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Michael A. Davis

Michael A. Davis

Jul 5, 2019

Michael Alan Davis age 58, of Marion, died on Friday July 5, 2019 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born on May 7, 1961 to Jack and Betty (Townsend) Davis Sr. He is survived by his mother Betty Davis, a brother Steve (Barbara) Davis, sisters Sharon (Mike) Stoneburner, Kathleen (Rick) Brandt and Caroline Miller. He is preceded...

Kevin Wakely

Kevin Wakely

Jul 2, 2019

Kevin D. Wakely age 61, of Galion, died on July 2, 2019. He was born on April 19, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Emma (Stephey) Wakely. He married Theresa Leiter on August 9, 2001 and she survives in Galion. He is also survived by his children Stephanie Andrus, Misty Wakley-Cummings, Allison Coulson, Keith Dyer, Krystal Dyer and Jordan Simpkins,...

Susan E Adams

Susan E Adams

Jun 30, 2019

Susan E. Adams age 71 of Marion, died at Marion General Hospital on June 30, 2019. She was born on Dec. 7, 1947 to Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Stierhoff. She married Garland Adams on Nov. 9, 1974, he survives in Marion along with their daughters Cathy (Jay) Johnson and Christi (J.R.) Blevins, grandchildren Amanda (Tristian) Lynch, Brooke Blevins, Brandi...

Carroll L. Sampson

Carroll L. Sampson

Jun 29, 2019

Carroll L. “Sam” Sampson age 72 of Lima, died on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Lost Creek Nursing Home. He was born on August 21, 1946 to the late Lloyd and Ivy (Sloan) Sampson. He was married to Beverly Ann Sampson and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Sabrina (Jason) Hickman, Marion, James (Karen Cole)...

Diana L Wharton

Diana L Wharton

Jun 27, 2019

Diana L. Wharton age 61, of Marion, died on Thursday June 27, 2019 at Heartland Hospice. She was born on March 23, 1958 to Robert Guess and Janet (Tedrow) Williams. She is survived by a son Todd (Cassandra) Stapleton, Marion, daughter Cynthia (Kenneth) Hovis, Marion, 7 grandchildren Caleb Salzgaber, Destiny Zent, Arianna Zent, Colin Williams, Zakk Williams, Phynix Williams and...

Linda I. Pfaff

Linda I. Pfaff

Jun 22, 2019

Linda Irene Pfaff age 64 of Caledonia, surrounded by her loved ones passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital on Sat. June 22, 2019. She was born on July 11, 1954 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to the late Walter and Doris (Hicks) Rickert. Her beloved husband of 44 years, Don Pfaff, survives in Caledonia. She is also survived by her...

Mary Lou Cook

Mary Lou Cook

Jun 22, 2019

Mary Lou Cook, 77 of Marion was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She died peacefully at home in the presence of her children. Mary Lou was born on November 28, 1941 in Marion to the late Arthur Henry Harbolt Sr. and Ethel D. (Davidson) Harbolt. Mary was the 9th child of 14 born...

Charles E. Hebert

Charles E. Hebert

Jun 16, 2019

Charles E. Hebert age 53, of Marion died at his residence on Sun. June 16, 2019. He was born on Apr. 25, 1966 in Upper Sandusky to the late Charles Hebert, his mother Diana (Gulliford) Hebert survives along with his sisters Kelly Ring and Sonya Hebert. He loved his nieces and nephews very much and had a lot of friends....

Michele J. Blanton

Michele J. Blanton

Jun 7, 2019

Michele J. Blanton age 39, of Marion, died on Friday June 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1979 to Lenzie and Alice (Pierce) Blanton. She is survived by her mother Alice, children James Blanton and Caleb Blanton, sisters Karen Blanton and Terri Blanton, brother Kevin Blanton and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly....

Gary Lee Thacker

Gary Lee Thacker

Jun 1, 2019

Gary Lee Thacker age 64, of Marion, died on June 1, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1954 to the late Hollis and Doris (Davis) Thacker. He is survived by his daughters Rachel Thacker and Heidi Thacker, son Shawn Thacker, 9 grandchildren Tristen & Alexis Hoskins, Billy Pinnick IV, Justice Sarver, Colton, Rylee & Jaxon...

Richard P. Moore

Richard P. Moore

May 31, 2019

Richard P. Moore, 71 of Marion passed away on Friday May 31, 2019 at Marion General Hospital where he was taken following an apparent heart attack, his death was unexpected. Richard was born on September 16, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Charles and Helen (Bradley) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother...

Christel A. Burnside

Christel A. Burnside

May 30, 2019

Christel Amalia Burnside, 88, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 30, at Marion General Hospital. Christel was born in Essen, Germany on January 27, 1931 to the late Theodor and Lucie (Winkelmann) Rossmann. She immigrated with her family to the United States in 1948, residing at Dayton, Ohio, where her father was employed as a physicist at Wright-Patterson...

Mark Stapleton

Mark Stapleton

May 29, 2019

Mark J. Stapleton, 48 of Marion passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2019.  Mark was born September 24, 1970 in Marion.  He is survived by his wife Jeannine (Chevalier) Stapleton;  sons Mark J. Stapleton II and Trent D. Stapleton both of Marion; mother Darlene(Douse) Eckler of Richwood; brothers Tim (Sue) Stapleton of Richwood and Michael (Robin) Stapleton of Prospect; sister...

William "Dennis" Cook

William "Dennis" Cook

May 24, 2019

William “Dennis” Cook age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away on Friday May 24, 2019 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on July 24, 1955. Throughout his life he worked in the grocery industry. Dennis was a member of the Marion Moose Lodge #889 where he enjoyed sitting with family and friends and playing Queen...

Elaine C. White

Elaine C. White

May 19, 2019

Elaine C. White age 81, of Marion, died at her residence on May 19, 2019. She was born on July 7, 1937 to the late William and Mary (Onfier) Harford. She married Clarence White on March 26, 1993 and he survives in Marion. She is also survived by her children Raymond Joseph (Lori) Gordon, Grace Irene (Chris Oney) Larkin and...

Oliver Paul Michael Jr.

Oliver Paul Michael Jr.

May 13, 2019

Oliver P. Michael Jr. age 90, of LaRue, died on Monday May 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1929 to the late Oliver and Gaynell (Moore) Michael Sr. Oliver married Debra White on April 5, 1985 and she survives in LaRue. He is also survived by his daughter Shirley (Michael Hawkins) Edwards and his grand...

Ruth Angela Hixson

Ruth Angela Hixson

May 7, 2019

Ruth Angela Hixson age 39, of Marion, died on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1979 to the late Sherwood & Bessie (Doolittle) Rasey. She married Jeffrey Chad Hixson on October 18, 2006 and he survives in Marion. Ruth is also survived by her daughter Amber Rose Greenleaf, her brothers Robery Rasey,...

Karen A Jones

Karen A Jones

May 2, 2019

How do you recount a life in just a few simple words? Our dear sweet mother has departed this world for a better one. That could sum up a life pretty quick. One could recount Karen’s girls and find five beautiful, strong-willed, generous women, their husbands, a passel of cherished grandchildren, and even greatly loved great grandchildren and say she...

Dana Oldham

Dana Oldham

Apr 27, 2019

Dana L. Oldham age 57, of Cardington died at her residence on Apr. 27, 2019. She was born on Nov. 20, 1961 in Dallas, TX to the late Wendell and Alice (Pyle) Leggett. On Apr. 2, 2001 she married Robert Oldham, he survives along with a daughter Andrea Oldham and a son Joshua Maples, grandchildren Robin Maples and Abigail Maples,...

Daniel O. Greenfield

Daniel O. Greenfield

Apr 23, 2019

Daniel O. Greenfield age 72, of Marion died at Marion General Hospital on April 20, 2019. He was born in Hudson Lenape, MI on Jan. 9, 1947 to the late Clarence O. and Grace H. (Girten) Greenfield. He is survived by sons David Greenfield and Billy Smith, grandchildren Travis Smith, Danielle Dunbar, Megan Greenfield, Madilynn Greenfield and Tempris Greenfield, great...

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