Thomas Eugene Osborn age 79 of rural Forest, died at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center on August 27, 2025 at 2:54 a.m. He was born January 1, 1946, to the late Jesse H. and Rosemary (Billings) Osborn in Sycamore Township, Wyandot County, Ohio.Tom married Linda Leader, and they later divorced. He then married Mary E. Fox on July 7, 2000, at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, and she survives in rural Forest. Also surviving are his children Justin A. […]
Susan K. Sturgess-Meyers, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 9, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to Glenn and Sharon (Wahlie) Deringer. Her father, Glenn survives in Bluffton and her mother, Sharon preceded her in death. On March 15, 2006 Susan married Brad Sturgess-Meyers and he survives in Ada. Also surviving is her son, Josh Sturgess-Meyers of Ada; brother, Robert (Carol) Deringer; and sister, Debbie (Jeff) Johnson. Susan […]
Keitha Ann Dugan 82of Bellefontaine, Ohio Keitha Ann Dugan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 29th, 2025. Born January 13, 1943, in Urbana, Ohio, she was a proud Wilmington College graduate and a lifelong educator and mentor. Keitha embodied quiet strength and unwavering resilience. She was a stoic presence in the lives of her family and friends - steady, grounded and unflinching in the face of life's challenges. Her strength wasn't loud or boastful; it showed in her ability […]
Nicholas Kevin Thiel age 45 of Forest, passed away Fri. Aug. 22, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, in Findlay following a three year battle with cancer. He was born in Findlay on Mar. 7, 1980 to Kevin and Sharon (Frater) Thiel. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Norman Thiel and Donna Rowe, maternal grandparents Charles and Ruth Frater. Also preceding him in death was his nephew, Sabastian Farthing. He is survived by his parents, brother Jeremiah Thiel […]
Deborah D. Nickelson age 75 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on Aug. 12, 2025. She was born June 2, 1950 in Tiffin to Donald and Irma (Neiderkohr) Hill. Her mother lives in Carey, her father has passed. She is survived by a daughter Taya (Jayson) Rohlf, Upper Sandusky and a son Michael (Jennifer Heim) Nickelson, CT, grandchildren Caleb Nickelson, Braedon Nickelson, Sydney Ebert, Gage Ebert and a great grandchild Julius Nickelson, brother Cutris (Katie) Hill, sisters Colleen (Larry) […]
Helen Gail McGinn, age 96 of Kenton, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 13, 1929, to the late Roy and Glenna (Krebs) Earl. She is survived by son: John McGinn of Oregon; sister-in-law: Bonnie (James, deceased) Earl of Kenton; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by daughters: Gail McGinn and Kathy McGinn. Helen was a member of the Kenton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was passionate […]
Carol Elliott Burrey, 83, of Mt. Victory, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2025, with her daughters nearby. Carol was born on December 30, 1941, in Kenton, Ohio, to Frances and Edward Elliott. She grew up in Mt. Victory, where she attended school and met Roger, the man who would later become her husband. She went on to study Home Economics at The Ohio State University and began her teaching career in 1964. Carol dedicated herself to her students […]
Iris K. MumaughDecember 7, 1944 - August 24, 2025 Iris K. Mumaugh, age 80, of Ridgeway, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home in Ridgeway. She was born on December 7, 1944 in Alger, Ohio to the late Kelley and Irene (Brewer) Rowe. Iris married Donald P. Mumaugh and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was also previously married to James Crowe. Iris is survived by her two daughters: Tammi (James) Miller of Sidney and Angie […]
Linda (Vermillion) Reese Garmon, 83, of Kenton, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2025. Born on May 2, 1942, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Earl and Maxine Vermillion. Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Reese, who passed away on August 26, 1992, and was remarried to Rowe Garmon on April 1, 1995. Linda is survived by her children, Deborah Thiel, Darrin (Sara) Reese, […]
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.
