Fr. Thomas Brenberger
Jul 22, 2024
Fr. Thomas Brenberger, C.PP.S.
October 24, 1939 – July 22, 2024
Fr. Thomas Brenberger, 84, died at 3:10 p.m. on July 22, 2024 in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.
Fr. Brenberger was born on October 24, 1939, in Dayton, to William and Electa (Buehler)...
Gloria "Jean" Brackman
Jul 22, 2024
Gloria "Jean" Brackman, age 76, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living Center in New Bremen. She was born June 15, 1948 in Celina, Ohio to the late, Roman & Rosemary (Hoying) Saalman. On December 27, 1969 in Philothea, she married Herbert Brackman, and he survives her in Coldwater. She is survived by...
James Gross
Jul 16, 2024
James Gross, age 79, of Coldwater OH, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. He was born September 07, 1944 in Celina to the late Herbert & Madonna (Harlett) Gross.
He is survived by siblings and in-laws, Barbara Eischen of Coldwater, Karen & Jim Braun of St. Henry, Donald & Debra...
Mary Ann Grieshop
Jul 11, 2024
Mary Ann Grieshop age 83 of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. She was born on April 18, 1941 in Piqua, Ohio to Elmer J. & Eleanor F. (Rethman) Drees. On May 7, 1960 she married Cletus Grieshop in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and he preceded her in death on...
Gail L. Berning
Jul 10, 2024
Gail L. Berning, age 55 of Minster, Ohio, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home in Minster. She was born on April 20, 1969 in St. Marys to the late Thomas & Erma (Riethman) Barlage. On June 19, 1993 she married Chad Berning in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and he survives in Minster. She is also...
Gerald "Tex" Schmitmeyer
Jul 10, 2024
Gerald L. “Tex” Schmitmeyer age 71 of McCartyville, Ohio, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He was born on August 25, 1952 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Lawrence & Marianna (Winner) Schmitmeyer. He is survived by siblings: Nicholas “Pickles” Schmitmeyer, Diane Naseman, New Bremen, Judith Krebs, Botkins, nieces, nephews, great Nieces and...
Bruce M. Monnin
Jul 8, 2024
Bruce M. Monnin, age 64, passed away peacefully on a beautiful, sunny Monday, July 8th, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving wife, Stephanie, and family. He was born April 30th, 1960, to Denis and Jeanette (McEldowney) Monnin. He was a 1978 graduate of Russia Local School. On November 1, 2013, Bruce married the love...
Laura A. Paulus
Jul 6, 2024
Laura A. Paulus age 90 of Minster and Newport died at 8:56 AM on July 6, 2024 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. She was born in Minster Ohio on April 15, 1934 the daughter of the late John & Justina (Steineman) Sebring. Her grandparents were Frank & Anna Steineman, Minster and James & Laura Sebring, Versailles. She married Norman...
Thomas H. Hemmelgarn
Jul 5, 2024
Thomas H. Hemmelgarn age 77, of Saint Henry died Friday, July 5, 2024, at The Gardens at St. Henry. Tom was born June 3, 1947, in Celina, Ohio to the late Cletus J. and Agnes (Knapke) Hemmelgarn. Surviving family members include Tom’s siblings and in-laws: Marlene & Patrick McKinney of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Judy & Bill Schoenlein of Portland,...
Lester V. Tobe
Jun 28, 2024
Lester V. Tobe age 69 of Ft. Loramie, Ohio, died on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1954, in Coldwater, OH to the late Cletus & Verena (Moeller) Tobe. On October 8, 1977, He married Kathy Schmiesing in St. Joseph Church, Egypt and she survives in Ft. Loramie. He is also survived by children: Jeff...
Oliver J. Wendel
Jun 28, 2024
Oliver ”Ollie” Joseph Wendel passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 28. He was a quiet, gentle soul who would do anything for his family and selflessly served his community. Ollie is survived by Ruth (Rinderle), the love of his life, after sharing nearly 62 years of marriage. He is also survived by their children, Lora Rutschilling...
Jim King
Jun 27, 2024
Lloyd James ‘Jim’ King, age 88, of Montezuma, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born January 15, 1936 in Ft. Recovery, to the late Carl & Ann (Nieberding) King. He married Jackie (Sando) King on September 15, 1962, and she preceded him in death in 2014. He is survived by three children, Deb...
Paul A. Heitkamp
Jun 23, 2024
Paul A. Heitkamp, age 88, of St. Henry, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Rita’s Hospital, in Lima. He was born January 24, 1936, at home, to the late Edward & Hilda (Muhlenkamp) Heitkamp. On September 10, 1960, he married Stella (Kremer) Heitkamp. Stella & Paul were married for over 57 years until her passing in February of...
John L. Gast
Jun 14, 2024
John L. Gast, age 98, of Celina, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born September 24, 1925, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Lewis H. & Leona M. (Beckman) Gast. He is preceded in death by three wives, Marjorie, Abigail and Marty; Son Mark Gast; son-in-law Steve Holle; stepdaughter Sherry...
Jennifer Salm
Jun 12, 2024
Jennifer Salm, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on June 12, 2024. She was born on September 16, 1973, in Coldwater, Ohio. On July 22, 1995, she married her high school sweetheart Greg Salm, who survives in Dayton, Ohio.
She is also survived by her two sons: Ayden and Rielly Salm, father: Tony Schoenlein,...
Robert Kahlig
Jun 12, 2024
Robert J. Kahlig, age 21, of Coldwater, died Wednesday June 12, 2024 following an automobile accident in Auglaize County. He was born July 5, 2002 in Clarksville Arkansas.
He is survived by his parents Dale & Carla (Meyer) Kahlig of Coldwater and siblings Anna Kahlig & Alex Sharp of New Bremen, Michael Kahlig of Colorado Springs, CO...
Rita Birt
Jun 11, 2024
Rita M. Birt, age 98 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home on Skeels Road. She was born on February 23, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Clyde and Marie (Nau) Schell. On December 12, 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, James Birt, and they had the privilege of celebrating 79...
Larry J. Link
Jun 10, 2024
Larry J. Link, 79, of New Bremen went to his eternal reward after a sudden illness on Monday June 10th, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on May 27, 1945 to the late Ernest and
Agnes (Eifert) Link in Celina, Ohio. On October 11th, 1969 he married Peggy Ann Ellis, who proceeded...
Brother Jerome Schulte
Jun 9, 2024
Brother Jerome Schulte, C.PP.S.
August 3, 1937-June 9, 2024
Brother Jerome Schulte, C.PP.S., 86, died at 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.
He was born on August 3, 1937, in Kalida, Ohio, to Alphonse and Frances (Verhoff)...
Thomas Kremer
Jun 9, 2024
Thomas Kremer, age 97, of St. Anthony passed away at Celina Manor on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born December 30, 1926 in St. Anthony to the late Lawrence & Hedwig (Gagel) Kremer. On October 26, 1953, he married Mary (Bomholt) Kremer and she preceded him in 2019.
He is survived by his children and in-laws,...
