Obituaries
Mildred I. Willis
May 9, 2023
WILLIS, Mildred I., 86, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Oakwood Village. Mildred was born April 16, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Eva (Fritz) Wagner. She was a member of St. Teresa Church. Survivors include six children, Richard (Karen) Willis, Laurel (Robert) Braithwaite, Cheryl (Dale) Huffenberger, Michael (Laurel) Willis, Diane (Jeremy) Burton...
James Lafferty
May 8, 2023
LAFFERTY, James “Jim”, 76, of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 in his home. Jim was born June 15, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Edward and Marguerite (Schulz) Lafferty. He retired from Sweets Manufacturing after many years as a Sales Rep. In his spare time Jim loved flying and playing guitar. He was also an avid...
Carl Loney
May 7, 2023
LONEY, Carl, father of three and retired public servant, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening. Carl leaves behind a legacy of dedication to public service and love for his children and family. Carl is survived by his three loving children, Gregory (Ann-Marie), Brian (Mandy), and Alanna and step-son Nick (Nicole) in addition to three grandchildren (Vivianne, Evelynn, and Isaac)....
Carolyn L. Barcelona
May 7, 2023
BARCELONA, Carolyn L. (Kitchen), 86, of Springfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Hearth and Home El Camino. She was born July 25, 1936 in Springfield the daughter of Harold Mitchell and Mildred C. (McAfee) Kitchen. Carolyn graduated Springfield High School in 1954, from City Hospital School of Nursing in 1957,...
Kathleen Marie Benner
Apr 29, 2023
Benner, Kathleen Marie, 78 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1944 in Martin County, Michigan the daughter of Harrison and Mary (Prevello) Curry. She worked for Holiday Inn for many years. Survivors include her two sons and daughter-in-law, John Benner and Tom (Stacy) Benner; two brothers, James Curry and Bob Wright;...
Emil Gene Leach
Apr 27, 2023
LEACH, Emil Gene, a staple in the softball dugout and on the basketball court at Kenton Ridge High School for more than three decades, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Hospice of Dayton. He was 92. Emil was born July 1, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Charles and Gladys (Rhodes) Leach. He was a veteran of the...
Christopher J. Decker
Apr 27, 2023
DECKER, Christopher J., 52, of London, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 in his home. Chris was born August 29, 1970 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Frank and Jacquelyn (LaLonde) Decker. He graduated from Wright State University and was employed as an Unemployment Insurance Specialist 2 for Ohio Jobs and Family Services for nearly 25 years. He was an...
Jerry K. Wheeler
Apr 22, 2023
Wheeler, Jerry K., 81, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in his home. Jerry was born May 9, 1941 in Springfield, son of Keith and Helen (Algeo) Wheeler. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge 624, and enjoyed many rounds of golf as the past President and member of the former Northwood Hills Country...
Joan M. Garrett
Apr 16, 2023
Garrett, Joan M., 93 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Springfield on March 10, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Loretta (Nolan) Jump. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School, where she was a majorette in the band. She was a caring mother and grandmother, who...
George F. Zink
Apr 15, 2023
ZINK, George Francis, 77, of Cincinnati (formerly of Springfield), passed away April 15, 2023. George was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 14, 1945 the son of Frank J. and Elizabeth A. (Gude) Zink. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School and University of Dayton. He retired from Palm Beach Clothing Co. in Cincinnati. George is survived by his wife...
Donald George Brennan
Apr 15, 2023
BRENNAN, Donald George, devoted husband and father, passed away Saturday April 15, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born July 18, 1925 in Minot, North Dakota to parents Stephan and Susan (Hauser) Brennan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Burks). Don is survived by his two sisters,...
David Alan Shaw
Apr 15, 2023
Shaw, David Alan, 70, of Springfield, passed away on April 15, 2023 in his home. David was born on May 17, 1952, the son of William and Patricia (Kiser) Shaw. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, involved in the Marine Corps League and had been employed in real estate and mortgage banking. David was a member of Moose...
James Martin Eidemiller
Apr 12, 2023
James Martin Eidemiller died in his home on Hilton Head Island surrounded by his family on April 12, 2023. He was 91 years young. Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio to John and Hazel Mendenhall Eidemiller on August 12, 1931. He graduated from West Milton schools and spent his life in the US Military. He was retired from The US...
Pearlie J. "PJ" Hutchison
Apr 9, 2023
HUTCHISON, Pearlie J. “PJ”, 89, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. PJ was born October 22, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Pearlie C. and Opal (Eagleston) Hutchison. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University...
Edward R. McElroy
Apr 8, 2023
McELROY, Edward R., 67, of Dayton (formerly of Springfield), passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton on April 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Thomas and Rita Barbara Mary (Mackert) McElroy; his brothers, Richard Thomas McElroy, Jr., John Aloysius McElroy and Thomas William McElroy and one sister, Patricia Louise McElroy. He leaves behind his...
Doris Ann McFarland
Apr 5, 2023
McFARLAND, Doris, Ann, 89, of New Carlisle, passed away April 5, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 10, 1934 in New Carlisle, Ohio the daughter of Earl and Lena (Schmidt) Swank. Doris worked for Wright Patterson Air Force Base and at Northwestern Local Schools as a secretary where she retired in 1999. Doris was...
Ronald E. "Ron" Mick
Apr 1, 2023
MICK, Ronald E. “Ron”, 82, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in his home. Ron was born August 24, 1940 in Humboldt, Ohio the son of Everett and Dorothy (Myers) Mick. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Cascade Corporation after more than 40 years and was the owner...
Joy E. Infante
Mar 31, 2023
INFANTE, Joy E., 70, of Springfield, is absent from the body and present with the Lord. She was born May 22, 1952 is Springfield, Ohio and passed on March 31, 2023. Her father, Guy Infante, was originally from Lima, Ohio and her mother, Rosemary Infante (nee Rankin) was from Springfield. She graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School, Metropolitan State...
Charles "Chuck" Foster
Mar 26, 2023
FOSTER, Charles M. “Chuck”, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Chuck was born on June 17, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Charles and Wanda (Craycraft) Foster. He had been employed as a Supervisor at Springfield Binder Corporation before retiring after 38 years. Chuck was a member of St. Bernard...
Patricia K. Idzik
Mar 20, 2023
IDZIK, Patricia K., 90, of Mason, OH, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in her home. Patricia was born May 5, 1932 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania the daughter of James and Coletta (Stern) Kindelan. She retired as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Community Hospital after many years and was a former member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include four...
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