Mary “Sally” Byrnes, 91, of Marion

A woman of dedication and commitment, Mary “Sally” Byrnes, set out on a journey to accomplish three main goals early on in her life.  Along the way she “lived well, laughed often and loved much,” during her fulfilling ninety one years of life.  Sally went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, August 10, […]

James F. O’Brien, 92, of Marion

James F. O’Brien, age 92, of Marion, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the DeWolfe House. James was born May 27, 1924 in Marion, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary (Temple) O’Brien.  James was a proud veteran, serving his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater where he earned a Bronze Star.  […]

Walter Showers, 89, of Marion

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 […]

Nina Irene Caskey, 93, formerly of Marion

Nina Irene Caskey, age 93, of New Riegel formerly of Marion passed away at her home on Thursday August 7, 2016. She was born Sunday August 27, 1922 to the late Bert and Lelah (Rhoades) Hutchisson in Delaware County and was one of twelve children. Nina fell in love with a handsome young man named […]

Donald A. Houseworth, Sr., 76, of Marion

Donald A. Houseworth, Sr. age 76 of Marion, died on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home in Marion surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 19, 1939 in Ashley, Ohio to the late Mary L. (Patterson) and Earl Houseworth. He lived with his partner Ruth (Houseworth) Doolittle who survives. He worked […]

Barbara J. Postell Ellinwood, 80, of Marion

Barbara J. Postell Ellinwood, age 80, of Marion, Ohio, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Friday, August 5, 2016. On February 21, 1936, she was born to the late Francis H. and Thelma E. (Kohler) Postell, and on November 12, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she married Truman G. Ellinwood, Jr., who preceded her […]

Joseph “Joey” Brown, 29, of Marion

Joseph “Joey” Brown, age 29 of Marion, passed away on Monday August 1, 2016 due to heart disease. Joey was born on April 9, 1987 in Marion, the son of Billy R. Brown and Lisa (Salyers) Price. He graduated from Pleasant High School. Joey was a very hard worker and enjoyed his job at Mike’s […]

Edwin V. “Ed” Granger, 92, of Marion

Edwin V. “Ed” Granger, age 92, of Marion, died Saturday afternoon, July 30, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Marion on November 17, 1923. Brother Granger was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ed, son of Alonzo and Gertrude (Conway) Granger, has […]

Peggy Jessie, 79, of Marion

Peggy Joan Jessie born March 2, 1937 to Cyril and Nadine Blow. Entered Heaven’s gates on July 30, 2016. Peg had two sisters, Bobbi Henry (deceased) and Phyllis (Vern) Heimlich. Peg was a 1955 graduate of Claridon High School, where she met the love of her life, Gene, whom she affectionately called Jessie. Like many […]

Sue M. Lehner, 83, of Marion

Feisty, lovable, stubborn, graceful, strong, faithful…you could go on and on with words to describe this one of a kind, special woman, Sue M. Lehner, but no words could ever truly do her justice.  Sue went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, July 28, 2016, at her home on the family farm, surrounded […]