Obituary Listing

Dec 15, 2023

James Moorman, age 80 of Chickasaw passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Celina Manor. He was born on April 27, 1943 in Celina, Ohio to the late Anthony & Pauline (Wenning) Moorman. On April 12, 1969 he married Elaine (Bertke) and she survives in Chickasaw. He is survived by children, Craig & Cindy Moorman of St. Henry,...

Dec 11, 2023

Robert V. Rutschilling, age 64, of Coldwater, died Monday, December 11, 2023 in Lima. He was born October 5, 1959 in Neptune to the late Vincent & Anna Rita (Bruns) Rutschilling. He is survived by three sons Adam Rutschilling of Greenville, Bernard Rutschilling of Dayton and Aaron Rutschilling of Greenville; sisters Phyllis Doll of Coldwater and Linda (Ken) Woeste...

Dec 1, 2023

Shirley M. Rammel, age 86, of St. Henry, died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born on March 19, 1937, in Celina, to the late Kenneth and Caroline (Froning) Chrisman.

On September 8, 1962, Shirley married Kenneth Rammel.  Ken and Shirley were happily married for over 61 years.  ...

Dec 1, 2023

Alvin F. Dues, age 84, of Coldwater, passed away peacefully at his home in Coldwater on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born April 5, 1939 in Philothea to the late Clarence “Fat” & Hilda (Cron) Dues. On February 1, 1964, he married Virginia “Ginny” (Rose) Dues and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by his daughter,...

Nov 27, 2023

Mark “Goober” Klenke, age 61 of Coldwater, died on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on July 10, 1962 in Coldwater to the late Wilfred J. & Frances (Selhorst) Klenke. He is survived by siblings and in-laws: Tom (Rox) Klenke of Coldwater, Dan (Rose) Klenke of St. Marys,...

Nov 24, 2023

Lillian M. Zimmerman, age 96 of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:14 PM on Friday November 24, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio.  She was born on April 29, 1927 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late Clemens & Francis (Baumer) Hoying.  She married Richard Zimmerman on November 10, 1948 in St. Patrick Church.  He preceded...

Nov 23, 2023

Ted Meyer, age 73 of Fort Loramie formerly of Minster, Ohio, died at 01:19 AM on November 23, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio.  He was born on September 29, 1950 in Minster, Ohio to the late Julian & Constance (Vallo) Meyer.  He is survived by his children: Sean Meyer, Minster and his children Aeryn,...

Nov 22, 2023

Rhonda “Ronnie” F. Raible, age 66 of Minster, Ohio, died at 4:05 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at UC Medical Center, Cincinnati. She was born on February 10, 1957 in Campbell County, KY to Ronald & Ruth (Fornash) Brennan. Her father survives in Highland Heights, KY. Ronnie married Jeff Raible on May 12, 1990 at St. Therese Catholic...

Nov 22, 2023

Richard J. Moeder, age 94, of St. Henry, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

He was born to the late Julius and Anna (Winkeljohn) Moeder on April 6, 1929.  Rich was born at home and lived almost his entire life in the same farmhouse just outside of St. Henry.

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Nov 22, 2023

Patricia A. Dahlinghaus, age 73 of Minster, Ohio, died at 6:00 AM on November 22, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.  She was born on May 29, 1950 in Sidney, Ohio to Fred & Luanna “Annie” (Schaub) Kohler. Her mother survives in Botkins.  She is also survived by her husband of 54 years David Dahlinghaus, and he survives in Minster....

Nov 18, 2023

Jeffrey K. Swartzel, age 70, of Coldwater, died Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home. He was born September 4, 1953 in Dayton to Donald & Geraldine (Keelor) Swartzel and his mother survives. On August 23, 1975 he married Mary E. (Milne) Swartzel and she died November 29, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Devin & Brooke (Muhlenkamp)...

Nov 18, 2023

Thomas Frank Niekamp, age 95, of St. Henry died peacefully early Saturday morning November 18, 2023, at his home in St. Henry. Tom was born June 17, 1928, in Celina to the late Andrew and Alma (Bertke) Niekamp. On October 15, 1949, he married his first and only love, Mary (Beckman) Niekamp. Together Tom and Mary were happily married...

Nov 17, 2023

Betty Bertke, age 80 of Coldwater passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Briarwood Village. She was born August 7, 1943 in North Star, Ohio to the late Joseph & Dolores (Schwieterman) Dwenger. On June 2, 1964, she married Larry Bertke and he preceded her in 2013. She is survived by her children, Deborah Bertke of Coldwater, Doug &...

Nov 14, 2023

John Buehler, 87, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on November 14, 2023. He and his twin sister Joan were born on September 21, 1936, to Raymond and Dora (nee Meyer) Buehler of McCartyville, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by sister Virginia (Clarence) Boerger; brothers Raymond, who died shortly after birth; Orville, who died at age 11; Roman...

Nov 14, 2023

Bridgid Ann (Baltes) Bergman, age 94 of 3003 Cisco Rd, Sidney, OH 45365, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 at 5:19 AM. Ann was born on April 21, 1929 and raised in the rural area near Brock, Ohio to the late William and Clara (Bey) Baltes. On September 29, 1951 at Holy Family Church in Frenchtown, Ohio, Ann...

Nov 14, 2023

Alice A. Knapke, age 86 of Van Wert passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Hearth and Home, Van Wert. She was born May 26, 1937 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Julian and Frances (Geier) Koesters. On June 6, 1998, she married Gerald Knapke who passed away September 8, 2023. She is survived by her children and in-laws:...

Nov 11, 2023

Donald F. Evers, age 88, of New Bremen and formerly of St. Henry died peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen.  He was born June 16, 1935, in Coldwater to the late Sebastian & Alvina (Hoying) Evers.  On May 18, 1957, he married Verena (Stammen) Evers, and she survives in New Bremen.  Don...

Nov 11, 2023

Alberta  “Bertie” Bruns, age 85, of St. Sebastian died on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Coldwater, Ohio.   She was born on September 18, 1938 in Osgood to the late Joseph & Cecilia (Bruening) Frey. On April 12, 1958 in St. Nicholas Church, Osgood she married Willard Bruns and he survives in St. Sebastian.

She is survived by...

Nov 10, 2023

John R. Kittle, age 84, of St. Henry died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.  He was born on May 31, 1939, in Celina to the late Vera (Gordon) Kittle and Naaman Kittle.  On January 30, 1999, he married Patricia (Evers- Seger).

John graduated from Celina High School and then served in...

Nov 7, 2023

James A. Behr, age 61 of Maria Stein, Ohio, died at 8:01 AM on November 7, 2023 at OSU Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio.  He was born on April 2, 1962 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Cletus & Ruth (Leugers) Behr. He married Lisa Nieberding on July 5, 1986 in Maria Stein, Ohio and she survives in Maria Stein.  ...