Obituaries

Penny Louise Kronauge

Oct 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Penny Louise Kronauge, age 56, of Washington Township, OH on October 24, 2023.Born on January 31, 1967, Penny was the cherished daughter of the late Paul Jr. and Margaret “Peggy” Kronauge, and sister to four siblings. She was a woman of integrity and an unwavering...

Koei Nakanishi

Oct 22, 2023

Koei Nakanishi, age 88, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Centerville, Ohio. He was born November 18, 1934 in Wailuku, Hawaii to Jiro and Kotoku (Uyehara) Nakanishi.

Koei proudly served in the United States Air Force and was also employed by Best Foods International and the University of Arkansas. He approached each day with...

Elizabeth Procter Isenburg Capel

Oct 22, 2023

 

CAPEL, Elizabeth Procter Isenburg, age 84, born on October 10, 1939 passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She passed peacefully while her family was with her.

 

Elizabeth is survived by her three children Blair (Andrea) Isenburg, Brenda (Larry) Foley, and Blythe Isenburg. She had four grandchildren Todd (Ashlee) Foley, Alisha (Charles) Creech, Lauren Isenburg, and Lindsay...

Christine Ann Kane

Oct 21, 2023

KANE, Christine A., age 85, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH, went to be with her husband, Michael, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1938 to the late Leo and Mary Magdalene Schaefer, in Narragansett, RI. Christine's family returned to the Dayton area when she was young, where she grew up and flourished with...

Sandra J. Cail (nee Price)

Oct 21, 2023

 

CAIL, Sandra J. (nee Price), age 75, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Sandra was a member of the Eaton High School Class of 1967.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University as well as her master’s degree in education from Wright State University.  Sandra was a first-grade teacher at The Lutheran...

Cynthia A. Keselring

Oct 20, 2023

KESELRING, Cynthia A. “Cindy”, age 81, of Centerville, OH passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital South.  She was born on March 24, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to parents, Elden and Eleanor Keselring. She was preceded in death by her parents, her Grandparents, and her beloved and faithful dogs, Cassie and Cody. After graduating from Centerville...

Alice J. Penney

Oct 20, 2023

PENNEY, Alice J., age 93, of Miami Twp, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. Alice was born to Orville and Edna (Gebhart) Mangeot in Miamisburg, OH on December 30, 1929.

She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and Jacob Eby Chapter 571 Order of the Eastern Star. As a homemaker she was a respected seamstress, sewing for...

Richard K. "Dick" Rathbun

Oct 19, 2023

 

Rathbun, Richard K. “Dick”, age 87, of Centerville, OH, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

 

Dick was born on September 17, 1936, in Stillwater, NY, to the late Kenneth and Florence Rathbun. He graduated as valedictorian from Stillwater Central School class of 1954, and went on to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where...

Janet M. Schermbeck

Oct 17, 2023

SCHERMBECK, Janet M, age 68, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Janet was born on April 3, 1955, in Thief River Falls, MN to the late E. Dale and Marjorie Carlson.  After graduating from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, class of 1973; she continued her education at Minnesota State University Moorhead, graduating in 1977...

Dr. David Lee Calvin

Oct 16, 2023

CALVIN, Dr. David Lee, age 77, of Dayton, formerly of Zanesville, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. David was born October 12, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Charles and Josephine (Lewis) Calvin. He was a sergeant in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969, then finished his career serving the Navy, retiring in 1996. David took great pride in his...

William Carl "Bill" LaVanche

Oct 15, 2023

LaVANCHE, William "Bill" Carl, age 65, of Miami Township, OH, passed on October 15, 2023. After bravely battling multiple health challenges, he died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio to loving parents, the late Dorothy (Schrader) and James LaVanche. He was a graduate of Alter High School, class of 1976, where he played...

Eileen Cecelia Imfeld Donahue

Oct 14, 2023

Eileen Cecelia Imfeld Donahue - Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Eileen Donahue, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023, in Kettering, OH. Born on June 6, 1932, in Hamilton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Agnes and Clement Imfeld.

She married Peter John Donahue in 1952. After their marriage,...

Margie Holland

Oct 13, 2023

HOLLAND, Margie, age 73 of Trotwood, passed away on October 13, 2023. Margie was born January 22, 1950 in Mason, TN to the late James and Willie Lemons. She was a graduate of Frazier High School in Covington, TN, class of 1968. Margie met and married the love of her life, Clode Holland. She devoted her life to caring for...

Denise Lynn "Denny" Luedeke

Oct 12, 2023

LUEDEKE, Denise Lynn “Denny”, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on September 16, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Denny brought joy and warmth into the lives of those around her and will be deeply missed.

 

Denny’s love for nature was evident in her beautiful flower gardens. She found...

Christine Marie Cemes

Oct 11, 2023

 

CEMES, Christine Marie, age 75, of Miami Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 minutes after listening to her favorite love song, “I Was Born To Love You.” Christine was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Donald and Ann (Kanya) Davis on March 24, 1948.

 

Christine is survived by her adoring husband, Jerry; sister,...

Mary Ann Stewart

Oct 7, 2023

 

STEWART, Mary Ann, age 93, passed away October 7, 2023. She was born May 24, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Orley Oliver and Esther C. (Smith) Morrison. Along with her parents, Mary Ann is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Stewart; second husband, Fred Haenzi; and brother, Robert Morrison. She is survived by...

Betty Jo Tilley

Oct 7, 2023

 

TILLEY, Betty Jo, age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Betty Jo was born on July 4, 1937 in Menifee County, KY to the late Mason and Carma Mendenhall. At a young age her family moved to the Dayton area where she grew up, and graduated from Stivers High School, class of 1956. Shortly...

Winnifred "Winnie" Betty Kvamme

Oct 5, 2023

Winnifred “Winnie” Betty (Neuenfeld) Kvamme, 93, of Kettering went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

She was born on April 17, 1930, in Lunds Valley, ND--the daughter of Fredrick and Cora Neuenfeld. She married Gordon Kvamme on June 5, 1960, in Palermo, ND. They lived on a farm and raised beef and dairy...

Rosemarie A. Rosko

Oct 5, 2023

ROSKO, Rosemarie, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023. Rose was born on March 25, 1933, to the late August and Rose Hruska, in Johnstown, PA. She was a graduate of Johnstown, PA High School in 1950. Rose met and married her husband Bernard Rosko April 30, 1955. She worked at the Sanitary Dairy before...

Jim Mahren

Oct 5, 2023

MAHREN, James “Jim” Andrew - beloved husband, father, and grandfather - passed away peacefully surrounded by family on a beautiful fall day, October 5, 2023. 

 

He was born in Chicago on April 9, 1947. His childhood in Wheaton and Lombard instilled a lifelong passion for classic cars and adventure. A Vietnam veteran, he honorably served in the United States...