Area Obituaries

Freda A. Billock Kauffman, 85, of Carey, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. One of nine children, Freda was born on July 7, 1938, in Carey, to Peter J. and Stella Rose (Boes) Neiderkohr. She married Richard…

Lois Ruth Bates died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at 99 years of age. She was married to Paul Bates from 1942 until his death in 1982. They had six children: Paul Robert II who died as an infant in 1944; Sharon Johnson of Denver, Colo.; Karen (Rodger) Steeper of Durango, Colo.; Steve (Nancy)…

Robert Boden, 90, of Carey, was born in Wharton on Sept. 7, 1933, to Quentin and Edith Boden. He left this world on April 19, 2024, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay. His last days were spent with his family by his side holding his hand. Robert eloped and married the love of his…

Chester E. “Chet” Geary, 91, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, with his daughters Patricia and Allison at his side. Chet was born Sept. 10, 1932, in Sycamore, to Glen and Evelyn (Riedel) Geary. He married Judith “Judy” (Adams) on June 16, 1956. Chet is survived by daughters, Patricia (James) Johnson and Allison (Wayne) Marks;…

Joyce Ann Hauenstein, 95, of Findlay, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Birchaven Village, Findlay. She was born in Blanchard Township, Hancock County, near McComb, on March 23, 1929, to the late Willis M. and Helen M. (Bleam) Putnam. Joyce married Russell D. Hauenstein Sr. at the home of her parents near Carey, and…

Violet Jeannine Kinsey, 88, of Carey, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, surrounded by those she loved. Jeannine was born on Dec. 11, 1935, in Mt. Gilead, to the late Ray and Bertha (Skinner) Potts. She married the love of her life James E. Kinsey on April 18, 1972,…

James Franklin “Jim” Puchta, 78, fell asleep peacefully next to the love of his life of 58 years, and woke up in Heaven. Jim was born June 12, 1945, to the late Frank and Nancy Puchta. After graduating in Carey in 1963, he married Sherry Hotelling on Aug. 7, 1965. He retired from Nissin Brake…

The Rev. Billy C. Turner, 86, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Julie (McIntosh) Turner, and his two sons, Bobby and Charlie. He is survived by his 10 grandkids, numerous great-grandkids and two beautiful daughters-in-law, Karen and Marie. Many knew…

Deborah Ellen Kenner-Sanchez, 67, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully at 2:32 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family. Ten years following her brother, Charles and Wilma Kenner finally gave birth to a beautiful girl on March 14, 1957. She was always so proud to share her birthday…