Larry "Eddie" E. Shepler Jr., 66, passed away July 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Eddie was born on August 11, 1959, in Bluffton to Larry Shepler Sr. and Dorothy (Pore) Leiber who survive. On September 27, 1980, he married Beverly (Oberly) Shepler, who survives.
Patricia Althaus, 86, passed away July 14, 2026, at Willow Ridge - Frieda House.
Patricia was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Jason Lyle and Gladys Louise (Durck) Drury who preceded her in death. On December 13, 1958, she married Larry Ned Althaus who preceded her in death on July 20, 2011.
She was a graduate of Harrod High School. She was a homemaker, a member at First Mennonite Church of Bluffton, and a member of Farm Bureau Council 35. She enjoyed quilting, photography, coloring, flowers, and her family.
James "Jim" Lee Edinger, 91, passed away July 13, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Jim was born on January 29, 1935, in Ohio, to the late Robert and Kathleen (Steele) Edinger. On March 24, 1956, he married D. Marie (Wilson) Edinger, who preceded him in death on December 10, 2003.
Jim worked as a millwright at Phillips Display Components in Ottawa and enjoyed woodworking.
Marilyn Schiffer Kline born July 17, 1937 and passed June 29, 2026. Born to the late J. Max and Alice (Nemire) Crawfis.She was the wife of Jerry Schiffer, who also preceded her in death, and Jerry Kline.
Machelle "Shelly" A. Wright, 65, passed away July 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
Shelly was born June 3, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to Kenneth and Shelba (Sakemiller) Crow. She later married Kevin Wright who survives.
Shelly retired from Anderson Family Dentist in Findlay, where she had been a dental hygienist from 1981 to 2021. She enjoyed traveling to Amish Country and Tennessee, craft shows, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
