK of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, Cathy (Rick) FERGUSON, Steve (Carol) EUBANKS all of Springfield, David (Debi) EUBANKS of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Kevin (Jody) BLACK, Kendra (Jack) WILLIAMS, Chad EUBANKS, Autumn (Shane) MEYER, Kristy HALEY, Ren SANDERS-MILLS, Steve EUBANKS, Shane EUBANKS, Jenny and Greg FURTAW, Joey and Elizabeth BANECK; six great-grandchildren, Kirstain, Kyle, Kayla, Ashley, Hannah, Madeline; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Mike THAYER of Fairmont, Minnesota; one sister-in-law, Dorothy CORBIN of Springfield and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents also by two sisters, Dorothy WILSON and Wilma LYDAN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 am in the Northside Baptist Church with Pastor David Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Myers Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Northside Baptist Church in her memory. Jackson Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone chapel is serving the family.

BROWN, CHURCH, MASON, TAYLOR, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, May 21, 2000

Page 9D. Wanda Lee WILSON, 44, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2000 in Community Hospital. She was born on January 05, 1956 the daughter of William Samuel and Mary Kathleen (MASON) TAYLOR. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving family, father, William Samuel TAYLOR; devoted husband, Robert WILSON; two daughters, Shannon Nicole and Amber Shanelle of Springfield; three sisters, Thelma Taylor (Jeffrey) BROWN, Jacqueline (Mark) CHURCH, Janice TAYLOR, all of Columbus, Ohio; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kathleen TAYLOR. Friends may call after 10 am on Monday, May 22, 2000 in Second Missionary Baptist Church, 615 South Wittenberg Avenue, where her family will be present until time of services at 12 noon, with Pastor Ronald LaCour officiating. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. The funeral procession will form at the church. The final tribute is a service of the Porter-Qualls Funeral Home, Inc.

CONKLING, DEPERTIUS, EVANS, FARLEY, ROGERS, WEIDNER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, May 21, 2000

Page 9D. Florence m EVANS, 85, of Springfield, died Thursday evening, May 18, 2000, in Heartland of Urbana. She was born September 21, 1914, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the daughter of Roy B and Hazel Mae (ROGERS) CONKLING. Mrs EVANS was a member of Lioness' Club of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her survivors include two daughters and sons-in -law, Nancy Jane and Charles DEPERTIUS of Atlanta, Georgia, Brenda Ann and Billy FARLEY, of Mechanicsburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert R and Emmalou WEIDNER of Springfield, Donald L and Evelyn WEIDNER of Pensacola, Florida, George D and Fran WEIDNER of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one brother, Roy B CONKLING, Jr of St Louis, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, George W WEIDNER; second husband, George EVANS; and one sister, Lucia. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home Springfield Sunday from 2-5 pm. Funeral services will be held in First Evangelical Lutheran [rest of obituary is missing]

DUNBAR, MCLAUGHLIN, MORRISON, SCHILLING Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, June 17, 2000

Helen A. MCLAUGHLIN DUNBAR SCHILLNG, 89, of Springfield died Friday morning, June 16, 2000, in Heartland of Springfield. She was born February 23, 1911, in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Finley E. and Myrtle Ivy (MORRISON) MCLAUGHLIN. Mrs. SCHILLING was a active member of First Christian Church from the 1940's until recent years when her health started failing. She was retired from Ohio Bell Telephone after 42 years of service and was a Veteran of the United States Army WAC. Helen was the last surviving child of 17 children. Her survivors include many nieces and nephews living throughout the United States; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and two step-daughters. She was preceded in death b her first husband, Emerson DUNBAR; second husband, Cleo SCHILLING. Funeral services will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield Monday at 2 p.m. with Mr. John A. Wilson officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to First Christian Church, 311 West High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506

FRANCK, GILPEN, HINSON, HUPP, MANON, MCCLASKIE, SALTZ, SEYMOUR, SMITH, SUMMERS, TRIMBLE, WIDENER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, June 18, 2000

Ocie M. (MANION) MCCLASKIE, 78, of New Carlisle, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, June 15, 2000, in her residence. She was born August 11, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of George R. and Ethel (GILPEN) SALTZ. Mrs. MCCLASKIE was a member of the Elderly United Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 397, American Legion Post 286, and a lifetime member and past-president of Veterans of Foreign War Post 1031. She had been a hairdresser for many years in Springfield and London. Her pastimes included her family, friends, playing bingo, playing cards, and an occasional trip to the "Boat". Prior to her retirement in 1991, she managed Pine Village Apartments in South Charleston. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jim HUPP of Springfield; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Darcus MANION of South Charleston; grandchildren, Chris WIDENER, Larry MANION, Matt MANION, all of Springfield, Kathy FRANCK of Bellbrook, Brian TRIMBLE, Vince and Amanda SUMMERS of South Solon; great-grandchildren, Emily and Brandon WIDENER, Alyssa and Miranda FRANCK, Logan TRIMBLE and Alexis SMITH; two sisters, Mary SEYMOUR of Chillicothe, Ivy HINSON of Londonderry; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind all of her friends at Sunrise Terrace in New Carlisle. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, William; two sisters and two brothers. A gathering of Family and friends will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield Sunday from2-5 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Monday at 10:30 a.m. with pastor Art Thibeault of Lawrenceville United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Lawrenceville Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Elderly United New Carlisle Center, 199 Sunrise Terrace, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344.

CRABTREE, CRAFT, DAPRICE, GALBRAITH, GREEN, HARRIS, HILDENBRAND, LOWER, MCCLOSKEY, MILLER, MITCHEM, OSBORNE, WILLIAMS, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, June 18, 2000

Lintle Ray GALBRAITH lived 87 years loving and caring for this family and friends, of Springfield passed on to be with his heavenly father Thursday, June 15, 2000, in the Eaglewood Care Center. He was born January 11, 1913, in Pike County, Ohio, the son of William R. and Ida Mae (OSBORNE) GALBRAITH. Ray was a graduate of Lawrenceville high School and a veteran of the navy serving in World War II aboard the USS Hanover, where he received a Purple Heart during the battle of Midway. Ray had 39 years of service at Navistar and was a member of Local 402, retiring in 1972. He was a charter member of meadow Grove Wesleyan Church and currently was a member of the High Street Church of the Nazarene. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Beulah (HILDENBRAND) GALBRAITH; a cherished sister, Erma MILLER; loving daughters, Susan Kay WILLIAMS, Revina Dee and Will HARRIS, and Regina Rae and Larry WILSON; for granddaughters, Mrs. Dayna MCCLOSKEY and Jeff, Ms. Kendra DAPRICE and finance, Shawn CRAFT, Mrs. Stephanie MITCHEN and Tim, Breann WILSON; one grandson, Ty GREEN; 12 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jennifer and Jacquelyn MCCLOSKEY, Cassandra, Shelby and Anthony DAPRICE, Kaitlyn, Cheyeanne, Bailey and Kyle MITCHEM; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ada LOWER and Thelma CRABTEE; and a brother, Howard GALBRAITH. His body was entrusted to the Woods-Allgier Funeral Home where friends may call Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the High Street Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Deane Hardy officiating. Local interment will occur. Memorial contributions may be directed to WW II Memorial Fund, American Battle monument Commission, ATTN: GR048, P.O. Box 96074, Washington D.C. 20090-6074. A heartfelt thank you to nurses, Teresa, Rose, Shelia and Angie, and to all the special nurses aides at Eaglewood Care Center, who truly cared for Ray. A special thank you to Mercy Hospice, Dr. Cass and Sandra Goodbar for all their wonderful support.

BRUGGER, KRUPP, MONTGOMERY, POOLE, REYNOLDS, VANNOY Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, June 18, 2000

Harold E. REYNOLDS, 79, of Springfield died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, in Community Hospital. He was born July 6, 1920, in Springfield, the son of Pearl and Helen (KRUPP) REYNOLDS. Harold was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and had been a self-employed upholsterer for 45 years. He was a member and past officer with the Eagle Lodge Aries 397, the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1031, a life member and past commander of the Disabled American Veterans Post 13, and a past commander of the American Legion 362. Harold was beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, H. Margene (MONTGOMERY) REYNOLDS; three children, Kevin (Missy) REYNOLDS, Kim (Fred) POOLE, granddaughter, Heather POOLE, all of Springfield, son, Darry REYNOLDS of Clarksville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Cynthia (Tom) VANNOY and Dustin and Jonathan; great-granddaughter, Katelyn, sister, Mary Lou BRUGGER of Springfield; brother, John (Joan) REYNOLDS of Florida; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. His body was entrusted to the Woods-Allgier Funeral Home where friends may call Monday from7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery, Soldiers Mound. Memorial contributions may be directed to the World War II Memorial Fund, American Battle Monument Commission, ATTN: GR048, P.O. Box 96074, Washington, D.C. 20090-6074.

BILLHIMER, BURTON, COLVIN, DAVIS, FLORA, MILLER, STAGNER, THACKERY Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, June 18, 2000

Raymond "Ray" J. DAVIS, 92, of New Carlisle, Ohio died Friday, June 16, 2000 at 8:17 p.m. in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio. He was born April 9, 1908 in Clark County, Ohio the son of James and Mary (FLORA) DAVIS and was a new Carlisle area resident al his life. He retired as a Masonry contractor and was a member of Free and Accepted masons #100 New Carlisle where he recently was honored as a 50 year member. Survived by his three sisters, Elma BILLIMER of Medway, Ohio, Edna MILLER of Greenville, Ohio, Clara STAGNER of Christiansburg, Ohio; brother, Amos L. DAVIS of Florida, three grandchildren, Jeff DAVIS, Kath Sue COLVIN, Tim DAVIS: four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Florence E. DAVIS: son, Norman E> DAVIS; two sisters, Ella BURTON and Anna THACKERY. Services will be held Tuesday, Jen 20, 2000 at 1 p.m. in the Trostel, Chapman & Christmas Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Christmas officiating. Burial in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m.

ABRAHAM, BAILEY, HEATON, MOSIER, NIQUETTE, SHEPARD Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2000

Howard E. BAILEY, 83, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away July 7, 2000, in his residence, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, the son of George E. and Isabelle (MOSIER) BAILEY on April 10, 1917, a life long resident of Springfield. Howard was a 60 year member of Ingomar K of P Lodge 610, where he served as Chancellor. Howard was active in the Boy Scouts of America having served as a leader. He was a World War II veteran having served in the United States Army. Howard was a member of Central Christian Church. He was also very active in the community being a charter member of the Northside Civic Association. He was also a former member of the Ohio Defence Corps. He retired from Robbins and Meyers with over 30 years of service. Howard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Isabel (SHEPARD) BAILEY; on son, Kenneth G. (Roberta) BAILEY of Chapin, South Carolina; two granddaughters, Nicole (Craig) ABRAHAM of Coming, Georgia, and Lindsay BAILEY of Columbia, South Carolina; one great-grandson, Bailey Alan ABRAHAM of Cumming, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles BAILEY; two sisters, Gladys NIQUETTE and Margaret J. HEATON. His body was donated to the Wright State University School of Medicine for research. A. Memorial service will be held at the Ingomar Lodge at 2002 Lexington Avenue, Springfield, Ohio, at 7 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2000. The family will receive family and friends at the lodge. Memorial donations may be made to Central Christian Church or the donor's favorite charity.

BURY, GILLE, GREEN, KATERAKIS, LINDER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2000

Gerald G. FILE (G. G.) 79, of Springfield, formerly of Dayton and Florida, passed away Friday, July 7, 2000, at the Dayton Veterans Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was the former owner and operator of the Gille Mobile Home Sales, Dayton. He retired in 1978 and moved to Florida. He was a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran. G. G. was a bombardier navigator in England with the 8th Air Force and was shot down on his 18th mission and was held as a POW for one year. He was a life member of the American ex-prisoners of War Association and the DAV, he was a charter member of the American Legion 746 of Northridge and a member of the Ohio Mobile Home Association. G. G. is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty (GREEN) GILLE; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janean and Jim LINDER of Ankara, Turkey and Jody, Jim KATERAKIS of Dublin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Kippy GILLE of Fairfield and Bob and Claudia GILLE of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother, Harry and wife Barbara GILLE of Hurst, Texas; sister-in-law, Janet and husband Dale BURY of Springfield; 13 grandchildren and numerous other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday July 10, 2000, at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 south Dixie Drive, Vandalia with Chaplain John Stevey officiating. Burial wil be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. Monday until time of services at 12 p.m. If so desired contributions may be made to the Veterans Center Hospice Unit or the American Red Cross in Gerald's memory.

BARNES, DELLAPINA, HUSTON, SHARP, WHITTINGTON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2000

Charles T. "Tom" SHARP 54, of Columbus, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at his home. He was born March 7, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Roger and Ardath (BARNES) SHARP, who preceded him in death. Mr. SHARP is a graduate of Springfield South High School and attended the Ohio State University where he played football as a walk-on. He returned to Springfield where he worked as a reported, copy editor and city editor for the former Springfield Sun (1969-1978). He served as news editor for the newly formed Springfield News-Sun from 1978 to 1988. In 1988, Mr. SHARP joined the Columbus Dispatch while he served as assistant news editor for 12 years. During his 30 years award-winning career, Tom was known for his hard-hitting stories on the doings of public officials. Mr. SHARP is survived by wife Trudy; son, Gregory (Mellany) SHARP of Delaware, Ohio; daughter, Carrie (Jeff) HUSTON of Wilmington, Ohio; grandson, Everett SHARP; sisters, Ardath DELLAPINA, Beverly SHARP and Kathy WHTTINGTON, al of Springfield; several nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 North High Street, Columbus (1/2 mile South of 1-270). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, where the family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Interment to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. You may express condolences to the family through www.littletonandrue.com.

BATEMAN, GORDON, HOAK, KING Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2000

Myrtle F. GORDON, 91, of Springfield, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at 7:36 p.m. in Community Hospital. She was born July 15, 1908, in Mason County, West Virginia, the daughter of Albert Franklin and Frances (BATEMAN) KING. She attended the Hillside Avenue Church of God. Her survivors include two sons, Charles F. GORDON of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and Larry A. GORDON of Urbana; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Ernestine (Paul) HOAK; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence A. GORDON in 1998; and two brothers, Dr. Frank KING and Albert KING. Friends may visit with the family Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. at Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel with Rev. Michael Criner officiating. Entombment will follow. Arrangements are by Jackson Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel.

BARRINGER, EDMUNDS, GREIDER, HITCH, OBERHOLTZER, SHERRY, TOWNEND, WHITE Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2000

Erma T. GREIDER, 91, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home. She was born December 1, 1908, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John and Jennifer (BARRINGER) TOWNEND. Mrs. GREIDER worked for Crowell-Collier and was a Deputy Clerk with the Clerk of Courts. She lived in Ruskin, Florida for 30 years and returned to Springfield in 1997. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Ronald K. WHITE of Springfield; son, Donald P. GREIDER of Mechanicsburg; sister, Evangeline EDMUNDS of Springfield; grandchildren, Jamie GEIDER, Michele SHERRY, Andrea HITCH and husband Jonathan, Laurel OBERHOLTZER and husband Steve; three great-grandchildren, Natalie, Graham and Victoria. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being served by Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield. You may express condolences to the family through www.littletonandrue.com.

BURKE, DEMINT, EVILSIZOR, FRENCH, KISSELL, MCINTIRE, MEYERS, WOODARD Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Monday, July 10, 2000

Dorothy L EVILSIZOR, 88, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in the Dorothy Love Retirement Center, Sidney, OH. She was born November 6, 1911 in Springfield, the daughter of Harry E and Ida J (FRENCH) WOODARD. Dorothy was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. Her survivors include her son and his wife, Ted and Kristy EVILSIZOR of DeGraff, Ohio; three grandchildren, Amanda MEYERS of Minister, Ohio; Alyssa and Andrew EVILSIZOR of Sidney, Ohio; three sisters, Anna B KISSELL and Marjorie E BURKE, both of Springfield, and Helen M MCINTIRE of Coral Gables, Fla; two brothers, Bud WOODARD of Whittier, California; and William WOODARD of Springfield; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A in November of 1999; and a sister, Bernice DEMINT. Her body was entrusted to the Woods Allgier Funeral Home where friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev Paul R Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dorothy Love Life Care Fund, 3003 West Cisco Road, Sidney, Oh 45365

BURKE, DEMINT, EVILSIZOR, FRENCH, KISSELL, MCINTIRE, MEYERS, WOODARD Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Monday, July 10, 2000

Dorothy L EVILSIZOR, 88, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in the Dorothy Love Retirement Center, Sidney, OH. She was born November 6, 1911 in Springfield, the daughter of Harry E and Ida J (FRENCH) WOODARD. Dorothy was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. Her survivors include her son and his wife, Ted and Kristy EVILSIZOR of DeGraff, Ohio; three grandchildren, Amanda MEYERS of Minister, Ohio; Alyssa and Andrew EVILSIZOR of Sidney, Ohio; three sisters, Anna B KISSELL and Marjorie E BURKE, both of Springfield, and Helen M MCINTIRE of Coral Gables, Fla; two brothers, Bud WOODARD of Whittier, California; and William WOODARD of Springfield; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A in November of 1999; and a sister, Bernice DEMINT. Her body was entrusted to the Woods Allgier Funeral Home where friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev Paul R Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dorothy Love Life Care Fund, 3003 West Cisco Road, Sidney, Oh 45365

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