Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 5, 2023

Daniel L. Koverman age 62 of Russia, Ohio died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County Inpatient, Troy, Ohio.  He was born May 5, 1960 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Roger & Rose (Alexander) Koverman.  He is survived by children: Jason & Rebecca Koverman, Auburn, IN, Chris Koverman, Ft. Bliss, TX, Samantha Koverman and significant...

Mar 4, 2023

William Simeon Mattingly, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on July 27, 1927, in Loretto, Kentucky to the late Joseph Bryan and Mary Bridgett (Russell) Mattingly. On May 22, 1953, he married his beloved wife of 59 years, Marita Joan Winhoven at Holy Trinity Church in...

Mar 4, 2023

Steven B. Simcoe, age 71, of St. Henry, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born April 14, 1951, in Warsaw, IN, to the late Kenneth & Wanda (Smith) Simcoe. On September 30, 1978, he married Becky (Minch) Simcoe, and she survives in St. Henry. Steve is also survived...

Feb 28, 2023

Eileen A. Delzeith, age 87, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.  She was born on July 24, 1935 at home, to the late Stephen & Agnes (Fiely) Evers.  On April 28, 1969 she married Cyril  “George” Delzeith, and he died on May 8, 2013.  A native of St. Wendelin, she lived...

Feb 25, 2023

Robert (Bob) William Ehlers, age 87, of North Star, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 8, 1935, in North Star, OH, to the late Walter & Alma  (Davis) Ehlers. He married Rita (Gepfrey) Ehlers on October 28, 1961, at St. Remy’s Catholic Church in Russia. Bob is survived by his...

Feb 24, 2023

Nancy Jane Palte age 90 of Minster passed away at 1:54 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville. She was born September 18, 1932 in Minster, Ohio to the late Elmer & Mathilda (Fischer) Bensman. She married Dr. William Joseph Palte on September 12, 1959 at St. Augustine Church, Minster. He preceded her in death on July...

Feb 23, 2023

Rita (Meyer) Buschur, age 96, of North Star, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at The Gardens of Celina surrounded by family. She was born November 24, 1926  in Mercer County, to the late Frank & Laura (Steinke) Meyer. On August 23, 1947 she married Robert L. Buschur in North Star, and he preceded her in 2013.