Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Genevieve Marie-Louise Smith
Jan 28, 2015
SMITH, Genevieve Marie-Louise Mirloup, born April 7, 1921 in La Ferte-St. Aubin, France, passed away on January 28, 2015. Survived by her daughters, Tricia McGill (Mert) of Springboro, OH, Madeleine Miller (Tim) of Westminster, MD, Evelyne Holder of Richmond, VA, and by her son, Lawrence Smith (Diana) of Glen Burnie, MD. Genevieve was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Sean, Melissa, Suzanne,...
Deann "Dede" Davies
Jan 27, 2015
DAVIES (Schenck), De Ann Noel "DeDe", of Kettering passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015. She was a graduate of Oakwood High School in 1992 and attended Wright State University. DeDe was a member of the Oakwood choir during school, as well as the Phi Mu sorority at Wright State. She enjoyed many hobbies such as crochet and jewelry making. Her...

Thomas William Hoog
Jan 27, 2015
HOOG, Thomas William, age 73, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton. Tom was born August 8, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Herbert C. and Evelyn (Staub) Hoog. Tom graduated from duPont Manual High School class of 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University...

Nancy Lou Cauley
Jan 27, 2015
Nancy Lou Cauley, died at 5:15 AM on January 27, 2015 after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she grew up in Quincy, Illinois, attended Ward Belmont College in Tennessee, and Northwestern University completing a BA in English literature. She married Francis Hill Cauley of Evanston, Illinois and lived there for fifteen years, before moving to...

Wayne Horton Marks
Jan 23, 2015
MARKS, Wayne H., age 82, of Kettering passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Suites of Walnut Creek. He was born in Delaware, OH to the late Carl and Frances Marks on March 10, 1932. Wayne was a graduate of Delaware Willis High School and Ohio Wesleyan University and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He proudly served...

Buddy R. Burns
Jan 20, 2015
BURNS, Buddy Ray, age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Glenna Piersall Burns. Buddy served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Thompson during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. He retired from the Pepsi-Cola Company in 1997 after 33 years. Buddy...
Setsuko Mineshima
Jan 20, 2015
MINESHIMA, Setsuko, Age 86 of Tokyo, Japan passed away on January 20, 2015 in Dayton, OH. Setsuko was a devout practicing Soka Gakkai International Buddhist member of 60 years. She and her husband, Hiromichi Mineshima took up residence in Dayton, Ohio in 1990. Setsuko enjoyed crafting, sewing, and anything that involved her hands. She had a great appreciation for high...
Linda W. Keifer
Jan 20, 2015
KEIFER, Linda W., age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born to the late Walter and Thelma (nee Odell) Meixner on February 12, 1934 in Dayton, OH. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother and proud grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a passion for...
Frances Mae Erskine
Jan 18, 2015
Frances "Fran" Mae Wilcke Erskine died peacefully on January 18, 2015 at age 94 in her residence at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville, Ohio. Fran was born on May 14, 1920 and was a lifelong Dayton area resident. She attended Stivers High School and later graduated from Oakwood High School. Her formal education continued at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she...
Cathleen Pearl Campbell
Jan 17, 2015
Cathleen McGinty Campbell, age 88, of Washington Township, died Saturday, January 17, 2015. She was born on July 18, 1926 to the late, John Francis and Pearl (Hostettler) McGinty. In addition to her parents, Cathleen is preceded in death by her brother, John Francis McGinty; and Harriett Louise Steele; husband, James M. Campbell; daughters, Jane A. Mattern and Mary Campbell;...

Marjorie Lois Betz
Jan 16, 2015
BETZ, Marjorie L., age 92, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. Marjorie was born to the late Carl V. and Hazel (nee Green) Frank on February 3, 1922 in Dayton, OH. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was a devoted wife and mother of two. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents...

Eli Brandon Everhart
Jan 16, 2015
ELI BRANDON EVERHART, age 34 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on January 16, 2015. Born in Xenia, Ohio, he graduated from North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas, attended the North Texas Fire Academy, and worked in the construction and roofing field with his father for the bulk of his precious life. He was a devoted family man who loved...

Roxie Marie Nagy
Jan 12, 2015
NAGY, Roxie Marie, age 90, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. Roxie was born to the late James D. and Anna (nee White) McKinney in Clay City, KY on December 24, 1924. She graduated from Fairmont H.S and participated in the band. Roxie enjoyed collecting her dolls, cooking for her family and square dancing. She is preceded...

Loran J. Bach
Jan 12, 2015
Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Visitation: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH America 45429 Monday, January 12, 2015 No Visitation Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Monday, January 12, 2015 No Services

R. Jerry Coleman
Jan 12, 2015
COLEMAN, R. Jerry, age 83, of West Carrollton, OH, went to be with Jesus on January 12, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan, and his Sons and their families, who he loved dearly: John (Suzanne) Coleman, Jay (Kathleen) Coleman; grandsons: Andrew (Angie) Coleman, Brad (Deanna) Coleman, Nick (Heather) Coleman, Stephen Coleman, and Samuel Coleman;...
Benjamin Winden Imhoff
Jan 10, 2015
IMHOFF, Benjamin, aged 32, passed away from a heart attack at his home in Cincinnati on Saturday January 10, 2015. A native Californian, Ben was born in San Francisco and spent his childhood in Pasadena, before moving to Ohio where he earned a BS from University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Xavier University and worked in financial services. Ben...

Franz Schuster
Jan 8, 2015
SCHUSTER, Franz, age 87, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday January 8, 2015 in Lexington, KY. Born to Josef and Anna Schuster on March 27, 1927 in Mitrowitcza, Yugoslavia. He was a kind-hearted man, and a joy to all who knew him. Franz immigrated to the United States with his wife, Theresia and six year old son, Guenter from Austria...
Virginia Ruth Steinberg
Jan 7, 2015
STEINBERG, Virginia Ruth, born Nellie Virginia Harrison, on June 20th, 1917 in Providence, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio on January 7, 2015. She is survived by her son, Michael (Peggy), grandchildren Jeff (Linda) Steinberg, Elizabeth Steinberg and Harrison Steinberg. She also has two Great-grandchildren, Matthew Steinberg and Lily Steinberg. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence...

Ned N. Showalter
Jan 6, 2015
Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429
James L. "Jim" Gillespie
Jan 3, 2015
GILLESPIE, James L., beloved husband, father and grandfather, great grandfather, age 89, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Born in Kenosha, WI, the World War II Army Air Force veteran and long-time member of Southminster Presbyterian Church was preceded in death by his father and mother, James S. and Nellada Gillespie, and sister, Bette Smith. Jim is...