Obituaries
Kim A. Arnold
Aug 8, 2024
ARNOLD, Kim A. “Nana”, 63, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:02 pm in Springfield Regional Medical Center. As a great mother, grandmother and companion, she was known for her selflessness and love she’d spread to everyone. Kim is survived by her longtime companion, Herbert “Nick” Buchanan; sister, Sherry Smith (Dean...
Elizabeth Palmer
Aug 8, 2024
PALMER, Elizabeth P., age 75 of Springfield Ohio sadly left our world on August 8th 2024 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1948 in Dayton Tennessee; the daughter of Nellie (Mitchem) and Richard Lewis. Elizabeth was a devoted mother and grandmother; known for her kind and spunky demeanor. She was an avid bingo player who...
Julie Marie Krupp
Aug 8, 2024
(Parham) Krupp, Julie Marie, 49 of Marysville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born in Springfield on March 16, 1975, the daughter of Steve and Theresa (Rogusky) Parham. She was a 1993 graduate of Catholic Central and a graduate of Wright State University. Julie worked as the Drug Liaison for the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office...
Ruth Ann Shepard
Aug 6, 2024
Shepard, Ruth Ann, 81 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was born in Springfield on August 14, 1942 the daughter of Robert and Daisy (Smith) Heath. She was a lifelong Lutheran. She and her husband, Richard were married in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in its original location on Selma Road. Ruth Ann took great pride in...
Barbara Ann Kranz
Aug 3, 2024
Kranz, Barbara Ann, 81, of South Charleston, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born November 6, 1942 in Ashland, Ohio, the daughter of Lowell and Lelia (Garner) Ruggles. After graduating from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree, she moved to Springfield where she met her husband, Edwin Kranz. They were married on...
Margaret Ann Heckman
Aug 1, 2024
Heckman, Margaret Ann, 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born September 6, 1924 in Etnaville, Ohio, the daughter of John and Hazel (Fisher) Stoner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clyde in 2011; and her son, Les Heckman in 2022. She leaves behind her daughter-in-law. Barbara Heckman; grandsons,...
Deborah Ann Coffelt
Jul 28, 2024
COFFELT, Deborah Ann, 74, of Columbus, passed peacefully July 28, 2024 in Taylor Springs Health Campus in Gahanna, Ohio. She was born August 23, 1949 in Springfield the daughter of Lawrence H. and Wanda D. (Trenner) Coffelt. Deborah graduated from Springfield South High School in 1967, Bowling Green State University in 1971 and received her Masters Degree from Cambridge College...
Marilyn Faye Butler
Jul 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Faye (Hines) Butler of Springfield, Ohio, who died at age 76 on Sunday, July 28, 2024 after suffering multiple strokes. She was born on November 14, 1947 to Frank and Florence Hines. She graduated from Northeastern High School in 1965. She leaves behind her loving husband of 57 years, William “Mike”...
Martha Ann Chaney
Jul 24, 2024
Chaney, Martha A., 80, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born as an only child on January 12, 1944 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Marion B. and Ruth E. (Siegenthaler) Birt. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her husband Richard G. Chaney; numerous aunts,...
Phillip A. Burgstaller
Jul 21, 2024
Burgstaller, Phillip A. “Rudy”, 57 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born in Springfield on October 26, 1966 the son of A. Eugene and Margaret Ann (Phillips) Burgstaller. Survivors include his son, Jacob Burgstaller; step-daughter, Sandy Shreve; two siblings, Doug (Paula) Burgstaller and Laurie Burgstaller and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded...
George M. Simons
Jul 18, 2024
Simons, George M., 81 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Springfield on October 2, 1942 the son of John and Adelaide (Schneider) Simons. George was a 1960 graduate of Catholic Central and a lifetime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He retired...
Mary Louise Anon
Jul 14, 2024
Mary Louise Anon, a social butterfly with a zest for life’s grand and minute adventures, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 25, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and Leona (Smith) Conklin.
She embraced experiences both grand and small, always up for a new adventure. With her...
Vickilu T. Ohns
Jul 11, 2024
Ohns, Vickilu T., 76, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Vickilu was born December 29, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of George R. and Martha L. (Cohagen) Hamilton. She was a member of the Union Club and Eagles # 397. She enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and Ohio State Football. She...
Georgia J. Ferres
Jul 10, 2024
Ferres, Georgia J., 93 of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Oakwood Village. She was born in Cynthiana, Ohio on January 16, 1931 the daughter of Rees and Letha (Smith) Keplinger. Georgia worked at Olan Mills and Fulmer’s. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; daughter, Teresa Donnan; siblings, Harold...
John William Yowler, Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
Yowler, Jr., John William 61, of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 8th, 2024. John was a.k.a. “Billy” by his loved ones, those in his community, and most affectionately his mother Marilyn. John was born August 6th, 1962, and raised in South Charleston, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Southeastern High School where he played drums and participated...
Mary Louise Koogler
Jun 30, 2024
KOOGLER, Mary Louise “Kibby”, 95, of Springfield, passed away June 30, 2024 in Brookdale Buck Creek. She was born August 12, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Graham) Kibler. Mary was a 1947 graduate of Catholic Central High School. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mary Catholic...
Marilyn R. Freeze Allen
Jun 23, 2024
Allen, Marilyn R. Freeze, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in her home. She was born in Springfield on April 2, 1939 the daughter of Robert and Edith (Walsh) Zink. She worked for Olan Mills. Survivors include her three sisters, Shirley Potts, Barbara Flora and Donna Powell; one brother-in-law, David Hohn and many nieces and nephews....
Francis H. "Frank" Herzog, Jr.
Jun 19, 2024
Herzog Jr., Francis H. “Frank”, 88, of Springfield, passed away on June 19, 2024. Frank was born on December 26, 1935 in Springfield, the son of Francis H. and Clara I. (Stanley) Herzog, Sr. After high school, Frank enlisted in the United States Army. Upon discharge, he began working in shipping and receiving for International Harvester. Frank was also the...
Wayne J. Smith
Jun 17, 2024
Smith, Wayne, 93, of Springfield, was born in Amsterdam, NY on September 22, 1930. He grew up and completed High School there and then enlisted in the Army during the Korean War. After serving, Wayne attended and graduated from Syracuse University School of Environmental Science and Forestry, and he was a lifelong fan of the Orangemen. In Amsterdam, he met...
Katherine Gordon
Jun 15, 2024
GORDON, Katherine, 29, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1994 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Randy and Deborah (Benston) Gordon. Katherine was a fighter, a chronic pain advocate, a lover of sloths, sunflowers and all things purple. She had a fierce love for...