Obituaries

Cheryl S. Martin, 76, of Ottawa passed away January 13, 2023 at Putnam Heritage Assisted Living in Ottawa. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Kay L. Ziessler, 80, passed away January 9, 2023 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  Kay was born August 19, 1942 in Bluffton to the late Denver and Olive (Schumacher) Zimmerly.  On May 11, 1963 she married Owen Ziessler and he survives.  

Larry F. Brunswick of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on December 16, 2022.  He was born in Burkettsville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Agnes (Jacobs) Brunswick.  

Robert L. Douglas, 81, passed away January 6, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Robert was born December 30, 1941 in Quincy, Ohio, to Elmer and Marie (Wooley) Douglas who preceded him in death. On August 31, 1974 he married Linda (Hickman) Douglas who survives. 

Robert was a graduate of Sidney High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the True Word Tabernacle Church of Bluffton and the American Legion. Robert was currently the Cairo Village Council President. He was a hardworking man who, above all, loved his family. 

Ramon "Ray" Carl Lewis, 82, passed away January 3, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Ray was born April 5, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis.   

Ray was a graduate of Bluffton High School and later retired from Dana Corporation in McHenry, Illinois. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  

Dortha E. Radabaugh, 88, passed away December 29, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton.

Dortha was born February 1, 1934, to James and Fannie (Conine) Crawfis who preceded her in death. On December 13, 1954 she married N. Reed Radabaugh who preceded her in death on April 30, 2004. 

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