Madison Messenger - November 24, 2021

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HUMPHREY
Linda Lou Humphrey, 72, of Sedalia died
on Oct. 16, 2021, in Adena Regional Medical
Center, Chillicothe.
Born on Dec. 12, 1948, in Detroit, Mich.,
she was a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth
(Wease) Forsythe.
Linda grew up in Farmington Hills,
Mich., and graduated from Farmington
Hills High School in the Class of 1967. She
relocated to Ohio in the 1970s and worked
her way through nursing schools while raising
two sons. Linda graduated from Marion
Tech in June of 1982 and went on to spend
nearly 40 years in nursing. Her passions included
spending time with her sons, Nathan
and Robert, and caring for her patients. She
also adored spoiling her granddaughter,
Haley, and doing everything with her fourlegged
companion, Michelle.
She is survived by: her husband, Everett
Humphrey; son, Nathan Williams of Columbus;
granddaughter, Haley Williams;
brother-in-law, Norman Humphrey; and numerous
cousins.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents
and son, Robert Williams.
Calling hours and funeral services were
held on Oct. 21 at Sedalia Church of Christ
in Christian Union with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
donations in Linda’s name be made to
the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory, London.
Condolences may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
MARSCH
Melodie W. Marsch, 79, of London died
on Oct. 16, 2021, in her residence. Born on
Sept. 26, 1942, in Blair County, Pa., she was
a daughter of George and Edna (Detsch)
Wood.
Melodie worked as a teacher for Columbus
City Schools for over 30 years, where
she also served as a union representative.
She was also a long-time patron of the Red
Brick Tavern.
Survivors include: her husband, Dan Pa-
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tridge; stepdaughters, Stephanie Patridge and Beth Patridge;
grandchildren, Kandice Patridge, Quamé Patridge, Aniecia Patridge,
and Macy Pannell; great-grandchildren, Seniya Patridge,
Kaelyn Patridge, Suha Aburayyan, and Trayvin Moorer; brother,
George (Eileen) Wood; sister, Elinda (Bo) Rees; nieces and nephews,
January (Chad) Reilley, Anthony Tesi, Addison Tesi, Dawn Ivanov,
Dale Weaver and Suzanne Masters.
Melodie was preceded in death by: her parents; first husband,
Fred Marsch; and sister, Pat Moore.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 30 at Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor Kenneth Burks
officiating.
The family suggests that memorials in Melodie’s name be made
to the Humane Society of Madison County, 2020 State Rte. 142 NE,
West Jefferson, OH 43162.
Please visit www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com to share condolences
with the family.
McCAIN
Susan (Bean) McCain, 72, died on Oct. 16, 2021, of complications
from heart disease. Born on April 12, 1949, she was the only child
of Howard and Bernice (Littler) Bean.
A lifelong resident of Plumwood, Ohio, she attended Jonathan
Alder High School, graduating in 1967. Susan then attended Ohio
State University, where she was a member of the women’s basketball
team and earned a degree in physical education. She later acquired
a masters in education at the University of Dayton. She
taught physical education in the Madison-Plains Local School District
for several years and went on to teach phys ed and computer
science in the Jefferson Local School District until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved aunts, uncles
and cousins. Susan is survived by her devoted cousin and caregiver,
Beverly Littler, as well as cousins
,Cheryl Vornbrock, Linda Gerke, Deandra
Carver, Michelle Littler, Scott Littler,
Kathy Wilson, Jo Wilson, John Wilson,
Julie Thompson, and their respective families.
Susan loved animals, especially her dogs
and horses. She was also an avid fan of the
Ohio State Buckeyes.
A graveside service to honor Susan was
set for 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at Plumwood Cemetery.
Donations in Susan's memory can be
made to the Humane Society of Madison
County, 2020 Plain City Georgesville Rd.,
West Jefferson, OH 43162. Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge
of all arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be sent
to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com
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