All Obituaries

Tommy L. Kunce, Jr, age 45, of Delaware lost his battle with cancer and passed away, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 surrounded by his fanily at his dad's home.  Born in Delaware on April 5, 1975 to Tommy Kunce, Sr. and the late Virginia (Baldridge) Kunce.  Tommy is survived by his father, Tommy L. Kunce, Sr, of Delaware, step mom, Mindy (Breece) Kunce, of Delaware, son, Chance (Bethany) Kunce of Columbus, daughter, Destany Kunce of Ashley, mother of his children, Flo Ogden of...

Linda Louise Kesterson, age 70, passed away on Saturday January 09, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1950 in Plain City, Ohio to her parents Ralph and Gertrude (Yoder) Bidwell, who both survive her. Also surviving her include her children; William (Amy) Kesterson, Robert Blagg Jr., Michele Kesterson; brothers Mike Bidwell, Gary Bidwell, Johnny Bidwell; sisters Ellie Bidwell, Ada Bidwell; grandchildren Brandon Evans, Katrina Fisher, lexi Blagg, Bentley Blagg,...

Ron Wise was born April 06, 1947 in Marion, Ohio to the late George and Phyllis Wise.  God gave Ron and his first wife 2 sons. Ron had worked at several places through the years, one that he loved and was most proud of was LaRue Millworks.  The job that changed his life was when he worked at Whirlpool. In late 2001 he worked across the dryer line from Tessa Willey and they started chatting. She gave the phone number to him of her friend, Pam and the rest is a 19 year history of...

Michael J. Belcher 73, of Marion, Ohio died at home in the early morning hours of the New Year. Friday, January 1, 2021. His loving family surrounded him.  Dr. Belcher, known by all as “Doc”, lived a full and rather extraordinary life. His last years saw him actively involved with his family as well as his various business and musical interests and though he no longer worked full time, he maintained his license to practice psychology and he enjoyed counseling and...

Christy Lynn Crissinger, age 48, left this earth for her Heavenly home on December 31, 2020. She was born on May 08, 1972 in Marion, OH to Beverly Cox and John (Donna) Cox. She was married to Christopher Crissinger who survives. Left to cherish Christy’s memory are her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Tom and Dorothy Kilgore and her Uncle Thomas “Mike” Kilgore. A graveside service will be held on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Marion...

Georgia Mae Sims age 100 of Marion passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2020. Georgia Mae was born on April 14, 1920 to the late Chaney (Thomas) and John Favors in Wilkes County, Rayle Georgia. On July 30, 1939 she married the late William Sims Sr. She was a faithful member of The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. William Sims Sr., her son William Sims Jr., her brother and sisters, stepsisters and her stepmother Lucille Favors....

Brandy Lynn White of La Rue passed away on Monday morning December 28th, 2020 at her home. She was born in Kenton, OH to her parents Sherry and Lowell White. Brandy was proceeded in death by her father Lowell White, grandparents Annie and Robert Cobb, grandmother Shirley White, grandfather Ken Friend, biological father Kenny Friend and cousins Chad and Tim Cobb. Brandy was a 2004 graduate from Elgin High School. Brandy Lynn loved all her animals more than humans (other than Grandma Cobb)....

Judy Edith Riddlebaugh, age 55, passed on Monday December 28, 2020 at home in Galion, OH. She was born on December 29, 1964 in Germany to Erich and Jutta Kuhn.  Judy is survived by her loving husband James J. Riddlebaugh III, and her mother Jutta Kuhn.  Preceded in death by her father Erich Kuhn, father-in-law James Riddlebaugh II, mother-in-law Amanda Marcum, and step mother-in-law Frances Kay Riddlebaugh.  There will be no services at this time. 

Patty Jean Keil (Parks) of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 26th, just after noon. Patty (Jeanie), was a graduate of Alger High School, class of 1963.  She was a member of the cheerleading squad, marching band and Honor Society, receiving state recognition for her scholastic achievements.  She worked in retail sales management, retiring from JCPenney’s, then Nichol’s and Ashley Furniture stores in Marion. Jeanie had 3 children, Karen...

Michael Edwin Highfill, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on August 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Eldon and Helen (Dickson) Highfill.  Michael was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War in the US Army as an Army Intelligence.  He is survived by his siblings; Joe (Margaret) Highfill, Norm (Kelly) Highfill, Greg Highfill, and Sherry (Jim) Clegg; and a host of nieces and nephews, and cousins from the Highfill,...