Obituaries

Douglas L. Braden

Douglas L. Braden

Apr 19, 2019

Douglas L. Braden, age 85, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Friday evening April 19, 2019, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Doug was born in Dayton, Ohio March 14, 1934, to the late Paul Frederick and Ruth (Grimes) Braden.

Doug is survived by a daughter Lisa Braden of Huntsville, and a step-son, David...

Danny Alan Morgan

Danny Alan Morgan

Apr 18, 2019

Danny Alan Morgan, age 79, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon April 18, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in DeGraff, Ohio May 6, 1939, to the late John Henry and Neoma Edith (Grimes) Morgan.  Danny married Karen “Kay” Sheeley September 2, 1978 in Huntsville, Ohio and she preceded him in death April 13,...

Lillian Hoover

Lillian Hoover

Apr 16, 2019

Lillian Hoover, age 108, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 16, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Lewistown, Ohio January 17, 1911, the daughter of the late Homer T. and Clara (Huber) Miller.

Lillian married Leland Hoover January 28, 1935, and he preceded her in death April 27, 1969.  She was also preceded...

Clinton E. Zirkle

Clinton E. Zirkle

Apr 16, 2019

Clinton E. Zirkle, age 56, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at 4:17 A.M. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 17, 1962, to the late Earl Eugene and Grace Irene (Allen) Zirkle. In addition to his parents, Clint was also preceded in death by two sisters, Connie...

June E. Godwin

June E. Godwin

Apr 15, 2019

June E. Godwin, age 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 12:44 P.M. Monday, April 15, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine June 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Everett and Edith (Mosier) Conklin.

In 1955, she married Jack...

Luther W. Mann

Luther W. Mann

Apr 14, 2019

Luther W. Mann, age 100, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 5:20 P.M. Sunday, April 14, 2019 at The Pavilion in Sidney, Ohio.

He was born in Shelby County Ohio September 7, 1918, to the late George Ludwig and Emma Magdalene (Klopfenstein) Mann. Along with Luther’s parents and his first wife, he was also preceded in death...

Earl Junior Stayrook

Earl Junior Stayrook

Apr 14, 2019

Earl Junior Stayrook, age 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

He was born June 13, 1936, in Monroe Township in Logan County Ohio to the late Earl Irvin and Viola Elizabeth (Pugh) Stayrook. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Sarah Maxine Aler, Elizabeth Herring, and Robert “Bob” Stayrook.

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Daniel G. Schultz

Daniel G. Schultz

Apr 14, 2019

Daniel G. Schultz, age 84, of Sidney, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon April 14, 2019, at his home.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 14, 1934, to the late Gustav and Mable Mae (Amstutz) Schultz.  Dan married Christine Dethlefson May 23, 1959, and she preceded him in death October 25, 2017.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, James...

Joshua Daniel Goings

Joshua Daniel Goings

Apr 13, 2019

Joshua Daniel Goings, age 35, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at 2:15 P.M. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 11, 1983, to Dan and Rhonda (Gump) Goings.

In addition to his parents, Josh is also survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Riley, and her...

Lucas J. Heath

Lucas J. Heath

Apr 13, 2019

Lucas J. Heath, 31, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Bellefontaine.

Lucas was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 14, 1987 to Teresa L. (Grow) Heath and James D. Heath.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather James A. Grow, paternal grandfather David...

Cory Marshal Stewart

Cory Marshal Stewart

Apr 11, 2019

Cory Marshal Stewart, age 26, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in West Liberty, Ohio Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Stewart in 2013.

He was born in Wooster, Ohio February 25, 1993, a son of James “J.C.” Coe and Kimberly D. Stewart, both of Bellefontaine.

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Opal Katharine Markley

Opal Katharine Markley

Apr 9, 2019

Opal Katharine Markley, age 97, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 9:23 A.M. Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Shelby County Ohio May 11, 1922, to the late Albert L. and Emma M. (Wildermuth) Gross.

On February 14, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, she...

Ralph Walter Schultz

Ralph Walter Schultz

Apr 7, 2019

Ralph Walter Schultz, age 92, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, April 7, 2019.

He was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 3, 1926, to the late Edwin Carl and Frieda Anna (Moeller) Schultz.  Ralph was also preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Lee (Ensign) Schultz; four siblings; children Michael Duff and Elizabeth Hoylman and two grandchildren, Chad...

Patricia Ann Harmon

Patricia Ann Harmon

Apr 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Harmon, age 60, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away at 12:45 A.M. Thursday, April 4, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio May 18, 1958, to the late Alfred Franklin and Betty Louise (Wren) Wooten.

On November 6, 1977, she married Mark Harmon in...

Marilyn Sue Crisler

Marilyn Sue Crisler

Apr 3, 2019

Marilyn Sue Crisler, age 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:10 P.M. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine August 27, 1936, to the late Harry W. and Elizabeth (Buchenroth) Messner.

On August 20, 1955, she married Welman D. Crisler and he preceded her...

Nancy M. Purtee

Nancy M. Purtee

Apr 2, 2019

Nancy M. Purtee, age 85, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away at 7:45 A.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Wood County Ohio February 1, 1934, to the late Henry Clay and Glade Elizabeth (Wright) Stephenson.

On July 23, 1951, in Indiana, she...

Cheryl L. Poling

Cheryl L. Poling

Apr 2, 2019

Cheryl L. Poling, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Marysville, Ohio March 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Elza Lewis Fowler and Wanda June (Mattox) January who survives.

On July 2, 1971, Cheryl married Terry E. Poling and he preceded her in...

Charles R. Downing

Charles R. Downing

Mar 31, 2019

Charles R. Downing, age 78, formerly of Urbana, Ohio passed away Sunday morning March 31, 2019, at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio.

Chuck was born in DeGraff, Ohio March 25, 1941, to the late Glenn Kennedy and Beulah M. (Petty) Downing Sr.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn K. Downing Jr. and a sister, Jean...

Rebecca Warner

Rebecca Warner

Mar 30, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Warner, 69, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, in her residence.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on December 28, 1949, the daughter of the late Kenneth Pearl and Martha Ellen (Sheeley) Warner.

She is survived by her daughter, Megan (Mike) Nicholl of Bellefontaine and...

Charles A. Jackson

Charles A. Jackson

Mar 27, 2019

Charles A. “Sonny” Jackson, age 86, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:32 A.M. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio June 13, 1932, to the late Joseph Ephraim and Thelma Rebecca (Young) Jackson.

Along with his parents, Sonny was preceded...