Obituaries

Joan Colleen Dailey, 92, passed away June 12, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Jo was born June 13, 1929 in Bluffton to the late Hiram and Martha (Augsburger) Burkholder. On July 17, 1949 she married James Dailey who preceded her in death on February 20, 2014. 

UPDATED 11:24 a.m. on June 13, 2022

Janice M. Shields, 93, passed away under hospice care on June 11, 2022, at 5:17 a.m.

She was born June 17, 1928 in Columbus Grove, OH to William M. and Ruth (Fruchey) Bryan who preceded her in death. On November 21, 1948 she married Hiram Bucher who preceded her in death on February 11, 1993. On May 3, 1997 she married Marion "Sam" Shields who died December 26, 2012.

The Ramseyer family invites you to come celebrate the wonderful life of Bill Ramseyer.

A life, so beautiful, deserves a special celebration. Leave your sadness at the door, but bring rather your stories, your laughs, and your happiness over a life that was lived to the fullest.

The service will take place at 2 p.m. on June 11, 2022 at First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffotn.

Robert David Armstrong, 80, passed away June 4, 2022 at his residence. Dave was born April 16, 1942 in Lima to the late Robert and Mary (Cunningham) Armstrong. On February 1, 1963 he married Margaret Houchins Armstrong who preceded him in death on May 27, 2010. 

Dave was a graduate of Indian Lake High School and retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant.  He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Lima.  Dave enjoyed working on cars, boating, photography and spending time with his grandchildren. 

Nancy C. Hochstettler was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2022. Nancy was born on March 30, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Carl Weers and Audrey (Sanders) Wendt. Nancy graduated from Grossmont High School in California and after returning to Michigan attended Delta College for a business degree.

William Marsh “Bill” Wheeler, 82, passed away at Putnam Heritage Assisted Living at Ottawa, Ohio, on May 26.

He was born on June 11, 1939, and was adopted by the late W. L. Wheeler and Margaret Marsh (Wheeler) Symons. In 2008, Bill was blessed through a genealogist to connect with his biological mother, the late Julia Canfield. He was married to Delores Henson on December 20, 1982, and she preceded him in death October 30, 2016.

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