Michael
Death Notices, Obituaries
January 9, 2025

Michael “Mike” Huffman

 

Michael “Mike” Huffman

Michael “Mike” Huffman, 52, of Urbana passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Springfield Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Following a 4-year battle with ALS. Michael was born on July 3, 1972, in Upper Sandusky Ohio to the late Ralph Huffman and Sue (Schmelzer) Huffman.

Mike graduated from North Union High School in Richwood, Ohio, in 1991. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, including deployment during the Iraq War. Before his wartime service, he was stationed in Korea. After many dedicated years, Mike retired from the Army as a mechanic, leaving behind a legacy of service and commitment.

He married t…

Read this entire article as it appeared in print in our eEdition

LATEST NEWS
Fire – EMS
Community
Fire – EMS
FIRE April 21 10:58 a.m. – Route 739 (grass fire) 1:03 p.m. – Route 4 (grass fire) 5:10 p.m. – Shirk Road (house fire) April 24 1:48 p.m. – Route 257 ...
April 30, 2026
Police Beat
Community
Police Beat
From Richwood Division of Police reports: Police followed up on a 911 call in the 200 block of North Franklin Street at 2:51 p.m., April 19. An office...
April 30, 2026
Chamber benefit held in Richwood
Local News
Chamber benefit held in Richwood
The Union County Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 annual chamber benefit at The Grange Hall in Richwood last week. The benefit, called Denim & Pe...
April 30, 2026
Tri-Rivers students help clean the park
Local News
Tri-Rivers students help clean the park
On April 24, around 50 Tri-Rivers Career Center students from North Union met at the Richwood Park to work on improvements. Pictured above and below, ...
April 30, 2026
Too much student screen time?
Local News
Too much student screen time?
From Gazette staff reports While local school leaders acknowledge that student computer time requires persistent monitoring and adjustment, they are n...
April 30, 2026