Obituaries

James Lawrence Doyle

James Lawrence Doyle

Aug 25, 2024

Doyle, James Lawrence “Larry”, 91 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2024. He was born in Springfield on March 31, 1933 the son of Benjamin and Anna (McKenna) Doyle. Larry worked as a Production Manager for Steel Products for 38 years before retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #624,...

Lew Darren Griffitt

Lew Darren Griffitt

Aug 23, 2024

GRIFFITT, Lew Darren, 58, of Springfield, passed peacefully on August 23, 2024. He was born June 9, 1966 in Omaha, NE the son of Ronald and Kay Griffitt. To know Lew was to love him. He was creative, passionate, supportive, and in his own words, “independent” and “stubborn”. He was a self-admitted “100% momma’s boy” and would often tribute many...

Beverley Riggin

Beverley Riggin

Aug 20, 2024

Riggin, Beverley, 76 of Troy, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio to Clarence and Jean (Barclay) Riley. She was a 1966 graduate of Shawnee High School. Bev was married to her high school sweetheart, Pat Thayer until his death in 1988. In 2000 she moved to Troy, Ohio...

George Richard Hiller

George Richard Hiller

Aug 12, 2024

Hiller, George Richard, 89, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 in Ohio’s Masonic Home. George was born July 25, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John K. and Anna M. (Blazes) Hiller. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Beach Manufacturing. George was also a member of St. Teresa Church and the...

Shirley Kay Bexfield

Shirley Kay Bexfield

Aug 11, 2024

BEXFIELD, Shirley Kay, 76, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Glendale Place Nursing and Rehab. What a glorious day to be gifted with heaven. We would like to acknowledge Glendale Nursing Home for their loving care of our mother. Shirley was battling dementia for years. She is now that beautiful, witty, sweet soul we all knew and...

Michael T. Hannon

Michael T. Hannon

Aug 11, 2024

HANNON, Michael T., 79, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 in his home. He was born October 20, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Raphael and Alice E. (Kennedy) Hannon. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. After high school he worked with his father at Hannon’s Jewelry Store repairing clocks while his father repaired...

Kim A. Arnold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...