Obituary Listing

Mar 30, 2023

Brother Paul Chase, C.PP.S.

December 9, 1945–March 30, 2023

Brother Paul Chase, C.PP.S., 77, died in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He had been in failing health for several months, after a fall.

He was born December 9, 1945, in Fairbank,...

Mar 24, 2023

Keegan Joseph Freytag, age 1 of Minster, Ohio, died at 11:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Huber Heights, Ohio. He was born on February 1, 2022 to John & Hanna (Schmit) Freytag. His parents survive in Minster. He is also survived by his grandparents Kevin & Lisa Schmit,...

Mar 24, 2023

Judith A. Knapke, age 81, of Coldwater and formerly of Chickasaw, died on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born January 28, 1942, in Coldwater, to the late Raymond & Juliana (Selhorst) Wilker. On June 10, 1970, she married Gilbert Knapke. Gilbert survives in Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Judy is also...

Mar 22, 2023

Rygh E. Fortkamp, age 23 of Minster, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home in Minster. He was born on February 10, 2000 to Edward Fortkamp & Melissa Buening. His mother survives with her husband William Roche in Greenville and his father and his wife April survive in New Weston. He is also survived by his...

Mar 22, 2023

Barbara Ann Monnin, 81, a long-time resident of Russia, passed away at 8:55 PM March 22, 2023, at Dorothy Love surrounded by her family in her last days. She was born February 3, 1942, in Montezuma, OH, to Clement and Irene (Bergman) Homan. On November 24, 1962, she married Bede A. Monnin at St. Henry Catholic Church, and he...

Mar 21, 2023

Oliver Daniel Menchhofer, infant son of Austin & Sarah (Schaadt) Menchhofer of Union City, Indiana, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital. He was born January 25, 2023 in Coldwater. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Carolyn Schaadt (Dave Pohlman), Dave Schaadt (Lisa Freeman), and Kellie (Levi) Ashmore; great grandparents Ed (Connie) Klenke, Peggy...

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Adele Kunk, age 83, of St. Henry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday evening, March 18, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born June 29, 1939, in St. Henry, to the late Herbert & Bernadette (Borger) Laux.  On October 30, 1965, she married Thomas Kunk.  Tom survives in St. Henry.

Mar 18, 2023

Merdella Mary (Borger) Schwieterman, known affectionately by everyone as Mert, died peacefully on March 18, 2023, after a long and fulfilling life. Mert was born on March 5, 1926, in St. Henry, Ohio to Urban & Thresia (Uhlenhake) Borger. On May 14, 1949, she married Cyril “Cy” Schwieterman, who died February 21, 2001.

Mert was a devoted...

Mar 17, 2023

Berdella (Rose) Hemmelgarn , 99, was born on December 11, 1923, in St. Henry to the late Roman and Marie (Leistenschneider) Rose.. She died on March 17, 2023 at her home in St. Henry surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death in 2018 by Leonard Hemmelgarn, her husband of 73 years.

She is survived by...

Mar 16, 2023

Judy A. Bergman, age 64, of Yorkshire, died Thursday morning, March 16, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.

She was born April 16, 1958, in Coldwater, to the late Ralph & Mary (Boeckman) Tumbusch.  On May 5, 1984, she married Dennis Bergman.  Dennis survives in Yorkshire.

Also surviving Judy are four children: Heather &...

Mar 16, 2023

Norbert John Magoto, age 94 of Russia, Ohio, died at 11:30 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Elmwood of New Bremen, Ohio. He was born on November 9, 1928 to the late Henry & Ethel (Eley) Magoto. He married Martha Huber on September 11, 1954 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport. She survives in Russia. He is...

Mar 14, 2023

Carl L. Barlage, age 91 of Russia, Ohio, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home in Russia, Ohio. He was born on November 22, 1931 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late John & Mary (Barhorst) Barlage. He married Rita Monnin on June 9, 1956 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 1985. He is survived...

Mar 13, 2023

Anita Danette Huber, age 61, of Coldwater, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born July 8, 1962 to the late William & Eunice (Tolle) Burgess. On January 2, 1987 she married Darrell Huber and he survives. Also surviving are children Jessica Susnik and Zachary Huber (Raymond Wolfe); stepchildren Jenn Mason, Travis...

Mar 13, 2023

Rita M Heitkamp, age 80 of Minster, Ohio, died at 12:05 PM on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mercer Health Hospital Coldwater, Ohio.  She was born on October 9, 1942 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Clem & Agnes (Homan) Schulte.  She married Walter R. Heitkamp on November 14, 1964 in Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw and he survives...

Mar 12, 2023

Dorothy M. Kanney, age 92, of Briarwood and formerly St. Henry died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. She was born August 21, 1930, in Osgood, to the late Anthony & Sophia (Hartings) Drees. On September 30, 1950, she married Robert O. Kanney. Dot and Bob were married almost 60 years before his passing on April 15, 2010....

Mar 11, 2023

Urban “Uppie” Berning, age 95, of Maria Stein, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on September 25, 1927 in St. Patrick, Ohio, to the late Joeseph & Rose (Knob) Berning. He married Lucille “Lucy” (Borger) Berning on June 21, 1952, and she preceded him in 2019.

Mar 9, 2023

George A. Koesters, age 80, of Coldwater, died on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home in Coldwater.  He was born August 19, 1942, in Celina, to the late Clarence & Octavia (Meyer) Koesters.  On September 17, 1966, he married Shirley (Remaklus) and she survives in Coldwater.  George is also survived by children: Jeff & Jenny Koesters of Coldwater,...

Mar 6, 2023

Stacy Marie Heitkamp, age 46, went to the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1976, in Coldwater to Neal & Jane (Hartings) Heitkamp who survive in Coldwater. Stacy is also survived by a brother and his wife Roger (Nicole) Heitkamp; nieces and nephew Lizabeth, Jillian and Bryson and she was godmother to Lizabeth...

Mar 6, 2023

Geraldine M. “Gerry” (Feldhake) Gast , died Monday at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, OH, after a brief illness. She was 99 years old and the proud mother of six children, 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Gerry was born January 17, 1924, in St. Henry, the daughter of the late Aloys J. “Larry” and Eleanora Christina...

Mar 5, 2023

Wilbur A. Sturwold age 90 of Russia, Ohio died at 9:24 AM Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home in Russia. He was born February 12, 1933 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late John & Mary (Dwenger) Sturwold. He married Mary Jane Luthman on June 27, 1959 in St. Patrick Church, St. Patrick, Ohio. She preceded him in death...