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Ronda L Hughes taught at Kenton City Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Ronda L Hughes met Jesus on Sept. 3, 2021, passing away peacefully at Marion General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Alger on February 14, 1931, to the late Pauline (Ewing) and Ronald Underwood. She married the late Conrad Hughes on February 14, 1950.

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Glenna J. Marquart owned and operated Twin Lakes Campground

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Glenna J. Marquart, age 95, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 12:00 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

​She was born on February 10, 1926 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Howard Swick and Mary Luginbuhl.  On August 17, 1946 Glenna married Robert H. Marquart and he preceded her in death in February of 2003.

​Glenna was the owner and operator of Twin Lakes Campground. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church, Jenera. She was a 1944 graduate of Bluffton High School.

​She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Anthony) Testa of Leroy, NY.

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2021 Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions

Provided by Mark Badertscher, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator, OSU Extension Hardin County
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Have you ever wondered how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail? Because of pandemic concerns, the OSU Extension office is announcing that the 2021 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions will again be held virtually after this year’s Hardin County Fair. 

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Bluffton College Fair September 8

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Bluffton University will host a College Fair including Ohio Northern University from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Sommer Center. Representatives from more than 30 colleges and universities from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky will be on campus.

The current list of schools attending is listed on the registration page. Registration is appreciated but not required and walk-ins are welcome.

Tours of Bluffton’s campus will be offered to families who are interested. 

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Carl Eugene Lawrence passed away September 3

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 6, 2021

Carl Eugene Lawrence, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 4:37 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 22, 1939 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Paul and Elvira Lawrence. On September 13, 1959 Carl married Shirley Elaine (Vermillion) Lawrence and she preceded him in death on December 5, 1964.

Carl is survived by his two sons: Kerry (Lori) Lawrence of Hebron, Ohio and Kevin (Kelly) Lawrence of Harrod; two grandchildren: Scott (Kendra) Lawrence and Emily Lawrence; seven great grandchildren: Ava, Sam, Eli, Mia, Kye, Laila and London Lawrence; and a sister, Catherine Graber of Enid, OK.

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Garry R Prater passed away August 31

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 6, 2021

Garry R. Prater, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

He was born on March 5, 1943 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Amos and Amlear (Wright) Prater.  Garry married Nancy J. Phalen in August of 1962, she survives in Elida.

Also surviving is his son and daughter: Garry (Reva) Prater, II of Spencerville and Lisa Ignarski of Lima; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Charlotte Prater of Lima.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers: Herbert Prater and Russell Prater; and two sisters: Bethel Collins and Nellie Messick.

Garry previously worked in manufacturing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #204 F&AM of Lima.

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