Elizabeth A. "Betty" Jutte
Mar 31, 2026
Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Hemmelgarn) Jutte, age 87, of St. Henry passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on August 7, 1938, in Philothea, Ohio to the late Edward & Josephine (Wenning) Hemmelgarn. On June 16, 1956, she married August Jutte Jr. Betty and Auggie were married for almost 70 years, and...
Howard E. Bruggeman
Mar 28, 2026
Howard E. Bruggeman age 85, of Maria Stein, Ohio died on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on February 23, 1941 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Edward & Catherine (Buening) Bruggeman. On June 30, 1962 he married Marlene Zumberge in Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw. She survives in Maria Stein. He...
Gary L. Meiring
Mar 26, 2026
Gary L. Meiring age 73, of Minster, Ohio died on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Ohio State Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 21, 1953 in Coldwater Ohio to the late Marcus “Mike” & Irene (Vehorn) Meiring. He married Peg Wicker on August 23, 1974 and she survives in Minster. He is also survived by a daughter Nicole...
Mark L. Wenning
Mar 25, 2026
Mark L. Wenning, age 95, of Saint Henry (formerly of Minster) died on March 25, 2026, at his beloved garden outside of Minster, Ohio. He was born on December 28, 1930, in Philothea, Ohio to the late Joseph and Josephine (Depweg Moeller) Wenning. He married Velma A. Bertke on May 6, 1950, in Minster. She preceded him in death on...
Fr. George "Yuri" Kazara
Mar 23, 2026
Fr. George “Yuri” Kuzara, C.PP.S., a devoted priest of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood whose ministry spanned more than four decades, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. He was 75.
Born on August 2, 1950, in East Chicago, Indiana, he was baptized on September 10, 1950, at St. Mary’s Church in East Chicago and confirmed there on May 15,...
Dennis A. Bills
Mar 22, 2026
Dennis A. Bills, age 89, of St. Henry passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on February 26, 1937, in Celina, Ohio to the late Clem & Marie (Mueller) Bills. On October 25, 1958, he married Dorothy (Bruns) Bills. Dennis and Dorothy were married for 67 years, and Dorothy survives at...
Leroy "Sawdust" Rutschilling
Mar 20, 2026
Leroy “Sawdust” Rutschilling, born April 5, 1933, in Osgood to the late Lawrence and Rose (Henke) Rutschilling, passed away on March 20, 2026 surrounded by his family. He married Doris Hoelscher on August 30, 1955, and together they shared 70 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife Doris; six children & their spouses: Jim & Phyllis (Buening) Rutschilling, Sue...
Maurice Harting
Mar 20, 2026
Maurice J. Harting, age 96 of Coldwater, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, March, 20, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born on September 22, 1929, in Maria Stein to the late William and Anna (Bertke) Harting. He married Mary Ann (Homan) on July 3, 1954, at St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, Ohio....
Mary Ann Poeppelman
Mar 18, 2026
Mary Ann (Kremer) (Gelhaus) Poeppelman, age 91, of St. Henry, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living Center in New Bremen. She was born May 28, 1934, in St. Henry, to the late Herman & Marie (Homan) Kremer. On September 8, 1956, she married Ralph “Bud” Gelhaus. Mary Ann and Ralph were married for 42 years until...
Mary Agnes Ording
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Agnes “Aggie” (Post) Ording, age 92, of St. Henry passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on April 10, 1933, in Trinity, Indiana to the late John & Agnes (Schroer) Post. On January 17, 1953, she married Ralph Ording. Aggie and Ralph were married for 62 years until Ralph’s passing...
Barbara J. Bricher
Mar 14, 2026
Barbara J. (Bergman) Bricher, age 80, of Coldwater passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on July 23, 1945, in Celina to the late Clarence & Rose (Nieberding) Bergman. On October 9, 1965, she married Thomas Bricher. Tom and Barb were married for 60 years, and he survives at their home...
Virginia M. Tangeman
Mar 13, 2026
Virginia Tangeman, age 95 of Maria Stein, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. During her final weeks, she was immersed with continuous visits from family, friends, and the amazing Elmwood staff. She was born on October 22, 1930, in St. Peter, Ohio, to the late Henry & Anna (Fullenkamp) Gaerke. On November...
Edith I. Gray
Mar 11, 2026
Edith Gray was born on December 9, 1928, in Jonesboro, IN, to the late Harley & Myrtle (Mills) Dunn. The doctor thought she was too weak to live. Yet Edith became the tomboy, knocking the wind out of herself jumping from the hayloft. She rode the plow horses, and loved the farm dogs and cats. She won a box of...
Mark Alan Siefring
Mar 6, 2026
Mark Alan Siefring, age 75, of Coldwater, died on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born on May 14, 1950 in Coldwater to the late Orville & Jeanette (Ebbing) Siefring. Mark is survived by four children and spouses, Amy (Jerry) Meyer of Celina, Angie (Kevin) Boeckman, Lynn (John) Yoder and Jeff (Julie) Siefring all of...
Michael "Mike" Kemper
Mar 3, 2026
Michael “Mike” Kemper, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1960, to Jerome (deceased) and Bernadetta Kemper (Rutschilling) of Osgood.
Mike is survived by his mother, Bernadetta Kemper of Osgood, and his six brothers and two sisters: John and Michelle Kemper of Scott, AR; Dave and Bonnie Kemper of...
Max Brodbeck
Feb 28, 2026
Max Brodbeck, age 65, of Montezuma, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Heritage Manor in Minster. He was born on October 7, 1960 to the late Vernon & Ruth (McMurray) Brodbeck.
He is survived by his children, Emily Brodbeck and Daniel Brodbeck.
He was a gamer at heart and loved attending gaming conventions with his friends and daughter. He hosted...
Sheri Hanes
Feb 26, 2026
Sheri L. Hanes, 55, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away February 26, 2026, at her home following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born April 19, 1970, in Coldwater, Ohio, to James and the late Judy (Klosterman) Rentz. She is survived by her husband, Nick Hanes, whom she married on Oct. 11, 2014; her children, Dylan Platfoot of New Bremen,...
Terrance Schwieterman
Feb 25, 2026
Terrance “Whitey” Schwieterman, age 69 of Coldwater, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2026 surrounded by family. Whitey was born on July 11th, 1956 to Orval and Helen (Steinbrunner) Schwieterman. He married Joann (Niekamp) Schwieterman on August 22nd, 1980. They were blessed with three children, daughter Natalie & Patrick Moore & granddaughter Maddie, son Tyler, and daughter Kelly & Jared...
David Schoenlein
Feb 22, 2026
David P. Schoenlein, age 83, of Coldwater, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born July 28, 1942 in Celina to the late John & Regina (Rohler) Schoenlein. On May 16, 1964 in Burkettsville, he married Irene (Stammen) Schoenlein and she preceded him in death in 2014.
He is survived by his daughters, Brenda...
Donald E Feltz
Feb 20, 2026
Donald ‘Red’ E. Feltz, age 94, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born April 22, 1931 in Coldwater to the late Oscar & Anna (Heinrichs) Feltz. On November 6, 1954 in Chickasaw, he married Alice (Eyink) Feltz and she preceded him in death in 2010.
He is survived by children and in-laws,...
