Area Obituaries
Richard Shellhouse
Richard W. “Dick” Shellhouse, 92, of Shelby, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital emergency department. Born July 29, 1932, in Sycamore, to the late Forest D. and Sarah (Walton) Shellhouse, Dick was a member of the Sycamore High School Class of 1950 where he enjoyed being the catcher of the school’s baseball…
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Louise Audine Koehler, 90, died on Sunday, Aug. 25 2024, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She is survived by her son, Kelvin J. Koehler of Forest. Visitation will take place Friday, Aug. 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be…
Read MoreGwendolyn Pever
Gwendolyn A. Pever, 71, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Thursday evening, Aug. 22, 2024, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. Gwen was born on Feb. 20, 1953, in Fostoria, to Edward and Thelma “Faye” (Worst) House, both of whom are deceased. She married Kenneth Pever on Sept. 4, 1976, in Carey, and he survives. She…
Read MoreRoger Perkins
Roger Perkins, a devoted family man, passed away at his Leesburg home on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on July 23, 1948, in Carey, to Willie Perkins and Betty Lou (Dyer) Coldiron, Roger lived a life characterized by both warmth and tenacity. He was a heartful man who cherished his…
Read MoreKaren Bogard Tuttle
Karen (Blust) Bogard Tuttle, 82, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, peacefully at home. Karen was born in Tiffin, on Oct. 7, 1941, to Herbert and Etta (Creeger) Blust. Karen was married to Harold Tuttle on Aug. 24, 2002, and he survives in Upper Sandusky. Karen is survived by her son,…
Read MoreEmily Young
On Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, Emily (Orians) Young, 36, tragically passed away in the place she loved most: the high summits of the Colorado Rockies. She is adored and loved by her husband Daniel, her parents Frank and Kay, mother-in-law Christine (Bill) and brothers Aaron (Krista) and Derrick. Sister-in-law to Andrew (Carrie), William (Carly) and…
Read MoreMinnie Bash
Minnie Marie Bash, 99, Forest, died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Mattix, Wharton, and Bonnie (David) Barnes, Forest. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. The family will receive friends…
Read MoreNorma Wanamaker
Norma A. Wanamaker, 87, died on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky. Burial will take place at St. Joe’s Calvary Cemetery in Fremont at 2:30…
Read MoreAlice Wolf
Alice E. Wolf, 94, of Carey, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at The Willows at Tiffin. She was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Adam J. and Olivia V. (Culver) Leightey. Alice married Nelson N. Wolf on Oct. 3, 1953, and he passed on Jan. 1, 1991. Mrs. Wolf is survived…
Read MoreJames Doran
James Charles Doran, 95, of Carey, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his residence. Charles was born on July 26, 1929, in Republic, to the late Virgie (Mason) and James Walter Doran. He married G. Jean Arnold on April 7, 1951, and she passed away on Nov. 16, 1999. He then married Mary (Stuerzenberger)…
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