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Obituary for Norma J. Frankhauser

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2022 - 3:03pm

Norma J. Frankhauser, 84, passed away August 12, 2022 at Willow Ridge-Frieda House in Bluffton.

A graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Graveside service for Sam Reichenbach and Tracy Hosler

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2022 - 11:20am

A graveside service for Sam Reichenbach and Tracy Hosler will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Thompson Cemetery, Bluffton.

Rev. Jeremy Mann is to officiate. 

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Linda Houshower was a labor and delivery nurse; founding partner of The Food Store

Posted by Staff on August 10, 2022 - 10:41am

Linda (Beechy) Houshower, 70, died on August 5, 2022 at University of Michigan Hospital after a short struggle with a rare, untreatable cancer.  Born December 27, 1951, to the late Orin and Marie (Ramseyer) Beechy, she grew up in Wooster, OH where she was an active member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church and the YMCA where she taught swimming.  During high school years, she was a counselor at Camp Friedenswald where she developed her love of nature and met her life partner, Hans Houshower. 

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Obituary for Janet Blank

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2022 - 2:31pm

Janet Blank, 79, of Bluffton, OH went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022 at home with family by her side. 

Janet was born April 6, 1943 to Jesse and Lillian (Kennel) Yoakam, who preceded her in death. On June 16, 1962 she married David M. Blank, who survives in Bluffton. 

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry (Rachel) Yoakam. 

Survivors include a brother, Roger (Shirley) Yoakam of Pickerington, OH; a son, Randall (Kaylene) Blank of Ottawa; a grandson Levi Blank of Pandora, and a granddaughter Michaela Blank of Columbus. 

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Michael A. Pierce worked for SumiRiko

Posted by Staff on August 6, 2022 - 2:36pm

LIMA⎯Michael A. Pierce, age 64, passed away the evening of August 2, 2022, with family by his side.  

Michael was born July 24, 1958 in Lima, OH, to Harold and Martha (Wendelken) Pierce who both preceded him in death. 

Michael proudly served in the United States Navy for 6 years. He was employed by SumiRiko Ohio (formerly DTR) for 17 years. He leaves behind a great group of friends and co-workers.

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Tami Jo McCullough worked at Blanchard Valley Hospital

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2022 - 3:42pm

COLUMBUS GROVE–Tami Jo McCullough, 58, of Columbus Grove, formerly of Gilboa, passed away August 4, 2022, at her home. 

Tami was born March 14, 1964 in Bluffton to Fred and Barbara (Holiday) Lehman who preceded her in death.  

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