LARUE: James E. Pendleton, age 74, of LaRue, died early Monday morning, June 21, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 8, 1936 in Marion to the late Perd and Edna (Jameson) Pendleton.

On August 30, 1971 he married the former Mary Walker in LaRue and she survives.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked as a crane operator for Marion Power Shovel for 15 years; was a guard for MCI; and worked on the farm for Kate and Ed Schweinfurth. He enjoyed gardening and fishing when he was able and was known for being ornery.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by six sons, John M. Pendleton, Marion, Brian (Edna) Pendleton, LaRue, Carl (Pat) Temple, LaRue, Ernie Temple, Forest, James Temple, Bucyrus, Robert Finch, Marion; five daughters, Cheryl Bise, Nevada, Lisa (Bud) Hall, Morrow, Jennifer Pendleton, Kenton, Darlene (Donnie Jr.) Norris, New Bloomington, Margaret Temple, Michigan; a sister, Mary Fout, Seattle, Washington; son-in-law, Paul Rosebrough, Marion; 33 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Rosebrough; a brother, Perd Pendleton; half-brother, Otto Hessler; two sisters, Harriet Fassler, and Florence Libly; one grandchild; and his former wife, Nelly Wake.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, LaRue with Pastor Doral Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in LaRue Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service from 11 to 1.

Memorial gifts may be made to Marion General Home Health Care or Marion General Hospice both at 1000 McKinley Park Dr. Marion, Ohio 43302.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

MARION: Wendell L. Dangler, age 85, of 784 East Center St., Marion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 12:08 p.m. in his home.

He was born in Michigan on July 16, 1924 to the late Leonard and Leona (Milliron) Dangler. Wendell married Helen L. Pingle in Deshler, Ohio on July 17, 1950 and she preceded him in death on May 29, 2003 in Marion. Wendell graduated from Defiance College and later attended the Ohio State University. A veteran of the U.S. Navy in WWII, he was a member of the National Rifle Assoc., American Legion Post 162, a member of the Marion Co. Fish & Game Club, and attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Wendell dedicated his life to teaching. For 27 years he was a teacher with the Elgin school system. He also taught for 11 years at the Marion Correctional Institute and later instructed drivers education through Ault's Driving School over 10 years.

Surviving are two sons, Kirk W. Dangler of New York City, Bruce W. Dangler of Marion; four daughters, Denise Newsome of Marion, Chris (Chuck) Hall of Delaware, OH, Kim (Holley) Baker of Strausburg, OH, and Kim (Craig) Kiefer of Lima, OH; a sister, Lillian Bratton of Danville, OH; six grandchildren, Chanda Newsome, Jason (Lisa) Newsome, Gavin & Nigel Johnston, Kearsi Kiefer, and Brittney Dangler; also three great grandchildren, Dylan Sullivan, Taylor & Avery Newsome; surviving along with his loving family is his special companion, his dog "Amber".

Preceding him in death along with his parents and wife, was a brother, Gerald Dangler; and an infant sister, Wilsene Dangler.

The family will be receiving friends at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Friday, June 18, 2010, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A celebration of his life will be conducted by Rev. Riley Powell at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Marion Cemetery. Contributions in Wendell's name may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, the N.R.A., or the Marion County Humane Society. Military rites will be given by the Marion Co. Veterans Council.