USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Cridersville
SUDIE MAE "WANDA" HELTON, 66, died at 3:50 a.m. Nov. 20, 2004, at Cridersville Health Care Center.
She was born Sept. 15, 1938, in Bimble, Ky., to William Ray and Mary Marie Mills Fultz, who preceded her in death. On April 9, 1967, she married
Arnold R. Helton Sr., who died Sept. 26, 2001.
Mrs. Helton was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Arnold R. Helton Jr. of Lima, Joseph Lee (Renee Leigh Mort-Helton) Helton of Cridersville and Douglas Helton of Lima; 12 grandchildren; one brother, William (Patricia) Fultz of Lima; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbi Jean Sluder-Albright.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday in Bradford cemetery, Gray, Ky. No local visiting hours or services are planned.
Memorial contributions may be give to the activities fund at Cridersville Health Care Center.
Arrangements are by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
Wapakoneta
MARGARET I. LEE, 59, died at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 17, 2004, at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born Aug. 20, 1945, in Mountain City, Tenn., to James B. and Mary Cunningham Hicks, who preceded her in death. On March 7, 1964, she married
Donald Eugene Lee, who survives in Wapakoneta.
Mrs. Lee had been a clerk at the Wapakoneta Truck Plaza and Clark Oil Co. She also had been a winder at Westinghouse Electric. She was a 1963 graduate of Lima Senior High School.
Survivors also include two sons, Christopher D. (Stephanie) Lee of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Cory D. (Melissa) Lee of Wapakoneta; a daughter, Kimberly D. Lee of Toledo; a brother, Eugene (Kate) Hicks of Mountain City, Tenn.; a sister, Sandra K. Hicks of Butler, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Samantha and Abby Lee.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Hicks, who died in 1958.
Mrs. Lee's wish was for cremation. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The Pastor David C. Gordon will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to Victory Junction Gang, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC, 27317, in memory of Margaret I. Lee.
Lima
AUDREY M. FISHER LINK, 76, died at 3:05 p.m. Nov. 18, 2004, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
She was born May 6, 1928, in Lima to Wilfred "Jim" and Mathilda Suever Fisher, who preceded her in death. On April 28, 1948, she married
John E. Link, who survives in Lima.
Mrs. Link was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society, the St. Rose Home and School Association and a former den mother of pack 49. She was the co-recipient of the 2004 Volunteer-in-Service Award at St. Rose Catholic Church. She had been Sacristan for St. Rose Parish, was a committee chair for Lima Central Catholic High School Carnival and had volunteered for many activities at St. Rose Parish and Lima Central Catholic. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Gerard High School. She was the beloved wife of John for more than 56 years. She was a wonderful homemaker and volunteer, which were her ministries in life. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and the communities of St. Rose Catholic Church and Lima Central Catholic High School.
Survivors also include her children, Jeannie (Phil) Buggle of Tempe, Ariz., Ed (Mary) Link of Kettering, Terri (Pat) O'Brien of Columbus, and Susan Tambon, Jerry Link, Jim (Amy) Link, Jack Link and Mark (Susan) Link, all of Lima; her grandchildren, Cindy Buggle Soto of Tempe, Ariz., Doug (Penny) Buggle of Canyon Country, Calif., Kelly Fiske and Kristina Link of Kettering, René and Shawn O'Brien of Columbus, Nicholas Tambon of Lima, Kevin and Jason Link of Columbus, Jared Link of Lima, Tiffany, Michelle, Josh and Angela Link of Lima, and Aaron, Joe, Matt and Michael Link of Lima; great-grandchildren Felicia Lupercio of Tempe, Ariz., Haley Buggle of Canyon Country, Calif., and Lucas Fiske of Kettering; brother John P. "Jack" (Peg) Fisher of Seal Beach, Calif.; and sisters-in-law Jean Fisher and Nancy Fisher, both of Lima, and Rita Roth of Wapakoneta.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Roger and Norman Fisher and four siste
Lima
MARY LOVELACE, 89, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 20, 2004, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at Jones-Clark Funeral Home.
Ottoville
ELMER W. "TED" MARTZ, 92, died at 11:50 p.m. Nov. 19, 2004, at Van Crest of Delphos.
He was born April 3, 1912, in Delphos to John and Josephine Wahmhoff Martz, who preceded him in death. On July 25, 1940, he married
Armella Thines, who survives.
Mr. Martz was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, its Holy Name Society and was a Eucharistic Minister. He had been a clerk for the Monterey Township and Township Association. He was a member of the Commercial Club, Ottoville, and had been town councilman for 12 years. He was in the restaurant business for 45 years, owning and operating Dew Drop Inn. He also drove a school bus for 22 years. He was the Delphos Herald Tri-County Area Man for January 1995. For many years, he and his wife visited the residents of area nursing homes.
Survivors also include four daughters, Carolyn (Eugene) Nartker of Kalida, Marilyn (Robert) Hoffman of Ottoville, Janice (Denis) Neidert of Fort Jennings and Darlene (William) Maenle of Ottoville; 20 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Pohlman of Delphos and Rita Goergens of Cloverdale; two daughters-in-law, Nancy (Virgil) Hohlbein of Ottoville and Rosie (James) Schwinnen of Landeck.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Elmer J. Martz and John J. Martz; two brothers, Cornell and Raymond Martz; a sister, Lucille Wiechart; and a grandson, John Martz Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. Father Tony Borgia will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be make to St. Rita's Hospice, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or St. Mary cemetery.
Lima
MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER NEARON, 41, died at 2 a.m. Nov. 19, 2004, at his residence.
He was born April 17, 1963, in Sunnyvale, Calif., to George R. Nearon and Marilyn Faye Edmiston. His mother, now Marilyn Cipollone, survives in Lima and his father survives in Oregon.
Mr. Nearon worked maintenance for various factories in Lima and was a master chess player. He had served in the U.S. Army for three years, part of which he was stationed in Germany.
Survivors also include three brothers, Garry (Nona) Wright of Lima, Anthony (Jessica) Cipollone of Celina and Dominic J. Cipollone of Celina; one sister, Natalie Fisher of Lima; maternal grandmother Gladys Edmiston of Lima; paternal grandmother, Etta McElroy of Columbus; three nieces, Shannon Simpson of Lima, Alexis DeBernay of Lima and Abigale Wright of Lima; and a maternal aunt, Linda Stockwell of Delphos.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Francis Nearon and maternal grandfather Grover Edmiston.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Siferd and Son Funeral Home, Westwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn cemetery, Lima, with military graveside rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275.
Friends may call two hours before services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be give to the charity of the donor's choice.
St. Marys
HOLLAND SLONE Sr., 74, died at 6 a.m. Nov. 20, 2004, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Marys Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Alva Daniel will officiate. Burial will be at Elm Grove cemetery, St. Marys.
Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arthur James Cancer Hospital.
Columbus Grove
BEATRICE "BEA" MAY TEEGARDIN, 87, died at 8:37 p.m. Nov. 19, 2004, at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born Jan. 2, 1917, in Lima to Emery and Helen Settlemire Montague, who preceded her in death. On July 5, 1952, she married
Plummer L. Teegardin, who died May 14, 1968.
Mrs. Teegardin was a homemaker. She had worked at Best Western in Lima. She was a member of the Columbus Grove United Church of Christ, the Women's Fellowship and the Monday Night Bible Study. She was a member of the Progressive Embroidery Club and the Ladies of the Skillet, both of Columbus Grove. She was well known for her "cookies."
Survivors include three sons, Byron (Jean) Dotson of Mill Creek, Wash., Roy (Rose) Dotson of Columbus Grove and James (Chris) Dotson of Cairo; one daughter, Janet (John) Halker of Columbus Grove; a brother-in-law, Ivan Miller, of Columbus Grove; and 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, three stepgreat-grandchildren and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Dotson, and a sister, Iva Miller.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. The Rev. George Klinefelter will officiate. Burial will be in Truro cemetery, Columbus Grove.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ, Columbus Grove.
