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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Marilyn King Pope
Dec 22, 2021
POPE, Marilyn King, age 75, of Kettering, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Marilyn was born May 11, 1946 in Columbus, OH to the late Dr. Benjamin and Jane (Elliot) King. A 1964 graduate of Fairmont West High School, she earned her Master’s in education at Ohio State University. Marilyn devoted 35 years to her students, teaching in Grandview,...
Marilyn Yvonne Glass Lusa
Dec 21, 2021
LUSA, Marilyn Yvonne Glass, age 91, of Washington Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Marilyn was born on June 11, 1930, in New Boston, Ohio. Her late parents were Charles and Gladys Glass. Marilyn Glass attended Glenwood High School, New Boston, where she graduated ln 1948 with honors. She was married to John Lusa on June 16, 1951,...
Charles Mcmillan Graham
Dec 21, 2021
Charles Graham knew the true meaning of service – to his country, his community, his church, and everyone he loved. As a young man, he volunteered as soon as he could to join the American forces in World War II. He was just 17 when he left America for Japan to be part of the U.S. occupation and revitalization of...
James D. Abel
Dec 19, 2021
ABEL, James D., age 61, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born September 26, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late James T. and Georgia M. (Adams) Abel. James retired after many years working as a construction superintendent in both residential and commercial areas. He was an avid motorsports fan and he liked watching...
Alfred W. "Al" Alexander
Dec 19, 2021
ALEXANDER, Alfred W. “Al”., age 96, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Alfred was born on September 29, 1925 in Rock Island, IL to the late Alfred and Winifred (Longenbacker) Alexander, Sr. He served in World War II with the Army Air Corp as a 2nd Lieutenant Bombardier and retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve...
Virginia Jean Schulke
Dec 18, 2021
SCHULKE, Virginia “Jean”, age 83, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Jean was born on November 1, 1938 in Dayton to the late John E. and Virginia June (Hollingsworth) Doling. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1957. Following her education Jean met the love of her life, Edward Schulke Jr., later marrying on November 15, 1958....
Mary Anne Wagner Barr
Dec 17, 2021
Mary Anne Wagner Barr, age 61, of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on December 17. 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 30, 1960 to Harold Beck Wagner and Mary Wagner Creager. Mary Anne was a graduate of Oakwood High School (’78), Hillsdale College (’82), and Urbana University (’09). She served in several roles in education including as...
Ann O. Deutschle
Dec 16, 2021
DEUTSCHLE, Ann, age 84, of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Ann was born in Champaign, IL on May 11, 1937 to the late Rudy and Ann (White) Overshiner. She was a long time member of over 50 years at Fairhaven Church. Ann graduated from Champaign High School and attended the University of Illinois where she was...
Lawrence Everett "Larry" Olson
Dec 14, 2021
OLSON, Lawrence Everett “Larry”, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and daughter at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 after a brief illness. Larry was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 24, 1949 to Leda Jean and Anton L Olson. He graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1967 and graduated...
John Kenneth Wagner
Dec 14, 2021
WAGNER, John Kenneth, age 85, of Washington Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. John was born in Dayton, OH on June 16, 1936 to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Miller) Wagner. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Dayton Rotary, Bicycle Club, Dayton Racquet Club and The American Legion. John graduated from Chaminade High School in...
Anna Maria Hogendoorn
Dec 13, 2021
HOGENDOORN, Anna Maria, age 85, of Centerville, formerly of The Netherlands, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Anna was born March 8, 1936 to the late Adrianus Gerardus Antonius Maria and Henriette Maria Hubertina Josephina (Specken) Buwalda. Before moving to the U.S., she worked in the university hospital as a lab technician. After she had children she dedicated her time...
Susanna "Susie" Cramer
Dec 13, 2021
CRAMER, Susanna (Burner) “Susie”, age 95, of Centerville passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Susie was born in Stephens City, VA to Walter and Anna (Carbaugh) Burner on August 14, 1926. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and shortly after married her Navy sweetheart. Susie retired from Rike's department store. She went to work one Christmas just to earn extra...
M. Sean Mccallum
Dec 13, 2021
McCALLUM, Michael Sean, age 48, of Springboro, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Sean was born on September 21, 1973 in Jackson, TN. He graduated from North Side High School, Jackson, TN in 1992 and received his Associates Degree in Biology from Jackson State Community College. Sean was a Water Irrigation Specialist with Buckeye/Ohiell & Irrigation and a member...
Susan "Shaw" Enslen Nickel
Dec 11, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Susan “Shaw” Enslen Nickel, 74, announces her peaceful passing in the evening hours of December 11th, 2021. She was born to Imogene Brinkman and Norbert Enslen Sr. on January 11th, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended West Carrolton High School and Bowling Green State University (Class of ‘70). She was a...
Donna Marie Mccarthy
Dec 7, 2021
MCCARTHY, Donna Marie, age 90 from Kettering and Bellbrook, OH passed away December 7, 2021. Donna was born in Chicago, IL in 1931 to Walter and Gertrude Tredup. She graduated from St Philip Neri High School in 1949 and attended Drake University. Donna was a stewardess for United Airlines for 6 years, traveling the world and developing an undeniable sense...
Paul K. Leonard
Dec 6, 2021
LEONARD, Paul K., age 65, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Paul was born October 19, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late Paul F. and Miriam A. Leonard Berkshire. Paul worked for Dimco Gray for over 40 years until his retirement. After retiring, he began working for Oakley Tool and Die as well as owning and operating...
Catherine "Cathy" Ann Carter
Dec 5, 2021
Cathy A. Carter, 94, of Rossville, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born March 10, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Irvin Dale and Carene (Hartsook) Ulrich. Cathy worked for Ralph L. Woolpert as a secretary prior to retirement around 1986. Cathy married Maurice “Mo” Carter. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2008. Survivors...
Gloria Maxine Sinclair
Dec 3, 2021
SINCLAIR, Gloria Maxine, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Gloria was born August 1, 1933 to Fred and Alpha (Barnard) Melvin. She worked in the food preparation field at the Mandalay Banquet Center. Gloria was a kind and loving soul and an excellent cook. She frequented garage sales, collecting many trinkets and pieces of jewelry over...
Margaret Ruth Magill
Nov 29, 2021
MAGILL, Margaret (nee Simmons) “Peggy”, 88, of Centerville, died on Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Chicago, IL on May 9, 1933 to the late Mosby Lindsay Jr. and Eva (nee Van Winkle) Simmons. She was raised in Cincinnati, attended Denison University three years and received a bachelor’s degree in English from Ohio State University. She later took continuing education...
Alex T. Mcswain
Nov 29, 2021
McSWAIN Jr., Alex T., age 83, of Sugarcreek Township, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton following a short illness and the very recent passing of his wife of 53 years, Linda K. (Matheson). Alex was born November 18, 1938 in Anderson, SC to Colonel (USAF ret) Alexander T. and Betty (Menees) McSwain. He was preceded in...