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Freelin Hensley

Freelin Hensley

Sep 4, 2014

Biography:  Freelin Hensley, 67, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday at home, his death was unexpected.  Freelin was born Sept. 20, 1946 in Vanceburg Kentucky to the late Stanley and Lillie (Brown) Hensley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam and Clyde Sr; and his nephew, Clyde “Junior” Hensley.Freelin is survived by his...

Darrell E. Lewis

Darrell E. Lewis

Sep 4, 2014

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Thomas C. Staats

Thomas C. Staats

Aug 26, 2014

Biography:  Thomas C. Staats, 71, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Aug. 26, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus following a brief illness.  Tom was born Jan. 15, 1943 in Ripley, W. Virg. to the late Orville Staats and Myrta (McGrew) Rainer of Stockport, OH.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step father Alvin Rainer; son Roy Staats;...

Eva E. "Susie" Brown

Eva E. "Susie" Brown

Aug 24, 2014

Biography:  Eva E. “Susie” Brown of 400 Barks Rd., Marion passed away on Saturday Aug. 23, 2014 at Heartland of Marion.  Susie was born Oct. 31, 1947 in Bucyrus to the late William and Myrtle (Houck) Lawrence.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Bob Lawrence and numerous other siblings. Susie is survived by husband Dale Brown of...

Sue Baldwin

Sue Baldwin

Aug 22, 2014

Biography: Sue Baldwin, 68, of Louisville, KY passed away on Friday August 15, 2014 in Louisville.  Sue was born Nov. 27, 1945 to the late James E. and Ruth Kirkham.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Steve Baldwin and brother Jim Kirkham.Sue is survived by one grandchild Morgan Baldwin and sister Barb Massey of Bucyrus along...

Marcella M. Tuokkola

Marcella M. Tuokkola

Aug 21, 2014

Biography:  Marcella M. Tuokkola, 72, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 21, 2014 at University Hospital of Cleveland following a courageous battle with cancer.  Marcella was born Dec. 9, 1941 in Chatfield to the late Omar and Loretta (Durnwald) Auck.  She was married Oct. 20, 1962 to Elmer R. “Dick” Tuokkola  who preceded her in death on July 13, 1993.  In addition to...

Naomi R. Eppley

Naomi R. Eppley

Aug 13, 2014

Biography:  Naomi R. Eppley, 89, formerly of 5054 Ridgeton Rd. and for the past 8 years a resident of Carlisle Place Assisted Living passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2014, at Carlisle Place following a lengthy illness.  Naomi was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Bucyrus to the late Austin and M. Ruth (Sherer) Yaussy.  She was married March 25, 1945 to...

Nancy Carol Wilson

Nancy Carol Wilson

Aug 11, 2014

Biography:  Nancy Carol Wilson, 66 years of age, of 206 W. Galen St., Bucyrus passed away at 1:25 am Friday August 9, 2014. She had been in failing health for the past 5 years.  Nancy was born Feb. 12, 1948 in Bloomville to the late Arthur Sours and Deliliah (Lawrence) Sours. Nancy is survived by husband Alfred Wilson; children William Wilson of...

Cherrie M. Gettings

Cherrie M. Gettings

Aug 8, 2014

Biography:  Cherie M. Gettings, 52, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 7, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Cherie was born May 20, 1962 in Lackawanna, N.Y. to the late George Griffith and Ruth (Faybach) Griffith who survives in Poland, OH.  Cherie is also survived by children Howard (Laura) Gettings and James Gettings both of Bucyrus; grandchildren Grant and Ruthie Gettings; step...

Vera Marie McClure

Vera Marie McClure

Aug 8, 2014

Biography:  Vera Marie McClure of Bucyrus died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. at the Galion Community Hospital.  Born July 20, 1915, the daughter of Aaron Daniel and Hannah Catherine Shafer Green, Vera was baptized on August 8, 1915, by Reverend Philip Dielmann and confirmed on May 5, 1929 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Washington by Reverend John Doescher.  She...

Adaline Lavina May Kocher

Adaline Lavina May Kocher

Jul 29, 2014

Biography:  Adaline Lavina May Kocher, 93, of Bucyrus was called home on Saturday July 26, 2014 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family and her pastor.  Adaline was born Jan. 19, 1921 at the Staiger Family Home in rural Bucyrus to the late James and Dessie M. (Frank) Staiger. She was married Sept. 1, 1940 to Ray Kocher and together they...

Lowell C. Green

Lowell C. Green

Jul 29, 2014

Biography:  Lowell C. Green died on July 24 at age 88 Rev. Dr. Lowell Clark Green, a well-known Lutheran theologian and pastor, died on Thursday, 2014 July 24, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He had a doctorate in theology from the University of Erlangen in Germany (1955) and wrote prolifically, publishing several books and scores of journal articles on the history of the Church and on...

Steve G. Kalb

Steve G. Kalb

Jul 24, 2014

Biography:  Steve G. Kalb, 57, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday July 21, 2014 at home. His death was unexpected.  Steve was born Jan. 30, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Alvin and Twyla (Shafer) Kalb.  He was married August 5, 1988 to Diana (Conti-Lowe) Kalb who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother...

Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon

Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon

Jul 24, 2014

Biography:  Jean M. “Granny” Sheldon, 86, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014 in Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Jean was born May 21, 1928 in Attica to the late William and Marie (Wilford) Pine.  She was married April 8, 1950 to Robert E. Sheldon who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2006.  In addition to her husband, she...

Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick

Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick

Jul 21, 2014

Biography:  Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick age 66 of west Jefferson, Ohio passed away suddenly Sunday July 20, 2014 in his residence.  Born February 15, 1948 in Marion County.  He was preceded in death by life long companion of thirty years Walter Manson Creech, parents, Raymond D. and Mae (Timmons) Swick Jr.,  two nephews, Aaron and Andy Weisenhour, sister-in-law, Dianne Swick.  survivors include: sister, Barbara (Gary)...

Dorothy J Miller

Dorothy J Miller

Jul 20, 2014

Biography:  Dorothy J. Miller, 67, of Chatfield Twp. passed away suddenly Friday near her home when she was struck by a truck while bicycling.  Dorothy was born June 20, 1947 in Chatfield Twp., Crawford Co. to the late William C. and Marie E. (Strohm) Schanzenbach.  She was married September 14, 1968 to Thomas H. Miller who survives.  In addition to...

John N. Myles

John N. Myles

Jul 19, 2014

Biography:  John N. Myles, 64, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday July 18, 2014 at 10:00 am.  John was born July 9, 1950 in Kenton to the late Arthur and Hannah (Gladding) Myles.  He was married Oct. 15, 1971 to Rebecca (Heinle) Myles who survives.  John is also survived by daughter Rhonda Alvarez of Columbus; 2 grandchildren Graham and Hannah; sister Irene Bell...

Ollie Trout Jr.

Ollie Trout Jr.

Jul 18, 2014

Biography:  Ollie Trout Jr., 66, of rural Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday morning at home following a brief illness.  Ollie was born Jan. 24, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ollie Trout Sr. and Ada (Wells) Trout who survives in Galion.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother in law Larry Seif. Ollie was married March 31,...

Uliss G. Hess

Uliss G. Hess

Jul 18, 2014

Biography:  Ulis G. Hess, 78, of Bucyrus passed Thursday morning in his home with his loving family.  He had been seriously ill for the past 6 months.  He was born April 18, 1936 in Drill Virginia to the late Artemus C. and Gertie (Perkins) Hess.  On April 9, 1990 he married Wanda Beatty who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brenda...

Helen N. Dunford

Helen N. Dunford

Jul 18, 2014

Biography:  Helen N. Dunford, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2014 at Med Central Hospital, Mansfield following a long courageous battle with cancer.  Helen was born May 2, 1936 in Tazewell Co., Virginia to the late Charles and Alice (Edwards)  Poe.  She was married August 19, 1954 to Barney Dunford Jr. who survives.  In addition to her...