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Ludema Wildermuth

Ludema Wildermuth

Feb 8, 2022

Ludema Wildermuth, age 93, of Botkins, Ohio passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Landings of Sidney.

 

She was born in Hardin County Ohio, a daughter of the late Bert and Chloe (Cozad) Bennett.  

 

On January 20, 1945, she married Vernon L. W. “Vernie” Wildermuth and he preceded her in death April 26, 2013. ...

Brandon Eugene Salo

Brandon Eugene Salo

Feb 6, 2022

Brandon Eugene Salo, age 40, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his residence.

He was born in Houston, Texas May 15, 1981, the son of Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Salo, who survives.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters: Savanna Salo and Aliya Salo; three sisters: Tashina (Christian Sr.) Mora, Rashawna Brown,...

Marsha Elizabeth Hughes

Marsha Elizabeth Hughes

Feb 5, 2022

Marsha Elizabeth (Detrick) Hughes, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, OH.  

 

Marsha, the youngest daughter of Max and Elizabeth (Gillespie) Detrick and sister to Don and Sue, was born October 20, 1942 in Bellefontaine, OH.  She was known to...

Ruth A. Harris

Ruth A. Harris

Feb 4, 2022

Ruth A. Harris, age 73, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 2:25 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio.

 

She was born January 11, 1949, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wright and Helen (Ward) Watkins. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by an infant brother...

Harold Henry Klopfenstein

Harold Henry Klopfenstein

Feb 4, 2022

Harold Henry Klopfenstein, age 81, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 2:47 p.m. Friday, February 4,2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.

 

He was born in Anna, Ohio March 1,1940, a son of the late Ernest "Ernie Henry and Mae M. (Wrigley) Klopfenstein. 

 

On August 2, 1958, Harold married the former Beverly E. Miller in Anna,...

Judith Ann Harter

Judith Ann Harter

Feb 3, 2022

Judith Ann Harter, (formerly Groves, nee Wish), age 83, of Leander, Texas, passed away February 3, 2022 of natural causes.

Judy was born February 22, 1938, to Frank and Martha Wish, owners of Hopewell Dairy in Bellefontaine, Ohio. After graduating from Bellefontaine High School in 1956,  she married Robert W. (Bob) Groves Jr. that same year and went on to have...

Donald Gilbert Queen

Donald Gilbert Queen

Feb 3, 2022

Donald (Duck) Gilbert Queen, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, February 3, 2022, at the Dublin Methodist Hospital.

 

He was born in Detroit, Michigan May 31, 1943, to the late Arnett and Goldie Alma (Dodds) Queen. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Lena Mae Alexander and Annette Prall; brothers: James Queen, Richard...

Abe Troyer

Abe Troyer

Feb 2, 2022

Abe Troyer, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Abe was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio December 8, 1932, to the late Andrew and Mary (Schlabach) Troyer.   Abe was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Delores Faith Yoder and two brothers, Albert and Mahlon Troyer.

Abe is survived by his wife Verna Rose (Gingerich)...

Florence M. Thobe

Florence M. Thobe

Feb 1, 2022

Florence M. Thobe, age 94, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, February 1, 2022, at her home.  

Florence was born in Logan County Ohio October 9, 1927, to the late Raymond and Grace (Chamberlin) Shafer.  She married Lawrence Thobe July 22, 1946 in Indiana, and he preceded her in death September 10, 2013.  Florence was also preceded in death by siblings...

Doris E. Foulk

Doris E. Foulk

Jan 31, 2022

Doris E. Foulk, age 98, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday morning, January 31, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.  

Doris was born in Logan County September 17, 1923, to the late Frank and Sylvia (Burden) Lowe.  She married Russell H. Foulk October 20, 1939, and he preceded her in death October 24, 1991.  Doris was also preceded in death by...

Ardrita Ann Mast

Ardrita Ann Mast

Jan 30, 2022

Ardrita Ann Mast, age 78, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

She was born in Richmond, Indiana February 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Lichti) Mast.

 

She is survived by her brother, Steve (Becky) Mast of Findlay, Ohio; two...

Gary A. Stiver

Gary A. Stiver

Jan 30, 2022

Gary A. Stiver, age 69, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

He was born in Sidney, Ohio April 6, 1952, a son of the late Edward Jacob and Ellen Arabelle (Grube) Stiver. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by...

Doris Aleen Lyons

Doris Aleen Lyons

Jan 29, 2022

Doris Aleen (Link) Lyons, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

 

She was born on May 11, 1925, in Grant County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Florian and Mendola Elizabeth (Lawrence) Link.

 

Following graduation, she attended Miller’s Business College in Cincinnati, and later went to Dayton where...

David Wesley Diehm

David Wesley Diehm

Jan 28, 2022

David Wesley Diehm, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio is now with his Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven as of Friday, January 28, 2022.

 

He was born in Xenia, Ohio February 17, 1964, to the late Reverend Conrad and Pauline (Norris) Diehm.

 

On May 22, 2010, he married Nicki Jo (Brown) Diehm and she survives. He is also...

James Leroy John

James Leroy John

Jan 27, 2022

James Leroy John, 81, formerly of West Liberty, passed away Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine. 

James was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 21, 1940, to the late Harry Paul and Mildred Anna (Hughes) John.  

He married Marlos Jean Shepherd on November 29, 1959, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on...

Jean L. Burton

Jean L. Burton

Jan 26, 2022

Jean L. (Ward) Burton, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wedensday, January 26, 2022 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Logan County Ohio September 21, 1943, to the late Harlan Monroe and Dorothy Louise (Kafader) Ward. Jean married George W. "Bill" Burton September 21, 1962, and he...

Nicole Rae Vagedes

Nicole Rae Vagedes

Jan 25, 2022

Nicole Rae Vagedes, age 45, of Quincy, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home.

She was born September 6, 1976, in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of Audrey Christine (Nevers) Moody and the late John Arthur Vagedes. In addition to her father, Nicole was preceded in death by her brother, Scott Moody.Nicole is survived...

Viola Hawkins

Viola Hawkins

Jan 24, 2022

Viola Hawkins, age 87, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 10:32 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

She was born July 29, 1934 in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (McQueen) Strong.

 

Viola married Acie Hawkins in DeGraff, Ohio January 28, 1955, and he preceded her in...

Christian C. Roll

Christian C. Roll

Jan 24, 2022

Christian C. Roll, age 45, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born May 27, 1976, in Bellefontaine, a son of Robert Roll and Kathy Jackson, both surviving in Bellefontaine.

He is also survived by two children, Emily Victoria Roll and Carson Robert Roll; a brother, Shawn (Melissa) Anverse; three aunts,...

Jeanette Skidmore

Jeanette Skidmore

Jan 23, 2022

Jeanette Skidmore, age 88, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, at her son’s home.

Jeanette was born in Pike County Kentucky, September 26, 1933, to the late Con Joseph and Erie (Salyer) Ross. She married Charles “Jiggs” Skidmore January 17, 1954, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Jeanette was also preceded in death by...

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