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Wanda "Bonnie" Bukovich

Wanda "Bonnie" Bukovich

Sep 20, 2014

Biography:  Wanda “Bonnie” Bukovich, 79 of 4490 Monnett-Chapel Rd., Galion passed away on Thursday Sept. 18, 2014 at home, she had been in failing health for the past year.  Bonnie was born May 18, 1935 in Davy, WV to the late George W. and Beulah (Jackson) Green.  She was married Dec. 30, 1953 to John J. Bukovich who preceded her...

Rick L. Zeigler

Rick L. Zeigler

Sep 16, 2014

Biography: Rick L. Zeigler, 57, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday Sept. 14, 2014 at home. Rick was born June 2, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Robert Eugene and Edna (Quaintance) Zeigler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Robert and sister Pattie. Rick is survived by son Rick and wife Jennifer of Bucyrus;...

Janis I. Shaffer

Janis I. Shaffer

Sep 15, 2014

Biography:  Janis I. Shaffer, 84, passed away on Sunday Sept. 14, 2014 in Willow Brook Nursing Home, Delaware, OH.  Janis was born March 11, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Thomas and Florence (Dininger) Shaffer, she was never married.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin sister Janet I Shaffer. Janis is survived by cousins; Arlo (Pat) Lutz,...

Ida Mae Eulett

Ida Mae Eulett

Sep 9, 2014

Biography:  Ida Mae Eulett, 74, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday at Fairhaven Home in Upper Sandusky following a brief illness.  Ida was born Sept. 27, 1939 in Greenup, KY to the late Russell and Gledis (Burton) Harper.  She was married March 2, 1957 to Johnie H. Eulett who preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 2001.  In addition to...

Jerald Lee Smith

Jerald Lee Smith

Sep 6, 2014

Biography:  Jerald Lee Smith, 65, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday at his home.  Jerry was born July 11, 1949 in Russell Co. Virginia to the late Robert Hubert and Ora Evangeline (Jackson) Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Larry Ronald Smith and Robert Eugene Smith. Jerry is survived by his step mother...

Freelin Hensley

Freelin Hensley

Sep 4, 2014

Biography:  Freelin Hensley, 67, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday at home, his death was unexpected.  Freelin was born Sept. 20, 1946 in Vanceburg Kentucky to the late Stanley and Lillie (Brown) Hensley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam and Clyde Sr; and his nephew, Clyde “Junior” Hensley.Freelin is survived by his...

Rev. Ronald W. Lambert

Rev. Ronald W. Lambert

Sep 4, 2014

Biography:  Rev. Donald W. Lambert, 79,  passed into the arms of Jesus Monday night, September 1st 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Donald was born October 16, 1934 in Ruggles, Ky to the late Samuel and Beulah (Dummitt) Lambert.   He was the  former pastor and still a member of Sharon Christian Holiness Church, 4391 Beechgrove Rd, Bucyrus. He married Helen I Spriggs May...

Billijack Chatman

Billijack Chatman

Sep 4, 2014

Biography:  Billjack Chatman, 55, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday at his home.  Billjack was born Nov. 29, 1958 in Welch, W. Virg. To the late Billy C. Chatman and Mary (Foley) Chatman who survives.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters Misty (Travis Ratliff) Chatman and Macy (Travis Hill) Chatman both of Bucyrus and their mother Kathleen Delaney...

Darrell E. Lewis

Darrell E. Lewis

Sep 4, 2014

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Thomas C. Staats

Thomas C. Staats

Aug 26, 2014

Biography:  Thomas C. Staats, 71, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Aug. 26, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus following a brief illness.  Tom was born Jan. 15, 1943 in Ripley, W. Virg. to the late Orville Staats and Myrta (McGrew) Rainer of Stockport, OH.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step father Alvin Rainer; son Roy Staats;...

Eva E. "Susie" Brown

Eva E. "Susie" Brown

Aug 24, 2014

Biography:  Eva E. “Susie” Brown of 400 Barks Rd., Marion passed away on Saturday Aug. 23, 2014 at Heartland of Marion.  Susie was born Oct. 31, 1947 in Bucyrus to the late William and Myrtle (Houck) Lawrence.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Bob Lawrence and numerous other siblings. Susie is survived by husband Dale Brown of...

Sue Baldwin

Sue Baldwin

Aug 22, 2014

Biography: Sue Baldwin, 68, of Louisville, KY passed away on Friday August 15, 2014 in Louisville.  Sue was born Nov. 27, 1945 to the late James E. and Ruth Kirkham.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Steve Baldwin and brother Jim Kirkham.Sue is survived by one grandchild Morgan Baldwin and sister Barb Massey of Bucyrus along...

Marcella M. Tuokkola

Marcella M. Tuokkola

Aug 21, 2014

Biography:  Marcella M. Tuokkola, 72, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 21, 2014 at University Hospital of Cleveland following a courageous battle with cancer.  Marcella was born Dec. 9, 1941 in Chatfield to the late Omar and Loretta (Durnwald) Auck.  She was married Oct. 20, 1962 to Elmer R. “Dick” Tuokkola  who preceded her in death on July 13, 1993.  In addition to...

Naomi R. Eppley

Naomi R. Eppley

Aug 13, 2014

Biography:  Naomi R. Eppley, 89, formerly of 5054 Ridgeton Rd. and for the past 8 years a resident of Carlisle Place Assisted Living passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2014, at Carlisle Place following a lengthy illness.  Naomi was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Bucyrus to the late Austin and M. Ruth (Sherer) Yaussy.  She was married March 25, 1945 to...

Nancy Carol Wilson

Nancy Carol Wilson

Aug 11, 2014

Biography:  Nancy Carol Wilson, 66 years of age, of 206 W. Galen St., Bucyrus passed away at 1:25 am Friday August 9, 2014. She had been in failing health for the past 5 years.  Nancy was born Feb. 12, 1948 in Bloomville to the late Arthur Sours and Deliliah (Lawrence) Sours. Nancy is survived by husband Alfred Wilson; children William Wilson of...

Vera Marie McClure

Vera Marie McClure

Aug 8, 2014

Biography:  Vera Marie McClure of Bucyrus died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. at the Galion Community Hospital.  Born July 20, 1915, the daughter of Aaron Daniel and Hannah Catherine Shafer Green, Vera was baptized on August 8, 1915, by Reverend Philip Dielmann and confirmed on May 5, 1929 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Washington by Reverend John Doescher.  She...

Cherrie M. Gettings

Cherrie M. Gettings

Aug 8, 2014

Biography:  Cherie M. Gettings, 52, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 7, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Cherie was born May 20, 1962 in Lackawanna, N.Y. to the late George Griffith and Ruth (Faybach) Griffith who survives in Poland, OH.  Cherie is also survived by children Howard (Laura) Gettings and James Gettings both of Bucyrus; grandchildren Grant and Ruthie Gettings; step...

Adaline Lavina May Kocher

Adaline Lavina May Kocher

Jul 29, 2014

Biography:  Adaline Lavina May Kocher, 93, of Bucyrus was called home on Saturday July 26, 2014 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family and her pastor.  Adaline was born Jan. 19, 1921 at the Staiger Family Home in rural Bucyrus to the late James and Dessie M. (Frank) Staiger. She was married Sept. 1, 1940 to Ray Kocher and together they...

Lowell C. Green

Lowell C. Green

Jul 29, 2014

Biography:  Lowell C. Green died on July 24 at age 88 Rev. Dr. Lowell Clark Green, a well-known Lutheran theologian and pastor, died on Thursday, 2014 July 24, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He had a doctorate in theology from the University of Erlangen in Germany (1955) and wrote prolifically, publishing several books and scores of journal articles on the history of the Church and on...

Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon

Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon

Jul 24, 2014

Biography:  Jean M. “Granny” Sheldon, 86, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014 in Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Jean was born May 21, 1928 in Attica to the late William and Marie (Wilford) Pine.  She was married April 8, 1950 to Robert E. Sheldon who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2006.  In addition to her husband, she...

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