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Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services is a family-owned business focused on quality services, helpi We have years of experience caring for families loved ones.

Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity. When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestion

s. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

05/20/2026

John Dietrich Kramer

John Dietrich Kramer (JD) passed away on April 25, 2026, from complications of esophageal cancer at St. Alphonsus Hospital, Nampa, Idaho, with his wife, Debbie, and son John at his side.

John was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 31, 1946, to John and Anne Kramer. When he was nine, his family moved from West Alexandria to Ravenna, Ohio, where he graduated from high school and attended Kent State University before joining the Marine Corps. Following his service in Vietnam and aboard the USS Ranger (CV-61), he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps.

He then moved to Fairfield, California, where he attended the police academy and worked as a Reserve Officer for the Fairfield Police Department. During this time, he also earned a master’s degree in criminal justice.

In 1976, he was hired as a police officer by the Fairfield Police Department. Over the course of his career, he served in many divisions, though some of his favorite assignments included his work as a POST Management Fellow and Project Manager of the Officer Killing Study from 1986-87, service with the department’s SAFE Team, working as Traffic Sergeant, and in the Personnel and Training Office. He is fondly remembered and deeply respected for his work in Personnel and Training. John retired in 2002 as a Lieutenant.

Retirement life was filled with camping and traveling with his wife, Debbie, which led to their move to Idaho. John found such joy in visiting his grandchildren, flyfishing, and golfing with his friends, but most of all, he cherished spending time with his son. The two could often be found working on their Jeep or taking Rubicon and hunting trips together. He enjoyed membership in the following groups: Code 3-1, PORAC, Boise Valley Fly Fishers, California Four Wheel Drive Association, 208 Overlanders, and Boise Elks #310.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John Lawrence and Anne Dorothy (Dobransky) Kramer.

John leaves behind his devoted wife and kindred spirit of 36 years, Deborah (Mullen) Kramer; children John L. (Eden) Kramer, Anthony (Melissa) Rosenberry, Brandy (Seth) Tribble; grandchildren Greyson, Jonathan, Allen, Howard John, and Adelaide; great-grandchildren Ruby and Luna; sister Kathy (Jeff) West; nieces Malia (Travis) Goodfellow and Megan (Eric) Bies; and great-nephews Jaxson, Weston, Lawson, Boden. He will be deeply missed by his extended family and many dear friends.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, June 5th, at 11:00 AM at Sugar Grove Cemetery in West Alexandria, Ohio. Arrangements are under the care of Relyea Funeral Home in Boise, Idaho, and Gard Funeral Home in West Alexandria, Ohio.

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05/11/2026

Linda Sue Becker

Linda S. Becker, aged 69, of Wellington, FL, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2026. She was born November 11th, 1956 in Louisville, KY.

Linda was a crop consultant in Florida that advised many farmers throughout her career. She was well loved and had many friends; and she dearly loved all her pets. She was also an enthusiastic Kentucky Derby fan and always tried to watch every year.

Linda is preceded in death by her father Beverly “Ben” Becker; mother and stepfather Genevieve and Henry Demongeot; husband Joel Elrod; and siblings Cheryl and her husband Richard Shelton, Beverly Becker, Steven Becker.

Linda is survived by her sisters Deborah (William) McCandless and Marilyn (Bobby) Dean; sister-in-law Tina Becker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service in Louisville, KY will be announced at a later date. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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05/11/2026

Carolyn L. Shade

Carolyn L. Shade, age 78, of Eaton OH passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. She was born September 26, 1947 in Hamilton, OH.

Carolyn was a 1967 graduate of Eaton High School. She worked at Dayton Flex (Baxter) Company in Eaton for 25 years; and later worked in Housekeeping at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center, retiring in 2020. Carolyn dearly loved all of her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her father Harry Hartman; mother and stepfather Jean Ann and Chuck Shafer; and sister Kathy Thralls.

She is survived by her son Jim (Amy) Fudge of Eaton; grandchildren Tesla (Andy) Dafler of Eaton, Dallas (Kenzi) Fudge of Eaton; great grandchildren Eli and Isaac Dafler of Eaton; siblings Pam Beeman of Richmond, Lisa (Shawn) Cox of Eaton and Mike (Michelle) Shafer of Eaton; special friend Debbie Davis of Eaton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320 with Pastor Bryon Gevedon officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Preble County, PO Box 72, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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05/11/2026

Michael L. Maxwell

Michael L. “Mike” Maxwell, age 80, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was born January 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Lowell and Nina (Mattis) Maxwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Maxwell.

He is survived by his daughter Lisa Carol; and numerous cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg, OH. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com

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05/05/2026

Jack Rodney Sizemore

Jack Rodney Sizemore, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Kettering Health Hamilton. He was born December 14, 1954 in Tennessee to the late John and Margaret Sizemore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Christy Sizemore and his twin brother Johnny Sizemore.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cynthia Sizemore of Eaton; sons Steven (Kaitlyn) Sizemore and Lukas (Tasha) Sizemore, both of West Alexandria, OH; grandchildren Benjamin, Jacob and Samuel Sizemore, Jude Beneke and Lucy Sizemore; sister Sandra (Robert) Worley of Eaton; brother Danny Wayne Sizemore of West Alexandria; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Marietta Cemetery, 1920 Marietta Church Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932. Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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05/04/2026

Robert L. "Bob" Quick

Robert L. “Bob” Quick, 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born June 24, 1937 in Hamilton, OH to the late John Wesley and Mattie Victoria (Mink) Quick.

Bob was a 1954 graduate of Seven Mile High School, earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and his Master’s Degree from The Ohio State University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran that served during the Vietnam War, retiring from the military in 1980. He was a true Ohio and American native, who dearly loved where he was from. He cared for many people, including people that became family simply because he welcomed them; was an avid animal lover; and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Evelyn Quick; brothers John II, James, Joe, Don and Jerry Quick; and sisters Betty Baum, Virginia Manzie, Eleanor Macko, Sandra Isaacs and Mary Ann McMillian.

He is survived by his children Rhonda Quick and Robert (Aysemin) Quick Jr both of Eaton; granddaughter Emily D. Quick of Eaton; brother Fred Quick of Hamilton; numerous nieces and nephews; and special dog Phoebe.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon at the First Southern Baptist Church, 35 N. Liberty Street, Camden, OH. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Camden, OH. Gard Funeral Home Eaton is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Preble County Humane Society. Online condolence and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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05/02/2026

Catherine P. Subler

Catherine P. Subler, age 87 of Englewood, OH passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born March 15, 1939 in Greenville, OH to the late John and Leona (Linnane) Herrmann.

Catherine retired as a cafeteria worker/latch key from Northmont Schools after 26 years of employment. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Englewood, OH; was a member of the Circle 8 Square Dancers and the Grand Squares; was a member of the Northmont Garden Club and was a volunteer with the Campfire Girls in her earlier years. She enjoyed Crocheting and painting; and dearly loved fishing with her husband Bill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy W. Subler in 2017; and her son Michael August Subler in 2012.

She is survived by her daughter Alice Fitzwater, grandsons Jessey Fitzwater and Jacob Fitzwater; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Miami Memorial Park in Covington, OH. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to DayCity Hospice, 7601 Paragon Road, Suite 203, Dayton, OH 45459 or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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04/30/2026

Anna Lee Stryker

Anna Lee Stryker, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) in Greenville. She was born December 31, 1924 in Arcanum, OH to the late Noel R. Myers, Sr. and Verna (Shuler) Myers.

She married Kenneth Stryker on August 19, 1944 at the United Methodist Church in Arcanum. They had three children Kent, Alan and Lynn; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Helen (Myers) Eliker and her younger brother, Noel R. "Squeak" Myers, Jr.

Anna graduated from Arcanum High School in 1942. She first worked in Dayton for Master Electric & Moraine Products, followed by the Truck Stop at 127-40 as a secretary, and finally she retired from FHA in 1984. She and Kenneth volunteered at Wayne Hospital for 20 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in West Manchester for 63 years and a member of the Eastern Star in Arcanum. In 2007, Anna moved to Chesnut Village at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 12:30 pm at the Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH with Chaplain Suzi Fischer officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Jefferson, Darke County, OH. Memorial contributions may be made in Anna's name to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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04/27/2026

Miles E. Shafer

Miles E. Shafer, age 91, of Eaton, OH, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Dayton VA Hospice Unit (Victory Ridge). He was born December 20, 1934 in Piqua, OH to the late Clarence and Hazel (Popp) Shafer.

Miles was a member of the Eaton First Church of God for many years.

In addition to his parents, Miles, the youngest of nine siblings, was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, Bob, Don, and Paul Shafer, sisters, Frieda, Esther, Mary Ellen Shafer and Rachel Adkins.

Miles is survived by his beloved wife of almost 70 years Lavonne “Bonnie” (Swart) Shafer, son Barry (Jessica) Shafer and daughter Becky (Rick) McCollum, grandchildren Kate (Beamer) Carr, Maggie (Skylar) Reckers, Miles (Anna) McCollum, Reade and Rachel Shafer, 8 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Miles grew up in Springfield, OH, and was a member of the first graduating class of Tecumseh High School. Miles served in the US Army as a tank gunner in Frankfort, Germany shortly after WWII, during the Korean War era.

Moving from Dayton to Preble County in 1966, Miles and Bonnie raised their children in West Manchester and then West Alexandria, becoming faithful Twin Valley South parents.

While Miles retired from a long career at Dayton Power & Light, he is best known as a piano tuner/technician and church worship leader, servicing pianos in Preble County and surrounding areas. A trained baritone vocalist, Miles served as a worship leader/choir director wherever his family attended (East Park First Church of God in Dayton, Miamisburg First Church of God, Eaton First Church of God). Miles sang with the Kingsmen’s Quartet in the Dayton area in the 1960s, and was a longtime member of Dayton’s community choir, the Daytona Chorale. In more recent years he was a regular performer of the National Anthem at many grandchild sporting events at Twin Valley South High Schol and community veterans’ events.

Miles’ relationship with God was the hub of his life, driving his sacrificial love for his family along with his gentle and contented spirit. Miles had a variety of interests, including floating on a lake, jogging along the road, sitting on the front porch, walking in the woods, camping with his family, rooting for the Cincinnati Reds, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Green Bay Packers, but mostly he enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. In his younger years Miles enjoyed athletic accomplishments in basketball, baseball, and many years in church softball.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Eaton First Church of God, 601 E. Lexington Road, Eaton, OH with Rev. Aaron Holman and Rev. Jerry Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to InWord Resources, Inc., (www.inword.org) and the Eaton First Church of God (www.e1cog.com). Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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04/26/2026

Kenneth E. Rossman

Kenneth E. Rossman, age 96, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. He was born March 12, 1930 in Toledo, OH to the late Arthur and Alma (Darr) Rossman.

Kenneth was a 1949 graduate of Genoa High School. He worked for United Telephone Company for 34 years. While working with UTC, he was transferred to Eaton as District Manager in 1967, then to Sidney and then to Mansfield before retiring in 1992. Kenneth was a U.S. Army Veteran that served during the Korean War (Pork Chop Hill), as Army Chaplain’s Assistant, Rank of Corporal from 1950-1953. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 215, Eaton, OH. He was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton and member of the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Patricia Ann Rossman; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Teri (Cottingim) Rossman; granddaughter Tara Miller; and sons-in-law Steve Pieratt and Tim Miller; brothers and sisters-in-law Gerald and Phyllis Rossman and Leonard and Betty Rossman; and brother-in-law Richard Hoffman.

He is survived by his daughters Nancy Miller, Janice Pieratt and Lynne Rossman; son Chris (Chandra) Rossman; grandchildren Kristl Miller, Phillip (Lydia) Miller, Brent (Jessie) Rossman, Clint (Ashley) Rossman, Melinda (Bob) Brower, Ryan (Danielle) Pieratt, Blake (Mercedes) Pieratt, Zachary (Justine) Rossman, Chase Rossman, Kelsey (Matt) Warling, Joshua (Joselyn) Line, and Nicholas (Hannah) Line; great grandchildren Carson Brower, Sydney Brower, Meredith Pieratt, Bryce Pieratt, Beckham Pieratt, Malie Pieratt, Kyah Rossman, Norah Rossman, Everett Rossman, Callie-Ann Rossman, Jaxon Miller, Harry Line, Chloe Rossman, Cole Rossman and Lexi Rossman; sisters-in-law Lois Hoffman and Mary Jo Hoffman; brother-in-law Terry Hoffman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Suncrest Hospice, 9050 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 100, West Chester Township, OH 45069. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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04/25/2026

Larry Wayne Marcum

Larry Wayne Marcum, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton after a long courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer. He was born March 21, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late William Edward and Dora Marguerite “Rita” (Leach) Marcum.

In his younger years, Larry distinguished himself as an excellent artist, with a particular talent for drawing and painting. Larry was a very social person who valued friendship greatly. He cultivated many strong and lasting friendships throughout his life. He had many jobs throughout his life but his most favorite was working at the Rocky Mountain Ice Cream Factory in Colorado. Larry was very funny and witty and always brought laughter to those around him. He was also a history buff and enjoyed old western movies and shows. Above all, Larry enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Nathaniel Marcum.

He is survived by his children Wendy Harshman-Deaton, Zac (Regan) Shisler, Larren Williams and Lucas Marcum; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sisters Alene Heindl, Michael Marcum, Lynda (Mike) Dyer, Connie (Jeff) Adkins, Patricia (David) Johnson, Jeff Marcum and Kimberly Null; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in West Alexandria, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

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