Faye Welch, age 59 of Marion died Wednesday January 19, 2011 at the Partners of Marion.

She was born July 28, 1951 in Kenton.

On June 6, 1970 she married the love of her life, Terrance “Terry” Welch Sr. and he died September 5, 2007.

Robert L. Packer, 87, of Marion passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at Suncoast Hospice House Woodside & Villas in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Robert was born August 21, 1923 in Marion to the late George E. and Edna M. (Hodge) Packer, Sr.

He was married to Virginia M. Primmer April 23, 1945 in Marion.

Richard W. “Dick” Harper, age 75, of Marion, went to be with the Lord Monday evening, January 17, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a year long illness.

On November 25, 1935, Dick was born in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Francis and Freda (Fultz) Harper.

James L. "Jim" Lehner, age 67, of Iberia, died unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, January 18, 2011, at his residence.

James E. Higgins, age 54, of Marion, died suddenly Tuesday January 18, 2011 approximately 4:00 PM in Marion.

He was born September 29, 1956 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Sylvester and Ann (Walker) Higgins.

Laura Michelle Moore, age 34 of Marion. passed away unexpectedly on Monday afternoon January 17th at Marion General Hospital.

She was born March 29th, 1976 in Marion the daughter of the late Beverage Moore Jr. and Martha E. (Mulvaine) Miracle. Her mother survives in Caledonia.

Donald Chester Zimak, 70, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on November 19, 1940 to the late Chester and Agnes (Pavik) Zimak in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Ira E. Frost, age 96 formerly of the Caledonia area passed away on Sunday afternoon January 16th at Heartland of Bucyrus.

He was born February 15th, 1914 in Crestline the son of the late Frank & Lydia (Shaffstall) Frost.

On March 12th, 1947 he married Mona (Gwinn -Jett) Frost. She preceded him in death July 9th, 1987.

Christine (Teena) Parker McCardle age 70 of 1036 Plantation Drive in Marion, Ohio, died at her home on January 17, 2011 after a two year battle with cancer.

Born March 4, 1940 in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Parker.

Mary Ellen Hawkins age 85, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Heartland of Marion.

Born in Marion February 23, 1925 to the late Morey O. and Mildred E. (Nash) Thompson.