Obituaries

Jul 12, 2015

Martha E. Lyon age 93 of Caledonia passed away July 12th 2015 at Marion General Hospital. She was born December 3, 1921 as the daughter of the late John Leo White and Bernice (Harper). Martha married Bernard E. Lyon March 10, 1940 in Caledonia. Ohio who precedes her. She retired from Caledonia Elementary School after 20 years as a...

Jul 12, 2015

Martha V. Neville, age 95 of Caledonia passed away July 12th 2015 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. She was born March 01st, 1920 as the daughter of the late Herman E. and Hazel (Conley) Neville. Martha graduated from Meeker High School, Class of 1938. She was employed by the Jonas Corp of New York as General Manager of...

Jul 3, 2015

Marie Elaine Barr, age 77 of Marion passed away July 3rd at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born on December 9th, 1937 as the daughter of the late Charles & Lona (Johnston) Dripps. She married George Barr March 19th, 1955 in Liberty, Indiana and he survives her at home. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening...

Jun 30, 2015

Billy Ray Caskey, age 46 of Caledonia passed away Tuesday morning June 30th, 2015 in Marion General Hospital. He was born October 13th, 1968 in Marion as the son of Roy and Jackie (Salisbury) Caskey. Billy had worked as a construction worker, bartender, cook and maintenance man. In his free time he enjoyed being outside fishing and camping. Billy...

Jun 23, 2015

Sandra Sue Cochran MacKenzie, age 68 of Marion passed away June 23rd at home. She was born on September 8th, 1946 as the daughter of the late Wayne & Edna M. (Redmon) Cochran. She married Brad Mackenzie August 26, 1978 and he survives her at home. Sandra enjoyed gardening, collecting thimbles and bells from all over the world. She...

Jun 23, 2015

May 9, 2015

David M. Thompson age 69 of Caledonia passed away Saturday evening May 9th in Marion General Hospital. David was born January 31st, 1946 in Marion as the son of the late Chester & Lauretta (Redman) Thompson. He was a graduate of River Valley High School and was retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 39 years employment. David was a Deacon...

Apr 5, 2015

Shelba Jean Coykendall - Thomas, age 76 of Caledonia passed away Sunday evening April 5th at Signature Health Care Facility in Galion. She was born on November 6th, 1938 in Caledonia as the daughter of Earl I. & Macel P. (Morrow) Caskey. Shelba was a "Homebody" who enjoyed Flower and vegetable gardening. She attended Freedom Fellowship Church...

Mar 25, 2015

Marion: Kenneth "Eugene" Longacre, 88 Years old, passed early Wednesday morning, March 25th, after courageously battling a heart ailment. He was in his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born August 17, 1926, in Caledonia to Kenneth and Elizabeth Coen Longacre He met his beautiful wife Arlene (McNeil) Longacre, from Green Camp, on a blind date back...

Mar 24, 2015

Verlyn Jean Lemke age 87 of Marion passed away Tuesday morning March 24th 2015 at her home. She was born on October 27th, 1927 in Marion as the daughter of Clifford J & Alice M. (Deal ) Hickman. Jean was an able worker on the farm and had been a substitute bus driver for Ridgedale Schools, but...

Mar 13, 2015

Ronald Eugene Malone, age 58 of Marion passed away Friday March 13th at his residence. Ronald was born on May 14th, 1956 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late Denver & Jessie (Sizemore) Malone. He was a noted carpenter, enjoyed camping, and spending time with friends and family. He was a huge OSU and Duck Dynasty fan....

Feb 20, 2015

Jack E. Baer age 81 of Tully Twp. passed away Friday morning Feb. 20th at Marion General Hospital. Jack was born on October 7th 1933 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late Ralph W. & Anna Violet (Oiler) Baer. He was a noted woodworker and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a frequent contributor to...

Feb 13, 2015

Dale E. "Bud" Hedrick age 86 of Climax passed away Friday morning Feb 13th 2015 at home. Bud was born on July 31st 1928 in Climax, Ohio as the son of the late Edward Dale & Margaret E. (Garverick) Hedrick . He was a soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army during World War II. He...

Feb 11, 2015

Roy Paxton, age 87 of Caledonia passed away late Wednesday afternoon February 11th at home . Roy was born on May 13th, 1927 in Circleville as the son of the late Noah and Dora (Weaver) Paxton. He had resided in the Caledonia area for the past 61 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and...

Feb 11, 2015

Tamela Jean Plotner age 56 of Martel passed away Wednesday evening February 11th at Heartland of Marion after a five year struggle with cancer. She was born on May 10th, 1958 in Marion as the daughter of Ted & Nellie (Sexton) Watt of Marion. Her parents survive her in Marion. On June 4th, 1976 she married Jerry...

Jan 20, 2015

Nancy Ann Pugh, age 81 passed away January 20, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 10, 1933 in Marion, Ohio to the late Harry James Sr. and Mary Belle (McFadden) Claffey. In her early years, Nancy worked with Inspection Service Inc. in Caledonia, which she found quite enjoyable for five years. After her...

Jan 16, 2015

Larry L. Hunt age 70 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening January 16, 2015 in Marion General Hospital. Larry was born December 31st, 1944 as the son of the late Eugene & Daisy (Harrell) Hunt. He was a former employee of Tecumseh Products in Marion. In his spare time Larry enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and...

Jan 15, 2015

Sapphire Aurora Foust, infant daughter of Chad & Lisa (Callahan) Foust of Martel, passed away Thursday January 15th 2015 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus. Sapphire was born in Marion on December 31st, 2014 . Besides her parents, Sapphire is survived by her sisters Lindsey, Brooklynn, Haley & Angel and her brother Chad Jr. She will also be remembered by...

Jan 12, 2015

Randy Joe Kramer, age 50 of Marion passed away Monday morning January 12th, 2015 at home . Randy was born on November 19th, 1964 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois as the son of the late Lewis Kramer & Linda Lou Clem Kramer - Parker. He married the former Jeanette "Jenny" Doolittle on May 12th, 1993 and she survives him. Randy...

Jan 7, 2015

Ms. Mary Katherine Stone, known to her friends and family as Mary K, passed away at 6:30am Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Signature Healthcare in Galion, Ohio. She was born on December 6, 1920 in Caledonia to Royal C. Stone and Margaret M. Stone (Glathart). Mary K was the executive director of Heritage Trails Girl Scout Council before retiring...