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August 2003

Wilma M. Hinkle

Name: Wilma M. Hinkle
Age: 76
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, August 28, 2003
Time of Death: 3:55 p.m.
Place of Death: Ft. Sanders Park West Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee
Date of Birth: August 21, 1927
Place of Birth: Hancock County, Ohio
Name of Father: Elmer A. Benjamin (d)
Name of Mother: Rosa Mae Fellers Benjamin (d)
Name of Spouse: Dean B. Hinkle (died August 4, 2003)
Date of Marriage: November 15, 1953

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Life Member & Past President of Roundhead VFW Post #8832 Ladies Auxiliary and was Past Dist. 2 President for two years
Life Member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Ladies Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 Ladies Auxiliary

Survivors:
2 Sons: F. M. “Rick” (Collette) Johnson Hinkle, Lima, Ohio
Dean B. Hinkle, Jr., Lima, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Sandy, Cheree & Pamela Kay Johnson
8 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 4 Sisters & 9 Brothers

Lois B. Wallace

Name: Lois B. Wallace
Age: 86
Address: Cridersville, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Time of Death: 4:40 p.m.
Place of Death: Otterbein, Cridersville, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 24, 1917
Place of Birth: Auglaize County, Ohio
Name of Father: Charles Buffenbarger (d)
Name of Mother: Dorothy Smith Buffenbarger (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert B. Wallace
Date of Marriage: June 27, 1936

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Former member of New Hampshire United Methodist Church
Former member of Waynesfield Order of Eastern Star and was pianist for many years

Survivors:
Husband: Robert B.
1 Daughter: Sharlene (Thomas) Bault, Wapakoneta, Ohio
1 Son: Gary L. “Jerry” Wallace, Port Clinton, Ohio
5 Grandchildren: Michael, David & Thomas Bault
Mark Wallace & Shelly Steinke
10 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Doris Pepple, Lima, Ohio
1 Sister-in-law: Eva Buffenbarger Walper, Waynesfield, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Brothers: William, Glenn & Raymond

Dorothy Elizabeth Line

Name: Dorothy Elizabeth Line
Age: 97
Address: formerly of Waynesfield & St. Marys, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, August 24, 2003
Time of Death: 10:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Burton's Ridge, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 30, 1906
Place of Birth: Albany, Indiana
Name of Father: Otto W. Fike (d)
Name of Mother: Mary C. Trout Fike (d)
Name of Spouse: Ralph C. Line (Died July 17, 1989)
Date of Marriage: June 22, 1927

Occupation: Homemaker and was employed at Howard Johnston Motel for 10 years

Memberships:
Member of Waynesfield United Methodist Church
Graduated from St. Marys High School in 1924
Former member of Waynesfield Senior Citizens
Received certificate for 50 years of voting in Waynesfield Area
Enjoyed Needlework and crocheting

Survivors:
2 Sons: Rex E. (Nevelyn) Line, Waynesfield, Ohio
James R. (Marilyn) Line, Dexter, Michigan
4 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
2 Step-Great-Grandchildren
4 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Betty Jane died at 6 months of age, &
2 Brothers: Ralph G. Fite & John F. Fite

Violet Knott
Name: Violet Knott
Age: 93
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, August 22, 2003
Time of Death: 2:44 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 2, 1909
Place of Birth: Andrews, Indiana
Name of Father: Dewitt Weeks (d)
Name of Mother: Etta Sunderman Weeks (d)
Name of Spouse: Charles A. Knott (died 1963)
Date of Marriage: March 1, 1932

Occupation: Former Secretary - Salvation Army, Lima, Ohio

Memberships:
Wesley United Methodist Church, Lima, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Donna "Deanie" Kennaw, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Son: Larry Knott, Huntsville, Ohio
10 Grandchildren
22 Great-Grandchildren
7 Great-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Margaret Roeder, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Charles A. Knott, 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers

Donald Faler
Name: Donald P. Faler
Age: 58
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, August 14, 2003
Time of Death: 6:10 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: August 23, 1944
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Harold K. Faler
Name of Mother: Eileen Klopfenstein Faler
Name of Spouse: Patricia A. Esser
Date of Marriage: November 6, 1965

Occupation: Owned and Operated Faler Construction for 25 years

Memberships:
Emanuel Lutheran Church, Montra, Ohio
Served in the US Army 1965 - 1967
Scherer Post #493 American Legion, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Patricia
2 Daughters: Jodi (Ken) Guevara, Verona, Kentucky
Donna (Lewis) Pickering, Jackson Center, Ohio
Parents: Harold & Eileen Faler, Botkins, Ohio
5 Grandchildren
3 Step-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Kenneth Faler, Jackson Center, Ohio
2 Sisters: Nancy (James) Carman, Lakeview, Ohio
Marilyn (James) Bidwell, Kenton, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Robert E. Grubbs
Name: Robert E. Grubbs
Age: 64
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Time of Death:
Place of Death: from injuries as a Result of automobile accident at
Linker & Wones Road near Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 13, 1938
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: William H. Grubbs (d)
Name of Mother: Mary P. Tibbetts Grubbs (d)
Name of Spouse: Judy Dysert Grubbs
Date of Marriage: February 10, 1968

Occupation: Farmer

Memberships:
Air Force Veteran
Scherer Post #493 American Legion, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Judy
1 Sister & Brother-in-law: Mary Ruth Green & Don E. Hissam, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
1 Niece: Mary Catherine Green, Fairborn, Ohio
1 Nephew: John W. Green, Del Rio, Texas
Mother-in-law: Ethel Dysert, Huntsville, Ohio
Sister-in-law: Stephanie Dysert, Huntsville, Ohio
Brother-in-law: Greg Dysert, Belle Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Paul W. Fullerton
Name: Paul W. Fullerton
Age: 90
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, August, 9, 2003
Time of Death: 4:00 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: July 18, 1913
Place of Birth: McArthur Township, Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Royt Fullerton (d)
Name of Mother: Iva Miller Fullerton (d)
Name of Spouse: Donna A. Moore Fullerton (died-2/20/91)
Date of Marriage: June 25, 1939

Occupation: Owned & Operated Fullerton Greenhouse, Huntsville, Ohio for 31 years

Memberships: Huntsville United Methodist Church

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Mary Marlene Fullerton, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Son: Dwight E. (Linda) Fullerton, Belle Center, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Dawn Harrington & Jeffrey Fullerton
4 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Granddaughter, 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Charles Herman "Fuzz" Fosnaugh, II
Name: Charles Herman "Fuzz" Fosnaugh, II
Age: 52
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, August 8, 2003
Time of Death: 4:55 a.m.
Place of Death: Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio as a result of an Automobile Accident
Date of Birth: December 3, 1950
Place of Birth: Marion, Ohio
Name of Father: Charles Herman Fosnaugh, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Gloria Mae Spears Fosnaugh (d)
Name of Spouse: Helen Vigus Travis Fosnaugh
Date of Marriage: August 30, 1988

Occupation: System Cleaner for Whirlpool Corporation, Marion, Ohio where he had been employed since 1969

Memberships:
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Enjoyed four wheeling, camping and enjoyed life

Survivors:
Wife: Helen
2 Daughters: Diane (Carl) Tackett, Marysville, Ohio
Jennifer (Larry) Allen, Kenton, Ohio
2 Sons: Charles Herman (Tina) Fosnaugh, III, Marion, Ohio
Richard (Kristi) McCabe, Marysville, Ohio
12 Grandchildren
1 Sister: Nancy (Dennis) Fields, Cardington, Ohio
3 Brothers: Rick (Sylvia) Fosnaugh, Marion, Ohio
Doug (Karen) Fosnaugh, Marion, Ohio
Randy Fosnaugh, Marion, Ohio
Several Nieces & Nephews
Father-in-law: William Vigus, Manchester, New Jersey

Preceded in death by: 1 Uncle: Dan

Dean B. Hinkle
Name: Dean B. Hinkle
Age: 72
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, August 4, 2003
Time of Death: 6:59 p.m.
Place of Death: Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River, Florida
Date of Birth: January 3, 1931
Place of Birth: Hancock County, Ohio
Name of Father: Kenneth R. Hinkle (d)
Name of Mother: Leah M. Hammer Hinkle (d)
Name of Spouse: Wilma M. Benjamin Hinkle
Date of Marriage: November 15, 1953

Occupation: Retired Electrician with Ford Motor Company, Lima, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran of Korean Conflict
Commander of Ohio VFW from 1977 - 1978
Life Member of VFW Post #8832 Roundhead
Life Member of Military Order of the Cooties Pup Tent #6, Lima, Ohio
Life Member of American Legion Willard Stout Post #266, Belle Center, Ohio
Life Member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
Dunkirk Lodge #549 F&AM where he was Past Master for 2 years
Grand Council Royal & Select Mason of Ohio #65, Kenton
Commandery - Knights Templar #58, Kenton, Ohio
Antioch Shrine Temple, Dayton, Ohio
Ford Mel Club, Lima, Ohio
Charter Member of B.P.O.Elks #2792, Indian Lake
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 where he was Past President
Moose Lodge #2013, Crystal River, Florida
Former member of Boy Scouts of America
Former member of Neighbor Hood Commission and also District Commander
Former member of Lakeview Fire Dept.
Former acting Police Chief of Lakeview
Received Honorary Kentucky Colonel Award
Received Ford Citizen of Year Award

Survivors:
Wife: Wilma M.
1 Son: Dean B. Hinkle, Jr., Lima, Ohio
1 Step-Son: F. M. "Rick" (Collette) Johnson Hinkle, Lima, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Sandy, Cheeree & Pamela Kay Johnson
8 Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Lois (Clifton) Link, Alger, Ohio
Leota (Jerome) Newland, Belle Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Charles G. Snyder
Name: Charles G. Snyder
Age: 78
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: August 4, 2003
Time of Death: 9:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: Feb. 8, 1925
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: William Snyder (d)
Name of Mother: Gertrude Gillespie Snyder (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Wife: Phyllis (Jean) Crawford Snyder (Married 4/19/47 - Died 12/7/93)
2nd Wife: Janelle Grulick Snyder (Married - 5/14/94 - still living - see below)

Occupation: Retired Welder from Rio Manufacturing, Uniopolis, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII
Life Member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio where he was Past Commander
Member of I.L. Moose Lodge #1533
Member of American Legion Post #675, Dayton, Ohio
Life Member of VFW Post #2800, Dayton, Ohio
Member of Indian Lake Eagles #3615

Survivors:
Wife: Janelle
1 Daughter: Paula (Robert) Dunlevy, Russells Point, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Dawn & Michael
11 Great-Grandchildren
4 Step-Children: Kathy Lowe, Wolf Lake, Illinois
Debbie Wells, Beavercreek, Ohio
Douglas (Debbie) Grulick, Dayton, Ohio
Craig Grulick, Dayton, Ohio
5 Step-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers

July 2003

William E. Lee, Sr.
Name: William E. Lee, Sr.
Age: 83
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday,July 30, 2003
Time of Death: 5:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 8, 1920
Place of Birth: Dakota, West Virginia
Name of Father: Vernard Lee (d)
Name of Mother: Minnie Koontz Lee (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Wife: Catherine Dietlin Lee (Died Nov. 1975)
2nd Wife: Renna O'Donnell Lee - Married Jan. 14, 1977 - still living

Occupation: Supervisor with DCSA, Columbus, Ohio and formerly owned and operated
Blackhawk Inn, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Knights of Columbus
Roundhead VFW Post #8832

Survivors:
Wife: Renna
1 Son: William E. (Carolyn) Lee, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio
1 Step-Son: Jack (Debra) Innis, Lakeview, Ohio
4 Grandchildren
2 Step-Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
5 Step-Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Juanita Haggerty, Sandusky, Ohio
Helen Mullins, Eskdale, West Virginia
1 Brother: Nathan (Lois) Lee, Cocoa Beach, Florida

Preceded in death by: 3 Brothers

Clay Wireman
Name: Clay Wireman
Age: 66
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, July 27, 2003
Time of Death: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: June 1, 1937
Place of Birth: Fayette, Ohio
Name of Father: Jonah Wireman, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Emma Prater Wireman (d)
Name of Spouse: Margaret Clay Wireman
Date of Marriage: October 1, 1970

Occupation: Roofer

Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Margaret
2 Daughters: Julie Thomas, Harrod, Ohio
Donna Wireman, Hyman, Kentucky
4 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren
2 Half-Sisters: Ruth Hale & Ruby Thomas

Preceded in death by:
2 Brothers: Jonah Wireman, Jr. & Roger Wireman
1 Sister: Betty Lou Wireman

Luetta V. Seitz
Name: Luetta V. Seitz
Age: 92
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Time of Death: 12:12 a.m.
Place of Death: Cridersville Nursing Home, Cridersville, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 2, 1911
Place of Birth: Jackson Twp., Shelby Co., Ohio
Name of Father: Lewis J. Metz (d)
Name of Mother: Cora Ambos Metz (d)
Name of Spouse: Cletus E. Seitz (Died Dec. 25, 1999)
Date of Marriage: December 25, 1932

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Sunday School & Bible School Teacher
Sang for many years in church choir
Member of Circle 1 of the church

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Carol Lee (Ed) Shady, Jackson Center, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Janet Boltz, Paul Shady & Judy Aukerman
7 Great-Grandchildren
2 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandson
2 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Wilma Hagedorn

Virginia "Ginny" Gibbs
Name: Virginia "Ginny" Gibbs
Age: 77
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: July 21, 2003
Time of Death: 5:00 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: July 13, 1926
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father:
Name of Mother: Mabel Johnson Naugle (d)
Name of Spouse: Dewitt T. "Dick" Gibbs
Date of Marriage: September 17, 1946

Occupation: Retired from Copeland Manufacturing, Sidney, Ohio after 22 years

Memberships:

Survivors:
Husband: Dewitt T. "Dick"
1 Son: Larry Gibbs, Rushsylvania, Ohio
2 Grandsons: Micheal Gibbs, Rushsylvania, Ohio
Ryan (Nancy) Gibbs, Rushsylvania, Ohio
1 Sister: Connie (Cloyd) Eberle, St. Marys, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Terry Gibbs

Ralph Powell
Name: Ralph Powell
Age: 87
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, July 17, 2003
Time of Death: 10:40 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 10, 1915
Place of Birth: Ironton, Ohio
Name of Father: George Powell (d)
Name of Mother: Stella Massie Powell (d)
Name of Spouse: Helen Maxine Neer Powell (d)
Date of Marriage: July 12, 1962

Occupation: Welder for Miller Meteor formerly of Bellefontaine & Piqua

Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Helen Maxine
1 Son: Ronald (Alice) Powell, Boynton Beach, Florida
2 Daughters: Reva Robison, Zanesfield, Ohio
Janet (Tim) Armentrout, Zanesfield, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
4 Brothers: Earl (Sue) Powell, Springfield, Ohio
William Powell, South Charleston, Ohio
Robert (Carol) Powell, Springfield, Ohio
David (Christine) Powell, Castalia Springs, Tennessee

Preceded in death by: 4 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Mildred L. Eley
Name: Mildred L. Eley
Age: 92
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: July 15, 2003
Time of Death: 11:10 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: Sept. 19, 1910
Place of Birth: DeGraff, Ohio
Name of Father: George Swonger (d)
Name of Mother: Lenna Shafer Swonger (d)
Name of Spouse: Merlin F. "Bus" Eley (died August 8, 1968)
Date of Marriage: Nov. 21, 1935

Occupation: Former manager of United Telephone Company, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships:
Christ United Methodist Church, Lakeview, Ohio
Charter Member of Suma Duo Decum Club of the church

Survivors:
1 Son: Lee (Mary) Eley, Highland, Illinois
3 Grandchildren: Alisa (Don) Gunter, Highland, Illinois
Alan (Fran) Eley, Highland, Illinois
Andrew (Marcia) Eley, Phoenix, Arizona
4 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter
1 Sister: Ruth Elliott, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Sherman Swonger

Dorothy C. Duncan
Name: Dorothy C. Duncan

Age: 86

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Sunday, July 13, 2003
Time of Death: 2:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Englewood Manor, Englewood, Ohio

Date of Birth: October 14, 1916

Place of Birth: Ludlow Falls, Ohio

Name of Father: William Hines (d)

Name of Mother: Florence Brown Hines Becker (d)

Name of Spouse: Richard E. Duncan (Died January 7, 1988)

Date of Marriage: December 30, 1967

Occupation: Formerly owned & operated Dot’s Corner, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships:

Life Member Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post # 39 Ladies Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio

Former Member Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533

Former Member Indian Lake Eagles #3615

Survivors:

2 Nieces: Patty (Chuck) Keener, West Milton, Ohio

Terry (Dan) Baisden, West Milton, Ohio

1 Nephew: Mike (Wanda) Hines, West Milton, Ohio

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: William Hines

Marguerite V. Searfoss
Name: Marguerite V. Searfoss
Age: 83
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: July 11, 2003
Time of Death: 2:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 20, 1920
Place of Birth: Hamler, Ohio
Name of Father: Henry Shartzer (d)
Name of Mother: Goldie Smothers Shartzer (d)
Name of Spouse: Woodrow C. Searfoss, Sr. (died Aug. 8, 1989)
Date of Marriage: April 20, 1938

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Lois Stegal, Russells Point, Ohio
Deborah (Lanny) Ritterand, Lakeview, Ohio
3 Sons: Larry W. (Katy) Searfoss, Celina, Ohio
Woodrow C. (Karen) Searfoss, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio
Dennis L. (Vicky) Searfoss, New Hampshire, Oho
10 Grandchildren
4 Step-Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
5 Step-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Patricia Sue Searfoss, 1 Great-Grandson: Zachary Latimer,
1 Brother: Lyle Shartzer & 1 Sister: June McGill

Mary L. Early
Name: Mary L. Early
Age: 79
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, July 5, 2003
Time of Death: 6:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 28, 1923
Place of Birth: Allen County, Ohio
Name of Father: Robert Stevenson (d)
Name of Mother: Louise Robst Stevenson (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Husband: Ray Chapman (d)
2nd Husband: John E. Early, Sr. (Died April 18, 2003)

Occupation: Formerly employed at Copeland Refrigeration, Sidney, Ohio

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Step-Daughters: Ms. Patricia Yocum, Lewistown, Ohio
Ms. Linda Timms, Lancaster, Ohio
2 Step-Sons: Donald R. Early, Lakeview, Ohio
John E. (Carol J.) Early, Jr., Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Step-Daughter-in-law: Ann Early, Robbins, North Carolina
17 Step-Grandchildren
25 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Step-Great-Great-Granddaughter

Preceded in death by: 1 Step-Son: James M. Early

June 2003

Oliver G. Foote
Name: Oliver G. Foote
Age: 96
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, June 26, 2003
Time of Death: 11:25 a.m.
Place of Death: At home
Date of Birth: Feb. 28, 1907
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: William Delbert Foote (d)
Name of Mother: Clara Young Foote (d)
Name of Spouse: Iva L. Helmlinger Foote (died Jan. 29, 1990)
Date of Marriage: February 23, 1933

Occupation: Retired from Wapakoneta Machine Shop and was a house painter his entire life.

Memberships:
United States Marine Corps
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Jackson Center Lodge #458 F&AM

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Shirley Partington, Jackson Center, Ohio
Betty Jenkins, Jackson Center, Ohio
Judy (Chet) Sosby, Jackson Center, Ohio
Cheryl Swaney, Anna, Ohio
1 Son: Marvin (Joyce) Foote, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
13 Grandchildren
26 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 4 Brothers

Betty Jo-Ann Lisle
Name: Betty Jo-Ann Lisle
Age: 69
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Time of Death: 7:15 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: Sept. 10, 1933
Place of Birth: Ottumwa, Iowa
Name of Father: Clair Fleener, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Pauline Snyder Fleener (d)
Name of Spouse: Donald L. Lisle
Date of Marriage: April 12, 1952

Occupation: Retired from American Red Cross

Memberships: She and her family lived in Versailles, Ohio prior to the closing of Poulty Producers. Both Betty and Don were original members of the Versailles Life Squad. During that time she was employed by Clopay and CF Poeppleman Stone Quary. She is a past Worthy Matron of Versailles Eastern Star. They Moved to Burlington, WI where she became a volunteer and later was employed by the Lakeshore Chapter of the American Red Cross. She retired in 1995, however she continued to stay active with the Red Cross as a volunteer with the local chapter and as a National Disaster Instructor. She was also a volunteer auditor for the National Red Cross headquarters.

Survivors:
Husband: Donald L.
1 Daughter: Cindy (Robert) Lyme, Jackson Center, Ohio
2 Sons: William (Judy) Lisle, Urbandale, Iowa
Don "Jody" (Eileen) Lisle, Ute, Iowa
6 Granddaughters
3 Step-Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren
6 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Niece & Several Nieces
1 Brother: Clair (Ellen) Fleener, Jr., Ottumwa, Iowa

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Barbara

Leah Cecil (Baker) Harris

Name: Leah Cecil (Baker) Harris

Age: 94

Address: Russells Point, Ohio

Date of Death: June 22, 2003
Time of Death: 4:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing Center

Date of Birth: February 12, 1909

Place of Birth: Ansonia, Ohio

Name of Father: Francis Baker (d)

Name of Mother Pearl Williamson Baker (d)

Name of Spouse: Dewey D. Harris (d)

Date of Marriage: October 23, 1926

Occupation: Formerly employed in many local restaurants in the Indian Lake area

Memberships:

Russells Point Church of God

Lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Indian Lake Unit #413

Indian Lake Chapter OES #554

Survivors:

2 Daughters in law: Josephine (Carpenter) Harris, Rochester, Indiana

Margaret (Wilson) Harris, Johns Island, South Carolina

15 Grandchildren

24 Great Grandchildren & 6 Great Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: 1 Daughter: Elizabeth “Betty” Beatley

2 Sons: Robert Theodore “Ted” Harris & William C. “Bill” Harris

1 Sister & 1 Brother

James I. Minnich
 
Name: James I. Minnich
Age: 76
Address: Waynesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, June 22, 2003
Time of Death: 4:40 a.m.
Place of Death: VA Center, Dayton, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 7, 1927
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Irvin B. Minnich (d)
Name of Mother: Anna Helen Frock Minnich (d)
Name of Spouse: Donna C. Clagett Minnich
Date of Marriage: July 31, 1948

Occupation: Formerly Owned & Operated Minnich's Market, Waynesfield, Ohio and was involved with the grocery business his entire working life

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWI
Graduated from University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Elks Lodge #54, Lima, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Donna
1 Daughter: Susan (Mike) Tighe, Lewis Center, Ohio
1 Son: James A. Minnich, Bellefontaine, Ohio
5 Grandchildren: Stephanie Minnich, Melissa Binkley, Wendy Patrick
Kelly Tighe & Stacey Tighe
2 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Joseph A. (Nancy) Minnich, Dayton, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Margaret E. “Marge” Dawson
 
Name: Margaret E. “Marge” Dawson

Age: 86

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: June 12, 2003
Time of Death: 5:19 a.m.
Place of Death: at her home

Date of Birth: July 21, 1916

Place of Birth: Wyandot County, Ohio

Name of Father: Eli Walter (d)

Name of Mother Edna Long Walter (d)

She was raised by J.R. & Maude Parks from age 6

Name of Spouse: P. K. “Perky” Dawson

Date of Marriage: February 19, 1943

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Attended Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene, Lakeview

Survivors:

Husband: P.K. “Perky” Dawson

1 Daughter: Janis (Andy Reinhart) Dawson, Bellefontaine, Ohio

1 Son: Jim (Linda) Dawson, Wapakoneta, Ohio

4 Grandsons: Jimmy Dawson, John Dawson, Paul Ziegler & Steve Ziegler

1 Great Grandson

Proceeded in death by: 1 Daughter: Jean & 1 Sister

Philip M. Needles
 
Name: Philip M. Needles
Age: 63
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, June 7, 2003
Time of Death: 9:05 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 28, 1939
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Max E. Needles (d)
Name of Mother: Grace Williams Needles (still living)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: CPA - Owned and Operated Callender & Needles CPA's, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran
Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Frank D. Castle Post #1080 VFW, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Bellefontaine Eagles #2166
Past President of Lima Area Chapter Ohio CPA Club

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Amy (Bret) Clemens, Enterprise, Alabama
1 Son: Timothy Needles, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Mother: Grace Needles, West Liberty, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Bretley & Ashley Clemens
1 Sister: Sarah (Charles) Snedecker, Hardy, Virginia
1 Brother: Steven (Judy) Needles, Lewistown, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Nancy Lutz

May 2003

Louis G. "Jeff" McKinnon, Sr.

Name: Louis G. "Jeff" McKinnon, Sr.
Age: 72
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: May 31, 2003
Time of Death: 10:36 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: December 26, 1930
Place of Birth: Lakeview, Ohio
Name of Father: Joseph McKinnon (d)
Name of Mother: Margie M. Schick (d)
Name of Spouse: Neta Neal McKinnon
Date of Marriage: December 24, 1953

Occupation: Retired Army, served during Korean and Vietnam Wars, Worked at Airstream, Jackson Center for 10 years, and at the former Big-A Auto Parts in Russells Point, Ohio

Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting, Playing music, And spending time with his family

Survivors: Wife: Neta
2 Daughters: Bonnie (Rich) Draper, Russells Point, OH
Lori (Jeff) Zwiebel, Lakeview, OH
3 Sons: Bill (Lisa) McKinnon, Lakeview, OH
Louis McKinnon, Jr., Russells Point, OH
Jeff (Pat) McKinnon, Jackson Center, OH
14 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Jack L. McKinnon

Kenneth Chuck "Shorty" Walter, II

Name: Kenneth Chuck "Shorty" Walter, II
Age: 53
Address: Sidney, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, May 30, 2003
Time of Death: 4:20 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 5, 1949
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Kenneth C. Walter (died Sept. 6, 2000)
Name of Mother: Charlet B. Smith Walter (died August 15, 1987)
Name of Spouse: Barbara P. Crosley Walter
Date of Marriage: March 23, 1979

Occupation: Machinist at Prodeva, Inc., Jackson Center for many years and
more recently at Con Agra Foods

Memberships: Attended Indian Lake Northside Church of the Nazarene

Survivors:
Wife: Barbara P.
2 Daughters: Holly Walter, Sidney, Ohio
Amber Walter, Sidney, Ohio
3 Sons: Dennis C. (Krista) Walter, DeGraff, Ohio
Douglas D. (Becky) Walter, Jackson Center, Ohio
Darrin E. (Kelly) Walter, Jackson Center, Ohio
12 Grandchildren
3 Brothers: William C. Cramer, Ormand Beach, Florida
Joe S. (Barbara) Cramer, Russells Point, Ohio
Tom E. (Sally) Cramer, Bunnell, Florida
1 Sister: Darlene Huffman, Hawaii
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

H. Joan Julien

Name: H. Joan Julien
Age: 79
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: May 25, 2003
Time of Death: 4:55 a.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 1, 1923
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Jasper Clayton Powers (d)
Name of Mother: Ruth Lucille Line Powers (d)
Name of Spouse: Gerald R. Julien (Died August 8, 1976)
Date of Marriage: April 16, 1946

Occupation: Retired from Hi Point JVS, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Formerly employed as cafeteria worker at Washington Local Schools, Lewistown, Ohio, formerly employed at CAC, worked at Silco, Bellefontaine and worked part time at Wal Mart

Memberships:
First Church of God, Bellefontaine, Ohio & W.C.G.
Member of Christics Singles
Former Church Sunday School Secretary and served on the Benevolence Committee

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Sandra (Edward) Alexander, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Carol (Rease) Morelock, Lima, Ohio
Ruth Ann Bodle, Lewistown, Ohio
Marty (Phil) Davis, Huntsville, Ohio
25 Grandchildren
37 Great-Grandchildren
6 Great-Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Jeffrey C. Powers, Kansas
1 Nephew

Preceded in death by: 1 Son-in-law: Bill Bodle (Died January 31, 2003) & 1 Grandson-in-law

Robert E. "Bobby" Gies

Name: Robert E. "Bobby" Gies
Age: 59
Address: Lima, Ohio
Date of Death: May 21, 2003
Time of Death: 11:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 2, 1943
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Christian (Butch) Gies (d)
Name of Mother: Jeanette M. Hughes Gies (d)
Name of Spouse: Carol Smith Gies
Date of Marriage: June 16, 1989

Occupation: Electrician, worked at Ford Lima Engine Plant for over 25 years

Membership: 4 years in U. S. Navy

Survivors: Wife: Carol
1 Daughter: Julie (Carl) Pike, DeLand, Florida
1 Step-daughter: Martha Smith, Lima, Ohio
2 Step-sons: Chris (Julie) Smith, Lima, Ohio
Randy (Sheila) Smith, Lima, Ohio
9 Grandchildren
1 Sister: Janice (Pat) Shank, Jackson Center, Ohio
1 Foster-sister: Vikki Schultz, Columbus, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Tom (died-9/17/1992)
1 Step-son: Anthony

Ruby Ann Thomas

Name: Ruby Ann Thomas

Age: 68

Address: Russells Point, Ohio

Date of Death: Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Time of Death: 2:10 a.m.
Place of Death: SCCI Hospital of Lima

Date of Birth: September 29, 1934

Place of Birth: Belmore, Ohio

Name of Father: Ray Lazenby (d)

Name of Mother: Naomi G. Prowant Lazenby (d)

Name of Spouse: Robert K. Thomas

Date of Marriage: 1952

Occupation: Retired from Sky Bank in 2000 after 31 years as Financial Officer

Memberships:

Indian Lake Development Corporation

Kings Daughters – Pep Circle

Logan County Children’s Service Board for many years

Survivors:

Husband: Robert

1 Son: Scott Thomas, Russells Point, Ohio

2 Brothers: Roger (Jeanette) Lazenby, Russells Point, Ohio

Robert (Lois) Lazenby, Grove City, Ohio

Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Oscar Eugene “Buddy” Lazenby (died 1950)

Opal Stevens
Name: Opal Stevens

Age: 79

Address: Huntsville, Ohio

Date of Death: Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Time of Death: 6:17 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Date of Birth: July 26, 1923

Place of Birth: Spring Lake, Kentucky

Name of Father: Carl Turner (d)

Name of Mother: Sally Mobley Turner McGee (d)

Name of Spouse: Dr. Floyd A. Stevens (died April 30, 2000)

Date of Marriage: June 8, 1942

Occupation: Owned & Operated Cut ‘n Curl Beauty Shop, Lewistown

from 1960 until 1995 when she retired

Memberships:

DeGraff Baptist Church, DeGraff, Ohio

Survivors:

1 Daughter: Sandy (Dave) Helgeson, Indian Lake Shores, Belle Center, Ohio

1 Son: Bruce Even (Korene) Stevens, Turkey Creek, Tennessee

3 Grandsons: Kent (Jenifer) Burnside, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Seth (Heather) Stevens, Shelby, North Carolina

Luke Stevens, Turkey Creek, Tennessee

5 Great-Grandchildren

1 Sister: Linda (DeVon) Cottam, Salt Lake City, Utah

1 Brother: Ray (Kay) Turner, Salt Lake City, Utah

Several Nieces & Nephews

A Dear Friend: Bill McGee, Salt Lake City, Utah

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Jack Turner

Arlena R. Davis

Name: Arlena R. Davis

Age: 87

Address: Dublin, Ohio formerly of Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Saturday, May 17, 2003
Time of Death: 12:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Date of Birth: February 20, 1916

Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, Ohio

Name of Father: Phillip J. Metz (d)

Name of Mother: Catherine Barnhart Metz (d)

Name of Spouse: Cecil W. Davis (d-12/27/71)

Date of Marriage: April 23, 1938

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: Emanuel Lutheran Church, Montra, Ohio

Survivors:

1 Daughter: Judith (George) Barringer, Dublin, Ohio

1 Son: Murray (Margaret) Davis, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

4 Grandchildren: Gregory Davis, Sheila Davis Schauer, Julie Day Jaraki & Mark Day

Proceeded in death by: 4 Sisters & 1 Brother

Charles R. Brummitt

Name: Charles R. Brummitt
Age: 58
Address: Belle Center, Ohio
Date of Death: May 12, 2003
Time of Death: 1:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: Sept. 21, 1944
Place of Birth: Hendersonville, Tennessee
Name of Father: Bob M. Brummitt (d)
Name of Mother: Ruby L. Parker (still living - see below)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Asphalt Worker - Driveway Construction

Memberships:

Survivors:
Longtime Companion: Nicolette Goble, Belle Center, Ohio
1 Sister: Joyce (Thomas) Clements, Indianapolis, Indiana
Mother: Ruby Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana
2 Step-Sons: Raymond (Tersa - spelling correct) Goble, Westerville, Ohio
Glenn R. (Vicki) Goble, Belle Center, Ohio
3 Step-Grandchildren
Step-Father: Gerald Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana
3 Step-Brothers: Terry (Joy) Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Mark (Karen) Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Darrell Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana
2 Step-Sisters: Elaine Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Delores Quinlan, Indianapolis, Indiana

Preceded in death by: 3 Brothers

Bernice L. Babcock

Name: Bernice L. Babcock
Age: 92
Address: Flowery Branch, Georgia, Formerly of Lima, Ohio
Date of Death: May 7, 2003
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At the home of her Daughter, Ruth
Date of Birth: April 1, 1911
Place of Birth: Auglaize Co, Ohio
Name of Father: Alva Barton Bowman, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Ellen Evalena Smith Bowman (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert Milton Babcock (died- October 19, 1980)
Date of Marriage: September 22, 1928
Occupation: Homemaker & Tupperware Associate for 35 years in Lima, Ohio
Memberships: Uniopolis United Methodist Church, Uniopolis, Ohio
Survivors:
2 Daughters: Bobbie (Gregory) Young, Wesley Chapel, Florida
Ruth Camper, Flowery Branch, Georgia
4 Granddaughters: Debbra Hough, Auburn, Georgia
Kathy Anderson, Dayton, Ohio
Karen Chapman, Gainesville, Georgia
Bridget Smith, Flowery Branch, Georgia
1 Grandson: Brett M. Cochran, Richland, West Virginia
6 Great granddaughters
5 Great grandsons
2 Great-great granddaughters
2 Great-great grandsons
1 Sister: Mary (Donald) Webb, Uniopolis, Ohio
1 Sister-in-Law: Dorothy Bowman, Toledo, Ohio
A multitude of nieces and nephews
Proceeded in death by:
2 Daughters: Naoma Babcock & Berneta Basiger
4 Sisters: Velma Bowman, Peggy Shaeffer, Tressie Burke & Cleata Johns
4 Brothers: Russell Vernon Bowman, Barton Bowman,
Alva Barton Bowman, Jr. & Herbert Bowman
3 Brothers-in-Law: Harry Shaeffer, Raymond Burke & Ray Johns
2 Sisters-in-Law: June Bowman & Mary Ellen Bowman
1 Son-in-Law: James Allan Basiger

Herbert F. Hall, Sr.
Name: Herbert F. Hall, Sr.
Age: 97
Address: West Liberty, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, May 05, 2003
Time of Death: 4:35 a.m.
Place of Death: Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 18, 1905
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan Co., Ohio
Name of Father: Henry S. Hall (d)
Name of Mother: Gertrude Roberts Hall (d)
Name of Spouse: Edna Fullerton Hall
Date of Marriage: June 28, 1929

Occupation:
Owned & Operated Hall's Grocery, Huntsville, Ohio from 1933 to 1959 and Retired from Thomas & Marker Construction in 1983

Memberships: Huntsville Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Edna
1 Daughter: Mary (Robert A.) Thomas, Naples, Florida
1 Son: Fred (Phyllis) Hall, Huntsville, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Steve Hall, Scott Hall & Sharon Sizemore
6 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 2 Grandsons, 2 Sisters & 1 Brother