Thelma Aileen (Martin) Alden, 87, of Marion

Thelma Aileen (Martin) Alden, age 87, passed away on Friday May 29, 2015 at the Presidential Center in Marion after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s. Deepest gratitude to everyone (Thena, Lisa, Joe) who voluntarily took turns caring for Thelma, to the Heartland Hospice staff, the Presidential Center staff and Dr. Singh. Thelma was born August […]

Isabella Ehret Monson, 98, of Richwood

Isabella Ehret Monson, 98 of Richwood died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Sterling House in Marion.  She was born July 17, 1916 in Richwood to the late Edward and Cecil (Kile) Ehret. On August 13, 1952 she married Granville Monson and he died January 19, 1971. She spent most of her life living in West […]

Terry Darnell, 65, of Marion

Terry Darnell age 65 of Marion, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Presidential Center after a courageous 11 month battle with glioblastoma. Terry was born in Marion, Ohio on August 11, 1949 to the late William O. Darnell and Mary Irene Darnell who survives. She fought her battle under the tender, loving care […]

Marilyn J. Berringer, 86, of Marion

Marilyn J. Berringer age 86 of Marion, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2015 at her home. She was born on October 21, 1928 in Marion, the daughter of J.Y. and Mildred I. (Haldeman) Apt. She graduated from Harding High School in 1946 and worked as a secretary at local insurance agencies over the years. […]

Beulah Mae Williams, 85, of Prospect

Beulah Mae Williams, age 85, of Prospect, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 20, 1929 to the late Oscar and Mildred (Rhoads) Murphy in Meeker, Ohio. Beulah was a 1947 graduate of Meeker High School.  After high school, she attended the Marion […]

Jesse Albert Metzger, 61, of Marion

Jesse Albert Metzger age 61 of Marion, passed away on Monday evening June 8, 2015 at the Marion General Hospital. Jesse was born on November 27, 1953 in Marion, the son of Harold and Mary Louise (Aventino) Metzger. Jesse loved life and stayed very active throughout his years. In his younger days he loved to […]

Beverly Jo (Nusser) Gibson, 61, of Marion

Beverly Jo (Nusser) Gibson, 61, went to be with the Lord on Monday June 8, 2015 at 11:21PM at Heartland of Marion. She was born on December 22, 1953 in Marion, Ohio, to Roy and Frances (Thompson) Nusser who both preceded her in death. On June 10, 1972, she married Kenneth Ray Gibson in Marion, […]

Donald “Duck” Ray Howard, 51, of Marion

Donald “Duck” Ray Howard, 51, of Marion died Monday, June 8, 2015, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1963 in New Port News, VA. to Charles Randall Howard and Mildred Fay Howard. His father survives in Kenton, OH. and his mother preceded him in death. He was a lifelong resident of […]

Kara L. Lust, 39, of Prospect

Kara L. Lust, 39 of Prospect died Monday, June 8, 2015 at The James following a 3-year battle with esophageal cancer.  She was born December 9, 1975 in Marion. On July 20, 2002 she married her best friend, Brad Lust at the LaRue United Methodist Church. She was a faithful lifetime member of the LaRue […]

Gerald E. Hardy, 74

Gerald E. Hardy age 74 went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning June 9, 2015. Throughout his life 74 years of life he has touched many lives. His career began early as a farmer, then became a manager for Landmark in New Bloomington and Monette. His real journey began when he became self […]