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August 2004

Max L. Huffman

Name: Max L. Huffman
Age: 78
Address: West Liberty, OH
Date of Death: August 28, 2004
Time of Death: 6:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: July 8, 1926
Place of Birth: Lewistown
Name of Father: Lon L. Huffman (d)
Name of Mother: Carrie F. Shultz Huffman (d)
Name of Spouse: Lois Ann McAdams
Date of Marriage: October 7, 1945

Occupation: Former General Manager of Logan County Cooperative were he worked from 1948-1988
Military Service: Army Veteran of WWII having served in Germany
Memberships:
Graduated in 1944 from Washington High School, Lewistown
where he played basketball for Walter Austin
Member of Lewistown Trinity United Methodist
Member of First United Methodist Church, Bellefontaine
Member and Past President of Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives Manager's Association
Served on the Board of Directors for:
Citizens Federal Savings & Loan for 28 years
Buckeye Power, Inc.
United Utility Supply Cooperative
Cardinal Generation
Member of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Elks, AMVETS and Kiwanis of Bellefontaine
Former member of Indian Lake Board of Education

Survivors:
Wife: Lois
1 Daughter: Debby (Larry) Messner, Granville, OH
1 Son: Tim (Mary) Huffman, Huntsville, AL
6 Grandchildren: Brian Huffman, Todd (Kim) Huffman, Heidi' (Bill) Cancelleri, Brandon (Krista) Messner, Capt. Shane (Carrie) Messner who is presently serving in Afghanistan and Christopher Messner
2 Great Grandchildren: Conner Huffman and Katelyn Messner
1 Sister in Law: Avis McAdams, Anna
1 Brother in law: Quinn McAdams, Washington, MO
2 Nieces: Jo (Steve) Grewe and Charlene Childress
3 Nephews: Dan Egbert, Mike and Bruce McAdams
And his loveable Yorkie: Molly

Proceeded in death by:

Thelma L. Reames

Name: Thelma L. Reames
Age: 99
Address: Lewistown, OH
Date of Death: August 28, 2004
Time of Death: 3:10 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: September 10, 1904
Place of Birth:
Name of Father: Benton Reames (d)
Name of Mother: Elnora L. Beck Reames Brown (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation:
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Proceeded in death by:

Victor H. McFadden

Name: Victor H. McFadden
Age: 83
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: August 27, 2004
Time of Death: 2:55 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: March 19, 1921
Place of Birth: Rushcreek Township, Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Earl W. McFadden (d)
Name of Mother: Helen G. Sutherland McFadden (d)
Name of Spouse: Delores M. Webb
Date of Marriage: February 16, 1972

Occupation: Retired, having farmed in Hepburn, Ohio and was a mechanic at the former Vernon Thomas Chevrolet and Mills Chevrolet, Richwood, Ohio

Memberships:
Indian Lake Moose Lodge
Built & flew remote control airplanes
Enjoyed traveling and tinkering

Survivors:
Wife: Delores
2 Daughters: Debra (Joe) DeGennaro, Cardington, OH
Donna (Robert) Young, Richwood, OH
4 Sons: Marion (Tomasa) McFadden, Belen, NM
Donald McFadden, Dresden, OH
Steven (Cheryl) McFadden, Bluffton, OH
Rian (Tami) McFadden, Mt. Victory, OH
17 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Patricia Wright, Celina, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Granddaughter: Kimberly Rigsby and 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Mary Lou Milliron

Name: Mary Lou Milliron
Age: 65
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: August 18, 2004
Time of Death: 9:40 a.m.
Place of Death: at home, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer
Date of Birth: December 10, 1938
Place of Birth: Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Dewey Alltop (d)
Name of Mother: Desi Davis Alltop Asman (d)
Name of Spouse: John Milliron (d)
Date of Marriage: November 5, 1955

Occupation: Former employee of the Ohio Dept. of Transportation and formerly owned & operated Michael's Pizza, West Liberty, OH
Military Service: None
Memberships: Avid fisherman & chicken figurine collector

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Dee (Sonny) McIntosh, Belle Center, OH
Marcie (Eric) Straughn, Lakeview, OH
1 Son: Rick (Christi) Milliron,West Liberty, OH
7 Grandchildren: John Milliron, Megan Rittenhouse, Robert Rittenhouse, Nick Hughes,
Brooke Hughes, Courtney Milliron and Olivia Milliron
1 Sister: Carol (Ron) Rigby, Waynesfield, OH
2 Brothers: Ed (Linda) Alltop, Brookville, FL
Leo (Marci) Alltop, Springhill, FL

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister & 2 Brothers

Imogene G. Perkey

Name: Imogene G. Perkey
Age: 72
Address: 7066 Arrowhead Court, Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: August 16, 2004
Time of Death: 6:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: July 18, 1932
Place of Birth: Dickerson, VA
Name of Father: Willard Hamon
Name of Mother: Blanche Lowe Hamon
Name of Spouse: James B. Perkey (died 1997)
Date of Marriage: March 24, 1950

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service: None
Memberships: First Assembly of God, Bellefontaine

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Kaylene J. (Tom) Goyette, Butte, MT
Sandra G. Gebhart, Surf City, NC
2 Sons: Ronald M. (Judi) Perkey, Russells Point, OH
Brian K. Perkey, Dayton, OH
5 Grandchildren: Joshua Perkey, John Turnage, Megan Piatt, Erin Perkey & Rachael Turnage
1 Sister: Bernice Bodine, Anderson, IN

Proceeded in death by:

Mildred Baughman

Name: Mildred Baughman
Age: 89
Address: Maplewood, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, August 05, 2004
Time of Death: 1:00 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: October 25, 1914
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Bill Klopfenstein (d)
Name of Mother: Cora Hoffman Klopfenstein (d)
Name of Spouse: Wilfred P. Baughman (died February 10, 1993)
Date of Marriage: February 15, 1937

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Life Member St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, Jackson Twp.
Member of Jackson Center Senior Citizens

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Janice (Steve) Minton, Sidney, Ohio
Karen ( Jesse) DeVargas, New Mexico
1 Son: William Baughman, Botkins, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren


Preceded in death by:
1 Sister: Abbie Weaver

Kathleen "Fergie" Ferguson

Name: Kathleen "Fergie" Ferguson
Age: 86
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Time of Death: 2:31 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing Center, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 28, 1917
Place of Birth: Norway, Iowa
Name of Father: Eldred E. Thomas (d)
Name of Mother: Ida J. Tow Thomas (d)
Name of Spouse: William H. Ferguson (died March 17, 1981)
Date of Marriage: February 28, 1944

Occupation: Formerly owned & operated the Ark Restaurant, Indian Lake, Ohio and was a retired Register Nurse having been Director of Nurses at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine and a floor nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio

Memberships: Army Veteran of WWII having served as a nurse in England, Germany and France

Survivors:
1 Son-in-law: Darrell Johnson, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Granddaughter: Erin J. (Keith A.) Logue, Toledo, Ohio
3 Great-Grandsons: Keith A., Jr., Minotti & Benjamin
Special Friend: Dee Price, Russells Point, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Susan A. Johnson, died July 7, 2002,
1 Son: Lynn Michael Ferguson died in Vietnam on March 6, 1967

July 2004

Robert H. Schaefer

Name: Robert H. Schaefer
Age: 62
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: July 25, 2004
Time of Death:
Place of Death: Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA
Date of Birth: Oct 24, 1941
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, OH
Name of Father: Harley M. Schaefer (d)
Name of Mother: Liberty Belle Howell Schaefer (d)
Name of Spouse: Bonnie Cushman
Date of Marriage: Feb 19, 1966

Occupation: Owned & Operated Schaefer Machining, Lakeview, OH
Military Service:
Memberships:
Former Mayor, Councilman & Volunteer Fireman for the village of Lakeview
Member of Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM
Past Patron of Indian Lake Chapter Order of Eastern Star
Avid Drag Racer
2003 Points Champion of Chrysler Classic Drag Racing
Founder of the Indian Lake Snowmobile Association

Survivors:
Wife: Bonnie
1 Daughter: Josie (Robb) Hensel, Belle Center, OH
1 Son: Mike (Cathy) Schaefer, Lewistown, OH
3 Grandchildren: Scott Schaefer, Becky Schaefer and Kristen Hensel

Proceeded in death by:

James Stidham, Jr.

Name: James Stidham, Jr.
Age: 83
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: July 21, 2004
Time of Death: 6:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: May 24, 1921
Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Ohio
Name of Father: James Stidham, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Elizabeth Kebler Stidham (d)
Name of Spouse: Virginia A. Jerrell
Date of Marriage: December 16, 1940

Occupation: Former employee of Farmers Banking Company, Lakeview

Memberships:
London Lodge F&AM
Scottish Rite
Antioch Shrine

Survivors:
Wife: Virginia
1 Son: Ralph A. Stidham, Huntsville
2 Grandchildren: Darren Stidham & Patricia Beihn
1 Great-Granddaughter
2 Sisters: Madge (Glen) Estep, Springfield, Ohio
Betty Williams, Springfield, Ohio
2 Brothers: Herbert (Betty) Stidham, London, Ohio
William (Betty) Stidham, London, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Sisters & 1 Brother


Wanda L. Harney

Name: Wanda L. Harney
Age: 64
Address: Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: July 16, 2004
Time of Death: 2:02 p.m.
Place of Death: Harborside Healthcare, New Lebanon, OH
Date of Birth: January 21, 1940
Place of Birth: Winchester, OH
Name of Father: Dan Williams (d)
Name of Mother: Marjorie Coomer Williams (d)
Name of Spouse: Opal Ray Harney (died October 22, 2002)
Date of Marriage: March 23, 1962

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Cynthia (Earl) Benson, New Paris, OH
Deborah (Randy) Depoy, Englewood, OH
4 Grandchildren: Damon Letner, R.J. Depoy, Renee Depoy & Joey Depoy
3 Sisters: Ruth (David) Dovel, St. Paris, OH
Betty Hensley, Middleton, OH
Sue (Bob) Richards, Grand Rapids, MI
2 Brothers: Earl (Mel) Williams, Celina, OH
David (Sue) Williams. Dayton, OH
Many Nieces, Nephews & Special Friends

Proceeded in death by:

 

Janis Y. Taylor

Name: Janis Y. Taylor
Age: 67
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: July 12, 2004
Time of Death: 10:58 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 16, 1936
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Hugh A. Taylor (d)
Name of Mother: F. Esther Barnes Taylor (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation:

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Aunts: Opal Heinemann, La Mirada, California
Ruby Pyers Cure, Lakewood, California
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Sonja Jean, 1 Brother: Larry Hugh

Joey S. Tripp

Name: Joey S. Tripp
Age: 37
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: July 2, 2004
Time of Death: 5:04 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: January 19, 1967
Place of Birth: Belvidere, Illinois
Name of Father: Gary Tripp
Name of Mother: Rose Tripp
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Employed Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Companion: Linda Scott, Lakeview, OH
Mother: Rose Tripp, Florida
Father: Gary Tripp, Arizona
2 Brothers: Rick Tripp, Illinois
Dustin Tripp, Florida
Grandfather
Three Nephews

Proceeded in death by:

William A. "Bill" Fox 

Name: William A. "Bill" Fox
Age: 87
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, July 1, 2004
Time of Death: 6:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 16, 1917
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Charles A. Fox (d)
Name of Mother: Byrle A. Taylor Fox (d)
Name of Spouse: Beatrice A. Lucas Fox (died March 6, 1992)
Date of Marriage: November 23, 1939

Occupation: Former Farmer, Former Logan Co. Commissioner, Former Indian Lake State Park Manager, Former Sales Representative for Anderson Ford, Former Stokes Township Clerk & Trustee

Memberships:
Christ United Methodist Church, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM
Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton
Antioch Shrine
Antioch Funsters
Logan County Farm Bureau
Indian Lake Moose #1533
Logan County Friendly Senior Citizen

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Kathy Campbell, Columbus, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Dana Dann, Greenville, South Carolina
Guy Campbell, Columbus, Ohio
Dale Campbell, Columbus, Ohio
1 Great-Grandson: Caleb Ebatt
1 Sister-in-law: Bernice Stuck, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Brother-in-law: Robert Lucas, Newark, Ohio
Special Friend: Ina Bertrand, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Lester


June 2004

Kathleen E. Moots  

Name: Kathleen E. Moots
Age: 72
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: June 26, 2004
Time of Death: 1:42 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH
Date of Birth: November 19, 1931
Place of Birth: Maple, Ontario, Canada
Name of Father: Cecil W. Johnston (d)
Name of Mother: Marguerite James Johnston (d)
Name of Spouse: Carl R. Moots
Date of Marriage: March 26, 1951

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships: An avid ice skater when she was younger

Survivors:
Husband: Carl
3 Sons: Keith (Peggy) Moots, Lakeview, OH
Kevin (Carolyn) Moots, Franklin, TN
Kyle Moots, Lakeview, OH
3 Grandchildren: Amby J. (Steve) Wallace, Bryan L. (Brenda) Moots, and Colton Eric Moots
3 Step Grandchildren: Amber Lane, Susannah Jordan & Ben (Alanna) Jordan
3 Great Grandchildren: Ashleigh Wallace, Emaleigh Wallace & Bostyn Moots
4 Step Great Grandchildren: C.J. Moots, Anthony Lane, Cassandra Lane Hoffman & Emma Jordan
1 Sister: Helen Marie Davis. Kettle Falls, WA
2 Brothers: Ross (Sadie) Johnston, Wapakoneta, OH
Ewart James (Mary) Johnston, Lakeview
Sister in Law: Mabel Johnston, Jackson Center, OH

Proceeded in death by: 4 Brothers

Damien P. Mabry  

Name: Damien P. Mabry
Age: 22
Address:
Date of Death: June 24, 2004
Time of Death: 11:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: July 3, 1981
Place of Birth: Aurora, Colorado
Name of Father: Paul Mabry
Name of Mother: Linda Gearheart Davis
Name of Spouse: Rouhenda Snell Mabry
Date of Marriage: March 23, 2002

Occupation: Employed at NEX Transport, Marysville, Ohio
Military Service: None
Memberships: Former Boy Scout

Survivors:
Wife: Rouhenda
2 Daughters: Michaela Snell & Stephanie Snell
Mother & Step Father: Linda & Al Davis, Lakeview, OH
Father & Step-Mother: Paul & Linda Mabry, Caldwell, Idaho
1 Sister: Amanda Davis, at home
Grandmother: Mary Davis, Lima, Ohio
Grandfather: Eugene Rogers, Lakeview, Ohio
Many Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

Proceeded in death by:

Norman J. "Bud"” Wildermuth 

Name: Norman J. “Bud” Wildermuth
Age: 84
Address: Lewistown, OH
Date of Death:
June 23, 2004
Time of Death:
3:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, OH
Date of Birth: August 28, 1919
Place of Birth: Jackson Township, Shelby County, OH
Name of Father: John J. Wildermuth (d)
Name of Mother: Nancy Ann Dalrymple Wildermuth (d)
Name of Spouse: Leona C. Elliott
Date of Marriage: December 27, 1942

Occupation: Retired Farmer
Memberships:

Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH
4H Advisor for 16 years
Former Member Logan County Farm Bureau
Former Member of the Agrarian Club
Formerly Coach Washington Township Baseball

  Survivors:

Wife: Leona
1 Daughter: Deanna Apgar, Lewistown, OH
4 Sons: Dale (Ann) Wildermuth, DeGraff, OH

             Dick (Jane) Wildermuth, Lewistown, OH

             Dan Wildermuth, Lewistown, OH

             Don (Cindy) Wildermuth, Tipp City, OH
14 Grandchildren: Brian, Jeff, Jill, Kim, Andy, Matthew, Charles, Mark, Sabrina, Katie, Zach, Josh, Rachel & Hannah
2 Great Grandchildren: Dylan & Lauren
2 Brothers: Max (Evelyn) Wildermuth, Delaware, OH

                   Don (Sue) Wildermuth, DeGraff, OH
Several Nieces & Nephews
 

Proceeded in death by: 1Brother: Warren

David L. Klingler

Name: David L. Klingler
Age: 64
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: June 16, 2004
Time of Death: 5:50 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: April 7, 1940
Place of Birth: Lakeview, Ohio
Name of Father: Lloyd H. Klingler (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Marie Crider Klingler (d)
Name of Spouse: Edith North Klingler
Date of Marriage: July 2, 1997

Occupation:
Military Service: Army Veteran
Memberships: Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Edith
1 Daughter: Tammy Lee Stamey, Dayton, Ohio
1 Son: Rick Klingler, Texas
Many Grandchildren
2 Step-Daughters: Laura Franklin, Alaska
Edie Volz, Dayton, Ohio
1 Step-Son: Noel Patrick Coles, Springfield, Ohio
4 Sisters: Sandra (Don) McMillen, Belle Center, Ohio
Twin Sister: Deanna (George) Holycross, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Marilyn (Gene) Williams, Belle Center, Ohio
Carol (Don) Williams, Belle Center, Ohio
1 Brother: Keith (Patsey) Klingler, Piqua, Ohio
Adopted Mother: Peggy Davis, Huntsville, Ohio

Proceeded in death by:

Thelma A. Meyers

Name: Thelma A. Meyers
Age: 86
Address: Long Island, Belle Center, OH
Date of Death: June 12, 2004
Time of Death: 11:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: February, 24, 1918
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, OH
Name of Father: Richard A. Greenhow (d)
Name of Mother: Florence Berry Greenhow (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert J. Meyers, Sr. (died January 24, 1994)
Date of Marriage: March 14, 1942

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Son: Robert J. (Jean) Meyers, Jr., St. Petersburg, FL
1 Granddaughter: Roberta (Randolph) Maag, Ottawa, OH
4 Great Grandchildren
2 Brothers: Charles Greenhow, Fountain Valley, CA
Franklin (Bev) Greenhow, Villa Hills, KY

Proceeded in death by: 2 Brothers

Cleonia M. "Penny" Zook

Name: Cleonia M. "Penny" Zook
Age: 61
Address: Russells Point, OH formerly of Belle Center
Date of Death: June 12, 2004
Time of Death: 4:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: March 9, 1943
Place of Birth: Sidney, OH
Name of Father: Forest A. Zook (d)
Name of Mother: Olive M. Peterson Zook (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Formerly owned and operated J's One Stop
Military Service:
Memberships: St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, OH

Survivors:
1 Brother: Marion (Patricia) Zook, Sidney, OH
4 Nephews: Jeff, Darrell, Michael and James Zook
2 Great Nephews: Josh and Dustin Zook

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters: Geraldine & Patricia

Wilbur G. "Rusty" Miller

Name: Wilbur G. "Rusty" Miller
Age: 83
Address: Indian Meadows, Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: June 11, 2004
Time of Death: 9:45 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: January 23, 1921
Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois
Name of Father: Maon Miller (d)
Name of Mother: Jessie Burk Miller (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st wife: Opal Faye Kraft Miller
Married January 23, 1942, Died March 18, 1997)
2nd wife: Kathleen Hurley Miller
Married: November 1999
Occupation:

Memberships:
Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII & Korean War
Huntsville Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ohio
Joseph Robbins Lodge #930 F&AM, Peoria, Illinois
Bellefontaine Lions Club
Indian Lake Moose
Past Lions District Governor District 12L, Tennessee
William H. Nauss Post #143 American Legion, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
National Assoc. of Watch & Clock Collectors, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Survivors:
Wife: Kathleen
2 Sons: Glen (Patty) Miller, Destin, FL
Ralph (Karen) Miller, Marysville, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: Tracy Miller, Ty Miller, Lorie Schuler, & Shawn Schuler
4 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Robert "Bob" Miller, Peoria, Illinois

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter, 1 Son and 1 Great Grandson

Cecil P. Thompson

Name: Cecil P. Thompson
Age: 82
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: June 6, 2004
Time of Death: 5:10 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing Center
Date of Birth: July 29, 1921
Place of Birth: Lawrence County, KY
Name of Father: William T. Thompson (d)
Name of Mother: Belva Ann Van Hoose Thompson (d)
Name of Spouse: Mary G. Barnes
Date of Marriage: May 27, 1944

Occupation: Meat Cutter

Survivors:
Wife: Mary
2 Sons: Thomas (Eileen) Thompson, Sidney, OH
Russell (Wanda) Thompson, Guston, KY
3 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters

Willard L. Beers

Name: Willard L. Beers
Age: 85
Address: 23735 St. Rt. 33, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Death: June 3, 2004
Time of Death: 7:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 30, 1918
Place of Birth: Rosewood, Ohio
Name of Father: Glennis Beers (d)
Name of Mother: Cecil (Hendricks) Beers (d)
Name of Spouse: Thelma Blue Beers
Date of Marriage: June 20, 1943

Occupation: Retired Farmer

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

Survivors:
Wife: Thelma
1 Daughter: Leanna (Doyle) Price, Harrod, Ohio
2 Sons: Larry (Sheryl) Beers, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Max (Judy) Beers, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Several Grandchildren
Several Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Phyllis Ann (Larry) Tracy, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Sisters: Mozella, Betty Louise and Glenna Mae

Ruth Halker

Name: Ruth Halker
Age: 88
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: June 3, 2004
Time of Death: 5:23 a.m.
Place of Death: Beverly Healthcare, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 13, 1915
Place of Birth: Sandusky, Ohio
Name of Father: Chancy Blodgett (d)
Name of Mother: Vida Crumb Blodgett (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Husband: Emory Williams (d)
2nd Husband: Paul L. Halker (Married February 14, 1984 - died April 7, 1998)

Occupation: Cook and was well known for her crappy and blue gill fishing

Memberships:
Indian Lake Eagles #3615
Indian Lake Moose #1533

Survivors:
1 Son: LaMar Williams, Texas
2 Step-Sons: James (Linda) Halker, Lima, Ohio
Don Halker, Lakeview, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
1 Brother: Chancy Dale (Bernadet) Blodgett, Clyde, Ohio
4 Sisters: Doris Tressler, Fremont, Ohio
Laura Joseph, Clyde, Ohio
Lucille Malone, Niles, Michigan
Marguerite (Don) Gries, Fremont, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Brothers: Merle, Alton and Donald Blodgett,
2 Sisters: Anna Jean Blodgett & Hazel Wadsworth

Heidi Jo Layman

Name: Heidi Jo Layman
Age: Stillborn
Address: Russells Point, OH
Time of Birth: 1:24 p.m.
Date of Birth: June 1, 2004
Place of Birth: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Name of Father: Joe D. Layman
Name of Mother: Christy N. Davis Layman

Survivors:
Father & Mother: Joseph & Christi Layman, Russells Point, OH
2 Sisters: Ashley Layman, at home
Megan Layman, at home
1 Brother: Kaleb Davis, at home
Maternal Grandparents: Richard & Terry Steiner, Russells Point, OH
Paternal Grandparents: Dale & Nancy Layman, Covington, OH
Jeff & Deb Rice, St. Paris, OH
Paternal Great Grandparents: Phyllis Layman, Covington, OH
John & Shirley Rice, St. Paris, OH

Proceeded in death by:

May 2004

William C. Hurley

Name: William C. Hurley
Age: 74
Address: DeGraff, OH
Date of Death: May 30, 2004
Time of Death: 1:15 am.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital
Date of Birth: October 4, 1929
Place of Birth: Huntsville, OH
Name of Father: William W. Hurley (d)
Name of Mother: Samantha Taylor Hurley
Name of Spouse: Ann W. Halliday
Date of Marriage: October 9, 1948

Occupation: Farmer & School Bus Driver
Military Service: None
Memberships:
Huntsville Presbyterian Church
Former member Indian Lake Board of Education

Survivors:
Wife: Ann
2 Daughters: Karen (Robert) Miller, Huntsville
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
2 Brothers: Glen Hurley, Huntsville
Thomas (Rose) Hurley, Huntsville

Proceeded in death by:
2 infant children
1 Brother: Leo Hurley
2 Sisters-in-law: Doris Hurley & Milli Hurley

Mildred L. Fullerton

Name: Mildred L. Fullerton
Age: 88
Address: Lecanto, Florida formerly of Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: May 27, 2004
Time of Death: 5:05 p.m.
Place of Death: Surrey Place Convalescent Center, Lecanto, FLorida
Date of Birth: August 27, 1915
Place of Birth: Wapakoneta, Ohio
Name of Father: Levi Rinehart (d)
Name of Mother: Alice White Rinehart (d)
Name of Spouse: William Donald Fullerton (Died June 21, 1986)
Date of Marriage: December 19, 1934

Occupation: Homemaker and retired US Postal Employee

Memberships:

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Margaret Kantner, Ocala, Florida
Sandra (Gene) Glassford, Crystal River, Florida
Susan Faulder, St. Johns, Ohio
Patricia (Russell) Meyers, Lecanto, Florida
2 Sons: Byron I. (Janet) Fullerton, Belle Center, Ohio
Kenneth R. "Zeke" (Nancy) Fullerton, Lewistown, Ohio
11 Grandchildren
5 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandson
2 Step-Grandchildren
4 Step-Great-Grandchildren
3 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Lois Musser, West Liberty, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Granddaughter: Paula Fullerton, 1 Sister: Mabel Barber
4 Brothers: Donald, Emmons, John & Carl Rinehart

Charles William "Bill" Titus, Jr.

Name: Charles William "Bill" Titus, Jr.
Age: 59
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, May 27, 2004
Time of Death: 8:35 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 21, 1944
Place of Birth: Kenton, Ohio
Name of Father: Charles William Titus, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Hulda Ruth Nicholl Titus
Name of Spouse: Dianna Boldman Titus
Date of Marriage: July 16, 1966

Occupation: Retired from Navistar International, Springfield, Ohio after 35 years

Memberships:
U.S. Navy Veteran 1962 - 1965
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
Moose, Kenton, Ohio
Bellefontaine Eagles #2166, F.O.E.
Indian Lake Elks Lodge #2792

Survivors:
Wife: Dianna
1 Daughter: Tracey (Bryan) Sims, Fort Loramie, Ohio
1 Son: Scott Allen (Tonya) Titus, Sabina, Ohio
4 Grandchildren
1 Sister: Jan Breslin (Jack Felver), Valley High, Ohio
Mother: Hulda Ruth Titus

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Margaret "Peg" Sutton

Dorothy S. Akey

Name: Dorothy S. Akey
Age: 79
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: May 20, 2004
Time of Death: 11:45 p.m.
Place of Death: at her daughter’s home in Stevensville, Montana
Date of Birth: May 28, 1924
Place of Birth: Urbana, Ohio
Name of Father: Dewey Stemble
Name of Mother: Glenna Hupp
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Public Accountant, Owner of Akey Business Services

Memberships:

Survivors: 1 Daughter: Kay (Randy) Creech, Stevensville, Montana
2 Granddaughters: Brandi (David) Oligee, Lewisburg, Ohio
Amelia Shoe, Stevensville, Montana
2 Grandsons: Ross Shoe, Stevensville, Montana
Benjamin Creech, Stevensville, Montana
3 Great Granddaughters: Haley Oligee, Hannah Oligee, Lily Oligee
1 Brother: Robert (Betty) Stemble, Lewistown, Ohio
1 Niece & 2 Nephews


Preceded in death by:


Jeffrey S. Yinger

Name: Jeffrey S. Yinger
Age: 47
Address: 211 West Pike St., Jackson Center, OH
Date of Death: May 20, 2004
Time of Death:
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, OH
Date of Birth: September 30, 1956
Place of Birth: Sidney. OH
Name of Father: Billy Yinger
Name of Mother: Martha Morelock Yinger (d)
Name of Spouse: Debra Lynn Heintz
Date of Marriage: July 3, 1976

Occupation: ODOT District 7, Shelby County Garage
Military Service:
Memberships:
Member St Jacobs Lutheran Church, Anna
Social Member Jackson Center VFW Post #
Top of Ohio RC Squadron
Avid Go Cart Racer at Waynesfield Motor Sports Park

Survivors:
Wife: Debra
1 Daughter: Jennifer Lynn (Rusty) Shaffer, Jackson Center
2 Sons: Jacob Scott (Breezy) Yinger, Jackson Center
Joseph Alan Yinger, Jackson Center
5 Grandchildren: Wyatt and Zachary Shaffer, Jarett, Jada and Jadyn Yinger
Father: Billy Yinger
1 Brother: Neal W.Yinger, Anna

Proceeded in death by:

Jacque Mintchell

Name: Jacque Mintchell
Age: 79
Address: 610 E. College Street, Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, May 17, 2004
Time of Death:
Place of Death: James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: Dec 10, 1924
Place of Birth: Sidney, OH
Name of Father: Howard Mintchell (d)
Name of Mother: Mildred Sturm Mintchell (d)
Name of Spouse: Sandra I. Zwiebel Mintchell (died Nov. 10, 2000)
Date of Marriage: February 26, 1945

Occupation: Owned & Operated Mintchell Accounting Service, Jackson Center, OH and formerly Postmaster of Jackson Center and an agent for Western Southern Insurance

Memberships:
Jackson Center United Methodist Church
Jackson Center Lodge #458 F&AM
Pleiades Chapter #298 OES, Sidney
All York Rite Bodies
Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton
Antioch Shrine, Dayton, OH
Shelby County Shrine Club
Shelby County 32 Club
State Treasurer High 12 Club
Army Veteran WWII
Scherer Post #492 American Legion, Jackson Center
Jackson Center VFW Post #3316
Former State President AARP
Salvation Army Board
Shelby County Metropolitan Housing Board
Jackson Center Growth Association
Jackson Center Community Club

Survivors:
4 Sons: Gary Alan (Beverly) Mintchell, Sidney, OH
Terry (Sue) Mintchell, Sidney, OH
Skip (Pamela) Mintchell, Urbana, OH
Richard L. (June) Mintchell, North Manchester, IN
10 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Step Mother: Hetty Mintchell, Sidney, OH

Proceeded in death by:

Salome E. Myers

Name: Salome E. Myers
Age: 90
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: May 15, 2004
Time of Death: 12:05 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing Center
Date of Birth: February 19, 1914
Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, OH
Name of Father: Charles Gross (d)
Name of Mother: Dora Schick Gross (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker & retired fromYeasels, Inc., Lewistown, OH
Military Service:
Memberships: Lifelong Member St. Mark Lutheran Church, Clay Township

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Dorothy E. (Donald) Thompson, Havelock, NC
Diana E. (Richard) Oliver, Springfield, OH
1 Son: Daniel E. (Carol) Myers, St. Louis, MO
3 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
9 Step Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Opal Wagner, Huntsville, OH

Proceeded in death by:
2 Brothers: Elwood S. Gross & A. J. Gross

E. LaVonne Helman

Name: E. LaVonne Helman
Age: 83
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, May 13, 2004
Time of Death: 3:25 p.m.
Place of Death: Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 26, 1920
Place of Birth: Piqua, OH
Name of Spouse: Emerson L. Helman (died October 22, 1995)
Date of Marriage: October 5, 1940

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

Memberships:
Jackson Center Methodist Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Graduated Piqua High School 1938

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Norma Jean (Ortho "Bud") Trapp, Marysville, Ohio
1 Son: Harold (Connie) Helman, Jackson Center, Ohio
4 Grandchildren
5 Great-Grandchildren
Half-Sister: Helen (James) Stiffler, Dayton

Preceded in death by:


Vernon E. "Gene" Beard

Name: Vernon E. "Gene" Beard
Age: 59
Address: 2240 Road 108, Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: May 13, 2004
Time of Death: 8:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: September 19, 1944
Place of Birth: Lima, OH
Name of Father: LaVern Beard (d)
Name of Mother: Nettie Pyles Beard (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Owned & Operated Beard Oil, Huntsville, OH
Military Service:
Memberships:
Indian Lake Moose #1533
Indian Lake Elks #2792
Logan County Chamber of Commerce
Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce

Survivors:
1 Son: Chad Beard, Huntsville, OH
1 Sister: Evelyn (Richard) Snapp, Huntsville, OH
Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by:

Eva Grace Matthews

Name: Eva Grace Matthews
Age: 83
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: May 11, 2004
Time of Death: 11:35 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: November 18, 1920
Place of Birth: Marion, OH
Name of Father: Claude McClaskey (d)
Name of Mother: Alda May Walters (d)
Name of Spouse: Jack R. Matthews (died-Sept. 9, 1995)
Date of Marriage: 1975

Occupation: Formerly owned & operated Elder's Restaurant, Lakeview, OH
Military Service: None
Memberships: None

Survivors:
1 Stepson: William J. Matthews, Boston, MA
1 Sister: Ruth Bish, Marion, OH

Proceeded in death by: 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers

Wanetta J. "Neta" McKinnon

Name: Wanetta J. "Neta" McKinnon
Age: 69
Address: 196 North Main Street, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: May 8, 2004
Time of Death: 3:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 30, 1934
Place of Birth: Russells Point, Ohio
Name of Father: Leonard M. Neal (d)
Name of Mother: Arie M. Vermillion Neal (d)
Name of Spouse: Louis G. "Jeff" McKinnon, Sr. (died May 31, 2003)
Date of Marriage: December 24, 1953

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Bonnie (Rich) Draper, Russells Point, Ohio
Lori (Jeff) Zwiebel, Lakeview, Ohio
3 Sons: Bill (Lisa) McKinnon, Lakeview, Ohio
Louis McKinnon, Jr., Russells Point, Ohio
Jeff (Pat) McKinnon, Jackson Center, Ohio
14 Grandchildren
14 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Wanda (Carl) Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 5 Brothers

Robert R. Ritchie

Name: Robert R. Ritchie
Age: 47
Address: 6829 Watercraft Drive, Huntsville, OH
Date of Death: May 3, 2004
Time of Death: 10:48 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab Center
Date of Birth: May 10, 1956
Place of Birth: Macao, China
Name of Father: Raymond Ritchie (d)
Name of Mother: Roberta Ritchie
Name of Spouse: Priscilla Foo (died-May 2, 1990)
Date of Marriage:

Occupation:
Military Service: None
Memberships: None

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Stephanie Ritchie, Russells Point, OH
Patricia Ritchie, Huntsville, OH
2 Sons: Steven Ritchie, Huntsville, OH
Nicholas Ritchie, Roanoke Park, CA
1 Granddaughter: Elexia Renee' Hardwick
Mother: Roberta Ritchie, San Lorenzo, CA
3 Sisters: Gina (Robert) Pacheco, San Antonio, TX
Ruth (Donny) Stephan, Hayward, CA
Sandra Ritchie, Dallas, TX

Proceeded in death by: