Madison Messenger - July 25th, 2021

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HARTMAN
Getena “Tena” E. Hartman, 66, of Mount Sterling died on July
15, 2021, in The Ohio State University Hospital. Born on Oct. 2,
1954, in Nashville, Tenn., she was a daughter of Otis “Edward” and
Phyllis “Jean” (Heeter) Gotto.
Tena had been the head of the fashion department for Meijer and
attended Madison County Vineyard. She had a passion for flowers,
gardening, painting, traveling, and all sorts of crafts.
Survivors include: her husband, David Hartman; daughter,
Michelle (Pat) Smiley; son, Jamie (Danyelle) Berg; grandchildren,
Justin Berg, Garrett Sargeant, Lola Berg and Michael Smiley and
family; two great-grandchildren; mother, Phyllis (Michael) O’Harra;
siblings, Betty Jan (Nelson) Bartel, Judy (Bill) Hess, Dawn (Laura)
Jones, Vickie Gotto and Robert Gotto; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Edward; son, Jason
Berg; and brothers, Scott Jones and David Gotto.
A Celebration of Tena’s life will be held at Madison County Vineyard
on July 31 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Memorials in Tena’s name may be sent to Shriner’s Hospitals to
help juvenile burn victims at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London. Condolences for the family may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
MONST
Donald Lee Monst, 58, of South Charleston died on July 15, 2021,
in his residence. Born on July 10, 1963, in Columbus, he was a son
of Michael Eugene and Janet (Hare) Monst.
Don had been an associate with Stanley Electric and owned and
operated Monst Powder Coating and Woodworking. Besides woodworking
and powder coating, he loved driving dwarf race cars.
Survivors include: his wife, Lori (Botkin) Monst; children, Amber
(Brad) Knisley, Brian Monst and Olivia (Donald Littler) Monst;
grandchildren, Noah Kanniard, Chase Knisley, Kaelyn Knisley, Addison
Littler and Grayson Littler; his parents, Michael and Janet;
brother, Tim Monst; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his brothers, Michael Monst, II, Gene Monst and
James Monst.
Friends called at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, on July 18. Memorial donations may be made to: Madison
Health Cancer Center, 210 N. Main St., London, OH 43140. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
NULL
Kenneth R. Null Sr., 79, of London died peacefully and ascended
to heaven on July 15, 2021, to once again join his beloved wife,
Betty, to dance the Texas Two-Step. He was born on Oct. 8, 1941,
at home in Kellys Creek, W.Va., to Marvin and Sarah (Pugh) Null.
Ken “Red” Null grew up on his family’s small farm alongside his
five brothers and sister.
In the early 1960s, Ken and his young bride, Betty, relocated to
London and worked with the Burks family at C&E Construction Co.
for 10 years until joining Ohio Edison. Ken’s love of adventure and
fearlessness made him “the best damn OE tree trimmer” and was
highlighted in many family stories.
During the 1970s, Ken transferred to the Ohio Edison London
Line Department. He spent many years as a lineman and “trouble
man” responding to emergency calls before retiring in 1999.
Ken was a man of immense passion at work and play. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, sports, cooking, and his little buddy, Zoe, the dog,
whom he often proclaimed was smart enough to run for mayor of
London. Ken’s humor, orneriness, and hardworking personality will
be greatly missed by friends and family. However, we take great
solace knowing Ken is rejoicing with Jesus and his beloved Betty.
Survivors include: his children and grandchildren, Ken Null Jr.
(sp. Tiffany, Trevor, Kinsey) and Lisa Wijnands (sp. Marco, Michael,
Alex), all of Mount Sterling; brothers, William “Poochie” Null and
Dennis Lee Null (Susanne); sister, Linda Jones (Ron); sister-in-law,
Rosalee Null, all of Kellys Creek, W.Va.; nieces and nephews, Joyce
Null, Eric, Wyatt, Garreth and Chris Null, Therese Elena Kwon-
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Marroquin, Phillip and Sarah Null; special
friends and family, Carolyn Davis-Queen,
The Burks Family, The Bailey Family; and
Ken’s amazing care team, Gail, Sherry, Brittany,
Anna and Tabitha. He was preceded
in death by: his wife, Betty (Davis) Null;
parents, Marvin and Sarah (Pugh) Null;
brothers, Lou Null, Sebert Null, Keith
“Punkie” Null; and nephew, Alan Null.
Funeral services were held on July 19 in
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, with Pastor James Blankenship
officiating. Interment followed in
Somerford Township Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to Lifecare Alliance, c/o Madison
Health, 210 N. Main St., London, OH
43140. Condolences for the family may be
sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
JOHNSON
Joseph (Jim) James Johnson, 85, of London
passed away on July 17, 2021, from natural
causes. Jim’s old fashioned values,
generosity, and his love for his family will
be deeply missed. He was born on June 25,
1936, in London, and was the son of Stanley
and Flora (Tway) Johnson.
Jim graduated from London High School
in 1954. Shortly after that, he began employment
with the Westinghouse Corp. until
1983, retiring with 28 years of service. He
then proceeded to become a part-time
farmer while working for Murray & Edwards
Marathon Oil in London. Jim also
served in the Ohio National Guard Reserve.
Jim married the love of his life, Phyllis
(Clark), in 1960 until her death in 2014. He
is preceded in death also by his parents and
younger brother, Richard.
Jim is survived by: his daughter, Robin
(Clint) Hutson, and two sons, Scott (Debbie)
Johnson and Mark Johnson; sisters, Elaine
(Tony) Stuthard and Sharon Holton; nine
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grandchildren, Christopher (Trisha) Hutson, Elizabeth (Ryan)
Burns, Corey Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Zoe Hutson,
Abby Hutson, Dakota Hutson and Charlie Hutson; greatgrandchildren,
Reese, Avery and Clara Burns and Griffin Hutson;
many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Beverly Johnson.
Funeral services were held July 21 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Interment followed at Deercreek
Township Cemetery in Lafayette.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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Norma Jean (Dials) Morris, 85, of Cape
Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 at
St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September
1,1935, Norma lived in Ohio where she graduated from
Mt. Sterling High School in 1953. After graduation she
ventured from the rural area to work at a bank in
Columbus, Ohio, and later became federally employed
as Program Assistant for Housing and Urban Development.
After retirement, she and her husband Glenn
enjoyed traveling, but decided to become permanent
residents of Cape Coral, Florida. They continued traveling though, to all fifty
states, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Norma was a member of Cape Coral First United Methodist Church where
she served as treasurer for her Sunday School class, was active in United
Methodist Women, and served on different church committees. Norma lived
a Christian life in every way. She was a loving, caring person who was always
thinking of others. She volunteered at Cape Coral Hospital for many years.
She was a member of PEO, a philanthropic organization promoting the
education of young women. Norma greatly enjoyed getting pictures of her
great grandchildren, meeting neighbors for lunch, doing crossword puzzles,
and playing bridge.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Glenn Morris, and her
parents Oscar and Juanita Dials. Surviving are her stepdaughter Judith Kieffer
of Massachusetts, stepson Jeffrey (Jean) Morris of Colorado, grandchildren
Kristen Kieffer, Jason Morris, Jessica Corser, and four great grandchildren. Also
surviving are sisters Patricia (Ed) Retherford of Newburgh, Indiana, and
Marjorie (Jim) Murphy of Indianapolis, niece Kristine Terry, and nephews Mark
Retherford and Paul Retherford.
In 2019, Norma moved to Indianapolis to be closer to family, but she will rest
in peace at Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral, Florida. Memorial contributions
in Norma's honor may be made to Cape Coral First United Methodist
Church, 4118 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral, FL .
No services will be scheduled at this time.
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