Nancy A. Unrast
Jun 19, 2026
Nancy A. Unrast, age 69, of Maria Stein, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home.
She was born February 17, 1957, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to the late Werner & Dolores (Barhorst) Bruggeman. On February 12, 1977, she married Dave Unrast. Nancy & Dave were married for 49 years, and Dave survives at their home in Maria Stein.
Nancy is...
Marilyn C. Huwer
Jun 18, 2026
Marilyn C. Huwer, age 86 of North Star, died on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born January 3, 1940, in Ft. Loramie, to the late Lawrence & Bernadette (Enneking) Sanders.
She graduated from Ft. Loramie High School in 1958 and soon after went to work at G&W Tool & Die until her...
Dora R. Young
Jun 14, 2026
Dora Rose Young age 84 died on Sunday, June 14, 2026 Carecore At Heritage, Minster, OH. She was born on March 27, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Cecial & Helen (Wolf) Pendleton. She married Charles W. Young who preceded her in death. She is survived by children: Robert & Debbie Montgomery, Lawton, OK, Tammy & Ken Wehrman, Yorkshire,...
Thelma E. Huwer
Jun 14, 2026
Thelma E. Huwer, age 89, of Cranberry Prairie, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County in Troy.
She was born June 6, 1937, in Carthagena, Ohio, to the late Frank & Helen (Knapke) Balster. On April 18, 1959, she married Harold Huwer. Thelma & Harry were married for 67 years, and Harry survives on their home...
Nancy Schmitmeyer
Jun 14, 2026
Nancy Schmitmeyer age 71, of Deerfield Beach, FL formerly of Minster, died on June 14, 2026 in Deerfield Beach FL. She was born on September 18, 1954 in Minster Ohio to the late Eugene & Treva (Bornhorst) Schmitmeyer. She is survived by a sister, Karen & Gary Dues, Versailles, two nephews Brett & Molly Dues, Arcanum, Mitchell & Katie Dues,...
Roy B. Sturwold
Jun 12, 2026
Roy B. Sturwold, 91, of Russia, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Friday, June 12th at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, following a brief illness.
Roy was born on February 9th, 1935, near Dayton, OH to the late Bernard and Christene (Huwer) Sturwold.
Roy married Mary Greiner on June 24th, 1967 at St. James Catholic Church in Falls...
Bertha E. Heitbrink
Jun 12, 2026
Bertha E. Heitbrink age 95, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, OH. She was born on May 16, 1931 in Cassella, Ohio to the late William & Rose (Schemmel) Tumbusch. She married Harold F. Heitbrink on February 16, 1952 at Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Cassella, he preceded in death. She is...
Dorothy E. Gerlach
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy E. “Dot” Gerlach, age 100, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry.
She was born July 10, 1925, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to the late Louis Sr. & Rosina (Rolfes) Overman. On August 21, 1948, she married Norbert “Nub” Gerlach. Dot & Nub were married for 62 years, until his passing on...
Lawrence R. Balster
Jun 9, 2026
Lawrence R. “Larry” Balster, age 80 of St. Henry, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Mercy Health, St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
Larry was born December 8, 1945, in Carthagena to the late Joseph and Clara (Kremer) Balster. On September 30, 1967, he married Patricia (Romer) Balster. Larry and Pat were married for 58 joyful and loving years....
Patricia A. Jansen
Jun 8, 2026
Patricia A. Jansen, age 95 of Carthagena, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her son’s home in Carthagena. She was born January 4, 1931, in St. Henry to the late Ted and Hilda (Hoelscher) Koester. On July 30, 1955, she married John Jansen. Pat and John were married for 66 years until John’s passing on December 29, 2021.
Pat...
Sandra Hoening
Jun 8, 2026
Sandra Hoening, age 68, of Coldwater, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born on May 13, 1958 in Coldwater to the late Joseph & Ann (Romer) Hoening.
She is survived by siblings and in-laws, Scott & Tammy Hoening of Montezuma, Shelly & Scott Bullock of Coldwater, Shawn & Angie Hoening of Montezuma,...
Thomas Ontrop
Jun 8, 2026
Thomas Eugene Ontrop, age 71, of Coldwater, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 6, 1955, to the late Urban and Rose (Homan) Ontrop, he was a graduate of St. Henry High School. Tom was a dedicated employee of Chief’s (Brodbeck’s) Supermarket, beginning in high school until his retirement in 2021.
Tom is...
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...
