Obituaries

Russell, Sr., Ralph H., 91, of Springfield, passed away at 3:06 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 in Homestead Healthcare Center. He was born in Springfield on October 19, 1926 the son of Avenue and Edna (Brown) Russell. Ralph was a graduate of South High School and Antioch College. Ralph was a self-employed Television Repairman for many years and a member...

Burkhard, Betty L., 93, of Springfield died at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Villa Springfield. She was born August 10, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio and raised by her aunt and uncle, Ann and Dusty Pummill. In the 1960's and 1970's she was a Union Leader for Thermometer Corporation of America and then later worked for Sheehan Brothers and...

CAYLOR, Michael Leroy, 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1946 in Seattle, Washington the son of Robert L. and Georgia E. (Hyme) Caylor. Michael worked as an assembler for Navistar for 31 years, was a US Navy veteran and a life member of VFW Post 1031. Survivors...

BOOKWALTER, Jeanne G., formerly of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on June 15, 1924 in Rocky River, Ohio Jeanne was the daughter of Albert and Irma (DeRolf) Grigsby. Following her graduation from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in Home Economics, Jeanne worked for the National...

STEINER, Carol, 85, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Heartland of Springfield after several months of failing health. She was born March 15, 1933 in Springfield the daughter of George and Nancy Ruth Huffman. She retired from Purex Corp. in 1995 and enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping. Carol was a member of The Lighthouse...

BLANCHARD, Eliza Davis (E.D.), 91, passed away on August 1, 2018. She was born August 14, 1926, in Lincoln, Alabama, to Frank and Ida (Embry) Davis. Eliza moved to Springfield in 1940, with her mother and siblings, after the death of her father. She served with honor in the U.S. Army during World War II, enlisting in the Women's Army...

RILEY, Sally L., 77, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. She was born October 27, 1940 in Springfield the daughter of J. Fred and Edith (Shaffer) Riley. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday in Somerford Cemetery in Summerford, OH. Memorial donations can be made in Sally's name to St. Teresa Catholic Church. Arrangements...

Tyree, Margaret L. "Margie", 92, passed away at 11:32 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Brookdale Buck Creek of Springfield. She was born in Springfield on January 30, 1926 the daughter of Lawrence and Alma (Vince) Detrick. Being a devout member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, she found great solace in her faith. After working for a few years, she...

HERZOG, Phillip R., 74, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. No services. CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

SPYKER, Jean P., 96, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Heartland of Springfield. Jean was born on December 1, 1921 in Lima, Ohio the daughter of Irene (Neely) and Ralph Palmer. She was a graduate of Lima Shawnee High School and Northwestern School of Commerce. On April 12, 1942 she and Darrell "Jim" Spyker were married in...

PARKER, James P. Jr., 50, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1968 in Henderson, TN the son of James P. and Sharon (McCollum), Sr. James worked as a Quality Assistant Manager at Yamada North America for 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Colleen (Campbell); 4 children and spouses,...

BOWSHIER, Mary L., 86, of Springfield, passed away July 22, 2018 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born June 3, 1932 in Chillicothe, Ohio the daughter of Terrence and Leona Faye (Ratcliff) Copeland. Mary retired as the head cook at Warder Park Elementary in 1997. Survivors include her six children and spouses, Michael Bowshier, Springfield, Peggy & Jon Rupert, Springfield,...

MADER, Ronald J. "Red", 95, passed away July 18, 2018 in Springfield Assisted Living. Survivors include his four children, John & Pam Mader, Joan & Ron Moore, Patty Mader and David Mader. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

KITCHEN, Linda M., 74, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Oakwood Village. Linda was born November 6, 1943 in Duluth, Minnesota to Wayne and Jean (Teft) Rankin. She retired as a pre-school teacher at Christian Educare after many years, and was a member of the Springfield Church of Christ. She is survived...

ADAMS, Jerry E., 79, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in his home. Jerry was born May 18, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio to Ray and Faye (Maxwell) Adams. He worked for Robbins & Myers for over 20 years, and later retired from Promac, Inc. Jerry loved watching his grandkids play sports, and he was The #1 Buckeye fan....

ANDERSON, Leon P., 83, of Urbana, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at Springfield Regional Medical Center with family by his side. He was born March 9, 1935 in Springfield, the son of Peter C. and Marie (Georgopoulos) Anderson. Leon worked in sales as a truck driver for a number of years. He was a member of the Assumption of...

COCHRAN, Chase Alan, 33, of Athens, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Hospice of Dayton. Chase was born July 18, 1984 in Springfield, OH to Dr. George and Sandra (Jacobs) Cochran. He was a member of St. Raphael Church. Chase was an amazing musician who could play any instrument he picked up. He also loved to cook....

ANTON, Marilyn A., 94, of Springfield, died Wednesday July 4, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. She was born December 8, 1923 in Cleveland, OH to Henry and Anna (Schultz) Oberstar. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and the Ohio State Parents Association. Survivors include four children, Karen (John) Connors, Susan (Mark) Carr, Michael (Debra) Anton, Judi Anton Lapp;...

POWELL, Albert G., 87, passed away July 4, 2018 surrounded by his family and close friends, Shonil and Faranza Datta. Pharmacist, business owner, friend to many and most importantly devoted and loving son, brother, uncle, grandfather, father and husband. Albert was a joy to be around. His smile, kind words and many thoughtful deeds will be remembered by all who...

WELLS, Carl Lee "Donald", 93, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1924 in Dewey, KY the son of Paris and Alice (Sherman) Wells. Donald worked as a welder at Robbins & Meyers for 11 years and later for Cascade Corp. for 28 years. He was a United States...