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December 2002

Hazel Pauline Howell
 
Name: Hazel Pauline Howell
Age: 91
Address: Santa Fe, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Time of Death: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: July 26, 1911
Place of Birth: Stokes Township, Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Samuel Scott (d)
Name of Mother: Nettie Dobie Scott (d)
Name of Spouse: Jack Howell (d-10/27/61)
Date of Marriage: February 24, 1930

Occupation: Homemaker & retired from Fisher Cheese, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Memberships:

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Doris Mills, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Twila Howell, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Velva McDermit, Santa Fe, Ohio
Donna Herbert, Kansas City, Kansas
3 Sons: Merle (Billie) Howell, Sidney, Ohio
Charles Howell, Santa Fe, Ohio
Gene Howell, Waynesfield, Ohio
16 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren & 7 Great Great Grandchildren
2 Brothers: Melvin (Madeline) Scott, California
Glen (Maxine) Scott, Wapakoneta, Ohio
1 Half Brother: Gerald Wills, Lima, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Brothers, 1 Grandson & 1 Half Brother

Carl D. Cummins
 
Name: Carl D. Cummins
Age: 85
Address: Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, December 30, 2002
Time of Death: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: November 7, 1917
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Finn Cummins (d)
Name of Mother: Rosetta Shaw Cummins (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruth Davis Cummins
Date of Marriage: August 12, 1939

Occupation: Retired from Koneta Rubber, Wapakoneta in 1980

Memberships: First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Ruth
5 Daughters: Rose (Joe) Parker, Lima, Ohio
Phyllis (Delmas) Hicks, Edgerton, Ohio
Judy (Jack) Burning, Marblehead, Ohio
Linda (Michael)) Armitage, Edgerton, Ohio
Sandra Killian, Wapakoneta, Ohio
2 Sons: Garry (Kathy) Cummins, Harrod, Ohio
Larry (Ruth) Cummins, Pacific, Missouri
23 Grandchildren
32 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandson

Preceded in death by: 5 Sisters & 8 Brothers

Marvin William “Bill” Foster
 
Name: Marvin William “Bill” Foster
Age: 80
Address: Quincy, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, December 29, 2002
Time of Death: 11:32 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 4, 1922
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Clifford D. Foster (d)
Name of Mother: Fredora Crumbaugh Foster (d)
Name of Spouse: Berneda L. Weaver Foster (died Oct. 24, 2001)
Date of Marriage: October 3, 1943

Occupation: Retired after 48 years at Baumfolders, Sidney, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Marilane (Dennis) Fry, Quincy, Ohio
Julie (Greg) Wick, DeGraff, Ohio
2 Sons: Daniel (Sue) Foster, New Market, New Hampshire
Jeffrey Foster, Quincy, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
4 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Althea Clayton, DeGraff, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

Martha L. Hudkins
 
Name: Martha L. Hudkins
Age: 67
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, December 23, 2002
Time of Death: 1:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 16, 1935
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
Name of Father: Hank Koch (d)
Name of Mother: Ruth (Unknown) Koch Erwin (still survives, see below)
Name of Spouse: John P. Hudkins, Sr. (died January 3, 1992)
Date of Marriage: July 23, 1960

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: Past President of Indian Lake Eagles #3615 Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Rena (David) Knight, Rockwood, Tennessee
2 Sons: Vernon L. (Delores) Hudkins, Russells Point, Ohio
Michael (Vickie) Hudkins, Russells Point, Ohio
1 Adopted Son: Jason (Nicci) Hudkins, Lewistown, Ohio
Mother: Ruth Erwin, West Liberty, Ohio
1 Step-Daughter: Thersa (Eddie) Daypore, Florida
2 Step-Sons: John Hudkins, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio
Bryan (Maria) Hudkins, New Hampshire, Ohio
3 Grandchildren
15 Step-Grandchildren
21 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Doris (Curtis) Hankins, Columbus, Ohio
4 Brothers: William Chiles, Marion, Ohio
Gary Chiles, Marion, Ohio
Robert Erwin, Lakeview, Ohio
Rick Erwin, Lakeview, Ohio

Geraldine Z. Seeling
 
Name: Geraldine Z. Seeling
Age: 76
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, December 22, 2002
Time of Death: 11:36 p.m.
Place of Death: Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: February 5, 1926
Place of Birth: West Liberty, Ohio
Name of Father: Marston Huffman (d)
Name of Mother: Nellie Fields Huffman (d)
Name of Spouse: Charles J. "Joe" Seeling (died Jan. 8, 2001)
Date of Marriage: October 4, 1968

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: Attended Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Sue (Rulon) Spring, Lakeview, Ohio
Theresa (Leo) Hangholt, Lakeview, Ohio
Tina (Greg) Williams, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Sandra McCafferty, Lakeview, Ohio
6 Sons: William McCafferty, Mt. Victory, Ohio
Walt (Betty) McCafferty, Marion, Ohio
Ron (Marty) McCafferty, Lakeview, Ohio
Jeff (Linda) McCafferty, Belle Center, Ohio
Robert (Kathy) McCafferty, Lewistown, Ohio
Thomas Seeling, Lewistown, Ohio
2 Step-Daughters: Diane (Dan) Derringer, Alexandria, Ohio
Roseanne (Dan) Morris, Delphos, Ohio
1 Step-Son: Joseph Seeling, Beaverdam, Ohio
24 Grandchildren
20 Great-Grandchildren
12 Step-Grandchildren
4 Step-Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Thelma Neer, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Betty McClain, Lakeview, Ohio
2 Brothers: Everett (Louise) Huffman, West Liberty, Ohio
Meril (Marilyn) Huffman, Middleburg, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Rebecca, 1 Grandson, 1 Step-Daughter, 2 Step-Sons,
4 Step-Grandchildren & 3 Brothers

Esther L. Regula
 
Name: Esther L. Regula
Age: 74
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: died at her residence
Date of Birth: April 19, 1929
Place of Birth: Port Jefferson, Ohio
Name of Father: Ivan H. Swinehart (d)
Name of Mother: Ruth Elizabeth Lorton Swinehart (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker and retired from Holloway Sportswear, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
Former member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Clay Township

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Gayetta (Chris) Clinehens, Maplewood, Ohio
Brenda (Rick) Warner, St. Paris, Ohio
2 Sons: Dave (Sheryl) Regula, Maplewood, Ohio
Randy (Patricia) Regula, Maplewood, Ohio
9 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Margaret (Ralph) Helmlinger, Jackson Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by:


Marian C. Miller
 
Name: Marian C. Miller
Age: 81
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, December 20, 2002
Time of Death: 12:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 15, 1921
Place of Birth: Flint, Michigan
Name of Father: Thomas R. Ferguson (d)
Name of Mother: Mary Jane Murphy Ferguson (d)
Name of Spouse: Lowell F. Miller
Date of Marriage: December 6, 1939

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio

Survivors:
Husband: Lowell F.
2 Sons: Lowell T. (Debbie) Miller, Jackson Center, Ohio
William (Jennifer) Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Jeffery Miller, Lakeview, Ohio
Brenda (Robert) Stephan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas (Jodie) Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
Darrin "Dink" (Joyce) Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
Brooks Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
Chelsea Miller, Huntsville, Ohio
5 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Larry Ferguson, Alaska & Arizona
1 Sister: Joanne (George) Metz, Lakeview & Arizona

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: William & Ray


Joan L. Coyer-Weaver
 
Name: Joan L. Coyer-Weaver
Age: 59
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, December 20, 2002
Time of Death: 7:37 a.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 22, 1943
Place of Birth: Kenton, Ohio
Name of Father: William "Bus" Hisel (d)
Name of Mother: Pauline Oglesbee Hisel (d)
Name of Spouse: 1st Husband: Jack E. Coyer, Sr.,
(Married 7/1/1961 - Died 7/25/1993)
2nd Husband: Rodger F. Weaver - Married August 22, 1997

Occupation: Retired from Logan Acres as Head of Housekeeping where she was
employed for 18 years

Memberships:
Graduate of Indian Lake High School in 1961
President of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Auxiliary, Lakeview, Ohio
Member of Indian Lake Eagles #3615 Ladies Auxiliary

Survivors:
Husband: Rodger
2 Sons: Jack E. (Patricia) Coyer, Jr., Lakeview, Ohio
William H. (Elisabeth) Coyer, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Daughter: Rebecca (Michael) Smith, Lakeview, Ohio
6 Grandchildren: Nicci & Heather Clark, Matthew & Christopher Coyer,
Andrew Hughes & Logan Coyer
2 Step-Grandchildren: Cody & Alexis Smith

Preceded in death by:


Mary K. Puckett
 
Name: Mary K. Puckett
Age: 79
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: December 15, 2002
Time of Death: 5:09 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 9, 1923
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Name of Father: Joseph Henry Griffith (d)
Name of Mother: Ellen Frances Kasberg Griffith (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert L. Puckett (died Sept. 15, 1984)
Date of Marriage: September 20, 1960

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Hope Puckett, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Terry (Gerald) Skaggs, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Dorothy (Jack) Everhardt, Elizabethton, Tennessee
6 Grandchildren: Anya, Skaggs, Ashley Skaggs, Krista Skaggs, Jackie Everhardt, III,
Michael Everhardt, Heather Everhardt

Preceded in death by:

Stanley I. Shafer, Sr.
 
Name: Stanley I. Shafer, Sr.
Age: 83
Address: Zanesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, December 12, 2002
Time of Death: 2:26 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 24, 1919
Place of Birth: Lewistown, Ohio
Name of Father: Raymond I. Shafer (d)
Name of Mother: Grace Chamberlain Shafer (d)
Name of Spouse: Miriam Watkins Shafer
Date of Marriage: November 10, 1940

Occupation: A conductor for the former New York Central, Penn Central and retired from Conrail Railroad after 38 years of service

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII where he served in the European Theater of Action as a mechanic
in the Ordnance Department.
First United Methodist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Aimwell Sunday Class
Past Member of the Railway Trainmen
Charter Member of the United Transportation Union
His interests were his Motor cycle, tops, Woodworking, hunting, Storytelling, especially of railroading days and most of all he loved to be with his family & friends.

Survivors:
Wife: Miriam A.
3 Sons: Raymond A. (Yoko) Shafer, Alger, Ohio
Stanley “Ike” (Catherine) Shafer, Jr., Worthington, Ohio
Jeffrey L. (Victoria) Shafer, Mooresville, North Carolina
14 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
7 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Florence (Larry) Thobe, Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Sisters-in-law: Myrtle Ruble, Painesville, Ohio
Phyllis (William) Tudor, Overbrook, Kansas
1 Brother-in-law: Russell Taylor, Naples, Florida
Many Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Preceded in death by: 1 Great-Grandchild: Zachary Alan Coggins, 3 Brothers: Glen Shafer, George Shafer, Fred Shafer & 2 Sisters: Mary Bowles Corwin & Bess Collum

November 2002

Ruby M. Brown
 
Name: Ruby M. Brown
Age: 82
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, November 30, 2002
Time of Death: 11:10 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: March 22, 1920
Place of Birth: Mechanicsburg, Ohio
Name of Father: Leo Standley (d)
Name of Mother: Ava Campbell Standley (d)
Name of Spouse: Timothy L. Brown (died June 14, 1983)
Date of Marriage: January 6, 1937

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Son: Gene (Rose Marie) Brown, Arvada, Colorado
5 Grandchildren: Susan Rutan, Anna Marie Morgan, Timothy Brown,
Gena Weir & Jeffrey Brown
5 Great-Grandsons
1 Great-Great-Grandson
3 Half-Brothers: Nigle (Phyllis) Standley, Bellefontaine, Ohio
William (Barty) Standley, Mechanicsburg, Ohio
Leonard (Jean) Standley, Mechanicsburg, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 3 Half Brothers

Duane L. Schaefer
 
Name: Duane L. Schaefer
Age: 54
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: November 24, 2002
Time of Death: 4:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 25, 1947
Place of Birth: Hamilton County, Ohio
Name of Father: Ralph C. Schaefer
Name of Mother: Ethel Z. Holland Schaefer (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Computer Programmer at Norton Manufacturing, Fostoria, Ohio

Memberships:
Navy Veteran

Survivors:
3 Sons: Matthew A. Schaefer, Lewistown, Ohio
Mitchell A. Schaefer, Uhrichsville, Ohio
Myles A. Schaefer, Lewistown, Ohio
1 Grandson: Matthew a. Schaefer, II
Father: Ralph C. Schaefer
1 Sister: Phyllis (James) Ray, Townsend, Georgia
1 Brother: Carl R. (Katherine) Schaefer, Cincinnati, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Gerald D. “Jerry” Lowry
 
Name: Gerald D. “Jerry” Lowry
Age: 68
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, November 24, 2002
Time of Death:  9:40 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: July 19, 1934
Place of Birth: Somerset, Kentucky
Name of Father:  Guthrie Lowry (d)
Name of Mother:  Edna Meece Lowry (d)
Name of Spouse:  Jennie Bratcher Lowry
Date of Marriage: April 10, 1960

Occupation: Telephone Equipment Installer with AT&T

Memberships: 
Army Veteran
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 F.O.E.
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Jennie
2 Daughters: Cheri (Jerry) Payne, St. Paris, Ohio
                     Terri Sweeney, St. Paris, Ohio
7 Grandchildren: Sara, Andy, Jessica, Travis, Samantha, Corey & Curtis
1 Brother: Bruce Lowry, Palm Springs, California

Preceded in death by: 

Georgia Maxine Hedrick
 
Name: Georgia Maxine Hedrick
Age: 69
Address: Waynesfield, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, November 22, 2002
Time of Death: 12:54 p.m.
Place of Death: Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 25, 2002
Place of Birth: New Hampshire, Ohio
Name of Father: Howard R. Arthur (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Naylor Arthur (d)
Name of Spouse: R. Melvin Hedrick (died March 7, 1988)
Date of Marriage: July 20, 1957
Occupation: Retired after many years as custodian at Waynesfield School
Memberships: Waynesfield Baptist Church
Survivors:
1 Daughter: Penny (Ben) Saylor, Kenton, Ohio
2 Sons: Wayne (Theresia) Hedrick, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Kevin (Lisa) Hedrick, Versailles, Ohio
7 Grandchildren: Greg & Brittany Saylor; Ashley & Zach Hedrick;
Leiann, Rachel & Maggie Hedrick 4 Brothers: Wilson (Ruth) Arthur, Lima, Ohio Herschel (Hazel) Arthur, Waynesfield, Ohio Mack (Dee) Arthur, Harrod, Ohio Gerald Arthur, Lima, Ohio Many Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Wava Bonnetta Cummings 3 Brothers: Ralph Arthur, Vern Arthur & Ronald “Dick” Arthur

Donald Wayne Poppe

Name: Donald Wayne Poppe
Age: 62
Address: Anna, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, November 17, 2002
Time of Death:  9:46 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: June 28, 1949
Place of Birth: Pemberton, Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father:  Leonard W. Poppe (d)
Name of Mother:  Evelyn Norma Wurster Poppe (d)
Name of Spouse:  Janet Kay Huber Poppe
Date of Marriage: June 28, 1963

Occupation: Retired Feb. 1, 2002 from Airstream, Inc., Jackson Center, Ohio 
after 36 years and also farmed and drove school bus for Anna Local Schools
for the past 14 years Memberships: Veteran of U.S. Air Force St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Anna, Ohio 1958 Graduate of Jackson Center High School Former Board Member of Pioneer Electric, Shelby County Survivors: Wife: Janet 3 Daughters: Jill Simes, Brampton, Ontario, Canada Patti Jo (James) Lemmon, Quincy, Ohio Bonnie (Michael) Carity, Anna, Ohio 1 Son: Christopher W. Poppe, Wapakoneta, Ohio 5 Grandchildren: Andrew, Michael, Hannah, Dessa & Tyler 4 Brothers: Rev. Gerald E. (Betty Jo) Poppe, Wichita Falls, Texas James L. (Carol) Poppe, Maplewood, Ohio Larry M. (Judy) Poppe, Jackson Center, Ohio Terry L. Poppe, Maplewood, Ohio Preceded in death by: 1 Infant Daughter & 1 Grandson

June B. Davis
 
Name: June B. Davis
Age: 80
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, November 10, 2002
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: May 11, 1922
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Sylvester Barker (d)
Name of Mother: Bertha Chambers Barker (d)
Name of Spouse: John J. Davis
Date of Marriage: May 23, 1948

Occupation: Retired Secretary and Treasurer for the former Yeasel Corporation, Lewistown, Ohio

Memberships:
Lifetime member of Jackson Center United Methodist Church
Past Worthy Matron of Eureka Chapter #136 O.E.S., Jackson Center now the Pleaides Chapter #298 O.E.S., Sidney, Ohio

Survivors:
Husband: John
3 Sons: James W. (Marcia) Davis, Jackson Center, Ohio
Robert J. (Janice) Davis, Sidney, Ohio
Jeremy C. (Michelle) Davis, Jackson Center, Ohio
10 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
3 Sisters: Marcella Detrick, Sidney, Ohio
Sarah Davis, Fairborn, Ohio
Georgia Liller, Rio Verde, Arizona
4 Brothers: Leonard (Ruby) Barker, Sidney, Ohio
Marcellus Barker, Sidney, Ohio
Robert (Peggy) Barker, St. James City, Florida
William (Pat) Barker, Troy, Ohio

Preceded in death by: Randall Lee Davis (died July 8, 2001), 2 Sisters

James Lloyd Wells, Jr.
 
Name: James Lloyd Wells, Jr.
Age: 66
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002
Time of Death: 1:59 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 31, 1936
Place of Birth: Waynesfield, Ohio
Name of Father: James Lloyd Wells, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Ruby Lynn Wells (d)
Name of Spouse: Mayme Webb Wells
Date of Marriage: December 11, 1959

Occupation: Self Employed - Wells Auto Parts & Service, Waynesfield, Ohio for 20 years and was presently employed at Indian Lake State Park as a mechanic

Memberships:
Army Reserves
Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene, Lakeview, Ohio
Logannaires, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Mayme
1 Daughter: Tina (Jeffrey) Gruber, West Liberty, Ohio
1 Son: Dennis Wells, West Liberty, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Branden Wells, Joseph Wells & Alecia Gruber
5 Sisters: Nancy (George) Kauffman, Kenton, Ohio
Carol (Larry) Bailey, Waynesfield, Ohio
Betty (William) Music, Lima, Ohio
Peggy (William) Franklin, La Rue, Ohio
Dorothy (Donald) Shepherd, Largo, Florida
2 Brothers: George (Kathryn) Wells, Quincy, Ohio
Clyde (Norma) Wells, Montra, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Robert Wells

 

Walter F. "Fred" Forgy

Name: Walter F. "Fred" Forgy
Age: 90
Address: Lakeview, Ohio formerly of Dayton, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, November 3, 2002
Time of Death: 4:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: May 4, 1912
Place of Birth: Belton, Kentucky
Name of Father: Joseph Leslie Forgy (d)
Name of Mother: Nannie Kimmel Forgy (d)
Name of Spouse: Helen "Marie" Adams Forgy
Date of Marriage: November 11, 1939

Occupation: Retired from Inland (Delphi Division) General Motors, Dayton, Ohio in 1972

Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Helen "Marie"
2 Daughters: Mary C. (Will) Back, New Lebanon, Ohio
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Edward) McClure, Huber Heights, Ohio
1 Son: Ralph E. Forgy, Englewood, Ohio
5 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
4 Step-Grandchildren
14 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Grandson, 3 Sisters, 1 Brother & 1 Son-in-law

 

October 2002

Jean P. Campbell

Name: Jean P. Campbell
Age: 63
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: October 30, 2002
Time of Death: 10:35 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: July 14, 1939
Place of Birth: Grundy, Virginia
Name of Father: Charles Rowe (d)
Name of Mother: Ida Boyd Rowe (d)
Name of Spouse: David J. Campbell
Date of Marriage: May 16, 1959

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Collected Crystals and Clowns, enjoyed reading, shopping and being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren

Survivors:
Husband: David
3 Daughters: Beverly Campbell, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Linda (Steve) Robinson, Belle Center, Ohio
Mary (Joe) Franzen, Springfield, Ohio
15 Grandchildren: Megan, Scotty, Joey, Nathan, Elise, Sophia, Misti, Stasha, David, Justin, Daniel, Adam, Chris, Tony & Mary
3 Great Grandsons: Logan, Bryce & Mearic
4 Sisters: Alice Eagle, Knoxville, Tennessee
Elsie Puckett, Speedwell, Tennessee
Carmie Ratliff, Max Meadow, Virginia
Margie Stiltner, Mavisdale, Virginia
1 Brother: Bob Rowe, Lakeland, Florida
1 Sister in law: Mervil Rowe, Abingdon, Virginia

Preceded in death by:
1 Daughter: Patti died 12/3/97
2 Sisters: Georgie Foster & Dorothy Sperling
3 Brothers: Ellis, Rus & Frank Rowe
Special Friend: Verna Lou


William Charles "Billy" Smith

Name: William Charles "Billy" Smith
Age: 28
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: October 25, 2002
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: Sept. 22, 1974
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: William R. A. Smith
Name of Mother: Mary Ann Rode
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Plumbing & Heating

Memberships:
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point where he was a server for many years
PH 1 Group, Dayton, Ohio
Abate, Green County, Ohio
Graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1994

Survivors:
Mother & Step-Father: Mary Ann & Daniel Lee Amspaugh, Lakeview, Ohio
Father: William Smith, Dayton, Ohio
2 Sisters: Rose Marie Reimer, Lakeview, Ohio
Karen Elizabeth Reimer, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Brother: Allen F. Smith & fiance' Barbara Everhart, Kettering, Ohio
1 Nephew: Austin Lee Joseph Reimer, Lakeview, Ohio
Several Aunts & Uncles including: Karen & Jeff Vogel
Ron & Barb Rode
Charles "Butch" & Sue Rode

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Robert J. "Bobby" Smith

Pauline C. Countryman

Name: Pauline C. Countryman
Age: 90
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, October 24, 2002
Time of Death: 10:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 26, 1912
Place of Birth: Hardin County, Ohio
Name of Father: Marion Lester Lamb (d)
Name of Mother: Edna Mae Calvert Lamb (d)
Name of Spouse: Ervin A. Countryman (died Dec. 10, 1973)
Date of Marriage: July 26, 1930

Occupation: Retired Admission Secretary from St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio

Memberships:
Attended Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Bellefontaine Chapter #459 O.E.S. for over 50 years and was Past Matron

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Edna Pauline Countryman, Blairsville, Georgia
Nancy Cotter, Lakeview, Ohio
1 Son: E. Arthur (Joyce) Countryman, Troy, Michigan
5 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Blaine (Louise) Lamb, Huntsville, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters: Opal & Margie

Doris A. Ware

Name: Doris A. Ware
Age: 79
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002
Time of Death: 4:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: Sept. 5, 1923
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Carl Yost (d)
Name of Mother: Emma Behr Yost (d)
Name of Spouse: Duane E. "Red" Ware (Died May 5, 1990)
Date of Marriage: Feb. 19, 1944

Occupation: Seamstress for Airstream, Inc. & Holloway Sportswear
both of Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney, Ohio
Member & Past Officer of Jackson Center Senior Citizens
Member & Past Officer Jackson Center Community Club

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Diana (James T.) Reese, Jackson Center, Ohio
Denise R. Ware, Jackson Center, Ohio
4 Sons: Donald E. (Rita) Ware, Jackson Center, Ohio
David R. Ware, Jackson Center, Ohio
Douglas C. (Peggy) Ware, Jackson Center, Ohio
Dana D. (Dianne) Ware, Jackson Center, Ohio
15 Grandchildren
11 Great-Grandchildren
3 Sisters: Wilma Jenkins, Kettering, Ohio
Edith (William) Sedam, Sidney, Ohio
Rita (Fred) Brun, Dayton, Ohio
2 Brothers: Richard C. (Pat) Yost, Springfield, Virginia
Raphael (Ann) Yost, Clayton, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 1 Brother

Cleo Wapplehorst

Name: Cleo Wapplehorst
Age: 91
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, October 24, 2002
Time of Death: 12:01 a.m.
Place of Death: Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, Ohio
Date of Birth: Sept. 5, 1911
Place of Birth: Sharpsburg, Ohio
Name of Father: Joseph Robbins (d)
Name of Mother: Frances Kuhl Robbins (d)
Name of Spouse: Jacob "Tony" Wapplehorst (Died Sept. 12, 1981)
Date of Marriage: Nov. 22, 1932

Occupation: Homemaker

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

Survivors:
2 Sons: Gerald (Carol) Wappelhorst (spelling is correct), Bellefontaine, Ohio
Richard (Melanie) Wapplehorst (spelling is correct), Lima, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: Keely Blair, Eric Wappelhorst (spelling is correct),
William & Ryan Wapplehorst (Spelling is correct)
1 Great-Grandson: Zachary Titus
1 Sister: Lucy Jackson, Kendallville, Indiana
3 Brothers: Father Charles Robbins, Rensselaer, Indiana
Edward Robbins, Fort Recovery, Ohioo
Harold Robbins, San Diego, California

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Gene, 3 Sisters & 2 Brothers

Opal Ray Harney

Name: Opal Ray Harney
Age: 63
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Time of Death: 3:19 a.m.
Place of Death: VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 26, 1939
Place of Birth: Cynthiana, Kentucky
Name of Father: Goebel Harney (d)
Name of Mother: Emma Shumate Harney (d)
Name of Spouse: Wanda Lee Williams Harney
Date of Marriage: March 23, 1962

Occupation: Retired Truck Driver from Active USA Inc., Springfield, Ohio

Memberships:
Air Force Veteran
Alpha Lodge #729 F&AM, Kettering, Ohio
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
Clarence Teaford Post #360 American Legion, New Paris, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Wanda
2 Daughters: Cynthia (Earl) Benson, New Paris, Ohio
Deborah (Randy) Letner-Depoy, Englewood, Ohio
4 Grandchildren: Damon Letner, R. J. Depoy, Renee Depoy & Joey Depoy
Special Friends: Bob & Sheryl Ferguson
Loftie & Robin Hensley
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 2 Brothers: Herman G. Harney & Thomas Harney

Imogene Becker

Name: Imogene Becker
Age: 88
Address: Bethlehem, Pa. formerly of Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: October 20, 2002
Time of Death: 2:07 p.m.
Place of Death: Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Date of Birth: Feb. 11, 1914
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: Harry O. Butterfield (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Holmes Butterfield (d)
Name of Spouse: Harley Earl Becker (died Sept. 22, 1973)
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Owned and Operated Shore Gables Lodge, Russells Point, Ohio for over 30 years

Memberships:
Holy Family Manor Chapel, Bethlehem, Pa.
Past Member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, Pa.
Past Volunteer at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown, Pa.

Survivors:
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:


Helen K. Clark

Name: Helen K. Clark
Age: 87
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, October 19, 2002
Time of Death: 7:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 22, 1915
Place of Birth: Wilmington, Ohio
Name of Father: Raymond Duncan (d)
Name of Mother: Hannah (Unknown) Duncan (d)
Name of Spouse: Arthur Clark (Died 1988)
Date of Marriage: May 1953

Occupation: Homemaker

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

Survivors:
1 Step-Son: Robert M. (Janet) Clark, Lakeview, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Twin Sister: Hazel Whitaker & 1 Sister: Arlene Baker & 6 Brothers

William F. Johnson

Name: William F. Johnson

Age: 87

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: October 15, 2002
Time of Death: 8:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Cridersville Care Center, Cridersville, Ohio

Date of Birth: July 12, 1915

Place of Birth: Columbus, Indiana

Name of Father: Perry K. Johnson (d)

Name of Mother: Mary Green Johnson (d)

Name of Spouse: Ruby B. Moore

Date of Marriage: June 30, 1994

Occupation: Auto Body Technician

Memberships:

Attended Indian Lake Church of Nazarene, Lakeview, Ohio

Army Veteran of WWII

Avid Singer

Very avid in Aviation having flew planes for many years

Survivors:

Wife: Ruby B.

2 Stepdaughters: Nancy (Jim) Wilson, Tomball, Texas

Mary Louise (Harold) Taylor, Ada, Ohio

1 Step-Son: Kenneth (Carolyn) Anderson, Lima, Ohio

8 Step-Grandchilden

Numerous Step-Great-Grandchildren

1 Step-Great-Great-Grandchild

Several Nieces & Nephews, Great Nieces & Great Nephews

Very Special Friends: Roger Wight, Lakeview, Ohio and many

of the Logannaires of Bellefontaine

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Garnet, 3 Half Brothers & 4 Half Sisters

Richard D. "Rick" Predmore

Name: Richard D. "Rick" Predmore
Age: 44
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Went Home to be with the Lord: Thursday, October 10, 2002
Time of Death: 1:11 p.m.
Place of Death: at home of step-daughter: Chasity Skidmore, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: October 17, 1957
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Lowell Predmore (still living - see below)
Name of Mother: Martha Snapp Predmore (d)
Name of Spouse: Sharon K. Evans Predmore
Date of Marriage: Sept. 10, 1982

Occupation: Employed for 22 years at Henschen's, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
Enjoyed hunting and working on automobiles

Survivors:
Wife: Sharon
1 Daughter: Amy Predmore, Springfield, Ohio
2 Sons: Richard D. Predmore, II, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Andrew K. Predmore, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Father: Lowell Predmore, Lewistown, Ohio
2 Step-Daughters: Chasity (Ryan) Skidmore, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Brandi N. (Michael R.) Dafler, Belle Center, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Destiny Predmore & Jaden Skidmore
3 Sisters: Pam (Glen) Kindle, Lakeview, Ohio
Alice Predmore, Lewistown, Ohio
Melanie Predmore, Russells Point, Ohio
3 Brothers: Jerry (Vicki) Predmore, Lewistown, Ohio
Dave Predmore, Lakeview, Ohio
John (Lynn) Predmore, Lakeview, Ohio
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Preceded in death by: 1 Grandson: Seth Michael Dafler (died April 26, 2001)

Hannah Hutchinson

Name: Hannah Hutchinson
Age: 84
Address: Orchard Island, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: October 9, 2002
Time of Death: 6:22 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Massillon Community Hosp., Massillon, Ohio
Date of Birth: Nov. 14, 1917
Place of Birth: Newark, Ohio
Name of Father: Richard John Owen (d)
Name of Mother: Lillian Belle Larason Owen (d)
Name of Spouse: Kenneth E. Hutchinson, Sr., (Died Jan. 3, 2002)
Date of Marriage: November 14, 1942

Occupation: Dairy Council, Dayton, Ohio, former teacher in Dayton Public Schools and Dayton Christian School, Dietician at Trinity Home, Beavercreek, Ohio and a Dietician for former Aukerman Family Practice, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Attended Hale United Church of Christ, Dayton, Ohio
Graduate of Newark High School, Newark, Ohio and Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio and had attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Member of Coast Guard Auxiliary, Indian Lake
American Dietetic Association

Survivors:
1 Son: Rev. Kenneth E. (Rev. Sandra) Hutchinson, Jr., Canal Fulton, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Matt, Drew & Travis
3 Sisters: Martha Beery, Canal Winchester, Ohio
Mildred (David) Lighthill, Columbus, Ohio
Ellen Dingledy, Fredonia, New York

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Sarah Baker

Rosanna Nogle

Name: Rosanna Nogle
Age: 70
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: October 7, 2002
Time of Death: 2:17 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 10, 1932
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Unknown
Name of Mother: Deota Renkie (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Ahmberleigh (William) Little, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Belinda Stock, Covington, Kentucky
Siobhan Roberts, Phoenix, Arizona
1 Son: Ben R. (Kim) Meche', Gilbert, Arizona
Numerous Grandchildren

W. Jean Scherer

Name: W. Jean Scherer
Age: 79
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, October 7, 2002
Time of Death: 12:22 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 23, 1922
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Clyde Williams (d)
Name of Mother: Ruth Smith Williams (d)
Name of Spouse: John A. Scherer (died March 21, 1975)
Date of Marriage: November 20, 1940

Occupation: Retired from Siemens-Ellis, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Memberships:
First Church of God, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Vicki Jean (Ted) Case, West Mansfield, Ohio
Sandy (John) Cira, Lima, Ohio
5 Grandchildren: John Case, Todd Case, John Cira, Paul Cira & Carla Simmons
5 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: John Franklin Scherer (died Oct. 22, 1960) & 3 Brothers

Richard E. Bird

Name: Richard E. Bird
Age: 76
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: October 4, 2002
Time of Death: 1:52 p.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: May 12, 1926
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Harold G. Bird (d)
Name of Mother: Mary A. Shearer Bird (d)
Name of Spouse: Carolyn Gooding Bird
Date of Marriage: July 6, 1945

Occupation: Retired Assistant VP of Marketing, Ohio State Life, Columbus holding the designations of CLU and ChFC

Memberships:
First Christian Church, Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Lodge #209 F&AM where he was the youngest Worshipful Master
Harold Kerr Post #173 American Legion, Bellefontaine
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #

Survivors:
Wife: Carolyn
3 Daughters: Jacqueline (Jack) Woods, DeGraff, Ohio
Jan Kozlik, Westerville, Ohio
Jayne Bird, Wexom, Michigan
1 Son: James Richard Bird, Fairfield, California
6 Grandchildren: Jennifer Ramsey, Sara Carter, J.R. Woods, Michael Bird,
J. Kyle Kozlik & Steven Bird
2 Great Grandchildren

Richard B. "Dick" Dickey

Name: Richard B. "Dick" Dickey
Age: 74
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Wednesday, October 2, 2002
Time of Death: 6:20 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: November 4, 1927
Place of Birth: Urbana, Ohio
Name of Father: John Dickey (d)
Name of Mother: Bernice Connolly Dickey (d)
Name of Spouse: Beverly Lyons
Date of Marriage: July 7, 1966

Occupation: Retired from EMI Corporation, Jackson Center, Ohio

Memberships:
St. Lawrence Church, Rhine, Ohio
Veteran of the Army Air Corps
Jackson Center VFW Post #3316
Piqua American Legion Post #184
K of C, Urbana, Ohio
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Wapakoneta Eagles Lodge #691

Survivors:
Wife: Beverly
1 Daughter: Patricia Dawn Walker, Urbana, Ohio
3 Sons: Steve (Wanda) Reed, New Carlisle, Ohio
James (Dawn) Dickey, Westerville, Ohio
Patrick (Beth) Dickey, Lansing, Michigan
5 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Mary Katherine Nesdit, Urbana, Ohio
Margaret Ann (Richard) Baker, Marysville, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: John

September 2002

Thomas R. Prince
Name: Thomas R. Prince

Age: 60
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: September 27, 2002
Time of Death: 12:01 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 1, 1942
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Thurman B. “Bud” Prince (d)
Name of Mother: Pauline Sprague Prince
Name of Spouse: Terry Howard
Date of Marriage: May 31, 1986

Occupation: Retired Meat Cutter
Memberships: Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
Wife: Terry
Mother: Pauline Prince, Jackson Center, Ohio
3 Sons: Devon (Kim) Prince, Columbus, Ohio, Damon Prince, St. Marys, Ohio,
Deron Prince, at home
1 Stepdaughter: Amy (Shawn) Robinson, Williamsburg, Ohio
7 Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by:

Dorotha Woods

Name: Dorotha Woods
Age: 87
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: September 26, 2002
Time of Death: 4:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Waldemere Place, Sarasota, Florida
Date of Birth: May 18, 1915
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Name of Father: Samuel Downing (d)
Name of Mother: Bessie F. Lease Downing (d)
Name of Spouse: Orville C. Woods
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker & Concessionaire

Memberships: VFW Auxiliary

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Patricia Gant, Port Charlotte, Florida
3 Grandchildren: Julia Gant Williams, Joseph Gant, Keith Gant
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Lucille Marshall & 1 Brother: Donald Downing

Darrell F. Smith

Name: Darrell F. Smith
Age: 77
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: September 25, 2002
Time of Death: 2:20 p.m.
Place of Death: Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 10, 1925
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Wilbur Smith (d)
Name of Mother: Ruby G. Dowden Smith (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruby J. Dickey Smith (died May 16, 1999)
Date of Marriage: June 18, 1955

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

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Donna J. Counts, Jackson Center, Ohio
Susan D. King, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Son: Ronald F. (Laurie) Smith, Jackson Center, Ohio
5 Grandchildren
1 Great-Granddaughter
2 Sisters: Hazel (Robert) Knief, Apache Junction, Arizona
Betty Daley, Sidney, Ohio

Beryl L. Morris

Name: Beryl L. Morris
Age: 92
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Sept. 24, 2002
Time of Death: 4:05 a.m.
Place of Death: The Pavilion, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: January 19, 1910
Place of Birth: Waverly, Ohio
Name of Father: William B. Shade (d)
Name of Mother: Rosa K. Wipert Shade (d)
Name of Spouse: Edson R. Morris (died Dec. 28, 1976)
Date of Marriage: January 8, 1925

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Jackson Center United Methodist Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Pastor Worthy Matron of Eureka Chapter #136 O.E.S., Jackson Center
Member of Pleaides Chapter #298 O.E.S., Sidney, Ohio
American Club, Jackson Center, Ohio
Jackson Center Historical Society
Scherer Post #493, American Legion Auxiliary, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
2 Sons: William (Beth) Morris, Jackson Center, Ohio
Craig "Bud" (Betty) Morris, North Port, Florida
6 Grandchildren: Shelly Zorn, Kelly Morris, Shawn Sawmiller,
Mike Morris, Jill Weatherly & Jeffery Morris
11 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister & 1 Brother

Ray J. Kronenberger

Name: Ray J. Kronenberger
Age: 87
Address: Wolfe Island, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, September 20, 2002
Time of Death: 8:20 a.m.
Place of Death: Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Ohio
Date of Birth: March 15, 1915
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Name of Father: Frank Kronenberger (d)
Name of Mother: Jeanette (Unknown) Kronenberger (d)
Name of Spouse: Eleanor V. "Ellie" Schulke Kronenberger (died Sept. 11, 1996)
Date of Marriage: September 29, 1934

Occupation: Owned & Operated Kronenberger Reality, Indian Lake & Dayton, Ohio

Memberships:
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Dayton Area Board of Realtors
Ohio Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Knights of Columbus
Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Indian Lake Elks Lodge #2792
Indian Lake Eagles #3615, F.O.E.

Survivors:
1 Son: Ron R. Kronenberger, Beavercreek, Ohio
7 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandson
1 Sister: Janet Moorman, Beavercreek, Ohio
1 Brother: Paul (Lucille) Kronenberger, Dayton, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Jo Ann (died 1955) & 1 Sister: Mary

H. Irene Dobie

Name: H. Irene Dobie
Age: 74
Address: Lewistown, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, Sept. 16, 2002
Time of Death: 5:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 11, 1927
Place of Birth: Santa Fe, Ohio
Name of Father: Ross G. Dobie (d)
Name of Mother: Bertha A. Gullett Dobie (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired Production Worker with the former Westinghouse, Bellefontaine,
Ohio for over 30 years

Memberships:
Grace Chapel Christian Union Church, Santa Fe, Ohio
Willing Workers of the church

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Charlotte (Michael) Dodds, Jackson Center, Ohio
3 Grandchildren: Tabatha Dodds, Jackson Center, Ohio
Tara (Eric) Karn, Jackson Center, Ohio
Seth Dodds, Jackson Center, Ohio
1 Great-Grandson: Spencer
1 Nephew: Marcus (Elaine) Taylor, Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Great-Nephews: Travis (Mindy) Taylor, Huntsville, Ohio
Jeremy (Regina) Taylor, Marysville, Ohio
1 Great-Great-Nephew: Caleb Ross Taylor
1 Great-Great-Niece: Macey Ann Taylor

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Donna Belle Taylor

Robert J. “Rob” Helton

Name: Robert J. “Rob” Helton

Age: 39

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: September 14, 2002
Time of Death: 4:04 a.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima the result of a motorcycle accident

Date of Birth: April 28, 1963

Place of Birth: Kenton, Ohio

Name of Father: Burl R. Helton

Name of Mother: Betty Lou Legge Helton

Name of Spouse: Jackie Kapp

Date of Marriage: April 28, 1982

Occupation: Associate of Honda of America, Anna, Ohio for 15 years

Memberships:

Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533

Avid musician, fisherman & carpenter

Survivors:

Wife: Jackie

1 Daughter: Heather Stotler, at home

1 Son: Michael Helton, at home

1 Granddaughter: Jasmine, at home

Father: Burl R. Helton, Kenton, Ohio

Mother: Betty Lou Helton, Ridgeway, Ohio

Paternal Grandmother: Ivory Helton, Alger, Ohio

Maternal Grandparents: Harold (Irene) Legge, Kenton, Ohio

2 Brothers: Kurt Helton, Ridgeway, Ohio

Burl R. (Nikki) Helton, Jr., Kenton, Ohio

2 Sisters: Lisa Marie Helton, Kenton, Ohio

June Ann Helton, Ridgeway, Ohio

1 Step Brother: James Helton, Kenton, Ohio

2 Step Sisters: Heather Helton, Kenton, Ohio

Alena Helton, Kenton, Ohio

7 Nieces & 5 Nephews

Proceeded in death by: Grandfather: Charlie Helton; 1 Nephew: Andrew and Uncle: Melvin

George L. Wolfe, Jr.

Name: George L. Wolfe, Jr.
Age: 84
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: September 13, 2002
Time of Death: 8:25 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: August 19, 1918
Place of Birth: Rochester, Pennsylvania
Name of Father: George L. Wolfe, Sr. (d)
Name of Mother: Mary E. Reichert Wolfe (d)
Name of Spouse: Marie B. Briggles Wolfe (died Oct. 7, 2001)
Date of Marriage: September 11, 1944

Occupation: Retired Journeyman Electrician with IBEW Local #466, Charleston,
West Virginia for over 50 years

Memberships: First Church of Nazarene, Galapolis, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Coni (Robert "Feeney") Palmer, Russells Point, Ohio
2 Step-Daughters: Susan (Delbert) Baney, Big Rock, Illinois
Catherine (James) McNamara, San Diego, California
7 Grandchildren
6 Step-Grandchildren
21 Great-Grandchildren
7 Step-Great-Grandchildren
3 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: George Wolfe, 1 Step-Son: Thomas Dawson, 1 Grandson,
3 Step-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Granddaughter & 1 Sister

F. Esther Taylor

Name: F. Esther Taylor
Age: 88
Address: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Death: September 11, 2002
Time of Death: 10:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 14, 1913
Place of Birth: Marysville, Ohio
Name of Father: Charles W. Barnes (d)
Name of Mother: Violet V. Hill Barnes (d)
Name of Spouse: Hugh A. Taylor (died Oct. 19, 1993)
Date of Marriage: April 11, 1933

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point, Ohio
Indian Lake Senior Citizens

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Janis Y. Taylor, Bellefontaine, Ohio
2 Sisters: Opal Heinemann, Lamirada, California
Ruby Pyers Cure, Long Beach, California
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Sonja Jean, 1 Son: Larry Hugh, 2 Sisters & 1 Brother

James S. Ragland

Name: James S. Ragland
Age: 89
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: September 11, 2002
Time of Death: 6:10 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: May 26, 1913
Place of Birth: Litner, Illinois
Name of Father: James M. "Matt" Ragland (d)
Name of Mother: Laura Shipley Ragland (d)
Name of Spouse: Ethel "Sue" Morris Ragland

Occupation: Retired machine repairman from Ford Motor Company, Lima, Ohio

Memberships:
Huntsville Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ohio
Avid woodworker

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Claudia (William) Shellenbarger, Perrysburg, Ohio
Jill (Carl) Fulmer, Walland, Tennessee
Pandora (Robert) Plikerd, Russells Point, Ohio
3 Sons: Charles Ragland, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Samuel (Janice) Ragland, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Matt Ragland, Bellefontaine, Ohio
12 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandson

Proceeded in death by: Son: David; Granddaughter: Melonie & 2 Sisters: Georgia Knief and Faye Pence

Ernestine E. Shotts

Name: Ernestine E. Shotts
Age: 80
Address: Huntsville, Ohio went to be with her savior on September 5, 2002 at 2:40 p.m.
Ernestine passed away in her home surrounded by the thing she cherished most in her life,
her family. Ernestine was a loving wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother
and great-grandmother.
Date of Birth: Feb. 3, 1922
Place of Birth: Crown City, Ohio
Name of Father: Emmett Fraley (d)
Name of Mother: Rachel Waugh Fraley (d)
Name of Spouse: Tom W. Shotts
Date of Marriage: May 10, 1951

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships: Huntsville United Methodist Church, Huntsville, Ohio

Survivors:
Husband: Tom W.
3 Daughters: Sharon (Dan) Oates, Ridgeway, Ohio
Shirley (Fran) Darcy, Lakeview, Ohio
Marilyn (Jeff) Plikerd, Belle Center, Ohio
1 Son: David (Deb) Shotts, Quincy, Ohio
16 Grandchildren: Ed, Chris Burkhammer; Lisa Daniels; the late James W. Burkhammer, Jr.;
Tom, Jeff, Scott Neeley; Bobbi Jo Anderson; Rose Neeley; Danniel Achor; Whitney Monterroza,Dustin Plikerd; Denton Plikerd; Heather, Christopher Shotts; Brandi Parks
23 Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Jewel Matthews, Xenia, Ohio
1 Sister & Brother-in-law: Melvin & Mildred Nuss
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 4 Brothers & 3 Sisters


Thomas A. "Grandpa" McFadden
Name: Thomas A. "Grandpa" McFadden
Age: 93
Address: Tipp City, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, Sept. 2, 2002
Time of Death: 11:10 p.m.
Place of Death: Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 6, 1908
Place of Birth: Gable, South Carolina
Name of Father: Thomas Heyward McFadden (d)
Name of Mother: Mamie Cousar McFadden (d)
Name of Spouse: Goldie L. Walter McFadden (died Sept. 2, 1998)
Date of Marriage: June 19, 1932

Occupation: Retired Barber - Formerly Larry's Barber Shop, Lakeview, Ohio
and Mac's Barber Shop, Dayton, Ohio

Memberships:
Former member of Epworth Methodist Church, Dayton, Ohio, St. Mark Methodist Church, Dayton, Ohio & currently Christ United Methodist Church, Lakeview, Ohio
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ohio Power Squadron

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Barbara L. Cleaver, Tipp City, Ohio
2 Granddaughters: Tracey L. Cruz, Tipp City, Ohio
Tammy (Joseph) Landrum, Springfield, Ohio
5 Great-Grandchildren: Jessica, Erica, Jaqulyn, Joseph & Jennifer

Preceded in death by: 1 Granddaughter, 3 Sisters & 1 Brother