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