Marjorie A. Speelman
Jan 13, 2025
Marjorie A. (Berger) Speelman, age 89 of Minster, Ohio, died PM on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Heritage Manor in Minster. She was born on November 30, 1935 near Yorkshire Ohio to the late Edmund & Mary (Christian) Berger. She married Gene R. Speelman on April 16, 1955 in Osgood, Ohio. He preceded her in death on September 5,...
Patrick A. Klenke
Jan 9, 2025
Patrick A. Klenke, age 61, of St. Henry, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in St. Henry. Pat was born October 1, 1963, in Portland, Indiana to the late Ralph & Mary (Froning) Klenke. On April 19, 1985, he married Nancy (Stammen) Klenke. Nancy survives at their home in St. Henry. Pat is also survived by...
Bernard Wuebker
Jan 9, 2025
Bernard “Bud” Wuebker, age 71, of Coldwater, passed away on January 9, 2025. He was born in Coldwater, Ohio on October 25, 1953, the son of the late William and Viola (Everman) Wuebker.
He is survived by his devoted wife Alice (Fullenkamp) and his children Valerie (Jay) Hadam and Eric (Stacy) Wuebker as well as his grandchildren:...
Thomas John Dircksen
Jan 8, 2025
Thomas John Dircksen, age 76 of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:19 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1948 in Piqua, Ohio to the late John & Anna Marie (Heitkamp) Dircksen. He married Judy Bulcher Thobe Dircksen on July 19, 1969 and she preceded him in death on November 18,...
Glen Florence Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Glen (Glenny) Florence Jr., age 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 8th, 2025 surrounded by his family at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1934, in Washington Township, Mercer County, the eldest son of Glen and Ermal (Smith) Florence. On November 12, 1957, he married Betty June Harner and she preceded him...
Ronald H. Winner
Jan 7, 2025
Ronald H. Winner, age 84 formerly of Fort Loramie, Ohio, of Leesburg, FL died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Clarence C. & Clare F. (Borchers) Winner. He is survived by his wife Charyl Ann (Shawver) Winner of Leesburg, FL. He...
Kyle L. Shaner
Jan 7, 2025
Kyle Leon Shaner, age 38, of Cincinnati, passed away at his home of natural causes Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born June 22, 1986, to Kent and Karen (Bertke) Shaner of Montezuma. He is survived by his sister, Kristi Shaner, her significant other, Rich Herr, and niece, Joelle Shaner, of Montezuma along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Marcella "Marcy" Bensman
Jan 5, 2025
Marcella (Marcy) Jane Bensman, 97, of Russia, Ohio died peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Landings of Sidney.
She was born June 6, 1927 to the late Herman and Emma (Simon) Dapore. On August 20, 1947 she married her husband of 66 years, Joseph E. Bensman Jr. of St. Patrick at St. Remy church, Russia....
Debra J Bruns
Jan 1, 2025
Debra J. Bruns, age 74, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born June 8, 1950 In Celina to the late Stanley E. & Betty Nadine (Howell) Dumbauld. She married John E. Schwegman on October 25, 1975 and he died on February 6, 1992 then she married Dale Bruns on October...
Charles A. "Chuck" Jacobs
Jan 1, 2025
Charles A. “Chuck” Jacobs, age 58, of Cassella, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home in Cassella. Chuck was born May 20, 1966, in Coldwater to the late Donald & Helen “Butch” (Mescher) Jacobs. On September 15, 1989, he married Janine (Lange) Jacobs. Janine survives at their home in Cassella. Chuck is also survived by five children...
Stephen Clarence Mcclurg
Dec 31, 2024
Stephen Clarence McClurg, age 83 of Chickasaw, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Celina, Ohio to the late Paul & Marlene (Barga) McClurg. He married Marie Heitkamp on August 13, 1966 in St. Louis Church, North Star and she survives in Chickasaw. He...
Martha A. Heitkamp
Dec 31, 2024
Martha A. Heitkamp age 86 of Sidney, formerly of Maria Stein, Ohio, passed away at 6:18 AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her son’s home in Sidney. She was born on March 26, 1938 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late Julius & Helen (Poeppelman) Koverman. She married Thomas Heitkamp on November 23, 1957 and he preceded her...
Kathleen Shockney
Dec 30, 2024
Kathleen (Meehan) Shockney, age 83, of Coldwater, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born to the late Edward & Mabel on August 24, 1941 in Greenville, Ohio . She married Robert Shockney on December 29, 1978, and he preceded her in death in 2015. She is also survived by five children,...
Thomas A. Gagel
Dec 30, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Aloys Gagel, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2024. Born on August 31, 1941 to Aloys and Margeurite, Tom lived a full and vibrant life, marked by his dedication to his family, his community, and his passions.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Sharon (Volk), his...
Daniel Reed
Dec 28, 2024
Daniel Reed, age 101 of Coldwater, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born September 10, 1923 in Sycamore, Ohio to the late Charles & Bertha (Pontius) Reed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Barbara Reed in 2020. He is survived by a son Thomas D. & Evan Reed...
Arthur R. Stukenborg
Dec 25, 2024
Arthur Raymond Stukenborg age 88 of St. Henry, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home in rural St. Henry. He was born on January 30, 1936, in Granville Township to the late Frank & Clara (Schockman) Stukenborg. He married Joyce (Beemer) Stukenborg on September 6, 1958. Joyce survives at their home in St. Henry. Art is...
Dennis "Doc" Bergman
Dec 24, 2024
Dennis “Doc” C. Bergman, age 80, Coldwater, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born on September 2, 1944 to the late Albert & Lidwina (Stelzer) Bergman. On May 30, 1967 he married Jo Ann (Heyne) Bergman, and she preceded him in 1996.
He is survived by his daughters, Julie...
James Barrett, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
James Barrett, Jr, age 71, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2024, at home. He was born on August 18, 1953 in Allentown, PA to the late James, Sr. & Dorris (Wentzel) Barrett. He married Vickie Dues on May 24, 1996 in Clearwater, FL and she survives in Fort Loramie. He is also survived by sister...
Stanley M. Bender
Dec 21, 2024
Stanley Michael Bender, 59, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on January 8, 1965, to Julius and Lois (Baumer) Bender of Minster, OH, who preceded him in death.
Stan is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 34 years, DeAnna (Weigandt), and their...
Dale J. Sutter
Dec 18, 2024
Dale J. Sutter, 90, Coldwater, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1934 to the late August and Elinor Laux Sutter. On July 11, 1959 he married Annette Brackman Sutter, and she survives in Coldwater, OH.
Also surviving are his children and grandchildren, David and Phyllis...
