Lois found kindred spirits when she became a part of the Miniss Kitigan Drum, or MKD, Lodge. Known as Biizh Aanji, she became — with extensive study — an Oshkibewis, or Helper in the Medicine Lineage of the late Keewaydinoquay, an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Mashkikikwe (herbal medicine woman). She died on May 14, 2024.
Obituaries
May 11, 2024
When formative plans were underway by the Miami and Ohio State Universities to begin a new campus in Dayton, Gary was hired in 1964 as the first faculty member from Miami to serve in these early development stages of Wright State University. He died on April 25, 2024.
Apr 24, 2024
A patron of the arts and advocate for cultural preservation, Henry supported the Dayton Foundation's African American Community Fund, a Dayton Foundation Endowment benefiting Central State University, and was a life member of the NAACP and a charter member of the Museum of African American History and Culture. He died on April 16, 2024.
Apr 20, 2024
She was a certified Yoga instructor, Reiki Master and Reflexologist.One of her favorite places to vacation was the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts. She died on APril 15, 2024.
Apr 12, 2024
Jeanne loved summertime with her family on Middle Bass Island where she was able to share her love of water sports and being outdoors with family and friends. She died on April 9, 2024.
Apr 11, 2024
Kip was a man of family, of strong convictions, and a teacher at heart. He was a man with a ready grin and a twinkle in his eye. He will be much missed by all. He died on April 5, 2024.
Mar 31, 2024
Gene will be remembered for his kind, generous heart, his outgoing and friendly personality, witty sense of humor, and love for animals and his family. “He is a great man who will be greatly missed.” He died on March 30, 2024.
Mar 22, 2024
Laurel was known for her welcoming home, her political and social activism and her humor. She passed away peacefully in January, just two months shy of her 100th birthday.
Mar 17, 2024
In his free time, he enjoyed working with computers and loved his fur babies. Phil had a very skewed sense of humor but loved to make others laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Feb 20, 2024
John had a passion for teaching and made his career as an economics professor at Wright State University, teaching from 1981 up to when he retired in 2015. He was very passionate about urban economics, writing several books and articles on the subject.
