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2021
Gretchen ORIHOOD Obituary
Age 70, died October 22, 2021, at Dickson Health and Rehab in Dickson, TN.
She was born April 22, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to Arthur and Jean (Weir) Iles.
She is survived by Steve Orihood, her husband of 31 years; her stepchildren, Lisa (Dean) Wright and Steve (Brienne) Orihood; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Gretchen was a proud graduate of Tippecanoe High School. She served as a police dispatcher for the City of Union and Montgomery County Sheriff's departments in Ohio.
Services are scheduled for Friday, November 12th, 10am, at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City, Ohio.
Visitation with the family will be held following the service at FOP Lodge 104, 3115 Stop 8 Road, Dayton, OH 45414.
In lieu of flowers, Gretchen would be honored if you donate to your local hospice or animal shelter.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Greg (Tex) & Nita
November 11, 2021
Not only a coworker but real friend who received my family as house guests opening her home to us on several occasions and she and Steve were great host and hostess that lead to wonderful memories.
Wanda Taylor Hess
November 9, 2021
She was my neighborhood friend our families lived across the
street from on westedge dr.tipp city
Rae
November 8, 2021
Gretchen lived up the street from me on Westedge. We went to school together. I didn't know her well, but I remember her and her parents - always smiling. So sorry for your loss.
Patti Swisher
November 3, 2021
Steve,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family as you mourn Gretchen's passing.
Patti Swisher, MCSO retired secretary
Vicki Cotter
October 31, 2021
So sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. She was a fun person to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family
Loren Jones
October 31, 2021
Steve and family, I am sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. She was a wonderful woman who always presented a bright outlook. God Bless, and my condolences.
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