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December 2003

Evelyn M. Eagy

Name: Evelyn M. Eagy
Age: 90
Address: 11222 Big Bear Path, Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: December 31, 2003
Time of Death: 3:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Nursing Center, Lakeview, OH
Date of Birth: February 23, 1913
Place of Birth: Buckland, OH
Name of Father: Pleasant Lee (d)
Name of Mother: Florence Adams (d)
Name of Spouse: F. Oliver Eagy (died-10/21/74)
Date of Marriage: February 15, 1936

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships: Christ United Methodist Church, Lakeview, OH

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Sue Ann (Douglas) Roach, Lincoln, Nebraska
1 Son: Michael L. Eagy, Lakeview, OH
4 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister

Hazel J. Huston

Name: Hazel J. Huston
Age: 90
Address: 601 Lincoln Blvd. #109, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: December 31, 2003
Time of Death: 4:45 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Indian Lake Rehab. Center, Lakeview, OH
Date of Birth: February 14, 1913
Place of Birth: Clark County, OH
Name of Father: John W. Owens (d)
Name of Mother: Emma Pownell Owens (d)
Name of Spouse: Kenneth W. Huston (10/16/61)
Date of Marriage: October 1936

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 5 Sisters & 5 Brothers

Kathryn L. Leininger

Name: Kathryn L. Leininger
Age: 82
Address: 177 Tranquility Court, Sidney, OH
Date of Death: December 30, 2003
Time of Death: 6:10 p.m.
Place of Death: Dorothy Love, Sidney, OH
Date of Birth: September 28, 1921
Place of Birth: Shelby Co, OH
Name of Father: Ernest H. Fogt (d)
Name of Mother: Loraine Howell Fogt (d)
Name of Spouse: Merle E. Leininger
Date of Marriage: Nov. 15, 1943

Occupation: Homemaker
Memberships:
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH
Pleades Chapter OES, Sidney, OH
Past Matron Eureka Chapter OES, Jackson Center, OH
Scherer Post #432 American Legion Auxiliary, Jackson Center, OH
Lifetime Member Miami Valley Grasshoppers Golf Association

Survivors:
Husband: Merle
1 Daughter: Cynthia (James) Lehman, Springboro, OH
1 Son: Thomas (Betty) Leininger, Celina, OH
3 Grandchildren: Jennifer Lehman (Jim) Prospero, Brian Lehman
and Kathryn Leininger (Craig) Kennedy
1 Great Granddaughter: Madeline Grace Prospero
2 Sisters: Velma (Ray) Leininger, Jackson Center, OH
Betty (Bud) Morris, North Port, FL

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Eldon Fogt

Carol L. Millisor

Name: Carol L. Millisor
Age: 77
Address: 178 Caravan Circle, North Fort Myers, FL formerly of Indian Lake, OH
Date of Death: December 29, 2003
Time of Death: 12:17 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: October 16, 1926
Place of Birth: Worcester, MA
Name of Father: Robert Stevenson (d)
Name of Mother: Anna Settiquist Stevenson (d)
Name of Spouse: Norman C. Millisor
Date of Marriage: March 2, 1946

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Husband: Norman
2 Daughters: Cheryl Schrader, Lakeview, OH
Nancy (Ronn) Rapp, DeGraff, OH
6 Grandchildren: Nicole Schwieterman, Ryan Schrader, Molly Hall, Abbey Cotterman,
Jonn Rapp & Morgan Rapp
3 Great Granddaughters
1 Brother: Warren Stevenson, Jamestown, NY

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Robert Stevenson

Vivian A. Patch

Name: Vivian A. Patch

Age: 78
Address: 8312 St. Rt. 366, Lot 18, Russells Point
Date of Death: December 27, 2003
Time of Death: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hosp.
Date of Birth: April 29, 1925
Place of Birth: London, OH
Name of Father: Andrew Watson
Name of Mother: Ethel I. Richardson
Name of Spouse: Elba F. Patch (2/8/75)
Date of Marriage: April 17, 1949

Occupation: Retired from WPAFB
Military Service:
Memberships: Former Member First Christian Church, Fairborn

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Vickii (Rod) Pflug Lawrenceville, GA
Dee Dee (Roderick) Bitsilly, Newcomb, NM
Susan (Lynn) Eberhard, Bellevue, OH
I Son: Mark (Lana) Patch, Belle Center, OH
8 Grandchildren: Valerie Pflug, Ryan Pflug, Laura Eberhard, Gregory Eberhard, Eric Eberhard,
David Eberhard, Bryce Patch and Zachary Patch
2 Sisters: Ruth Morgan, Springfield, OH
Amelia (Fred) Ely, London, OH
Many Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 3 Sisters & 6 Brothers

James Henry Osborn
Name: James Henry Osborn
Age: 87
Address: Lakeview, OH
Date of Death: December 24, 2003
Time of Death: 10:58 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: July 11, 1916
Place of Birth: Frenchburg, KY
Name of Father: James Wesley Osborn (d)
Name of Mother: Mary Ella Osborn (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruby E. Leach Osborn (died 12/29/97)
Date of Marriage: December 11, 1974

Occupation: Retired from Southwestern Portland Cement Company, Fairborn, OH
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Juanita Osborn, Georgia
Opal (Roger) Helton, Fairborn, OH
Geraldine (Paul) Miller, Fairborn, OH
Linda (Nick) Loudkis, Springfield, OH
2 Sons: Bob Osborn, Dayton, OH
Randy Moneymaker, Mesquite, TX
Many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Ellis Swartz, Dayton, OH
Grace (Gene) Baker, Hillsboro, OH
2 Brothers: William “Earl” (Gertrude) Osborn, Dayton, OH
Robert Osborn, Dequin, IL

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Afred “Buster” Osborn
Dear companion: Hilda Francis

Judith A. Jutras
Name: Judith A. Jutras
Age: 63
Address: Belle Center, OH
Date of Death: December 19, 2003
Time of Death: 1:55 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Mary Rutan Hospital
Date of Birth: July 30, 1940
Place of Birth: Dayton, OH
Name of Father: James Watson (d)
Name of Mother: Kathryn Krisher Watson (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Owned & Operated Antonio's Restaurant, Indian Lake
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Robin Jutras, Lima
Melissa Jutras, Belle Center
Gina Guiliano, Belle Center
5 Grandchildren: Anthony Mickey, Shea Jutras, Phillip Girod, Sarah Girod, & Taylor Tinsley
1 Sister: Doris (Ray) Sullivan, Dayton
2 Brothers: David (Linda) Watson, Englewood
James (Blanche) Watson, Phoenix, AR

Proceeded in death by:

Inez A. "Penny" Reames
Name: Inez A. "Penny"” Reames
Age: 71
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: December 17, 2003
Time of Death: 3:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: April 26, 1932
Place of Birth: Lakeview, Ohio
Name of Father: Hobart F. Reed (d)
Name of Mother: Mildred S. Keating Reed (d)
Name of Spouse: Clyde H. “Joe” Reames
Date of Marriage: May 9, 1969
Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:
Survivors:
Husband: Joe
1 Daughter: Katherine “Kathy” Amspaugh, Huntsville, Ohio
2 Grandchildren: Jamie (Mike) Lange & Joe (Theresa) Amspaugh
5 Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Colleen (Ivan) Jennings, Huntsville, Ohio
1 Brother: Rex (Mary) Reed, Apollo Beach, Florida
Proceeded in death by:
2 Sisters: Vena Machilitt & Vedna Brodie
3 Brothers: Gaylord, Gene & Millard Reed

Charles W. Milligan
Name: Charles W. Milligan Age: 81
Address: Russells, Point, OH formerly of Urbana, OH
Date of Death: December 16, 2003
Time of Death: 8:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford, OH
Date of Birth: June 4, 1922
Place of Birth: Dayton, OH
Name of Father: Brooks Milligan (d)
Name of Mother: Rose Blakely Milligan (d)
Name of Spouse: Nellie May Heiser
Date of Marriage: February 23, 1946

Occupation: retired from Midland-Ross Grimes, Urbana, OH, also worked for several tool & die shops in the Dayton area and was a master craftsman woodworker and gunsmith
Military Service: Army, WWII
Memberships:
Spriggs-Wing Post #5451 VFW, Urbana, OH
Past Brother of the Clan of Tomahawks
Graduated 1939 from Fairview High School, Dayton, OH
Former member of the Moose Lodge
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Assoc.

Survivors:
Wife: Nellie
1 Daughter: Patricia “Tish” (Monte) Dyke, West Liberty, OH
3 Sons: Tim (Sharon) Milligan, Christiansburg, OH
Mike Milligan, Spring Hill, Florida
Bruce Milligan, Dayton, OH
9 Grandchildren: Staff Sgt. James Milligan, Thomas Milligan, Jonathan Milligan,
Lisa D’ellasandris, Keith Milligan, Sean Milligan, Kristi Bacca,
Jena Dyke and Monte Dyke, Jr.
7 Great Grandchildren
1 Brother: Leonard (Barbara) Milligan, Hillsboro, OH

Robert H. Short, Sr.
Name: Robert H. Short, Sr.
Age: 66
Address: 11805 Sunburst Street, Lakeview
Date of Death: December 10, 2003
Time of Death: 7:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: April 13, 1937
Place of Birth: Lima, OH
Name of Father: Charles Short
Name of Mother: Kitty
Name of Spouse: Mary I. Jornigan
Date of Marriage: June 22, 1959

Occupation: Employed at United Tool and Machine, Lakeview for 28 years
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Mary I.
2 Daughters: Patsy (William) Young, Ozark, Arkansas
Kathrine Short, Lakeview
1 Son: Robert (Carmen) H. Short, Jr., Lakeview
4 Grandchildren
1 Brother: William Short, Wapakoneta

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Charles Short

Gladys S. Pitts
Name: Gladys S. Pitts
Age: 76
Address: 724 St. Rt. 708, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: December 10, 2003
Time of Death: 5:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: October 29, 1927
Place of Birth: Houston, Kentucky
Name of Father: Alford Spencer (d)
Name of Mother: Sallie Short Spencer (d)
Name of Spouse: Harlis J. Pitts (died May 17, 1995)
Date of Marriage: August 6, 1958

Occupation: Retired Superior Metal Products, Wapakoneta
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
4 Sons: Wayne (Maxine) Salyers, Wapakoneta
Tony R. Salyers. Lima
Harlis R. "Rick" (Sue) Pitts, Russells Point
Lloyd Douglas "Doug" Pitts, Gahanna
3 Grandchildren: Steve Salyers, Olivia Salyers and Kelly Pitts

Proceeded in death by: 3 Sisters & 2 Brothers

John E. Gantt

Name: John E. Gantt
Age: 54
Address: 411 Sunnyside, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: December 10, 2003
Time of Death: 12:20 p.m.
Place of Death: peacefully at home from cancer
Date of Birth: November 1, 1949
Name of Father: Elsworth Gantt (d)
Name of Mother: Jessie Chesshir Gantt
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: formerly employed by Robert Bird Construction, Ray Fulmer Contractors and retired after many years as an employee of Washington Township, Lewistown

Military Service: Marine Corps having served in Viet Nam

Memberships: Longtime volunteer with Indian Joint Fire District, Russells Point

Survivors:
Mother: Jessie J. Gantt, Russells Point
1 Sister: Peggy (Lyle) Seabert, Lakeview
2 Brothers: Donald E. Gantt and Howard L. Gantt both of Russells Point
1 Niece: Heather R. Brumfield, Bluffton, OH

At Mr. Gantt's request there will be no services and his body will be cremated.

Memorial Contributions: Indian Joint Fire District, Russells Point, OH

Donald E. Strayer, Sr.
Name: Donald E. Strayer, Sr.
Age: 70
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: December 1, 2003
Time of Death: 1:50 a.m.
Place of Death: St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima
Date of Birth: February 6, 1933
Place of Birth: Bellefontaine, OH
Name of Father: Emil Strayer
Name of Mother: Juanita McCullough
Name of Spouse: Betty J. Ganson
Date of Marriage: February 14, 1960

Occupation: Formerly employed at the Lakeview Hardware and the Tilton Hilton, Indian Lake
Military Service:
Memberships: Indian Lake Eagles

Survivors:
Wife: Betty
2 Daughters: Gloria Ganson, Bellefontaine
Anita Rhyan, Lakeview
2 Sons: Robert (Jenny) Strayer, Lakeview
Donald E. (Julia) Strayer, Lakeview
12 Grandchildren
Many Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Shirley (Robert) Schorer, Wapakoneta
1 Brother: Roger (Robin) Strayer, Centerburg, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Kara

November 2003

Lonnie W. Voorhies

Name: Lonnie W. Voorhies
Age: 68
Address: 148 Azalea Drive, Winder, GA formerly of Huntsville
Date of Death: November 26, 2003
Time of Death: 6:38 p.m.
Place of Death: Barrow Community Hospital, Winder, GA
Date of Birth: Oct. 12, 1935
Place of Birth: Ft. Wayne, IN
Name of Father: Donald Voorhies (d)
Name of Mother: Lydia Burkholder Voorhies (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired Super Foods, Bellefontaine, OH
Military Service: Army, Green Beret, Korean Conflict
Memberships: Teamster Local

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Michelle (Russ) Gilbert, North Lewisburg, OH
3 Grandchildren: Monica, Shelby & Ashley
Companion: Marilyn Friedel, Winder, GA
2 Sisters: Sharon (Wally) Whisman, Texas
Barbara (Don) Ehle, New Haven, IN
1 Brother: Donald Voorhees, Jr., Mesa, AZ
Many Nieces and Nephews
Former Wife: Donna Voorhies, Huntsville

Proceeded in death by: l Son: Justin died 1979

Richard C. Linebaugh

Name: Richard C. Linebaugh
Age: 77
Address: 7700 St Rt. 366, Russells Point, OH
Date of Death: November 26, 2003
Time of Death: 8:36 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine
Date of Birth: July 4, 1926
Place of Birth: Clark County, Ohio
Name of Father: Clay Linebaugh (d)
Name of Mother: Alice Jones Linebaugh (d)
Name of Spouse: Phyllas Pitzer (d-12/27/2001)
Date of Marriage: June 4, 1962

Occupation: Retired 1988 from Navistar, Springfield, Ohio after 24 years
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Judith Wilson, Sidney, Ohio
1 Son: David Henesy, California
3 Additional Children in California
3 Grandchildren: Becky Cook, Sidney, Ohio
Preston Wilson, Anna, Ohio
Michael Wilson, Russells Point, Ohio
9 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Ida Ray, Springfield, Ohio
Barbara Harmon, Kentucky
1 Brother: Jerry Linebaugh, Kentucky

Proceeded in death by:

Mark R. Dague
Name: Mark R. Dague
Age: 44
Address: 1543 Township Road 33 N., Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Death: November 26, 2003
Time of Death: 3:41 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney
Date of Birth: April 29, 1959
Place of Birth: Lima, OH
Name of Father: Robert L. Dague, Sr.
Name of Mother: Opal Harpest Dague

Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Dredge Crew, ODNR Indian Lake State Park
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
Parents: Robert & Opal Dague, Bellefontaine
Companion: Sue Baker, Bellefontaine
1 Brother: Robert L. (Donna Y.) Dague, DeGraff
1 Niece: Sarah Elizabeth Dague, Bellefontaine
2 Nephews: Robert Jeremy (Sarah) Dague, DeGraff
Derek Lawrence Dague, DeGraff
3 Great Nieces

Proceeded in death by:

Fred W. Woods
Name: Fred W. Woods
Age: 78
Address: Lima, Ohio formerly of Lakeview
Date of Death: November 19, 2003
Time of Death: 6:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: February 4, 1925
Place of Birth: Bliss, Idaho
Name of Father: Harry D. Woods (d)
Name of Mother: Lulu (d)
Name of Spouse: Glenna M. Knox Woods (Married August 3, 1965 & died June 8, 1996)
Leslie J. Koontz (Married 2/22/97)

Occupation: Plumber and Pipe Fitter
Military Service: Navy WWII
Memberships: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bellefontaine
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 776
Indian Lake React, EMS and Coast Guard Auxiliary
Indian Lake Lodge 722 F&AM and the Order of the Eastern Star
Survivors:
Wife: Leslie
3 Daughters: Dale (Mike) Housman, Glendale, CA
Eva (John) Core, Bellefontaine, OH
Shannon Koontz, Lima, OH
4 Sons: Harry Dustin (Ceci) Woods, Los Angles, CA
Charles William (Kimberly) Woods, Dayton, OH
Chris (Rhonda) Woods, Russells, Point, OH
Shawn Koontz, Lima, OH
13 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
l Great Great Granddaughter
2 Sisters: Anna Faye McDonnell, Lithia, FL
Dorthea Heston, Lithia, FL

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: Fred William Woods, Jr.

Lois Jean Mann

Name: Lois Jean Mann
Age: 74
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: November 15, 2003
Time of Death: 6:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Heartland of Bellefontaine, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 22, 1929
Place of Birth: Bennettsville, SC
Name of Father: Charles M. Kursey
Name of Mother:
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships: Order of the Eastern Star and Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Sharon (Gary) Price, Florence, SC
5 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
4 Sisters

Proceeded in death by: 1 Son: Ray

Lucille Mae “Lucy” Anspach
Name: Lucille Mae “Lucy” Anspach

Age: 94

Address: Russells Point, OH where lived most of her married life

Date of Death: November 14, 2003
Time of Death: 6:42 p.m.
Place of Death: at home that she lived in for over 60 years which was built by her husband

Date of Birth: January 6, 1909

Place of Birth: Kentucky

Name of Father: James E. Risner (d)

Name of Mother: Jane Allen Risner (d)

Name of Spouse: Clifford D. Anspach (died January 10, 1995 after 67 years of marriage)

Date of Marriage: June 29, 1927

Occupation: Homemaker

Military Service: None

Memberships: None

Survivors:

1 Daughter: Sara Jane Storm, Bellefontaine, Ohio

1 Son: Rev. R. Gene (Patricia) Anspach, Kissimmee, FL

7 Grandchildren: Michael (Linda) Anspach, Scott Storm, Pamela (Randy) Wright, Cynthia Dyke,

Casey (Debra) Storm, Bruce Storm & Mary Ann (Randy) Kemp

1 Granddaughter-in-law: Julie Storm

12 Great Grandchildren

3 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 3 Sisters, 4 Brothers, 1 Grandson & 1 Son-in-law

Marilyn M. Linker
Name: Marilyn M. Linker
Age: 85
Address: formerly of Montra, OH
Date of Death: November 10, 2003
Time of Death: 9:15 p.m.
Place of Death: Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Date of Birth: July 27, 1918
Place of Birth: Sidney, OH
Name of Father: Millard W. Clinehens (d)
Name of Mother: Anna R. Michael (d)
Name of Spouse: Frederick Charles Linker (died-July 10, 1987)
Date of Marriage: February 14, 1940

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships: Charter Member Christ the King Church
Gideon's International Auxiliary

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Diane (Christian) Butler, Deltona, FL
Carol (Archie) Teverbaugh, Springfield, OH
3 Grandchildren: Christopher Deck, Jason Deck & David Teverbaugh
2 Nieces: Shirley Ashabranner & Laura Gregory

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Harold Clinehens
1 Half Sister & 1 Half Brother

Gregory L. Oglesbee
Name: Gregory L. Oglesbee
Age: 45
Address: 11786 Sunview St., Lakeview
Date of Death: November 5, 2003
Time of Death: 9:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: Sept. 14, 1958
Place of Birth: Sidney, Ohio
Name of Father: Donald Oglesbee (d)
Name of Mother: Roxella Howell Oglesbee Line
Name of Spouse: Candy Kennaw
Date of Marriage: June 5, 1992

Occupation: Employed at BJ’s Carryout, Russells Point
Military Service:
Memberships:
Survivors:
Wife: Candy
2 Sons: Levi Oglesbee, Findlay Rylee Oglesbee, at home
3 Sisters: Kimberly Oglesbee, DeGraff, Gina (Rob) Fill, Hilliard, Marcy Line, Toledo
2 Brothers: Lance Line, Lewistown
Larry Line, Tucson, Arizona
Mother: Roxella Line, DeGraff
Maternal Grandmother: Alvena Howell, DeGraff
Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother: Eric Oglesbee

Paulette M. Baughman
Name: Paulette M. Baughman
Age: 60
Address: 14277 Lock Two Road, Botkins, Ohio
Date of Death: November 4, 2003
Time of Death: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, OH
Date of Birth: July 14, 1943
Place of Birth: Dayton, OH
Name of Father: Paul A. Eshman (d)
Name of Mother: Patricia A. Gilmartin
Name of Spouse: William Baughman
Date of Marriage: September 9, 1967

Occupation: She and her husband owned and operated Kah Nursery
She formerly was a licensed beautician
Military Service:
Memberships: St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Survivors:
Husband: William
Mother: Patricia Eshman, Centerville, OH
1 Daughter: Susan (Bruce) Kaufman, Corey, PA
4 Sons: Nicholas (Deanna) Baughman, Sidney, OH
Douglas Baughman, Boise, Idaho
Thomas Baughman, Jackson Center, OH
Anthony Baughman, Jackson Center, OH
5 Grandchildren
3 Sisters: Margaret Wilkes, Centerville, OH
Darlene (John) Herbert, Huber Heights, OH
Diana Eshman, Washington, DC
Several Nieces & Nephews

Proceeded in death by:

Helen "Marie" Forgy
Name: Helen "Marie" Forgy
Age: 87
Address: 11695 St. Rt. 365, Lakeview, OH formerly of Dayton
Date of Death: November 3, 2003
Time of Death: 9:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Harborside Healthcare, New Lebanon, OH
Date of Birth: August 25, 1916
Place of Birth: Dayton, OH
Name of Father: Roy Adams (d)
Name of Mother: Estella Fiscus (d)
Name of Spouse: Walter F. "Fred" Forgy (died-11/3/02)
Date of Marriage: November 11, 1939

Occupation: Homemaker
Military Service:
Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Daughters: Mary C. (Will) Back, New Lebanon, OH
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Edward) McClure, Huber Heights, OH
1 Son: Ralph E. Forgy, Tipp City, OH
5 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
4 Step Grandchildren
14 Step Great Grandchildren
3 Nephews
Proceeded in death by: 1 Grandson, 2 Brothers & 1 Son-in-Law

Sally Anne Swanson
Name: Sally Anne Swanson
Age: 72
Address: 9391 C R.254, Belle Center, OH
Date of Death: November 2, 2003
Time of Death: 11:15 am.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, OH
Date of Birth: August 30, 1931
Place of Birth: Columbus, OH
Name of Father: William Asman (d)
Name of Mother: Martha Southard Asman
Name of Spouse: Charles F. Swanson
Date of Marriage: January 22, 1954

Occupation: Retired Teacher
Military Service:
Memberships:
Huntsville United Methodist Church
Former member Marysville United Methodist Church
Graduate of Marysville High School 1949

Survivors:
Husband: Charles F. "Rusty"
I Daughter: Susan (Jason) John, Elk Grove, CA
2 Sons: David (Jessica) Swanson, Lincoln, CA
Michael (Sharon) Swanson, Arlington, SD
9 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Mother: Martha Asman, Marysville, OH
3 Sisters: Susan (Larry) Easton, Worthington, OH
MaryAnn (Fernando) Garcia, Marysville, OH
Nancy (Thomas) Pruitt, Oregon
1 Brother: William (Linda) Asman, Indian Lake, OH

Proceeded in death by: 1 Sister: Barbara Brandt

October 2003

Edith E. Norviel

Name: Edith E. Norviel
Age: 85
Address: 7428 Township Road 94, Lewistown
Date of Death: October 31, 2003
Time of Death: 3:00 p.m.
Place of Death: Oakcreek Terrace, Kettering
Date of Birth: May 16, 1918
Place of Birth: Lawrence County, MO
Name of Father: William Miles Jenkins (d)
Name of Mother: Caroline Edith (Miller) Fieker Jenkins (d)
Name of Spouse: W. Harland "Doc" Norviel (died Jan. 2, 1977)
Date of Marriage: May 9, 1947

Occupation: Formerly a waitress at several Indian Lake restaurants and was a longtime employee of The Ark Restaurant
Military Service:
Memberships: Indian Lake Community Church

Survivors:
1 Son: Daryl N. (Karen Jerbic) Norviel, Centerville
2 Granddaughters: Emily and Becky Norviel
Many Nieces and Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 1 Brother, 2 Half Brothers and 3 Half Sisters

Betty J. Wiley

Name: Betty J. Wiley
Age: 62
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: October 30, 2003
Time of Death: 4:05 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: June 29, 1941
Place of Birth: Mansfield, Ohio
Name of Father: Ralph Thomas Pickens (d)
Name of Mother: Cora May Thompson Pickens (d)
Name of Spouse: Glen Wiley
Date of Marriage: May 29, 1959

Occupation: Owned and Operated B.J.'s Lakeshore Cleaners in Cleveland and Northcoast Cleaners in Chardon, Ohio for 20 years

Memberships:

Survivors:
Husband: Glen
2 Daughters: Debora (Jesse) Saunt, Burton, Ohio
Shannon Wiley, Bellefontaine, Ohio
1 Son: Kevin (Ton'a - spelling is correct) Wiley, Jackson Center, Ohio
10 Grandchildren
2 Great-Granddaughters
2 Sisters: Pat Steffey, Russells Point, Ohio
Beatrice (Jeff) Benedict, Bucyrus, Ohio
2 Brothers: Robert (Lisa) Pickens, Mansfield, Ohio
Thomas (Gloria) Pickens, Mansfield, Ohio
2 Half-Sisters: Jesse (Gene) Carl, Jacksonville, Florida
Wanda (Steve) Conscobi, Mansfield, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Half-Brother: Raymond

Lawrence "Larry" Hicks

Name: Lawrence "Larry" Hicks
Age: 69
Address: 13934 Thomas Drive, Lakeview
Date of Death: October 30, 2003
Time of Death: 2:50 pm.
Place of Death: Lima Memorial Hospital
Date of Birth: March 22, 1934
Place of Birth: Floyd County, KY
Name of Father: Douglas Hicks
Name of Mother: Rebecca Moore
Name of Spouse: Ivolene Brown
Date of Marriage: March, 17, 1973

Occupation: Retired from Schindewolf Trucking
Military Service: Veteran of Korean War Era
Memberships: VFW Post 1275 Dad's Club, Lima
Indian Lake Moose 452
Survivors:
Wife: Ivolene "Ikie"
1 Daughter: Marsha (Richard) Metcalfe, Belle Center
1 Son: Les (Jane) Stratford, Woodstock, England
1 Sister: Susie (Wilkie) Wright, Belle Center
1 Brother: Birdie (Myrtle) Hicks, Floyd Co., KY
3 Step Daughters: Kathy (Benny) Donley, Lima
Debbie Allison, Lima
Beth Collins, Wapakoneta
2 Step Sons: Voughn (Peggy) Hart. Lima
Chris (Carolyn) Hart, Mesquite, TX
16 Grandchildren & 11 Great Grandchildren
Proceeded in death by: 3 Sisters & 5 Brothers

Marjorie E. Tracy

Name: Marjorie E. Tracy
Age: 81
Address: 1625 Baty Rd, Lima
Date of Death: October 29, 2003
Time of Death: 2:25 p.m.
Place of Death: Lima Convalescent Home
Date of Birth: July 21,1922
Place of Birth: Hardin County, Ohio
Name of Father: Clyde H. Vermillion
Name of Mother: Omar V. Burden
Name of Spouse: Harold L. Tracy (died November 15, 1999)
Date of Marriage: December 29, 1944

Occupation: Co Owner Tracy Appliances, Lima which she and her husband founded in 1950

Memberships:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lima

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Rebecca (Dennis) Scott, Lima
2 Sons: Jeffrey (Joyce) Tracy, Lima
Dennis A. Tracy, Cincinnati
7 Grandchildren: Jason, Jeanne, Julie, Brian, Jamie, Rachael and Joshua, deceased
I Sister: Ceola Vassar, Bellefontaine

Proceeded in death by:
1 Brother: Kermit M. who was killed in WWII

Donna R. "Mike" Hunter

Name: Donna R. "Mike" Hunter
Age: 72
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: October 23, 2003
Time of Death: 4:03 a.m.
Place of Death: Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 12, 1931
Place of Birth: Springfield, Ohio
Name of Father: Fred Caldwell (d)
Name of Mother: Ruth Balentine Caldwell (d)
Name of Spouse: John R. Hunter (died May 30, 1985)
Date of Marriage: February 6, 1953

Occupation: Formerly employed at The Wedge, Russells Point, Ohio

Memberships:

Survivors:
2 Sons: T. Arthur "Art" (Lori) Hunter, Ardsley, New York
Frank Hunter, Huntsville, Ohio
5 Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Nina (Dean) Flora, Naples, Florida
Virginia Caldwell

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: John Taggart Hunter (died 2/24/02) & 1 Brother

Michael Alan Brewer

Name: Michael Alan Brewer
Age: 49
Address: Seminole Island, Huntsville, Ohio formerly of Lima
Date of Death: October 22, 2003
Time of Death: 8:30 a.m.
Place of Death: At Home accompanied by his loved ones
Date of Birth: April 2, 1954
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: Glen E. Brewer
Name of Mother: Patricia C. Murphy Brewer
Name of Spouse: Becky J. Adams Brewer
Date of Marriage: January 8, 1973

Occupation: Owner and President of Reliant Mechanical, Inc., East Liberty, Ohio and had also worked for Hardy & Dischinger, Lima, Ohio for 16 years

Memberships:
Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533
Indian Lake Eagles #3615 F.O.E.
Ducks Unlimited
Avid Boater, enjoyed driving his golf cart and fishing off his dock

Survivors:
Wife: Becky
1 Son: Chad M. Brewer, Lakeview, Ohio
Father: Glen E. (Yvonne) Brewer, Zimmerly Hills, Florida
4 Sisters
14 Nieces & Nephews
2 Great-Nephews
1 Great-Niece


Preceded in death by:

Arietta V. Platfoot

Name: Arietta V. Platfoot
Age: 86
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio formerly of Greenville, Ohio
Date of Death: October 22, 2003
Time of Death: 9:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney
Date of Birth: October 7, 1917
Place of Birth: Montra, Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Benjamin Platfoot (d)
Name of Mother: Stella Ambos Platfoot (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation:
Taught at Houston Local Schools from 1941-1956 and retired as supervisor of Shelby County Schools after many years

Memberships:
Lifelong Member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Montra, Ohio
Associate Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Greenville, Ohio
Member Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Sorority

Survivors:
2 Sisters: Susie Maxwell, Jackson Center, Ohio
Jeannette Higginbotham, Pemberton, Ohio
5 Nieces & 7 Nephews
Many Great Nieces & Great Nephews

Proceeded in death by: 2 Brothers: Thurman Platfoot & Stanley Platfoot

Harold F. Shannon

Name: Harold F. Shannon
Age: 66
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, October 19, 2003
Time of Death: 7:20 a.m.
Place of Death: Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 2, 1937
Place of Birth: Uniontown, Ohio
Name of Father: Earl Shannon
Name of Mother: Marjorie Simpson Shannon
Name of Spouse: Kathy Coyer Shannon
Date of Marriage: March 1, 1968

Occupation: Retired Truck Driver & Safety Trainer at Roeder Cartage Trucking Company, Lima, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran
Graduated from East Liberty High School in 1955
Longtime supporter of Bluffton High School Athletics
Boy Scout Leader for many years

Survivors:
Wife: Kathy
4 Sons: John (Janean) Shannon, Bluffton, Ohio
Randy (Cindy) Shannon, Belle Center, Ohio
Ricky (Lori) Shannon, Sidney, Ohio
Rusty (Veronica) Shannon, Kenton, Ohio
2 Daughters: Heather (Chuck) Butler, Belle Center, Ohio
Robin (Patrick) Blosser, Bellefontaine, Ohio
15 Grandchildren
4 Great-Grandchildren
Parents: Earl & Marjorie Shannon, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Scott, 1 Brother: Ronald, 2 Grandsons,
Mother & Father-in-law: Emmit & Minnie Coyer

Guila Z. Jenkins

Name: Guila Z. Jenkins
Age: 93
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, October 17, 2003
Time of Death: 9:50 a.m.
Place of Death: Logan Acres, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: September 29, 1910
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Harlie Leasure (d)
Name of Mother: Hazel Mulholland Leasure (d)
Name of Spouse: R. Elwood Jenkins (died Dec. 27, 1995)
Date of Marriage: September 29, 1932

Occupation: She and her husband operated O'Connor's Landing in 1930's. Retired Bulldog Electric,
Bellefontaine in 1972 after 20+ years

Memberships:
Calvary Baptist Church since 1936 where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Linda R. (Thomas) Lawrence, Findlay, Ohio
1 Son: David L. (Andi) Jenkins, Huntsville, Ohio
7 Grandchildren: Susan Roby, Brian, Timothy, Dean & Derrick Jenkins,
Zach Lawrence & Kristin Kramer
11 Great-Grandchildren
Daughter-in-law: Shirley (Richard) Pettitt, Findlay, Ohio
Several Nieces & Nephews
1 Sister: Jean Salyer, Russells Point, Ohio

Preceded in death by:
1 Son: Ronald N. Jenkins died in 1984, 1 Granddaughter: Jean Ann Jenkins died in 1968,
2 Sisters: Rose Lovett & Vera Wirick, 2 Brothers: Kenneth & Roy Leasure

Iva P. Heintz

Name: Iva P. Heintz
Age: 85
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Sunday, October 12, 2003
Time of Death: 4:05 p.m.
Place of Death: Wapak Manor, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Date of Birth: November 20, 1917
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Ohio
Name of Father: Albert William Metz (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Smith Metz (d)
Name of Spouse: Luther E. Heintz (died April 1, 1995)
Date of Marriage: February 21, 1937

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio and was active for many years with
Women's Circle of the church

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Nancy L. (Ernest) Hollenbacher, Wapakoneta, Ohio
1 Son: William G. (Lois) Heintz, Jackson Center, Ohio
6 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
Twin Brother: Ivan Metz, Jackson Center, Ohio
Brother-in-law: John (Marie) Heintz, Jackson Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Roy G. Metz, 1 Granddaughter: Lisa Heintz and
1 Great-Grandson: Maxwell Harrod

Gregory A. Worthington

Name: Gregory A. Worthington
Age: 43
Address: Orchard Island, Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Thursday, October 9, 2003
Time of Death:
Place of Death: Result of automobile accident on St. Rt. 274 east of Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Birth: June 22, 1960
Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio
Name of Father: Bailey C. Worthington
Name of Mother: Janet Sanders Taylor
Name of Spouse: Teresa Brown Worthington (died November 11,1996)
Date of Marriage: March 14, 1992

Occupation: Employed at Plastipak Packaging, Jackson Center, Ohio and formerly
employed at Midwest Express, Marysville, Ohio

Memberships:
Army Veteran
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio and enjoyed helping others

Survivors:
Mother: Janet (Thomas A.) Taylor, Lakeview, Ohio
Father: Bailey C. (Maxine) Worthington, Waynesfield, Ohio
Brother: Steven L. (Karla) Worthington, Angola, Indiana
1 Niece: Sarah Worthington, Angola, Indiana
1 Nephew: Adam Worthington, Angola, Indiana
4 Step-Brothers
1 Step-Sister
Many Aunts, Uncles and cousins

Preceded in death by: 1 Step-Sister

Kathryn Elizabeth Baughman

Name: Kathryn Elizabeth Baughman
Age: 84
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, October 6, 2003
Time of Death: 10:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: July 14, 1919
Place of Birth: Anna, Ohio
Name of Father: Samuel Ernest Dark Engle (d)
Name of Mother: Elizabeth Sophie Hulesmyer Engle (d)
Name of Spouse: Ralph G. Baughman (died December 30, 2001)
Date of Marriage: December 24, 1940

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio & Circle 2 of the church

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Carol (Richard) Shaffer, Wapakoneta, Ohio
1 Son: Robert (Kathryn) Baughman, Portville, New York
6 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
2 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Sister: Mabel Ruff, Sidney, New York (this is correct)

Preceded in death by: 2 Sisters & 1 Brother

Elizabeth P. Ehemann

Name: Elizabeth P. Ehemann
Age: 78
Address: Anna, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, October 3, 2003
Time of Death: 6:17 a.m.
Place of Death: Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 23, 1924
Place of Birth: Anna, Ohio
Name of Father: Albert Zimpfer, Jr. (d)
Name of Mother: Ethel Marie Hensel Zimpfer (d)
Name of Spouse: Robert G. Ehemann (died July 15, 1995)
Date of Marriage: December 23, 1948

Occupation: School Teacher

Memberships:
St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, Anna, Ohio
She was a 1942 Graduate of Anna Schools. She obtained her Elementary teaching degree from Bowling Green State University in 1951. She went on to teach in the school districts of Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie, Lima and finally retired from Sidney School District in 1982 teaching elementary art.
She enjoyed researching family genealogy and was an avid spinner and weaver giving demonstrations during special events and festivals. She also demonstrated the crafts in many school systems throughout the area over the years. She belonged to Hawg Creek Spinners and Weavers Guild, The Upper Valley Fiber Guild, Anna Work and Do Extension Club, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association.

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Gena (Bruce) Grafmiller, Upper Sandusky, Ohio
3 Sons: Gene Robert (Donna) Ehemann, Anna, Ohio
Kurt (Julie) Ehemann, Anna, Ohio
Karl Albert (Kathy) Ehemann, Anna, Ohio
6 Grandchildren
3 Step-Grandchildren
2 Step-Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters: Catherine Yoakam, Commerce, Texas
Mary Blackburn, Botkins, Ohio
5 Brothers: Vincent Zimpfer, Solvang, California
Richard Zimpfer, Las Vegas, Nevada
Lewis Zimpfer, Celina, Ohio
Ronald Zimpfer, Sidney, Ohio
Loren Zimpfer, Anna, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Ivan

Ruth L. Knief

Name: Ruth L. Knief
Age: 82
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, October 3, 2003
Time of Death: 3:37 a.m.
Place of Death: At home
Date of Birth: August 8, 1921
Place of Birth: Stokes Twp., Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: Clarence F. Regula (d)
Name of Mother: Della Zwiebel Regula (d)
Name of Spouse: William F. Knief (Died October 13, 1996)
Date of Marriage: April 13, 1940

Occupation: Formerly employed at Fisher Cheese, Wapakoneta, Ohio and Holloway Sportswear,
Jackson Center, Ohio from which she retired.

Memberships:
Christ the King Church, Jackson Center, Ohio where she was a charter member
Scherer Post #493, American Legion Auxiliary, Jackson Center, Ohio

Survivors:
4 Daughters: Connie (Lester) Helmlinger, Kettlersville, Ohio
Sharon Collar, Lima, Ohio
Linda (Richard) Jenkins, Jackson Center, Ohio
Ruth (Chris) Halpin, Sidney, Ohio
12 Grandchildren
20 Great-Grandchildren
3 Sisters: Lucille Klopfenstein, Jackson Center, Ohio
Leona (Russell) Bunker, Sidney, Ohio
Virginia (Norman) Klopfenstein, Jackson Center, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: LeRoy Regula & 1 Son-in-law: Richard Collar

September 2003

P.K. "Perky" Dawson

Name: P.K. "Perky" Dawson

Age: 90

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Time of Death: 3:30 p.m.
Place of Death: at home

Date of Birth: August 17, 1913

Place of Birth: Wyandot County, Ohio

Name of Father: Elsworth Dawson (d)

Name of Mother: Alice Winslow Dawson (d)

Name of Spouse: Margaret E. "Marge" Walter Dawson (d-June 12, 2003)

Date of Marriage: February 19, 1943

Occupation: Formerly managed Ohio Farmers Grain & Supply, Lakeview, Ohio for 21 years and retired from Yoder Implements, New Hampshire, Ohio after 6 years

Memberships:

Attended the Indian Lake Church of the Nazarene

Army Veteran of WWII

Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM

Former Stokes Township Clerk for 12 years

Survivors:

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

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

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

1 Great Grandson

Preceded in death by:

1 Daughter: Jean

1 Sister & 2 Brothers

Earl W. Gayheart

Name: Earl W. Gayheart
Age: 83
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: September 28, 2003
Time of Death: 11:40 a.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 24, 1919
Place of Birth: Vest, Kentucky
Name of Father: James Gayheart (d)
Name of Mother: Cora Gayheart Gayheart (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Auto Mechanic

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Geraldine
5 Sisters: Erna Dudley, Florida
Ruth Banham, Newark, Ohio
Glenna Newberry, Auburndale, Florida
Faye Cooperrider, Phoenix, Arizona
Hollie Wilcox, New Port Ritchie, Florida
2 Brothers: Ray Gayheart, Grove Port, Ohio
William Gayheart, Gahanna, Ohio
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Robert L. Schmitt

Name: Robert L. Schmitt
Age: 79
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, Sept. 26, 2003
Time of Death: 10:10 p.m.
Place of Death: at home
Date of Birth: August 4, 1924
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio
Name of Father: Louis F. Schmitt (d)
Name of Mother: Carrie E. Ziegfeld Schmitt (D)
Name of Spouse: Eleanor Whipple Schmitt
Date of Marriage: July 13, 1946

Occupation: Retired - Printing Ink Manufacturing

Memberships:
Army Veteran of WWII
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio
VFW Post #8832, Roundhead, Ohio
American Legion Post #144, Columbus, Ohio
Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39, Lakeview, Ohio
Indian Lake Eagles #3615

Survivors:
Wife: Eleanor
1 Daughter: Linda (Thomas) Elkfeld, Canal Winchester, Ohio
21 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Robert E. Schmitt (died 1966), 1 Brother: Jack Schmitt (died 1994)

David G. Honcharuk

Name: David G. Honcharuk

Age: 40

Address: Lakeview, Ohio

Date of Death: September 27, 2003
Time of Death: 10:45 a.m.
Place of Death: at his home

Date of Birth: August 15, 1963

Place of Birth: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Name of Father: George Honcharuk

Name of Mother: Sally Rosser Honcharuk

Name of Spouse: Susan K. Maag

Date of Marriage: June 30, 1984

Occupation: Employed at AP Technoglass Company, Bellefontaine, Ohio for 15 years with perfect attendance

Memberships:

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

Father Anthony Wolf Knights of Columbus, Russells Point, Ohio

Survivors:

Wife: Susan

4 Sons: Dennis G. Honcharuk, at home

Kevin D. Honcharuk, at home

Matthew E. Honcharuk, at home

Anthony J. Honcharuk, at home

Parents: George & Sally Honcharuk, Windsor, Ontario

Father & Mother in law: Modestus & Joanne Maag, Lakeview, Ohio

3 Brothers: Terry Honcharuk, Windsor, Ontario

Chris Honcharuk, Windsor, Ontario

Michael (Susan) Honcharuk, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Many Nieces & Nephews

Jack R. Woods, Sr.

Name: Jack R. Woods, Sr.

Age: 85

Address: DeGraff, Ohio

Date of Death: Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Time of Death: 7:30 p.m.
Place of Death: at home

Date of Birth: August 8, 1918

Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio

Name of Father: James H. (Jack) Woods (d)

Name of Mother: Ida Mae Rudolph Woods (d)

Name of Spouse: Rose Mary Thompson

Date of Marriage: July 16, 1943

Occupation: Owned & Operated Woods Concessions having retired in 1980

Memberships:

Attended the Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church, Lewistown Army Veteran of WWII, 2nd Division 38th Infantry having served in the European Theatre, participating in five major campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star. Charter member of the Greater Ohio Showman’s Association serving as a trustee for over 20 years and was a representative for the Northwest Ohio Health District, Past Commander Indian Lake Post #413 American Legion, Life Member Scherer Post #493 American Legion, Jackson Center, Life Member Frank D. Castle #1080 VFW, Bellefontaine, Friendly Senior Center, Bellefontaine, Logan County Historical Society, Member & Past Master Indian Lake Lodge #722 F&AM, Member & Past High Priest Lafayette Chapter #60 RAM, Bellefontaine, Member & Past Illustrious Master Logan Council #85 R&SM, Bellefontaine, Member & Past Commander Bellefontaine Commandery #61 KT, Bellefontaine Ohio, Priory #18 Knights of the York Cross of Honour Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch Shrine Temple, Dayton, Bellefontaine Chapter #459 OES, Member & Past Patron of the former Bethel Chapter #273 OES, Waynesfield, Royal Order of Scotland, Former member Antioch Funsters, Huntsville

Survivors:

Wife: Rose Mary

2 Sons: Jack R. (Jackie) Woods, II of DeGraff, Ohio

James M. (Linda) Woods of Cincinnati, Ohio

5 Grandchildren: Jennifer Ramsey, J.R. Woods, III

Kelley, Patrick & Kristen Woods

2 Great Grandchildren: DeLaney Woods & Bryce Ramsey

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Orville C. Woods

Ruth E. Erwin

Name: Ruth E. Erwin
Age: 86
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: September 19, 2003
Time of Death: 3:39 p.m.
Place of Death: Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Date of Birth: April 19, 1917
Place of Birth: Marion, Ohio
Name of Father: Carl Newell (d)
Name of Mother: Sara (Unknown) Newell (d)
Name of Spouse: James Erwin (d)
Date of Marriage: 1956

Occupation: Homemaker

Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Doris (Curt) Hankins, Columbus, Ohio
4 Sons: Gary Chiles, Marion, Ohio
Billy Chiles, Marion, Ohio
Robert (Cherlyn) Erwin, Lakeview, Ohio
Rick Erwin, Lakeview, Ohio
12 Grandchildren including Cassie Erwin of Columbus, Ohio
1 Great-Grandson

Preceded in death by: 1 Daughter: Martha Hudkins, 2 Sisters: Ida Potts, Florence Fry
& 3 Brothers: David Newell, Charles Newell & Gene Newell

Richard P. Altenburger

Name: Richard P. Altenburger
Age: 73
Address: Russells Point, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, September 19, 2003
Time of Death: 8:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Plus Health Care Center, Lima, Ohio
Date of Birth: August 29, 1930
Place of Birth: Auglaize County, Ohio
Name of Father: John J. Altenburger (d)
Name of Mother: Ruby L. Miller Altenburger (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Retired from State of Ohio Dept. of Transportation as a Right Away Agent

Memberships:
Navy Veteran of Korean Conflict

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Christine (Alberto) Martinez, Perrysburg, Ohio
Cathy (Gary) Suever, Delphos, Ohio
Cynthia (Tim) Madison, Greenbrier, Tennessee
1 Son: Timothy (Kelly) Altenburger, Wapakoneta, Ohio
7 Grandchildren: Auna, Joshua & Tara Altenburger, Eric & Cara Suever,
Cody Madison & Josefina Martinez
3 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: John Altenburger, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Preceded in death by:

William P. Ward

Name: William P. Ward
Age: 67
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: September 15, 2003
Time of Death: 9:50 p.m.
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: August 25, 1936
Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio
Name of Father: Edgar Ward (d)
Name of Mother: Lena Judy (this is maiden name) Ward (d)
Name of Spouse: Sara Woodell Ward
Date of Marriage: August 10, 1957

Occupation: Retired Builder & Remodeler. He was "Mr. Fix-it" and could repair
anything from cars to appliances

Memberships:

Survivors:
Wife: Sara
1 Daughter: Susan Burnette, Russells Point, Ohio
3 Sons: Stephen Ward, Columbus, Ohio
William Ward, Brookville, Ohio
Gregory Ward, Lakeview, Ohio
2 Sisters-in-law: Nancy (Reuben) DiSalvatore, Akron, Ohio
Becky (Rev. Lloyd) Shepherd, Union City, Indiana
Mother-in-law: Marie Wooddell, Union City, Indiana
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: John

Donald L. Lisle

Name: Donald L. Lisle
Age: 72
Address: Jackson Center, Ohio
Date of Death: Monday, September 15, 2003
Time of Death: 2:00 a.m.
Place of Death: Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
Date of Birth: May 17, 1931
Place of Birth: Bloomington, Illinois
Name of Father: William G. Lisle (d)
Name of Mother: Grace Barnard Lisle (d)
Name of Step-Mother: Irene Baumgart Lisle (d)
Name of Spouse: Betty Jo-Ann Fleener Lisle (died June 24, 2003)
Date of Marriage: April 12, 1952

Occupation: Poultry and egg business all his life, starting with the egg business his father operated until a fire destroyed it in Peoria, Illinois. After that he went to Seymour Foods in Topeka, Kansas and later managed Poultry Producers in Versailles, Ohio. He retired from Echo Lakes Eggs in Burlington, Wisconsin in 1995.

Memberships:
Army Veteran of Korean Conflict
Member of Versailles Lodge #290 F&AM, Versailles, Ohio
Original member of the Versailles Life Squad
Volunteer auditor for the National Red Cross headquarters
American Legion Post #217, Sidney, Ohio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Cindy (Robert) Lyme, Jackson Center, Ohio
2 Sons: William (Judy) Lisle, Urbandale, Iowa
Don "Jody" (Eileen) Lisle, Ute, Iowa
6 Granddaughters
3 Step-Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren
6 Step-Great-Grandchildren
1 Cousin: William (Ruth) Barnard, Bloomington, Illinois

Preceded in death by:

Name: Maurice C. "Maurie" Kaser
Age: 74
Address: Huntsville, Ohio
Date of Death: Saturday, September 13, 2003
Time of Death: 6:00 p.m.
Place of Death: at home

Russell L. Monroe

Name: Russell L. Monroe
Age: 50
Address: Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: was found September 11, 2003
Time of Death:
Place of Death: At Home
Date of Birth: October 18, 1952
Place of Birth: Miles City, Montana
Name of Father: Harold E. Monroe (d)
Name of Mother: Julia Kron Monroe (d)
Name of Spouse:
Date of Marriage:

Occupation: Lab Tech

Memberships:

Survivors:
1 Son: Russell C. "Rusty" Monroe, Cumming, Georgia
4 Sisters: Roberta Kraft, Janesville, WI
Shirley (Wayne) Pretty, Washington State
Edith (Tom) Hickey, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Betty Monroe, Texas
1 Brother: George (Allie) Monroe, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Preceded in death by: 4 Sisters: Judy Bea Monroe, Erma Auske, Bonnie Culp & Linda Early

Evelyn M. Sliokaitis

Name: Evelyn M. Sliokaitis
Age: 76
Address: Delaware, Ohio formerly of Lakeview, Ohio
Date of Death: Friday, September 5, 2003
Time of Death: 11:21 p.m.
Place of Death: Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio
Date of Birth: December 18, 1926
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York
Name of Father: Albert F. Ferry (d)
Name of Mother: Evelyn Mary Ferry (d)
Name of Spouse: Joseph Leo Sliokaitis (d- January 29, 1969)
Date of Marriage: 1949

Occupation: Retired, Managed Nutrition Site for Meals on Wheels, Lakeview, Ohio

Memberships:
Active member, St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point, Ohio
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church Choir
Altar Rosary Sodality
Former Coordinator of Religious Education at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church
Golden Agers

Survivors:
3 Daughters: Marie-Celine E. (Roland Jr.) Harrington, Delaware, Ohio
Terri (John) Hummel, Orchard Island, Lakeview, Ohio
Catherine L. (Terry) Green, Lakeland, Florida
9 Grandchildren: Caroline, Frank, Chad, Misty, Gary, Aubrey, Fawn, Tiffany, Joshua
3 Great Grandchildren: Cory, Justice, Cody
6 Sisters: Betty Marko, Warren, Ohio
Emily Starcher, Fowler, Ohio
Dorothy Barr, Leaveitsburg, Ohio
Rosemary Sullivan, Warren, Ohio
Mary Petiya, Warren, Ohio
Francis Halliday, Olean, New York
3 Brothers: John Brusie, Ravenna, Ohio
James Ferry, Warren, Ohio
Frank Ferry, Warren, Ohio
1 Half-sister: Leona, New York

Preceded in death by: 1 Brother: Albert (Emo), 1 Sister: Lucille Barr,
2 Half-brothers: George, Pat & 3 Half-sisters: Lillian, Margaret, Mildred

G. Hugh Clayton

Dateline: Maplewood, Ohio
Name: G. Hugh Clayton
Age: 97
Address: Maplewood, Ohio
Date of Death: Tuesday, September 02, 2003
Time of Death: 7:30 a.m.
Place of Death: Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio
Date of Birth: October 23, 1905
Place of Birth: Logan County, Ohio
Name of Father: George Henry Clayton (d)
Name of Mother: Mary Matilda Sherer Clayton (d)
Name of Spouse: Ruth Emma McNeely Clayton (died March 8, 2002)
Date of Marriage: February 28, 1931

Occupation: Beef, Grain & Dairy Farmer

Memberships:
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, Ohio
Maplewood Grange
He was one of the very first Boy Scouts in the Miami Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 1916 and received the rank of First Class Scout and was a life-long advocate of that program.
He was a self taught bassoonist, oboist and saxophonist; playing in the Lima Symphony Orchestra, The Dayton Symphonic Orchestra and the Sidney Kiwanis Band and the Ohio Kiwanis Band in his younger years.
He was a 32 degree Mason and received his seventy-five year award from Stokes Lodge #305 F&AM, Port Jefferson, Ohio
Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton
He and his wife, Ruth held various offices in the Eureka Chapter O.E.S. #136, Jackson Center, Ohio
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and the family spent many years at their cottage at Turkey Foot on Indian Lake. In his later years, he spent a lot of time on his CB Radio

Survivors:
1 Daughter: Phyllis (Bernard) Clinehens, Maplewood, Ohio
2 Sons: Robert (Jeanne) Clayton, Starke, Florida
Thomas Clayton, Indian Lake, Ohio
9 Grandchildren: Jennifer, Brent, Brad, Mary, Ann, James, Tracey, Christopher & Caroline
4 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 1 Sister: Clara, 3 Brothers: Ivan, Lloyd & Forest