Hilda L Francis
Jan 18, 2024
Hilda L. Francis, age 94 of Russia, Ohio, died peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 surrounded by family at Fair Haven, Sidney, Ohio. She was born on December 14, 1929 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio to the late William & Emma (Winner) Poeppelman. Upon the early passing of her mother Emma, Hilda and her siblings were blessed to be cared...
Marian M. Homan
Jan 18, 2024
Marian M. (Schmitmeyer) Homan, age 82 of New Bremen, and formerly of St. Rose, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
She was born on November 6, 1941, in Ft. Loramie to the late Albert & Clara (Henke) Schmitmeyer. She married Lowell A. Homan on August 22, 1962, in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in...
Wilbert E. Kemper
Jan 17, 2024
Wilbert E. Kemper age 91 of Maria Stein, Ohio died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born on Christmas Day in 1932 to the late Joseph & Catherine (Dahlinghaus) Kemper in Maria Stein, Ohio. He is survived by brothers & sister-in-law: Jerome & Bernadetta Kemper, Osgood, Joseph Kemper, Maria Stein, and 20 nieces and...
Thomas H. Ruetschilling
Jan 16, 2024
Thomas H. Ruetschilling age 80 of Minster, Ohio died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at His home in Minster, Ohio. He was born on June 2, 1943 in Coldwater Ohio and raised by Cletus & Irene (Ruetschilling) Lampert. He married Roseann Bruns on July 15, 1967 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, Ohio, and she survives in Minster. He is...
Ronald F. Bensman
Jan 13, 2024
Ronald F. Bensman, age 81 of Minster, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on May 30, 1942 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late Arthur & Henrietta (Poeppelman) Bensman. He married his wife Norma Jean Monnin of almost 59 years on January 30, 1965 at St. Remy...
Mary Ellen Fortman
Jan 11, 2024
Mary Ellen Fortman, age 85 of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home in Minster. She was born on September 8, 1938 in Minster, Ohio to the late Joseph & Eleanor (Dwenger) Stueve. On November 26, 1959 she married Richard Fortman in St. Augustine Church Minster, and he survives in Minster. She is also survived...
Joyce L. Alig
Jan 11, 2024
Joyce LuRie (Brumm) Alig, age 82, of Saint Henry, Ohio, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2024 at OSU University Hospital, with Hospice of Central Ohio. Born on July 17, 1941, to Luther and Marie (Jetter) Brumm. Joyce was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Alvin Gerhard Alig, the son of Henry and Philomena (Homan) Alig. Joyce and...
Eileen E. Poeppelman
Jan 9, 2024
Eileen E. Poeppelman, age 96, of Minster, died a happy death and went to the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born December 4, 1927 in Liberty Twp, Mercer County to the late Paul & Margaret (Stelzer) Bornhorst. On April 30, 1949 she married Lester Poeppelman in St. Joseph...
Wanda H. Fredericks
Jan 8, 2024
Wanda H. Fredericks, age 62, of Coldwater, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born September 2, 1961 in Coldwater to the late Paul & Dorothy (Bomholt) Raffel.
On March 5, 1988 she married Jeff Fredericks and he survives, also surviving are a son Kyle (Brooke) Fredericks of Coldwater and...
Gerald L. Watercutter
Jan 8, 2024
Gerald L. Watercutter, age 84, peacefully passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater, OH. He was born September 30, 1939, to the late Leo & Mathilda (Albers) Watercutter. On June 3, 1964, he married Patricia (Stucke) Watercutter. His wife Pat survives in Cranberry Prairie. Jerry is survived by his 14 children and their spouses:...
Kathlyn R. "Kathy" Prenger
Jan 8, 2024
Kathlyn R. (Kathy) Prenger, age 79 of Minster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, January 8, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born on April 23, 1944 in Lima to the late Kenneth & Garnet (Hill) Rodeheffer. On September 12, 1964 she married John J. Prenger at St. Augustine Catholic Church in...
Angela M. Imel
Jan 5, 2024
Angela M. Imel, age 55, of St. Henry, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus. She was born August 5, 1968, in Niceville, FL, to Larry & Pat (Romer) Balster. On April 12, 1997, she married Mark Imel. Angela’s parents and husband all reside in St. Henry. Angela is survived by six children and...
Rebecca "Becky" Egbert
Jan 4, 2024
Rebecca A. Egbert, age 64 of Anna, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Shelby Skilled Nursing Center, Sidney, Ohio. She was born on April 8, 1959 in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Norbert & Rita (Gaier) Ripploh. She is survived by children: Ashley & Jack Copus, Redondo Beach, CA Brian & Blythe Egbert, Anna, Shawn &...
Michael Rhoads
Jan 2, 2024
Michael “Mikee” Rhoads, age 73, of Maria Stein, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 15, 1950 in Miami Dade County, Florida to the late Lyman & Anne Isabel (Roberts) Rhoads.
He is survived by his wife Teresa (Buening) Rhoads, a son Mark (Jennifer) Rhoads, a daughter Amber...
Julius Norbert Bender
Jan 1, 2024
Julius Norbert Bender, age 94 of Minster passed away at 2:30 PM on January 1, 2024 at his home in Minster. He was born in Fort Loramie, Ohio on December 5, 1929 to the late Clem & Emma (Seger) Bender. On August 29, 1953 he married Lois Baumer, and she preceded him in death on July 26, 2018. He is...
Collin D. Klosterman
Jan 1, 2024
Collin D. Klosterman, age 29 of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home in Minster. He was born on October 28, 1994 in Coldwater, Ohio to Daniel & Laura (Keller) Klosterman. They both survive in Minster. He is survived by brothers & sisters: Aubrey & Anthony Staton, Huntsville, AL, Samuel, Adriana, and Logan all at...
Fr. Juan Gonzalez
Dec 31, 2023
Fr. Juan González, C.PP.S.
February 8, 1946—December 31, 2023
Fr. Juan González, C.PP.S., 77, died at 11:50 a.m. on Sunday, December 31, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home. He had been in failing health in recent years.
Fr. González was born on February 8, 1946,...
Stanley G. Goettemoeller
Dec 27, 2023
Stanley G. Goettemoeller, age 99, of Cassella, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born November 9, 1924, in Cassella to the late Frank B. & Anna M. (Clune) Goettemoeller. On September 29, 1954, he married Alma C. (Siefring) Goettemoeller. Alma preceded Stanley in death on July 11, 2016. Stanley is survived by...
Diane E. Bickel
Dec 24, 2023
Diane Estella Bickel (Nana) died early on Christmas Eve. She is now reunited with her savior Jesus Christ and catching up with her beloved family. Diane was born March 6, 1948 in Celina, OH to Leona and Albert Watercutter and was the sister to four brothers Marvin, Gary, Dale and Randy. Diane learned very early on how to run...
Dennis D Gudorf
Dec 23, 2023
Dennis D. Gudorf, age 82 of Dayton, formerly of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:47 AM on December 23, 2023 in Troy, OH. He was born on August 29, 1941 in Minster, Ohio to the late Norbert & Freda (Moorman) Gudorf. He is married to Susan F. (Dempsey) Gudorf, and she survives. He is also survived by son & daughter-in-law: Jon...
