ROE, Harry L., Jr., age 87 of Centerville, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011. Harry graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1942 and Southern Aviation School in Camden, SC in 1943. During his High School years, he lettered in basketball, baseball, and track. He was also a member of the school chorus, class play, and the Piratan Yearbook...
MUCKENTHALER, George Joseph, son of Clara and Louis Muckenthaler, born in Alma, KS on August 18, 1924, died on September 18, 2011. Preceded in death by brothers, Earl Muckenthaler, Steve Muckenthaler and Marvin Muckenthaler. Survived by wife of almost 60 years, Cecilia of Kettering, OH; two sons, Stan and wife Sue of Wamego, KS, and John and wife Kim of...
WRIGHT, Marshall R., age 85, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011. Marshall was a 1944 graduate of Stivers High School, received a degree in Business from Miami Jacobs Business College and attended the University of Dayton. He served 2 yrs. In the U. S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific Area and spent his career at NCR...
BRANDENBURG, Alma L. “Wikoff”, age 90, of Dayton passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. She was a graduate of West Union High School and worked at Monsanto for many years. Alma was known by all of her loved ones as a caring, giving person with a gentle heart. Preceded in death by parents, William and Icy; first husband Richard Wikoff,...
STATHES, Ann Thomas, age 87, of Kettering passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Heartland of Centerville. She was born on October 28, 1923 in Richmond, IN. to the late Nick and Nora Thomas. The greatest joy in her life was spending time with her family, especially her late husband, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her devoted...
KILBURN, Dorothy Bowman, age 79, of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kettering. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Linnie Bowman; her sister, Shirley Murphy; and infant brother, LeRoy. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Owen Ray; sons, Sammy...
SCHULKERS, Catherine, age 88, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. She was a graduate of Julienne High School. Preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph R. Schulkers, parents, Leo and Helen Hunkeler; siblings, Rose Marie Wright, Robert Hunkeler and Reverand Edward J. Hunkeler. Catherine is survived by sons, Steve (Carol) Schulkers of Centerville, OH and Greg (Cathy) Schulkers of...
LAUGHTER, Robert Cyrus “Cy”, age 86, born on July 26, 1925, of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Cy was a graduate of Oakwood High School, class of 1944, University of Dayton, class of 1946, and Sinclair Community College, class of 1948. He started working at Laughter Corporation in 1946 where he served as Vice-President from 1956-1960 and...
BAINTER, Onnalee, age 85, of Miamisburg, formerly of Kettering passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She retired after 23 years from Shelby Insurance. Preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Onnalee is survived by daughters Barbara (Stephen) Baty and Cheryl (Tom) Eagan, 5 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, brother, George Boswell, and several nieces and one nephew. The family...
SCHEIDT, Thomas D., age 63, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1965 and received a BA in History from the University of Dayton in 1970. He was a member of the Oakwood Football team (lettered), Band, and Debate Team. Tom worked at Hauer Music and KayWalt (his parent's Machine shop)...
YAREMA, Willard A., age 82, of Centerville, born in Manitoba, Canada on January 30, 1929. He became a United States citizen in 1960. He passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in Dayton. He was a devoted husband, loving father. He was an icon of Dayton, giving 52 years to the medical community, doing CCK tests, genetic testing and GI...
REED, Vesta J. "Woody", age 78, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011. Vesta was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. She was also an active member with Past Unit Commander of DAVA #9, Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls, Order of the Eastern Star, and Ladies White Shrine. Vesta is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William Reed; children,...
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GOFF, Nathaniel “Nat,” age 86, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. He attended Concordia Lutheran Church. Nathaniel had a strong devotion to God and lived by the teachings of the bible. He was a Navy veteran and later worked as an Electronic Engineer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...
HOWELL, James “Lee,” age 52, of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 23, 2011, after an extended illness. A 1976 graduate of Oakwood High School, Lee was the owner and operator of Audio Video Design Group, installing audio and video systems in homes all over the nation. Overall, his life completely revolved around his son, Nathan. Preceded in death...
CHILSON, Beverly Jean, age 83, of Springboro, Ohio, and formerly of Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 at her residence. She was born on August 13, 1928, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar J. “Swede” and Genevieve L. Bellard Olson. On June 11, 1949, Beverly Jean Olson and Robert Benjamin Chilson were joined in holy marriage at...
THOMAS, Hubert A. “Art”, Age 87, of Kettering, formerly of Russell, KY, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Hubert retired from the Kettering Board of Education and Millat Industries where he worked as a carpenter and locksmith. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Hubert was known as a hardworking, strong man who was “the glue of the...
NEYHOUSE, Jeanne J., age 88 of Kettering, formerly of Blanchester, Ohio, entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. A long time member of her church, Jeanne was a loving and selfless person who will be deeply missed by family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, George in 1986. Jeanne is survived by her children, Michael (Rosie) Neyhouse...
ROUTSON, Fern, age 82, of Dayton passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 peacefully at home. She worked at Miami Valley Hospital where she retired after twenty years. Fern was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and of the Historical Society. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth H. in 1982 and daughter Cherie in 1994. Fern is survived by sons,...
REAM, Kristen Nichole, age 37, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a car accident on the evening of Friday, August 12, 2011. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School class of 1992 and graduated from University of Toledo in 1996 with a Bachelors of Science Degree. She was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Kristen was employed...