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1938

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2025

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Springfield, Ohio

Elaine McSurdy Obituary

Elaine (Ellerhorst) McSurdy, 87, of Hilliard, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 5, 1938, to her parents Elmer and Blanche (Craig) Ellerhorst. Elaine loved her family, especially her loving husband Don who preceded her in death in 2024. Visitation for Elaine will be held in conjunction with her son, Tim Spreen's, memorial on Sunday December 28, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME with the funeral ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. and a reception to follow at The Landing at Littleton & Rue. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.

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

Published by Green Valley News & Sun from Dec. 17 to Dec. 21, 2025.

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Memorial Events
for Elaine McSurdy

Dec

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory

830 N. Limestone St. P.O Box 449, Springfield, OH 45503

Dec

28

Service

4:00 p.m.

Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory

830 N. Limestone St. P.O Box 449, Springfield, OH 45503

Dec

28

Service

5:00 p.m.

The Landing at Littleton & Rue

830 N. Limestone St. Adjacent to Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, OH 45503

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Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory

830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610

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