John L. Patterson, 36, passed away October 26, 2021 at his residence. John was born September 30, 1985 in Bluffton to John and Rachelle (Deerhake) Patterson.
John was a 2004 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School. He was a jack-of-all trades working with plumbing, heating and construction. John had previously worked for All-Star Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren and was a self-taught guitar player.
Linda M. Hilty, 78, passed away October 25, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Linda was born December 9, 1942 in Lima to the late Thomas and Mary (Conkle) Long. On December 1, 1968 she married Gary Hilty.
Linda was a 1960 graduate of Elida High School. She had worked in the audit department at City Loan in Lima, helped run the H and H Market in Pandora and sold Avon products for many years. Linda was an active member of Pandora United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her many family vacations.
James E. King, 76, of Cairo, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. He was born on January 27, 1945 in Lima to the late Milton and Marjorie {Keith} King. On May 10, 1975, he married Karen Sanders, who survives him in Cairo.
Danny E. Ballinger, 66, of Pandora passed away October 21, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Donald E. Kimmet, 84, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Meadows of Ottawa. Don was born May 13, 1937 in Van Wert County to the late Hilary and Grace (Slattery) Kimmet. On June 2, 1962 he married Shirlie A. Lucke, she survives in Ottawa. Don was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa.
James William Baumgartner, 91, passed away October 19, 2021 at his residence. Jim was born August 9, 1930 in Pandora to the late Elmer and Emma Viola (Vermillion) Baumgartner. On August 9, 1951 he married Marlene Berry Baumgartner.
