Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Ray Frederick Hansgen
Feb 26, 2025
Ray F Hansgen, born April 27th 1944, went home to be with his wife in his home on February 26th 2025 at the age of 80. Born in Columbus Ohio, he was a hard working man who retired from Rite Aide and cared deeply about his family and others. Ray was always willing to extend a helping hand and no...
Billy Lee Clark Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
Billy Lee Clark Sr was called home on February 21,2025. He was the widower of Paula Clark, whom he preceded to be with along side their son Joshua Clark Sr. They shared 20 years together before she was called home. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, He was the son of his parents. He enjoyed working but most of all he...
Shelby Lynn Klinger
Feb 21, 2025
Shelby Lynn Klinger (23) of Columbus, OH met her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Friday, February 21, 2025 after battling chronic health issues. She was surrounded by those who loved her both in person and virtually.
She was born on December 19, 2001 in Colorado Springs, CO. On August 27, 2007 she with her sister Allison joined their Forever Family with...
Taylor Jade Lawler
Feb 18, 2025
Taylor Jade Lawler, 25, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at home. She was the partner of Travyon Helsel. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Shawn Lawler and Tenna Brown.
She loved listening to music, going on long drives, hanging out with her loved ones, reading books, and journaling. She loved farm animals, her 2 cats, Sky...
Penny Alfreda Parks
Feb 15, 2025
Penny Alfreda Parks, 58, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to the late, Howard Parks and Ruth (Baker) Parks on May 20, 1966. She was a 1984 graduate of Marion Franklin High School. Penny worked as a driver most of her life where she was free to...
Joseph Kent Ostrom
Feb 15, 2025
Joseph Kent Ostrom, 44, went to be with the Lord on 2-15-25 at The James.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on 1-21-81. He was the son of Kenneth and Robin Ostrom. He graduated from Marion-Franklin High School and participated on the football team. He went to Ohio State University for a short period of time. He was self employed as...
Joseph Nathan Reese Jr
Feb 9, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph Nathan Reese Jr. Passed on February 9, 2025 at the age of 29 years old in his sleep. He left this world too soon, leaving behind a void that words cannot fill and a love that will forever remain in our hearts.
Joseph was a vibrant soul,...
Brenda Ann Straten
Feb 9, 2025
Brenda ann Straten went home to the lord on Feb 9. Born January 28th 1970 in columbus ohio. Survived by her mother Irene Straten Aunt Mary Block sister Theresa Straten 4 Daughters Melinda (Jeff), Katrina, Iesha, and Monica 8 grand kids preceeded in Death by her father Paul Straten. Brenda worked for Donatos pizza for 20 plus years she loved...
Ima Jean Louise Saunders
Feb 3, 2025
Ima Jean Louise (Miller) Saunders was born on August 2, 1931. And passed on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her daughter and three of her eldest granddaughters. Louise, as she liked to be called, found the love of her life, Clarence Saunders, and started a family in Chillicothe Ohio. There she had five children, Clarence, Michael, Gala, Dane, and Bradley....
Lori Lynn Kuhnimhof
Jan 30, 2025
On Thursday, January 30th, 2025, surrounded by her family Lori Lynn (Seagle) Kuhnimhof, 61, passed away. She was an amazing person who loved to be with friends and family as often as possible. You could often find Lori right in the heart of any gathering she was at, talking and laughing with everyone. She enjoyed playing candy crush, watching her...
Bernard Henry Eckstein
Jan 28, 2025
Born March 11, 1938 Mansfield, Ohio to Mary Catherine (Shuckhart) and Bennett Franklin Eckstein.
Bernard attended Newark high school, served four years in United States Air force from 1957, graduated from Franklin University. Retired CEO of Scriptel, served in management of Landco Development Columbus area. He enjoyed raising and racing Standardbred horses. Member of Knights of Columbus and United States Trotting...
Robert Balser Lutz Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
Robert Balser Lutz 67 years old passed away January 25th 2025 at home peacefully. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Mabel Rupe and Robert Lutz Sr. He graduated from Central high school. Was employed at UPPI for several years, but recently retired. Enjoyed fishing, fair family, and his pets he’ll be remembered for his endless humor and kindness.He survived...
Carol A Jeffrey
Jan 25, 2025
Carol Ann Jeffrey 74, of Columbus, Ohio was called to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025. Carol A. Jeffrey was born on January 15, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of John Jeffrey and Ada (Holtz) Jeffrey .
She was preceded in death by her father John Jeffrey, mother Ada (Holtz) Jeffrey and son Edward L. Swift. Sisters Mary...
Karen Ann Helm
Jan 19, 2025
Karen Ann Helm, 56 Passed Away on 01/19/2025, At Grant Medical center She Was The Wife Of Mario Bernard Helm, They Shared 30 years of Marriage Together, She was Born In wheeling West Virginia.
She was The Daughter Of George Wesley Imer and Shelba Jean Imer, She graduated Bridgeport Highschool, She Loved To Cook, Bake, Ride around the city Etc. She...
Retha Margaret Sutherland
Jan 15, 2025
Retha M. Sutherland, 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2025 surrounded by family. Retha was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Thelma Sutherland and grandsons, AJ and Noah. Survived by daughter, Michelle (Mike) Ebbesen, son, Daniel (Tonya) Griffith, grandchildren: Melissa (Scott), Kristen (Brandon), Matthew, Corey (Shelby) and Anthony (Ella), great grand daughter Mia...
Rochelle B Lockett
Jan 13, 2025
Rochelle B. Lockett, 64 years old passed on Jan 13, 2025 at home wife and partneR of willie,L. Lockett married 43 years Born In Baltimore Maryland daughter of Barbara Jean Merrit and Joe Duro she was a Member of world harvest church she really enjoyed spending time with her family and doing crossed puzzies, and coloring We love her pretty...
Thomas C Meier
Jan 13, 2025
Thomas C. Meier, 71 passed away early Monday morning, Jan 13th, 2025, at home with his wife Sheri, son Paul, and dog Stitch at his side.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Walter and Margaret Meier, the son in love of Don and Betty Smith, and Barbara (Chick) Thomas. Tom is survived by his wife, Sheri, sharing 32...
Shalonda Ann Lewis
Jan 10, 2025
Born to PauL R.Lewis And Sharon K. Mitchell Cowan.
Sister: Natasha E-Turner, Samantha Chapa, LaTonya Howard, (Grandson) Amias Lewis
Children: Savannah, Shaniya Sayvion Lewis
Aunt (Beatrice Mitchell) Uncle Chifton Mitchell) Stepfather(Carlos T, Alexander) Rodney Cowan Niece and Nephews and a host of Cousins
Dillon Joseph Haggy
Jan 10, 2025
Dillon Joseph Haggy, age 27 of Columbus Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Friday January 10, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1997 to parents Holly Jo Haggy(Tanner) and Adam Joseph Haggy. He resided on the west side of Columbus for his entire life, and attended Franklin Heights High School.
Dillon was a passionate video gamer. He also enjoyed going to...
Larry J Amato
Jan 7, 2025
Larry J. Amato age 84 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 7th, 2025 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Larry was born in Richwood, Ohio on March 19, 1940 to the late Joseph M. & Lottie J. Amato. After graduating from Marion-Harding High School class of 1958, Larry joined the United States Navy where he served our country for 4 years a...
