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DeGraff, Ohio Obituaries

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...

Michael Lee Barthauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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