Obituaries

Furey, Corine, 71, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. She was born October 22, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of James and Pearlie (Akemon) Seals. Corine is survived by her two children, Anna (Pat) Normile and Patrick (Phyllis) Furey; siblings, Edith Spurlock, John (Emma) Seals, and Chesley (Connie) Seals and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded...

Smith, Charles A. "Chuck", CMSGT (Retired), 71, of Springfield, crossed over at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 in his residence. He was born in Springfield on November 5, 1941 the son of Francis "Art" and Mary (Maloney) Smith. Chuck proudly served for 34 years in the military, three with the U.S. Navy and retiring after 31 years with the...

GALLOP, Sandra Sue, 64, of Springfield, entered into a world where she will no longer be in pain on June 6, 2013. Her family is grateful that she is no longer suffering and is now at peace after several years of living with pain and months of failing health. Sandi was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend...

Balch, Dale L, 77, of Springfield, died June 6, 2013 in his residence. He was born May 30, 1936 in Gallipolis, OH to Virgil W. and Fern A. (Lamm) Balch. Dale was a driver with UPS for 20 years and more recently worked in maintenance for Northwestern High School for 20 years. Dale was known as the "Voice of the...

Yochem, Patricia Jean, 86, of Springfield, passed on June 4, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born April 15, 1927 in Springfield, OH to the late John and Thelma (Miller) Hyer and was raised by her beloved grandmother and Aunt Lena and Grace Hyer. Pat retired in 1991 after 23 years from the F.W. Dodge/Magraw-Hill Co. and was...

GNAU, James F., 74, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born May 1, 1939 in Springfield the son of John and Martha (Fahey) Gnau. James worked as a metallurgical technician at International Harvester for 47 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The joy of his life was his family,...

Grubbs, Peggy Ann, 59, of Springfield, died May 31, 2013 in her residence. She was born March 1, 1954 in Springfield, OH to Fred C. and Maria (Seros) Snow. Peggy worked as an administrative assistant with Cole Acton Harmon and Dunn for 35 years. She was a member of Northridge United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 39 years,...

Bissey, Mary M., 87, passed away peacefully May 24, 2013 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born on November 2, 1925 to Carl and Mabel (Kramer) Norris. Mary is survived by her son Brian (Tammy) Bissey, and Harold Harris (Christine), grandchildren Lauren, Lindsay Bissey, and James and Megan Harris, and great-grandchild, Kayden and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...

Keith B. Jochum, 59, of Springfield passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 1, 2013 following a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was born in Glencoe, MN on August 8th 1953, the son of Bernard and Catherine Jochum. He received a bachelor of science in physics from the University of Minnesota, bachelor and masters of...

Dean, Jr., Clarence J. "Joe", 89, of Springfield died May 31, 2013 in Eaglewood Care Center. He was born July 7, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Clarence and Dora (Coleman) Dean. Joe retired as an agent with Consolidated Insurance (formerly McCleary-Jones Insurance). He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran having received Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star and...

Mitchell, Frederick James, 85, of Springfield, OH died May 27, 2013 in his residence. He was born October 27, 1927 in Dayton, OH to Frederick and Florence (Greirson) Mitchell. Fred owned his own business, with his wife Joanne, a blue printing company for over 50 years, and served as a U.S. Navy Medic during WWII. He enjoyed many hours of...

Wright, John F., 89, of Springfield, passed away May 23, 2013 in Oakwood Village. He was born on February 24, 1924 in Greene County, OH to Fred and Ruth (Linson) Wright. He retired as an Assistant Training Director for Bonded Oil Co. after 30 years. John was a member of Central Christian Church, H.S. Kissell Lodge 674 F&AM, and Antioch...

Grimes, Alton O., 83, of Lake Wales, FL, died there May 19, 2013. He was born November 8, 1929 in Nowata, OK to George and Ethel Grimes. He graduated from Springfield South High School, was a U.S. Navy Veteran, attended Wittenberg University and was a 1962 graduate of the University of Dayton. Alton retired in 1989 as an electrical engineer...

Quinn, Anna Mary "Ann", 86, of Springfield, OH passed away May 23, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1926 in Springfield to August and Elizabeth (Wagner) Aiple. Survivors include nine children, Daniel (Debbie) Quinn, Millis, MA, Elizabeth "Betty" (John Jeffrey) Downey, Springfield, Linda McClure, Springfield, Dr. Thomas (Laura) Quinn, Dublin, OH, Susan (Steve) Geis, Springfield,...

RETHERFORD, Michael A., 58, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2013 in his residence. He was born February 22, 1955 in Springfield the son of Harold and Barbara (McLaughlin) Retherford. He had worked as a landscaper in Springfield for a number of years. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a daughter, Jamie Forst, Springfield; one grandson, John...

BEAMISH, Clarence L. "Les", 89, of Springfield passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Oakwood Village. He was born November 3, 1923 in Springfield the son of James W. and Emily (Rogusky) Beamish. Les graduated in 1942 from Catholic Central High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and was an Aviation Machinist 2nd class when he...

GRANT, Mark R. "Scoob", 52, of Springfield, passed away May 14, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1960 in Cincinnati the son of William and Vera (Risk) Grant. He worked as a pole builder and machinist for Rose City Manufacturing for 18 years. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Armilda (West), Springfield;...

Miller, Nettie M., 76, of Springfield, died at 5:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 in Villa Springfield. She was born in Clark County on August 25, 1936 the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Roller) Eagen. She had worked for Woolworth Department Store for many years. Surviors include her husband, Donald L.; sister, Patty Knuckles of New Carlisle; two brothers and...

Linn, Myrtle L., 94, of Springfield, died at 1:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 in her residence. She was born in Springfield on January 14, 1919 the daughter of Walter and Effie (Peacock) Severs. Survivors include three children and spouses, Barbara Pickering of Greenfield, Ohio, Frances (Jim) Cockfield of Savannah, Georgia and Thomas (Sue Ann) Linn of Springfield; seven grandchildren;...

Donahue (Hayes), Patricia L., 90, of Springfield, OH died on May 9, 2013 in her residence. Patricia was born January 22, 1923 in Springfield to Charles and Dorothy (Fifer) Malley. She worked as an office manager with her husband, Dr. Thomas M. Hayes for many years. Patty was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church where she served as a...