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Foneta F. “Boots” Burke was a seamstress and bookkeeper

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Foneta F. “Boots” Burke, age 86, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on November 17, 1937 in Compton, California.  Boots was raised by her father and mother, Walter and Pearl Lowe.  She was preceded her in death by her parents and sister, Violet Krementz.  

Boots is survived by her four children: Thomas (Maria) McCauley of Corona, CA, Ronald (Debbie) McCauley of Edgerton, Sharon (Ed) Derenia of Jenera and Carol Kay (John) Wilson of Dunkirk; eleven grandchildren: Jackie, Ronnie, John Allen, Jake, John, Tommy, Jessica, Sammy, Zachary, Kayla and Hollie; 21 great grandchildren; and a brother, James (Judy) Lowe. 

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Jean Louise Sleesman taught at Ada Exempted Village Schools

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Jean Louise Sleesman, age 89, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial Home.

She was born on February 26, 1935 in Somerset, Ohio to Irven T. and Freda M. (Ringhiser) Warthman who preceded her in death. Jean married Henry C. Sleesman and he preceded her in death in April of 1982.         

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Chad Everett Goodin served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 13, 2024

Chad Everett Goodin, age 47, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from injuries incurred from a motorcycle accident. 

He was born on April 7, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to Dallas Goodin and Saundra (Pinks) McCracken. His father preceded him in death and his mother Saundra survives in Ada. On September 26, 2015 Chad married Darcy R. McDowell and she survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are his seven children: Troy Goodin, Ryley (Michael) Evans, Kyle Goodin, Bryce Tidd, Delno Tidd, Benjamin Tidd and Gracelyn Goodin; four grandchildren: Braxton, Milo, Link and Koda; and sister, Melissa Goodin. 

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Norma J. Rex worked for the Alger Elevator

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Norma J. Rex, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on January 16, 1937 in Ada, Ohio to the late Robert and Gertrude (Robnolte) LaRue. Norma was previously married to Danny Preston. On March 21, 1982 Norma married Craig Rex and he preceded her in death in May 2017. 

Norma is survived by her eight children: William (Barbara) Preston, Cathy (John) Petersen, Mike (Julie) Rex, Sandra (Jim) Corbet, Sharon Cole, Susan (Mark) Underwood, Shelly (Pete) Ehora and Sheryl (Mark) Stumbaugh; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a brother, Butch (Linda) LaRue of Ada. 

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Obituary for Paul E. Simon

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Paul E. Simon, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with three different cancers. 

He was born on January 24, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Evan and Dorothy (Baier) Simon. On April 29, 1978 Paul married Lucinda “Cindy” Price and she survives on Long Island Indian Lake, Ohio. 

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Obituary for Darlene Casper

Posted by Staff on Thursday, August 22, 2024

Darlene Casper, age 91, of Buchanan, Michigan formerly of Ada, Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her residence.

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