Obituaries

Stevens, Betty Gene Wangler, 92, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Springfield on November 12, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Nellie Swartz. She worked as a secretary at Dallas and Mavis for many years and was a member of the Eagles, Moose Lodge and Springfield Women's Bowling Association. Survivors...

Cronin, Lucille (Cooky) D., 73, gently and peacefully finished her earthly book on February 29 to join the Lord in heaven and to dance again with her dear husband, Larry. She died in her Midland, Michigan home with family visiting after a determined eighteen month "adventure" (as she called it) after her breast cancer returned. She was born in Springfield,...

Shiddenhelm, Eleanor F., 98, of Springfield, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on August 23, 1917 the daughter of Sebastian and Caroline (Lins) Kuss. She worked in the offices of Robbins and Myers and later at the Licensed Practical Nursing Association. She was a member of St....

DAVIS, Joyce C., 84, of Springfield, passed away March 1, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1932 in Springfield the daughter of Clarence and Elinor (Schulz) Romer. Joyce worked as an office manager and secretary for Demmey Sand and Gravel for a number of years. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors...

Chapman, Mary E., 81, of Springfield, passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 in her home. Mary was born October 25, 1934 in Winchester, IN to William A. and Minnie (Alderman) Mason. She retired as a secretary and book keeper for Holy Trinity Catholic Schools. Survivors include two children, David (Carol) Chapman and Karin (George F.) West; 12 grandchildren and 18...

Montague, Katherine A. (Block), 97, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Clark Memorial Home. Katherine was born on December 25, 1918 in Middletown, IN to Dewey and Carrie (Carpenter) Fadely. For over 30 years, she enjoyed running her booth at the Urbana Flea Market. Survivors include her daughter, Diana Seaman of Springfield; nine grandchildren, Carey &...

Ater, Martha Jane, 94, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Forest Glen Health Campus. Martha was born April 17, 1921 in Cedarville, OH to Hugh and Eula (Creswell) Turnbull. She retired after 32 years as the owner and operator of ABC Motors. She was also a member of Northminster United Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three children, Douglas...

REDMON, John V., 46, of Springfield lost his battle to drug addiction on February 22, 2016. He was born December 17, 1969 in Springfield the son of James Lee Redmon and Martha (Decker) Trimble. He had worked for Castle Hauling for a number of years. He worked many years in Florida as a mason. John was an avid fisherman and...

MILLEDGE, Donna M., 86, of Urbana, passed away February 24, 2016 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born September 15, 1929 in Champaign County the daughter of William Volney and Corda Mae (Shanks) Henry. She had worked as an assembler for Grimes Manufacturing for a number of years and attended Urbana Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her two sons, Richard...

WILSON, John E., 66, of Springfield, passed away February 22, 2016. He was born September 12, 1949 in Springfield the son of Robert and Ethel (Sparks) Wilson. Survivors include his wife, Patty (Richendollar) Wilson; three children; eight grandchildren and a sister, Robin Wilson. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 28 at Southside Mennonite Church,...

PETERS, Patricia C., 69, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born April 2, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth "Betty" (Wiener) Hale. Pat worked in Springfield as a beautician for over 30 years and later became a teacher for Urbana Local Schools for over 15 years. She...

Sample, Patrick A., 61, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Pat was born May 20, 1954 in Springfield the son of Joseph E., Sr. and Bette Jo (Reiter) Sample. He had been employed at Foreman-Blair for many years before retiring and later worked in the Pro Shop at Windy Knoll Golf Club....

Crumley, Dorothy Ann "Dottie",66, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 in Hospice of Dayton. Dottie was born on September 2, 1949 in Springfield to Edgar and Thelma (Blair) Reese. She was a bus driver for Northeastern and Clark County Board of DD for 35 years. Survivors include her husband Bob; two children, Micah (Karah) Crumley and Jennifer...

MAMMOLITE, Raymond R., 85, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1930 in Springfield the son of Sebastian and Darina (Mandator) Mammolite. He was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #624 and was a United States Air...

SWONGER, John Timothy "Tim", 61, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 in his home. Tim was born February 16, 1954 in Springfield the son of John William and Alice (Johnson) Swonger. He owned and operated Swonger Furniture for a number of years and later worked for Buckeye Fire. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #51 and...

Swords, Margaret A., 61, of Springfield, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after a long fight with cancer. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on May 22, 1954 the daughter of Chester S. and Helen (Thomas) DaRif. She was a Registered Nurse for many years, most recently with Community Mercy Hospice and...

Michener, Charles L. "Chuck," 68, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University. Chuck was born June 3, 1947 in Springfield, OH to Charles W. and Ruth A. (Miller) Michener. He was a member of The UAW Retirees Chapter, where he was a Trustee, the Knights of Pythias,...

CRIPPEN, Roger L., 55, of Springfield, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born June 20, 1960 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Zeanas Jr. and Mary (Hayes) Crippen. Roger worked for the Clark County Building Department for 27 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who spent his free...

Deady, Roger F., 87, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in his home. Roger was born March 11, 1928 in Springfield, OH to Maurice and Ethel (Palmer) Deady. He owned and operated Deady's Furniture for 33 years, and was a member of St. Joseph Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Army, having served during...

Chalender, Sr., Wayne D., 78, of Urbana, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born in Urbana on December 21, 1937 the son of Willard and Frances Chalender. He formerly owned and operated Wayne's Steel Fabricators and Dudley's Diner. Survivors include, Peggy D. (Tabern), whom he married June 26, 1970; daughter, Elizabeth D. Chalender;...