LUNEKE, William "Bill" age 78 passed away March 1, 2011 at Heartland of Beavercreek. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet and parents, William and Elizabeth. He is survived by brother, Robert (Norma Jean); sister, Mary Lou (Joseph) Ruef; 5 nieces; 2 nephews; 13 great- nieces and nephews; and 1 great-great nephew. He served 4 years in the...

Susan "Susie" Irene Minser, age 65, of Oakwood, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, peacefully at her home. She was born May 29, 1945, to the late Robert & Katherine Lego. Susie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jack Minser; children, Edmund Jack Jr. & Cathy Minser, and their son Jack Minser, of Oakwood, Robert Richard Minser, of...

Edward L. Tyson Age 57 of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1953 in Toledo, OH, son of Henry and Mary Jane (Mitchell) Tyson. Edward worked 30 years for Lucas County Engineering and retired as County Road Maintenance Supervisor of Toledo, Ohio. He was a well known Musician and member of...

YOUNG, Bobby E., age 75, of West Milton, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. He was born December 13, 1935 in Jefferson City, TN. Bobby was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from Chrysler Air Temp. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lillian Young; 6 children, Bruce (Christina) Barnes, Brenda Achs, Diane Minnix,...

Billy Ray MillerAge 61, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, A. J. & Reba Miller. Billy is survived by his son, Jason (Michelle) Miller; daughters, Angela (Jeremy) McClintock and Lindsay Miller. Billy was a proud Pa Pa of nine grandchildren, Eric, Paige, Hannah, Trevor,...

CHISHOLM, Everett "Rocky", age 91, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Laurie Chisholm; 2 brothers, and a sister. Everett is survived by his children, Kathy (David) Johanson and Thomas (Kim) Chisholm; grandchildren, Tiffany Masters, Dane Kappeler, Scott Chisholm; great grandchildren, Keegan and Zion Masters; sister, Mae Christine Watters, as well...

BRADSHAW, Mary F., age 87, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011. She was born July 17, 1923 in Bloomington, Indiana. Mary is survived by her children, Judy (Bill) Groves, Donna (Mike) Southern, Richard (Terry) Mobley, David (Linda) Mobley, and Gary (Nancy) Bradshaw; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gene L. Marshall. She was preceded...

JOHNSON, Cheryl M. (Hargrove), 65, of Beavercreek died Friday February 25, 2011 in the Intensive Care Unit of the Miami Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Albert W. Johnson Sr.Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca (Solomon) Nunes and the late Lafayette B. Hargrove Sr.Cheryl enjoyed living as the wife of a Naval Serviceman until...

Judy A. Steinbrugge (nee: Evans)Age 70, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest & Zora (Freeman) Evans; two brothers and two sisters. Judy is survived by her birth-mother, Florence Lykins; four children, Stephanie (Scott) Hall, Tammera (Louie) Borjon, Daniel (Kim) Steinbrugge and Tonya (John) Quaranto; 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren;...

GREGORY, Beverly Ann, of Fairborn passed away February, 23, 2011. She is survived by children, Scott (Dawn), Tracy (Jerry) Phelps, and Christopher (Lori); grandchildren, Brittany, Haley, Ryan, Jurnee, and Adam; and dear friend, Beverly (Jerry) Throckmorton. She retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 27 years of service and retired from UTC after 15 years of service. The family...

Melvin L. BryantAge 76, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Rose (Hollar) Bryant; three brothers and two sisters. Melvin is survived by his wife of the past 53 years, Mary H. (May) Bryant; one son, Robert (Cheridye) Bryant; one daughter, Kelly (Doug)...

MOORE, Bessie B.,88, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Elm Creek Nursing Home West Carrollton Ohio. She is preceded in death by her Mom & Dad Wiley and Ida Pelfrey of Wide Creek KY; Brothers Raymond, Elmo, Eugene, Geather & Jessie Ray Sister Mary Amburgey; and Daughter-in-law Phyllis Moore. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years,...

Riley George Stacel, age 6, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He is survived by his loving parents Randy & Lori Stacel; little sister, Madison Stacel; nana, Vicki Philpot; pop pop, Radley Stacel; mimi, Susan Stacel; grandpa, Tim Klema; special aunts, Starr (Matt) Markworth, Samantha (Chris McHargue) Klema, Sharon (Curt) Reigelsperger; special uncles, Robby Stacel, Earl...

LOWRIE, Jamie Dennis, age 26, passed away February 23, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Kathy Lowrie; brother, Ronald Shane; sister, Michelle (Timothy) Cadle; aunt and uncle, Leona and E.D. Brown; niece, Olivia Cadle; and by numerous other family members and friends. He attended Fairborn High School class of 2003. He was a member of Gates of...

WAKEFIELD, Lucy, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edmond and Euna Hall. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jim Wakefield; children, Randall (Kattie) Wakefield and Renee (Fred) Eibling; grandchildren, Tyesha Michelle, James Randall, Geoffrey Lee, Stephen Kyle, Rachel Alexandra, and Randall Lee, Jr.; great granddaughter, Lucy,...

MERCER, Harley "Eddie", age 70, passed away February 24, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Hallie Mercer, Sr.; sister, Juanita Curtis; granddaughter, Sara Gene Mercer; and brother-in-law, Paul Darner. He is survived by his wife, Shirley L.; children, Paula (Terry) Montgomery, Rick Mercer, Tina Mercer, Scott Mercer, Vicki Bundy Marine;...

GESWEIN, James P., age 90, passed away February 23, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; grandson, Ryan Geswein; brother, William; and sisters, Julianne Redfern and Mary Stromenger. He is survived by sons, James "Irish"(Paula) and Jeff (Darlene); grandchildren, Janine (Mark) Rayney, Jamie (Andrea) Geswein, Kyle (Missi) Geswein, and Neil (Erin) Geswein; great – grandchildren, Garrett, Gage,...

Robert Lee "Butch" BrowningAge 69, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Robert was a Marine. Robert was a loving husband, a great Dad & Grandpa who loved to garden and was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Arlene (Shackleford) Browning; daughter, Carol Ann (Paul) Carlile; grandson, Robert Browning; brother, Homer Browning; and...

HENDERSON-SUCH, Thelma E. 91, of Dayton passed away Wednesday February 22, 2011. She was born in Lawrenceburg, IN to the late Stanley and Alice Cotton. Thelma graduated from Lawrenceburg High School. She then spent the rest of her life in Dayton and Florida. She also graduated form Helene Slack School of Cosmetology and later worked for Rikes. Thelma enjoyed dancing,...

Poole, James W., of Chicago, IL died February 19, 2011. He was born in Savannah, GA in 1955. Jim was the son of Beverly and Bob (now deceased) Poole of Centerville, OH. He is survived by Samantha Scaggs, the love of his life, and her son Cody. Cody was like a son to Jim. Survivors also are his mother, Beverly;...