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John M Freeman

John M Freeman

Apr 19, 2019

John M. Freeman age 73, of Marion, died on April 19, 2019 at Kobacker House, Columbus surrounded by his love ones. He was born on September 5, 1945 to the late Virgil and Bessie (Lockwood) Freeman. John is survived by his children Nicole (Jared) Mitchell, Rebecca Hill, Tom Hill, Benjamin Freeman and Ryan (Jenna) Hill, grandchildren Kiryn, Alec and Avianna,...

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Marjoirie E. Hilliker

Marjoirie E. Hilliker

Apr 16, 2019

Marjorie E. Hilliker age 85 of Cardington, died at her residence on Apr. 16, 2019. She was born on June 25, 1933 in Columbus to the late Matthew E. and Laura E. Brown. On Mar. 1, 1994 she married Gordon L. Hilliker, he survives along with children David, Steve, John, Kenny, Larry, Carrie Sue and Laura, 20 grandchildren, 23 great...

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Jimmy R. Franklin

Jimmy R. Franklin

Apr 9, 2019

Jimmy R. Franklin age 77 of Marion, died at Fairhaven Community, Upper Sandusky on Tues. Apr. 9, 2019. Mr. Franklin was born in Johnson County, KY on Jan. 8, 1942 to the late Henry and Nancy (LeMaster) Franklin. He married Patricia A. White on April 24, 1965. Surviving is his wife Patricia of Marion a son Joseph Franklin, Marion, daughter...

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Donald P. Berndt

Donald P. Berndt

Apr 7, 2019

Donald P. Berndt age 60, of Marion, died at his residence on Sunday April 7, 2019. He was born on May 18, 1958 to the late Donald C. and Patricia J. (Shideler). He married Deborah Christian on March 30, 2019 and she survives in Marion. Donald is also survived by his step daughter Brandy Nilsen, brothers Stephen Berndt and Gregory...

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Joann L. Thompson

Joann L. Thompson

Mar 31, 2019

Joann L. Thompson age 64, of Marion died at her residence of Sun. Mar. 31, 2019. She was born on April 23, 1954 in Flint, MI to the late Elwyn and Muriel (Canning) Pilley. On May 4. 1983 she married Harry Thompson the love of her life. Surviving is her husband Harry of Marion, a step-daughter Heather Thompson and a...

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Barbara J. Rose

Barbara J. Rose

Mar 30, 2019

Barbara J. Rose (McDermott), 80 of Marion passed away on Saturday March 30, 2019 at home.  Barbara was born July 5, 1938 in Marion, OH to the late Frank and Louise (Risch) Klaus. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands Robert Rose in 1979 and James McDermott Sr. in 2001; sister Mary Louise Klaus; sister-in-law...

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Larry E. Stewart

Larry E. Stewart

Mar 29, 2019

Larry E. Stewart age 64, of Bucyrus, died on Friday March 29, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Larry was born on December 6, 1954 to E. Eugene Stewart, Galion and the late Louisa (Noble) Stewart. He married Cristine (Scott) Stewart on May 8, 1976 and she survives. He is survived by his daughters Billie (Scott) Maglott, Lexington and Mary (Ryan)...

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David I. Dillinger

David I. Dillinger

Mar 28, 2019

David I. Dillinger age 39, of Marion died on Thursday March 28, 2019 at Grant Hospital, Columbus. David was born on November 19, 1979 to Dale Dillinger of Mt. Gilead, Ohio and Tammy Phillips of Marion, Ohio. He is survived by his son Jayden Dillinger, brothers Derek Dillinger, Dustin (Katie) Dillinger, and Daniel (Cassidy Gordon) Dillinger, and sister Hannah Kennedy....

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Sally A. McHugh

Sally A. McHugh

Mar 16, 2019

Sally Ann McHugh passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes at 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16th. Sally was born on September 21, 1948 to Roger and Ruth Aiken in Albany, NY where she lived throughout her teenage years with her dog Scamper. When she was only 15 years old, she captured the heart of a boy named...

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Terry E. Huggins

Terry E. Huggins

Mar 14, 2019

Terry E. Huggins age 59 of Marion, died at his residence on Mar. 14, 2019. He was born on Aug. 17, 1959 in Marion to the late Carl Edward and Marjorie June (Davie) Huggins. Mr. Huggins married Linda Mae Blevins on Dec. 18, 1981, she preceded him in death. Surviving are daughters Marjorie (Michael) Parrish and Ivy Tania June Huggins...

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June Augenstein

June Augenstein

Mar 12, 2019

June Augenstein age 85 of Marion, died on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 10, 1933 in Marion to Elmer and Mae (Vought) Miley. June married Richard Augenstein on Feb. 27, 1958 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1999. June was a beloved mother to Debra Mullins,...

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Sandra K. James

Sandra K. James

Mar 11, 2019

Sandra K. James age 59, of Marion died at her residence on Mon. Mar. 11, 2019. She was born on July 25, 1959 to the late Paul and Nancy (Buckner) Alley. Sandra is survived by a daughter Heather (Jason) Stanley, a granddaughter Kylee Stanley and a sister Cynthia Loran. She was a nurse. Ms. James loved her family and neighbors...

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Tamara S. Metzger

Tamara S. Metzger

Feb 28, 2019

Tamara Sue Metzger age 44, of Marion died at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday Feb. 28, 2019. She was born Dec. 27, 1974 in Marion to the late Grover and Peggy (Chandler) Hudkins. Ms. Metzger is survived by daughters Alyssa Baer and Tiffany Wood, both of Marion, and grandchildren LaTaiden and Jaxson Collins, Wayne and Jaymond Blanton with...

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Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

Feb 27, 2019

Harold Wilson age 75, of Marion died at Marion General Hospital on Wednesday February 27, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1943 to the late Robert and Thelma (Breece) Wilson. He is survived by his wife Charlene (Pine) Wilson, Marion, his children Jeffrey (Charlotte) Wilson, Marion, Shannon (Jeffery) Pressley, Marion and Matthew Wilson, Prospect, his 4 grandchildren Zakery and...

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Richard A. Russell

Richard A. Russell

Feb 27, 2019

Richard Allen Russell, age 64 gained his angel wings Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 9:07 a.m. in Marion General Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Rick was born on March 23, 1954 to Chester “Cheap Chef” Russell and Donna “Whitey's Best Pie Maker” (Feeney) Russell. Rick was a devoted father and the best PaPa in the whole wide world. His...

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Jeffrey L Biederman

Jeffrey L Biederman

Feb 19, 2019

Jeffrey L. Biederman age 63, of Marion died at his residence on Tues. Feb. 19, 2019. He was born on Dec. 6, 1955 in Kenton to the late Billy H. and Shirley A. (Poe) Biederman. Mr. Biederman is survived by brothers Mike Biederman and Joe Biederman, both of Marion. He is preceded in death by a sister Debbie Corbin. He...

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Mary R. "Becky" Miller

Mary R. "Becky" Miller

Feb 18, 2019

Mary Rebecca “Becky” Miller age 68, of Marion died at Marion General Hospital on Mon. Feb. 18, 2019. She was born Dec. 27, 1950 in Marion to the late Kenneth and Glenna (Elliott) Brown. On Jan. 17, 1969 she married her beloved husband of 50 years Raymond Miller who survives in Marion. Along with a daughter Michelle R. Ward, Marion,...

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Tina L. Crisp

Tina L. Crisp

Feb 11, 2019

Tina L. Crisp age 59, of Kenton died on Feb. 11, 2019 in Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on Oct. 13, 1959 in Kenton to the late Earl and Vernal (Click) Crisp. Surviving are her daughters; Angie (Jason) Chism, Danyelle (Dustin) Proffitt, Alicia (Christopher) Fletcher, all of Kenton, 9 grandchildren Casey and Rion Holloway, Zacch and Arynn Chism, Dustin...

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Joan Ustaszewski

Joan Ustaszewski

Feb 9, 2019

Joan Ustaszewski age 89 of Marion, died on Saturday February 9, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1929 to the late Guy and Audra (Mohler) Starkey. She married Joseph Melvin Ustaszewski on August 5, 1950 and he preceded her in death on September 12, 1998. She is survived by her children Audra Ustaszewski, Guy (Rita)...

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Mason Kennith Jesse Moss

Mason Kennith Jesse Moss

Feb 1, 2019

Mason Kennith Jesse Moss 20 weeks old, of Galion died at Galion Hospital on Friday Feb. 1, 2019. Surviving is his father William Moss, mother Amanda (Toney) Moss, brothers Ethan and Bentley Moss, half brother Tyler Moss, Paternal grandparents William Moss Sr., and Teresa Moss, Maternal grandparents Lorie (James) Swortchek and Melvin Toney, several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family...

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