Area Obituaries
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 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…
Read MoreCharles 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…
Read MoreSarah 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…
Read MoreSharon 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…
Read MoreSidney 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…
Read MoreMartin Plott
Martin L. “Diz” Plott, 85, of Carey passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born on May 18, 1939, in Carey, to the late Dale and Mary (Ritter) Plott. He married the love of his life, Peggy J. Barnett, on June 1, 1963, at…
Read MoreNita Heck
Nita E. Heck, 68, Tiffin, died at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Randy E. Heck, Tiffin; and children, Bethnay (Glenn) Slaght, Carey; Carrie (Brian) Holderbaum, Bellevue; and Andrew (Stephanie) Heck, Sycamore. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 1, from 10-11 a.m. at First…
Read MoreCharles Ludwig
Charles R. Ludwig, 85, of Mt Blanchard, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Findlay. He was born on Dec. 5, 1939, in East Liberty, to the late Raymond and Mamie (Wolfe) Ludwig. On Aug. 29, 1967, he married Beverly Jo Musgrave who preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 2021. Charles is survived…
Read MoreLinda Webster
Linda S. Webster, 65, Upper Sandusky, died on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at her residence. She is survived by her children, Aaron (Mallory) Webster and Cheyanne (Isaiah) Fisher, both of Upper Sandusky. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky. A funeral service will follow at…
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