Area Obituaries
Jeannie Pieracini
Jeannie Pieracini passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 14, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Jeannie was born May 11, 1927, in Alvada, the daughter of Norbert and Helen (Gosche) Schmitz. Born and raised on their family farm, Jeannie was no stranger to hard work and keeping herself busy. During WWII she took a year…
Read MoreKaren McElroy
Karen R. McElroy, 70, Upper Sandusky, died at 3:14 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. She is survived by her husband, Bruce McElroy, Upper Sandusky; and children, Stephanie (Gary) Book, Christopher (Tiffani) Rodriquez and Ryan Rodriquez, all of Upper Sandusky; two step-sons, Cody (Ashley) McElroy, Denton, Texas; and Stephan (Leslie)…
Read MoreEric Hanson
Eric J. Hanson, 54, Forest, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He is survived by his mother, Linda (Brakeall) Hanson, Jamestown; wife, Catherine (Gillam) Hanson, Forest; and son, Jason (Sarah) Hanson, Eaton. Visitation will be held Friday, June 25, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clark Shields Funeral Home,…
Read MoreBarbara Wenner
Barbara Ann Wenner, 84, of Prior Lake, Minn., formerly of Carey, entered eternal peace June 20, 2021. Edward and Kathryn (Schindler) Jacoby announced the birth of Barbara on May 17, 1937. Born and raised in Carey, faith was the main foundation and carried her throughout life. Barbara married Eugene Wenner on Nov. 26, 1955, at…
Read MoreJames Clark
James Andrew “Andy” Clark, 49, Forest died on Monday, June 21, 2021, at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen (Stephan) Clark, Forest; and children, Taylor and Austin. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 24, from 4-6 p.m. at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest.
Read MoreAlbert Clinger
Albert Benjamin Clinger, 85, died Thursday, June 17, 2021. He is survived by his siblings, Dr. Edwin James Clinger, Joyce Ellen (Clinger) Loepprich, Ann Louise (Clinger) Loeffler, Ferne Lucille (Clinger) Allan and Frank Wilbur Clinger. Arrangements were handled by Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.
Read MoreWilliam Griswold
William “Bill” E. Griswold, 69, passed away peacefully at 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home in Upper Sandusky. Bill was born on Oct. 10, 1951, in Tiffin, to Edward and Mary Alice (Lucas) Griswold and they preceded him in death. He married Deb Boes on Nov. 28, 1975, at St. Peter’s…
Read MoreRonald Duenke
Ronald (Ron) James Duenke, of Findlay, went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on June 16, 2021, just two days after his 63rd birthday at St. Catherine’s Manor. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on June 14, 1958, to Donald E. and Shirley (Southard) Duenke. Ron married Ida Ann Saldana and…
Read MoreEmma King
Emma “Jean” King, 82, of Carey, died on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, following a recent cancer diagnosis. On Nov. 16, 1938, Emma was born in Floyd, Ky., one of five children of the late George Arlin and Angie (Smith) Roberts. As a family, they moved to Carey when she…
Read MoreCandice Lafferty
Candice N. Lafferty, 29, Forest, died on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence. She is survived by her parents, Scott Lafferty and Linda Conley (Marty) Justice, Forest, and children, Kingston and Kennedy Haugh. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Hueston Cemetery, Forest. Arrangements were handled by Clark…
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