CROOKS, Norma L. Age 82 of Germantown, passed away Wednesday, October 
25, 2006 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born April 28, 1924 in W. Carrollton, 
the daughter of the late Carl & Loretta (Gentry) Weldy. She was a member of the 
National China Painter's Club, the Miamisburg Art Guild and the Germantown Rescue 
Squad. Preceded in death by her husband John C. Crooks Sr. in 1987, 3 brothers and 
a sister. Survivors include 4 sons John C. Crooks Jr. and wife Gladys of Springboro, 
Larry S. Crooks and wife Rosemary of Batavia, Jeffrey P. Crooks Sr. of Miamisburg, 
Kim A. Crooks and wife Lynn of Goshen, her daughter Judith L. Rhoades and husband 
Darrell of Germantown, her brother Jerry Weldy of TN, 3 sisters Joanne Slusser of TN, 
Betty Allison of Kettering, Beverly Dafler of W. Carrollton, 15 grandchildren, 17 great 
grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Funeral service will be conducted 
on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. 
Carrollton. Rev. Lou Izor officiating. Burial Dayton National Cemetery. The family will 
eceive friends on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers 
memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in her memory. 
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/28/2006. 

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