Frank Esley Benson 82, of LaRue died Friday evening November 27, 2015 at his rural home. He was born December 1, 1932 in Hardin County to the late Esley and Anna (Wolf) Benson, Frank was also predeceased by five brothers: Walter, Ed, John, Jim, and Tom Benson, one sister: Mary Appelfeller and 3 nieces and […]
Gerald Everett Ziegler, 92, of Marion
Gerald Everett Ziegler, age 92, of Marion, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Brookdale/Clare Bridge of Marion. Gerald was born on August 4, 1923, in Delaware Co., to Lowell and Florence Elizabeth (Evans) Ziegler. He graduated from Radnor High School. Gerald also attended Ohio Wesleyan University before […]
Martha Eloise “Dit” Lust, 89, of Marion
In the sunlight of an autumn morning, Martha Eloise “Dit” Lust peacefully passed away surrounded by family. Dit ended her long battle with Parkinson’s disease on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Marion Manor. She was born on May 29, 1926 to Harold and Lois (Dickason) Roux near LaRue, Ohio. Dit grew up working and playing […]
Melinda J. Fry, 57, of Richwood
Melinda J. Fry, 57 of Richwood died early Friday morning, November 27, 2015 at Heartland of Marysville following her long battle with cancer. She was born January 22, 1958 in Marion to Hubert H. and the late Mary Alice (Thompson) Fry. Melinda was a long-time active member of the Richwood First Baptist Church where she […]
Helen L. Peak, 97, of Waldo
Helen L. Peak, age 97, of Waldo, died peacefully Monday, November 16, 2015 at Heartland of Marion. She was born in Marion County to the late Elmer and Clara (Radel) Kaelber, and graduated from Waldo High School in 1936. Helen married Arles C. Peak, and they shared 53 years of marriage before he preceded her […]
Paul Edward Slonaker, 56, of Richwood
Paul Edward Slonaker, 56 of Richwood died Sunday evening, November 15, 2015 at Heartland of Marion following a lengthy illness. He was born February 11, 1959 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to the late Edward G. L. and Elinor (Unger) Slonaker. He was raised in Royersford, PA. He was an active and dedicated member of the First […]
Betty Louise Chapman Uline, 90, of Marion
Betty Louise Chapman Uline, age 90, of Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 27, 1925 in Richwood, Ohio, to the late Lee Long and Ruth Jane (Prater) Young Chapman. On June 2, 1962, she married Carl Eugene Uline in Marion, Ohio, and he preceded her in […]
Arthur E. Stephens, 90, of Marion
Arthur E. Stephens, age 90, of Marion, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at Marion General Hospital. Arthur was born in Marion, Ohio on July 20, 1925 to the late Oliver E. and Mozelle Kate (Pennock) Stephens. On October 23, 1947 Arthur married Donna R. Beaty who survives. Arthur served his county in the US Navy […]
Harold Murray Hemminger, Sr., 77, of Marion
Harold Murray Hemminger, Sr., age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his Marion residence on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born on July 17, 1938 to the late Ford and Mary Jane (Hunt) Hemminger in Kansas, Ohio. Harold married his wife, Becky Ralph, on February 12, 1972 and enjoyed 45 years of marriage. Harold was […]
Carl E. Lytle, 91, of Marion
Carl E. Lytle, age 91, of Marion, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Marion General Hospital. He was born June 20, 1924 in Mt. Victory, Ohio, to the late Floyd L. and Mildred (Rowe) Lytle. On January 10, 1947, he married Frances D. (Jackson). Carl was a 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge […]