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Iva Kay Byler

Iva Kay Byler

Apr 8, 2025

Iva Kay Byler, 49 years 9 months and 21 days, daughter of the late Paul and Leona (Zook) Byler, was born with Down’s Syndrome on June 18, 1975, in Kenton, Ohio. She entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2025, at the home of Marvin and Rebecca Huston in Belle Center, Ohio, after a period of declining health. She attended...

Jennifer Kay Guess

Jennifer Kay Guess

Apr 7, 2025

Jennifer Kay (Dickinson) Guess, 41, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on February 18, 1984, to the late Randy M. Dickinson and Kathy (Hoskins) Dickinson, who survives.

On January 5, 2004, Jenn married the love of her life, Eric T. Guess, and he survives.

Along...

Larry D. Neal

Larry D. Neal

Apr 3, 2025

Larry D. Neal, 67, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Quincy, passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.

Larry was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 13, 1957, to Doris E. (Hoffman) Neal and the late Charles Ellis Neal. He was also preceded in death by a sister Tina Gressner, and a brother Allen Neal.

Larry is...

Teresa Kay Coldiron

Teresa Kay Coldiron

Mar 30, 2025

Teresa Kay (Vance) Coldiron, 74, of Rushsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Ayden Health Care of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on April 30, 1950, to the late Wallace Leroy and Annamae (O’Brien) Vance Hoon. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather Goering Lane; her sister-in-law, Cheri Vance and...

James W. Thatcher

James W. Thatcher

Mar 29, 2025

James William Thatcher, 88, of Zanesfield, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University.

Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 3, 1936, to the late Samuel Malcom Thatcher and Bertha Elizabeth (Burgett) Thatcher. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Freer on...

David C. Carr

David C. Carr

Mar 29, 2025

David Cameron Carr, 65, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:12 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 15, 1959, to the late John P. and Mary Lou (Magness) Carr.

David is survived by his fiancé, Vicki Stratton; his children, Katie (Nick) Halm, Josh Carr, Tasha Carr,...

Bennett Lee Wray

Bennett Lee Wray

Mar 29, 2025

Bennett Lee Wray, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 6:11 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his children. He was born in Belton, Kentucky on July 12, 1948, and was the son of the late George Thomas Wray and Maida Alfreidia (Rose) Wray.

Bennett is survived by his four children, Tonya (Keith) Whitaker, Kevin (Tanya) Wray,...

Christopher F. Nichols

Christopher F. Nichols

Mar 27, 2025

Christopher Freeman Nichols, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 8:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born in Lima, Ohio on August 10, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Joan (Sanders) Nichols.

Chris is survived by his sisters, Michele Nichols and Therese (Scott) Donnelly; nephews, Josef (Cavelyn) Donnelly, and Christopher Donnelly; 3 great nephews,...

Marilyn E. Buscher

Marilyn E. Buscher

Mar 26, 2025

Marilyn E. Buscher, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Milford Center, Ohio on February 9, 1940, to the late Albert Ellis Akey and Rose Marie (McKinnon) Crozier. She is also preceded in death by her brother, John Akey.

On June 12, 1960, she married David Michael Buscher, and he...

Judge Mark S. O'Connor

Judge Mark S. O'Connor

Mar 24, 2025

Judge Mark S. O’Connor, 80, of Indian Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years Martha and other family members, after battling heart and lung issues for several months.

Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 27, 1944, he was the third son of the late Thomas and...

Elizabeth Ann Bickham

Elizabeth Ann Bickham

Mar 24, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Bickham, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born near Hartford City, Indiana on her grandparents’ farm on her mother’s side, to the late Rollie and Faye Marie Bullock on July 27, 1936.

She married William H. Gossard in 1953. Following their divorce, she married Vance...

Chasity Lynn Alexander

Chasity Lynn Alexander

Mar 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chasity Lynn Alexander, who left this world on March 22nd, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on January 2nd, 1974, Chasity was the beloved daughter of Judy Marie Elkins and Marvin Eugene Adkins.

Chasity was a devoted mother, Mimi, and a cherished friend to many. She is survived by her two children,...

Jackie Kellogg

Jackie Kellogg

Mar 22, 2025

Jackie Kellogg was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 15, 1939. She was the daughter of Jack and Rose Hofmann. The family moved to Lakeview, Ohio, because her father loved fishing and started the family business known as Hofmann’s Lures. Jackie passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a long battle with dementia and is now reunited with her...

James R. Conklin

James R. Conklin

Mar 21, 2025

James Richard Conklin, 90, of Sidney, passed away Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025, at Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center, Versailles, Ohio.

At his request, there will be no viewing or funeral services. A private burial will take place at Huntsville Cemetery.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Conklin family and encourages anyone to...

Robert L. "Bob" Craig, Jr.

Robert L. "Bob" Craig, Jr.

Mar 21, 2025

Robert Lee “Bob” Craig, Jr., 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home after a long, hard fought battle with diabetes.

Bob was born in Bellefontaine on June 27, 1965, to the late Robert Lee Craig, Sr. and Wanda R. (Houchin) Byrge. He was also preceded in death by his son Joshua Brewer.

Bob is survived by his...

Marvin R. Kerr

Marvin R. Kerr

Mar 20, 2025

Marvin R. Kerr, 74, of DeGraff, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 2, 1951, a son of the late Richard “Dick” E. Kerr and Shirley (Sprague) Kerr.

Marvin is survived by his son, Jerrod (Elizabeth) Kerr; three grandchildren, Skylar Kerr, Kace Kerr, and Kyson Kerr; five siblings, Cheryl...

Marcia K. Lippert

Marcia K. Lippert

Mar 20, 2025

Marcia K. Lippert, 81, of Wapakoneta, a cherished mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:06 p.m., at her residence, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 3, 1943, to the late John and Naomi R. (Packer) Gies.

On September 16, 1967, she married Raymond D. Lippert,...

Norma Varner Peloquin

Norma Varner Peloquin

Mar 20, 2025

Norma Varner Peloquin, 76, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Vernon Leigh and Leabelle (Baier) Varner. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

She is survived by her son, Jeff (Tonya) Peloquin of South Bloomfield, Ohio,...

Roger D. Brown

Roger D. Brown

Mar 18, 2025

Roger D. Brown, 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law and wife.

He was born on August 31, 1951, in Bellefontaine, the son of the late Lowell Francis and Identa Romaine (Branson) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Brown, a brother-in-law, Tom Elliott, as...

April Denise (Robinson) Allenbaugh

April Denise (Robinson) Allenbaugh

Mar 16, 2025

April Denise (Robinson) Allenbaugh, 44, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 7, 1980, a daughter of Franchie Lee Robinson and the late Rhoda Denise (Martindell) Robinson.

She is survived by husband, Andy Allenbaugh; three children, Kobe Carnes, Alexis Carnes, and Dylon Carnes; a grandson, Kramer McKinnon;...

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