Joan K. Graham
Jun 17, 2009
Joan K. Graham, 79, of Bluffton, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Christian Care Retirement Community. Mrs. Graham was born in South Bend on Dec. 23, 1929 to John P. and Edna L. Schumaucher. She married Glenn B. Graham in Bluffton on Sept. 5, 1948; he preceded her in death on June 28, 1982. Surviving relatives include...
Nancy M. Keller
Jun 16, 2009
Nancy M. Keller, 76, of Bluffton, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Keller was born in Craigville on June 10, 1933 to Stanley T. and Edna M. Drum Callow. A 1951 graduate of Decatur High School, she worked at Franklin Electric for 40 years, from 1960 to 2000. She was a member of the...
Marion Ruth Mckinney
Jun 12, 2009
Marion Ruth McKinney, 88, Bluffton, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2009 at her home. Born in Barri, Ill. on Feb. 22, 1921 to David O. and Bertha M. Sheehan) Campbell, she is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ann Brando of Bluffton; four grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L.McKinney. There...
Shelba Jean Young
May 30, 2009
Shelba Jean Young, 72, a former Bluffton resident, died at 11:42 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Ossian Health Care. She was born Feb. 10, 1937, in West Virginia to Harry and Phoebe Adler. She is survived by two brothers, Lee Leason of Florida and Jack Hughes of Monclova, Ohio. There will be no visitation. A private service will be...
G. William Bill Garrett
May 29, 2009
G. William "Bill" Garrett, 90, Bluffton, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at River Terrace Estates. Mr. Garrett was a 1937 graduate of Bluffton High School and was a member of the first kindergarten class in Bluffton in 1924. He was the retired owner of Garrett's service station, starting business in 1952. He worked with Mobil, Texaco, and...
Broderick W. Gilgen
May 13, 2009
Broderick W. Gilgen, 49, of Bluffton, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center E.R. Mr. Gilgen was born in Wells County on March 16, 1960, to Dale V. and Joyce A. Bisel Gilgen. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1977 to 1978, and gained his GED during his period of service. He...
Charles G. Mowery
May 12, 2009
Charles G. "Bud" Mowery, 83, of Bluffton, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Christian Care Retirement Community. Mr. Mowery was born in Bluffton on Aug. 11, 1925 to Gilbert and Grace Miller Mowery. He married Jean Sloderbeck in Bluffton on April 27, 1947; she survives. A 1943 graduate of Chester Center, Mr. Mowery worked in the inspection...
John D. Fiechter
Apr 28, 2009
John D. Fiechter, 77, of Ossian, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Fiechter was born in Wells County on March 21, 1932 to John J. and Lydia A. Gerber Fiechter. He marriedShirley A. Gerber in Latty, Ohio on Aug. 5, 1956;she survives. Mr. Fiechter was a lifetime Wells County farmer. He served in the...
Lester W. Steffen
Apr 27, 2009
Lester W. Steffen, 69, of Bluffton, died at 2:38 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Mr. Steffen was born in Bluffton on April 7, 1940 to Noah and Aldula Schwartz Steffen. He married Carol Ann Blocker in Adams County on June 24, 1978; she preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2009 A 1958 graduate of...
Gladys L. Fiechter
Apr 11, 2009
Gladys L. Fiechter, 89, of Bluffton, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Christian Care Retirement Community. Mrs. Fiechter was born in Adams County on Feb. 29, 1920 to Joel and Saloma Baumgartner Schwartz. She married Walter R. Fiechter in Bluffton on April 14, 1940; he preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 1983. Mrs. Fiechter retired after...
Ethel D. Mills
Mar 30, 2009
Ethel D. Mills, 93, of Bluffton, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009, at Christian Care Retirement Community. Mrs. Mills was born in Wells County on Aug. 9, 1915 to Harry G. and Lulu (Melching) Dustman. She married Wayne S. Mills in Vera Cruz on Oct. 14, 1942; he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2002. A 1934...
