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Ruth Giddings, 1933-2020
Ruth Giddings, 1933-2020
Ruth Giddings, 1933-2020
Published: Dec 24, 2020, 7:30 PM

Ruth E. Giddings, 87, of Gays Mills, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. She was born March 12, 1933, to the late Richard and Bessie (Harper) Stagman. She loved gardening, crafts, the outdoors and animals. 

Survivors include her children, Bealis and Betsy Giddings; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three siblings, Harold Stagman, Gloria (Alan) Morvits, and Glenn (Grace) Stagman; other relatives and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willard Giddings, and her sister, Vernice Poller. 

A private graveside service will be held at Union Hill Cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com
John Baures 1961-2025
John Baures 1961-2025
John Baures 1961-2025
Published: Apr 2, 2025, 5:07 PM

John Baures, 63, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1961, to the late James and Delores (Kaiser) Baures in the Gays Mills area. John attended North Crawford High School and afterwards, he went straight into the work force, working for Cleary Building in construction and BAPI as a factory worker.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Gays Mills. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. John will be laid to rest at the Gays Mills Cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com.