Lorenzo "Ren" L. Kalb, 69, fell asleep in death on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle against cancer. Ren was born on March 8, 1955 to Perry "Gene" and Myrtle (Unkert) Kalb, who preceded him in death. In the early 1970's he met a young woman named Alyce Shannon and became part of her circle of friends. One day they happened to be listening to a song with romantic lyrics. Ren realized he wanted to […]
After fighting a long battle with dementia, Lois Ellen Wolber, 85, of Ada, went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 17th, 2024, while surrounded by family at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Lois was born on February 5, 1939, to George and B. Oleta (Dible) Burks. She was the seventh of twelve children. She was a cheerleader at McCutchenville High School where she graduated in 1956. The love of her life was Jerry Wolber. They met through letters […]
Patricia A. “Pat” Althouse, 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family onSunday, June 16, 2024. Pat was born in Marion, Ohio on March 20, 1940, to Cora(Earhart) and Howard L. Hostetter. Pat was a graduate of Upper Sandusky High School with the class of 1959. She married Richard Althouse on January 20, 1962, and they went on to establishAlthouse Farms in Eden Township. Pat and Richard were married for 60 years untilhis passing in February 2022. She is preceded […]
With the completion of the 2023 - 2024 sports season the Western Buckeye League would like to announce that the Shawnee Indians are this year’s winner of the Superior Credit Union Western Buckeye League All Sports Trophy. Shawnee had a stellar year and collected 150.5 points to best Ottawa Glandorf who had 142.5 points. Shawnee had 5 outright First Place finishes and shared Two others, 2 Second Place finishes and 2 Third place finishes out of the 20 sports sponsored […]
Jeanie M. Hill of Upper Sandusky, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday June 14, 2024, in Legacy of Marion. She was born on June 2, 1949, in Tiffin, OH to Lloyd and Ethel (Goffinet) Roberts. Surviving is a daughter; Tina (Chris) Swartz of Upper Sandusky, sons; Robert “Bob” (Balinda) Hill Jr. of Alvada Troy (Raychelle) Hill of Sycamore, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother; Andrew (Donna) Roberts of Upper Sandusky, sisters; Betty Shirk of Forest, Nancy Weatherholtz of […]
Twila L. Wagner, age 93, of Ada, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM at Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1930 in Hancock County, Ohio to Leonard H. and Flossie L. (Hartman) Henry who preceded her in death. On June 25, 1950 she married Robert E. […]
Pearlie T. Goslee, 74 of Dayton and formerly of Kenton was welcomed home, to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born to Jonath Jackson and Pearlie (Shepherd) Laferty on October 21, 1949 in Prestonsburg, KY. She spent many years in Forest, Ohio and graduated from Riverdale High School in 1967 and was a member of the choir and played the Clarinet in the marching band. Pearlie was an active member of the Assemblies of God churches […]
Vicky Lynn Shadley (nee Wibright), age 65, of Horicon, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Center for Advanced Care at Froedtert Hospital. Vicky was born the daughter of Lester and Revel (McIntosh) Wibright on June 14, 1958 in Lima, Ohio. She was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley in McGuffey, Ohio. Vicky was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart David Shadley on September 2, 1978 in Alger, Ohio. She was a staffing support specialist for […]
Tony E. Manns Sr. 82 of Kenton Funeral services for Tony E. Manns Sr. will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery Committal Building. Friends and family may visit from 11:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to the services at the funeral home. Tony passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born […]
WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963.
Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
