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Sunday, June 3, 2007 REGION OHIO 1 The Lima News OBITUARIES Lima OBITUARIES Lima Lima JOSEPH "BRYCE" RAYMOND JOHN WILSON, 69, died at 4:18 a.m. SROUFE, 76, died at 8:28 p.m. May 31, 2007, at Hilty Memor- June 1, 2007, at St. Rita's Medial Home, Pandora. ical Center.

He was born June 17, 1937, in He was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Wakeman to Joseph Berry and Hamilton to Charles and ElizLinnie Pearl abeth M. Soltez Cox Wilson. He Sroufe, who was formerly preceded him in married to death. On Aug.

Dixie Kay 19, 1948, he Brinker, married Naomi Dorothy L. Thomson, Lugibihl and who survives in Sarah Walter. Lima. Mr. Wilson Mr.

Sroufe worked in sales Wilson was retired Sroufe all his life. He from Allen Cor- was a member of Rousculp United Methodist Church and enjoyed restoring John Deere tractors, riding motorcycles and listening to Johnny Cash music. Survivors include three sons, Dorn (Kari) Wilson and Michael Bryce (Kathy) Wilson, both of Elida, and Sean Kent (Michelle) Kidd, of Grand Rapids, three daughters, Julie Kay (Sonny) North, of Sand Lake, Amber (David) Schumaker, of Pandora, and Laura Beth Wilson; a brother, Clyde Eugene (Hazel) Wilson, of Wakeman; two sisters, Lora Irene (Dick) Ferriman, of Enon, and Eleanor Francis (Red) Linn, of Amherst; two brothers-in-law, Allen Hinderer, of Wakeman, and Vince Trautman, of Sandusky; a sister-in-law, Grace Wilson, of Elyria; and 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Edward Wilson; and two sisters, Virginia Evelyn Hinderer and Edith Lucille Trautman. Memorial services will begin at 4 p.m.

June 23 at the Shawnee Chapel of ChilesLaman Funeral Homes. The Rev. Mark Vernick will officiate. The body will be cremated before the service. Burial will be in East Townsend Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to 04 p.m. June 23 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hilty Memorial rectional Institution and Erie Lackawanna-Conrail Railroad. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370, Lima.

He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed golfing and car races. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast who rode for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Lima Motorcycle Club and had served as its treasurer. Survivors also include a daughter, Louise (Larry) Sassi, of Lima; two sons, Steven J.

(Cheryl) Sroufe, of Pickerington, and James H. (Kimberly) Sroufe, of Lima; a sister, Edith Briggs, of Lima; and nine grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bill Briggs; brother, John "Bud" Mester; and a sister, Elizabeth Mester. A memorial service will be held later. Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday at ChamberlainHuckeriede Funeral Home. Memorial may be made to a charity of the Bluffton DOYT J. HANTHORN, 84, died at 6:45 a.m. June 2, 2007, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral' Homes, Bluffton.

Wapakoneta, ESTELLA M. RIDENOUR, 91, died at 2:38 p.m., June 1, 2007, at Wa- Hilty Memorial Wapakoneta, BETTY L. TESTER, 87, died at 10:30 a.m. June 1, 2007, pakoneta Manor. She was born June 21, 1915, in Mercer County to David K.

and Alice G. Hole, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 11, 1930, she married David S. Ridenour, who died Feb.

4, 1996. Mrs. Ridenour retired from Greggs Inc. in 1978, and before that she worked as a spinner at Lima Woolen Mills. She was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445 Auxiliary, Wapakoneta, and VFW National Home.

She was a member of Wapakoneta Senior Citizens. Survivors include a daughterin-law, Lois (Karl) Ruck, of Wapakoneta; two grandchildren, Michael (Mary), Ruck and Beth (Mark) Gregor; four greatgrandchildren, Amanda Wise, Tara Wise, Heather Ruck, and Jacob Ruck; five nieces, Betty Folk, of Buckland, Nellie Montgomery, of Wapakoneta, Alice May Minkner, of Wapakoneta, June Holtzapple, of Buckland, and Jean (Eldon) Bowsher, of Wapakoneta; and two nephews, Robert (Betty) Lietz, of Wapakoneta, and Richard (Ellie) Hole, of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas K. Ridenour; three sisters, Lettie Naumberg, Goldie Lietz Waldo, and Carrie Hole; and two brothers, Fred and Joseph Hole. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday at Bayliff Eley Funeral Home. The Rev. Sue Keller will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 04 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice. Chamberlain Huckeriede Funeral Home Independent and Locally Owned 920 N. Cable Rd.

229-2300 JEAN CHAMBERLAIN Dave Huckeriede Jon Neeper Todd Cosart Grover Hill DORIS WINIFRED BIDLACK, 74, died at 9:50 p.m. June 1, 2007, at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale. She was born March 11, 1933, in Chicago to Raymond Howard and Lillian Huffman Bowling, who preceded her in death. On June 2, 1951, she married Marion Ray Bidlack, who died Nov. 18, 2006.

Wilson Sroufe at The Gardens, Wapakoneta. Arrangements are incomplete at Bayliff Eley Funeral Home. Convoy DALE SMITH, 38, died at 2:40 p.m. June 1, 2007, at his residence. Services will begin at 4 p.m.

Thursday at Remnant Fellowship Church in Van Wert. Pastor Joe Weiss will officiate. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Arrangements are Funeral by' Alspach-Gearhart Home, Van Wert. FUNERALS AULT, Elma 2 p.m. today at Price Funeral Home, Kenton. Burial: Grove Cemetery, Kenton. DUNCAN, Helen A.

-11 a.m. Thursday at Sanford-Eichholtz Funeral Home, Lakeview. Burial: Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

HAWK, Martha E. "Marty" 11 a.m. Monday at ChamberlainHuckeriede Funeral Home. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

today at the funeral home. HENRY, William "W.T." p.m. Monday at Emmanuel Temple, Sandusky. Burial: Perkins Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m.

today at the church. LANGHALS, Sister Marie "Sister Mary Jamesine" Resurrection Liturgy will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Salem Heights, Dayton. Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. today at Salem Heights, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.

MARTIN, Tillie Ford 11:30 a.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel, Lima. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Visitation: 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

WARNER, Randy Edward, Jr. 2 p.m. Monday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

today at the funeral home. Bidlack Erie Photo courtesy of the Allen County Historical Society This 1908 photo was taken of the Lima Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, just one year after the local chapter was organized. At the chapter's first meeting in 1907, Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean, president general of the national DAR, greeted the membership to the national fold, with Claira Ohler offering the DAR from B1- July celebration." Members also were given credit for placing the first flag over Lima's Memorial Hall, in the Lima Public Library, at the Children's Home, and the Elks' Home. During World War I and World War II, the members helped on the 1 homefront in a variety of ways, from staffing Red Cross stations to sponsoring orphans from foreign countries. Throughout the years, they sponsored classes for immigrants interested in becoming American citizens, and even helped take some of those immigrants to the testing site.

They also gave these naturalized citizens a silk flag and a copy of the American's Creed. As a 1928 report said, as "several organizations in our community are carrying on very effectively in other fields, Lima Chapter confines its activities largely to patriotic work. We cooperate with the City Federation of Women's Clubs, YWCA, American Legion Auxiliary, Public Library, and others in a Community Americanization program, visiting naturalization courts, holding contests of various kinds for the night school classes, taking part in celebrations of its pupils." In the schools, members sponsored patriotism contests and helped youngsters learn flag etiquette. They researched ideas and threw their support behind legislation on child labor and compulsory education. Throughout the century, the group has kept its focus on all is- ROUNDUP from B1 The pilgrimage kicked off 'with prayer at St.

Augustine Catholic Church and the day ended with a Mass at St. Charles Center. Precious Blood Sister Carolyn Hoying, one of the event's, organizers, said, "The energy and enthusiasm in the group was palpable." She said that fantastic weather, good food, great witness stories, praying together and just being together for a common cause contributed to making the pilgrimage a real success. "Many pilgrims commented Wry FESTIVALS from B1 Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus," Lee said, but the crowd for the day was good. "I talked to the food vendors and some of artists; everyone seemed to have a pretty good day." Les Findley, of Findlay, and his wife, Deb, drove over for the night to see Stewart and AT A GLANCE WHAT: Lima Chapter DAR WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.

today WHERE: Williamsburg Room Church, 1100 W. Market HELP SOUGHT: The Lima DAR is looking for anyone with a family Bible, diary, letters, or other records about any of the Revolutionary War soldiers listed below who are buried in local cemeteries. Anyone with information is asked to e-mail Janet Hussey, chairman of the DAR 100th Anniversary Committee at William Chenowith, buried in Tony's Nose Cemetery. The Rev. Simon Cochrun, buried in Ash Grove, German Baptist Cemetery.

Joseph DeFord, buried in Bluffton. Hezekiah Bloomfield Hubbell, buried in Richland Township. sues patriotic. Members continue to mark. the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Allen County.

They host a display at the Lima Public Library every year for Constitution Week, held Sept. 17 to 23. They also sponsor a Good Citizen essay contest for area high school seniors; conservation awards; and tutor for Literacy. The local chapter sponsored Tuskegee Airman Charles I. Williams for the DAR Medal of Honor in 2004.

As its centennial project, the Lima Chapter DAR will work to that this was the best Stepping Up the Call pilgrimage Hoying said. Mason honor two WAPAKONETA Bill Troy was presented with a 50-year pin and certificate from the Grand Lodge of Ohio Free and Accepted Masons at the annual awards night. The event was held by the Hamer Lodge. Thomas L. Brenneman, a past district grand master, received honorary membership.

Brenneman was also the speaker for the evening presenting check out the festival. "We love music and saw that Al Stewart was playing, so we drove over and here we are," Findley said. To top their night off, Deb Findley won the drawing. Stewart put on an enjoyable show, with a voice that still PRE-PLANNING Dignified affordable services. Regardless of your financial situation, we can arrange a service to fit your budget.

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Elijah Stites, buried in Lima's first cemetery, at North and Central streets. The Rev. William Wood, buried Berryhill Cemetery. Israel Hubbard, buried Riley Township. William Reed, buried in Clay Township.

John Ridley, buried in Fairmont Cemetery. Peter Sunderland, buried at Fort Amanda. William Taylor, buried in Fort ensure the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Allen County are properly marked. The members are also interested in listing the names of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the county, and locating any of their descendants who still live in this area. "We're a group that has remained focused on patriotism.

Individuals can do much of what we've done over the years, but it's nice to have a group working together to get things done," Fetters said. You can comment on this story at www.limaohio.com. "Masonic Men of History" and "What is a Mason?" Blessing of the Bikes EDON At two services at Edon United Methodist Church, motorcyclists can get their bikes blessed and enjoy the festivities. At 8:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Eric Dailey will be blessing bikes and riders. Riders will then parade off at 1 p.m. T-shirts and refreshments will be available. for guests. You can comment on this story at www.limaohio.com.

sounds fresh some 30 years after his pop-music heyday. He explained the meaning of a lot of his songs, which use planes, trains and allegories to tell stories that are often steeped in history. Perhaps the evening's most revealing detail was revealed when Stewart was asked to pose for a picture with a cat. Turns out the man who sings "Year of the Cat," is allergic to them. You can comment on this story at www.limaohio.com.

Mrs. Bidlack was retired from Zeller Corp. in Defiance. She was a member of Roselm Christian Church and its Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Turkey Foot Trotters, the Black Swamp CB Club and United Auto Workers union Local 1298.

She was a 1951 graduate of Continental High School. Survivors include three sons, Mark (Helen) Bidlack, of Paulding, Dean (Betty) Bidlack, of Continental, and Todd (Karen) Bidlack, of Delphos; a daughter, Jill (David) Bauer, of Grover Hill; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brotherin-law, Evan Krotzer, of Pemberville; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Bowling, of Mansfield. She was preceded in death by sister, Helen Krotzer; and a brother, Raymond Bowling. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselm Christian Church.

Pastor Gary Church will officiate. Burial will be in Middle Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Oakwood, and 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Roselm Christian Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfu neralhome.com. of Lima. Van Wert Wapakoneta ALBERTA WAGNER, 64, died at 9:30 a.m. June 1, 2007, as a result of a garage fire at her residence.

Services will begin at. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Apostolic Church. The Rev. Robert Frake will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cowan Son Funeral Home and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Church.

NOTABLE DEATHS ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Warren Anderson, the courtly Republican majority leader of New York's state Senate from 1973-88, died Friday. He was 91. He died Friday afternoon at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, said James Orband of Anderson's Binghamton-based law firm, Hinman, Howard Kattell. No cause of death was immediately available.

Anderson served in the Senate from 1953-88. He was a key player with Gov, Hugh Carey and the late Stanley Steingut, a Brooklyn Democrat who was state Assembly speaker, in fashioning the package that saved. New York City from bankruptcy in 1975. Anderson had been a close ally of Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and shared the patrician Republican's moderate-to-liberal leanings.

An abortion rights supporter, Anderson championed a 15 percent increase in welfare benefits in 1981. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Mark Harris, best known for baseball novels that included "Bang the Drum Slowly," narrated by the fictional Henry Wiggen, died Wednesday. He was 84. Harris died Wednesday at Cottage Hospital here, a month after he broke his hip in a fall and contracted pneumonia, his wife, Josephine, said Friday from their home.

Harris had Alzheimer's disease, she said. Harris wrote five nonfiction books and 13 novels, including the baseball books "The Southpaw" (1953), "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1956), "A Ticket for a Seamstitch" (1957) and "It Looked Like Forever" (1979). he also adapted for the 1973 "Bang the Drum Slowly," which, movie starring Michael. Moriarty and Robert De Niro, was the most popular of the four and it was named one of the top 100 sports books of all time by Sports Illustrated..