Troy Daily News                               

May 20, 2009 

STEPHENS, VERA KUHNLE - Troy - Vera Kuhnle Stephens, 86, of Troy, passed away Sunday morning, May 17, 2009, at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City.  She was born Dec. 3, 1922, in Troy, to the late Calvin and Sarah (Smitley) Kuhnle.  She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn and husband, Edward Hobart, of Troy and Sandra and husband, Gary Spangler, of Tipp City; three grandsons, Matthew and wife, Mandi Spangler, of Cincinnati, Brian Hobart of Los Angeles, Calif., and Phillip Spangler of Columbus; and one great grandson, Aiden Spangler.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harold "Steve" Stephens, in April 1991 and her sister, Dorothy, in 1989.  Mrs. Stephens was a loving homemaker.  She also was a member of First Lutheran Church, Troy, where she actively served for many years.  She was a hospital volunteer for Stouder Memorial Hospital and Upper Valley Medical Center, both of Troy, for 15 years with more than 3,000 hours of service.  Private graveside services will be at Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Ric Barnes officiating.  A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church, Troy, at a later date.  Friends may call from 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373, for First Lutheran Church, 2899 W. Main St., Troy, OH 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through ww.bairdfuneralhome.com.

 The Dayton Daily News dated May 19, 2009 had this article.

STEPHENS, VERA KUHNLE, 86, of Troy, Sunday May 17, 2009.  Visitation 4-7;30 P.M. Thurs. May 21. (Baird Funeral Home, Troy, O.)

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