Obituaries
Elton (Junior) Webb
Jul 4, 2022
Elton (Junior) Nelson Webb, Jr., age 78, of Marysville, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Elton was born on February 22, 1944 to the late Elton Lee Webb and Elaine Louise (Taynor) Webb in Norwich Township in Franklin County, Ohio. He resided in Shawnee Hills, New Dover and Marysville. Elton attended Marysville High School. He was...
Charles J. Kreis
Jun 30, 2022
Charles J. “Chuck” Kreis, 67, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the OSU/Wexner Medical Center.
A hard working family man, Chuck was retired from Honda of America. He loved his girls and grandchildren with all his heart, and loved going to his grandchildren’s sporting events. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, farming, working on motorcycles and...
Walter T. Glaser
Jun 20, 2022
If you had the privilege of knowing Walter Thomas Glaser then you know that he lived his life with this sentiment: Cherish your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows, and live your todays.
Our beloved Walter Thomas Glaser passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 with his loving wife Teri by his side as she has been for 43 years.
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Kathleen A. Ackley
Jun 15, 2022
Kathleen A. Ackley, 88, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Green Hills Center in West Liberty.
A 1950 graduate of Pleasant High School in Marion, she went to work for a few years at Marion Power Shovel. Most of her life she was a homemaker and true farmer’s wife, she had a strong work ethic...
Derrick J. "DJ" Palmer
May 25, 2022
Derrick J. “DJ” Palmer, 36, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
A 2004 graduate of Marysville High School, DJ worked as an auto detailer for many years. Never one to sit still, he was always active and kept himself busy. He enjoyed canoeing and had a deep love for animals, especially his dog Bernice.
Born August...
Dixie Dalton
May 11, 2022
Dixie L. Dalton, 75, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Union County following a brief illness.
Born November 21, 1946 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy (Chapman) Rausch. On August 31, 2002 in Gatlinburg, TN, she married Rodney O. Dalton and he...
John Kinney
May 4, 2022
John F. Kinney, 58, of West Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his residence.
Born November 2, 1963 in Bellefontaine, he was the son of Byron and Elizabeth (Pickering) Kinney. He was preceded in death by his mother, his loving wife Vickie and his brother, William L. Kinney.
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Tianna Reams
May 2, 2022
Tianna Ann Reams, 22, of Marysville, passed away at home Monday, May 2, 2022 following a courageous, life-long battle with Rett Syndrome.
A 2019 graduate of Marysville High School, she participated in the Tri-State Rett Syndrome Walk for Awareness and the Live Rett Free Walk & 5k for many years. She inspired all who met...
Arlene Bechtel
May 1, 2022
Arlene Harman Bechtel, 93, of West Mansfield, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine.
A 1947 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, she worked with Huntington National Bank for many years. She enjoyed assisting at the West Mansfield Lion’s Club and always helped work the club dinners. She was a longtime...
Anita Beckel
Apr 13, 2022
Anita Elizabeth Rausch Beckel, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Memorial Gables in Marysville.
Born July 11, 1925 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Matilda Sophia (Starr) Rausch. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Irene...
George Baxley
Apr 11, 2022
George Nelson Baxley, 65, lifetime resident of East Liberty, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Nelson loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved farming, living almost his entire life on the Baxley family...
Beverly Lantz
Mar 30, 2022
Beverly A. Lantz, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Green Hills in West Liberty.
A 1966 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Wapakoneta, she enjoyed writing and spending time with her grandchildren, especially when they could share time outdoors.
Born May 26, 1947...
Maureen Wilson
Mar 17, 2022
Maureen K. Wilson, 80, of Marysville, OH and formerly of Niles, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville.
An active, longtime member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Niles, MI, she taught at the church elementary school for over 30 years. ...
Peggy Farrington
Mar 4, 2022
Peggy L. Farrington, 85, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.
A homemaker for her husband and children, she also worked at TRC for 18 years. An avid reader, she also enjoyed mowing her yard, working crossword puzzles and watching...
Omolara Nelson
Mar 2, 2022
Omolara “Anika” Nelson, 51, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 following a brief illness.
A 1989 graduate of Harding High School, she formerly worked at Whirlpool Corp. and most recently with Taco Bell in Marion. Always with a smile, she had a giving heart and was ready help anyone. She looked forward...
Joseph Melish
Feb 27, 2022
Joseph W. Melish, 75, of New Richmond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27th at Sage Park Memory Care Center in Gahanna.
A former nurse and a truck driver, Joe was passionate about helping others and famously known for his gift of talking with everyone he met. Joe proudly served his country in the...
Wayne Stearns
Feb 26, 2022
Wayne E. Stearns, 77, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the OSU Medical Center surrounded by his family, following many months of failing health.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved to either sit in the gazeebo and watch the fish in the pond, or sit on the porch and watch all...
Jodi Doll
Feb 22, 2022
Jodi Rene’ Doll, daughter of Bob and Sharon Brashears, was born on May 10, 1968 in Marysville, Ohio and died tragically and unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. To those of us who knew and loved her, she was perfect. She was the epitome of the Golden Rule, an absolute ray of sunshine and was immensely treasured by...
Virginia Stanford
Feb 22, 2022
Virginia A. Stanford, 94, of East Liberty, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Homestead at Logan Acres following a brief illness.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she had a strong work ethic which was on display her entire life. She also had a flare for life to go along...
Katherine Hoover
Feb 21, 2022
Katherine Kerns Hoover, 95, formerly of Raymond passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at Memorial Gables.
A loving homemaker, she and her late husband formerly owned and operated Hoover’s Mobil Gas Station in Raymond for nearly 15 years. She was affectionately known as the “unofficial Mayor” of Raymond. A member of the Old Union...