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George J. Wedekind
Died: Friday, July 25, 2003
George J. ("JR") Wedekind Jr. died Friday at his home in Fairborn.
He was the founder, director and executive director of the Dayton Air Fair from 1986 to 1994, now called the Dayton Air Show.
Born in Hamilton in 1923, JR and his family moved to Middletown in 1925, where his father had started the Middletown Municipal Airport, which became Hook Field in 1949.
He soloed at the age of 17 while a junior in high school, having been taught to fly by A. L. Ueltschi, who worked for JR’s father.
JR enrolled in Miami University of Oxford while also enlisting in the Army Air Corps Reserve in 1942. He continued his flying career, receiving a Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instructor rating in 143.
Assigned to Miami University flight school, he taught primary and intermediate flying to Navy cadets. Entering active duty in 144, he was assigned to various bases in the western U.S. as a flight engineer and mechanic until his discharge in 1946.
JR operated a fixed base operation for more than 20 years, served as airport manager for the City of Middletown and was additionally certified as a charter pilot, corporation pilot and airshow pilot.
His accomplishments have been recognized by numerous awards including the FAA Flight Safety Awards, the Air Force Recruiting Service, American Spirit Award, Aviation Trailblazer Award, FAA Lifetime Commitment to Aviation and
Safety Award, Ohio Silver Wings Distinguished Service Award and National Aeronautics Association Certificate of Honor.
His affiliations span both local and national organizations including: Air Force Association, American Aviation Historical Society, Aviation Trail Dayton, Aviation Heritage Federal Commission, Experimental Aircraft Association, Miami Valley Military Affairs Association, National Aviation Hall of Fame, Quiet Birdmen and the Silver Wings Fraternity.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wilma D. (DeHart) Wedekind; daughters, Susan Waits of Monroe; Jenni Wedekind of Fairborn and Mary (husband Michael) Bogumill of Front Royal, Virginia; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at the Woodside Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Middletown Aviation Club Building Fund P.O. Box 765, Middletown, OH, 45042.
Sandra K. Shaw
Died: Friday, July 25, 2003
Age: 59
Sandra K. Shaw, 59, of Springfield passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003 in Hospice of Dayton. She was born Jan. 28, 1944 in New Burlington, Ohio the daughter of J. Edward Hayslip and Delouis Viola (Smith) Hayslip.
Mrs. Shaw was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and was employed by Greeneview Local Schools.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen K. (Daniel) Phillips, Tipp City, and Carlene Shaw, Springfield; three grandchildren, Jeremy Denton, Courtney Shaw and Hayley Corbitt; her father and step-mother, J. Edward and Carol Hayslip, Columbus; sisters, Peggy Mickle, Tennessee, Phylis (Roy) Adams, Xenia, Becky (Greg) Holliday, Jamestown, Cynthia Hayslip, Xenia; brothers, Michael (Debbie) Hayslip, Kentucky, Richard (Paulette) Hayslip, Xenia; half-brothers and sisters Kevin Hayslip, Xenia, Bridgett Hayslip, Dayton, Susie Hayslip, Xenia, Jason Hayslip, Dayton; step-brother and sister, Leslie Mowen, Columbus, and John Henderson, Xenia; special best friend, Ken Williams; and his grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel and Dylan Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, sister, Linda Webb and half-brother, Ronald Hayslip.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home. Friends may call for two hours prior to the services.
Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Kathy Joann Boyer
Died: Friday, July 25, 2003
Age: 37
Kathy Joann Boyer, 37, of Elizabethtown, KY, and formerly of Xenia, passed away Friday afternoon at the University of Louisville Hospital following an extended illness. She was born May 2, 1966, in Xenia, the daughter of Don L. and E. Kay (Woods) Boyer. She had been employed as a project manager for the Kellogg, Brown and Root Co. in KY. Kathy was a 1984 graduate of Xenia High School, 1986 graduate of Sinclair with an associate degree in applied sciences.
She had been an avid collector of Boyds Bears and enjoyed crafting.
She is survived by her parents, Don and Kay Boyer of Xenia, a sister, Kim (Pat) Orians, Elida, OH, niece Abby and nephew Logan, aunts and uncles, Wardella and Wm. Mount, Washington C.H., OH, Lois Boyer, Sabina, Dale and Nancy Boyer, Beavercreek, several cousins, other extended family members and many friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald R. and Mildred Wilson, Ward and Celeste Boyer, uncles and aunts Dolores and William Randolph and Kenneth boyer and a nephew Conner Orians.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 120 Zeigler Street, Dayton, 45402.
Florence B. Shuttleworth
Died: Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Age: 90
Florence B. "Jo" Shuttleworth, 90, a lifetime resident of Springfield, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in Oakwood Village, where she had lived the past two months. She was born Sept. 22, 1912, in Springfield, the daughter of Ralph and Bess Frances (Farrell) Dunbar.
Mrs. Shuttleworth took an active part in her children’s upbringing as a Troop Leader in the Brownies and Girl Scouts and was involved in the PTA. She was a member of the Madonna of the Trail Grandmothers Club, volunteered at Community Hospital for 13 years and attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patty Lynn and Richard Spracklen of Xenia, Joyce Elaine and Donald Lee Ruggles of Springfield; six grandchildren, Nancy (Eddie) Tehan of Springfield, Mark (Nan) Spracklen of Cedarville, Jeffrey (Pat) Spracklen of Xenia, Beth (Dave) Brown of Cincinnati, Brian (Lisa) Ruggles of Springfield, Cindy Ruggles of Springfield; nine great-grandchildren, Michael, Patrick and Molly Tehan, Matthew, Curtis and Kyle Spracklen, Madison Brown, Brandon and Katelyn Ruggles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip Shuttleworth in 1974; brother, Emerson Dunbar; and great-grandson, Bradley Spracklen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, Springfield, with Rev. Rick James officiating. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Thursday.
Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 901 East Home Road, Springfield, Ohio 45503.
Mary Ann Walsh
Died: Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Age: 72
Mary Ann (Finn) Walsh, age 72, of Washington Township, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, departed her earthly life to share eternal life with God on Tuesday, June 3, 2003.
Preceded in death by her parents, George Finn and Ardis (Finn) Aspel; sister, Louise Patterson; aunts, Sarah Snelland Edna McHenry; and uncle, George Jack.
Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, James E.; 10 children, Tim (Lesa) FL, Anne (Steve Buller) CT, Steve (Lisa) Cincinnati, Pat (Darlene) Miami Township, Mary Blonigen (Scott) Columbus, Martha Dallas, Jacquie O’Brien (Tom) IL, Sean (Carol) MA, Erin Schmitz (John) Kettering, Coleen Petrello (Bill) Kettering; 22 grandchildren, Caitlin Walsh, Lauren and Leslie Buller, Laura, Anne, Teres and Erin Walsh, Danny, Kevin and Brian Walsh, Chris and Emily Szkrybalo and Jack Blonigen, Connor and Cormac O’Brien, Shannon Walsh, James and Peter Schmitz, Colin, Dominic, Kean and Aidan Petrello; sister, Gerri Sheets; brother, John (Emily) Aspel.
Mary Ann was devoted to living and sharing her Catholic faith. She was also very committed to protecting the life of the unborn.
She served as president of Dayton Right to Life, was co-founder and director of One More Soul and was a vital part of implementing parenting classes for teenage mothers with infants. Mary Ann also spent many tireless hours counseling young women struggling with an unplanned pregnancy.
She was an inspiration to all who knew her, especially her husband and children. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin St., Dayton.
Burial at St. Brigid Cemetery, Xenia, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Dayton Right to Life/Greater Dayton Pro-Life Education Foundation or One More Soul Memory.
Shaylee Lynn Younker
Died: Monday, June 02, 2003
Shaylee Lynn Younker, infant daughter of Jenifer Lynn Younker, passed on June 2, 2003 at GMH.
She is survived by her mother and brother, Tyler Younker, and several close family members.
Graveside services are June 9, 2003 at 1 at Valley View Memorial.
