Obituaries

Michelle Lee Fuerst

May 14, 2019

Michelle Lee Fuerst, 56, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her home.

Michelle was born on July 7, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ray and Doris (Biersdorfer) Wildermuth.  On Saturday, August 23, 1986, she married Michael Fuerst, who survives in Elida.

Michelle was a 1980 graduate of Allen...

Linda Rice

May 7, 2019

Linda J. (Widmark) Rice, 77, died at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born at home on Jefferson St. in Lima, Ohio on January 20, 1942, to the late Harold Widmark and Laura Alma (Paden) Widmark. She married the love of her life James W. Rice on June 19, 1960,...

Mary Katherine Bennett

May 7, 2019

Mary Katherine Bennett

93, of Lima, passed away at 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Meadows of Kalida in Kalida, OH. She was born on October 12, 1925 in Lima, OH to the late Dale Richard and Kattie C. {Prowant} Bible. On July 13, 1947 at the Cairo Christian Church in Cairo, she married Jack...

Billie L. Good

May 7, 2019

Billie L. Good

100, died at 12:10 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Billie was born on March 30, 1919, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Nira Ackom  and Ethyl  (LaRue) Ackom. She Married Charles R. Good January 9, 1941 in Lima, Ohio who...

Jean Malloy

May 3, 2019

Jean Malloy, 87, of Lima, passed away May 3, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Ralph and Mildred O'Connell, September 17,1931 in Toledo, Ohio. Jean graduated from Toledo Central Catholic High School in 1949 and attended the University of Toledo.

She married the...

Robert J. "Dick" Gibson

May 3, 2019

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

Robert J. “Dick” Gibson, 91, passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home in Lima, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Dick was born on January 31, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Hugh and Margaret (Horrigan) Gibson.  On June 6,...

John K Malon

Apr 29, 2019

John K. Malon

62, died at 10:04 AM on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

John was born on June 24, 1956, in Hicksville, New York, to late Adam Malon  and Mary  (Martarello) Malon.

In his younger days he was easy going.

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James B. Schleter

Apr 29, 2019

James B. Schleter, 55, passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his home.

James was born on November 8, 1963, in Montpelier, OH, to James and Eileen (Durbin) Schleter who survive in Lima.

James acquired a master’s degree in business then went on to work for and retire from Chase Bank...

Amy Grace Bunyan

Apr 24, 2019

Amy Grace  Bunyan, 91, died at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Amy was born on Friday, May 13, 1927, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late W. Dale Frye and Laura Mae (Stokes) Frye.  On Sunday, August 17, 1947, in Elwood City, Pennsylvania, she married Hubert G. Bunyan,...

Bruce Lee Tigner

Apr 23, 2019

Bruce Lee  Tigner , 63, died at 2:50 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living in Cridersville, Ohio.

Bruce was born on November 27, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dorothy M (Sterrett) Tigner.  He never married.

He is survived by: Three sisters, Jennifer L. Tigner,...

Constance A. Huff

Apr 16, 2019

Constance A. Huff, 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Health Park Hospital, Fort Myers Beach, FL.  She was loved by all of her family and lots of friends and will be greatly missed.

Constance was born on June 4, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to Guy and Alfretta (Gilmer) Brogan.  She was married 61 years...

Edna Marie (Herman) Greeley

Apr 16, 2019

Edna Marie Greeley, 84, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born on December 1, 1934 in Lima to the late Edwin A. and Theresa {Ruen} Herman. On October 27, 1956, she married William F. “Bill” Greeley, who preceded her in death December 27, 2013.

Edna graduated from St....

Gail F. Woolley Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

Gail F. Woolley Jr., 87, traded his earthly home at 7:45 a.m. on April 15, 2019 for a heavenly home which he had reserved many years ago.

Gail was born on January 20, 1932, in Rantoul, IL, to the late Gail F. Woolley Sr. and Helen Doris (Williamson) Woolley.  On February 18, 1983, he married his beloved...

Allen Bodkin

Apr 11, 2019

Allen “Al” Bodkin, 91, of Lima, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 2:40 p.m. at home surrounded by family. He was born on December 24, 1927 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Carl Jean and Agnes {Patterson} Bodkin. On July 23, 1956, he married his soulmate, Marilyn {Weaver} Bodkin, who survives him in Lima.

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Elouise Mae (Good) King

Apr 3, 2019

Elouise Mae (Good) King, 88, died at 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Vancrest Nursing Home.

She was born on January 10, 1931, near Elida, Ohio to Menno S. and Eunice Diltz-Good, who preceded her in death. She married Robert L. King on September 11, 1949.

Mrs. King worked as a secretary...

Kenneth David Reese

Apr 1, 2019

Kenneth David Reese, 81, of Lima, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1938 in Lima to the late Samuel and Glena {Kohli} Reese.  On November 18, 1961he married Diana Lee West, who survives him in Lima.

Kenneth was part of the first graduating class at Lima Senior...

Howard D. Jones

Mar 31, 2019

Howard D. Jones, 93, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday March 31, 2019, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Howard was born on June 1, 1925, in Jonestown, Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Emlyn O. Jones and Lola (Bevington) Jones, step-mother Jesse Jones.

Howard  married Dorothy Krouskop on August 7, 1948.  They have...

Josephine Kobs

Mar 30, 2019

Josephine Kobs, 89, passed away at 5:18 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX.

Josephine was born on November 10, 1929, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Joseph Strel and Catherine (Pagen) Strel.  On November 5, 1988, she married David Kobs, who survives in Lima.

Josephine was the past...

Jean A. Swick

Mar 28, 2019

Jean A. Swick, 91, of Lima, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 7:25 p.m. at Primrose Retirement Community. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Lima, to the late Thomas and Velma {Tressel} Fleming. On March 31, 1950 she married Robert W. Swick, who preceded her in death on May 23,...

Dora J. Dennis

Mar 24, 2019

Dora J. “D.J.” Dennis, 85, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on March 24, 2019, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

D.J. was born on June, 19, 1933, in Clarksville, PA, to the late James & Dorothy (Piccano) Distefanis.  On Saturday, February 23, 1952, she married her love, Ronald M. “Chick” Dennis, who preceded her in death...