Carol I. AlthouseNovember 25, 1932 - January 19, 2026 Carol I. Althouse, age 93, of Harpster, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Kingston of Marion. She was born on November 25, 1932, in Galipolis, to Perry Ralph and Hazel Sisson Ralph. Carol was united in marriage to Curtis O. Althouse on December 21, 1951. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2011. Together they shared many years of marriage and family life. She is survived by her […]
Loren Gene Helms Sr.March 13, 1952 — January 18, 2026Marion Loren Gene Helms Sr., 73, passed away January 18, 2026, at home in Marion, Ohio. Loren was born to the late Harrison and Sydney (Huntsman) Helms March 13, 1952, in Marion. Loren was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, George Helms, Raymond Helms, Mystery Gilbert, Harry Helms, and David Helms. Loren is survived by children, Katherine (Jeffrey) McDonald and Loren (Kelly) Gene Helms Jr.; fiancé, Tina Stiles; siblings, Judy […]
Danny Joe BiedermanNovember 5, 1958 — January 18, 2026Marion Danny “Joe” Biederman, age 67, passed away January 18, 2026, from battling lung cancer at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Joe was born to the late B. Howard and Shirley (Poe) Biederman November 5, 1958, in Kenton, Ohio. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jeff Biederman, Debbie Corbin, and Mike Biederman. Joe is survived by children, Danny (Krista) “Joey” Biederman II and Michelle Biederman; grandchildren, Drew Biederman, Kameron […]
Terrie Ann WilsonJanuary 28, 1955 — January 18, 2026 Terrie Ann Wilson, 70 of Kenton passed away on Sunday January 18, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. Terrie was born January 28, 1955, in Indian Lake, Ohio to James Kelley who survives in Belle Center, Ohio and the late Barbara (Schultz) Ray. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather Richard Ray. Terrie was married June 1, 1974, to Brent Wilson who survives along with daughters Brandi (Jim) Rowe, Kelli […]
Monika Shirk, 84, of Kenton passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Nurnberg, Germany, on December 9, 1941, to George and Rosine Goegelein. On April 5, 1961, in Germany, she married Jack Shirk. He preceded her in death in 2006. Monika is survived by her daughters; Connie (Jerry Hattery) Ellis, Rita (Andy) Perkins, Jackie (Brett Rahn) Shirk, Kelly (Steve Prater) Shirk, and Beth (Rod Hurt) Shirk, grandchildren; Ashley […]
Anna Rae Casto, age 79, formerly of Nevada and most recently of Marion, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at Marion General Hospital.She was born on February 22, 1946, to the late Willie Jennings and Eva (Workman) Jennings Roberts. On April 2, 1976, Anna married William L. Casto, who preceded her in death on March 29, 1995.Anna is lovingly survived by her children, Kendal (Nancy) Lewis of Marion, Kalvin (Barbara) Lewis of Bucyrus, and Eva Raeann Casto of Powell; […]
Larry Dean FlemingDecember 22, 1950 - January 19, 2026 Larry Dean Fleming, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his cherished family. Larry was born on December 22, 1950 in Bluffton, Ohio to Guy and Ruth (Guider) Fleming and grew up in Ada, Ohio. Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Thelma (Risner) Fleming; his parents; sister, Roberta Smith; and two brothers: Charles Fleming and Robert Fleming. Larry is survived by a sister, […]
Roger D. Black, age 78, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on June 27, 1947, in Kenton to the late Ernie and Laura (Davisson) Black. He is survived by a son, Jess Black of Kenton; a daughter, Holly (Brian) Bays of Kenton; and two grandchildren, Carter Bays and Makenzie (Trent) Miller. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brianna Bays, and a sister, Karen Black. Roger was a 1965 […]
Dwight E. Hassan, 84, of Ada, passed away after a brief illness at The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on December 26, 2025. Born April 27, 1941, at the family home in Ada, Dwight was a graduate of Hardin Northern High School in Dola, served in the U.S. Army Reserve, worked as a welder, and was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his daughter, Jodi, and by Brice Armentrout, whom Dwight took under his wing serving […]
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.
