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Sharon (Parkins) Marshall memorial on September 4

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2022 - 2:00pm

The family of Sharon (Parkins) Marshall invite friends and extended family to a memorial in her honor. This event will take place on Sunday, September 4 at The Centre in Bluffton at 2:00 pm.

There will be a meal to follow. Please bring a dish to share. If you feel led to share a memory you have of her, please come prepared to share.

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Charles A. Triplehorn obituary

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2022 - 9:09am

Charles A. Triplehorn was born in Bluffton, Ohio on October 27,1927 to Murray and Alice Triplehorn and passed away on August 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Bluffton, graduating from Bluffton High School in 1945. He was active in band and orchestra (slide trombone), a member of Thespians, appearing in a number of stage productions. He was on the football team, HiY (service club), Science Club (president), reporter for the school newspaper, and on the production staff of the yearbook.

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Brent A. Kiene worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2022 - 8:05pm

Brent A. Kiene, 38, passed away August 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Brent was born August 23, 1983 in Findlay to Robert and Jane (Kahle) Kiene.

Brent was a 2002 graduate of Bluffton High School. He also attended Apollo Career Center for Construction. He recently worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication in Lima. He was a lifetime member of the Cairo Sportsman’s Club and the NRA. Brent enjoyed farm related activities and construction. He especially loved trap shooting, fishing with his children and feeding livestock. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his children.

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Obituary for L. Marie Meffley

Posted by Staff on August 18, 2022 - 2:28pm

L. Marie Meffley, 91, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Frieda House of Willow Ridge, Bluffton, Ohio.  Marie was born in Montcoal, West Virginia on March 6, 1931 to the late Arlie and Lenora (Dravenstott) Milam.

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Larry Joe VanAtta was a mechanic

Posted by Staff on August 18, 2022 - 10:31am

Larry Joe VanAtta, 67, passed away August 17, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  Larry was born October 18, 1954 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to the late Leon and Joyce (Wolfley) VanAtta.  

Larry graduated from Bluffton High School in 1974 where he held records in wrestling and pole vaulting.  He was a mechanic and auto body worker. 

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Obituary for Norma J. Frankhauser

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2022 - 3:03pm

Norma J. Frankhauser, 84, passed away August 12, 2022 at Willow Ridge-Frieda House in Bluffton.

A graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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