Beverly K. Rogers 77 of Kenton Services for Beverly K. Rogers will be private. A public graveside service will take place in Dola Cemetery at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Beverly died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital E.R. She was born in Dola on November 9, 1943 to the late Irvin and Mabel (Smith) Nowlan. On July 7, 1973 she married Morris Rogers and he preceded […]
Kenton City Council met Monday evening for their 9th regular session. While not much was on the agenda two new ordinances were passed, ordinance no. 21-009; an ordinance amending Kenton codified ordinance section 1064.02(G) regarding access through the gate of France Lake-Saulisberry Park, and ordinance no. 21-011; an ordinance providing for additional appropriations for the year 2021 for the city of Kenton, the monies for these appropriations have already been secured by the city through grants and donations. In closing […]
Carol Sue (Quail) Stephan age 77, passed away in Kenton on April 29, 2021. She was born January 1, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late Wesley and Lenita (Smith) Quail. Carol is survived by her husband James H. Stephan, sons Charles Stephan of Kenton, Robert Stephan of Forest and daughter Valerie Stephan of Forest. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Felicity Stover, John Stephan and sister Darlene (Bob) Hamblin of Oregon. Carol was involved with Hardin County Master Gardener's […]
Edith Gillen 80 of Kenton There will be no services held for Edith Gillen. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Edith died onTuesday, April 27, 2021 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 6, 1940 in Dunkirk to the late Harlow and Mabel (Bergen) Gillen. Surviving are 3 daughters; Susan (Bill) Robertson of Dewitt, MI, Barbara (John) Clark of Windsor, Canada, Gena Welch of Mason, MI, a son; Tim Welch of Dewitt, MI, […]
Spring was certainly in the air when Kenton City Council met for their 8th regular session Monday night, with a number of individuals, including councilwoman Patti Risner, taking time to remind the public to be mindful of where they direct their grass clippings. While seemingly mundane, a number of potential problems could arise simply by grass clippings finding their way into our roads such as issues with water drainage as well as dangers to those traveling the roads. Judge Greg […]
Mary Etta Fizer age 75 of Tiffin, formerly of Upper Sandusky, died at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima on Apr. 16, 2021. She was born on Mar. 6, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Dr. Henry and Jane (Conway) Jolly Jr. She is preceded in death by her husband Rodney Fizer. Surviving is a son Charles L Hustmyre, Baton Rouge, LA, a brother Henry Jolly, Baton Rouge, LA, a half-sister Eugenia Goff. She is preceded in death by a […]
Duane Shaffer 71 of Belle CenterFuneral services for Duane Shaffer will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Bill Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview McDonald Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Masks will be required and Covid-19 protocols should be followed.Duane died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 22, 1949 […]
Shauna Guthrie 69 of Lima A celebration of life for Shauna Guthrie will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. On April 18, 2021, at 7:01 P.M., Shauna McKenzie-Guthrie, 69, of Lima passed away peacefully at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Jack McKenzie and Helen (Pinkerton) Maloney, and step-daughter to the late Herbert Miller. She married […]
Dortha M. Motter, age 94 of Wharton, died on Apr. 19, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born Oct. 16, 1926 in Carey to the late Stanley and Bernita (Copley) Walters. She married Robert C. Motter on Sept. 7, 1946, he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 2008. Surviving are daughters Lydia (Randy) Young, Grabill, IN, Bettie (Gary) Pfeiffer, Wharton, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, a sister Ruth […]
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