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| 4/25/2009 | WHALEN Charles J. Charles J. Whalen, 81, passed away Saturday April 25, 2009, at St. Catherine Laboure Manor in Jacksonville, FL. Charlie was born February 28, 1928, in Whitehouse, Ohio and married Martha Berniece Rapson December 31, 1946. Neapolis, Ohio was their home until 2002 when they entered a nursing facility. He worked at Johns-Manville in Waterville for 43 years and several years for the Neapolis Telephone Company. Shortly after retirement in 1990, Charlie was diagnosed with Parkinsons. He was a member of the Neapolis Church of Christ where he served as trustee as well as a volunteer fireman in Providence Township. The joy of his life was his family. Many hours were spent watching sporting events, the band, and choir to support his children and grand children. He believed that higher education was his greatest gift to his children. He enjoyed cooking on the grill for the family at his cottage on Lake Huron in Michigan and could spend hours watching the water. He is survived by his wife, Martha of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Donald (Marcella) of Archbold; children, Ralph (Peggy) of Maumee, Charlene of Goose Creek, SC and Scott (Linda) of Jacksonville, FL; 9 grandchildren; as well as great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |
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| January 9, 2009 |  TRIGGS Betty Jo -Betty Jo Triggs, 73, of Swanton, died January 9, 2009 , at The Toledo Hospital. Betty was born January 24, 1935 , in Neapolis to the late Kenton and Marguerite "Peg" Tabler. She married Harold E. "Hap" Triggs on April 7, 1951 , and he died on January 3, 2002 . A granddaughter, Angel Ann Myers, also preceded her in death. A 1951 valedictorian graduate of Anthony Wayne High School , Mrs. Triggs was a homemaker. She also worked as a secretary at BGSU and the Maumee Youth Camp and as a clerk for the Neapolis Post Office. She was an active member of the Neapolis Church of Christ where she had been a youth leader and Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Triggs was a member of the Delta Ramblers and the former Kitchen Katies Band. She will be remembered for her joyful and vivacious personality and her caring nature. Survivors include a son, Michael (Barbara) Triggs, Neapolis; daughters, Elaine Landolt, Swanton, Cathy Smith, Wauseon, Susie (Lee) Myers, Grand Rapids, and Tami Pilaczynski , Swanton; nine grandchildren, Tyler, Christine, Alicia, Tiffany, Travis, Chelsey, Hannah, Ashlee and Amanda; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Milton (Leona) Hite, Indiana; sister, Kay (Rich) Bialecki, Swanton; brothers-in- law, Everett Adams and Donald Triggs and sister-in law, Lucille Laver. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. , Wednesday, January 14, 2009 , at the Neapolis Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery . Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Wright-Hobbs Funeral Home, Grand Rapids . Me morials are suggested to the church. www.wright-hobbs.com |
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STILES-SHAW Bethane Lure Bethane Lure Stiles-Shaw, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2008 . She was born August 4, 1921 in Whitehouse, Ohio, to Herbert H. and Ruie (Bradford) Gothke Sr. She was a loving, giving wife, mom, and grandmother. She will be missed dearly by her family and all those who knew her. Bethane enjoyed reading, dancing, and babysitting for her grand-children. She especially enjoyed time spent at the family cottage in Houghton Lake , Michigan . She was a member of the Neapolis Church of Christ and the Whitehouse American Legion Auxilliary Post 384. Bethane was a graduate of Warners School of Cosmetology in Toledo , Ohio in 1946 and was a beautician for many years. Her husbands, Lyle R. Stiles Sr., and Perry W. Shaw preceded her in death as well as her sister, Grace Vernelle Gothke. She is survived by her loving sons, Lyle Jr. (Patricia), Jack Sr. (Gloria), Herbert (Lisa), Keith Sr. (Vicki); grandchildren, Lyle III, (Sandi), Matthew (DeEtte), Nathan (Drew), Adrienne (Ron) Winslow, Jack II, Lyndsay, Ashley, Kimberly, Keith Jr., and Austin; seven great- grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother, Herbert Gothke Jr. (Mary). Burial will follow at Highland Me mory Gardens . |
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NETON Ila L. Ila L. Newton of Neapolis , Ohio , went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2009 . She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother and great-grandmother that loved the Lord. She was born January 24, 1926 , to Victor Hugo Calkins and Gladys Mae (Grodovant) Calkins. She married Warren James Newton on March 19, 1946 . She was a member of Neapolis Church of Christ, Providence Fellowship and served on staff at Christian Retreat, Strawberry Lake , Minnesota . She was a missionary with her husband, Warren for many years, serving in China , Russia , Hong Kong , Mexico , Guatamala, Puerto Rico , Austria and North West Territories . She served as a 4-H advisor for the Neapolis Succeeders and as a den mother for Cub Scouts Pack 128 during her children's growing up years, as well as singing in a ladies trio (The Havenairs) at Neapolis Church of Christ. She also served as a Sunday School teacher and custodian of the church for many years. Her many hobbies included crocheting, embroidery and cross-stitching as well as reading. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Mae; and a grandson, Donald Cosentino; brothers, Leslie, Fredrick, Earl, Frank, Richard (Calkins) and a sister, Eileen Light. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Warren J. Newton Sr.; daughters, Carolyn (Vernon) Cosentino, Fort Worth, TX, Cheryl (Larry) Crosby of Neapolis, Ohio and sons, Warren J. (Jim) (Brenda) Newton, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Eugene V. (Sharon) Newton of Grand Rapids, Ohio; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grand-children. Family and friends may visit at Peinert Funeral Home, 6603 Providence Street , Whitehouse , Ohio , on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neapolis Church of Christ, Main and Central, Neapolis , Ohio , with interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery , Grand Rapids , Ohio . Pastor Tom Bates will officiate. Memorials may be sent to Neapolis Church of Christ, P.O. Box 460 , Neapolis , Ohio 43547 or to International Services of Hope (ISOH), Inc., 905 Farnsworth St. , Waterville , Ohio 43566 , or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road , Perrysburg , Ohio 43551 . 08/12/2008 |
TURNER Eleanor L. Eleanor L. Turner, 95, of Swanton passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 with her daughters present at her side. She was born April 1, 1913 , to John and Lena ( Baldwin ) Rogers in Toledo . She was preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Turner in 1995; parents; brother, Gerald Rogers; sisters, Gladys Dickes, Hazel Shanteau and Emaline Smith. Eleanor was a 1931 graduate of Libbey High School . She was a long time member of Neapolis Church Of Christ. She enjoyed singing in the choir at church from childhood through the age of 80 and was involved with the Kitchen Katies Band. She had been involved with the Swanton-Delta Art Club and enjoyed sharing her paintings with her family and friends. Eleanor especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Immediate survivors include daughters, Joan (John) Koch, Waterville, Marilyn (Jim) Adams, Swanton, Cecile (Bob) Cufr, Westfield, IN, and Virginia Turner, Toledo; grandchildren, John (Stacey) Koch, Jacquelyn (Ed) Loughery, Jim Koch, Jeanne (Randy) Ortiz, Ann (Paul) Filka, Becky (Dave) Kells, Mandy (Randy) Schloneger; great-grand-children, Kaylee, John, Jeffrey, Wesley, Brenden, Trenton, Addison, Kelsey, Allison, Me gan, Abby, Natalie, Rachel, Emily. Burial will be at Highland Me mory Gardens , Waterville . |
ELEANOR TURNER
APRIL 1, 1913
AUGUST 10, 2008
Eleanor was one of our Senior Saints here at Neapolis. She loved well and was well loved by all she met. When Christ said to “love one another” Eleanor knew that He was talking to her and put this into practice. She was devoted to her family at home as well as to her church family. Eleanor loved Christ and it showed. I spoke with Eleanor recently in her home and asked her about her life with Christ. Marilyn was present and wrote it down. This is an excerpt of that conversation.
Eleanor was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1925, at age of 12. She was baptized by Reverend Simon Davidian at South Church of Christ, Toledo . There were 60 boys and girls in the class and they had a good teacher. The class had a lot of bible study. Even though it wasn't planned 30 of the group went forward and 15 were baptized that day. Another 15 were baptized the following Sunday.
Eleanor loved music and was a member of the junior choir at South Church . She was in the choir from age 10 to 18. Mrs. Harry was the choir director and didn't want Eleanor or the other girls to leave the choir when they got older. Mrs. Harry also had some of the girls involved in a singing class downtown Toledo at Summit and Cherry St . This is the neighbor that Eleanor grew up in. In Junior High School Eleanor followed in her mothers footsteps and began singing alto. Marilyn and Virginia were named after two sisters that were in the junior choir.
Eleanor graduated in 1931 from Libbey High School . Later she married Charles Turner and moved to Neapolis area were she joined the Neapolis Church . After many years of devotion to her faith and her church Charles became a very active member. Eleanor continued her joy of singing by participating in the church choir until the age of 80. Eleanor was also a member of the Kitchen Katies Band. From my understanding the Kitchen Katies were born out of a loss to the men over a drive to support the fire department. The Kitchen Katies was group of women that would play kitchen utensils to the enjoyment of many.
Eleanor is home now with her heavenly family. We will miss her but will be looking forward to seeing her again. I am sure that she now singing in the heavenly choir.
Mikeal George
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BOWSER Erma Ruth Erma Ruth Bowser, age 84, of Swanton , OH , died April 8, 2008 , at her home. She was born February 8, 1924 , in Swanton , OH , to Earl and Louise (Ducat) Bowser. Erma worked for 30 years as a dietician at Arbors of Waterville Nursing Home. She retired in 2007. She was a member of Neapolis Church of Christ. Erma is survived by son, Lloyd (Deborah) Bowser of Swanton, OH, and daughter, Joan (John) Omlor of Defiance, OH, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, brother, Earl Bowser of Douglas, TX, and sister, Ula Thomas of Neapolis, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Interment will follow at Swanton Centerville Cemetery . |
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LEE Lucille Perry Lucille Perry Lee, age 97, was born October 31, 1910 , in Providence Township , Ohio , to Frank and Bertha (Studer) Strayer and died August 30, 2008 . She was one of six children born and the last to survive. She married Raymond (Jim) Perry on February 15, 1928 . To this union, four children were born: Jimmie W., Eugene G. Wilma L., and Ronnie D. Raymond (Jim) died April 27, 1957 . After his death, Lucille drove his school bus route, being the first woman bus driver in Lucas County . After that she cooked at the Old Neapolis School for two years. In 1960, she went to LPN Nursing Training and worked at the Wauseon Hospital until her retirement. She married Roscoe Lee in 1971 from Wauseon and he died January 27, 1999 . She is survived by her sons, Jimmie of Whitehouse, Ronnie (Eileen) of Waterville ; daughter, Wilma L. Bostleman of Grand Rapids and daughter-in-law, Betty ( Arnold ) Brown of Whitehouse and her daughter-in-law, Me lva Perry. Sixteen grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren also survive her. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond (Jim) Perry and Roscoe Lee; son, Eugene Perry and her siblings, Olus Noaker, Darryl Strayer, Howard Strayer, Frank Me rlin Strayer and Wilma June Mauk. She was a life long member of the Neapolis Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery . Her family wishes to thank the Grand Rapids Care Center and the Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their excellent care of her mother.
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