Obituaries

Donald Eugene Coykendall Sr.

Donald Eugene Coykendall Sr.

Nov 4, 2016

Donald E. Coykendall Sr., age 27, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2016 at his home. He was born in Marion on December 7, 1988 to Alva M. Coykendall Sr. and Gail L. Hart. Donald attended Marion Harding High School before becoming self-employed as a construction contractor. In his spare time Donald enjoyed working on cars...

Suzi Floyd-Lane

Suzi Floyd-Lane

Nov 2, 2016

Suzi Floyd-Lane, age 50, of Waldo, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2016 at her home. Suzi was born in Newark, Ohio on October 26, 1966 to Mike and Sharon (Skinner) Floyd. She traveled extensively with her parents during her father’s career in the U.S. Navy. The family then settled down in Marion where Suzi graduated from high school....

Robert Lane

Robert Lane

Oct 8, 2016

Robert George Lane Sr., age 96, of Marion passed away early Saturday afternoon at Marion General Hospital. Robert was born on March 3, 1920 to Earl and Edna (Plotner) Lane. He married the former Virginia Fryman who prededed him in death as did a daughter; Penny Butcher,his brother; Earl Lane Jr. “Bub” and 3 sisters; Evelyn Holcomb, Edna Pearl...

Ruth Agnes (Heigle)  Hedges

Ruth Agnes (Heigle) Hedges

Oct 5, 2016

Ruth Agnes Hedges, age 91, passed away early Wednesday morning at Whetstone Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Hocking County on April 19, 1925 to Fred and Esta (Baker) Heigle, she married Ralph H. Hedges who preceded her in death in 2011. She was also preceded in death by her brother; Ernest Heigle and two sisters; Ruby Heigle...

Marvis Floriene Haines

Marvis Floriene Haines

Oct 2, 2016

Mrs. M. Floriene Haines, age 97, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2016 at Marion Manor Care Center. Mrs. Haines was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Carl D. and M. Katherine (Pine) Watts. She was formerly married to the late Mr. Homer M. Haines of Tallahassee, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her brothers;  Roy...

Martha June Trout

Martha June Trout

Aug 24, 2016

Martha June Trout, age 93, of Marion passed away Wednesday evening at Heartland of Marion. Born in Marion County, Ohio on July 15, 1923 to Melvin and Florence (Lawder) Hershey, she married Thomas Trout who preceded her in death as did 3 sisters; Bessie Johnson, Helen Wolfe and Myrtle Kerr, 3 brothers; Charles Hinton, Ray Hinton and Irvin Hershey ...

Walter Raymond Showers

Walter Raymond Showers

Aug 4, 2016

Walter Showers, age 89, of Marion went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was born January 10, 1927 in Marion County to James Corey Leroy Showers and Orpha Enid Showers. Walter met his sweetheart, Margarete Kaufmann in July of 1946 while serving his country with Patton’s 3rd Army in Europe. They were united in marriage...

Lori Jean Elliott

Lori Jean Elliott

Aug 1, 2016

Lori Jean Elliott, age 50, of Marion passed away at 11:56 pm on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Marion, Ohio on September 28, 1965 to the late Rex Elliott and Patricia (Reed) Elliot who survives, Lori worked as a state tested nursing assistant her entire life and enjoyed spending time with...

Pearl L (Albright)  Kohler

Pearl L (Albright) Kohler

Jul 9, 2016

Pearl L. Kohler, age 83, of Marion passed away Saturday morning at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility. Born in Jackson, Ohio on June 16, 1933 to Foster and Goldie (Long) Albright, she was a graduate of Marion Harding High School and a member of Fite Memorial Baptist Church. Pearl married James R. Kohler on November 24, 1953 and he...

Wendy Brutchey

Wendy Brutchey

Jul 2, 2016

Wendy Mae (Middleton) Brutchey, age 43, of Marion passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, July 2, 2016 at her home. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 29, 1972 to the late Lloyd Rankin and Lula (Middleton) Beery who survives. A homemaker, Wendy is also survived by her six children; Maryann Craft, Angie Cochran, Christina Cochran, Heather Cochran,...

Donald Verland Drake Sr.

Donald Verland Drake Sr.

Jun 10, 2016

Donald Verland Drake Sr., age 78, of Meadville, Pennsylvania and formerly of Marion passed away Friday morning at Marion General Hospital’s emergency room. Donald was born in Marion on January 31, 1938 to Carl Drake Sr. and Cleo (Smith) Drake. He had worked as a mechanic for both the Erie-Lackawanna and Conrail railroads. Donald was preceded in death by...

Michael Eugene Adams

Michael Eugene Adams

May 28, 2016

Michael Adams, age 61, of Marion, passed away late Saturday evening at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Marion on December 10, 1954 to John and Nora (Price) Adams. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1972. Michael had worked as a machinist.

Danny Jay Eager

Danny Jay Eager

Apr 14, 2016

Danny Jay Eager, age 54, of Marion passed away Thursday afternoon at Genesis Presidential Health Care Center. Danny was born in Marion on December 15, 1961 to Ray and Ruby (Fulton) Eager. A carpenter by trade, Danny enjoyed hunting and civil war re-enactments. He is survived by his brother; Jonnie Eager of Marion. In keeping with Danny's wishes, he...

Elbert Riley Prince

Elbert Riley Prince

Apr 11, 2016

Elbert Riley Prince, age 64, of Marion passed away Monday evening at his home. Born in Manchester, Tennessee on November 7, 1951 to Frank and Carol (Johnson) Prince, he married the former Karen Grooms on April 28, 1982 in Roskilde, Denmark. Elbert served his country in the United States Army during the VietNam Era and had been employed as...

Annie Catherine (Niles)  Rollison

Annie Catherine (Niles) Rollison

Apr 4, 2016

Annie Catherine Niles Rollison, age 81, of Marion passed away peacefully at the home and farm the she and her husband loved. She was born February 25, 1935 to Theresa Willimette Payne Niles and Theodore Frederick Niles and was the last of their 7 children. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her three brothers; Winfred...

Margarete (Kaufmann)  Showers

Margarete (Kaufmann) Showers

Mar 19, 2016

Margarete Showers, age 87, of Marion went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Wolfersheim, Germany to Gorge and Marie (Pluch) Kaufmann. Margarete met her sweetheart; Walter Showers in July of 1946 while he was serving his country with Patton’s 3rd Army...

Merna L Rizor

Merna L Rizor

Mar 9, 2016

Merna L. Rizor, age 93, of Marion and formerly a 50 year resident of Caledonia, passed away March 9, 2016. Born in Morrow, Ohio on December 28, 1922 to Samuel and Goldie (Neff) Beck, she married George F. Rizor on May 29, 1953 in Emanuel Lutheran Church. George preceded her in death as did two of her children; Stephen...

Jack Benjamin Miller

Jack Benjamin Miller

Feb 29, 2016

Jack “Joe” Benjamin Miller, age 83, of Marion passed away Monday evening, February 29, 2016 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born in Marion on July 4, 1932 to Benjamin Taft and Helen (McIntire) Miller who both preceded him in death. Jack served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force...

Charles Lester Dunnigan

Charles Lester Dunnigan

Feb 27, 2016

Charles Lester Dunnigan, age 78, of Marion passed away early Saturday morning at his home following an extended illness. Born in Dayton, Ohio on January 13, 1938 to Charles and Rosalie (Bowman) Dunnigan, he married the former Nancy Lee Roberts and she survives at home. Charles was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy and...

Melvin Raymond Kelley

Melvin Raymond Kelley

Feb 22, 2016

Melvin Raymond Kelley, age 78, of Prospect, passed away on February 22, 2016 surrounded by his wife and three sons. Melvin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1937 to Ralph and Lillian (Schuger) Kelley. On October 21, 1961 Melvin married the former Darlene Weaver and they were married for 54 years. Melvin proudly served his country in...