Obituaries

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,...

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...

John William Yowler, Jr.

John William Yowler, Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

 Yowler, Jr., John William 61, of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 8th, 2024. John was a.k.a. “Billy” by his loved ones, those in his community, and most affectionately his mother Marilyn. John was born August 6th, 1962, and raised in South Charleston, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Southeastern High School where he played drums and participated...

Mary Louise Koogler

Mary Louise Koogler

Jun 30, 2024

KOOGLER, Mary Louise “Kibby”, 95, of Springfield, passed away June 30, 2024 in Brookdale Buck Creek. She was born August 12, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Graham) Kibler. Mary was a 1947 graduate of Catholic Central High School. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mary Catholic...

Marilyn R. Freeze Allen

Marilyn R. Freeze Allen

Jun 23, 2024

Allen, Marilyn R. Freeze, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in her home. She was born in Springfield on April 2, 1939 the daughter of Robert and Edith (Walsh) Zink. She worked for Olan Mills. Survivors include her three sisters, Shirley Potts, Barbara Flora and Donna Powell; one brother-in-law, David Hohn and many nieces and nephews....

Francis H. "Frank" Herzog, Jr.

Francis H. "Frank" Herzog, Jr.

Jun 19, 2024

Herzog Jr., Francis H. “Frank”, 88, of Springfield, passed away on June 19, 2024. Frank was born on December 26, 1935 in Springfield, the son of Francis H. and Clara I. (Stanley) Herzog, Sr. After high school, Frank enlisted in the United States Army. Upon discharge, he began working in shipping and receiving for International Harvester. Frank was also the...

Wayne J. Smith

Wayne J. Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Smith, Wayne, 93, of Springfield, was born in Amsterdam, NY on September 22, 1930. He grew up and completed High School there and then enlisted in the Army during the Korean War. After serving, Wayne attended and graduated from Syracuse University School of Environmental Science and Forestry, and he was a lifelong fan of the Orangemen. In Amsterdam, he met...

Katherine Gordon

Katherine Gordon

Jun 15, 2024

GORDON, Katherine, 29, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1994 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Randy and Deborah (Benston) Gordon. Katherine was a fighter, a chronic pain advocate, a lover of sloths, sunflowers and all things purple. She had a fierce love for...

Clyde Rigsby

Clyde Rigsby

Jun 14, 2024

Clyde Rigsby, age 73, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Salyersville, Ky, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1950, in Magoffin County, Ky, to the late Orbin and Bessie Howard Rigsby.

He is survived by his son Randy and wife Candace Rigsby of Clatskanie, Oregon, one grandson Robin and one granddaughter McKenna...

Peggy D. Chalender

Peggy D. Chalender

Jun 11, 2024

CHALENDER, Peggy D. (Tabern), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June11, 2024 in her daughter, Elizabeth's home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 5, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio to Bert and Harriett A. (Brown) Tabern Sr. Peggy retired from McAuley Center Nursing Home Urbana, Ohio after over 26 years as a Nursing Assistant. Peggy was always a...

John Edward Cavanaugh

John Edward Cavanaugh

Jun 11, 2024

Cavanaugh, John Edward, 81 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born in Springfield on July 7, 1942 the son of Edwin and Catherine (Baxter) Cavanaugh. John retired from Navistar after 38 years of service as a welder. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He enjoyed coaching little league and CYO sports. He...

Barbara Jean Williamson

Barbara Jean Williamson

Jun 10, 2024

Williamson, Barbara, 84, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Barbara was born December 14, 1939 in Madison County, Ohio, the daughter of William Martin and Ella Lucille (Roberts) Dixon. She retired from Mercy Hospital and was a member of High Street Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include two children, Daniel (Lyn)...

Joshua F. Lickliter

Joshua F. Lickliter

Jun 7, 2024

LICKLITER, Joshua F., 57, of Greenfield, Ohio, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 in his home.  He was born May 22, 1967 in London, Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Frances (Blanton) Lickliter.  Josh was a truck driver for over 20 years most recently working for Wal-Mart.  Survivors include his wife, Dianna (Jones) Lickliter; one daughter,...

Richard Groeber

Richard Groeber

Jun 6, 2024

Groeber, Richard Francis “Dick”, 80, of Springfield, passed away on June 6, 2024. Dick was born on April 20, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio to parents Paul and Catherine Groeber. He attended Saint Teresa Elementary School 1950-1959, Catholic Central High School 1959-1963 and graduated from Urbana, Ohio College in 1966. He worked for the Springfield, Ohio Post Office from 1969-1992 as...

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