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William Irvin Decker Sr 1943 - 2018

William Irvin Decker Sr., age 74, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 10:38 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

          He was born on December 27, 1943 in Alger, Ohio to the late Andrew and Elsie (Donnal) Decker.  On December 31, 2001William married Sula Mullins and she survives in Alger.

          William was a truck driver for most of his life. He loved his dog, Rascal.

Margaret A. "Marge" Sprehe 1939 - 2018

Margaret A. “Marge” Sprehe, age 79, died on Monday, December 03, 2018 at 12:50 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

          She was born on November 24, 1939 in Blackpool Lancastshire England to the late Greg and Hilda (Green) Gregson.  On June 8, 1957 Marge married Wayne W.  Sprehe and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2003.

          Marge previously owned the Homestead Restaurant, Dunkirk and house mother for the Phi Kappa Theta and the Alpha Sig Houses on the Campus of Ohio Northern University, Ada.   She also worked as a home health aide.  She was a member of the Community Bible Church, Williamstown. 

Brittani Ann Shields 1989 - 2018

Heaven’s angels are receiving a very special child today. Brittani Ann Shields, age 28, died on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 5:43 p.m. at her residence in Springfield, Ohio.

          She was born December 5, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to Larry G. Shields and Annette (DeLong) Shields, also cared for and loved by Bradley Pope.  Her father survives in Roundhead and her mother and daddy Bradley Pope survive in Springfield.

Kevin T Young 1961 - 2018

Kevin T. Young, age 57, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 6:50 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  

          He was born on June 24, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the late Perry and Donna (Corbet) Young, Jr.  On August 22, 1987 Kevin married Lisa K. Seeley and she survives in Harrod. 

          Kevin worked for Conway Freight as a truck driver.  He was a member of the Lima First Assembly of God.  He was a member of the NRA.  Kevin was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan and also a fan of sprint car racing.  Most of all, he loved the Lord. 

Amos L Wolber 1922 - 2018

Amos L. Wolber, age 96, died on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 12:18 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

          He was born on January 13, 1922 in Kenton, Ohio to the late John L. and Lois (Klingler) Wolber.  Amos is survived by several cousins.   

          Amos retired from Baldwin Lima Hamilton, where he worked as a machinist.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII, where he was a sharp shooter and he received the Purple Heart. 

Isana Kay Shepherd 1947 - 2018

Isana Kay Shepherd, age 71, died on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 3:15 p.m. at her son’s residence in Delphos, Ohio.

          She was born on July 15, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Elmer and Letha Marie (Holbrook) Williams.  On February 12, 2001 Isana married Eugene Shepherd and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2013. 

          Isana was a homemaker and formerly worked as a truck driver for Robert Preston.  She was a member of the former Alger United Baptist Church. 

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