BRAAKSMA, JIMMY G.Age 54, of Kettering, passed away, Monday, July 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Willem Braaksma. Jimmy served in the US Navy. He is survived by his son Jim (Heather) Braaksma; daughter Renee' (Demetrius) Braaksma-Taylor, mother Christina Braaksma; grandchildren Isaiah & Isis Taylor; brothers Fred (Diane), Tony, Roy (Lori Metcalfe), & Philip (Margaret) Braaksma;...

Gordon Lee "Donnie" Freshour Sr., age 54, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Wilma Freshour; brothers, Keith and James; sisters, Rebecca and Cheryl. Gordon is survived by his fiancé, Judy Smith and her daughter Candy Smith; children, Gordon Freshour Jr., Patricia Smith and...

SOBOTTKE, Mark D. Age 85, a good, man passed away peacefully July 20, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 26, 1923 in Pierce County, WI. He was a vteran of WW II and a member of Concordia Lutheran Church of Oakwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Charlotte R. Sobottke; his daughters Ruth...

Carl Lee RamboAge 60, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Clinton E. and Margie M. (Boyd) Rambo. Carl was a plumber by trade for many years and worked until he was no longer able. He loved gardening. Carl was...

Retired Lt. Colonel Daniel Lee Leftwich, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Alter Care of Hilliard July 11, 2009. He was born on Nov. 30, 1921 in Brownsville, Texas. He proudly served his country beginning his career with the Federal Service on Jan 22, 1942 as an aviation Cadet. He received a second Lt. Commission on Nov 10,...

Pleaz Barrett, age 83, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 19, 2009. He was born August 17, 1925, in Manchester, Kentucky to the late Charlie & Ida Barrett. Pleaz was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Gene, Luster, Jesse and George Barrett; sisters, Oma Taylor, Edith Sester and Pansy Hensley. He is survived by...

MILLER, Clarence "C.J.", 76, of Huber Heights passed away unexpectedly Saturday July 18, 2009 at his church. He is preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Hallie Miller and brother Victor Miller. C.J. is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sherry Miller; sons Kent (Colleen) Miller and Greg (Mari) Miller; grandchildren Kristen, Matthew, Lauren, Stephen, and Elise; brothers...

COLE, Ethel "Karen", 58, of Dayton passed away Saturday July 18, 2009 Good Samaritan Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Elizabeth Steely; husband Rick Cole; son Michael Cole; sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Ben Sanford; granddaughters Cheyenne and Tiffany. Karen is survived by her daughter Tina Campbell; son Tim (Tina) Campbell; special grandchildren Jessie, Anthony...

RATZER, Earl MacKenzie, born 6/17/1920 died 7/17/2009 He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Quisenberry Ratzer, born 2/22/1922, died on 2/26/2005. They were married 60 years at the time of her passing. Four daughters and their husbands survive them; Kris and Jerry Micheels of Northbrook, IL, Jan and Dave Ulrich of Bellbrook, OH, Andrea and Jacob Linn of...

OWENS, Jeff T., age 43, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on July 16, 2009. He was born Sept. 11, 1965 to Claude & Betty Owens of West Carrollton, OH. Loving husband to Shelly for 22 years. Loving daddy to Rebecca, Melinda, & Haley, all 3 were his pride & joy. Devoted brother to Tim (Sarah) Owens...

SIMPSON-JUSTICE, Vickie, Riverside Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 21, 1957 to Robert E. and Mable R. Simpson formerly of West Milton. Vickie is survived by her loving husband Kenneth whom she married on 9/03/99. Also surviving are her four children, Shannon Schutz of Jackson Center, Carrie Schutz of Riverside, Joshua Schutz...

JOHNSON, Frank M. age 77, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at VITAS Hospice. He was born June 18, 1932 in Girard, AL to Homer and Bernice Johnson. He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of dedicated service and later retired from the US Post Office after 20 years of service. He was a member...

PIERCE, John A., 80, of Trotwood passed away Friday July 17, 2009 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He is preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Grace Pierce; brothers Lester Pierce and George Pierce; sisters Janet Bourdages and Eloise Peterson. John is survived by his sons Richard (Patricia) Pierce and Daniel Pierce; daughter Karen (Larry) Hall; 6 grandchildren;...

TODD, Homer E. age 71, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen Todd; and brother, Hobart Todd. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ora Sue Todd; children, Stephen (Andrea) Todd, Regina Crosby; and grandchildren, Cody Crosby, and Derick Todd....

DOOLEY, Mary Edith "Edie" age 88, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Crestview Manor. She retired from Frigidaire in 1967 after 20 years of service as an inspector. She was previously a member of the Eastern Star. She graduated from Hazel Green Academy in Hazel Green, KY, and became a licensed beautician. She was preceded in death...

Reier, Shawna L., age 44, of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was born August 7, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Shawna was with Creative World of Childcare for 22 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Leonard Reier.She is survived by her mother, Dee Reier of Huber Heights; brother, Robert...

SALMON, Ruth L. (Shea) age 94, of Newbury, Ohio, formerly of Dayton, Ohio and Ft. Myers, Florida, died July 12, 2009. The widow of William E. Salmon Sr., Ruth was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Robert Shea. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving son, William, Jr. (Norma), grandchildren, Karla (Tony) Robinson, Colette (Michael) Vaigl, and...

Elsie Van Cleve, age 87, of Englewood, passed away Monday, July, 13, 2009. She was born October 4, 1921, in Missouri, to the late Frank and Cordie McFarland. Elsie and her husband, Rondell raised their family in Watseka, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rondell Van Cleve and her son, Paul Van Cleve, of Plano, TX. Elsie...

ASBURY, James Everett, age 74, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. He was born January 29, 1935 in LaFollette, TN. He was a member of Agape Family Worship Center and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his children, Allan (Susan) Asbury, Jamie (Mark) McVey, Connie (Richard) Burns, Jerry (Belinda) Asbury, Tim (Melody) Maples,...

PETERSON, Peggy SueAge 50, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2009. Peggy was preceded in death her parents Charles & Rita Combs, brother Tyrone Combs. She was employed at Rite Aid as a Pharmacy Tech for the past 17 years. Peggy was a devoted & loving wife to her husband of 30 years Michael. Also she is survived by her...