Obituaries

Harkins, Daniel Drury "Slim", 85, passed away August 24, 2015 at Friendship Village of Dublin. Dan was an inspiring storyteller, a thoughtful family leader and a faithful friend. He had an extensive and innovative career in international and domestic business during which he forged lasting friendships around the world. Always forward thinking, his business initiatives in Europe were well received,...

Gray, Doris Marie, 80, of Enon, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2015. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 1, 1934, the daughter of Harry and Frances George. Doris dedicated her entire life to caring for others. Her mother died young and she helped raise her four siblings, then raised her own...

Kennedy, John B. 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 in his home. He was born December 6, 1933 in Springfield to Joseph and Stella (Motzer) Kennedy. He worked as a tool designer for Globe Tool & Engineering for many years. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, The Democratic Committee and was a poll worker...

Merkle, James O., 73, of Springfield, passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on October 19, 1941 the son of George W. and Grace Louise (Bowman) Merkle. He retired from Robbins & Myers after many years of service. Survivors include two brothers and sister-in-law, Tim Merkle of Springfield and Joe (Pat)...

Henry, Mary Imogene, 94, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Yellow Springs, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2015 at Hearth and Home at Harding Senior Nursing Facility. She was born in Chickamauga, Walker, Georgia, July 16, 1921, the daughter of Earl F. and Agnes A. (Fitch) Rutherford. Mary attended Springfield City Schools and taught an...

Sanders, Homer M., 85, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in his home. Homer was born August 29, 1929 in Hardin County, OH to Sherman M. and Oma B. (Brown) Sanders. He worked as a shop superintendent for Nolte Brass for several years. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn T. (Logsdon); two children, Brenda Madison of Springfield, and Linda...

Markley, Fred B. "Brownie", 88, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in his home. Brownie was born January 28, 1927 in Springfield, OH to Jacob and Mary Markley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and later worked as a Locomotive Engineer for New York Central Rail Road for 40 years. He was a member of St....

WILKE, Eldon R. "Bob", 79, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1935 in Urbana, Ohio the son of Rudolph and Lillian (Howard) Wilke. Bob retired as a Tech. Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. Survivors include two sons and spouses; Scott...

Runyan, Goldie June, 86, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in her home. She was born March 18, 1929 in Springfield, OH to James and Goldie Faye (Frost) Toppins. She worked for Olan Mills as an Artist for 35 years. Survivors include three children, Patricia (Harry) Dunn, Gary Baldwin and Dan Baldwin; one grandson, Chris Dunn; four siblings,...

Gray, James M., 65, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Miami Valley Hospital. James was born February 25, 1950 in Springfield, OH to Melvin and Norma (Kimberly) Gray. He was a member of the Unites States Navy, where he served in Vietnam, and later worked as a Lab Technician for Cooper Industries. He is survived by...

McCann, George M., 92, passed away on August 4, 2015 at Oakwood Village. He was born on January 13, 1923 in Springfield, the son of George W. and Anastasia (Murray) McCann. He lived with the love of his life, Frieda Ray McCann, for 67 years at their home in Southwest Springfield. George and Frieda met while both were students at...

Baker, Carolyn, 75, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was born April 21, 1940 in Chillicothe, OH to Gilbert A. and Carrie G. (Robinson) Mallow. She worked as a Phlebotomist for Pike County Hospital for many years. Survivors include her daughter, Carrie (Brian) Hanna; two grandchildren, Nolan and Colin Hanna; and...

VANUCH, Jilleen T., 60, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 30, 2015. She was born May 14, 1955 in Springfield the daughter of Jim and Ellen (Donohoue) Allender. Jill was an RN for Community Hospital, Lakewood Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic and most recently worked as nurse manager for Wittenberg University. She was...

McFARLAND, Barbara J., 85, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Essex of Springfield. She was born July 2, 1930 in Springfield, OH the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Slentz) Phillips. Barb owned and operated with her husband, McFarland Brothers Meats. Survivors include her three sons and spouses, Larry & Sissy McFarland, Gary McFarland and Randy & Mary...

Laing, Grace Irene, 101, passed away July 24, 2015 at Good Shepherd Village. She was born September 13, 1913 in Jackson County, Ohio to John and Otie (Kellough) Easterday. She was a member of the Church of Christ and Eastern Star #258. She retired from International Harvester after 30 years of service. Survivors include a daughter, Wanda (Jack) Campbell; six...

MITCHELL, Betty L., 88, of Springfield, our loving mother, went to the arms of The Lord on Friday, July 24, 2015 in Villa Springfield. She was born April 28, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Clarence E. and Margaret (Stevens) Peck. She retired from Roediger Realty after many years where she was a member of the Million Dollar Club....

RADER, Edward W. "Bill", 77, of Springfield passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1937 in Springfield the son of Edward L. and Marguerite (Kearns) Rader. He worked as an assembler for International Harvester for 42 years. Bill was a 1955 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a member of St....

Kidder, Danny R., 71, of Springfield, died July 21, 2015 in Ohio State University Hospital. He was born December 12, 1943 in Springfield, OH to Raymond and Anabel (Houtz) Kidder. Danny retired from Navistar in 1996 after 33 years of service. He attended Northside Baptist Church, was a member of the Union Club, was an avid golfer, and in his...