OBITUARIES -A- BETTY L. CLARK ABBOTT - MARION -- Betty L. Abbott, age 63, Marion, died at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, in her home. She was born May 21, 1941, in Marion, to the late Harry R. and Mae E. (Vivians) Clark. Her husband, Carey K. "Buck" Abbott, died Dec. 20, 1990. Betty was a homemaker and previously worked for The Marion Star. Survivors include her daughter, Carrie J. Abbott, Marion; a brother, Lewis J. (Marie) Clark, Marion; a sister-in-law, Wilma Jean Clark, Marion; 10 nieces and nephews; close family friend, Daron R. Redd, Marion; and faithful dog, Billy Jack "Bubby." She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis and Robert Clark, one sister, Flossie Harrison, and one nephew. Betty was a member of the Harding Class of 1959 and enjoyed bowling and bingo. No calling hours will be observed and the family will have private burial in Frame-Meeker Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Heartland of Ohio Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Gunder-Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Originally published Sunday, January 2, 2005 Carey Kilby Abbott, 65, 291 Midlam Ave., died at 8:35 a.m. Thursday in MedCenter Hospital emergency room following a four year illness. He was born Oct. 20, 1925, in Cincinnati, to the late, Carey Kilby and Lenora Warner Abbott. On Dec. 31, 1963, in Marion, he married Betty Clark Abbott, who survives. A carpenter 40 years, he was a member of Carpenters Local 976. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, coming to Marion 45 years ago from Rardon. Also surviving are a daughter, Carrie Jean Abbott, Marion: and a brother Leonard E. Abbott, San Diego, Calif. A sister, Myrtle Teresa Williams, is deceased. The service and burial will be at a later date. No calling hours will be observed at Boyd Funeral Homer. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Rev. Howard W. Abrams, 75 of 540 Lee St. died Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Marion Manor after a year's illness. He had been employed., by the Erie Lackawanna Railway Co. in addition ,to preaching in churches of various denominations over the years preceded his retirement. Born Sept. 2, 1896 he. was a native of Kentucky. His wife, Mary Clark Abrams, died in 1967 Surviving are a son and five daughters. A son, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Private services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Denzer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery.. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Marion Star Tuesday March 2, 1972. MARY E. ABRAMS , 75, wife of Howard W. Abrams of 540 Lee St., died Saturday at 1 p.m. at home after an eight month illness. She was a native of Marion County. Born July 6, 1892, she was a daughter of Lewis and Ellen Green Clark. Surviving are her husband; two sons; five daughters; two, sisters, and three brothers. Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Denzer Funeral Home. Rev. Eugene Jordan will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker, Marion Star EDITH ALEXANDER The sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander, of Scott Town, died at the home of her parents at 11 o'clock PM Saturday. The death was caused from diphtheria. The funeral occurred from the residence at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Scott Town FRANK ELMOTH ALEXANDER CROSSING WATCHMAN DIES AT HOME HERE. Frank E. Alexander Stricken; Native of Near Meeker. Frank Elmoth Alexander, 68, North State street crossing watch man, for the New York Central railroad, died yesterday at 5:30 p, m. at his home at 312 North Greenwood street: He had been in the employ of the company since Nov. 8, 1927. He worked until a week ago last Wednesday, when he was taken ill. Mr. Alexander was born near Meeker on March 24, 1871 to John H. and Sarah Webb Alexander. His death occurred on the, thirty-sixth anniversary of his marriage to Miss Velma Carr. They were married in Marion. Surviving: are the mother, who lives at Meeker, the widow, two sons, Earl of Akron and Paul of John street, two sisters, Miss Myrtle, who is at home with her mother, and Mrs. Iva Peters of McWilliams court, and an aged aunt, Mrs. Ella Ducat of Meeker. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at the Curtis Home for Funerals on East Center street. Friends may call at the Curtis home after 5:30 tonight. Marion Star JENNEY MAY (PACE) ALEXANDER, 71, of Irvin Shoots Road, near LaRue, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday at Community MedCenter Hospital. She was born May 6, 1909, near DeCliff. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church and the Ruth Artz Circle. In 1927, she married Paul L. Alexander, who survives. Mrs. Alexander worked all of he life. She worked at the Marion Power Shovel Co., Division of Dresser Industries, for several years and also was an employee of Tecumseh Products. She retired from the Defense Construction and Supply Co. in Columbus. After retirement, Mrs. Alexander sold real estate with Trafzer Realty. Also surviving are 2 sons, John P. of Marion and Dan L. of Mesquite, Texas; 5 daughters, Mrs. James (Jean) Brown of Forest, Mrs. Sam (Patricia) Nagy of Columbus, Mrs. Richard (Pauline) Johnson of LaRue, Mrs. Gary (Maxine) VanBuskirk of Marion, and Mrs. James (Linda Jo) Land of Lancaster; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. A brother, Orville Pace of California, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Lyle (Ruby) Patton and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Schreck of Marion, and Mrs. Colonel (Floreta) Messenger of Los Angeles, California, also survive. (Marion Star, Wednesday, October 8, 1980) MYRTLE ALEXANDER, Miss Myrtle Alice Alexander, 87, of Meeker died in San Antonio Hospital in Kenton Friday at 11:42 a.m. She had been ill for three days. Born July 4, 1874, in Meeker she was the daughter of John H. and Sarah E. Webb Alexander, both natives of Marion County. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Iva Peters of Meeker and a nephew, Paul L. Alexander of Gahanna. Rev. Ralph Rudy will officiate at the funeral services to be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Hughes-Hyll Funeral Home. Burial will be at Meeker Cemetery. PAUL LOWELL ALEXANDER, 84, 8958 Irvin Shoots Road, died Tuesday morning at Americare Nursing Center. The Marion native was born Jan. 19, 1907; a son of Elmoth and Velma Carr Alexander. A resident of the Meeker-LaRue area for 50 years, Mr. Alexander had farmed and had been employed as a tool & die maker with Universal Cooler. His wife, the former Jenny May Pace, whom he married 1925, died 1980. Surviving are a son, Dan Alexander, Mesquite, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. James (Jean) Brown and Mrs. Gary (Maxine) VanBuskirk, Marion, Mrs. Sam (Pat) Nagy, Gahanna, Mrs. Richard (Pauline) Johnson, Meeker, and Mrs. James (Linda Jo) Land, Forest, Va.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A son, John, and two brothers are deceased. The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with the Rev. John T. Schlicher officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery: Friends may call at the funeral home 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church. Marion Star Dec. 4, 1991 Mrs. Sarah E. Webb Alexander , 91, of Meeker died in her home at 10:35 last night.. She fell in the living room of her home Saturday, suffering a fractured right hip. Born Aug. 27, 1851 in Marion, she was a daughter of Joshua Webb and Mary Jane Hatfield Webb, both natives of the state of Delaware. She was married to John H. Alexander who died Jan. 5, 1925. A number of the Meeker Methodist Church, she taught a class of boys for many years and was a charter member of the Ladies Air society. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Myrtle Alexander of Meeker, Mrs. Iva Peters of 132 McWilliams Court, Marion, a grandson, Paul at home, and six great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Ella Ducat of Meeker. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the Methodist church with Rev. E. Bailey of Agosta officiating. Burial will be in the Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the residence after 7:30 tonight until 1 p.m. Thursday and at the church after 1:30 until service time. Marion Star Tuesday December 22, 1945 VELMA MABEL ALEXANDER, 93, of Meeker died Tuesday in the Gahanna Nursing Home. She had been. ill three days Her husband, Elmoth, died Feb. 14, 1937. Born April 19, 1871, in Middletown, N.Y., she was the daughter of John and Matilda VanHeusen Carr. She was a' member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Paul of Gahanna, 9 grandchildren and 14 great - grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. in' the Hughes-Hyll Mortuary. Rev. Charles Lockie will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon. CYRUS LEROY ANDERSON, 83; farmer and insurance salesman of RR 1, LaRue, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday at his home. Born July 18, 1886 in Grand Township, his parents were Charles W. and Ellen Crabb Anderson, both deceased. He was married Feb. 2, 1910 to Mildred Day, who survives. A member of Meeker United . Methodist Church, he also belonged to Montgomery Grange; the Farm Bureau and the Meeker Senior Citizens. He had lived all his life in the LaRue community and was an income tax consultant. Also surviving are two. brothers, Ira of Prospect and Lewis E. of Morral and one sister, Mrs. Della Keeler of LaRue. One sister preceded him in death. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday by Rev. Frederick Haley in the Stofcheck-Ford Funeral Home, LaRue. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. o' Sunday at the funeral home. Marion Star April 3, 1970 Leonard Anderson , 90, Corinthian Nursing HOme, Kenton, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday in Hardin Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Feb 1, 1901, Winfield, W. Va., to Edward and Fanny Lucas Anderson, On Dec. 16, 1926, in West Virginia, he married Gladys O. Mitchell Anderson, who died there Uly 26, 1943. Before retiring he was employed with National Lime and Stone Co. He was a Marion resident 34 years, coming from West Virigina. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Anderson, Meeker, and Cecil Anderson, Elyria; four daughters, Elizabeth Canerbury, Marion, Annabelle Wooten, Cynthia Camp, and Eunice Ball, all West Virginia, a brother, Ward Anderson, West Virginia; 29, grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters are deceased. The service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Boyd Funeral Home by Pastor Stan Phillips. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the at the funeral home 7-9 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Marion Star July 9, 1991 Lewis E. Anderson, 92, 8301 Irvin Shoots Road W., Morral, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday in MedCenter Hospital: He was born May 8, 1892, in Grand Township, Marion County; and lived all his life in the same residence. His parents were Charles W. and Ellen Crabb Anderson. On Sept. 18, 1913, he was married to Lillian Marie Davis, who died April 23, 1975. His second wife, Mary L. Mount, whom he married Oct. 1,1982, survives: The retired farmer was a member of` Meeker United Methodist Church and a' charter member of Tymochtee Grange. His other memberships were with Marion Retirees Club, Ohio Farm Bureau, American Association of Retired Persons and other senior citizen organizations. He was' an honorary member of Meeker Future Farmers of America. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs; Lucian (Dortha) Rochte, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Lloyd (Florabell) Failor, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Charles (Norma Jean) Fricker, Avon Lake; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A son, granddaughter, two brothers and two sisters are deceased. The service will be conducted at 2: p.m. Thursday in Meeker United Methodist Church by the Rev. Donald E. Davis. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, after 7 p.m. Tuesday; after 2 p.m. Wednesday and Wednesday night. Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of Meeker United Methodist Church. Marion Star April 29, 1985 Lillian Marie Davis Anderson, 81, wife of Lewis E. Anderson, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at home, at 8301 Irvin-Shoots Rd. W. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church, an honorary member of the womens society of the church, and a member of Meeker Senior Citizen Tymochtee Grange. She was born at Meeker. Surviving addition to her widower are three daughters. Mrs. Lucian (Dortha) Rochte of Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif.; Mrs. Lloyd (Florabel) Failor of Utica Mich., and Mrs. Charles (Norma Jean) Fricker of Avon Lake, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Meeker United Methodist Church the Rev. Vidya Rampel officiating Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue after 2 Friday afternoon and Friday night. Pallbearers will he Dwight Roszman, Larry Sims, Paul W. Smith, Ron Shirea, Joe H. Prettyman and John C. Hickman. The Marion Star April 24, 1975. They are not lost who find the light of sun and stars and God. REST IN PEACE Marie Anderson glorified Christ by being herself, sharing her life with Lewis, family and friends. We of the Senior Citizen Group, looked forward to them coming each month, she wanted everything to be pretty, pleasant and entertaining. This philosophy led her through her life talking with people, writing letters and sharing her flowers which she loved, and making people happy. In her youth she was called "Scottown's Sweetheart". We have had many a laugh and chuckle over the amusing things she would say. Marie was so unique in so many ways -- she was her own person, none just like her. We are all richer for having known and loved her. FUNERAL HOME HANDOUT. MILDRED ANDERSON, LaRUE -. Mrs. Mildred (Day), Anderson, 35, of 2366 Dry Lane Rd., died at 10:40 m. Tuesday. Born Mar. 3, 1885 near Meeker, she was a daughter of M. G . and Theodosia (Burt) Day, and had resided her lifetime in the LaRue area. She was a member of the: Meeker United Methodist church, a 50 year member . of Montgomery township grange and had served as past chaplain of Ohio State grange. She belonged to the Meeker Senior Citizens and Meeker church WSCS. She married Cyrus LeRoy Anderson on Feb. 2, 1910 in Marseilles and he died April 3, :1970. Surviving art cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services Will be 2 ,p rn. Friday, in the Stofcheck-Ford funeral home with Rev. Frederick M. Haley officiating. Burial Will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today, and on Thursday afternoon and evening. Marion Star SIDNEY LEWIS ANDERSON, 26, was fatally injured Friday in a sawmill accident on his father's farm, about seven miles west of Morral in Grand Township. He resides in another home on the same farm. The accident occurred about 4:30 when he and several other men were cutting logs, operating a portable sawmill on the Lewis E. Anderson Farm. Having been run through the sawmill, the log was being pulled back when a piece of board caught in the sawmill and was thrown into the air, striking Mr. Anderson on the head. He was taken to San Antonio Hospital at Kenton in the ambulance of the Ford Funeral Home at LaRue and he died at 7 PM Death do to a fractured skull. Born November 24, 1924 in Grand Township, Marion County. He was a son of Lewis E. Anderson and Marie Davis Anderson, the father a native of Grand Township and the mother of Meeker. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have been in Tucson, Arizona, where they went to attend the graduation exercises next week of their daughter, Mrs. Flora Bell Failor, from the University of Arizona. They and Mrs. Failor arrived home by plane Saturday. Anderson was married to Miss. Glenna Bailey on May 8, 1949 in Meeker. A life long resident of the Morral Community, he was a farmer, and was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and Tymocktee Grange. Surviving besides his parents and widow are three sisters, Mrs. Dorothea E. Rockte, of Dayton; Mrs Flora Bell Failor, of Tucson, and Mrs. Norma Fricker, of Cleveland. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 PM Monday at the Meeker Methodist Church with Rev. O. W. Robbins, Pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the Meeker Cemetery. Douglas Paul Arnold Graveside services were conducted Thursday at Meeker Cemetery for Douglas Paul Arnold. 20.229 W. Mansfield St., Bucyrus. The Rev. Keith Weller officiated. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements were handled by Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue. Mr. Arnold was found dead at his residence Wednesday afternoon. He was born Sept. 26, 1973, in Kenton, the son of Douglas D. Arnold, who survives in Nevada, and Christie L. (Van Buskirk) Thompson, surviving in Meeker. Also surviving are two sisters, Angie Leham, Missouri, and Casey Thompson, Meeker; and grandparents Mary Evelyn Arnold, Marseilles, and Gary and Maxine Van Buskirk, Meeker. Marion Star Sep 17, 1994 Laurice E. Austin , 62, 458 Fies Ave., died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday in MedCenter Hospital. The homemaker was born Sept. 5, 1925, in Marion, to James and Hazel Chapman Goldsberry: Her husband, Roscoe W. Austin, survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael Austin, Newark, and Phillip Austin, Marion; two brothers, Al Goldsberry, Marion, and James Goldsberry, California; a sister, Mrs. Alice Fryman, Marion; and five grandchildren The service will be 10:30 Monday in Gunder-Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. L.S. Whitt officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Marion Star Roscoe W. Austin MARION - Roscoe W "Doe" Austin, age 76, of 458 Fies Ave., died Saturday Jan. 24, 1998, in Marion General Hospital at 7:50 p.m. following an extended illness. Doe was born on Aug. 3, 1921, in Marion to the late Albert W and Elsie M. (Brugler) Austin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Laurice E. (Goldsberry) on Nov. 26, 1987. Survivors include two sons, Michael W (Diane) of Newark, and Phillip B. (Teri) of Marion; a brother, Don A. (Blanch) Austin of Marion; five grandchildren, Amanda and Jennifer of Newark, Chris "02," Sarena and Melissa of Marion; special nephew, Tony (May) Satta and special friends, John (Helen) Carpenter, Jackie Austin, Brittany and Brandon Zahn. Deceased are three sisters, Thelma, Lena and Eva and a brother, William Jr. Doe worked in farming until going with the Marion Power Shovel in 1953 and retired as an electrician there in 1986. He was a member of Union 1949. Friends may call Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. The funeral will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at 11:30 a.m.in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Martindell officiating. Burial will follow in the Frame Cemetery, Meeker, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army. Marion Star Dec. 4, 1991 WILLIAM A. AUSTIN, 76, of Meeker died at 5:50 PM on Saturday in Marion General Hospital. He had been in ill health for 10 years. For sometime he had farmed and he was a retired machinist for the Erie Railroad. Born on August 18, 1883 in Marion County, he was a son of John E. and Sarah M. Osborn Austin, natives of Union County. On November 26, 1905, at Ridgeway he married Elsie May Brugler. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Big Springs. Surviving are his widow; three daughters Mrs. Thelma Thomas of 217 Neil Ave.; Mrs. Lena Sharp of near Marion; and Mrs. Eva Spears of near New Bloomington; two sons, Roscoe Austin of Neidhart Rd.; and Donald Austin of Pole Lane Rd.; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Austin of Chicago, Ill. A sister and a son preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 2 PM in the Schaffner-Denzer Funeral Home on E. Center St. in Marion. The Rev. James L. Elzroth will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. -B- Bertha Louise Pfitzenmayer Bader, 79, of 8750 Harding Highway W., died Tuesday in Hardin Memorial Hospital here. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Mildred) Wenig of LaRue; 2 sisters, Mrs. Otto (Helen) Muller and Mrs. Karl (Emilie) Pfeffer of Stuttgart, Germany; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Carl J. Bader, died in 1968. The Rev. Vidya S. Rampal will conduct the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Schindewolf Stevens-Stout Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Frame Cemetery at Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Marion Star Tuesday Jan. 25, 1977. CARL J. BADER KENTON - Carl J. Bader, 75, farmer of RR 5, Kenton, died Saturday in Hardin Memorial Hospital here after a three month illness: Born Sept. 30, 1892, in Hardin County, he was the son of Ludwig and Marie Bader. Surviving are his Widow, Bertha Pfizenmayer Bader; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Wenig of RR 1, LaRue, and seven grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Schindewolf Memorial Funeral Home here. Burial will be at Meeker Friends may call at the funeral home. Marion Star BAZZ BAKER, 77, retire farmer died at 1:15 p.m. today at his home at 576 Pearl Street, following an illness of two years. A native of Hancock County where he was born 13 June 1869, to John Baker, native of Fairfield County and Adaline Hanchey Baker whose birthplace was Hancock County. He was engaged in farming in Marion 20 years ago. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Church at Kenton. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Philibene Kern Baker whom he married September 21, 1898, in Marion and a daughter; Mrs. Frank Kneisley of 576 Pearl Street, two brothers S. W. Baker of Caledonia and George Baker of Green Camp, and six sisters, Mrs. Tid Hickman of Mt. Victory, Mrs. Esther Messanger living in Oklahoma, Mrs. Elden Kincaid of South of Marion, Mrs. Alma Bader, Mrs. Rose Cluff and Mrs. Clara Riggs all of Marion, also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Boyd & Uncapher Funeral Home on West Columbia Street, with Rev. Henry Schaeffer, Pastor of St. Paul's English Luthern Church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. ISAAC BAKER - October 2, 1905 Mr. Baker was on his way home in a wagon and was crossing the Pennsylvania Tracks this morning when he was struck by the Train. Isaac Baker, aged thirty years, a farmer, residing northwest of the city on the Henry True farm, was struck by southbound, No. 475 at a crossing near the Central Ohio Stone and Lime Company's Plant and fatally hurt, this morning at 10 o'clock. Baker was on his way home when the accident happened. Conductor W.R. Masters of Columbus states that his engineer blew his whistle several times, but Baker did not seem to notice it and drove directly upon the track. The rain was falling and Baker set in his wagon with his head down as if to protect himself as much as possible from the train. When the engine plowed into the wagon Baker was hurled about twenty feet to one side. One of the horses was badly hurt that it was shot by the Conductor Masters. The wagon was wrecked. The trainman placed the injured man on a flat car and brought him to the Silver St. crossing of the Erie, where a telephone call sent in for Hess & Kirdendall's ambulance. He was removed to the City Hospital, where it developed that his ribs had been crushed and was hurt materially. Besides being crushed about the ribs and chest, Baker suffered two fractures of the skull, it being necessary in removing the bone to take out a portion of the brain. Dr. A. Rhu performed the operation. October 3, 1905 With tear-dimmed eyes and aching heart a little women sat in the lobby of the City Hospital all of Monday afternoon and late into the night. Every footstep on the stairway leading to the sick rooms above caused her to turn and look anxiously toward the door. She was waiting for some word that her husband, Isaac Baker, who was struck by a south bound Pennsylvania freight train, Monday morning, had regained consciousness. But her hopes were never realized, for he died at 11 o'clock Monday night without return to consciousness. From the time the injured man was brought into the hospital little hope was entertained for this recovery. In two places the skull had been broken and crushed into the brain. Dr. A. Rhu, physician and surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad together with the assistance of the entire hospital corps, quickly had the man stripped and on the operating; table. The broken skull was taken from the brain and with apportion of the brain. "He had. one chance out of a thousand," the surgeon said when it was all over. Up until 9 o"clock Monday night Baker's pales and temperature were favorable, when there was a sudden change and he slowly sank into death. Isaac Baker was a hard-working, honest, upright young men, well liked by everybody. Besides his wife he leaves four children: Marie, Serg, Leone, and Simon, the last being a baby. He is also survived by his mother, four brothers and seven sisters. The brothers are George Baker of Agosta, Sebastian Baker of Marseilles, Simon Baker of Big Island, and James Baker of Leipsic and the sisters are Mrs. Lafayette Morl of Michigan; Mrs. Elmer Bader, Mrs Frank Cluff, Mrs. Eugene Briggs, and Mrs. Elden Kincaid of near the city. The funeral services will be held at the M.E. Church at Scott Town. Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. A. Sutton of LaRue officiating. LOIS LOUISE LINDLEY BAKER - MARION - Lois Louise Baker, age 95, formerly of Caledonia passed away on Wednesday evening March 25th, 2009 in Community Health Care Center in Marion. Lois was born in Illinois on June 16, 1913, the daughter of the late Alva & Maude (Wood) Lindley. She was a graduate of Radnor High School. In 1936 she married Simon A. Baker. He preceded her in death in 1978. Lois was a resident of Caledonia and Marion for most of her adult life. She was a member of the Caledonia Church of Christ but made it her rule to be active in whatever church she was attending. Lois also worked with her granddaughter Michelle at the "Stitch and Fix" sewing shop in Marion for a few years. She will be remembered as a tremendous cook, especially for her apple crisp along with chicken and noodles. Her family was always the biggest part of her life. As long as Lois was able, she was active in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her memory will be cherished by her son and daughter-in-law, Lowell & Anne Baker of Statesville, NC; and her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis & Robert Hill of Marion; five grandchildren, Ken Baker, Gina Wardwell, Michelle Wilson, Chris Hill and Renee Cassell; 15 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; she is also survived by her sister, Rachel Jamison of Hendersonville, NC; and her half brother, Alva Lindley Jr. of Florida. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Leroy, Orian & Clyde Lindley; and four sisters, Gladys Burton, Grace Redmon, Ann Wilhelm and Rosemary Lindley. Celebration Services for Lois' life will be held on Tuesday March 31st, at the Celebration Christian Church in Marion at 11:00 with Gary Desanto officiating. Interment will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the Timson Allen & Melroy Funeral Home in Caledonia on Monday where the family will receive them from 2- 4, 6 - 8. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Heartland. Marion Star March 28, 2009 MYRTLE BAKER The body of Mrs. Myrtle Baker wife of Irvin Baker of Sidney is expected to arrive in the city this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Toledo and will be taken to the home of a sister, Mrs. Gardner Wilson, No. 374 East Farming Street, where the funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will follow at Meeker. Mrs. Baker who was but twenty-one years old, died last evening at 7:45 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs; Henry Johnson, at Toledo. Death was due to tuberculosis; following an attack of the influenza a few. months ago. Before her marriage December 25, 1918, she was Miss Myrtle Johnson. Her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Johnson, resided on Bennett Street in this city up until two years ago, when they moved to Toledo. Aside from her parents and her husband, Mrs. Baker leaves three sisters, Mrs. Gardner Wilson of East Farming Street, this city; and Martha and Edith Johnson and Forest Johnson of Sidney. Philip Harry Baker, age 91, of Wildcat Pike, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Marion General Hospital. He was born May 26, 1912, near Green Camp, to the late James Milton and Verdie Glaser Baker. On Feb. 1, 1942, he married Ruth Ada Mawer who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Jean (Herbert) Swartz of South Haven, Mich.; one son, Marshall (Beverly) Baker, Marion; grandson, Wesley (Penny) Baker, LaRue; granddaughter, Lesley (Aaron) Boulant of Parker, Colo; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Raye Boulant of Parker, Colo; two brothers, Glee Baker and James (Margaret) Baker, both of Richwood; two sisters, Clara Kagy of Fostoria and Alyce (Lloyd) Kagy of Findlay. Two brothers, Leslie Baker and Donald Baker preceded him in death. Philip, a lifelong farmer, was a 1930 graduate of Meeker High School and later served on its board of education. He was a member of the Meeker United Methodist Church, and a past member of the Marion County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the Boyd Funeral home with the Rev. Donald Riker officiating. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meeker United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Originally published Monday, May 10, 2004 SIMON A. "Si" BAKER, 75, Caledonia, died this morning at Marion General Hospital. He had been ill six months. A native of Marion County, Mr. Baker was employed as a barber for 50 years before his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the Caledonia Church of Christ. He is survived by his widow, the former Lois L. Lindley, whom he married in 1936; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Hill of Caledonia; a son, Lowell E. of Caledonia; a sister, Mrs. Frank Greene of Winter Haven, Florida, and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Timson Allen Funeral Home, Caledonia, with James Comstock officiating. Burial will follow in the Meeker Cemetery. (Son of Isaac & Ida Seitz Baker) (Marion Star, Monday, September 11, 1978) SIMON WESLEY BAKER ; 93, of RR 2, Caledonia, died at 1 P.m. Saturday at the Haven of Rest Nursing Home. He had been ill two years. Born March 24, 1871, in Hancock County, he was the son of John C. and Adeline Handchy Baker. He was married Dec. 24, 1905, to Carrie Drake, who survives. Mr. Baker was a re tired farmer and livestock dealer. Surviving besides his widow are two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Bader of S. Prospect St., Marion, and Mrs. Clara Briggs of Santa Ana, Calif., and two nephews. Four brothers and five,. Sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Baker was a member of the Memorial Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Timson Allen Funeral Home with Rev. W. Dale Cole officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Marion Star April 21, 1964 William Henry Baker, 77, who came to Marion from Meeker 35 years ago, died yesterday at 2:25 p.m. at his home at 177 Patten street. He had been in failing health for several years. Three years ago Mr. Baker retired after a period of service as custodian at the North State street school. Prior to the custodianship he operated a grocery store on Patten street. Mr. Baker was born near Marseilles on Nov. 20, 1862 to Nathan Baker, a native of Virginia, and Mary Deal Baker, a native of Marion county. He and Miss Estella L. Kennedy were married on Nov. 19, 1885. He was a member of Epworth Methodist church, the Powell Sunday school class and the Woodman of the World lodge. Surviving are the widow, two sons, Harry G. Baker of 568 North Main street and Ralph W. Baker at home, two sisters Mrs. Edith Hatch of Dayton and Mrs. Elizabeth Haines of McComb, O., and a brother, Seaborn Baker of Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the home and at 2:30 at Epworth church. Rev. Lawrence A. Wood of Trinity Baptist church will officiate in the absence of the pastor, Dr. Edward T. Waring, who will be at the annual Ohio conference sessions at Lakeside. Burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 6 tonight. Marion Star Nov 3, 1940. Irene Greenwood Bamber VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.:Word has been received of the death of Irene Greenwood Bamber, 88; at Bay Pointe Nursing Home in Virginia Beach, Va. on Aug. 18, 2001. She was born on Jan. 22, 1913, to Jess and Nellie Typsword Greenwood, late of LaRue. She is survived by one brother, (Virginia) Greenwood of near LaRue; and sisters-in-law, Ruth Greenwood of Marion and Margie Greenwood of Columbus and numerous nieces and nephews. Local nephews who survive are Larry Greenwood of Marion, and Douglas Greenwood of LaRue, and a niece, Mary Ann Phillips of Marion. She, is preceded in death by seven brothers, Earl, Elmer, Orville, Harry, Carey, Robert and Delbert Greenwood and by two sisters, Lily Finn and Marie Schaller. Funeral arrangements in Virginia Beach were by Kellum Funeral Home and locally by Stofcheck Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Frame Cemetery in Meeker at 10 a.m Monday, Sept 17, 2001, with the Rev. Tim Pasma officiating. Calling hours will not be observed: Marion Star Sep 14, 2001 VERA MAE HICKMAN BARNARD - MARION -- Vera M. Barnard, 95, Marion, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at Marion Manor Nursing Home. Born Nov. 27, 1909, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late Ervin T. Hickman and Mary Alice (Baker) Hickman. She married James Henry Barnard; he died in 1968. She was credit supervisor for J.C. Penney for 25 years. She is survived by a daughter, Ruth J. Whaley of Marion; a granddaughter, Lorri Dee (Keith) Tinkey of Marion; two grandchildren, Aaron and Brady Tinkey. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Harold Hickman and a sister, Vada Hickman. A private family only service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial is in Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Calling hours will not be observed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice. Originally published Tuesday, December 7, 2004 MRS MABEL BARNES MOUNT GILEAD- 76, of North Woodbury, died Sept. 10 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Tischer in North Woodbury after a long illness. Born May 28, 1888, in Marion County, she was the daughter of Irvin and Carrie Simpson Roshon. Her husband is deceased. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Tischer and Mrs. Harley Tischer, both of North Woodbury; a son, Ralph Mischler of Winchester, Ind.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Oral Roshon of Mount Gilead, Vernon of Galion and Ray of LaRue. Mrs. Barnes Was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Friends may call at the Craven Funeral Home here. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Don Neumister, pastor of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Marion Star Sep 11, 1964 Edgar J. (Slim) Beaver, 62 relative of Marion and area residents, died at 5:30 a.m. today in Amherst Hospital near Lorain. In failing health. he suffered a heart attack Wednesday night. He was a Lorain resident. For a short time in 1941, he resided here and was employed by Erie Railroad as a carman. In Lorain, he had been employed by B & O Railroad 25 years. Born March 26, 1904, he was a son of Frank and Olive Daniels Beaver. He had been a member of a Methodist Church and Brotherhood of Railroad Car Inspectors. Surviving are his widow, Leonore Lama Reynolds-Beaver: a foster daughter. Mrs. Isabelle Brucker of Sheffield: , three-grandchildren, and a brother, Thomas of Lorain. Nieces and nephews reside in Gallon, Columbus and Marion. A brother and two sisters are deceased. Services Saturday at Lorain{ will be at 11 a.m. EDT in Frey Funeral Home. Calling hours will follow at Denzer Funeral Home here from 4 to 10-p.m. Burial will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Meeker Cemetery. Marion Star Thursday Oct 20, 1968. Sarah Jane Berridge LARUE- 88; 4934 Kenton-Galion Rd., died Sunday at Marion General Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1906, in Wyandot County, she was the daughter of James and Henrietta (King) Clixby. She had worked in sales for more than 30 years with Watkins Products. She was a member of Salt Rock Toymakers Club and was a farmer. She lived her lifetime at the Kenton-Galion Road residence. Surviving are a son, Robert L. Clixby, of the Meeker area; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Four brothers and three sisters are deceased. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with the Rev. Keith Weller officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Marion Star Jan 17, 1995 DAVID M. BIRCH, 98, native of LaRue, died Thursday night in Toledo at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Carey where he lived the last six years. A former teacher in the Claridon Township Schools and postmaster at New Bloomington, he retired at the age of 80 years. His early education was received in Montgomery Township Schools in Marion County, and he attended Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Lebanon Normal School, and Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. He taught 35 years, then was postmaster 25 years. Surviving with his daughter in Toledo are a son; Vernal G. Birch of Bidwell, three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in the Garner Funeral Home in Toledo. Burial will be at 1 p.m. with grave side services in Meeker Cemetery. WYATT C. BLANKENSHIP MARION Wyat C. Blankenship, son of Brian S. and Wendy S. (Mount) Blankenship, was born prematurely at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, where he died a few minutes after birth Monday, March 5, 2001. Along with his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Donald and Judy Mount, Morral, John and Bonnie Blankenship, Marion; great-grandparents, Mildred Collins and Emma Edwards, both of Marion; and John and Carroll Mount, Columbus. Family graveside services will be held Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Meeker Cemetery with Russell Howard, minister officiating. Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Marion Star March 7, 2001 CLIFFE MAE BLEVINS, 84, Community Nursing Center, formerly Lee Street, died at the center early Saturday morning. She was born Sept. 28, 1909, in Magoffin County, Ky., a daughter of Alexander and Barbara (Ball) Holliday. She came to Marion from Salyersville, Ky. and attended Home Missionary Holiness Church. Her husband, Sherman A. Blevins, whom she married in 1932 in Magoffin County, Ky., died in February 1982. Mrs. Blevins is survived by three sons, Victor Coffey, Shelby, James Blevins, La Porte, Ind., and Jerry Lee Blevins, Marion; three daughters, Mrs. Seldon (Eva Marie) Holiday, Winston Salem, N.C., Mrs. Homer (Ruth) Joseph, Marion, and Mrs. Billy (Joan) Arnett, Lexington, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A brother and a sister are deceased. The service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Roush officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Monday. Marion Star Oct. 31, 1993 SHERMAN A. BLEVINS, 82, of 486 Lee St., died Tuesday morning in Community Nursing Center. He was in failing health about four years. Born March 8, 1899 in Caney, Kentucky, he was married November 23, 1933, in Caney, to Cliffie Holliday Blevins, who survives. The retired coal miner also is survived by two sons, James Blevins of La Porte, Indiana and Gary Blevins of Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Homer (Ruth) Joseph of Marion and Mrs. Bill (Jean) Arnett of Lexington, North Carolina; a stepson, Victor Coffey of Plymouth; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Seldon (Eva) Holliday of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; a sister, Mrs. Ida Sheriff of Cincinnati; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister are deceased. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home by the Rev. Earl Carroll. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. John W. Bloomingdale, 77, storekeeper for the Pollak Steel Co. for 17 years, died Saturday night at 6 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Victor Moros of the Rubins road, south of Marseilles. He had been ill for the last eight months. Mr. and Mrs. Bloomingdale lived in Marion 25 years, going to their daughter's home about a year ago when their health began to fail. Before coming to Marion they lived in the vicinity of Marseilles. Mr. Bloomingdale was a former elder of the Marseilles Presbyterian church and of First Presbyterian church of Marion. He was born In Wyandot county on March 24, 1864, son of John G., and Charlotte Haner Bloomingdale, natives of Troy, N. Y. His marriage to Miss Sophronia Bower took place in Marion county on April 6, 1893. He was a member of First Presbyterian church of Marion. Surviving with the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Moros and Mrs. Harry C. Mosier of Bexley, O., a brother George Bloomingdale of Monticello, Ill, and a for ter sister, Mrs W. O. Oberdier d LaRue. Friends may call at the Merle H. Hughes Funeral home on Mt. Vernon avenue, where the funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. Rev. Howard L. Olewiler, pastor of First Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. Marion Star Monday Sep 22, 1941. SOPHRONIA J. BLOOMINGDALE, 84, died Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Victor Moros, near Marseilles. She was ill three months. Born Oct 20, 1867, in Marion County, she was a daughter of David J. and Julia VanArsdall Bower. April 5, 1893, in Marion County, she married John W. Bloomingdale who died Sept 20, 1941. After living 24 years in Marion she returned to the farm and to the home where she died.. She was a member of the Marseilles, Presbyterian Church. Surviving with Mrs. Moros are another daughter Ruth Mosier of Findlay, and a grandson, Robert D. Mosier of Findley. Funeral services will beheld Wednesday, at 1.:30 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughs Mortuary in Marion. The Rev. Howard L. Olewiler, Pastor of the First-Presbyterian Church and the Rev. B. H. Smallwood of Marseilles will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. CHRISTIAN "CHRIS" BOBLENZ. Funeral service for Christian "Chris" Boblenz, 76, of Prospect-Upper Sandusky Road, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Boyd Funeral Home. The Rev. C. L. Fuqua will conduct the service followed by burial in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The family's favorite charity in the American Cancer Society. Mr. Boblenz died Saturday afternoon at Marion General Hospital after being in failing health for 4 years. He married Dorothea Hecker Boblenz in Marion in 1927. She survives. He was a foreman for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for 37 years retiring in 1961. He was a life member of the Meeker Sportsman Club. In addition to his widow, he leaves a son, Wayne Boblenz of Big Island; a brother, Richard of Espyville, and 2 grandchildren. (Marion Star, Monday, March 12, 1979) Dorotha C. Hecker Boblenz - MARION - Dorotha C. Boblenz, 97, 1432 Prospect-Upper Sandusky Road North, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, at her home. Born April 3, 1908, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Mariam (Hecker) Criswell. She married Christian H. "Chris" Boblenz in 1927; he died March 10, 1979, in Marion. She was a homemaker and worked for some time at the Susquehanna Silk Mill, Hughes Photo Studio and hung wallpaper. She is survived by a son, Wayne Arthur (Dixie) Boblenz of Marion; two grandchildren, DeeLee (Rick) Murray of Prospect and Brenda (Todd) Buckland of Marion; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Martha Johnson, Mary Runyon, Roma Detwiler, Wilda Weaver, all of Marion. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Hecker and a sister, Twila Hecker. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home with Russell Howard, minister, officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Originally published April 18, 2005 Mrs. Edna Marie Borland, 70, wife of Lawson Borland of RR 1, Richwood, died at 5:25 p.m.at home. She had been In failing health, more than a year. Born May 19, 1896, in Grand Township, Marion County, she was a daughter of John and Dora Briggs Luft. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Donald of RR 3, Richwood and Carl of RR 1, Richwood; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Kale of RR 1, Ridgeway, a sister, Mrs. Bernice Gardner of Ada, and a brother, Carl Luft of Ada. A son, Millard, is deceased. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Ballinger Funeral home here: Rev. Robert Robinson will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home Marion Star Wednesday October 12, 1968. JOIE E. BORLAND, affectionate daughter of John M. and Sarah O. Flewelling, and beloved life companion of John H. Boreland, was born near Scott Town, April 9, 1869, and resided with her parents until her happy marriage with Mr. Boreland, which occurred in LaRue March 12, 1889; being solemnized by Rev. John Parlette then pastor of the M. E: Church of LaRue. To them were born five sons and five daughters. One daughter died February 17, 1904 For many months she was sadly afflicted, and despite the best medical skill, and careful tender nursing, she continued to decline until death gave relief from prolonged, flesh torture, dying of cancer of the breast, Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 1904, Aged 35 years, 2 months and 20 days. She was a loved and loving, daughter, a devoted, indulgent, mother and was held in high esteem, by all who knew her. She knew, that she must die and yet she feared not to enter that valley from which so many trembling shrink. The funeral service was held by Rev. J. A. Sutton .in the Scott Town M. E. Church, Friday afternoon; a very large audience of sympathetic friends in attendance. LAWSON R. BORLAND RICHWOOD - 79; of 235 Grove St. died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Kale of Richwood. He had been in failing health for several years. A native of Marion County he was a retired farmer and was former clerk of Grand Township in Marion County. He married Marie Luft, who preceded him in death in 1966 In addition to his daughter, he leaves 2 sons, Donald and Carl, both of Richwood; 2 brothers, Carlen of Petersburg, Mich. and Clifford of Marian, and 7 grandchildren. The Rev. Larry Morrison will officiate the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ballinger Funeral Home, here, with burial in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p m Saturday. Marion Star John T. Boxwell Jr. MARION - 61, 512 Catherine Ave., died Saturday at Marion General Hospital. Born Nov. 16, 1935, e was the son of the late Dr. John T. and Bernice (Cook) Boxwell. On March 31, 1973, he married Marylin (Hecker) Boxwell in Marion. She survives. A lifelong resident of Marion, he was a self-employed truck driver for 20 years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Chris (Laurie) Crawford, Westerville, and Deborah McCoy, Bucyrus; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Keith (Karen) Cunningham, Lganley Air Force Base, Va.; a stepson, Daniel Newland, Mesa, Ariz.; a sister, Mary Penry, Jacksonville, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home, with the Rev. Arnold Wulff officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Marion Star August 25, 1997 ALEXANDER L. D. BRADY, 80, retired farmer and lifelong, resident, of Marion County, died at 11 o'clock last night at his home one-half mile west of Meeker on Harding Highway. He had been ill threes years. .He was born Nov 3, 1862 in Big Island Township to Asa D. Brady native of Franklin County and Harriet King Brady whose birthplace was Marion County. He was active in civic affairs throughout his lifetime and for a number of years was a member of The Marion County Fair Board, serving as president for two years: Surviving are the widow Mrs. Florence Day Brady to whom Mr. Brady was married Sept 17, 1892, a son, Allen King Brady at home, a sisters Mrs. Mary DeLong of 588 Girard, Avenue,.and ,three brothers, M. C. Brady of Flint, Michigan, Edward Brady, of Superior Street and B. W. Brady of Kensington Place. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the home, with Rev. Erwin Bailey, Pastor of the Agosta Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call at the home Friday evening and until the funeral hour: FLORENCE. J. BRADY, daughter of Allen and Sarah J. Mears Day was born March, 7, 1864 in Big Island Township, Marion County at the old Day Homestead, settled by her grandfather Ovington Day, pioneer resident of Marion County. She was married October, 1893 to A. L. D. Brady who preceded her in death January 6, 1943. They had. resided with the father mother on the Day homestead until 1905 when they bought the S. C. Dodds farm on Harding Highway West, and resided there until Mr. Brady's death. In March of that year they moved to Meeker. Mrs. Brady taught school for a number of years. She is survived by one son, King Brady, at home, and a sister Mrs T. E. Kinnear of Marion. One son died in infancy. She was a true Christian woman and devoted wife and mother who loved her home and friends. She bore all her afflictions with patience and fortitude and could see good in every one she meet William Ernest Bricker, 71, of New Bloomington died at his home at 10 a.m. yesterday after an illness of several weeks. He was born May 16, 1874, in Green Camp township to Jacob and Elizabeth Bricker, the father a native of Switzerland and the mother of Pennsylvania native. His first wife, Hannah Zieg Bricker, died in1897 and his second wife, Emily Shultz Bricker, died in 1928. Mr. Bricker, a retired farmer, was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Bailey of Caledonia and Miss Kathleen Bricker of New Bloomington, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Laura Smith of Green Camp and Mrs. T. E. Foos of Richwood, and two brothers, J. E. Bricker of Prospect and C. L. Bricker of Akron. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church in New Bloomington with Rev. G. C. Nutter officiating. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 7:30 this evening. Marion Star Friday August 3, 1945 CLARENCE H. BROWN, 74, 450 Pennsylvania Ave., died 2:50 a.m. today in Marion General Hospital after an illness of two months. A member of the Meeker Sportsman Club, he was a retired farmer and a retired manager of L & K Motels in Shelby and Coshocton. Born December 21, 1907, in Marion County, he is survived by his wife, Isabelle (Sprague) Brown, who he married December 22, 1935, in Marion County; four sons, Ralph H., Morral, Rev. Roger M., Lima, Paul C. Cullman, Alabama, and David C. LaRue; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel L. Miller of Marion, and Mrs. Iscah Mahaffey, Morral; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers and a grandchild. The services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Meeker United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Dwight Norris and the Rev. Kimber Kauffman will preside and burial will follow in the Meeker Cemetery. (The Marion Star, Thursday, October 14, 1982) CLIFFORD E. BROWN, 72, OF Englewood, California, died Thursday at his home. He was a native of Marion, a veteran of World War II. He was formerly in the logging business in Seaside, Oregon, and was associated with the Englewood newspaper until his retirement. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife Lucille; son Charles, Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren; one brother, Clarence H., Marion; two sisters, Mrs. D. W. (Iscah) Mahaffey, Morrow, Mrs. Earl H. (Mabel) Miller, Wildcat Pike, LaRue. Memorial services will be Sunday, October 29, 9:30 a.m. at the Meeker Methodist Church. (Marion Star, Sunday, October 22, 1978) DONNA FERNE BROWN, 47, of Seaside, Oregon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sprague of LaRue, died at her home Monday of a cerebral hemorrhage. She had been in poor health for two weeks. She was born Aug 13, 1907, in Marion County to Charles and Florence Moon Sprague. She was married to Clifford E. Brown in Meeker on Oct 16, 1927. She had lived in Oregon for the past 17 years. She was an active member of the Order of The Eastern Star and belonged to the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving are; her husband; her parents; one son Charles W. Brown of Seaside; one sister, Mrs. Clarence Brown of near New Bloomington; and one brother Dr. C. M. Sprague of St. Mary's, Ohio. One son preceded hem death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. in the Ford Funeral Home, with Rev. Leland Wiley officiating. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Friday. James L. Brown, 58, 1128 Richland Terrace, died at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday in MedCenter Hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Marion County and on Oct. 14, 1951, in Meeker, married Jean Alexander Brown, who survives. He was employed 30 years with United Aircraft Products, Forest, where he was a cost accounting supervisor. He lived near Forest 20 years before returning to Marion. The previous employee of Ohio Edison Co. attended Marion Business College and served in submarine duty with the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. A former clerk of Grand Township, Marion County, Mr. Brown was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church; Marseilles Lodge 515, F&AM; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and United Aircraft Products Management Club. Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey M. Brown, Gahanna, and James P. Brown, Zanesville; his mother, Eleanor Hord Brown Peters, Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Willis (Maxine) Young and Colleen Patchett, Marion; and two grandchildren. His father, Merle L. Brown, is deceased. The. service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home by the Rev. Gerald D. Lewis. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church Building Fund. Marion Star July 27, 1988 Jean Alexander Brown MARION - Jean Brown, 77, Marion, died at 1:22 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Marion General Hospital. Born July 8, 1928, in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Jenny Mae (Pace) Alexander. On Oct. 14, 1951, in Meeker, she married James L. Brown; he died July 26, 1988. She was a homemaker, office manager for Beck Plumbing & Heating in Findlay and retired licensed real estate agent. She was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Latham Chapter 364, Kenton. She is survived by two sons, Jeffery M. (Kathy) Brown, Orlando, Fla., James P. (Susan) Brown, Zanesville; grandchildren, Lucas and Madison Brown, Jacob Brown; three sisters, Maxine (Gary) Van Buskirk, Marion, Pauline (Dick) Johnson, Marion, Linda Jo (Jim) Land, Forest, Va.; and a brother, Dan L. (Arlen) Alexander, Mesquite, Texas. She was preceded in death by a brother, John L. Alexander and a sister, Patricia Nagy. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Riker officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church. Originally published October 24, 2005 M. Isabelle Brown, 75, 450 Penn sylvania Ave., died in her home at 7 p.m .Saturday after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 5, 1912, in Meeker to Charles E. and Florence E. Moon Sprague. On Dec. 22, 1935, in Meeker, she married Clarence H. Brown, who died in Marion in October 1982. The Marion General Hospital and American Red Cross volunteer retired after 10 years as manager of L-K Motel, Coshocton. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Marion, and Lounain Literary Club, Meeker . Also surviving are four sons, Ralph H. Brown, Marion, Roger M. Brown, Lima, Paul C. Brown, Cullman, Ala., and David C. Brown, LaRue; and eight grandchildren. A daughter, brother, two sisters and a grandchild , are deceased. The service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Church of the Nazarene by the Rev. David Graves. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at Boyd Funeral Home 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life hospice, Marion General Hospital; or Meeker United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Marion Star April 18, 1988 MARION GEORGE BRUNNER The services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Boyd Funeral Home for Marion George Brunner, 71, Leeper, Pennsylvania, a former Marion resident, who died at 10:35 a.m. Sunday in Clarion Hospital, Clarion, Pennsylvania, after a one-week-illness. The Rev. Wayne Fowler will officiate and burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. A veteran of World War II, he was born February 16, 1911, in Marion County. He is survived by a son, George Allen, Toledo; a daughter, Alma Jean Martin, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; two brothers, L. Dale, of Marion, and Wilfred F., Marysville; a sister, Hilda F. Wise, Springfield, Oregon; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. (Marion Star, Tuesday, November 30, 1982) WINONA BRUNNER, 78, OF 546 Girard Ave. Died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday at Marion General Hospital. She had been ill two weeks. She was born August 25, 1885, in Marion County, a daughter of Israel and Margaret Jane Strawser Grubb. On July 28, 1907 she was married to Frank W. Brunner, who died August 9, 1947. Surviving are 4 sons, Dale of 546 Girard Ave., Marion G. of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, Wilfred F. of 1026 E. Church St., and Charles E. of Anderson, Indiana, a daughter, Mrs. Hilda Wise of Eugene, Oregon; 5 sisters, Mrs. LaVerne Carter and Mrs. Nyda McIntire of Bradenton, Florida, Mrs. Clemma Jackson and Mrs. Marjorie Evans of Edison, and Mrs. Marian Beach of 191 Bellevue Ave.; 9 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Byler at 1 p.m. Monday in the Boyd Funeral Home with Burial in Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Friday, September 3, 1963) Larry Gene BUCK NEW BLOOMINGTON, age 56, of rural New Bloomington, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at 10:54 p.m. in the emergency department at Marion General Hospital. He was born May 10, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Ransom and Anna Lee (Winters) Buck. On Jan. 7, 1967, he married Carol Ann Syme in Stuart, Fla., and she survives. Also surviving is one son, John Michael Buck of South Bend, Ind.; and one daughter, Cheryl Ann Buck of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Linda Lee Buck of Columbus, Ohio. He was a self-employed farmer, had served in the United States Army Reserves, member of the Meeker United Methodist Church, Marion County Farm Bureau, and Springhill 66'ers Farm Council. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue, Ohio. Minister will be the Rev. Dr. Keith Weller. Burial in the Frame Cemetery, Meeker, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Those who wish may make contributions to either the Meeker United Methodist Church or the Humane Society Animal Shelter. Marion Star Nov. 11, 1999 Dr. Linda Lee Buck COLUMBUS - age 63, of 1050 Hardesty Place W., Columbus, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at 4:20 p.m. at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus. She was born May 16,1938, in Marion, to the late Ransom and Anna Lee (Winters) Buck. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Carol Buck of Akron; a niece, Cheryl A. (David) Cuthbert of Columbus; a nephew, John M. Buck of New Bloomington; cousins, Kay Ellen Shuster of Delaware and Robert Winters of Perrysburg. One brother, Larry G. Buck, preceded her in death. She attended Morral High School and graduated from Martin County High School in Stuart, Fla. She earned her bachelor of science degree in education at the Ohio State University, master of arts degree and her degree of doctor of philosophy were both earned at Ohio State University. She taught vocational and special education at the Columbus Public Schools, also taught at Columbus State Community College and was an adjunct professor at Ohio State University, member of the American Business Women's Association, Columbus Discovery Chapter, and numerous other vocational associations. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug: 4, at 11 a.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue. Burial in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Those who wish may make contributions to the Capital Area Humane Society, or ABWA Columbus Discovery Chapter Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home. Marion Star August 2, 2001 JAMES M. BUNKER, 60, of near Cardington, south of Mt. Gilead, died at the wheel of his automobile, near his home, at 12:45 p. m. Monday. The Morrow County coroner, Dr. Sweeney pronounced cause of death heart attack. Mr. Bunker had suffered from a heart ailment four years. He had just started out from home when he was stricken, and the car went into the ditch at the roadside. Born Sept 21. 1891 he was a native of Morral. Oct 17, 1945 he married Reta Clay. He was a farmer. Surviving are his widow, and his mother, Mrs. Mae Lore of 155 N. State St. in Marion, and children George Morgan Bunker and Leone Darlene Bunker, step children, Mary and Hazel Cramner, and half-brother and sisters, Paul and John Lore and Mrs. Nellie McKnight, all of Marion, and Mrs. Bessie Massie of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at l p. m. in the Merle H. Hughs Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. in Marion. Burial will lee at Meeker. Ethel Marie Burchett MEEKER - 89, 6603 Main St., Meeker, died 5:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Marion General Hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1911, in Floyd County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Click) Hurd. On Sept. 7, 1942, in Prestonburg, Ky., she married Merlin Burchett; he died Sept. 21, 1990, in Marion. She is survived by a son, John (Ruth) Burchett, Morral; five daughters, Phyllis Burchett, Upper Sandusky, W. Jean (Ron) Shirea, Meeker, Wanda (John) Hecker, Meeker, Gladys Sue Hickman, Meeker, Amy (Mirle) Thompson, Meeker; a brother, Alvin Hurd, Prestonburg, Ky.; 10 grandchildren, Jay Hecker, Bucky Hecker, Virginia Adams, Ron Shirea Jr., Dawn Farmer, Bob Hickman III, John Hickman, Vicki Schaffner, Steve Burchett and Tonya Blair; and nine great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Baker and Steve Burchett, grandson of the deceased, officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Grandsons will be the pallbearers. Marion Star Dec. 6, 2000 Merlin Burchett, 71, 6603 Main St., Meeker, died at 6:10 a.m. Friday in Marion General Hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1919, in Floyd County, Ky., to the late Melvin and Amy McKee Burchett. On Sept. 7, 1942, in Prestonsburg, Ky., he married Ethel Marie Bard Burchett, who survives. In 1974, he retired from Armco Steel, where he was employed 17 years. He had lived in Marion 31 years, coming here from Prestonsburg. Also surviving are a son, John Burchett, Morral; five daughters, Phyllis Burchett, Upper Sandusky, Mrs: Ronald (Jean) Shirea, Meeker, Mrs. John (Wanda) Hecker, New Bloomington, Mrs. Robert (Sue) Hickman, Morral, and Mrs. Mirle (Amy) Thompson, Meeker; a brother and two sisters, Worden Burchett, Mrs. Bill (Myrtle) Canterberry and Mrs. Leonard (Mary) Goble, all Prestonsburg; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Three sisters are deceased. The service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in Boyd Funeral Home by the Rev. Bill Layne. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Marion Star Oct. 31, 1990 SARAH CLARK BUTLER was born in Salt Rock Township January 16, 1832. Died in Scott Town, January 12, 1906. She was the daughter of Enoch and Fanny Clark Sr. She is the last one of the family, her brothers and sisters preceding her to the heavenly home. She was married to Adam Lower in 1855. He died June 5, 1862. She was then united in marriage to Dr. William A. Butler, a local preacher Dec 12, 1867, and he died May 1, 1878. Since then she has lived on her farm north of Scott Town, the most of the time alone. She was converted in a meeting held by Rev. David B. Rhinehart in 1872, adjoined the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was of a quiet disposition, yet a true-hearted Christian, loyal and faithful and attended church as long as she had sufficient health and strength. Without much pain and suffering and unshaken in faith in her Savior she was ready when the messenger came, to depart ill peace and to be with Christ. The funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. F. M. Rouser, attended by her relatives, old friends and neighbors in the M. E. Church at Scott Town. -C- William Warren Cardwell - Funeral arrangements are pending at Boyd Funeral Home for William Warren Cardwell III of 563 Hermann St., who was shot to death early Tuesday in the Town Caboose Bar on W. Center Street. City Police are investigating the death of the 37-year-old man who came to Marion from Tiffin two months ago. He was born in Toledo; May 3, 1939, to William and Naomi Duff Cardwell, who are deceased. In 1969 he was married to Genora Cornett, who survives. A self employed contractor, he was a member of the American Legion and also is survived by 2 sons, Keith and William III and a daughter, Jenise, all at home. Marion Star Wednesday August 11, 1976 ROBERT D. CARPENTER, 70, farmer of Meeker, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday at home. He was ill two years. Born July 11, 1888 in Wyandot County near Upper Sandusky he was the son of George and Edna Taylor Carpenter. In LaRue on May 21, 1911 he married Mamie O. Metz. He was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church, of Salt Rock Grange and had resided in Meeker one month. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Paul V. Carpenter of near Essex and Damon M. Carpenter of Columbus, three grandsons and two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Sanders and Mrs. Lucy Schertzer of Morral. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Meeker Church. The Rev. James Elzroth will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker, Cemetery. The body was removed from the Lucas Funeral Home in Morral to the Carpenter residence where friend's may call after 7 tonight. CHARLES M. CARTER, 95, of Centerburg, a formed Marion resident died Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Mount Vernon Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug 17, 1863 to Miller and Mary Jane Mustain Carter, both of Meeker. A farmer in this area most of his life, he was married in 1917 here to Laura Belle Stayner who preceded him in death, along with one son. The Only immediate survivor is a stepson, Gerald D. Stayner of near Marengo. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Hughes Hyll Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. CLAUDE L. CATES, FARMER KILLED BY CORN PICKER BULLETIN . Claude L. Cates, 57, farmer of near Meeker was, killed about 11 a. m. today when he was pulled into a running corn picker. The accident occurred four miles southwest of Meeker on the farm of Earl Miller. Cates was pulled into the machine when his coat was caught on moving parts. The machine was tractor drawn and it is believed Cates stopped to clear a jam of corn from the mechanism when the mishap occurred. Marion Star CLAUDE L. CATES, 57, widely known farmer living near Meeker was fatally injured when caught in a corn picker at 12:30 p.m. yesterday at the Earl Miller farm four miles southeast of Meeker. Mr. Cates, a township trustee and former member of the school board, was found about noon after Mr. Miller started a search for him when he became overdue for lunch at the Miller Home. Mr. Cates was found trapped in the corn picker. He was so critically injured that he died before he could be freed from the machine relatives reported. The corn picker he was operating was a tractor-operated device, and Mr. Cates was operating it alone. He apparently had stopped the tractor to grease the picker or make some adjustment on it when his overcoat was caught in the moving parts of the picker. It was believed the mishap occurred about 11 o clock. Mr. Cates was born July 30, 1885 in Illinois. He came to Marion, County in 1909. He was united in marriage to Miss. Edna Irvine of Illinois in 1908. He was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and a charter member of Montgomery Grange No. 2336. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Emerson Dietsch southeast of Marion; Mrs. Thomas Navin of Richwood; Forest Cates of near Big Island, Mrs. Raymond Rhoads of near Meeker and Lowell Cates of near Meeker, six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Amy Abbey of Lima and three brothers, Robert of Blufford, Ill, and Ernest and William of Chicago. The Miller Farm where the mishap occurred adjoins the Cates farm. Funeral services will be held at the Meeker Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m.. with the pastor Rev. Edwin Bailey officiating and burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. EDNA VALERIA CATES, 82, died at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Rhoads near Meeker. She was ill only two hours and was stricken after she had returned home from attending church. Her husband, Claude Lacy Cates, died on Oct. 29, 1942. Born on Feb 14, 1875, in Wayne County, Illinois, she was a daughter of John and Amanda Moon Irvine, the father a native of Ireland and the Mother of Marion County. On June 14, 1908, in Mario County she married Mr. Cates. A Marion resident for 52 years she came here from Illinois. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church, was a charter member of' the Woman's Society of the church, was a member of the Louvain Literal Club, a member of Salt Rock Joy Makers Club and a Charter Member of Montgomery Grange. Surviving, are the daughter in whose home she died, two other daughters Mrs. Emerson Dietsch near Marion and Mrs. Thomas Navin of Marysville, two sons, Forest Cates of New Bloomington and Lowell Cates of New Bloomington, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Inez Powless of Fairfield, Ill., and a brother, Ransom D. Irvine of Chesterville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeker Church. The Rev. James Elzroth will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Fiends may call at the Hughes-Hyll Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. in Marion after 7:30 tonight. FOREST IRVIN CATES, 52, farmer of New Bloomington RR 1, was dead on arrival at General Hospital at 4:40 p.m. Thursday. He had been ill nine weeks. Born July 15, 1911, at New Bloomington, he was a son of Claude and Edna Irvine Cates. He was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alfreda George Cates, three sisters, Mrs. Madeline Dietsch, of Marion RR 6, Mrs. Imo Navin of Marysville and Mrs. Mabel Rhoads of Marion RR 3 and a brother, Lowell of New Bloomington RR 1. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Meeker Church. Rev Charles Lockie will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Friday March 27, 1964) Frances Ardena Cates, 84, formerly of Kiwanis Village, died Saturday at Community Nursing Center. Born Feb. 29, 1912, in Morral, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Clara Maud (Hawk) Buck. On Oct. 6, 1934, she married Lowell L. Cates and he died Nov. 28, 1972: A graduate of Morral High School, she was retired from Ogden Food Service and was a Meeker Ridgedale School Bus Driver. She was a member of the Meeker United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Mary Lenox Chapter 98 O.E.S. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lawerence (Kay) Shuster, Delaware; a grandson; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, James H., Alfred and Ransom Buck; a sister, Glendora Ashworth; and four infant brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Meeker Cemetery with Rev. Keith Weller officiating. No calling hours will be observed at the Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, which is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Marion Star Sep. 15, 1996 LOWELL LEE CATES Services for Lowell Lee Cates, 59, of 1539 DeCliff Rd:, New Bloomington will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Stofcheck-Ford Funeral Home in LaRue. Rev. Vidya S. Rampal will officiate. Mr. Cates died Tuesday in Marion General Hospital after a two year illness. He. was a farmer and member of Marion County Agricultural Society. Born Jan. 19, 1913, he was one of two sons and five children of Claud Lacy and Edna Irvine Cates. He was a member of Meeker United Methodist Church; LaRue Lodge 463, F&AM; Marion Chapter 62, RAM; Marion. Council 22, R&SM, and LaRue's, Mary Lenox Chapter 98, Order of Eastern Star. In October, he and Mrs. Cates, the former Frances Ardena Buck, observed their 38th wedding anniversary. Besides his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Kay E. Collins of Marion and three sisters, Mrs. Emerson (Madeline) Detsch of 2323 Marion Cardington Rd., Mrs. Thomas (Imo) Navin of Marysville and Mrs. Raymond (Mabel) Rhoads of 5177 Harding Highway W., survive. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 and Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. Marion Star EMMA J. CHAMBERS, 87, of near New Bloomington, died at Kenton Memorial Hospital a 7 p.m. Sunday after a months illness. Born Dec 28, 1866, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of George and Lisa Jane Ford Reber, of Franklin County. She was married to William Thomas Chambers on Sep 15, 1888, in Columbus. He died April 30, 1940. She was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She had lived in this vicinity for 65 years. Surviving are: one son, Gordo Chambers of near New Bloomington: two Grandchildren: and four great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will he held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ford Funeral Home in LaRue. Rev 0. W. Robbins of the New Bloomington Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker Cemetery. Beulah Rose "Granny B" Chapmen, (MARION) passed away Thursday afternoon, September 3, 2009 at Heartland of Marion. She was born September 27, 1921 to the late Benjamin A. and Syreva (Knight) Stief. She married Harry Leroy Chapman on August 9, 1941 in Napoleon, Ohio. Harry passed away in 1977. Beulah belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3313 in Marion. She enjoyed flower gardening, knitting and crocheting. Beulah is survived by a daughter, Mary Stuckert of Bucyrus, Ohio; five grandchildren, R. Wesley (Lora) Stuckert, Marna (Mike) Foght, Chris (Joe) Osborn, Cari (Kent) Walters, and Beth Fetter-McKinnis; 16 great grandchilden, Adam and Mattie Stuckert, Tyson, Leah and Kendra Kocher, Mathias and Madison Foght, Casey, Cody and Cory Walters, Tristan, Amanda and Josh Osborn, and Russell, Reggan and Ryan Fetter; two great-great grandchildren, Leam Hensley and Allyson Osborn; three sisters, Audrey Douglas of Findlay, Ohio, Shirley (Charlie) Meck of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Janice Comstock of Hobe Sound, Florida; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Beulah was preceded in death by a daughter, Marty Rhoads; an infant brother and sister; and a sister Reva Jean Coleman. Calling hours will be held Monday, September 7, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service led by Chaplain Jedidiah Brake at Frame Cemetery in Meeker on Tuesday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice program, Homecare Matters, P.O. Box 327, 1220 N. Market St. Galion, Ohio 44833 in care of Boyd-Born Funeral Home. September 5, 2009 Marion Star BERTHA W. CHENEY, 84, former Marion resident, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Masonic- Home in Springfield. In failing health two years, she was admitted to the home late in November from the residence of her daughter, Miss. Catherine Cheney, in Zanesville. Her husband, Joseph F. Cheney, died in Marion in 1942. Their home was formerly at 294 Barnhart St. Born March 9, 1872, in Richland Township, she was the daughter of Samuel and Catharine Jacoby Waddell. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church and she was a charter member of Lydia Chapter 83, Eastern Star. She had lived with her daughter about 12 years. Surviving are her son. Ralph Cheney of near Huntsville; her daughter who lives in Zanesville; two grandchildren, Don M. Cheney of Hillards and David E. Cheney off 441 Park Blvd. in Marion; three great-grandchildren and other relatives including cousins in Marion. A son, Rhu C. Cheney, died in 1931. The body was to be brought to the Merle Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. where friends may call after 7:30 tonight. Funeral arrangements are tentatively for Saturday, with burial in Meeker Cemetery. DONNA CHENEY, 60, Formerly of Marion, was found dead at 8 a.m. Friday in her home near Russells Point where she resided alone. She had suffered from a heart condition for some time and was under the care of a physician but she had worked her usual shift Thursday at Dee's Department Store in Bellefontaine. Her husband, Ralph K. Cheney, died May 10, this year. Born Mary 30, 1901, in West Mansfield, she was a daughter of Rufus and Margaret Garner Creviston. On June 30, 1923, she married Mr. Cheney. She resided in Marion some time ago and while here she was a member of Lydia Chapter 83, Eastern Star. Matron of the Indian Lake Chapter, OES, in 1953 and 1954, she was a charter member of the chapter and had been its first secretary. She was a member of the Indian Lake Community Church and the American Legion Auxiliary at Russells Point. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Charles Gillespie of Marion, and three brothers, Orison and Richard of Marion and Frank Creviston of Kenton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the VanHorn Funeral Home at Lakeview, Rev. Robert B. Heywood will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. IVA ARABELLE CHENEY daughter of Francis M. and Admah J. Wood, was born May 6th 1869; died April 21st 1899 aged 29 years, 11 months and 15 days. On Dec. 27th 1892, she was united in marriage with Joseph F. Cheney. This union proved to be a union of hearts as well as hands. They lived happily together, each helpful to the other and both helpful to the church and community until death so abruptly, summoned her to her sure and just reward. This union was blessed with two children one of which Bernice Evaline, lived just one week and then on the same day of its mother's death, took its flight to the spirit world. The other, a little girl a little less then three years of age remains as a comfort and a care to the bereaved father and grandparents. When about 13 years of age Mrs. Cheney was happily converted to God and lived a faithful Christian life. During her last illness, she left unmistakable evidence of her acceptance with God. She was a regular attendant at Sunday School at Scott Town and taught the young ladies class where her efforts were greatly appreciated. With sad hearts and bitter tears did her class take leave of the lifeless remains of their faithful teacher. The Ladies' Aid Society submitted the following beautiful verses as token of their appreciation of her who will meet with them no more. She leaves her husband, her parents, a little daughter, one sister and many friends to mourn their loss which we trust is her gain. The funeral services were conducted at Scott Town Sunday, 24th of April, at 11 a.m. Rev. E. A. Strother officiated. Joseph Francis Cheney, 75, died at 1 a.m. today at his home at 394 Barnhart street. He had been in failing health for the last two years and bedfast for the last five days. Mr. Cheney was active in Epworth Methodist church and Masonic circles. At Epworth he was a member of the Smart Sunday school class and his fraternal affiliations were with Mahon Lodge No. 70 F. and A. M. and Marion Chapter No. 62 R. A. M. He was serving as tyler in both bodies at the time of his death. He served as past master of Marion Lodge No. 70, in 1917, and was a member of Lydia Chapter No. 83, Order of the Eastern Star, serving as worthy patron of that organization in 1912. A native of Marion county, where he was born Oct. 16, 1867 to David J. Cheney, a native of Union county and Elizabeth Williams Cheney, whose birthplace was Marion county. Mr. Cheney had lived in Marion for the last 40 years coming here from Richwood. He was employed as a machinist at Marion Steam Shovel Co plant for 20 years, and prior to coming to Marion he taught school in Marion and Union counties. Mr. Cheney's first marriage was to Iva Wood in December 1893. Her death occurred in April 1899. On Aug 23, 1902, he was married to Bertha Waddell, who survives with three children. Mrs. Marjorie Mawer of near Meeker, a daughter by his first marriage, Ralph K. Cheney of 208 South High street and Catharine F. Cheney at home. A son, Rhu C. Cheney died 11 years ago. Seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Belle Clay of Mt. Olive and Mrs. Cora Jolley of 208 South High street, also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hughes mortuary at 318 Mt. Vernon avenue, with Dr. S. M. Ingmire, pastor of Epworth Methodist church officiating. Burial will be made in the Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. Marion Star Friday Nov. 6, 1942 BETTY L. CLARK Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Snyder Funeral Home for Betty L. Clark, 59, of 313 W. Main St., Cardington. The Rev. Walter Smith will officiate and burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Mrs. Clark was born October 9, 1930 and was married to Donald R. Clark, who survives. A resident of Cardington 17 years, she was a homemaker and member of Cardington Nazarene Church. Also surviving are 6 daughters, Mrs. Louis (Penny) Ludwig, Mrs. Harvey (Sandy) Erlewine and Mrs. John (Tina) Johnston, all of Marion, Mrs Wendall (Chris) Harris of Galion, Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Maxey and Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Willey, both of Cardington; three brothers, Charles L. Morgan of Richwood, Richard E. Morgan and William L. Morgan, both of Galion; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rose) Ryan of Fort Stockton, Texas and 10 grandchildren. A brother is deceased. (Marion Star, Monday, August 3, 1981) Delbert R. Clark The service for Delbert R. '"Bud" Clark, 66, 1348 Hickory Drive, will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Grant Quever officiating. Burial will follow in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Serving as pallbearers will be Dick Hoch, Charles Leeper; Bill Williams, Jack Redd, John Halbert, Marion Highland. Mr. Clark died Wednesday evening at MedCenter Hospital. The Marion native was born Aug. 5, 1925, the son of the late Talmyr H. and Harriett Hickman Clark. Living here all his life, he retired 1985 from employment with HPM, Mount Gilead, after 35 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 584. On Jan. 23, 1946, in Marion, he married the former Martha J. Disbennett who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Talmyr H.. "Tim" Clark, Greensboro, N.C and D. Tom "Spike" Clark, Columbus; a daughter, Judith Ann Austin New Orleans, La.; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A son, John S and a sister are deceased. Marion Star March 27, 1992 DONALD R. CLARK CARDINGTON - 66, died Tuesday afternoon at his home following a long illness. He was born March 24, 1924, in Marion to Pearl and Golda (Green) Clark-Asmussen. His mother survives in Marion. On June 30, 1951, in Columbus, us, he married Betty Lou Morgan, who died Aug. 1; 1981. Moving here in 1964 from Marion, Mr. Clark retired as an inspector for Perfection Cobey of Galion and was a member of the U.S. Steelworkers. Other survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Louis (Penny) Ludwig, Westminster, Colo., Mrs. Dan, (Chris) Rhodes, , Ostrander, Mrs. Harvey (Sandy) Erlewine, and Mrs. John (Tina) Johnston, Marion, and Mrs. Keith (Mary) Robinson and Mrs. Bill (Kathy) Ralston, Marengo; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Clark, Marion, Daryl Clark, Arizona; and Ray Clark, Mount Gilead; three sisters; Polly Gantt, Portland, Ore., and Delores Millisor and Marjorie Mooney, Marion; and companions Mary and Heathen Hoffman, Cardington. A sister and two brothers are deceased. The service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Gompf Funeral Home with Frank Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery. (NOTE: Buried at Meeker) Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Quality of Life hospice of Marion General Hospital: Marion Star Oct. 3, 1990 ISAAC CLARK The numerous friends and acquaintances of Isaac Clark, of Scott Town, were shocked Monday evening by the announcement of his sudden death at Buffalo, N.Y. which was given exclusively to the Star. Mr. Clark arrived in Buffalo some time during Sunday and that evening retired in a room at Tucker's Hotel, and nothing is known of him from that time until he was found dead Monday morning. An examination of the remains was made by coroner of Buffalo and Mr. Clark's death was found to have been due to heart disease. Letters were found in Mr. Clark's pocket which were addressed to him at LaRue, and also his check books & receipts were dated Marion, Ohio. These established the identity of the dead man, and the coroner at once telegraphed the Deposit Bank at this city, with the information that the news be sent to the deceased's relatives. This sad intelligence was communicated to Mrs. Clark at her home, and in the evening Elmer Kerr and Samuel Dodds came to Marion and from here left for Buffalo. It was their intention to look after the remains and complete the business that was left unfinished by Mr. Clark when he was so suddenly overtaken by death. The deceased was 57 years of age and leaves a wife but no children. He was so generally and favorable known, not only in his immediate neighborhood but almost over the entire county, that his death comes as quite a shock. Mr. Clark was a thoroughly energetic business man, decidedly well-to-do, and it is sufficient to say that he will be greatly missed, not only in his afflicted home but by the community that knew him best. The remains of Isaac Clark, who died at Buffalo, N.Y. Sunday night, arrived here Wednesday on the Big Four train 17, accompanied by Samuel Dodd, Elmer Kerr, M. C. Davis and H. V. Smith. The later two gentleman left with Mr. Clark last Saturday, with stock, but became separated from him in Cleveland. On reaching the Forest City the stock train was very late, and Mr. Clark stated to his companions that he must be in Buffalo Monday morning, and in order to reach there at there that he decided to take a passenger train and left Davis and Smith to accompany the stock. That was the last he seen alive by these gentlemen. Mr. Clark arrived in Buffalo Sunday evening at 9 o'clock, and going to the Tucker Hotel ordered a warm room, stating that he was not feeling well, and he retired at once, and this was the last known of him until Monday at 11 o'clock when he was found dead. In the meantime Davis and Smith had arrived in Buffalo with the stock and followed Clark's suggestions in disposing of it. Clark had told them at what Hotel to look for him, but for some reason he had gone to the Tucker House instead and they were unable to locate him. They then went to Niagara Falls, as had been their intention originally, and not until their return were they aware of Mr. Clark's death. The remains of Mr. Clark were conveyed from here to his late home near Scott Town today. The funeral services will occur Thursday afternoon at 2 o' clock from the house. Lewis E. Clark, 48, of 304 Uncapher Ave. died at 10 a.m. Monday in Marion General Hospital where he was admitted Saturday. Originally from Hardin County, he was an employe of the Erie Lackawanna Railway Co. here. Surviving are his widow Wilma J. McGinnis Clark; his mother, Mrs Ethel McMahon of 142 Glad St.: his stepmother, Mrs. Harry (Mae) Clark of 134 Glad St : a daughter. Rhonda: a granddaughter; 2 brothers. Robert of 295 Franklin St. and Junior of 383 Brentwood Dr., and 2 sisters, Mrs. Flossie Harbison of 455 Oak St and Mrs. Betty Abbott of 134 Glad St Services will be at 10:30 a m. Thursday in Gunder Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Armstrong and the Rev. Robert Long will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesay. Marion Star Tuesday August 20, 1974 LORENZO CLARK Dies Early Today FOREST - Lorenzo N. Clark, 80, of Route 1, Forest, died at 4 a.m. today at his residence. He had been ill with heart disease for the past four years. A son of Lewis and Mary (Green) Clark, he was born in Green Camp Aug. 8, 1887. He was affiliated with the Nazarene church. He Was married Sept. 10, 1939 to Nina Bathorst and she survives. Also surviving are brothers, Harry of Marion, and Ernest of Forest; sisters, Mrs. Russel (Clara) Dawson of Forest, and Mrs. John (Donna) Kalb of Williamstown. Seven brothers and one sister are deceased. The body was removed to the Shields funeral home Where friends may call Sunday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are Marion Star Oct 7, 1967 MAE E. CLARK MARION -- 87, of Marion, died Friday, June 18, 2004, at 7:50 p.m. at Marion General Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1917, in Lewis County, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry R. Clark in 1968. Mae was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping. Survivors include a son, Lewis J. (Marie E.) Clark of Marion; a daughter, Betty L. Abbott of Marion; a special granddaughter, Carrie Abbott of Marion; two grandsons, Rick Clark of Waldo and Jeffrey (Amanda) Clark of Marion; a granddaughter, Pamela Clark of Parma; two great-grandsons, Dustin Clark of Columbus and Griffin Clark of Marion; two great- granddaughters, Zoie Clark of Marion and Emily Clark of Columbus. Two stepsons, Lewis and Robert Clark; a stepdaughter, Flossie Harbison; and a sister, Anne Brandt, are deceased. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Burial will be in Frame Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Originally published Sunday, June 20, 2004 MARIAN T. (WIRTZ) CLARK MARION - Marian T. Clark, 69, 298 Franklin St., died at 4:59 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998, at Marion General Hospital. Born on Jan. 30, 1929, in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Martin and Naomi (Gough) Wirtz. On May 11, 1965, she married Robert L. Clark, who survives. A Marion resident for 33 years, she retired from Marion Crawford Community Action Commission after 30 years service. The Marion Clark Center (Senor / Head Start Center) was so named for her, an honor bestowed upon her by the staff and distinguished board members of MCCAC. She is survived by a daughter, Shelley Clark, Marion; two stepsons, David L. Clark, Marion, and John S. Clark, Daytona, Fla.; four grandchildren, David Jr., Jamie, Chad, Cathlee; a brother, John E. Wirts, Cardiff by the Sea, Calif.; a goddaughter, Gwendeolyn Stoffa, Hershey, Pa.; nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 1998, at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Burial is in Frame Cemetery, Meeker. Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 10, 1998, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Clark Center. Martha J. Clark MARION: Martha J. Clark, age 81 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Saturday September 26, 2009 at Marion General Hospital. She was born February 22, 1928 in Marion, Ohio to the late Howard and Frances (Hare) Disbennett. On January 23, 1946 she married Delbert R. "Bud" Clark and he preceded her in death on March 25, 1992. Martha was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marion. She loved and truly enjoyed her family and her dogs. Martha retired as a braider with the former B.F. Goodich Company. Surviving Martha are two sons and a daughter, Talmyr H. "Tim" (Maryann) Clark of Greensboro, N.C., D. Tom "Spike" (LeAnn) Clark of Shawnee Hills, Ohio, and Mrs. Danny Howard (Judith Ann) Austin of Marion, Ohio; a brother, David "Dodie" (Carol) Disbennett of Elizabeth City, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Mike, John, Amy, Ross, Jennifer, Jonathan, and Jessica; and five great-grandchildren, Danny, Jeanné, Nicolle, Justin and Ashley. Besides her parents, Martha was preceded in death by a son, John S. Clark; a brother, Robert Disbennet; and a sister, Donna Shannon. The funeral service for Martha will be Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. Craig Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker, Ohio. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or St. Paul' Lutheran Church. September 29, 2009 Marion Star, Marion, Ohio Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Clark Center. PEARL CLARK, 56, a former resident of Marion, died Saturday afternoon at his home near Forest, where he moved in July of last year. He was a molder at the Marion Power Shovel Co. for several years. He had been in poor health for 10 years. He was born in Marion July 27, 1895. His parents were Lewis and Mary Green Clark. He married Goldie Dawson July 10, 1915. The widow survives with four daughters and six sons, three of whom are in the US Army. They are Eugene L., with The Army in Alaska, Paul Pearl of Fort Meade, Md., Raymond Richard of Fort Campbell, Ky., Alfred L. of Marion, Donald R. of Kenton, Darrell D., at home, Mrs. Helen Strobel of near Marion, Mrs. Pauline M.. Gantt, of near Marion, Mrs. Delores Millisor of Kenton, and Mrs. Margie V. Mooney of Edison. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and six brothers and sisters, Harry Clark and Mrs. Mary Abrams of Marion, and Lorenzo Clark, Earnest Clark, Mrs. Clara Dawson, and Mrs. Donna Kulb, all of Forest. ROBERT L. CLARK, age 76, of Marion, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at 9:10 a.m. at Community Health Care Center. He was born May 11, 1927, in Marseilles, to the late Harry and Ethel M. (Hickman) Clark. On May 11, 1965, he married Marian T. (Wirtz), who died Dec. 8, 1998. He was of the Methodist faith, served in the U.S. Navy 1944 to 1946, worked for the Erie Railroad and operated Clark Fencing Co. and was an avid bowler. He is survived by two sons, David L. (Cheryl) Clark, Bucyrus, John S. Clark, Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Shelly N. Clark, Marion; one sister, Betty Abbott; one brother, Lewis (Marie) Clark; four grandchildren, David Clark Jr., Jamie, Chad, Catherine Clark; one great-grandson, Nicholas Clark; nieces and nephews. A son, David, one brother, Lewis, one sister, Flossie Harbison, are deceased. Friends may call Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors where funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Wildman officiating. Burial is in Frame-Meeker Cemetery with graveside services by the Marion Area United Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to Marian Clark Community Action Center GEORGE EDWARD CLAY, 75, retired farmer of near Cardington, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Reta Marie Spaulding, of Mt. Gilead. Born May 31, 1880, in Prospect township, Marion County, he was a son of John L. and Sarah Olive Wynn Clay. Dec 27, 1908, in Wisconsin, he married Mary Matilda Krohl died Oct 8, 1945. Surviving with his daughter are five grandchildren; his brother William E. Clay of St. Louis, Mo., and his sister, Mrs. Paul School of Racine, Wis. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. Harold Klingel of Fulton will officiate. Burial will be at Meeker. Mary M. Clay 57, wife of George Clay of north of Prospect near Newmans, died in their home last midnight. She was ill three days and suffered from a heart ailment. Born Sept. 21, 1883 in Upper Sandusky, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Krohl, Dec. 27, 1908 she was married to Mr. Clay in Wisconsin. Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Reta M. Cramner at home, two grandchildren, a sister who lives in Bucyrus, and a step brother who lives in Galion. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in the Merle H. Hughes mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. Marion Star Tuesday Oct. 9, 1945. ADDIE ETHEL CLARK CLEMENTS., 89, of New Washington died at 10:30a:m. Sunday in the Carey Nursing Home after, an illness of three years. A former Marion resident, she was a member of the First Church of God here. She was born Aug. 28, 1878, in LaRue, a daughter of . Samuel and Wilmet Patrick Clark. Her grandparents, and Elizabeth C'lark, came to Bowling Green Twp. from Pennsylvania in 1848 and organized the Baptist Church in that community. On Aug. 16, 1897, in Meeker, she married Z. Alson Clements. He is deceased. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Nana Shroll of New Washington, Mrs. Iscah Mae Beck, and Mrs. Willa Owings of Columbus, Mrs. Esther Jennings of Ottawa and Mrs. Wanda McCumber of Morral, 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, a brother and two sisters are deceased. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Lucas Funeral Home at Morral. Rev. Robert Hurt. will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p. m. Tuesday. Marion Star July 28, 1968 JOHN S. CLEMENTS, 54, a former resident of Upper Sandusky, died Wednesday at his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following an illness of several months. He had lived in Michigan four years. Born March 2, 1910, in Meeker, he was the son of Z. A. and Addie Clark Clements. He was a member of the First Church of God. He is survived by a daughter; Mrs. Theron Donaugh of St. Marys; four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Shroll of New Washington, Mrs. Iscah Beck and Mrs. Willa Owings of Columbus and Mrs. Gerald Jennings of Ottawa; one brother, Thomas McCumber of Morral and four grandchildren. One brother is deceased. Funeral services for Mr. Clements will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lucas Funeral Home in Morral with Rev. Robert Hurt officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Thursday, May 7, 1964) ROLAND L. CLEMENTS, 89, of S. Columbus St. , Galion, a retired insurance agent, died at Jane Case Hospital in Delaware at 6:45 p. m. Thursday. He had been admitted there April 24 and had been ill one year. Mr. Clements was born Feb. 12, 1870, in Meeker to John and Mariah Hogan Clements. His wife the former Mary Alda McClintock, died Nov. 29, 1941. Surviving are five daughters and one son, G. W. Clements and Mrs. Blanche Butler of Columbus, Mrs Edna Flowers and Mrs. Gail Miller of Galion, Miss Kay Clements of Florida and Mrs. Stanley Shuck of Ashland; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. One daughter and two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Clements had resided here for the last 20 years, moving to Galion from Morrow, County. Friends may call after noon Saturday at the Snyder Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Olyn F. Hull of First Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. ZACHARIAH ALSON CLEMENTS, 68, of 329 Elaine Avenue, died at his home at 10:43 p.m. Thursday after an illness of one and one half years. He was born Feb 29, 1876, at Meeker to John and Mariah Hogan Clements, the father a Marion County native and the mother a native of Rhyl, Wales. On Oct 16, 1897, he was married to Caddie Ethel Clark, who survives. He and Mrs. Clements lived in Marion 10 years, coming here from Meeker. Mr. Clements was formerly associated with Black Beck Cement Vault Co. He is also survived by his children, Mrs. Walter School of New Washington, Mrs. Iscah Beck of 300 West Columbia St., Mrs. Charles Owings of Columbus, Mrs. Gerald Jennings of Morral, Mrs. Thomas McCumber of Morral, Clark Clements of Upper Sandusky and John Clements at Home, and one brother, Roland Clements of Galion. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Merle H. .Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Rev. H. M. McAdow,. pastor of Wesley Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. JAMES CLIXBY, 66, a farmer died this morning at his home in Meeker after a week's illness. He was a native of England, surviving are his widow, Mrs. Henrietta Clixby, three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Cramner of Agosta, Mrs. Charlotte Soule of Meeker and Miss. Sarah Clixby of the home, and two sisters, Mrs. Clay Wilson of Meeker and Mrs. L. Schultz of Green Camp. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. (Date-June 22) . Robert Lloyd Clixby, 65, 4790 Kenton Galion Road W., died June 7 at Marion General Hospital. He was born March 27, 1932 in Marion. On Nov. 27, 1957, he married Roberta S. Sharp and she survives. He was a retired mechanic from united Parcel Service and also was a farmer and life member of the Meeker Sportsmens Club. He is also survived by a son; Terry L. Clixby, Marion; a daughter, Mrs. George (Brenda) Kramer, Marion; and three grandchildren. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, with the Rev. Keith Weller officiating. Burial is in Frame Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Heart of Ohio Dialysis Center. Marion Star June 9, 1997 Roberta Ann Clixby MARION - 60, of 4790 Kenton-Galion Road, Marion, died Thursday, March 26, 1998, at 4:20 a.m. at Marion General Hospital. She was born July 9, 1937 in Marion, Ohio, to the late Forrest Millard and Lena Roberta (Austin) Sharp. On Nov. 27, 1957, she married Robert L. Clixby and he died June 7, 1997. She was a homemaker and is survived by one son, Terry L. (Heather) Clixby of Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Brenda (George) Kramer of Marion; two brothers Richard and William Sharp; both of Marion; one sister, May Louise Satts of Marion; three grandchildren, Lori Neville of Marion, Daryl Neville of Columbus, and Randal Clixby of Marion. Two brothers, Forrest Sharp Jr. and Steven Sharp, and one sister, Evelyn Alexander are deceased. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 1998; at 2 p.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue, Ohio. Minister will be Dr. Keith Weller. Burial in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. Those who wish may make contributions to the Heart of Ohio Dialysis Center: Marion Star March 28, 1998 Terrance Lloyd Clixby (Marion Star) January 23, 2009 MEEKER - Terrance Lloyd Clixby, age 46, of Kenton Galion Rd. W., died Monday January 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM at Marion General Hospital. He was born September 5, 1962 in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert L. and Roberta A (Sharp) Clixby. On September 2, 1989 he married Heather R. Bishop and she survives. Also surviving is one son, Randy L. Clixby of Bucyrus; one Granddaughter, Faith Clixby; and one sister, Brenda (George) Kramer of Marion. Mr. Clixby was a truck driver for Ohio Gas and Appliance of Marysville. He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars. Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be the Rev. Bill Middleton. Burial in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 6 to 8 PM on Friday. Those who wish, may make contribution to the family in care of the funeral home. Paul J. Cocherl, 72, 6601 South St., Meeker, died at 3:03 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. The son of the late Paul and Lucille (Pine) Cocherl, he was born May 4, 1932, in Marion. On Sept. 2, 1954, in Richwood, he married Margaret C. (Lowry) Cocherl, who survives in Meeker. A lifelong Marion-area resident, he retired as a machinist in 1986 after 37 years with the former Erie Railroad and Conrail. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 584, lifetime member of Meeker man Club, lifetime member of the International Association of Machinists union. He also is survived by a son, John (Cindy) Cocherl of New Bloomington; a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Karen) Eckard of Meeker; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Marilyn) Wilson of Marion and Winona Riffle of Barberton; a mother-in-law, Nadine Lowry of Meeker; a sister-in-law, Eileen Cocherl of Marion; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. No calling hours will be held. A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at Frame Cemetery in Meeker. The Rev. Don Riker will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Meeker United Methodist Church and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Originally published Sunday, May 9, 2004 KAY ELLEN CATES COLLINS MARION -- Kay E. Collins, 63, 97 Rockcreek Drive, Delaware, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. The daughter of the late Lowell and Frances (Buck) Cates, she was born Oct. 31, 1940, in Marion. She was a homemaker and of the Nazarene faith. A Marion resident most of her life, she moved to Delaware in 1998. She is survived by a son, Kevin Collins of Marion, and a grandchild, Cruz Collins. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2004, at Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Deacons Franklin Moore and Gerald Singleton will officiate. Originally published Saturday, March 13, 2004 MRS. CALVIN CONKLIN DIES TUESDAY AFTERNOON Burial Will Be Made In Meeker Cemetery. Mrs. Rachael Conklin. widow of Calvin Conklin, died at the Marion county home. Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She had been afflicted with epilepsy and her death was due to complications. Mrs. Conklin was seventy-two years of age and was born near Meeker, a daughter of Joshua and Mary Webb. She always resided in this county. Her husband died forty years age and her only child. Grant died about ten years ago. Surviving Mrs. Conklin are four sisters and a brother, Mrs. T. C. Mattox, Mrs. J. H. Alexander, Mrs. E. J. Kennedy and J. W. Webb, of Meeker and Mrs. C. Barnthouse, of Eaton. Indiana. Burial will be made at Meeker. Marion Star Wednesday April 21, 1920. ELMER FRANK CONLEY, 73, retired Erie Lackawanna Railway Co. carpenter, died at 3 p. m. Tuesday in Veterans Hospital Dayton after a 15-year illness. World War I veteran, he has been employed by the railroad 32 years. His home was at 39 Avondale Ave. Born Dec. 4, 1896 in Marion County, he was a. son of Edmund and Martha Dice Conley He was a member of Carmen Lodge 1008 and Loyal Star. Surviving are his widow Goldie H. Osbun Conley; two sons, William E. of 668 Uncapher Ave. and Harold R. of 374 Davids St.; four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. O. K. Alkire of Columbus. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him death. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Denzer Funeral' Home. Rev. M. E. Hollensen will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Marion Star Wednesday July 1, 1970 Golda H. Conley, 84, 394 Avondale Ave., died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday in Marion Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 31, 1900, in Marion County to William and Pearl Osbun. Her husband, Elmer Franklin Conley, whom she married Nov. 19, 1918, died June 30,1970. She was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of Loyal Stars organization. Surviving are two sons, William E. and Harold R., both Marion; four' grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Marion Star Aug 16, 1984 Harold R. Conley, 73, 374 Davids St., died Saturday evening at his home. Born Nov. 1, 1921, in Marion, he was the son of Elmer F. and Golda H. (Osbun) Conley. He married the former Donnas E. (Murray) Conley on March 20, 1948, in Marion. She survives. Mr. Conley was a machinist at Marion Power Shovel. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Moose Lodge 889 and the Eagles Lodge. He was a member of the executive board and active in leadership, roles with Boy Scouts of America. He was awarded the Silver Beaver and the BSA Lodge Order of the Arrow No. 121. He was also a life member of the National Rifle Association. He received the George Meany Award given by the AFL/CIO for Outstanding Service to Youth and the Spirit of Labor Award from WDIF/Newslife. He was an instructor for the Ohio Hunter's Safety Program and an NRA rifle instructor. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Richard A. Conley, Marion; a daughter, Linda S. Landefeld, Marion; eight grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Weston Jones officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America. Marion Star Jan 2, 1995 Howard E. Conley BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Howard E. Conley, 79, of Cobb Mountain Circle, Blairsville, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Union General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born on July 31, 1929, in Morral, Ohio, to the late Roy and Opal (Watts) Conley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (Herbert) Conley; one daughter, Christine (Christopher) Stromberg of Wilmington, Ohio; and four sons, Steven (Veronica) Conley of Delphos, Ohio, Jeffrey (Tammy) Conley of Xenia, Ohio, Douglas (Lorinda) Conley and Todd (fiancee Tina Gelter) Conley both of Ft. Myers, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Carly (Stromberg) Page, Drew Stromberg, Matthew, Veronica and Tyler Conley, Erika and (Haynes) Nosker and Benjamin Conley; and two great-grandchildren, Aldan and Elijah Nosker. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Russell Conley. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Greenland during the Korean War. He retired from General Telephone Company with over thirty-two years of service. He loved dancing with his wife, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and camping with his family and friends. He played a good game of euchre and was a long time member of both the VFW and the American Legion. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Meeker Cemetery in Meeker, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glenda Gooch House of Blairsville or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Arrangements were by Mountain View Funeral Home, Blairsville, Ga. Marion Star Octocber 1, 2008 ALICE MOON COOKSTON, 56, wife of C. M. Cookston of one and a half miles south of Meeker, died last night at 7:15 in San Antonio hospital in Kenton. She suffered a ruptured appendix two days before her death. Mrs. Cookston was born at Meeker and was lifelong resident of the community. Her parents were the late Thomas and Mary Kraner Moon, to whom she was born on Sep 19, 1883. Her marriage to Charles Mack Cookston took place on Dec 24, 1905 at West Mansfield, Ohio. Mrs. Cookston was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and the Ladies' Aid Society . Surviving with the husband are two children, Mrs. Louise Leidig of Denver, Colo. and Donald Cookston of near Meeker, a granddaughter, Carol Sue Cookston, six sisters, Mrs. Jennie Hatfield, Mrs. Katherine Mears and Mrs. Fern Lamb, all of Marion, Mrs. Florence Sprague of LaRue, Mrs. Anna Partridge of Greenfield, Calif., and Mrs. Mayme Thomas of Alder, Wash., and four brothers, E. S. Moon and Thomas Moon of Marion, John Moon of Ontario, Ohio. and Bert Moon of Oakland, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p. m. at the home and at 2 at the Meeker Methodist Church. Rev. A. E. Bailey will officiate. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. ANN JOSEPHINE COOKSTON, daughter of John and Elsie McElvy was born on the old McElvy homestead, northeast of Meeker, Ohio, May 2, 1856, and departed this life Jan 2, 1926, at her home south of Meeker. She united in marriage to Horace W. Cookston, Oct 15, 1879 and they established their home in Hardin county, Ohio. After a year they moved to the old Cookston homestead near West Liberty, Ohio, where they resided for three years. From thence they moved to the immediate vicinity of her death. To this union were born three sons and one daughter, all living. Mrs. Cookston, when but a girl gave her heart to her Master and joined the Old Union Baptist Church near Meeker. About the year 1883 she transferred her membership to the Meeker Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a charter member of the Ladies' Aid. Also, she held the position of Superintendent of the Home Department of the Local Sabbath School for several years. She was a devout Christian and a cherished companion and mother. In the church she was ever ready and willing to do what her God might require of her. In her home she was a patient and efficient mother and companion. Her life was as an open book filled with kindly acts and fervent hopes, a life built, around the sacred things and when her summons came she could cheerfully slip away from her sufferings, long borne in silence and hasten where her Maker had need of her. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, three sons, Loy E. and Fred H. both of Marion, Ohio, and Charles Mack of Meeker, one daughter, Mabel Forry of Marion, twelve grandchildren, and a host of neighbors and friends. CHARLES MACK COOKSTON, 58, Marion County farmer and stock dealer of two miles north of Agosta, suffered a heart attack last night in his automobile and died within a short time. Coroner J. M. Ruckman, who gave a verdict of accidental death from a heart attack, said today he believed Mr. Cookston was dead when he was found in his car in front of the Byron Rusler farm just north of Agosta on the Meeker Road by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holverstott of near Agosta. Mr. and Mrs. Holverstott saw his car parked along the road about 9:45 and stopped to investigate. They found Mr. Cookston unconscious in the back seat and took him to a LaRue physician who pronounced him dead. Mr. Cookston was returning home from Agosta and apparently shut off the ignition and got into the back seat when he felt ill. The coroner said Mr. Cookston had suffered from heart trouble for some time. Mr. Cookston was a lifelong resident of Marion County, born on March 3, 1883 to the late Horace Whitney Cookston, a native of Logan County, and Josephine McElvy Cookston who was born near Meeker. His other was at one time a state representative from Marion County. His wife, Mrs. Alice Moon Cookston died last Apr. He was a member of the Meeker Methodist Church and of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Morral. Surviving are a son, Charles D. Cookston of Meeker, a daughter, Mrs. Alice Louise Leidig of Los Angeles, and two brothers, Assistant Postmaster L. E. Cookston and F. H. Cookston, both of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the home and at 2 in the Meeker Methodist Church by the pastor, Rev. Edwin Bailey. Burial will be made in the Meeker Cemetery. HORACE W. COOKSTON Former State Representative Horace W. Cookston, 79, died Sunday at 1:50 a. m. at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Forry of 235 South High Street following a 12 day illness of influenza and heart disease. The body has been removed to the family home one and one-half mile south of Meeker where short funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with continued services at 2 in the Meeker Methodist Church. Burial will be made in the family plot in the Meeker Cemetery. Mr. Cookston had resided in Marion County for half a century and during this time was actively interested in civic affairs. He served three terms as representative to the state legislature, first in 1919. He was reelected for a second term. He represented his county again in 1929 for one term. In legislative work Mr. Cookston was particularly interested in legislation pertaining to schools, good roads, and taxes. During his list term he introduced two bills, one an act providing for better protection to the public at railroad crossings, receiving approval of the governor. The other bill related to the teachers retirement system. As a member of the state legislature in 1929 and 1930 he served on the banks and banking committee. Mr. Cookston was a active member of the citizens committees composed of taxation committees of the Marion Chamber of Commerce, the Taxpayers association of Marion County and the Council of 100. Earlier in his life he served as a member of the board of education of Montgomery Township for 18 years and acted as clerk of the organization for six years. Mr. Cookston was a member of the M. E. Church at Meeker and the Montgomery Grange. Politically he was affiliated with the Republican Party. Mr. Cookston was born in a log cabin near DeGraff, Logan County, Nov 6, 1853, and was one of six children born to Charles C. Cookston, native Green Village, Penn, and Margaret Strayer Cookston, who was born in Berkley County, Virginia. He was educated in the county schools and West Liberty Union Schools and later attended National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. His marriage to Miss. Ann Josephine McElvy took place at McElvy home stead north of Meeker, Oct 15, 1879. Prior to coming to Marion County abt. 1883, the family lived in Hardin and Logan Counties Mr. Cookston lived on a farm south of Meeker and was engaged in farming and stock raising, until seven years ago when he came to Marion to make his home with his daughter. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Forry, three sons, Assistant Postmaster L. E. Cookston of 292 Elm St., Mack and Fred living on the home farm south of Meeker, one brother, Clifford Cookston of Cincinnati, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson, Mrs. Cookston died Jan 2, 1926. ROY W. COOPER, 62, of 5775 Harding Highway W. died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at home of a heart attack. A Welder and farmer, he was a Marion native. For 22 years. he had been employed by Slob & Sons Welding Co. His birth date was April 8, 1906. He was an elder of Salem Church of God on, Gracely Rd. Surviving are his widow, LaVaun Parish Cooper; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Schreck of 5886 Wildcat Rd.; 2 foster daughters, Mrs. Virgil Parsell Jr. of Harpster and Mrs. William Kirby of RR 3, Sidney; 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers, Lee of Marion, James of Fontana, Calif., and Donald of Dayton, and 3 sisters. Mrs. Virginia Cochrun and Mrs. Kathern Jeffers of Fontana and Mrs. Ethel Simmons of Marion. A sister is deceased. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Salem Church. Rev. Lowell Parish and Rev. Kenneth Heffner will officiate. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery, Friends may call at Hughes-Deming Mortuary in Marion tonight from 7 to 9 and at the church after Tuesday noon. Marion Star Jan. 1969 Carl Cornelius, 80, 309 Brentwood Drive, died at 4:21 a.m. today in Marion General Hospital. He was ill a year. Born Feb. 8, 1904, in Selmeth, Ky., he was a son of Samuel and Bertha Stevens Cornelius. He married Lillian C. Green Cornelius in Marion, Sept. 10, 1924. She died here in 1976. A Marion resident most of his life, he was employed 43 years as a carman for Erie Lackawanna Railroad, before his retirement. He was a member of Railroad Carmen of America. Surviving are a son, Glen E. Cornelius, Marion; a daughter, Mrs. Dewey (Mary Lou) Hoffman, Huntington. Ind.; a brother, Albert Cornelius, Bellefontaine; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Eight others and sisters are deceased. The service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in Boyd Funeral Home by Pastor James A. Rave. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 34 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church. Marion Star Tuesday March 27, 1984. Andrew Hesseltine Cramner, 35, a farmer of three miles west of Bucyrus, died, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in his home after an illness of a heart ailment. Mr. Cramner lived at Meeker until three years ago. The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Boyd-Uncapher funeral home on West Columbia street. Rev. J. Raphael Dallas of Oakland Evangelical church will be in charge. Burial will be made in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mr. Cramner was born at Meeker on March 9, 1906 to H. L. Cramner, a native of Indiana, and Magdalene Schumaker Cramner, a native of Ottoville, O. Harry Cramner, 77, of near LaRue died Wednesday at 3:50 p.m. after a four-day illness. He. was born March 7, 1883 in Marion County, where he resided his entire life. He was employed by the Erie Railroad, for more than 40 years before his retirement several years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mark Wolf of Tiffin, and six grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at the Hughes-Hyll Mortuary. Rev. Melvin Truex will officiate for the service. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Friday. Marion Star Thursday Feb. 2, 1961 Hazel M. Cramner MOUNT GILEAD - age 67, of Mount Gilead, died Thursday morning, February 26, 2009, at the Laurels of Mount Vernon. She was born near Prospect, Ohio on January 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Richard W. Cramner and Reta M. Spaulding. Hazel graduated from Mount Gilead High School in the Class of 1959. For many years, Hazel enjoyed cooking meals for everyone in the Morrow County Community at the Leaf Restaurant and the Iron Skillet before she retired in 2000. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and playing guitar. Hazel truly enjoyed living life and all it had to offer. Hazel will be missed by her son, Eddie (Teresa) Organ of Columbus; three daughters, Angela (Dave) Bennett of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tammy (Dave) Riel and Cheryl (Roger) Starmer, both of Mount Vernon; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Russo of Florida, Darlene DeBoard of Marion, Reta (Charles) Ramey of Georgia, Becky Simpson of Mount Gilead; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Bunker; and two step-fathers, Walter Spaulding and Jim Bunker. Hazel's family will observe graveside inurnment services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Meeker Cemetery, State Route 309, west of Marion, with Pastor Ed Colegrove officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead. Marion Star March 9, 2009 HERMAN L. "HUCK" Cramner, 71, of LaRue-Prospect Road, near LaRue, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday in Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. He was born March 29, 1909, in Big Island Township, near Meeker, was a World War II veteran, a member of Bird-McGinnis Post 162, American Legion, and Loyal Order of Moose 889. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Dorotha Draper of California; a niece and nephew. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Stofcheck Funeral Home, LaRue, by the Rev. Lowell Sharrock. (Marion Star, Friday, August 22, 1980) MAGDALENA Cramner, 85, of North Greenwood St. died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Helen Thompson at 256 W. Columbia St. where she was being cared for. Her husband, Harrison L. Cramner, died September 4, 1934. Born September 4, 1878, in Putnam County she was the daughter of John and Margaret Schumaker. Surviving are her son, Clarence of the N. Greenwood St., address; a daughter, Mrs. Boyd Watt of Marion RR 38 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was the last of her family. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Wednesday March 4, 1964) Richard Wilson Cramner, 31, of the Newmans-Cardington road two miles north of Prospect, died in Marion City Hospital at 7:15 a.m. Sunday following an illness of five months. He suffered from a heart aliment. Born Nov. 19, 1913 in Marion County, he was son of Harry and Hazel Seiter Cramner. May 18, 1940 he married Reta Marie Clay in Prospect. He was a toolmaker for the Marion Medal Products Co., and was a member of the International Assoication of Mechenist. Surviving are the widow, the father who lives at Detroit, the mother whose home is in Tiffin, two daughters Hazel Marie and Mary Louisa, and two sisters Mrs. Mark Wolf of Tiffin and John LaFountaine of Burgoon, O. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Merle H. Hughes mortuary on Mt. Vernon by Rev. Dickerson, Baptist, minister of Prospect. Burial will be in Meeker cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Marion Star Monday May 24, 1948 RILEY J . Cramner, 78, of 1136 Herbert Ave. died at 7:30 a. m. today in the home of his son, Herman (Huck) Cramner, of near LaRue. He was ill two days. A Marion resident 50 years, he was a retired Erie Railroad Laborer. Born June 11, 1880 in Meeker he was a son of David H. and Lucinda Ann Russell Cramner. In Marion in 1907 he married Della Mae Carr who died in 1931. Surviving are the son in whose home he died a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Draper of Kenton and a brother, Harry Cramner of DeCliff. Three sons and six brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Boyd Funeral Home on West Columbia St. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery. ISAOBEL GAMBLE CREVISTON - GALION -- Isobel G. Creviston, 86, of 328 S. Union Street, Galion, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Village Care Center in Galion. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, with Rev. James Randas officiating. Burial will be next to her husband at Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home to First St. Mark United Methodist Church, 130 E. Walnut St., Galion, OH 44833 or Village Care Center Activity Fund, 925 Wagner Ave., Galion, Ohio 44833 Originally published Sunday, February 6, 2005 RICHARD R. CREVISTON, 73, of 117 N. Water St., Caledonia, died at 2 a.m. Friday in Community MedCenter Hospital. He was in failing health three months. Born June 23, 1908, in Marion, he was married in 1936, to Isobel Gamble Creviston, who survives in Galion. He retired in 1968 from Engineers Depot, Columbus and lived in Caledonia four years, moving from Marion. The Army Veteran of World War II was commander of Caledonia Post, American Legion, at the time of his death. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Marion, and of Marion Masonic bodies. Also surviving are a son, Jon Creviston of North Carolina; two daughters, Janis C. Ellison of Marion and Mrs. Robert (Susan) Jenkins of Galion; a sister, Mrs. Roma Gillespie of Marion and 8 grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Boyd Funeral Home, Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. (Marion Star, Saturday, August 1, 1981) ALBERTA G. CRISWELL, MARION - 84, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 at MedCenter Hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1914, in Meeker, she was the daughter of Frank W Seiter and Nettie (Miller) Seiter. On June, 22, 1931, she married Jack H. Criswell in Greenup, Ky.; he died on Jan. 16, 1965, in Marion. A homemaker, she was a member of the Harpster United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking, and was a resident of Marion County all her life. She is survived by one son, Mike (Pam) Criswell of LaRue; daughter, Georgia (Leslie) Skidmore, New Bloomington; daughter Dixie Strawser, Big Island; daughter Jeannette (Art) Hawkins, LaRue; one sister, DeEsta Furniss, Marion; seven grandchildren, Kent (Sherrie) Skidmore, Karole (Done) Roth, Jackie (Tom) Ralph, Steve Strawser, Sam Hawkins, Nettie Criswell and Ben (Tammy) Criswell; and nine great-grandchildren, Karie (Craig) Staley, Korie and Katie Wetzel, Ryan and Brandon Skidmore, Jessie and Mikey Hornbeck, Jadrian Ralph and Mary Criswell. The seven grandchildren will also be pallbearers. She was preceded in death by one son, Dwight Criswell; one granddaughter, N.; Kaye Skidmore Wetzel; one great-grandson, Tyler Hawkins; two sisters, Ima Dorman and Juanita Tron; and one brother, Floyd Seiter. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Sandra Sphar officiating. Burial is in Meeker Cemetery.. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Marion Star Sep. 9, 1998 DWIGHT RICHARD CRISWELL, 49, 6545 South Street, Meeker, ;died Friday morning at MedCenter Hospital. He . was born March 18, 1945, in Marion County, the son of the late Jack Harry and Alberta (Seiter) Criswell. His mother survives in Meeker. A self-employed carpenter, he was a1963 graduate of Elgin High School,' life member of the National Rifle Association, member of the Meeker Sportsman Club, a hunting and safety instructor, founder of the Lee Johnson Memorial Rifle Tournament and 1966 recipient of the American Farmer FFA degree. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by a son, Benjamin Tell Criswell, Kenton; and a daughter, Annetta Criswell, also Kenton;, a brother, Michael Criswell, LaRue; three sisters, Georgia J. Skidmore, New Bloomington; Dixie J. Strawser, Marion County; Jeannette Hawkins, LaRue; three grandchildren; and severa nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Boyd Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Ford and Dr. Lowell Hedges officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 4-8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may, h made to the Institute for Legislative Action or the American Diabetes association. Marion Star Dec. 31, 1994 JACK H. CRISWELL 52, of RR 3, Marion, died of a heart attack at his home at 3 a.m. today. He vas born Sept. 2, 1912, in Marion County to William and Hazel Schreck Criswell. His father survives. On June 22, 1931, he married; Alberta G. Seiter in Greenup, Ky., and she also survives. Mr. Criswell was a member of the Marion Board of Realtors, the Marion County Coon' Hunters' Association, the Central Ohio Pheasant Hunters, Inc., and the Meeker Sportsman's Club. He spent his life time farming Marion County and working for the Joe E. Davis Realty Co. Surviving in addition to his wife and father are two sons, Dwight Richard and Michael Ray, both at home; three daughters Mrs. Georgia J. Skidmore of RR 1, Harpster, Mrs. Dixie Lee Strawser of RR 2, Marion and Mrs. Jeannette L. Hawkins of Green Camp. He also leaves four brothers. Donal W. of RR 1, New Bloomington, Joe N. of RR 7, Marion, , Jerald W. of RR 2, Marion and G. Thomas of RR 1, New Bloomington, and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hartle of RR 1, Prospect and four grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Corbin officiating. Burial will be in Meeker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:30 p.m. Sunday Marion Star (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)