Obituaries

Toni Charlene Hill

Toni Charlene Hill

May 9, 2026

Toni Charlene Hill, age 71, a cherished soul whose vibrant spirit touched countless lives, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 9, 2026. Born on May 23, 1954, in Marion, Ohio as the daughter of the late Donald and Jeanette (Rorick) Hill. Toni’s life was a tapestry woven with dedication, love, and joyous moments shared with family and friends.

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Joey Lee Shulaw

Joey Lee Shulaw

May 4, 2026

Joey Lee Shulaw, age 56, a dedicated concrete truck driver, passed away at his residence on May 4, 2026. Born on September 16, 1969, in Bucyrus, Ohio as the son of the late Daniel and Margaret (DeJean) Shulaw, Joey was a proud graduate of Colonel Crawford High School’s class of 1988.

For over two decades, Joey was a familiar face at...

Larry Edwin Clarkson Sr.

Larry Edwin Clarkson Sr.

Apr 25, 2026

Larry Edwin Clarkson Sr., age 83, a dedicated community member, veteran, and family man, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Born on May 31, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of the late James Clarkson and Sylvia (Dodrill) Clarkson, who survives him. Larry lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to his family, and service to his...

Jo Ann Sherer

Jo Ann Sherer

Apr 12, 2026

Jo Ann (Lyon) Sherer, age 87, of Caledonia, Ohio passed into eternity on April 12, 2026. She was welcomed by her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, whom she served faithfully. Jo was born in Marion Ohio on October 10, 1938. She was the daughter of the late William and Leatha (Bratton) Lyon. She graduated from Caledonia High School Class of...

Doris Mae (Foreman) Freeman

Doris Mae (Foreman) Freeman

Jan 30, 2026

Doris Mae Freeman, age 87, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 30, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on October 10, 1938, in Athens, Ohio, as the daughter of the late Emmett and Elda (McClurg) Foreman. She graduated from Harding High School, class of 1956 and later studied accounting at Marion Technical...

Don Robert Sherer

Don Robert Sherer

Jan 28, 2026

Don Robert Sherer, age 87, of Caledonia, Ohio passed into eternity on January 28th, 2026. He was welcomed by his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, who he served faithfully. Don was born in Marion, Ohio On February 3rd, 1938 as the son of the late Wilfred (Bud) and Lola (Rorick) Sherer. He graduated from Caledonia High School class of 1956....

Douglas Allen Healea

Douglas Allen Healea

Jan 21, 2026

Douglas "Doug" Allen Healea, age 63, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Presidential Post Acute. Doug was born in Galion, Ohio as the son of the late Jimmy and Nancy (Lynch) Healea. He was a cherished member of his community and dedicated to his family, epitomizing the qualities of a proud uncle, with a profound love for his...

Dale Marion Long

Dale Marion Long

Jan 21, 2026

Dale Marion Long, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 21, 2026, at the age of 92 with his daughter by his side. Born on June 30, 1933, as the son of the late Clarence and Opal (Daugherty) Long. Dale lived most of his life in Knox and Morrow county. Dale spent most of his working life in the...

Sharon Lee Gray

Sharon Lee Gray

Jan 14, 2026

Sharon Lee Gray, age 80, of Caledonia passed away January 14th in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marion, Ohio, on April 6, 1945, as the daughter of the late Dale R. and Virginia M. (Black) Chambers. Sharon married the love of her life George Gray, April 10th, 1965. They met in the summer of 1964 on...

Daniel "Danny" Wesley Loyer

Daniel "Danny" Wesley Loyer

Dec 6, 2025

Daniel "Danny" Wesley Loyer, age 63, passed away on December 6, 2025 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Galion, Ohio as the son of Norman and Jean (Pfleiderer) Loyer. His mother preceded him in death in 2004 and his father survives him.

Danny attended River Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a...

Lester Harley Foos

Lester Harley Foos

Nov 17, 2025

Lester Harley Foos was called home to heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ on November 17, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on February 7, 1929, in Marion OH to the late Harley and Ruth (Simmons) Foos. He married the love of his life, Janice Corbin, on May 15, 1951. He was preceded in death by his...

David Leroy Marshall

David Leroy Marshall

Oct 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Marshall, age 67, who left this world peacefully on Friday October 17th after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Bucyrus Ohio, to Issac and Betty (Brecount) Marshall, Dave was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. For 45 years, he was married to the love of his...

Lanny Showers

Lanny Showers

Oct 4, 2025

Lanny Showers, age 74, a beloved figure in the Caledonia community and devoted family man, passed away on October 4, 2025, at Riverside Hospital. Born on December 17, 1950, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of the late Vernol Eugene and Norma Lou (Weston) Showers. Lanny graduated from River Valley Class of 1968 and went on to marry the love...

Wayne L. Pappert

Wayne L. Pappert

Aug 26, 2025

Wayne L. Pappert, age 83, a cherished member of the Caledonia community, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at his residence. Born on June 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the son of the late William Louis and Catherine Marie (Redlinger) Pappert, Wayne lived a life filled with dedication, passion, and love for his family and friends. Wayne married...

Marjorie "Margie" Jean Worcester

Marjorie "Margie" Jean Worcester

Aug 19, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Jean Worcester, a cherished figure in her community and a beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 1, 1939, in Marion, Ohio, as the daughter of the late William and Linna Irey. She married Vernon "Butch" Worcester May 5th, 1977 in Tennessee and he preceded...

Edward Leon Foreman

Edward Leon Foreman

Aug 5, 2025

Edward "Ed" Leon Foreman, affectionately known as "Big Ed" or "Jughead" to a few, was a devoted family man and respected member of his community, who passed away on August 5, 2025, at his residence. Born on September 5, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of the late Emmett and Elda (McClurg) Foreman. Edward was a proud graduate of...

John Leroy Detwiler

John Leroy Detwiler

Jul 21, 2025

John L. Detwiler, born on November 15, 1941, in Morrow County, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. A devoted family man, John leaves behind a legacy marked by his passion for work, his love for his family, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. The youngest child of the late James and Emma Mae (Cooper) Detwiler, he...

Lela F Masters

Lela F Masters

Jul 17, 2025

Lela F. Masters, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, at the age of 96. Born on November 3, 1928, in Marion, Ohio, as the daughter of the late Clyde and Ada (Blake) Watkins. Lela's early years were shaped by her education, graduating from Harding High School in the...

John "Rusty" Russell Boger Jr.

John "Rusty" Russell Boger Jr.

Jul 15, 2025

John "Rusty" Russell Boger Jr., affectionately known as “Bubba,” passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 67 at Grant Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1958, in Marion, Ohio, to John Sr. and Judy (Fletcher) Boger. Rusty was a proud son, loyal brother, devoted husband and father—but his most cherished role was being “Bubba” to...

Michael "Mike" Andrew Neuse

Michael "Mike" Andrew Neuse

Jun 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Andrew Neuse, age 44, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world too early on June 17, 2025, while fulfilling a work contract in Augusta, Georgia. Born on August 7, 1980, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of Mark and Vicki (Phillians) Neuse. A proud...