James William Espy, age 74 of Morral, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. On August 31, 1948, he was born in Marion to the late William C. and Vonna Mae (Clark) Espy, and in 1993, he married his late wife, Mary Ann (Lang). James graduated from Cardington Lincoln High in 1966 and most recently worked at Certified, but prior to that, he enjoyed a colorful work history that included time with BF Goodrich in Green Camp, Well-Kaw Glass in Marion, and the OK Cafe....

Billie Jo Klaiber, age 89 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her home. She was born in Garrett, Kentucky, on November 2, 1933, to the late Kermit and Margaret (Moore) Sparkman. Billie worked at Whirlpool for 26 years, and she was a member of Good Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons Greg Burkett and Cecil R. Burkett; her daughters Phyllis Unroe, Sheila Judy, and Priscilla Shifflet; her brother Fairl Sparkman; her sisters Teresa Sparkman, Gurdy Slone,...

Leo Wilkes Stover, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. Leo was one of eleven siblings and was born on September 1, 1935, in West Virginia to the late Henry and Bertha (Mays) Stover. He married Vernelle (Long) Stover on May 19, 1958, and they were blessed with 44 years of marriage which included 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Vernelle preceded him in death in February, 2002. Leo was blessed a few years later with a second marriage to Christine Stover, who...

Patricia Anne Williams, 84, of Marion, OH, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022. On October 9, 1938, in Norfolk, VA, the late Ernest Nooney and Erma Barnes, would welcome her into the world. Patricia was a loved member of the Marion Bible Fellowship. She was well known for her ministry of providing homemade heating pads and Bibles to everyone she met, in hopes to bring comfort and the Lord’s message of Grace and salvation to them. Patricia is preceded in death by her...

Sue A. Chatlain, age 74 of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. She was born on December 8, 1947, in Marion to the late Harry and Katherine (Smith) Stumbo. Sue spent most of her life working as an LPN, but she later worked as the director’s assistant for 8 years at the Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter, and prior to that, she enjoyed her time working for a flower shop. She loved traveling and crafts. She is...

Roerena “Rena” Ann Keckler, 56, of Marion, OH, passed away at the Marion General Hospital on November 20, 2022. Rena’s story begins in Columbus, OH on May 16, 1966, where her late parents, Charles Frederick Casto and Barbara Ann Blevins, would welcome her into the world. Her husband, Tag Robert Keckler, would join her side in marriage in Marion, OH, on July 2, 2016. Rena was a giver and loved to help everyone she met. She was a home health aid for over 30 years, working at...

    James A. Schurch, age 72, of Marion passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:10 AM in the Marion General Hospital. He was born in Marion, Ohio on November 11, 1950 to Arthur and Florence (Orahood) Schurch.  Jim married the former Teresa Schneider on August 14, 1982 in Marion and she survives.  Surviving along with his wife are a son, T.J. Schurch of Grove City, OH., a daughter, Tracy (Syrea) Schurch-Thomas of Westerville, OH., a brother, Bill (Penny)...

Leona “Lee” Marlene VanVoorhis, age 83 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, surrounded by family and her special friends at the Marion Manor. Lee was born on March 18, 1939 to the late John and Beatrice (O’ Connell) Belt in Marion, Ohio.  On September 5, 1959, she married Ernie VanVoorhis in Marion, Ohio. Over the years she belonged to the Church of the Nazarene, in both Caledonia and Marion. While in Caledonia she served as the song leader and was...

Donna Sue Butler, 74 of Marion, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2022. On May 23, 1948, the late Thurman Turner and Freda Moore would welcome her into the world in Wayland, KY. This would be the start to a long and memory-filled life. Donna worked at the Marion County Job and Family Services in Marion for 21 years. In her early years, she worked her first job at the Harding Hotel. She loved to help people and was a mom to everyone she knew. Being a woman of faith, she attended...

Margarette (Marge) M. Webb, 95 years young, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 2 at The Wyndmoor of Marion in Marion, Ohio. Born in Camden Michigan, Margarette was the daughter of the late Orren and Myrtal Webb.  Margarette was married to George M. Webb, whom she met at Olivet Nazarene College and married in June 1948. He preceded her in death in November 2007. She was also preceded in death by her sweet daughter, Neola Sue “Susie” Webb. Margarette was not only a...