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Ruth M. Wible, 95, of Milford Center, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Stafford Ridgemont Critical Care Unit in Port Orchard, WA. She retired as owner of the Clothing Care Center and Maytag Laundermat in Marysville after 25 years. A longtime member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church of Marysville, she also was a member of King’s Daughters, Circle of Love. She was a graduate of Urbana University Jr. College and also a member of the Eastern Star Caroline Chapter #89. Her life will be marked by her love of family and time spent reading, knitting, gardening, traveling and doing crossword puzzles. For years she helped manage the family farm with her husband, raising hogs, beef cattle and grain. She was born March 20, 1918 to the late Harry G. and Lue Williams Miller. She was also predeceased by her husband, John F. Wible; her son, James Wible; and two sisters, Martha Campbell and Harriett Veley. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Johnson of Columbus, Joanne (Phil) Crouch of Folsom, CA, and Patti Wible of Port Orchard, WA; six grandchildren, Sara (Joseph) Andrews, Andrew (Mickey Mangold) Herb, Amy Hartzler, Amanda Hartzler, Jody (Kevin) Shumway and Jenna Crouch; and five great-grandchildren, Taylor Hartzler, Elijah and Clara Shumway, and Abbey and Emily Simila. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Underwood Funeral Home in Marysville. Rev. John M. Groat will officiate. Interment will be held at Union Township Cemetery in Milford Center following the memorial service. Following cemetery prayers, the family invites friends to gather for a luncheon at Milford Center Lion’s Club. Memorial contributions may be made to Milford Center Lion’s Club Scholarship Fund for agricultural students P.O. Box 87, Milford Center, Ohio 43045. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

Margaret Ann Westlake Paice, 68, of Ostrander, formerly of Steubenville, died Saturday morning, May 18, 2013, at her home with her loving husband at her side. A homemaker, she was a former dietary aide at Ohio Valley Hospital (now known as Trinity East Hospital) in Steubenville. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steubenville and was a 1963 graduate of Steubenville “Big Red” High School. She was an avid football fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and liked trips to the casino. A lover of nature, she enjoyed all animals, especially wildlife. She supported humane societies and held a great compassion for distressed animals. Following her husband’s retirement a year ago, they moved to the Ostrander area to enjoy her family and the new home built by her son. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will especially be remembered for her heartfelt feelings toward others and fun-loving character. She was born April 19, 1945 in Steubenville to the late Earl and Anna May Cupperson Westlake and was also predeceased by a brother, Thomas J. Westlake and a sister, Eileen Johnston. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Franklin Leroy Paice, whom she married October 11, 1968 in New Alexandria; two sons, Jeffrey (Alisa) Paice of Wintersville and Robert (Lesley) Paice of Marysville; three grandchildren, Kayla Ann, Kyle Andrew and Haley Brooke Paice; one great granddaughter, Brianna Mae Paice; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Westlake of Steubenville and Kay (Wendell) Howell of Manasses Park, Virginia; and a brother, Earl (Toni)Westlake of Mingo Junction. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Underwood Funeral Home, 703 East Fifth Street in Marysville, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Ostrander. Rev. George Cooper will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

John Lester Trout, 63, of Marysville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. A veteran of the United States Army, he served two tours in Vietnam and was honored with three service medals as a result of his service.  He was born June 24, 1949 in Knobel, Arkansas to the late Lester and Ann Larson Trout. He is survived by three sisters, Karen Neuerman of West Mansfield, Sandy (Greg) Trout of Columbus and Alma (Bill) Nunn of West Mansfield; a niece, Mindy Nunn of West Mansfield; two nephews, David Nunn of West Mansfield and Philip (Nikki) Neuerman of Marysville.  Private graveside services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Underwood Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

Kermit M. Fetters, 85, of Marysville, Ohio and Lake Wales, FL  passed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 4, 2013.  He was surrounded at home in Marysville by his family.  Kermit, son of Bruce Charles and Loshie Fetters was born in Bellburn, West Virginia on August 26, 1927. He leaves behind his devoted wife Jan (Janet Gossard) Fetters, his best friend and companion of 55 years; his children, Vicki (Steve) Skinner of Orlando, Florida,  Michael Derwin (Sayoko Moroi, M.D. ) Fetters, M.D. of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Susan (Chip) Campbell of Marysville, Ohio. He leaves behind grandchildren, Joshua and Chelsea Whitlatch of Orlando, FL; Kori, Tomoyuki, Kazuhisa and Takashi Fetters of Ann Arbor, MI; and Jennifer, Steven, Jarred and Elisabeth Campbell of Marysville, OH. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Marguerite (Ray) Beeler, Robert (Ellen) Fetters, Kenneth (Shirley) Fetters. Surviving siblings include Bonita (Al) Bennett, Carl (Clara Anne) Fetters and Shirley (Harold) Dick. Kermit grew up on a farm in Blanchester, Ohio during the Great Depression. He graduated as salutatorian of his Fayetteville High School class. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Army in 1946. His tour of duty was in the Phillipines. He attended American University in Washington, D.C. and worked several years at the U.S. Pentagon. He went to Plaza Del Rey, California, where he worked in Los Angeles as a U.S. Marshal. Upon returning to Ohio, he met his wife, Jan, and settled in Columbus, Ohio. He worked at Columbia Gas and later as an auditor for the State of Ohio. Kermit and Jan hosted the foreign exchange student, Jean-Philippe Écoffey of Paris, France, and were active in 4-H. They traveled to Europe, Greece, Mexico and Canada.  They slept in a Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan. They traveled to Hong Kong and China where they climbed The Great Wall. Kermit loved watching his grandchildren grow up and enjoyed gardening and his dogs. He unwaveringly assisted Jan in exhibiting her artwork at shows throughout Florida. He was known as a kind, gentle man, one of great faith and respected by all who met him. He will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, family, friends and members of his church, Living Hope. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday at Living Hope Church, Marysville, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Jeremy Westbrook will officiate. Interment and military honors will be held following the service at 3 p.m. at Grove Cemetery in Kenton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Hope Church building fund. Underwood Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Robert E. “Bob” Oberlin, 84, a longtime resident of Marysville, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home. He retired in 1992 from O. M. Scott Company where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of the Scotts 20-Year Club. A licensed realtor for over 40 years, he was an associate of ALT Realty Company and was a member of many realty associations on the state, national and local levels, including the Marysville Association of Realtors. He was a member of Marysville First United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer and usher. A graduate of Madison Rural High School, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was a member of the Marysville Art League and served years ago as a Boy Scout cub master. A cartoonist, he created and published several comic books. He enjoyed drawing, painting and reading. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served following World War II in the Pacific Theater on the USS Iowa. He was a gentleman with great intelligence. He loved to read and in his own quiet way, appreciated ongoing learning and gaining knowledge throughout his entire life. His integrity, generosity, creativity and sense of humor were his most admirable qualities. He was born March 10, 1929 in Columbus to the late Ralph E. and Leona Compton Oberlin and was also predeceased by a granddaughter, Jennifer Viveiros. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Avanelle Bruce Oberlin, whom he married November 12, 1955 at Church of Christ in Christian Union in London, Ohio; five children, John (Michelle) Oberlin of Marysville, David (Laura) Oberlin of Jamestown, Janet Oberlin of Springfield, Doris “Deb” Oberlin of Byhalia and Doug Oberlin of Marysville; three grandchildren, Wade Thomas Oberlin, of Japan where he is stationed in the Navy, Sarah Eileen Oberlin, a student at Columbus College of Art and Design and Joseph Lee Oberlin of Marysville; two sisters-in-law, Alice Faye Round of Huron and Donna (JE) Fugate of Big Stone Gap, VA; an aunt, Vivian Compton of Columbus; and other relatives. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Marysville First United Methodist Church.  Rev. Aaron Brown will officiate and burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Union County Military Funeral Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Underwood Funeral Home in Marysville. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Thelma Marie Smith Stanley, age 87, a longtime resident of Marysville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at The Gables at Green Pastures following a short illness.  A secretary for agricultural agencies for many years, she retired from Agristor in 1988 and then continued working at Ohio Seed Improvement Association during retirement.  She was a member of Marysville First United Methodist Church.  A graduate of Urbana High School, she was a former member of OCCL Mother’s Study Club and enjoyed playing bridge and euchre.  A lover of the Lawrence Welk show, she became a “Welknote” fan club member. Above all, she was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born October 20, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Amasa T. and Lulu Blackman Smith.  She was also predeceased by a sister, Beulah Nogle, a brother, Thomas Smith, a niece, Nancy Slonecker and her former husband, Frank Stanley.  She is survived by four children, Robert (Jackie) Stanley of Winter Harbor, ME, Ann (Glenn) McCollum of Lebanon, Philip (Patty) Stanley of Logan and Marilyn (Jim) Lockwood of Marysville; twelve grandchildren, Lorinda (Duane) Joy, Robert “Bo” (Hazel) Stanley, Aaron (Karen) Boggs, Katherine (Mike) Davis, Michael Stanley, Christa (Drew) Brayfield, Travis (Kristina) Parmenter, Kyle (Barb) Douglas, Jason (Mandy) Lockwood, April (David) Brisch, Heather (Tyler) Neeriemer and Justin McCollum; 20 great grandchildren, Alexandria, Brailee, Marco, Magno, Oscar, Estella, Cline, Cora, Maggie, Shaun, Mickaela, Mason, Abigail, Alexis, Jaden, Addison, Chloe, Karline, Vivian and Michael; four brothers, Adam Smith, Charles Smith, James Smith and William (Jeannine) Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Underwood Funeral Home where a memorial gathering will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Meals.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Wilbur Graydon Brewster, 86, of Marysville, formerly of Berkley, Michigan, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his home. He was a simple man who enjoyed his home, faith and family. A veteran of the Korean War, he obtained his U.S. citizenship in 1963 through his service in the United States Army. He retired as yard foreman for Brewster Building Supply in Clawson, Michigan, where he worked for over 30 years with his family. As a resident of Michigan, he was a member of Glen Oaks Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Since moving to Marysville in 2002, he attended Shiloh Chapel Evangelical Friends Church with his family. He was born March 27, 1927 in Heartland, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Robert John and Florence Mae Dougherty Brewster. He was also predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Fern Puterbaugh Brewster; and his son, David John Brewster. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce (Barry) Spain, of Marysville; his son, Robert Donald Brewster of Hazel Park, Michigan; seven grandchildren, Melissa Kalis, Brandon Kalis, Kristen Spain, Cory (Julie Ann) Spain, Robert Brewster Jr., Devon Spain and Brianna (Heath) Waugh; a great-granddaughter, Kylee Kalis; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held in Troy, Michigan on May 18 and interment will be held at White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sychar P.O. Box 146 Hubbard, Ohio 44425. Underwood Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

Rondal William Keen, 69, of Marysville died Wednesday, April 29, 2013 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. He was an avid catfish fisherman and loved driving his truck for 35 years. After retiring as a truck driver, he cherished transporting and taking care of his many Amish friends. He attended the Marysville Bible Baptist Church and enjoyed his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren. He was born May 18, 1943 in Grundy, Virginia to his late father, Lester Arnold Keen and his surviving mother, Thelma Shoupt Keen. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Jackie Gillispie and Bessie “Lou” Hammond. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Sandy Wilkins Keen; eight children, Timothy (Carol) Keen of Johnsville, Charlotte (Tom) Clark of Miss., William (Mary) Keen of Alabama, Wanda (Tony) Keen of Grove City, Teresa Audi of Howard, Michael (Laurie) Adams and Shirley (Joe) Fiano of Conn., and Theresa (Roger) Stinson of Marysville; seven brothers and sisters, Jesse (Omie) Keen of Mt. Vernon, Monroe (Gladys) Keen of Johnsville, Irene (Keith) Nichols of Mt. Gilead, Ronald “Keith” Keen of Marion, Pansy (Yogi) Yoder, and Kenneth (Billie Jo) Keen of Johnsville, and Juanita (Rocky) Lewis of Dayton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday 4 p.m. at Marysville Bible Baptist Church, 404 South Oak Street. Pastor Jeremy Stout will officiate. Underwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Jean Matthew Rausch, age 83, of Marysville, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at The Gables at Green Pastures. A proud and cheerful farmer’s wife and farm children’s mom, she and her husband raised five children on their Raymond dairy farm. Her generosity and unconditional love for all creatures great and small was admired by those who knew her. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. After she and her husband retired from farming, they settled in Harlingen, Texas where she enjoyed membership at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for 14 years. She also was involved with the Red Hat Society, played bridge and euchre and participated in many activities at Eastgate Mobile Home Park. She and her husband made frequent jaunts to Progresso, Mexico to dine and shop. She and her husband returned to Union County in 2009 to be closer to her family. Her greatest joy in recent years was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born March 23, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to the late James A. and Maria Umland Matthew. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Mary Kathryn Russell; and three sisters, Mary Anna Dehn, Barbara Wicklund and her twin and best friend, June Oswalt. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William B. Rausch, whom she married November 26, 1949 in Anniston, Alabama; her son, Larry James (Donna) Rausch of Perryville, Missouri; three daughters, Shirley (Rick) Crago of Marysville, June (Charles) Leader of Delaware and Virginia (Carl) Black of Riverside; her grandchildren, Margaret (Philip) Kleiboeker, LT. Nicholas (Amanda) Rausch, USN, Deanna Miley, Melinda (Beery) Shumpert, Matt Miley, Patty (Ryan) Anatra, Andy Crago, Regina (Mark) Tipton, Rachel (Maj. Joe, USAF) Price, Aaron (Jennifer) Penix, Michelle (Mike) Cool and Casey (Amy) Russell; 18 great grandchildren; her brothers-and sisters-in-law, Donald (Narci) Rausch, Ned (Ruthann) Rausch, Annette Ruff, Clarence “Junior” (Lois) Rausch, David (Mary Ann) Rausch and Norman Wicklund; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and loving friends. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Underwood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. John W. Fair will officiate and burial will be at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to “Above and Beyond” Gift Matching Program at St. John’s Lutheran School or The Lutheran Hour. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

Jean Matthew Rausch, age 83, of Marysville died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at The Gables at Green Pastures. Funeral arrangements are to be completed soon.