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.
Elizabeth Alvada Dicus, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 8, 1935 in Melrose, Ohio to the late Walter John and Mable Emma (Hunt) Sroufe. On April 26, 1952 Alvada married Richard Dicus and he survives in Ada.
Also surviving are her six children: Richard (Brenda) Dicus of Kenton, Jerome “Jerry” Dicus of Alger, Ronald (Darla) Dicus of Portage, Timothy Dicus of Alger, Christopher (Theresa) Dicus of Susan, VA and Marcia (Larry) White of Lima; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a half sister, Evelyn Paxton of Lakeview.
Alice E. Bucher, age 105, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 4:40 AM at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on August 14, 1916 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harry W. and Mary Alice (Dinan) Thompson. On September 12, 1936 Alice married A. Dale Bucher and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1995.
Chad Edward Caudill, age 48, died on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 5:04 PM at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital.
He was born on July 15, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Paul E. Caudill and Brenda Docter. His father, Paul and step mother, Wanda survive in Delphos and his mother, Brenda preceded him in death.
He worked in Construction.
Chad is also survived by his son, Sebastian Caudill; grandson, Christian; and two sisters: Laura (Brian) Hoff of Lima and Lisa Gossman of Dayton.
Marilyn Kay Nitchie, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 5:50 AM at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 17, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. On April 4, 1969, Marilyn married Ernest S. “Sam” Nitchie who preceded her in death on March 4, 2021.
Marilyn was an active member at Believers Church of New Beginnings, Alger.
