James Harry Ketcham Obituary
James Harry Ketcham of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on September 12, 2026. James, born on May 6, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Ketcham and Eunice Ketcham (Thomas); and his in-laws, Mary, Bill Tharp, Bonna, Amos Sims, Pauline, Kline Cate, Gailard, Jean Ketcham, Daphne Ketcham, Bernard, Catherine Sweeney, Francis, Joann Sweeney, Roberta, Rodney Christy, Louella and Bob Cozad.
He is survived by: his wife Madonna Anne Ketcham (Sweeney); his children, John Ketcham (Judy), Suzanne Ketcham, Joan Wollenberg (Gary), Mary Smith (Chris), Krista Chafin (Jack), Catherine Ketcham and Paul Ketcham (Amy); his great grandchildren, Julie Rutter (Greg), Makenzy, Makayla, Marshal, Jill Tucker (Greg), Lillian, Landon, Jenna Dyer (Jerry), Jordan, Josh, Jayla, Jayde, Jacob Ketcham (Stephanie), Penelope, Reed, Mallory Coury Harper (Josh), Daniel Wollenberg, Grant Smith, Andrew Smith, Ellen Kalb, Luke Kalb, Ethan Kalb, Brooke Mitchell (JD), Shirley, Isabella, Quentin Ketcham, Collin Ketcham (Adalyn) and Logan Ketcham; and his siblings-in-law, Richard Sweeney (Sharon), Dennis Sweeney Thomas Sweeney (Joann) and Elizabeth Sweeney. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (1170 OH-668, Junction City, OH 43748). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church.
