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Betty J. Makeever

Betty J. Makeever

Feb 24, 2024

Betty Jean Makeever, 93, died peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home under the care of her family and Avita Hospice.

She was born December 21, 1930 in Marion to the late Robert and Mabel (Bilger) Noggle. The Noggles moved to Caledonia when Betty was a junior in high school. She was a cheerleader, played drums in the band, and...

Paul J. Denzer

Paul J. Denzer

Feb 23, 2024

Paul J. Denzer passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus.   He was born January 15, 1944 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late David D. and Gladys (Ward) Denzer.  On December 30, 1963 he married Stella Louise Davey, the love of his life, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughters Dawn M. Clark (David) of Monnett,...

Bonnie Jean Henry

Bonnie Jean Henry

Feb 19, 2024

Bonnie Henry, 86, of Bucyrus, died early Monday, February 19, 2024 at Orchard Park.

She was born April 18, 1937 in Gibsonburg, Ohio to the late Edward and Gladys (Humphrey) Felkey. On May 28 1955, she married William T. “Bill” Henry and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2019. 

Bonnie cared for her family as a homemaker and will be...

Sylvia P. Adams

Sylvia P. Adams

Feb 18, 2024

Sylvia P. Adams, 91, walked into the presence of her Lord and Savior early Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus after years of failing health.

She was born September 22, 1932 in Beaver, Ohio. Sylvia was 1 of 15 children born to the late Glen and Jessie (Blevins) Mulkey and grew up near Cannonsburg, Kentucky where she attended school....

Betty Sue Hill

Betty Sue Hill

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Hill, 81, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at home with family.

She was born December 23, 1942 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late S. Leon and Jewel D. (Jones) Perdue. A short time later, they moved to the area, and she eventually got married. From that marriage came two sons, who she devoted her life to,...

Joseph A. Wagner I

Joseph A. Wagner I

Feb 11, 2024

Joseph Anthony Wagner I, 83, formerly of Bucyrus, passed peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Traditions of Lebanon in Lebanon, Ohio. He will be privately laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made payable to a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Pat Hammontree

Pat Hammontree

Feb 10, 2024

Patrick A. Hammontree, 74, died peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Arbors at Mifflin Nursing Home under the care of SouthernCare Hospice.

He was born March 4, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Leonard and Ida (Layman) Hammontree. Pat was raised in rural Jefferson County and graduated from DeSoto High School in 1967. That fall, he enlisted in the...

Elmer J. Kafer

Elmer J. Kafer

Feb 9, 2024

Elmer Junior Kafer, 100, died peacefully Friday, February 9, 2024 under the care of Gentiva Hospice at Orchard Park Assisted Living where he had resided for four years.

He was born October 12, 1923 in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, to the late Elmer Jacob and Cora (Welty) Kafer. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1941. In 1942, Elmer married Sarah...

Susan Zeigler

Susan Zeigler

Feb 7, 2024

Susan Zeigler, 70, of Bucyrus, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Avita Health System in Bucyrus. Her passing was unexpected; however, she had been in failing health.

Susan was born July 15, 1953 in Bucyrus to the late J.C. and Margaret V. (Clinard) Groves and attended Wynford High School. On July 3, 1970, she married Robert E. Zeigler and he preceded...

Anissa Raine Schoch

Anissa Raine Schoch

Feb 5, 2024

Anissa Raine Schoch was born August 28, 2023 in Texas. During her brief time on earth, her will to live and be loved was embraced by many who will forever remember the impact she had before she was peacefully called into the arms of Jesus on February 5, 2024.

For the first weeks of her life, Anissa was lovingly cared for...

Howard C. Stineman

Howard C. Stineman

Feb 4, 2024

Howard C. Stineman, 89, of Bucyrus, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 following his passing at Avita Health System in Bucyrus.

Howard was born at home in Lykens Twp. on July 15, 1934 to the late Carl W. and Estella M. (Candel) Stineman. He was a 1952 graduate of Lykens High School and two years...

Robert H. Norris

Robert H. Norris

Jan 31, 2024

Robert H. “Bob” Norris, 89, died January 31, 2024, after an extended illness.

Born on August 17, 1934, in Tiro, Ohio, to Herbert and Clara (Ulmer) Norris, he graduated from Tiro High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Army and served at Fort MacArthur where he battled California forest fires. Employed by the Crawford County Highway Department, in the Blizzard...

Genevieve E. Evans

Genevieve E. Evans

Jan 27, 2024

Genevieve Evelyn Evans, 92, of Bucyrus, went to be with the Lord at her home on January 27, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She was born July 25, 1931 in Pennsylvania to the late George T. and Verna K. (Trefsger) Sampsell. As a young teenager, her mother became sick with tuberculosis, leaving her mother hospitalized for a couple of years. With...

Beverly J. Althouse

Beverly J. Althouse

Jan 18, 2024

Beverly Jane Althouse, 90, of Bucyrus died early Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Walnut Crossing Senior Living in Marysville where she had resided since June.

She was born in Butler, Ohio on February 16, 1933, the third of seven children, to the late Harley P. and Mary M. (Leedy) Teeter. Beverly grew up on the family farm near North Liberty that...

Connie Cassaro

Connie Cassaro

Jan 15, 2024

Connie Cassaro, age 75, passed away January 15, 2024 at her home after a battle with cancer.

Connie was born in Bucyrus to the late Doris (Winck) and Fred Dicks on May 24, 1948. Connie was also preceded in death by her husband Ray Cassaro; her daughter Yvonne Renee Newcome; and her son Sean Cassaro.

Connie is survived by children, Charlie Frazier,...

Jane Ann Nichols

Jane Ann Nichols

Jan 15, 2024

Jane Ann (Schieber) Nichols, 80, died peacefully Monday morning, January 15, 2024 at Central Parke Memory Care in Mason, Ohio where she had resided since October.

She was born in Bucyrus on February 9, 1943 to the late Virgil A. and Mary P. (Caldwell) Schieber. Jane grew up on the family farm on Ridgeton Road which is now owned by...

Judith A. Trader

Judith A. Trader

Jan 12, 2024

Judith Ann Trader, 82, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2024, surrounded by family.

Judie was born in Bucyrus on June 17, 1941 to the late Iven C. and Mabel A. (Carpenter) Clady. Her positive attitude impacted many lives of others who she encountered. Judie graduated from the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus...

Donald E. Gibson

Donald E. Gibson

Jan 5, 2024

Donald Eugene Gibson, 74, of Bucyrus, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

Don was born November 15, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Russel E. and Florence W. (Ast) Gibson. He attended Col. Crawford Schools and in 1969, enlisted in the Navy, serving on the USS Conserver during Vietnam. In 1973, Don returned home and worked briefly...

Betty Jean Rex

Betty Jean Rex

Dec 30, 2023

Betty Jean Rex, 99, of Bucyrus passed peacefully at home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

She was born September 2, 1924 in Bucyrus to the late Robert J. and Minnie E. (Nickler) Fegley. She graduated from Bucyrus High School and on December 21, 1947, married Morris A. Rex who preceded her in death on March 13, 1984. Betty worked in...

June A. Mackling

June A. Mackling

Dec 28, 2023

June Mackling, 87, formerly of Bucyrus, died Thursday at her home in Marion.

June was born July 1, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late Lester and Clara (Myers) Patton and was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She married Don Mackling in 1957 and they shared 59 years of creating memories by traveling, golfing, playing cards and spending quality...

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