Rosemary L. Rapp
Rosemary L. Rapp, 81, of Springfield, passed away Saturday July 17, 2010 after a lengthy illness.  She was born October 8, 1928 in Springfield, the daughter of Clarence W. and Beulah (Dennis) Bishop.  Rosemary retired from the F.W. Woolworth Store and worked at the Northridge Pharmacy and Katie’s Hallmark Store.  She was a member since 1986 of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1031.  She married her husband and best friend Charles D. Rapp (deceased) on August 9, 1947 and they were married for fifty-eight years.  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Bonita Rapp of Springfield; granddaughters, Jessica (Kris) Otto of Vanlue, Ohio and Jamie, Melissa and Monica all of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Alivia, Jonathan, Brianna, Shiyan, Lexie and Brendon all of Springfield.  She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Phyllis Bishop, special niece Jo Ann (Harry) Henry of Savannah, Georgia; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Rapp; brother, Robert W. Bishop Sr.; sister Genevieve Heinzen and parents Clarence and Beulah Bishop.  The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Peter J. Muir, Dr. Kurian, her caretaker Tammy Starr with Comfort Keepers and Quality Care Transport.  A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday July 20, 2010 with Pastor Bruce Sigman officiating.  Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Community Mercy Hospice, 444 West Harding Road, Springfield, Ohio 45504 or Davita Dialysis Center, 2200 N. Limestone Street, Suite 104, Springfield, Ohio 45503.  You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com


George L. Sanders
George L. Sanders, 61, of Springfield went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2010.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 18, 1949, the son of George and Mary Jane (Heskett) Sanders.  He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. George was a retired mechanic and earned his B S degree in religion from the Circleville Bible College.  George was a member of Beacon St Church of Christ in Christian Union, where he carried credentials as a counselor in the Church of Christ in Christian Union. He was a new member of Clark Lodge #101 F & AM, having been raised in the Grand Master’s one day class in June.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, nieces, nephews and “adoptive grandkids”.  George loved the Lord very much and loved to spread the word about Jesus, especially through gospel music.  In his spare time he collected knives, coins, and trains.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Anita, brothers Ed, Harry, and Don Sanders, and son James Robert Sanders.  His survivors include his daughters Shelley (Tom) Stump and Lurline (David) Driscoll; sons Wayne (Amanda), Thomas, and Nathan Roth all of Springfield; sisters Brenda (James) Leach of Trotwood, Clara (Ed) Wilson and Myra (Bill) Dillon both of Springfield; brothers Greg (Patricia) Sanders of Crowley, Texas, and William (Anita) Sanders of New Carlisle; brother in law John (Betty) Bailey of Enon; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  A celebration of George’s life will be Tuesday at 11:00AM in the Beacon St Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Joe Dillard officiating.  Visitation one hour prior to services.  Burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston.  Memorial contributions are requested to the church.  RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME has been entrusted with the final arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.