Obituaries

She was a Bluffton High School graduate

Barbara Ann Mikesell, 65, died Jan. 2, 2018, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. 

Barbara was born Nov. 18, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to the late John and Dorothy (Cox) Skelly.  On Feb. 21, 1971, she married Kenneth Mikesell who preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2006.

Barb graduated from Bluffton High School. Along with her mother, she operated the Cottage Gift Haus in Bluffton.

Mildred Zoe Criblez, 97, died Dec. 31, 2017, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Mildred was born June 8, 1920, in Cairo, Ohio to William and Anna (Candler) Parker who preceded her in death. On Feb. 15, 1942, she married Maurice "Dock" Criblez who preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2011.

Leslie Wayne “Leo” Schick, 63, died Dec. 29, 2017, at home surrounded by his wife and son.

Les was born on Sept. 23, 1954, in Lima. He married Laura (Berger) Schick who survives.

Les is a 1972 graduate of Allen East High School. He retired from Ford Motor Company – Lima Engine Plant. Member of UAW Local #1219, AMA and ABATE of Ohio.

David W. Pugsley, 71, died on Dec. 30, 2017, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home, Lima.

David was born June 25, 1946, in Lima, to Warren and Betty (Rosemier) Pugsley who preceded him in death. On Jan. 29, 1972, he married Joyce (Klausing) Pugsley who survives.

Also sold Pioneer Seed and Beck's Seed

Jay A. Bosse, 61, of rural Orange Township, died at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at his home. Jay was born on Nov. 15, 1956, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Ernest W. and Naomi L. (Burkholder) Bosse. 

Mildred Criblez, 94, of Bluffton, died at Mennonite Memorial Home. Arrangements are pending with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Service, Bluffton.

 

 

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