Obituaries
Obituaries
Joyce Elaine Burton
Jun 5, 2017
Joyce Elaine Burton, 61, of Urbana, became an Angel on June 5, 2017 at approximately 8:25 a.m. She was born on March 21, 1956 in Dayton, OH to Charles and Rose Burton, who are both now deceased. She lived at home until 1964 and then went to live at Orient Developmental Center. Joyce came to Champaign Residential Services, Inc. in...
Barbara "Patty" Forrest
May 28, 2017
Barbara Ann “Patty” Forrest, 81, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was born on July 27, 1935, in Champaign County, the daughter of the late Christopher C. and Dora B. (Boosinger) Woods. On Nov. 1, 1952 she married Gene L. Forrest and together they are survived by 4 children: Daughter, Karen F. (R. Bart) Ward;...
Janet Sue Conley
May 27, 2017
Janet S. Conley, 69, of Urbana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born on February 4, 1948, in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Bartley) Merriman. Janet is survived by her beloved sisters, Barbara Stotler and Karen (Kenneth) Quick; special niece, Karen Stotler and her 4 legged...
Kim Yvonne Arnold
May 25, 2017
Kim Y. Arnold, 61, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Merrill R. and Violet J. (Parr) Maxwell. Along with her mother, Kim is survived by her beloved husband, William Arnold; children, Michelle Leatherman and Robert (Erika) Ridge III; step-children, Brian (Jenna) Arnold, Terri...
Alice Ann Boysel
May 21, 2017
Alice Ann (Mattox) Boysel, 79, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on June 6, 1937 on Prairie Road in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth (Anderson) Mattox. A 1955 graduate of Urbana Local School, Alice is a long time member of Kingscreek United Methodist...
Martha Louise Frost
May 18, 2017
Martha Louise Frost, 100, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born January 27, 1917 in Urbana, OH, to George and Charlotte (Brandt) Ohler. Martha married Thomas Arthur Frost and had four children – Julia, George and twins, Lewis “Doc” and Lynn. She was a member of the First Baptist...
William Michael Grubb Ii
May 8, 2017
William Michael Grubb II, 28, of Oak Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017. He was born on January 14, 1989 in Springfield, OH, a son of William M. Grubb and Mary (Windle) Robinson. Mike was a sweet, loving and caring son, grandson, brother and nephew, who loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed being with his family and...
Betty Eileen Scott
May 7, 2017
Betty Eileen Scott, 96, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in her residence. She was born on May 29, 1920 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of Royal and Fay (Hoover) Scott. Betty has been a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Urbana since 1941. She worked at Martha’s Yarn House for over 20 years and taught...
Avery Ward
May 3, 2017
Avery Ward, 63, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1954 in West Liberty, KY. Avery was an amazing father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Dianna (Fox) Ward; 3 sons, Donnie (Missy) Jones, David (Valerie) Jones, and Derek (Ashley) Jones; grandchildren, Stacey (Eric) Watson, Jessica (Donnie)...
Dorothy Yvonne Ramey
May 3, 2017
Dorothy Yvonne (Shepard) Ramey, 75, passed through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:25 a.m. while her daughter, Debbie (Ramey) Fannin) held her hand and stroked her face. Dorothy’s last fight against cancer was tough, but short. She was born in Urbana, OH on December 22, 1941 to her parents, Sylvia (Prater) and Carl Shepard, who...
Frank Alan Wagner
Apr 30, 2017
Frank Alan Wagner, 89, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1928 in Henryetta, OK, a son of Selmer and Margaret (Merrick) Wagner. Frank graduated from Withrow High School in Cincinnati, joined the Army Air Corps to become a WWII Veteran and went on to graduate from Bowling...
Donna D. Blue
Apr 28, 2017
Donna D. Blue, 92, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born December 1, 1924 in Alliance, OH, a daughter of Mark and Nona (Bacon) Montague. Donna had worked for Grimes Manufacturing as well as Nick Selvaggio. She loved gardening and doing crafts and was very caring and good to others....
Gary Geuy
Apr 26, 2017
Lifelong Champaign County resident, Gary Geuy, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 26, 2017, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Patricia (of St. Paris) and family: Stephanie Geuy, Brandi and Neil Mitra, and grandchildren Stella and Liam. We will celebrate his life with a memorial service at Good Shepherd's Baptist Church, 1069 Farrington Drive,...
Miriam E. Shaffner
Apr 23, 2017
Miriam E. Shaffner, 93, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Zusman Hospice, Columbus. She was born February 13, 1924 in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of Charles Ralph and Emma E. (Wilkins) Scott. Miriam was a devoted wife who married Ralph Shaffner on May 19, 1946. Miriam was the glue that held her siblings together. She...
Kathleen L. Sowers
Apr 19, 2017
Kathleen L. (Hunter) Craig Sowers, 83, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1933 in Skaneateles, NY, a daughter of Guy and Elva (Boldman) Hunter. Kathleen worked as a teacher’s aide for Urbana City Schools and retired after 30 years of service. She also served as director...
Robert E. Evans
Apr 5, 2017
Robert Edgar “Bob” Evans, 78, of Urbana, passed peacefully at his home on April 5, 2017. He was born June 29, 1938 in Urbana, OH. Bob was the son of the late Richard and Erdean (Shy) Evans. Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan (Carter) Evans; two daughters, Teresa Evans McCracken of Dayton, OH and Jennifer Evans...
Karl Edward Paulig
Apr 4, 2017
Karl Edward Paulig, born April 28, 1929 in Urbana, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was 87. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Martin Paulig of Urbana, as well as oldest daughter Kristin Paulig and granddaughter Georgia Rui Paulig of Durham, NC, middle daughter Gretchen Paulig and granddaughters Julia Kate and Emi Cunningham Paulig of...
Lucas V. Carpenter
Apr 2, 2017
Lucas V. Carpenter, 27, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born on April 11, 1989, in Springfield, the son of Mitchell and Marjorie (Milliron) Carpenter. Along with his parents, Luke is survived by his 2 daughters, Lydia and Ava Carpenter; aunts and uncles, Christina Smucker, Russell Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Cynthia Carpenter, Sharon Savage and...
Gary A. Shafer
Mar 31, 2017
Gary A. Shafer, age 60, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1956 in Champaign County, Ohio to the late Paul J. and Rosaland J. (Blake) Shafer. In addition to his father, Gary is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer J. Shafer. Gary is survived by his...
Michael E. Brozouski
Mar 30, 2017
Michael E. Brozouski, 71, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, a son of Edward and Lillian (Rost) Brozouski. Michael was just 16 when he graduated from high school and 19 when he graduated from Buffalo University and received his bachelor’s...
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