Obituaries

Dec 26, 2015

Dedman, William "Red", 79, passed December 26, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is survived by wife Sue, son Brad (Val) Dedman, grandchildren Ben, Owen and Sophia. He is preceded in death by his mother Pauline, father Ernest and sister Judith. Red never met a stranger, loved his sports and loved his family. He retired from Milford Public Schools...

Dec 25, 2015

Essie (nee Sims) Wilson loving mother of Nicholas Wilson, Beverly (Arnold) Fletcher, Steve Wilson, and Cheryl (Jerry) Gerwe; beloved grandmother of Mark Wilson, Matthew (Jennifer) Wilson, Tina (Travis) Midgley, Jason (Jennifer) Fletcher, Cara Fletcher, Jeremy (Amy) Gerwe and Brian (Yazel) Gerwe; great grandmother of Elora Midgley, Emma Grace Gerwe, Bennett Gerwe, Kaylay Wells and Logan; dear sister of Lloyd...

Dec 23, 2015

Marilyn Jane Brewer, age 77, of Milford, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at SEM Haven in Milford. She was born October 22, 1938 in Goshen the daughter of Walter and Clara Wood Brown. She graduated from Goshen High School and was a member of the Milford Christian Church. On February 15, 1964 she married Dennis Brewer, who survives, along...

Dec 23, 2015

Meyer, Jessica Lynne - Devoted mother of Michael Lee Christman; Beloved daughter of Jesse R. (Liz) Meyer and Jennifer L. (David Davidson) Schaefer; Dear sister of Taylor, Josey, Johen, and Valentina Meyer, and the late Cheyenne Halcomb; Step-sister of John, Hazel, and Jessica Davidson; Adored granddaughter of Richard Meyer and JoAnne (George) Lichtenberg and Marty (the late Connie) Schaefer...

Dec 22, 2015

Snellings, Jessee Lee, 26, passed December 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Kathlyn Hacker; Loving father of Cameron Lee, Kaelynn Ann and Abigail Vicki; Cherished son of Ada Brazael; Grandson of Ruth Brazael. Also survived by sister Crystal Melton and stepfather Ronnie Profitt and many friends. Preceded in death by sister Candice Melton. Services Monday December 28th. Visitation 6 -...

Dec 22, 2015

Cullen, John A. beloved husband of Sanly Maravilla Cullen and the late Dorothy Gangloff Cullen, devoted father of Kathleen Wood, John K. Cullen, Andrew Cullen and Colleen Germann, loving grandfather of Andrew M. Cullen, Leo Lopez, Xavier Cullen, Sandy Lopez, Carina Cullen, Nicholas Cullen, Megan Cullen, Abby Cullen, Thomas Paquette, Mollie Paquette, Jack Paquette, Alex Germann, Josh Germann, Adam...

Dec 21, 2015

Taylor, Alvie H., 91 of Goshen, passed into eternal life Dec. 21, 2015. Surviving him are Geneva, his beloved wife of 70 years, son Kerry Wade Sr. (Ernestine), daughter Peggy Sabrina (Kathy), sisters Louvern Turner and Belva King, grandson Kerry Wade Jr., great grandsons Blake and Johnathon Taylor and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his...

Dec 19, 2015

Margaret Louise (nee Baudendistel) beloved wife of 58 years to the late Earl Williams; loving mother of Judith (the late Maurice) Carter, Patricia (Tom) Iles, Linda (the late Mike) Henderson, Polly (Ron) Burroughs, and Bonnie (Matt) Laube; dear grandma of Kevin Sears, Lisa Chandler, Jenny Smith, Mike Sears, Becky Day, Sherry Iles, Angela Dubiel, Matthew Iles, Tom, Justin &...

Dec 19, 2015

Richard L. Callahan age 77, of Batavia, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Madeira Health Care Center. He was born May 28, 1938 in Cincinnati the son of Leon B. and Marie Angst Callahan. He retired from the Kirk & Bloom Sheet Metal Company. He was preceed in death by his wife on December 16, 2015, his sons,...

Dec 17, 2015

George Daniel Carpenter loving father of Tim (Angie) Carpenter; beloved grandfather of Kara "Dinky" Carpenter; dear brother of Richard Mefford, Dave Mefford, and Mike Carpenter. Passed away Thursday December 17, 2015. Age 64. Residence Jackson Township. George was an automotive mechanic by trade and part of the Carpenter Racing Team. Friends may call Monday December 21, 2015 from 6:00...

Dec 17, 2015

Mueller, Kimberly Suzette, Dear daughter of Shirley (Paul) Collins; Loving mother of Kayla (Shawn) Land-Witte; Adoring grandmother of Bryce Witte; Sister of Chuck (Laura), Seth (Melissa), and Jerry Land; Aunt to Preston, Olivia, Eve, Isabella, Adaline, Natalie, and Mason; Friend to many; Passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the age of 41. Friends may call Monday, December 21,...

Dec 17, 2015

Teeter, Eugene Avery, 80, passed December 17, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Teeter (nee Steigleder); Loving father of Dennis (Pat) Teeter, Ronald Teeter (deceased), Debra (Butch) Paquette and Richard Teeter; Cherished grandfather of Troy, Zachary, Alexander, Denny, Hannah, Ronnie, Chris, Sara, Ben, Jake, Jeff, Amy, Kelly, Emily and 15 great-grandchildren; Dear brother of L.B. & Boyd...

Dec 17, 2015

Robert "Rob" Allen Drinnen loving husband of Cheryl (nee Campbell) Drinnen; beloved son of Fran (nee Campbell) Falls and Bill (Virgetta) Drinnen; dear brother of Tracy Gehrs and Scott (Darlene) Drinnen; and his four footed friend, Sami. Passed away suddenly on Thursday December 17, 2015. Age 56. Residence Loveland. Friends may call Monday December 28th from 2:00 PM until...

Dec 16, 2015

Vera Agnes Callahan, age 73, of Batavia, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Mercy Anderson Hospital in Anderson Township. She was born October 1, 1942 in Cincinnati the daughter of Charles Ferrius and Helen Victoria Ebaugh Simons. She was a homemaker and a caregiver over the years to great nieces and nephews, Michael, Katie, Justin, Shayna, Drew and...

Dec 16, 2015

Poe, Meredith James, beloved husband of Marilyn Tucker Poe, devoted father of James Meredith (Judy) Poe II, William B. (Kathy) Poe and Valerie (Gene) Zackerman, loving grandfather of Brian, David, Brady and Blake Poe, Kristen Bergren and Heather Misner, great-grandfather of 12, dear brother of Earline Trester, Wilma Purcell, Betty Crawford and the late Edgar Allen Poe, Mildred Malphrus,...

Dec 14, 2015

Martin, Randall J'caring brother of Pamela (Jim) Steinnecker and Delbert "Rusty" (JoAnn) Martin, III , loving uncle to several nieces and nephews, dear son of the late Delbert and Evelyn Long Martin, Jr. He will be missed by his friends and caregivers at his longtime home at Cedar Creek and the Benton Center. Randy passed away Monday, December 14,...

Dec 14, 2015

EASTHAM, William Joseph "Billy" - Beloved husband of Holly Eastham (nee Shannon); Loving father of Jack Raymond (Lauren) Eastham, Noelle Michelle (Kyle) Gross, and Dylan Henry (Fallon) Eastham; Grandfather of Isaac Eastham, Thomas Eastham, and Charlette Gross; Dear son of William Newell Eastham and Anna Marie Eastham (nee Smith); Brother of Robert (Trisha) Eastham, Thomas Eastham, Jacob Eastham, Peggy...

Dec 13, 2015

Timothy James Amiot beloved son of James F. and Kathleen (nee Vaughn) Amiot; dear grandson of Delores and the late Ona Amiot and the late Betty Sue and Henry Vaughn. Passed away Sunday December 13, 2015. Age 28. Residence Stonelick Township, Batavia, OH. Tim was a manger with the Kroger Company. He had two rescue dogs, Harley and Buell.;...

Dec 13, 2015

Gilbert, Eugene, 79, resident of Pleasant Plain, passed December 13, 2015. Beloved husband of late wives Doris Smith and Shirley Ann Achberger; Loving father of Jeff (Sandy) Gilbert, Donna (Gary) Blum, Regina Reeder, Sheila Hilt and the late Jerry Lee Gilbert; Cherished grandfather of Steven J. & Amber C. Gilbert, April Eve, Jennifer Chandler, David Blum, Amy & Mindy...

Dec 13, 2015