Thomas A. Trimner

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Thomas A. Trimner, age 66, of Marion died peacefully, but unexpected at home, Sunday, December 11, 2011. He was born October 25, 1945 in Bellevue, OH. to the late Robert W. and Ruth Marie (Kramer) Trimner.

Tom served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 thru 1966 with an Honorable Discharged. He then worked as a corrections officer for the Ohio Department of Corrections until his retirement. Following retirement and medical complications he became a Disabled American Veteran. He was a proud member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus, and previously a certified Hostage Negotiator for O.D.R.C. He was a volunteer for Big Brothers and Nashville Song Writer Association where he was a song writer, singer, ventriloquist and entertainer. Thomas was also a Right to Life supporter and was a life time member of the NRA.

Survivors include two sisters Anastasia M. (Steven) Mull of Marion, Mary J. (Timothy) Hardgrove of Morral, OH, three brothers Robert G. (Carolyn) Trimner of Marion, Dennis R. Trimner of Marion, John M. (Christa) Trimner of Mt. Perry, OH., and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, December, 19, 2011, 1 PM at St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main St. Marion, OH. with Father Michael Nimocks officiating and concelebrant Father Denis Kagozi. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 2 PM at St. Mary Cemetery with Grave Side services conducted by Marion County United Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to The Disabled American Veterans or Ohio Right to Life. Arrangements are being handled by Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.gunderhallandfolk.com.

Gerald LeRoy Kellogg

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MARION: Gerald LeRoy Kellogg, age 84, of Marion passed away early Wednesday morning at Marion General Hospital. Born in Marion on October 22, 1927 to Glen R. and Pauline (Riley) Kellogg, Gerald married the former Geraldine DeWitt on December 24, 1947 in Oakland E.U.B. Church.
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He retired in 1989 as the Maintenance Supervisor of Marion Correctional Institution, was formerly active in the Baseball For Boys program and had attended Mt. Vernon Avenue Church Of Christ.
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Gerald was preceded in death by a brother; Leonard Kellogg, a grandson; Scott L. Pierce and a great-grandchild.
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Survivors include his wife of almost 64 years; Geraldine Kellogg of Marion, his son; Gary (Lisa) Kellogg of Prospect, his daughter; Cathy (LeRoy) Pierce of Marion, his brother; Jack (Bea) Kellogg of Marion, his sister; Marilyn (LeRoy) Dean of Marion, five grandchildren; Heather (Brooke) Lower, Erin (Tim) Eckenrode, Aunalee Kellogg, Jessica (Phil) Schindewolf and Rachel (Wes) Sharp, and 11 great-grandchildren.
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Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home with Lyle Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Marion Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home on Friday from Noon until the time of services.
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If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Avenue Church Of Christ or the Hospice Program of the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent directly to his family by logging onto www.hughesallen.com and opening his obituary.

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Published in the Marion Star on December 8, 2011

Robert P. "Bob" Martin

MARION: Robert P. "Bob" Martin, age 67, of Marion, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Woodside Village in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

He was born November 3, 1943 in Lansing, MI., to Bettie (Reynolds) Brooks and James Erskine, his mother survives in Marion.

On November 26, 1969 he married June (Prater) Martin, she survives in Marion.

Bob was employed at Tecumseh Products in Quality Control for 17 years and retired as a Corrections Officer at M.C.I. after 17 years. He was a U.S. Marine serving during Vietnam where he received the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Campain Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Purple Heart Medal. While he was stationed in Washington D.C. he was part of the Silent Drill Team. Bob was very involved in many organizations, he was a longtime member of the American Legion Post #584, Charter Member Stephen Cheney V.F.W. Post #7201, Past President of Vietnam Veterans in Marion and was envolved in starting Veterans Park in Marion.

Bob is survived by his mother, Bettie Brooks of Marion; his wife, June Martin of Marion; son, Robert "Travis" Martin of Marion, daughter, Paula Martin of Sunbury, OH; half brother, Wayne (Robyn) Erskine of Hartford, CT, half sister, Michele (Lew) Gorre of Rocky Point, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Bob will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Snyder officiating, burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery where the Marion County Veterans Council will hold a military service to honor Bob.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Veterans Organization in Bob's name.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com

Published in the Marion Star on October 18, 2011

Paul E. Clark

NEW BLOOMINGTON: Paul E. Clark, age 73, of New Bloomington, Ohio, died Thursday October 13, 2011 at 4:10 AM. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after battling cancer for nearly three years. He was born November 1, 1937 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Arthur and Frances (Crabtree) Clark.

On July 18, 1980 he married Carolyn L. McCarty and she survives. Along with his wife of 31 years, he is survived by sons, Jeff Clark of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Shawn Clark of New Bloomington, Ohio; daughters, Yvonne (Rick) Hollenback of Ft. Myers, Florida, and Dawn (Shawn Gunnoe) Clark of Marion, Ohio. Special friend Little Carl; brothers, Herman (Sue) Clark of Lakeview, Ohio and Evan (Ali) Clark of Marion; sisters, Pam (Rocky) Giffin of New Albany, Ohio, Barbara (Dale) Bush of Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Nathan Clark, Brandi Shedio, Jennifer Hayes, Brittany Clark, Brooklyn Clark and Ashley Turley; great grandchildren, Ava, Aiden and Eli Shedio; and many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Clark, sisters; Dessie Moore, Dorothy Evans, Juanita McCain, Beatrice Crabtree and Joanne Allen; and brother, Wendell Clark.

He attended Oak Hill High School and later received his GED in 1980. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years and had fourteen years in at R. J. Reynolds in Jackson, Ohio before moving to Marion. There he worked at Marion Correctional Institution as a paint supervisor and retired in 2000 after 18 years.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Ohio. Minister will be the Rev. Robin Wells. Burial in the Agosta Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 5 to 8 PM on Monday.

Those who wish may make contributions to the New Bloomington United Methodist Church.

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

Published in the Marion Star on October 15, 2011

Robert Patterson

Robert R. Patterson age 64 of Marion, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2011.
He was born January 8, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio to Mary E. (Becker) and Robert L. Patterson.
On August 19, 1996 he married Marilyn D. (Rutledge) Patterson, in Petersburg, TN.

Robert was formerly employed at Marion Correctional Institution for 17 years, having worked at other institutions for several years. He was a faithful member of United Pentecostal Church of God on Fountain St., and prior to that Trinity Gospel Tabernacle in Galion, Ohio. Robert was a decorated soldier of the Vietnam War and was proud to have served his country.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Patterson of Marion, OH., daughter, Lori (Mark) Keppler of Greencamp, OH., stepdaughter, Chasity L. Craig of Marion, OH., four grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two great grandchildren, sisters, Betty Thompson of Mansfield, OH., Lottie Jean (Joseph) Click of Galion, OH., Ruth (John L.) Browning of Ottawa, W.VA., Nora (William) Riner of Shelbyville, TN., Georgie Dotterer of Shelbyville, TN., and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Patterson, mother and stepfather, Mary and Albert Mitchell, and his son, Robert R. Patterson II.

Funeral Services for Robert will be held Friday, August 26, 2011 @ 1 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Marion Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Marion County Veterans Council. Visitation will be Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 5 - 8 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

John E. Soper

MARION: John E. Soper, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Marion.

Born September 12, 1928 in Washington D.C. the son of Charles and Sarah Staant Soper.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Glendora Spradlin Soper in 2001.

A graduate of Washington High School of the District of Columbia, and Arizona State University.

Mr. Soper retired from the Marion Correctional Institute also Marion General Hospital and Kroger in Marion. A member of the US Air Force from 1951-1961 and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his children, Laura (Doug) Fleming of Marion and Mark Sopor of Columbus; grandchildren, Stephanie Soper and John Soper; and a sister, Shirley Soper.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Highlawn Cemetery, Washington C.H., OH.

Published in the Marion Star on August 2, 2011

Andrew Izzi

MARION: Andrew Izzi, age 91, of Marion, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Marion General Hospital.

Born December 24, 1919 in Italy to the late Nicholas and Antonia (D'Alessandro) Izzi. Andrew retired as a teacher at Elgin High School and then taught at MCI for a number of years. He was a member of St Mary Church, an avid golfer and member of Kings Mill Golf Course.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Mary Louise (Spadafore) Izzi; three daughters, Regina Peacock of Columbus, Karen Izzi of Charleston S.C., Sharon Izzi of Powell; one brother, John Izzi of Canton; one sister, Mary Izzi of Fairmont, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Tim J. (Coco) Peacock, Ami Peacock, Andy (Krista) Peacock, Eric (Kristen) Haubert, Darrin (Katie) Haubert, Sara (Rob) Terry; four great-grandchildren, Clayton, Seth, Henry, and Maribella.

One sister preceded Andrew in death, Rose Izzi.

Family will receive friends Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with parish prayers to be held at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2011, at St. Mary Church, Marion with Father Vincent McKiernan Paulist Priest from St Thomas More Newman Center Ohio State University Campus. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Mary Church or the charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be expressed to www.gunderhallandfolk.com

John D. Hurn

MARIETTA, GA: Former Marion resident Dr. John D. Hurn died on July 2, 2011, in Marietta, Georgia. He was born on August 6, 1926, in Oakpark, Illinois, to Anna and Harold Hurn and preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Hal Hurn, who was a psychiatrist.

He enlisted in the Navy after turning 18 in 1944 and served on a destroyer in the Pacific theater in World War II. Following the war, he earned degrees at the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University before receiving his doctorate in Music Education from The Ohio State University. He taught music education both on the main campus in Columbus and at OSU - Marion. Dr. Hurn and his family lived on Uhler Avenue from 1968 through 1991, and his wife of 26 years, Doris P. Hurn, preceded him in death in 1990.

He is survived by his daughter, Janet E. Hurn and her partner Tina Gregory of Monroe, Ohio; and his son, Brian D. Hurn; his daughter-in-law, Katie Hurn; and his two grandchildren, Gavin and Lily, of Marietta, Georgia.

Dr. Hurn was a talented musician who entertained many with his piano playing up until his death. He was fond of travel, genealogy, and the arts, and he participated in the Marion Madrigal Singers and Marion Community Theater.

A brief graveside service will take place in Shelby, Michigan, in August on what would have been his 85th birthday.

Donations can be made in his honor to the American Heart Association .

Published in the The Marion Star on July 10, 2011

Richard McAfee “Dick” Jones

Richard McAfee “Dick” Jones, age 76, of Marion, went to be with the Lord early on Sunday morning, March 6, 2011, at the Morning View Care Center in Marion following an extended illness.

On August 20, 1934, Richard was born in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Altha (McAfee) Jones.

He graduated from Marion Harding High School in the Class of 1952, all of whom he would remain lifelong friends with.

One night at the old L & K Restaurant, Dick saw a young lady whom he had to meet, Marilyn Wolfe. He gave her his car and they were riding together the next day. Shortly thereafter, Dick and Marilyn were married on February 3, 1957, at the Community United Methodist Church in Marion. Together they have cherished their fifty four years of marriage.

After receiving his license to be a boiler operator from the Marion Correctional Institute, Dick transferred to the Parker-Harrifin Corporation where he worked until his retirement in 1997.

A man of deep faith, Dick was an active member of the Fairpark Community Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and their “Mr. Fix It.” It was often said that Dick missed his calling and that he should have been a preacher, this was evident by the nickname he had been given “the Rev.”

With a love for the outdoors, Dick and Marilyn loved to spend as much time as they could on Lake Erie. He loved the peace and quiet time on the water, especially when he was fishing. They also enjoyed many travels together, often traveling with his former classmates to places like Hawaii and Texas.

An avid golfer, Dick always excelled on the links, even being able to win the B Flight of a Heart of Ohio golf outing. He would go golfing as often as he could, and he was normally found either at Mar-O-Dell or Hickory Grove Golf Course. He also thoroughly enjoyed bowling in his younger days, bowling in as many leagues as he could.

A proud member of the Liar’s Club, Dick looked forward to having breakfast with his friends at McDonald’s where “they would solve all of the world’s problems.”

A caring and protective father, Dick was often referred to as a “worry wart” because he always wanted to make sure his daughters were safe and taken care of. Also, he was always there for them and encouraged them to do their best.

Having a heart of gold, Dick truly “saw the best in everyone.” He also “never met a stranger,” as he could talk with anyone about anything. His family often teased him that he could even carry a great conversation with a wall or a pole.

Dick will be dearly missed by his wife, Marilyn Jones of Marion; three daughters; Leeann (Michael) Krikau of Elkhart, Indiana, Frances Butz of Benton, Kentucky, and Kim (J.) Vance of Marion; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a beloved daughter, Debrah Jones; a brother, Jack Jones; and a sister, Julia Vehrs.

The Jones family will observe services privately at one of his favorite places, Lake Erie.

Rather than flowers, his family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Fairpark Community Baptist Church, c/o the furnace fund, 940 Bermuda Drive, Marion, Ohio 43302.

The Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home of Marion is honored to serve Richard’s family. For those wishing to express their private condolences to Richard’s family, you may do so by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Melvin Edward Oldaker, Sr.

MARION: Melvin Edward Oldaker, Sr. 91, of Marion, Ohio is celebrating his new life in Heaven. On February 10, 2011 Melvin went to live with Jesus. He was born December 3, 1919 in Buffalo, West Virginia to the late John and Nettie Mae (Tucker) Oldaker.

He married the angel of his eyes, Vena Mae Drake, July 15, 1940 in Greenup, Kentucky. They were married 65 ½ years. God has blessed them with three sons, Gene Oldaker of Bucyrus, Ohio, Leroy (Linda) Oldaker of Marion, and Melvin Jr. (Diana) Oldaker of Marion; nine grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon; a grandson, David Oldaker; and a sister, Wilma Mohler.

Melvin served in the Army during World War II. After the Army he was a farmer in Mt. Gilead for many years. He worked as a guard at Marion Correctional Institute. He then worked for Asher Lumber Co. Finally he became self employed as Oldaker Trucking before retiring. Melvin and Vena Mae loved to bless people singing gospel songs. He wrote and copyrighted a song called "I Climbed to Top of Yonder Mountain." They loved camping and taking pictures of God's nature. He was a member of Shiloh Community Church.

Family and friends may show their respects Monday, February 14, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Mark Aills will officiate the service assisted by Rev. Bill Wasserbeck. Burial will follow at La Rue Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Marion Area Veteran's Council.

Condolences may be expressed at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com

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Published in the The Marion Star on February 13, 2011