Obituaries

Apr 11, 2007

CALLIHAN, Lucile R., “Lucy” age 87, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. Lucy was a longtime and faithful member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. She was a docent at the Dayton Art Institute and eventually became an assistant curator until her retirement in 1985. Lucy enjoyed quilting, handwork, playing golf at NCR, and was head...

Apr 10, 2007

MARRIOTT, George B., age 71 of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. George was born to the late, George F. and Jean (nee Baker) Marriott and was raised in Youngstown, OH. He attended Purdue University and Indiana Central College. George worked in the Financial Systems Division of the NCR Corporation for 19 years and...

Apr 9, 2007

SCHROEDER, William A., age 93, of Centerville passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007 at the Kettering Medical Center. William worked in the plastic engineering field for National Cash Register for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his grand-daughter, Tina Schroeder; son, Bill Schroeder; and brothers and sisters, who also preceded him in death. William is survived by...

Apr 9, 2007

SIMS, John H. Jr., age 86, of Dayton passed away at Hospice of Dayton Monday, April 9, 2007. John was a 60 year member of the Dayton F&AM Lodge #147 and a member of the Corinth Retirees. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ethel, sister...

Apr 5, 2007

SHOEMAKER, Margaret, “Peggy”, age 87, of Kettering passed away peacefully on April 5, 2007. Peggy was born on August 29, 1919 in Peru, IN, to William and Sara Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Mary Love and Jane Murray; 5 brothers, Chuck, Bill, John, Don and Fred Church. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Apr 4, 2007

STEVENS, Lloyd William (Bill) Jr., formerly of Battle Creek, MI and more recently of Springboro, OH passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Bill was an avid golfer, fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed attending his grandsons sporting events. Bill was a former member of the Battle Creek Country Club...

Apr 3, 2007

KRYNZEL, Debra (nee Grimshaw), age 47, of Lewisburg, formerly of the Dayton area, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on April 3, 2007 after an extended illness. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1977. Debbie was a longtime employee of Delco Products-Delphi. In 2002, she and her husband, Robert built Diamond Kennels. Debra was preceded in death by her...

Apr 2, 2007

HOFMANN, Joseph C. Jr., “Joe” age 87, of Kettering passed away Monday, April 2, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. Joe received his Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD and served in the United States Navy during WWII as a Lieutenant. Joe retired in 1980 from...

Mar 26, 2007

MUELLER, Irene L., age 99, of Miami Twp. passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Irene was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mueller in 1981. Irene is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Margaret Mueller; granddaughter, Barbara Robinson and husband, Larry Robinson; grandson, Steven Mueller;...

Mar 26, 2007

MUELLER, Irene L., age 99, of Miami Twp. passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Irene was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mueller in 1981. Irene is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Margaret Mueller; granddaughter, Barbara Robinson and husband, Larry Robinson; grandson, Steven Mueller;...

Mar 25, 2007

CARMICHAEL, Robert E., “Bob” age 84, of Miami Twp. passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 at his home. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Bob retired from DP&L as a computer operator after 42 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Irene J. Carmichael; children, Doug (Robin) Carmichael of Union, Paula Schriml...

Mar 19, 2007

CLAUSS Jr., Robert Joseph age 44, of Kettering, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 19, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident. Rob graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1981 and attended Miami University, Nyack College and Sinclair Community College. He received his black belt in Martial Arts from the Stephen K. Hayes Quest Center and worked for...

Mar 18, 2007

MEEKER, Willetta R., “Billie” age 89, formerly of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield. She was born in Winchester, VA July 29, 1917. Billie was preceded in death by her loving husband, W. Don Meeker, Sr. in 1993. She is survived by son, William D. Meeker, Jr. and Fran Hand of Tampa, FL;...

Mar 17, 2007

Mar 14, 2007

WELCH, Paul T. 80, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born March 3, 1927 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa and moved to Harveysburg, Ohio as a young boy. He attended Parker Co-op School and studied engineering at Ohio State University. He was a former builder and developer of...

Mar 14, 2007

Buenning Sr., Charles Anthony, age 82, of Dayton, formerly of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Charles attended Ohio State University where he played the trombone in the marching band. He was honored by the university as a lifetime member of the OSU marching band (TBDBITL). Charles was longtime member of St. Leonard’s...

Mar 14, 2007

CREEL, Kathleen Mae “Katie” (Potter), age 85 of Walnut Creek Nursing Center passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Katie was a school teacher in Kettering and Centerville for 18 years. She achieved bronze level ballroom dancing status at Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Katie was also a Real Estate Broker for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2007

REED, John William, age 90, of Kettering passed away Monday, March 12, 2007. He was born in Dayton, OH and graduated from Steele High School and Dennison University. He served in the United States Marines during WWII and retired from Standard Register. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church and Dayton Country Club. He was preceded in death...

Mar 10, 2007

PRUETT, Robert “Bob” Eldridge age 69, of Washington Township passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007. Bob received his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame University; his graduate degree from Northern Illinois and his PhD from Bowling Green University. He taught at the University of Georgia and retired after 29 years of service from Wright State University. Bob was a member...

Mar 10, 2007

JOHNSON, Camille age 83 of St. Leonard’s Retirement Community, in Centerville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at St. Leonard’s Retirement Community. Camille attended Northwestern University and worked for the U.S. Congressman Tony Hall as an Administrative Assistant. She was an active member of the St. Leonard’s Faith Community. Camille was preceded in death by her loving husband...