Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger, 78, passed away August 11, 2026, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Tom was born March 13, 1948, in Lima to the late Marc and Helen (Glancy) Basinger. On June 23, 1973, he married Sarah Steiner Basinger, who preceded him in death on December 18, 2025.
Gayla Sue Conaway, 91, passed away July 31, 2026, at Birchaven Village in Findlay. Gayla was born July 25, 1935, in Bluffton to the late Lewis and Agnes (Schaublin) Wynkoop. On May 7, 1954, she married LeRoy "Lee" Conaway, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2013.
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.
