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Joan Cheatham Obituary


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CHEATHAM, Joan M. age 83, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her residence. Joan is survived by her husband of 41 years, Denny; daughters & son-in-law, Peggy & Mike Kemler, Jane Conway all of FL; son, Clyde Conway of NJ; sister, Ann Gosner of NJ; brothers & sisters-in-law, Joe & Ann Noga, Stanley & Jerry Noga, & Bill Noga all of PA; sister-in-law, Helen Noga; brother-in-law, Bill Noga both of PA; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bill & Karen Cheatham of FL; grandson, Chris Conway of NJ, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joan was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, North Main St. Chapel, 1706 North Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Odlin & Siebenthaler with Father Gary Aultz & Decon Jeff Hall celebrants. Interment Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Good Samaritan Hospital North and the heath care providers of Hospice of Dayton for the exceptional care they provided to Joan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Joan's memory.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2010.

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August 26, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Joan's passing. I pray you gain strength from your faith and your many friends.
Marya Goin

Jean Upthegrove

August 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. (Floyd & Maggie Upchurch daughter)

August 24, 2010

Denny, Maxene and I were so sorry to hear of Joans passing. She will be missed by all that knew her. You and Joan will be in our prayers.
Love you,

Fred and Maxene Miller

Rob & Judy (Abshire) Mannix

August 24, 2010

Denny, we're so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She fought long and hard and is suffering no more. You've been a wonderful husband to her for many years; she loved you so much!! Take comfort in all the loving memories you two shared. You are in our thoughts and have our deepest sympathy,

Joe Steuer, Ret Sgt, MCSO

August 24, 2010

Denny,
You will be remembered in my prayers. My wife and I offer our deepest sympathy in your time of loss.

Bob and Mary Burtner

August 24, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marcia Ehlers

August 22, 2010

Denny, what a wonderful example of what a marriage is supposed to be you and Joan gave to so many. I always enjoyed watching you two together when I would see the both of you out.You are both so very loved! You are in my thoughts.

August 22, 2010

Denny, I love you!!!
Joan was such a wonderful, beautiful woman.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Del Greco

August 22, 2010

Denny, you told me you where going to retire to spend more time with Joan. I'm glad you that time special time together. Terri and I enjoyed Joan's quick whit and the understanding she had of the unusual hours and nature of your work. I'm sorry for your loss, Joan will be missed by many.

Chuck and Terri Hamlin

August 22, 2010

Denny I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Joan was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking with her. I know she will be missed my friend.

Gene Austin

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