Obituaries

Catharine I. Brown

Catharine I. Brown

Nov 15, 2012

Catharine I. “Kate” Brown, age 105, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born on July 12, 1907 in Miamisburg, OH to the late George F. and Waneta (Holmes) Beiswenger. Kate was a 1925 graduate of Miamisburg High School and went to nurse’s training at Miami Valley Hospital...

George W Carr

George W Carr

Nov 14, 2012

CARR, George W., age  81,  of West Alexandria, OH. died Wed. Nov. 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born Mar. 30, 1931 to John and Ora (Tackett) Carr.  He had retired after 30 years at Dayton Tire & Rubber and also as a farmer for 35 years.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret (McQueen) Carr, 4 daughters, Donna Gail...

Gordon E. Kangas

Gordon E. Kangas

Nov 13, 2012

Gordon E. Kangas, Sr., age 77, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born July 20, 1935 in Eveleth, MN to the late George and Aili (Eskolia) Kangas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Chuck Kangas and sister Sheila Kangas. He is...

Dale E. Pence

Dale E. Pence

Nov 8, 2012

Dale E. Pence, age 86, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Thursday, November 08, 2012 at the Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH. He was born July 19, 1926 in Eaton, OH to the late Raymond and Flora (Kirkhoff) Pence. He was a U.S. Army Veteran whose served in WWII; was an American Legion Third District Commander for two...

Anna Mae "Ann" Petry

Anna Mae "Ann" Petry

Nov 6, 2012

Anna Mae “Ann” Petry, age 90, of Eldorado, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born May 24, 1922 in Richmond to the late John and Laura (Austerman) Toschlog. She was a 1940 graduate of Jefferson High School and a member of St. John Catholic Church, New Paris, OH. In addition to her...

Mary Elizabeth Rieker

Mary Elizabeth Rieker

Oct 31, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Rieker, age 86 of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Brookdale Place, Englewood, OH. She was a graduate of Eaton High School; and was formerly employed as an instructor at PJ’s Beauty College in Richmond, IN and the Midwest City Beauty College in Midwest City, OK. She was a talented pianist, seamstress and loved working...

James Lee Hartman

James Lee Hartman

Oct 22, 2012

James Lee Hartman, age 58 of Streator, IL and formerly of Camden, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 22, 2012 in Princeton, IL. He was born October 13, 1954 in Hamilton, OH to the late Lewis P. and Hazel M. (Heckman) Hartman. Jim was born and raised in the Camden area, attending Preble Shawnee High School. He was formerly...

Chelsea Suzanne Hanson

Chelsea Suzanne Hanson

Oct 21, 2012

Chelsea Suzanne Hanson, age 19 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 surrounded by love and friendship at Kettering Hospital. Chelsea was born on February 1, 1993. During her time with us she touched our hearts and our souls, her presence in our lives is a gift we'll always be thankful for. Chelsea joined 4-H at 6 years...

Shiela Ann Druley

Shiela Ann Druley

Oct 19, 2012

Shiela Ann Druley, age 75, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born September 17, 1937 in Preble County, OH to the late Raymond and Bertha (Karcher) Druley. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church; member of the Eaton Seniors Center; and was a very devoted...

William L. Larsh

William L. Larsh

Oct 13, 2012

William L. Larsh, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born September 21, 1924 in Dixon Township, Preble County, OH to the late Cecil and Hazel E. (Ross) Larsh. William graduated from Richmond High School in 1943 and attended the ACME Institute of Technology, Sinclair College and ITT. He was employed by AVCO...

Joyce J. Hembree

Joyce J. Hembree

Oct 12, 2012

Joyce J. Hembree, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born October 22, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Albert and Opal (Smith) Hines. Joyce was a member of the American Legion Post #665 Ladies Auxiliary, West Manchester, OH. She retired from the Baxter Company of Eaton, OH....

Leon Hendrickson

Leon Hendrickson

Oct 12, 2012

HENDRICKSON,  Leon E., age 94 of West Alexandria, OH. died Fri. Oct. 12, 2012 in Eaton.  He was born in Gratis, OH. on March 19, 1918 to Herman and Hazel (Ely) Hendrickson.  Leon worked for NCR in Dayton for 29 years and Preble County Lumber Company for 31 years.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII, a member of the...

Michael A. Subler

Michael A. Subler

Oct 6, 2012

Michael A. Subler, age 50, of Englewood, OH and formerly of Brookville, OH passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was born November 12, 1961 in Greenville, OH to Billy and Catherine (Herrmann) Subler. Mike was a 1980 graduate of Northmont High School and was employed for almost 30 years with the Kroger Company...

Charlene J. Kelch

Charlene J. Kelch

Oct 1, 2012

Charlene J. Kelch, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH after an extended illness. She was born December 22, 1933 in New Bremen, OH to the late Wilbur Herman and Donna (Bartlett) Schroer. She was a graduate of New Bremen High School and a graduate of Lima Memorial Hospital...

Sharon A. Chandler

Sharon A. Chandler

Sep 30, 2012

Sharon A. Chandler, age 69, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born March 29, 1943 in Hamilton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Jones, Sr.; daughter Sheila Lane; adoptive parents Ralph and Faye Dull; and biological father Thurl Golden. She is...

Robert J. Pfister

Robert J. Pfister

Sep 26, 2012

Robert J. “Rob” Pfister, age 52, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born December 1, 1959 in Dayton, OH. Rob was retired from Delphi Harrison of Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his father Robert C. Pfister. He is survived by his mother Joan T. Pfister of Eaton, OH; brother Anthony J....

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson

Sep 22, 2012

WILSON,  Russell, age 90, of Gratis, OH. died Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 in Middletown, OH.  He was born Aug. 5, 1922 in Wolfe County, KY. to William and Mary (Haynes) Wilson.  He was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran.  He  retired from ARMCO Steel in 1985.  Mr. Wilson was a member of Gratis United Methodist Church and many organizations, including, VFW #3804 of Middletown, Gratis...

Betty Pearl Bailey

Betty Pearl Bailey

Sep 17, 2012

BAILEY, Betty P., age 59, of Somerville, OH. died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012.  She was born in Florida on March 8, 1953.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Harry Bailey, 4 children, Richard Crews, Timothy Crews, both of FL., Lisa Adkins, Mansfield, OH., Amy Hart, Gratis, OH., 2 stepchildren, Roberta Sligar, Ross, OH., Reno Bailey, Eaton,OH., many grandchildren, brothers,...

Hugh Sauer

Hugh Sauer

Sep 17, 2012

SAUER, Hugh C., age 96, formerly of West Alexandria, OH. died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 in Eaton.  He was born in West Alexandria on Nov. 30, 1915 to Irvin and Lucy (Pontius) Sauer.  He was a graduate of West Alexandria High School, Ohio State University and Miami University. He was in the Ohio State University Marching Band. He started his education career...

Anna Geraldine Dwyer

Anna Geraldine Dwyer

Sep 16, 2012

Anna Geraldine Dwyer, age 96, of Eaton OH passed away at Vancrest on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born February 28, 1916 in Preble County, OH to the late Hawley and Ethel (Lee) Ashworth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Ivan Stowe, who passed away in 1989, and Norman Dwyer, who passed...

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