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DeGraff, Ohio Obituaries

Mary Ruth Jackson

Mary Ruth Jackson

Jan 20, 2025

Mary Ruth (Kaeck) Jackson, born on April 22, 1932, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of “29” as she would tell everyone. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1949 and spent her early years in Shelby County. On April 17, 1949, she married John L. Jackson (deceased, 2007) in Jellico, KY and together they made their...

Sandra Ruth Kerns

Sandra Ruth Kerns

Jan 11, 2025

Sandra Ruth Kerns, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:14 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl Lee Kerns and Ollie Ruth Schoen. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Misty Spencer.

Sandy is survived...

Bette Jane Stryker

Bette Jane Stryker

Jan 3, 2025

Bette Jane Stryker, 98, of Quincy, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Landings of Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on April 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Marion Lewis Newman and Clara Viola (Kendall) Newman.

On May 14, 1952, Bette married Charles Corwin Stryker in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded...

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman

Dec 29, 2024

John Douglas "Doug" Baughman, 87, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 9:04 a.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born in DeGraff, Ohio on May 16, 1937, a son of the late John Sherman Baughman and Flora Luella (Kerns) Baughman. 

On November 25, 1961, Doug married Alice...

Rita J. Shaffer

Rita J. Shaffer

Dec 24, 2024

Rita J. Shaffer, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1949, a daughter of the late Roy Bricker and Doris (Strong) Bricker.

On November 5, 1973, Rita married Millard LaVern Shaffer in Quincy, Ohio and he survives, along with their four...

Teddy Grant Long

Teddy Grant Long

Dec 3, 2024

Teddy Grant Long, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview, Ohio.

He was born in Logansville, Ohio on November 5, 1939, a son of the late Edwin Elmer Grant Long and

Catherine Alice (Briscoe) Long.

On June 29, 1968, Teddy married Sarah Ann (Fawcett) Long in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she...

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs

Nov 30, 2024

Robert "Bob" A. Spriggs, 85, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Miami County, Ohio on March 9, 1939, a son of the late Robert Eugene Spriggs and Hazel Marie (Maggert) Spriggs.

On March 28, 1998, Bob married Sandra Darlene (Vance) Spriggs in Dalton, Ohio...

Blaine Everett Collins

Blaine Everett Collins

Nov 29, 2024

Blaine Everett Collins, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born in Troy, Ohio on November 30, 1947, a son of the late Blaine Jerome Collins and Mary Katherine (Clawson) Collins.

On November 30, 2008, Blaine married Susan "Sarah" Kay (Weisenbarger) Collins in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives, along with a son, Blaine...

Gizella "Gig" (Taylor) Bikacsan

Gizella "Gig" (Taylor) Bikacsan

Nov 20, 2024

Gizella “Gig” (Taylor) Bikacsan, 99, of DeGraff, walked into the arms of Jesus at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Louis A. Taylor (Szabo) and Mary (Domjan) Taylor and, after Mary’s passing, her stepmother, Suzanne...

Betty Evabelle Dowell

Betty Evabelle Dowell

Nov 20, 2024

Betty Evabelle Dowell, 90, passed away at 6:47 a.m. on November 20, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Springhills, Ohio on January 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Arthur Earl Fry and Dora Ethel (Hughes) Fry.

On January 4, 1962, Betty married Richard Lee Dowell in Sidney, Ohio and he preceded her in...

Barbara Elaine Edens

Barbara Elaine Edens

Nov 18, 2024

Barbara Elaine Edens, 74, of Quincy, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Koester Pavilion in Troy, Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Wilbur Franklin Gentis and Georgia (Fuson) Gentis. 

On May 5, 1973, she married Michael V. Edens in Ada, Ohio and he preceded her in...

Carey F. Kreglow

Carey F. Kreglow

Nov 13, 2024

Carey F. Kreglow, 87, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his home. He was born in DeGraff, Ohio on July 23, 1937, a son of the late Charles Homer Kreglow and Lois Virginia (Snyder) Kreglow. 

In April 1956, Carey married Dixie Anne (Sprankell) Kreglow Campbell in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Their 17-year marriage blessed them with...

Steven Cox

Steven Cox

Nov 7, 2024

Steven Cox, 71, of Quincy, passed away at 5:53 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. He was born in Logan County, Ohio on October 14, 1953, a son of the late Carlyle Junior Cox and Euma Lee (Floyd) Cox. 

On June 29, 1974, Steve married Toni Jo (Stahler) Cox in West Liberty,...

Barbara Ellen Krueger

Barbara Ellen Krueger

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Ellen Krueger, 88, of Fairborn, passed away at 8:49 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on July 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Clifford Harold Bell and Flossie Twila (Notestine) Bell.

On September 4, 1971, she married Thomas Krueger, and he preceded her in death...

Oscar Eugene "Gene" Pope

Oscar Eugene "Gene" Pope

Oct 23, 2024

Oscar Eugene "Gene" Pope, 91, of DeGraff, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Hardin County, Ohio on August 12, 1933, a son of the late Harrison Lester Pope and Myrtle (Gates) Pope. 

On December 23, 1950, Gene married Mary K. (Dowell) Pope in Richmond, Indiana and she preceded him in death on April 24, 2020....

Nora Jane Sale

Nora Jane Sale

Oct 22, 2024

Nora Jane Sale, 76, of Quincy, passed away at 2:06 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on September 11, 1948, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ora Cecil Stewart and Erma Mae (Marsh) Stewart Davis.

On March 16, 1968, Nora married Wayne Allen Sale in Quincy, Ohio...

James "Jim" Roger Shoe

James "Jim" Roger Shoe

Sep 29, 2024

James “Jim” Roger Shoe, 72, of DeGraff, passed away at 8:57 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born on September 23, 1952, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Park Shoe and Mildred (Byler) Shoe.

On September 5, 2002, Jim married Nancy Ann (McCall) Shoe in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she...

Ted Kerr

Ted Kerr

Aug 23, 2024

Ted Kerr, 59, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home after a short courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Bellefontaine on March 29, 1965, to the late John and Shirley (Ward) Kerr. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Kerr. 

On October 21, 1993, he married Sherry (Dickinson) Kerr and...

Connie Clevenger

Connie Clevenger

Aug 19, 2024

Connie Clevenger, 67, of DeGraff, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on July 18, 1957, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Tracy and Barbara Jane King.

On July 16, 2010, Connie married Jim Clevenger in Hocking Hills, and he survives, along with her...

Bruce R. "Randy" Bowling

Bruce R. "Randy" Bowling

Aug 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce R. “Randy” Bowling on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 64 years of age. His battle with cancer recently showed his courage in facing life challenges with his humor and a smile. Despite the pain Randy came out a hero and stayed strong to the end.

Randy was born to...

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