Gwendolyn A. Lemon Tonne, age 95, of Xenia, passed away at her home Thursday, August 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born September 11, 1927 in Xenia.

She was preceded in death by her father: William Albert Diamond, mother: Audria Clark Brown, husband: Earl Lemon Jr., son: Bruce Lemon, daughter: Leslie Lemon, grandchildren: Kiersten Fox and Brett Lemon, and seven siblings: Melvin Diamond, Vera Simons, Ruth Pflanzer, Maxine Brandel, Wilda Baer, John Diamond and William Diamond.

Gwendolyn is survived by her husband, William Tonne, whom she married January 29, 1994; her daughter: Keeli (Kevin) Fox; step-children: Bill (Betty) Tonne; Barbara (Mark) Tonne; Diana (Larry) Mason; Kim (Eric) Prindle; Melissa (Bill) McKinney; Janet Tonne; Phil Tonne and Steve (Rebecca) Tonne; a brother: Gary Chapman (Victoria); sister-in-law: Roberta Rathweg; and numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Gwendolyn retired as a secretary with the USAF Strategic Air Command. She was a member of the Faith Community United Methodist Church. Gwen enjoyed shopping, dancing, traveling and bowling. She played cards with her Canasta club and with her friends at the Spring Valley Senior Center. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and baking for them. She was famous for her delicious pies. Gwen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton or to the American Diabetes Association.

Services will be held 11:30 AM Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia, with visitation starting at 10:30 AM. She will be buried at Valley View Memorial Gardens.