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DYKES Julia A. Dykes, 83, of Thornville, formerly of Columbus, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Somerset Center. Julia was born June 19, 1917 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Edward Grant and Grace Angeline Gillispie Archibald. She was employed as a waitress in the Copper Kettle at Downtown Lazarus Annex for 29 years. Surviving are son, David R. (Pam) Dykes of Thornville; three grandchildren, Ed Dykes of the U.S. Marine Corps, Angela Dykes of Columbus and James DeWeese of Columbus; three great-grandchildren; one half sister, Lelia Eichenberger of Reynoldsburg; one brother, Keith Archibald of Whitehall; one sister-in-law, Robyn Semenchuk of Reynoldsburg. She is preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband of over 40 years, whom she married July 8, 1938 Robert R. "Bob" Dykes (1977) and several brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2001 at the BOPE-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME in Somerset, where service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday evening with Pastor Bob Davis officiating. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
GEORGE Sylvia Irene George, age 80, formerly of Columbus, Thursday at the daughter's residence in Galena, Past employee of Ranco Mfg. Preceded in death by husband Floyd, brothers Albert, Osby and Eddie Martin, sisters Louise Mitchell, Jaret Werry. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and James B. Northrop, Galena; grandson, Stefan Northrop; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kymberly Susan and Brent M. Shaw, Dublin; great-grandchildren, Jacob Alexander Iles-Shaw and Tyler Lucas Shaw; sisters, Edna Martin, Middleport, Oh., Carolyn Rummel, Connie Matthews, Janice Thompson; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 11 a.m. to 12 Noon, SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Cleveland Ave. at Lakeview Ave., where service will be held Friday 12 Noon. Interment Kingwood Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may contribute to Mt. Carmel Hospice in memory of Sylvia George.
GRIFFIN William F. Griffin, age 75, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 5, 2001 at home. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, OH. 43085.
HALL Paul E. Hall, age 72, of Columbus, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Broadview Health Center. Survived by brother, Danny Hall and sister, Anna Sheldon. No services will be held. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 North High Street, Columbus, 299-1153.
HERRON Earl Herron, age 60, died April 4, 2001 at the residence. Retired from Abex Company. Member of the Southeast Conservation Club. Preceded in death by parents, sisters Kate and Lucille, brothers Lester and Harry. Survived by daughters, Sandra (Ward) Martin, Marcia (David) Long; grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, Andrew and Abby; great-grandson, Brian; brothers, James, Frank and Fredrick; several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St. Friday 6-8 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Saturday where service will be held 11 a.m. Pastor Randy Todd officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
HILL-OBRIEN Pamela S. Hill-OBrien, age 40, died April 2, 2001 at Grant Hospital. Arrangements being completed by the JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St.
HOTCHKISS Lillian Eileen Hotchkiss, age 77, of Westerville, Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at O.S.U. Hospital East. Member of the Gahanna Community Congregational Church, Ida McKinley Chapter OES, Niles, Oh.; Bronwyn Welsh Club of Niles. She was a 1941 graduate of Niles McKinley High School; 1944 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College; Member of Phi Mu Sorority. Lillian taught Math and History for 24 years at Howland High School. She is also past President of the Columbus Women's Club. She is survived by husband of 48 years, Rev. Joe V. Hotchkiss; sister, Leah Schisler; nephews and nieces, Robert (Stacy) Hotchkiss, Sam Schisler, Tom (Susie) Schisler, Nancy Schisler and Lanet (David) Kubena; great-nephews and nieces, Andrew and Danielle Kubena, Laurin Schisler and Lee Schisler. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001 at the Gahanna Community Congregational Church, 470 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, Oh., where the family will receive friends from 12noon Saturday until Service. Pastor John Deuble and Dr. Roger Wagner officiating. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Memorial Fund of the Gahanna Community Congregational Church in Lillian's memory. Arrangements by the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna.
HOUGLAND Louise Alice Hougland, age 87, of Westerville, died April 3, 2001 at Wesley Glen. She was the daughter of Ernest and Mary Hamann of Mattoon, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hougland, parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by sister, Loraine Meyer of Mattoon, IL; and nephews, Don Bariether and Charles Hamann; nieces, Lillian Parker, Eileen Hood, Irene Purcell, Barbara Osborne and Mary Louise Garretson. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Dublin, Oh. Funeral service will be at the Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon, IL. Interment at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL. Local arrangements by the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville. Memorial contributions may be to the American Diabetes. Association, 937 High St. Worthington, OH 43085.
HOY (SHIVELY) Vivian M. Hoy (Shively), age 77, died Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. Member of Our Lady of Victory Parish, Altar & Rosary Society. member of Worthington Hills Country Club, Imperial Golf Club of Naples, Fla. and Franklin County Women's Golf Assoc. Survived by husband, Robert Hoy; children, Philip C. Shively, Steven D. (Joyce) Shively and Susan Mary (Michael) Windle; brothers, Henry DeMaria and James DeMaria; sister, Norma (Tony) Stratman; grandchildren, Alex and Jeff Shively, Luke Windle; step-daughters, Mary (Jim) Curran, Patricia (Tom) Young, Jean (Steve) Davis; step-sons, Daniel (Joan) Hoy and Tim Hoy; 16 step-grandchildren. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave. Prayer service 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 1559 Roxbury Road. Msgr. Romano Ciotola, officiating. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 185, Columbus, Oh. 43216 and/or Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Oh. 43214. PROCESSION TO THE CEMETERY TO FORM AT THE CHURCH.
KEHLMEIER Daniel E. Kehlmeier, age 55, Wednesday at his residence. Attended East Baptist Church. Past member East Gate Lodge #603 F&AM. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Raymond Straight of Whitehall; son and daughter-in-law, David and Tina Kehlmeier of Canal Winchester; 1 granddaughter and 1 grandson; grandmother, Emma Kehlmeier of Florida; uncle, Melvin Moor of Gahanna. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Ruth Kehlmeier, sister Carolyn Peltz, aunt Marjorie Moor. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Monday 12 Noon, Pastor Jim Baugess officiating. Interment Mifflin Cemetery.
LANNING William S. Lanning, age 82 of Columbus died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired from Cantwell Machinery Co. Preceded in death by sister, Margaret Garlinger and great-grandson, Connor Beery. Survived by wife, Mildred M. Lanning; daughter, Lois (Merl) Beery, New Albany; son, Jim (Barbara) Lanning, Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Kevin (Mindy) Beery, Kimberly Beery, Skot Lanning, John (Genie) Speckman, Matthew (Amy) Speckman, Scott Mans & Kristy Guihan; great-grandchildren, Travis Beery, Emma Beery, Courtney Speckman, Kimberly Speckman, Mallory Speckman, Sarah Speckman, Joel Speckman & Zachary Guihan; sister, Betty Jean Lanning, Columbus and several nieces & nephews. Member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church. U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Member of the New Straitsville Historical Society and a true Buckeye fan. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 HIGH STREET, WORTHINGTON with Rev. Amy Wood, officiating. Interment: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in New Lexington Cemetery, New Lexington, Ohio. Friends may call from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Maize Manor United Methodist Church or New Straitsville Historical Society.
LUX Faith Naysa Lux, March 31, 2001 at Children's Hospital. Survived by parents, Scott and Margaret Lux; brother, Peter; grandparents, Richard Bednarski, Jerry and Sally Lux; great-grandparents, Bob and Helen Lawsen. Service will be held Saturday April 7, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at Xenos Christian Fellowship, 1340 Community Park Dr. (near Cleveland Ave. and I-270). In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the Columbus Zoo in her memory. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 268-3593.
MADDY Lloyd Maddy Jr., age 70, of Columbus, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Veteran U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Member of Asbury United Methodist Church South, Carpenters Local #200, American Legion Post #0164, V.F.W. Post #8794 and the Polar Bear alumni association of North High School. Lloyd is preceded in death by wife Caroll; parents Harriett and Lloyd Maddy Sr. and is survived by his sons, Matt (Barb) Maddy and Mike Maddy; grandson, Michael; granddaughters, Ashley and Cayla; niece, Kelly and family and very special friend, Karol and her family. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where services will be Saturday 10 a.m. Rev. David Lackrone officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the Polar Bear Exhibit at the Columbus Zoo in Lloyd's memory.
MARTIN John Edward "Jack" Martin, age 72, April 4, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center after a brief illness. Formerly of Corning, Oh. Born on October 17, 1928 in Rendville, Oh. to his late Edward and Lucy (Radkoski) Martin. Retired coalminer from Peabody Coal Company, member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Corning, F.O.E. Aerie #463, Corning and a Koren War veteran. Survived by wife of 38 years, Blanche Barrett Martin of the home; son, Jack Johnson of Pickerington; sister, Rosalie Laird of Columbus; nephew, Glenn and Nancy Ryan of Chester, N.J.; granddaughter, Tracy Boyd of Pickerington; great-grandchildren, Jessika, Jackelyn and Jordan Boyd, all of Pickerington; granddaughters, Wendy and Michel Novotni of Baltimore; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Mitchell Novotni of Baltimore; sisters-in-law, Esther Garboline of Corning, Rose Hamrick of Corning, Irene (John) Toth of Corning, Mary Hettich of Corning; brother-in-law, James (Joann) Barrett of Columbus; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Walter) Mingus of Pickerington, Jean Morrow of Columbus; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends may call Friday, April 6, 2001 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 304 Mill Street, New Lexington. Oh., where service will be held Saturday, April 7 at 1 p.m. Burial Millertown-Oakwood Cemetery, Millertown, Oh. 
military service will be conducted at the grave by Corning American Legion. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
MEEKS Ruby M. Meeks, age 75, of Columbus, Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at home. Widow of Robert Dale Meeks. Survived by daughter, Roberta and her husband, Danny; nephew, Jim (Annabeth) Gilmour; grandchildren, Rob, Mike, Dan Jr. and Selena; several great-grandchildren; brother, Clifford Messer; and sister, Glennie Fromm. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2001 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. Jim Gilmour officiating. Friends may call one half hour prior to the service. Burial later. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
