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Marie Organ Bellefontaine, Ohio
Marie Organ, age 97, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:09 P.M. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Martinsville, Illinois July 22, 1922, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Opal (Reinbolt) Stinson.
On November 28, 1959, she married Richard Carlton Organ and he preceded her in death November 21, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Erline Fuson.
She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Jane (Warren) Blair of West...
Marie Organ, age 97, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:09 P.M. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Martinsville, Illinois July 22, 1922,...
Joyce R. Pinkerton Jackson Center
Joyce R. Pinkerton, age 89, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Center in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born March 11, 1930, in Jamestown, Ohio the youngest daughter of the late Harry H. and Nettie M. (Gerard) Hopkins.
Joyce married James Edward Pinkerton in Melvin, Ohio June 10, 1950, and they celebrated their fifty fourth wedding anniversary before his death in 2004. In addition to...
Joyce R. Pinkerton, age 89, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Center in Sidney, Ohio.
She was born March 11,...
Ruth E. Regula Jackson Cengter, Ohio
Ruth E. Regula, age 90, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:40 A.M. Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio surrounded by her family.
She was born in Belle Center, Ohio October 2, 1928, to the late Samuel H. and Verna Estella (Copeland) Jenkins.
On March 1, 1947, Ruth married Orville M. Regula in Jackson Center and he preceded her in death April 25, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her brother and...
Ruth E. Regula, age 90, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 6:40 A.M. Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio surrounded by her family....
Wilma F. McReynolds Bellefontaine, Ohio
Wilma F. McReynolds, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning September 15, 2019, at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab Center in Bellefontaine.
Wilma was born November 16, 1939 in Bellefontaine, to the late Charles and Anna Lee (Hensley) Robson. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Audra.
Wilma had worked as a laborer at Copeland in Sidney, Ohio, was an insurance agent, and had been a truck...
Wilma F. McReynolds, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday morning September 15, 2019, at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab Center in Bellefontaine.
Wilma was...
William Scherer Bellefontaine, Ohio
William “Bill” Scherer, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2019 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio July 3, 1957, to the late Eugene R. and Donna Mae (Wood) Scherer. His brothers, Donald P. Scherer and Harold E. Scherer also preceded Bill in death.
He is survived by his children, Kristen (Jason) DeMatteo and Justen (Ashlee) Scherer; grandchildren, Hunter...
William “Bill” Scherer, age 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2019 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee.
He...
Marlyn Ilene Thornburg West Liberty, Ohio
Marlyn Ilene “Molly” Thornburg, age 89, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in Urbana, Ohio November 8, 1929, to the late Arthur E. and Bertha G. (Hart) Nichols. Molly married Paul Russell Thornburg August 30, 1947 in Urbana and he preceded her in death April 8, 2001. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Paul and Joyce...
Marlyn Ilene “Molly” Thornburg, age 89, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
She was born in Urbana,...
Rory Scott Lattimer Bellefontaine, Ohio
Rory Scott Lattimer, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at his residence Thursday, September 12, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Ray Lattimer and Helen Catherine Lattimer and a son, Michael Scott Lattimer.
Survivors include his siblings, Rodney (Elke) Lattimer of Midland, Michigan, Jane Snyder of Lakeview, Ohio, Paula Hostetler of Logansport, Amy (John) Kesecker of Bellefontaine and Roger (Helen) Lattimer of Zanesfield, Ohio; two daughters,...
Rory Scott Lattimer, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at his residence Thursday, September 12, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Ray Lattimer and Helen...
Robert D. Thompson Urbana, Ohio
Robert D. “Bud” Thompson, age 81, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 7:21 A.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio January 25, 1938, to the late Herman S. and Oletha (Phillipi) Thompson. Bud was also preceded in death by a son, Nathan R. Thompson November 9, 2010; his brothers, John (Winnie) Thompson, Norman (Doris) Thompson, Glenn (Marcia) Thompson, Phil...
Robert D. “Bud” Thompson, age 81, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 7:21 A.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
He was born in...
Wanda Lee Henry DeGraff, Ohio
Wanda Lee Henry, age 78, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Redkey, Indiana August 22, 1941, to the late Charles & Thelma (Kinney) Wright.
On December 9, 1958, Wanda married Jerry Glenn Henry and he preceded her in death January 9, 2013. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Andrew Henry and Gary Henry; four sisters, Mary Bremmer, Linda Williams, Margaret...
Wanda Lee Henry, age 78, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Redkey, Indiana August 22,...
Debra Jo Smith Columbus, Ohio
Debra Jo “Debbie” Smith, age 56, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at Heinzerling Developmental Center in Columbus, Ohio.
There will be no public services.
The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.
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Debra Jo “Debbie” Smith, age 56, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at Heinzerling Developmental Center in Columbus, Ohio.
There will be no public...
Roger Allen Leasure Bellefontaine
Roger Allen Leasure, husband, brother, father, grandfather, loyal friend, hunter, trapper, adventurer, and master joke teller passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 72.
He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio April 9, 1947, a son of the late Roy Edgar and Mildred Frances (Burton) Leasure. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Segura and a brother, Roy Leasure, Jr.
On August...
Roger Allen Leasure, husband, brother, father, grandfather, loyal friend, hunter, trapper, adventurer, and master joke teller passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 in The Ohio State...
Wilfred E. Yoder West Liberty, Ohio
Wilfred E. (Willy) Yoder, age 84, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away September 8, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
He was born March 31, 1935, to Elbert and Dorothy (Esch) Yoder who preceded him in death. A brother, Carl Yoder also preceded him in death.
On May 1, 1960, he married Hilda Lehman who survives. He is also survived by his two daughters, Arnita Yoder of Delphos, Ohio and Melinda Yoder of West Liberty; his brothers, Melvin...
Wilfred E. (Willy) Yoder, age 84, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away September 8, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
He was born March 31, 1935, to Elbert and Dorothy (Esch)...
Sandra Eileen Knight Slavin De Graff
Sandra Eileen Knight Slavin passed away at 3:20 A.M. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born December 18, 1941, in West Mansfield, Ohio to the late Lloyd R. and Clara Belle (Smith) Orahood.
Sandra met her first husband, Willis E. Knight at Don’s Hamburgers in Bellefontaine and they were married February 6, 1971. He preceded her in death December 1, 1973. On July 3, 2000, Sandra married Joseph Slavin,...
Sandra Eileen Knight Slavin passed away at 3:20 A.M. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehab in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born December 18, 1941, in West...
Earl Freeman Jr. Bellefontaine, Ohio
Earl Freeman Jr., age 59, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:55 P.M. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Delaware, Ohio March 21, 1960.
Earl is survived by his wife, Darlene (Nolan) Freeman; two daughters, Rachel Freeman and her fiancé Josh Whitaker, and Sarah Freeman and her fiancé Jeff Fergus; two sisters, Vicky Mathews and Tammy Freeman Ross and a brother, Tony Freeman.
He retired...
Earl Freeman Jr., age 59, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:55 P.M. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Delaware,...
Bertha King Kaufman West Liberty, Ohio
Bertha King Kaufman, age 102, of West Liberty, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Logan Acres Care Center. Bertha was at that time welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, something she had looked forward to for many years.
Bertha was born in Champaign County, Ohio on December 10, 1916, a daughter of Archie and Rhoda (Yoder) Hartzler. On October 15, 1939, she married Harley E. King. After 68 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in March of...
Bertha King Kaufman, age 102, of West Liberty, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Logan Acres Care Center. Bertha was at that time welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus...
Philip Shane Ward DeGraff, Ohio
Philip Shane Ward, age 45, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:50 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio June 5, 1974, to Sandra Ann (Rose) Wolfe and the late Phillip Kenneth Ward.
In addition to his mother, Shane is survived by his sister, Abigail Ward; a brother, Jeff Wolfe and many step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A 1992 graduate of Riverside High School, Shane had worked...
Philip Shane Ward, age 45, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 10:50 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
He was born in Sidney,...
Janet Joy Brunner Huntsville, Ohio
Janet Joy Brunner, age 89, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at 4:50 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Logan County Ohio June 8, 1930, to the late Clayton and Nellie Mae (Love) Turner.
On December 26, 1947, Janet married Wilford Stanley Brunner in Maysville, Kentucky and he preceded her in death December 17, 2007. She was also preceded in death by...
Janet Joy Brunner, age 89, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully at 4:50 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio surrounded by her loving family....
Patricia Ann Simpson Bellefontaine, Ohio
Patricia Ann Simpson, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:42 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio December 29, 1940, to the late Harold Eugene and Eunice Irene (Taylor) Brunson. In addition to her parents, Pat was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Pierce and two sisters, Sharon Costello and Karen Jackson.
On December 4, 1958, Pat married her husband of...
Patricia Ann Simpson, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:42 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born in Logan...
Lester H. Miller Huntsville, Ohio
Lester H. Miller, age 92, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:10 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Weston, Ohio January 11, 1927, to the late Verlie A. and Pearl Verna (Rutter) Miller. Lester was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael L. Miller and David A. Miller; a granddaughter, Brenda Sue Miller; a brother, Richard “Dick” R. Miller and sisters, Chloetta Sayre Shackleford, Lavetta Sayre, Bonnie June Miller, Ramona...
Lester H. Miller, age 92, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:10 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Weston, Ohio January 11, 1927, to the late...
Eva Z. Albert Bellefontaine, Ohio
Eva Z. Albert, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday evening August 24, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Budapest, Hungary August 13, 1953, to the late John A. and Anna (Gal) Pinter.
Eva is survived by her husband, Jack Albert of Bellefontaine; her brother John G. (Marsha) Pinter of Park City, Utah; step-children, Jack (Amanda) Albert of Bucyrus and Erin (Robert) Hill of Corpus...
Eva Z. Albert, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday evening August 24, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in...
Norma Mae Coyer Bellefontaine, Ohio
Norma Mae Coyer, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:47 A.M. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio March 3, 1940, the daughter of the late James F. and Roxie L. (LaPorte) Reames.
On May 16, 1959, she married Ralph E. Coyer in Bellefontaine and he preceded her in death August 20, 1997. She was also preceded her in death by a half-brother, Bill Reames and an...
Norma Mae Coyer, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 5:47 A.M. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan...
Kathleen Jo Obenour Lakeview, Ohio
Kathleen Jo Obenour, age 67, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, August 20, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
Kathy was born in Wilshire, Ohio November 30, 1951, to John Michael and Shirley Vera (Rayl) Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her father John M. Dunbar.
Kathy married Dan Obenour September 5, 1970, in Ada, Ohio and he survives in Lakeview. She is also survived by her mother, Shirley V. Whetzler of West Liberty,...
Kathleen Jo Obenour, age 67, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, August 20, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
Kathy was born in Wilshire, Ohio November 30, 1951,...
Crystal Renee Caudill DeGraff, Ohio
Crystal Renee Caudill, age 36, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:50 A.M. Friday, August 16, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Sidney, Ohio May 18, 1983, the daughter of Bruce Allen and Wilma J. (Weaver) Kuck who both survive.
On April 19, 2002, she married Todd C. Caudill and he survives. She is also survived by her grandmother, Janet Kuck and many other family members and friends including numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She...
Crystal Renee Caudill, age 36, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:50 A.M. Friday, August 16, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
She was born in Sidney, Ohio May 18,...
Harley "Gene" E. Kress Bellefontaine, Ohio
Harley E. “Gene” Kress, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:50 A.M. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Logansville, Ohio August 21, 1927, to the late Harley and Mary (Van Meter) Kress. On June 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Barbara “Jene” (Miller) Kress and after sixty four years of marriage, she passed away June 8, 2016. Along with his parents and wife, Gene was also preceded in death by...
Harley E. “Gene” Kress, age 91, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:50 A.M. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Logansville, Ohio August 21,...
Willis Franklin Henry West Liberty, Ohio
Willis Franklin Henry, age 87, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 2:10 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019, at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Logan County Ohio July 10, 1932, a son of the late John W. and Nora Ethel (Holt) Henry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles W. Henry and Howard Henry.
On November 1, 1950 in Maysville, Kentucky, he married Edna Arlene...
Willis Franklin Henry, age 87, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 2:10 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019, at the Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his loving family.
He was...
Ola Mae Ratleff Bellefontaine, Ohio
Ola Mae Ratleff, age 80, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:50 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania August 16, 1938, the daughter of the late Lonnie James and Ada Elizebeth (Woods) McConnal.
On August 8, 1958, she married Ralph Ratleff and he preceded her in death November 21, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her three children, Dawn Renee in 1979, Ralph Jr. in 1988 and Glenda Marie in...
Ola Mae Ratleff, age 80, Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 2:50 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania August 16, 1938, the...
Brenda Kay Smith Huntsville, Ohio
Brenda Kay Smith, age 65, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:06 A.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Pemberton, Ohio August 5, 1954, to the late Louis A.E. and Doris Evelyn (Wagner) Fair. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Lynn Dorsey; a sister, Sarah Owens; a brother, William Fair; a son-in-law, John Ball and a niece, Juanita Fair.
She is survived by her three...
Brenda Kay Smith, age 65, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 9:06 A.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in...
Carol Sue Householder Cambridge, Ohio
Carol Sue (Hammond) Householder, age 85, passed away at 10:30 P.M. August 6, 2019 in Cambridge, Ohio where she had been living for the past three years.
Sue was born the youngest of nine children January 3, 1934, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Ivorene Ruddle and Hazel Marie (DuVall) Hammond. She was also preceded in death by seven of her siblings, Wilma “Peg” Layton, Willard “Bud” Hammond, Frank Hammond, Robert Hammond, Gene Hammond,...
Carol Sue (Hammond) Householder, age 85, passed away at 10:30 P.M. August 6, 2019 in Cambridge, Ohio where she had been living for the past three years.
Sue was born the youngest...
Steve McCullough West Liberty, Ohio
Steve McCullough, age 75, of West Liberty, entered into the presence of his Savior on August 6, 2019, while at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 27, 1943, a son of the late Edgar J. and Ruby (Bates) McCullough. A brother, Glenn J. McCullough, also preceded Steve in death.
On November 27, 1964 he married the former Joyce Wirick and she survives. He is also survived by a son, Chris (Stephanie) McCullough; a brother, Jim (Nancy) McCullough;...
Steve McCullough, age 75, of West Liberty, entered into the presence of his Savior on August 6, 2019, while at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 27, 1943,...
George William Heater Cable, Ohio
George William Heater, age 77, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 12:12 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born January 27, 1942, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Ralph L. and Margaret D. (Jones) Heater. A sister, Caroline Louise Smith also preceded George in death.
On July 13, 1968, he married Evelyn Huffman and she survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Doris (Stan) VanAmburg of Fairbanks, and...
George William Heater, age 77, of Cable, Ohio passed away at 12:12 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born January 27, 1942, in...
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