Name: Donna J. Wells
Age: 62
Address: 449 Fairview, Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: April 29, 2004
Time of Death: 12:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 25, 1942
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Jesse L. Crampton
Name of Mother: Geneva "Judy" Morgan Crampton
Name of Spouse: Ronald Wells
Date of Marriage: September 30, 1979

Occupation: Homemaker and former EMT w/Indian Lake Squad and former Russells Point Village Clerk and former member of Village Council

Memberships: Russells Point Church of God

Survivors:
Husband: Ronald
4 Daughters: Theresa Wood, Imperial, Missouri
Leslie Palmer, Fenton, Missouri
Andrea (Chris) Berghold, Festus, Missouri
Mary Wells, Imperial, Missouri
2 Sons: Joe Wood, Fenton, Missouri
Scott (Kay) Wood, Arnold, Missouri
1 Step-Son: John Wells, Tampa, Florida
13 Grandchildren
Parents: Jesse & Judy Crampton, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Brother: Robert Crampton, Findlay, Ohio

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Gary Crampton

Name: John R. Lotts
Age: 82
Address: Lewistown, OH
Date of Death: April 29, 2004
Time of Death: 1:20 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab Center
Date of Birth: October 18, 1921
Place of Birth: Germantown, OH
Name of Father: Albert Lotts(d)
Name of Mother: Zana Pearl Lotts(d)
Name of Spouse: Betty J. Hamilton
Date of Marriage: June 22, 1946

Occupation: Formerly owned & operated Lotts Well Drilling,
Dayton and Johnny & Betts, Russells Point,Retired owner & operator of Lotts Well Drilling, Russells Point
Military Service: Army Veteran of WWII
Memberships:
Life Member Frank D. Castle Post #1080 VFW, Bellefontaine

Survivors:
Wife: Betty
1 Son: Michael E. Lotts, Lewistown, OH
2 Grandchildren: Shane Lotts and Nicholas Lotts
1 Great Grandson: Grant Lotts
1 Sister: Betty Long, Centerville, OH
2 Brothers: Norman (Marilyn) Lotts, Sun City, Arizona
James (Benny) Lotts, Arizona

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Eugene Lotts

Name: Merlie Davis
Age: 91
Address: 601 Lincoln Blvd., Apt. 106, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: April 28, 2004
Time of Death: 12:10 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab Center
Date of Birth: October 7, 1912
Place of Birth: Magoffin, KY
Name of Father: Marion Neely (d)
Name of Mother: Martha Wireman Neely(d)
Name of Spouse: Forest L. Davis, Sr. (died January 8, 1967)
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired Nurses Aid from Logan Acres
Military Service: None
Memberships: None

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Betty Lou (David) Harford, Russells Point, OH
Nancy Jane (Allen) Shumaker, Dutton, VA
2 Sons: Forest L. (Blanche)Davis, Jr., Huntsville, OH
Thomas Drumgold, Holland, OH
10 Grandchildren
Many Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: 1 daughter: Rosalie 2 Sisters & 13 Brothers

Name: Wilson W. Thomas
Age: 69
Address: 14494 Township Road 21, Harrod, OH
Date of Death: April 20, 2004
Time of Death: 4:20 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth:August 8, 1934
Place of Birth: Lakeview, OH
Name of Father: Anderson Thomas(d)
Name of Mother: Nancy Hicks Thomas(d)
Name of Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Cooke
Date of Marriage: August 24, 1957

Occupation: Welder having worked for Clark Equipment & General Dynamics, Lima, OH and Kenton Structural, Kenton, OH
Military Service:
Memberships: Talented guitar player and enjoyed working on automobiles

Survivors:
Wife: Mary Elizabeth
1 Daughters: Penny Allsup, Upper Sandusky, OH
3 Sons: David G. (Sharon) Thomas, Columbus, OH
Phyllip R. (Laura) Thomas, Belle Center, OH
Brent A. (Beth) Thomas, Forest, OH
12 Grandchildren & 4 Step Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren & 6 Step Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Rose (Curtis) Slotten, Lakeview, OH
Minnie Burton, Russells Point, OH
4 Brothers: George W. (Betty) Thomas, Lakeview, OH
Norman L. (Harriet) Thomas, Lakeview, OH
Gilbert F. (Joan) Thomas, Sacramento, CA
James Bradley (Carol) Thomas, Green Cove Springs, FL.

Proceeded in death by:
4 Sisters: Alice Adkins, Relda Campbell, Phyllis Boldman & Dollie Stapleton
1 Brother: Walter Thomas

Name: Evelyn L. Stachler
Age: 78
Address: 610 High Ave, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: April 18, 2004
Time of Death: 7:20 a.m.
Place of Death: May Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: September 2, 1925
Place of Birth: Appleton, Minnesota
Name of Father: Martin Nelsen (d)
Name of Mother: Laurina Halvorsen Nelsen (d)
Name of Spouse: Harold L. Stachler (died 11/13/92)
Date of Marriage: December 15, 1945

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service: None
Memberships:
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, OH
Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39 Auxiliary

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Janice Wissinger, Lakeview, OH
Judith Drummond, Lakeview, OH
1 Son: Jerome (Rebecca) Stachler, Russells Point, OH
8 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
1 Brother: William Nelsen

Proceeded in death by: 3 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Name: Alice L. Smith
Age: 87
Address: 10160 W. Pamondeho Circle, Crystal River, Florida 34428
Date of Death: April 18, 2004
Time of Death:
Place of Death: Surrey Place, Lecanto, FL
Date of Birth: August 13, 1916
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, OH
Name of Father: Roy Debo (d)
Name of Mother: Mary Ann Corken Debo (d)
Name of Spouse: Karl Max Smith (died 9/5/86)
Date of Marriage: February 10, 1934

Occupation: Self employed jewelry wholesaler & retailer
Military Service: None
Memberships: Greater Ohio Showman Association

Survivors:
1 Brother: Lawrence "Bud" Debo, Lansing, MI
1 Niece: Mary Ellen Debo, Cincinnati, OH
1 Nephew: Jeff (Nancy) Debo, Fenton, MI

Proceeded in death by:
2 Sons: Michael E. Smith & Ronald G. Smith
1 Grandson: Ronald Smith
1 Brother: Harry E. Debo

Name: Alleen H. Stewart
Age: 82
Address: Quincy, OH formerly of Lakeview
Date of Death: April 13, 2004
Time of Death: 7:30 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: November 24, 1921
Place of Birth: Raymond, OH
Name of Father: E. Stewart Heminger (d)
Name of Mother: Mary Helen Cooper (d)
Name of Spouse: James F. "Frank" Stewart
Date of Marriage: July 8, 1939

Occupation: Retired LPN from Dorothy Love Retirement Center, Sidney, OH
Memberships: Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church, Lewistown, OH

Survivors:
Husband: Frank
2 Daughters: Sherry Rockfield, St. Petersburg, FL
Shelly (Edward) Stevenson, Quincy, OH
7 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Helen Brazier, Urbana, IL
Betty (Carl) Lillard, Pioneer, OH
1 Brother: Stewart (Josephine) Heminger, Belle Center, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Name: Ruth E. King
Age: 81
Address: Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: April 2, 2004
Time of Death: 6:40 p.m.
Place of Death: Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, OH
Date of Birth: March 28, 1923
Place of Birth: Jackson Township, Shelby County, OH
Name of Father: Oliver L. Snider (d)
Name of Mother: Mabel M. Korn Snider (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert C. King
Date of Marriage: November 12, 1944

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service: None
Memberships:
Baptized & confirmed at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Montra and later transferred to Jackson Center United Methodist Church
Pleiades Chapter #195 OES, Sidney

Survivors:
Husband: Robert
1 Daughter: Marcia (Ronald) Wiessinger, Jackson Center, OH
Brother-in-law: Donald King, Burlington, Iowa
Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Granddaughter: Sharon died 7/17/87

Name: Anna K. Rumer
Age: 90
Address: 11444 St. Rt. 235 N., Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: March 30, 2004
Time of Death: 12:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: May 20, 1913
Place of Birth: Allen County, OH
Name of Father: John Kominski (d)
Name of Mother: Mary K. Szdzpdnski Kominski (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Husband: John I. (Bill) Krieger (died 10/23/71)
2nd Husband: Milo L. Rumer (married 12/29/73 died 10/5/77)

Occupation: Retired seamstress from Sheller-Globe Corp., Lima, OH
Military Service: None
Memberships: Roundhead VFW Post #8832 Auxiliary

Survivors: None

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister & 2 Brothers

Name: Thomas L. Gleaves
Age: 55
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: March 20, 2004
Time of Death: 12:30 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: January 31, 1949
Place of Birth: Lima, OH
Name of Father: William B. Gleaves (d)
Name of Mother: Betty J. McDonald
Name of Spouse: Vicki Nichols
Date of Marriage: November 5, 1988

Occupation: Owned & Operated Gleaves Transport Service
Military Service: Army Veteran having served two tours in Vietnam
Memberships:
Supporter of Turkeyfoot Tricare Hospice Fundraiser
Past Governor Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Life Member Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39, Lakeview, OH
Life Member Roundhead VFW Post #8832, Roundhead, OH

Survivors:
Wife: Vicki
Daughter: Michelle
Mother: Betty Bragg, Lima, OH

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Russell S. White
Age: 80
Address: Marion, Ohio formerly of Indian Lake, Ohio
Date of Death: March 17, 2004
Time of Death: 2:35 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: August 16, 1923
Place of Birth: Buchanan, KY
Name of Father: Curtis S. White (d)
Name of Mother: Esther Russell White (d)
Name of Spouse: Cora M. Nunley
Date of Marriage: November 6, 1942

Occupation: Retired from Lawson Milk Company, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Military Service: None
Memberships:
Attended First Church of the Nazarene, Marion, OH
Member for over 65 years Green Hill Lodge #521 F&AM, Boltz Fork, KY
Southland Mall Walkers, Marion, OH

Survivors:
Wife: Cora
3 Daughters: Karen Hawkins, Marysville, OH
Ruby (John) Ellington, Woodbridge, VA
Esther Keith, Dry Ridge, KY
1 Son: Larry C. (Judy) White, Marion, OH
10 Grandchildren
19 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Anna Dorothea McCalla Johns

Age: 88

Address: 2830 Twp. Rd. 108, Huntsville, OH

Date of Death: March 10, 2004
Time of Death: 7:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH

Date of Birth: November 13, 1915

Place of Birth: Lewistown, OH

Name of Father: Alva McCalla (d)

Name of Mother: Katie Huber McCalla (d)

Name of Spouse: Virgil D. Johns (died Sept. 4, 1982)

Date of Marriage: August 4, 1934

Occupation: Homemaker and employed at Gem Sportswear, Russells Point and retired from Silco, Bellefontaine

Memberships:

Huntsville United Methodist Church

McArthur Township Grange

Survivors:

5 Sons: Harold A. (Linda) Johns, Wapakoneta, OH

Joseph H. (Helen) Johns, Prospect, OH

Carl E. Johns, Pilot Point, TX

David S. (Susan) Johns, Belle Center, OH

Richard E. (Denise) Johns, Belle Center, OH

13 Grandchildren

15 Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters: Clara Marie Dixon, Calhoun, GA

Martha Gross, Jackson Center, OH

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters & 1 Brother

Name: Floyd L. Dever

Age: 83

Address: 208 Burkhardt Street, Russells Point, OH

Date of Death: March 9, 2004
Time of Death: 3:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH

Date of Birth: May 8, 1920

Place of Birth: Jackson, OH

Name of Father: Allen T. Dever (d)

Name of Mother: Mattie L. Kerns Dever (d)

Name of Spouse: Mary Carpenter

Date of Marriage: October 24, 1938

Occupation:

Designed, built and captained the “Mark Twain” double decked excursion boat that was on Indian Lake for many years

He built one of the first Pile Drivers on Indian Lake installing gas lines under the lake to the islands

Worked for Yeasel, Inc., Lewistown, OH as a mold developer and operations shift supervisor

Helped perfect the first plastic gallon jugs for Plastipak Packaging, Jackson Center, OH

In his later years he operated his own repair shop

Military Service: Veteran of WWII having served as a Shipfitter, Second Class, US Navy “Sea Bees” from 1943-1945

Memberships:

Past Master & member of Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM

Member of Lafayette Chapter #60, Royal Arch Masons, Bellefontaine, OH

Member of Logan Council #85, Royal & Select Masons, Bellefontaine, OH

Past Sir Knight & member of Bellefontaine Commandery #61, Knights Templar

Past Patron & member of Bellefontaine Chapter #459 OES

Survivors: Wife: Mary

1 Daughter: Beverley Diane Rinaldi, Oberlin, OH

5 Grandchildren: Christina (Dean) Wright, Curtis (Cheryl) Brandt, Joseph (Melanie) Brandt, Anthony “AJ” (Dana) Rinaldi and Diana Kay (David) Cline

9 Great Grandchildren

1 Sister: JoAnn (Pierre) Theodore, Norton, OH

2 Brothers: Rusty Dever, Akron, OH

Rev. Bill (Minnie Belle) Dever, Memphis, TN

Proceeded in death by: 1 Daughter: Winona “Kay” Brandt Wilges,

1 Grandson: Rodney Lee Brandt & 2 Brothers: Gerald Dever & Robert Dever

Name: Lewis E. Smith
Age: 88
Address: 217 N. Stanley Ave., Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Death: February 29, 2004
Time of Death: 11:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Alterra Sterling House, Urbana, OH of which the family would like to thank the residents and staff
Date of Birth: January 30, 1916
Place of Birth: Lake Ridge, Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: John S. Smith (d)
Name of Mother: Alice Tyson Smith (d)
Name of Spouse: Joann Detrick (Died: March 10, 1976)
Date of Marriage: August 30, 1938

Occupation: Retired plumber and was an instructor at Hi-Point JVS for 8 years
Military Service: Navy Veteran WWII
Memberships:
Plumbers Local, Dayton, Ohio
Charles Collins Post 381, Huntsville, OH

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Vicki Talbert, St. Paris, OH
1 Son: Don S. Smith, Phoenix, Arizona
7 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews
Longtime Friend: Crystal Ropp

Proceeded in death by:
Daughter: Diane Weldon; Sister: Millie Hurley; Brother: John Smith

Name: Vera L. Copeland
Age: 93
Address: 109 Guthrie, Waynesfield, OH
Date of Death: February 26, 2004
Time of Death: 11:00 p.m.
Place of Death: Otterbein, Cridersville, OH
Date of Birth: July 12, 1910
Place of Birth: Hancock County, Ohio
Name of Father: Melvin R. Powell (d)
Name of Mother: Erma Abbot (d)
Name of Spouse: Emil S. Copeland (died April 22, 1996)
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service: None
Memberships:
Attended Bowling Green University
Attended Waynesfield United Methodist Church
Koneta Chapter 385 OES
Life Member Lima Memorial Auxiliary

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Patricia J. Swartz, Waynesfield, OH
1 Granddaughter: Cyndy L. Kohler, Waynesfield, OH
1 Grandson: Stephen P. (Joann) Swartz, Lancaster, OH
3 Great Grandchildren: Alicia Kohler, Matthew Swartz & Mark Swartz
Great Great Grandson: Layton Campbell
2 Nieces

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister, 1 Brother & l Nephew

Name: Robert L. Stotts
Age: 81
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: February 22, 2004
Time of Death: 11:35 p.m.
Place of Death: Kobacker House, Columbus
Date of Birth: January 9, 1923
Place of Birth: Lima, OH
Name of Father: Clinton Stotts (d)
Name of Mother: Leola Sheppard Stotts (d)
Name of Spouse: Erma K. Andrews (Died April 17, 2002)
Date of Marriage: April 21, 1946

Occupation: Retired Clark Equipment, Lima in 1981 after 40 years
Military Service: Army Veteran of WW II
Memberships: Waynesfield United Methodist Church, Waynesfield, Ohio

Survivors:
2 Sons: Randall (Patricia) Stotts, Tega Cay, South Carolina
Kevin (Suellyn) Stotts, Worthington, Ohio
3 Granddaughters: Erin, Krysten & Rhian

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters: Opal Cook & Eleanor Guider, 1 Brother: Foster Stotts

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service: None
Memberships: Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Betty M. (Sylvan) Paul, New Knoxville, Ohio
5 Grandchildren: Terry McGlaughlin, Tim Beck, Jim Beck, Ron Paul & Renee McGriff
4 Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: 1 Daughter: Patricia

Name: Margaret M. Houchins
Age: 88
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: February 22, 2004
Time of Death: 3:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 15, 1915
Place of Birth: Yonkers, NY
Name of Father: Peter Smith (d)
Name of Mother: Mary McCormick Smith (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert O. Houchins (Died June 8, 1984)
Date of Marriage: August 21, 1938

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, OH
Altar Sodality of the church
Charter Member Catholic Ladies of Columbia
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Taught Parish Religion classes in CCD

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Margaret (Robert D.) Armstrong, Lima, Ohio
Mary Catherine (Richard) Downing, Xenia, Ohio
Susan (James) Brake, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Nancy Groves, Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Sons: Robert S. (Charlotte) Houchins, Lakeview, Ohio
Richard E. (Marilyn) Houchins, DeGraff, Ohio
23 Grandchildren
32 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins in New York and Ireland

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: Walter George Houchins, 1 Daughter: Maureen Liberatore, 1 Grandson Charles Walter Houchins, 1 Son in law: Michael Groves, 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers

Name: Robert Duane “Bob” Ward, Sr.
Age: 60
Address: 7231 Miami Drive, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: February 21, 2004
Time of Death: 3:45 pm.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: April 8, 1943
Place of Birth: Piqua, OH
Name of Father: Lee Ward (d)
Name of Mother: Vera Hermann Ward (d)
Name of Spouse: Barbara Harris
Date of Marriage: February 3, 1968
Occupation: Retired Truck Driver from Nash Finch after 12 years
Military Service: Retired Sgt. 1st Class US Army in 1984 after 21 years of service
Memberships:
Survivors:
Wife: Barbara
3 Sons: Robert (Amy) Ward, Lakeview, OH
David (Pattie) Ward, Bellefontaine, OH
Clint (Kristy) Ward, Russells Point, OH
15 Grandchildren:
2 Sisters: Arlene Greene, Troy, OH
Karen (Glen) Clark, Bellefontaine, OH
3 Brothers: Jack Ward, Virginia
Kenneth (Clara) Ward, Fletcher, OH
Carl Ward, Piqua, OH
Several Nieces & Nephews including his nephew, Henry (Kim) Boswell of Huntsville, OH whom he thought of as a son.
Special Friend: Command Sergeant Major Amado (Ute) Castillo, Kempner, Texas
Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Phyllis Green & 3 Brothers: Marvin, Charles & Keith Ward

Name: Esther A. Bodle
Age: 81
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: February 21, 2004
Time of Death: 1:55 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 7, 1922
Place of Birth:
Name of Father: Samuel McCafferty (d)
Name of Mother: Margaret Mulligan McCafferty (d)
Name of Spouse: Charles W. Bodle (d)
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
4 Grandchildren: Julie Long, Billie Jean (Robert) May,
Charles William Bodle, II & Patrick Ray Bodle
1 Sister: Dorothy (Jack) Rickets, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
1 Brother: Floyd (Joyce) McCafferty, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: William C. (died Jan. 31, 2003), 1 Daughter: Betty Lou & 1 Grandson: Roger Ferrel Weaver, II, 10 Brothers & Sisters

Name: Ruby L. Burch
Age: 83
Address: 705 East Pike Street, Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: February 15, 2004
Time of Death: 12:32 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 4, 1920
Place of Birth: Perry Township, Shelby Co., OH
Name of Father: Fred Smith (d)
Name of Mother: Leota Korn (d)
Name of Spouse: Glenn E. Burch (died October 28, 1997)
Date of Marriage: April 11, 1936

Occupation: Retired from Holloway Sportswear, Jackson Center & she and her husband farmed and raised sheep
Memberships:
Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Constance Chapter OES #78, DeGraff, OH

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Carol (Rod) Rose, Sturgis, Michigan
1 Son: Roger (Maggie) Burch, Sidney, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Kyle Burch, Ashley Burch, Kellie Perea, Jessica Gibson, Amy Anderson and Julie Beal
8 Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: 2 infant Sons

Name: Annabelle G. Jenkins
Age: 93
Address: 7991 CR 98, Belle Center, OH
Date of Death: February 14, 2004
Time of Death: 10:00 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: September 4, 1910
Place of Birth: Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Paul Gillen (d)
Name of Mother: Myrtle (maiden name not known) Gillen (d)
Name of Spouse: Walter "Fabe" Jenkins (died 12/25/98)
Date of Marriage: November 4, 1935

Occupation: She will long be remembered for the thousands of cakes she baked and decorated over the years. A real artisan in her own right.

Memberships: Lifelong member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church where she was active in the Youth Fellowship and the WSCS of the church.

Survivors:
1 Sister: Josephine Roeser, New Bremen, OH
1 Brother: Earl Gillen, Bellefontaine, OH
Brother in Law: Emory Wilt, Anna, OH
Many Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Proceeded in death by: 1 Daughter: Elizabeth Ann Jenkins & 1 Sister: Mary Jane Wilt

Name: Herbert Herdman
Age: 79
Address: 215 Brown Street, Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: February 14, 2004
Time of Death: 7:15 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: May 26, 1924
Place of Birth: Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Name of Father: Birdie Herdman (d)
Name of Mother: Alpha Gregory Herdman (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruth Whaley (died 2/12/97)
Date of Marriage: (not known)

Occupation: Retired Self employed Carpenter
Military Service: Merchant Marines
Memberships:
Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post # 39, Lakeview, OH
VFW

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Tracie Stemen, Sidney, OH
2 Grandchildren: Larry Stemen and Jackie Stemen
4 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Loraine Barnett, West Virginia
Linda (Jimmy) Burns, Westerville, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Wanda & 1 Brother: Herman

Name: Joseph J. Lipinski
Age: 90
Address: 1108 Greenwood St., Apt. 301, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Death: February 12, 2004
Time of Death: 11:00 p.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: May 28, 1913
Place of Birth: Dayton, OH
Name of Father: Walter Lipinski (d)
Name of Mother: Marcella Gamzyk Lipinski (d)
Name of Spouse: Virginia Waymack (died Feb. 4, 2001)
Date of Marriage: August 5, 1935

Occupation: Bar owner in Dayton, OH
Military Service: N/A
Memberships:
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1333
Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39, Lakeview

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Mary Jo Taylor, West Carrolton, OH
2 Sons: Steve Lipinski, Bellefontaine, OH
Joseph F. (Lynn) Lipinski, Texas
4 Sisters & 3 Brothers

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Name: Ernest L. Dague
Age: 80
Address: 14266 CR 87, Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: February 8, 2004
Time of Death: 7:03 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 22, 1923
Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, OH
Name of Father: George A. Dague (d)
Name of Mother: Mina E. Dillon Dague (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruth C. Harpest Dague (died July 13, 1989)
Date of Marriage: September 5, 1943

Occupation: Farmer, Carpenter and Plumber
Military Service: U.S. Army Veteran WWII
Memberships:
Life Member Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview

Survivors:
1 Son: David M. (Dinah) Dague in
2 Grandchildren: Travis & Krista
l Great Grandson: Aaron
1 Sister: Dorothy Knack, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Brother: Robert L. (Opal) Dague, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Proceeded in death by: 3 Sons: Donald, Thomas & Lawrence

Name: G. W. "George" Baugh
Age: 58
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: February 6, 2004
Time of Death:
Place of Death: Auto Accident on N. Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 15, 1945
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Arthur M. Baugh (d)
Name of Mother: Anna Belle Luallen Baugh (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Truck Driver

Memberships:
Moose, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Eagles, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Elks, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Brother: James Baugh, Garland, TX
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Leonard & Charles

Name: Willa I. Holt
Age: 76
Address: 102 Oak Street, Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: February 4, 2004
Time of Death: 1:40 pm.
Place of Death: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
Date of Birth: March 4, 1927
Place of Birth: Perry Twp., Shelby Co., OH
Name of Father: Michael Helmlinger (d)
Name of Mother: Selma Weaver Helmlinger (d)
Name of Spouse: Donald L. Holt
Date of Marriage: June 19, 1949

Occupation: Homemaker & was a Clerk at Airstream, Inc. & Holloway Sportswear both of Jackson Center
Memberships:
Lifelong Member Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH where she played the organ & sang in the choir
Women of the Church Circle 2
Sunday School teacher and pianist
Shelby County Church Women United

Survivors:
Husband: Donald
2 Daughters: Rebecca (Charles) Huelskamp, Sidney
Patricia Holt, DeGraff
2 Sons: Michael (Peggy) Holt, Sidney
Steven (Lori) Holt, Sidney
"A Third Daughter" Carol Rader, DeGraff
8 Grandchildren: Stephanie (Craig) Merickel, Betsy (Patrick) Stiffler, Melissa Huelskamp, Andrew Holt, Susan Huelskamp, Diana Holt, Patty Huelskamp and Sean Holt
2 Sisters: Esther English, Sidney, OH
Velma Burean, Jackson Center, OH
2 Brothers: Russell L. (Katie) Helmlinger, Jackson Center, OH
Richard R. (Alma Mae) Helmlinger, Jackson Center, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Name: Robert L. Miller

Age: 88

Address: Russells Point, OH

Date of Death: February 3, 2004
Time of Death: 5:50 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab Center

Date of Birth: June 10, 1915

Place of Birth: Dayton, OH

Name of Father: Guy E. Miller (d)

Name of Mother: Florence Engelauf Miller (d)

Name of Spouse: Betty Woolf

Date of Marriage: February 1, 1946

Occupation: Retired from Frigidaire, Dayton, OH after 30 years as a photographer

Military Service: Army Veteran of WWII and received a field Commission

Memberships:

Galilee Lutheran Church, Russells Point, OH

Charter Member Indian Lake Development Corporation

H. A. Irvin Lodge #647 F&AM, Dayton, OH

Charter Member Dayton Elks Lodge

1985 Ohio Outstanding Senior Citizen for Logan County

Coordinator for Tri County Action Commission in Lakeview, OH for 10 years

Assisted low income and elderly with the Tax Aid Program of the Internal Revenue Service for 20 years

Survivors:

Wife: Betty

1 Daughter: Beth Howard, Los Angles, CA

5 Grandchildren

1 Great Granddaughter

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Dr. Jack E. Miller

Name: William Eugene Carnes
Age: 77
Address: Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Death: February 1, 2004
Time of Death: 9:40 p.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: January 28, 1927
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: William Aldus Carnes (d)
Name of Mother: Carmine Adda Patrick Carnes (d)
Name of Spouse:
1st Wife: Lora Jean Davie Carnes (d)
2nd Wife: Catherine Marie Branham Carnes (Married August 2, 1976 - Still Living)

Occupation: Retired in 1979 from the Bellefontaine Fire Department after 25 years and also delivered flowers for Wren's Florist, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Military Service: Army Veteran of WWII
Memberships: Harold Kerr American Legion Post #173

Survivors:
Wife: Catherine
1 Daughter: Gloria Jeanne Hilliard, DeGraff, Ohio
2 Sons: William "Fred" (Shari) Carnes, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Stephen Allen (Vikki) Carnes, Bellefontaine, Ohio
3 Step-Daughters: Suzanne Swakhamer, Port Jefferson, Ohio
Lisa M. (Wilbur) Lorton, Sidney, Ohio
Jeanne Swackhamer, Sidney, Ohio
2 Step-Sons: Richard Swackhamer, Port Jefferson, Ohio
Michael (Carol) Swackhamer, New Bremen, Ohio
Numerous Grandchildren, Step-Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Donna June (Elton) Slonecker, Sidney, Ohio
1 Brother: Richard E. (Madalene) Carnes, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Louise A. Singer

Age: 90

Address: 6141 St. Rt. 235 N., Lewistown, OH

Date of Death: January 21, 2004
Time of Death: 3:10 am.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH

Date of Birth: May 11, 1913

Place of Birth: Springfield, OH

Name of Father: William John Singer (d)

Name of Mother: Eva DeSteiger Singer (d)

Name of Spouse:

Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Salesperson and retired from Ivey’s Dept. Store, Orlando, Florida after 23 yeas

Military Service:

Memberships:

Survivors:

1 Nephew: John (Vicki) Singer, Jr., Bellefontaine, OH

I Niece: Deanne Singer, Bellefontaine, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Mary Jane Singer and 1 Brother: John William Singer

Name: Patricia Marie Wildermuth Shaw
Age: 53
Address: Huntsville, Ohio formerly of Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: January 18, 2004
Time of Death: 7:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Home of son, Lyle in Huntsville
Date of Birth: November 29, 1950
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Willis A. Wildermuth (died Jan. 26, 1978)
Name of Mother: Helen L. Baker Wildermuth Roth
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Registered Nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio for 25 years and also worked at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio in recovery room

Memberships:
St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Rhine, Ohio
1968 Graduate of Jackson Center High School
1979 Graduate of Lima Technical College in Nursing

Survivors:
2 Sons: Lyle (Holly) Faler, Huntsville, Ohio
Gregg (Ellen) Faler, Hilliard, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Ashton, Morganne, Dalton
Mother & Step-Father: Helen & Bill Roth, Jackson Center, Ohio

Name: Ernest F. Markley
Age: 90
Address: Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: January 15, 2004
Time of Death: 1:02 a.m.
Place of Death: Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, OH
Date of Birth: January 1, 1914
Place of Birth: Shelby County, OH
Name of Father: Lafayette Markley (d)
Name of Mother: Bertie Swartz Markley (d)
Name of Spouse: Opal K. Gross
Date of Marriage: February 14, 1946

Occupation: Retired from Farming in 1984 and retired from Copeland Corp., Sidney in 1976 after 22 years
Military Service: None
Memberships: Crystal Cathedral Ministries

Survivors:
Wife: Opal
2 Sons: Roger (Linda) Markley, Anna, OH
Gene Markley, Jackson Center, OH
2 Grandchildren: Sharon Houston and Jeff Markley
2 Great Grandchildren
4 Sisters: Cleona Barnhart, Wapakoneta, OH
Wilma Plummer, Bellefontaine, OH
Irene Sidener, Cridersville, OH
Pauline Thompson, Bradenton, FL

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Sylvan

Name: Willie L. Smith
Age: 75
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: January 14, 2004
Time of Death: 12:59 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 1, 1928
Place of Birth: Marion, Illinois
Name of Father: William Smith (d)
Name of Mother: Minnie Marie Norris Smith (d)
Name of Spouse:
1st Wife: Jackie Carver Smith (d)
2nd Wife: Carolyn Smith Smith (This is correct-Married December 27, 1985, still living)

Occupation: Warehouse Supervisor for Scottsdale School, Scottsdale, Arizona for 23 years
Military Service: Retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Army for over 20 years
Memberships:
Life Member of VFW Post #4239, Sidney, Ohio
Member of American Legion #217, Sidney, Ohio
Life Member of Amvets Post #1986, Sidney, Ohio
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors: Wife: Carolyn
2 Daughters: Linda (Bill) Rogers, Phoenix, Arizona
Michelle (John) Heath, McCrory, Arkansas
1 Step-Daughter: Vickie (Ray) Raper, Belle Center, Ohio
4 Step-Sons: Rick (Tina) Jacobs, Lewistown, Ohio
Mike (Valeri) Jacobs, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Don Jacobs, Lakeview, Ohio
Frank (Jennifer) Jacobs, Bellefontaine, Ohio
4 Grandchildren, 11 Step-Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren, 10 Step-Great-Grandchildren
3 Brothers: Charles Smith, Murphysboro, Illinois
Loren (Judy) Smith, Grand Tower, Illinois
Norman (Dena) Smith, Murphysboro, Illinois
3 Sisters: Wilma Lane, Murphysboro, Illinois
Juanita Baker, Murphysboro, Illinois
Brenda (Ron) Taylor, Murphysboro, Illinois
2 Special Sisters-in-law: Mary Jo (Eddie) Stewart, Show Low, Arizona
Audrey (Merle) Metzger, Forest, Ohio

Name: Charles Robert “Bob” Hodges

Age: 61

Address: Jackson Center, OH

Date of Death: January 14, 2004
Time of Death: 12:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH

Date of Birth: June 21, 1942

Place of Birth: Louisville, KY

Name of Father: Charles Herbert (d)

Name of Mother: Louise Davenport Herbert

Name of Spouse: Gladys May Winters (died Nov. 26, 1993)

Date of Marriage: June 29, 1963

Occupation: Retired from Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio

Military Service: Air Force

Memberships:

J.C. VFD, Police Dept. & Rescue Squad

First Church of God, Bellefontaine

Survivors:

3 Daughters: Brenda Hodges, Sidney, OH

Lori Browning, Sidney, OH

Christina Dearwester, Jackson Center, OH

2 Sons: Brian (Sharon) Hodges, Columbus, OH

Alan Hodges, Columbus, OH

Mother: Louise Herbert, Sidney, OH

4 Grandchildren: Dustin Browning, Steven and Alexis Dearwester and Grace Elizabeth Hodges

3 Sisters: Doris Jean (Herman) Sloan, Bonner Springs, KS

Janice (Loren) Britt, Wapakoneta, OH

Carolyn Pollock, Ooltwah, TN

3 Brothers: James Herbert, Houma, Louisiana

Jerry (Ethel) Herbert, Sidney

Kenneth (Carolyn) Herbert, Piqua, OH

Proceeded in death by: 2 Brothers: Larry Hodges and Edward Allen Herbert

Name: Otis E. Clay
Age: 89
Address: 110 Walker Street, DeGraff, OH
Date of Death: January 14, 2004
Time of Death: 1:05 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: May 6, 1914
Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Adolphus Clay (d)
Name of Mother: Ida Mae Arbogast Clay (d)
Name of Spouse: Meletta Emily Cavinder (died-Nov. 22, 1994)
Date of Marriage: December 25, 1934

Occupation: Carpenter & Cement Finisher
Military Service: None
Memberships: Muchinippi Church, Bloom Center, OH

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Joan (Robert) Downing, DeGraff, OH
Vicki (Maurice) Cummings, West Mansfield, OH
1 Son: James A. (Lynaire) Clay, Winfield, IL
9 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters & 7 Brothers

Name: Leroy Clem

Age: 75

Address: 8889 Madison Ave., Russells Point, OH

Date of Death: January 8, 2004
Time of Death: 2:45 pm.
Place of Death: at home

Date of Birth: February 12, 1928

Place of Birth: Concord Twp., Champaign County, OH

Name of Father: Forest Clem (d)

Name of Mother: Alice Gillespie Clem (d)

Name of Spouse:

Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired from United Telephone Company in 1983

Military Service: Served in US Army Military Police

Memberships:

Survivors:

5 Daughters: Sheryl Dolan, Lakeview, OH

Sharon (Jay) Robinson, Quincy, OH

Ellen (Gail) Trout, Lakeview, OH

Mary Clem, Bellefontaine, OH

Theresa (Steve) Webb, Nettleton, Mississippi

1 Son: Lee Roy (Becky) Clem, Seville, OH

17 Grandchildren & 3 Step Grandchildren

10 Great Grandchildren & 7 Step Great Grandchildren

1 Sister: Juanita Mattox, Urbana, OH

2 Brothers: Harold Clem, Zanesfield, OH

Robert (Nathalie) Clem, DeGraff, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Great Grandson: Joseph Eugene Clem

2 Brothers: Grover & Richard Clem

Name: Kermit E. Brunner
Age: 76
Address: 4719 High Street, Huntsville, OH for over 40 years and wintered in Bushnell, Florida
Date of Death: January 8, 2004
Time of Death: 4:35 a.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, OH
Date of Birth: Jan. 23, 1927
Place of Birth: Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Alva O. Brunner (d)
Name of Mother: Stella F. Wallace Brunner (d)
Name of Spouse: Phyllis M. Waples (died Nov. 8, 1995)
Date of Marriage: June 21, 1946

Occupation: Retired DAB, Bellefontaine, OH
Military Service: Army Air Corps, WWII
Memberships:
Huntsville Volunteer Fire Dept.
Huntsville United Methodist Church
Former member Charles Collins Post AL, Huntsville, OH

Survivors:
1 Son: Kermit E. Brunner, II, Corry, PA
3 Granddaughters: Jill Brunner, Stacy (Jacob) McCullough and Bleysen Wheaton
1 Great Granddaughter: Paige McCullough
1 Brother: Wilford (Janet) Brunner, Huntsville, OH
Many Nieces, Nephews and lifelong friends

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: John & 1 Daughter: Suzanne
1 Brother: Charles

Name: Bernard D. Fisher
Age: 70
Address: 522 Grand Avenue, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: January 2, 2004
Time of Death: 3:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Kettering Memorial Hospital, Kettering, OH
Date of Birth: August 18, 1933
Place of Birth: Sharonville, OH
Name of Father: Lester S. Fisher (d)
Name of Mother: Ocie M. Boldman Fisher (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired from Roadway Trucking Company
Military Service: Army Veteran of the Korean War
Memberships:
St. Andrews Lodge #619 F&AM, Springfield, OH
Antioch Shrine Temple, Dayton, OH
American Legion Post #164, Grove City, OH
VFW Post #3424, Columbus, OH
Life Member AMVETS Post #189, Springfield, OH
Moose Lodge #1245, Whitehall, OH
Eagles Lodge, Springfield, OH
Teamsters Retiree Club, Columbus, OH

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Jamie (Charles) Dilenschneider, Columbus, OH
1 Son: Kerry Fisher, South Charleston, OH
2 Grandchildren: Nicholas & Rachael Dilenschneider
2 Sisters: Evelyn (Charles) London, Bremen, GA
Eleanor (Joseph) Scurlock, Kansas City, MO
2 Brothers: Kenneth Fisher, Sun City Center, FL
Roger (Pansy) Fisher, Newark, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Norma & 1 Brother: Conrad

Name: Dana L. Aleshire
Age: 85
Address: 9830 Buckeye Drive, Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: January 4, 2004
Time of Death: 4:59 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: October 10, 1918
Place of Birth: Greenfield, OH
Name of Father: Homer Aleshire (d)
Name of Mother: Nelle Carmean Aleshire (d)
Name of Spouse: Florence E. Follrod
Date of Marriage: December 25, 1941

Occupation: Retired Punch Press Operator from Rockwell International after 38 years
Military Service: Veteran Army Air Corps, WWII
Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Florence
1 Son: Gary K. Aleshire, Huntsville, OH
1 Daughter in Law: Candace Aleshire, Johnstown, OH
3 Grandsons: David Aleshire, Aaron Aleshire, Eric Aleshire,

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: Harold "Gene", 1 Sister: Evelyn and
3 Brothers: Maynard, Lewis & Sailor

Name: Darlene S. Van Horn
Age: 55
Address: 3715 Bell Rd., Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: January 5, 2004
Time of Death: 11:29 a.m.
Place of Death: Auto accident US Rt 33 and Twp Rd 57
Date of Birth: November 18, 1948
Place of Birth: Patterson, OH
Name of Father: George Henry Rizor (d)
Name of Mother: Lillian Marie Salle (d)
Name of Spouse: Randy B. Van Horn
Date of Marriage: June 2, 1968

Occupation: She & her husband owned & operated Creative Home Furnishings, Lakeview, OH and she was employed by Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Military Service: None
Memberships:
Graduated from Cory Rawson High School in 1968
Attended First Assembly of God, Bellefontaine, OH

Survivors:
Husband: Randy
2 Daughters: Patty (Brad) Liles, Huntsville, OH
Michelle (Gary) Elliott, Naples, FL
2 Sons: Jerry (Jennifer) Van Horn, West Liberty, OH
David (Stacey) Van Horn, Lakeview, OH
9 Grandchildren: Jessica Van Horn, Cody Van Horn, Jenelle Van Horn, Brandon Van Horn, Audriona Van Horn, Kierstin Liles, Makayla Van Horn, Kyler Liles, Jacob Van Horn
2 Sisters: Alice Huber, Lima, OH
Sandra (William) Gault, Kirby, OH
2 Brothers: William (Effie) Rizor, Kenton, OH
Richard (Pat) Rizor. Forest, OH

Proceeded in death by: A sister & brother who were twins died at birth
2 Brothers: Ronald and James Rizor