Michael Lee Barthauer
Jul 30, 2024
Michael Lee Barthauer, 73, of DeGraff, passed away at 9:13 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was born in Piqua, Ohio on March 11,1951, a son of the late Bob Lee Barthauer and Ruby Frances (Ceylor) Barthauer.
On July 10, 1971, Mike married Joyce (Jenkins) Barthauer in Bellefontaine, Ohio and she survives, along...
Robert "Bob" Edwin Smith
Jul 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Edwin Smith, 90, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 6:29 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio following complications from pneumonia. He was born on June 18, 1934, on the family farm west of Bloom Center, to the late Herman E. and Ruth (McCoy) Smith.
On December 17, 1965, Bob married, his...
Robert Franklin Fry
Jun 21, 2024
Robert “Bob” Franklin Fry, 85, of DeGraff, passed away at 5:46 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Quincy, Ohio, a son of the late Robert Theodore Fry and Minnie Helen (Cummings) Fry.
On July 13, 1958, Bob married Fonda Lou (Madden) Fry in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives, along...
Phoebe Ann Cotterman
Jun 16, 2024
Phoebe Ann Cotterman, 80, of Lewistown, passed away at 9:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Missouri “as an Army Brat” on November 9, 1943, a daughter of the late Dennis O'Dell Douglas and Ova Katherleen (Lee) Douglas. Phoebe was raised in her early youth in Gallipolis, Ohio,...
Vincent Emil Ward
Jun 1, 2024
Vincent Emil Ward, 95, of Butlerville, Indiana passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Our Hospice in Columbus, Indiana. He was born in Rosewood, Ohio on September 19, 1928, a son of the late Stanley William Ward and Alma Eleanor (Pickering) Ward.
Vincent is survived by his two daughters, Kristine (Jeff) Bauerle, and Kimberly (Dan) Robinson; a...
J. LaVaughn Renkert
May 22, 2024
J. LaVaughn Renkert, 86, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 5:48 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 7, 1937, a daughter of the late John Wendell DeLong and Willmina (Vaughn) DeLong.
LaVaughn is survived by her three daughters, Bev Renkert, Janet (Keith) Prickett, and Cindy (Bill)...
Maria C. Johnson
May 16, 2024
Maria C. Johnson, 65, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on September 18, 1958, a daughter of the late Dale Richard Moore and Thelma Isabelle (Sigler) Moore.
On October 26, 1976, Maria married Kenneth “Kenny” Albert Johnson Sr. in Columbus, Ohio and he survives, along...
Carol Jean Thornhill
May 4, 2024
Carol J. Thornhill, 93, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at 4:34 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at The Landings of Sidney in Sidney, Ohio. She was born in Quincy, Ohio on December 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Clifford Harold and Flossie Twila (Notestine) Bell.
Carol is survived by her three children, Ed (Grace) Thornhill, Julie (Rick) Parr, and...
Ruby Ann Taylor Brown Stroud
May 3, 2024
Ruby Ann Taylor Brown Stroud, born November 22, 1942, to the late George W. and Anna M. (Sprinkle) Taylor passed from this earth on May 3, 2024, at 2:48 p.m. with her family by her side. There is no way to encompass the beauty of this woman into a few simple sentences. Ruby was the greatest mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Linda Lou Wallace
May 2, 2024
Linda Lou Wallace, 77, of Lakeview, passed away at 6:29 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Adrian, Michigan on September 18, 1946, a daughter of the late Lloyd "Duke" and Auldene Esterline.
On February 17, 1968, Linda married her husband of 57 years, Robert E. Wallace in Tecumseh, Michigan
and...
Rev. Robert G. Long
Apr 11, 2024
Reverend Robert "Bob" G. Long, 92, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. He was born in Richwood, Ohio on January 15, 1932, a son of the late John Homer Long and Addie Mae (Eckerd) Long.
On May 21, 1950, Bob married Wanda Mae (Riley) Long in Marion, Ohio and she preceded...
Michael Lewis Haines
Mar 29, 2024
Michael Lewis Haines, 64, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at The Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. He was born in Fayette County, Ohio on January 12, 1960, a son of the late Lewis Haines and Sara (Reed) Perdue.
On October 17, 1987, Mike married, his wife of 36 ½ years, Lora...
Timothy William Wren
Mar 10, 2024
Timothy William Wren, 74, passed away peacefully at 6:52 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Otterbein Cridersville in Cridersville, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 13, 1949, a son of the late William Lester Kaye and Mary Katherine "Ninnette" Sherer. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his brother David Michael Wren.
Tim...
Mary Maxine Clark
Feb 28, 2024
Mary Maxine (Ward) Clark, 94, just 14 days shy of being 95, passed away peacefully at Miami County Hospice in Troy, Ohio. She was born March 13, 1929, in Quincy, OH to the late Alonzo E. & Lena (Flora) Ward.
In addition to her parents, Mary Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Albert Lee Clark;...
Ernst Hildebrandt
Feb 22, 2024
Ernst (Ernie) Hildebrandt of rural DeGraff passed away February 22, 2024, after a few months valiant battle with Glioblastoma Cancer. He died at the VA Hospice in Dayton with his wife Charlotte by his side.
Ernie was born in Schloss Rogenhausen, Germany on December 5, 1942, to Emanuel and Eva (Fiedler) Hildebrandt. He was also preceded in death by his brothers...
Eugene "Gene" Brooks
Feb 20, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Brooks, 71, of Okeechobee, Florida and formerly of Quincy, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his Florida home. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on January 7, 1953, a son of the late Eugene Glenn Brooks and Rosebud Marie (Houston) Brooks.
On June 28, 1975, Gene married Sarah L. “Sally” (Kinzie) Brooks in Hickory...
Jacqueline Jean Morrison
Feb 14, 2024
Jacqueline Jean Morrison, 77, of DeGraff, passed away at 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on February 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Arrel Rodger Kieffer and Imogene Virginia (Preston) Kieffer.
Jackie is survived by her three children, William (Pamela) Morrison, Donna Winslow, and Michelle...
Donna M. Glett
Feb 7, 2024
Donna M. (Cowhick) Glett, 92, of Quincy, passed away at 5:07 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7,2024, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. She was born in Sidney, Ohio on July 8,1931, a daughter of the late Edward and Lulu Cowhick. On November 18, 1949, Donna married Richard H. Glett in Sidney, Ohio and he preceded her in death on...
Warren W. Carey
Feb 2, 2024
Warren W. Carey, 88, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 7:20 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home. He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on November 17, 1935, a son of the late Judd Albert Carey and Ida Mae (Rees) Carey.
On January 8, 1961, Warren married Jean (Chandler) Carey in DeGraff, Ohio and she survives, along with...
Joseph Elmer Estep
Jan 25, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Elmer Estep, 49, of DeGraff, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University in Columbus following an extended battle with cancer.
Joe was born in Bellefontaine, OH, on May 16, 1974, a son of Elzie and Faye (Massengale) Estep. On April 26, 2002, he married the former Amy Kerns, and she survives...
