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Carol Mae Hoffer was a homemaker

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Carol Mae Hoffer, age 59, passed away on October 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital.

Carol was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Robert Carman, who preceded her in death, and Helga (Michelfelder) Carman who survives. On June 6, 1986 she married Mark Hoffer, who survives in Ada.

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Mark Binkley was 1959 Harrod HS graduate

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 4, 2021

Mark Binkley, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 5:24 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on August 1, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late Homer and Glenna Mae (Lament) Binkley. Mark was previously married to Karen Hubbell, they divorced and she survives in Lima.

Mark was a farmer and owner and operator of several businesses. He was a member of the Harrod Christian Church. Mark was a former member of the Elks Lodge #54 and past exaulted ruler in 1983-1984.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1533 of Indian Lake and a member of the Eagles Aries #370 of Lima. He was a 1959 graduate of Harrod High School class of 1959. 

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Kurt Krendl worked for Krendl Machine

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 4, 2021

Kurt A. Krendl, age 60, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2:28 p.m. at Mercy Health–St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on August 13, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the late John M. “Jack” and Mary A. (Schulte) Krendl. On August 20, 2011 Kurt married Lucinda D. Staley, and she survives in Ada.

Kurt worked for Krendl Machine. He enjoyed traveling and grilling. He loved his dogs. Kurt loved his grandchildren. 

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Charles E. “Gene” Downing worked for Village of Alger

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 30, 2021

Charles E. “Gene” Downing, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 6:02 PM at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 1, 1948 in Rushsylvania, Ohio to the late Harold and Nellie (Grubbs) Downing. On October 13, 1970 Gene married Juanita M. Hollis and she survives in Alger.

Gene retired from the Village of Alger, where he worked in the town maintenance department. 

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Clarabelle Krofft was a homemaker

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 30, 2021

Clarabelle Krofft, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at The Heritage in Findlay.

She was born on March 11, 1931 in Ada, Ohio to the late W. Leslie and Hazel (Weber) Smith. On April 22, 1950 Clarabelle married Louis A. Krofft and he died February 26, 1990.

Clarabelle was a homemaker. Clarabelle loved nature, especially trees and birds, crossword puzzles, gardening and her family.  Despite life’s many challenges, Clarabelle’s inner strength and faith helped her face those challenges.  She set an example for her children how to be strong through adversity.  

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Rebecca A. Brown worked for Scotts Lawn Care

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 23, 2021

Rebecca A. Brown, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:14 PM at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on February 4, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to the late Ernest F. Boutwell and Linda K. (Baker) Boutwell Cramer.

She is survived by her two daughters: Erin Bagan of Lima and Abby (Josh) Lenhart of Marysville; five grandchildren: Mackenzie Brown, Dustin Lenhart, Kennedy Lenhart, Reece Bagan and Taye Bagan; two great grandchildren: Kasen and Juneau; two brothers: Jeffrey (Inez) Boutwell of Ennis, TX and Timothy Boutwell of Lima; and two sisters: Janis (Steve) Marshall of Ada and Kathy (Randy) Ackerman of Harrod.

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