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James M. Dunn

James M. Dunn

Jan 17, 2020

James M. (Michael) Dunn age 66, of Marion, died on Friday January 17, 2020 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born on December 11, 1953 to the late James and Willene Dunn. He is survived by two sons Michael Anthony (Tony) Dunn and Bryan Michael Dunn and two grandchildren Oliver Moats and Echo Dunn. He was preceded...

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Christopher A. Ringle

Christopher A. Ringle

Jan 8, 2020

Dr. Christopher Allen Ringle, age 68 of Delaware, Ohio passed on at his home on Wednesday,January 8, 2020. He was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on May 7, 1951 to the late Dean and Averil Louise (Leonard) Ringle. He married Kathy Ann McDonnell on September 15, 1979 in Upper Arlington and had celebrated 39 years of marriage prior to her recent...

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Eric Thomas Sheets

Eric Thomas Sheets

Jan 8, 2020

Eric Thomas Sheets, 41, of Marion passed away on January 8, 2020 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Eric was born February 18, 1978 in Marion to the late Marvin and Alice (May) Sheets. He is survived by his children, Kyler, Kymberle, and Jacob Sheets; one grandchild, Clarity Sheets, his significant other, Christina Payne, and his brothers, Jeremiah Sheets,...

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Warren Lee Timmons

Warren Lee Timmons

Jan 4, 2020

Warren Lee Timmons age 74, of Cardington died at Heartland of Marion on Jan. 4, 2020. He was born on Nov. 22, 1945 in Marion to the late Lemuel and Hazel (Crockett) Timmons. He married Cynthia Simmons on Sept. 12, 1965, she survives along with a son Bryan (Wray) Timmons and a daughter (Sarah (John Jolly) Timmons, all of Marion,...

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Dale F. Walter

Dale F. Walter

Jan 2, 2020

Dale Fredrick “Toad” Walter, age 79 passed away on Thursday January 2, 2020 at DeWolfe Place. He was born on November 28, 1940 in Marion to the late James Robert and Reda Mae (Sessler) Walter. He graduated in 1958 from Marion Harding High School. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army. Dale was an avid sports fan and especially...

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David Timothy Herrod

David Timothy Herrod

Dec 30, 2019

David T. Herrod died unexpectedly on December 30, 2019 at Marion General Hospital from diabetes complications. Our loving God miraculously sustained Dave for 23 hours so friends and family could surround him. Dave was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 14, 1960. He was immediately adopted by the late John Clinton and Lois Jean (Thompson) Herrod Sr. He is survived...

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Dale E. Carr

Dale E. Carr

Dec 28, 2019

Dale Eugene Carr Born Oct.12, 1948 died Dec. 28, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Franklin and Naomi Carr of Marion. He was married for 37 years to his soul mate Barb (Vaughn) Carr. He is also survived by his two sons Anthony Brian (Christina) Carr of Manchester, England and Jason Carr...

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Veeda Weaver

Veeda Weaver

Dec 27, 2019

Veeda Weaver age 90, of Marion, died on Friday December 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 21, 1929 to the late Nickolas & Thelma (Long) Hensgen. She married Richard Weaver on May 24, 1958 and he preceded her is death. She is survived by her daughters Tonna Weaver and Lynda Pond, and granddaughter Rikki Colleen Feightner....

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E. Eugene Stewart

E. Eugene Stewart

Dec 24, 2019

E. Eugene Stewart age 81, of Galion died at Riverside Methodist Hospital on Tue. Dec. 24, 2019. He was born Jan. 30, 1938 in Greenup, KY to the late Albert and Garnett (Seagraves) Stewart and he was raised by his father and Evelyn A. (Boggs) Stewart. He married Louisa D. “Dockie” Noble on July 11, 1953, she preceded him in...

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Kathleen Ann Kelley

Kathleen Ann Kelley

Dec 20, 2019

...UPDATE... We have located the family for Kathleen. Thank you for caring and helping locate her family. Kathleen Ann Kelley, 58, of Marion Ohio and formerly of San Fernando Valley, California passed away on December 20, 2019 in Marion General Hospital. We are currently seeking any information or family member for Kathleen Ann Kelley. If you know of or have...

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Bunnie Dawn Champer

Bunnie Dawn Champer

Dec 19, 2019

Bunnie D. Champer age 87, of Marion, died on December 19, 2019 at Community Healthcare Center. She was born on September 28, 1932 to the late Pete and Blanche (Moren) Desrosiers. She is survived by her husband Wayne Champer of Marion, her daughter Angel (William) Crisp of Lewis Center, grandchildren Ryan Dust and Conner Dust and sister Dot Lafleur. She...

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Debra L. Shaffer

Debra L. Shaffer

Dec 18, 2019

Debra L. Shaffer, 58, of McCuthenville passed away on December 18, 2019 at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on April 4, 1961 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Bruce E. Lawrence and Lola (Glispie) Sheward. In August 1988 she married Kenneth W. Shaffer who survives. She is survived by her children, Chad (Tammy) Shaffer of...

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Orlo V. Heifner

Orlo V. Heifner

Dec 12, 2019

Orlo V. Heifner age 70, of Marion, died on December 12, 2019. He was born on December 20, 1948 to the late Thomas and Argen (Dickman) Heifner. He is survived by his daughters Missy White and Spring (Aaron) Doornink, 6 grandchildren Katelyn (Alex) Nuckolls, Kriston (Cory) Holloway, Kyle Leonard, Luke (Hailey) Doornink, Brittany Doornink, Liz Dorrnink, 4 great grandchildren Alyssa...

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Herbert Gary McIntire

Herbert Gary McIntire

Dec 12, 2019

Herbert Gary McIntire, 64 of Marion passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones. Gary was born August 2, 1955 in Marion to the late Herbert Joy and Ada Catherine (Smith) McIntire. He was married April 4, 1973 to Tammy Lynn (Bice) McIntire who survives. In addition to his parents,...

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Gertrude Elizabeth Goare

Gertrude Elizabeth Goare

Dec 11, 2019

Gertrude Elizabeth Goare age 93, of Mt. Gilead, died on December 11, 2019 at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1926 in Pulaskiville, OH to the late Charles Allen and Carrie (Love) Orsborn. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Rogers, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Ronald Goare...

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Vance William Potter

Vance William Potter

Dec 11, 2019

Vance W. Potter, age 52 of Marion passed away December 11, 2019. Vance was born March 8, 1967 to James W. Potter and Judy (Potter) Smith. He married Korene Ballard on November 5, 1994. They shared 25 years together. Vance was a gun enthusiast and an avid outdoors person. He loved to target shoot and fishing. He was employed by...

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Michael Allen Fisher

Michael Allen Fisher

Dec 10, 2019

Michael Allen Fisher age 62, of Worthington, died on December 10, 2019. He was born on February 21, 1957 to the late William Fisher and Betty Williams. He is survived by his daughter Heather Fisher of Cardington. He is preceded in death by two brothers, William and Steven Fisher. Michael was an avid Michigan football fan. He enjoyed hunting and...

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Trudy Miller

Trudy Miller

Dec 5, 2019

Trudy Reves Miller, age 66, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  Trudy was born December 12, 1952 in Radford, Virginia to the late Edward Wilson and Mary Elizabeth Reves.  Trudy had been married for 40 years to Rickey D. Miller who survives in Marion, Ohio.  She is survived by her six children:...

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Charles D. Helms

Charles D. Helms

Nov 29, 2019

Charles D. Helms age 65 of Toledo died at The Toledo Hospital on Nov. 29, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1954 in Marion to the late Harrison and Katherine Helms. He is survived by sons Christopher Helms and Jonathan Helms, brothers Loren Helms, Franklin Helms and George Helms, sister Karen Powell. He is preceded in death by sisters...

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Rodney Rick Schwartz

Rodney Rick Schwartz

Nov 23, 2019

Rodney Rick Schwartz, 75, of Galion passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Signature Healthcare of Galion. He was born on November 22, 1944 in Hendricks, Minnesota. He is the son of the late Richard and Esther (Sand) Schwartz. Rick graduated in 1963 from Galion High School. He served in the United States Army from October 1969 to October...

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