SANDRA L. “SANDY” DAUM, 78, of Sidney, passed away at 6:55 A.M. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on August 21, 1945 in Marysville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Leonard) Wilt. On March 13, 1963 she married Thomas Daum, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2015. Sandy is survived by two daughters, Mary (Jeff) Lawrence of Sidney, and Becky (Jody) Collier of Anna; four grandchildren, Amber (Dustin) Ike, Ashleigh (Justin) Radick,...

EDMUND CHARLES SAUERS, age 91 of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12:16 AM. He was born on February 26, 1933, in Piqua, Ohio, the son of the late Edmund Charles and Esther (Karns) Sauers. On June 26, 1953, he married Dorothy Ann (Fanning) who preceded him in death May 15, 2016. He is survived by five children, Edmund J. (JoAnn) Sauers of Piqua, Steve (Dagmar) Sauers of Sarasota, FL, Randy Sauers, Scott (Peggy) Sauers both of Sidney, and Sherri (Patrick) Puzzuto of Anaheim, CA,...

Alyce Marie Wood Boorman went to be with her Lord and savior on May 5, 2024, aged 82. She was born on May 18, 1941 in Taft, CA. Alyce is preceded by her parents Ralph and Genevieve Wood; her younger brother, Kenneth Wood; granddaughter, Cynthia Hadler; great-grandson, Riley Copeland; and many other treasured family members. Alyce's memory will be carried on by her sister, Karen (Sid) DeBoer; her husband, Paul Boorman; and their 5 daughters, Susan Boorman of Niwot, CO, Debra (Kevin)...

Martin “Marty” Kies age 65 of Quincy passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12:36 PM at Wilson Health. He was born the son of Elmer and Marilyn (Strohmenger) Kies on October 27, 1958 in Piqua. Marty is survived by his loving family, wife Pam (Elliott) Kies, daughter Lisa (Scott) McFeely, grandchildren Aiden and Parker, siblings Jeff (Tina) Kies, Doug (MaryJo) Kies, Kelley (Ron) Brautigam, Chuck (Kim) Kies, Rhonda Kies, Jenny Kies, and Ryan Kies stepmother Cheryl E. Kies,...

ALYSSA L. CLASON, 28, of Sidney passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:46 AM at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miamisburg. She was born on June 6, 1995 in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert Clason Jr. and Tracey (Wilson) Foster, who survives. She is survived by three siblings, Latasha (Christopher) Smith of Piqua, Katlyn (Jessica) Clason of Russia and Brooklyn (Mason) Foster of Sidney; special nieces/nephews, Isaiah, Tayshaun, Adalynn, Hunter, Braylee and Kyrie;...

NEIL E. “SPARKY” STALEY, SR., age 86 of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 9 A.M. April 28, 2024 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home.  Neil was born July 17, 1937 in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Vogler) Staley. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1956.  Neil was an electrician for General Motors for many years. After retiring, he farmed his land and worked at local car dealerships in finance departments.  Neil was involved in Boy Scouts, volunteering...

DORIS L. DILBONE, age 94 of Houston, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at 3:55 AM at Fair Haven Shelby County Home. She was born on July 31, 1929, in Champaign County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel (Calland) Valentine, and step-daughter of the late Chester Everingham. In November of 1949 she married William C. Dilbone who preceded her in death August 28, 2017. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Kathy (Henry) Wurth of St. Marys, Keith W. (Stephanie) Dilbone of Tipp...

JOHN F. “FRANKIE” ENGLAND JR., age 40, of Piqua passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He was born on July 30, 1983 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Frankie was the only child of Jo Ann Sauers. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Ed Sauers, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Judy K. (Rose) Gustin whom he cherished and his beloved uncle Joe Gustin. Frankie was a graduate of Piqua High...

Lanny Gump age 78 of Sidney passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:50 PM at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born the son of Earl and Maud “Mickey” (Buhl) Gump on October 8, 1945, in Sidney who preceded him in death. Lanny is survived by his loving family, Neawana Sue (Baker) Gump, children, Andy (Rhonda) Gump and Heather (Tom) Marvin, and grandchildren, Jacob and Laney. Lanny served his country proudly with the United States Army. He worked 44 dedicated...

Mary Ida Zimmerman Monnin Mary, born on October 28, 1925, went to be with our Lord on April 21, 2024. She grew up on a farm in Ft. Loramie, OH., the daughter of Joseph and Pauline Zimmerman.  Chores were a part of her life and living during the Great Depression resulted in a strong spirit.  As a child, she loved playing baseball and was quite athletic.  This love of baseball continued as she supported the REDs, win or lose. After high school, she entered nurse’s...