Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Thursa Jeannette Heimlich entered this world April 14, 1939 and departed October 24, 2021, unexpectedly for her heavenly home. She was the daughter of Ruby Ballard Webb and Alan S. Webb. A true eclectic scholar, having completed degrees in Secretarial Science, Real Estate, and Funeral Directing. Her most beloved trait was her ability to work with children, having a...

Oct 20, 2021

Robert "Bob" M. Weir, age 77 of Bucyrus passed away October 20, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Bob was born July 23, 1944 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late John R. Weir and Doris Frasch. He married the love of his life, Karen Bursby, September 12th, 1986 in Caledonia, Ohio. Bob started his career as an...

Sep 28, 2021

Lillie M. Long, age 90 of Mt. Gilead, Ohio died September 28, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Center. She was born January 10, 1931 as the daughter of the late Clarence Sr. and Rhoda (Rice) Price. Lillie married Dale Long in Marion, Ohio in 1986 and he survives her at home. She graduated from Martel High School. Lillie worked...

Sep 21, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Wilson, age 82 of Martel died September 21, 2021 in Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, Ohio. He was born December 31, 1938 in Galion, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Eunice (Rorick) Wilson. Ronnie married Janet (Goken) September 20, 1959 in Caledonia, Ohio and she preceded him in death September 20, 2010. Ronnie loved to play...

Sep 15, 2021

Stanley "Steamer" Allen Croft, age 64, of Caledonia died September 15th at his home. He was born March 23, 1957 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio as the son of the late John W. and Dorothy (VanVlerah) Croft. Stan married Deborah Lyons March 23, 1997 in Marion, Ohio and she survives him at home. Stan was a farmer, a proud farmer...

Sep 10, 2021

Ernest E. "Ernie" Gwinner, age 54 of Marion, Ohio passed away September 10th, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Ernie was born in Marion, Ohio, August 4th, 1967 as the son of Ernest and the late Lois (Hunt-Lambert) Gwinner. He was a 1985 graduate of River High School. Ernie was a very passionate and successful car salesman...

Aug 30, 2021

Mary Jo Elliott, age 65, of Caledonia, Ohio passed away August 30th, 2021 at her residence after an extended illness. Mary Jo was born in Marion, Ohio May 24th, 1956 as the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Howard) Kincaid, her mother survives her. Mary Jo married the love of her life, David Elliott on July 20th, 1974...

Aug 28, 2021

John K. Hinkle, age 74 of Mt. Gilead, Ohio Marion passed away August 28th, 2021 at Galion Community Hospital. John was born in Columbus, March 14, 1947 as the son of the late Paul Given Hinkle and Sarah Anna (Curry) Hinkle. He is survived and dearly missed by his girlfriend, Debbie DeWolfe. John was a member of several local...

Aug 19, 2021

Jessie Virginia Holloway, age 92, of Marion passed away August 19, 2021 at Marion Manor. Jessie was born in Caledonia, Ohio September 2nd, 1928 as the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Burkholder) Underwood. Jessie married Harold "Ike" Holloway March 26, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2006. She attended the Richland Rd. Church of Christ...

Jul 30, 2021

Kenyon "Kenny" Jenkins age 86, was born February 28, 1935 in Marion, Ohio. He passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Catherine Jenkins, his parents, George & Hazel Jenkins, sisters, Edna, Mary and Alma Jenkins and Evelyn Makeever, brother, Ronald Jenkins, son, Dann Jenkins...

Jul 19, 2021

Linda Lou Pierce, age 74 of Marion passed away July 19th, 2021 at her residence. Linda was born July 11th, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky as the daughter of the late James and June (Wells) Trimble. Linda married Larry Pierce November 17, 1979 and he survives her at home. She worked many years at Marion Kable fulfillment as a mail...

Jul 14, 2021

Jerry Allen Baldinger, age 61, of Caledonia died July 14th, 2021 as the result of an accident. He was born October 21, 1959 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Rodney and Mamie (Dunn) Baldinger, Rodney preceded him in death. Jerry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kristy Lee (Wilson), they were married on November 30, 1980. Together they enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Ann Coldren, age 88, of Caledonia passed away July 10th at Presidential Post Acute. Patricia was born in Waldo, Ohio on January 3, 1933 as the daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine (Smith) Jacobs. Pat married Charles Coldren October 6th, 1956 and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church,...

Apr 24, 2021

Eileen Elizabeth Hess died peacefully in Marion General Hospital April 24, 2021 at the age of 72. Eileen is survived by husband: Carl Hess, of Caledonia and children; Mike Hess, of Indianapolis, Robert Hess, of Bucyrus, Steve Hess, of Columbus and Gary Hess, of Columbus.

Eileen is also survived by brothers and sisters: Vivian and Gerald Wyen,...

Apr 18, 2021

Jerry Richard Mulvaine, age 82, of Caledonia died quietly at his home on Sunday, April 18th. He was born on August 11, 1938 to the late Raegan and Clara (Smith) Mulvaine of Climax, Ohio. He is preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue Ann (Bowman) Mulvaine of...

Apr 12, 2021

Ronald Eugene Malone II, age 42 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 12th, 2021 in Alabama. Ronald was born December 2nd, 1978 in Marion, Ohio as the son of Ronald and Connie (Simpkins) Malone and Kandy (Roger) Sharrock. His father preceded him in death. He married Kimberly Ellis on June 11, 2019 in Marion, Ohio. Ronald enjoyed hunting,...

Apr 2, 2021

Robert "Bob" Dale Ray age 78 of Marion, died peacefully on Friday, April 2nd at Marion General Hospital. Bob was born June 13th, 1942 in Marion, Ohio, as the son of the late Clarence Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Steele) Ray. He married Janis Creviston in 1982 in Marion, Ohio and she preceded him in death December 26th, 2020. Bob...

Mar 20, 2021

Timothy Shawn Johnson, age 59, died March 20, 2021 at the RHAM Group Home in Marion, Ohio. Timothy was born July 9th, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio as the son of the late John and Velma (Albaugh) Johnson. Tim graduated in 1989 from MARCA School and also worked as a sorter for MARCA Industries. Tim liked the MARCA Bus #3,...

Mar 15, 2021

Elaine Lee Morton, age 84, passed away on March 15, 2021 at her residence in Delaware, Ohio. Elaine was born February 16,1937 in Morral, Ohio and was the first-born child of Frank Willard Furniss and Dorothy Wyona Baker Furniss. She met her loving husband right across the road from her family farm. On May 8, 1955, she married Kenneth...

Mar 9, 2021

Shirley May French, age 70, of Marion passed away March 9th, 2021 at her residence. Shirley was born in Essex, Ohio on March 30th, 1950 as the daughter of the late George and Thelma (Mullin) Speakman. Shirley married Roy French February 14th, 2000 and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the YMCA in Marion for...