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Patricia Morral

Patricia J. Morral, 85, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Willows of Willard where she had been receiving care for several months of declining health. She was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Bucyrus, the only child of the late Fred and Mildred (McCance) Klein. Pat grew up…

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Elizabeth Schulz

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Schulz, 74, of Shreve, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Avenue at Wooster after a four-year battle with cancer. Betty was born in Carey, on Sept. 18, 1950, to the late Rene J. and Jettie E. (Dell) Dubois. She graduated from Carey High School in 1968. Betty married Ronald R.…

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Franklin Arnold

Franklin J. Arnold, 87, Upper Sandusky, died on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Lucius, Upper Sandusky; and children, Anthony (Denise), Harpster; William (Michelle), Frisco, Texas; Edward (Jane), Upper Sandusky; Matthew (Jennifer), Upper Sandusky; and Laura (David) Lawrence, Powell. Visitation…

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Phyllis Barker

Phyllis Barker, devoted wife of the late Burl Barker, died peacefully on Oct. 17, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. Beloved aunt, great-aunt, godmother and dear friend to many people in both Ohio and Phoenix, Ariz., Phyllis would have been 98 years old on Nov. 1, 2024. Both of her nieces, Dr. Clare Close and Ann Close…

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Donald Wentling

Donald L. “Donnie” Wentling, 83, of Carey, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Don was born on May 24, 1941, in Carey, to the late Thelby and Corinne (Wenzinger) Wentling. He married the love of his life V. Sue Blair on April 28, 1962, and she survives in Carey.…

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James Stephan

James H. Stephan, 81, Forest, died on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by his children, Valerie Stephan, Forest; Robert Stephan, Bellefontaine; and Charles Stephan, Kenton. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 13, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A funeral service will follow at noon at the…

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Charles Eley

Charles A. Eley, 85, of Crawford, died on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky. He was born in Dearborn, Mich., on Dec. 3, 1939, to the late Elmer and Etta (Bolyard) Eley. He lived most of his life in Wyandot County. He married Barbara (Mandeville) Eley and…

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Sarah Curlis

Sarah Ann Curlis, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky, with her two daughters close by her side. Sarah was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in Greenup, Ky., to the late William Dee and Emma (Nunley) Kelly. Sarah and her family made their way…

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Sharon Ropp

Sharon K. Ropp, 79, Forest, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky. Surviving are her children, Nancy (Tim) Conover, Paul Ropp and Charles (Jessica) Ropp, all of Forest, and Shelly Hoff, Ada. Visitation will be held at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest, Thursday, March 6, from…

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Sidney Maples

Sidney Charles Maples, 66, of Sycamore, passed away at his home on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Sidney was born to Charles F. and Clara L. (Bantzhaff) Maples on May 29, 1958. He married Nancy A. Koons on Oct. 31, 1981, in the Brokensword United Methodist Church, and she survives. He is…

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