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Larry F. Brunswick was former superintendent of Bluffton schools

Larry F. Brunswick of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on December 16, 2022.  He was born in Burkettsville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Agnes (Jacobs) Brunswick.  

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Robert L. Douglas was a veteran of the U.S. Army

Robert L. Douglas, 81, passed away January 6, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Robert was born December 30, 1941 in Quincy, Ohio, to Elmer and Marie (Wooley) Douglas who preceded him in death. On August 31, 1974 he married Linda (Hickman) Douglas who survives. 

Robert was a graduate of Sidney High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the True Word Tabernacle Church of Bluffton and the American Legion. Robert was currently the Cairo Village Council President. He was a hardworking man who, above all, loved his family. 

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Ramon "Ray" Carl Lewis served in the U.S. Army

Ramon "Ray" Carl Lewis, 82, passed away January 3, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Ray was born April 5, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis.   

Ray was a graduate of Bluffton High School and later retired from Dana Corporation in McHenry, Illinois. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  

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Dortha E. Radabaugh was a stay at home mom

Dortha E. Radabaugh, 88, passed away December 29, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton.

Dortha was born February 1, 1934, to James and Fannie (Conine) Crawfis who preceded her in death. On December 13, 1954 she married N. Reed Radabaugh who preceded her in death on April 30, 2004. 

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Robert "Bob" W. Watkins worked for Whirlpool

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Robert "Bob" W. Watkins, 80, passed away December 29, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. 

Robert was born August 11, 1942 in Mount Cory, to Wayne and Hazel (Salsbury) Watkins who preceded him in death. On January 4, 1964 he married Sandra (Green) Watkins who preceded him in death on May 3, 2006.

Robert was a 1960 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and retired from Whirlpool. He enjoyed hunting and cheering for the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

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James C. Blankemeyer was founder of MetoKote Corporation

GREENVILLE, South Carolina–James C. Blankemeyer, 87, formerly of Columbus Grove, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. 

Jim was born July 30, 1935, to the late Cornelius and Cecilia (Goecke) Blankemeyer. He married Carolyn Ann (Rieman) Blankemeyer on Oct. 18, 1958. 

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