Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2023

Kathleen M. Young, age 99, of Montezuma died on Friday, November 3, 2023 in Celina, Ohio.   She was born on December 17, 1923 in Frenchtown to the late Leonard & Ursula (McEldowney) Bulcher.  May 23, 1942 in Frenchtown she married Ralph Young and he preceded her in 2000.

She is survived by children, Roger & Diane Young...

Oct 30, 2023

Gale Burch age 69, of Meranda Rd. Anna, OH died Monday, October 30, 2023 at Heritage Manor, Minster.  He was born May 3, 1954 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Daniel “Buss” & Betty Jean Burch.  He is survived by his stepmother Cheryl Burch. He married Ruth Ann Hoying on October 5, 1984 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic...

Oct 29, 2023

Stephen P. Lefeld, age 72, of Coldwater/Montezuma, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born March 29, 1951 in Coldwater to the late Paul Sr. & Rose Mary (Tangeman) Lefeld. On December 9 ,1972 he married Diane Wendel and she survives. Steve is survived by children, Brent & Angela Lefeld of...

Oct 29, 2023

Margaret Stammen, age 90, of Coldwater died on Sunday, October 29 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on January 17, 1933 in St. Henry to the late John & Margaret (Schuh) Jansen.  On February 13, 1954, she married Walter Stammen and he preceded her in 2000. She is also survived by children, Kathy Stammen-Schmidt of...

Oct 26, 2023

Vernon J. Huber age 92 of Maria Stein, Ohio formerly of Osgood passed away at 9:35 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born November 20, 1930 in Osgood, Ohio to the late Henry E. & Josephine (Sherman) Huber. He married Madonna Post on November 20, 1954 in St. Wendelin and she preceded him...

Oct 24, 2023

Phyllis E. Schroer, age 87, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.   She was born November 9, 1935, in Ohio City, Ohio, to the late Roy & Maxine (Dibert) Witten.  On September 14, 1963, she married Paul Schroer, and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2022.

Phyllis...

Oct 24, 2023

Laurie A. Temple, age 56, of Coldwater died on Tuesday, October 24 in Scott, Ohio.   She was born on November 20, 1966 in Coldwater to the late Victor & Dorothy (Broeker) Billerman.  On November 5, 2005, she married Jeff Temple and he survives in Coldwater.

She is also survived by children, Tylor & Katie Boyer of Scott,...

Oct 22, 2023

Phillip L Burker, age 68, of Coldwater OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home with his wife and granddaughter at his side. He was born on September 16, 1955, to the late Charles & Helen (Lightner) Burker. On February 2, 2006, he married his loving wife, Cerina Burker (Butler) and she currently presides in...

Oct 21, 2023

Early Saturday morning, October 21, 2023, Sue (Kaiser) Schmiesing went to live in the house of the Lord forever.  By God’s grace, she left this life holding hands with her family.

Sue made the world a brighter place on May 25, 1950. On June 16, 1973, she married her love of 50 years, Sam Schmiesing.

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Oct 17, 2023

Robert A. Pleiman, age 89, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, October 17 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater He was born March 4, 1934 in Coldwater to the late Joseph & Theresa (Stahl) Pleiman. On February 27, 1954, he married Betty A. (Grillot) Pleiman and she died in 2017. He is survived by children, Steven & Lynda  Pleiman of...

Oct 16, 2023

Bernard J. “Pete” Schaefer, 86, formally of 4098 St. Rt. 118 Coldwater passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Gardens of St. Henry after a short illness. Pete was born on April 19, 1937 to Bernard A. and Martin (Braun) Schaefer, at home in Coldwater. Pete was a 1955 graduate of Coldwater High School and a...

Oct 15, 2023

Karen M. Topp, age 70 of Anna, Ohio, died on October 15, 2023 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on November 12, 1952 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Melvin & Pauline (Bender) Schmiesing.  She married Dale Topp on April 3, 1976 in Minster, Ohio.  He survives in Anna.  She is also survived by siblings: Jane...

Oct 13, 2023

Heather Siegrist, age 45 of Minster, Ohio, died on October 13, 2023 at her home in Minster.  She was born on February 3, 1978 in Paris Illinois to Stephen & Monique (Dawson) Brandt.  Her mother survives in Illinois. She is survived by her life partner Rob Turner, children: Elijah Siegrist, Shiloh Siegrist, Josie Siegrist, Jax Turner.  Private services will...

Oct 11, 2023

Bernard “Sam” Doseck, age 96 of Ft. Loramie formerly of Botkins, Ohio, died at 7:56 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Lock Two, Ohio to the late Christian & Julianna (Behr) Doseck. He married Irene Yahl on October 5, 1948 and she preceded him in death...

Oct 1, 2023

Roy R. Thobe, age 60 of Dayton died Sunday, October 1, 2023 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima. He was born October 29, 1962 in Coldwater to Donald & Patty (Schwieterman) Thobe who survive in Maria Stein. Roy is also survived by a son Gabe Simmons of Indianapolis; daughter Shaelynn Thobe of Dayton; siblings and in laws, Sam Thobe...

Sep 29, 2023

Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S.

July 10, 1935-September 29, 2023

Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S., 88, died on September 29, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.

He was born on July 10, 1935, in Superior, Wisc., to Michael and Emily (Jaques) Flaherty....

Sep 27, 2023

Elaine J. Ebbing, age 77 of Coldwater died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born September 10, 1946 in Coldwater to the late Victor & Mary (Hoying) Evers. On October 21, 1967 in Carthagena she married Clem Ebbing and he died October 17, 2001.

She is also survived by children, Edward (Michelle)...

Sep 27, 2023

Todd Ashbaugh, age 54 of Coldwater died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born February 1, 1969 in St. Marys to the late Wiliam & Mary Jo(Hardin) Ashbaugh. On June 30, 2001 in St. Anthony he married Karen (Timmerman) Ashbaugh she survives in Coldwater.

He is also survived by daughters,...

Sep 27, 2023

Lester J. Homan, age 84 of Cassella, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville.  He was born April 19, 1939, in Cassella, Ohio to the late Bernard & Catherine (Hoying) Homan.  He married Anita (Meier) Homan on April 8, 1961, and she survives in Cassella.

Lester is also survived by five children:  Gregg...

Sep 27, 2023

Anthony I. Albers, age 82 of Egypt, Ohio, died on September 27, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.  He was born on February 5, 1941 in Minster, Ohio to the late Henry & Marcella (Pohlman) Albers.  He married Martha Bohman on September 14, 1963 in St. Nicholas Church, Osgood.  She survives in Egypt. He is also...