John E. Collins, Jr., age 71, died on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3:55 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born on March 29, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late John Ernest and Cecile Mae (Baughman) Collins, Sr. He was previously married to Colette Ann (Bibler) Mata.
John retired as an air cargo clerk after 15 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed woodworking, sports, and watching his son at the rodeo.
Albert A. Baillis, retired ONU law professor, 94, died on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at 10:58 p.m. at his residence in Ada. He was a member of the law faculty for 35 years. He was a member of the Ada Kiwanis Club for 60 years.
He was born on May 11, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Roy and Leona (Nouser) Baillis.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a lifetime member of the Ada Kiwanis Club.
Surviving is a nephew, Dan (Debra) Baillis of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Fred Baillis and Louis Baillis.
Jennifer Elaine Bailey, age 32, died on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her residence in Alger, Ohio.
She was born on July 14, 1986 in Lima to David A. and Diana E. (Boyd) Bailey. Her mother survives in Alger, Ohio. Her father preceded her in death in October 2016.
Also surviving is her brother Michael (Nicole) Bailey of Ashley, Ohio and niece and nephew: Lillian and Caleb.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home for the benevolence of the family.
Gladys M. Ward, age 95, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
She was born on September 23, 1922 to the late Ottis and Juanita Newland. On March 31, 1944, Gladys married Robert L. Ward who passed away May 1, 2018. They celebrated 74 years together.
Gladys retired after 26 years at the Alger Grain Elevator. She was a charter member of the Auglaize Bible Church. Her pies and cookies were appreciated by the congregation at all the church functions. Gladys’ church family have especially been kind to her following Bob’s passing. Deb and her family wish to thank them for their many visits, lunch dates and phone calls, she appreciated them so much.
J. Carol Klingler, age 77, died on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 8:37 a.m. at her residence in Ada.
She was born on November 6, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to the late James L. and Dona M. (Stemen) Graham. On September 24, 1955 Carol married J. Larry Klingler and he survives in Ada.
Carol was a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. She led a women’s Bible study at her home.
