Douglas Thomas Blessing passed away September, 10, 2011 at Marion General Hospital at the age of 79.

He was born June 2, 1932 in Paintsville, KY to William and Exer (Childers) Blessing who both preceded him in death as well as his sister, Willa Mae (Franklin) Wolf.

Margaret Catherine Forrider, a lifetime resident of Marion, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Marion Manor.  She was 86 years old.

She was born July 3, 1925 to the late Harry and Letha (Connor) Rentschler. On March 3, 1942, she married the late Gerald Forrider.

Kathleen M Halley Davis, of Marion, OH, passed away Friday, September 09, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, OH at the age of 58.

She was born May 10, 1953 to Jack and Helen (Anspaugh) Halley in Chandler, AZ.

Weiley L. Litzenberg of Marion passed away at home on September 8, 2011.  He was born in Woodbine, PA., on September 12, 1930, to Leotte and Mary Litzenberg.

A graduate of Butler High School, Butler, PA., Weiley served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict.

James J. Louck Jr. age 69 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Marion passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Missouri.

Born in Marion to the late James J. and Minnie L. (Miley) Louck Sr.

Ressie Irene (Short) Anders, age 83, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Morrow County Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Raven, Virginia on September 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Gertie Elkins Short.

Don F. Jerew age 88 of Marion, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Kingston Residence of Marion.

He was born July 3, 1923 in Marion, Ohio to the late Chard and Ella (Ritzler) Jerew.

David Lee Christian, age 76, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.

David is survived by his beloved wife Mildred A. (Latta) Christian; his devoted children Mark (Karie) Christian and Gina (Shawn Hitchcock) Christian; his loving grandchildren Crystal Smith, Cory Christian and Clay Christian; Great grandchildren Bailey and Sierra Smith and Quincey Wilson; also survived by 6 siblings.

Georgianna E. Woolum Stephens, age 88, of Marion, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, September 4, 2011, at Heartland of Marion following an extended illness.

Troy E. Hamm Sr. age 73 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Heartland of Marion.

He was born February 27, 1938 in Greenup, Ky., to the late Lorren E. and Goldie M. (Blevins) Hamm.

On October 15, 1960 in Larue, Ohio he married Mary D. (Showers).