Obituaries

Annie Catherine (Niles)  Rollison

Annie Catherine (Niles) Rollison

Apr 4, 2016

Annie Catherine Niles Rollison, age 81, of Marion passed away peacefully at the home and farm the she and her husband loved. She was born February 25, 1935 to Theresa Willimette Payne Niles and Theodore Frederick Niles and was the last of their 7 children. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her three brothers; Winfred...

Margarete (Kaufmann)  Showers

Margarete (Kaufmann) Showers

Mar 19, 2016

Margarete Showers, age 87, of Marion went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Wolfersheim, Germany to Gorge and Marie (Pluch) Kaufmann. Margarete met her sweetheart; Walter Showers in July of 1946 while he was serving his country with Patton’s 3rd Army...

Merna L Rizor

Merna L Rizor

Mar 9, 2016

Merna L. Rizor, age 93, of Marion and formerly a 50 year resident of Caledonia, passed away March 9, 2016. Born in Morrow, Ohio on December 28, 1922 to Samuel and Goldie (Neff) Beck, she married George F. Rizor on May 29, 1953 in Emanuel Lutheran Church. George preceded her in death as did two of her children; Stephen...

Jack Benjamin Miller

Jack Benjamin Miller

Feb 29, 2016

Jack “Joe” Benjamin Miller, age 83, of Marion passed away Monday evening, February 29, 2016 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born in Marion on July 4, 1932 to Benjamin Taft and Helen (McIntire) Miller who both preceded him in death. Jack served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force...

Charles Lester Dunnigan

Charles Lester Dunnigan

Feb 27, 2016

Charles Lester Dunnigan, age 78, of Marion passed away early Saturday morning at his home following an extended illness. Born in Dayton, Ohio on January 13, 1938 to Charles and Rosalie (Bowman) Dunnigan, he married the former Nancy Lee Roberts and she survives at home. Charles was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy and...

Melvin Raymond Kelley

Melvin Raymond Kelley

Feb 22, 2016

Melvin Raymond Kelley, age 78, of Prospect, passed away on February 22, 2016 surrounded by his wife and three sons. Melvin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1937 to Ralph and Lillian (Schuger) Kelley. On October 21, 1961 Melvin married the former Darlene Weaver and they were married for 54 years. Melvin proudly served his country in...

Darlene Elizabeth Draper

Darlene Elizabeth Draper

Feb 20, 2016

Our beloved mother, Darlene Draper passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her home. She was born in Marion on March 4, 1949 to Charles and Viola (Toombs) Draper who both preceded her in death as did three of her brothers; Robert Anthony, Loyd Anthony and Charles Draper and three of her sisters; Garnet Duncan, Jane James...

Rebecca Lynn (Harley)  Toombs

Rebecca Lynn (Harley) Toombs

Feb 6, 2016

Rebecca Lynne Toombs, age 72, of Marion passed away early Saturday afternoon at Heartland of Marion Nursing Center. Born in Springfield, Ohio to Robert and Mildred (Boswell) Harley on September 15, 1943, she married David Toombs in June of 1991 in Marion. She was a high school graduate and continued her education becoming a surgical technician. Her husband preceded...

A. Eileen (Crum)  Burris

A. Eileen (Crum) Burris

Feb 5, 2016

Alma “Eileen” Burris, age 82, of Ashley passed away Friday morning at Genesis Presidential Center in Marion. Born in Green Camp on August 8, 1933 to Joseph and Elsie (Ralph) Crum, she married Robert G. Burris on May 5, 1956 in Kirkpatrick, Ohio. Robert preceded her in death after 33 years of marriage. Eileen graduated from Claridon High School...

Patricia A (Toland)  Watson

Patricia A (Toland) Watson

Feb 1, 2016

Patricia A. Watson, age 89, of Columbus and formerly of Marion passed away Monday evening at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. Born on August 22, 1926 to Arlington and Marguerite (Wallace) Toland, she married Howard Watson on June 29, 1947 in Tustin, Michigan. Patricia thrived in her role as a homemaker and was a faithful member of First...

Jane A (Williams)  McManus

Jane A (Williams) McManus

Jan 27, 2016

Jane A. McManus, age 65, of Crestline passed away early in the morning of January 27, 2016 at MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. She was born in Flatwoods, Kentucky on July 4, 1950 to William and Feba (Cyrus) Williams. Jane had been employed as a bank teller for many years and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah...

Vivian Delores Adams

Vivian Delores Adams

Nov 29, 2015

Vivian Delores Adams, age 78, of Marion and formerly of LaRue passed away late Sunday afternoon at Marion Pointe Nursing Center. Born on October 6, 1937 in LaRue to the late David and Blanche (Herick) Mulligan, she married Charles Adams on October 26, 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1989. She was also preceded in death by...

Annice Van de Water

Annice Van de Water

Nov 27, 2015

Annice Van de Water, 100, of Marion, Ohio, died in her sleep November 27, 2015 at Kingston Residence, following a long life. Following her wishes no services are planned. Annice was born Sept. 7, 1915, in New Orleans, a twin daughter to Bernhard and Annie Jones Berendsohn. She graduated from Schurz High School in Chicago, at that time the...

Ruth Maxine Koontz

Ruth Maxine Koontz

Nov 17, 2015

Ruth Maxine Koontz, age 89, of Marion passed away Tuesday afternoon at Marion General Hospital. Ruth was born in Marion on February 2, 1926 to Earl and Nellie (Price) Beck. She had worked as an auditor for Montgomery Ward Stores for many years. Surviving are her son; William (Connie) Koontz, 3 daughters; Sherry Dillinger, Pamela Koontz and Eula (Michael)...

Alpha Jean Dixon

Alpha Jean Dixon

Nov 17, 2015

Alpha Jean Dixon, age 70, of Columbus, Ohio had been in failing health for the past 14 years. She recently passed away at the Kobacker House on November 17, 2015 at 5:33 PM where she was carried away on the wings of angels. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky and raised in Marion, Ohio. Alpha graduated from Harding High...

Christopher Abbott

Christopher Abbott

Nov 5, 2015

Christopher A. Abbott, age 56, of Marion passed away Thursday afternoon at Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born in Marion on November 1, 1959 to Thomas Roger and Delores (Brown) Abbott. He was preceded in death by his father and his mother survives in Marion. Also surviving is his son; Christopher (Betsy) Abbott Jr., his daughter; Kellie Abbott...

Jonathon Alen Piatt Jr

Jonathon Alen Piatt Jr

Oct 26, 2015

Jonathon Alen Piatt Jr., aka Rico Peezy, age 20, of Marion went to soar with the Angels on Monday, October 26, 2015. He entered this world as a precious gift on December 31, 1994. Although he has been taken from his loved ones too soon, he accomplished so much. He has made countless numbers of music videos and obtained...

Phyllis Hall

Phyllis Hall

Oct 22, 2015

Phyllis Viola Hall, age 73, of Marion passed away October 22, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on May 5, 1942 to Phillip and Mildred (Higgins) Hall. She married John King on October 13, 2015 and he survives at home. Phyllis loved horses, especially raising Appaloosas and was a member of the Appaloosa Horse...

Michael J Steiner

Michael J Steiner

Oct 17, 2015

Michael J. Steiner, age 56, of Marion passed away Saturday Oct. 17th at 3:05am at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was a life long resident of Marion born on July 16, 1959 to Michael R. Steiner of La Rue and Mary F. (McGhee) Byrd of Caledonia. After receiving his GED, Michael worked mainly in maintenance at BF Goodrich, CRC...

Diana Rose Shato

Diana Rose Shato

Oct 11, 2015

Diana Rose Shato, age 86, of Marion passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at her home. She was born in Marion on October 7, 1929 to John George Sakel and Gertrude (Mossman) Sakel. Diana leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter; Rhea Dye. In keeping with the family's wishes, no public services will be held and Diana has been...

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