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Sonya Kaeff Obituary
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KAEFF, Sonya Renee age 41, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Grandview Hospital. She was born November 7, 1965 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Philip Ray & Lillian Diane Turner. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas Lee & Mary Elizabeth Johnson and Junious Jay & Lizzie Turner. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lee Kaeff; son, Christopher Aaron Kaeff of Dayton; sister, Tonya & husband Richard Plumb of East Longmeadow, MA; mother & father-in-law, Erika & Dale L. Kaeff of Marion, IN; aunts, Judith T. Cox of Bath, SC., Jeanette Truncellito of Florence, SC, Brenda Valentine of Tucson, AZ, Donell Taylor, Bobbie Jean King, Audie Mae Broadus, Evelyn Parker all of Biloxi, MS; uncle, Ronnie Johnson of Biloxi; sister-in-law, Angela & husband Kevin Gettings of Wolcott, CT; nieces, Julia & Megan Gettings of Wolcott, CT & Kaila Plumb of East Longmeadow; MA; nephew, Nathan Plumb of East Longmeadow, MA, and her beloved dogs, Katie, Pepper, & Tosha. She will be sorely missed by everyone that knew her especially the Dayton Fire Department, the Sowerbrower Family, Eric Buchanan, and Cherye Duncan. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, 800 E. David Rd., Kettering, OH, with Pastor Larry Tyner officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday at the church from 9 AM until the time of services. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.
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mike & missy marlatt
April 8, 2007
Tom,
It's been quite a while since we have moved away, you have our deepest regrets in your loss, Sonia and you were always good friends to us and we regret not knowing she was ill. Tke care and God bless.
Criag Wolfe
April 5, 2007
Tom,
We are very sorry for your families loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. I'll always remember Sonya from helping out at national reg., she was so calm, while you where pulling your hair out. Hug Chris for us. Call us if you need anything. Let me know if you need anything as far as work goes.
joe jackson
April 5, 2007
Tom and family I am so sorry, what can I say? Call if you need anything.
Heidi Schultz
April 5, 2007
Tom and Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of Sonya's passing. I was shocked when I read about it. She was so sweet. You guys were the best neighbors to us when we lived on Hickam Dr. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dan & Vicki Wade
April 4, 2007
Tom and Chris,
We pray that God will give you eyes to see beyond the clouds of earth into the glory of heaven, and the peace that comes from knowing that Sonya is there in His arms.
Theresa McNeish
April 4, 2007
Philip + Lillian,
Iam so sorry about Sonya's passing. Even though I never met her, Tanya always said she was loved by many. Now she is without pain and resting peacefully.
Sincerely,
Theresa McNeish
Rich's sister
Pete O'Brien
April 4, 2007
Tom,
Carmen and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Please let me know if we can be of any help.May God Bless.
Sincerely,Pete and Carmen O,Brien
Christian Allen
April 4, 2007
Tom, my prays are with you and your family in this time of grief. May God be with you.
BerthaPaquet ElaineOlive
April 4, 2007
Tonya, Richie, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Know we love you. love and prayers, Memere and Elaine
Tammy Zielasko
April 4, 2007
Tom and Chris,
I am so sorry about Sonya's passing. Our time at King's Island when she helped me with the words to the theme song from Sponge Bob Square Pants is my fondest memory. God Bless You Both.
Leanne Nash
April 4, 2007
Tom and Family,
Prayers to you.
Leanne Nash
Jodi and Steve Wells
April 4, 2007
Tom and Family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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