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Jane Lee (Kinn) Bell was a Bluffton dispatcher

FINDLAY–Jane Lee (Kinn) Bell, 64, Findlay, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, at her home.

Jane, known as “Janie” by her family, was born on June 2, 1958, at Fostoria Hospital to the late James and Mary (Holman) Kinn, Sr. She married Brent Edward Bell on May 4, 1979, and he survives.

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Delaney Ann Miller was a Registered Nurse

Delaney Ann Miller was born on November 15, 1984, in Bluffton to Mark D. and Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Miller. She graduated from Bluffton High School and Owens Community College, Toledo. The Lord called her home the morning of February 16, 2023.

Delaney was a Registered Nurse employed at Van Wert Hospital and previously at St. Rita's Medical Center and Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was passionate about quality care for her patients. She was highly skilled in the area of Cardiac Critical Care. 

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UPDATED Michael Biery was a farmer

UPDATED February 17

Micheal D. Biery, 58, passed away February 12, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo.  Mike was born January 9, 1965 in Bluffton to Dean and Joan (Isler) Biery.

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UPDATED Sheila M. Hurlburt funeral arrangements

UPDATED FEBRURAY 16

Sheila M. Hurlburt, 88, passed away February 15, 2023, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. 

Sheila was born June 6, 1934 in Bluffton, to Lewis and Clara (Hinkle) Burkholder who preceded her in death. She married George Hurlburt who preceded her in death on July 7, 2000. 

Sheila was an active member of the Bluffton Presbyterian Church and the Senior Citizens Center. She was a kind woman who deeply cared about the Lord. 

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Sharon Jean Knepper worked for Bluffton College

Sharon Jean Knepper, 83, passed away February 14, 2023 at Optimized Senior Living in Lebanon, Ohio. Sharon was born March 6, 1939 in Lima to the late Gordon and Evelyn Jean (Smiley) Allison Berry. On May 7, 1960 she married Robert Knepper who preceded her in death on July 23, 2007.

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Funeral arrangements for Sharon J. Knepper

Sharon J. Knepper, 83, of Pandora passed away February 14, 2023 at Optimized Senior Living in Lebanon, Ohio. 

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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