Donald Dean Donovan, 73, passed away in the early morning of October 4, 2026 in his sleep at a nursing facility in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born June 1, 1953, in Iola, Kansas, to Curtis Almer and Elaine Donovan, who predeceased him.
He leaves 4 children; Angie (Brandon) Clark of Osawatomie Kansas, Livie (Ben) Weber of Barnsdall Oklahoma, Michael (Candy) Sweet and Terry Donovan of Cameron Missouri, 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren with more on the way.
John "Jack" Palte, age 88, of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Bluffton, OH, passed away on September 30, 2026.
Jack was a farmer for many years while living in Ohio. In addition to crop farming, he also raised hogs and milk cows. After moving to Tennessee, he worked at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center and retired from there in 2000. He enjoyed bowling and was on several bowling leagues as well as square dancing. He also enjoyed camping and all outdoor activities. Most importantly, he loved his family.
Alan K. Yoder, O.D., 86, of Bluffton, died on the morning of September 28, 2026 at the Frieda House at Willow Ridge (Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio).
Alan Yoder was born on January 22, 1940, in Berne, Indiana to the late Albert and Ellen (Liechty) Yoder. On September 17, 1961, he married Diann Habegger, who preceded him in death on November 10, 2021.
Travis Michael Swank, 40, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Travis was born November 24, 1985, in Bluffton to Jeff and Kim (Funk) Swank. On February 10, 2012, he married Kayla (Hughes) Swank.
Janine Elizabeth (Minnich) Millager, a longtime resident of Bluffton and then of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on May 5, 1939, to Marion (Tam) and Helen Minnich in Continental, Ohio. She met the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Millager, at Methodist church camp when they were both 14 years old, and they married on October 30, 1960. They were one month shy of celebrating their 66th anniversary at the time of her passing.
Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting, age 94, of Troy, OH, passed away on August 23, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1931, in Wapakoneta, OH, to the late Clarence Franklin and Mildred Margaret (Seitz) Brunn. She married Alven Albert Osting on July 4, 1952, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2024.
