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Catherine M. Bish was a retired registered nurse

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 1, 2020

Catherine M. Bish, 94, died May 31, 2020 at her residence in Leipsic. Catherine was born June 16, 1925 in Portage, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Abby (Sievertson) Woods. On June 16, 1951, she married Marlowe Bish who preceded her in death on July 3, 1993. 

Catherine graduated from Bowling Green High School and the Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo. She was a registered nurse at various locations.  Catherine was a member of the Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Gathering Basket Herbs Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. Catherine enjoyed crocheting, traveling, reading and bird watching.  

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Evelyn R. “Myrtle” Krofft was active in many Ada organizations

Was produce manager for Ada Harris IGA for nine years
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 29, 2020

Evelyn R. “Myrtle” Krofft, 95, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 1:35 p.m. at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on Jan. 23, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Ethel (Howe) Wolff.  On May 31, 1947, Evelyn married Robert M. Krofft and he preceded her in death.

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Marcene Pope funeral arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 28, 2020

Marcene Jane Pope, 79 of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away at 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

She was born on Jan. 5, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio, to Oscar and Vera (Herr) Zimmerman who preceded her in death. Marcene married Joseph Pope on Sept. 25, 1960 and they later divorced. 

Marcene was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her cat “Boo Boo”.  She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.

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Dr. Freed memorial service postponed

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The following notice is from the estate of Dr. DeBow Freed:

The Estate of Dr. DeBow Freed regretfully announces that the memorial service scheduled for June 23, 2020, at West Point is postponed.  

Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty the Covid-19 pandemic has created, a new date cannot yet be set.

DeBow Freed held many roles, but underneath them all he was a scientist. His decision-making process was to gather and carefully consider all information before proceeding. His decisions were thoughtful, thorough, and unhurried. We will do as he would and follow the science to know when it is safe to reschedule the service.  

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Services for Stella Dyer on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Stella M. Dyer, 84, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 1:52 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to the late Noah and Martha (Hollon) Rowe.  On Dec. 7, 1953, Stella married Frank Dyer and he survives in Alger.

Stella was a homemaker. She was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger. She loved her children and family more than anything in the world. She enjoyed going to Flea Markets with Vickie Jo.  She and Frank were avid travelers and she especially enjoyed taking special vacations with her sisters.

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Private graveside service for Shirley Wilcox

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Shirley L. Wilcox, 83, died on Monday, May 25, 2020, at 7:44 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on Jan.25, 1937, in McGuffey to the late Charles and Margaret (Dysert) Carmean. On April 13, 1957, Shirley married Vernon Wilcox and he preceded her in death on June 6, 2002.

Shirley was employed by the Ohio-Kentucky Manufacturing Company, now Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada.  She was also a homemaker.  Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed playing board and card games with her grandchildren, especially UNO where she was ruthless.

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