Obituaries

Dec 15, 2017

Mary Mitchell, age 94, of Marion passed away early Friday afternoon at Heartland of Marion. Mary was born in Broadway, Ohio on June 7, 1923 to Floyd and Ethel (Teets) Elliott. She married Joseph Mitchell in Newport, Kentucky on September 30, 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters;...

Dec 10, 2017

Some called her mom, some friend, some Auntie Pat, some the coat lady or the Campbell’s label lady…she was all these things, but so much more. She was the mother of several including two who died too early to really know. Joel lived only three days, but she loved him as much as any mother can. She was the...

Dec 3, 2017

Kathleen Stewart, age 69, passed away Sunday at her home in the arms of her loving husband of 47 years; David Stewart. She is survived by her two sons; Tavis and Brock and three wonderful grandchildren; Alissa, Torrance and Foster. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother who loved baking cookies and playing games with her...

Oct 29, 2017

Dora Elizabeth Fletcher, age 68, passed away peacefully early October 29, 2017 while surrounded by her family. She was a life-long resident of Marion, Ohio where she lived with her partner; George Hale. Dora was born on March 7, 1949 to Earnest and Ruth (Howard) Shoffner and was one of seven children. She enjoyed playing Bingo, helping her family,...

Oct 25, 2017

Richard T. Guseman, age 91, of Marion passed away Wednesday morning, October 25, 2017 at his home in Marion. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on May 23, 1926 to Elmer Claire and Emma Delores (Dickens) Guseman. Richard was a veteran of the United States Navy having served his country from 1944 to 1946. A widower, Richard had worked...

Oct 23, 2017

Linda Ann Saunders, age 75, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017. Linda was born in Marion to the late Ralph Foust and Dorothy (Whitman) Foust-Dunn. She worked at the Marion Star for over 30 years. She was married to Roger Saunders  who preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by her two sons;...

Oct 12, 2017

James E. Young left his earthly body on October 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Marion, Ohio on October 17, 1953 to the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Inskeep) Young. James, better known to all of us as “Jimmy”, was a man of may trades. He could work on any vehicle, replace a furnace or fix...

Oct 2, 2017

Jesse A. “Joe” Powers, age 55, of Marion passed away suddenly on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. Jesse was a very loving and generous father and friend, even more so as a grandfather. He will be truly missed by many. Jesse is survived by his mother; Katherine (Sellers) Powers of...

Oct 2, 2017

William Ray Spring (Bill), age 77, passed away on Monday October 2, 2017 at his home in Marion after battling a long illness. He was born October 21, 1939 to Robert Spring and Margret (Van Vlerah) Spring. Survivoring are his ex-wife; Virginia Ellen Mitchell of Marion, daughters; Joyce Ann Edmister and Tammy Ray Coleman and son; Bryan Scott Spring,...

Sep 26, 2017

C. Scott Danner passed away September 26, 2017 at Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born in Marion on January 15, 1958 to Clifford and Mary Danner. He is survived by his mother; Mary Danner, his uncle; Ed (Janet) Schmelzer of Marion, his aunt; Sue (Don) DeCamp of Mississippi, his cousins; Jerry Sedgewick, Patty Armstrong, Judy (Russ) Dennis and...

Sep 24, 2017

Gary Lee Kimberling, age 66, a life-long Marion resident passed away September 24, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born on June 15, 1951 to Raymond and Helen (DuPell) Kimberling, he was a 1969 graduate of Harding High School. Everyone who knew Gary soon learned that he had an outgoing personality, loved to tell a good joke or two and...

Sep 22, 2017

Edward Paul Brandt, age 60, of Marion, after battling a long illness passed away on Friday evening, September 22nd surrounded by his family. He was the third child born to Barbara (Axtell) Brandt; deceased and John Dee Brandt; deceased, on April 1st, 1957 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He attended Pleasant High School, graduating in 1975. He was a three-year...

Sep 16, 2017

Freda Lola Moore, age 95, was born on June 7, 1922 and left this world on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Woodside Village Care Center. This day was not only her day to go home to the Lord, but this day was also her own mother’s birthday. She was born to the late Jesse and Blanche Gibson Moore in...

Sep 15, 2017

James Arnold Shoffner Sr., age 71, of Marion passed away early Friday morning at his home. Born in Marion on June 22, 1946 to Earnest and Ruth (Howard) Shoffner, he married the former Jenny Eckard on December 27, 1975 and she preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister; Mary Holt and a granddaughter;...

Sep 10, 2017

Mark Anthony Waddle, age 65, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2017. He was a 1971 graduate of Harding High School. As an Army veteran, he spent most of his service time in Germany. He had been employed at Wyandot Popcorn before spending his later years at home. Mark, who didn’t have children of his own,...

Aug 31, 2017

Kathy Ann Brown, age 58, passed at her residence in Marion, Ohio, on Thursday August 31, 2017. She was born October 14, 1958 in Marion, Ohio to James Gatrell and Jean (Millisor) Gatrell. Her mother and father preceded her in death. Survivors include her sisters, Sheryl Spruill and Patty Cusick; her brothers, Mike Gatrell and Rick Gatrell; her sons,...

Aug 30, 2017

Freda ( Dempster) Hutchison 81 passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday August 30, 2017. She was born November 23, 1935 to George and Lillie Irene ( Kincaid ) Dempster in Marion, Ohio. She was married to Frank Hutchison who preceded her in death. She retired as a dietary cook at East Lawn Manor. She had eight siblings and...

Aug 24, 2017

Avalon Eileen (Dye) Bechtle, age 93, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Presidential Care Center. She was born on April 21, 1924 in Morrow County to Lloyd and Adela (Martin) Dye. Her family made Marion their home in 1926 where she had lived ever since. Avalon married Paul Bechtle on December 5, 1943 and he preceded her...

Aug 3, 2017

“Bubba”

Richard passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 3, 2017 during the evening at his home. He survived by his mother; Ortha Mae Kimbler Aldridge Collins. He was preceded in death by his father; Richard Aldridge and his step-father; Harold Collins. He is also survived by his wife; Lisa Rae Ballenger Aldridge. They would have been married...

Aug 3, 2017

Ralph LeRoy Waddle, age 63, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Marion General Hospital. Born in Marion, Ohio on April 27, 1954 to James (Jimmie’s Tree Service) Waddle and Helen “Dolly” McPeek, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Ralph was also the lead singer for Axil’s List, a local...