Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information

Stiving, Anna J. P., age 93, of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at Forest Glen, Springfield, Ohio. She was born June 21st, 1927 to Florence (Combs) and Roy Morris. She formerly worked at Kenkel's Restaurant & Supper Club for 35 years service as a supervisor.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl J. Stiving (March 10, 2003), daughter Barbara Ann Watson (May 21, 2009), son Kenneth Michael Palmer (August 28, 1980), and her half brother Dexter Howard (January 4, 2010).

Anna is survived by four granddaughters Anna Willer (Scott), Sherry Howard (Ronnie), Denise Herbst (Greg), and Kim Rhodus, five great grandchildren Jessica Wisecup (Nick), Lyndsey Hollis (Matt), Ashley Rhodus, Sierra Brewer, and Raymond Rhodus, and Ryan Herbst, three great-great grandchildren Noah Hollis, Michael Wisecup, Audrey Wisecup, and half sister Mary Vice.

You are invited to Anna's life celebration beginning with a visitation on Monday November 2nd from 11:00 am-1:00 pm immediately followed by the funeral at 1:00 pm, both at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook. Pastor Darrell Messer will officiate. The burial will be in Bellbrook Cemetery.

You are welcome to send a condolence or flowers, plant a tree and share a story about Anna at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on her name. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.https://www.alzinfo.org/donate).

During this difficult time, if you are feeling ill or unhealthy in any way, you are encouraged to pay your respects in alternative methods, such as sending a sympathy card or sharing a memory through Anna's online book of memories, here at www.ConnerAndKoch.com. In addition, the services will be streamed live via the internet. If you wish to view the services on the live stream, please reach out to the funeral home (937-848-6651 or [email protected]) to be added to the list. Be sure to bring your mask to wear while you are inside the funeral home. Copyright Notice

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