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John Sparks
Jun 8, 2012
John D. "Jocko" Sparks, age 46, of Columbus, died unexpectedly at home on June 8, 2012. He was currently employed with Ohio Citrus Fruit. John is survived by his wife, Roberta "Bobbi" Sparks; children, Megan Keeney, Mary Keeney, John (Kellie) Keeney; grandchildren, Aubrie, Jayden, Mylie, Kendall, and Kylea; parents, Danny and Dolly Sparks of Grove City; brother, Ronnie (Kathy)...

Ralph Gillilan JR
Jun 5, 2012
Ralph W. Gillilan, Jr., age 66, of Columbus, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 5, 2012 at home. Member of Reese Chapel CCCU. Retired from the City of Columbus as Civilian with the Division of Police. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph W., Sr. and Myrtle Gillilan, brother Donald Gillilan, and half-brother Harold Gillilan....

Robert May
May 28, 2012
Robert F. May went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28th, 2012. He was retired from Bordens Milk, Wonder Bread, and a current employee at Kroger (in the Brewery District). He attended Heritage Freewill Baptist Church, and has been a true servant of God for many years. Bob was born to Harvey S. and Macie Marie May,...

George Gillman
May 24, 2012
George Edward Gillman, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday May 24, 2012 surrounded by family. He was born May 29, 1949 to Ed and Bessie West in Columbus, Ohio. Survived by wife and best friend of 17 years, Denise "Niecey". 3 daughters; 2 step-daughters, Kandy and Krissy; 1 step-son, Ron "Boogie" and Jill; brother, Wallace;...
Harry Darst SR
May 24, 2012
Harry K. Darst, Sr., age 97, of Columbus, formerly of Buckeye Lake, OH died May 24, 2012. U.S. Army Veteran WWII served as an occupation troop in Japan. Member of Hebron United Methodist Church and a longtime member of South United Methodist Church. Retired from Columbia Gas after 32 years. Preceded in death by wife, Josephine Darst; brothers: Alvoy,...

Larry Jones
May 21, 2012
Larry F. Jones, age 62, of Columbus, died May 21, 2012. U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam War. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Kimberly Nicole; sister, Sharon; and best friend and brother-in-law, Tim Coleman. Survived by wife of 28 years, Alice Call Jones; children, Carl (Jolene) Jones, Sarah (Dustin) Bosstic, Molly Jones, and Emma Jones. grandchildren, Hannah and Aubrey Bosstic; Trey...

Jerry Guisinger
May 16, 2012
Jerry L. "Goose" Guisinger, age 73, of Columbus, went to be with our Lord on May 16, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Jerry attended St. Mary's Catholic Church (German Village) and 4 S Club. He is a graduate of East High School and retired from Lazarus after 38 years of dedicated service. Jerry was an avid hunter,...

Lura Chesshir
May 10, 2012
Lura M. Chesshir, age 76, of Columbus, passed away on May 10, 2012. Private family graveside service was held at Obetz Cemetery.

Benjamin Davis
Apr 30, 2012
Benjamin F. Davis, age 76, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2012. U.S. Navy Veteran. Retired from City of Columbus Water Division. Member of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sisters, Celestine Kennard, Audrey Wood, and Dolores Doust; brother, Gerald Davis. Survived by wife of 45 years, Donna Davis; children,...
Dorothy Senft
Apr 13, 2012
Dorothy "DoDo" Senft, 87, passed away on April 13, 2012. She was preceded death by her husband George Senft; parents, Raymond and Marie Fisher; sister Mary Coon and brothers Raymond Jr. (Grace) and Ronald Fisher. Survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law David Coon and Claire Fisher. Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great- nephews that...

Alan King
Apr 13, 2012
Alan S. King, age 74, of Columbus, passed away on April 13, 2012surrounded by his family. Retired from Buckeye Steel after 45 years and was Owner of King's Key and Lock. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Leona King; infant brother, Isaac and his aunt, Naomi Jones. Survived by wife, Rosalie Passen King. daughters, Debbie (Richard) Crabtree, and...

Dorothy Knight
Apr 7, 2012
Dorothy Ida Knight, age 105, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas, son, Robert, and sister, Harriet. Survived by grandchildren, Kathy (Patsy) Scarmack, Christopher Knight, Gail Bragg, Lynne (Russell Lear) Redderson, Craig (Marian) Redderson; 7 great-grandchildren; niece, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews; and many friends. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church...

Stephen Grove
Apr 6, 2012
Stephen C. Grove, age 57, passed away April 6, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Ronald. Survived by mother, Betty; children, Melanie Sprankle, Stephen M., and Robert Grove; grandchildren, Christian, Zachary, Dylan, Megan, Justin, Angel; sisters, Cheryl (Tom) Powell, Judy Betts; brothers, Walter and Ronald (Mary K.) Grove; many other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Monday, April...

Fred Tilley
Apr 6, 2012
Fred W. Tilley, age 76, of Columbus, passed away on April 6, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West. Retired U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Retired fireman from Rickenbacker Air Force Base. Member of American Legion Southway Post No. 144. Preceded in death by parents Fred W. and Helen Tilley and sister, Norma Walker. Survived by wife, Nadine (Haynes)...

Richard Eisenhart
Mar 28, 2012
Richard M. Eisenhart, age 71, of Columbus, died March 28, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara. Survived by son, Ric Eisenhart and granddaughter, Alex Eisenhart. Private burial Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements were entrusted to GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. To sign and view online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.

Terrance Drennen
Mar 26, 2012
Terrance L. "Terry" Drennen, age 67, passed away March 26, 2012 at Kobacker House after a 10 year courageous battle with prostate cancer. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Retired from Social Security Administration and the United States Postal Service. Graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Political Science, a Master's in Public...

Kathryn Gruber
Mar 25, 2012
Kathryn A. Gruber, age 63, of Reynoldsburg, passed away with her family at her side at Grant Medical Center on March 25, 2012. Kathy was secretary for Senator Ben Gaeth for 25 years prior to retiring as Administrative Assistance to the Director of ODNR. 1966 graduate of Northmont High School in Englewood, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents George...
Mary Collins
Mar 23, 2012
Mary "Jenny" Collins, age 66, formerly of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born in Columbus on February 16, 1946. Preceded in death by her beloved children, Donald "Lil Don" Collins III, Greta Langley, and Nicholas Langley, parents Jacob and Gertrude White, brother John C. Barr. She is survived...

Helen Dean
Mar 21, 2012
Helen Dean, age 83, formerly of Columbus, died March 21, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville. Preceded in death by husband, Donald, son, Larry, and her longtime companion, Lawrence Rich. Survived by longtime friend and caretaker, Connie (Alan) Cleary of Ashville and their family, Jennifer, Shannon, and A.J.; siblings Dale (Joyce) Lee and Deanna (Jim) Pendelton; Visitation...

Rose Styers
Mar 16, 2012
Rose Marie Styers, age 86, of Groveport, died peacefully at home on March 16, 2012. Longtime and current member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbus; Former longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and prior to her marriage a longtime member of St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church in Columbus. Preceded in death by husband, Donald D. Styers; father, Jacob...