Marlin Eugene Stone, of Marion

Marlin Eugene Stone was a 2006 Harding High School graduate.  He also attended Tri-Rivers Career Center where he received certification in landscaping. Marlin worked for the city schools where he enjoyed the time spent with the kids and faculty.  He went on to work at Marion Industries. Marlin had a heart of gold and was […]

Charles E. Laucher, 87, of near Waldo

Charles E. Laucher, age 87, of near Waldo, died Monday morning, November 30, 2015, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. On August 21, 1928, Charles was born at home on the family farm, one of seven children of the late John and Bessy (Rush) Laucher.  He attended Waldo Schools, until he was needed to help […]

Randy “Officer Randy” H. Cleveland, 60, of Marion

Randy “Officer Randy” H. Cleveland, age 60, of Marion passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 4:44 AM in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Sandra and James Cleveland. He graduated from Pleasant High School in 1973. Randy joined the Marion Police […]

Frank Esley Benson, 82, of LaRue

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 […]