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YE L LOW SPR INGS NEWS O B I T U A R I E S • M O R E L O C A L E V E N T S DECEMBE R 29 , 2023 PAGE 9 SUBSCRIBE TODAY www.ysnews.com/subscribe TELL US ALL ABOUT IT. submit your news to ysnews.com/submissions O B I T U A R I E S On Dec. 7, 2023, Billie Kaythern Kuss- man passed away at Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa, Colorado. Her husband and daughter sat bedside. Born on July 25, 1949, in Cassville, Mis- souri, to Naomi Inez and Ira Jeff Bickford, Billie was the youngest of 11 children. The family farmed and ranched by profession, moving to Arkansas and Colorado through- out her childhood, depending on where work opportunities existed. Billie attended Rocky Ford and Alamosa High Schools in Colorado. She was a pom pom squad member, and graduated from Alamosa High. She attended Adams State College and met her first husband during a summer spent ranching. They married in Rocky Ford and moved to Tucson, Arizona, where her husband was finishing his Ph.D. Billie gave birth to their first child, Jaimie, in Tucson. The family then moved to Celina, Ohio, for a position at Wright State University Lake Branch, where Billie gave birth to their second child, Teri. Billie worked as a librarian at St. Marys public library. Moving to Racine, Wisconsin, in 1976, for a position at the University of Wiscon- sin, Billie became an avid runner, utilizing the bike paths adjacent to Lake Michigan. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader, an active volunteer at her daughters’ school, Dr. Jones Elementary, and worked at the University’s health food co-op. She also loved to crochet and sew, creating colorful quilts and handmade dresses for the girls. Billie chose nursing as a career path, attending Gateway Technical College in Racine after her divorce. She and her daughters moved to Bellbrook, Ohio, where Billie married Michael James Kuss- man, construction contractor, and gradu- ated from Sinclair College with her nurs- ing degree. Billie gave birth to their son, Nathan Michael Kussman, in 1983. Billie and Mike spent weekends taking the kids to hike nature preserves and First Nation heritage sites around Ohio. Billie was a nurse in local nursing homes and loved doing home health care. She was a nurse at Miami Valley Hospital and Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, until she found she loved working with veterans and doing hospice care. She enjoyed her job at the Columbus VA in hospice. She was a devoted nurse for over 25 years, serv- ing two regions of Ohio and earning her master’s degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. She left the Columbus VA for a nursing job in Fruita, Colorado, moving there with her husband, son and three grandsons. There, the family, including her daughter Teri and grandson Celestino, enjoyed hiking in the mountains of the area. Billie retired and moved with the family to Alamosa, Colorado, to be near her sister Wanda McCanless and family, immersed in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Billie Kaythern Kussman mountain ranges. During Billie’s last year, she spent time gazing at Mt. Blanca; watching her grand- sons hunt, fish and cook; and enjoying quality time with her daughters, their chil- dren and her husband. Billie was known for her positive outlook on life, and was an optimist. All who knew her remarked that she was a joy to be around, even in her last years and weeks. She had a generous spirit and firmly believed in helping those in need. Her family was the first priority to her, and she worked hard to give them many opportunities. She is survived by her husband, Michael Kussman, and her children: Jaimie Wilke (Art Mullins), of Yellow Springs, Ohio; Teri Wilke, of Denver, Colorado; and Nathan Kussman (fiancee Makenna), of Monte Vista, Colorado. Survivors also include her grandchildren, Jordan Lininger (Paige), Patrick Morrissey (Jeongmin), Celestino Duran, Grace Wilke, Solomon Kussman, Gabriel Kussman and Isaac Kussman; her great-granddaughters, Malorie Lininger and Milani Channels; and her siblings Wanda McCanless, of Rocky Ford, Colo- rado, Judith Carroll (Michael), of Pueblo, Colorado, Lynda Keilman, of Eddy, Texas, Dee Bickford (Virgil Lindsay), of La Junta, Colorado, Rodney Bickford (Gwen), of McGregor, Texas, and Ira Jef f Bickford (Rhonda), of Edgewood, New Mexico. Billie was preceded in death by her daughter Jacqueline Kussman; her parents, Naomi and Danny Patrick and Ira Jeff Bick- ford; her sisters Gwen Green and Sandy Turner; and her brothers Lyn Bickford and Jeff Bickford. The family would like to extend their gratitude to devoted and skilled caregiver and family friend Jaizil Vigil. Robert Kingsley Perry Jr. passed away in his residence on Dec. 7, 2023, at the age of 87, from complications of a stroke. He was born on April 22, 1936, to Robert Kingsley Perry and Francis Elizabeth Wells Perry. Mr. Perry lived in Yellow Springs his entire life and worked at Kettering Research and Antioch College as a facility manager. He also spent time with Home, Inc. and Village Council. He loved Yellow Springs and the people, but his family was always most important. He also enjoyed volleyball, bowling and camping. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Yvonne E. Montgomery Perry; his son Kingsley E. Perry, of Yellow Springs; two brothers, Rober t Lee and Donald Woodford, both of Yellow Springs; and his parents. He leaves behind a son Mark A. Perry and daughter, Deneen Y. Perry, both of Yellow Springs; daughter-in-law, Roberta Upshaw Perr y, of Yellow Springs; two sisters, Margaret G. Perry Bellinger, of Maryland, and Patricia L. Perry, of Yellow Springs; eight grandchildren, Maria Leini- nger, Dorian Benning, Kingsley O’Neal Perry, Kyoto M. Perry, Brandon Frye, Natasha Y. Perry, Levi A. Perry and Devon E. Perry; five great-grandchildren, Malaya Royalston, Kyndall Perry, Malik Royalston, Naomi Perry and Lilly Maddox; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The Perry family would like to thank Hospice for their help and care for Mr. Perry in his last days. Robert Kingsley Perry Jr. A memorial service will be held on Satur- day, Jan. 13, 2024, at noon, at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Funeral Home, Yellow Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of Kingsley Perry. Condolences may be forwarded to his family by visiting jacksonlytle.com. “A COURSE IN MIRACLES”: The groupmeets Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m., at Epic Books. For more information, call 937-470-1569. BAHÁ’ Í COMMUNI TY OF YELLOW SPRINGS: For more information, go online to ohio- bahai.org or call 937-767-7079. All are welcome. CENTRAL CHAPEL AME CHURCH: Church school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Sundays. The church encourages up-to-date vaccinations and masks, but masks are not required. The church also continues to host worship access via Zoom; to receive links for church school, weekly Bible study or the Sunday morning service, email thechapelone@aol. com or call 937-409-9145. F IRST BAPT I ST CHURCH: Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Masks are required and all are welcome. Services are also streamed online via Zoom: 970-716-483, passcode 038710. For more information, visit the church’s website at fbcys.com , email firstbaptistcys@gmail.com or call 937-767-7659. F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I AN C HU R C H : Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m. each week. For more information about the church’s services and activities, contact the church office at firpys@gmail.com or 937-767-7751. ST. PAUL CATHOL IC CHURCH: The church holds the following services weekly: Sun- days, Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays, Confession at 5 p.m. and Mass at 6 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, Mass at 8:30 a.m. Mass is also livestreamed each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. at facebook.com/StPaulCatholic and stpaulyellowsprings.org. UN I TA R I AN UN I V E R S A L I S T F E L L OWS H I P : UUF services are 10:30 a.m. Sundays at the fellowship building at 2884 U.S. 68, Goes Station, about two miles south of town. On Sunday, Dec 31, a World Wide Peace Meditation will be held at 7 a.m. at a UUF member’s house. To get the address and Fairl Zurbuchen Fairl Zurbuchen died peacefully at home Dec. 22, 2023. A full obituary will be pub- lished in a future issue of the News. to register, contact Nancy Lineburgh at 330-618-0892 by sending a text or leaving a message. At 10:30 a.m., the regular service at the Fellowship building will feature a Socrates Cafe. On Sunday, Jan 7, Steve and Tina Buje- novic will present “The Curious Case of Montenegro,” a look at their big adventure visiting family abroad. Masks are optional and provided. Call 937-372-5613 for more information or to be added to the Fellowship’s email newsletter. YS CHR I ST I AN CENT ER : Weekly worship services are held on Sundays at 11 a.m.; the congregation is practicing social distanc- ing. Those who are ill or who do not yet feel ready to join the congregation may join worship via phone; call 937-767-1997 for more information. YS FR I ENDS (QUAKER) MEET ING: Meeting for Worship is held Sunday mornings, both in person at Rockford Chapel and online. An in-person meeting is held at 8:30 a.m., and a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and Zoom attendance available, is at 11:15 a.m. For more information and Zoom links, visit bit.ly/3MtMSPs and look under the “Meeting Times” section in the sidebar. YS HAVURAH: The Yellow Springs Havurah conducts services on the first and third Sat- urday of each month at Rockford Chapel on the Antioch College campus, in addition to other events. Contact Len Kramer — len2654@gmail. com or 937-572-4840 — for specific details about the Hanukkah party or for more information about YS Havuah. YS UNI TED METHODI ST CHURCH: Worship is held at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Masks are optional, and the church is practicing social distancing protocols. Live streaming is avail- able Sunday mornings at facebook.com/ ysunitedmethodistchurch. For more informa- tion, call 937-767-7560 or visit bit.ly/3PE0Hgs. S P I R I T U A L E V E N T S Brandeberr y Winer y 5118 W. Jackson Road, Mad River Township 732 Electric Duo will close out the year on Saturday, Dec. 30, 6–9 p.m. Emporium Wines & Underdog Cafe 233 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs The Emporium’s Friday night wine tast- ing and music showcase Dec. 29 will feature local ’50s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll band the Hop- pers — Rick Sander, Matthew Denman, Jim Grote, Scott Hammond, Mike Neal, Kurt Semler and Brandon Semler. The following week, Jan. 5, Drew Eberly will celebrate the release of his new album, “Bailiwick.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7. The event concludes at 10 p.m. A $5 admission fee goes to the night’s performers. Each Wednesday, noon–2 p.m., the cafe hosts live jazz. Peach’s Grill 104 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs The venue will host a New Year’s Eve show featuring the improvisational rock Check the Yellow Springs News or www.yso.com for up to date meeting changes. — Public Notice — COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS Meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Tues. Jan 2 • Tues. Jan. 16 • Mon. Feb. 5 • Tues. Feb. 20 Mon. March 4 • Mon. March 18 • Mon. April 1 Mon. April 15 • Mon. May 6 • Mon. May 20 Mon. June 3 Tues. June 17 • Mon. July 1 • Mon. July 15 • No first meeting in August • Mon. Aug. 19 • Tues. Sept. 3 Mon, Sept. 16 • Mon. Oct. 7 • Mon. Oct. 21 • Mon. Nov. 4 Mon. Nov. 18 • Mon. Dec. 2 • Mon. Dec. 16. 2024 CALENDAR OF THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS COUNCIL AND COUNCIL’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE 3rd Tuesdays at 8:30am. January 16; February 20 • March 19 • April 16 • May 21 • June 18 July 16 • August 20 • September 17 • October 15 November 19 • December 16. UTILITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD Meets only as required; scheduled by Administration. • No Meetings Scheduled LIBRARY COMMISSION Meets every other month on 1st Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning in February. YS Library, 415 Xenia Avenue February 6 • April 2 • June 4 • August 6 October 1 • December 3 MANAGER’S HOUSING COMMITTEE Every 2nd Thursday at 2 p.m. January 11 • February 8 • March 14 • April 11 • May 9 June 13 • July 11 August 8 • September 12 • October 10 November 14 • December 12 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Meets the 1st Thursday, 5:45 p.m. January 4 • February 1 • March 7 • April 4 • May 2 June 6 • July 4 • August 1 • September 5 • October 3 November 7 • December 5. FINANCE COMMITTEE Every 4th Thursday at 9:30 a.m. January 25 • February 22 • March 28 • April 25 May 23 • June 27 • July 25 • August 22 • September 26 October 24 • November 28 • December 26 PLANNING COMMISSION Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. Tue. Jan. 9 • Tue. Feb. 13 • Tue. March 12 • Tue. April 9 Tue. May 14 • Tue. June 11 • Tue. July 9 • Tue. Aug. 13 Tue. Sept. 10 • Tue. Oct. 15 • Tue. Nov. 12 • Tue. Dec. 10. PUBLIC ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Meets 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. January 18 • February 15 • March 21 • April 18 • May 16 June 20 • July 18 • August 15 • September 19 • October 17 November 21 • December 19 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Meets only as required; scheduled by Council Clerk. Any meetings scheduled will be noticed in the Yellow Springs News and online at www.yso.com. • No Meetings Scheduled GLASS FARM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: No regularly scheduled meetings. Any meetings scheduled will be noticed in the Yellow Springs News and online at www.yso.com. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS Meets only as required; scheduled by Administration. • No Meetings Scheduled band Subterranean, 10 p.m.–midnight Sunday, Dec. 31. An Open Mic, hosted by Kyleen Downes, takes place each Tuesday, 8–11 p.m. Trail Town Brewing 101 Corry St., Yellow Springs The Westside Players, featuring Gary Guitar Williams, are scheduled to perform Saturday, Dec. 30. 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