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Kenneth Eugene Mast

Kenneth Eugene Mast

Aug 17, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Mast, age 92 of Galion, OH passed away August 17, 2023, at home. He was born July 22, 1931, to the late Raymond Mast and Sarah Bush Mast in Lancaster, OH. Ken was married to Ruth Ann Higgins for 61 years. Ken is survived by his wife, children: Lauren (Steve) Mason of CA, Monte (Karen) Mast of TX,...

Lauretta Pearl Kearns

Lauretta Pearl Kearns

Aug 12, 2023

Lauretta Pearl (McKee) Kearns, 74 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born October 25, 1948 to the late Mary Josephine (Johnson) and William L McKee. Lauretta was preceded in death by her parents and sister Linda Kay McKee. She is survived by her two sisters, Dottie McGinty of Marion and...

Loralyn I Dyer

Loralyn I Dyer

Aug 6, 2023

Loralyn I Dyer, age 63 of Marengo, OH passed away August 6, 2023, at her home. She was born May 19, 1960, to the late Harold Reeves and Clara Walmack in Ashland, OH. Loralyn is survived by daughter Nicole (Fred) Clark of Fredericktown, OH, stepdaughter Teresa Spangler of Centerburg, OH, former significant other Ron Cain of Mt. Gilead, OH, 5...

Anthony Dean Hall

Anthony Dean Hall

Aug 4, 2023

Anthony Dean Hall, age 39 of Marion, OH passed away August 4, 2023, at home. He was born June 16, 1984, to Angela Smith in Marion. Tony had a stepfather, Jeffery Hall, who helped raise him, as well as his true love and significant other, Jessi Piro. Tony is survived by his parents, his love Jessi Piro, 2 uncles: Rick...

Janice D Steinberger

Janice D Steinberger

Aug 4, 2023

Janice "Jan" Steinberger, (parent) passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023 in her home at the age of 76 in Marion, Ohio. She was born on November 12, 1946, in Sandusky, Ohio. Jan, known for her spunky personality, will be deeply missed by her loved ones. Jan is survived by her son, Todd Steinberger, and her grandchildren, Stefani (Brian) Higgins,...

David Andrew Short

David Andrew Short

Aug 4, 2023

David Andrew Short, age 45 of Marion, OH passed away August 4, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. He was born December 21, 1977, to the late Robert Lee Short and Patricia Ann Emerson in Bucyrus, OH. David is survived by sons: Anthony Short and Clayton Short, daughters: Mollie Short, Lillie Short, and Caylie Short, siblings: Chuck Short and James Meadows,...

William Somerlot

William Somerlot

Aug 3, 2023

William Somerlot, age 67 of Mt. Gilead, OH passed away August 3, 2023, at home. He was born December 1, 1955, to the late Alvin C Somerlot and Mildred Y Davis in Marion, OH. William is survived by sons: William Somerlot and Jason Somerlot,, stepchildren: Laney, Becky, Riley, and Koda, grandchild Alayna Somerlot, siblings: Allen (Brenda) Somerlot of Georgia, Keith...

Evelyn Marlene Austin

Evelyn Marlene Austin

Jul 29, 2023

Marlene Evelyn Austin, a devoted and loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great- grandmother, peacefully departed this earthly realm on July 29, 2023, at the age of 84, in Marion, Ohio, USA. She was born on August 5, 1938, in the town of Galion, Ohio, USA. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Richard Austin, with whom she shared cherished memories. Marlene's...

Jeanette Grace Castle

Jeanette Grace Castle

Jul 24, 2023

Jeanette Grace Castle, age 81 passed away peacefully July 24, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. She was born to Dale Raymond Inbody and Helen Naomi (Paxton) Inbody Miller July 7, 1942, in Findlay, Ohio. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents and husband Thomas Castle Sr., grandsons: Kyle Wade Altman and Jonathon Siquoyah Castle, and son-in-law Edward Primmer. Jeanette...

Pamela Jean Clark

Pamela Jean Clark

Jul 24, 2023

Pamela Jean Clark, age 62, went to be with the Lord July 24, 2023 with her daughter by her side. Pamela was born to Arthur Simpkins “Bud” and Mary (Rice) Bogan June 12, 1961 in Marion Ohio. Pamela is preceded in death by father, Arthur Simpkins; brother, John Simpkins; step-mother, Yvonne Simpkins; and sister-in-law, Elanna Simpkins; and one infant child....

Josephine Lopez Rosas

Josephine Lopez Rosas

Jul 22, 2023

Josephine Lopez Rosas, age 85, passed away peacefully at Altercare of Bucyrus surrounded by family July 22, 2023. Josephine was born to Joe and Teresa (Lopez) Vasquez March 7, 1938 in San Antonio Texas. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Theodore Rosas; son, Agustine Zertuche; grandson, TJ Garcia; brother, Ynez Aguilar and sister, Celia; son-in-law Dale Cranston....

Charlene Thompson

Charlene Thompson

Jul 13, 2023

Charlene Thompson, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by family July 13, 2023. Charlene was born to the late Clarence William Thompson and Dexie Mayse (Lewis) Thompson June 13, 1959 in Marion Ohio. Charlene is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Alice Sparling; brothers, Michael Thompson and Clarence “Eugene” Thompson. Charlene is survived by husband Dennis Thompson;...

Donna Sue Yates

Donna Sue Yates

Jul 9, 2023

Donna Sue Henderson Yates, age 73 of Marion, OH passed away July 9, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. She was born August 18, 1949, to the late Porter Lee Henderson and Dorothy Ragland Henderson in Bucyrus, OH. Donna is survived by her niece Krista Marie Hamm of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents. Donna worked in manufacturing....

Steven D Hall

Steven D Hall

Jul 8, 2023

Steven D. Hall, 74 of Marion passed away on Saturday July 8, 2023 at Tranquility Hospice in Marion. Steven was born October 20, 1948 in Columbus to the late Brice and Bessie (Adkins) Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant siblings. Steven is survived by children Joseph (Chandra) Hall of Richwood, Steven Taylor of...

Terry Lee Phillips

Terry Lee Phillips

Jun 30, 2023

Terry Lee Phillips, 66 of Marion passed away on Friday June 30, 2023 at Marion General Hospital. Terry was born October 4, 1956 in Marion to the late Charles Phillips and Vivian P. (Jenkins) Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Connie. Terry is survived by wife Barb (Nance) Phillips; sons Shawn, Jereme, Nathan,...

Thomas Lee Taylor

Thomas Lee Taylor

Jun 30, 2023

Tom Taylor, 85, was a life-long resident of Marion and graduated from Harding High School in 1957. He married Patricia Fogle in 1958, and they shared 45 years together until her death in 2003. Tom was a Veteran, and served in the Army National Guard from 1962-1967. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation after serving as a foreman for many years...

J D Smith

J D Smith

Jun 27, 2023

J D Smith, age 59 of Marion, OH passed away June 27, 2023, at home. He was born December 7, 1963, to the late Billy Ray Smith and Alice Mae Thompson in Marion. J D is survived by daughter Jamie Payne, sons: Billy Smith Sr. and Josh Hughes, 7 grandchildren: Aaron Jones, Billy Smith Jr., Prestyn Smith, Reagan Hughes, Keegan...

Alice J. Sparling

Alice J. Sparling

Jun 16, 2023

Alice J. Sparling age 58 of Marion, died at her residence on June 16, 2023. She was born Dec. 3, 1964 in Marion to the late Clarence Thompson and Dexie Lewis. She married David Sparling on July 7, 1988, he preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 2011. Surviving are her children Jessica (Greg) Gullett, David (Arlene) Rigsby, Jamie (Daryl)...

Bruce A. Martin Jr.

Bruce A. Martin Jr.

Jun 15, 2023

Bruce “Lil Bruce” A. Martin Jr. age 53 of Marion, died at Marion General Hospital on June 15, 2023. He was born on July 11, 1969 in Marion to Bruce A. Martin and Elaree (Roberts) Yates, both of Marion. Surviving is his step-mother Angie Martin. On July 7, 1990 he married Pamela (Claypool) Martin, she survives, also a son Mason...

Willard E. "Butch" Mermann

Willard E. "Butch" Mermann

Jun 13, 2023

Willard Eugene Mermann, Known as “Butch” and “PawPaw Butch” - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend - passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. Butch arrived in this world on March 30, 1952. Butch’s childhood photos prove that he was once little, cute and smiley- Far from the big intimidating biker, gun owning, no BS...

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