Wilda Jean Fortkamp
Jun 4, 2026
Wilda "Jean" Fortkamp, age 97 of Coldwater, passed away on June 4, 2026 at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born on July 11, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Porter and Trancy (Harris) Lawwill. On January 13, 1947, she married James Badgett. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1963. She later married Linus Fortkamp on November...
Fr. Charles Mullen
Jun 3, 2026
Fr. Charles Mullen, CPPS December 22, 1936 – June 3, 2026
Fr. Charles Mullen, CPPS, who devoted more than six decades of religious life to the service of God’ people passed away on June 3, 2026. He was 89 years old.
Born on December 22, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Fr. Mullen was baptized at St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis on...
Geneva M. Dues
Jun 3, 2026
Geneva M. Dues, age 105, of St. Henry, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
She was born March 7, 1921, in Chickasaw, Ohio, to the late Joseph & Eleanore (Clune) Hein. On November 27, 1941, she married William H. “Bill” Dues Jr. Bill & Geneva were married for 36 years, until his passing on August 2,...
Tracy L. Heitkamp
Jun 2, 2026
Tracy L. Heitkamp age 52, of Englewood, Ohio died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Miami Valley North Hospital, Englewood, Ohio. He was born on July 30, 1973, in St. Marys Ohio to Terry “Chico”, Sr and Barbara (Williams) Heitkamp. His mother survives in Celina. He is also survived by children: Samantha, Shiloh and Selena, sister Leah & Aaron Colter,...
Thomas Steinbrunner
Jun 1, 2026
Thomas A. Steinbrunner, age 62 of Montezuma, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at his home in Montezuma. He was born on January 9, 1964 in Coldwater, to the late Anthony & Germaine (Staugler) Steinbrunner. Tom is survived by daughter, Shannon & Doug Moeller of Montezuma, three grandchildren, Lily, Landon, and Lexi, siblings, Charley & Deb Steinbrunner of St. Marys,...
Vincent P. Stricker, Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
Vincent P. Stricker, Jr. age 83, of Minster, OH died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Ohio Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on June 21, 1942 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Vincent, Sr. and Vivian (Otting) Stricker. He married Phyllis Tangeman on November 23, 1963 and she survives in Minster. He is also survived by his children:...
Joseph J. Romer
Jun 1, 2026
Joseph J. “J.J.” Romer, age 88 of St. Henry, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry.
Joe was born October 9, 1937, in St. Henry to the late Stanley & Marie (Lange) Romer. His mother died when Joe was only six months old. His father later married Loretta (Osterfeld) Romer, who became a special mother...
Martha Noll
May 26, 2026
Martha R. Noll, age 98, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on March 1, 1928 in Coldwater to the late Peter & Anna (Kessen) Miller. On May 5, 1951 she married Jim Noll in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and he preceded her in death in 1991.
She is survived...
Judy S. Monnin
May 22, 2026
Judy S. (Francis) Monnin, age 81, of Russia, Ohio, died on Friday, May 22, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on January 17, 1945 in Russia, Ohio to the late Wilmer & Cora (Kelch) Francis. She married Anthony “Tony” Monnin on January 15, 1966 in Russia, Ohio. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Bart...
Elmer L. Homan
May 21, 2026
Elmer L. Homan, age 88, of Chickasaw passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on March 28, 1938, in Chickasaw, Ohio to the late Edward & Justina (Steinlage) Homan. On April 15, 1961, he married Elsie (Poeppelman) Homan. Elmer and Elsie were married for 65 years, and Elsie survives at their...
Lucille Stahl
May 17, 2026
Lucille Stahl, age 94, of St. Henry, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Trustwell Living in Celina.
She was born June 12, 1931, in Wendelin, Ohio, to the late Frank & Mary (Brunswick) Post. On May 9, 1953, she married Richard T. “Bud” Stahl. Lucy & Bud were married for 55 years, until his passing on May 28, 2008.
Lucy is...
Alvira Albers
May 14, 2026
Alvira Lange Albers age 93 of St Henry passed away on May 14, 2026, in Coldwater, Ohio.
She was born on August 30, 1932, in St Henry to the late Albert and Philomena Lange.
On May 14, 1955, she married Carl W. Albers. Alvira and Carl were married for exactly 71 years. Carl survives at their home in St Henry.
She is survived...
Roger R. Niekamp
May 5, 2026
Roger R. Niekamp age 85 of St. Henry, Ohio, and of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, at his Florida home.
He was born on June 19, 1940, in St. Henry, to the late Roman & Alvira (Osterholt) Niekamp. On October 7, 1961, he married Patricia (Bruns) Niekamp. Roger and Pat were married for 45 years...
Bradley D. Hess
May 5, 2026
Bradley D. Hess age 42 of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.
He was born on January 19, 1984, in Coldwater, to Donald & Donna (Wright) Hess of St. Henry. On September 18, 2021, he married Meghann (Kunk-Bruns) Hess, and she survives at their home in Rossburg.
Brad is also survived...
Michael R. Stachler
Apr 30, 2026
Michael R. Stachler age 35, of Minster, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1991 in St. Marys, Ohio. He is survived by his children Raelynn Stachler & Rohan Lutz. He is also survived by his mother & stepfather Melissa (Heitkamp) & Ron Bergman, his father & stepmother Scott...
Aaron Vagedes
Apr 27, 2026
Aaron J Vagedes, age 33, of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 27 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1992 in Fort Recovery, Ohio to Rebecca (Bruns) Harman and David Vagedes. Aaron is survived by his mother, Rebecca Harman and Kevin Harman, his father David Vagedes and Joan Bollenbacher of Fort Recovery; his siblings and in-laws,...
Carl Homan
Apr 25, 2026
Carl Homan, age 67, of Coldwater, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born September 19, 1958 in Coldwater, to the late Leonard & Mildred (Stoll) Homan.
He is survived by siblings, Karen Homan of Matthews, NC, Neal Homan of Coldwater, and Earl Homan of Coldwater.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church,...
Lois A. Knapke
Apr 24, 2026
Lois A. Knapke, age 73 of North Star, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1952 in Coldwater to the late Robert & Loretta (Liette) Stammen. She married Steven Knapke on May 13, 1972 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by children: Lisa &...
Robert G. Bosko
Apr 20, 2026
Robert G. Bosko age 84, of New Bremen, Ohio died on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio. He was born on October 20, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late George & Mary (Rachel) Bosko. He married Kay Buckhalter on September 4, 1993 and she survives in New Bremen. He is also survived...
David C. Ahlers
Apr 18, 2026
David C. Ahlers, age 85, of St. Henry, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mercy Health in Lima.
He was born on June 19, 1940, in St. Henry, to the late Edward & Elizabeth (Uppenkamp) Ahlers. On April 22, 1961, he married Judith “Judy” (Huber) Ahlers. Dave and Judy were married for just a few days shy of 65...
