Obituaries

Dorothy (Beck) Couch, 96, of Bluffton and formerly of Sandusky, OH, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023, in the Bridge Hospice unit at Blanchard Valley Health Center, in Findlay, OH.

She was born on March 29, 1927, in Ravenna, OH the daughter of Hugh George and Georgia Mae (Werner) Beck. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Dorothy was a teacher in the Sandusky Public School System for nearly 35 years, retiring in 1985. Prior to Sandusky city, she had taught in Portage, Summit, Marion and Sandusky Counties.

In Loving Memory of Kay Clauss Gebhardt

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Kay Clauss Gebhardt, who departed this world on Tuesday, September 5th at the age of 84. She passed away peacefully at Lake Granbury Hospital Emergency Room, surrounded by her children, Ted and Heidi.

A Celebration of Life for Deborah “Debb” Herr who passed away August 10, 2023 will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. 

Mildred “Millie” (Schutz) Lugibihl, 88, died on September 10, 2023 at Willow Ridge-Betty House, Bluffton.  She was born in Putnam County on March 27, 1935, to Albert and Irene (Cherry) Schutz.  She lived nearly all her life on the family farm.

Horace William Louis "H.W." Enderle, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Findlay, Ohio.

H.W. was born October 3, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, to Horace William Louis Sr. and Mary Magdalen (Ahr) Enderle. In 1951, he married Betty Sauter, who has been his companion, partner and friend for more than 70 years.

Mildred “Millie” B. Lugibihl, 88, passed away September 10, 2023 at Willow Ridge – Betty House in Bluffton. 

Visitation will be Friday, September 22, 2023 from 4:00- 7:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation  Services, Bluffton.  

Millie’s service will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora.

A private burial will take place in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral  & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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