Ricky M. Loren age 56 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Sunday May 27, 2012 at his residence.

He was born September 29, 1955 in Marion, Ohio to the late Bob and JoAnne (Spears) Loren.

He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Marlene.

Robert P "Bob" Crowe age 70 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at his residence.

He was born February 23, 1942 in Marion, Ohio to the late Lee and Carrie (Elliott) Crowe.

Edgar Wray Wine was called home by the Good Lord on May 27, 2012. He passed away in his own bed at home peacefully.

Ed was born in Delaware, Ohio on April 15, 1925, where he grew up on the family farm.

Helen M. Wood, 83 of Prospect, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She was a past President with American Legion Auxiliary, a member for 38 years. A member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prospect, Lefemme, 40/8, Pithian Sisters, Mother’s Club and former member of Mt. Carmel Chapter 42 Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, baking and bird watching.

Warren Ross Kramp, age 84, formerly of LaRue, died Sunday May 27, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Marion General Hospital.

He was born July 21, 1927 in LaRue, Ohio to the late Sheldon R. and Flora (LaRue) Kramp.  On Sept. 6, 1952 he married Janet I. Adams and she survives.

Alfred H. Coleman, age 90, the son of the late Anthony and Ida (Angel) Coleman died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at his home.  He was born on June 10, 1921 in Appomattax, VA.

On August 7, 1943 he was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, the love of his life, Lucille A. Taylor; who preceded him in death on November 17, 2009.

Rosa Della Owen, age 93, of Marion, Ohio, died Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 8:45 PM at Marion Manor Nursing Home.

She was born July 16, 1918 in Bowling Green Township, Marion County to the late Paul O. and Ivah (Trihaft) Owen.

Kenneth C. Frayer Sr., a lifelong resident and pillar of Marion County for 96 years, he died peacefully on Friday morning, May 25, 2012, at the Kingston Residence surrounded by his loving family.

On September 10, 1915, Ken was born in Pleasant Township of Marion County, one of eight children of the late John and Alice (Fetter) Frayer.  He graduated from Claridon High School in the Class of 1934.

Crystal L. Jolley, age 19, of Marion, OH passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2012.

Crystal was born October 27, 1992 to Robert S. Jolly and Lisa M. Farmer in Marion, OH.

Harriet Alex age 81 of Marion, Ohio passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at Marion Pointe Nursing Home.

She was born November 25, 1930 in Marion, Ohio to the late John and Eleni Alex.