Charles W. Thiel age 68 of Forest, died at Marion General Hospital on Oct. 24, 2021. He was born on Dec. 9, 1952 in Kenton to the late Robert and Luela “Peg” (Benner) Thiel. He married Sarah J. Jolliff on Feb. 23, 1972, and she survives in Forest. Also surviving is a daughter Shelly (Tim) White, Marion, a son Mathew (Chasity) Thiel, Forest, a daughter Wendy (Keath) Hallquist, TX, and 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, siblings Larry Thiel, Forest, Barb […]
Tony D. Young 66, of Mount Victory passed away on October 20, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of forty seven years and many memories. He will be truly missed by his loved ones and friends. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting stoutcrates.com.
Sondra Sue Scott died at Marion General Hospital on October 20, 2021. She was 78 years old. She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on July 11, 1943 to Jesse and Alice (Hunsicker) Scott and lived in Hardin County most of her life which began in Fouracre, OH. Sondra attended McGuffey High School and later co-owned a furniture store in Kenton. While raising six children, she loved the country life and was an excellent gardener and cook. In […]
Tyler Christopher Renfrew, 35 of Kenton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born in Kenton on October 4, 1986 to Tim and Brenda Renfrew. Tyler is survived by his mother, Brenda Renfrew of Xenia, his significate other of 12 years, Jennifer Fleming, their two sons; Travis and Bryce Renfrew, Jennifer’s daughter, Trinity Fink, brother Bob Anderson of St. Mary’s, Ohio, sister, Megan (Wesley Shoemaker) Renfrew of Xenia, three nephews; Ethan, Evan and […]
Daniel Jacob Hale 66 of Mt. Victory A celebration of life for Daniel Jacob Hale will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Daniel died unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1955 in Kenton to the late Curtis and Ruby (VanBuskirk) Hale. On August 25, 1984 he married Rose Mary King and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2021. […]
John F. Holland 63 of Kenton passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1958 to the late James and Edna Lucille (Garvey) Holland. On September 20, 1977, John married Brenda Cosart and she survives along with a daughter, Donna (Jamie) Burchiel of Kenton. He is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandson, Cody Burchiel of Kenton, brothers, Jeff (Margy) Holland of Kenton, Keith (Pauline) Holland of Bellefontaine, sisters; Tammy Davis of Ada, […]
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jack Leroy Stanley, 77, of Forest, Ohio, who went to be with his Lord at 5:12 am on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital.He was born on August 18, 1942, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Bertha and Orland Stanley.Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Stanley, his siblings Donald, Tracey, Lloyd "Pete", and Anna.Jack is survived […]
Carmen Lee Cronley, 72 of Kenton passed away at Marion General Hospital on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1949 in Kenton to the late Clifford and Lillian (Linke) Elsasser. She married Randy Cronley and they later divorced. She is survived by two children, Paige (Russ) Wallace of Ridgeway and Travis Cronley of Kenton and a grandson, Collin (Mackenzie Rader) Wallace. She also leaves behind two best friends, Virginia Gray and Barb Brien.Carmen was a graduate […]
William "Bill" Lewis Highsmith, 64, of Dunkirk, Ohio, passed away on October 14, 2021 with his loving wife next to him at Bridge Hospice in Findlay, OH. He was born on March 6, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Lewis and Cora (Summers) Highsmith. On November 11, 2016 he married Annette Highsmith and she survives him. They spent 9 wonderful years together.Bill first married to Rhonda (Braden) Aldred and had two sons, Levi Highsmith of Michigan and Joshua (Lacey […]
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