Obituaries
Darrell Earl Keirns
May 1, 2024
Darrell Earl Keirns, a beloved member of the Marion, Ohio community, passed away on May 1, 2024, at OSU Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1945, in Marion, Ohio to John Keirns and Mayme "Bert" (Elliot). Darrell dedicated 37 years of his life working in the U.S. Postal Service in Marion, Ohio. He also worked for many years as a...
Terry Grover Swisher
Apr 26, 2024
Terry Grover Swisher, a respected man known for his dedication to both his career and his later years as a farmer, passed away on April 26, 2024. Born on November 25, 1941, Terry led a fulfilling life marked by his various roles and passions. Professionally, Terry retired from Whirlpool in 2006 after years of hard work and commitment. Following his...
Robert Kare Clark
Apr 9, 2024
Robert, “Bob” or “Bobby”, Kare Clark went home to be with the Lord at the age of 94 on April 9th 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. He lived an extraordinary life to be celebrated. He was born on June 8, 1929 near the family homestead, Twin Oaks Farm, with his twin sister JoAnn, in Caledonia, Ohio. He was a born...
Frances Louise Douce
Apr 5, 2024
Frances L. Douce , age 94 died April 5, 2024 at 9:50PM in Marion, Ohio. On December 3, 1929, she was born the third child of Myrtle (Collins) and Dewy V. Fox. She married the love of her life, Everett J. Douce on August 30, 1953. They enjoyed 69 years together and raised three children, Sue Ann (Dwight) Miller, Allen...
Christina Ann Creamer
Mar 28, 2024
Christina Ann Creamer, lovingly known for her ornery personality and her passion for spending time with family, passed away in Caledonia, March 28, 2024 at the age of 58. She was born in Marion, Ohio on October 27, 1965. Christina was a proud graduate of Marion High School, belonging to the Class of 1984. She was also a member of...
Marilyn Jane Harris
Mar 23, 2024
Marilyn Jane Harris, age 89, born on September 9, 1934, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2024, in Illinois. Marilyn will always be remembered for her deep love for her grandchildren and the joy she found in their company. Her warmth and care knew no bounds leaving a lasting imprint on their hearts.A proud graduate of the...
Mary Jessie Gilliam
Mar 11, 2024
Mary Jessie Gilliam, born on October 13, 1934, in Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 89. She was the beloved daughter of George F. and Jessie (Underwood) Welbourne, who preceded her in death. Mary's first home was on a golf course in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where her father was employed...
Thomas LeRoy Miracle
Jan 21, 2024
Thomas “Tom” LeRoy Miracle, age 85 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 21st at Marion General Hospital. Tom was born February 17, 1938 in Holiday Cove, WV as the son of the late Emmett and Lillian (Sherer) Miracle. Tom married Martha “Marty” Mulvaine on their front porch in Caledonia July 10th, 1993 and she survives him at home. Tom...
Phyllis Ann Martin Disbrow
Jan 9, 2024
Phyllis Ann Martin Disbrow, 92, of Edison, Ohio passed away January 9th, 2024 at Marion General Hospital. Phyllis was born in Marion, Ohio, December 15th, 1931 as the daughter of the late Allen and Ruthella (Hoffman) Longacre. She was married to Hayes Martin August 4th, 1951 and he preceded her in death January 20th, 1990. In 1992, she married William...
Rickie Alan Cox II
Dec 12, 2023
Rickie Alan Cox II, age 51 of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 12th at his residence after a lengthy illness. Rickie was born May 20th, 1972 in Marion, Ohio as the son of Pastor Rickie Sr. and Janice (Hamm) Cox, who both survive him at home. Rickie was a long time member of Trinity Gospel Tabernacle in Galion,...
Carol Ann Ault
Dec 4, 2023
Carol Ann Ault, age 86, of Caledonia, Ohio passed away December 4th, 2023 at Marion General Hospital. Carol was born in Marion, Ohio, May 25th, 1937 as the daughter of the late Clark and Glenna Farley. She married Gene “Pops” Ault August 4th, 1956 and he preceded her in death October 7th, 2018. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Caledonia...
Dale Paul Force
Nov 28, 2023
Dale Paul Force, age 90 of Wooster, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 28th at his residence. Dale was born September 29th, 1933 as the son of the late Paul and Opal (Dearth) Force. Dale married Maurita Sharrock April 9th, 1957 and she survives him at home. He was a 1951 graduate of Claridon High School. Dale was a proud veteran...
Clyde Henry Chatfield
Nov 7, 2023
Clyde Henry Chatfield, age 86 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 7th at Marion General Hospital. Clyde was born November 24th, 1936 in Franklin Furnace, Ohio as the son of the late Ernest Alexander and Hattie Mae (Burke) Chatfield. Clyde married the love of his life Katrina “Tina” Ehrhardt February 17, 1960 in South Shore Kentucky and she preceded...
David Edward Becker
Nov 5, 2023
David Edward Becker, age 76, of Mt. Gilead passed away November 5th at his residence. David was born July 25th, 1947 in San Angelo, Texas as the son of the late Charles William and Mary Aileen (Miller) Becker. He married the love of his
life, Alice Brady in Columbus, Ohio, August 18th, 1976 and she survives him at...
Ronald "Ronnie" Jay Lyon
Oct 28, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" Jay Lyon, age 81, of Caledonia passed away October 28th, 2023 at OSU Hospital after a brief illness. Ronnie was born November 3rd, 1941 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late Jay and Hazel Mae “Pat” (Murphy) Lyon. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Handschug August 20th, 1959 in Beach Creek, Kentucky and...
Connie D Rhodes
Oct 21, 2023
Connie D. Rhodes, age 62, formerly of Bucyrus and Caledonia, Ohio, passed away October 21, 2023 at Woodside Village Care in Mt. Gilead. Connie was born June 2nd, 1961 as the daughter of the late Roy and Glenna (Bilger) Shuster. Connie married Clark E. Rhodes on July 6, 1991 and he preceded her in death November 27, 2008. They had...
Earl James Healea
Sep 22, 2023
Earl James Healea, age 87, of Caledonia passed away September 22nd, 2023 at Mansfield General Hospital. Earl was born January 22nd, 1936 in Galion, Ohio as the son of the late Lewis and Ruth (Baldinger). He married the love of his life, Jenny Shuster in Crestline, Ohio, August 6th, 1955 and she survives him at home. Earl was a graduate...
Jack Lowell Sayre
Sep 21, 2023
Jack Lowell Sayre, age 91 of Edison, Ohio passed away, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his residence. Jack was born January 21st, 1932 in Buchtel, Ohio as the son of the late Harvey and Virginia (Bowen) Sayre. Jack married Ruth Tyner May 13, 1977 and she survives him at home. Jack was a Sgt. in the Army, where he was...
Flora "Flo" Maple Gray
Sep 19, 2023
Flora “Flo” Maple Gray age 92, of Marion, Ohio passed away September 19th, 2023 at The Wyndmoor in Marion. Flo was born February 21st, 1931 in Westfield, Ohio as the daughter of the late Mannas and Caroline (Roth) Boger. Flo married Charles Gray December 31st, 1953 in Marion, Ohio and he preceded her in death February 18th, 1995. She was...
Vicki Ann Eastman
Aug 30, 2023
Vicki Ann Eastman, age 75, of Caledonia, passed away on August 30th, 2023 unexpectedly at her residence. Vicki was born on February 14, 1948 as the daughter of the late Robert D. Ewell and Bernice M. Hayden in Ashland, Ohio. On December 1, 1974, she married the love of her life, Michael D. Eastman Sr. in Caledonia, where they...