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Rosealie Mae Rose 1930 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 19, 2020

Rosealie Mae Rose, 86, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at 5:56 a.m. at her residence in Alger.

She was born on Jan. 18, 1934, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Stephen and Dorothy (Resch) Dick.  

Rosealie was a homemaker, who loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Wilson of Alger; many grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers: Charles (Rita) Dick and Ivan Dick both of Kenton; a sister-in-law, Janis Dick of Lima; and a niece, Kelly (Bob) Carder of Kenton.

Rosealie was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Wilson and her second husband, Donald Rose; and two sons: Joey Wilson and Chris Wilson.

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Shirley Marlene Ballinger 1940 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 19, 2020

Shirley Marlene (Hall) Ballinger, 80, went to be with the Lord, April 18, 2020, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her family. 

She was born on April 5, 1940, in Harrod to the late Cloyd and Irene (Althaus) Hall.  She grew up on a large dairy and livestock farm that she loved and cherished.  On June 19, 1960 she married Marion Ballinger, who survives in Bluffton. They were married nearly 60 wonderful years.

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Connie Kindle 1941 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 17, 2020

Constance F. “Connie” Kindle, 79, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 8:08 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 29, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Silas and Fannie Shepherd. On Jan. 19, 1957, Connie married James L. Kindle, Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2016.

Connie held a few jobs in her lifetime, but especially enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an avid dog lover, loved her flowers, and absolutely loved her pictures.

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Norma Leonard 1933 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 16, 2020

Norma L. Leonard, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 12:45 p.m. at her residence in McGuffey, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 27, 1933, in McGuffey to George Dewey and Myrtle (Nagley) Dorman. On June 21, 1952, Norma married William “Bill” Leonard and he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2001.

Norma worked for North Electric in Kenton. She also worked many years at San Antonio Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. She enjoyed working outdoors in her yard. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Her greatest wish was salvation for her family.

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Betty Kier 1924 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 15, 2020

 Betty L. Kier, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 7:55 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on April 15, 1924, in St. Marys, West Virginia, to the late Blair P. and Ruth C. (Krichbaum) Cooke.  On April 12, 1958, Betty married Thomas I. Kier and he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2003.

Betty retired from Ohio Bell, where she worked as a telephone operator.  She was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, Canton.

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Steven Winegardner 1971 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 13, 2020

Steven D. Winegardner, 48, died on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at 4:48 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1971, in Lima, Ohio, to Russel and Joan (Moore) Winegardner. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Bellefontaine.  lso surviving are his two children: Logan Winegardner of Chillicothe and Madison (Rea) Bowersock of Ada; a grandson, Lance; a brother, Jerry Kevin (Missy) Spradlin of Findlay; and a sister, Beth Winegardner of Lima.

Steven worked for Plastipak Packaging in Jackson Center. He was an avid dart player and enjoyed playing recreational softball. 

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