Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:
Lifetime member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio
Enjoyed ceramics and playing Bingo with friends and family

Survivors:
2 Sons: John Robert Hickel, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Donald Herbert Hickel, Kenton, Ohio
1 Sister: Carol "Annie" (Jake) Jacobs, Lakeview
Sister-in-law: Carlene Reth, Kenton, Ohio
Many Nieces, Nephews: Darlene Shoe, Cheryl Lyons, Lisa Legge, Jakie Jacobs, Marsha Reth,
Carla Risner, Bob Reth, Angie Magann, Ron Reth and their families
Caregivers: Aunt Fremont Blackburn and cousins Carol Blackburn and Joyce Postle

Proceeded in death by: Great Niece: Nikki Lynn Shoe

Name: Robert K. Thomas
Age: 70
Address: Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time of Death: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: January 10, 1935
Place of Birth: West Liberty, OH
Name of Father: Harry M. Thomas (d)
Name of Mother: Florence L. Keith Thomas (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruby Ann Lazenby (died 5/21/03)
Date of Marriage: 1952

Occupation: Retired from Copeland Corporation, Sidney, OH after 25 years
Military Service:
Memberships:
Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM
Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, OH
Antioch Temple, Dayton, OH
Antioch Funsters, Huntsville, OH
Logan County 32 Club

Survivors:
1 Son: Scott K. Thomas, Russells Point, OH
1 Brother: Gene Thomas, Lancaster, PA

Proceeded in death by:
1 Sister: Cyembline Bray
1 Brother: Earl Thomas

Name: Ocie Lucille Dabe
Age: 85
Address: Bellefontaine
Date of Death: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time of Death: 12:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: April 11, 1919
Place of Birth: Clinton County, OH
Name of Father: Preston Lawson (d)
Name of Mother: Nancy (maiden unknown) Lawson (d)
Name of Spouse: William F. Dabe (died 8/8/01)
Date of Marriage: April 27, 1940

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships: Church of Christ, Bellefontaine

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Lona Webb, Bellefontaine
2 Sons: Keith (Phyllis) Dabe, Bellefontaine
William P. (Carol) Dabe, Bellefontaine
14 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
11 Great Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Ethel Robinson, Wilmington, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Daughter: Sylvia Ann Adams; 3 Sisters & 6 Brothers

Name: Larry B. Newsom
Age: 62
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: Saturday, April 9, 2005
Time of Death: 3:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH
Date of Birth: August 9, 1942
Place of Birth: Weeksbury, KY
Name of Father: Bert Newsom (d)
Name of Mother: Elizabeth Keel Newsom
Name of Spouse: Elaine Hazen
Date of Marriage: March 4, 1962

Occupation: Team leader at Whirlpool Corp, Marion
Military Service:
Memberships:
Indian Lake Moose
Indian Lake Fish & Game
Marion Steam & Gas Engine Club
Restored a 1903 Gas oil well engine which he exhibited

Survivors:
Wife: Elaine
1 Daughter: Michele (Kevin) Fricke, Winston Salem, NC
2 Sons: Mike (Darlene Cooper) Newsom, Richwood
Mark Newsom, Lakeview
Mother: Elizabeth Newsom, Worthington
4 Grandchildren: Kyle Fricke, Karsan Fricke, Brooke Newsom & Cory Newsom
1 Sister: Judy Hutchinson, Columbus

Proceeded in death by: 1 Grandson: Konnor

Name: Barbara A. Morris
Age: 64
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: Sunday, April 3, 2005
Time of Death: 9:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake
Date of Birth: June 1, 1940
Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Corwin Hower (d)
Name of Mother: Mabel Harford Hower (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert E. Morris
Date of Marriage: April 29, 1960

Occupation: Homemaker & formerly worked at The Belle Center Public Library
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Husband: Robert E.
3 Daughters: Annette (Donald) Stedry, Lakeview, OH
Jill Morris, Lakeview, OH
Jennifer (Frank) Jacobs, Bellefontaine, OH
2 Sons: Allen Morris, Lakeview, OH
Steven Morris, Aiea, HI
4 Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Mary Lou (Larry) Hoverman, Lakeview, OH
Freda (Ernie) Link, Union City, Tennessee
1 Brother: Edwin (Nancy) Hower, Columbus, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: David L. Hower

Name: Robert H. Kramer
Age: 79
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: March 31, 2005
Time of Death: 1:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: July 11, 1925
Place of Birth: Dayton, OH
Name of Father: Louis Kramer (d)
Name of Mother: Minnie Lorenz Kramer (d)
Name of Spouse: Shirley A. Christian (died October 25, 2000)
Date of Marriage: June 2, 1956

Occupation: Retired tool designer with Sasco Corp., Dayton after 26 years
Military Service: Navy Veteran of WWII
Memberships:
Roundhead VFW Post #8832, Roundhead, OH
Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39, Lakeview, OH
Indian Lake Eagles #3615
Indian Lake Moose #1533

Survivors:
3 Sons: Timothy (Cathy) Ross, Dayton, OH
Robert Michael (Becky) Kramer, Dayton, OH
Mark Louis (Laura) Kramer, Dayton, OH
11 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
1 Brother: Fred Kramer, Texas

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister & 4 Brothers

Name: Harold N. Hazeltine, Sr.
Age: 78
Address: Dublin, Ohio
Date of Death: March 30, 2005
Time of Death: 10:26 a.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 7, 1926
Place of Birth: Bay City, Michigan
Name of Father: Carl N. Hazeltine (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Austin Hazeltine (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Truck Driver & Mechanic

Memberships:

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Sandra (Robert) Reier, St. Marys, Ohio
Penny Eguia, Decatur, Indiana
Wanda McElhaney, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
6 Sons: Harold N. (Terri) Hazeltine, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio
Billy G. Hazeltine, Lakeview, Ohio
Jackie C. (Susan) Hazeltine, Columbus, Ohio
James H. (Cherie) Hazeltine, West Harrison, Indiana
Michael E. Hazeltine, Goshen, Indiana
Jerry W. (Diana) Hazeltine, Piqua, Ohio
2 Step-Daughters: Debbie Hinchee, Columbus, Ohio
Lily Tuffs, Pennsylvania
1 Step-Son: Norman Hinchee, Jacksonville, Florida
30 Grandchildren
Several Great-Grandchildren
1 Son-in-law: Joe Valez, Columbus, Ohio
1 Sister: Charlotte (Ralph) Wortz, Phoenix, Arizona
1 Brother: John (Jan) Hazeltine, Standish, Michigan

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Robert E., 2 Brothers & 1 Sister

Name: Ann W. Hurley
Age: 75
Address: DeGraff, OH,
Date of Death: Saturday, March 26, 2005
Time of Death:
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: August 8, 1929
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine
Name of Father: Jared Halliday (d)
Name of Mother: Marie Byars Halliday (d)
Name of Spouse: William C. Hurley (died 5/30/04)
Date of Marriage: October 9, 1948

Occupation:
Retired in 2000 from Huntsville Elementary School as a teaching assistant after 30 years
Military Service:
Memberships:
Huntsville Presbyterian Church
King’s Daughters

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Karen Miller, Lima
Kris Harper, Huntsville
2 Sons: Jeff (Sandy) Hurley, DeGraff
Dean Hurley, Columbus
7 Grandchildren: Tiffany Burnhouse, Jason (Regina) Burnhouse, Shane (Tina) Lotts, Tim Hurley. Scott Hurley, Jake Harper and Kalin Harper
1 Great Grandson: Grant Lotts

Proceeded in death by: 2 infant children & 1 Brother: George Halliday

Name: Garnet L. Gist
Age: 89
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Time of Death: 1:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake
Date of Birth: August 31, 1915
Place of Birth: Catlettsburg, KY
Name of Father: (1st name unknown) Skaggs
Name of Mother: Nellie (maiden name unknown) Skaggs
Name of Spouse: Philip C. Gist (died 4/17/94)
Date of Marriage: December 26, 1934

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Son: James Gist, Sr., Lakeview, OH
2 Grandsons: James Gist, Jr. & Richard Gist

Proceeded in death by: Several sisters & brothers

Name: Joseph A. Schmaltz, Jr.
Age: 75
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: March 13, 2005
Time of Death: 9:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake
Date of Birth: June 19, 1929
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, OH
Name of Father: Joseph A. Schmaltz, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Dorothy C. Frietsch Schmaltz (d)
Name of Spouse: Genevieve M. King
Date of Marriage: November 25, 1978

Occupation: retired Brick Layer and formerly worked for Carter Lumber, PK Lumber, Leininger Brothers Lumber and Roadway Express
Military Service: Army Corps of Engineers having served during the Korean War
Memberships: Attended St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, OH

Survivors:
Wife: Genevieve
1 Son: Gregg (Tina) Schmaltz, Cincinnati, OH
3 Daughters: Sharon Putman, Cynthiana, KY
Linda (Ted) Lindquist, New Richmond, OH
Donna (P.D.) Brittain, Bethel, OH
13 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: M. Camille Schmaltz, O.S.F., Cincinnati, OH
2 Brothers: H. Bud (Patricia) Schmaltz, Cincinnati, OH
Robert E. Schmaltz, Lutz, FL
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Kermit Ross
Age: 94
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: Saturday. March 12, 2005
Time of Death: 5:10 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: October 2, 1910
Place of Birth: Springfield, OH
Name of Father: Joseph Ross (d)
Name of Mother: Bertha Miller Ross (d)
Name of Spouse: Muriel Adams
Date of Marriage: June 28, 1932

Occupation: International Harvester, Springfield for 17 years and Retired from Rockwell Int., Kenton after 25 1/2 years
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Muriel
1 Daughter: Joann (James) Ansley, The Villages, Florida
2 Grandchildren: Rhonda (Mark) Dipple, Charlotte, NC
James Ross (Brenda) Ansley, Bellefontaine
3 Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: l Great Grandson & 2 Brothers

Name: Werner William Wischmeyer
Age: 80
Address: rural Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: March 6, 2005
Time of Death: 9:15 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: April 20, 1924
Place of Birth: Glandorf, OH
Name of Father: Bernard Wischmeyer (d)
Name of Mother: Cecelia Verhoff Wischmeyer (d)
Name of Spouse: Mary Florence Meyer
Date of Marriage: April 20, 1949

Occupation: Lifelong Farmer & Carpenter
A loving husband, father and grandpa. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing euchre and working word puzzles.
Memberships:
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, OH
Charter Member of the Father Anthony Wolf Council #4378 Knights of Columbus

Survivors: Wife: Mary
10 Children: Alan (Rena) Wischmeyer, North Lewisburg, OH
Jean (Charles) Klinker, Belle Center, OH
Rita (Tom) Jarvis, Belle Center, OH
Dennis (Karen) Wischmeyer, Lakeview, OH
Marilyn (Bill) Klinker, Lakeview, OH
Dale Wischmeyer, Huntsville, OH
W. William (Bobbie) Wischmeyer, Huntsville, OH
Debra Wischmeyer, Gahanna, OH
Rose (Mike) Kenoyer, Bellefontaine, OH
Sharon (Rick) Graham, Russells Point, OH

26 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Mary Kamphous, Cloverdale, OH
Alma Burgei, Cloverdale, OH
1 Sister-in-law: Evelyn Wischmeyer, Glandorf, OH
Many, Many nieces & nephews

Proceeded in death by:
1 Brother: Arthur; an infant brother: Joseph; 1 Great Granddaughter: Jenna Klinker

Name: William A. Postle
Age: 72
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: Friday. March 4, 2005
Time of Death: 10:40 p.m.
Place of Death: OSU Medical Center, Columbus
Date of Birth: February 28, 1933
Place of Birth: Lima, OH
Name of Father: George Postle (d)
Name of Mother: Emma Lena Tracey Postle (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired Electrician having worked for Bush Electric and the Village of Lakeview
Military Service: US Navy Veteran of the Korean War
Memberships: Life Member Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39, Lakeview and the Post Color Guard

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Vickie L. (James D.) Burchett, DeGraff
Cindy D. Farrar, Russells Point
2 Sons: Ronal W. Postle, Lakeview (spelling is correct)
Scott A. (Renee) Postle, Lakeview
8 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Janet Lieblich, Cleveland

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Thelma A. Metz
Age: 88
Address: 5115 Country Road 23, Quincy, OH
Date of Death: March 4, 2005
Time of Death: 6:10 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: November 19, 1916
Place of Birth: Bloomfield Township, Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Alva Davis (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Kerns Davis (d)
Name of Spouse:
1st Husband: Charles Hammye (married July 1937 & died December 1939)
2nd Husband: Roy Earnest Metz (married December 31, 1945 & died April 20, 1977)

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Patty (John W.) Davis, Maplewood, OH
Sherilyn Metz, Jackson Center, OH
Rhonda (Chris) Burch, Quincy, OH
2 Sons: Earnest "Skip" (Mary Ann) Metz, Wales, Wisconsin
Jerry (Kathy) Metz, Quincy, OH
10 Grandchildren: Jon Davis, Jodi Dickman, Christy Burch, Carly Burch, Whitney Andress, Maegan Teets, Derek Metz, Erika Metz, Lauren Metz & Erin Metz
4 Great Grandchildren: Jordan Dickman, Morgan Dickman, Abby Dickman & Haylee Andress

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Lucille Dodds & 1 Brother: Lawrence Davis

Name: G. Ward Chiles
Age: 94
Address: Waynesfield, OH
Date of Death: March 3, 2005
Time of Death: 9:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Otterbein-Cridersville
Date of Birth: March 16, 1910
Place of Birth: Waynesfield, OH
Name of Father: Bud Washington Chiles (d)
Name of Mother: Refina Bowsher Chiles (d)
Name of Spouse: Marjorie U. Taylor Chiles (died April 30, 2001)
Date of Marriage: November 22, 1928

Occupation: Life Long Farmer
Military Service:
Memberships:
Charter Member New Hampshire Lions Club
New Hampshire United Methodist Church

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Evelyn Chiles, Waynesfield, OH
1 Son: Joe L. (Kathleen) Chiles, Waynesfield, OH
4 Grandchildren: David Chiles, Mark Chiles, John Chiles and Joleen Dillon
11 Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Orville Chiles

Name: Dorothy L. Sickles
Age: 94
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Time of Death: 5:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: March 9, 1911
Place of Birth: Rushcreek Twp., Logan Co., Ohio
Name of Father: William E. Kennedy (d)
Name of Mother: Olive Shape Kennedy (d)
Name of Spouse: Lewis Simpson (married- 10/20/1930, died- 4/15/1967)
Roy Sickles (d) (married- Nov 1996)
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: Golden Agers, Russells Point, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Doris Odle, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Son: Lewis (Wanda) Simpson, Russells Point, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
1 Brother: John (Betty) Kennedy, Huntsville, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Charlene Guess & 1 Brother & 2 Sisters

Name: Betty J. Gross
Age: 76
Address: Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: March 1, 2005
Time of Death: 7:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Springmeade Health Center, Tipp City, OH
Date of Birth: September 25, 1928
Place of Birth: Anna, OH
Name of Father: Paul Zimpfer (d)
Name of Mother: Helen Boyer Zimpfer (d)
Name of Spouse: Frederick M. "Fritz" Gross (died August 4, 2002)
Date of Marriage: March 29, 1947

Occupation: Retired from Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center in 2002 after over 46 years
Military Service:
Memberships: Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Barbara J. (William A.) DeVenzio, Tipp City, OH
1 Son: Frederick M. (Terrie) Gross, II, Rockford, MI
1 Grandson: Morgan Gross
1 Brother: Robert "Jake" (Grace) Zimpfer, Jackson Center, OH

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Gary N. Sandfor
Age: 55
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: February 27, 2005
Time of Death: 6:25 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 8, 1949
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Name of Father: Norman Sandfor (d)
Name of Mother: Dorothy Louch Sandfor (d)
Name of Spouse: Teresa M. McCoy Sandfor
Date of Marriage: November 21, 1992

Occupation: Retired from IBM in 2000 after 30+ years

Memberships: Army Veteran during Viet Nam War

Survivors:
Wife: Teresa
1 Sister: Kammera (Mike) Dragon, Lombard, Illinois
1 Brother: Mark Sandfor, Delavan, Wisconsin
Father & Mother-in-law: Jim & Betty McCoy, London, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Name: Fletcher S. Jarvis, Jr.
Age: 74
Address: Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: February 25, 2005
Time of Death: 5:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
Date of Birth: September 15, 1930
Place of Birth: Flushing, NY
Name of Father: Fletcher S. Jarvis, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Mary Ellen Lawson Jarvis (d)
Name of Spouse: Sally Smith Jarvis
Date of Marriage: January 23, 1954

Occupation: Formerly employed at Spend-A-Day Marina, Indian Lake for many years and owned & operated the Animal Kingdom Pet Store, Bellefontaine
Military Service: US Air Force Veteran during the Korean War and came to Bellefontaine in 1950 where he was stationed at the 664th Radar Station
Memberships:
Harold Kerr Post #173 American Legion, Bellefontaine
Indian Lake Lions Club
Currently a member of the Russells Point Village Council which he has served on for many years

Survivors: Wife: Sally
1 Daughter: Mary Ellen Jarvis, Spartanburg, SC
2 Sons: Scott L. (Deena) Jarvis, Huntsville, OH
Thomas S. (Rita) Jarvis, Belle Center, OH
7 Grandchildren: Matt (Denise) Jarvis; Amy (Matt) Archer; Alex, Max & Lucy Jarvis; and Tiffany & Beau Hunter
2 Sisters in Law: Nancy Worthen, Springfield, OH
Fran (James) Hollis, Jeffersonville, IN

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: Richard & 2 Sisters

Name: Betty Stevens
Age: 73
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: February 25, 2005
Time of Death: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: May 25, 1932
Place of Birth: Allen County, OH
Name of Father: Robert W. Calvert (d)
Name of Mother: Ruth U. Gossard Calvert (d)
Name of Spouse: Mervin M. Stevens
Date of Marriage: February 28, 1961

Occupation: worked for 28 years at the Kewpee and retired after 28 years with K Mart both of Lima, OH
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Husband: Marvin
2 Sisters: Wanda (Ronald) Dodds, Lafayette, OH
Donna (Richard) Dirmeyer, Lafayette, OH
2 Brothers: Robert E. (Janet) Calvert, Spencerville, OH
Dennis (Teri) Calvert, Lakeview, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Willie Calvert

Name: Gary R. Schroer
Age: 68
Address: Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: February 24, 2005
Time of Death: 4:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 22, 1936
Place of Birth: New Bremen, OH
Name of Father: Harry V. Schroer (d)
Name of Mother: Esther J. Rockman Schroer (d)
Name of Spouse: Frances Taulbee Schroer
Date of Marriage: June 20, 1992

Occupation: Dairy at New Bremen for 41 years
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Frances
1 Daughter: Michelle Hackley, Phoenix, Arizona
1 Step-Daughter: Debra (Robert) McJunkin, Jackson Center, Ohio
1 Step-Son: Richard W. Sheeley, Russells Point, Ohio
5 Grandchildren:
2 Brothers: Stanley (Jean) Schroer, St. Marys, Ohio
Bernard (Marilyn) Schroer, New Bremen, Ohio

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Patricia A. "Patty" Schnippel Stephens
Age: 53
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, Feb. 21, 2005
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: March 6, 1951
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Eugene Schnippel (died March 15, 1999)
Name of Mother: Betty M. Schneider Schnippel
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Registered Nurse at Heartland of Bellefontaine

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

Survivors:
Mother: Betty Schnippel, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Sister: Pamela Holland, Houston, Texas
1 Brother: Tom (Sharon) Schnippel, Botkins, Ohio
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: One Sister: Paulette

Name: John M. Hyland
Age: 82
Address: Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: February 21, 2005
Time of Death: 1:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: February 28, 1922
Place of Birth: Neffs, OH
Name of Father: Irwin Hyland (d)
Name of Mother: Alta Carney Hyland (d)
Name of Spouse: Jeannette Douglass Hyland (died April 17, 1990)
Date of Marriage: November 10, 1970

Occupation: Retired from Dayton Rubber Company after 22 years
Military Service: Army Veteran of WWII having participated in the D Day Invasion at Omaha Beach with the 257th Maintenance Company
Memberships:
American Legion Post #675, Dayton, OH
Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39, Lakeview, OH
Indian Lake Eagles #3615, Lakeview, OH
Logan County Friendly Senior Center, Bellefontaine, OH

Survivors:
2 Brothers: Thomas (Donna) Hyland, Centerville, VA
Paul (Marcy) Hyland, Dayton, OH
3 Nieces & 2 Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Betty Sabec & 1 Brother: Richard Hyland

Name: Lowell F. Miller
Age: 87
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, February 21, 2005
Time of Death: 11:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 14, 1917
Place of Birth: Washington Twp., Logan Co., Ohio
Name of Father: Orrie Miller (d)
Name of Mother: Francis Norviel Miller (d)
Name of Spouse: Marian C. Ferguson Miller (died December 20, 2002)
Date of Marriage: December 6, 1939

Occupation: Retired Truck Driver from Kenosha Auto Transport, Springfield, Ohio

Memberships:
Navy Veteran of WWII
Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio

Survivors:
2 Sons: Lowell T. (Debbie) Miller, Jackson Center, Ohio
William (Jennifer) Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Jeffery Miller, Lakeview, Ohio
Brenda (Robert) Stephan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas (Jodie) Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
Darrin (Joyce) Miller, Lakeview, Ohio
Brooks Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
Chelsey Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
5 Great-Grandchildren
Special Friends: Dan & Marilyn Bricker, Huntsville, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Norman & Stanley

Name: Harold D. Butler, Jr.
Age: 60
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: February 20, 2005
Time of Death: 2:55 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 1, 1944
Place of Birth: Celina, Ohio
Name of Father: Harold D. Butler, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Dorothy Martin Butler (d)
Name of Spouse: Mary L. Gray Butler
Date of Marriage: June 4, 1966

Occupation: Machinist with Leroi Presser, Sidney and with EMI Corporation, Jackson Center
formerly Musser's Inc.

Memberships:
Emanual Lutheran Church, Montra, Ohio
Owner of Jr. & Son Motor Sports
He was a dedicated race fan

Survivors:
Wife: Mary L.
3 Sons: Jim (Beth) Butler, Jackson Center, Ohio
Larry Butler, Jackson Center, Ohio
Jerry (Amanda) Butler, Jackson Center, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
Step-Mother: Betty Butler
Three Half-Sisters: Mary Bradford, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Marjorie Kay Jones, Sidney, Ohio
Linda (Ervin) Oakley, Celina, Ohio
One Step-Sister: Polly (Roy) Longsworth, Piqua, Ohio
Three Step-Brothers: David (Phyllis) Reed, Piqua, Ohio
Rick Snavely, Montezuma, Ohio
Charles Snavely, Huber Heights, Ohio

Preceded in death by: One Daughter: Kathy

Name: Florence "Pat" Ryan
Age: 91
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: February 19, 2005
Time of Death: 5:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 17, 1913
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Adam F. Hild (d)
Name of Mother: Lulu C. Renke Hild (d)
Name of Spouse: Leonard "Bud" Ryan (Died Nov. 10, 1992)
Date of Marriage: August 1, 1936

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Susan Taylor, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Linda (Charles) Baldeck, Columbus, Ohio
1 Son: David L. (Judy) Ryan, Lima, Ohio
9 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Charles Hild & 1 Sister: Mary Tilton

Name: Barbara A. Meeker
Age: 73
Address: Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: February 17, 2005
Time of Death: 4:50 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake
Date of Birth: February 2, 1932
Place of Birth: Haskins, OH
Name of Father: Christian Gies, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Mildred Foxx Gies, (d)
Name of Spouse: Gary L. Meeker
Date of Marriage: October 6, 1956

Occupation: Payroll Clerk at Airstream, Inc., retiring after 18 years
Memberships:
Grace Lutheran Church where she sang in the church choir and was a member of the Ladies' Circle
Charter member of the Junior American Club, Jackson Center
Cradle Roll Secretary at Grace Lutheran Sunday School since 1985
Teacher's Aid for Nancy Nolan's 1st Grade at Jackson Center for many years
Received: Hidden Hero Award in April 1998 with her husband
WOLF (wife of a loving firefighter) Award in February 2001 from the Shelby County Fire Fighters Association
She & her husband were inducted into the Jackson Center High School Hall of Fame in April 2003
Survivors: Husband: Gary L.
1 Daughter: Lori (Steve) Whittenberger, Sidney, OH
1 Sister: Catherine (Walter) Gerkey, Venice, FL
1 Brother: John Gies, Sidney, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews
Granddog: Rudi Ann
Caregiver & Special Friend: Mary Biza, Botkins, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Mildred Hasselback & 4 Brothers: Michael Gies, Henry "Hank" Gies, Al Gies & Christian "Butch" Gies, Jr.

Name: Janice K. Wissinger
Age: 58
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: February 16, 2005
Time of Death: 6:30 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: February 4, 1947
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Harold L. Stachler (d)
Name of Mother: Evelyn L. Nelsen Stachler (d)
Name of Spouse:

Occupation: Homemaker

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

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Sherrie Dickensheets, Clayton, Ohio
Lorrie (Charles) Hoskins, Dayton, Ohio
1 Son: James (Billi Jo) LeMaster, Englewood, Ohio
11 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Judith Drummond, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Brother: Jerome (Rebecca) Stachler, Russells Point, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Name: Robert J. Thomas
Age: 52
Address: Lewistown, OH
Date of Death: Sunday, February 13, 2005
Time of Death: 8:45 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: November 3, 1952
Place of Birth: Franklin County, OH
Name of Father: George Thomas
Name of Mother: Eleanor Jerabeck Thomas (d)
Name of Spouse: Linda Wellnitz Thomas
Date of Marriage: February 14, 1988

Occupation: Self employed contractor building custom wood decks
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Linda
Father: George Thomas, Columbus, OH
3 Step Daughters: Terri Smith, Dublin, OH
Sheree Hall, Raleigh, NC
Christine (Marcus) Pirrone, Lewis Center, OH
2 Step Grandsons: Derick Smith and Justin Pirrone
1 Sister: Rosemary (Larry) Myers, Newark, OH
1 Nephew: John Noon, Newark, OH

Proceeded in death by:

Name: Kenneth A. Faler
Age: 61
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: February 7, 2005
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: September 23, 1943
Place of Birth: Clinton Twp., Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Harold K. Faler
Name of Mother: Eileen Klopfenstein Faler
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Employed at Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio for over 35 years

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Sons: Mike (Kim) Faler, Ashville, Ohio
Chad (Fame) Faler, Huntsville, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Evan & Emily
Parents: Harold K. & Eileen Faler, Botkins, Ohio
2 Sisters: Nancy (James) Carmen, Lakeview, Ohio
Marilyn (James) Bidwell, Kenton, Ohio
5 Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Donald P. (Died Aug. 14, 2003)

Name: “Pug” Lillian E. Fields
Age: 78
Address: Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: February 8, 2005
Time of Death: 6:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: September 5, 1926
Place of Birth: Russells Point, OH
Name of Father: Ray Morse (d)
Name of Mother: Lillian Braunsteader (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert E. Fields
Date of Marriage: November 11, 1945

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships: Indian Lake Community Church
Avid fan of OSU Football & Basketball having attended as often as possible

Survivors:
Husband: Robert
3 Sons: Rick Fields, Lakeview, OH
Kip (Connie) Fields, Timmonsville, SC
K.C. (Beverly) Fields, Dublin, OH
9 Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: Daughter: Tami & Brother: Ray

Name: Kenneth F. Shultz
Age: 84
Address: Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: February 5, 2005
Time of Death: 8:47 p.m.
Place of Death: Koester Pavilion, Troy, OH
Date of Birth: April 12, 1920
Place of Birth: Miamisburg, OH
Name of Father: Albert Franklin Shultz (d)
Name of Mother: Zadia Juno Brewer Shultz (d)
Name of Spouse: Virginia Mary Lou Hovis Shultz (died-9/21/97)
Date of Marriage: February 9, 1957

Occupation: Retired from Delco Moraine, Dayton in 1992
Military Service:
Memberships:
Graduate of Mt. Vernon Academy, Mt. Vernon, OH in 1937
Member of Jackson Center Lodge #458 F&AM
Avid photographer & antique car enthusiast
He has held a pilots license for many years

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Lisa (Stan) Wratchford, Jackson Center, OH
1 Son: Richard (Jeannie) F. Shultz, Wilmington, OH
3 Grandchildren: Joshua Searcy, Lucas Wratchford, Nicholas Shultz

Proceeded in death by: Sister: Ruth & Brother: Carlyle

Name: Fred M. McKenzie
Age: 80
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: February 3, 2005
Time of Death: 2:34 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 9, 1924
Place of Birth: Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Name of Father: John McKenzie (d)
Name of Mother: Essie Norris McKenzie (d)
Name of Spouse: Sylvia R. Fletcher McKenzie (died May 16, 1998)
Date of Marriage: July 20, 1963

Occupation: Chef for many years at Indian Lake and worked at General Motors, Mansfield, Ohio

Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Step-Son: Charles "Chuck" (Chris) Weirick, Lakeview, Ohio
2 Step-Grandchildren: DeShawn Weirick, Toledo, Ohio
Chad Weirick, Columbus, Ohio
1 Step-Great-Grandson: Kaleb

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters