Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Charles Edward Simpson
Mar 23, 2002
SIMPSON, Charles E. age 84 of Centerville, died Saturday, March 23, 2002. He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Seabee's in the South Pacific . Charlie is survived by his wife, Lola Simpson; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. & Alice Simpson; step children; Willliam R. Jolley, Michael P. Jolley, and Linda West; grandchildren,...

Warren & Gladys Vogt
Mar 22, 2002
VOGT, Warren & Gladys, ages 83 & 88 of Miamisburg, went home with the Lord on Friday March 22, 2002. Warren was born July 2, 1918 in Versailles, MO. In 1936 he was the Missouri State Track Champion in the 880 yard run. He was retired from Chrysler Airtemp and also from his restaurant in Osage Beach, MO. He was...

Hazel O'Neal Kelly (Price)
Mar 22, 2002
KELLY, Hazel O'Neal (Price), age 94, passed away peacefully on March 22, at Bethany Lutheran Village after a long illness. She was born, June 12, 1907 in Gary, Indiana to Theodore and Lavina O'Neal. Hazel was the last surviving child of four sisters and one brother. She had a long and wonderful marriage to Gayle B. Price, most of it...

Frederick Worthington Gage
Mar 20, 2002
GAGE, Frederick Worthington, age 89 of Centerville died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. He was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Frederick received his BS from Illinois Weslyan University and his MS from Northwestern University. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Frederick was a member of the American Chemical Society and was written up...

Julia Marie Thorner
Mar 18, 2002
THORNER, Julia Marie, age 55, of Centerville died Monday, March 18, 2002. For the past several years, she was a school teacher at Kiser Middle School in Dayton. Julia is survived by her 2 daughters, Kasey Maynes and her husband, Shawn of Cincinnati, Ohio and Kim Thorner and her husband Tony Wiege, Carlsbad, California, and a host of relatives, friends...

Carolyn P. Wolf
Mar 16, 2002
WOLF, Carolyn P., age 80, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2002. She was a retired nurse and a member of Bara Court #15, Ladies of The Oriental Shrine. Survived by her sister, Velma I. Bainter, her brother Charles Pinkerton, nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends - all of whom she loved dearly. Memorial service will be held...

Eleanor Catherine Schutzler
Mar 12, 2002
, age 82, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002. She was a 1937 graduate of Middletown High School and received her registered nurse's degree from the University of Cincinnati. Eleanor was a R.N. for St. Elizabeth Medical Center for over 20 years. She was a member of University of Cincinnati Nurses' Alumni, American Czechoslovakian Club and a member...

Erik Allen Walchner ''A''
Mar 11, 2002
WALCHNER, Erik A., age 29, of Centerville, lost his valiant battle with cancer on Monday, March 11, 2002. He was a 1990 graduate of Beavercreek High School and a 1995 graduate of University of Dayton. Erik was a customer service rep for Victoria Secret. Survived by his wife Jane Walchner; son, Jonathan; daughter, Katie; parents, Dr. Andy and Toni Walchner...

Callie Pearl Mills (Blevins)
Mar 10, 2002
MILLS, Callie Pearl (Blevins), age 81, formerly of Dayton, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, in N. Palm Beach, FL. Callie was a beloved mother and housewife. She was a custom drapery seamstress who worked for various interior decorators for many years in Dayton, OH before retiring to Mt. Sterling, KY with her now deceased husband, Doyle S. Mills, Sr. Callie...

Gladys H. Smith
Mar 10, 2002
SMITH, Gladys H. ,of Oakwood, died Sunday, March 10, 2002. She was a member of the Dayton Women's Club and a life-time member of the First Lutheran Church. For several years, Gladys worked in the Aid to Dependent Children Program as a caseworker. She transferred to the Aid to the Blind until 1951. In 1968, she was appointed supervisor of...

Vinie Astrid Jones (Alfson)
Mar 9, 2002
JONES, Vinie Alfson age 89 of Kettering died on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Axel R. Jones in 1975, and her grandson, Dr. Gregory Reichel of Toledo, Ohio in 1995. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Diane and Roland Reichel of Kettering, Ohio, Kathleen and...

Robert Marsh Kowaski
Mar 7, 2002
age 82 of Kettering, died March 7, 2002. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Community Golf Course. Robert was a graduate of Stivers High School and retired from Ford Aerospace after many years of service. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Thelma Kowaski. Survived by his wife, of 55 years Rita Kowaski; daughter , Mary Ann...

Paul F. Russell
Mar 7, 2002
age 72, of Clinton, TN, formerly of Dayton, OH, moved from his body to his glorious home in heaven, March 7, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. Paul worked for Premier Rubber Mfg. for 30 years and Our Lady of Rosary for 10 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sampson and Myrtle Russell; 4 brothers, Burton, Cecil, Shirley...

Alonzo Vernon Hayre
Mar 6, 2002
age 89 of Dayton, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002. He was a member of Far Hills Community Church (formerly Far Hills Baptist Church). Alonzo retired from McCall Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie in 1998. Alonzo is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Clay & Rosemary Hayre. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002...

Pearl Edna Jerome
Mar 6, 2002
age 98, of Alpha, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002. Pearl and her husband moved to Alpha from Omaha, NE, in 1991. She was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband, Clifford D. Jerome. Pearl is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sally Jerome of Alpha, OH; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held...

Philip Richard Musial
Mar 5, 2002
age 55 of Oakwood, died March 5, 2002. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Dayton Polish Club, and the Holy Angels Church. Philip retired after 30 years as a controller at Delphi Chassi and was currently working as a controller at Electra Form. Preceded in death by his brother Henry Musial; parents, Joseph and Gertrude Musial. Survived by...

Lois W. Zizert
Mar 4, 2002
ZIZERT, Lois (Wilson), age 94, of Centerville, passed away Monday, March 4, 2002. Born in 1908, Lois was descended from the pioneer families of Wilson and Pine in the Centerville-Washington Township area. She graduated from Steele High School and the University of Cincinnati. Lois was an elementary school teacher who had taught in Dayton, Centerville, Beavercreek and Dayton Beach, FL,...

Ann J. Wooley
Mar 2, 2002
of Springboro, died Saturday, March 2, 2002. Ann retired in 1981 after 23 years at Monsanto Corp. Preceded in 1977 by her husband, Walter E. Wooley; and son, Larry Wooley in 1999. Survived by son, Gary Wooley of Springboro; daughter, Judy and her husband, Don Savino of West Chester, OH; 3 grandchildren, Mike, Lisa, and Brian; 3 great grandchildren, Courtney,...

Bonnie Faye Graham
Mar 1, 2002
age 82, of Farmland, IN, died Friday, March 1, 2002. Bonnie was a member of Far Hills Baptist Church. She was also a past matron of the Dayton Victory Chapter #594, O.E.S., Dayton and a member of Farmland Chapter #95 of Farmland, IN. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Louis M. Graham, Sr., in 1982. She is survived...

Harriet A. Cooper
Feb 26, 2002
(nee Loose), age 89, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. She was a lifetime Baptist and a devoted homemaker and mother. Preceded in death in 1979 by her husband, Charles David Cooper. Survived by her son, David Cooper of Kettering; daughter, Lorrie Cooper of Chicago; grandson, Chad (Vicki) Cooper of Dayton; granddaughter, Carrie (Aaron) Dingus of Xenia; and...