All Obituaries

Richard “Mike” Norman, 59, of Cable, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center with his wife by his side. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division. As a truck driver, he delivered thoroughbred horses most of his life and in his later years worked as a welder. He enjoyed working and remodeling his home and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Born August 6, 1958 in Dayton, he was the son of Richard and Pauline...

George C. Bliss, II, 73, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He had an amazing work ethic. He worked at Union County Industries more than 20 years, rarely missing a day. He even worked the day before he passed. He was a resident at the Gables for over 20 years. He truly loved being at both the Gables and Union County Industries. He also enjoyed watching the old TV shows. Born March 24, 1945 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late...

Eileen Lucille Smith, 100, formerly of York Center and West Mansfield, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Memorial Gables. A 1935 graduate of Quincy High School, she was a homemaker, a former member of the York Center United Methodist Church. She loved to play Bingo at the Gables. Born October 14, 1917 in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Opal (Kaylor) Cummings. In 1936, she married Lewis Smith and he preceded her in death on April 13, 1993. She was also preceded in death by...

James W. Justice, 74, of West Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home he has lived in all of his life. James never married but had many friends. A graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he was retired from Parker-Hannifin in Marysville. A member of the West Mansfield Baptist Church, he formerly served as a deacon at the church. He had talent and a deep faith and shared them both by giving “Chalk Talks” for many years. James was initiated as a 3rd Degree...

Sargent Victor “Sarge” Chamberlain, 88, of Marysville, formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN died peacefully early Monday, June 4, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Sarge was a 1947 graduate of Central High School in Ft. Wayne where he was elected senior class president and was a member of the National Honor Society.  He began working for Haffner’s Five Cent to a Dollar Store during his junior year and upon graduation was transferred to the Marysville area...

Brenda Riedmiller, 72, of Marysville, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence. Brenda worked at Buckeye Molding and really enjoyed making crafts with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Blake. She also formerly attended the Amsden Methodist Church. Born November 12, 1945 in Sabina, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Ruth (Thompson) Stanforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Riedmiller in 2005, and two brothers, James and Richard Stanforth. Surviving are her...

Marlea Sue Tatman, 69, of Woodstock, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at her residence after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. A wonderful homemaker, Marlea enjoyed playing cards and bingo, going to yard sales and thrift stores and loved going dancing but her true passion was to be outside in the yard enjoying the flowers. Of the Baptist faith, her family was her pride and joy. Born June 16, 1948 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Calvin C. and Alberta H. (Shurte) Knox....

Dorene M. Gannon, 61, of Delaware and formerly of Marysville, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at The Arbors of Delaware. Born February 8, 1957 in Columbus, she was the daughter of Forrest G. and Annette J. (Smith) Hanson. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Chrissy Hoffman and a brother, Clay Hanson. She is survived by her mother, Annette J. Hanson of Delaware; a daughter, Karen Brookbank of Indian Lake; grandchildren, Hannah, Grace, Gabi, Gabe, Ariel and...

Frances A.B. Kleiber-Anderson, 96, of Marysville, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her residence with her loving family by her side. As a homemaker, she tended the family farm alongside her husband. Blessed with the special talent of embroidery, her beautiful work could be seen in her handmade quilts. Frances also enjoyed reading, but her greatest joy was her family, especially her daughters and the bond they shared. Playing games with her grandchildren could always bring a smile to her...

Samantha J. Jordan, 32, of Springfield and formerly of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Springfield. Born June 7, 1985 in Marysville, she attended Marysville High School. She is survived by her mother, Brenda S. Jordan of West Jefferson; her father and step mother, Charles G. (Deb) Jordan of Marysville; children, Elliona Howard, Chandler Jordan-Howard, Anthony Howard, Jr. and Kayona Howard; sisters, Shannon (Sherman Wilfong) Jordan of Rio Grande,...