Lynn R. LaRue, 84, passed away January 5, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.
Lynn was born August 15, 1940 in Findlay, to William and Ruth (Sherfy) LaRue who preceded him in death. On August 19, 1961 he married Donna (Bach) LaRue who survives.
Lynn was a graduate of Findlay High School. He dedicated many years to the Findlay Police Department as an officer and also worked as a forklift operator for Whirlpool. Lynn was an avid Ohio State football fan and loved to play the harmonica.
Donald "Don" L. Overmyer, 95, passed away June 4, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Don was born August 15, 1929 in Antwerp, Ohio to the late Paul and Orpha (Shaw) Overmyer. On November 22, 1951 he married his high school sweetheart, Joanne Hawkins Overmyer who preceded him in death on February 28, 2024.
Don was a 1947 graduate of Antwerp High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After being discharged, Don graduated from the Ohio State University and later received his master's degree from Bowling Green State University. He spent over thirty years as a teacher mostly teaching vocational agriculture at Bluffton High School.
Robert "Bob" W. Grismore, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home. Bob was born June 30, 1946 in Bluffton to the late Martin and Helen (Hoffman) Grismore.
Bob was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. He was a farmer and over-the-road truck driver, traveling all over the country. Bob was also a veteran of the United States Army.
Ruth Marie Thompson, 89, of Rawson, passed away on May 29, 2025 at her daughter’s residence in West Salem, Ohio. She was born to the late Sylvester and Florence (Leatherman) Dangler. On July 3, 1953, she married Melvin Marquart and he passed away. She later married Alfred Thompson on December 13, 1966 and he also preceded her in death.
Ruth was a homemaker most of her life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth loved taking care of the flowers in her yard and will be missed by many.
Marjorie Ann (Bauman) Diss, 84, residing in Marblehead, OH, passed away, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Otterbein North Shore.
She was born on June 23, 1940 in Pandora, OH to the late Laural and Ollie (Messinger) Bauman.
Marjorie graduated from Bluffton High School in 1959, received her BA in 1994 from OSU and her Masters in Special Education in Wichita, and did her student teaching in Van Wert School District.. She worked in several factories before working for the Wichita School District in Special Education, retiring in 2009.
Allen C. Burkholder, 95, passed away May 22, 2025 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Allen was born September 3, 1929 in Allen County to the late Otis and Rhoda (Amstutz) Burkholder.
Allen graduated from Bluffton High School and was a life-long farmer who enjoyed horse racing and attending county fairs.
