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Alma J. Stewart

Alma J. Stewart

May 27, 2014

Biography:  Alma J. Stewart, 77, of Oceola passed away on Sunday May 25, 2014 at Med Central Mansfield following an extended illness.  Alma was born July 22, 1936 in Oak Hill, OH to the late Laffieott and Hetta Alta (Cook) Rawlins.  She was married to Cecil W. Stewart who preceded her in death Jan. 4, 1986.  In addition to her parents and husband,...

Billy Junior Spence

Billy Junior Spence

May 27, 2014

Biography:  Billy Junior Spence, 74, most recently of Welch WV and formerly of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday May 24, 2014 in Charleston W. Virginia.  He was in failing health and seriously ill the last 6 weeks.   Billy was born August 29, 1939 in Raycel, WV to the late Ransom and Erma (Bloomer) Spence.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Donald James Bush

Donald James Bush

May 21, 2014

Biography:  Donald James Bush, 93, of rural Bucyrus, died as a result of cardiac failure on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Maplecrest Assisted Living.  He was born May 24, 1920 in Ashland, Ohio, son of Henry H. and Mary Ada (Gearhart) Bush.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Josephine (Invocato) Bush whom he married on October 19, 1946.  He is...

Grace Dixon

Grace Dixon

May 18, 2014

Biography:  Grace Dixon, 95, of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Altercare of Bucyrus.  She was born May 26, 1918 in Seco Kentucky to the late Charles V. and Hester (Cornett) DeCoursey.  On November 25, 1944 she married Arthur Dixon who preceded her in death on December 6, 1969. She is survived by her children, Mary (Larry) Adams...

Lonnie G. Arthur

Lonnie G. Arthur

May 18, 2014

Biography: Lonnie G. Arthur, 90, 0f Bucyrus passed away on early Sunday May 18, 2014 at Fairhaven Home in Upper Sandusky.  Lonnie was born Aug. 11, 1923 in Clay Co., WV to the late Lewis P. and Cloie (Page) Arthur.  He was married Feb. 8, 1947 to Ethel T. (Schoolcraft) Arthur who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Maebelle Garrett

Maebelle Garrett

May 15, 2014

Biography:  Maebelle Garrett, 95, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Altercare of Bucyrus following a two year illness.  Maebelle was born June 27, 1918 in Franklin, KY to the late Sylvana C. “Babe” and Ada Dean (Suttle ) Carter.  She was married Aug. 24, 1940 to Eugene L. Garrett in Franklin KY., he preceded her in death on March...

Thomas L. Louis

Thomas L. Louis

May 13, 2014

Biography:  Thomas T. Louis, 80, of Galion passed away on Sunday May 11, 2014 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, his death was unexpected.  Tom was born April 14, 1934 in Monnett to the late Thomas Louis Sr. and Eva (Clark) Louis Wise.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Richard Wise. Tom is survived by...

Wilma J. Waller

Wilma J. Waller

May 13, 2014

Biography:  Wilma J. Waller, 77, of Bucyrus went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, her death was unexpected.  Wilma was born June 23, 1936 in Wakefield, OH to the late Fred and Ida (Adkins) Ferguson. She was married to Ray Waller on May 29, 1954, he survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandchildren Thomas Monk...

Bill Barber

Bill Barber

May 9, 2014

Biography:  Bill Barber, 65, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday May 8, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, his death was unexpected following a stroke two days ago.  Bill was born Sept. 18, 1948 in Bucyrus to the late Charles E. and Edith L (Clark) Barber.  He was married Oct. 8, 1967 to Sandra (Groves) Barber who survives.  In...

Brad Sobers

Brad Sobers

May 5, 2014

Biography:  Brad Sobers, 75, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday May 2, 2014 in Galion Community Hospital, he had been in failing health but his death was unexpected.  Brad was born Sept. 22, 1938 in Marion, OH to the late Graden and Helen (Frazier) Sobers.  He was married Sept. 21, 1963 to Saundra “Sandy” (Shuster) Sobers who survives.  In addition to his parents,...

Debra Stamper

Debra Stamper

May 5, 2014

Biography:  Debra Stamper, 55, of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord early on Monday May 5, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  She had battled cancer for the past 2 years.  Debbie was born August 30, 1958 in Bucyrus to the late Talmadge Stamper and Shirley (Harris) Stamper McKee who survives in Bucyrus. In addition to her father she was preceded in death...

Rosetta Butler

Rosetta Butler

May 4, 2014

Biography:  Rosetta Butler, 62, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday May 2, 2014 at home, her death was unexpected following a brief illness.  Rosetta was born March 24, 1952 in Vanceburg, KY to the late Flemon and Mary (Smith) Stone.  She was married June 8, 1968 to Harold Butler who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters...

Isabelle F. Billings

Isabelle F. Billings

May 4, 2014

Biography:  Isabelle F. Billings, 91, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday May 4, 2014 at Maplecrest Home in Bucyrus and heaven gained a beautiful Angel.  Isabelle was born Oct. 9, 1922 in rural Crawford Co. to the late William and Caroline (Seiler) Leonberger.  She was married Dec. 9, 1943 to Wilford C. Billings who preceded her in death on July 2, 2003....

Jeffery L. Musser

Jeffery L. Musser

May 4, 2014

Biography:  Jeffrey L. Musser, 38, of Bucyrus died on Saturday May 3, 2014, his death was unexpected of natural causes due to ongoing health problems.  Jeff was born March 5, 1976 in Bucyrus to Jimmy Lee Musser of Bucyrus and Debbie Stewert who preceded him in death. Jeff is survived by father and step mother Jimmy and Tami Musser of Bucyrus; maternal...

John L. Alt

John L. Alt

May 1, 2014

Biography:  John L. Alt of Bucyrus passed away peacefully at home with family on Thursday May 1, 2014.  John was born June 24, 1935 to the late Edwin and Maxine (Gourd) Alt and was raised on a farm in Shelby, OH.  He was married for 56 years to Shirley (Mackling) Alt who preceded him in death on Sept. 18, 2013.  He was also...

Alta E. Kirgis

Alta E. Kirgis

Apr 30, 2014

Biography:  Alta E. Kirgis, 88, of rural Lykens passed away on Monday April 28, 2014 at Orchard Park in Bucyrus following a lengthy illness.  Alta was born April 10, 1926 in Lykens Township to the late John W. and Elnora (Brause) Ross. Alta lived her entire life in the farm house where she was born. She was married Oct. 25, 1947 to...

Janet Pflieder

Janet Pflieder

Apr 29, 2014

Biography:  Janet Pflieder, 57, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday April 27, 2014 at home, she had suffered from COPD.  Janet was born Aug. 10, 1956 in Bucyrus to the late Waine and Betty J. (Ruckman) Peterman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Francis Pflieder; daughter Robin; and son Randy Pflieder. Janet is survived by children; Lola...

Joanne Reid

Joanne Reid

Apr 28, 2014

Biography:  Joanne Reid, 83, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday April 27, 2014 at home.  Joanne was born May 22, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Cecil and Cathren (Pfahler) Schell.  She was married Sept. 11, 1965 to Ron Reid who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Bob, Jack, Jim, and Tom Schell,...

Betty J. Evans

Betty J. Evans

Apr 28, 2014

Biography:  Betty J. Evans, 74, of Bucyrus died on Friday April 25, 2014 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Betty was born May 12, 1939 in Bucyrus to the late Robert and C. Jewell (Grogan) Rittenberry.  She was married for over 55 years to Virgil “Tackett” Evans who preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2013.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was...

Richard L. Bauer

Richard L. Bauer

Apr 21, 2014

Biography:  Richard L. Bauer, 69, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday April 20, 2014 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Richard was born June 29, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late A. Gerald and Virginia (Ahlfeld) Bauer.  He is survived by sisters Sharon Webb of Portsmouth, VA and Cindy (Larry West) Eggelston of Bucyrus; brother William (Phyllis) Bauer of Sycamore; as well as nieces...