Obituaries

Larry Thurman Ousley, 72, passed away December 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Larry was born March 15, 1949 in Hippo, Kentucky to the late Raleigh and Trilbie (Lafferty) Ousley.  On July 24, 1976 he married Nadine Leiber Ousley.

Robert Setzer, 89, Bluffton passed away December 10, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Robert was born on July 19, 1932 in Willoughby, Ohio to the late Carl and Pearl (Haskell) Setzer. On November 8, 1952 he married Bonita Jean (Holder) Setzer.

Robert was a draftsman in Fort Knox Kentucky and following his honorable discharge from the United States Army he went to work for Ohio Rubber. In 1974 he became the sales manager for Buckeye Rubber in Lima, Ohio.

Robert Setzer, 89, of Bluffton passed away at his residence on December 10, 2021.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Sharleen A. Olson, 84, passed away December 4, 2021.  Sharleen was born June 3, 1937 in Bluffton to the late Howard and Ruth (Moser) Basinger.  On October 20, 1956 she married Arthur Olson who preceded her in death on August 9, 1992. 

Sharleen was a 1955 graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School and attended Bluffton College.  She was a homemaker and had previously worked as a secretary.  Sharleen was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora and also the Red Hat Society.  She volunteered at the Et Cetera Shop in Bluffton and enjoyed reading, traveling and hummingbirds.  

Debra Rose Smith, 61, passed away December 4, 2021 at the Bowling Green Care Center.

Debra was born September 16, 1960 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to Mahlon and Dorothy (Moore) Downs.

Deb graduated from Mohawk High School. She worked as a cafeteria worker for Sodexo at Bluffton University. Deb enjoyed baking and cooking.

Sharleen A. Olson, 84, of Bluffton passed away December 4, 2021 at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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