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Norman L. Bertke

Norman L. Bertke

Jul 30, 2023

Norman L. Bertke, age 91 of Minster, Ohio passed away in the night on July 30, 2023, at Heritage Manor, Minster Ohio. He was born on October 29, 1931 in Minster, Ohio to the late Aloys & Clara Belle (Gudorf) Bertke.

He is survived by his children Karen and David Junkin of Bellbrook, OH, Judith (Carte) Leese...

Virginia A. Daniel

Virginia A. Daniel

Jul 29, 2023

Virginia A. Daniel, a beloved member of the Russia, Ohio community, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 98.

Virginia was born on October 6, 1924, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Magdalene (Guillozet) Magoto. She grew up in Russia and cherished her small-town roots throughout her life. On November 9,...

Roselyn C. Kunemund

Roselyn C. Kunemund

Jul 26, 2023

Roselyn C. Kunemund, age 81 of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:51 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster, Ohio.  She was born on February 28, 1942 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late August & Catherine (Hemmelgarn) Budde.  She married Robert F. Kunemund and preceded in her death. She is survived by sister, Ruth...

Wilbert "Bill" B. Luthman

Wilbert "Bill" B. Luthman

Jul 24, 2023

Wilbert B. “Bill” Luthman, age 91 years and 6 days of Russia, Ohio, died on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio.  He was born on July 18, 1932 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late Wilbur & Viola (Gariety) Luthman.  He married Joyce Woydziak on August 11, 1956 in Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown, Ohio, and...

Richard 'Dick' Alig

Richard 'Dick' Alig

Jul 24, 2023

Richard ‘Dick’ L. Alig, age 88 of Coldwater died July 24, 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born January 15, 1935 in Jay County, Indiana to the late John W. Alig and Hilda P. (Droesch) Alig. On February 9, 1957 he married Jeanette Wellman who survives in Coldwater. Other survivors are three sons, Steve (Mary Jo) Alig...

James Birt

James Birt

Jul 22, 2023

James R. Birt age 96 of Celina, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home in Celina. He was born on July 30, 1926 to the late Russell & Alvina (Kremelbeck) Birt. On December 12, 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Rita (Schell) Birt and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by his children, Larry...

Jaxon Lee Rammel

Jaxon Lee Rammel

Jul 22, 2023

Jaxon Lee Rammel, the 17 days-old son of Trevor & Kristina (Kahlig) Rammel died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Dayton Children’s Hospital.  Jaxon was born on July 5, 2023, in Coldwater.  Surviving Jaxon are his parents, his big brother Daniel, his grandparents Daniel & Sheila Kahlig, Anthony Rammel, and Lisha Rammel all of Coldwater, a great grandmother, Rose...

Jonathan Michael Schmidt

Jonathan Michael Schmidt

Jul 20, 2023

Jonathan Michael Schmidt, age 38 of Sidney, Ohio, died on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio.  He was born on December 28, 1984 in Sidney, Ohio. He married Stephanie Schlater, and she survives in Sidney.  He is also survived by children: Keaton and Adeline both at home, his father Andrew & Karen Schmidt survive in Sidney and his...

Dawn Simon

Dawn Simon

Jul 20, 2023

Dawn (Johnson) Simon age 75 of Celina, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Celina Manor. She was born on January 30, 1948 to Sally (Boone) Gezzer of Elyria, OH and the late Don Johnson. She married James ‘Jim’ Simon and he preceded her in 2019. She is survived by her three children, Amy Walker of Dunbar, Pennsylvania, Michael...

Michael A. Vehorn

Michael A. Vehorn

Jul 18, 2023

Michael A. Vehorn, age 71 of Maria Stein, Ohio, died at 11:35 AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, Ohio.  He was born on March 7, 1952 in Celina, Ohio to the late Elmer & Pauline (Wenning) Vehorn.  He is survived by brothers & sisters: Barb & Clarence Cecil, Jackson Center, Bob & Linda Vehorn,...

Erma R. Brunswick

Erma R. Brunswick

Jul 13, 2023

Erma R. Brunswick age 96 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 4:55 AM on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen.  She was born on November 26, 1926 in St. Rose to the late Bernard & Clara (Holdheide) Luttmer.  She married Robert J. Brunswick on October 16, 1948 in St. Rose Catholic Church and he preceded...

Mary Jo Schlater

Mary Jo Schlater

Jul 12, 2023

Mary Jo Schlater, age 65, of Lakengren and formerly of St. Henry, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her residence.

She was born January 9, 1958, in Coldwater, to the late Urban C. & Luetta J. (Hartings) Mescher.  On April 23, 1983, she married David Schlater.  David survives at their home in Lakengren.

Mary...

James 'Jim' Bruns

James 'Jim' Bruns

Jul 11, 2023

James “Jim” Bruns, age 78, of Celina, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born on March 15, 1945 in Coldwater to the late Raymond & Viola (Wehrman) Bruns

He is survived by siblings, Marge & Walt Albers of Maria Stein, Bonnie Hogan of Enumclaw, Washington, Linda Bruns of Kettering,...

Robert "Bob" Huecker

Robert "Bob" Huecker

Jul 11, 2023

Robert “Bob” Henry Huecker was born on November 30, 1939 at his home in McCartyville, Ohio, the son of Paul & Theresa (Schlater) Huecker.  He died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 1:04 AM at Hospice of Dayton. On July 1964 he married Carol Grillot at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia, Ohio.   They built and moved into their...

Judith A. Kemper

Judith A. Kemper

Jul 9, 2023

Judith A. Kemper, age 80 of Minster, Ohio, died at 10:42 AM on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio.  She was born on November 17, 1942 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Ralph & Ester (Bergman) Linthicum.  She married Robert Kemper on June 6, 1964 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney and he survives in Minster.  ...

Therese Ann Albers

Therese Ann Albers

Jul 8, 2023

Therese “Terri” Ann Albers, age 83, of Montezuma died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home. She was born on April 6, 1940 in Russia to the late Michael and Helen (Schweitzer) Gepfrey. She graduated from Holy Angels High School in Sidney in 1958 and the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati in 1962. She was an...

Frank Bonifas

Frank Bonifas

Jul 7, 2023

Frank Bonifas, age 68, of Coldwater, died on July 7, 2023 at Celina Manor. He was born on February 13, 1954 in Coldwater to the late James & Mary Rita (Hausfeld) Bonifas.

He is survived by a sister Teresa & Jim Gardner of Cincinnati, nieces, Emily, Erin, and Eleanor, and numerous relatives and close friends.

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Patricia Grieshop

Patricia Grieshop

Jul 6, 2023

Patricia H. Grieshop, age 74 of Yorkshire, Ohio, died on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at her home in Yorkshire, Ohio.  She was born on November 30, 1948 in Celina, Ohio to the late Urban & Rita (Liening) Schmiesing. She married Vernon Grieshop on November 29, 1969 and he survives in Yorkshire. She is also survived by children: Mark &...

Irene Schilling

Irene Schilling

Jul 5, 2023

Irene (Siefring) Schilling, age 98, of Coldwater, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 5, 2023 at Briarwood Village.

She was born in  Wendelin on June, 26, 1925 to the late Jacob & Loretta (Wuebker) Siefring.

On June 26, 1947 she married Ralph R. Schilling and he preceded her in death on June 1,...

Louis E. Schlater

Louis E. Schlater

Jul 5, 2023

Louis E. Schlater, age 90, of North Star, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence in North Star.

He was born October 1, 1932, in Ft. Loramie, to the late Clem & Genora (Coverman) Schlater.  On May 21, 1955, he married Irene (Hemmelgarn) Schlater, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2009.

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