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Kimberly Ann Rudd

Kimberly Ann Rudd

Aug 15, 2026

Kimberly Ann Rudd, 59, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away peacefully with her loving husband beside her on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a 7-year battle with breast cancer. She was a fighter in every sense of the word. Even through years of hardship, she continued to show up for the people she loved. She never let circumstances define her.

Kim was...

Lianne Marie Powers

Lianne Marie Powers

Aug 14, 2026

Lianne Marie Powers, age 65, went to be with the Lord, August 14, 2026. Lianne was born to the late Edwin Powers and Mary (Stoufer) Denzer March 30, 1960 in Bucyrus Ohio. Lianne was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Kenyon Newcomer; sisters, Brenda Powers and Sherri Powers; significant other, Dean Ward.Lianne is survived by her daughters, Denna (Kincade)...

Jeffrey C. Massie

Jeffrey C. Massie

Aug 14, 2026

Jeffrey C. Massie, age 63, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly due to health complications on Friday, August 14, 2026. Jeff was born February 9, 1963 in Bucyrus to the late Carroll C. and Anna (Hendrickson) Massie. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, brother Mark, and sisters Brenda Massie and Debbie Briggs.

Jeff is survived by his three daughters- Leianna...

Linda Diane Jourdan

Linda Diane Jourdan

Aug 8, 2026

Linda Diane Jourdan, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by family, August 8, 2026. Linda was born to the late Gary Gale Sr. and Ruth “Huffman” Gale on March 20, 1953 in Panama City, Panama. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Joseph Bolyard; brother-in-law, Jeff Eutsy; aunt and uncle Jean and Robert Gale.

Linda is survived by...

Norma L. Frost

Norma L. Frost

Aug 5, 2026

Norma L. Frost, 87 of Bucyrus, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2026, at home. Norma was born November 18, 1938 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Glenn and Julia (Patrick) Longbrake. She was married July 28, 1957, to A. Roger Frost who preceded her in death on December 21, 2020. She was also preceded in death by brother Bob...

Michael W. Jacobs

Michael W. Jacobs

Aug 4, 2026

Michael W Jacobs of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on August 4. He was 80 years old.

Michael graduated from Colonel Crawford High School in 1963 before attending Davis Business College, completing management courses at the University of Hawaii, and studying for two years at The Ohio State University.

Michael answered his country's call to service, completing basic training at Fort Dix, New...

Robert "Bob" Elwood Quaintance

Robert "Bob" Elwood Quaintance

Jul 30, 2026

Robert “Bob” Elwood Quaintance, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by family July 30, 2026. Bob was born to the late Russell and Genevive (Buckwald) Quaintance December 21, 1948 in Bucyrus Ohio. Bob married the love of his life, Marilyn Quaintance December 29, 1975. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Marilyn Knappenberger, Edna Zeigler, Vera Lohr,...

Nancy Lee Butsko

Nancy Lee Butsko

Jul 30, 2026

Nancy Lee Butsko went home to be with the Lord on July 30th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.

Every obituary tells the story of someone who was deeply loved. They speak of kindness, family, and a life well lived. But with Nancy, those words aren’t just tradition, they are the truth we all carry...

Mary Margaret Adams

Mary Margaret Adams

Jul 29, 2026

Mary Margaret Adams, age 87, passed away surrounded by family July 29, 2026. Mary was born to the late Graham Turner and Grace (Decoursey) Dixon October 14, 1938 in Wayland Kentucky. Mary married Larry Adams December 24, 1956. Mary is preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Larry Adams; grandson, Benjamin Delong; great-grandson, Noah Lear.

Mary is survived by...

Joyce E. Rettig Leeth Hollenbaugh

Joyce E. Rettig Leeth Hollenbaugh

Jul 27, 2026

Joyce E. Rettig Leeth Hollenbaugh, 92 of Marion, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday July 27, 2026, at Meadows of Marion. Joyce was born October 9, 1933, in Nevada, Ohio to the late Leroy and Beatrice (Hirtz) Rettig. She was also preceded in death by son Rodney Echelberry; brothers Clarence and Glenn Rettig; sisters Maxine Hines, Helen...

Michael E. Smith

Michael E. Smith

Jul 25, 2026

Michael (Mike) E Smith 72, born in Bucyrus OH to Roger & Rose (Brecht) Smith on September 28, 1953, and went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Married the love of his life Connie (Auck) Smith on March 15, 1980. They had three lovely children together Cindy (Christian) Barth, Nevada OH; Lester (Sara) Smith,...

Anna Marie Coldiron

Anna Marie Coldiron

Jul 21, 2026

Anna Marie Coldiron, age 59, passed away July 21, 2026 at home. Anna was born to the late James D. Coldiron and Elizabeth (Libby) Ann (McCleese) Coldiron on March 4, 1967 in Bucyrus Ohio. Anna is preceded in death by her both of her parents and her grandparents.

Anna is survived by her brothers James D. (Trina) Coldiron and Jay Coldiron;...

Ruby May Hill

Ruby May Hill

Jul 11, 2026

Ruby May Hill, age 83, of Bucyrus passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2026 at Marion General Hospital. Ruby displayed exceptional courage and unwavering hope throughout her battle with her terminal illness.

Ruby was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on in her family. One of her joys in life...

Norbert Leroy Riester

Norbert Leroy Riester

Jul 8, 2026

Norbert Leroy Riester, born on September 24, 1935, in Marion, Ohio passed away in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was 90-years old.

Norbert spent most of his life in Marion, Ohio, where he attended St. Mary’s School graduating in 1954. Norbert worked for Fulfillment of America for 18 years and served in the National Guard for six years. After working at Knowlton Farms,...

Edward "Eddie" Lee Fuller

Edward "Eddie" Lee Fuller

Jul 3, 2026

Edward “Eddie” Lee Fuller, 53 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday July 3, 2026, at Mansfield Hospital following a brief illness. Eddie was born April 12, 1973, in Bucyrus to Paris “Roger” and Joyce Ann (Cooper) Fuller of Bucyrus. He is also survived by wife Katrina Weiler; children Paris and Leland Fuller; stepchildren Amanda Olmstead, Angie Pendergast, Gavin Olmstead, Ryan...

Anna Jane Cooper

Anna Jane Cooper

Jun 30, 2026

Anna Jane Cooper, age 80, passed away June 30, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Anna was born to the late Russell and Genevieve (Buchwald) Quaintance February 12, 1946 in Bucyrus Ohio. Anna married the love of her life Patrick Cooper, they shared 53 years together. Anna is preceded in death by her parents; son Greg Cooper; siblings, Jim Quaintance,...

Julie Kay Wiggins

Julie Kay Wiggins

Jun 26, 2026

Julie Kay Wiggins, age 67, passed away June 26, 2026 at Unger Park Post Acute. Julie was born to the late Samuel Benedict and Elizabeth (Shaw) Benedict July 31, 1958 in Crestline Ohio. Julie married Avery Wiggins Sr. on March 23, 1981. Julie was preceded in death by her sons, Avery Wiggins Jr. and Johnny; as well as 10 brothers...

Shirley Mae Shaffer

Shirley Mae Shaffer

Jun 22, 2026

Shirley Mae Shaffer, age 73, passed away at home, June 22nd, 2026. Shirley was born to the late Marion Fletcher and Francis Marie (Salyers) Reynolds April 9, 1953 in Bucyrus Ohio. Shirley married Terry Shaffer June 25th 1997. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Shaffer; brother, Michael Reynolds; and grandson, Devin Schuetz.

Shirley is survived by children, John...

Karen Angela (Brown) Wells

Karen Angela (Brown) Wells

Jun 22, 2026

Karen Angela (Brown) Wells

Karen Angela Wells, age 69, of Bucyrus, Ohio lovingly known to most as Angie or Gigi, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born September 20, 1956, in Marion, Ohio to Byron Brown and Eileen Coleman.

To know Gigi was to be loved by her. Her kindness, warm heart, and unwavering devotion...

Kyle Kelly Gaudaur

Kyle Kelly Gaudaur

Jun 21, 2026

Kyle Kelly Gaudaur, 39 of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, due to natural causes. Kyle was born July 26, 1986 in Bucyrus to the late Kelly E. Gaudaur and Jodi A. (Matthews) Gaudaur of Bucyrus. He is also survived by brothers Chad (Kelsy) Gaudaur and Derek Gaudaur both of Bucyrus; nephews Chance and Jack;...