Obituary Listing

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.  ...

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.

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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,...