Michael G. Liska, age 53, formerly of Marion, Ohio, and the past several years of Springfield, Ohio, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.

Mike was born July 30, 1957, in Marion to the late John F. and Margaret (Phalen) Liska.

Josephine U. Brundige, age 98, of Marion and formerly of Waldo, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the Kingston Residence of Marion.

She was born October 8, 1912 in Norton, Ohio to the late Beverly Charles and Elva (Sayne) Brundige and was raised on a farm in Waldo along with her brothers.

Sheila F. Klingel, age 86, of Marion passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Partners of Marion Care and Rehabilitation.

Sheila was born on May 14, 1945 to the late William and Gladys (Keefer) Iffland in Metamora, Ohio. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1943 and then worked as a cook in the school system until her retirement on February 21, 1985.

Marvin Lee Martin, age 65 of Sycamore, passed away Monday morning June 6th, 2011 in Marion General Hospital.

Marvin was born July 18, 1945 in Marion, the son of the late Herbert Martin and Jennie (Showers) Martin who survives him in Marion.

Joe A. Knappenberger of Marion wanted to go home, and he did. On Monday, June 6, 2011 after a short illness Joe went to be at peace with the Lord.

Joe was born on February 19, 1934 to the late Albert and Flora (Rush) Knappenberger at their home in Waldo.

Debra Sue Lamb, age 54, of Delaware passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at her home.

Born in Marion on March 13, 1957 to Cal and Shirley (Rinderle) Lamb, Debra was a homemaker.

June Rose Shumate's life as we know it here on earth is completed and she is now traveling the road of eternal life. June, age 94 of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday June 5, 2011 at the Crystal Care Nursing Home in Mansfield.

She was born July 28, 1916 in Marion, Ohio to the late Sherman and Rusha (Miller) Barlow. She had four brothers and three sisters. A sister Bonnie and a brother Jerry remain.

Mary A. Martin, age 71 of Marengo passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville following a two month illness.

She was born on April 18, 1940 in Essex to the late Okie and Florence (Shillinger) Birchfield.

Kraig Allen Gibson passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM at Marion General Hospital. He was 59 years old.

Kraig was born March 19, 1952 in Marion to Carl J. and Eleanor L. (Swindler) Gibson.

Amy Sue (McCleese) Blake, age 38, passed away on May 25 at San Diego Hospice.

She is survived by her Beloved Husband, James and 2 Beautiful daughters, Kayla and Brittney.  She is also survived by her Mother and Father, Cheryl & Jimmy McCleese of Marion, Ohio, a brother, James McCleese, and a sister, Tobi Thomas, both of Marion, Ohio.