Obituaries

Theodore "Ted" W. Cunningham, 88, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.

Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

A. "Jeanne" Beery, a beloved sister, aunt, and teacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at her home in Green River, Wyoming, after a 10-year diagnosis with Cystic Fibrosis. Born on Wednesday, November 29th, 1950, in Medina, Ohio. Jeanne was the cherished daughter of Elton Burdette Beery and Margery Alice Niswander Beery.

Duane Keith Farmer, 68, of Seymour, Indiana and formerly of Pandora, Ohio, passed away December 14, 2025, in North Vernon, Indiana. Duane was born April 21, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Albert and Katie (Germanovich) Farmer. 

Duane was a tool and die maker for many years before becoming a landlord and property manager. He was a member of the Kentucky Colonels. Duane enjoyed martial arts and held a black belt in Taekwondo. He also enjoyed traveling and watching sports, especially the Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings and the Michigan Wolverines.

Edward Allan Kohli, 90, passed away on December 11, 2025, at Willow Ridge-Frieda House in Bluffton, Ohio. Edward was born in Findlay on January 4, 1935, to Edward and MaRoa Kohli. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1953 and later served in the U.S. Army in Frankfurt, Germany, as a Military Policeman.  Edward loved basketball and baseball and excelled at both. 

On May 12, 1957, he married the love of his life, Janet Bright. They celebrated 63 wonderful years together before Janet’s passing in 2021.

David Karl Bower was taken home to see the Lord on Friday morning, December 5, 2025. 

He was born on November 15, 1943, to Ezra and Elizabeth (Bormuth) Bower, who preceded him in death. 

Marguerite “Marty” A.  Chamberlin, 72, of Ottawa, passed away November 22, 2025, at Fox Run Manor.

Marty was born June 14, 1953, in Lima to Edwin and Alice (Niese) Beckman, who preceded her in death. On November 2, 1985, she married her best friend and the love of her life, Danny Chamberlin, who survives.

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