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Charles E. Klingenberger

Charles E. Klingenberger

Nov 18, 2013

Biography:  Charles E. Klingenberger, 79, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at St. Catherine’s Manor of Findlay.  Charles was born July 15, 1934 in Bucyrus to the late George B. and Bertha (Sheibley) Klingenberger.  He was married Nov. 26, 1982 to Audrey (Gabriel) Cooper Klingenberger, she survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Mary...

Ramona E. Wurm

Ramona E. Wurm

Nov 14, 2013

Biography:  Ramona E. Wurm, 65, of Bucyrus passed away on Nov. 12, 2013 in O.S.U. Hospital, Columbus.  Ramona was born July 24, 1948 in Upper Sandusky to the late Hager J. Rhoden and Velma (Blankenship) Rhoden Roberts.  She was married June 22, 1969 to Charles Wurm who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Bruce, Eugene, Bill,...

Gerald Dale Straley

Gerald Dale Straley

Nov 14, 2013

Biography:  Gerald Dale Straley passed away Monday, November 11, 2013, at 8:15 PM in Blanchard Valley Hospital. He had resided in Findlay, Ohio for the past year and a half. He was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, on February 15, 1921, to the late Ben & Freda (Wallace) Straley.He married Jo Ann Waples August 16, 1952. He was previously married to...

Clara Foght

Clara Foght

Nov 14, 2013

Biography:  Clara Foght, 93, passed away Tuesday evening, November 12, 2013 in Brandywine Health Care in Winter Haven Florida.  The staff of Munz-Pirnstill is assisting the family with arrangements.

Esther E. Woodward

Esther E. Woodward

Nov 9, 2013

Biography:  Esther E. Woodward, 95, of Bucyrus passed away Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at the Carlisle House in Bucyrus.  Esther was born Aug. 12, 1918 in Turner, MI to the late Jacob and Emilie (Thaut) Dewald.  She was married Jan. 17, 1947 to Floster “Woody” Woodward who preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1990.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded...

Betty Jane Rule

Betty Jane Rule

Nov 4, 2013

Biography:  Heaven received the most precious angelBetty Jane Rule, 88, of Bucyrus passed away at Bucyrus Community Hospital on Saturday evening, November 2, 2013; she had been failing in health.  Betty was born December 25, 1924 in Tiro to parents, William and Tula (Shaw) Nickelson who preceded her in death.  She is also preceded in death by brothers, Frank and...

Helen D. (Harvey) Baehr

Helen D. (Harvey) Baehr

Nov 4, 2013

Biography:  Helen D. (Harvey) Baehr, 72, of Bucyrus went home to be with the Lord Saturday Nov. 2, 2013 at 9:00 pm in Marion General Hospital.  Helen was born Oct. 17, 1941 in Vanceburg KY to the late Robert and Leora (Jordan) Dyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Wendell Dyer, and sisters Linda...

Paul L. Miller

Paul L. Miller

Nov 4, 2013

Biography:  Paul L. Miller, 90 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013 at home.  Paul was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Hocking Co., Ohio.  He was married May 27, 1947 to Teresa (Schafer) Miller who preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 2011.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, one being an infant, and...

Carol A. Watts

Carol A. Watts

Oct 29, 2013

Biography:  Carol A. Watts, 68, of Bucyrus passed away Monday evening in Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness, her death was unexpected.  Carol was born on December 20, 1944 in Galion, Ohio.  She is survived by her father, Leo Hare of Bucyrus, and preceded in death by her mother, Sally (Stansberry) Hare.  She was married to Hubert “Cappy” McWaters,...

Ray E. Conkel

Ray E. Conkel

Oct 29, 2013

Biography:  Ray E. Conkel, 65, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday morning in Marion General Hospital, his death was unexpected.   Ray was born May 12, 1948 in Harrison Twp., Portsmouth, Ohio to the late David and Phoebe (Siebert) Conkel.  On July 7, 1973 he married Mary Clark, who survives. Ray is also survived by his children, Martin Edward Conkel of Bucyrus, Donald...

David Lee Campbell

David Lee Campbell

Oct 27, 2013

Biography:  David Lee Campbell, 56, of rural Crestline passed away Wednesday evening in his home surrounded by his family; he had been failing in health for the past 10 years.  He was born October 7, 1957 to the late Clarence and Bonnie (Lacy) Campbell.  On March 7, 1977 he married Vickie Ginter who survives.Also surviving are his children, Diana Carr...

Ruth Marie Schloff

Ruth Marie Schloff

Oct 23, 2013

Biography:  Ruth Marie Schloff, 98, of Bucyrus passed away Saturday afternoon in Mansfield Med Central Hospital following a short illness.  She was born April 15, 1915 in West Plains Missouri to Bill and Ollie Workman, both deceased. She is survived by her son, Lacy J. Graham, Jr. of Bucyrus, her step son, Ray (Lavesta) Graham of Amarillo, Texas, and her brother,...

Rev. Leonard E. Riddle

Rev. Leonard E. Riddle

Oct 21, 2013

Biography:  Rev. Leonard E. Riddle, 76 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday morning October 18, 2013 in Marion General Hospital Emergency Department following a short illness. He was born November 24, 1936 in Monona County, Iowa the son of the late Brady and Ernestine (Ridley) Riddle. On December 26, 1971 he married Frances Ferguson who survives. Also surviving are his children,...

Julia Rose Heid

Julia Rose Heid

Oct 17, 2013

Biography:  Julia Rose Heid, 72 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2013 in Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Julia had been failing in health for the past several years.  She was born January 6, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Samuel G. and Edith (Leonhardt) Heid. Surviving are her brother, Gene (Marjorie) Heid of Bucyrus, her nephew, Nathan (Christy) Heid of...

Margaret V. "Pete" Groves

Margaret V. "Pete" Groves

Oct 12, 2013

Biography:  Margaret V. “Pete” Groves, 86, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday morning Oct. 11, 2013 at Altercare of Bucyrus, she had been in failing health for the past several years.  Margaret was born Jan. 5, 1927 in Portland, TN to the late Genie and Hattie (Munday) Clinard.  She was married Feb. 6, 1943 to J. C. Groves who preceded her in...

Elizabeth V. "Betty" Langdon

Elizabeth V. "Betty" Langdon

Oct 12, 2013

Biography:  Elizabeth V. “Betty” Langdon, 90, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2013 in Bucyrus Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.  Betty was born July 15, 1923 in Bucyrus to the late Michael and Eva (Bess) Murphy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Kevin in 2003, brothers Jack and Robert as well as one...

Norma J. Armbruster

Norma J. Armbruster

Oct 10, 2013

Biography:  Norma J. Armbruster, 81, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2013 in Heartland of Bucyrus.  Norma was born July 27, 1932 in Lore City, OH to the late James and Reva (Reid) McElroy.  She was married Nov. 24, 1951 to Clarence Armbruster who preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1990.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in...

Harold Ray Perkins

Harold Ray Perkins

Oct 8, 2013

Biography:  Harold Ray Perkins, 71, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday October 7, 2013 at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.  Ray was born Sept. 22, 1942 in Melmore, OH to the late William Perkins and Essie (Murphy) Perkins Bright.  He is survived by his children Jackie and Tony Lewis of Mt. Gilead; Angie Hutchinson and Kevin Sellars of Medina; Beckie...

Richard Dean Schimpf

Richard Dean Schimpf

Oct 6, 2013

Biography:  Richard Dean Schimpf, 62, of Chatfield passed away on Thursday morning October 3, 2013 at his home following a short battle with cancer.  Richard was born April 17, 1951, in Bucyrus to the late Walter J. and Martha (Dove) Schimpf.  Richard is survived by children Dean (Kathryn) Schimpf, Chatfield; Dan (Laura) Schimpf of Delaware, OH; Diane Schimpf of Chatfield; grandchildren Julia...

Westen L. Ferris

Westen L. Ferris

Sep 30, 2013

Biography:  Westen L. Ferris, 33 of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at his home.  Wes was born April 8, 1980 in Bucyrus to Millard Lee Ferris Jr. of Marion and Pamela Jean Wright Ferris of Bucyrus.  In addition to his father and mother, Wes is survived by step mother Hallie (Lazar) Ferris; fiancé Danielle Moore and her children Gavin...