Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home

10/27/2025

Yvonne Amelia Brown, 74 of Nevada, Ohio passed away on Friday October 24, 2025, at home following a seven month battle with a rare form of brain cancer. Yvonne was born August 29, 1951, in Bucyrus to the late Philip and Loretta Fritz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband Lon Fry, grandchild Haley Fry, and brothers Ronald and Leroy Fritz.

Yvonne is survived by husband Michael Brown; children Shon Fry of Bucyrus, Dionne (Gustavo) Guerra of Pickerington, Ohio, and Mick (Rebecca) Brown of Bucyrus; grandchildren Kegan, Kohen, and Tarryn Fry, and Gabe Guerra; brothers Julius Fritz of Bucyrus and Melvin Fritz of Montgomery, OH; sister-in-laws Teresa Fritz of Bucyrus and Cathy Fritz of Mentor, OH; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Yvonne graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1969 and The Sandusky School of Practical Nursing in 1973. She worked at Vancrest (Fairhaven Community) in Upper Sandusky for over 40 years. She took pride in being a nurse, it was her way of life, not just a career.

Yvonne was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bucyrus. She enjoyed spending her free time sewing, planting flowers, baking, making all sorts of crafts, traveling, collecting Longaberger Baskets, and everyone who knew her, knew she had a sweet tooth! She loved her family, children, and most of all, her grandbabies.

The family will receive family and friends at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home on Sunday November 2nd, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Monday November 3rd, 2025 at 11:00 am with Father Paul Fahrbach as Celebrant and burial to follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery. A scripture service will be led by her brother, Deacon Julius Fritz, at 3:45 pm on Sunday following the visitation.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the staff from Hospice of Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Vancrest, and Freedom Caregivers. Their compassion and kindness was exceptional.

The family suggests memorials be in the form of contributions to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial Hospital (Upper Sandusky, OH) and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/27/2025

Karen Sue (Hammond) Armstrong of Bucyrus, formerly of Fostoria, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 25, 2025. Karen was born at 2:45 PM, December 25, 1949 to Charles and Phyllis (Brink) Hammond-Keiffer. Karen was married to the love of her life Ronald Armstrong September 14, 1979. They enjoyed many wonderful years together until his death December 6, 2013.

Karen is survived by sons Shane (April) Conn, Raymond (Sherry) Conn, Jason (Lisa) Conn, Daughters Pamela Sensabaugh (Kim), Lori Robinson (Lee) as well as grandchildren Tash, Kat, Gary, Ronna, Shawna, Rissy, Madi Jo, Jakey, Thomas, Titan, Darren, Tieler, Amyah, Mike, Mary, Joe, Dalton, Derek, and Dakota. She also has great-grandchildren Brae, Paisleigh, Stetson, Luke, Jonathan, RJ, Colton, Brayson, Adriana, Zianna, Emma, Briella, Prynceton, Dutton, Evvie, Kinsley, Sophia, Jackson, Bella, Stephen, Dean, Sammy, Rosie, Amara, Barry, Alexander, Ean, Ely, Emmy, Zanden, Trenden, Alorah, Keaton, Trey, Clayton, soon to be Eren and Spencer. She had two great-grandchildren that she raised as her own Timothy and Tatum. They are what kept her going all these years. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She loved and treated all her grands as her own. She was put on the earth to raise children and that is what she did, a great many. She was a mom, and grandma to everyone.

Karen is survived by brothers David (Carrie) Hammond, Dennis (Lori) Keiffer, Larry Keiffer, sister Cindy Hammond and former husband Ora Sensabaugh. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Ben and Esna Brink. Brothers Steve Hammond, Tom Keiffer, Sister Becky (Keiffer) Hulguin and former husband Delbert Conn.

Karen was a graduate of Fostoria High School class of 1967. She came to Bucyrus in 1968. She was a homemaker and mother to her own and all of their friends. She always had an open door policy for anyone in need or falling on hard times.
Karen was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan. She enjoyed bingo, Monday night poker with the gang, and watching old westerns. She was a member of the Carey Conservation.

Family and friends may call Monday November 3, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with services to immediately follow. Her granddaughter Natasha Green will be officiating the services. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors, Cancer Society or donors choice. A fellowship dinner will be held at Carey Conservation following services.

10/22/2025

Eugene Frank Klingenberger, 86 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday October 17, 2025 at Ohio State University Hospital following a sudden illness on Thursday. Frank was born May 23, 1939 in Bucyrus to the late George B. and Bertha (Sheibley) Klingenberger. He was also preceded in death by son Jeffrey Klingenberger; sister Mary Catherine Klingenberger; and brothers Arden and Charles Klingenberger.

On March 3, 1962 Frank married Gloria Perkins and she survives along with son Andy (Sandy) Klingenberger; grandchildren Nathen (Cierra Brady) Klingenberger and Jada (Austin Prosser) Klingenberger; great granddaughter Aleena Prosser; along with extended family.

Frank graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1957 and retired from Swan Rubber after 40 years of service. He also worked at Kasai North America in Upper Sandusky till 2021. Frank was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Life Member of the AMVETS Post #27 and the N.R.A as well as a member of the Bucyrus Moose Lodge. For many years Frank was a part of the Bucyrus High School Football Chain-gang with his brothers. Frank enjoyed gathering with his friends every morning at the Crazy Fox for Breakfast and Soduko Books were his favorites.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on November 2, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Bucyrus Elks Lodge, Ballroom. The family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the AMVETS Post #27, or to the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/18/2025

Mitzi Sue Wiggins, age 56, passed away at Galion Hospital October 11, 2025. Mitzi was born to the late Ogene and Nancy (Holwager) Seighman April 3, 1969 in Galion Ohio. Mitzi was adopted out at a young age, and she had bonus parents Harry and Diana Lange who helped raise her. Mitzi is preceded in death by all of her parents.

Mitzi was survived by children Angel Wiggins and Richard Wiggins Jr.; her boyfriend of 15 years and love of her life Kenny Grimes; grandchildren, DeShaun Wiggins and Amethyest Wiggins; brothers Jimmy (Tammy) Lange, Clifford (Lita) Lange; and Timothy (Krista) Lange; sisters, Bobbie (Todd Walter) Seighman and Claudia Lange; cousin, Heidi (John) Hollis; special friends, Nisha Wiggins, Darin Larue, and Richard Wiggins.

Mitzi was a graduate of Crestline Ohio class of ‘88. Mitzi loved to play Bingo, card games like solitaire and skippo, and doing word searches. Mitzi was a bit of a workaholic most of her life, and worked for 12 years at Village Care. Mitzi loved baking, Christmas cookies, her homemade chocolates, and buckeyes. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed by all that knew her.

There will be a celebration of life service scheduled for a later date. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/16/2025

Patricia “Patti” Echelberry, age 74, passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, October 16th. Patti was born February 17th 1951, to Harry and Dorothy (Eulett) Bloomfield who preceded her in death, along with her infant sister Mary Katherine, sister Lillie (Everett) Gulley, and brother Roger.

Patti is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Tom) Atwood her grandchildren Nicholas Stuckert and Mariah (Levi) Spence, and her great grandchildren Liam and Aurora.

Patti was a graduate of Bucyrus High School. She worked at Swan for 40 years and went on to retire from Artic Cat. Patti loved spending time with her family, going camping, fishing, swimming, and family vacations, especially trips to Lake Erie. She loved to travel and take cruises with her friends. She lived her life her way and on her terms. Patti was the best daughter, sister, mom, grandma, and friend, often giving or making things for them.

Patti will lay to rest at Crawford County Memorial Gardens in Crawford County Ohio. Memorials may be made through the funeral home. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/15/2025

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Richard Cantrell Allen, 48, unexpectedly took a breath and his next was in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Richard was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 28,1977 to Leland and Vicki (Crane) Allen who survive.

Richie, known to many, and his beautiful wife Kelly (Burris), who survives, were married on April 17, 1999. They were enjoying the empty nester phase of their lives, spending evenings and weekends together. Richie wasn’t just Kelly’s husband; he was her soulmate, partner in every sense, her greatest supporter, her home, the love of her life. The love they built from those high school days is rare and beautiful and that inspires everyone around them. Since January 1996 it’s been “Richie and Kelly”.

UPS gained a hardworking man when they hired Richie in 1995. While still attending Wynford High School (1996), he worked in the warehouse until he became a driver in 2000. Providing for his family is what it was all about. At the end of the day, Richie would come home and devote what time was left before bed to his kids and grandkids. You could find him rolling around on the floor with the little ones or coming up with some kind of fun game to get in trouble with or shooting a good game of pool. If the weather permitted you could find him outside fishing, hunting or perfecting his archery skills. He also enjoyed his time with his brother, Bobby, shooting guns. During the football season you could find him and the family watching Alabama Crimson Tide Football. Some great memories were created whether he was teaching you his passions or telling you some funny story or being the funny story.

The love that Richie and Kelly shared built a beautiful family. Being a great father was important to Richie. He was the best to Makennah (Gabe) Flohr, Cobey (Brookelyn Ayers) and Cainen, and the greatest Poppy to Jett, Shep and Mylah Jo. You could see the pride and love in his eyes when he talked about his kids and grandkids. He is also survived by his brother Bobby (Addie) Allen, his in-laws Dave and Chris Burris, brother-in-law Bryan (Julie) Burris, and sister-in-law Michelle Burris. The numerous aunts, uncles and cousins that survive him here in Ohio as well as Alabama, will continue to hold him dearly in their hearts.

The love and devotion that Richie showed his family and friends does not compare to his faith in God. Over the last 15 years, he served as a worship leader, youth leader, and children’s ministry teacher. Richie lent his creativity and talents to enrich VBS and other special events that he and Kelly were involved in. They enjoyed working together to share their faith in God.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday October 19 at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Church, 2209 Marion-Waldo Rd., Marion, OH. The family will receive friends from 4:30 pm until the time of the service. The Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, Bucyrus is assisting the family with arrangements.

10/14/2025

Destiny Renee Rathers, 21, formerly of Bucyrus and most recently of Marion passed away on Friday October 10, 2025. Destiny was born August 19, 2004, in Galion, Ohio to the late Phillip Rathers and Misty Fletcher who resides in Galion. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by maternal grandfather John Fletcher, maternal great grandparents John and Pat Myers.

Destiny is survived by her mother Misty (Willie Perry) along with Grandmother Dawn Fletcher; brothers Dakota (Nevaeh Clark) Rathers, Tyler Perry; sister Alexis Perry and ½ sister Billie Mongold and paternal grandparents Judy and Paul Rathers and step grandparents Bill (Maude) Perry. She was also survived by aunts and uncles Micheal Fletcher, Jonathon Fletcher, Branden (Cheyenne) Fletcher, Sean (Ari) Fletcher, Kristen and Somer Fletcher, Dawayne (Beth) Bell, Adam Bell, JC (Sara) Coffee, David (Ashley) Peterman, Bryant Perry, Nick (Amber) Perry, and Scarlet Perry, Nicole (Carl) Hardymon one niece Zoey Rathers and numerous cousins.

Destiny lived most of her life in Bucyrus and was a Buckeye Community High School graduate. She enjoyed baking, listening to music, and taking care of children.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date to be announced. The Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/06/2025

Brenda Sue Shepherd, 68 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday October 4, 2025, at Unger Park Post Acute facility in Bucyrus. Brenda was born April 22, 1957, in Louisa, Kentucky to Ray Waller who survives in Bucyrus and the late Wilma (Ferguson) Waller. She was also preceded in death husband; William J. Shepherd; by sister Linda Nye; nephew Thomas Monk; and niece Kara Snyder.

Brenda is survived by children Veronica Waldbauer, Christopher Aguilar, William Shepherd Jr., Samuel Shepherd, and Chrystal Owens; step-daughters, Sylvia Hall, Rose Douglas, and Jessie Stokovich; grandchildren Abigail and Phoenix White, Ian Kaiser, Jeremiah Waldbauer, Samuel Shepherd Jr., Ethan and Elaina Shepherd, Kaytione Stiner, Maria Shepherd, Yoshi Caldwell, Nemo Stiner, Cherish Kaufman, and Serenity Stiner; numerous great grandchildren; fiancé Charlie Stamper; brother Bobby Waller, and sister Kathy (Brian) Nye.

Brenda was a homemaker and loved to read, play games, and listen to Christian music. Most of all Brenda loved her grandchildren.

There are no formal services scheduled, and the family will be gathering for a Celebration of her Life at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/03/2025

Gladys J. Brown 92 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 2, 2025, at Altercare of Bucyrus following a brief illness. Gladys was born March 16, 1933, in Tiro, Ohio to the late Ralph Clemence and Flora Ella (Welty) Brown. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sister in laws Arlo and Carol Brown and John and Phyllis Brown; sister and brother-in-law Arlene and Earl Smith; as well as niece Wynelle Scenna.

Gladys is survived by nieces and nephews; Lori (Denny) Mutchler of Bucyrus, Gary (Karen) Brown of Wooster, Jeff (Janel) Brown of Michigan, Bryan Brown of Michigan, Brett Brown of Turkey, Ron (Rhonda) Smith of Texas, Rick (Jody) Smith of Wisconsin and Robert Scenna of Massachusetts; as well as numerous great and great great nieces and nephews.

Gladys graduated from North Robinson High School in 1951 and worked for 45 years as the Secretary at Wayside Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 pm at Wayside Chapel with burial to follow in Brokensword Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Wayside Chapel or the Wayside Chapel Missions as well as the Council on Aging Nutrition Program. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/03/2025

Beatrice D. (Sponseller) Martin, 86 of rural Bucyrus passed away on October 1, 2025. At her request there will be no formal services. The family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Crawford County Conservation League through the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be left at

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10/01/2025

Karen Kay Swart, 82 of rural Nevada passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2025 at home. Karen was born June 13, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late William Woodrow and Virginia Catherine (Nelson) Hill. She was married January 1, 1962 to Howard Robert Swart who preceded her in death on March 6, 2011.

Karen is survived by children Ken Swart, Annette (Randy) Moore, June (Doug) Hurst, and Phil (Jen) Swart; grandchildren Nathan Swart, Ryan, Alyssa, and Jordan Moore, Jessica, Zach, and Dana Hurst, Cole and Aiden Swart, and Autumn Zehring; great grandchildren Hudson, Mason, Nora, Amelia, Kenton, Hadleigh, Ellie, Finn, and Aubree; sister Sharon Perdue; and brother William Hill.

Karen was a homemaker and had worked at Maplecrest for 7 years. She lived most of her life in the Bucyrus area apart from living with her husband in Mineral, Ohio for 7 years while he was pastoring following his retirement. Karen was a lifelong member of the Kaler Ave. Church of Christ in Christian Union and enjoyed her flower gardening.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with Pastor David Barth officiating and burial to follow in Brokensword Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Faith Point Community Church on Kaler Avenue and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

09/30/2025

Danny Charles "Deege" Dunford, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2025. He had just celebrated his 42nd birthday on September 1. He graduated from Colonel Crawford High School and was employed at Nucor Steel Marion as a stir tech.

Danny will always be remembered for his sense of humor and love of food, heavy metal, and helping others. He would help those in need without hesitation or judgment. He also loved heavy metal music and enjoyed recording and mixing bands, going to concerts, and catching live shows locally. He loved to travel and often vacationed in Las Vegas. He loved his family, and if you were his friend, no matter how much time had passed, when you saw him again it was as if no time had passed at all.

Deege is survived by his parents, Danny (Gigi) Dunford, Pamela Dunford, sisters Lindsay Dunford and Delanea Dunford, his dog Bella who would only sing for him, nephews Liam, Nicolas, Carter, and Theodore, aunts and uncles Scott (Rhonda) Dunford, Karen Spence, Barney Dunford, Cheryl Dunford, Tina Robinett, Tracey (Daryl) Shields, Jimmy (Suzi) Severns, Angie (Darcy) Albright, Bridget Heintz, Joe Severns, Susie Adams, and Dwayne Heintz, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents Helen and Barney Dunford, Max and Virginia Severns, Jim Albright, and Donna Albright, uncles Donnie Adkins, Michael Severns, and Gary Spence.

The family will receive friends at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Colonel Crawford Music Boosters. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com