Obituaries

LONSWAY, Austin Eugene, age 94, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his residence November 16, 2015. The son of Austin and Idella Mary (Kelbley) Lonsway was born August 31, 1921 in Fostoria, Ohio. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1940 and served in the U. S. Army during World War II, discharged in...

Hirst, Norman M., 97, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 3, 1918 the son of Frank and Rosalee (Miller) Hirst. He retired from Robinson Can Company in 1983 after 43 years of service. He was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and was a World War II...

KINSLER, Bonnia J., 81, of Springfield, passed away November 11, 2015 in Essex of Springfield. She was born May 19, 1934 in Sandy Hook, KY the daughter of Bechel and Ada (Conn) Fraley. She worked in the office at Springfield Laundry for 18 years and later for International Steel Wool for over 13 years. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie &...

Coleman, Michael James, 69, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2015. He was born April 18, 1946 in Springfield the son of James William "Budd" and Vadabelle Irene (Huffman) Coleman. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include two children, Anne Marie (Coleman) Justice and Aaron Todd Coleman, both of...

Nace, Pauline M., 96, of South Vienna, passed away on November 10, 2015. She was born on August 18, 1919 in Jackson, OH to Cynthia (Ray) Patterson. Survivors include her children, Debbie (Brett) Stokes of South Vienna and Richard (Phyllis) Nace of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Brandon, Travis (Belinda), Brent and Kerry. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nicholson, Ruby Evangeline Wells, died peacefully on the evening of October 15, 2015. She was 105 years, 5 months and 4 days old. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Nicholson Scott; her son-in-law, Robert J. Scott; grandsons, Seth E. Scott and his wife Lucie and Grant N. Scott and his wife Melissa. She enjoyed a 39 year teaching career...

Burr, Mary Ann, 88, of Springfield, passed away on November 8, 2015. Mary Ann was born on July 4, 1927 in Springfield to William H. and Jackaline (Cartzdafner) Cooney. She had been employed as a Secretary for the Clark County Prosecutor's Office for a number of years. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and Catholic Ladies of...

Souders, Angelia M., 47, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2015. She was born in Springfield on May 19, 1968 the daughter of Dale and Barbara (Hiller) Souders. Survivors include three siblings, Jerry, Johnny and Debbie Souders; companion, K.C. Wezzel and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Hull, Robert D., 87, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. Robert was born on May 25, 1928 in Springfield, OH to George A. and Clara (Cultice) Hull. He had been employed as an Assistant Vice President at First National Bank/PNC for 25 years. He was a member of St. Bernard Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce I....

FREEMAN, Robert D. "Bob", 72, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1942 in Springfield the son of Othel D. and Ruby (Reed) Freeman. Bob worked as a painter for over 50 years and was a longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He was a United States Air Force veteran....

Stevenson, Imogene K., 93, of Sebring, FL, formerly of Springfield, passed away on November 3, 2015. Imogene was born on September 29, 1922 in Dunlap, TN to Orion and Alma Edista (Hudson) Kell. She attended Springfield Business College and worked at the Springfiled Metallic Casket Co. as a secretary. She also worked at the Excel Dairy, which was owned by...

Kunk, Mary Kathleen, 54, of Springfield, died October 30, 2015 in the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born November 28, 1960 in Springfield, OH to James and Alice (Coakley) Carney. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1979 and attended Wright State University. Kathleen was a devoted army wife of 31 years who dedicated much of her...

Guenther, Russell Paul "Russ", 76, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Russ was born December 28, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Russell H. and Norma (Borger) Guenther. He retired in 2000 from Catholic Central High School, where he was a coach, teacher and athletic director for 35 years. He was a...

Bellows, Bertha E., 92, of Springfield, died October 29, 2015 in Essex of Springfield. She was born February 26, 1923 in Steinauer, NE to Rudolph and Anna (Prause) Christen. Bertha retired from Sears after a number of years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include three children and spouses, Teresa Foreman and Michael (Peggy) Bellows, South...

Cooper, Robert F. "Bob", 83, of Yellow Springs, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hospice of Dayton. Robert was born October 10, 1932 in Muskegon, MI to Andrew and Margaret (Smalley) Cooper. He was employed as a Nuclear Engineer for Wright Patterson Air Force Base for 31 years, and was a member of Faith Community United Methodist Church. Survivors...

MILLER, Marilyn J., 84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015in Heartland of Springfield. She was born January 4, 1931 in South Vienna, Ohio the daughter of George and Mary (Greaser) Ridder. Marilyn and her husband farmed for a living in South Vienna, raising livestock and dairy farming. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors...

House, Lisa Jane, 48, of Springfield, passed away on October 21, 2015. Lisa was born on May 4, 1967 in Springfield to Jack L. and Janet L. (Jones) House. She had been employed as an Environmentalist at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her father, Jack House; siblings, Jill Doan, Bart House, Brian (Kathy) House all of Springfield, and Eric...

Dyer, Terry D., 66, of Springfield, died October 21, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1949 in Georgetown, OH to Fred and Juanita Dyer. Terry retired on April 1, 2015 after 43 years of service in the agricultural business. He enjoyed being outside gardening, caring for his yard, and boating. He also enjoyed cooking in...

Little, John "Jack", 77, of Springfield, died October 20, 2015 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with heart disease. He was born July 2, 1938 in Ravenscroft, TN to William (Bill) and Helen (Ervin) Little. Jack graduated from Springfield High School in 1957 after which he served in the army reserve. Jack retired International...

Lough, Gary R., 77, of Springfield, died October 16, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1938 in Springfield, OH to Vernon Preston and Minnie (Graves) Lough. Gary retired from International Harvester Co. after 42 years of service. He was a member of Elks Lodge #51. Gary was a sports fan and a great family supporter....