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W. Russell Jenkins, formerly of New Carlisle, OH, died Jan. 12, 2003 in Springfield, OH. A lifetime member of North Hampton United Church of Christ, he was a farmer and an honorary board member of Future Farmers. He was also past president of North Hampton Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, three grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews, including G. David Jenkins ’65. Two brothers, Warder B. Jenkins ’17 and Howard G. Jenkins ’17, preceded him in death.

Helen Lewis Kalbfus, formerly of Springfield, OH, died Feb. 13, 2003 in Mt. Morris, IL. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and High Street United Methodist Church, she taught first grade at Enon Elementary School until her retirement in 1977. A son, William R. Kalbfus ’67, a daughter, Susan Kalbfus Wolfe ’61, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Kalbfus ’31, her mother-in-law, Jessie Weimer Kalbfus 1892, a sister-in-law and her husband, Frances Kalbfus Shimp ’26 and W. Bennett Shimp ’26, and two brothers-in-law, Fred W. Kalbfus ’28 and Charles W. Kalbfus ’15, and his wife Nellie Lyon Kalbfus ’15.

Margaret Fisher Moore, Wytheville, VA, died Oct. 7, 2002. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. For nearly 40 years she taught at schools in Burkes Garden and Roanoke, VA, and Wilmington, NC. There are no known survivors.

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Carl F. Swartzbaugh, formerly of Springfield, OH, died Mar. 4, 2003 in Middletown, OH . A member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, he owned Swartzbaugh Land Surveying. He was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ohio Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Survivors include a daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Wallene R. Derby, Glendale, MO, died Sept. 10, 2001. He was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. A chemist, he provided technical support for the development and manufacturer of silicon wafers at the Monsanto Co. Following retirement, he translated books into braille. Surviving are two daughters, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hildred Chester Derby ’34.

Horace G. Evans, Minier, IL, died Jan. 1, 2003. A member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Minier Assembly of God, he was a former pastor at Towanda Baptist Church. A farmer, he was also the owner of H.G. Evans & Sons Trucking. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, two nieces, Barbara A. Evans ’51 and Marilyn Evans Shearer ’54, two nephews, Thomas J. Evans ’50 and his wife, Bernice Young Evans ’54, and James E. Arnott ’62, a great-niece, Lauren Evans Ballard ’84, and a great-nephew, Andrew S. Arnott ’90. He was preceded in death by a sister, Caryl Evans Arnott ’27, and two brothers, William H. Evans ’20 and Russell F. Evans ’25, and his wife Audra Ballentine Evans ’21.

Lucy Swingle Shoemaker, Upper Arlington, OH, died March 13, 2003. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and Christ Lutheran Church. She taught junior high and high school for 31 years in Perry County, OH, Arlington, VA, and Columbus, OH. Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Swingle Meyer ’32, a niece, Nancy Shai Azbell ’63, and two nephews, Peter A. Swingle ’78 and his wife, Linda Williams Swingle ’76, and John H. Baumberger ’73. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Swingle Shai ’30 and Ruth Swingle Baumberger ’38, and two brothers, Solomon L. Swingle ’30 and H. Jacob Swingle ’36.

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Emilie Woide Bullock, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, died Jan. 21, 2003 in Columbus, OH. A member of Chi Omega sorority and Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Cincinnati, OH, and the recipient of numerous teaching awards, she taught for many years in the Cincinnati school system. She is survived by three sons, including Joseph D. ’63, and his wife, Martha Foss Bullock ’63 and Thomas W. Bullock ’72, and a sister-in-law, Nancy Bauer Bullock ’32. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Bullock ’28, a brother, John D. Woide ’38, and two brothers-in-law, F. Daniel Bullock ’36 and W. Marion Bullock ’31.

Roger C. Hill, South Charleston, OH, died March 17, 2003. A member of United Methodist Church, he was a devoted farmer, involved with operations and maintenance on his farm. He was also an electrical engineer at Bauer Brothers in Springfield, OH. His wife, two sons, two daughters, three granddaughters, four grandsons and a brother survive him.

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Ruth Buckley Woodard, Albany, CA, died Aug 3, 2001. She was a homemaker, a teacher with the Adams Township System and an assistant to the placement director and supervisor of the Zimmerman Library at Wittenberg. Survivors include her husband, a son and a daughter.

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Ellen Fenner Lilie, Oberlin, OH, died Nov. 29, 2002. A member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and First Unitarian Church of Cleveland, she worked with the Division of Adult Education in the Cleveland (OH) Public Schools, teaching basic literacy, English as a second language, and citizenship to students from the United States and 44 foreign countries before her retirement in 1974. She also taught courses related to speech language at the Cleveland College of Case Western Reserve University. A daughter, a son, two step-daughters and two-step sons, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive her. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse A. Fenner 1894, and an aunt, Virginia Fenner 1900.

Arthur G. Portz, Rocky River, OH, died Dec. 9, 2002. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served on the Army Ordnance Industry Integration Commission during World War II. He was a metallurgist and materials engineer with major companies, and most recently a consultant with Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co. He is survived by a son, a daughter, Holly Portz Koiro ’67, five grandchildren and seven cousins, Henry G. Portz ’49 and his wife, Judith Grube Portz ’50, Susan Oaklief Mandator ’65, Matthew H. Portz ’46, Ann Strawn Stafford ’70, James R. Portz ’73 and his wife Barbara Wasson Strawn ’73, Scott G. Strawn ’76 and his wife, Carol Pfeifer Strawn ’75, and Alison Portz Conrad ’81. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hollinger Portz ’40, his parents, Francis M. ’09 and Helen Greer Portz ’09, two uncles, Clarence A. Portz ’13 and his wife, Elizabeth Motschman Portz ’18, and Harvey O. Portz ’13 and his wife Hallie Wright Portz ’35, and four cousins, Lois Portz Strawn ’42, Robert M. Portz

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Charlotte Loeffler Reynolds, Piqua, OH, died Nov. 21, 2002. She was a deacon at her church, Westminister Presbyterian Church, and a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Survivors include her husband, a son and two grandchildren.

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Beth Sigworth Meister, formerly of Columbus, OH, died Nov. 21, 2002 in Sarasota, FL. A member of Chi Omega sorority and Faith Lutheran Church, she was a homemaker. A son, a nephew, John A. Meister ’65 and his wife, Barbara Fitch Meister ’64, a great-nephew, John A. Meister II ’96, and a sister-in-law, Shirley Arnette Meister ’42 survive. Her husband, Robert L. Meister ’36, a son, Warren L. Meister ’66, her father-in-law, Herman L. Meister ’14, and a brother-in-law, John H. Meister ’38, preceded her in death.

Ruth Knollenberg Pershing, Carrollton, GA, died Dec. 31, 2002. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and a former member of First English Lutheran Church in Richmond, IN. She served as church secretary of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Pershing Newman ’63, a son, and a sister-in-law, Margaret Pershing Work ’41, and her husband Joseph B. Work ’38. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Pershing Sr. ’39, her father-in-law, Benjamin J. Pershing ’12, and her mother-in-law, Vera Miller Pershing ’15.

Ralph T. Wells, Bangor, ME, died Dec. 7, 2002. During World War II, he worked on bomb sites and tuned pianos and organs in the Springfield, OH area. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, a son, three stepchildren, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. His first wife, Martha Critchfield Wells ’61, a brother, Alfred N. Wells ’34, and a great-aunt, Jean Neal Cosley 1889, preceded him in death.

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Edith Malloy Zimmerman, formerly of Sarasota, FL, died Jan. 14, 2003 in Winter Haven, FL. During World War II, she served with the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, achieving the rank of first lieutenant. A physical therapist, she retired from private practice in 1985. Two daughters and two granddaughters survive her. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Joseph E. Hicks 1897, and a stepsister, Kathryn Hicks Jones ’25.

Betty DeWeese Zimpher, Piqua, OH, died Dec. 28, 2001. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, where she had served on the church council. She served with the Piqua City School District in several capacities for many years. Two sons and seven grandchildren survive her. She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia DeWeese Hulme ’33.

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Betsy Downey Barnes, Springfield, OH, died Feb. 3, 2003. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and Covenant Presbyterian Church, she was a homemaker and served several volunteer agencies. She was also an officer and director with The Yost Co. for more than 40 years. Surviving are a son, a daughter and several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a step-great-granddaughter.

Frederick L. Lesser, Middletown, OH, died Oct. 14, 2002. A member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and Breiel Boulevard First Church of God, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He was employed as an estimator for the Packing Corp. of America for 26 years. He is survived by two daughters, a grandson and a sister. His wife, Martha Linville Lesser, ’41, and a brother, Gerald J. Lesser ’51, preceded him in death.

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C. William Meager, Mission Viejo, CA, died Jan. 29, 2003. A member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, he spent 37 years with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company before retiring as director of salaried sales and personnel. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

Geraldine Miller Prescott, Newton Falls, OH, died July 12, 2002. A member of Chi Omega sorority, she taught physical education for 33 years before retiring in 1979 from the Newton Falls public schools. Survivors include a sister, two brothers, including Charles J. Miller Jr. ’43, a nephew, David H. Prescott ’77 and his wife, Nancy Fumich Prescott ’77, and a cousin, William F. Miller ’42. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Prescott ’42, and a brother-in-law, David W. Prescott ’41 and his wife, Jayne Hires Prescott ’43.

George W. Schuette, formerly of Easton, MD, died Dec. 17, 2002 in Lakeland, FL. A member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Dorm League, he served as a pastor at many churches in Indiana, most recently St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Auburn, IN, for 24 years before retiring in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Martha Bush Schuette ’58, two daughters, including Rebecca Schuette Folkemer ’68, and her husband, C. Thomas Folkemer ’67, six grandchildren, a sister, a sister-in-law, Bonita J. Bush ’63, and two brothers-in law, George A. Bush ’51 and Raymond L. Bush ’56.

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Dorothy Daum Chollar, Galena, IL, formerly of Dayton, OH, died Nov. 22, 2001. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she was a property manager with several different firms. Surviving are two daughters, two stepdaughters, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a niece.

Orville C. Hoover, Savannah, GA, died Nov. 4, 2002. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and First Christian Church. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and from the Philippines government, the Liberation Medal. He operated Savannah Machine and Foundry, holding the position of president of the American Foundry Society in 1982. He retired in 1986. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, three grandchildren and two sisters.

John “Jack” A. Howell, Springfield, OH, died March 13. 2003. A member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving two Purple Hearts, the Silver Star and two oak leaf clusters to the Bronze Star. He was vice president and president of J&J Foundry Inc. retiring in 1978. He also received several commendations for his service as a special deputy with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. His wife, two sons, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild survive him. He was preceded in death by an aunt, Vera Howell Luckman ’35.

Ruth “Toots” Crites Kavanaugh, Springfield, OH, died March 22, 2003. A member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, she co-owned and operated Kavanaugh’s Office Supply for 25 years. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, a son and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas W. Crites ’42.

Martha Ferguson Stewart, Sidney, OH, died Nov. 25, 2002. A member of Quincy United Methodist Church, she retired as a matron of Logan County Children’s Home. She was also a proprietor of the Wheel Inn Restaurant. Four daughters, 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three sisters and a brother survive her.