Obituaries

Obituaries

Ronald Gunter

Ronald Gunter

May 25, 2005

He was a professional piano player, at one point for Carnival Cruise Lines. He enjoyed relaxing in the yard, swimming and being with the people he loved most, his family. Ron was preceded in death by his daughters; Tina and Tilina, father; William H. and sister; V. Jewel Ash Osher, is survived by his loving wife of 40 years; Lois,...

James Thomas Aubry

James Thomas Aubry

May 24, 2005

James Thomas "Jim" Aubry of Lynchburg. Beloved father of Jennifer (Joe) Carter, James B. (Angel) Aubry, Quentin (Alysia) Aubry, Stacey (Rusty) Herdman, dear son of Mary Justine Kiley Aubry and of the late John T. Aubry, caring brother of Linda Ashcraft, Jeanne Brinkman, Virginia Cronin, Maria Cornett, Joseph, Tommy, Patrick, Daniel, Robert, Eddie Aubry and of the late Timothy, Teddy,...

Jake Walker Rogers

Jake Walker Rogers

May 24, 2005

ROGERS Jake Walker of Goshen Township, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Novakov) Rogers, loving father of Mary (Dan) Whitney, Edie (Mark) Shaw, and George Rogers, step-father of Paul Lohrum, caring grandfather of Scott and Ryan Lohrum, Katie Rogers, Mark Shaw and Roenick Whitney. Preceded in death by his parents, Alec and Edith (nee Cotton) Rogers and one...

Jack Douglas Kieffer

Jack Douglas Kieffer

May 24, 2005

KIEFFER Jack D., of Deerfield Township, peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of nearly 51 years of Jean F. (Hutsell). Cherished father of Jak (Shelley) Kieffer, Nina (Gary Weiler) Kieffer, Sissi Kieffer, Kitty (Carl) Schweikert, Joe Kieffer (deceased 1987), widow: Jodie, Jud Kieffer. Loving grandmother of Aisa Claybon, Esq. and Michael Claybon,...

Bessie (Nee Miracle) Pittman

Bessie (Nee Miracle) Pittman

May 23, 2005

Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Pittman, loving mother of John Henry (Ida Mae) Pittman, the late Sarah Jane Sowders, Colson (Monica) Pittman, Willard (Leona) Pittman, and Shirley Gibson, proud grandma of many grandchildren, dear sister of Victor Miracle.

Chester Blackwell

Chester Blackwell

May 22, 2005

Chester Elonzo "Lonnie" Blackwell of Lynchburg. Beloved husband of Debra Hensley Blackwell, dear father of Todd (Boby) Gill, Tonya Moore, Shannon (Christina) Gill and father in law of Tommy Allen, caring brother of Barbara Gerber, James Butch Acree, Robert Blackwell, and of the late Bobby Ramphrey, and Verdie Blackwell, and loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren. May 22, 2005 at age...

Robert S. Sr. Weinheimer

Robert S. Sr. Weinheimer

May 21, 2005

Beloved husband for over 58yrs. to Edna Kryza Weinheimer. Devoted father of Robert S. Weinheimer Jr., Diana (Rick) Oberschmidt, Jeffery S. (Terri) Weinheimer, Susan C. Kuehnle, Beverly J. (Rob) Cardosi, and Greg S. (Roberta) Weinheimer. Loving grandfather of Brian, Tracie, and Laura Weinheimer, Jennifer, Lynn, Julie, and Michael Oberschmidt, Beth, Andrew, Christopher, and David Weinheimer, Chuck, Erin, Alex, and Audrey...

Flaura A. Brewer

Flaura A. Brewer

May 20, 2005

Beloved wife of 37 years to Edward Brewer, loving mother of Melissa Wilmes, Derek Brewer, Aaron Brewer and Stefani Stewart, devoted daughter of Robert and Ann Mathena, affectionate grandmother of Kyle and Zachery Wilmes, Lucas and Jacob Stewart, dear sister of Maria Marshall.

George Daniel Racke Sr.

George Daniel Racke Sr.

May 18, 2005

RACKE George Daniel Sr., of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Poulos) Racke, loving father of Joanne Durham, George (Donna) Racke Jr., Kimberly (Ken) Dixon and Paul (Sue) Racke, caring grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, dear brother of Albert Racke, Matz Racke, Charlie Racke, Andrew Racke, Mae Rodgers, Barbara Schneider, Dolly Robinson and Helen Baxter,...

Carl Francis Pringle

Carl Francis Pringle

May 17, 2005

PRINGLE Carl Francis of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved husband of 43 years to Ollie Francis (nee Pierce)Pringle. Loving father of David (Rhonda) Gabbard, Darrell Gabbard, Brenda (Jeff) Bernethy, Alice (Dan) Duncan and Carla (Todd) Vargo. Caring grandfather of Adam Gabbard, Laura Gabbard, Danielle Duncan, Cody Duncan and Deserae Gabbard. Dear brother of Elmer Pringle, Maynard Pringle, Pete Pringle, LeRoy Pringle, Russell...

Linda Kay Handy Lorenzen

Linda Kay Handy Lorenzen

May 15, 2005

Linda Kay Lorenzen (nee Handy) of Blanchester. Cherished wife of Arthur B. Lorenzen, beloved daughter of Herman G. Handy and of the late Dorothy Scott Handy, dear mother of Christopher W. (Carol) Brown, Tamara Lynn (Pedro) Cruz, and of the late Cliff Lorenzen, caring sister of Judith Marie Ray, Dr. Kenneth Handy, Diana Sue Kirchhoffer, and loving grandmother of 4...

Brenda L. (Nee Mason) Purdon

Brenda L. (Nee Mason) Purdon

May 15, 2005

Cherished daughter of Jean and the late Donald Mason, beloved wife of almost 33 years to Mike Purdon, loving mom of Michael R. (Kathy) Purdon II and Christopher F. (Raechel White) Purdon, proud Nana of Michael Trey and Lily Purdon, dear sister of Pam (Ken) Waits and Donna Fugate, caring aunt of Derek Waits and Weston (Danielle) Fugate, and caring...

Vera L. (Nee King) Dusing

Vera L. (Nee King) Dusing

May 15, 2005

DUSING Vera L. (nee King) of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved wife of 53 years to Harold Dusing, devoted mother of Ronald (Darlene) Dusing, Garry Dusing, Eva (Rick) Howard and Rickey Dusing, loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Mike (Shelly) King, Barb (Ray) Shaw and the late Charles Hartmann, caring sister-in-law of James Dusing.

Madeline Daisey (Nee Lee) Dykes- Rice

Madeline Daisey (Nee Lee) Dykes- Rice

May 13, 2005

Dykes-Rice Madeline Daisey (nee Lee) of Grove City, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Howard W. Dykes, Sr., and Clarence Rice. Loving mother of Bill (Jae Lynne) Dykes and LeAnn King. Caring grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Former mother-in-law of Bonnie J. Hehman.

Charles Eugene Edwards

Charles Eugene Edwards

May 11, 2005

Beloved husband for 56 years of Anne (nee Buchanan) Edwards, loving father of Daniel (Patricia Rose) Edwards, dear grandfather of Christopher D. and Jessica W. Edwards, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Thursday May 11, 2005. Age 82. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles W. and Esther Edwards, two sisters Irene(Jim) May and Doris (Harlan) Sims....

William Calvert

William Calvert

May 9, 2005

CALVERT William "Bill" Dane of Goshen, Ohio. Beloved father of William (Sherrie) Calvert and Lura Calvert, caring grandfather of J.D. Calvert, Cortney Calvert, Renee Calvert, Steven Rawls and Nick Rawls, dear brother of Janice Blakely, special friend of Mary Ann, devoted uncle of Bobby, Cindy, Susan and Jimbo, loving son of the late Cecil and Lura (nee Wilson) Calvert. Private...

Donnie Ray Brock

Donnie Ray Brock

May 9, 2005

BROCK Donnie Ray of Felicity, Ohio. Loving brother of Arthur (Teresa) Brock, Dana Carson, Larry (Catherine) Brock, James Brock, Richard Brock, Linda Dameron and the late David Brock and Bill Brock. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Genevieve M. (Nee Duvelius) Shurts

Genevieve M. (Nee Duvelius) Shurts

May 9, 2005

Beloved wife of 55 years to Vernon C. Shurts, loving mother of Anthony W. (Nancy) Shurts, Karla (Bill) Rider, Janet (Chuck) Gray, Diane (Tom) Fisher, Andrew J. (Melody) Shurts, and Joan (Mike) Scherpenberg, proud grandmother of Rebecca and Aaron Shurts, Matthew and Michael Rider, Chris and Chad Gray, Mallory and Kyle Shurts, and Michael and Andrew Scherpenberg, caring great grandmother...

Clifford Walker

Clifford Walker

May 7, 2005

Beloved husband for over 57 years to Mary Griffith Walker. Devoted father of Deborah Sue (Jeffery) Marcum, and Ken (Beth) Walker. Loving grandfather of Kimberly Kopp, Olivia McIntyre, and Joey Fein. Proud great grandfather of Quentin Kopp, Noah McIntyre, Lauren Kopp, and Madison Fein. Dear brother of Bonnie Vineyard, Shelby Gullford, Martha Bivens, Sue Fields, and Alvin Walker. U. S....

William R. Jr. Wallace

William R. Jr. Wallace

May 2, 2005

Devoted father to Emily Anne, and Trae Wallace. Beloved son of William Wallace Sr., and the late Barbara Campbell Wallace. Loving brother to Debi Wallace-Peace, Karen Wallace, Thomas (Janice) Wallace, George (Donna) Jones, Lester Jones, Gene Jones, and the late Fred Jones. Brother in law to Judy Jones. Nephew to many aunts and uncles, also survived by cousins, and many...