Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Robert Edward Batsche, Jr.

Robert Edward Batsche, Jr.

Jun 15, 2002

age 44, of Belleville, IL, beloved husband, father, son, and grandfather, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2002, after a lengthy illness. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Bob was a Communications Systems technician and served at Air Force bases in Texas, Mississippi, Indiana, Germany, United Kingdom and finally at Scott AFB in Illinois. He is...

Mary Jo Schuster

Mary Jo Schuster

Jun 13, 2002

SCHUSTER, Mary Jo, (nee Wright) age 52 of Kettering, passed away, Thursday, June 13, 2002. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA and her Master of Fine Arts from The University of Alabama. Mary Jo's professional associations included; Very Special Arts Ohio, serving on the board of trustees, Dayton Art Institute, National Society...

Jerry Lee Niedermayer

Jerry Lee Niedermayer

Jun 12, 2002

''JerrBear'' age 11, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, June 12. He attended J. E. Prass Elementary School in Kettering. He is survived by his father and mother, Daniel C. and Trudy Niedermayer; brother, Daniel; 3 sisters, Chelsea, Patricia and Brittney; paternal grandfather, Raymond Niedermayer; paternal grandparents, Jerry & Pat Rinderle; maternal grandparents, James & Rose Chadwell and numerous aunts, uncles...

Norma Dell Monschke

Norma Dell Monschke

Jun 11, 2002

, age 81, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2002. Born and raised in Missouri, she attended Baker University where she began a lifelong affiliation with the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. After college, she relocated to Seattle where she worked as a secretary, served as a junior USO hostess during WWII, and danced so divinely she swept the man...

Henrietta Dorothy Kistler, (Brunsman)

Henrietta Dorothy Kistler, (Brunsman)

Jun 11, 2002

age 91, resident of Bethany Lutheran Village, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002. Retired in 1982, from Kistlers Specialized Gifts, which she founded in 1950. Member of Ladies' Oriental Shrine, Bara Court No. 15, 50 year member and Past Matron of Dayton-Victory Chapter #594, Order of Eastern Star and member of South Park United Methodist Church. Predeceased by her husband of...

William H. Hays

William H. Hays

Jun 4, 2002

, age 84, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Sycamore Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 15, 1917, the son of the late John Coryell Hays and Sylvia Bowman Hays of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Bill was an Air Corps veteran of WWII and the Korean War, flying the Thunderbolt fighter in combat. After combat duty,...

Marjorie Jane Schultz (Nee Roberts) (Nee Stafford)

Marjorie Jane Schultz (Nee Roberts) (Nee Stafford)

Jun 3, 2002

SCHULTZ, Marjorie J., (nee Roberts) (nee Stafford), age 81, went peacefully to her Lord after a lengthy illness on Monday, June 03, 2002 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Marjorie was raised in Trotwood Ohio and is a graduate of Miami Jacobs Junior College. She and Morley raised their family in Beavercreek Ohio. They were charter members of Kirkmont Presbyterian Church, where...

Marcia Kay Earnhart

Marcia Kay Earnhart

Jun 2, 2002

EARNHART, Marcia K., age 65 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. She worked in retail most of her life, most recently she was the retail manager of the Golden Lamb Gift Shop in Lebanon, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Helen (Ewing) Rife. Marsha is survived by her 2...

Mary Elizabeth Albaugh

Mary Elizabeth Albaugh

May 31, 2002

ALBAUGH, Mary Elizabeth ''Betty'', age 87, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 31, 2002. She had attended Miami Jacobs College. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Al and her daughter, Jane. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Julie Guenther of Centerville, Joan Wuellner and her husband, Clancy of Monroe, OH and Jill Stewart of Quincy, MI; 9...

Catharine M. Merle

Catharine M. Merle

May 26, 2002

MERLE, Catharine M. age 42 of Springboro, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 10 Wilmington Place. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Merle; one daughter, Macy Merle of Springboro; one sister, Korinne McDonald and two brothers, Duncan and Chris McDonald all of Canada. Friends may call at the Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville on Wednesday May 29,...

Dr. Lois N. Nelson

Dr. Lois N. Nelson

May 21, 2002

NELSON, Lois N., Dr. age 72, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. Dr. Nelson received her Bachelor of Arts (Speech), Master of Education and Doctor of Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her fields of specialization were Medical Education, Curriculum Development, Research, Faculty Development, Human Development, Interaction Analysis and Leadership. Her main...

George F. Mcintyre

George F. Mcintyre

May 20, 2002

MCINTYRE, George F., age 84, of Washington Twp. passed away Monday, May 20th. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Iris (Meinke) McIntyre. Born in Sharon, PA., George spent most of his career as an Engineer with Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, MI. He retired from Chrysler Airtemp in Dayton, OH. George was a member of the Detroit Engineers...

Junior Leo Spitler

Junior Leo Spitler

May 17, 2002

SPITLER, Junior L., age 83, of Kettering, passed away, Friday, May 17, 2002. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther Evelyn Spitler, and his second wife, Cordelia Spitler; Junior is survived by his children; Joan Linard, Jean (Joe) Beaver, Stephen (Karen) Spitler, Garry (Louann) Spitler and Randy Spitler; 7 grandchildren, Jacquelyne Beaver, Gregory (Christie) Linard, Gretchen (Steve)...

Ruth E. Strong

Ruth E. Strong

May 16, 2002

STRONG, Ruth E., (nee Fleming) age 82 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 16 at Hospice of Dayton. She was a 1938 Steele High School Graduate. Ruth was preceded in death by her son Bobby Strong. Ruth is survived by her 2 sons and daughters-in-law; James M. and wife Carolyn Strong of Centerville and Larry L and wife, Drenda Strong...

Willis Campbell   ''Curly''

Willis Campbell ''Curly''

May 15, 2002

CAMPBELL, Willis, ''Curly'' age 82 of Moraine, born November 2, 1919, passed away peacefully at home, May 15, 2002. He served seven years in the Army and was a veteran who served in Europe during WWII. Willis retired after 34 years of service at Delco Moraine. He was preceded in death by his son, Dearl, two sisters, three brothers and...

Jane T. Todd

Jane T. Todd

May 14, 2002

age 79 of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Jane was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 3, 1922. She graduated from Oakwood High School and Endicott Junior College of Beverly, MA. Jane was a retired country club manager, having managed the Miami Valley Hunt and Polo Club for over 20 years and was a longtime member of the...

William M. Laing

William M. Laing

May 13, 2002

LAING, William M., ''Bill'', age 77, of Centerville, died Monday, May 13, 2002. Born in Toronto, he grew up in North Bay, Ontario. Bill received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and retired from the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1990. He was a past president of the Paper Industry Manufacturers' Association and the Technical...

Michael Arnold Highley

Michael Arnold Highley

May 13, 2002

HIGHLEY, Michael A. ''Mike'', age 50 of Dayton, passed away, Monday, May 13, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin A. Highley. Mike was a life long resident of Dayton. He was a member of Local 696 U.A.W. and employed at Delphi-Chassis as a machine repairman for 25 years. Mike is survived by...

Janet K. Feldmaier

Janet K. Feldmaier

May 9, 2002

FELDMAIER, Janet K., (Harner), age 83, of Centerville, Ohio passed away May 9, 2002. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Feldmaier. Janet is survived by her husband of 60 years, George; one son, Steven and his wife, Gretchen of Marietta, OH and daughter-in-law, Linda of Mishawaka, IN; 3 grandchildren, Lauren Crum (Gary) of Oakton, VA, Matthew Feldmaier...

Robert B. Killen

Robert B. Killen

May 7, 2002

, age 88, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2002. He attended Miami University in Oxford, OH, and received his electrical engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati. Robert began his career with the Dayton Power and Light Company in 1933 as a co-op engineer. After moving from planning engineer to chief engineer of system planning, he was named...