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Michael "Mick" Rankins

Michael "Mick" Rankins

Jan 25, 2014

Biography:  Michael “Mick” Rankins, 66, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday Jan. 20, 2014 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Mick was born May 1, 1947 in Lewis Co., KY to the late Edward and Mamie Rankins.  He was married to Rita (Holt) Rankins who survives along with two children; Christopher and Daniel both of Bucyrus.  He is also survived by grandson Joshua, brother Jack,...

Claude Burchett

Claude Burchett

Jan 21, 2014

Biography:  Claude Burchett went home to be with his Lord on Friday Jan. 17, 2014, his death was unexpected. Claude was born March 23, 1929 in Carter County KY to the late Jehu and Carrie (Fannin) Burchett. On October 4, 1959 he married his sweetheart Harrietta (Vaughn) Blankenship Burchett and they have shared 54 years of life together.  Claude was...

Dwight L. Cover

Dwight L. Cover

Jan 16, 2014

Biography:  Dwight L. Cover, 92, of Bucyrus passed away Wed. Jan. 15, 2014 in Altercare of Bucyrus.  Dwight was born Jan. 31, 1921 in Brokensword to the late Garner J. and Mabel (Rapp) Cover.  He was married June 8, 1940 to Jeanna P. (Karcher) Cover who preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 2003.  In addition, he was preceded in...

Rose L. Smith

Rose L. Smith

Jan 16, 2014

Biography:  Rose L. Smith, 81, of Tiro passed away at 8:00 am Tuesday Jan. 14, 2014 at home.  Rose was born Feb. 18, 1932 in Sandusky, OH to the late William and Beatrice (Hegemer) Brecht.  She was married Jan. 26, 1952 to Roger E. Smith who preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2010.  In addition to her husband and...

Virginia Ruth Lawhun Lewis

Virginia Ruth Lawhun Lewis

Jan 16, 2014

Biography:  Virginia Ruth Lawhun Lewis, 92, of Bucyrus passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2014 in Heartland of Bucyrus.  She was born May 12, 1921 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late Stanley and Mettie (Bloomfield) Lawhun.  On October 16, 1937 she married William G. Lewis who preceded her in death on March 19, 1985. Virginia is survived by her children, Mrs. Robert (Faye)...

Jerald Paul Radebaugh

Jerald Paul Radebaugh

Jan 16, 2014

Biography: Jerald Paul Radebaugh, 83, of North Robinson passed away on Monday Jan. 13, 2014 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness. Jerald was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Findlay, OH to the late Paul and Esther Flory Radebaugh.  He was married June 29, 1952 in Wayne OH to Marilyn Jeanne (Harmon) who preceded him in death on My...

Victoria "Vicky" Chase

Victoria "Vicky" Chase

Jan 12, 2014

Biography:  Victoria “Vicky” Chase, 66, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Jan. 10, 2014 after a yearlong courageous fight with cancer.  Vicky was born June 17, 1947 in Toledo, OH to the late Ed and Germaine (Sheets) Kendall.  Vicky attended school in both Galion and Bucyrus, graduating in 1965.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Cal...

Edward R. Wead

Edward R. Wead

Jan 11, 2014

Biography:  Longtime Bucyrus Attorney Edward R. Wead, 73 of rural Sycamore, passed away Wednesday evening at home following a short illness.  Ed was born Jan. 30, 1940 in Sistersville, W. Virginia to the late Kenneth and Mary (Murphy) Wead.  He was married August 31, 1983 to Kathleen “Kate” Bils who survives along with children Brian (Hope) Wead of Rocky Mount,...

Wilda Mae Pollock

Wilda Mae Pollock

Jan 6, 2014

Biography:  Wilda Mae Pollock, 98, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus where she had resided since Aug. 2009.  Wilda was a lifelong Bucyrus resident and homemaker.  She was born Nov. 11, 1915 in Crawford County to the late Forbes and Ota (Bresby) Edgington.  She was married July 29, 1935 to Luther L. Pollock...

Evelyn Delores Hite

Evelyn Delores Hite

Jan 6, 2014

Biography:  Evelyn Delores Hite, 95, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday evening at home following a brief illness.  Evelyn was born July 29, 1918 in Schuylere, Nebraska to the late Frank and Louise (Lorenzen) Heun.  She was married Feb. 5, 1943 to Wilbur “Bill” Carl Hite who preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1996.  In addition to her husband and parents, she...

Helen Jane Laipply

Helen Jane Laipply

Jan 3, 2014

Biography:  Helen Jane Laipply, 89, passed away Friday Dec. 27, 2013 in Pleasanton, KS where she had resided since 2005.  Helen was born March 8, 1924 to the late Leroy and Beatrice (Hirtz) Rettig.  She was married March 1, 1943 to H. Dale Laipply who preceded her in death on December 25, 2004.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death...

Bonnie Jo Rinker

Bonnie Jo Rinker

Jan 3, 2014

Biography:  Bonnie Jo Rinker, our dearest wife and mother went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2014 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  As an only child, she was born on May 1, 1945 to Drenna Jean and Clifton Thurman, both deceased. In 1967 she married Raymond Heinlen and they had three children.She is survived by her...

Hazel D. Lee

Hazel D. Lee

Dec 16, 2013

Biography:  Hazel D. Lee, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Dec. 13, 2013 in Bucyrus Community Hospital following a nine month illness.  Hazel was born June 21, 1936 in Monterey, TN to the late Lester and Addy (Graves) Garrison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 daughters Mary Stover and Anna Lee; 2 great grandsons; and...

Wilma "Jean" Mahaffey

Wilma "Jean" Mahaffey

Dec 16, 2013

Biography:  Wilma “Jean” Mahaffey, 73 of Bucyrus passed away on Dec. 14, 2013 in Mansfield Med Central.  Wilma was born March 14, 1940 in Wapakoneta, OH to the late George William and Ina Mae (Webb) Howell. She was married Oct. 24, 1959 to Robert “Bob” Mahaffey who preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 2000.  Wilma is survived by children Bobbi (Dan) Howard...

Alvin Neil Brammer

Alvin Neil Brammer

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Alvin Neil Brammer of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Mill Creek in Galion.  Alvin was born Feb. 28, 1957 in Marion to James E. Brammer Sr. who survives and Miriam E. (Blinn) Brammer who preceded him in death.  He was married June 2, 1979 to Pamela J. (Orr) Brammer who also preceded him in death. In addition...

Donald Hanlon

Donald Hanlon

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Donald Hanlon, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Don was born June 3, 1936 to the late LeRoy and Fannie Hanlon.  He was married Sept. 8, 1963 to Marjorie E. (Solze) Hanlon who preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2010.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by...

Ronald G. Armstrong

Ronald G. Armstrong

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Ronald G. Armstrong, 62 of Bucyrus passed away early Friday afternoon Nov. 6, 2013 at home.  Ronald was born July 8, 1951 in Bucyrus to Eric Armstrong who preceded him in death and O. Eunice (Moore) Armstrong who survives in Bucyrus. He was married to Karen (Hammond) Armstrong in Bucyrus September of 1979 and she survives.  In addition to his father, he...

Kathleen Louise Tidball

Kathleen Louise Tidball

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Kathleen Louise Tidball, 71 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013. Kathy was born on August 21, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to Leroy and Mable (Daniels) Hosler.  In 1976, she moved to Bucyrus with her family.While in Canton, Kathy worked with and volunteered for organizations working with those with mental disabilities as a teacher.    Kathy was very...

Brian James Showers

Brian James Showers

Dec 8, 2013

Biography:  Brian James Showers, 47 of Bucyrus passed away Thursday evening in his home following a short illness.  He was born March 16, 1966 in Titisville, Pennsylvania to Robert and Frieda (Warner) Showers, his mother preceded him in death.  On August 2, 1997 he married Kim Showers, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Logan Beeman and Alexis Showers of Bucyrus; his...

Sylvia M. Wood

Sylvia M. Wood

Dec 5, 2013

Biography:  Sylvia M. Wood, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Dec. 3, 2013 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus following a brief illness.  Sylvia was born Dec. 12, 1952 in Bucyrus to the late Donald W. Cole Sr. and Pansy (Ball) Cole.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Phyllis Jean Prosperi and Madonna Ruckman; 2 infant...

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