Obituaries

Sep 20, 2019

Ray Arthur Grogg, 82, passed away on Friday September 20, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1937 to Burton and Lucille (Boyd) Grogg in Marion, OH.

Survived by his wife Sandra, brother Jack (Pat) Grogg of Arizona, and sisters Neva (John) Heacock, Cheryl (Rickey) Shockey of KY, children Denzil (Joan) Burkhardt, Toni...

Sep 12, 2019

Aline Joy Ransbottom, 93 years old, passed away at home on Thursday September 12, 2019 in Marion, OH. She was born on October 15, 1925 in Berlin, OK to the latea Robert B. Brittain and Minnie Myrtle Riley. Aline is preceded in death by her husband Don Ransbottom that passed away on April 27, 2019. She is survived by...

Sep 4, 2019

Jacob Isaac Greenawalt, age 41, passed away Wednesday September 04, 2019 in Marion, OH. He was born on July 25, 1978 in Phoenix, AZ to Jay and Anita (Edwards) Greenawalt. Jacob was always great at any computer work and he was very generous. He was the funniest of all the siblings and really loved his family dearly. Those who...

Aug 28, 2019

Wendell W. Malone Jr., born on March 21, 1949 to Wendell W. Malone Sr., and Viola (Large) Potts. He attended Harding High School Class of 1968 and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Wendell was an avid carpenter and builder, he also enjoyed fishing in his free time, gaming and playing poker with his family. He is...

Aug 27, 2019

Garry Lewis Strowmatt III, 24 passed away on August 27,2019 at the hospital in Marion Ohio at 5:49pm. He was born on June 1,1995 to Garry Strowmatt Jr and Amanda Sanders in Angola, IN at Cameron Hospital. Garry loved spending time with his family and friends and above all else his girlfriend Jocelyn Hart. He loved being outside fishing,...

Aug 23, 2019

Austin Andrew Marshall, age 19, passed away on Friday August 23, 2019 in Marion, OH. He was born on September 21, 1999 in Delaware, OH to Mark and Carol (Boham) Marshall. Austin was a very loving and caring person. He was a big fan of cars and playing video games. Austin also loved his 3 sisters with everything he...

Aug 6, 2019

June Ernestine (Byrd) Bass, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio.  June was born on September 30, 1939, in West Liberty, Kentucky.

June was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed caring for her family.  She was a terrific cook and gardener, enjoyed music, dancing, and...

Aug 5, 2019

Neva Emaline Westcott, 77, passed away on August 05, 2019. She was born on June 02, 1942 to the late Harvard Jenner and Ada Smith. Neva is survived by her children; Timothy Westcott, Toby Westcott, Sherry Mullennix; three grandchildren TJ Westcott, Joshua Mullennix and Hannah Mullennix. She is preceded in death by her parents Harvard and Ada; her husband...

Aug 2, 2019

Harvey Wayne Mulder, age 82, passed away on Friday August 02, 2019 at DeWolfe Place in Marion, OH. Harvey was born on August 22, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late William Mulder and Esther Langberg. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Donnamae (Grathen) Mulder; children Vicki (Richard) VanGilder and Mark (Rhonda) Mulder; grandchildren Shannon...

Aug 1, 2019

Paul Richard Highland, 84, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday August 01, 2019. He was born on December 24, 1934 in Marion, OH to the late Marion Highland and Marie Miller. Paul was a proud member of the US Army. He is survived by his son Brent Highland and two daughters Theresa and Tammy...

Jul 27, 2019

James “Jim” Ramar Bishop, 70, of Waldo went home to be with the Lord on  Saturday July 27, 2019. Jim was born September 9, 1948 in Charleston, WV to the late John Arthur Bishop and Phyllis Jean (Lynch) Bishop. He loved to playing baseball, was a bull pen catcher for The Columbus Jets prior to being called into  Military...

Jul 20, 2019

Ronald Keith Larch, 76, of Harpster, OH,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday July 20, 2019 after an extended illness.  Ronald was born on April 25, 1943 in Gladwin, Michigan to the late Elwood Larch and Donna Johnson. He was a veteran of the Army and had a passion for genealogy, family was very important to him....

Jul 2, 2019

Johnie M. Litteral, 87 years of age, from La Rue, OH passed away on Tuesday July 02, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Oil Springs, KY to the late Lawrence Litteral and Gertrude Caudill. Johnie was a proud member of the Army where he served in the Korean War. He is survived...

Jun 27, 2019

Karen Diane Buyer, 70, of Caledonia,  passed away on Thursday June 27, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1949 in Marion, OH to the late John Lower and Elizabeth Camm. Karen is survived by her loving husband Larry Buyer; children Terry (Audrey) Buyer, Jerry (Christi) Buyer, Gary (Judy) Buyer, Sam Slane, David Robinson, Mary...

Jun 25, 2019

Linda Sue Dickerson, 69, of Harpster, went to be with the Lord Savior on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on October 08, 1949 in Marion, OH to the late Jimmie Roberts and Betty (Kelly) Urick. Linda was a Child of God, and was a member of White Oaks Free Will Baptist Church. She...

Jun 19, 2019

Michael Leonard Schurch was born to Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Dorothy (Ehret) on August 7, 1949. Raised on his family farm, Michael developed a love for nature and sought out adventure within the ordinary. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Education and Bible; post-graduate work in Rehabilitation Counseling; and ordination as an Independent Ordained Minister. His professional life...

Jun 11, 2019

Jonathan Bruce Allen, 38, passed away Tuesday June 11, 2019 in Marion, OH. He was born on April 24, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana to John Allen and Viola Washington. Jonathan is survived by his loving wife Jami Allen and five children; Jonathan Allen Jr., Alexxis Burris, Arian Burris, Alivia Allen and Aalliyah Allen. At this time there will...

May 27, 2019

Carl David Spiggle, age 75, passed away Monday May 27, 2019 at Presidential Center in Marion, OH. Carl was born on October 27, 1943 in Marion, OH to the late William H. Richey and Margarette Spiggle. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy where he was a short order cook. Carl is survived by his children; Ronald...

May 22, 2019

Jack Joseph Moderwell, age 73, passed away May 22, 2019 at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, OH. He was born on January 17,1946 in Marion, OH to the late Robert Moderwell and Mary Louise Rutherford.  After graduation, he enlisted in the army, and fought in the Vietnam war. After returning to the states, he started working for the Erie...

May 16, 2019

Rosella A. Warren, 87, entered into the arms of Jesus on May 16. The youngest of eight, she was born to the late Joseph and Alice (Sheets) Hawthorn on March 24, 1932  in Green Camp, Ohio. Rosie loved the Lord from a very young age and was a member of the First Nazarene Church of Marion. Known to be...