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DeGraff, Ohio Obituaries

Ronald J. Johnson

Ronald J. Johnson

Nov 20, 2022

Ronald J. Johnson, 74, of Lakeview, passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, at Logan Acres Care Center.

Ron was born on January 17, 1948, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Max C. Johnson and Donna (Yoder) Johnson Fry, and Romaine Stevens.  After Ron graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1966, he enlisted in the United States...

James Kent Cox

James Kent Cox

Nov 8, 2022

James K. Cox, 75, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his home. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on November 21, 1946, a son of the late Marvin and Velda (Valentine) Cox.

 

On September 10, 1967, Jim married Cynthia (Nye) Cox in Upper Sandusky, Ohio and she survives, along with their...

Margery Sue Wiles

Margery Sue Wiles

Oct 14, 2022

Margery S. Wiles, 91, of DeGraff, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love, in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on December 15, 1930, in Champaign County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry Ellsworth and Elizabeth Euphemia (Barger) Sidders. In addition to her parents, Margery was preceded in death by her son,...

R. William "Bill" Melhorn

R. William "Bill" Melhorn

Oct 13, 2022

R. William ‘Bill’ Melhorn, age 94, having lived an extraordinary and full life, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, under the compassionate care of The Sheridan at Green Oaks Memory Care in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

 

Bill was born in Tampa, Florida, to Roy and Mabel (Wilson) Melhorn. The family then settled in Dayton, Ohio, where Bill spent his...

Duane Dennis "Denny" Brown

Duane Dennis "Denny" Brown

Oct 1, 2022

Duane “Denny” Dennis Brown, 75, of DeGraff, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Dayton VA Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on April 7, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Duane Delbert and Lola Mae (Ammon) Brown.

 

On January 13, 1995, Denny married Madeline Joyce (Allen) Brown in Bellefontaine, Ohio...

Charles Elmer Easton

Charles Elmer Easton

Sep 10, 2022

Charles Elmer Easton, 93, of DeGraff, known to everyone as Elmer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday morning, September 10, 2022, at the Homestead at Logan Acres.

Elmer was born in Logan County on May 30, 1929, to the late Carl M. and Gertrude H. (Eiler) Easton.  He was also preceded in death by brothers Stanley...

Thomas G. Weiskittle

Thomas G. Weiskittle

Aug 20, 2022

Thomas G. Weiskittle, 84, of Quincy, passed away at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1937, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Adolph William and Doris Eileen (Miller) Weiskittle.

 

On May 28, 1960, Tom married Beverly J. (McGowan) Weiskittle at Muchinnipi Church in Lewistown, Ohio, and a...

Charlotte M. Jackson

Charlotte M. Jackson

Jul 2, 2022

Charlotte M. (Knief) Jackson, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 7, 1931, to the late Luther Amos Knief Sr. and Rella Grace (Poling) Knief.

 

On January 25, 1958, she married Charles A. “Sonny” Jackson and he preceded her in death on...

Marie M. Perk

Marie M. Perk

Jun 29, 2022

 

Marie M. Perk, 99, of Sidney and formerly of DeGraff, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. She was born on June 4, 1923, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Grover I. and Helen Irene (Strayer) Fridley.

 

Marie married Roy Edwin Perk on August 8,...

James Frank Watkins

James Frank Watkins

Jun 12, 2022

 

James Frank Watkins, age 83, of Quincy, Ohio passed away peacefully at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born November 22, 1938, in Shelby County, Ohio, a son of the late Palmer Wayne and Mildred Harriett (Randolph) Watkins. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Frank Watkins Jr.

On July...

Steven Carl Perk Sr.

Steven Carl Perk Sr.

May 18, 2022

 

Steven Carl Perk Sr., age 75, of DeGaff, Ohio passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio December 12, 1946, a son of Marie M. (Fridley) Perk and the late Roy Edwin Perk.

Steven is survived by his two children, Steve (Nicki) Perk Jr., and Melanie (Jeff) Noble;...

John Richard Baker

John Richard Baker

May 8, 2022

 

John Richard "John Boy" Baker, age 73, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away at 9:06 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Sidney Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney. He was born in Shelby County Ohio March 15, 1949, a son of the late Virgil and Mary (Hageman) Baker.

On September 7, 1992, John married Linda (Vonderhuevel) Baker in St. Augustine,...

Allan Keith Hill

Allan Keith Hill

May 5, 2022

 

Allan “Keith” Hill, age 72, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Green Hills Senior Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio November 26, 1949, a son of the late Howard Whitcraft and Wilda L. (Funk) Hill.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hill.

He...

Gene Raymond Hansen

Gene Raymond Hansen

Apr 27, 2022

 

Gene Raymond Hansen, age 79, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his home.

He was born May 11, 1942, in West Allis, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harold Raymond Hansen and Jeanie Nelson. He was also preceded in death by a “special mother” who raised him, Janice Hansen; a sister, Harolyn Hansen;...

Curtis Salyer Jr.

Curtis Salyer Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

 

Curtis “Curt” Salyer Jr., age 79, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born October 2, 1942, in Paintsville, Kentucky, a son of the late Curtis and Delma May (Williams) Salyer Sr.

Curtis married Sheila Jean (Amos) Salyer August 6, 1965, in...

Burl Wilson Shulaw

Burl Wilson Shulaw

Mar 28, 2022

 

Burl Wilson Shulaw, age 80, of St. Marys, Ohio and formerly of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 12:53 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

He was born November 30, 1941, in Ada, Ohio, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Gladys (Godard) Shulaw. In addition to his parents, Burl...

Kenneth W. Hatfield

Kenneth W. Hatfield

Mar 24, 2022

 

Kenneth W. Hatfield, age 69, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 12:21 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born February 20, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Coy and Evelyn (Snyder) Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters.

Kenny married...

Mary M. Briggs

Mary M. Briggs

Mar 11, 2022

Mary M. Briggs, age 92, of Quincy, Ohio passed away at 11:10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the staff of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff, Ohio.

 

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Marjorie Jean Faulder

Marjorie Jean Faulder

Mar 9, 2022

 

Marjorie Jean Faulder, age 88, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 7:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lewistown, Ohio January 1, 1934, a daughter of the late LaVerne Haney and Hazel L. (Heil) Williams.

Marjorie married Ralph Eugene “Gene” Faulder Sr. June 25, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio...

Marilyn Kay Davis

Marilyn Kay Davis

Feb 26, 2022

 

Marilyn Kay Davis, age 82, of DeGraff, Ohio was set free from debilitating dementia to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, February 26, 2022.

She was born in DeGraff December 25, 1939, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Shultz) Ellis.

Marilyn was married to her devoted husband, Charles M. Davis for over 63 years....

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