Joseph A. “Big Joe” Sansotta, 80, of Marion

Joseph A. "Big Joe" Sansotta age 80 of Marion passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at his residence.

Born in Marion November 13, 1931 to the late Nicola and Catherine (Fuleno) Sansotta.

He was a 1950 graduate of Harding High School. Joe attended Kent State University.

Baby Brystol Jager Klaus, of Marion

Baby Brystol Jager Klaus, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Marion General Hospital.

Madge Eileen Brown, 85, of Marion

Madge Eileen Brown, 85, of Marion, Ohio, a member of the "Greatest Generation," passed away January 29, 2012, with her children at her bedside.

The title she was most proud of was “Mom.”  She was a kind, loving person who enjoyed life and having fun.  She had a wonderful sense of humor and left a smile on everyone’s face.  We’ll all miss her very much.

Margaret “Marge” Gillenwater, 62, of Richwood

Margaret “Marge” Gillenwater, age 62 of Richwood, formerly of Kitts Hill, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 11, 1949 in South Point to the late Wiley and Easter (Bailey) Gipson.

Edna A. “Lynne” Bosh, 91, of Marion

Edna A. “Lynne” Bosh age 91, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank F. and Edna (Dickason) Rowley on October 14, 1920.

Keith Eugene Emmons, 77, of LaRue

Keith Eugene Emmons, age 77 of LaRue, OH, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

He was born to Ralph E. and Ida Mary (Armstrong) Emmons, in Marion on December 23, 1934.

Robert (Bob) E. Parr, 84, of Marion

Robert (Bob) E. Parr was born April 3, 1927 to Benjamin and Minerva Parr.

On June 26, 1948 he married Marilyn R. Behr. She preceded him in death on May 23, 2002.

Clarence A. “Bobby” Hicks, Jr., 48, of Marion

Clarence A. “Bobby” Hicks, Jr., age 48, is free. Bobby passed away on January 27, 2012.

He was born July 16, 1963.

Bobby was known for his love, for his family, and for his kind heart to others.  Bobby will be missed and loved by all the people’s hearts and souls he touched.

Robert Lester Fox, Sr., 67, of Marion

Robert Lester Fox, Sr., age 67, of Marion, OH, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his residence.

He was born August 23, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MN to the late Lester Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Arthur) Fox.

Kathryn L. Zattau, 93, of Marion

Kathryn L. Zattau, age 93 of Marion, OH, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Marion Pointe.

She was born July 30, 1918 in Marion to the late Francis John and Kathryne Cleve (Stalter) Courtad.