Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Floyd Hensley, Jr.

Age 75, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, at The Hospice of Dayton. Floyd was born March 20, 1948 in Dayton to the late Floyd (Sr.) & Mary Madelyn (Suman) Hensley.

Floyd was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from...

Jan 5, 2024

Oma P. Glanzer

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Oma was born April 19, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James R. & Edna Clara (Danks) Porter.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60...

Dec 31, 2023

Marvin J. Strutton, 70, of Englewood, passed away Sunday December 31, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 31, 1953, the son of Anna Strutton. Marvin is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Outcalt; brothers, John, Williard & Raymond Strutton; sister-in-law, Karen Caldwell.

Survived by...

Dec 29, 2023

Thea Therese (Pfeiffer) Chiles

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 29, 2023. Thea was born November 9, 1929, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Casper and Laura (Klein) Pfeiffer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert B....

Dec 28, 2023

Doyle J. “D.J.” Thomas

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  D.J. was born December 29, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Clarence and Dortha (Miller) Thomas.  He was a retired employee of the Ironworkers Local #290 after 33 years of dedicated service.   D.J. had a passion...

Dec 26, 2023

Wendeln, Kathleen L age 94 formerly of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023 in Peoria, AZ.  She was born June 21, 1929 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Raymond and Corinne (Turney) Studer.  She was a member of St Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia.  Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Melvin in 2009.  She is...

Dec 25, 2023

THOMAS, Beverly J., age 80 of Troy, OH, passed away December 25, 2023.  She was born May 2, 1943, in Russia, OH, daughter of the late Wilfred & Irene (Schafer) Monnin.   Beverly was a faithful servant of the Lord and member of St. Christopher Catholic Church.

Beverly had a warmth about her that made everyone feel welcomed...

Dec 25, 2023

Phillip W. Sisk

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at The Ridge at Beavercreek. Phil was born February 17, 1937 in Rochester, New York and he was raised in Onondaga, New York by his grandparents, James & Ellen (Shea) Ladd.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54...

Dec 23, 2023

Marilyn J. Morton

Age 82 of Piqua, passed from this life at 12:15 A.M. on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born July 1, 1941 to the late Samuel T. and Helen (Weymer) Stephenson. She married Anderson E. Morton on July 1, 1981. He preceded her in death along with two sisters; Pamela Stephenson and Elaine (Lewis)...

Dec 23, 2023

Virginia Bowling

Age 90, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday Dec. 23, 2023 at Hearth & Home at Vandalia. She was born to Charlie & Ida Brewer on Jan. 17, 1933 in Jeff, Kentucky. Virginia was a member of the Cassel Hills Church of Christ, formerly the Vandalia Church of Christ, for over 50 years. She was a...

Dec 19, 2023

McDONALD, Karen A., 63, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born to Kenneth Walker & Nancy Sharrit on Oct. 3, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Young; step-mom, Beverly Walker; grandparents, Bill & Irma Sharrit. Survived by her father, Kenneth Walker;...

Dec 18, 2023

Dale Lee Helmlinger

Age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Dale was born June 29, 1934 in Anna, Ohio to the late Harley R. & Agnes A. (Fogt) Helmlinger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Naomi J. (Herring)...

Dec 17, 2023

Sue Ann Lovely, 81, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born to Ila Lovely on May 14, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. Sue was preceded in death by her mother, Ila and 3 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Stone, granddaughter, Dana Stone, and great grandson, Devon Brown. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-13,...

Dec 13, 2023

Craig J. Tanner

Age 71, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. Craig was born December 31, 1951 in Trotwood, Ohio to the late Richard & Virginia Rae (Davis) Tanner.

Craig retired from Aristocrat Products with 51 years of service.

He is survived by his...

Dec 12, 2023

James “Jim” Ginn

Age 81, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 23rd, 1942, in Akron, OH. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Harriette and James Ginn; his sister, Anne Bilu; his brother, Bruce Ginn; and his grandson, Jack Steinhauser.

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Dec 9, 2023

HEDEGARD, Scot A., age 68 of Fairborn passed away December 9, 2023 after a prolonged illness.  He was born October 27, 1955 at Chanute AFB, Rantoule, IL.  Preceded in death by his father, Donald C. and brother-in-law, Michael Baker, Scot is survived by his mother, Norma Acles (Don), sisters, Sue Corbett and Sandy Baker; brothers, Steve Tod Hedegard (Les Gandy)...

Dec 9, 2023

COLLINS, Lois O’Shell, age 76 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born October 11, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth (Hudson) O’Shell.   Lois was a member of the First Light Church of Vandalia, and a loving wife, mother and “Nana.”

Preceded in death by...

Dec 6, 2023

Joseph P. Kolakowski, Sr., 86, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on December 6, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1937 to the late Terry and Frances Kolakowski, Polish immigrants of Old North Dayton. Joseph was married to his loving wife Barbara (Flamm) Kolakowski for 63 years. In addition to his wife, he...

Dec 6, 2023

RICHARDSON, Imogene Age 84 of Vandalia, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 59 years, Roy Richardson, and numerous siblings. Imogene is survived by her 2 sons, Glenn (Mindy) of Tipp City, OH and Steve (Tricia) of San Antonio, TX;...

Dec 4, 2023

LUTZ, Margaret L., age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born July 7, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred & Marjorie Edgar.  She enjoyed her job as a bus aide with the Vandalia Butler City School system, loved collecting clocks and angels, and planting her beautiful...