Obituary Listing

Jul 31, 2024

Fr. Alfred Naseman, C.PP.S.

June 22, 1939 – July 31, 2024

Fr. Alfred E. Naseman, C.PP.S., 85, died at 5 A.M. on July 31, 2024 at the Infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, OH. He had been in failing health.

He was born on June 22, 1939, in Dayton, to the late Alfred...

Jul 29, 2024

Russell L. Harting age 78 of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home in Minster.  He was born on November 13, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl & Jean (Alexander) Harting.  He married Nancy Stelzer on June 19, 1970 in Immaculate Conception Church, Celina, Ohio.  She survives in Minster. He is also survived...

Jul 27, 2024

Barry E. Niekamp, age 69, of St. Sebastian, OH, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home in St. Sebastian. He was born April 05, 1955 in Coldwater to the late Albert & Florentina (Link) Niekamp. On November 7, 1975 in Carthagena, he married Linda (Hartke) Niekamp and she survives him in St. Sebastian. He is survived...

Jul 27, 2024

Kenneth E. Olding age 87 of Minster, Ohio, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home in Minster.  He was born on July 16, 1937 in Minster to the late Edwin & Cecelia (Huelskamp) Olding. On April 30, 1958 in St. Augustine Church, he married Carol Schneider, and she preceded him in death on August 23, 2017.  He...

Jul 24, 2024

Gregory S. “Greg” Moyer age 59 of Houston, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with terminal cancer at his home. Greg was born in Crestline, Ohio to Sandy Moyer, but was raised by his grandmother Dorothy Moyer in Houston, Ohio.  After graduating from Houston High School, he went on to kickstart his career...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...