Obituaries

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...

Dec 1, 2023

Michael Lee Hicks, 69, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born to Albert & Julia Hicks on May 24, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Stiver High School in Dayton, Ohio and worked for various vending machine companies in the Dayton area.

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Nov 29, 2023

Mary J. Ludy, 97, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Dayspring of Miami Valley. She was born to Mark & Grace Winters on May 4, 1926 in Greenville, Ohio. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Huber Heights, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Fraternal Order of the...

Nov 27, 2023

Donna Jean Carroll (Jean) passed away on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband William Carroll in 2011 and daughter Cindy Carroll in 2009. Jean was originally from OH where she worked for the Vandalia-Butler school system for 20 years as a tutor. She spent her time at Morton...

Nov 27, 2023

Patricia Ann Kunk, 77, of Butler Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023.  She was born to the late Albert and Viola (Stylski) Kunk on June 27, 1946.  Patty was a 1964 graduate of John H. Patterson Cooperative High School and worked for many years as office secretary in the Dayton Regional Office of AFSCME...

Nov 26, 2023

POHL, Frank P. Jr., age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.  Frank was born March 22, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Frank & Teresa (Reager) Pohl.  He grew up in Old North Dayton, was a 1958 graduate of Chaminade High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ohio...

Nov 25, 2023

RAND, Barbara Elaine, 86, of Vandalia, departed this life for her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Elaine was born September 8, 1937 in Dayton, OH to Edgar and Alyce Pooler. She grew up in Old North Dayton attending Holy Rosary and Kiser High School as a member of the class of 1954. As...

Nov 23, 2023

Norma Lillian (Wallen, Olsen) Grove

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – North Campus. Norma was born October 1, 1932 in Menifee County, Kentucky to the late Ernest & Eliza (Carpenter) Wallen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Olsen, who...

Nov 18, 2023

Dennis O. Esken, Sr.

Age 81, formerly of Huber Heights, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home. Dennis was born February 25, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Leonard & Eileen (Duer) Esken. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Louise (Luneke) Esken; one...

Nov 17, 2023

Richard Charles Sterling

Age 83, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home. Dick was born October 3, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Richard Howard & Helen (Price) Sterling. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Lou Schurfranz; and by two siblings, Barbara &...

Nov 14, 2023

GREER, Robert M. “Mick” Sr., age 84, of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born December 3, 1938 in Middletown, Ohio, son of the late Bob & Frances (Baker) Greer.  Mick was the former owner of Associated Excavating, was a graduate of Northridge High School, Class of 1957, a longtime trustee of...

Nov 10, 2023

Barbara A. Allen

Age 81, of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. Barbara was born September 13, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Harvey C. & Melba H. (Jeanette) Rains. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen; one son,...