Obituaries

Bernice Eickemeyer
Mar 19, 2017
Bernice N. Eickemeyer, age 97, of Marysville, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at her daughter's home in Cincinnati, Ohio with her daughters by her side. A homemaker, she was formerly employed with O.M. Scotts. She was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Quilters of the Church. At the time of her death, she was the oldest...

Curtis Berkland
Mar 6, 2017
Curtis J. Berkland, 56, of Marysville died Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Growing up, Curt lived in many states, including Colorado, Florida, California, Iowa and Nebraska. He was a graduate of Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, IA and Dana College in Blair, NE where he served as captain of the wrestling team...

Eleanor Cross
Mar 6, 2017
Eleanor L. Cross, 87, of Marysville, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at The Gables in Marysville. She was a loving homemaker, devoted wife, mother and friend. She was born on March 4, 1930 at her home in Broadway to the late Glenn J. and Marvel Wilson Hamilton. Eleanor graduated from Broadway High School in 1948. Amongst other activities Eleanor was...

Albert Ackley
Feb 25, 2017
Albert M. Ackley, 74, of Bellefontaine and formerly of East Liberty, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. Born May 9, 1942 in North Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Halley and Blanche (LeVan) Ackley. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Robert Ackley. A graduate of Zanesfield High School, Albert work most of...

Tommy Wyatt
Feb 22, 2017
Tommy Wyatt, 62, of Marysville, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence. Tommy served his country from 1972-1976 with the United States Marine Corp in Vietnam. He retired from Goodyear where he worked in production for nearly 28 years. A member of the VFW Post 3320, he enjoyed collecting old cars and trucks and fishing, but his greatest joy...

Bertha Kleiber
Feb 16, 2017
Bertha Margaret Kleiber, 95, of Marysville, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Memorial Gables. A woman of great faith, Bertha was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, serving with the Ladies Aid, the flower committee and the Ox Roast. An avid reader, she enjoyed traveling, collecting Angels, drawing pictures for the children but she truly cherished entertaining her...

Rhonda Preston
Feb 14, 2017
Rhonda K. Preston, 53, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. A woman of strong will and character, Rhonda loved helping others. She would volunteer at the food pantry and help those in need during the holidays. She enjoyed reading, writing, coloring and making little care packages for family and friends but her...

Alice Waltzer
Feb 1, 2017
Alice M. Waltzer, 87, of West Mansfield, entered her heavenly mansion, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 5, 1929 in Logan County, she was the daughter of the late Asa and Frances (Sloan) Titus. Also preceding her in death was a son, Larry Waltzer, sisters-in-law, Ida Henry and Ethel Jackson and brothers-in-law, Dewey Ford, Bill...

Alfreda Kleiber
Jan 20, 2017
Alfreda Lydia Louise Kleiber, 83, of Marysville, died Friday January 20, 2017 surrounded by her family at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Born August 1, 1933 in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rosina (Rausch) Nicol. On October 16, 1954 she was married to Herbert C.A. Kleiber by Reverend Edward Hoeferkamp. They would share...

Dorothy Sweeney
Jan 19, 2017
Dorothy 'Dot' Jean Scheiderer Sweeney, 83, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 19, 2017. She was born November 20, 1933 to the late Alfred and Marie Scheiderer. On September 27,1951, she married Thomas Shields Sweeney. She was preceded in death by her spouse, her brothers, Curtis, Bill, and Lowell Fredrick Scheiderer; sisters, Margaret Luke, Lillian Erwin, Valarie Jane Reese; brothers and sisters...

Rebecca Wilson
Jan 18, 2017
Rebecca M. "Becky" Wilson, 83, of Marysville, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home, with her loving family by her side. Rebecca was the Director with the Union County Board of Elections for many years, retiring in 1992. A faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose biggest joy came from spending time...

Nathan Culbertson
Jan 8, 2017
Nathan James Culbertson, 24, of East Liberty and formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at The Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. An avid outdoorsman, Nathan loved hunting, fishing, shooting and camping and also enjoyed skiing and kayaking. Never a dull moment with Nathan around, his easy going personality and great sense...

Ayden DeHaven
Jan 4, 2017
Ayden Tyler DeHaven, 5 months old, passed away on January 4, 2017. Ayden was born on July 31, 2016. In his short time with us, Ayden gave us love, peace, smiles and laughter in our hearts and our lives. His smile was precious and his kisses were sweet. His red hair was vibrant and his baby blue eyes were beautiful....

Eric Smith
Dec 5, 2016
Eric C. Smith, 68, of Plain City, died Monday, December 5, 2016 at his residence. Eric earned Bachelor Degrees in Geological Engineering and Accounting and worked in both fields. He liked music and played multiple instruments. Eric had a great sense of humor, enjoyed reading and was an avid collector. Born January 8, 1948 in Stamford, CT, he was the...

Wanda Taylor
Dec 5, 2016
Wanda C. Taylor, 95, of Marysville, died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Heartland of Marysville. Born May 10, 1921 in Mount Gilead, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Velma Violet (Lepp) Creswell. On June 30, 1944, she married her husband of 58 years, Richard F. Taylor and he preceded her in death on September 5, 2002....

Kathryn Lee
Nov 26, 2016
Kathryn E. "Kay" Lee, 93, of Marysville died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Carriage Court Assisted Living. A farmer's wife, she was retired from O.M. Scott & Sons where she had worked for 30 years in the cost accounting department. A lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she was a dedicated volunteer for numerous church activities. She was a member...

Steven Wolgamot Sr.
Nov 25, 2016
Steven (Steve) Eugene Wolgamot Sr., 61, of West Mansfield, Ohio suddenly passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Steve was born June 4, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1973. Steve recently retired on July 29 from Honda of America where he worked the past 19 years. He was previously employed for 17 years...

JoAnn O'Brien
Oct 30, 2016
JoAnn A. O'Brien, 84, of Marysville, died early Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Carriage Court of Marysville. Born April 13, 1932 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Herd) Woerlein. On September 20, 1951 in Richmond, IN she married Henry E. "Bud" O'Brien and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2002. In addition...

Carol Baughman
Oct 23, 2016
Carol L. Baughman, 61, of Powell, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her residence. Born June 20, 1955 in Mt. Gilead, she was the daughter of Harold E. and the late Ruth L. (Albright) Baughman. A 1973 graduate of Mt. Gilead High School, Carol then went on to graduate from the Ohio State University College of Nursing...

Nancy Blair
Oct 9, 2016
Nancy J. Blair, 84, of West Mansfield, died suddenly Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. A loving homemaker, Nancy was a member of the West Mansfield Church of Christ and enjoyed reading, working word search puzzles and listening to country music. Born December 23, 1931 in West Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Foster...