Obituaries

Suzan J. Schrader

Suzan J. Schrader

Oct 17, 2020

Suzan J. Schrader, age 80, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, October 17, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

Suzan was born in Bellefontaine December 23, 1939, to the late Gerald J. and Ida Lee Belle (Reynolds) Norris.  She married Ralph Schrader September 1, 1962 in Bellefontaine, and he preceded her in death June 13, 1988. ...

Richard Allen Kapperman

Richard Allen Kapperman

Oct 15, 2020

Richard Allen “Rick” Kapperman, age 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, October 15, 2020 at his home.  The Lord came to him that morning, took his hand and lead him to his final resting place.

Rick was born in Evansville, Indiana October 4, 1954, to Alvin Lowell and Patricia Ann Kapperman.  He was preceded in...

Marcia A. Kreglow

Marcia A. Kreglow

Oct 14, 2020

Marcia A. Kreglow, age 79, of Xenia, Ohio passed away at 8:18 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Dayspring of Miami Valley in Fairborn, Ohio.

She was born September 18, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late Marvin and Velda (Valentine) Cox. In addition to her parents, Marcia was also preceded in death by her...

Dennis H. Gross

Dennis H. Gross

Oct 14, 2020

Dennis H. Gross, age 78, of Jackson Center, Ohio passed away October 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Jackson Center February 12,1942, a son of the late Harry Soloman and Johanna Sophia (Klopfenstein) Gross. He was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Greyson.

On May 28,...

Robert Park Shoe

Robert Park Shoe

Oct 13, 2020

Robert Park Shoe, age 76, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born September 9, 1944, a son of the late Raymond Park and Mildred (Byler) Shoe.

On December 4, 1965, Robert married the former Mary Ann Strasser in Logansville,...

Carol Ann Hayes O'Rielley

Carol Ann Hayes O'Rielley

Oct 13, 2020

Carol Ann Hayes O’Rielley, 82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 13th , 2020 in Lewis Center, OH.

Carol was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 14, 1938, to Walter Scott Hayes and Mary B. Hayes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank O’Rielley and son, John O’Rielley....

Phyllis May Predmore

Phyllis May Predmore

Oct 12, 2020

Phyllis May McGee Predmore, age 80, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Memorial Gables in Marysville, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio May 17, 1940, to the late Woodrow Wilson McGee and Mable Leona Miller McGee. On June 8, 1973, she married Gerald Predmore Sr. at the Bellefontaine Church of the Brethren.​ She was preceded in...

Charlene Kramp

Charlene Kramp

Oct 11, 2020

Charlene Ricketts Kramp, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort, Ohio.

She was born at home in South Bloomingville on November 20, 1938, to the late Ezra Lincoln and Olive (Russell) Ricketts. Charlene married Peter Kramp on July 13, 1963 in Cleveland and he preceded...

David Alexander Grooms

David Alexander Grooms

Oct 10, 2020

David Alexander “Alex” Grooms, age 34, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Centerburg Rehabilitation Center.

Alex was born in Bellefontaine April 3, 1986, a son of the late Pamela Lane (Justice) Kennedy Wilson who preceded him in death July 25, 2019. I n addition to his mother, he was preceded...

Phyllis Irene Wiley

Phyllis Irene Wiley

Oct 9, 2020

Phyllis Irene (Thompson) Wiley was received into Heaven by her loving Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 9, 2020.  She was born in Jewett, Ohio, on June 27, 1934, to her parents James and Twyla (McAfee) Thompson, who preceded her in death.

She married William D. Wiley on August 25, 1956, after she graduated from...

Dale Alan Deardurff

Dale Alan Deardurff

Oct 8, 2020

Dale Alan Deardurff, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 1:34 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 12, 1943, a son of the late Marion W. and Alice A. (Hurley) Deardurff. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Hofmann;...

George E. Nixon D.O.

George E. Nixon D.O.

Oct 8, 2020

George E. Nixon, D.O. passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his residence in Estero, Florida. Dr. Nixon had been a resident of Estero for the past sixteen years coming from Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born December 6, 1929, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, a son of the late George B. and Elinor Milmay (née Munshower) Nixon. He was preceded in death...

Sandy June Shields

Sandy June Shields

Oct 7, 2020

Sandy June Shields, age 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, October 7, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Piqua, Ohio February 3, 1944, to the late Darrell Shough and Lena Mae Alexander. Sandy was also preceded in death by her husband and friend Carl; a son in law,...

George Anthony Brown

George Anthony Brown

Oct 6, 2020

George Anthony “Tony” Brown, age 57, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

He was born October 14, 1962, in Ironton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Bonnie Brown. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Stevens; a brother, Henry...

Neal Edward Clark

Neal Edward Clark

Oct 6, 2020

Neal Edward Clark, age 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner James Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Neal was born July 25, 1927 in Bokescreek Township (aka Flatwoods) West Mansfield, Ohio, a son of the late Benjamin Clifford and Clara (Lynch) Clark.  He was also preceded in death by...

Carolyn Sue Simons

Carolyn Sue Simons

Oct 5, 2020

Carolyn Sue "Suzi" Focht Simons, age 74, of Hernando, Florida, formally of Bellefontaine died Monday October 5th, 2020 at her home in Florida.

She was born April 21st, 1946 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles Focht and Virgie Mae Clouse Poff.

A United States Army Veteran, Suzi...

Bradley S. Alty

Bradley S. Alty

Oct 4, 2020

Bradley S. Alty, 59, of Bellefontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born in Springfield, OH on November 28, 1960, the son of Gregory Alty, survives in Florida and the late Chloe Kay (Rutan) Cotterman, who preceded him in death in 2018. ...

Margaret Ann Beech

Margaret Ann Beech

Oct 3, 2020

Margaret Ann Beech, age 52, of Russells Point, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, October 3, 2020, at her residence.

Maggie was born in Lima, Ohio December 1, 1967, to Donald W. and Jean M. (Berning) Beech. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Beech; a brother, Christopher “Chip” Beech and a sister, Lynne Beech. ...

Gloria Jean Shultz

Gloria Jean Shultz

Oct 2, 2020

Gloria Jean Shultz, age 71, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 4:35 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born December 21, 1948, a daughter of the late Ivan D. and Frances E. (Weaver) Kahl. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by...

Sharon Bailey

Sharon Bailey

Oct 1, 2020

Sharon Bailey, age 72, of DeGraff, Ohio and formerly of Lima, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Brown) Sullivan.

On August 2, 1969, Sharon married Billie Gene Bailey in Michigan, and he preceded...