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Catherine A Chill

Catherine A Chill

Oct 25, 2024

Catherine (Cathie) Ann Chill, 69 of Marion passed away at 3:07 am on October 25, 2024, at The DeWolfe House. She was born April 15, 1955, in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joseph A. and Shirley D. (Evans) Hetzler, who preceded her in death. On September 21, 1985, she married Michael Chill, who survives in Marion.

A 1973 graduate of River Valley High...

Charles Stephen Merold

Charles Stephen Merold

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Stephen Merold, age 67 of Kenton, OH passed away October 23, 2024, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 18, 1957, to Robert Merold and the late Donna (Shrock) Thompson in Akron, OH. Charles married his wife, Debra A. Payne, on December 22, 1984.

Charles is survived by his wife, son Brett (Katie) Merold of Galena, daughter...

Michael H Gilbert

Michael H Gilbert

Oct 20, 2024

Michael H Gilbert, age 52 of Marion, OH passed away October 20, 2024, at Galion Community Hospital. He was born September 13, 1972, to the late John A and Memory May (Helms) Gilbert in Marion.

Michael is survived by special cousin Candy Bradley, siblings: Ruth (Joe) Driskel of Marion, Hobart (Christi) Gilbert of Marion, Melody (Charles) Swartz of Marion, and Caroline...

Kelly Marie Brown

Kelly Marie Brown

Oct 19, 2024

Kelly Marie (Hickman) Brown died peacefully at home in Marion, OH on October 19, 2024, at the age of 57. 

Kelly was born on May 18, 1967, in Marion, OH to John Hickman and Virginia Baer. She was blessed to have two amazing additional parents in David Miller and Ruth Hickman. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1985. On her...

Wendy Irene Crissinger

Wendy Irene Crissinger

Oct 18, 2024

Wendy Irene Crissinger, age 82 of Marion, OH passed away October 18, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born March 23, 1942, to the late Mark and Loretta (Leblance) Winkle in Bellefontaine, OH.

Wendy is survived by daughter Debra Brown/ White Husband Kevin White sons Jack Crissinger , Chris Crissinger, daughter Sherry Crissinger /Russell of Marion, Ohio, grandchildren: Sara Rinderle,...

Robert S Kittle

Robert S Kittle

Oct 14, 2024

Robert Stewart Kittle, aged 46, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2024, in Delaware, Ohio. Born on October 28, 1977 in Warren, Ohio, Rob lived a life marked by the love and connections he fostered with those around him. 

He leaves behind his loving spouse, Hannah Kittle, and the love of his life Nugget. And his parents Robert and Linda Kittle...

Valerie L Stayner

Valerie L Stayner

Oct 6, 2024

Valerie L Stayner, age 64 of Morral, OH passed away October 6, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born April 30, 1960, to Alice and Farrell Frescorn in Upper Sandusky, OH.

Valerie is survived by her father, son Troy Makeever of Marion, 2 grandchildren, sisters: Cheryl (Brian) Leverings of Mt. Gilead and Bobbie Jo (Mark) Heinlen of Marion, and special...

Roger Lee Lawhun

Roger Lee Lawhun

Sep 27, 2024

Roger Lee Lawhun, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by family September 27, 2024. Roger was born to the late Marion and Nellie (Bush) Lawhun in Maysville Kentucky February 14, 1960. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Julia Lawhun; siblings, Patricia Holmes and Charlotte Blevins.

Roger is survived by son, James Stidham; grandchildren: Noel Stidham and Destiny...

Margaret Jane O'Bryant

Margaret Jane O'Bryant

Sep 26, 2024

Margaret Jane O’Bryant, 75 of Marion passed away on Thursday September 26, 2024, at Embassy of Marion. Margaret was born November 18, 1948, in Collin County, Texas to the late Opal Wiilliam Littlefield and Ruth Verlyne (Creel) Littlefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Donald Royce O’Bryant on August 26, 2009, daughter Sara, and...

Edgar Lee Reebel

Edgar Lee Reebel

Sep 24, 2024

Edgar Lee Reebel, age 68, passed away at Embassy of Marion September 24th, 2024. Edgar was born to the late Lawrence Reebel and Rose Mary Fielder (Pritchard) October 1, 1955, in Marion Ohio. Once a graduate of Elgin HS, class of '74, Edgar chose to join the Navy, serving 6 years. Deciding to further his education at Ohio State University,...

Larry Alan Kearns

Larry Alan Kearns

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Alan Kearns, 60 of Forest, Ohio passed away Saturday September 21, 2024, at Embassy of Marion. Larry was born March 25, 1964, in Kenton, Ohio to the late William Eugene Kearns and Lillian Jean (Myers) Kearns. He was also preceded in death by siblings William Kearns, Loraine Kearns, Lester Kearns, and Ruth (Glenn) Falls.

Larry is survived by siblings Paul...

Elizabeth Ann Monnette

Elizabeth Ann Monnette

Sep 19, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Monnette, age 69, passed away at Marion General Hospital with her family by her side September 19, 2024. Betty was born to the late Helen Wagner Barr in Marion Ohio, July 9, 1955. Betty married the love of her life and best friend Dennis Monnette on December 2, 1976. Betty is preceded in death by her mother;...

Paula Louise Harper

Paula Louise Harper

Sep 19, 2024

Paula Louise Harper, age 80, passed away at Marion General Hospital September 19, 2024. Paula was born to the late Paul and Rite (Watzek) Stein February 10, 1944. Paula married Joseph Harper, June 2, 1961. Paula is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Phyllis Stein, Billy Stein, and Johnny Stein; children, Joseph Allen Harper, Robert David Harper, and Adam...

Ronald Dean Collins

Ronald Dean Collins

Sep 17, 2024

Ronald D. Collins, 59 of Alger, OH passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. Ronald was born November 16, 1964, in Kenton, OH to the late George and Barbara (Frailey) Collins. He was preceded in death by wife Janet Gail (Miller) Collins who passed in 2013.

Ronald is survived by sons Jake and Luke both of Alger,...

Nicholas J Yeager

Nicholas J Yeager

Sep 17, 2024

Nicholas J. Yeager, 66 of Marion and formerly of Columbus passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following an extended illness. Nicholas was born August 4, 1958, in Columbus to the late Nicholas J. Yeager Sr. and Mary (Kelley) Snyder. He was married May 22, 1998, to Lori (Livingston) Yeager who survives. In addition to his...

Roisa Mae Grubb

Roisa Mae Grubb

Sep 14, 2024

Roisa M. “Rose” Grubb, 67 of Kenton, OH passed away on Saturday September 14, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following a brief illness. Rose was born December 6, 1956, in Westerville, OH to the late Robert and Mary (Stewart) Ward. She was married November 3, 1975, to Timothy Grubb who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Phyllis Ware

Phyllis Ware

Sep 11, 2024

Phyllis Ware, age 77, passed away September 11, 2024, at Grady Hospital in Delaware, Ohio. Phyllis was born to the late Ellsworth Eugene and Betty (Dambaugh) Hart on January 3, 1947, in Lancaster, Ohio. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and sister Pam Huff. 

Phyllis is survived by life partner of 40 years, Daniel Meyers; children, Ian (Bobbi Huffman)...

John E Bell

John E Bell

Sep 8, 2024

John Edward Bell was born April 10, 1938, during an ice storm at home to George E. Bell and Gladys J. (Sinkey) Bell of Sigourney, Iowa. He attended grade school in a one-room rural schoolhouse, and he was the oldest of eight children. He met and married Hazel Fern Horst on December 25, 1955, on his grandparents 50th wedding anniversary....

Robert Joseph Link

Robert Joseph Link

Sep 7, 2024

Robert Joseph Link, 75 of Cardington, OH passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following an extended illness. Robert was born December 24, 1948, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Walter and Lois Link.

Robert is survived by daughters: Kimberly (Mark) Miller of Wetumpka, Alabama and Christy Carson of Cardington; their mother Carole Eblin of Arizona; grandchildren...

Teresa Wheeler-Adkins

Teresa Wheeler-Adkins

Sep 5, 2024

Teresa Wheeler-Adkins went to be with the lord September, 5th 2024. She was born March 7th, 1964 born in Fort Scott, Kansas to mother Margaret Flanner-Fisher. She was a loving sister to Jerri Scott (David) Connie Koole (Jerry) Bev Heer (Jeremy) Rachel Wheeler-Pliler (Michael). She was a devoted wife to Bill Adkins for 18 years. Loving Mother to Brandon, Shelby,...

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