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Alice M. Gilkey (nee Huber). Devoted wife of the late Joseph Gilkey. Beloved mother of Maura (Robert) Pembaur and Jan (Aynur) Gilkey. Cherished grandmother of Robert Joseph Pembaur, Maura Kathleen (Sean) O'Keefe, Michelle Ann (Michael) Pater, Aaron Jan Gilkey and Michael and Molly Boeddeker. Great-grandmother of Kaitlin, Gabriella and Joseph. Alice was a professional bowler who was also in the Bowling Hall of Fame. Passed away October 20, 2015. Age 91. Visitation will take place at All Saints Church 8939 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, Friday from 9:30AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com
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for Alice GILKEY
October 25, 2015
Maura and Jan,
The Wainscott family sends our deepest sympathies. We know how tough this time is, but each day gets a little easier. Prayers for all of you.
Maryjane, Todd, Kim, Lori and Families
Janet Rieskamp
October 25, 2015
We wish that we could be there for sweet Aunt Alice's service. May knowing that she is in the arms of Jesus bring you comfort.
Love, Mike and Janet (Kleiner) Rieskamp
October 24, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you strength to cope with your loss.
Rosie Taulbee President, Gr Cincinnati Women's Bowling Association
October 22, 2015
Alice Gilkey--1988 Ohio Bowling Council
HALL OF FAME
Alice Gilkey earned her bowling reputation in Cincinnati where she dominated the local bowling scene in the 1950's and 60's.
In the Cincinnati championships, Alice won four all-events titles, the first in 1959 and the last in 1971. She was the singles champion twice, was on the winning team and amazing nine times, and doubles champion five times.
Alice won the BPA City Match Game in 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1967. She was on the WIBC championship team in 1960 and 1968. Also at the WIBC championship, she was third in singles in 1961; second in doubles in 1972 and ninth in 1965 and fifth in 1967.
In 1957, she took her first OWBA title in doubles. She was on the winning team in 1962 and 1963.
Bowling in three BPAA national team tournament games, Alice averaged 180.57. She boasts high games of 287 and 188 and a high series of 722. Best season average was a 201.
Hall of Famer 1982 Ohio WBA and 1989 Gr Cincinnati
Rosie Taulbee
October 22, 2015
Rosie Taulbee President, Gr Cincinnati and Ohio Women's Bowling Association
October 22, 2015
The Greater Cincinnati Women's Bowling Association and the Ohio Women's Bowling Association will miss this Hall of Famer. Sympathy to the family.
October 21, 2015
The sound of thunder will remind me of Alice bowling in the heavens. She was a favorite of mine. Deepest sympathies, Robin Baker
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