Marilyn Jean Klingler, 90 of Kenton passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Kenton on March 10, 1932 to the late Roy E. and Ruth (Reed) Kempsell. Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Kenton High School. On June 23, 1956 she married Joseph C. Klingler and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2007. She is survived by her sons; Dan (Martha) Klingler and Michael Klingler, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Marilyn […]
Margaret Ann (Smith) Kin passed away Sunday morning, November 6, at her home near Kirby, Ohio. She was 91 years old. Margaret Ann, was born 8 Sep 1931 to Carl Michael and Pauline "Margaret" (Homan) Smith, of Tiffin, who proceeded her in death. She was the last of a family of seven children: brothers Carl Michael Smith, Jr. and Thomas E. Smith, and sisters Evelyn L Schetter, Kathleen R Scherger, Marilyn R Podach, and Doris J Wise. Margaret Ann was […]
Linda L. Howard age 74 of Forest, died at her residence on Nov. 7, 2022. She was born June 6, 1948 in Findlay to the late Clyde D. and Betty B. (Kerean) Coppes. She married Donald E. Carey, he preceded her in death in 1986, she then married Max E. Howard on Aug. 28, 1990, he preceded her in death on June 22, 2006. Surviving are her sons Raymond (Sheri) Carey and Dirk (Kristy Butler) Howard, both of Forest., 9 […]
Jerelyn Rathburn, 58 of Kenton passed away November 6, 2022 with her family by her side. Jerelyn was born March 3, 1964 to Charles and Jean (Gibson) Cozad. She married Micheal R. Rathburn on June 21, 2000 he preceded her in death. Jerelyn is preceded in death by her mother, and two sons; Randell Rathburn and Adam Collet. She is survived by her father, sons; Christopher Rathburn, Mike Rathburn Jr., Richard Rathburn, Clint Collet, Justin Collet, brother; John Cozad, sister; […]
Rodney Jay Arnold, 51, of Kenton passed away Friday November 4, 2022. Rodney was born December 1, 1970 to late Glen and Sierra "Kay" (Parish) Arnold. He married Kim Watson on July 5, 1998, she survives him. Rodney is survived by his, daughter; Megan, son; Devin, sisters; Jackie (George) Schumm, Pamela Hopkins, Amy (Michael) Cleary, niece; Courtney (Keith) Leatham, great-nephew; Brendon White, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family was Rodney's life, he was very proud of his daughter Megan, son […]
Margaret Mary (Robichaux) Elliott, age 93, of Sylvania, Ohio and formerly of Ada, Ohio and Punta Gorda, Florida passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1929, in Taft, Louisiana to Albert and Edna (Haydel) Robichaux. Margaret was the oldest of five children. Her younger siblings Albert “Dennis,” Milton “Jackie,” and Joan preceded her in death. Her youngest brother, David Robichaux, survives in Mexico City, Mexico. At the age of 16, Margaret attended nursing school. […]
Dennis D. Bowers, 68, Byrdstown, Tennessee, formerly Fostoria, Ohio, passed away 12:45 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio. Born August 24, 1954, in Marion, Ohio to Donald Bowers and Dorlene (Mohn) Bowers. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his little white dog Baby. He graduated in the class of 1972 at Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio. He owned and operated multiple businesses including Bowers Rebuilders, Quality Concrete […]
Michael Lynn Patton, age 65, of Lexington, Kentucky formally of New Stark, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 9:19 AM at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on December 29, 1956, in Lima, Ohio to the late Joe and Earnesteen (Hicks) Patton. Michael spent the majority of his life in Lexington, Kentucky with his wife, Margie Tackett, who preceded him in death. Michael graduated from Cory Rawson High […]
Lisa Harshfield 57 of Ridgeway Lisa Harshfield went to be with Jesus on November 4, 2022. She was born on May 24, 1965 in Marion to the late Charles and Polly (Rowe) Shepherd. She married the love of her life, Tim Harshfield on September 10, 1982 in Ridgeway where they started their family. She is survived by her husband and her children; Jessica (John) Engle and Justin (Kaitlyn) Harshfield, her grandchildren; Jacob (Ali) Pierson, Jadon (Jennifer) Miller, Cooper and Sophia Harshfield, a […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.