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Glenna J. Marquart owned and operated Twin Lakes Campground

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Glenna J. Marquart, age 95, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 12:00 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

​She was born on February 10, 1926 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Howard Swick and Mary Luginbuhl.  On August 17, 1946 Glenna married Robert H. Marquart and he preceded her in death in February of 2003.

​Glenna was the owner and operator of Twin Lakes Campground. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church, Jenera. She was a 1944 graduate of Bluffton High School.

​She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Anthony) Testa of Leroy, NY.

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Carl Eugene Lawrence passed away September 3

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 6, 2021

Carl Eugene Lawrence, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 4:37 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 22, 1939 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Paul and Elvira Lawrence. On September 13, 1959 Carl married Shirley Elaine (Vermillion) Lawrence and she preceded him in death on December 5, 1964.

Carl is survived by his two sons: Kerry (Lori) Lawrence of Hebron, Ohio and Kevin (Kelly) Lawrence of Harrod; two grandchildren: Scott (Kendra) Lawrence and Emily Lawrence; seven great grandchildren: Ava, Sam, Eli, Mia, Kye, Laila and London Lawrence; and a sister, Catherine Graber of Enid, OK.

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Garry R Prater passed away August 31

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 6, 2021

Garry R. Prater, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

He was born on March 5, 1943 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Amos and Amlear (Wright) Prater.  Garry married Nancy J. Phalen in August of 1962, she survives in Elida.

Also surviving is his son and daughter: Garry (Reva) Prater, II of Spencerville and Lisa Ignarski of Lima; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Charlotte Prater of Lima.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers: Herbert Prater and Russell Prater; and two sisters: Bethel Collins and Nellie Messick.

Garry previously worked in manufacturing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #204 F&AM of Lima.

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Janet C. Fisher worked at Hal & Jean’s Restaurant of Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 2, 2021

Janet C. Fisher, age 63, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 8:58 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on March 2, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the late Willard R. “Spike” and Mary Ellen (McCafferty) Fisher.

Janet previously worked at the former Hal & Jean’s Restaurant of Ada as a dishwasher. She was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Sharon (Howard) Lawrence of Alger; and several nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by a brother, William D. “Bill” Fisher on October 16, 1989.

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Elizabeth Dicus 1935-2021

Posted by admin on Thursday, August 26, 2021

Elizabeth Alvada Dicus, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 8, 1935 in Melrose, Ohio to the late Walter John and Mable Emma (Hunt) Sroufe. On April 26, 1952 Alvada married Richard Dicus and he survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are her six children: Richard (Brenda) Dicus of Kenton, Jerome “Jerry” Dicus of Alger, Ronald (Darla) Dicus of Portage, Timothy Dicus of Alger, Christopher (Theresa) Dicus of Susan, VA and Marcia (Larry) White of Lima; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a half sister, Evelyn Paxton of Lakeview.

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Alice Bucher was a dispatcher for Ada Police Department

Posted by admin on Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Alice E. Bucher, age 105, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 4:40 AM at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on August 14, 1916 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harry W. and Mary Alice (Dinan) Thompson. On September 12, 1936 Alice married A. Dale Bucher and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1995.

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