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STORTS James Howard Storts, age 55, of Pickerington, Oh., died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at the Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Oh. He was the CEO of Pentranic USA, owner and operator of TSF Marketing, and a former employee of Zenith, Businessland, and Basic Computer. Jim was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, life member of Kingston's National Registry of Who's Who, honored as a Kentucky Colonel with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, received a National Leadership Award from the National Republican Congressional Committee, supported the Boy Scouts of America, and several other foundations. He was an avid motorcyclist, making two cross-country trips with two of his sons. A 1966 graduate of Millersport High School, received a BA in Business from Ohio University, and was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Vietnam era. His life was one of charity and love given to all who passed his way, most of all to his family. Always putting the welfare of his wife, 3 sons and all who knew him before himself. His last words to his family, "I Love You Guys", will forever echo in the hearts of those closest to him and instill the legacy of his life's work, for all eternity. Until the morning comes when he will be reunited in celestial glory with his most prized possession, his family, together forever. We love You. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Beverly (Ricketts) Storts; sons, Mark (Lesley) Storts of St. George, Utah, Rick (Linda) Storts of Mattawan, Mich. and Michael Storts of Pickerington; grandchildren, Evan, Sorais, Lucy and Lola Storts; sister, Susan (David) Tuller of Canal Winchester; brother, Arthur (Carol) Storts of Cullen, Va.; and several nieces and nephews; father-in-law, Claude Ricketts; and his great-aunt, Josephine Founds, both of Pickerington. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard Wayne and Margaret Jean (Moran) Storts, mother-in-law Pauline Ricketts and his sister-in-law Paulette (Ricketts) Kilbarger. Graveside funeral service and interment will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster, Oh. Arrangements were handled by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington, Oh. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
STRICKLER Martha Ann Strickler, age 89, died on Friday, May 31, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital, Marysville, Oh. Retired as a legal secretary with the Nationwide Insurance Co. Preceded in death by her husband William Strickler. Survived by her son, Stephen Strickler; grandsons, Wesley and Eric Strickler; nieces, Maryland Canfield and Barbara Hegler; nephew, Dan Ditter; good friend and loved one, Kim Fields; and many relatives and friends. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at Eastside Grace Brethren Church, 7510 East Broad Street, Columbus, Oh. Arrangments by SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL.
WEBER Eva E. Weber, age 90, went to be with her Lord Sunday, June 2, 2002 at St. Rita Nursing Home. Member of Lockbourne Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Glenn, 1 brother and 1 sister. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Gene Price; son and daughter-in-law, George and Betty Weber; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren- 5 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave., where service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Pastor Phil Whitfield officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
ANDERSON William Rex Anderson, also known as "Dee", age 41, passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Mr. Anderson attended Marion Franklin High School and was a member of the Stagehands Local 12. "Dee" was preceded in death by his father David Anderson, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Anne Anderson; grandmother, Ada Phillipp; brothers, David (Debby) Anderson, Jr., Richard (Pam) Anderson and Kenneth Devine; nephew, Jesse Paul Anderson; niece, Lauren C. Anderson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Go to SCHOEDINGER.COM to send letters of sympathy to the family.
ANTLE Glenford Martin Antle, 76, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy where he served during WW II. He retired from DCSC as an Equipment Specialist. He was a golfing enthusiast whose interests included the outdoors and woodworking for his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Anne Antle; 5 children, Kathleen Stark, Patricia (Rick) McKean, Glenna (Phillip) Downey, Keith (Denise) Antle and Debra (Randy) Kelley; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents; and five siblings. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where friends will be received 1 hour prior to the service. Private Family Interment. FAMILY NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Email condolences to Gantle7condolences@schoedinger.com.
BALLENGER Lloyd R. Ballenger, age 91, of Reynoldsburg, died Tuesday June 4, 2002 at Friendship Village of Dublin. He formerly operated and owned Reeb's Restaurant for over 50 years. Member and Past Governor of the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, also a member of The Central Ohio, Ohio State and National Restaurant Assns.; The Masonic Lodge and Aladdin Temple Shrine. Preceded in death by a brother Dwight "Smoky" Ballenger, a sister Florence Meeks and a grandson Charlie Ballanger. Survived by wife of 67 years, Nora Ballenger; son, Edward (Sondra) Ballenger of Newark; daughters, Sue (Marty) Headlee of Westerville and June (Mike) Jacobs of Pickerington; grandchildren, Shelley (Bob) Bishop, Eddie Ballenger, Tamra (Victor) Schroeder, Chad (Camille) Headlee, Mike (Jannette) Jacobs and Brad Jacobs; 8 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where the Funeral Service will be held 12Noon Friday June 7, 2002. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Riverside Grant, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 in his memory. E-mail expressions to lballenger8@schoedinger.com.
BARRETT Robert T. Barrett left the worries of the world for God's eternal care at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002 in Hospice Care at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Bob, as he was known to all, was born at home in Mansfield, Oh. on April 26, 1917 to Monte and Marjorie (Goetting) Barrett, and was a graduate from Mansfield Senior High School in 1935. He worked for the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Company, was a long-time agent for Nationwide Insurance, and retired from the Franklin County Auditor's office. Bob followed God's will for more that 50 years and was always active in his church, becoming an elder at The Redeemer's Church on Courtright Rd and a lay minister. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Donna, who spent the last two years caring for him at home and at Echo Manor Nursing Home; his children, Tim (Linda) Barrett, Stephanie ( Bud) Butler, Kathy (Steve) Clymer and Roger (Barbara) Digel-Barrett; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother Lt. Col. Paul C. Barrett. Bob's funeral service will be lovingly performed by Dr. Don Crooks, of the New Hope Church of Pickerington, at the EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Friday June 9, at 1 p.m. The family will have calling hours at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, and from noon until the service on Friday. Interment Glen Rest cemetery, Reynoldsburg.
BAXTER Edith H. Baxter, age 89, formerly of Columbus, died on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Pickaway Manor Care Center, Circleville, Oh. Retired as a Clerk/Traffic Manager in the Armored Car Industry. She was born on April 23, 1913 in Parkersburg, W.Va. to the late Jesse and Elsie Dehn Hodge. She is also preceded in death by her husband Farmer E. Baxter. Survived by her children, Curtis D. and wife, Vivian Queen, Jack and wife, Frances Baxter; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; relatives and friends. Local arrangements were entrusted to SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Oh., 614-861-6268.
BODINE Kevin J. Bodine, age 37, of Galloway, died unexpectedly June 4, 2002 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Columbus Police Officer Veteran for 10 years, serving on Freeway Patrol 2nd shift for the past 6 years. Special Duty Officer with Kokosing for many years. U.S. Army Veteran. Member of FOP Lodge No. 9, Kevin enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson cross country and to local events and was a member of Harley Owners Group (HOG). Survived by loving wife of 15* years, Nicki; daughter, Katie; father and step-mother, John and Jackie Bodine of E. Moline, IL; mother, Theresa Carroll of Phoenix, AZ; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Jill and their children, Jenifer and Jeremy of Phoenix, Tom and Brenda and their children, Nicole, Nathan, Lloyd R. John, and Jason of Columbus, Rick and Stacy and their children, Angela, Danny, Matthew and Gabe of Phoenix, and Tim and Sheila and their children, Jennifer and Michael of Columbus; sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Dallas Lewis and their children, Dallas and Darci of Phoenix; many other relatives, fellow law enforcement officers and friends. Family will receive friends Friday 1-3 and 5-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Service Saturday 11 a.m. at Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton-Darby Creek Rd. Pastor Dale George officiating. Interment Sunset cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Katie's education fund c/o Jay E. Michael, 729 S. Front St., Columbus, Oh. 43206. FOP Service 7 p.m. Friday.
BROWN William Spurlock Brown, age 89, Sunday, June 2, 2002 at the Minerva Park Place Care Center. Retired U.S. Post Office Manager. Preceded in death by brother Joseph Spurlock. Survived by his wife, Juanita; daughter, Karen Jones; grandsons, Greg, Carl and Bryan Jones; sisters-in-law, Ruth Spurlock, Georgianna (Wesley) Hodges of Flint, MI.; nephews, Richard Spurlock, Donald Spurlock of Los Angeles, CA. and Jonathan (Flora) Hodges of Flint, MI.; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002 at the chapel of C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Dr. Ervin Smith, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Forest Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity in the name of William Spurlock Brown.
BUSH Golda Miller Bush, 100, of Bethalto, IL, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, 12:30 a.m. at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, Ill. She was born September 26, 1901 in Savonburg, Kan., and was the daughter of the late Erton and Lillie Estella (Smith) Miller. She was employed many years as a Bookkeeper and Accountant Manager before her retirement. In more recent years she moved to Bethalto, residing at Villa Rose Retirement Facility. She will long be remembered for her love of family, friends, and enjoyed her life to the fullest, and was still active and balanced her own checkbook until age 100, and a member of O.E.S. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her nieces, Carol Ann Roberts of Columbus, Oh., Cathlyn Bundy of Olney, Ill.; other extended family and many friends. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Freeda Ipha Bundy, Merle Bethea and Violet McDaniels, a brother Alexander E. Miller and by nephews Wayne E. Bundy and Earl L. Bundy. In accordance to her wishes, there will be no visitation, and private family services will be held honoring her 100 years of life, along with burial in Kan. FINE & QUINN CHAPEL FOR FUNERALS in Alton, is in Charge of arrangements. For those desiring, memorials may be made to a favorite memorial fund of the donor's choice. The obituary and guest book may be found at Fine & Quinn Chapel for Funeral's website, www.legacy.com.
CHAPPELL Eileen Chappell, age 48, Thursday, May 30, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Member Christ Missionary Baptist Church and the Phoebe Girls. Employed by State of Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation as a Claims Service Specialist. Predeceased by parents Johnny and Cleola White Chappell. Survived by son, Johnny Spinks; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Joe Arthur Wade Jr., Detroit, Mich., John "Jimmy" (Josetta) Chappell; sister, Renee Aniton, Frankford, Ky.; grandmother, Mary White, Dade City, Fla.; many aunts, uncles, nicces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002 at Calvary Faith Mission, 529 Kimball Place. Rev. Ovell White officiating. Family will receive friends from 12noon until time of service. Interment Union cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Funeral Directress Jackie Smith.
DOBBINS JR. Minter "JR" Dobbins, age 58, Monday, Grant Medical Center. Owner and operator of Eastern Mirror Service for 40 years. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Karmin and Wayne Gladwell, Lori and Tony Holobaugh; grandchildren, Lizz, Logan, Kayla, Kyle, Keith, Jack and Hannah; sisters, Mary Bennett (Gordon), Betty Messerman, Shirley (James) Croy, Nancy Bosely; brother, Carl (Carol) Dobbins; longtime companion, Timothy Groves; former wife, Karen Cabell; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Minter and Roxie Dobbins Sr., sisters Audra Tully and Ettie Boone. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave.
DODDS Kathryn M. Dodds, age 84, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Oh. Member of Eastern Star Beacon Chapter #593. Retired from Bordens. Preceded in death by husband Robert. Survived by son, Robert G. (Mary) Dodds; grandsons, Robert and Jeffrey Dodds; brother, Earl Hutter; sister, Patricia Krigbaum; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Wednesday 5-8 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Thursday 1 p.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Forest Lawn cemetery.
DUNIGAN Gladys Catherine Dunigan, age 79, of Columbus, Monday, June 3, 2002, Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Survived by husband, Parker; daughter, Janet (Richard) Sager, Baltimore; son, Robert (Karen) Dunigan, Millersport; grandchildren, Scott and Jason (Becky) Dunigan, Joanna (Bo) Elliott, Joey and Joshua Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Jayla Elliott; sisters, Anna Hoffman, Fla., Esther Foster, Grove City; brother, James Crosby, Fla. Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be conducted Thursday 11 a.m. Rev. Kenneth Marckel officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
DiROSARIO Mary Louise DiRosario, age 94, of Worthington, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Mayfair Village Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Frank T. DiRosario. Mary Louise was a graduate of North High School and her memberships include St. Michael Church, the St. Charles Mother's Club, St. Michael's Choir, the Ohio State Mother's Club and the Elizabethan Guild. Her survivors include her sons, Thomas F. (Maud), Philip (Barbara), all of Columbus and John (Inez) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Gregory DiRosario, Claudina (Jim) Snopik, Douglas DiRosario of Columbus, Michael and Philip DiRosario of Colorado Springs, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Preston and McKenzie DiRosario of Colorado Springs, Colo., Madison and Nathan Snopik of Columbus; and her dear friend, Alice Heller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at St. Michael Church, 5750 North High St., Worthington. Burial will follow in St. Joseph cemetery. The family will receive friends at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Rosary Service will be held 8:15 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
FAIR Michael Sterling Rodriquez Fair "Roc-Roc", age 22, Thursday, May 30, 2002, Grant Medical Center. Member of Power of God Revival Center. Graduate of Independence High School. Student at The Ohio State University. Survived by parents, Gregory T. and M. Jackie Fair; devoted uncle, Lester McCrary; son, Chaquez Fair; brothers, Gregory T. Jr. and Patrick O. Fair; sisters, Jacquelyn, Tabitha J., and Joylena C. Fair; grandparents, Bessie R. McCrary, Ruth Fair Hutchinson, and Ronald Bondurant; aunts, Dorothy (Daniel) Northern and Diane Williams; great aunts, Barbara Patterson, Vivian Porter, and Rose Howell; uncles, Sidney (Judy) McCrary, Robert (Carolyn) McCrary, Michael (Tammy) Fair, and Frankie (Kathy) Tatum; great uncles, Matthew and Carl McCrary; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Homegoing Service 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, 1121 E. Long Street. Pastor Ronald and Evangelist Patricia Turner, Officiating. Family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. until time of service. Interment 11 a.m. Friday, Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Professional Services entrusted to WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE.
FLOWERS Gene E. Flowers, 63, of 2024 Buena Vista Dr., Coshocton, died Saturday June 1 at 10 p.m. in Nikina, Ontario, Canada. He was born October 4, 1938 in Galion, Oh. to the late Lowell and Nellie "Cass" Flowers. He was a graduate of O.U., Athens, OH and was a retired C.P.A. for Rea & Associates. He belonged to Grace United Methodist Church, Coshocton Elks Lodge, Lions Club member, past president Coshocton Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Society of C.P.A.'s, Coshocton Sportsman Club and an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Sharleen Talbott, whom he married
on December 2, 1955; son, Jeff (Susan) Flowers of Hilliard, OH; and daughter, Krista (Kevin) Elgin of Pickerington, OH.; 4 grandchildren; and sister, Evelyn (Fred) Hoenicke of Lake Kiowa, Tex. The funeral will take place at Grace United Methodist Church, Coshocton, OH on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pastor Ruth Roth presiding. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery, Galion, OH with a 2 p.m. graveside service Saturday, June 8. Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday at GIVEN-DAWSON COSHOCTON FUNERAL HOME and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or Coshocton Co. Animal Shelter.
