Obituaries

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the First Mennonite Church of Bluffton with Pastor Phil Yoder to officiate the service. Visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the church. 

Robert "Bob" O. Town, 92, passed away April 3, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Bob was born November 18, 1932 in Argos, Indiana to the late Orval and Gwendolyn (Ransbottom) Town. On October 18, 1951 he married Dorothy Fisher Town who preceded him in death on May 22, 2015. 

Betty C. Mumaugh, 97, passed away March 28, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Betty was born February 7, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to Charles and Maude (Roberts) Cook who preceded her in death. On July 3, 1964 she married William Mumaugh who preceded her in death on May 7, 1997. 

She was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and was a member of Rockport United Methodist. She enjoyed reading and gardening. 

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (David) White of Leipsic; grandson, David (Rachel) White of Leipsic; and great-grandson, Benjamin White.

Joseph “Joe” Ropp Davies, 77, passed away March 28, 2025, at his home.

Joe was born September 28, 1947 in Bluffton to Richard and Vernice (McElroy) Davies who preceded him in death. On November 25, 1970 he married Nancy (Donehoo) Davies, who survives. 

Marilyn Rose Reigle, 93, passed away March 27, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Marilyn was born March 24, 1932 in Vaughnsville to Howard and Rose (Drerup) Auchmuty who preceded her in death. On February 4, 1955 she married Marvin Reigle who preceded her in death on January 25, 2017. 

Donald "Don" Wayne Steiner, 87, passed away on March 26, 2025 at his residence. Don was born April 10, 1937 in Pandora to the late Ellis and Barbara (Zimmerly) Steiner. On September 5, 1992 he married Kathy Smith Steiner who survives.

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