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Gregory Fowler

Gregory Fowler

Jun 16, 2025

Gregory “Greg” Fowler, age 64, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born April 9, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana to Beverly Peacock-Fowler of Connersville, Indiana.

Greg was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1979. Greg pursued a carrier as as a sound and audio engineer in the music industry. He spent his early days in...

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Sue A Hendricks

Sue A Hendricks

Aug 28, 2025

Sue A Hendricks, age 82 of Marion, OH passed away August 28, 2025, at her home. She was born October 24, 1942, to Lawrence and Katherine (Crawford) Hendricks in Charleston, West Virginia.

Sue is survived by children: Betty Hall, Dale (Jada Dutton) Hall, Sharon Hall, and Donna Lynn Hall, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 bonus great-grandchildren, siblings: Fay Perdue, Charlie Hendricks,...

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Robert Kendal Kincaid

Robert Kendal Kincaid

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Kendal Kincaid, age 44 of Delaware, OH passed away August 26, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born October 15, 1980, to the late Robert Kincaid and Paula (Somerlot) Utley, who survives in Prospect.

Robert is survived by his mother, brothers: Scott (Chasitie) Fox and Jeff (Angie) Fox, 6 nieces and nephews, and 8 great nieces and nephews. He...

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Richard W Ketteman

Richard W Ketteman

Aug 25, 2025

Richard W Ketteman, age 69 of Caledonia, OH passed away August 25, 2025, at Meadows of Marion. He was born September 5, 1955, to the late Donald and Joan (Thompson) Ketteman in Tecumseh, MI. Richard was married to the late Tami (Geiser) Ketteman.

Richard is survived by children: Donald (Nikki) Ketteman of Marion, Katie Ketteman of Marion, and John (Felicia) Ketteman...

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Kevin Ennis

Kevin Ennis

Aug 18, 2025

Kevin Ennis, age 68 of Marion, OH passed away August 18, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born September 26, 1956, to the late Guy and Catherine (Hammil) Kretzman in Bronx, NY. Kevin was married to the late Mary Elizabeth "Liz" (Melnicki) Ennis.

Kevin is survived by children: Allison (Sergio Salazar) Ennis of Marion, Kathleen (Rodney) French of...

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William S Fletcher

William S Fletcher

Aug 14, 2025

William S Fletcher, age 58 of Marion, OH passed away August 14, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late Walter William and Ann (Hayes) Fletcher in Indianapolis, IN. 

William is survived by son Nicholas Fletcher, daughter Sydney Fletcher, and sisters: Lee Ann West, Sandra Phillips, and Vicki McCabe. He was preceded in death by his parents.

William graduated from...

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Carl Douglas Montgomery

Carl Douglas Montgomery

Aug 13, 2025

Carl Douglas Montgomery, 89. With love and gratitude for the life he lived, our family shares the passing of Carl Douglas Montgomery, who went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and steadfast Christian, Doug lived a life marked by faith, kindness, quiet strength, and service to others.

Born in...

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Wanda Valgean Hurst

Wanda Valgean Hurst

Aug 10, 2025

Wanda Valgean Hurst, age 62 of Bucyrus, OH passed away August 10, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus. She was born October 21, 1962, to the late Marvin and Helen (Smith) Eitel in Cincinnati, OH. Wanda was married to Marcus Hurst, who survives in Flemingsburg, KY

Wanda is survived by her husband, daughter Eryn Stacy of Bucyrus, Virgil Hurst,...

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Kathleen Patton

Kathleen Patton

Aug 8, 2025

Kathleen Patton, age 84 of Marion, OH passed away August 8, 2025, at Marion Rehabilitation. She was born April 17, 1941, to the late Dudley and Maude (Hartbarger) Murrell in Knott County, Kentucky. Kathleen was married to the late Jennings Hall, and also was married to Charles Patton, who preceded her in death as well.

Kathleen is survived by son Richard...

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Eudivilia Marjorie Mahon

Eudivilia Marjorie Mahon

Aug 6, 2025

Eudivilia Marjorie Mahon, age 86 of Marion, OH passed away August 6, 2025, at her home. She was born July 9, 1939, to the late Virginia Closson in Boston, MA.

Eudivilia is survived by children: Michael Mahon of Marion, Laura M Mahon of Marion, Richard Mahon of Marion, and Karen Frances of Colorado, grandchildren: Autumn Sitton, Angel Mahon, Eric Francis, twins:...

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Alvin Ray Tharp

Alvin Ray Tharp

Aug 5, 2025

Alvin Ray Tharp, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at Marion General Hospital, after battling strokes and heart disease for many years. He was born to Roy William and Joyce Luedtke Tharp on March 7, 1956. Alvin also had a half brother, James Luedtke, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his...

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Martha Borham

Martha Borham

Aug 5, 2025

Martha Ann (Brake) Borham, age 84, passed away on August 5, 2025, at her long time home in Cardington, OH. She was born on March 26, 1941, to Ralph and Helen (Betts) Brake who preceded her in death.

Martha was a 1960 graduate of Cardington High School and in 1969, she married her long time husband, Edwin. Soon after she became...

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Maggie J Bretz

Maggie J Bretz

Aug 4, 2025

Maggie J Bretz, age 54 of Bucyrus, OH passed away August 4, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born December 7, 1970, to the late Mormie and Betty (Bowles) Bretz in Kentucky.

Maggie is survived by children: Jeremy (Brooke) Taylor Clark of Tiro, Jared Scott Parmley of Versailles, MO, Julia Ryan Roberts of Bucyrus, 3 grandchildren: Miracle Mya Grace Taylor...

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Daniel Lee Persinger

Daniel Lee Persinger

Aug 4, 2025

Daniel Lee Persinger 1968 - 2025

Dan Persinger, 56, of Marion, Ohio, died on August 4, 2025.

He was raised in Marion by Larry and Lynn Persinger (Lawson). Dan graduated from Harding High School / Tri Rivers and attended Marion Technical College. He enjoyed firearms, recreational shooting, and anything outdoors, from camping, hiking, kayaking, swimming to hunting. He was an avid Ohio...

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Jane A Foltz

Jane A Foltz

Aug 2, 2025

Jane A Foltz, age 68 of Marion, OH passed away August 2, 2025, at her home. She was born July 16, 1957, to the late Warren and Evelyn (Boysen) McDougall in Sandusky, OH. Jane was married to James Foltz on July 2, 1999, who still survives in Marion.

Jane is survived by her husband, son Cory Radebaugh of Morral, grandchildren: Trinity...

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Donald Edward Vocca

Donald Edward Vocca

Jul 26, 2025

Donald E. Vocca, age 89 of Marion, Ohio died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio May 8, 1936, to the late Nicholas and Carmel (Fassula) Vocca.

Don is survived by his children Mark (Sarah) Vocca, Scott (Vicki) Vocca, Charleen Vocca; Stepson Jeffrey (Sheila) Moore, grandchildren Shannon (Randy) Duffield, Nicole (Kevin) Fisher, Kayleigh...

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Norma Jean Cooper

Norma Jean Cooper

Jul 22, 2025

Norma Jean Cooper, age 79 of Marion, OH passed away peacefully July 22, 2025, at Alesia and Joe Tackett's home. She was born September 12, 1945, to the late Vern and Gladys (Imboden) Plotner in Marion. 

Norma is survived by Lifelong partner Roger "Buddy" Mount, children: Alesia (Joe) Tackett, Jerry Cooper, Charlene Cooper, Kenny Head, and George (Julie) Cooper, adopted daughter...

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Mark Todd Darling

Mark Todd Darling

Jul 20, 2025

     It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mark Todd Darling, age 70 of Caledonia, OH. Mark died at home July 20th, 2025. He was born February 19th, 1955, to the late Jack and Martha Darling in Marion. Mark is preceded in death by his parents and sister Jorja; and children, Jeremy Todd Darling, Derrick...

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Bradley Jay Gruber

Bradley Jay Gruber

Jul 14, 2025

Bradley Jay Gruber, Age 71 of Marion, OH passed away on July 14, 2025, at Marion General Hospital due to complications from a prolonged battle with Diabetes.

Brad was born on November 7, 1953, in Marion to Charles Gruber Sr. and Phyllis (Benson) Gruber. Brad was a proud 1972 Graduate of Marion Harding High School, frequently boasting his class as the...

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Eva Jeanann Clegg

Eva Jeanann Clegg

Jul 11, 2025

Eva Jeanann Clegg, age 59 of Kenton, OH passed away July 11, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born March 21, 1966, to the late Fred and Ruth (Gibson) Seitz in Kenton. Eva celebrated her 17th wedding anniversary July 4, 2025, with her one true love and best friend Steven Clegg, who survives in Kenton.

Eva is survived by her...

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