Reverend Ernest Velazco Jr, age 83 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Marion General Hospital. He was born in Bronx, New York on August 25, 1938 to his late parents Ernesto Velazco, Sr. and Laura Torres. He would eventually marry the love of his life Reverend Maria Carmen Velazco on March 30, 1957.             Ernest graduated from Manhattan High School of Aviation...

Marion – Margaret "Jean" Kuhn, 86 of Marion, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at her home in Marion. She was born January 1, 1935 in Elkton Michigan to Russell and EllaRose Grigg. Jean was the 10th or maybe the 11th of 13 children; a question fondly argued over with her twin sister Marguerite "June" Nichol. On September 2, 1950 she married Bernard "Joe" Kuhn in Elkton, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, and her son Jack Kuhn....

Phyllis I. Cordell, age 91 of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Heartland of Marion. On February 9, 1930, she was born in Hardin County to the late John T. and Luesia (Sparks) Meade, and on September 13, 1946, she married her late husband, Walter H. Cordell, Jr. Phyllis worked as a home health nurse for several years. She was a godly woman who loved serving people, and she was a great mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sons John (Janice) Cordell, Joe (Jackie)...

Barbara Lee Wilson, affectionately known as Barbie, age 62 of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Marion General Hospital following an unexpected, brief illness. Barbie was born on October 12, 1958, to Kenneth and Loretta (Hurst) Bartter in Columbus, Ohio.  On April 7, 1979, she married her best friend and forever companion, Ronnie Wilson in Marion, Ohio. Barbie was a devoted wife, loving mother, true friend, and found utmost joy in being Yia-Yia to Adalee and...

Wanda R. Hartzer, age 78 of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home. On October 17, 1942, she was born in Vanceburg, KY, to the late George and Kathern (Hauck) White, and on July 27, 1974, she married her loving husband, Robert Hartzer. Wanda was a member of Marion Road Church of Christ in Bucyrus. She enjoyed playing cards and bowling, as well as going shopping and out to eat. She is survived by her daughters Jody (Doug) Scheff, Kathy (Kenny) McCann, and Dee (Vickie)...

Linda L. Bowles, age 79 of Marion, passed away on September 19, 2021, at the Marion General Hospital. Linda was born on August 5, 1942, to the late Ova B. and Gladys Louise (Applegate) Medley in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky. On May 6, 1978, she married the late Jerry Bowles of LaRue, Ohio.    Linda worked for Tecumseh until the company closed its doors. After Tecumseh, she went to cosmetology school where she eventually owned and operated her own hair salon, Linda’s...

Mark H. Bronson, age 58 of Marion, passed away on September 16, 2021, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital. Mark was born on December 31, 1962, to Homer and Clara (Baldwin) Bronson, Jr. in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Mark worked for Todco Doors as an assembler for 7 years.  He was an avid fisherman and loved to mushroom hunt in the springtime. Also, he enjoyed NASCAR, planting flowers and gardening and just loved the fall colors.  Mark will truly be missed by family and...

Deborah Kay Rush, age 64 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. On June 14, 1957, Deborah was born to her late parents Ronald Geckle and Ellen Lee Shaw. She would go onto marry the love of her life Pastor David Rush in 1974 at the Grace Baptist Church. Debbie had a deep connection to her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of Fairpark Community Baptist Church where her husband led the congregation. For 20 years she worked as an...

  Dennis James Ballard 70 of Marion Passed away on September 12, 2021. Dennis was born February 28, 1951 in Marion, Ohio, to the late James R. Ballard and Betty Marie Ballard. Dennis attended The School for the Blind in Columbus, Ohio, where he learned to read Braille, how to count money, and some wood crafting, making a footstool out of a log, which his sister still has. However, he didn’t like to be away from home all week, so he quit at age 16. Dennis was well known as...

     Joshua Lynn Houston Kelley, age 28, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, September 7, 2021, in his residence. He was born in Marion, Ohio on October 25, 1992 to Kenneth and Darlene (Cramer) Houston. Joshua’s mother survives in Marion and his father preceded him in death.  He married the former Cheyenne Wolford in Marion, Ohio on August 2, 2019 and she survives.  Joshua is also survived by  2 sons, James & Blake Kelley and...