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Iona Whitaker Obituary

WHITAKER Iona C. Whitaker, age 92, of Columbus (formerly of Franklin, Ohio), Monday, March 7, 2005 at Manor Care, Westerville. She was born and raised in Williamsburg, Ohio. Retired seamstress and hairdresser. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Mina Rathgaber Cobb, husband Raymond Whitaker, sisters Wilma Ashley, Inez McDonald. Survived by many caring nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Member St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio, where family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Rev. Phyllis Heffner officiating. Graveside Service 2 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Mar. 9, 2005.

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