Michael “Mike” Winkle, 31, formerly of Marion

Michael “Mike” Winkle 31 of Forest, formerly of Marion, died Sunday afternoon June 28, 2015 at his home. He was born October 20, 1983 in Marysville. Mike loved his work as a landscaper, he also spent a lot of time tinkering as he had a knack for fixing things. Mike enjoyed jet skiing, four wheeling […]

Ruth E. Brown, 76, of Marion

Ruth E. Brown age 76 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Genesis Presidential Center. She was born January 15, 1939 in Marion, Ohio to the late James Harold and Elizabeth E. (Goodrich) Wilson. She was married to James M. Brown, he preceded her in death in 1998. A lifetime resident of […]

Judith Brown Schmidt, 75, of Marion

Judith Brown Schmidt, 75, of Marion, Ohio, passed away at her home on June 26, 2015. She was born on February 26, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio and is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Beatrice Brown. Judy graduated from Marion Harding High School, attended Bowling Green University for undergraduate studies and received her […]

Louise C. Lawarre, 71, of Marion

Louise C. Lawarre age 71 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 6, 1943 in St. Mary’s, Ohio to the late Leonard and Helen (Koenig) Henschen. Louise had been employed with the Chicago Title Company. She was a member of the First United Church of […]

Robert L. Prouty, 78, of Marion

Robert L. Prouty, 78, passed away at his home in Marion. Robert was born in Delaware, Ohio on April 14, 1937, the son of Lyle F. and Emily I.A. (Swearengin) Prouty. He worked as a machinist at Marion Power Shovel for over 40 years before his retirement. He is survived by his children: Kathleen Prouty […]

Roy A. Bice, 80, of Marion

Roy A. Bice age 80 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1934 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Don F. and Estella M. (Covert) Bice. On November 2, 1975 he married Ruth A. (Higgins) Bice, she preceded him in death on July 26, 2014. […]

Esther Louise Chelsea, 71, of Marion

Esther Louise Chelsea, age 71, of Marion, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at The Kindred Community. Esther was born October 30, 1943 in Sewickley, PA to the late Andrew and Louise (Granitz) Stranko. Esther served her county in The United States Marine Corps.  Esther is survived by John Daniel Chelsea. Visitation will be held Wednesday, […]

John F. Houpt, 90, of Mt. Gilead

Few people touch a community with their love and friendship, a caring heart, and hands that are always giving.  John F. Houpt was one of those people, a pillar of Mount Gilead and other Morrow County communities.  He passed away early Saturday morning, June 27, 2015, at the Morrow County Hospital.  He was 90 years […]

Erma “Jane” Ellinwood Wheeler Ratterman, 86, of Marion

Erma “Jane” Ellinwood Wheeler Ratterman 86 of Marion, died peacefully Saturday afternoon June 27, 2015 at the Arbors at Delaware. She was born March 15, 1929 in Marion to the late Truman George and Helen (Douglass) Reed Ellinwood, she was also predeceased by two husbands: Dennie H. Wheeler and Andrew Ratterman, siblings: David Reed, Marie […]

Lawrence M. Paul, Jr., 61, of Marion

Lawrence M. Paul, Jr. age 61 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 12, 1953 in Greenup, Ky. to Lawrence M. and Helen D. (Hunt) Paul, Sr. His parents survive in Marion, Ohio. Lawrence was a U.S. Army Veteran. Besides […]