Obituaries

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Patrick R. Reis, 70, passed away on March 20, 2026, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo. Patrick was born November 28, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Linus and Frances (Parvis) Reis. He married Sharon Marquart Reis and she survives. 

Patrick had graduated from North High School in Columbus and retired from Walmart. He loved playing music, especially his bass guitar, golfing, trains, gardening and taking care of his flowers. Patrick's greatest joy was his Pomeranian dog, Sugar Cookie.

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UPDATE A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at 601 N Main Street, Bluffton.

Michael "Mike" W. Reichenbach, 79, passed away February 28, 2026, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.

Mike was born September 18, 1946, in Bluffton, to Amos and Clara Louise (Burkholder) Reichenbach, who preceded him in death. On April 17, 1966, he married Phyllis "Sudy" (Barrere) Reichenbach, who survives. 

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Laura Jane Huffman, 47, of Pandora, Ohio, died on March 18, 2026 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born on June 23, 1978, to Don and Kathy (Pierman) Green. In 1999, she married her high school sweetheart, Joshua Huffman.

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Larry Eugene Barrett, 75, passed away March 16, 2026, at 9:59  p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Larry was born January 12, 1951, in Lima to the late Charles and Waneta (Crouse) Barrett. On September 7, 1975, he married Sheila Luginbuhl Barrett, who survives. 

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UPDATE: Memorial service will be on March 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Sam M. Halcomb,84, passed away March 11, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Sam was born April 27, 1941, in Whitesburg, KY, to Finley and Martha Mae (Madden) Halcomb, who preceded him in death. On July 8, 1967, he married Joyce Young Halcomb, who survives.

Sam was a self-employed drywaller by trade and a proud veteran. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and spending time with his family.

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UPDATED MARCH 10

Paul C. Kloeppel, 79, passed away March 7, 2026, at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center.

Paul was born August 30, 1946, in Delphos to Howard and Rita (Geise) Kloeppel, who preceded him in death. On April 30, 1967, he married Roxie (Dunlap) Kloeppel, who survives. 

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