Cody Lee Burelison
"Cody had a big smile and an even bigger heart. He loved sunrises and the great new day that they brought. Now every sunrise is a beautiful reminder of a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Cody is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation."
James C. Townsend
"James was a very caring person. He helped a lot of people and friends. James is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation."
Judi K. Cox
"Judi was a wonderful mother, a friend to all and was loved by everyone – She is missed every day. Judi is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation."
Anna Miller
"Anna was a very devoted mother and has been tremendously missed already. She loved to take care of others so we see no better way to honor and celebrate that by giving the gift of sight to others. Anna is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation."
Mark A. Ritzert
"Mark lived life with a twinkle in his eye. He found great joy and humor in everyday happenings. He was awed by the raw beauty of nature and found delight in the unique diversity of people. Mark lived life to the fullest, seeking opportunities to experience, learn, and grow from every situation and adventure. Although cancer stole his health, it could never harness mark’s spirit and his crystal clear vision of spiritual strength. He had the unique ability to see good in others and notice the subtleties held deep in their hearts. It is our hope that through Mark’s eyes, you may gain wisdom to see the world and others, in a new way, and be filled with awe and wonder! Mark is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation."
Jim Kramer
"Jim was a quiet and intelligent man who was employed with the U.S. Treasury Dept (I.R.S.) retiring after 33 years. Married 56 years to Donna – 2 children. He never said an unkind word of anyone, loved his granddaughters, playing golf and target shooting. His patience was unreal dealing with eyes so bad. Jim is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.”
Elbert Henry Burns
"Elbert Burns loved the LORD, music, and spending time with family. He was a follower of Jesus Christ and was always excited when sharing the Word of God to those he encountered. He gave encouraging words and was always there to help someone in need. Elbert played the piano and guitar, was a barber, a security officer for MonDay, and served in the AirForce. He is deeply missed by family and friends. Elbert is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation."
Mark Huwer
Loving father of 4. Grandfather of 7. Dedicated realtor of 30 years. Avid Reds fan, gardener, loved sweets and his Mazda Miata. Mark is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.
KaSandra Cheek (Brumley)
KaSandra was 23 yrs. old on 8-6-18 when she and her 6 month old daughter, Stella, were in a tragic car accident. On 4-14-18, KaSandra passed on of her injuries. She leaves behind her husband, Michael, daughter, Stella, and step-daughter, Brooklynn. KaSandra’s parents, Brian & Julie, sisters, Leslie (Lee) & Samantha (Doug). In-laws David & Rita . KaSandra’s daughter survived the accident without even a scratch and is thriving. At only 23, KaSandra’s Faith in God and Savior Jesus was what most admired about her and she shared it often. It only goes to prove her Faith in why she was a donor, to give back what she was Blessed with. KaSandra is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.
Ronald L. Pettit
Dad was a loving soul, with a BIG personality. Even while fighting for his life, he was still cracking jokes. He went out with his infectious happiness still intact. He is survived by his 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren. Ronald is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.
Steve Northern
Our father lives on by his donation of life to others. We are able to find peace in knowing after a tragic accident something beautiful was able to happen. Our father was a very spunky outgoing individual that would bend over backwards for anyone. Steve is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.
Katherine “Katie” L. Smith
She had the biggest heart one could imagine. Would do anything for anybody, putting herself last. She loved to read, take rides, going antiquing and shopping. She was the best mother and grandmother a child could ask for. Katie is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.
Matthew Paul Bailey
Matt never met a stranger and considered you a friend for life. He was fun-loving-caring-socially inappropriate at times, and so proud of his family especially his sons, Jake and Paul. He is missed by so many; his best friend Larry, sons, Jake & Paul, wife, Tina, and many-many more. Matt is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Joseph D. Kniess
Joe is greatly missed by his family and friends. Joe is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.
Robert Patrick Kerkhoff
Robbie was a great kind hearted kid.
Robbie is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.
Jane Ann Fishbaugh
Jane would place everyone else ahead of herself. She was a very caring and loving person. She was wonderful for the 43 years that I was so lucky to be with her. She loved the Good Lord!
Jane is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ and tissue donation.
Alan E. Herner
Alan was a firm believer in lifelong learning and strove to be a perpetual student. In addition to his numerous degrees, Alan pursued new knowledge at every turn through his passions for reading, news of current events, and writing software – he even solved calculus problems for fun. He retired from WPAFB after 32 years of service and began a second career teaching Economics at Wright State University. He was a blood donor as well as a registered organ and tissue donor.
Alan is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.
Josiah Scott Peters
“Scott” was generous, kind, and charming. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. His friends were family to him and many family members were also friends. He was passionate about life donations and as his mother, I will always be proud of his decision to donate his organs and his daughters, Arianna Rene Beltran Peters. We love and miss him.
Scott is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Mike Mullenhour
A man of strong faith, Mike Mullenhour loved his family fiercely, embraced his friends tightly, and always had a smile, a joke, and a helping hand for anyone in need. He loved gadgets and his iPad, playing games, whipping his kids at cards and chess. But most of all, he loved to spend time with family and play with his grandchildren.
Mike is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.