All Obituaries

Lois Jean (Moyer) Binger, 89, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, exceptional nurse (earning Nurse of the Year, amazing cook, but above all a dedicated Christian disciple, died at Stein Hospice in Sandusky on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Mrs. Binger always saw the best in everyone, but never truly herself. What she doesn't know is that she has left a legacy in each person she has ever encountered. Her kind words of praise and encouragement, she soft voice when she would call us to wish us...

David Bruce Laurendeau, Sr. David Bruce Laurendeau, Sr. was born June 2, 1948 in Fremont, Ohio.  He was the second of eight children born to Raymond and Lois (Gourno) Laurendeau.  He died in his home on May 27, 2023 after a courageous battle with lymphoma.    Dave grew up in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School in 1966.  It was there he met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Sada Mayomba Murphy, as well as many of his lifelong...

Barbara Ann Taylor was called home by the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Barb was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 16, 1941. She attended the Bellevue Schools and had been a homemaker. On July 14, 1973, she married Thomas Taylor, he preceded her in death in July 2007. Barbara was a long time member of the Free Will Baptist Church in rural Green Springs. Mrs. Taylor is survived by two daughter, Connie Lynn Williams Reiderman of Bellevue and Cheryl Ann Williams of Ashtabula. Four...

Nancy J. Beck, 69, of Tiffin, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Nancy was born on February 26, 1954 in Orville, Ohio.  She loved watching birds, dancing diet pop being close to the lake. Nancy enjoyed collecting purses and "bedazzling" all things with beads! She is survived by her mother, Mary A. (Rehm) Beck of Fremont, along with her sister, Susan (William) Beck of Clyde and two nieces, Jennifer Plummer and Alison Pridemore. Two great nephews, Javier...

Walter E. Turner, 80, of Clyde, died at The Willows of Bellevue on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Walter was born in Fremont on April 6, 1943. His parents, Beatrice (Rutherford) and Oscar Turner are deceased. Mr. Turner was a member of the Clyde Eagles, Moose and VFW.  He was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, along with the Cleveland Browns and  Cleveland Indians/(Guardians). He enjoyed fishing, and anything to do with his family, especially, he grandchildren! He is survived by two sons,...

Robyn A. Auck, 69, of Bellevue, died at Stein Hospice in Sandusky on Friday, May 19, 2023. Robyn was born in Bellevue on July 25, 1953 to the now deceased, Alice Isabelle (Saltzman) and Robert Franklin Murphy, Sr. She was a member of the 1971 Bellevue High School graduating class. In 1975 she graduated from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio. Mrs. Auck had been the organist at several churches in Bellevue over the years, one of the places she was able to display her musical talents...

Barbara J. Schoen, 80, of Bellevue, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her home.  She was born February 24, 1943 in Conneaut, Ohio to Harold "Bud" & Edith Rosalie (Smith) Thompson.  She enjoyed her many years of working with the children at Happy Hearts and Christie Lane.  She was blessed with the gift of connecting with children, especially those with disabilities.  Barbara was a life member of the MOOSE.  She loved gardening and was a gifted seamstress,...

Dolores M. Slempa, 93, of Huron, Ohio died at The Willows of Bellevue on Friday, May 12, 2023. Dolores was born in Independence, Ohio on May 3,1930 to the now deceased Helen (Smelter) Krieger. She was a graduate of Independence High School.  For many years she was a receptionist at various businesses.  Dolores enjoyed sewing, gardening, and especially being at the lake! On June 14, 1953, she married Walter B. Slempa. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four children,...

Betty L. Keegan, 83, formerly of Fremont/Clyde, more recently of Columbus, died on Thursday, May 11 2023 at Dublin Methodist Hospital.  Betty was born in Lecher, Kentucky on January 28, 1940 to the now deceased Dixie (Tyree) and Ray Smith. She was a wonderful wife to Gary E. Keegan, whom she married on April 20,1968. He preceded her on April 7, 1999. She was the exemplary mother to Gary A. and Michelle, along with being a loving grandmother. Mrs. Keegan had been a member of St. Paul...

David P. Roach, 70, of Bellevue died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Promedica Hospital in Toledo.    David was born in Bellevue on November 13, 1952 to the now deceased Eleanor (Patterson) and Edward Roach. He was a 1971 graduate of Bellevue High School and retired in 2013 after forty two years with the Norfolk Southern railroad as an engineer.  David was raised as a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. He was...