Antoinette A. "Toni" Baugher age 91 formerly of Russia, Ohio died at 11:45 AM Feb. 23, 2013 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney. She was born July 8, 1921 in Russia, OH to August and Anna (DeBrosse) Peltier and they preceded her in death. She was married on Sept. 14, 1940 in Piqua, OH to Dillon Baugher. He died in May of 1993. She is survived by three daughters Ann and Verl Monnin of McCartyville; Jean and Robert Meier of Lakeview and Teresa and John Freisthler of Sidney along with Daughter-in-law Chris Baugher of Russia, 11 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. A son Joseph died in 1999. Also deceased are 2 Son-in-laws John Berning and Gary Watercutter and a Great Grandchild Gavin Quinter. Also surviving are siblings Leonard and Alvina Peltier, Russia and Rose Schwieterman of Burkettsville. Deceased siblings include Martha Luthman, Ursula Baugher, Gertrude Creager, Bernice Monnin, Florence Bothast, Esther Zircher, Hubert Peltier, Grace Lung and a step-brother Albert Denn. Toni was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia, a homemaker and retired from Enpo. Cornell in Piqua. Toni enjoyed playing cards, reading, sewing and spending time with her family. She was a devout catholic and had a strong devotion to Our Lord and the Blessed Mother. She had an unwavering faith in God that inspired others. She lovingly gave of herself to many. She took care of her parents, her husband and her sister Gertrude when they were unable to care for themselves. Her sense of humor and an ever-ready hug will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial in her honor will be held on 10:30 AM Thursday Feb. 28, 2013 at St. Remy Catholic Church, Rev. Frank Amberger Presider. Burial will follow at St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday and 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
