Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Lois J. Wilson

Lois J. Wilson

Oct 27, 2003

WILSON, Lois J., age 74, of Kettering, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Dayton and graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. From 1979-1989, she was employed as Director of Food Services for the Montgomery County Jail. She also served as past president of the Oakwood Kiwanis Women’s Club, a Reach for Recovery...

Mary C. Matheson

Mary C. Matheson

Oct 24, 2003

age 85, of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 24, 2003, at Miami Valley Hospital. She had retired from DESC as a contract administrator. Mary was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Belmont Chapter #555. Preceded in death in 1966 by her husband, Jack; infant son, James; 2 brothers; and a sister. Survived by her son and his wife,...

Katherine Besch Madden

Katherine Besch Madden

Oct 21, 2003

MADDEN, Katherine, Besch of Oakwood, passed away, Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at Miami Valley Hospital, where she became a registered nurse. Katherine was a life member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Dayton Country Club, the Rod and Reel Club and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Wallace C. Madden and siblings Erwin and...

Delores K. Kraushaar

Delores K. Kraushaar

Oct 21, 2003

age 69, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2003. Delores is survived by four sons, Steve (Gina), of Fargo, Geralk (Lizette) of Rossford, OH, Daniel (Nina) of Dayton, Michael (Tama) of New Lebanon, OH; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 1:00 PM at David’s Cemetery with Rev. Darlene...

Harry Clay Kiefaber

Harry Clay Kiefaber

Oct 20, 2003

KIEFABER, Harry C., “Hank”, died on Monday, October 20, 2003 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Harry J. Kiefaber, his mother, Jane (Huffman) Kiefaber, and his sister, Harriett Connelly. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Caroline Young Kiefaber; sons, Harry J. (Beth) and Clay H. (Leslie) Kiefaber; daughter, Elizabeth...

Gilbert R. Martin

Gilbert R. Martin

Oct 19, 2003

MARTIN, Gilbert R., age 88, of Oakwood, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville. Gilbert attended Westminster Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir for 48 years. He was a 1938 graduate of DePauw University, IN and received his master’s degree in 1939 from Boston University. Gilbert was the director of the Oakwood YMCA and...

Carol I Hayes

Carol I Hayes

Oct 14, 2003

HAYES, Carol I., age 67, of Oakwood passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Robert Hayes; 3 sons, Brian Hayes of Beavercreek, Scott Hayes, of Ft. Worth, TX and Jason and his wife, Brandee Hayes of Kettering and 6 grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, from...

Joanna T. Clay (Nee Clouse)

Joanna T. Clay (Nee Clouse)

Oct 13, 2003

CLAY, Joanna T., (nee Clouse) age 66, of Centerville, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away October 13, 2003 at Southview Hospital. Joanna was a graduate of West Carrollton High School and Earlham College, Richmond, IN. Her many memberships include, the Friendship Force, the Centerville Washington Diversity Council, South Metro Optimist Club and an organizing member of Christ the King Lutheran...

Alan M Kimmel

Alan M Kimmel

Oct 11, 2003

KIMMEL, Alan, M., age 60, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2003. Alan was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Miami University and received his Masters Degree in Computer Sciences. An avid musician, Alan enjoyed the drums and jazz. Preceded in death by his parents, Burlen and Ruth Kimmel, (Schoen); and his brother,...

Colin Mcinnes, Jr.

Colin Mcinnes, Jr.

Oct 9, 2003

age 98, of Kettering, died October 9, 2003, in Raleigh, NC, where he spent his last 6 years. He had his B.S. in Engineering from Carnegie-Melon. Colin was a retired engineer from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was a Lt. Colonel when he retired from the Air Force, serving during World War II. Colin was a former member of...

Harold Eugene Stephens

Harold Eugene Stephens

Oct 8, 2003

STEPHENS, Harold E., age 87, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Harold was born July 19, 1916 in Whitley City, Kentucky to George and Martha Ellen (Ball) Stephens. After his father’s death, Harold and four of his siblings left Whitley City for The Junior Order Home for Orphans in Tiffin, Ohio. After graduating from...

James Preston Lohman

James Preston Lohman

Oct 8, 2003

“Jim”, (Lt. Col, USAF, Ret.) age 52, of Beavercreek, was called to Heaven Wednesday, October 8, 2003. Jim was born February 3, 1951 in Lebanon, IN to the late George and Claire Lohman. He led a beautiful and meaningful life in service to the Lord. After 20 years of service in the USAF, he retired as a Lt. Col; owner-operator...

Sterling Henry Abernathy

Sterling Henry Abernathy

Oct 6, 2003

ABERNATHY, Sterling H., 89, Centerville, OH, died October 6, 2003 at Bethany Lutheran Village. He was born June 28, 1914, in Fordyce, AR, a son of Sterling and Louise Dalch Abernathy. He was married for 58 years to Madge Obermiller. She preceded him in death by five days. He was a retired Army Colonel. He served over 30 years, starting...

Helen L. Wills

Helen L. Wills

Oct 5, 2003

of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. Helen was a life long member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She attended Miami Jacobs College and retired after many years as a secretary for Shook Contractors. Helen also served in the Signal Corps. during WWII. Preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Wills and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Burden;...

Mary Alice Ewry

Mary Alice Ewry

Oct 5, 2003

EWRY, Mary A., age 94, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School. Mary was a member of Sugarcreek Presbyterian Church and Merry Makers Club. Preceded in death in 1980 by her husband, John W. Ewry. Survived by her son, Jack (Patty) Ewry of Kettering; daughter, Joan Shannon of Kettering; 3 granddaughters;...

Robert K. Stewart

Robert K. Stewart

Oct 4, 2003

age 80, of Kettering, OH, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1923, in Westboro, Ohio. Robert retired from Monsanto Research Corp. after 32 years of service. He was a World War II veteran and did active service in the South Pacific. Robert was an avid tennis and golf player and loved...

Christine D. Jacoby

Christine D. Jacoby

Oct 3, 2003

age 34, of Kettering, passed away, Friday, October 3, 2003. Survived by her father, Robert Jacoby of Milton, DE; mother, Martha Jacoby of Kettering; daughter, Lindsey Jacoby of Kettering; 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret and Steve Wallace of Tucson, AZ, and Elizabeth Jacoby of Kettering; niece and nephew, Macy and Joseph Wallace; special friend, Ed March of Beavercreek; and best...

Oleta Mae Burge

Oleta Mae Burge

Oct 3, 2003

“Lee”, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Friday, October 3, 2003. She was a long time member of Faith Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Becky Meek. Survived by her husband of 68 years, Clyde Burge; daughter, Cindy (Bill) Robbins of Beavercreek; 2 sons, Henry (Linda) Burge of Dayton and John (Carol) Burge of Beavercreek; 5 grandchildren, Kim...

Madge Dorothy Abernathy (Nee Obermiller)

Madge Dorothy Abernathy (Nee Obermiller)

Oct 1, 2003

age 90, of Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville, OH, died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. She was born February 28, 1913, in Oran, Missouri, a daughter of Theodore and Ethel Davis Obermiller. Madge was married July 26, 1945, in Little Rock, AR, to Sterling H. Abernathy, who resides at Bethany Lutheran Village. She graduated from Jackson High School,...

Roy J. Townsend

Roy J. Townsend

Sep 30, 2003

age 75, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2003. He retired from Kroger Dairy. Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma in 1997, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by daughter, Patricia Harrod; 2 grandsons, Kipp (Michele) Martines, Jon Harrod; 1 granddaughter, Anna Harrod; 2 great-granddaughters, Amelia and Tabitha Martines. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM,...