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August 2002

Wayne R. Wildermuth

 
Name: Wayne R. Wildermuth
Age: 48
Address: Maplewood, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, August 27, 2002
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: October 12, 1953
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: Lowell F. Wildermuth (died Oct. 5, 1994)
Name of Mother: Virginia M. Wise Wildermuth (still living, see below)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Dispatcher with Rising Sun Express, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Jackson Township
F.O.Eagles, Minster, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Son: Jared Wildermuth, Maplewood, Ohio
Mother: Virginia Wildermuth, Jackson Center, Ohio
3 Sisters: Patty Kreglow, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Phyllis (Gary) Elliott, Columbus, Ohio
Karen (Glen) Fogt, Maplewood, Ohio
2 Brothers: Gary (Sandra) Wildermuth, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Michael (Amy) Wildermuth, Maplewood, Ohio
Many Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

Preceded in death by:


 

Herman G. Beavers

 
Name: Herman G. Beavers
Age: 81
Address: Milford Heights, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, August 27, 2002
Time of Death: 3:10 a.m.
Place of Death: 15650 St. Rt. 235, Belle Center, Ohio (home of Jerome Newland)
Date of Birth: December 14, 1920
Place of Birth: Tazwell Co., Virginia
Name of Father: Joseph Beavers (d)
Name of Mother: Hannah Christian Beavers (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired from Ford Motor Co., Lima, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII having served in the South Pacific
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Eagles #3615
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533

Survivors:
3 Sisters: Agnes McGuire, Bluefield, West Virginia
Clair Vance, Howard, Ohio
Nell Hogshire, Delaware, Ohio
1 Brother: Crockett Beavers, Delaware, Ohio
Special Friend for Over 40 Years: Jerome Newland, Belle Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters: Pauline Lowe & Betty Smith

William Samuel Wagoner

 
Name: William Samuel Wagoner
Age: 51
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, August 26, 2002
Time of Death: 11:55 p.m.
Place of Death: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 13, 1951
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Donald E. Wagoner (still living, see below)
Name of Mother: Mary F. Burns Wagoner (died March 17, 2002)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Presently employed at Reliable Auto Parts, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships:
Former member of Army National Guard
Graduated Hobart School of Welding, Troy, Ohio
Graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1969
Graduated from New York Technical School, Columbus, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Son: William C. (Missy) Wagoner, Russells Point, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Keely & Collin Wagoner
Father: Donald E. Wagoner, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Sister: Joanna M. (Lee) Born, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Brother: Dennis E. Wagoner, Las Vegas, Nevada
1 Niece & 1 Nephew
Special Friend: Leann Conley, Belle Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Gregory A. Guinn

 
Name: Gregory A. Guinn
Age: 44
Address: Kenton, Ohio
Date of Death: August 17, 2002
Time of Death:
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: March 1, 1958
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Roy B. Guinn
Name of Mother: Rosemary Smith Guinn (d)
Name of Spouse: 
Occupation: Buck skinner
Memberships: 
Survivors: 
1 Daughter: Desiree Curtsinger, Springfield, Ohio
1 Son: Joey (Anita) Guinn, Springfield, Ohio
Father: Roy B. Guinn, Dayton, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: Jordan Guinn, Michael Curtsinger, Zachary Curtsinger & Spencer Guinn
Significant other: Cathy M. Guinn, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Brother: Gary Guinn, Dayton, Ohio
Many Aunts & Uncles
Proceeded in death by: Mother

 

Anita M. Ross

 
Name: Anita M. Ross

Age: 85

Address: Russells Point, Ohio

Date of Death: August 17, 2002
Time of Death: 5:42 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Date of Birth: December 17, 1916

Place of Birth: Wayne County, Indiana

Name of Father: Ernest Reece (d)

Name of Mother: Gertrude Hadley Reece Sutherland (d)

Name of Spouse: Charles F. “Pete” Ross (died 2/4/75)

Date of Marriage: June 6, 1936

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Indian Lake Community Church

Indian Lake Elks #2792

Indian Lake Young at Heart Senior Citizens

Survivors:

1 Daughter: Sharon (Howard) Holsberry, DeGraff, Ohio

1 Daughter-in-law: Dianna “Pink” (Mike) Lafon, Bellefontaine, Ohio

4 Grandchildren: Chad (Jamie) Ross, Troy (Tabitha) Ross, Casey Ross, Marilyn Anderson & Shawn Holsberry

2 Great Granddaughters: Tisha & Natasha Anderson

1 Sister-in-law: Jane Hill, Lynn, Indiana

1 Nephew: Charles “Pete” Hill, Lynn, Indiana

Proceeded in death by:

Parents
1 Son: Charles A. Ross who died 2/13/93
Stepfather: Joseph Sutherland

Walter A. Hites

Name: Walter A. Hites
Age: 90
Address: Lima, Ohio
Date of Death: August 14, 2002
Time of Death: 10:50 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 13, 1912
Place of Birth: Roundhead, Ohio
Name of Father: Ervin Hites (d)
Name of Mother: Maude Hunt Hites (d)
Name of Spouse: Marie Taylor
Occupation: Retired Truck Driver & Retired Ohio Dept. of Transportation, District 2, Lima, Ohio
Memberships: 
Roundhead United Methodist Church
Indian Lake Eagles #3615
Indian Lake Moose #1533
Survivors: 
Wife: Marie
2 Daughters: Carol (James) Lugabihl, Rockford, Ohio
Pamela (Michael) Craft, Ada, Ohio
1 Son: Marion (Karen) Hites, Lima, Ohio
10 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter
1 Sister: Marjorie (Willis) Hites McCormick, Harrod, Ohio
Proceeded in death by: 3 Sisters & 7 Brothers

 

Sol DeRossette
 
Name: Sol DeRossette
Age: 81
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: August 11, 2002
Time of Death: 10:28 a.m.
Place of Death: Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 12, 1921
Place of Birth: Floyd County, Kentucky
Name of Father: John B. DeRossette (d)
Name of Mother: Julia Ousley DeRossette (d)
Name of Spouse: Phoebe Jane Risner DeRossette (died-June 29, 1989)
Occupation: Retired Construction Worker
Memberships: 
Survivors: 
2 Daughters: Deanna (Jack) Mead, Ottawa, Ohio
Julia Allen, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Son: Frank (Karen) DeRossette, Bellefontaine, Ohio
15 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Ann Jacobs, Kenton, Ohio
Shirley (William) Kennedy, Big Springs, Ohio
1 Brother: George DeRossette, Michigan
Proceeded in death by: 5 Sisters & 4 Brothers

 

Mickey Leroy Miller

Name: Mickey Leroy Miller
Age: 38
Address: Russells Point, Ohio 
Date of Death: Saturday, August 10, 2002
Time of Death: 11:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Grant Medical Center as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident 
near Belle Center, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 7, 1963
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Lewis E. Miller (d)
Name of Mother: Mary I. Steele Bohannon
Name of Spouse: N/A
Date of Marriage: N/A
Occupation: Landscaper
Memberships: 
Graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1982
Lifetime Member of Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Member of Indian Lake Elks Lodge #2792
Survivors:
Mother & Step-Father: Mary (Larry D.) Bohannon – Russells Point, Ohio
1 Daughter: Ashli Miller – Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Son: Chad Miller – Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Sisters: Mary Lou (Edgle) Francis - Sidney, Ohio
Diana (Carl) Walti – Cridersville, Ohio
1 Step-Brother: Larry D. Bohannon, II – Englewood, Ohio
2 Step-Sisters: Lisa Bohannon Madrid – Otsego, Michigan
Lauren Price – Lewisburg, Ohio
Several Uncles & Aunts
Several Nieces & Nephews
2 Special Friends: James Culbertson – Lakeview, Ohio
Scotty McClain – Lakeview, Ohio
Preceded in death by: Lewis E. Miller (father)

Dexter Beatley

 
Name: Dexter Beatley

Age: 73

Address: Russells Point, Ohio

Date of Death: August 9, 2002
Time of Death: 7:28 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio

Date of Birth: October 8, 1928

Place of Birth: Washington Township, Logan County, Ohio

Name of Father:

Name of Mother: Violet Rachel Taylor (d)

Name of Spouse: Betty M. Harris Beatley (died-Nov. 22, 1994)

Occupation: Employee of Washington Township, Lewistown, Ohio

Memberships:

Chief of the Indian Joint Fire District since 10/31/62 having joined the fire department at age 17

Former Chief of the Logan County Fire Fighters Assoc.

Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM

Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton
Antioch Shrine
Indian Lake Fish & Game

Survivors:

3 Daughters: Tana (Jon) Ingle, Piqua, Ohio

Melanie Beatley, Russells Point, Ohio

Denise (David) Kipker, Lewistown, Ohio

5 Grandchildren: Neil Ingle, Leah Burrows, Amy Kipker, Andrew Kipker & Adam Kipker

3 Great Grandchildren: Trenton, Skylr & Dexter

Mother-in-law: Cecil Harris, Lakeview, Ohio

1 Brother: Sherry (Judy) Maxwell, Russells Point, Ohio

1 Half Sister: Delrose Hatcher, Russells Point, Ohio

1 Half Brother: Laris Hatcher, Florida

Frederick M. “Fritz” Gross

 
Name: Frederick M. “Fritz” Gross

Age: 82

Address: Jackson Center, Ohio

Date of Death: Sunday, August 4, 2002
Time of Death: 9:45 p.m.
Place of Death: at home

Date of Birth: May 9, 1920

Place of Birth: Jackson Twp., Shelby County, Ohio

Name of Father: Henry Gross (d)

Name of Mother: Emma Mann Gross (d)

Name of Spouse: Betty J. Zimpfer

Date of Marriage: March 29, 1947

Occupation:

Retired School Teacher having taught 25 years @ Jackson Center Schools where he was the basketball coach for 8 years having took the first Shelby County basketball team to the State Tournament in 1963.

Former Jackson Center School Treasurer for 15 years

Engaged in farming on the family farm.

Memberships:

Grace Lutheran Church where he had been Treasurer and Secretary

Graduate of Jackson Center High School in 1937 where he was class valedictorian

Graduate of Capital University in 1949 & was a member of the 50 Year Club

Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII

Member 535th Squadron of the 381st Bomber Group

Scherer Post #493 American Legion, Jackson Center, Ohio

Shelby County Farm Bureau

Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity

Ohio Council Teachers of Mathematics

Received the “Teachers That Touch Lives” Award in April 2000

Survivors:

Wife: Betty

1 Daughter: Barbara J. (William A.) DeVenzio, Tipp City, Ohio

1 Son: Frederick M. (Terrie) Gross, II, Rockford, Michigan

1 Grandson: Morgan F. Gross

2 Brothers: Norman (Edith) Gross, Vestal, NY

Don (Delores) Gross, Botkins, Ohio

Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Doris Blackford & 1 Brother: Harold Gross


July 2002

Ivan M. Gross
 
Name: Ivan M. Gross
Age: 75
Address: Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Time of Death: 11:28 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 15, 1927
Place of Birth: Jackson Twp., Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Harley H. Gross (d)
Name of Mother: Theda M. Korn Gross (d)
Name of Spouse: Peggy L. Huffer Gross
Date of Marriage: February 2, 1947

Occupation: Formerly Owned & Operated G & R Farm Service, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII
Christ The King Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Scherer Post #493 American Legion, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Peggy
1 Daughter: Jill (Steve) Howard, Berlin, Vermont
3 Sons: Steven (Barbara) Gross, Uniopolis, Ohio
Michael (Sally) Gross, Canton, Ohio
Thomas Gross, Chesapeake, Virginia
11 Grandchildren
5 Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Esther Miars & 3 Brothers: Theodore, Frederick & Daniel


Ruth H. Zimmerman
 
Name: Ruth H. Zimmerman
Age: 85
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, July 20, 2002
Time of Death: 5:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: January 17, 1917
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan Co., Ohio
Name of Father: Harry W. Taylor (d)
Name of Mother: Clara Lena McCormick Taylor (d)
Name of Spouse: Chester A. Zimmerman (died Jan. 31, 1994)
Date of Marriage: January 17, 1942

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Christ United Methodist Church, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Son: Carl (Kathy) Zimmerman, DeGraff, Ohio
2 Granddaughters: Susan Zimmerman, Grove City, Ohio
Michele Zimmerman, Marysville, Ohio
5 Sisters: Vertie Harford, Lakeview, Ohio
Marie (Walter) Hites, Lima, Ohio
Betty Snapp, Lakeview, Ohio
Lena Harford, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Wilma (Richard) Buffenbarger, Waynesfield, Ohio
1 Brother: Carl W. (Wanda) Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Steven A. killed in Vietnam on 7/20/1968 &
1 Sister: Irene Oakley


Willard C. Morris
 
Name: Willard C. Morris
Age: 91
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, July 20, 2002
Time of Death: 2:17 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 1, 1911
Place of Birth: Goshen Twp., Auglaize Co., Ohio
Name of Father: G. Earl Morris (d)
Name of Mother: Opal V. Thrush Morris (d)
Name of Spouse: Dorothea A. Beery Morris
Date of Marriage: January 16, 1936

Occupation: Formerly owned & operated Morris Market, New Hampshire, Ohio,
Chippewa Trophy, Lakeview, Ohio. Retired from Superior Tube,
Wapakoneta, Ohio

Memberships:
Lima Rabbit Breeder's Association, Lima, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Dorothea A.
1 Daughter: Martha A. (James, Sr.) Cole, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Son: Robert E. (Barbara) Morris, Lakeview, Ohio
10 Grandchildren
11 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Koneta DeLong, Summerville, South Carolina

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Mary Olive Rush

Eileana W. Morgan
 
Name: Eileana W. Morgan
Age: 96
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, July 18, 2002
Time of Death: 11:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 1, 1905
Place of Birth: Chandler, Quebec, Canada
Name of Father: Martin Wall (d)
Name of Mother: Anne Daughtery Wall (d)
Name of Spouse: Frederick B. Morgan (died May 12, 1975)
Date of Marriage: December 11, 1940

Occupation: Homemaker

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

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Elizabeth Stevens, Lakeview, Ohio
Hilda Francis, Lakeview, Ohio
16 Grandchildren
32 Great-Grandchildren
Several Great-Great-Grandchildren
1 Daughter-in-law: Roberta Morgan, Indiana
1 Son-in-law: P.M. Lessner, Virginia

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Elaine Lessner, 1 Son: Harold Morgan,
5 Sisters & 6 Brothers

Thomas E. "Tiny" Wilt
 
Name: Thomas E. "Tiny" Wilt
Age: 49
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, July 8, 2002
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: May 6, 1953
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Rolla N. Wilt (d)
Name of Mother: Donna E. Landis Wilt (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Custodian at Indian Lake Schools and formerly worked at Floyd's Drive Thru, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships:
Indian Lake Elks Lodge #2792 where he was Past Exalted Ruler and was currently Secretary
Bellefontaine Eagles #2166 F.O.E.
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533

Survivors:
1 Sister: Linda (Dick) McBride, Huber Heights, Ohio
2 Brothers: James N. (Katie) Wilt, Phoenix, Arizona
Ronald E. (Debbie) Landis, Bellefontaine, Ohio
4 Nieces, 2 Nephews
6 Great-Nieces & 2 Great-Nephews

Preceded in death by: 2 Nephews

Dorothy Joan Warnecke
 
Name: Dorothy Joan Warnecke
Age: 73
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, July 7, 2002
Time of Death: 10:18 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: January 5, 1929
Place of Birth: Elida, Ohio
Name of Father: Earl Clark (d)
Name of Mother: Freida Ditto Clark (d)
Name of Spouse: Lee C. Warnecke
Date of Marriage: April 15, 1977

Occupation: Waitress & Homemaker

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

Survivors:
Husband: Lee C.
1 Daughter: Diana (Keith) Booher, Grover Hill, Ohio
2 Sons: Raymond Bruns, Lima, Ohio
Alan (Nadene) Bruns, Lima, Ohio
24 Grandchildren
15 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Bill (Melba) Clark, Sarasota, Florida
6 Step-Daughters: Marcia (Gary) Boberg, Delphos, Ohio
Pat (Michael) Brantley, Lakeview, Ohio
Connie (William) Brandel, Ft. Myers, Florida
Jeanne (Lee) Hall, Ft. Myers, Florida
Janice Kelly, Cape Coral, Florida
Virginia Warnecke, Bellefontaine, Ohio
3 Step-Sons: Stephen (Joyce) Warnecke, Huntsville, Ohio
Gary Warnecke, Ft. Myers, Florida
Dennis Warnecke, Lebanon, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Step-Son: Charles L. Warnecke (died March 6, 2000)

Susan A. Ferguson Johnson
 
Name: Susan A. Ferguson Johnson
Age: 54
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, July 7, 2002
Time of Death:
Place of Death: Result of Automobile Accident near New Hampshire, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 8, 1948
Place of Birth: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Name of Father: William H. Ferguson (d)
Name of Mother: Kathleen Thomas Ferguson (Still living - see below)
Name of Spouse: Darrell L. Johnson
Date of Marriage: June 28, 1970

Occupation: Registered Nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio and
previously at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Memberships:
Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio
American Nurses Association
Graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1966 & Lima Memorial School of Nursing

Survivors:
Husband: Darrell L.
1 Daughter: Erin J. (Keith A.) Logue, Toledo, Ohio
Mother: Kathleen Ferguson, Russells Point, Ohio
3 Grandsons: Keith, Jr., Minotti & Benjamin

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Lynn M. (died in Vietnam in 1967)

 

Janice L. "Jan" Andrews
 
Name: Janice L. "Jan" Andrews
Age: 71
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, July 5, 2002
Time of Death: 3:32 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 12, 1930
Place of Birth: Geyer, Ohio
Name of Father: Wallace C. White (d)
Name of Mother: Mathilda C. Koch White (d)
Name of Spouse: Joe E. Andrews (died June 8, 1994)
Date of Marriage: November 24, 1974

Occupation: Formerly Employed at Burger King, Russells Point, Ohio

Memberships:
Marion Chapter #83, O.E.S., Marion, Ohio
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 Auxiliary
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533 Auxiliary
Life Member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio
Frank D. Castle VFW Post #1080 Auxiliary, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Carolyn L. McClain, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Grandson: James McClain, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Sister: Norma P. (Don) Columber Williams, Kenton, Ohio
1 Brother: Lloyd C. White, Kelleen, Texas
A Special Friend: James Stewart, Marion, Ohio
Many Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
Preceded in death by: 5 Brothers


Stephen G. Hunt
 
Name: Stephen G. Hunt
Age: 55
Address: Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a courageous
battle with cancer
Date of Death: Monday, July 1, 2002
Time of Death: 6:30 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: January 10, 1947
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Gail Hunt (still living, see below)
Name of Mother: Dorothy Eley Hunt (still living, see below)
Name of Spouse: Jackie Arnold Hunt
Date of Marriage: April 29, 1967

Occupation: Supervisor with Highway Oil Company, Akron, Ohio

Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Jackie
1 Daughter: Stacy Hunt, Akron, Ohio
2 Sons: Stephen T. Hunt, Green, Ohio
Kevin Hunt, Green, Ohio
2 Granddaughters
Parents: Gail & Dorothy Hunt, Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Brothers: Vernon Hunt, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Stanley (Donna) Hunt, Dublin, Ohio
Many other loving family members

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Gregory A. (died 11/17/1991)

June 2002

Esther M. Shady
 
Name: Esther M. Shady
Age: 85
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, June 27, 2002
Time of Death: 9:15 p.m.
Place of Death: The Gardens, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Birth: May 4, 1917
Place of Birth: Mt. Cory, Ohio
Name of Father: Jesse Welty (d)
Name of Mother: Minnie Augsburger Welty (d)
Name of Spouse: Rev. Edgar J. Shady (Died May 2, 1994)
Date of Marriage: August 18, 1937

Occupation: Retired School Teacher, formerly taught in Jackson Center and Napoleon, Ohio

Memberships: Member of Grace Chapel Christian Union Church, Santa Fe, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Margaret (David) Meek, Ossian, Indiana
3 Sons: Rev. Edward P. (Carol Lee) Shady, Jackson Center, Ohio
Rev. David R. (Betty) Shady, Bouaka, Ivory Coast, West Afrida
Charles William (Jayne) Shady, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
13 Grandchildren
17 Great-Grandchildren
2 Step-Great-Grandsons

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers

Robert M. Plikerd
 
Name: Robert M. Plikerd
Age: 71
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Time of Death: 7:33 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 6, 1930
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: Clarence W. Plikerd, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Catherine Jackson Plikerd (d)
Name of Spouse: Lois Gibson Plikerd
Date of Marriage: Nov. 14, 1954

Occupation: Retired from Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio in 1979 & was part time employee of Custom Canvas, Lakeview for over 20 years

Memberships:
Army Veteran of Korean Conflict
Russells Point Church of God, Russells Point, Ohio
Lakeview Volunteer Fire Dept for 50 years
Former Lakeview Policeman

Survivors:
Wife: Lois
3 Daughters: Kathy Reynolds, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Barbara Wilson, New Lebanon, Ohio
Lori (Gene) Templeton, Wapakoneta, Ohio
1 Son: Robert M. (Pandora) Plikerd, II, Russells Point, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
2 Step-Grandchildren
1 Great-Granddaughter
5 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Nancy (Dave) Jacobs, Belle Center, Ohio
1 Brother: Clarence Wesley (Pat) Plikerd, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Jean Ann, 1 Great-Grandson: Shawn & 1 Brother: Charles

Bernice M. Dudgeon
 
Name: Bernice M. Dudgeon
Age: 81
Address: Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, June 16, 2002
Time of Death: 12:16 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 21, 1920
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Hellem William Henry Taylor (d)
Name of Mother: Grace Goldie Morris Taylor (d)
Name of Spouse: Former Husband: Roger Dudgeon
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired LPN

Memberships:
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 F.O.E., Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Indian Lake Chapter #554 O.E.S.
Secretary for Indian Lake React

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Lila (Charles) Copeland, Wapakoneta, Ohio
June (Gary) Horn, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Rogena (Russell) Davis, Brookville, Ohio
1 Son: William L. Dudgeon, Sylvania, Ohio
10 Grandchildren: Cathi Knepper, Kina Hoffman, Cheri Shull, Jodie Ryan,
Michele Dudgeon, Chet Davis, Travis Horn, Traci Barrington,
Nicole Wynkoop, Tiffany Zechman
13 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Dolores Freeland, Lakeside, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Nema Taylor


Mildred L. Zorn
 
Name: Mildred L. Zorn
Age: 96
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Time of Death: 12:10 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 17, 1905
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Charles Ludwig (d)
Name of Mother: Pearl Woodruff Ludwig (d)
Name of Spouse: Ernest A. R. Zorn (Died Dec. 29, 1995)
Date of Marriage: June 11, 1930

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Charter Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio where she played the organ and piano for both church and Sunday School and was also a member of Circle #3 of the church
Member of Jackson Center Historical Society
Member of Shelby County Farm Bureau Council #3 and was one of the one of the oldest farm bureau members in Ohio

Survivors:
1 Son: Ivan (Phyllis) Zorn, Jackson Center, Ohio
8 Grandchildren: Stephen Zorn, Mark Zorn, Robert Zorn, David Zorn, Pamela Kline,
Constance Brate, Joan Mason & Lynn Korb
15 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Alda Gerber, Jackson Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Edwin, 1 Sister: Kathryn & 1 Brother: Raymond


 

Steve Allen Oppy, III
 
Name: Steve Allen Oppy, III
Age: Stillborn
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: June 3, 2002
Time of Death: 11:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Name of Father: Steve Allen Oppy, II
Name of Mother: Mandy Michaelle Glock Oppy

Survivors:
Mother & Father: Mandy Michaelle & Steve Allen
Maternal Grandparents: Mike & Kim Glock, Huntsville, Ohio
Paternal Grandparents: Marvin & Peggy Wilcoxon, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Steve & Vicki Oppy, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Many Aunts & Uncles


May

Goldie Griffith
 
Name: Goldie Griffith
Age: 94
Address: Dayton, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, May 22, 2002
Time of Death: 5:25 p.m.
Place of Death: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
Date of Birth: Sept. 2, 1907
Place of Birth: Auglaize County, Ohio
Name of Father: Joseph Krites (d)
Name of Mother: Zoura Martin Krites (d)
Name of Spouse: Paul W. Griffith (died Nov. 26, 1952)
Date of Marriage: January 4, 1929

Occupation: Retired LPN from Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio

Memberships:
Former Member of E.U.B. Church, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Sue Brill, Boyne City, Michigan
Nancy (Dale) Boyer, Beavercreek, Ohio
2 Sons: Paul "Butch" Griffith, Dayton, Ohio
John Griffith, Ft. Worth, Texas
10 Grandchildren
25 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Gladys Krites, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Jean Ann, 3 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Catherine M. Bowman
 
Name: Catherine M. Bowman
Age: 88
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, May 18, 2002
Time of Death: 3:10 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 29, 1914
Place of Birth: Real Star, Alabama
Name of Father: Michael Sweeney (d)
Name of Mother: Margaret Burns Sweeney (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Husband: Thaddeus M. Duster (d)
2nd Husband: Charles Bowman (d)

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Catherine A. (Joseph) Murphy, Huntsville, Ohio
2 Sons: Thaddeus A. (Barbara) Duster, Las Vegas, Nevada
Dennis R. (Donna) Duster, Rochester, New York
7 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 8 Sisters & 3 Brothers