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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...

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;...

Betty V. Lapp

Betty V. Lapp

Mar 16, 2025

Betty Viola (Johnson) Lapp, born June 28, 1936, of West Liberty, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Canton, Ohio, to Robert and Grace (Noble) Johnson.

In 1948, Betty moved with her siblings to the Mennonite Children’s Home in West Liberty, Ohio. In 1954, she married Daniel A. Lapp, and he...

Michael Scott MacConnell

Michael Scott MacConnell

Mar 14, 2025

Michael Scott MacConnell, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Coral Gables, Florida on March 18, 1949, to the late John Richard and Jeanne (Pratt) (MacConnell) Hill. He is also preceded in death by his brother, John M. MacConnell and stepfather, R. Herbert...

Robert S. "Bob" Hudson

Robert S. "Bob" Hudson

Mar 13, 2025

Robert S. “Bob” Hudson, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 5, 1955, in Bellefontaine, to Gerald L., who survives, and the late, Nettie A. (Farmer) Hudson.

On April 23, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jo Anne (Cox) Hudson, and she survives.

Bob is also survived by his...

Donna Ruth Cox

Donna Ruth Cox

Mar 12, 2025

Donna Ruth Cox, 74, of Russells Point, passed away Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at Aventura at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio.

Donna was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on June 23, 1950, to the late Donald and Violet “Peggy” (Hamilton) Bradford. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother and brother Dan Bradford.

Donna married Gary Cox on July...

Travis Brian Lance

Travis Brian Lance

Mar 12, 2025

Travis Brian Lance, 52, of Mt. Victory, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.

Travis was born in Urbana, Ohio, on November 24, 1972, to Larry and Candy (Smith) Lance.

Travis is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Betty and George Park, and paternal grandparents Gahlen and Kelleen Lance.

Travis is survived by his children: Alexis (Cody) Castle of LaRue, Ohio,...

Jack E. Richardson

Jack E. Richardson

Mar 12, 2025

Jack Edward Richardson, 81, of Jackson Center, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence in Jackson Center. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on August 18, 1943, to the late Edward Gail and Pricilla A. (Robbins) Richardson.

On December 31, 1964, in Jackson Center, Jack married Janice June (Ware) Richardson, and she survives.

He is also...

Robert Leon Noel Jr.

Robert Leon Noel Jr.

Mar 12, 2025

Robert Leon Noel Jr., 63, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on April 23, 1961, a son of the late Robert Leon Noel and Shirley Jean (Halterman) Noel.

On June 29, 2002, Rob married Melissa Dee (Goings) Noel in DeGraff, Ohio and...

William J. Conger

William J. Conger

Mar 11, 2025

William J. Conger, 84, of Pickrelltown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, at his home.

Bill was born in Jackson, Ohio, on May 28, 1940, to the late Simon T. and Noka (Waugh) Conger. He married Mary Irene Alspaugh on June 27, 1973, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2015. Bill was also preceded...

Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill

Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill

Mar 8, 2025

Theodore L. "Teddy" Hill, a resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who was born on October 10, 1960, left this world on March 8, 2025, at the age of 64.

Teddy is survived by his children: Danny Hill, Tamera Hill, Jessica (Presley) Breeding, and Ashley Hill. He also leaves behind his brother, Robert "Bob" Hill, and step-sister Connie (Mark) Carpenter, as well as...

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