Name: Glenn E. Buffenbarger
Age: 88
Address: Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, December 20, 2001
Time of Death:  2:48 p.m.
Place of Death: Cridersville Nursing Home, Cridersville, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 13, 1913
Place of Birth: Auglaize County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Charles Buffenbarger (d)
Name of Mother:  Dorothy Smith Buffenbarger (d)
Name of Spouse:  Eulabelle Jenkins Buffenbarger (died April 21, 2000)
Date of Marriage: June 27, 1937

Occupation: Farmer his entire life and was also a Carpenter

Memberships: 
Ohio Farm Bureau
Carpenter’s Local #372, Lima, Ohio
Survivors:
2 Sons: James (Sandra) Buffenbarger, Lima, Ohio
             Richard Buffenbarger, Wapakoneta, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: Shelly (Terry) Gossard, Lima, Ohio
		      Julie (Don Andrews) Buffenbarger, Medina, Ohio
                              Randall (Jan) Buffenbarger, Leesburg, Virginia
                              Beth (Matt) Briggs, Lima, Ohio
6 Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Lois (Robert) Wallace, Cridersville, Ohio
                 Doris Pepple, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Raymond Buffenbarger & William Buffenbarger

Name: James Robert "Bob" Bishop
Age: 53
Address: Belle Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Time of Death:  10:50 p.m.
Place of Death: Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 19, 1947
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father:  Jim Bishop 
Name of Mother: Frances Wortman Bishop
Name of Spouse:  
Date of Marriage: 
Occupation: Retired from Nash Finch, Bellefontaine, Ohio
 and formerly owned & operated A&B Excavating
Memberships: 
Army Veteran
Roundhead VFW Post #8832
Formerly Volunteer at Roundhead Fire Dept.
Survivors:
2 Daughters: Jennifer (Matthew) Bell, Bellefontaine, Ohio
                       Jessica Bishop, Covington, Ohio
5 Grandchildren: Cody & Megan Bell; Shelby, Logan & Hunter England
1 Step-Son: Dennis (Geanna) England, Belle Center, Ohio
Parents: Jim & Frances Bishop, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Brother: G. Bruce Bishop, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Sister: Treva Hagedorn, Belle Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Daniel L. Bishop

Name: Nila C. Cummins
Age: 96
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, December 13, 2001
Time of Death:  4:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 22, 1905
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Ralph Cummins (d)
Name of Mother:  Elizabeth Taylor Cummins (d)
Name of Spouse:  
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Cook at New Hampshire School & Indian Lake Manor
Memberships: 
Survivors:
1 Foster Brother: Carl D. Cummins, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Many Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers

Name: Everett V. Gearhart
Age: 96
Address: Lima, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, November 30, 2001
Time of Death:  3:35 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Convalescent Home, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 18, 1905
Place of Birth: Disko, Indiana
Name of Father:  George William Gearhart (d)
Name of Mother:  Minnie Mae Barnhisel Gearhart (d)
Name of Spouse:  Helen M. Williams Gearhart (died March 26, 1995)
Date of Marriage: September 26, 1944

Occupation: Owned/Operated Gearhart Automotive, Lima, Ohio and retired in 1959

Memberships: Church of Christ, Lima, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Sister: Mrs. Wanda Schoeff, Tecumseh, Michigan
1 Brother: Roscoe Gearhart, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 3 Sisters & 5 Brothers

Name: Helen Barnes
Age: 86
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, November 29, 2001
Time of Death:  10:06 p.m.
Place of Death: Wapakoneta Manor, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 23, 1914
Place of Birth: Louisa, Kentucky
Name of Father:  Nicholas Alexiou (d)
Name of Mother:  Mona Wilson Alexiou (d)
Name of Spouse: 
1st Husband: Jerry Joel Moore, married January 14, 1939 & died October 17, 1950 
2nd Husband: Kenneth I. Barnes, married June 11, 1951 & died Sept. 22, 1989


Occupation: Real Estate Broker with Strout Reality, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships: 	Faith Baptist Church, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Chapter OES
Founding President of the Indian Lake Business & Professional Women

Survivors:
2 Sons: James M. Moore, Claremont, California
             K. Michael Barnes, Dallas, Texas
9 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 	2 Sons: David Joel & Jerry Nicholas
				1 Sister & 1 Brother 

Name: Donald Allen "Donnie" Wagner
Age: 57
Address: Lakeview, Ohio formerly of Reading, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001
Time of Death:  7:16 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 2, 1944
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Name of Father:  Wilbur Wagner (d)
Name of Mother:  Marie Fischer Wagner (d)
Name of Spouse:  Sheryl "Sherry" Ran Wagner
Date of Marriage: October 8, 1966

Occupation: Self Employed Carpenter, owned/operated Sherdon Construction

Memberships: Alcoholics Anonymous

Survivors:
Wife: Sheryl "Sherry"
1 Daughter: Shawn (Rich) Patton, Mason, Ohio
1 Son: Donald L. "Brother" (Lane) Wagner, II, Columbia, South Carolina
3 Grandchildren: Kent Patton, Max Patton, Makenzie Wagner

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 3 Brothers 

Name: Margie Maxine Garner
Age: 87
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death:	Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Time of Death:  3:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 27, 1914
Place of Birth: McDonald Twp., Hardin Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Lester M. Lamb (d)
Name of Mother:  Edna M. Calvert Lamb (d)
Name of Spouse:  Clayton Arthur Garner (died Dec. 27, 1974)
Date of Marriage: August 31, 1940

Occupation: Retired on May 1, 1976 from Ephrata Shoe Factory and was also a homemaker

Memberships: Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Sister: Pauline Countryman, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Brother: Blaine (Louise) Lamb, Huntsville, Ohio
3 Nieces: Edna Countryman, Gainesville, Georgia
                 Nancy Countryman Cotter, Lakeview, Ohio
                 Sharon (E. Kay) Ammons, Belle Center, Ohio
1 Nephew: Ervin A. (Joyce) Countryman, Troy, Michigan

Preceded in death by: Opal Gehr

Name: Ricky Lee Krueger
Age: 38
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death:	Monday, November 26, 2001
Time of Death:  5:10 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 11, 1963
Place of Birth: Fort Ord, California
Name of Father:  William E. Krueger
Name of Mother:  Carol J. Bailey Krueger (we do not know if she is living or deceased, 
                                                                          family knows nothing about her)
Name of Spouse: 
 
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Self-Employed

Memberships: 

Survivors:
Father & Step-Mother: William & Shirley Krueger, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Sister: Tina Bixler, Granger, Iowa
2 Stepsisters: Annette Saunders, Lakeview, Ohio
                          Rebecca Loposser, Marion, Ohio
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 

Name: Frank J. Steffan, Jr.
Age: 83
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death:  Thursday, November 22, 2001
Time of Death:  9:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 16, 1918
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
Name of Father:  Frank J. Steffan, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother:  Mary Louise Laponte Steffan (d)
Name of Spouse:  Frances M. Church Steffan
Date of Marriage: August 4, 1945

Occupation: Mechanic for American Standard, Columbus, Ohio

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

Survivors:
Wife: Frances M.
1 Daughter: Delia Hanks, Columbus, Ohio
1 Son: Raymond F. (Kathleen) Steffan, Long Island, New York
6 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Alice (Howard) Myer, Johnstown, Ohio

Name: Donald R. Odle
Age: 66
Address: Turkeyfoot, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death:	Tuesday, November 20, 2001
Time of Death:  8:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 12, 1935
Place of Birth: Danville, Illinois
Name of Father:  Charles E. Odle (d)
Name of Mother:  Lela P. Marshall Odle (d)
Name of Spouse:  
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Retired Pipe Fitter

Memberships: Boilermakers Union, Lima, Ohio

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Tammy (Tony) Houchin, Belle Center, Ohio
                       Tonya (Bacilio) Ramirez, Lakeview, Ohio
                       Tracy (Jackie) Norviel, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Son: Stoney (Margaret) Odle, Anna, Ohio
12 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandsons
3 Sisters: Ruth (Harry) Long, Uniopolis, Ohio
                 Zona (Homer) Shelter, Fort Atkins, Wisconsin
                 Barbara Shelter, Genoa, Ohio
1 Brother: Jack L. (Kathryn) Odle, Tempe, Arizona
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 4 Brothers

Name: Gertrude F. Jersey
Age: 93
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death:	Monday, November 19, 2001
Time of Death:  12:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: Oct. 27, 1908
Place of Birth: Mactier, Ontario, Canada
Name of Father:  John Clark (d)
Name of Mother:  Bertha Hockenbary Clark (d)
Name of Spouse:  Charles Jersey (died Aug. 31, 1984)
Date of Marriage: June 9, 1977

Occupation: Retired Veterinarian Assistant having worked at a Veterinarian Hospital in New Jersey

Memberships: 

Survivors:
1 Son: Peter (Charlene) Kramp, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Daughter: Patricia (Salvadore) Porcaro, Newburgh, New York
4 Grandchildren: Donna Florie, Nicholas Porcaro, Teresa Smith & Susan Conley
9 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Melvin 

Name: Orville Thomas "Tom" Carmen
Age: 76
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death:	Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001
Time of Death:  10:15 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: July 19, 1925
Place of Birth: Linwood, New Jersey
Name of Father:  Daniel S. Carmen, I (d)
Name of Mother:  Anna Mae Sigfried Carmen (d)
Name of Spouse:  Luella P. Cummings Carmen
Date of Marriage: May 8, 1948

Occupation: Machinist & Truck Driver and Drove Logan County Veteran's Van

Memberships: 
Army Veteran of WWII
Only Believe Ministries, Botkins, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Luella
3 Daughters: Mary Lou (Eugene) Homan, Absecon, New Jersey
                        Cathy M. (Greg) Guinn, Kenton, Ohio
                        Jennifer (Tobe) Gantney, Defuniak Springs, Florida
3 Sons: Daniel S. (Cherie) Carmen, Lakeview, Ohio
             Michael T. (Brenda) Carmen, Lakeview, Ohio
             James W. (Debbra) Carmen, Lakeview, Ohio
17 Grandchildren
5 Great-Grandchildren
3 Sisters: Edith Horton, Pleasantville, New Jersey
                 Florence Gordon, Williamstown, New Jersey
                 Elizabeth Ellis, Albany, Georgia
3 Brothers: Milford (Rose) Carmen, Northfield, New Jersey
                     Frederick Roland Carmen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
                     William (Dorothy) Carmen, Absecon, New Jersey
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Great-Grandson, 2 Sisters & 1 Brother

Name: Clifford E. Campbell
Age: 69
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: November 11, 2001
Time of Death: 4:15 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: May 12, 1932
Place of Birth: Lewistown, Ohio
Name of Father: Roy D. Campbell (d)
Name of Mother: Dorothy D. Armentrout Campbell (d)
Name of Spouse:  Dixie Anne Sprankell Kreglow Campbell
Date of Marriage: November 22, 1975

Occupation: Retired June 1997 as Sexton of Huntsville Cemetery after 13 years
Former Dairy Farmer and was presently working part-time at Rand's Auto Parts

Memberships: Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict
Huntsville United Methodist Church where he was very active 
with the Methodist Men's Group

Survivors: 
Wife: Dixie Anne
1 Daughter: Barbara A. Kreglow, DeGraff, Ohio
1 Son: Glen R. (Jennifer) Kreglow, DeGraff, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Kelli (Tom) Stephens, Kyle (Samantha) Kreglow, 
Kodey R. Kreglow
4 Great Grandchildren: Aubrey, Hunter & Kalin Kreglow; 
Samantha Stephens
2 Sisters: 	Olive Belle Engle, Brooksville, Florida
		Mabel (John) Freese, DeGraff, Ohio
4 Brothers: 	William (Lucille) Campbell, Bellefontaine, Ohio
		Robert (Carol) Campbell, Bellefontaine, Ohio
		Richard Campbell, St. Paris, Ohio
		Roger (Sandy) Campbell, Wichita, Kansas
1 Brother-in-Law: John (Anna) Sprankell, Dayton, Tennessee
Several Nieces & Nephews
Special Friend: C. A. "Ike" (Janice) Kauffman, Cincinnati, Ohio 
whose birthday was the same day as Mr. Campbell's		

Preceded in death by: Son: Terry L. Kreglow, Nephew: Brian Campbell, 
Mother-in-Law: Ruth Sprankell (5/4/01) & Sister-in-Law: Janet Campbell (10/8/01)

Name: Elizabeth Ann Jenkins
Age: 62
Address: Belle Center, Ohio
Date of Death:	Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001
Time of Death:  1:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: January 30, 1939
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father:  W. F. "Fabe" Jenkins (d)
Name of Mother:  Annabelle Gillen Jenkins (still living, see below)
Name of Spouse:  
Date of Marriage: 

Occupation: Retired school teacher with the Marion City Schools

Memberships: 
Member of Huntsville United Methodist Church where was a former organist
1957 Graduate of Huntsville High School
1961 Graduate of Ohio Northern University
She will be long remembered for her outstanding musical abilities and her dedication to the teaching profession

Survivors:
Mother: Annabelle Jenkins, Lakeview, Ohio
Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
Friend & Caretaker: Helen Copeland, Belle Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 

Name: Elvin D. Jones
Age: 87
Address: Gutman, Ohio 
Date of Death: Sunday, November 4, 2001	
Time of Death:  5:38 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: January 13, 1914
Place of Birth: Clay Township, Auglaize County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Charles E. Jones (d)
Name of Mother:  Grace May Swartz Jones (d)
Name of Spouse:  Virginia L. Buller Jones
Date of Marriage: October 8, 1936

Occupation: Farmer and Clerk for Clay Township for 24 years

Memberships: 
Baptized in the Mt. Tabor Methodist Church, Gutman, Ohio
Avid golfer, bowler, trap shooter
Charter member of the St. Johns Grange
Member of the St. Johns IOOF Lodge
He and his wife recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
He was a beloved father, grandfather but most of all a loving husband

Survivors:
Wife: Virginia L.
2 Sons: Elvin Jones, Jr., Kettering, Ohio
             Warren E. (Marilyn) Jones, Sylvania, Ohio
2 Grandsons: Jon W. & Christopher W.
1 Sister: Janelle Mesarvey, Springfield, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Mary M.

Name: Gwendolyn C. Dalrymple
Age: 95
Address: Lewistown, Ohio 
Date of Death: Monday, October 29, 2001	
Time of Death:  7:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 11, 1906
Place of Birth: Bloomfield Twp., Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Emery Y. Garling (d)
Name of Mother:  Rosella Cole Garling (d)
Name of Spouse:  Ray D. Dalrymple
Date of Marriage: October 8, 1925

Occupation: Homemaker and avid traveler and bridge player

Memberships: 
Muchinippi Christian Church
Graduate of Washington Local High School in 1925
Very active in community and at one time belonged to five Bridge Clubs
Mary Rutan Hospital Guild
American Red Cross Board where she served for over 50 years
Indian Lake Women's Club
Huntsville Lions Club
Farm Bureau Council #8
Indian Lake Elks #2792
Kings Daughters

Survivors:
Husband: Ray D.
3 Daughters: Sandra (James) Duff, Huntsville, Ohio
                     Phyllis (Donnet) Wilt, Ventura, California
                     Peggy (Nevin) Smith, Bellefontaine, Ohio
8 Grandchildren: Scott Duff, David Duff, Nevin Ray Smith, Beth LaShell, 
   Mark Smith, Marsha Zollar, Sharon Carmona, Michele Cordell
13 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Emerson Garling

Name: Berneda L. Foster
Age: 78
Address: Quincy, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, October 24, 2001	
Time of Death:  11:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 2, 1923
Place of Birth: Botkins, Ohio
Name of Father:  Elza R. Weaver (d)
Name of Mother:  Cleola Helmlinger Weaver (d)
Name of Spouse:  Marvin W. "Bill" Foster
Date of Marriage: October 3, 1943

Occupation: Homemaker and retired after 25 yeas with Stolle Corp., Sidney, Ohio

Memberships: Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
Husband: Marvin W. "Bill"
2 Daughters: Marilane (Dennis) Fry, Quincy, Ohio
                      Julie (Greg) Wick, DeGraff, Ohio
2 Sons: Daniel (Sue) Foster, New Market, New Hampshire
             Jeffrey (Tricia) Foster, Quincy, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
4 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Treva Ordean, Sidney, Ohio


Preceded in death by: 

Name: Floyd "Toad" Southall
Age: 78
Address: Indian Lake Shores, Belle Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, October 21, 2001	
Time of Death:  2:40 a.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 17, 1923
Place of Birth: Reese Station, Ohio
Name of Father:  Robert Southall (d)
Name of Mother:  Alma Glick Southall (d)
Name of Spouse:  Beatrice M. Wears
Date of Marriage: February 22, 1955

Occupation: Retired Conductor with CSX Railroad & was an avid fisherman

Memberships: 
United Transportation Union #1394
Groveport Lodge #240 F&AM
Order of Eastern Star #502, Grove City, Ohio
Indian Lake Moose #1533
Indian Lake Eagles #3615
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Beatrice M.
3 Daughters: 	Carole (Kenneth) Powell, Springdale, Arkansas
		Janet (Jay) Kaiser, Grove City, Ohio
		Brenda (David) Campbell, Quincy, Illinois
1 Son: Floyd "Tad" Southall, Jr., Ft. Worth, Texas
4 Sisters: Esther Smith, Belle Center, Ohio
	    Vera Mercer, Reese Station, Ohio
	    Betty (Robert) Slark, Amlin, Ohio
	    Donna (Jack) Cummins, Reese Station, Ohio
1 Brother: Howard (Lynda) Southall, Grove City, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews		

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 5 Brothers  

Name: Gail W. Heileman
Age: 91
Address: Lima, Ohio formerly of Waynesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, October 14, 2001	
Time of Death:  5:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Lima Convalescent Home, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 16, 1910
Place of Birth: Wayne Twp., Auglaize Co., Ohio
Name of Father:  Dr. Jacob H. Heileman (d)
Name of Mother:  Olive Dawson Heileman (d)
Name of Spouse:  Margaret M. Andrews Heileman
Date of Marriage: January 21, 1932

Occupation: Farmer & Business owner of Carwash & Laundry Mat 
and drove school bus for 35 years

Memberships: 
Waynesfield United Methodist Church, Waynesfield, Ohio
Graduate of Waynesfield High School in 1929

Survivors:
Wife: Margaret M.
2 Daughters: Mrs. Rex (Nevelyn) Line, Waynesfield, Ohio
                      Mrs. Art (Mary) Starts, Aloha, Oregon
8 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren
3 Step-Great-Grandchildren
4 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Evelyn M. Kampmann & 
     2 Brothers: Glenn & John Heileman

Name: Myra L. Miller
 Age: 59 
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, October 12, 2001
Time of Death:  9:55 p.m. 
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: Nov. 5, 1941 
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Myron Davis (d) 
Name of Mother:  Lula Clay Davis (d)  
Occupation: Custodian for Indian Lake Middle School for 18 years  where she retired in 2000  Memberships:  Graduate of Jackson Center High School Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio Indian Lake Athletic Boosters Emil Davis Park  
Survivors: 1 Daughter: Brenda (Bob) Stephan, Indianapolis, Indiana
1 Son: Jeff Miller,Lakeview, Ohio 
1 Grandson: Alex Stephan 
2 Sisters: Luella Berling, Winter Park, Florida                 Patricia (Eber) Opdyke, Zanesville, Ohio 
2 Brothers: Leland (Gertrude) Davis, California                    Ralph Davis, New Castle, Indiana  Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Loyal Davis 

Name: Don E. Mitchell
 Age: 78 
Address: Lakeview, Ohio 
Date of Death: Friday, October 12, 2001	 
Time of Death:  3:00 a.m. 
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio 
Date of Birth: July 15, 1923 
Place of Birth: New London, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Milburn M. Mitchell (d) 
Name of Mother:  Alice May Dignan Mitchell (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Chelsia Riley Mitchell 
Date of Marriage: March 21, 1985  
Occupation: Maintenance Foreman at Westinghouse Electrical,  Bellefontaine for 36 years  
Memberships:  Army Veteran of WWII where he served with the 811th Tank Destroyer Battalion
 in Europe, Africa and Middle East 
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio 
Harold Kerr Post #173 American Legion, Bellefontaine, Ohio  
Survivors: Wife: Chelsia 1 
Son: Ernest A. Mitchell, Lakeview, Ohio 
3 Granddaughters: Holly (Rick) Powers, Jackson Center, Ohio                                
Danielle (Steve) Bunke, Jackson Center, Ohio                                
Ginger (Ron) Kimmel, Huntsville, Ohio 
1 Grandson: Wesley A. Mitchell, Toluca Lake, California 
4 Great-Grandchildren 
1 Sister: Rosalyn (Ellis) Cook, New London, Ohio  
Preceded in death by: 6 Brothers   

Name: Margery T. Hurley 
Age: 89 
Address: Huntsville, Ohio 
Date of Death: Wednesday, October 10, 2001	 
Time of Death:  12:55 a.m. 
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Date of Birth: April 27, 1912 
Place of Birth: Hardin County, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Joseph B. Jenkins (d) 
Name of Mother:  Bertha M. Alloway Jenkins (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Tira M. Hurley (died Dec. 31, 1993) 
Date of Marriage: June 30, 1937  
Occupation: Homemaker  
Memberships:  Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio  
Survivors: 1 Son: Richard E. Hurley, Huntsville, Ohio 
Several Nieces & Nephews  
Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Nova Shepard 

Name: Marie B. Wolfe 
Age: 93 
Address: Russells Point, Ohio 
Date of Death: Sunday, October 7, 2001	 
Time of Death:  4:40 a.m. 
Place of Death: At Home 
Date of Birth: December 19, 1907 
Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 
Name of Father:  George B. Briggles (d) 
Name of Mother:  Martha E. Bernheisel Briggles (d) 
Name of Spouse:  George L. Wolfe, Jr. 
Date of Marriage: September 11, 1944  
Occupation: Homemaker  
Memberships:  Former member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio 
Former President of American Legion Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio 
Avid Bingo Player  
Survivors: Husband: George L., Jr. 
3 Daughters: Susan (Delbert) Baney, Big Rock, Illinois                       
Catherine (James) McNamara, San Diego, California                       
Coni (Robert "Feeney") Palmer, Russells Point, Ohio 
13 Grandchildren 27 Great-Grandchildren 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren 
Many Nieces & Nephews  
Preceded in death by: 2 Sons: Thomas Dawson & George Wolfe,                                       
4 Grandchildren & 3 Brothers 

Name: Ida I. Ledley 
Age: 71 
Address: New Hampshire, Ohio 
Date of Death: Sunday, October 7, 2001	 
Time of Death:  3:22 a.m. 
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio 
Date of Birth: July 21, 1930 
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan Co., Ohio 
Name of Father:  Rudolph E. "Rudy" Kuba (d) 
Name of Mother:  Nettie J. Giberson Kuba (d) 
Name of Spouse:  C. Dale Ledley 
Date of Marriage: June 4, 1950  
Occupation: Retired Librarian from Waynesfield Public Library, Waynesfield, Ohio  
Memberships:  AARP Public Employee Retirees  
Survivors: Husband: C. Dale 3 Daughters: Mrs. Linda (Charles) Gerstner, Botkins, Ohio                       
Manetta Sneary, Spencerville, Ohio                       
Marilyn (John) Metz, Wapakoneta, Ohio 
1 Son: Mike Ledley, Jackson Center, Ohio 
9 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren 
2 Sisters: Mrs. Ethel Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio                 
Mrs. Ronald (Martha) McCafferty, Lakeview, Ohio 
2 Brothers: Fred (Barb) Kuba, Lewistown, Ohio                    
Lawrence Leo Kuba, Lakeview, Ohio 
Many Nieces & Nephews  
Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Sarah Crockett & 1 Brother: Earnest Kuba 

Name: Fred Copas 
Age: 47 
Address: Lakeview, Ohio 
Date of Death: Saturday, September 29, 2001	 
Time of Death:  7:19 p.m. 
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Date of Birth: December 30, 1953 
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Clifford A. Copas (d) 
Name of Mother:  Wilma Van Bibber Copas (still living – see below) 
Name of Spouse:  Denise Martin Copas 
Date of Marriage: May 10, 1978  
Occupation: Formerly employed at KPI, Lakeview, Ohio  
Memberships:  Army Veteran of Viet Nam Conflict  
Survivors: Wife: Denise 
3 Daughters: Jessica Copas, Lakeview, Ohio                      Nancy Copas, Lakeview, Ohio                      
Kim Copas, Lakeview, Ohio 
Mother: Wilma Copas, Lakeview, Ohio 
4 Grandchildren: Mikila, Madison, Kobie & Laythan 
1 Brother: Alfred (Balinda) Copas, DeGraff, Ohio  
Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Michael & Leslie

Name: Delmer D. Chivington 
Age: 62 
Address: DeGraff, Ohio 
Date of Death: Saturday, September 29, 2001	 
Time of Death: 4:45 a.m. 
Place of Death: at home 
Date of Birth: April 23,1939 
Place of Birth: Mercer County, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Dale A. Chivington (d) 
Name of Mother:  Twila Long Chivington (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Jan Miller  
Date of Marriage: June 14, 1959  
Occupation: Employed at Harding Machine for 42 years 	         & farmed for many years  
Memberships:  First United Methodist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio
 Washington Township Zoning Appeals Board Bellefontaine 
Infantry National Guard  
Survivors: Wife: Jan 
1 Daughter: Lisa Price, Lima, Ohio 
2 Sons: Doug Chivington, Bellefontaine, Ohio 	 Steve (Mary) Chivington, Galloway, Ohio 
7 Grandchildren: Julian, Jeremy & Jade Chivington; Nicole Price;  		Billy & Amada Chivington; Pat Price 
1 Great Grandson: Dakota Price 
Special Friend: Jolene Brogan                
Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Doralene Larson 

Name: Ray G. Montgomery 
Age: 60 
Address: Lorain, Ohio 
Date of Death: Wednesday, September 26, 2001	 
Time of Death:  
Place of Death: at home 
Date of Birth: May 12, 1941 
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio 
Name of Father:  George Montgomery (d) 
Name of Mother:  Dorothy Quinn Montgomery (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Kathleen Sue McAdams Montgomery (d-10/10/97)  
Date of Marriage: June 22, 1985  
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer having formerly worked for  Columbus Equipment, 
Columbus, Ohio & presently with  Grasan, Mansfield, Ohio  
Memberships:  Graduated from University of Dayton 1963  
Survivors:  3 Daughters:	Wendy (Michael) Montgomery Hilton, Dayton, Ohio 		
Cynthia Montgomery Boaz, Dayton, Ohio 		
Sandra Montgomery, Dayton, Ohio 
3 Granddaughters: Rene & Megan Boaz; Rebecca Hilton 
1 Sister: Patricia (Joe) Flanagan, Dayton, Ohio 
1 Niece: Molly Flanagan, Dayton, Ohio 
1 Nephew: Matthew Flanagan, Dayton, Ohio                
Proceeded in death by:  

Name: Judith A. Minnich 
Age: 66 
Address: Lakeview, Ohio 
Date of Death: Thursday, September 27, 2001	 
Time of Death:  10:40 a.m. 
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Date of Birth: June 27, 1935 
Place of Birth: Springfield, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Ernest W. Smith (d) 
Name of Mother:  Mary L. Mitman Smith (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Robert E. Minnich 
Date of Marriage: May 22, 1952  
Occupation: Homemaker  Memberships:   
Survivors: Husband: Robert E. 
4 Sons: Robert E. (Beverly) Minnich, Jr., Huntsville, Ohio              
Douglas (Sheila) Minnich, Lakeview, Ohio              
William (Pam) Minnich, Lakeview, Ohio              
Joseph Minnich, Lakeview, Ohio 
9 Grandchildren 1 Great-Grandson 
1 Sister: Grace Park, Cape Coral, Florida 
1 Brother: Robert Smith, Bellefontaine, Ohio  
Preceded in death by:  

Name: June A. Clark 
Age: 86 
Address: Lakeview, Ohio 
Date of Death: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001	 
Time of Death:  3:50 a.m. 
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Date of Birth: June 3, 1915 
Place of Birth: Delta, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Charles Koos (d) 
Name of Mother:  Bertha Harroun Koos (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Henry R. Clark (Died Dec. 31, 1991) 
Date of Marriage: April 21, 1945  
Occupation: Retired U.S. Postal Service and was a Clerk for Lakeview Post Office for many years  
Memberships:   
Survivors: 1 Nephew: Richard E. Koos, Delta, Ohio 
2 Foster-Daughters: Malinda Durbin, Louisville, Kentucky                                  
Irene Bookout, Wichita, Kansas  
Preceded in death by:  

Name: Opal M. Krugh 
Age: 78 
Address: DeGraff, Ohio 
Date of Death: Friday, September 21, 2001	 
Time of Death: 10:17 p.m. 
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio 
Date of Birth: December 1, 1922 
Place of Birth: Lewistown, Ohio 
Name of Father:  R. Harry Mattox (d) 
Name of Mother:  Gladys E. Shoffner Mattox (d) 
Name of Spouse:  E. Glenn Krugh 
Date of Marriage: April 18, 1942  
Occupation: Homemaker  
Memberships: First Church of God, Sidney, Ohio  
Survivors: Husband: Glenn 
3 Daughters:	Gayle (Lee) Kelleher, Springfield, Ohio 		
Janis Krugh, Dayton, Ohio 		
Marcia Krugh, DeGraff, Ohio 
1 Son: Harry (Barb) Krugh, Maplewood, Ohio 
3 Granddaughters: Susan Krugh, Melanie Krugh & Jennifer Woolley 
2 Sisters:	Marilyn (Don) McClure, Kenton, Ohio 		
Carolyn (Ralph) Kuenning, Columbus, Ohio 
Several Nieces & Nephews  
Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Crystal Wiles 

Name: Jack A. Sales  
Age: 72  
Address: Lakeview, Ohio  
Date of Death: Friday, September 21, 2001     
Time of Death: 8:10 p.m. 
Place of Death: at home  
Date of Birth: November 26, 1928  
Place of Birth: Canton, NC  
Name of Father:  J. E. Sales (d)  
Name of Mother:  Anna Belle Sharp (d)  
Name of Spouse:  Marilyn Jean Higgins (died-2/21/95)  
Date of Marriage: November 22, 1974     
Occupation: Retired in 1991 from General Electric, Cincinnati where he was a tin snip     
Memberships:   Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio  
Frank D. Castle VFW Post #8832, Bellefontaine, Ohio  
Indian Lake Moose #1533, Lakeview, Ohio  
Indian Lake Eagles #3615, Lakeview, Ohio     
Survivors:  5 Daughters:            Jeannie (Paul) Lemert, Ft. Wayne, IN                          
Pamela Sales, Lockland, OH                          Kimberly (Mike) Denny, Lockland, OH                          
Tamera (Steve) Gebhart, Middletown, OH                          Linda (Ronald) Uffelman, Ft. Wayne, IN  
11 Grandchildren  
2 Sisters:            Wendy (Tom) Bennett, Leesburg, FL                          Sue (Steve) Prebeck, Canton, NC  
3 Brothers:             Joe (Jo Ann) Sales, Canton, NC                          Roy (Deborah) Sales, Reading, OH                          
Bob Sales, Maggie Valley, NC  
Many Nieces & Nephews     
Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Lillie & 1 Brother: J. E., Jr. who was killed in WWII  

Name: Viola Goodman 
Age: 75 
Address: Russells Point, Ohio 
Date of Death: Monday, Sept. 17, 2001	 
Time of Death:  11:15 a.m. 
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio 
Date of Birth: January 26, 1926 
Place of Birth: Hickory Grove, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Guy Chamberlin (d) 
Name of Mother:  Wanda Bell Chamberlin (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Wilbert "Bill" Goodman (died January 12, 1969) 
Date of Marriage: November, 1945  
Occupation: Homemaker  Memberships:   
Survivors: 3 Daughters: Diana (Pat) Murphy, Bloomington, Indiana                       
Wanda Leota Goodman, Russells Point, Ohio                        
Beverly (Larry) Slagle, Russells Point, Ohio 
1 Son: Harold Mack Kindle, Russells Point, Ohio 
11 Grandchildren Many Great-Grandchildren 
3 Sisters: Reba (Leonard) Shaw, Dunkirk, Ohio                 
Mae Hallsey, Texas                 
Ellie Oats, Kenton, Ohio 
2 Brothers: Bud (Marcella) Chamberlin, Kenton, Ohio                    
Pat (Barb) Chamberlin, Arizona  
Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 2 Brothers  

Name: Eunice Oglesbee 
Age: 93 
Address: West Liberty, Ohio 
Date of Death: Sunday, September 16, 2001	 
Time of Death:  1:40 p.m. 
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Date of Birth: November 22, 1907 
Place of Birth: Van Wert County, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Alva Adams (d) 
Name of Mother:  Mary Markley Adams (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Harry L. Oglesbee (died May 10, 1988) 
Date of Marriage: December 24, 1926  
Occupation: Homemaker  
Memberships:  United Methodist church, West Liberty, Ohio Waynesfield Grange for many years                           
4H Leader in Waynesfield, Ohio Loyal Neighbors, Waynesfield, Ohio  
Survivors: 2 Daughters: Ruth (Herbert) Odenweller, Delphos, Ohio                       
Martha (Roger) Hough, DeGraff, Ohio 
1 Son: Richard (Carol) Oglesbee, Columbus, Ohio 
10 Grandchildren 11 Great-Grandchildren 
1 Sister: Mrs. Florence Steiner, Delphos, Ohio  
Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Ernest Adams 

Name: Edna F. Roth 
Age: 93 
Address: Russells Point, Ohio 
Date of Death: Saturday, September 15, 2001	 
Time of Death: 3:00 p.m. 
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake 
Date of Birth: April 29,1908 
Place of Birth: Washington Township, Logan County, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Willard Shafer (d) 
Name of Mother:  Dora Mattox Shafer (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Arthur G. Roth (died-8/23/85) 
Date of Marriage: July 14, 1927  
Occupation: Homemaker  
Memberships: Russells Point Church of God, Russells Point, Ohio  
Survivors: 2 Sons: Jack E. (Margaret) Roth, Troy, Ohio              William A. (Helen) Roth, Jackson Center, Ohio 
5 Grandchildren: Vickie Amburn, Michael Roth, Deb Jeffers, Robert Roth & Nancy Slater 
7 Great Grandchildren 
3 Sisters: Mary (Don) Coonfare, West Jefferson, Ohio                 Bernice Petty, Bellefontaine, Ohio                 
Evelyn Ransbottom, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Many Nieces & Nephews  
Proceeded in death by: 1 Grandson: Thomas Roth, 4 Sisters & 5 Brothers 

Name: Juan Antonio Cruz, II 
Age: 31 
Address: Russells Point, Ohio 
Date of Death: Wednesday, September 12, 2001	 
Time of Death:   
Place of Death: Automobile Accident on U.S. Route 33 north of Lakeview, Ohio 
Date of Birth: July 14, 1970 
Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida 
Name of Father:  Juan M. Cruz (d) 
Name of Mother:  Sandra J. Mathison Cruz (still living, see below)  
Occupation: Cook & Factory Worker  
Survivors: Mother: Sandra J. Cruz, Russells Point, Ohio 
4 Daughters: 	Kathrene, Allison, Candace &  Jewlian  2 Sons:	Juan, III & Alejandro  
4 Sisters: Debra Mathison, Darrow, Louisiana                 Lisa Fultz, Lakeview, Ohio                 
Rebecca Cruz, Bellefontaine, Ohio                 Shelly Cruz, Russells Point, Ohio 
1 Brother: David (Tonya) Hempker, II, Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Maternal Grandmother: Dorothy Berger, Russells Point, Ohio 

Name: Leon R. "Don" Simpkins 
Age: 78 
Address: Findlay, Ohio formerly of Lakeview Area 
Date of Death: Sunday, September 9, 2001 	 
Time of Death: 1:23 p.m. 
Place of Death: At Home 
Date of Birth: March 4, 1923 
Place of Birth: Nallen, West Virginia 
Name of Father:  Roy M. Simpkins (d) 
Name of Mother:  Ollie Wheeler Simpkins Davis (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Marie Sparks Simpkins 
Date of Marriage: November 15, 1974  
Occupation: Retired from CW Transport, Lima, Ohio in Sept. 1981  
Memberships:  Army Veteran of WWI having served in Germany Attends Blanchard Avenue Pentecostal Church of God, Findlay, Ohio Teamsters Union Local #908, Lima, Ohio VFW Post #3333, Kenton, Ohio American Legion Post #3, Findlay, Ohio  
Survivors: Wife: Marie 
1 Daughter: Roxie Lauber, Conover, Ohio 
2 Sons: Larry Simpkins, Illinois              David Simpkins, Quincy, Ohio 
1 Step-Daughter: June Allfrey, West Palm Beach, Florida 
3 Step-Sons: Bob (Cheryl) Sparks, Greensboro, North Carolina                      Terry (Roxanne) Sparks, Findlay, Ohio                      John (Janet) Sparks, Pittsboro, North Carolina 
1 Sister: Mary (Robert) Dye, Quincy, Ohio 
Many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews  
Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Pat & 1 Brother: Leonard 

Name: William D. Wolfe  
Age: 73  
Address: Lima, Ohio  
Date of Death: Saturday, September 8, 2001     
Time of Death: 11:15 a.m. 
Place of Death: Wapakoneta Manor, Wapakoneta, Ohio  
Date of Birth: January 25, 1928  
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio  
Name of Father:  William H. Wolfe (d)  
Name of Mother:  Forest May Carmean Wolfe Moore (d)  
Name of Spouse:  Ila M. McKinney Wolfe (died-12/7/88)  
Date of Marriage: December 4, 1952     
Occupation: Retired February 1, 1982 from Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio after 19 years     
Memberships: Army Veteran of WWII      
Survivors:  2 Daughters:            Cheryl Ann (Donnie) Green, Tulsa, Oklahoma                          
Valerie (Ronnie) Markwell, Wapakoneta, Ohio  
1 Son: David L. (Carolyn) Wolfe, Lima, Ohio  
3 Grandchildren  7 Step Grandchildren  
1 Great Grandson  9 Step Great Grandchildren  
2 Half Sisters: Delores (John) Glass, Pennsylvania                          Lois (Ansol) Lloyd, Lima, Ohio  
2 Half Brothers: Don (Sandy) Wolfe, Columbus, Ohio                             Greg (Judy) Wolfe, Columbus, Ohio     
Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: Jeffrey Lynn Wolfe, Stepmother: Rose Wolfe and 1 Half Brother  

Name: Deborah Gibbs 
Age: 49 
Address: Rushsylvania, Ohio 
Date of Death: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001	 
Time of Death:  8:00 a.m. 
Place of Death: At Home 
Date of Birth: September 20, 1951 
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio 
Name of Father:  Doyle Thurman (still living see below) 
Name of Mother:  Laura Brunson Thurman (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Larry Gibbs Date of Marriage: July 13, 1973  
Occupation: Homemaker  
Memberships:  Is a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God (please do not use the word "was") Is a graduate of Bellefontaine High School in 1970 (please do not use the word "was")  
Survivors: Husband: Larry 
2 Sons: Micheal Gibbs, Rushsylvania, Ohio (this is correct spelling of Micheal)              
Ryan Gibbs, Rushsylvania, Ohio 
Father & Step-Mother: Doyle & Ann Thurman, Springfield, Ohio 
1 Sister: Marilyn Thurman, Lakeland, Florida 
3 Brothers: Gene Thurman, Marysville, Ohio                     Doyle Thurman, Mechanicsburg, Ohio                     J
oe Thurman, Lakeland, Florida  
Preceded in death by: Her Mother: Laura Thurman  

Name: Elsie M. Ambos 
Age: 91 
Address: Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of Anna, Ohio 
Date of Death: Saturday, September 1, 2001 	 
Time of Death: 5:20 p.m. 
Place of Death: Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, Nevada 
Date of Birth: May 2, 1910 
Place of Birth: Washington Twp., Shelby Co., Ohio 
Name of Father:  John C. Lindsey (d) 
Name of Mother:  Bessie Harvey Lindsey (d) 
Name of Spouse:  Walter H. Ambos (died April 8, 1991) 
Date of Marriage: November 25, 1943  
Occupation: Homemaker  Memberships: Emanuel Lutheran Church, Montra, Ohio  
Survivors: 2 Sons: Dale Scott (Claudia) Ambos, Las Vegas, Nevada              Norman Paul Ambos, Phoenix, Arizona 
3 Grandchildren  
Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters, 4 Brothers & 2 Half-Brothers