IN MEMORY

De Saint-Donat, le 27 novembre 2021, à l'âge de 71 ans, est décédé Michel Lafond, époux de Danielle Boileau.

Outre son épouse, il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Mathieu et Geneviève, ses frères et soeurs : Roland (Claire), Françoise, Lise (Pierre) et Yvon, son beau-frère Alain, neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines, parents et amis. La famille tient à remercier sa soeur Madame Lise Lafond pour son accompagnement ainsi que personnel soignant de l'unité des soins palliatifs de la Cité de la Santé pour les bons soins prodigués. Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à la Fondation de la Cité de la Santé ; https://fondationcitedelasante.com/donnez/ ou à la Fédération Québécoise des sociétés Alzheimer ; https://www.jedonneenligne.org/fqsa/?FrmGroupUID=all

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John “Jay” S. Hannahan, 76, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home. He was born on April 29, 1945 in Deerlodge, Tennessee to the late John and Amanda Hannahan. John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nyla Rae Hannahan; sons, James (Kathy) Hannahan and Jeff (Diana) Hannahan; grandchildren, Matt (Keighly) Hannahan, Staff Sargent Kyle Hannahan, US Army, and Jordan (Hali) Hannahan; step-grandson, L.A. (Jenna) Theil; 3 great granddaughter, 1 step- great grandson, and 2 step-great granddaughters; as well as his brother, Eric (Kim) Hannahan. John graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and retired from the City of Dayton Fire, Crash, and Rescue. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher. John loved camping, traveling, gardening, and wood working crafts.

Sandra Kay Whitaker-Olin, 78, of Arcadia, Florida passed away November 17, 2021 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was born November 23, 1942 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Ronald and Elizabeth Sauer. Sandy was a 1960 graduate of Aurora High School in Aurora, Ohio and attended Kent State. She worked as a Medical Office Manager at several medical facilities before retiring in 2006 and moving to Arcadia 11 years ago. Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother. She was an excellent equestrian, bridge player and civic community leader. She will be remembered as an empathetic, loving, adventurous, active, a take charge, get it done person. She was a conscientious, understanding and intelligent lady. Sandy was very active in the communities in which she lived. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Arcadia, a choir member of her northern church, a member of the First Baptist Church of Arcadia, a member of the DeSoto County Education Foundation and was a charter member of the Arcadia Centennial Lions Club. Things Sandy enjoyed; horses, dogs, children, playing mahjong and traveling. If one had to choose the “essence” of Sandy, we would say, “She Served”. Sandy’s service to her family started at a very young age when her mother contracted a painful, protracted, and eventually fatal cancer. She served her whole life. Her children were lifelong beneficiaries. That love and service extended beyond her family, her consistent loving concern for children surfaced in many ways at many places throughout her life. Health and financial problems limited her reach at times, but the empathy, the helpful partner, the caring character were always present. The Rotary motto “Service above Self” illustrates why she was active locally in that civic service club. She always believed in Rotary’s Four Way Test even before she could quote it. The Four-Way Test, of the things we think, say or do; Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? She is survived by her husband, John Olin of Arcadia, FL; children, Jay (Terri) Whitaker of Cincinnati, OH, Brian (Teresa) Whitaker of West Chester, OH, Arthur (Carrie) Whitaker of Avon, OH, Emily (Geoff) van de Merwe of Simpsonville, SC and Christopher (Tiffany) Olin of Twinsburg, OH; grandchildren, Christina Whitaker, Nick Whitaker, Harrison Freeman, Hayley van de Merwe, Luke van de Merwe, Heather Engstrom, Charles Tripp, Steven Tripp, Elizabeth Jordan and Katie Adams; six great grandchildren, brothers, Dick Sauer of Fountain Hills, AZ, Tim Sauer of Scottsdale, AZ and Hank Sauer of San Francisco, CA as well as 16 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Jack Whitaker and her brother Alan Sauer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to the DeSoto County Educational Foundation, PO Box 1903, Arcadia, FL 34265 or by visiting their website at www.desotoeducationfoundation.com A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday December 4, 2021 at the Toby’s RV Park’s Community Hall, 3550 NE Highway 70, Arcadia, Florida 34266. The family will also have a Celebration of Life Service in Ashland, Ohio at a later date.

George Henderson Dick Jr., 75, of Butler, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at home following an illness. George was born March 6, 1946, in Butler, and was the son of George H. and Ruth Ella Dick. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a truck driver. George was a frequent visitor to Michael's Restaurant "breakfast club." He loved going to the hunting camp during deer season, and also loved to go to Florida during the winter, where he spent his time being a mentor to boys at The Gator Wilderness Camp. He was an avid woodcarver. George loved spending time with his family, and especially his great-grandson. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Peters Dick, whom he married July 10, 1981; his son, Curt (Ruth) Dick of Butler; two daughters, Melody (Paul) Downing of Butler, and Marcia (Paul) Kotex of Butler; three sisters, Virginia (Bill) Thinnes of Saxonburg, Charlotte Potts of Butler, and Ella (Robert) Hicks of Prospect; four grandchildren; one great- grandson; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Dick of Prospect; and numerous nephews and nieces. George was preceded by his parents; two brothers, Robert and John; and his brother-in-law, Joe Potts. DICK - There will be no public visitation for George Henderson Dick Jr., who died Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Private graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Burial Estates in Butler, with the Rev. Ron Schermerhorn of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Jay Bryan Funeral Home in Prospect. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gator Wilderness Camp, 44930 Farabee Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Published by Butler Eagle on Oct. 27, 2021.

David E. Bradley of Warsaw, KY (formerly of Muncie, IN) passed away on August 12, 2021 from complications during heart surgery. He was born February 3, 1948, to Verna and Earl Bradley, of Cincinnati, OH. He was 73 years old. David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diana L. (Johnson) Bradley. He is also survived by three daughters: Jennifer Rardon, and grandchildren Evan and Savannah of Grove City, OH; Julie Painter, son-in-law Rick Painter and granddaughters Ashton, Ella, and Alaina of Muncie, IN; and Jill Terry, son-in-law Nicholas Terry and grandchildren Eden and Cole of Muncie, IN. He is also survived by a sister April (Bradley ) Meyung, brother-in- law Richard Meyung, of Warsaw, KY, nephew Douglas Meyung, wife Marriah, and daughter Adley, and nephew Patrick Meyung and wife Megan. Dave is also survived by his mother-in-law Inza Johnson, sisters-in-law, Vivian Wood, Veneda Cammett, Eileen Hebb and her husband John, and brother-in-law Larry Johnson, all of Ohio and 13 nieces and nephews, of Ohio. Before he retired to Kentucky, Dave and his family lived in Muncie, Indiana. He was the owner and manager of Robinson Truck Equipment in Eaton, IN. Dave loved his family deeply and was the epitome of a loving father and husband. He took great joy in watching his grandchildren at their sporting, dance and music events, was an avid golfer, enjoyed being outdoors, boating and camping, and loved traveling with his wife. Dave would brighten any room with his sense of humor, wit, charm, and ready smile. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There will be a private ceremony in Warsaw, KY and a celebration of life at a future date.

Billie Dietz, 91, of Middletown, RI and previously for 60-years in Portsmouth, RI, passed away on July 4, 2021. Billie was born in Glen Hope, PA to his late parents Amil Dietz and Hazel (Campbell) Dietz. Billie was the husband of Barbara (Green) Dietz for 68-years. Billie grew up in Newport, PA and upon graduation from the Newport, PA High School he enlisted in the US Navy on June 28, 1948. He served Honorably during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War for 20-years attached to numerous Naval Service Craft Vessels retiring on July 5, 1968 after being stationed at the Newport Naval Base. Upon retirement, Bill was instrumental with the construction and management of the Sunny Acres Trailer Park and the Melville Trailer Park in Portsmouth for 23-years. Billie was a lifetime member of the Fleet Reserve Association, active member of the American Legion Post 18 in Portsmouth and a charter member of the US Naval Memorial in Washington, DC Billie is survived by his wife Barbara (Green) Dietz, son Charles "Chuck" Dietz of Portsmouth, RI, daughter Billie Jane Valente (Paul) of Little Compton, RI, brother John "Mitter" Dietz of Harrisburg, PA, sister Patricia Mann (John) of Carnegie, PA, 4-grandchildren and 4-great Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Peggy and brother-in-law Ron Trimmer, brother Bob Dietz and daughter-in-law Mary (Ferreira) Dietz. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 8th, 4 PM through 7 PM at Connors Funeral Home in Portsmouth, RI. Funeral Service will be held at approximately 5 PM. Burial with Military Honors to follow on Friday July 9th at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, RI.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Portsmouth Fire Department Rescue Fund or the Middletown Fire Department Rescue Fund.

Alka Jean Pitts, age 84, of Georgetown, KY, wife of John K. Pitts, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in the Ashton Grove Senior Living Center, Georgetown, KY. She was born August 28, 1936, in German, KY, a daughter of the late Norman Crider and Venice Cline Reynolds. She was a retired School Teacher in both Kentucky and Ohio and attended the First United Methodist Church, Georgetown. She is survived by her husband, John K. and one son: Frank Gordon (Holly) Grey, Jr, Ft. Worth, TX two daughters; Betty Grey, Lexington, KY, Gina (Eric) Tuley, Plymouth, MI, two step children; David (Denise) Pitts, Georgetown, and Jayne Pitts (Grover) Hibberd, Georgetown, KY, one brother; Henry "Tucker" Crider, one sister; Joyceleen "Joy" Hale, two grandchildren; Russell Dwyer and Erica Tuley, three step grandchildren; J.B. Pitts, Will Pitts and Teddi Tennett and one great grandchild; A.J. Dwyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister: Reva Crider Terry.

Funeral service will be conducted on Friday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY. Visitation is 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday prior to the funeral service at Hall Funeral Home.

MaëlEstelle Mathieu Bussière (1943-2021) - À l’Hôpital St-François d’Assise, Québec, le 23 avril 2021, à l’âge de 77 ans, est décédée dame Estelle Mathieu, épouse de monsieur Alain Bussière. Née à St-Germain-de-Grantham le 27 novembre 1943, elle était la fille de feu dame Georgette Limoges et de feu monsieur Roger Mathieu. Elle demeurait à Québec (arr. Beauport). Tout en respectant les consignes du jour de la santé publique sur la Covid-19, une cérémonie sera célébrée dans l’intimité avec les membres de la famille immédiate le samedi 5 juin 2021 à 15 h. Il vous sera possible de la visionner en direct ou en reprise via https://funeraweb.tv/fr/diffusions/28687. La webdiffusion sera accessible pour tous, sans mot de passe. Outre son époux Alain, madame Mathieu laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Nathalie (Richard Boily), Denis (Véronique Douillard); ses petits-enfants : Chantale, Jennifer, Maude, Simon; ses arrière-petits-enfants : le et Éthan; ainsi que plusieurs frères, sœurs, beaux-frères, belles-soeurs, neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines et ami(e)s. Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à l’Association Pulmonaire du Québec, Site : www.poumonquebec.ca/faire-un-don Tél. : 1-800-295-8111.

At St-François d'Assise Hospital, Quebec, on April 23, 2021, at the age of 77, passed away Mrs. Estelle Mathieu, wife of Mr. Alain Bussière. Born in St-Germain-de-Grantham on November 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Georgette Limoges and the late Roger Mathieu. She lived in Quebec (arr. Beauport). While respecting the instructions of the day of the public health on the Covid-19, a ceremony will be celebrated in the intimacy with the members of the immediate family on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 3 p.m. You will be able to watch it live or replay via https://funeraweb.tv/fr/diffusions/28687. The webcast will be accessible to everyone, without a password. Besides her husband Alain, Ms. Mathieu is survived by her children: Nathalie (Richard Boily), Denis (Véronique Douillard); her grandchildren: Chantale, Jennifer, Maude, Simon; his great-grandchildren: Maëlle and Éthan; as well as several brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, cousins ​​and friends. Your expressions of sympathy can result in a donation to the Quebec Pulmonary Association, Site: www.poumonquebec.ca/faire-un-don Tel. : 1-800-295-8111.

John Fischer (1935-2021) passed away at his daughter's home in Pennsylvania on March 27, 2021 at the age of 85. John was born October 27, 1935. He and Marlyn were married on August 10, 1957 and were married 61 years before Marlyn's passing in 2018. John is survived by his sons: Daniel (Linda) Fischer of Maryland, James Fischer of California; daughters: Donna Fischer of Maryland, Linda (Richard) Bowers of Pennsylvania; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.

Isaac F. "Ike" Mason of Washington, IL died at his home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born in Streator, IL, on June 17, 1931. He was the oldest of Isaac F. and Grace Rawls Mason's 7 children. He married the love of his life, Bette Feldhaus, on December 9, 1950, in LaSalle, IL, and during the 68 years they had together they were blessed with 4 children, James (Laurie) Mason, Barbara (Carl) McRoy, Michael Mason and Nanci (Robert) Hartter. They were proud of their 9 grandchildren, Andrew (Jodee) Driscoll, Sarah (Jan) Droege, Amy (Joe) Ryan, Nathan Schupp, Mallory (Jason) Minson, Josh (Megan) Mason, Meredith (Uriah) Funk, Krista (Daniel) Gooris and Mason (Taylor) Shirley; and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Ralph Mason, Randall Mason and Vallie (John Phillips) Busick; and sister-in-law, Susan Feldhaus Thornton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Mason and Hunter Mason; sister, Diane (Mason) Hess; and brother-in-law, Richard Feldhaus. Ike served in the Air Force Training Command Band and had 4 years of higher education at the University of Illinois and Bradley and many Dale Carnegie Training Courses. He eventually found his calling as a trainer and representative of a world-wide training organization. He assumed the sponsorship for Dale Carnegie Training in Downstate Illinois. He was the president of Mason and Associates and his wife, Bette Mason, was the corporate secretary. He trained people in sales and public speaking for 20 years until retirement. During his working years, he was privileged to travel with Bette to most of the major cities and states in the United States, along with 2 foreign countries. He enjoyed volunteer work, most notably as the President of the Central Illinois Red Cross Board, and he represented them in Washington D.C. at the 100th Anniversary Celebration. After a life-changing experience in a Cursillo in 1975, he spent time serving on Diocesan Committees in the Episcopal Diocese of Quincy. Helping Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church move from mission to parish status was a very enriching experience for him. After a Diocesan move to the Anglican Church of America, he had attended St. Michael and All Saints Anglican Church, where a funeral mass will be held for Ike and his wife, Bette Marilyn Feldhaus Mason, who preceded him in death on November 6, 2018. The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael and All Saints Anglican Church, 4701 North Knoxville Ave., Peoria. Interment will be in the columbarium at St. Michael's, directly following the mass. Memorials can be made to OSF Hospice Service, 2265 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.