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James W. Graetz

James W. Graetz

Feb 13, 2025

James W. Graetz, 82, of Granbury, Texas died unexpectedly at home of a heart attack on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

He was born January 15, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late William F. and Pauline E. (Taylor) Graetz. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1960 and The Ohio State University, Jim served in the US Air Force from 1967-1971 where...

Carrie Robertson

Carrie Robertson

Feb 13, 2025

Carrie Ann Robertson, 43, died unexpectedly on February 13, 2025 after a recent illness.

She was born August 28, 1981 in Bucyrus to David and Beverly “Brandy” (Hildenbrand) Robertson. Carrie graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1999, Ohio Northern University in 2003, and earned her master’s degree from Ashland University.

From an early age, Carrie never shied away from a conversation. She...

Angie M. Lepp

Angie M. Lepp

Feb 9, 2025

Angie Marie Lepp, 50, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.

She was born January 10, 1975 in Bucyrus to Dennis E. and Penny J. (Rudd) Lepp. Angie grew up attending school at Holy Trinity before graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1994. While in high School, Angie ran track and enjoyed being a member of the...

Douglas E. Wilson

Douglas E. Wilson

Feb 9, 2025

Douglas E. Wilson, 83, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home in the presence of many who loved him dearly. 

Doug was born February 4, 1942 in Nevada, Ohio to the late Donald B. and Fern L. (Prosser) Wilson. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1960 and in 1989, earned his Real Estate Certificates of...

Larry L. Wagner

Larry L. Wagner

Feb 9, 2025

Larry Lee Wagner, 80, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after years of failing health.

He was born October 30, 1944 in Sycamore to the late Ernest and Leefe (Pfeifer) Wagner and graduated from Mohawk High School in 1963. Larry enlisted in the US Army, serving from 1965-1968 and returned to work for the John H. Neate Garage...

Mary Ann Worden Kerdolff

Mary Ann Worden Kerdolff

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Ann Worden Kerdolff, 93, died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky where she had resided since 2022.

She was born September 11, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late Lester and Mary (Myers) Rehm. Mary Ann graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1949 and began working for Bob Zeigler at Home Office Supply. She then joined...

Barbara S. Krantz

Barbara S. Krantz

Jan 30, 2025

Barbara S. Krantz

Barbara Sue Krantz, 73, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus. She struggled with Alzheimer’s disease for several years but Tom, her husband was by her side daily and helped to keep their memories of one another strong.

Barbie was born March 12, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Dallis P. and...

Shirley Rehm

Shirley Rehm

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley A. Rehm, 91, died Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2025 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky, where she had been a resident for six years, under the care of Tranquility Hospice.

She was born October 4, 1933 to the late Lester and Mary (Myers) Rehm in Bucyrus, where she attended Bucyrus Schools. Shirley always did her best considering the difficult...

Linda Sue Whitt

Linda Sue Whitt

Jan 28, 2025

Linda Sue Whitt, 70, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

Known as both Linda or Sue, she was born April 7, 1954 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Russell R. and Carol I. (Knieriemen) Garvin and was a graduate of Bucyrus High School.

If you ever saw Linda, she most likely was drinking some sort of soda...

Carson A. Walters

Carson A. Walters

Jan 26, 2025

Carson Allyn Walters, 24, formerly of Ontario, and currently of Delaware, Ohio, passed on January 26, 2025. Though his death was unexpected he had been dealing with complications related to Type 1 Diabetes. 

Carson was born October 19, 2000 in Troy, Michigan to Sean and Vicki (Erwin) Walters and through their eyes, was the only great thing to come out of...

Phil A. Joseph

Phil A. Joseph

Jan 26, 2025

Philip Azar Joseph, 77, passed away on January 26, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus. 

He was born on May 20th,1947 in Zanesville, Ohio to Rosalie and Philip N. Joseph. He grew up alongside his younger siblings, Mike and MaryAnn, above The East End Cafe, a Zanesville landmark owned by his parents. He was a cherished part of a loving, Lebanese family...

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Jan 24, 2025

William “Bill” Charles Williams, 91, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Avita Health System in Bucyrus, where he was surrounded by many who loved and admired him. 

Bill was born August 17, 1933 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Howard W. Williams and Mary (Hart) Williams who tragically died during his birth. He was also preceded in...

Nancy Anne Cooper

Nancy Anne Cooper

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy A. Cooper, 72, died early Friday, January 24, 2025 at Marion General Hospital after over a year of failing health.

She was born in Toledo on August 20, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Ethel (Christen) Hulme. Nancy graduated in 1970 from Springfield High School where she played trombone in the marching band and was on the yearbook staff. She...

Donald A. Baker

Donald A. Baker

Jan 22, 2025

Donald A Baker, 77, a longtime resident of Bucyrus passed away from a brief illness on January 22, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. The Baker family would like to thank Summa Hospice for their great care of Donald. 

Donald was born in Bucyrus on December 19, 1947 to the late Robert and Lucille (Hayes) Baker and graduated from Bucyrus High School...

Mildred Christine "Cricket" Smith

Mildred Christine "Cricket" Smith

Jan 21, 2025

Mildred Christine Smith “Cricket” passed away on January 21, the year of our Lord 2025 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her son, George "Roger" Jr. (Janet) Smith, three daughters, Sherry Smith (Mary Stepnick), Lisa (Joel "Joe") Picou and Crystal (Jeff) Marks, her grandchildren, Sean and Kevin Smith, Caleb (Molly), Zach (Ali) and Tyler (Loarel) Picou,...

James S. Ruttmann

James S. Ruttmann

Jan 20, 2025

James Scott Ruttmann, 67, of Bucyrus, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at Avita Health System Bucyrus. He had been in failing health, however his death was unexpected.

Jim was born February 16, 1957 in Upper Sandusky to the late Schuyler Sydney and Mary Elaine (Amacher) Ruttmann. He was a 1975 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School where he enjoyed being on...

Joshua D. Thompson

Joshua D. Thompson

Jan 19, 2025

Joshua Dewayne Thompson, 24, of Bucyrus, faithfully passed into eternity on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Josh was a twin, son, brother, uncle, friend and team player at both Champion Foods and for the Special Olympics (Crawford County Chargers). He was a 2019 graduate of Goal Digital Academy and prior attendance of ECOT and also a 4-H member (Bucyrus Kilbourne Klovers).

 Those who...

Pat Combs

Pat Combs

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Ann Combs, 93, died late Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home under the care of her family and Avita Hospice.

She was born in Bucyrus on January 8, 1932 to the late Glen and Velma (Treisch) Batton. Pat was the oldest of the four Batton girls and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and...

Carole A. Holt

Carole A. Holt

Jan 12, 2025

Carole Ann (Schell) Holt, 84, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Avita Health System in Bucyrus. She had been in failing health.

Carole was born September 14, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Margaret (Riddlebaugh) and Robert Schell. Her family moved to New Mexico for a brief period before moving back to Bucyrus. In 1958 she graduated from...

Alice I. Whaley

Alice I. Whaley

Jan 12, 2025

Alice I. Whaley, 91, died Sunday evening, January 12, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.

She was born in Bucyrus on March 12, 1933 to the late Floyd and Clara (Lohr) Orewiler and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1951. That summer, she married Jack Whaley and they shared 48 years of marriage when he preceded her in death in 1999. Alice...

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