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Alice E. Banks

Alice E. Banks

May 8, 2021

Alice Elaine Banks, age 69, of Bucyrus received her wings and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 8, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Thanks to the staff at Central Star Home Health and Southern Care Hospice, she was able to remain in the comforts of her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dexter Stapleton and...

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Virgil R Rosebrough

Virgil R Rosebrough

Apr 28, 2021

Virgil R. Rosebrough age 73 of Caledonia died at his residence on Apr. 28, 2021. He was born on Feb. 7, 1948 in Marion to the late John and Evelyn (Brown) Rosebrough. Virgil married Geneva Lewis and she preceded him in death. He is survived by sons Virgil “Butch” (Angie Marr) Rosebrough of Marion, Paul (Barb) Rosebrough of Marion and...

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Patty Ann Calaway

Patty Ann Calaway

Apr 15, 2021

Patty Ann (Cowdery) Calaway 78 of Marion, passed away at her residence on Apr. 15, 2021 after a long illness with Dementia and Parkinsons disease. She was born in Reedsville, Ohio on October 25, 1942 to Kibble and Virgina (Wilson) Cowdery. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jim and sister Carolyn. She is survived by her...

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Michael W. Darnell

Michael W. Darnell

Apr 13, 2021

Michael William Darnell age 73 of Marion, died at Community Health Care, Marion on Apr. 13, 2021. He was born on Oct. 19, 1947 in Marion to the late William and Catherine (Berridge) Darnell. He is survived by brothers Tom Darnell, Columbus and Robert Darnell, NC, a nephew Jay Darnell and a niece Heather St. Jean, a great nephew Austin...

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Clyde B. Dawson

Clyde B. Dawson

Apr 10, 2021

Clyde B. Dawson age 70, of Marion slipped from the loving hands of his family into the loving hands of God after an extended illness, on Sat. Apr.10, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Clyde was born on Apr. 29, 1950 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Dawson and his mother Suellen Dawson Cardwell....

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Virginia Schell

Virginia Schell

Apr 9, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Schell, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021 in her daughter’s home after a brief period of decline. Although being diagnosed with cancer in 2019, she did not seek treatment and was able to live the way she wanted, being mostly independent until her last days where she was cared for by her daughter and the...

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Frank I. McDonald

Frank I. McDonald

Apr 8, 2021

Frank I. "Mac" McDonald Jr. 81, formerly of Marion and Hudson Florida passed away on Thursday April 8, 2021 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky where he had been a resident the past 2 years. Frank was born August 13, 1939 in Toledo to the late Frank I. McDonald Sr. and Effie (Mattix) McDonald. He was also preceded in...

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Ryan Matthew David Noe

Ryan Matthew David Noe

Apr 6, 2021

Ryan Matthew David Noe, born March 1, 1982 had his life tragically cut short when he lost his ongoing battle with addiction on April 6, 2021. Ryan graduated from River Valley High School in 2001. An avid sports fan his whole life you could usually find him consuming some form of football or baseball. The Browns, the Buckeyes and his...

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Debra James

Debra James

Apr 4, 2021

Debra James age 60 of Marion died at her residence on Apr. 4, 2021. She was born Dec. 3, 1960 to the late Ishel and Eva (West) Houston. She is survived by daughters Kim James, Marion, Misty (Dave) Mueller, Marion, Robyn (Samuel) Herr, Meeker, OK, 3 grandchildren, brothers Billy (Sharon) Houston, Marion, Jimmy (Arlene) Houston, Houston, TX, sisters Virginia Ralph,...

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Walter J. Whitaker

Walter J. Whitaker

Apr 3, 2021

Walter James Whitaker Sr. age 61 of LaRue died at Marion General Hospital on Apr. 3, 2021. He was born on Jan. 28, 1960 in Salyersville, KY to the late Luther and Maudie (Rowe) Whitaker Sr. He married the sweetest girl in the world Kimberly Force in 1983, she preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 2021,three months apart to...

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Richard E. Russell

Richard E. Russell

Apr 2, 2021

Services for Richard E. Russell, 80, will be held, as was his wishes, at an innurment at Millfield Cemetery, Ohio. He lived in Athens County for much of his adult life. He worked for Philips Roxanne and retired after 20 years. He then moved to Cardington Ohio. He always loved animals and he loved to play guitar and sing country...

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Timothy J. Storey

Timothy J. Storey

Mar 24, 2021

Timothy J. Storey, age 53 of Columbus passed away on March 24, 2021. He was born September 26, 1967 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph and Patricia (Humfeld) Storey. His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his surviving daughters, Tiffany Lynn (Blake) Gillotte, Marie Eileen Storey, Hannah Jo Storey, grandson, Ashton Martin Gillotte, and sister, Debbie...

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Norman D. Withrow

Norman D. Withrow

Mar 23, 2021

Norman D. Withrow (93) passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 23, 2021 with his wife of 72 years, Mary Ellen (Hinamon) Withrow, by his side at the Primrose Retirement Community.  The first born son and third child of Oliver R. Withrow and Iscah D. (Metz), Norman was born on January 20, 1928 in New Bloomington Ohio. A graduate of New Bloomington...

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Charles D. Neal

Charles D. Neal

Mar 22, 2021

Charles D. Neal, 65 of Edison, Ohio passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 listening to the Beatles at home surrounded by the people that loved him unconditionally. Chuck was born to Royal and Helen (Klingel) Neal on June 29, 1955 in Marion Ohio. He was a 1973 graduate of River Valley High School. He worked at HPM until the day...

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Michael J. Dailey

Michael J. Dailey

Mar 19, 2021

Michael (Mike) James Dailey, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 19, 2021. Mike graduated from Elgin High School in 1970. After graduation, Mike proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. He spent over 20 years working for Boise Cascade (Gaylord) in Marion and then made the choice to move on to Honda of America, where...

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Carlton Bradley Cook

Carlton Bradley Cook

Mar 16, 2021

Carlton Bradley (Brad) Cook, age 67, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 after an extended illness. Brad was born on July 1, 1953, to Carlton and Betty Cook. Brad was a 1971 graduate of Ridgedale High School in Marion, Ohio where he played football. To his friends, Brad was better known as “Cookie”. He spent his...

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Loukas J Photos

Loukas J Photos

Mar 13, 2021

Loukas J. Photos of Delaware passed at Riverside Methodist Hospital on Saturday March 13, 2021. He was born on September 7, 1951 in Marion, OH to the late John and Voula (Antjas) Photos. He married Christine Zarri and she survives in Delaware. Also surviving is a son Nico (Moriah) Photos of Missouri, grandson Apollo Photos of Mssouri, brother Tom Photos...

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Mary E. McEntire

Mary E. McEntire

Mar 12, 2021

Mary Elizabeth McEntire age 70 of Marion died at Marion General Hospital on Mar. 12, 2021. She was born on May 30, 1950 to the late Dalene (Chafin) Page. Surviving is a daughter Julie (Tod) Hopkins, a son Carl Sizemore, a grandson Jacob Hopkins, brothers George Page, John (Angel) Page, sisters Darlene (Dave) Inbody, Marlene (Rick) Fleming, Brenda (Don) Fisssel...

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Janet E. Masteller

Janet E. Masteller

Mar 7, 2021

Janet Elizabeth Masteller, 88 of Marion passed away peacefully on Sunday March 7, 2021 at home following an extended illness. Janet was born July 13, 1932 in Columbus to the late Loren and Ruth (Shannon) Richmond. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gordon Glenn Masteller August 9, 2009 as well as brothers Dean, Bob Bill, and Tullie...

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Jennifer R. Wells

Jennifer R. Wells

Mar 5, 2021

Jennifer R. Wells, 38 of Marion passed away on Friday March 5, 2021 at Marion General Hospital, her death was unexpected. Jennifer was born May 16, 1982 in Marion, OH to Ed Robert Potter and Mary Madelon (Griffith) Potter who survive in Marion. Jennifer is also survived by husband Brian Wells who she married April 28, 2001; son Brian Wells...

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