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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Dennis William Hughes

Dennis William Hughes

Dec 24, 2004

age 45, of Centerville, died suddenly of heart failure on Friday, December 24, 2004. Dennis was a graduate of Centerville High School and was employed by Arlington Green Agency. He is survived by his mother, Carol Hughes, of Sun City Center, FL and his father, William F. Hughes, of Lebanon, OH; daughters, Marissa and Gina Hughes, of Beavercreek, OH; sisters,...

Norman L. Tuttle

Norman L. Tuttle

Dec 23, 2004

Tuttle, Norman L. age 66 of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at Kettering Medical Center after a brief but difficult battle with cancer. He was born on October 13, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. Norman was a loving partner in marriage, a devoted father, and proud grandfather. Norman enjoyed traveling with family and friends, but was especially fond...

Andy Strobhar

Andy Strobhar

Dec 21, 2004

age 17, of Centerville, went to be with God Tuesday, December 21, 2004. He attended K- 8th grade at Centerville public schools and was a senior at Alter High School. Andy was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He worked briefly at Hollister’s and worked several summers at Siebenthalers Garden Center. Andy was an outstanding athlete, playing many sports...

 Bettye S. Downey

Bettye S. Downey

Dec 21, 2004

age 85, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2004. Bettye was a member of Christ United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a Rosie the Riveter During WWII. Later she attended Lockyear Business College. Bettye was an avid swimmer at the South Community YMCA and played in two bridge clubs with a host of friends. Bettye...

Mercedes C. Swinderman

Mercedes C. Swinderman

Dec 19, 2004

SWINDERMAN, Mercedes C., age 93, of Kettering passed away Sunday, December 19, 2004 after a short illness at Kettering Medical Center. Mercedes has been a member of Church of the Ascension since 1969. She was a graduate of Julienne High School, a member of the Women’s Democratic Club, and a poll volunteer. Among her many hobbies were sewing, crafts with...

Dorothy W. Hiller

Dorothy W. Hiller

Dec 18, 2004

age 78, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2004. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lloyd; 2 sons, Rick and his wife, Jeanette Hiller, of Willowick, OH and Don and his wife, Kristi Hiller, of Springfield, OH; daughter, Lynne and her husband, John Erdei, of Oakwood, OH; and 3 grandchildren, John, Michael and Max. Committal services...

Margaret E. Hut

Margaret E. Hut

Dec 16, 2004

HUT, Margaret E. (nee Marxen), age 89, of Kettering passed away Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Heartland of Kettering. Margaret was a member of Holy Angels Church and Patterson Park Ohio Child Conservation League. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hut in 1982; 2 brothers, Frederick Marxen and Rudolph Marxen; and 5 sisters, Hazel Marxen, Geneva Moore,...

Edna L Lucas

Edna L Lucas

Dec 12, 2004

LUCAS, Edna L., age 105, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Gebhart Church Road in Miamisburg. Edna had lived in the Centerville area for all of her life. She was one of six students to graduate from Centerville High School in 1917. She became a teacher and...

Willliam D. Wolf

Willliam D. Wolf

Dec 11, 2004

WOLF, William D., age 88, formerly of Kettering and Oakwood passed away Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Laurelwood Assisted Living. William was born August 22, 1916 in Terre Haute, IN. He served in WWII for 5 years first as a Lt. in the Army Corps of Engineers, where he built the first paved road on Maui, Hawaii that still exists...

Chaz (Michael Clark) Ortman

Chaz (Michael Clark) Ortman

Dec 10, 2004

ORTMAN, Chaz (Michael Clark) age 27, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004. Chaz was born in Dayton, Ohio, January 14, 1977. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack E. Ortman, and Howard and Mary Miller. He leaves behind his wife, Heather Ortman; children, Caitlyn, Phillip, Lee, and Greg; parents; Jack & Danni Ortman, Michael & Melissa Clark, and...

Murray Dinsmore

Murray Dinsmore

Dec 8, 2004

DINSMORE, Murray, age 85, died at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living of Centerville Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Murray was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church. He retired in 1981 as an industrial engineer at Delco Moraine. He was Master of Troy’s Franklin Lodge #14 F&AM in 1947, a member of AASR-Valley of Dayton, Victory Chapter #210, Antioch Shrine and Past...

Alma Mae Strickler Morgan

Alma Mae Strickler Morgan

Dec 7, 2004

MORGAN, Alma Mae Strickler, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Clayton. Alma was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Strickler, her second husband, Robert Morgan, and by her sister Zelma Fitzwater. She was a faithful member for over 60 years of The Hillside Chapel Church. She leaves behind several church...

Preston Alonzo Jackson

Preston Alonzo Jackson

Dec 2, 2004

age 64, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2004. Preston was a long time employee of Morgan Linen Service in Dayton. He was a dedicated little league baseball coach for 20 years with a field named in his honor. He was preceded in death November 11, 2004, by his wife, Mildred Marie Jackson and one brother, George Jackson....

Robert C Shade

Robert C Shade

Dec 1, 2004

SHADE, Robert C., age 80, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, December 01, 2004. Robert was the owner of Hecter H. Shay Insurance Agency. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Robert raced Malibu cars locally and loved volunteering at the Indianapolis 500. He also volunteered at Hospice of Dayton for 10 years and the Kettering Police Department. He...

Cleona M. Gaver

Cleona M. Gaver

Nov 27, 2004

GAVER, Cleona M., “Toni” age 89, of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the Ohio Masonic Home. Cleona was born in Cloverport, KY to Oscar and Myrtle Hinton. She worked in customer service in the retail industry. Cleona was preceded in death by her husband, Eluid “Ed” Steelman. She is survived by her two children; daughter, Suzanne Berry...

Eleanor L. Baird

Eleanor L. Baird

Nov 22, 2004

BAIRD, Eleanor L., age 92, passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 at Brighton Gardens of Washington Township. Eleanor was a member of Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church. She worked at WPAFB as a Film Editor/Producer where she produced training films and classified films for the United States Government. Eleanor received a commendation for Meritorious Civilian Service Award for outstanding performance...

Jesse Franklin (Dennis) Baines

Jesse Franklin (Dennis) Baines

Nov 22, 2004

BAINES, Jesse Franklin (Dennis), 86, died Monday, November 22, 2004. He was born in West Blocton, AL and died at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville, OH. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence Marie Baines, and his sister, Lula Murphy Rogers. Jesse retired from the U.S. Army in 1961 after 20 years’ service. He was drafted before...

Tacie Louise Aber

Tacie Louise Aber

Nov 20, 2004

ABER, Tacie L., age 66, of Athens, OH, formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2004 in Athens, OH. Tacie was a graduate of Oakwood High School. She attended Miami University of Oxford and received her Associate Degree from Stephen’s Jr. College. She was a pre-school teacher and a member of the Dayton Jr. League. Tacie was preceded in...

Sally Anne Roush Brown

Sally Anne Roush Brown

Nov 19, 2004

(Roush), age 60, of Kettering passed away Friday, November 19, 2004. Sally earned her Bachelor’s Degree from DePaw University, Green Castle, IN, and her Masters from Miami University, Oxford, OH where she had also worked on her Doctorate of Education. She served the students of the Kettering City Schools for 38 years, first as a Junior High School English and...

Gary Lee Schommer

Gary Lee Schommer

Nov 17, 2004

SCHOMMER, Gary L., age 71, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Gary was a 1951 graduate of Stivers High School and Bowling Green State University. He was an Eagle Scout, served as a Scout Master and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He taught at the University of Omaha, University...

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