Posted by Fred Steiner on January 4, 2018 - 9:38am
Elisabeth Collins, 33, of Bluffton, Ohio, died on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, following a 15-week illness.
Elisabeth was born on Sept. 26, 1984, in Bluffton to Daryl and Michelle (Shank) Thompson and they survive in Rawson.
She married Joshua Collins on Aug. 13, 2011, and he survives in Bluffton along with their son Riley Collins.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 3, 2018 - 2:17pm
Catherine M. Weyer, 86, died Jan. 2, 2018, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Catherine was born Dec. 28, 1931, in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Burdette and Florence (Peters) Bowsher. On April 22, 1950, she married Robert Weyer who preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2014.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 2, 2018 - 5:27pm
Nancy Jean Parrish, 60, died Jan. 2, 2018, at Bluffton Hospital Emergency Room. Nancy was born Jan. 23, 1957, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late William and Marilyn (Moore) Hart. On Aug. 24, 1987, she married Mike Parrish who survives.
Nancy graduated from Bluffton High School. She was a homemaker and also had worked as a nurse’s aide.
Survivors also include a brother, William (Karen) Hart of Stevensville, Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Hart.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 2, 2018 - 2:06pm
Barbara Ann Mikesell, 65, died Jan. 2, 2018, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
Barbara was born Nov. 18, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to the late John and Dorothy (Cox) Skelly. On Feb. 21, 1971, she married Kenneth Mikesell who preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2006.
Barb graduated from Bluffton High School. Along with her mother, she operated the Cottage Gift Haus in Bluffton.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 2, 2018 - 12:04pm
Mildred Zoe Criblez, 97, died Dec. 31, 2017, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Mildred was born June 8, 1920, in Cairo, Ohio to William and Anna (Candler) Parker who preceded her in death. On Feb. 15, 1942, she married Maurice "Dock" Criblez who preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2011.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 1, 2018 - 2:58pm
Leslie Wayne “Leo” Schick, 63, died Dec. 29, 2017, at home surrounded by his wife and son.
Les was born on Sept. 23, 1954, in Lima. He married Laura (Berger) Schick who survives.
Les is a 1972 graduate of Allen East High School. He retired from Ford Motor Company – Lima Engine Plant. Member of UAW Local #1219, AMA and ABATE of Ohio.
