Obituaries
Gerald Eugene Wren
Feb 18, 2022
Gerald Eugene Wren, age 81, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away in his sleep at 3:21 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2022.
He was born in Bloom Center, Ohio August 8, 1940, a son of the late Orville and Mary (Burkett) Wren.
Gerald and his high school sweetheart since their junior year, Bernie Thompson, graduated from Lewistown School together and were...
Roger W. Rude Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
Roger W. Rude Jr., age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, February 17, 2022.
He was born in Thacker, West Virginia January 6, 1947, to Mary A. (Lottes) and the late Roger W. Rude Sr.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karean “Bernie” (Farley) Rude; sons:...
Gertrude J. Arbogast
Feb 17, 2022
Gertrude “Gertie” J. Arbogast, 84, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.
Gertie was born January 5, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Schindler) Sauber and was raised in Defiance, Ohio. She married Paul Mohr in 1955. A dedicated wife and mother of three, Gertie created a nurturing home with every move...
Steven W. Elliott
Feb 17, 2022
Steven W. Elliott, age 68, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022.
He was born in Bellefontaine April 19, 1953, to the late Robert and Alice (Purvis) Elliott.
On September 27, 1996, he married Kimberly (Huffman) Elliott and she survives. He is also survived by children: Scott (Jennifer) Elliott, Gary (Leslie) Elliott, Robyn Elliott, Brandi Shepherd,...
LeAnn Mann
Feb 16, 2022
LeAnn “Lee” Mann, age 46, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital in Tiffin, Ohio.
She was born November 25, 1975, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of Patricia Ann (Mann) Miller and the late Charles Boleyn.
Lee is survived by her fiancé, Tessa Miller of Tiffin; two children, Julianne Briggs, and Joey...
Mary Evelyn Rostorfer
Feb 15, 2022
Mary Evelyn Rostorfer, age 83, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio.
She was born in Foraker, Ohio April 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Lewis Foster King and Nettie (Black) Rodenberger.
Mary married Melvin Kenneth Rostorfer February 5, 1961, in Kenton, Ohio...
Benjamin Clifford Clark
Feb 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Clifford Clark announces his passing on February 14, 2022.
Benny was born February 23, 1975. He attended Bellefontaine High School and then moved to Columbus OH to pursue a music career with some success. Benny eventually moved to Chattanooga, TN and continued to write and play music. He also owned a small landscaping...
James Allen Minnich
Feb 13, 2022
James (Jim) Allen Minnich passed away of natural causes on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 69, in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges till the end.
He was born to James and Donna Minnich on September 17, 1952.
He is survived by...
Esther L. Gimbel
Feb 13, 2022
Esther L. (Moore) Gimbel, age 83, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022.
She was born in Champaign County Ohio May 26, 1938, to the late Kenneth and Zelma (Bell) Moore. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Roosa; a grandchild; siblings: Eileen Niswonger, Doris McAlexander, Betty Bodey, Ralph Moore, Russell Moore, and...
Audrey LaDonna Hurley
Feb 11, 2022
Audrey LaDonna (Neer) Hurley, who spent her life giving back to her community of Bellefontaine, died at the impressive age of 106.
Hurley, who was born Aug. 24, 1915, lived through the Spanish Flu in 1919 and Covid-19, where she recovered from the virus at the age of 105.
The daughter of Charles Jacob & Weltha Genevia (Straley) Neer, she married...
Janet L. Wilcox
Feb 9, 2022
Janet L. Wilcox, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Hospice of Central Ohio at the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Logan County Ohio April 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Earl E. and Goldie Mae (Routt) Allmon.
On...
Ludema Wildermuth
Feb 8, 2022
Ludema Wildermuth, age 93, of Botkins, Ohio passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Landings of Sidney.
She was born in Hardin County Ohio, a daughter of the late Bert and Chloe (Cozad) Bennett.
On January 20, 1945, she married Vernon L. W. “Vernie” Wildermuth and he preceded her in death April 26, 2013. ...
Brandon Eugene Salo
Feb 6, 2022
Brandon Eugene Salo, age 40, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his residence.
He was born in Houston, Texas May 15, 1981, the son of Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Salo, who survives.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters: Savanna Salo and Aliya Salo; three sisters: Tashina (Christian Sr.) Mora, Rashawna Brown,...
Marsha Elizabeth Hughes
Feb 5, 2022
Marsha Elizabeth (Detrick) Hughes, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, OH.
Marsha, the youngest daughter of Max and Elizabeth (Gillespie) Detrick and sister to Don and Sue, was born October 20, 1942 in Bellefontaine, OH. She was known to...
Ruth A. Harris
Feb 4, 2022
Ruth A. Harris, age 73, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 2:25 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio.
She was born January 11, 1949, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wright and Helen (Ward) Watkins. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by an infant brother...
Harold Henry Klopfenstein
Feb 4, 2022
Harold Henry Klopfenstein, age 81, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:47 p.m. Friday, February 4,2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born in Anna, Ohio March 1,1940, a son of the late Ernest "Ernie Henry and Mae M. (Wrigley) Klopfenstein.
On August 2, 1958, Harold married the former Beverly E. Miller in Anna,...
Judith Ann Harter
Feb 3, 2022
Judith Ann Harter, (formerly Groves, nee Wish), age 83, of Leander, Texas, passed away February 3, 2022 of natural causes.
Judy was born February 22, 1938, to Frank and Martha Wish, owners of Hopewell Dairy in Bellefontaine, Ohio. After graduating from Bellefontaine High School in 1956, she married Robert W. (Bob) Groves Jr. that same year and went on to have...
Donald Gilbert Queen
Feb 3, 2022
Donald (Duck) Gilbert Queen, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, February 3, 2022, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan May 31, 1943, to the late Arnett and Goldie Alma (Dodds) Queen. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Lena Mae Alexander and Annette Prall; brothers: James Queen, Richard...
Abe Troyer
Feb 2, 2022
Abe Troyer, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
Abe was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio December 8, 1932, to the late Andrew and Mary (Schlabach) Troyer. Abe was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Delores Faith Yoder and two brothers, Albert and Mahlon Troyer.
Abe is survived by his wife Verna Rose (Gingerich)...
Florence M. Thobe
Feb 1, 2022
Florence M. Thobe, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, February 1, 2022, at her home.
Florence was born in Logan County Ohio October 9, 1927, to the late Raymond and Grace (Chamberlin) Shafer. She married Lawrence Thobe July 22, 1946 in Indiana, and he preceded her in death September 10, 2013. Florence was also preceded in death by siblings...
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