Robert Neil Heil, 81, of Marion

Robert Neil Heil fought the good fight and finished his race and now is in the presence of his Creator. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 8, 2013 at the age of 81. Bob was born on June 6, 1931, the son of Dale C. and Emma (Long) Heil. Bob […]

Vivian B. Elliott, 95, of Marion

Vivian B. Elliott age 95 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 27, 1917 in Green Camp, Ohio to the late George L. and Bernice M. (Corbin) Imbody. On October 27, 1938 she married Dwight J. Smith, he preceded her in death on February […]

Phyllis A. Holloway, 80, of Marion

Phyllis A. Holloway, age 80, of Marion, died Friday, February 08, 2013 at her home. She was born March 11, 1932 to the late Thomas and Caroline (Griffith) Chapman in Marion, OH. On January 23, 1952, Phyllis married Robert A. Holloway, who survives. During her working years, Phyllis was employed by Kresge, JC Penney, and […]

Donald Joseph Gix, 71, of Prospect

Donald Joseph Gix, age 71 of Prospect died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home. He was born December 23, 1941 in Columbus to the late Harold and Ruth (Mehaffey) Gix. Don’s family moved to Prospect and he enjoyed being a part of FFA, raising sheep for the county fair. He graduated from Bowling Green […]

Mary Ellen Bateman, 91, of Marion

Mary Ellen Bateman, age 91, of Marion, passed away early Friday morning, February 8, 2013. Mary was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 24, 1921. She was the daughter of Oscar E. and Marie (Theobald) Fitzwater. Mary attended Harding High School where she received her degree. Mary was united in marriage to Ralph J. Bateman […]

Donald Frederick Hartman, 64, of Anoka, MN

Donald Frederick Hartman age 64 of Anoka, Minnesota passed away Wednesday February 6, 2013 in Anoka, Minnesota. Born in Dayton, Oh. October 26, 1948 to  Harry and Olive (Henn) Hartman. He was raised in Dayton and graduated from Brookville High School, class of 1967. Don then went to Purdue University and graduated with a Bachelors […]

Alice Drake, 73, of Marion

Alice Drake age 73 of Marion, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Marion General Hospital. She was born September 8, 1939 in Hickman, Ky., to the late Cleland and Luvenia (Hemphill) Moore. On August 17, 1959 she married Shirley Drake Jr., he preceded her in death on August 20, 2008. Alice was employed […]

Betty J. McKinniss, 81, of Marion

Betty J. McKinniss, age 81, of Marion died peaceably Wednesday morning, February 6, 2013, at Partners of Marion Care Center surrounded her family after a period of declining health. Betty was born on December 7, 1931, in Radnor, Ohio to the late David G. Wagner and Dorothy B, (Keeler) (Wagner) Foos. On October 18, 1948 […]

Lois E. Stuckey, 81, of Marion

Lois E. Stuckey, age 81, of Marion, died peacefully Monday evening, February 4th, 2013, at the Partners of Marion Care Center following a year and a half battle with ALS. On April 16, 1931, Lois was born in Celina, Ohio, one of two daughters of the late Dillon and Gladene (Pifer) Stedcke.  She graduated from […]

Walter E. Poetker, 82, of Caledonia

Walter E. Poetker, age 82 of Caledonia passed away Tuesday morning Fen 05th, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born August 2nd, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio as the son of Oscar and Ruth (Rose) Poetker. On December 24th, 1965 he married the former Joanna Engle and she survives him at home. Walter was a […]