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Edgar Lee Reebel

Edgar Lee Reebel

Sep 24, 2024

Edgar Lee Reebel, age 68, passed away at Embassy of Marion September 24th, 2024. Edgar was born to the late Lawrence Reebel and Rose Mary Fielder (Pritchard) October 1, 1955, in Marion Ohio. Once a graduate of Elgin HS, class of '74, Edgar chose to join the Navy, serving 6 years. Deciding to further his education at Ohio State University,...

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Larry Alan Kearns

Larry Alan Kearns

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Alan Kearns, 60 of Forest, Ohio passed away Saturday September 21, 2024, at Embassy of Marion. Larry was born March 25, 1964, in Kenton, Ohio to the late William Eugene Kearns and Lillian Jean (Myers) Kearns. He was also preceded in death by siblings William Kearns, Loraine Kearns, Lester Kearns, and Ruth (Glenn) Falls.

Larry is survived by siblings Paul...

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Elizabeth Ann Monnette

Elizabeth Ann Monnette

Sep 19, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Monnette, age 69, passed away at Marion General Hospital with her family by her side September 19, 2024. Betty was born to the late Helen Wagner Barr in Marion Ohio, July 9, 1955. Betty married the love of her life and best friend Dennis Monnette on December 2, 1976. Betty is preceded in death by her mother;...

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Paula Louise Harper

Paula Louise Harper

Sep 19, 2024

Paula Louise Harper, age 80, passed away at Marion General Hospital September 19, 2024. Paula was born to the late Paul and Rite (Watzek) Stein February 10, 1944. Paula married Joseph Harper, June 2, 1961. Paula is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Phyllis Stein, Billy Stein, and Johnny Stein; children, Joseph Allen Harper, Robert David Harper, and Adam...

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Ronald Dean Collins

Ronald Dean Collins

Sep 17, 2024

Ronald D. Collins, 59 of Alger, OH passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. Ronald was born November 16, 1964, in Kenton, OH to the late George and Barbara (Frailey) Collins. He was preceded in death by wife Janet Gail (Miller) Collins who passed in 2013.

Ronald is survived by sons Jake and Luke both of Alger,...

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Nicholas J Yeager

Nicholas J Yeager

Sep 17, 2024

Nicholas J. Yeager, 66 of Marion and formerly of Columbus passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following an extended illness. Nicholas was born August 4, 1958, in Columbus to the late Nicholas J. Yeager Sr. and Mary (Kelley) Snyder. He was married May 22, 1998, to Lori (Livingston) Yeager who survives. In addition to his...

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Roisa Mae Grubb

Roisa Mae Grubb

Sep 14, 2024

Roisa M. “Rose” Grubb, 67 of Kenton, OH passed away on Saturday September 14, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following a brief illness. Rose was born December 6, 1956, in Westerville, OH to the late Robert and Mary (Stewart) Ward. She was married November 3, 1975, to Timothy Grubb who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

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Phyllis Ware

Phyllis Ware

Sep 11, 2024

Phyllis Ware, age 77, passed away September 11, 2024, at Grady Hospital in Delaware, Ohio. Phyllis was born to the late Ellsworth Eugene and Betty (Dambaugh) Hart on January 3, 1947, in Lancaster, Ohio. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and sister Pam Huff. 

Phyllis is survived by life partner of 40 years, Daniel Meyers; children, Ian (Bobbi Huffman)...

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John E Bell

John E Bell

Sep 8, 2024

John Edward Bell was born April 10, 1938, during an ice storm at home to George E. Bell and Gladys J. (Sinkey) Bell of Sigourney, Iowa. He attended grade school in a one-room rural schoolhouse, and he was the oldest of eight children. He met and married Hazel Fern Horst on December 25, 1955, on his grandparents 50th wedding anniversary....

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Robert Joseph Link

Robert Joseph Link

Sep 7, 2024

Robert Joseph Link, 75 of Cardington, OH passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following an extended illness. Robert was born December 24, 1948, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Walter and Lois Link.

Robert is survived by daughters: Kimberly (Mark) Miller of Wetumpka, Alabama and Christy Carson of Cardington; their mother Carole Eblin of Arizona; grandchildren...

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Teresa Wheeler-Adkins

Teresa Wheeler-Adkins

Sep 5, 2024

Teresa Wheeler-Adkins went to be with the lord September, 5th 2024. She was born March 7th, 1964 born in Fort Scott, Kansas to mother Margaret Flanner-Fisher. She was a loving sister to Jerri Scott (David) Connie Koole (Jerry) Bev Heer (Jeremy) Rachel Wheeler-Pliler (Michael). She was a devoted wife to Bill Adkins for 18 years. Loving Mother to Brandon, Shelby,...

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John H Marshall II

John H Marshall II

Sep 1, 2024

John H. Marshall II, 46, of Galion, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Galion Community Hospital Emergency Room unexpectedly. John was born August 29, 1978 in Portland, Maine to the late John H. Marshall and Elizabeth (Stemmer) Marshall, who survives in Galion. He was also preceded in death by brother Michael Marshall in 2010.

John is also survived by...

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Jerry L Crampton

Jerry L Crampton

Aug 31, 2024

Jerry Lee Crampton passed away Aug 31, 2024, at home with his wife. Jerry married Barbara on December 12, 1975. They had 3 children, John Crampton (deceased), Danielle (Matt) Candel and Miranda (Jeff) Stapleton. 

He had 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He loves his family and was always there for them when they needed his help. This was true for anyone...

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Gary Welsh Gabriel

Gary Welsh Gabriel

Aug 27, 2024

MARION – Gary Welsh Gabriel “Gabe”, age 74, of Marion, passed away peacefully 

on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, surrounded by family after a brief illness. 

Gary was born March 22, 1950, to the late Ellsworth and Doris (Welsh) Gabriel of 

Prospect. 

He joined the Marion Township Fire Department as an original member in 1971 

and spent most of his firefighting days at Station #2 on...

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William G Minton

William G Minton

Aug 24, 2024

William (Bill) G Minton, age 62 of Marion, OH passed away August 24, 2024, at his home. He was born February 9, 1962, to the late Roy Henry and Darlene (Bodiford) Minton in Washington DC. Bill was married to Cora J (England) Minton.

Bill is survived by his wife, son Richard Dawson, daughter Maxine Ward, 7 grandchildren, brother Roy Henry Jr....

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Tina M Owsley

Tina M Owsley

Aug 23, 2024

Tina M Owsley, age 62 of Galion, OH passed away August 23, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was born June 4, 1962, to the late Richard Henry and Patricia Ann (Franks) Foreman in Newark.

Tina is survived by children: Breanna Wray of Galion, Sara Pugsley of Marion, Jacob Moore of Newark, and Joshua Moore of London, 10 grandchildren, 1great-grandchild, brother...

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Peggy L Gwinner

Peggy L Gwinner

Aug 22, 2024

It is with a loving heart that we announce the passing of our one and only mom, grandma, companion, friend, and unlicensed therapist with a smile, Peggy L Gwinner (Clark). She was born in Marion, OH, in 1948 to George and Donna Clark, both deceased. She married Jon C Gwinner in 1968, spending time traveling the U.S., before having their...

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Andrew Allen Flagg

Andrew Allen Flagg

Aug 20, 2024

Andrew “HD” Allen Flagg, age 39 of LaRue, OH passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born November 15, 1984, to Doris Jean Stallsmith of LaRue and the late Mark Allen Flagg of New Bloomington in Marion.

Andrew is survived by mother Doris (David) Stallsmith, sons: Kaden Flagg and Kaleb Russell, daughter Khloe Flagg, girlfriend April...

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Kevin Drake

Kevin Drake

Aug 18, 2024

Kevin Drake, age 44 of Marion, OH passed away August 18, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born July 12, 1980, to the late Kenneth Thompson and Mary Louise Drake in Cleveland.

Kevin is survived by his children: Tatyana Drake of Cleveland, Kevin Drake, Haze Drake of Marion, Beatifull Drake of Marion, and Rain Drake of Marion, twin brother Kenneth...

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Clonita Lucille Risch

Clonita Lucille Risch

Aug 17, 2024

Clonita Lucille Risch, age 97 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 3:40 a.m. following a short illness.

Lucille was born at home, November 16. 1926 in Big Island Twp. to the late William Henry and Gladys Edna (Zimmerman) Rasey. She graduated , May,1945 from Pleasant High School. She married Delmar W. Risch, December 2, 1945, at the...

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