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Calvin C. Kurtz

Calvin C. Kurtz

Feb 21, 2015

Biography:  Calvin C. Kurtz, 90 of rural Bucyrus passed away early Friday Feb. 20, 2015 at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus following an extended illness. Calvin was born Nov. 12, 1924 in Liberty Twp., Crawford Co. to the late James G. and Elizabeth K. (Hoss) Kurtz. He was married June 2, 1946 to Wanda P. (Harrer) Kurtz who survives. In addition to his...

Lona M. Burton

Lona M. Burton

Feb 21, 2015

Biography:  Lona M. Burton, 85 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, she had been seriously ill for the past 2 weeks.  Lona was born Dec. 3, 1929 in Vanceburg, KY to the late John and Sarah H. (Butler) Bloomfield.  She was married to the late Cecil Burton who preceded her in death on June...

Audrey C. Gabriel Cooper Kilingenberger

Audrey C. Gabriel Cooper Kilingenberger

Feb 19, 2015

Biography:  Audrey C. Gabriel Cooper Klingenberger, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday evening Feb. 17, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Manor of Findlay.  Audrey was born Jan. 24, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late John P. and Clementine M. (Keckstein) Gabriel.  Her Grandmother, Mary Ann Keckstein parented her after the death of her mother at a young age. She was first married January...

William "Bill" George Heckenhauer

William "Bill" George Heckenhauer

Feb 17, 2015

Biography:  William “Bill” George Heckenhauer, 85, passed away at his home in Ft Pierce, Florida on Wednesday February 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on August 14, 1929 to the late George and Vera (Mader) Heckenhauer.  He attended Bucyrus City Schools and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1947.  Bill attended Capital University...

Christine L. Kalb

Christine L. Kalb

Feb 12, 2015

Biography:  Christine L. Kalb, 72 of Bucyrus passed away late Sunday Feb. 8, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness, her death was unexpected.  Christine was born January 15, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late Chuck and Emma Louise (Irvin) Campbell who survives. Christine is survived by children Gregory (Bev) Kalb, Chatfield; Michael (Nancy) Kalb of Chatfield; Marlene Kalb of...

William C. Lahman

William C. Lahman

Feb 9, 2015

Biography:  William C. Lahman, 92, of Cleveland Heights, OH passed away quietly in his sleep Friday, February 6, 2015 following a yearlong convalescence.  William was born May 25, 1922 south of Brokensword, OH to the late George and Mamie Floy Lahman.  He was married Dec. 22, 1950 to Betty Jane (Schwartz) Lahman who survives in Cleveland Heights.  He was also preceded in death...

Charles Carter

Charles Carter

Feb 1, 2015

Biography:  Charles Carter. 85 of Bucyrus went home to be with the Jesus on Friday Jan. 30, 2015 following an extended illness.  Charles was born March 8, 1929 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Charles Albert and Opal (Porter) Carter.  He was married Oct. 3, 1967 to Roseanna (Conkel) Carter who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Martha Kostenbader

Martha Kostenbader

Jan 30, 2015

Biography:  Martha Kostenbader, 97 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Jan. 30, 2015 at home.  Martha was born June 29, 1917 in Bucyrus to the late Emanuel and Emma (Munz) Kostenbader.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters.Miss Kostenbader began teaching in Bucyrus in 1937, mostly at Kilbourne School, and retired in 1972.  She graduated from Bucyrus...

Ethel M. Wilson

Ethel M. Wilson

Jan 23, 2015

Biography: Ethel Marie (Ruff) Wilson, 88, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Maplecrest Assisted Living, due to complications of a recent stroke.  Ethel was born in Evansville, Indiana on May 26, 1926 to the late Henry William and Eleanor Maria (Horstmann) Ruff. Ethel attended Evansville Lutheran School and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1939.  She...

Allen D, Yunker

Allen D, Yunker

Jan 23, 2015

Biography:  Allen D. Yunker, 69 of Bucyrus passed away Thursday Jan. 22, 2015, his death was unexpected of an apparent heart attack.  Al was born Aug. 7, 1945 in Galion to the late William R. and Maxine (Brayton) Yunker.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Robert and Jim.Allen is survived by son Jeff...

Seth Alan Lee Dunford

Seth Alan Lee Dunford

Jan 21, 2015

Biography:  Seth Alan Lee Dunford of Nevada passed away at 1:00 pm Monday Jan. 19, 2015 at home.  Seth passed well before his time from a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease, “Late Infantile Batten Disease”.  Seth was born September 6, 2008 in Galion. Seth is survived by his mother Rebeccca Van Hesteren of Bucyrus; his younger sister Mickaylah Curtis of Bucyrus; younger cousin Rylee...

Ada M. Lambert

Ada M. Lambert

Jan 21, 2015

Biography:  Ada M. Lambert, 66 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday Jan. 19, 2015 at O.S.U. Hospital in Columbus following a sudden illness.  Ada was born Sept. 16, 1948 in Mansfield to the late Earl C. and Mae (Boyd) Lambert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Mike and sister Nancy. Ada is survived by sons Bradley (Kristie)...

Barbara J. Stiner

Barbara J. Stiner

Jan 16, 2015

Biography:  Barbara J. Stiner, 87 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday Jan. 14, 2015 at Heartland of Bucyrus, she had been in failing health.  Barbara was born Sept. 5, 1927 in Galion to the late Thomas and Eleanor (Helcher) Britt.  She was married Sept. 13, 1947 to John “Dick” Stiner who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1993.  In...

Terry L. Etzinger

Terry L. Etzinger

Jan 12, 2015

Biography:  Terry L. Etzinger, 74, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his family, the most important thing in his life, following a very courageous battle with cancer.  Terry was born July 10, 1940 in Bucyrus to the late Harold and Dorothy (Culver) Etzinger.  He was married Oct. 16, 1959 to his soulmate and...

John L. Lewis Rigney

John L. Lewis Rigney

Jan 12, 2015

Biography:  John L. Lewis Rigney Sr. 68 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday Jan. 7, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  John was born May 1st, 1946 in Harlan KY to the late Charlie and Nettie (Smith) Rigney.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Karen Christine (Welch) Rigney.John is survived by five children; John Rigney Jr., Bucyrus;...

Ada A. Markley

Ada A. Markley

Jan 12, 2015

Biography:  Longtime Bucyrus resident and former owner of Ada's Fashion Gallery, Ada A. Markley, 80, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday as a result of an automobile accident.  Ada was born May 14, 1934 in Limestone, Maine to the late George and Olympe (Rioux) Gervais.  She graduated from Limestone H.S. in 1951, completing the commercial course of study.  She always...

Michael H. LaFrance

Michael H. LaFrance

Jan 12, 2015

Biography:  Michael H. LaFrance, 57 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday at The Ohio State University Hospital, his death was unexpected.  Michael was born Aug. 18, 1957 in Dearborn, MI to the late Wilfred LaFrance and Elizabeth (White) Oren of Reno, NV.  He was married July 18, 1998 to Jennifer (Powell) LaFrance who survives.  In addition to his father he...

Loyd H. Butler

Loyd H. Butler

Jan 10, 2015

Biography:  Loyd H. Butler, 75 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Thursday Jan. 8, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Loyd was born March 17, 1939 in Kentucky to the late Willard and Stella Butler.  He was married Feb. 3, 1967 to Betty (Zornes) Butler who survives.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and...

Sharon F. Hinkle

Sharon F. Hinkle

Jan 10, 2015

Biography:  Sharon F. Hinkle, 61 most recently of Bucyrus and a longtime Columbus resident passed away on Thursday January 8, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic. Sharon’s death followed a long battle with lung disease.  She was born Oct. 26, 1953 in Columbus to the late Elmer Benson Edmond and Betty (Martini) Edmond.  In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Donald M. Smith

Donald M. Smith

Jan 10, 2015

Biography:  Donald M. Smith, 56 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday Jan. 8, 2015 at home following a 2 month illness.  Don was born Feb. 27, 1958 in Bucyrus to Audrey and Lucy (Pinion) Smith who survive in Bucyrus.  He was married Oct. 30, 1976 and has been married for 38 years to Sandra (Albert) Smith. Donald is survived by daughter Terri (Troy)...