Ollier, Idella M. (Dell), age 61, of Dayton died peacefully in her sleep on November 15, 2007. She was born October 14, 1946 in Oakridge, TN, the daughter of John & Nora Christie. She is preceded in death by her birth parents; adopted parents, Dan and Thelma Schorsch; sister, Myrtle Ann (Christie) Stevens; brother, John Christie; and brother-in-law, James Stevens....

JURIK, Catherine age 98 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore A. Jurik; 6 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her daughters Valerie Patterson, Darene and husband Rudy Brechtl; grandchildren Patrick Patterson and Kathleen Hart; great grandchildren Tara, Kerri and Alyssa; and a host...

NIELSEN, Katherine S. age 51 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by Michael, her loving husband of 27 years, her son Ken and wife Melissa Nielsen; grandchildren Emelynn, Kenton, Alyvia Nielsen; father Kenneth Stetson; mother Jan Stetson; step-mother Shirley Stetson; step-father Richard Conway; sister Carol and husband Michael Soehner; nieces Jenny,...

Tarter, Faye E., age 87, of Riverside, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2007 at Grandview Hospital. She was born May 28, 1920, the daughter of Luther D. & Judith Minx. She retired from the Mad River Twp. School System where she had been employed as a secretary. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin B. Tarter....

DANNER, Hazel A. age 86 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by Harlon, her husband of 65 years, her sons Roger and wife Bonnie Danner of Wichita, KS, Glenn and wife Karen Danner of...

DAVIS, John "Jack" Firman, age 84, of Dayton, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton, after a long battle with cancer. He was married to Jewell Davis (Blankenship) who preceded him in death in 1974. He is survived by his four sons, John E. of Detroit, Michigan, Michael E. of Dayton, Robert E. of Pensacola, Florida, and...

In loving memory of Katrina Peters, age 67, of Medway who passed away on Friday, November 16, 2007 at Sycamore Hospital. Katrina was born March 4, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Silas & Arlie (Bowling) Mullins. She is preceded in death by her father; husband of 47 years, Alfred R. Peters. Survivors include her mother Arlie of Stanton,...

SLOUFFMAN, Karen, age 52 of Belbrook passed away Friday November 16, 2007. She was born on February 12, 1955 in Crossville Tennessee. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1973. Karen worked for WPAFB for 34 years. She loved cooking and entertaining for her friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Richard "Rick" Slouffman, her...

Williams, Billy Ray Jr., age 40, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2007 at his residence. Billy was an avid collector of many different items throughout his life.Billy is survived by his mother: Donna (Butler) Williams; sisters and brothers-in-law: Marcia (Seth) Donaldson, Melissa (William T. Barlow) Morgan, Michelle (Merle) Lunsford; special aunt: Edie Williams; and numeous other aunts,...

Yount, Norma L., age 76, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 18, 1931 in Dayton. She was retired from Children's Medical Center and was formerly an employee of Northridge Schools. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maude Hiffmeyer and her husband, Dale Yount. Survivors include her children,...

Cheek, Edith Marie, age 94, passed away on November 15, 2007 at Liberty Retirement Home in Dayton, Ohio after years of frail health. Survived by her daughter, Barbara Feaver and her husband Don, of Grand Bend Ontario, Canada, granddaughters, Sandra Kovacs and husband John of London Ontario, Regina Betz of Watsontown, PA, Debra Parrish and husband Todd of Lewisburg, PA,...

Isham, Lewis F., age 84, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Patriot Ridge Community, Fairborn. He was born August 23, 1923 in Harriman, TN, the son of Walter & Lillie (Whaley) Isham. He served in the US Air Force during WWII and was the owner and operator of Dayton Sweeper Repair. He is preceded in death...

BENTRUP, Karl E. "Kwick Karl", 50, of Dayton passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at Grandview Hospital. He was an Honorary Lifetime Member of I.A.T.S.E. Local #66. He is preceded in death by his father Gilbert Bentrup. Karl is survived by his mother Martha C. Bentrup; daughters Karla and Krista Bentrup, their mother Donna Bentrup; sister Kathy Scott and niece...

GRAY, Daniel S., age 38, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 peacefully at his home of natural causes. Born May 5, 1969 in Davenport IA, to John L. Gray and Frances J. Dugan. He graduated from Wayne High School in Huber Heights and spent most of his adult life in the Dayton area where he married his loving...

MURPHY, Lena, 85, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her daughter Jessie Shampo, of Roseville, MI. She is survived by her children Wilma Morgan, of English, IN, Wanda Brown, of Channahon, IL, Albert Kilbourne, of Donnelsville, OH, Janice Kilburn, of Utica, MI, Joyce Kill, of St. Joseph, MI,...

Combs, George H. "BUNCHIE", age 69, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2007. George was a proud United States Army Veteran, long time truck driver, and former owner of the Frying Pan Restaurant in Dayton.George is survived by his wife of 39 years: Phyllis DeFurr Combs; son: Carlos Combs of Trotwood; daughters: Phyllis DeFurr & Octavia (Dennis) Buford...

Croley, Wilma Jane (Jayne), a very special friend and mother, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 5, 1934 in Riceville, KY the daughter of Nolan & Polly (Fugate) Vaughan. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Bill Jayne; husband, Walter Croley; granddaughter, Bridgette McGarey....

COULTER, Ronald "Ron", 61, of Huber Heights passed away Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Riverside Nursing Home. He was born October 21,1946 in Pontiac, Michigan. Ron is preceded in death by his father Harold Jones. He is survived by his wife Barbara Coulter; mother Jean Jones; brother Earl Coulter; sons Ronnie and Brian Coulter; nephews Jody, Shane, and Aaron Coulter;...

HELTON, Mildred Janet, age 72, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 in Xenia, OH. She was born April 11, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of the late Herbert N. and Mildred K. Buck. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Helton; daughter, Deborah Helton; sister, Eunice Evans; two brothers, Virgil Lee Buck and Jerry Buck....