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Dudley MacDonald worked for Lima Ford Engine Plant

Dudley MacDonald, 68, passed away April 4, 2022, at his home. 

Dudley was born March 28, 1954 in Wayne County, MI, to Douglas and Joanne (Clutinger) MacDonald. 

He was a graduate of Elida High School and retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant after 35 years of dedication.  

He was a member of the Indian Lake Yacht Club and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, flying and hunting. He loved to fly RC planes, scuba dive, and spear fish. He adored all animals.

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Robert Painter hosted trips for Bluffton Senior Center

Robert E. Painter, of Pandora, Ohio, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born November 26, 1933, on the Nau family farm near Arcadia, Ohio, to his parents Robert W. and Alice B. (Nau) Painter. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Beverly J. Damon, in 1951, and were blessed with more than 70 years of adventures together. She survives in Pandora, Ohio.

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Dominic Francis was an officer in the Bluffton Police Department

Funeral service and obituary

UPDATED 2:15 P.M.

The Bluffton Police Department has announced funeral arrangements for Officer Dominic Francis, who was killed in the line of duty on March 31, 2022.

FUNERAL SERVICE

11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Bluffton University Sommer Center, 1 University Drive, Bluffton, Ohio, 45817

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Rolland Dodge worked for United Telephone Company

Rolland "Rolly" Dodge, 93, passed away March 31, 2022, at 6:30 a.m., Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Rolly was born December 27, 1928 in Ada, to Elza and Marjorie (McBride) Dodge who preceded him in death. On November 4, 1951 he married Mary Alice (High) Dodge who preceded him in death on April 28, 2017.

Rolly was a life-time member of St. John's United Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Lima Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the Lima VFW and the Bluffton American Legion. He retired from the United Telephone Company after 35 years of dedication. 

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Judy Rodabaugh graduated from Cory-Rawson High School

Judith "Judy" A. Rodabaugh, 87, passed away March 28, 2022, at 9:21 a.m. 

Judy was born December 24, 1934 in Hardin County to the late Carl and Lois "Viola" (Ellis) Moe. On December 26, 1954 she married Max Rodabaugh who preceded her in death on April 20, 2017.

Judy was a 1952 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and was an active member of the Ebenezer Mennonite Church. She loved animals, painting, and collecting crystals.

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Betty Moser was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ

Betty A. Moser, 91, passed away March 26, 2022, at 8:15 p.m., at Mennonite Memorial Home. 

Betty was born May 19, 1930 in Allen County, to Hiram and Gladys "Irene" (Doty) Spallinger who preceded her in death. On September 6, 1947 she married Harvey Moser Jr. who preceded her in death on April 27, 2001. 

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