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Mathilda Fortman

Mathilda Fortman

Aug 5, 2013

Mathilda Fortman age 94 formerly of 65 N. Main St. Minster, Ohio died at 4:30 AM on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center. She was born on February 11, 1919 to the late Joseph & Katherine (Hoehne) Meyer in Egypt Ohio. She was married to Anthony A. Fortman on October 20, 1943 in Egypt, Ohio. He preceded...

Juanita Samaniego Lopez

Juanita Samaniego Lopez

Jul 31, 2013

Juanita S. Lopez, Age74, of 1211 Hilltop Cir. in Troy, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away at 8:49a.m. on Wednesday July 31, 2013 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on May 1, 1939 in Crystal City, Texas to the late Jose & Michaela (Botello) Samaniego. She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law,...

Glen R Drees

Glen R Drees

Jul 31, 2013

Glen R. Drees, age 51, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born May 3, 1962 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Luke Drees & Ruth (McPheron) Drees, who survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by two brothers, Steve & Julia Drees of Minster and Stan Drees of Coldwater,...

Sharon Kay Swabb

Sharon Kay Swabb

Jul 29, 2013

Sharon K. Swabb age 66 of Russia, Ohio died Sunday, July 29, 2013 at State of the Heart Hospice Inpatient, Greenville, Ohio. She was born March 22, 1947 in Webster, Ohio to the late Ralph E. & Rita E. (Bulcher) Glick. Her mother survives in Webster, Ohio. She married Jimmie L. Swabb on June 4, 1966 in Versailles, Ohio. He...

Marjorie Carol Stephenson

Marjorie Carol Stephenson

Jul 28, 2013

Marjorie C. Stephenson, age 75, of 2014 Eagle Brooke Parkway, Celina went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born Jan. 6, 1938 in Ohio City to the late Walter C. & L.Lucille (High) Brown. On Feb. 6, 1960 she married Chester Lee Stephenson, who lives in Celina. Also surviving...

Elizabeth Ann Overman

Elizabeth Ann Overman

Jul 27, 2013

Elizabeth Ann, "Betty" Overman, age 80 of 1495 St. Rt. 716 Maria Stein, Ohio died at 8:40 AM at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. She was born May 3, 1933 in Osgood, Ohio to the late Joseph R. & Cecilia E. (Bruening) Frey. She married Cyril F. Overman on October 3, 1953, in Osgood, Ohio. He survives in Maria Stein. She...

Alma M Ranly

Alma M Ranly

Jul 23, 2013

Alma Martha Ranly, age 90, of Philothea, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Celina Manor. She was born September 30, 1922, in St. Wendelin, Ohio, to the late John & Cordula (Guggenbiller) Post. On August 20, 1947 she married Orville Ranly and he survives. She is also survived by eight children, Donna (Jack) Thobe of New Bremen, Nancy...

Aidyn Ray Kitchen

Aidyn Ray Kitchen

Jul 21, 2013

Aidyn Ray Kitchen of St. Marys passed away at 7:34 a.m. on July 21, 2013 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on June 25, 2013 in St. Marys, Ohio to Ashley M. Lawson of St. Marys and Dustin R. Kitchen of Celina. Survivors include his Maternal grandparents Tonya Brewer and Aaron Braun of St. Marys,...

Mary Jean Wehrkamp

Mary Jean Wehrkamp

Jul 20, 2013

Mary Jean Wehrkamp, age 90, of North Star, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at her home. She was born March 26, 1923, in North Star, to the late Leo & Zita (Grilliot) Stammen. On September 5, 1942 she married Ernest J. (Slim) Wehrkamp and he died October 18, 2002. She is also survived by six children, Michael &...

William E Goodwin

William E Goodwin

Jul 18, 2013

William E. Goodwin, 82 of Celina, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. He was born September 1, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William G. and Helen (Stepleton) Goodwin. He married Margaret Ann Miller on August 2, 1958, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are his 3 children: Sandra and Kevin Mast of Celina, William A. (Buzz) and DeDe Goodwin...

David V Gaerke

David V Gaerke

Jul 18, 2013

David V. Gaerke, age 57, of Coldwater, Ohio, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at his home. He was born March 27, 1956 in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Leonard Gaerke and Lillian (Will) Gaerke-Homan, who survives in Coldwater. On May 19, 1979, he married Cindy L. (Bender) in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, and she survives in Coldwater. He is...

Audry J Monnin

Audry J Monnin

Jul 18, 2013

Audry J. Monnin age 80 of Hardin Wapak Rd., Botkins, Ohio died at 11:25 AM on July 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1932 in Shelby County around Russia, Ohio to the late Wilbert & Matilda (Sherman) Monnin. He married Marietta R."Mary" Heitkamp on October 2, 1956 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein,...

Mary L Maroon

Mary L Maroon

Jul 17, 2013

Mary L. Maroon, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born June 6, 1928 to the late Henry & Florentina (Jacobs) Mescher. She is survived by a daughter, Roberta Crouch of Celina, a grandson, Ryan Andrew Baer, a sister, Kathryn Lechleiter of Coldwater, and a sister-in-law, Lorena Mescher. She is...

Ruth D Platfoot

Ruth D Platfoot

Jul 17, 2013

Ruth D. Platfoot, age 72, of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at her home. She was born October 30, 1940, in New Weston, to the late William & Alvina (Lefeld) Stammen. On November 26, 1960, she married Robert Platfoot in Burkettsville, and he died in 1999. She is survived by seven children, Kathryn & John Wespiser of...

Kimberly A Lacourse

Kimberly A Lacourse

Jul 16, 2013

Kimberly Ann LaCourse, age 55, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 23, 1957 to Richard L. & Lois Ann (Reese) Dobbins, who survive in St. Marys, Ohio. She is survived by a son, Andrew James LaCourse of Sandusky, her former husband, William LaCourse of Sandusky, brothers and sisters, Michael...

Homer J Bornhorst

Homer J Bornhorst

Jul 13, 2013

Homer Joseph Bornhorst, 89, of Ft. Loramie, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Homer, one of 12 children, was born on February 10, 1924 in Anna, Ohio, to Louis and Rose Bornhorst, both deceased. He attended McCartyville High School. In December 1944, Homer enlisted in the United States Merchant Marine, serving on various tankers through the end...

John J Yuhas Sr.

John J Yuhas Sr.

Jul 9, 2013

John Joseph Yuhas, Sr., age 91, of Montezuma, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Wilson Hospital, Sidney. He was born October 15, 1921 in Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph & Mary (Semansky) Yuhas. He is survived by a son, John & Elfriede Yuhas, Jr. of El Paso, Texas, a step-son, David & Teresa Conley of Coldwater, two grandchildren, six...

Brad Heyne

Brad Heyne

Jul 8, 2013

Brad 'Jeeb' Heyne, age 26, of Coldwater, Ohio, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. He was born August 21, 1986 in Coldwater to Robert & Teresa (Tobe) Heyne, who survive in Coldwater. He is also survived by four brothers & sisters, Kyle & Jenna Heyne of Coldwater, Amber & Blair Temple of Celina, Aimee Heyne and...

Mark Droesch

Mark Droesch

Jul 7, 2013

Mark "Duke" Droesch age 90 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1923 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Augustus & Catherine (Vondrel) Dreosch. He is survived by special friend Sue Meiring, Maria Stein, sister Ruth Mueller, Maria Stein and numerous nieces & nephews....

Mary Eileen Overman

Mary Eileen Overman

Jul 5, 2013

Mary Eileen Overman, age 86, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Coldwater Community Hospital. She was born November 22, 1926 in Russia, Ohio to the late Henry & Lena (Francis) Phlipot. On October 2, 1948 she married Fredrick Overman in Frenchtown, Ohio and he died March 28, 2001. She is survived by four children, Kathy &...

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