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Marilyn Creps was a retired LPN at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 9:39pm

Marilyn A. Creps, age 80, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:17 am at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on June 16, 1932 in Findlay, Ohio to Carl D. and Evelyn (Clapper) Gallant, they preceded her in death. On September 4, 1954 she married Gene E. Creps and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2002.

Marilyn retired after working for approximately 50 years at the Bluffton Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She later worked for the Allen County Sheriff's Jail. She was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton.

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Lee Conaway served in Korea; received a Purple Heart Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 18, 2013 - 9:46am

LeRoy “Lee” Conaway, 83 died May 17, 2013, at his residence after a two month battle of cancer. 

He was born July 26, 1929, in Lima to the late Elmer and Anna (Mills) Conaway.  On May 7, 1954 he married Gayla Wynkoop and she survives.

He owned and operated Lee’s Hydraulics, Lima, for over 40 years and retired in 1985 after 28 years from the Lima Ford Engine Plant. He had owned, trained, and raised harness horses. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he received the Purple Heart Award. 

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Lee Conaway served in Korea; received a Purple Heart Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 18, 2013 - 9:46am

LeRoy “Lee” Conaway, 83 died May 17, 2013, at his residence after a two month battle of cancer. 

He was born July 26, 1929, in Lima to the late Elmer and Anna (Mills) Conaway.  On May 7, 1954 he married Gayla Wynkoop and she survives.

He owned and operated Lee’s Hydraulics, Lima, for over 40 years and retired in 1985 after 28 years from the Lima Ford Engine Plant. He had owned, trained, and raised harness horses. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he received the Purple Heart Award. 

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Richard Goodenbour 1960-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2013 - 1:38pm

Richard Nicholas Goodenbour, 53 of Bluffton died at 12:10 pm May 7, 2013 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born March 19, 1960 in Benson, Minnesota, to the late Robert E. and Rosella E. (Nelson) Goodenbour. On May 29, 1999, he married Rachel Clemens and she survives.

Richard was a self-employed accountant.

Survivors also include a brother Brad (Renee) Goodenbour of Benson, Minnesota; and four nephews Joel, Bryce, Brent and Brandon Goodenbour.

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Harriet Badertscher was a Bluffton HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2013 - 8:56am

Harriet E. Badertscher, 76, died April 25, 2013, at Willow Ridge – Frieda House, Bluffton. 

She was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Bluffton to the late Edwin and Mae (Murray) Badertscher.  On April 26, 1958, she married Don L. Badertscher and he died Nov. 7, 2003.

Mrs. Badertscher was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Bluffton. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.

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Bluffton artist Darvin Luginbuhl inspired a generation of students

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2013 - 2:02pm

Darvin R. Luginbuhl, 91, of Bluffton, died the morning of April 26, 2013 at his residence.  He was born Dec. 29, 1921, in Bluffton to William and Fannie Steiner Luginbuhl. On May 26, 1946, he married Evelyn Johnson and she survives.

Mr. Luginbuhl taught art in the Wapakoneta Public Schools for eight years after his graduation from then Bluffton College in 1946.

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