Obituaries

Linda D. Dudgeon, 65, died on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at 10:10 a.m. at her son’s residence in Ada.

She was born on Dec. 1, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to Roger I. and Darlene (Fitzpatrick) Tarr. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Ada.  On June 11, 1971, she married Michael D. Dudgeon and he survives in Ada.

Linda previously worked as a receptionist for Dr. Shull, DDS.

Also surviving is a son, Rod (Brooke) Dudgeon of Ada; three grandchildren: Lori, Brady and Kenzie; and two sisters: Marilyn (Gary) Nelson of Lima and Carol (Victor) Jones of Ada.

Susie H. Downing, 94, died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:10 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.

She was born on Oct. 6, 1921, in Kenton, to Leslie and Cordie (Spradlin) Risner who preceded her in death. On Nov. 29, 1941, she married Clarence E. Downing and he died on March 11, 1963.

Susie was a homemaker and a former medical secretary at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima for many years. She was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, rural Ada.

Susie is survived by her two sons: Bud (Eva) Downing of Lima and David Downing of Findlay; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

AnnaMae C. Lawrence (Brundage), 73, died on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at 2:08 a.m. at her residence in Ada, while surrounded by her family.
          
She was born on July 7, 1942, in Orange County, Newburgh, N.Y., to Everett Lauren and Mildred A. (Brewster) Brundage. Her father (1967) and her mother (1985) preceded her in death. On Nov. 20, 1970 she married Donald M. Lawrence who preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1997.

Betty Jane Plummer, 92, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at 5:15 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 13, 1923, in Hancock County, Ohio to Michael and Desda (Charlton) Doersam who preceded her in death. On May 28, 1940, she married Joe S. Plummer and he died on Jan. 21, 2006.

Margaret A. Zeller, 69, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at 11:11 a.m. at her residence in Harrod, Ohio, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on Nov. 4, 1946 in Fremont, Ohio, to Robert and Mary Hotz who preceded her in death. On July 26, 1969, she married Richard T. Zeller and he died on July 11, 2001.

Rebecca A. “Becky” Spradlin, 41, died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at 10:24 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on Sept. 16, 1974, in Kenton, Ohio, to Richard A. and Charmaine M. (McCulley) Spradlin. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Ada.

Becky was a homemaker.

Becky is also survived by her two children: David Spradlin and Allison Howard both at home; a brother, Jacob (Amanda) Spradlin of Waynesfield; and three sisters: Rachel (Dustin) Spradlin of Kenton, Kristin Spradlin and Jessica Spradlin both of Ada.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

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