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Michael McPheron Obituary

MICHAEL MCPHERON

LIMA — Michael P. McPheron, age 66, passed away January 22, 2015, at 6:48 am at the Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Michael was born September 5, 1948 in Lima, OH, to Wesley and Ruth (Gossard) McPheron who preceded him in death. On July 24, 2000 he married Poleena (Mattox) McPheron who survives in Lima.

Michael was a 1966 graduate of the Lima Senior High School. He had worked for 16 years as a custodian with the Wapakoneta City Schools from which he retired in 2012. Michael was a member of the Community of Christ Church. Some of his hobbies included fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors. He most of all loved spending time with his family.

Michael is survived a Son, Jeremiah R. Burr of Ft. Wayne, IN, a Brother, John (Marilyn) McPheron of Lima, OH, and 3 Sisters; Marilyn (Frank) Selvaggio of Lima, OH, Dorothy (Lynn) Lehman of Lima, OH, and Sue (Richard) Bruns of Columbus, OH.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Foundation or the St. Rita's Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2015.

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Lynette (Gossard) Musselman

January 28, 2015

Polly, and the McPheron Family,
So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed seeing Mike at Dad's weiner roast every year. It meant alot to Mom and Dad.

January 25, 2015

Marilyn, so sorry to read about your brother, Michael's, passing. God rest his soul. Love you, Ellen and AJ.

Orville and Freda Loeding

January 25, 2015

I know you will miss him but I pray the wonderful memories you have shared together will see you through, He is now in the arms of Jesus.

Sarah Maxwell

January 24, 2015

MJ & I are so very sorry to hear this news. We are praying that God will lay his hands on you and bring you peace.

January 24, 2015

Cindy, Not long ago my Great-Grandson Gabrian said to me " We come from heaven to spend a little time on earth and then we die and go back home to heaven ". I believe this is true.. Find peace in knowing that your uncle will never again be anything less than perfect
Jo Speakman.

MARILYN Selvaggio

January 24, 2015

Polly, I want to thank you for taking such good care of my brother. You were there for him every step of the way. I know it was difficult and at times you were overwhelmed but you did a wonderful job!
Love you, Tootie

January 24, 2015

sorry for your loss Michael and I were cousins- although we lost touch thru the years I have fond memories of all the family get togethers
Diane Conrad Clark

Troas Mantooth

January 23, 2015

Polly, You have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you through this difficult time & always. You are in my thoughts.

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