Jean Rutan, 88, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Monday, January 5, 2009 at her residence in Port Clinton, OH.    At Jean’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be visitation on Friday, January 9 from 4-8 p.m. in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Clinton.

James R. Burr, 61, of Graytown, died in his residence late Thursday evening, January 1, 2009. Visitation was January 4 at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor.  Private family services will take place at a later date with interment in Limestone Cemetery, Graytown.  

Sylvia C. Barnette, 59, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, surrounded by her loving family Monday, December 29, 2008, after suffering from a heart attack on Christmas day, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH. Visitation was held December 31 in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Clinton, OH.  A Funeral Mass was celebrated by Father John Missler on December 31 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton, OH. 

Lee K. Baker, 85, of Catawba Island and formerly of Columbus, Ohio died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Otterbein North Shore Retirement Center, Lakeside-Marblehead.
At Lee’s request, cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation or services. A private graveside service will be held in April.