Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Kay” Mary Kathryn KIRKHOFF [56312], [56313], [56396], [56316], [56317]
BirthMar 1, 1924, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana [56396], [56316]
DeathNov 21, 2008, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio [56316], [56397]
BurialMound Hill Cemetery, 533 West Main Street, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio [56316]
FatherFranklin William KIRKHOFF (1891-1974)
MotherSusie Ruth SHERER (1894-1965)
Spouses
BirthNov 13, 1923, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut [56397]
DeathFeb 15, 2016, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio [56397]
BurialMound Hill Cemetery, 533 West Main Street, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio [56397]
FlagsUS Army-Air Force, World War II
Marriage1949 [56316], [56397]
Obituary Online notes for “Kay” Mary Kathryn KIRKHOFF
Mary "Kay" Brown, 84, of Miamisburg, OH died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Wood Glen Nursing Center in Dayton, OH.

Born on March 1, 1924 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Frank W. & Susie R. (Sherer) Kirkhoff.

Mary was a 1942 Eaton High School graduate and retired in 1987 after 15 years of service at The Curtain Place Bed & Bath in Centerville, OH.

She was a Key Club Volunteer Member at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and attended Centerville United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by Daughter: Vicki Lynn Brown in 2003; Brother:
Joseph F. Kirkhoff in 1998 and Sister: Jean Ellery in 1965.

Survived by husband of 59 years: Bernard Brown; Daughter: Susan K. Brown of Centerville, OH; Grandson & wife: Christopher Jon & Kelsey Najpaver; Niece: Lisa Reasoner; Great Niece & Nephew: Amy & Todd Lamb.

Graveside service & interment will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 24, 2008 at Mound Hill Union Cemetery with Greg Crabtree officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association - Miami Valley Chapter - 3797 Summit Glen Drive #G100 - Dayton, OH 45449.

Special thanks to the Wood Glen staff for their loving care.

Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home - 220 E. Main St. - Eaton, OH.

Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com
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Obituary Online notes for Bernard (Spouse 1)
BERNARD BROWN, passed away in Miamisburg on February 15 at age 92.

Born on November 13, 1923 to William H. Brown and Adele Ruman Brown in Bridgeport, CT.

Retired from Citizens Federal Savings & Loan in 1986 as an Assistant Vice President.

Bernie volunteered for many years at Miami Valley Hospital.

He was a S/SGT in WWII in the US Army Air Force having served in the China Burma & India theatre and on Tinian Island in the Northern Mariannas.

He was a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Millennium Lodge 779 F&AM.

He was preceeded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Kathryn "Kay" Brown in 2008 and by his daughter Vicki L. Brown Kohen in 2003 as well as his parents.

Survived by his daughter Susan K. Brown, Centerville, OH, by his grandson Christopher Najpaver and his fiancé Danielle Mollere of Memphis, TN. Also survived by his niece, Lisa Reasoner of The Woodlands, TX and by his nephew Judge Joe Burrowes and his wife Sue of West Richland, WA.

Burial will take place at the family plot at Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, OH at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, OH.

It is requested that donations be made to the Bernard and Mary Kathryn Brown Family Fund c/o The Dayton Foundation, 500 Kettering Tower, Dayton, OH 45423.

Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com
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