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Opal VanHoose Obituary
VanHoose, Opal Marlene, 79 of Springfield passed away June 14, 2023, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Harry and Mary Duffey. Marlene retired from the Clark County Health Department as a home aide. She was known for her love of plants and being the plant whisperer. She was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and Shawnee Braves. Opal also enjoyed going to yard sales and crocheting. In her younger years she and her brother Larry won many dance competitions in the area. Opal will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Charles Vanhoose, her brother Larry Duffey and her sisters Pam Hines and Bonnie Mull. Her survivors include her children Mary (Vic) McNier, Robbie (Jennifer) Curl and stepson David (Sis) Vanhoose. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.
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rob curl
May 14, 2025
mom me and jen miss and love you so much
robbie jen curl
September 13, 2023
mom its been 3 months since YOU HAVE BEEN GONE WE MISS YOU SO MUCH
Jennifer curl
June 27, 2023
Marlene I love you very much I know you´re in a better place me and Robbie will miss you we will be ok someday we will meet you in heaven love Jen you´re best friend I will miss you so much I love you Jen curl
Robbie jen
June 27, 2023
Mom it was so hard today I still can´t believe you´re gone I know that you´re in a better place I miss you mom so much I will be with you someday soon love always Robbie
Dianna Farish
June 26, 2023
I miss and love you so much!! I think of you everyday.
Your loving daughter,
Dianna
Robbie
June 21, 2023
Mom me and Jen miss you every day I can´t believe you´re gone but you´re in a better place love always rob and Jen
Stephanie Swihart
June 21, 2023
Opal was a lovely woman that was sweet as could be. She was always someone I enjoyed visiting. Thank you Rob and Jennifer for taking such great care of her.
Chrissy and family
June 21, 2023
We're going to miss u so much. We luv u.
rob curl
June 20, 2023
mom i miss you so much i will love you forever rob
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