Obituaries

Debra Jean Ballard

Debra Jean Ballard

Aug 25, 2020

Debra Jean Ballard, age 56, of East Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020, at Belle Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Marysville, Ohio October 22, 1963, to Thomas and Mary E. (Stewart) Ballard.  Debra was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Ballard and her maternal grandparents and paternal...

Virginia R. Engelhaupt

Virginia R. Engelhaupt

Aug 25, 2020

Virginia R. Engelhaupt, age 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 9:03 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine.

She was born in Bellefontaine April 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Humbert A. and Nancy J. (Stevens) Linkinhoker.

On July 28, 1947, she married Harold Edward Engelhaupt in...

William R. Hayman

William R. Hayman

Aug 25, 2020

William R. Hayman, age 61, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio in the emergency room.

He was born in Steubenville, Ohio January 29, 1959, a son of the late John William and Sherly Ann (Saffel) Hayman. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Brian Hayman,...

Carol E. Cline

Carol E. Cline

Aug 23, 2020

Carol E. Cline, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Cambridge, Ohio February 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Burris) Bromelow. She was also preceded in death by a son, Eric Cline....

Mary E. Harpest

Mary E. Harpest

Aug 16, 2020

Mary E. Harpest, “Mama Bear” to those who knew and loved her, age 103 of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at her home with her daughter Rosemary by her side Sunday, August 16, 2020.

She was born in Logan County Ohio September 9, 1917, a daughter of the late Ernest B. and Florence Dessie (Spurlock) Lyon.

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Terentia M. Zumberger

Terentia M. Zumberger

Aug 15, 2020

Terentia M. Zumberger, age 93, of Maplewood, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, August 15, 2020, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Nursing Home.

Terry was born in Frenchtown, Ohio February 13, 1927, to the late Leroy C. Mangen and Bernadine (Cordonnier) Mangen Woydziak.  She married Leo F. Zumberger November 6, 1946, at the Holy Family Church in Frenchtown,...

Connie A. Van Horn

Connie A. Van Horn

Aug 15, 2020

Connie A. Van Horn, age 61, of Dandridge, Tennessee and formerly of Botkins, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

She was born July 13, 1959, a daughter of Gerald E. Poppe and Sara Jane (Maxwell) Klopfenstein.

On May 19, 1979, Connie married Ricard...

Marvin L. Swonguer

Marvin L. Swonguer

Aug 12, 2020

Marvin L. Swonguer, age 79, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at his residence August 12, 2020 at 11:42 p.m. He lived his entire life in Logan County. Marvin was born near DeGraff, Ohio May 4, 1941, to Huber Hudson and Betty Jane (Bishop) Swonguer who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a twin grandson, Joshua Curtis...

Gina Marie Gilbert

Gina Marie Gilbert

Aug 11, 2020

Gina Marie Gilbert, age 37, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, August 11, 2020, at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

Gina was born in Kenton, Ohio October 11, 1982, to Melvin and Kim (Reisinger) Lovelace and they survive in West Liberty.  She is also survived by her husband, Brad Gilbert whom she married December 19, 2009; a...

Dr. Richard W. Stang

Dr. Richard W. Stang

Aug 9, 2020

Dr. Richard W. Stang, 93, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Aug. 9, 2020 at The Homestead at Logan Acres surrounded by his family.

He was born May 10, 1927, in Orrville, Ohio to Edwin F. and Edna M. Zimpfer Stang. The family moved to Bellefontaine in 1929. He married Mary Elizabeth Naugle on Oct....

Peggy L. Gross

Peggy L. Gross

Aug 9, 2020

Peggy L. Gross, 91, of Route 5, Wapakoneta passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Peggy was born on September 2, 1928 in Logan County. She was the only daughter of Robert Huffer and Lola (Ohler) Huffer. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Paul A. Huffer...

Larry L. Sprague

Larry L. Sprague

Aug 8, 2020

Larry Sprague, 67, of Jackson Center has exchanged his fields and the peacefulness of “The Pond” for heavens pastures.

Larry passed Saturday morning August 8, 2020, at his home.

Larry was born in Sidney on May 18, 1953, to the late Warren G and Zelna L. (Spicer) Sprague.

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Ranny Paul Lane

Ranny Paul Lane

Aug 7, 2020

Ranny Paul Lane, age 76, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Middleburg, Ohio October 19, 1943, a son of the late Lowell Lemuel and Mary Evalena (Cox) Lane. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Lane.

Ranny will...

Martin L. Kodger

Martin L. Kodger

Aug 7, 2020

Martin L. Kodger, age 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Springfield Regional Hospital.

Martin was born in Quincy, Ohio February 5, 1935, to the late Lester and Mildred W. (Cook) Kodger.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Weller; brothers Herbert Kodger and George Kodger; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Kodger;...

Sharon K. Kramer

Sharon K. Kramer

Aug 3, 2020

Sharon K. Kramer, age 73, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020 at Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Hospital.

She was born in Hooker, Oklahoma July 1, 1947, to the late Orban and Evalee (Stanhope) Arnold.  Sharon was also preceded in death by a son, Adam Kramer; her twin brother, Charlie Arnold and a sister,...

Michael Eugene Atkinson

Michael Eugene Atkinson

Aug 3, 2020

Michael Eugene Atkinson, age 64, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cumberland County North Carolina November 14, 1955, a son of the late William Robert and Margaret (Crowe) Atkinson.

In 1998, Mike married the former Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Provo in Orlando, Florida and she preceded him in...

Donald F. Engelhaupt

Donald F. Engelhaupt

Jul 30, 2020

Donald “Don” F. Engelhaupt, age 89, known to many as “Hopper” passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

Don was born on October 27, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Carrie (Hemlinger) Engelhaupt of Sidney. He was devoted to his wife, Ruth, of 70 years, who...

Nolan C. Church Sr.

Nolan C. Church Sr.

Jul 29, 2020

Nolan C. Church Sr., age 90, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio after a long battle with shingles.

He was born in Zionville, North Carolina February 23, 1930, to the late Ivan E. and Vera (Byers) Church.  Nolan was also preceded in death by two sisters. ...

Robert Neal Fischer

Robert Neal Fischer

Jul 28, 2020

Robert Neal “Fish” Fischer, age 66, of rural East Liberty, Ohio passed away at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Logan County Ohio February 25, 1954, a son of the late Marvin and Joyce (Burnside) Fischer.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael...

June V. Alexander

June V. Alexander

Jul 27, 2020

June V. Alexander, age 88, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed away at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Leonardsburg, Ohio June 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Alfred H. and Nellie G. (Williamson) Powell.  She was also preceded in death by two husbands and a sister.

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