Obituaries

Susanna "Sue" M. Harrod

Susanna "Sue" M. Harrod

Jan 2, 2025

Susanna “Sue” M. Harrod, 73, passed away at 2:26 p.m. on January 2, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  

Sue was born on May 6, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard Guy and Mary Margaret (Martin) Thompson. On July 14, 1989, she married Lynn A. Harrod, who preceded her in death on June 18, 2014. 

Sue held a Bachelor of...

Joanne Y. Hemenway

Joanne Y. Hemenway

Dec 31, 2024

Joanne Hemenway, 95, of Lima, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born on April 19, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Leo Berryhill and Gertrude {Ayers} Berryhill-Carr.

On January 8, 1948, she married Billy Lee Hemenway, who preceded her in death in 2003. Joanne was a devout Christian who...

Irene Julie Alco

Irene Julie Alco

Dec 30, 2024

Irene Julie Alco, 92, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at her residence.

Irene was born on April 1, 1932, in Clymer, Pennsylvania, to John and Elizabeth Kopczyk. She married Pete Alco, who preceded her in death. 

Irene was a devout follower of Christ and a member of Lima Baptist Temple.

 She is survived by her children, Julie Alco, Peter Alco, and...

James A. Kempton, Sr.

James A. Kempton, Sr.

Dec 30, 2024

James "Jim" Arthur Kempton Sr., 86, entered into the arms of his heavenly Father on December 30, 2024, surrounded by his family after a short illness.

 He was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on March 27th, 1938, to Roland and Cecilia Kempton, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Marge (John) Garin and Jean (late Don) Wallin. He...

Danny Lee Furr

Danny Lee Furr

Dec 24, 2024

Danny Lee Furr, 73, passed away at 2:41 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Shawnee Manor. Danny was born on April 22, 1951, in Kenton, Ohio, to Raymond E. and Virginia (Plaugher) Furr. 

Danny graduated from Lima Senior High; he served in the U.S. Marines; and worked as a drywaller & finisher. He enjoyed art, fishing, sports, and was an...

M. Mozelle Saylor

M. Mozelle Saylor

Dec 23, 2024

Mabel Mozelle Saylor, at 107 years old, went to spend Christmas in Heaven on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living Center. 

Mozelle was born on February 8, 1917, in Bloomdale, Ohio, to the late Merritt Irvin and Grace (Ripley) Baertsche. On June 1, 1941, she married her beloved Donald Saylor, who preceded her in death on February 22, 1992.

Mozelle...

Erma Duran

Erma Duran

Dec 22, 2024

Erma Duran, 68, passed away on December 22, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center. 

 Erma was born on February 2, 1956, in Lima, Ohio to Leroy and Viola (Burden) Miller. 

 Erma worked at Lima Manor for nearly 30 years. She loved gambling and spending time with her grandkids. 

 She is survived by her children, Mike Miller and James (Hope) Duran; grandchildren, Lainie Miller,...

Rosezella M Watkins

Rosezella M Watkins

Dec 20, 2024

Rosezella M. Watkins, 87, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024, surrounded by all of her children and their spouses.

 

She was born on July 20, 1937, in Lima, Ohio to her parents, George and Jeanette Benjamin. On December 21, 1958, she married James M. Watkins. 

 

Rosezella was a 1955 graduate of Central High School; she then went...

Prentice Hendrickson Jr.

Prentice Hendrickson Jr.

Dec 19, 2024

Prentice Hendrickson Jr. of Sidney was welcomed into Heaven on December 19, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He was born on January 31, 1965 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife Penny Hendrickson, daughter: Sara Hendrickson, stepdaughters: Brittney (Mikey) Jones and Katelyn (Jacob Cox) Cook, grandchildren: Lilie Hendrickson, Jazmine Hendrickson, Dalton Lusk, and Sami Olinghouse, step-grandchildren: Michael...

Dorothy Blosser

Dorothy Blosser

Dec 18, 2024

Dorothy Blosser, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. 

Dorothy was born on December 8, 1930, in Cairo, Ohio, to Carl and Edith (Donovan) Schindler. In 1950, she married Tom Blosser, who preceded her in death.

Dorothy attended Cairo Grade School and Columbus Grove High School. After graduation she worked in Cleveland for Ohio Bell Telephone Co....

Richard Marquart

Richard Marquart

Dec 16, 2024

Richard Marquart, 93, of Lima, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1931, in Bluffton to the late Albert and Emma {Smith} Marquart.

He married the love of his life, Donna {Clymer} and they were married for 60 years before her passing in 2009. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Bluffton Post Office....

Jerry Earl Knickerbocker

Jerry Earl Knickerbocker

Dec 16, 2024

Jerry Earl Knickerbocker, 80, passed away at 3:08 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. 

Jerry was born on December 19, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Meryl and Edith (Grey) Knickerbocker. On January 18, 2023, he married Alice (Pearson) Knickerbocker, who survives in Lima.

Jerry loved his guns and he enjoyed hunting when he was younger. After...

John Curtis Tuttle

John Curtis Tuttle

Dec 15, 2024

John Curtis Tuttle, 85, passed away peacefully at home with family beside him December 15, 2024. He was born October 22, 1939 in Allen County, Ohio to John Delbert and Mary J. (Yant) Tuttle.

Following graduation from Lafayette-Jackson High School in 1957, he studied mechanical and architectural design through correspondence at Chicago Technical Institute. His career as a draftsman, tool and...

Ruth Ann Silone

Ruth Ann Silone

Dec 13, 2024

Ruth Ann Silone, 84, of Lima, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1940 in Lima to the late Harold and Ruth {Silver} Houseworth. 

Ruth Ann retired from Kroger after 25 years. She was then an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance and then owner of The Blind Factory in Naples, Florida for 12 years. After...

Dorothe C. Mosier

Dorothe C. Mosier

Dec 11, 2024

Dorothe C. Mosier, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Dorothe was born on November 24, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry H. and Rebecca L. (Niemeyer) Hoeper. 

Dorothe was a 1956 graduate of Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio. She retired from Tuttle Construction Company where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a...

Russell W. King

Russell W. King

Dec 6, 2024

The man the myth the legend, Russell W. King Sr Passed away on Friday December 6th, 2024. But not before leaving us with a great life story to tell. He was born in Oklahoma and from what he has told us the whole state was his friend. From competing in every sport offered to being president of every club available...

James LaRue

James LaRue

Dec 3, 2024

James “Jim” LaRue, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

James was born on August 30, 1940, in Beaverdam, Ohio to Harold and Naomi (Downing) LaRue. 

James loved collecting antiques, mostly tractors. He actively enjoyed shooting guns. James also loved country music and listening to live music. He was also involved in the Allen County Fair...

Tempy Smith Anderson

Tempy Smith Anderson

Dec 2, 2024

Tempy Smith Anderson, 93, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Lost Creek Care Center. 

 

Tempy was born on October 8, 1931, in Jackson, Mississippi to Nathan and Annie M. (Henry) Smith. 

 

Tempy loved to cook for her family and friends. She worked at many restaurants, including Milanos, Alpine Village, and a school cafeteria. She was a foster parent for a...

Nancy S. Wise

Nancy S. Wise

Nov 29, 2024

Nancy S. Wise, 87, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, after a long battle with bladder cancer. 

Nancy was born on September 23, 1937, in High Point, North Carolina to Jonas C. and Zula B. (Wynn) Harvey. On November 26, 1982, she married John L. Wise, who preceded her in death on February 11, 2022.

After graduating from Pilot High School,...

Bonnie L. Shook

Bonnie L. Shook

Nov 28, 2024

Bonnie L. Shook, Scouting pioneer, passed away at 97 years on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital, after a selfless lifelong commitment to serve her community. 

Bonnie was born on August 12, 1927, in Jerry City, Ohio, to Leroy Carmen and Beryl (Maiden) Isenheart. On September 22, 1946, she married, Belford Wesley Shook, who was also a Boy Scout...