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Marjorie U. Chiles    
Name: Marjorie U. Chiles
Age: 89
Address: Waynesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, April 30, 2001 	
Time of Death:  12:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: May 21, 1911
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Lewis Taylor (d)
Name of Mother:  Lena Moore Taylor (d)
Name of Spouse:  G. Ward Chiles
Date of Marriage: November 22, 1928

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: 
New Hampshire United Methodist Church, New Hampshire, Ohio

Survivors:
Husband: G. Ward
1 Daughter: Evelyn Chiles, Waynesfield, Ohio
1 Son: Joe L. (Kathleen) Chiles, Waynesfield, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: David Chiles, Mark Chiles, John Chiles & Joleen Dillon
9 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Isabel (Charles Burdette) Knotts, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Lee

Phyllis “Grandma” Stettler    
Name: Phyllis “Grandma” Stettler

Age: 76

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Saturday, April 28, 2001          
Time of Death: 4:35 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Date of Birth: December 2, 1924

Place of Birth: Pandora, Ohio

Name of Father:  Noel Fruchey (d)

Name of Mother:  Bernice Haas Fruchey (d)

Name of Spouse:  Allen Ted Stettler (died-8/24/84)

Date of Marriage: June 9, 1943

 

Occupation: Retired from Fisher Cheese, Wapakoneta, Ohio & Klean Again, Lakeview, Ohio

 

Memberships: 

 

Survivors:

1 Son:  Randal K. (Cathy) Stettler, Lakeview, Ohio

2 Grandsons:             Michael (Sherrie) Stettler, Bellefontaine

                        Shawn (Bridget) Stettler, Anna, Ohio                 

2 Great Grandsons: Tyler & Toby

3 Brothers:            Robert (Mary) Fruchey, Beaverdam, Ohio

                        Roger (Sally) Fruchey, Columbus Grove, Ohio

                        Richard (Nancy) Fruchey, Bluffton, Ohio

1 Step Sister: Connie Patton, Tampa, Florida

1 Step Brother: Benson (Lois) Sherrick, Elida, Ohio

Many Nieces & Nephews

 

Preceded in death by:

2 Sons: James A. (1964) & Robert L. (1985)

1 Half Sister & 3 Brothers



Seth Michael Dafler    
Name: Seth Michael Dafler
Age: Stillborn
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: April 26, 2001 	
Time of Death:  8:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father:  Michael R. Dafler, Jr.
Name of Mother:  Brandi N. Predmore

Survivors:
Mother & Father: Brandi N. Predmore & Michael R. Dafler, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio
1 Sister: Destiny Predmore, at home
Maternal Grandmother: Sharon Predmore, Lewistown, Ohio
Paternal Grandparents: Mike Dafler, Lewistown, Ohio
                                      Donna Dafler, Sidney, Ohio
Paternal Great-Grandparents: Donald & Betty Hopkins, Dayton, Ohio
                                                Charles & Sandy Dafler, Oregon, Ohio
1 Aunt: Chasity (Ryan) Skidmore, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by: 

Etta Olive Mock    
Name: Etta Olive Mock
Age: 100
Address: Russells Point, Ohio 
Date of Death: Monday, April 23, 2001 	
Time of Death:  3:12 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres Nursing Home, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 1, 1901
Place of Birth: Jay County, Indiana
Name of Father:  William Sanford Bush (d)
Name of Mother:  Anna Mary Lewis Bush (d)
Name of Spouse:  Earl Mock (Died April 26, 1978)
Date of Marriage: October 12, 1919

Occupation: Retired Cafeteria Cook at Lima Senior High School

Memberships: 
Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene, Lakeview, Ohio
Gold Star Mothers
Indian Lake Senior Citizens

Survivors:
12 Grandchildren including: Theresa (A.J.) Alexander, Lakeview, Ohio
				  Vicki (John) Singer, Lewistown, Ohio
 				   Kim (Kerry) Buchenroth, Lewistown, Ohio
				   Barb Keykens, Lakeview, Ohio
24 Great-Grandchildren
56 Great-Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Glen (Helen) Allen, Lima, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 2 Daughters: Wanda Mock Miller & Norma Mock Griffiths
			     1 Son: Donald Earl Mock - MIA WWII 
			     11 Brothers & Sisters

Inez F. Van Horn     
Name: Inez F. Van Horn

Age: 88

Address: Jackson Center, Ohio

Date of Death: Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Time of Death: 4:25 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine, Ohio

Date of Birth: February 9, 1913

Place of Birth: Huntsville, Ohio

Name of Father: Robert T. Fullerton (d)

Name of Mother: Faye Morton Fullerton (d)

Name of Spouse: Bernard S. Van Horn (died-November 19, 1992) 

Date of Marriage: September 9, 1936

 

Occupation: Homemaker & she and her husband, Bernard, operated Van Horn Funeral, Jackson Center, Ohio from 1945 through 1978.

 

Memberships: 

Jackson Center United Methodist Church

Past Matron of the former Eureka Chapter #136 OES, Jackson Center, Ohio 

Presently a member of the Pleiades Chapter #298 OES, Sidney, Ohio

Member of the American Club, Jackson Center, Ohio

 

Survivors:

1 Son: Robert L. (Margaret) Van Horn, Toledo, Ohio

5 Grandchildren: Amy (Tim) Stanley, Megan (Kyle) Lankford, Kurt (Jill) Spear,
 Shawn (Carmen) Van Horn & Evan (Melissa) Van Horn

7 Great Grandchildren

1 Sister: Joan (Dwight) Myers, Huntsville, Ohio

1 Brother: W. Leo (Betty) Fullerton, Bellefontaine, Ohio

1 Son-in-Law: Paul Spear, Marietta, Ohio

2 Sisters-in-law: Jean Van Horn, Columbus, Ohio

                          Martha Van Horn, Lakeview, Ohio

Many Nieces & Nephews


Leona Lavera Linn    
Name: Leona Lavera Linn
Age: 80
Address: New Hampshire, Ohio 
Date of Death: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 	
Time of Death:  3:35 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing Center, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 27, 1920
Place of Birth: Wayne Twp., Auglaize Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  James Harvey Webb (d)
Name of Mother:  Georgia Powell Webb (d)
Name of Spouse:  
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Retired from Fisher Cheese, Wapakoneta, Ohio after over 30 years

Memberships: 

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Ms. George "Tootie" McClellan, New Hamsphire, Ohio
                      Florence "Flo" (Raymond) Edgington, Waynesfield, Ohio
2 Sons: Paul (Ruth Ann) Linn, Waynesfield, Ohio
             Richard Linn, New Hampshire, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Michelle Hunlock, Dena Valenti, Michael Roy, 
      Rita Bowdle, Robert Roy & Ginger Linn
9 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Mrs. Beulah Amweg, Westminster, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son, 1 Granddaughter, 1 Sister & 2 Brothers

Clifford A. Copas    
Name: Clifford A. Copas
Age: 77
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, April 17, 2001	
Time of Death:  4:23 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: June 6, 1923
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father:  Fred Copas (d)
Name of Mother:  Leona Collins Copas (d)
Name of Spouse:  Wilma Van Bibber Copas
Date of Marriage: December 24, 1943

Occupation: Retired Shipping Clerk for Chrysler Corp., Dayton, Ohio for 30 years

Memberships: 
Attended Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene

Survivors:
Wife: Wilma
2 Sons: Fred (Denise) Copas, Lakeview, Ohio
             Alfred (Belinda) Copas, DeGraff, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Emory (Donna) Copas, Dayton, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Sons: Mike & Leslie
			     Half-Brother: Carl Collins

Frank D. Bailey    
Name: Frank D. Bailey
Age: 67
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, April 14, 2001 	
Time of Death:  5:00 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: April 11, 1934
Place of Birth:  Washington Twp., Logan Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Marion Guy Bailey (d)
Name of Mother:  Alice Rosetta Godwin Bailey (d)
Name of Spouse:  Louise Leugers Bailey
Date of Marriage: December 19, 1959

Occupation: Employed in construction entire working life with Rudolph-Libby, Detroit and Largers Construction, Sidney, Ohio

Memberships: 
Air Force Veteran with Korean Conflict
Graduated with honors from Washington High School

Survivors:
Wife: Louise
2 Daughters: Tammy (Dale) Stanhope, Chillicothe, Ohio
                      Connie McNeal, Russells Point, Ohio
3 Sons: Frank Bailey, Jr., Bowling Green, Ohio
             John Bailey, Jackson Center, Ohio
             Richard (Buffy) Bailey, Bellefontaine, Ohio
8 Grandchildren: Tiffany Nicole (whom he raised), Justin Burton, Popeye McNeal,
                          Robert Bailey, Heidi Bailey, Courtney Bailey,  
                          Shelbie Bailey, & Kylene Bailey
2 Great-Grandsons
4 Brothers: Carl Bailey, Illinois
	        Edward Bailey, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                   Marion Bailey, Lakeview, Ohio
                   Curtis Bailey, Lakeview, Ohio
3 Sisters: Eva Mae Castle, Columbus, Ohio
                Dorothy (Chuck) Hoyt, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
                Mary (Jim) Johnson, Lakeview, Ohio
Special Friend: Jim Wickliff, Russells Point, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Darlene Frank, 1 Brother: William Joseph

Joan Gross    
Name: Joan Gross
Age: 76
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, April 13, 2001 	
Time of Death:  12:45 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: June 21, 1924
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father:  Fay Newland (d)
Name of Mother:  Thelma Cox Newland (d)
Name of Spouse:  
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Retired Cook from Heartland of Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships: 
Very active member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
Member of Indian lake Eagles #3615

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Dianna (Timothy) Boldman, Lakeview, Ohio
3 Granddaughters: Stacy (Tony) Whitt, Mindy (Bill) Slavin, Tammy (Wesley) Peterson
6 Great-Grandchildren
Close Friend of 30 years: George Smith, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son & 2 Sisters 

James M. Comer    
Name: James M. Comer
Age: 91
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, April 12, 2001	
Time of Death: 7:18 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 7, 1909
Place of Birth: Champaign Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Albert Comer (d)
Name of Mother:  Cora Greathouse Comer (d)
Name of Spouse:  Bessie E. Linville Comer (died June 17, 1997)
Date of Marriage: November 10, 1933

Occupation: Life Long Farmer & Retired from Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships: 

Survivors:
1 Brother: Albert Lee Comer, St. Paris, Ohio
1 Sister: Mrs. Rheba Ridder, Springfield, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 3 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Richard M. Rairdon    
Name: Richard M. Rairdon
Age: 80
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, April 12, 2001	
Time of Death: 6:17 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 8, 1920
Place of Birth: DeGraff, Ohio
Name of Father:  Huber Rairdon (d)
Name of Mother:  Florence Milner Rairdon (d)
Name of Spouse:  Vivian Hughes Rairdon (died January 29, 1997)
Date of Marriage: August 16, 1945

Occupation: Farmer

Memberships: 
Army Veteran of WWII where he was a POW for 6 months in German Prison Camp
Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Scherer Post #493 American Legion, Jackson Center, Ohio
Jackson Center VFW Post #3316, Jackson Center, Ohio
DAV
American Ex-Prisoners of War, NW Central Ohio Chapter

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Robin (Alan) Borchers, Jackson Center, Ohio
                       Toni (Kent) Leininger, Jackson Center, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Greg, Holly, Kristin, Matthew, Aaron & Michaela

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Mary Alice Bazzle

Hulda E. Fisher    
Name: Hulda E. Fisher
Age: 91
Address: formerly of Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, April 10, 2001	
Time of Death: 
Place of Death: South Davis Community Hospital, Bountiful, Utah
Date of Birth: July 24, 1909
Place of Birth: Auglaize County, Ohio
Name of Father:  William Henry Pfaltz (d)
Name of Mother:  Elizabeth Josephine Brockert Pfaltz (d)
Name of Spouse:  Carl W. Fisher (died April 26, 1973)
Date of Marriage: October 4, 1927

Occupation: Owned & Operated Fishers-on-the-Bend & Fisher's Cottages
 at Indian Lake, Ohio

Memberships: 
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Indian Lake Senior Citizens

Survivors:
1 Sister: Alvina Puetz, San Francisco, California
2 Granddaughters: Patricia Kay (Dale) Park, Bountiful, Utah
                                  Nancy Ann (Mark) Beelman, Perrysburg, Ohio
6 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Very Special People & Dear to her Heart: Tracey & Melissa Ritter, Russells Point, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: William E. Fisher, 1 Great-Grandson: William Barker, 
     1 Sister: Helen Rogers & 1 Brother: Richard Pfaltz

David E. Zimpfer    
Name: David E. Zimpfer
Age: 44
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, April 9, 2001	
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: August 21, 1956
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father:  Robert E. "Jake" Zimpfer
Name of Mother:  Grace I. Regula Zimpfer
Name of Spouse:  Jody L. Ware Zimpfer
Date of Marriage: November 8, 1980

Occupation: Owner/Operator of G & R Farm Service, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships: 
Emanuel Lutheran Church, Montra, Ohio & Church Council
Baptized, confirmed and married at Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Jackson Center Athletic Boosters where he was Past President
Member of  "The Uncalled 4" vocal ensemble
Very active with Emmaus
Yearly sponsor of Jackson Center Youth Baseball

Survivors:
Wife: Jody L.
1 Daughter: Courtney Marie, at home
1 Son: Blake Anthony, at home
2 Sisters: Peggy (John) Hall, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                 Sandy (Paul) Roach, Sidney, Ohio
Mother & Father: Robert E. "Jake" & Grace Zimpfer, Jackson Center, Ohio
8 Nieces & Nephews
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Jerry & Linda Ware, Jackson Center, Ohio
Sister & Brother-in-law: Lori & Kreg Huffer, Jackson Center, Ohio

Grace L. Linker    
Name: Grace L. Linker
Age: 84
Address: formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, April 9, 2001	
Time of Death: 9:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Green Oaks Nursing Home, Xenia, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 18, 1916
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Harry Elliott (d)
Name of Mother:  Eva Smith Elliott (d)
Name of Spouse:  John Arlington "Arlie" Linker (died Jan. 28, 1997)
Date of Marriage: June 19, 1937

Occupation: Retired from Ohio Dept. of Transportation, Div. 7, Sidney, Ohio in 1980

Memberships: 
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors: 
1 Daughter: Sharon (John) Sherer, Xenia, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Darlene Hensley & John W. W. Sherer
4 Great-Grandchildren: Lucy & Joshua Hensley
			     Madeleine & Carlisle Sherer

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Dr. Hugh S. Elliott & Russell E. Elliott

Carl E. Hoy    
Name: Carl E. Hoy
Age: 89
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, April 9, 2001	
Time of Death: 3:05 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 5, 1912
Place of Birth: Centre Co., Pennsylvania
Name of Father:  Harry A. Hoy (d)
Name of Mother:  Alma I. Homan Hoy (d)
Name of Spouse:  Ramona J. Welch Hoy (died Aug. 15, 2000)
Date of Marriage: December 8, 1936

Occupation: Farmer and Maintenance Mechanic

Memberships: 
National Rifle Association
AARP

Survivors: 
1 Daughter: Sheryl Lynn Hoy, Lakeview, Ohio
3 Sons: Warren (Elizabeth) Hoy, Marion, Ohio
              Ted (Carolyn) Hoy, Mesa, Arizona
              Donald Hoy, Marion, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Margaret Houtz

Nora C. Gullett    
Name: Nora C. Gullett
Age: 79
Address: Waynesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, April 6, 2001	
Time of Death: 12:28 a.m.
Place of Death: Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 27, 1921
Place of Birth: Belle Center, Ohio
Name of Father:  Virgil E. Lackey (d)
Name of Mother:  Jesse Godwin Lackey (d)
Name of Spouse:  Robert H. "Red" Gullett (died May 10, 1997)
Date of Marriage: October 18, 1940

Occupation: Homemaker and also worked at Lima Tank Depot during WWII

Memberships: 
Waynesfield United Methodist Church, Waynesfield, Ohio where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years
 and was in Church Bible Study & Victory Singers
 
Survivors:
1 Daughter: Patricia (Thomas) James, Lancaster, Ohio
1 Son: Dr. Steven L. (Deborah) Gullett, Toledo, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: Nathaniel & Matthew Gullett
		      Kriston James & Tamila Davis
2 Great-Grandchildren: Kaden James & Trinity Grace Davis
1 Special Niece: B. J. Cartwright, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters: Kathryn & Donna Mae

David A. Oakley    
Name: David A. Oakley
Age: 44
Address: Santa Fe, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, April 5, 2001	
Time of Death: 3:34 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 17, 1956
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father:  Cecil H. Oakley, Jr. (d)
Name of Mother:  Marie Adrian Oakley 
Name of Spouse:  Cindy Nichols
Date of Marriage: November 26, 1976

Occupation: Supervisor at EMI Corporation, Jackson Center, Ohio where he had 
worked for 20 years 

Memberships: 


Survivors:
Wife: Cindy
2 Sons: Chad Oakley, at home
             Cory Oakley, at home
Mother: Marie Oakley, Santa Fe, Ohio
2 Brothers: 	Ronald Oakley, Santa Fe, Ohio
                      Gary Oakley, Santa Fe, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Peggy Ann Oakley (died Aug. 31, 1973)

Gladys V. Myers    
Name: Gladys V. Myers
Age: 83
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, April 2, 2001	
Time of Death: 5:10 a.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 20, 1917
Place of Birth: Perry Twp., Shelby Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Clark V. Shroyer (d)
Name of Mother:  Cora Leona Kiser Shroyer (d)
Name of Spouse:  Gerald L. Myers
Date of Marriage: October 3, 1939

Occupation: Homemaker & former employee of Gem Sportswear, Russells Point, Ohio

Memberships: Logan Piecemakers Quilt Club

Survivors:
Husband: Gerald
4 Daughters: Georgia (Charles O.) Marker, Lakeview, Ohio
		Barbara (Jack) Corwin, West Mansfield, Ohio
		Betty Brehm, Lewistown, Ohio
		Delores C. (David) Pace, Lancaster, Wisconsin
1 Son:  Jimmy R. (A. Ileen) Myers, Lewistown, Ohio
15 Grandchildren
5 Step-Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
10 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Ruth Birt, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Sisters, 4 Brothers & 1 Step-Great-Grandchild

Eleanor Jane Antram    
Name: Eleanor Jane Antram
Age: 82
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, April 2, 2001	
Time of Death: 2:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 23, 1919
Place of Birth: West Mansfield, Ohio
Name of Father:  Cleo M. Bushong (d)
Name of Mother:  Lois Dickinson Bushong (d)
Name of Spouse:  Donald G. Antram (Died December 3, 1989)
Date of Marriage: October 26, 1940

Occupation: Retired School Teacher with Lakeview Elementary, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships: 
Christ United Methodist Church, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Young At Heart

Survivors:
3 Daughters: 	Donna J. (David) Rice, Elida, Ohio
                  	Mary L. (D. Lynn) Moon, Lewistown, Ohio
                    	Constance D. (Harold) Wells, Delaware, Ohio
2 Sons: Joseph M. (Marianne) Antram, Bellefontaine, Ohio
             Donald C. Antram, Hilliard, Ohio
14 Grandchildren: 	Thomas Rice, Deborah Rice, Joanna Wessell, Beth Snapp,
		          	Amy Hayford, Jenny Snapp, Mark Snapp, David Snapp,
			Julie Lawrence, Jeremy Lawrence, Denise Antram,
			Meagan Antram, Melanie Antram, Alyssa Antram
4 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:  1 Sister: Mary Williams


Dorothy G. Barnes     
Name: Dorothy G. Barnes
Age: 87
Address: formerly of New Hampshire, Ohio & Lima, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, March 23, 2001	
Time of Death: 2:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake
Date of Birth: May 28, 1913
Place of Birth: New Hampshire, Ohio
Name of Father:  Glaucus W. Bidwell (d)
Name of Mother:  Cora Belle Atkinson Bidwell (d)
Name of Spouse:  Morris V. Barnes (died-6/10/98)
Date of Marriage: August 25, 1930

Occupation: Formerly employed at North Star Woolen Mills & Artex Hobby Products both of Lima, Ohio

Memberships: 

Survivors:
2 Sons:	Jerry B. Barnes, Sarasota, FL
	M. Kay (Joyce) Barnes, St. Petersburg Beach, FL
6 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Twin Sister: Mildred Moore Drieling
Brother: Jack Bidwell
1 Great Grandson

James Russell Miars     
Name: James Russell Miars

Age: 61

Address: Anna, Ohio

Date of Death: Tuesday, March 20, 2001    
Time of Death: 2:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Wapak Manor, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Date of Birth: August 19, 1939

Place of Birth: Jackson Center, Ohio

Name of Father:  Russell Miars (d)

Name of Mother:  Esther Gross Miars(d)

Name of Spouse:  Betty Leininger Miars

Date of Marriage: Sept. 6, 1958

 

Occupation: After finishing a stint in the Army he worked his way up

at Airstream, Jackson Center, Ohio to head quality control before leaving to own
and operate Fogt’s Water Conditioning, Anna, Ohio Memberships: Graduate of Jackson Center High School Member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, Anna, Ohio Past Member of Sunset Kiwanis, Sidney, Ohio Past Member of Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Sidney, Ohio Enjoyed fishing and attending grandchildren’s activities Survivors: Wife: Betty 2 Daughters: Jan (Greg) Whitsett, Anna, Ohio Julie Miars (John Nelson) Golden of Wapakoneta, Ohio Joni (Frank) Overcast, Cincinnati, Ohio 9 Grandchildren: Trisha & Todd Barhorst, Travis & Sarah Whitsett, Drew & Devon Golden, Wynton, Macon & Ellory Overcast 1 Sister: Rita (Allen) Harshbarger, Cincinnati, Ohio Preceded in death by:

Betty R. Reynolds    
Name: Betty R. Reynolds
Age: 71
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, March 18, 2001	
Time of Death: 3:32 p.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 17, 1929
Place of Birth: Delphos, Ohio
Name of Father:  Don Bryan (d)
Name of Mother:  Lagora Martin Bryan (d)
Name of Spouse:  Merle E. Reynolds
Date of Marriage: June 23, 1951

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: 

Survivors:
Husband: Merle E.
2 Daughters: Brenda (Dan) Brueshaber, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                       Sandra (Rennie) Putnam, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Son: Edward A. Reynolds, Lakeview, Ohio
6 Grandchildren
5 Great-Grandchildren
2 Step-Grandchildren
2 Step-Great-Grandchildren
2 Brothers: Vernon Eugene (Anna) Bryan, Delphos, Ohio
                     Paul (Sandy) Bryan, Ada, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Dorothy Kuhn & 1 Great-Grandson

Elizabeth A. “Sannie” Butterman    
Name: Elizabeth A. “Sannie” Butterman

Age: 71

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Thursday, March 15, 2001    
Time of Death: 11:14 p.m.
Place of Death: Doctor’s Hospital North, Columbus, Ohio

Date of Birth: May 13, 1929

Place of Birth: Marion, Ohio

Name of Father:  Jacob McClaskey (d)

Name of Mother:  Lillian Lytle McClaskey (d)

Name of Spouse:  Robert F. Butterman

Date of Marriage: May 12, 1990

 

Occupation: Formerly owned & operated San’s Rainbow Pier, Indian Lake, Ohio.

 

Memberships: 

Indian Lake Ladies’ of the Moose Lodge #1533
Charter Member Indian Lake Eagles #3615

 

Survivors:

Husband: Robert F.

2 Daughters:            Nora (Jay) Kitzmiller, New Bremen, Ohio

                        Jeri (George) Brown, Muncy, PA

2 Sons: Andy (Brenda) Blevins, Marion, Ohio

             Mike (Ruth) Blevins, Mineral Bluff, GA

6 Grandchildren: Andrea Blevins, Sarah Pearson, Al Pearson, Amanda Blevins, Bobby McCafferty & Jesse McCafferty

4 Step Granddaughters & 6 Step Great Grandchildren

 

Preceded in death by:

1st Husband: Jesse F. Blevins (d-12/5/67)

2nd Husband: James E. Furniss (d-8/9/87)

1 Sister & 1 Brother


William Ray Wilt, Sr.     
Name: William Ray Wilt, Sr.
Age: 69
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, March 14, 2001	
Time of Death: 1:40 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 15, 1931
Place of Birth: Jackson County, Ohio
Name of Father:  James Walter Wilt, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother:  Katherine Virginia Schwartz Wilt (d)
Name of Spouse:  Ruth Jennings Wilt (died April 22, 1964)
Date of Marriage: October 7, 1950

Occupation: Retired from Westinghouse, Inc.

Memberships: 
Russells Point Church of God, Russells Point, Ohio
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 F.O.E.
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
VFW Post #1080, Frank D. Castle, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Mrs. Kevin (Vickie) Arndts, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Son: Ray (Patty) Wilt, Jr., Bellefontaine, Ohio
6 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
4 Sisters: Caroline G. Thompson, Jackson, Ohio
                 Mrs. Harold (Betty L.) Jennings, Dayton, Ohio
                 Mrs. George (Helen) West, Jackson, Ohio
                 Mary E. Wilt, Tipp City, Ohio
1 Brother: James W. (Mint) Wilt, Jackson, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Erwin Obid & John Edward

Maxine E. Bunke    
Name: Maxine E. Bunke
Age: 86
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, March 12, 2001	
Time of Death: 6:55 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: December 28, 1914
Place of Birth: Lima, Allen Co., Ohio
Name of Father: Gilbert V. Harris (d)
Name of Mother:  Cecil Brandon Harris (d)
Name of Spouse:  Fred H. Bunke (died April 20, 2000)
Date of Marriage: March 9, 1935

Occupation: Beautician for 10 years at Betty's Beauty Shop, Jackson Center 
and was also a Homemaker

Memberships: 
Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center
Pleiades Chapter #298 O.E.S., Sidney, Ohio 
Bora Court #15, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Dayton, Ohio
Sidney Lady Shriners

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Mrs. Guy (Marjorie) Lotz, Jackson Center, Ohio
1 Son: Fred G. (Shirley) Bunke, Jackson Center, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Sherri Reier, Scott Lotz, Ty Lotz, 
                               Mark Bunke, Todd Lotz, Steve Bunke
12 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Great-Granddaughter: Jessica Ann Bunke (died July 16,1991)
                                       1 Sister: Marjorie June

Jacqueline Kaye "Jackie" Johnson    
Name: Jacqueline Kaye "Jackie" Johnson
Age: 59
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, March 9, 2001	
Time of Death: afternoon
Place of Death: Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 10, 1942
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Name of Father:  John Burton Horton (d)
Name of Mother:  Hannah Hilma Matero (d)
Name of Spouse:  
1st Husband: Eugene Rebitzke (d)
2nd Husband: Robert Johnson (d)

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: 

Survivors:
2 Daughters: 	Laura Ann Rebitzke, Xenia, Ohio
		Melinda Johhannah Cannady, Xenia, Ohio
2 Sons:	  David Anthony Rebitzke, Bellefontaine, Ohio
	  Matthew Charles Rebitzke, San Pueblo, California
5 Stepchildren: Debbie, Angela, Karen, Tereasa & Tim
5 Grandchildren: Sabrina, Emily, Michelle, Jeffery & Matthew
1 Sister: Gail Vacarro, Wall Lake, Michigan
Longtime Friend: Linda Scherer, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Ralph Thomas Barry    
Name: Ralph Thomas Barry
Age: 63
Address: Island View, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, March 8, 2001	
Time of Death: 7:30 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: April 26, 1937
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father:  Clarence L. Barry (d)
Name of Mother:  Olive B. Davis Barry (d) 

Occupation: Professor of Computer Science at Northwest Community 
                      College, Archbold, Ohio for 20 years

Survivors:
1 Sister:	 Julie Welch, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Brother: 	R. Gene (Ruth) Barry, Parkersburg, West Virginia
2 Nieces: 	Jeanne Stern, Hillard, Ohio
               	Teresa Hoskins, Lakeview, Ohio
3 Nephews: 	Nicholas Barry, Parkersburg, West Virginia
                     	Steve Welch, Troy, Ohio
                     	Anthony Barry, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Preceded in death by:

Virginia M. Hall     
Name: Virginia M. Hall
Age: 84
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, March 8, 2001	
Time of Death: 1:45 a.m.
Place of Death: The Pavilion, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 26, 1916
Place of Birth: West Mansfield, Ohio
Name of Father:  Cecil C. Wilgus (d)
Name of Mother:  Ruby G. McGough Wilgus (d)
Name of Spouse:  Richard E. Hall
Date of Marriage: June 1, 1935

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: 
Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Scherer Post #493 American Legion Auxiliary, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
Husband: Richard E.
1 Daughter: Mrs. Thomas (Cynthia) Zwiebel, Jackson Center, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Robin Mills & Sean Hall
2 Great-Grandsons: Tony Ombrello & J.T. Hall
3 Sisters: Mrs. Pat Elliott, Jackson Center, Ohio
                 Mrs. Dean (Mildred) Godwin, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                 Mrs. Fred (Barbara) Cox, Cincinnati, Ohio
2 Brothers: Richard Wilgus, DeGraff, Ohio
                     William Wilgus, Findlay, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Michael, 1 Brother & 1 Great-Grandson

G. Emil Hanenkrat    
Name: G. Emil Hanenkrat
Age: 90
Address: Waynesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, March 7, 2001	
Time of Death: 8:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 15, 1910
Place of Birth: Waynesfield, Ohio
Name of Father:  Christian Edward Hanenkrat (d)
Name of Mother:  Bertha Blank Hanenkrat (d)
Name of Spouse:  Mary E. Zimmerman Hanenkrat (died Aug. 3, 1993)
Date of Marriage: July 6, 1929

Occupation: Retired Utility Superintendent in Waynesfield, Ohio

Memberships: 

Survivors: 
1 Son: Charles Edward (June) Hanenkrat, Cartersville, Georgia
2 Grandsons: Charles & Chris
2 Great-Grandchildren: Jeff & Jennifer

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother & 1 Sister

Helen McCullough    
Name: Helen McCullough
Age: 85
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, March 4, 2001	
Time of Death: 8:35 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 20, 1916
Place of Birth: Washington Court House, Ohio
Name of Father:  Oliver Cox (d)
Name of Mother:  Hazel Lee Cox (d)
Name of Spouse:  	1st Husband: William Achor (Married 1930 - Died 1965)
                               	2nd Husband: Paul McCullough (Married 1950 - Died 1985

Occupation: Waitress & Homemaker

Survivors:
5 Daughters: 	Barbara Alspaugh, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                    	Hazel Faulkner, Urbana, Ohio
                    	Mrs. Ralph (Phyllis) Milledge, Urbana, Ohio
                 	Mrs. James (Donna) Albright, Bucyrus, Ohio
                    	Mrs. Wendell (Ruth) Mulvane, Sandusky, Ohio
2 Sons:  David (Diane) Achor, Bellefontaine, Ohio
              Daniel (Sandy) Achor, Bellefontaine, Ohio
25 Grandchildren
Many Great Grandchildren
Many Great-Great Grandchildren
2 Brothers: Raymond (Katie) Cox, Columbus, Ohio
                     Willard Cox, Las Vegas, Nevada

Preceded in death by:  

June Facer    
Name: June Facer
Age: 53
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, March 4, 2001	
Time of Death: 4:44 p.m.
Place of Death: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 25, 1947
Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio
Name of Father:  Richard MacClean (d)
Name of Mother:  Martha May MacClean (d)
Name of Spouse:  Charles E. Facer
Date of Marriage: May 26, 1972

Occupation: Retired Registered Nurse and was Geriatric Nurse in extended
 care facilities in Toledo area

Memberships: Muchinippi Christian Church

Survivors:
Husband: Charles E.
1 Daughter: Carie L. Facer, Jackson Center, Ohio
2 Granddaughters: Macie & Jessika
1 Sister: Mariam George, Las Vegas, Nevada
3 Aunts
Several Cousins, Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Richard MacClean

Karen S. Kindle    
Name: Karen S. Kindle

Age: 47

Address: West Liberty, Ohio

Date of Death: Saturday, March 3, 2001 
Time of Death: 
Place of Death: At Home

Date of Birth: December 27, 1953

Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, Ohio

Name of Father:  Thomas A. Taylor

Name of Mother:  Dorothy M. Oakley Taylor

Name of Spouse:  

Date of Marriage: 

 

Occupation: Housekeeping at Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

Memberships: 

 

Survivors:

2 Daughters:            Mrs. Scott (Kelly) Protsman, DeGraff, Ohio

                        Amanda Kindle, Russells Point, Ohio

3 Sons: Chet (Joella) Kindle, DeGraff, Ohio

             Clayton (Jayme) Kindle, DeGraff, Ohio

             Jason Kindle, West Liberty, Ohio

8 Grandchildren: Christopher, Heath, Alisha, Megan, Ashton, Justin, Kelsie & Keysha

Mother: Dorothy Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio

Father & Step Mother: Thomas & Janet Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio

Companion: Von Steed, West Liberty, Ohio

1 Sister: Mrs. Victor (Hope Ann) Savage, Rushsylvania, Ohio

3 Brothers: Gregory (Jackie) Taylor, Lima, Ohio

                   Jeffrey L. Taylor, Huntsville, Ohio

                    Rodney J. Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio

Several Nieces & Nephews
 

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Kacie Sue Wray


John R. "Jack" Eifert    
Name: John R. "Jack" Eifert
Age: 65
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, February 26, 2001	
Time of Death: 12:34 PM
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio after a lengthy illness
Date of Birth:  February 2, 1936
Place of Birth: Clark County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Ralph Eifert (d)
Name of Mother: Clara Bickel Eifert (d)
Name of Spouse: Marianna Miller Eifert
Date of Marrage: July 23, 1955

Occupation: Computer programmer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Fairborn, Ohio until 1974 when he moved to Indian Lake & pursued a career in real estate with Kronenberger Realty

Memberships: 
1957 Graduate of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Marianna
2 Daughters: Kathryn A. (Robert) Groves, Plymouth, Minnesota
	           Karen M. (Michael) Coffee, Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Sons: John R. (Karen) Eifert, Jr., Hamilton, Ohio
	 Kenneth M. (Karen) Eifert, Lawrenceville, Georgia
12 Grandchildren
1 Brother: Ralph D. (Suzanne) Eifert, Sarasota, Florida
Several Nieces & Nephews

Jasen B. Lange    
Name: Jasen B. Lange
Age: 24
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, February 22, 2001	
Place of Death: Result of Automobile Accident on U.S. Rt. 33, New Hampshire, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 16, 1976
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father:  Jeffrey B. Lange
Name of Mother: Mary Lynn Payton Hammond 

Occupation: Employed at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology, Celina, Ohio

Memberships: 
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio where he 
        was a server for many years
Graduate of Indian Lake High School in 1996

Survivors:
Mother & her Fiancé: Lynn Hammond & Thomas Presser, Huntsville, Ohio
Father & Step-Mother: Jeffrey B. & Roberta "Bertie" Lange, Russells Point, Ohio
Maternal Grandmother: Rosemary Payton, Marysville, Ohio
Paternal Grandparents: John B. & Erma Lange, Jr., Huntsville, Ohio
1 Sister: Angela Lange, at home
2 Brothers: Ryan M. Lange, Marion, Ohio
                   Dustin A. Lange, Russells Point, Ohio
Special Friend: Crystal Lillicrap, Lakeview, Ohio
2 Step-Sisters: Nikki J. (Michael J.) Knott Moseinski, Toledo, Ohio
                        Holly D. (David F.) Knott Maier, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Step-Brother: T. Kirk Knott, Norfolk, Virginia
Many Aunts & Uncles

Preceded in death by: Maternal Grandfather: Joseph Payton & 1 Uncle: David Payton


Edwin D. Bickham    
Edwin D. Bickham  

Name: Edwin D. Bickham

Age: 48

Address: Huntsville, Ohio

Date of Death: Thursday, February 22, 2001   
Place of Death: Result of Automobile Accident on U.S. Rt. 33, New Hampshire, Ohio

Date of Birth: April 5, 1952

Place of Birth: Bellefontaine,Ohio

Name of Father:  Harold E. Bickham 

Name of Mother:  Sharon Neal Bickham

Name of Spouse:  Tamara D. Wolford Bickham

Date of Marriage: December 6, 1991

 

Occupation: Dispatcher with Conn West Freight System, Lima, Ohio

 

Memberships: 

Attended Indian Lake Community Church,Russells Point, Ohio

 

Survivors:

Wife: Tamara

2 Daughters: Mrs.Norman (Angie) Judd, Bellefontaine, Ohio

                       Jennifer Bickham, at home

2 Sons: Michael(Gina) Bickham, East Liberty, Ohio

             Jonathan O. Doup, at home

5 Grandchildren:Amanda, Shena, Jesse, Brandon, Paige

Parents: Harold& Sharon Bickham, Huntsville, Ohio

1 Sister: Mrs. Tom(Rosalee) Wise, Bellefontaine, Ohio

2 Brothers: DanBickham, Huntsville, Ohio

                    Rod Bickham, Huntsville, Ohio

MaternalGrandmother: Leyetta Neal, Huntsville, Ohio

 

Preceded indeath by: 1 Son: Edwin Scott Bickham & 

                                     1 Granddaughter: Breanne Bickham


Lucile E. Shroyer    
Name: Lucile E. Shroyer

Age: 83

Address: DeGraff, Ohio

Date of Death: Saturday, February 17, 2001   
Time of Death: 7:31 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Date of Birth: April 12, 1917

Place of Birth: Monroe Township, Logan County, Ohio

Name of Father:  Samuel K. Lovett (d)

Name of Mother:  Lillie Belle Stallsmith Lovett (d)

Name of Spouse:  Earnest J. Shroyer (died June 22, 1988)

Date of Marriage: September 6, 1942

 

Occupation: Currently employed at Peck’s Jewelers, Bellefontaine, Ohio where she has worked since 1960.  Formerly worked in the Agriculture Conservation Office, Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

Memberships: 

Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio

Women of the Church since 1943

4H Leader

Charter Member Logan County Agarian Club

Novem Bridge Club since 1943

 

Survivors:

1 Daughter: Mrs. Richard (Kandy) Norton, DeGraff, Ohio

2 Sons: Larry E. (Anne) Shroyer, DeGraff, Ohio

             Eric L. (Judy) Shroyer, DeGraff, Ohio

8 Grandchildren: Beth Overs, Laura Shroyer, John Shroyer, Scott Shroyer, Jodi Deardurff, Angie Knapp, Mary Davis & Sarah Elliott

7 Great-Grandchildren

1 Sister: Mrs. Erma Shultz, Bellefontaine, Ohio

2 Brothers: Dwight (Wilma) Lovett, Bellefontaine, Ohio

                   Ralph (Clarabelle) Lovett, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Many Nieces & Nephews

 

Preceded in death by: 1 Grandson: Eric Todd Shroyer, 1 Son-in-Law: Virgil W. Wright, 4 Sisters & 2 Brothers


Ralph L. Wisener     
Name: Ralph L. Wisener
Age: 80
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, February 15, 2001	
Time of Death: 9:40 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: May 8, 1920
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: Ora Wisener (d)
Name of Mother: Olla Ballinger Wisener (d)

Occupation: Farmer & Retired from Superior Coach, Lima, Ohio 


Survivors:
3 Daughters: Mrs. Gale (Paula) Klausing, Van Wert, Ohio
		Mrs. Howard (Janice) Dittmar, Cave Rock, Illinois
		Mrs. Ray (Carol) Russell, St. Matthews, South Carolina
1 Son: Daniel M. Wisener, Huntsville, Ohio
9 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by: 1 Son: David

Lewis "J.T." Miller     
Name: Lewis "J.T." Miller
Age: 62
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, February 15, 2001	
Time of Death: 
Place of Death: St. John's, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 27, 1938
Place of Birth: Russells Point, Ohio
Name of Father:  Frederic R. Miller (d)
Name of Mother:  Vada Archer (d)
Name of Spouse:  Mary Jane Hooper
Date of Marriage: March 21, 1995

Occupation: Construction worker

Memberships: 
Avid CB Radio Operator

Survivors:
Wife: Mary Jane
2 Daughters: Mary Lou (Edgle) Francis, Sidney, Ohio
                        Diana (Carl) Walti, Cridersville, Ohio
1 Son: Mickey Miller, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Step-Daughter: Jessica Craig, at home
8 Grandchildren: Tara, Kara, Elizabeth, Ashli, Chad, Justin, Cody & Ciera

Doris Allenbaugh    
Name: Doris Allenbaugh
Age: 74
Address: 200 West Street, Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, February 12, 2001	
Time of Death: 8:15 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: September 12, 1926
Place of Birth: Jackson Twp., Shelby Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Walter E. Gerber (d)
Name of Mother:  Alda Ludwig Gerber (still living - see below)
Name of Spouse:  William G. "Bud" Allenbaugh
Date of Marriage: June 5, 1949

Occupation: 
She and her husband Owned & Operated Allenbaugh Insurance, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships: 
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio where she was a very active member having been in church choir, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School and Women of the Church
Avid follower of Jackson Center Athletics & School Activities

Survivors:
Husband: William G. "Bud"
4 Daughters:    Mrs. Tom (Darlene) Woolley, Jackson Center, Ohio
                        Mrs. Ken (Cheryl) Mann, Jackson Center, Ohio
                        Mrs. Scott (Kathleen) Klopfenstein, Jackson Center, Ohio
                        Mrs. Ty (Diane) Lotz, Jackson Center, Ohio
9 Grandchildren
Mother: Alda Gerber, Jackson Center, Ohio
1 Sister: Mrs. Jerry (Joan) Seiler, New Athens, Illinois
1 Brother: Wayne (Ruth Ann) Gerber, Jackson Center, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Dale George    
Name:  Dale George
Age: 70
Address: Moundwood, Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, February 9, 2001	
Time of Death: 1:38 a.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 19, 1930
Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Ohio
Name of Father:  William George (d)
Name of Mother:  Nell Hill George (d)
Name of Spouse:  Frieda Frock George
Date of Marriage: August 27, 1950

Occupation: Owned & Operated G & G Associates Insurance, Marysville, Ohio for 27 years having retired in 1998 & worked Part-time at Tinsley's IGA, Russells Point since 1998

Memberships: 
Army Veteran of Korean Conflict
Galilee Lutheran Church, Russells Point, Ohio

Survivors: 
Wife: Frieda
1 Daughter: Mrs. John (Kathy) Michel, Marysville, Ohio
3 Sons: James (Diane) George, Friendsville, Tennessee
             Michael (Julie) George, Huntsville, Ohio
             Paul (Stephanie) George, Lima, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Leah, Justin, Austin, Meriele, Max & Alexis
6 Step Grandchildren: Paul, Chris, Shane, Sean, Justin & Megan
1 Step-Great-Grandson: Dakota
3 Sisters: Fern Sammons, Springfield, Ohio
                Rosalee (Don) Landess, Springfield, Ohio
                Essie Trittle, Springfield, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 6 Brothers

Relda L. Campbell    
Name: Relda L. Campbell
Age: 76
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, February 8, 2001	
Time of Death: 4:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 17, 1924
Place of Birth: Lakeview, Ohio
Name of Father:  Anderson T. Thomas (d)
Name of Mother:  Nancy J. Hicks Thomas (d)
Name of Spouse:  Herbert C. "Bill" Campbell (died Sept. 24, 1992)
Date of Marriage: August 4, 1941

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Karen Wilson, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Son: Gary W. (Kathy) Campbell, Largo, Florida
7 Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Mrs. Curtis (Rosie) Slotten, Lakeview, Ohio
                Mrs. Minnie Burton, Lima, Ohio
5 Brothers: George W. Thomas, Lakeview, Ohio
                   Gilbert F. Thomas, Sacramento, California
                    Wilson W. Thomas, Harrod, Ohio
                    Bradley J. Thomas, Green Cove Springs, Florida
                    Norman L. Thomas, Lakeview, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:1 Daughter: Sharon, 3 Sisters, 1 Brother & 1 Great-Granddaughter

Virginia Lipinski    
Name: Virginia Lipinski

Age: 83

Address: Tecumseh Island, Huntsville, Ohio

Date of Death: Sunday, February 4, 2001    
Time of Death: 5:34 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Date of Birth: November 27, 1917

Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio

Name of Father: Fred Waymack (d)

Name of Mother: Lela Mitchell Waymack York (d)

Name of Spouse: Joseph J. Lipinski

 

Date of Marriage: August 5, 1935, having celebrated 65 years of marriage

 

Occupation: She & her husband formerly owned & operated Lawnview Gardens, later known as Joe’s Bar, Dayton, Ohio

Formerly employed at Tri-County Community Action Commission, Bellefontaine, Ohio

                                                                               

Memberships:

Graduate of Stivers High School, Dayton, Oho

 

Survivors: 

Husband: Joseph J.

1 Daughter: Mrs. Arthur (Mary Jo) Taylor, Dayton, Ohio

2 Sons: Steve Lipinski, Bellefontaine, Ohio

             Joseph F. (Lynn) Lipinski, North Richland Hills, Texas

1 Sister: Mrs. Charles (Miriam) Faulkner, Dayton, Ohio

 

Preceded in death by: 


Helen D. Sotora     
Name: Helen D. Sotora

Age: 82

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Saturday, January 27, 2001    
Time of Death: 4:30 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home

Date of Birth: August 20, 1918

Place of Birth: Vermilion, Ohio

Name of Father: John Sotora (d)

Name of Mother: Stella Zaremba (d)

Name of Spouse: 

 

Date of Marriage: 

 

Occupation: Formerly employed at Westinghouse, Inc., Bellefontaine, Ohio

                                                                               

Memberships:

St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio

 

Survivors: 

Life Long Friend: Bernice Ives, Lakeview, Ohio

1 Brother: John Sotora, Norwalk, Ohio

1 Niece & 2 Nephews

 

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 1 Brother


Olive "Sis" Leitner     
Name: Olive "Sis" Leitner
Age: 89
Address: formerly of Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, January 24, 2001	
Time of Death: 9:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Governor Harris Homestead, Eaton, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 3, 1911
Place of Birth: Darke County, Ohio
Name of Father:  George Sherrets (d)
Name of Mother:  Della Pepple Sherrets (d)
Name of Spouse:  Charles A. Leitner (died March 8, 1979)
Date of Marriage: September 1, 1929

Occupation: Cook

Memberships: 

Survivors: 
1 Daughter: Mrs. Robert (Lois) Alexander, Eaton, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Tony (Jody) Longman, Eaton, Ohio
                               Nick (Nancy) Longman, Atlanta, Georgia
                               Vania Younce, Kettering, Ohio
4 Great-Granddaughters: Taylor Longman, Ashley Longman 
                                         Kristen Longman & Dalton Younce
1 Step-Grandson: Christopher Alexander, Hamilton, Ohio
Many loving Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Raymond (died 1930), 4 Sisters & 5 Brothers
			      Special Friend: William Carey (died Nov. 12, 1984)

Thelma Roberta Turner     
Name: Thelma Roberta Turner

Age: 73

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Wednesday, January 24, 2001    
Time of Death: 1:48 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Birth: June 28, 1927

Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio

Name of Father: Robert Clark Jett (d)

Name of Mother: Thelma Morgan Jett (d)

Name of Spouse: Homer L. “Bud” Turner (died 7/27/85)

 

Date of Marriage: December 29, 1948

 

Occupation: Homemaker

                                                                               

Memberships:

Life Member Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Chapter #452 Women of the Moose
Frank Castle Post #1080 VFW Auxiliary, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Fraternal Order of Eagles #2166 Hi-Point Auxiliary, Bellefontaine, Ohio

 

Survivors: 

1 Daughter: Mrs. Larry (Gwen) Shafer, Lakeview, Ohio

2 Brothers: Paul Eugene (Roberta) Jett, Springfield, Ohio

                   Robert S. Jett, Fairborn, Ohio

Many Nieces & Nephews

 

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Richard C. Jett


Roy A. Byrd    
Name: Roy A. Byrd
Age: 95
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, January 16, 2001	
Time of Death: 3:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Dorothy Love, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 14, 1905
Place of Birth: Cynthian Twp., Shelby Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Andy J. Byrd (d)
Name of Mother:  Flora Mae Butler Byrd (d)
Name of Spouse:  1st Wife: Mary A. Buirley Byrd (Married 6/20/24 - Died 6/17/80)
		        2nd Wife: Erma Gross Long Byrd (Married 4/3/81 - Died 5/17/99)

Occupation: Retired Farmer and worked at Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio 

Memberships: 
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Former Jackson Township Trustee

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Mrs. Betty Bowman, Punta Gorda, Florida
                       Mrs. Doyle (Dolores) Elsass, North Ft. Myers, Florida
2 Sons: Emory (Doris Ann) Byrd, Jackson Center, Ohio
             Gary (Kay) Byrd, Jackson Center, Ohio
1 Step-Daughter: Lucille Smart, Sidney, Ohio
14 Grandchildren
Many Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Several Step-Grandchildren & Step Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:1 Daughter: Norma Helmlinger, 3 Sisters & 4 Brothers

Lucretia M. Searfoss     
Name: Lucretia M. Searfoss

Age: 69

Address: Tavares, Florida formerly of Lima, Ohio

Date of Death: January 16, 2001
Time of Death: 2:25 p.m.
Place of Death: Oakwood Center, Eustis, Florida

Date of Birth: September 14, 1931

Place of Birth: McGuffey, Ohio

Name of Father: James F. Harford

Name of Mother: Rose Z. Toland Harford

Name of Spouse: 

Date of Marriage: 

 

Occupation: Operated Odds & Ends Bookstore, Lima, Ohio for 30 years

 

Memberships:  

 

Survivors: 

7 Daughters:                 Mrs. Richard (Linda) Amey, Tavares, Florida

                                    Mrs. Roger (Cindy) Elowsky, Brighton, Michigan

                                    Mrs. Gary (Penny) Plachy, Manhattan, Montana

                                    Patricia Fletcher, Tavares, Florida

                                    Nancy Pace, Umatilla, Florida

                                    Sandra Loesser, Tavares, Florida

Linda Roberts, Florence, Kentucky

17 Grandchildren

8 Great Grandchildren

3 Brothers:            John Harford, Lakeview, Ohio

                        Glenn Harford, Lakeview, Ohio

                        Archie Harford, Forest, Ohio

Many Nieces & Nephews
 

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 5 Brothers


George T. Daniels    
Name: George T. Daniels
Age: 69
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, January 15, 2001	
Time of Death: 11:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 13, 1931
Place of Birth: Marion County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Harvey B. Daniels (d)
Name of Mother:  Helen B. Wilson Daniels (d)
Name of Spouse:  Betty A. Hecker Daniels
Date of Marriage: September 9, 1953

Occupation: Farmer, Cattle Broker & Livestock Hauler

Memberships: 
Big Springs United Methodist Church where he served on the Finance Committee
Indian Lake Eagles #3615
Hardin County Farm Bureau

Survivors:
Wife: Betty A.
1 Daughter: Mrs. Jack (Patricia) Coyer, Lakeview, Ohio
2 Sons: 	Paul C. Daniels, Lakeview, Ohio
              Theodore (Duanea) Daniels, Lakeview, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
1 Foster-Son: Ronald C. Thomas, Cardington, Ohio
1 Foster-Grandson
4 Sisters:  Mrs. Robert (Violet) Showe, Worthington, Ohio
                 Mrs. Doris Gibson, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
                 Mrs. Clifford (Bettie) Hecker, LaRue, Ohio
                 Mrs. Billie Sagar, LaRue, Ohio
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Son, 1 Grandchild, 2 Sisters & 5 Brothers

Charles J. "Joe" Seeling    
Name: Charles J. "Joe" Seeling
Age: 79
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, January 8, 2001	
Time of Death: 5:43 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 11, 1921
Place of Birth: Dailyville, Pike County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Charles Joseph Seeling (d)
Name of Mother: Nettie Farmer Seeling (d)
Name of Spouse:  Geraldine Huffman McCafferty Seeling
Date of Marriage: October 4, 1968

Occupation: Truck Driver & Sawmill Operator

Memberships: 
Marine Corp Veteran of WWII
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Geraldine
2 Daughters: 	Mrs. Dan (Diane) Derringer, Alexandria, Ohio
                   	Mrs. Dan (Roseanne) Morris, Delphos, Ohio
2 Sons: Joseph Seeling, Beaverdam, Ohio
             Thomas Seeling, Lewistown, Ohio
4 Step-Daughters: 	Mrs. Rulon (Sue) Spring, Lakeview, Ohio
                                	Mrs. Leo (Teresa) Hangholt, Lakeview, Ohio
                                	Mrs. Greg (Tina) Williams, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                                	Ms. Sandra McCafferty, Lakeview, Ohio
5 Step-Sons: 	Walt (Betty) McCafferty, Marion, Ohio
                 	William McCafferty, Mt. Victory, Ohio
                    	Ron (Marty) McCafferty, Lakeview, Ohio
                 	Jeff (Linda) McCafferty, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                   	Robert (Kathy) McCafferty, Kenton, Ohio
12 Grandchildren
23 Step-Grandchildren
19 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Mrs. Sarah Smith, Waverly, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter, 2 Sons, 4 Grandchildren, 
     1 Step-Daughter & 6 Sisters  

Darius E. Popp    
Name: Darius E. Popp
Age: 21
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: January 4, 2001
Time of Death: 5:47 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 25, 1979
Place of Birth: Kenton, Ohio
Name of Father: Dennis E. Popp
Name of Mother: Shirley Marie Wenger Popp
Name of Spouse: 
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Employed at Honda Transmission, Russells Point, Ohio

Memberships:  Graduate of Indian Lake High School in 1998

Survivors: 
Mother & Her Companion: Marie Popp & Michael Lawson, Huntsville, Ohio
Father: Dennis E. Popp, West Mansfield, Ohio
2 Half Sisters: Sherri Davis, Springfield, Ohio
                        Mrs. Aaron (Samantha) Hiltibrand, Urbana, Ohio
Maternal Grandparents: Marion & Shirley Wenger, West Liberty, Ohio
Paternal Grandmother: Jane Popp, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Many Aunts & Uncles

Preceded in death by: Paternal Grandfather: Gene Popp

Sheila E. Davidson     
Name: Sheila E. Davidson

Age: 50

Address: 602 Jackson Street, Jackson Center, Ohio

Date of Death: January 1, 2001
Time of Death: early Monday morning
Place of Death: at home

Date of Birth: November 15, 1950

Place of Birth: Hartford City, Indiana

Name of Father: Charles Noller

Name of Mother: Patricia E. Pierson Noller

Name of Spouse: Randy T. Davidson  

Date of Marriage: September 2, 1983

 

Occupation: Homemaker

 

Memberships:  Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio where she was also a Bible School Teacher

 

Survivors: 

Husband: Randy

Parents: Charles & Patricia Noller, Redkey, Indiana

1 Sister: Terri Barnes, Redkey, Indiana

 

Preceded in death by: