Obituaries
Kathryn "Katie" Elizabeth Turner
May 17, 2022
Kathryn “Katie” Elizabeth Turner, age 83, passed away peacefully at her residence May 17th, 2022. Katie was born April 16th, 1939 in Marion, Ohio as the daughter of the late James and Kennetha (Shaffer) McKinstry. Katie married the love of her life Tim Turner June 2, 1967 who preceded her in death June 9th, 2017. Katie enjoyed watching T.V. and playing games on...
Ruby Grace Clark
May 12, 2022
Ruby Grace Clark gained her angel wings Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at OSU Wexner Center. Daughter of loving parents Wesley and Anita Clark. In keeping with the family's wishes during this difficult time there will be no public services observed.
Everett J Douce
Apr 11, 2022
Everett J. Douce, age 94, died Monday, April 11, 2022, at Presidential Acute Care Center in Marion, Ohio. On June 1, 1927, he was born the third son of R. Earl Douce and Elva (Wagner) Douce. Everett leaves behind the love of his life, Frances (Fox) Douce, who he married on August 30, 1953. They enjoyed 68 years together and raised three...
Deborah Kay Goings
Apr 4, 2022
Deborah Kay Goings, age 60, of Columbus, Formerly of Caledonia, Ohio passed away at her home April 4th, 2022. Deborah was born Marion, Ohio, January 19th, 1962 as the daughter of the late Richard Eugene Danner Sr. and Norma Jean (Jackson). Deborah married Mark Goings June 27, 1992 in Marion, Ohio and he survives her at home. Deborah was a Teacher’s Assistant for 14...
Donald Richard Crissinger
Mar 21, 2022
Donald “Don” Richard Crissinger age 83 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away Monday, March 21st 2022 Marion General Hospital. Don was born October 23, 1938 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late Carl Richard and Mary Bertha (Bailey) Crissinger. Don worked as an electrician for many years at HPM in Mt. Gilead and at Gatman Brothers. He also owned and...
Angeline Glathart
Feb 4, 2022
Angeline Glathart, age 81, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away at Presidential Post Acute Care February 4th, 2022. Angeline was born in Clintwood, Virginia, March 17th, 1940 as the daughter of the late Henry and Lessie (Vanover) Rakes. Angeline was a 1957 graduate of Martel High School. She retired from Allied Purchasing Products after 28 years where she was a Purchasing...
Gary Wayne Weir
Feb 4, 2022
Gary Wayne Weir, age 76 of Willard, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 4th, 2022 at Mansfield General. Gary was born November 2nd, 1945 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late John R. Weir and Doris Frausch (Sullivan). He married the love of his life, Stella Tharp June 19th, 1990 in Willard, Ohio and she survives him at home....
Wilma June Allen
Feb 3, 2022
Wilma “Willie” June Allen, age 88, of Marion, Ohio passed away at her residence February 3rd, 2022. Wilma was born in Martel, Ohio June 19, 1933 as the daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Roesch) Leathem. Wilma married Clarence Allen July 5, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2013. Wilma “ran” and worked at the old...
JoAnn Oris, RN
Jan 16, 2022
Her name was JoAnn and she grew up on a farm. JoAnn Clark and her twin brother were born on June 8, 1929, near the family's homesteaded Twin Oaks Farm in Caledonia, Ohio. As a youth, JoAnn loved gardening and the outdoors, was a competitive athlete and accomplished musician, and was a member of the national honor society and senior...
Helen "Lucy" Ann Bilger
Jan 14, 2022
Helen “Lucy” Ann Bilger, age 80, of Edison, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2022 at her residence. Helen was born in Caledonia, Ohio on February 20, 1941 as the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Penrose) Shuster. Helen married Norman Bilger on May 25, 1965 and he survives her at home. Helen loved spending time with her family. She lit...
Nelson Melvina "Vine" Painter
Dec 30, 2021
Nelson Melvina “Vine” Painter, age 81 of Bellville, Ohio passed away December 30th, 2021 at her residence. Vine was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky, January 1st, 1940 as the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary (Zorns) Lawhun. Vine married the love of her life, Henry Painter and he survives her at home. In her younger years, Vine worked at Whirlpool...
Thomas Hayes
Dec 2, 2021
Thomas Ray Hayes, age 88 of Caledonia passed away December 2nd, 2021 at Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation. Thomas was born January 3, 1933 in Tully Twp., Caledonia, Ohio as the son of the late Walter and Pricie (Lawson) Hayes. He married the love of his life, Joyce Roesch, June 28, 1959, in the Iberia Methodist Church. He was...
John Landis
Nov 30, 2021
After a long, full life, John Landis was called home to heaven November 30, 2021. He had just celebrated his 84th birthday. John was the oldest of 3 kids and grew up on the family farm of his parents Ray and Ruth Landis in Caledonia. He graduated from Martel School. John was an Army Veteran and after his return...
Carmella "Jo" Thompson
Nov 21, 2021
Carmella "Erma Josephine" Thompson, known mostly as Jo, age 88, previously of Caledonia, Ohio, passed away quietly in her sleep November 21, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Citra, Florida. Jo was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 9, 1933 to Nick and Filomena Fiscarelli. She was the youngest of four children (Dominic, Mary, Tony) and grew...
Thursa Heimlich
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...
Robert "Bob" Weir
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...
Lillie Long
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...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilson
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...
Stanley "Steamer" Croft
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...
Ernest "Ernie" Gwinner
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...