Obituaries

Dec 1, 2012

SIMPSON, Bernice E., age 97, of Celina, OH passed away Saturday, December 01, 2012. Bernice was a 1934 Stivers High School graduate who retired from General Motors after 20 years of service. She loved travelling and telling jokes. Preceded in death by her parents, Mose and Ellen Evans; husband, Patrick H. Strong; sons, Charles and Michael Simpson; daughter, Elizabeth Strong;...

Nov 30, 2012

GARRISON, Isaiah Jacob, age 3 months, son of DeMarco Garrison and Anastasia Powell, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012. Preceded in death by his maternal great-great-grandmother, Florence Woods; paternal great-grandparents, Anderson and Essie D. Beasley; maternal great-grandfather, James Anglin; and brother, Terrence R. Poole. III. Isaiah is survived by his loving parents; maternal grandparents, Brian and Michelle Powell; maternal...

Nov 30, 2012

THOMPSON, Sandra Marlene, age 64, passed peacefully on November 30, 2012 at home in Kettering, OH. Sandra was born June 20, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio; the daughter of Albert James Rayburn and Joanna E. (Boardman) Boheringer. Sandra was a graduate of beauty school before becoming a top real estate agent in Sacramento, California. Sandra was an honest, kindhearted woman who...

Nov 30, 2012

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

Nov 28, 2012

CARPENTER, Kenneth L. "Ken," age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Born in Frankfort, KY, Ken retired from Citizen's Federal Savings after nearly 40 years of service. He was past president of Kiwanis Club, a member of Criterion Club, Dayton Blue Lodge #147, F&AM of Ohio, and a life member of VFW Post #9927, Kettering. A...

Nov 28, 2012

BURKE, Luetta Marlene, age 81 of Dayton, left us to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She was born on June 2, 1931 in Janesville, WI to Robert and Mildred Bartel. Marlene graduated from Janesville High School and then married Harry B. Burke in 1950 .Marlene retired after a satisfying career with the Ypsilanti Public Schools in...

Nov 26, 2012

BIRMINGHAM, Jan (Mullenix) of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2012 at the age of 79. Survivors include daughter Darci Birmingham, sister Peggy (Joe) Goubeaux, brother-in-law Mel Conner, and many nieces and nephews. Jan was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Blanche Mullenix and sister Shirley Conner. Jan graduated from Greenville High School in...

Nov 26, 2012

MATHESON, Linda L., age 66, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Fairmont West High School who devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed oil painting, machine embroidery, and arts and crafts. Preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Altherr. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; mother, Martha...

Nov 26, 2012

KAUFMAN, Mary E., age 91, formerly of Kettering and Troy Ohio, passed away November 26 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. Mary was born in Piqua Ohio, a resident of Troy until 1964 when the family moved to Kettering Ohio. Mary was a graduate of Troy High School. Mary was primarily a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends...

Nov 24, 2012

Nov 24, 2012

BARNHOUSE, Anna Mae, age 77, of Kettering, OH passed away Saturday, November, 24, 2012 at her home. Anna was a 1953 Julienne High School graduate and worked at Atlas Tool Design and NCR before devoting her life to raising her family. She attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Anna loved her family, knitting, sewing, needle work, gardening and baking. She...

Nov 23, 2012

DIXON, Lola Gail, age 33 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born in Dayton, OH on September 28, 1979 and graduated from Huber Heights Christian Academy. Lola attended Riverside Church of God and was a former manager at Family Dollar. She was a very loving and giving person who enjoyed spending time with family and...

Nov 20, 2012

SIMPSON, Carole, passed away November 20, 2012 at age 88. She was the beloved sister of Roberta Hawkins Wentworth of Troy, Michigan. Her niece Jacqueline Hawkins Renshaw (Lew) and nephews, John (Cheryl) Hawkins and Paul Hawkins, will miss her terribly. She is also survived by several grand and great grand nieces and nephews as well as her lifelong friend, Evelyn...

Nov 19, 2012

HOUSER, Mary Ruth, age 92, lifelong resident of the Miami Valley, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. Mary was a 1939 graduate of Winchester High school and worked for NCR, Building 26 during WWII. She loved to travel, always had the radio on, and loved to dance a Jigg. Mary enjoyed brainteasers and cooking and cleaning. She is preceded in...

Nov 19, 2012

EVANS, Frances M., age 84 of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on her birthday, Monday, November 19, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Warren, OH on November 19, 1928, she was the youngest of Nelson and Marie Thompson's 10 children. Fran was a graduate of the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an...

Nov 19, 2012

LEMMING, Paul Alexander, age 63 of Kettering, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. Paul was a graduate of Wright State University and recently retired after 35 years of devoted service to UD Printing and Design. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Rose Lemming, and brother, Ralph Lemming. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte...

Nov 15, 2012

BRIDGES, Carl M., age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was born in Huron, IN on September 10, 1932 to Fred and Edith Bridges. Carl was a traditional man with a sense of humor. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a dedicated worker, having worked for B&O...

Nov 11, 2012

GARRETSON, Julia Fisher, age 81 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She was born in Dayton, OH on April 30, 1931 to Richard and Lillian (Haswell) Fisher. Julia attended Oakwood High School and graduated from Masters School at Dobb's Ferry in New York in 1950. She also attended Mount Vernon College in Washington, DC. Julia was a...

Nov 10, 2012

KARNS, Alice Louise, age 85 of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was born in Pleasant Hill, TN, on November 26, 1926 to Edgar and Lois (Walker) Garrett. Alice was a loving and devoted mother to her three children. She loved working in her yard and cooking. Preceded in death by her parents. Alice is survived by...

Nov 7, 2012

LIMING, Cindy Dianne, age 55, of Medway passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012. She was a graduate of San Juan High School, Blanding, UT and received her associate's degree in nursing from Sinclair Community College. Cindy attended Kettering Assembly of God and, previously, Fairhaven Church. She was active in various women's discipleship ministries and Celebrate Recovery. In addition, she enjoyed...