Linda E. Horner, age 64, of Marion, passed away on Sunday evening, July 15, 2012, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Deana Rae Bollinger, age 41, of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at her home.

Deana was born in Marion on June 19, 1971, to Richard Dale and Rita Eloise (Gaither) Bollinger. She was a graduate of Ridgedale High School. Deana enjoyed waitressing and served many people over the years along with being a devoted homemaker.

Elizabeth S. (Duffy) McConnell, age 95, of Marion passed away 12:40AM, Friday, July 20, 2012 at Partners of Marion after 17 months of patient care. She was born June 20, 1917 in Vinton County to the late Tomas and Bridget (Quinn) Duffy.

Mr. Alfred C. Freeman age 77, of Marion, formerly of Caledonia, passed away at home Monday morning July 23rd after a long battle with ALS. He was born August 7th, 1934 in Marion as the son of the late Fred C. Freeman and Frances Bowles Freeman. On October 28th, 1956 he married Doris Foreman Freeman at Oakland United Methodist Church in Marion.

Jean K. Lister, age 89, of Marion, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 25, 2012, at the Kingston Residence of Marion following a brief illness.

Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Jean’s family and will announce arrangements.

T. James Helwig age 82, of Kingston Residence of Marion passed away Monday, july 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM.
He was born January 12, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Novella (Alloway) Helwig.
On August 26, 1956 he married Gail (Hummel) in Chatsworth, Illinois.

Don Edward Gilliam age 48 of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Friday July 20, 2012 at Carolina East Hospital in New Bern, N.C. He was born November 1, 1963 in Marion, Ohio to Leo and Margaret (Hunt) Gilliam. His parents both survive in Marion, Ohio. On July 28, 1989 in Marion, Don married Melissa A. (Howard) and she survives.

Linda G. Lewis age 61 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday July 23, 2012 at Heartland of Marion. She was born July 8, 1950 in Welch, W. Va. to the late Lacy L. and Violet Jean (Sanchey) Dean. On July 7, 1988 she married George W. Lewis and he survives.

Mary I. Sickmiller, age 93 of the Marion County area, entered into eternal peace Sunday 2012 at the DeWolfe House in Marion after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born in Hardin County on March 14th, 1919 as the daughter of the late Carl & Anna (Stroud) Grappy. On March 15th, 1940 she married Ralph B. Sickmiller. Ralph passed away on February 16th, 2008. Mary was a 1937 graduate of LaRue High School. Mary was a lady who put happiness and joy into every endeavor she undertook.

Don E. Gilliam age 48 of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Friday July 20, 2012 at the Carolina East Hospital in New Bern, North Carolina. Arrangements are pending with the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.