Obituaries

Richard E. Allen

Richard E. Allen

Jun 9, 2019

Richard E. Allen, 98, who started a wholesale candy business that evolved into Imperial Cup Corp. (now Graphic Packaging) died Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Palm City, Florida.

Richard “R.E.” Allen was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Alfred N. and Ida (Daniels) Allen on September 14, 1920. He was also preceded in...

Renee’ Christine Maxwell

Renee’ Christine Maxwell

Jun 9, 2019

Renee’ Christine Maxwell, 41, of Belle Center, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her home. I was born at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton on May 26, 1978, and grew up in Zanesfield.  I attended Benjamin Logan High School and went on to graduate from Ohio State School of Cosmetology, this led me to a highly rewarding career where...

Sharon K. Sheeley

Sharon K. Sheeley

Jun 7, 2019

Sharon K. Sheeley, age 71, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 7, 2019, at her residence.

She was born in Kenton, Ohio December 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Harry R. and Ruth I. (Gardner) Grunden.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Grunden.

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Jean Holdren

Jean Holdren

Jun 7, 2019

Jean Holdren, age 89, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.

She was born in West Liberty May 24, 1930, to the late Walter A. and Edna Iva (Talbot) Moots.

On March 17, 1949, Jean married her husband of fifty four years, James “Jim” Coleman...

Jon Charles Swartz

Jon Charles Swartz

Jun 6, 2019

Jon Charles “Chuck” Swartz, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio went to be with his Lord at 7:30 A.M. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

He was born in Goshen, Indiana January 5, 1941, to the late Samuel C. and Eleanor (Reist) Swartz. In addition to his parents, Chuck was also preceded...

Michael Samuel Herrmann

Michael Samuel Herrmann

Jun 3, 2019

Michael Samuel Herrmann, age 64, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Monday June 3, 2019, at his residence.

He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota November 11, 1954, a son of the late Samuel John and Sylvia Ramona (Berg) Herrmann.

He is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Gevan of St. Cloud, Minnesota; three sons, Michael Samuel Lussier of Lincoln,...

Peggy Francis Dreger

Peggy Francis Dreger

Jun 1, 2019

Peggy Francis Dreger, age 89, of Chesterfield Township Michigan, passed away at 11:43 P.M. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Campbell Place in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Macomb County Michigan March 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Frank Bonsole and Mary (Domsic) Strickmaker.

Peggy married Robert G. Dreger and they spent forty years together...

Donald Eugene Finley

Donald Eugene Finley

May 29, 2019

Donald Eugene Finley, age 83, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away peacefully at 2:20 P.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family.

Don was born at home in Malta, Ohio November 21, 1935, to the late Donald Timms and Mary Elinor Price Finley. Don was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte...

Larry A. Bush

Larry A. Bush

May 29, 2019

Larry A. Bush, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine May 8, 1949, to John E. and Mildred A. (Rex) Bush, who survive in Bellefontaine.

On March 20, 1971, in Bellefontaine he married Ann Patrick and she survives. He is also survived...

Gregg Allen Fleming

Gregg Allen Fleming

May 29, 2019

Gregg Allen Fleming, age 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio and formerly of Southside, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home in Bellefontaine. He was born on May 21, 1949 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Harry R. and Ruth I. (Sloan) Fleming. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Kim (Jill) Fleming....

Ross Warren Nelson Jr.

Ross Warren Nelson Jr.

May 28, 2019

Ross Warren Nelson Jr., age 73, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening May 28, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Ross was born in Bellefontaine December 21, 1945, to the late Ross and Monell (Nenstiel) Nelson.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Nelson; a sister, Linda Nenninger and an infant brother, Richard Nelson.

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Dr. Josip Terebuh

Dr. Josip Terebuh

May 24, 2019

Dr. Josip Terebuh, 88, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:43 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at his residence.

He was born on March 22, 1931 on a subsistence farm in the village of Varoš, Croatia that, at that time, was part of the former Yugoslavia, attending grades 1 through 4 in the local one-room schoolhouse. ...

Miriam Irene Fulmer

Miriam Irene Fulmer

May 23, 2019

Miriam Irene Fulmer, age 97, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away at 12:40 P.M. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Logan Acres Senior Community in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Richland Township the daughter of the late Burtis and Ursula (Rose) Gillen.

In 1941, she married George L. Goetz, a World War II casualty. In 1948, she...

Vickie Lynn Downing

Vickie Lynn Downing

May 23, 2019

Vickie Lynn Downing, age 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 7:35 P.M. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine March 30, 1954, to the late Leonard and Barbara (Hite) Downing. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Eric Downing.

She is survived by...

Preston Michael Adkins

Preston Michael Adkins

May 21, 2019

Preston Michael Adkins, age 41, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly and tragically Tuesday May 21, 2019 when he was struck by a train near Bellefontaine.

Preston was preceded in death by his grandparents, Moreen and Robert Banks as well as his paternal father, Steven Adkins.

Preston was born January 11, 1978, the...

Michael Lee Sanford

Michael Lee Sanford

May 20, 2019

Michael Lee Sanford, age 71, of Keller, Texas passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Green Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in North Richland Hills, Texas.

He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio January 15, 1948, to the late Hugh E. Sanford and Betty (Corwin) Lease.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Dick” Sanford. ...

Janice M. Thomas

Janice M. Thomas

May 17, 2019

Janice M. Thomas, age 75, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning May 17, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Janice was born in Kenton, Ohio March 20, 1944, to the late Tom and Gladys (Nichols) Brown.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Don, Bill, and James Brown and a sister, Elizabeth May. ...

Steven A. Tuttle I

Steven A. Tuttle I

May 16, 2019

Steven A. Tuttle I, age 61, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Bellefontaine August 20, 1957, to the late Clifford and Viola (Simmons) Tuttle. Steven was also preceded in death by his siblings, Pamela Tuttle, Douglas Tuttle, and Ronnie Tuttle.

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G. Reid Prinkey

G. Reid Prinkey

May 14, 2019

G. Reid Prinkey, 74, of West Mansfield and formerly of Wooster, passed away early Tuesday morning in his home. Born in 1944 in Connellsville Pennsylvania, he was a 1966 graduate of the Ohio State University and a Buckeye through and through. He went to work for Deere & Company immediately out of school as a branch territory manager,...

Peggy I. Hall

Peggy I. Hall

May 13, 2019

Peggy I. Hall, age 83, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Monday evening, May 13, 2019, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

She was born in Princeton, West Virginia February 28, 1936, to the late Robert Harvey and Addie C. (Taylor) Williamson.  Peggy married Ralph O. Hall May 25, 1957 in Indiana, and he preceded her in...