Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

James Edward Stephens

James Edward Stephens

Dec 13, 2014

STEPHENS, James Edward, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. James is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Stephens; uncle, James Robert Stephens; and son, D'arco Coatley Stephens. He is survived by his sons, Brandon Stephens and James Brockington; sisters, Janet (Herbert) Jennings and Cherry (Bobby) Butler; brother, Shawndale Stephens; grandchildren, Jahmira, Jeremiah, and...

Kenneth Gerald Purvis

Kenneth Gerald Purvis

Dec 11, 2014

PURVIS, Kenneth Gerald, born in Holden, Louisiana, May 28, 1934 stepped from life to life eternal Thursday morning, December 11, 2014, at Life Care Hospital in Miamisburg. Ken, also known as Gerald, was preceded in death by his parents, Ilois and Ruth, and siblings Carleen, Chester, Janie, Gwen, Butch and Mike. He is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

Duane Eugene Baughman

Duane Eugene Baughman

Dec 10, 2014

BAUGHMAN, Duane Eugene, age 71, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Fairborn and Ashland, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born on March 25, 1943 in Ashland, OH to the late Carl E. and Olive L. Baughman. Duane graduated from Ashland High School then, he served in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant. Duane started...

Jane G. Hawkins

Jane G. Hawkins

Dec 9, 2014

HAWKINS, Jane G., age 85, of Washington Twp., died on December 9, 2014 at Brighton Gardens, after a year's long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on June 7, 1929, in Joplin, MO to Herbert and Hazel Guthals. Jane outlived her parents and siblings, Betty, Frankie and Keith. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Donald...

Martha Altherr

Martha Altherr

Dec 8, 2014

ALTHERR, Martha, age 98, of Springboro, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014. She was born on January 11, 1916 in Lafayette, IN to the late James and Mary Rae. Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Gibert and her daughter, Linda Matheson. She is survived by her son-in-law, Dennis Matheson; granddaughter, Abby (Sean) Kuhn; and great-grandchildren, Connor, Zachary,...

Billie Fodrin

Billie Fodrin

Dec 4, 2014

FODRIN, Billie R., age 92, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Billie was born to the late John and Lillian Rhea on May 5, 1922 in Myrtle, MS. She graduated from Orange-Grove High School and went on receive her bookkeeping certification in 1940. She later went on to work as an LPN for the VA Medical Center...

Colleen Ann Farney

Colleen Ann Farney

Dec 2, 2014

FARNEY, Colleen A., born in Dayton, OH on March 30, 1949, to the late Harold and Charlene Farney, and passed away at Daysprings in Enon, OH on December 2, 2014. Colleen was single and is survived by her brothers, Drs. Tim and Lynn Farney of New Carlisle, OH and Mark and Linda Farney of Dayton, OH; nieces and nephews, Shannon...

Florene I. Forrester

Florene I. Forrester

Nov 30, 2014

Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Johann A. Grau

Johann A. Grau

Nov 24, 2014

GRAU, Johann A., age 88, of Miami Township, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Sterling House of Washington Township. He was born on October 15, 1926 in Schwarzenfels, Germany. Johann worked for many years at Dayton Reliable Tool and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and lifetime member and former president of Dayton Liderkranz-Turner. He is...

Francis Eugene Graham

Francis Eugene Graham

Nov 24, 2014

GRAHAM, Francis E. age 89 of Kettering, passed away on November 24, 2014. He was born on December 16, 1924, in Buffalo, NY. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Paul Graham; brother, Paul; sister, Dorothy; and his loving wife of over 62 years, Betty Jean. He is survived by his children, Paul (Shelia), James (Susan), John...

Robert L. Repasky

Robert L. Repasky

Nov 23, 2014

REPASKY, Robert L., age 60, of Centerville, OH passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday the 23rd of November, 2014. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he spent the majority of his childhood in Syracuse, NY. After graduating from Christian Brothers Academy in 1972 he went on to study criminal justice at the University of Dayton and graduated in 1976. He was...

Madonna L. Stoffregen

Madonna L. Stoffregen

Nov 21, 2014

STOFFREGEN, Madonna L., age 82, of Kettering, passed away on November 21, 2014. Madonna was born to the late William B. and Olivia M. (nee Vogel) Dabbelt on March 23, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Patterson Co-op. After raising her family, Madonna worked for MCL Cafeteria for 20 years. Madonna was very family oriented, a loving wife and...

Charles M. Malone

Charles M. Malone

Nov 21, 2014

MALONE, Charles M., age 85, of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on May 17, 1929, in Adams County, OH, to the late Grover and Elizabeth Malone. Charles served in the United States Army Infantry in Korea and retired from General Motors. He was a member of Sugarcreek Presbyterian Church, VFW...

Henry Aleslagle

Henry Aleslagle

Nov 19, 2014

ALESLAGLE, Henry, age 88, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Heartland of Kettering. He was born on April 6, 1926 in Dayton, OH to the late Russell and Dorothy Dearth. Henry graduated from Fairmont High School. He proudly served in the US Navy as Water Tender 3rd Class and served on aircraft carriers during WWII, including the USS Langley,...

Carole Ann Kircher

Carole Ann Kircher

Nov 19, 2014

KIRCHER, Carole Ann (Jacobs), age 79, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Nov. 19, 2014. She was a graduate of Franklin (Ind.) High School, attended Franklin College and received her B.A. from Ohio University in 1957. A longtime resident of Oakwood, Carole had most recently split her time between Hudson, Ohio, and Bokeelia, Fla., and previously had residences in Paradise, Mich.,...

Carole Ann Kircher

Carole Ann Kircher

Nov 19, 2014

KIRCHER, Carole Ann (Jacobs), age 79, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Nov. 19, 2014. She was a graduate of Franklin (Ind.) High School, attended Franklin College and received her B.A. from Ohio University in 1957. A longtime resident of Oakwood, Carole had most recently split her time between Hudson, Ohio, and Bokeelia, Fla., and previously had residences in Paradise, Mich.,...

Dan W. Nooe

Dan W. Nooe

Nov 18, 2014

Nooe, Dan W., age 63, of Kettering passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Kettering Medical Center on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. A deeply devoted family man and the ultimate Reds fan, Dan is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Anne; children, Lauren, Dana and Adam; sons-in-law, Adam Bugner and Bryant Creque and granddaughter, Madelyn. Also survived...

John "Jack" Eugene Minardi

John "Jack" Eugene Minardi

Nov 17, 2014

MINARDI, John "Jack," age 85, of Kettering, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. He was born July 26, 1929, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Florence Minardi. Jack graduated from Norwalk St. Paul's High School, where he was valedictorian. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton, a master's degree from the University of Southern California,...

Karen Ann Thompson

Karen Ann Thompson

Nov 16, 2014

THOMPSON, Karen A., of Centerville, OH, age 77, passed away November 16, 2014. She was born July 14, 1937 in Carbondale, IL, and grew up in Springfield, IL. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Latin. Karen was a homemaker who nurtured and supported her children's...

Thelma Louise Westbeld

Thelma Louise Westbeld

Nov 15, 2014

WESTBELD, Thelma L, (Eifert), age 86, formerly of Kettering passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was a Graduate of Patterson Co-Op in 1946. She was an active member of Ascension Church and a former member of St. Anthony's church in Dayton. Thelma was best known for her warm, inviting smile, sparkling blue/hazel eyes and warm and generous heart. She...