Obituary Listing

Feb 2, 2023

Wayne A. Hemmelgarn, age 54, of Carthagena, died peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home.  He was born January 24, 1969, in Coldwater to Roman & Marceil (Garke) Hemmelgarn.  On September 4, 1993, he married Kelly (McMillion) Hemmelgarn, and she survives in Carthagena.  Also surviving Wayne are his sons, Aaren & Kelsey Hemmelgarn of...

Feb 1, 2023

Kevin “Hog” Paul Brunswick, age 61, formerly of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  He was born October 5, 1961 in Coldwater, Ohio to Donald & Doris Ann (Knapke) Brunswick. He married Annette (Seibert) Brunswick and she survives him in Piqua.

Kevin is survived by children, Alyssa & Stephen Probert of Columbus, Leah Brunswick & Michael...

Jan 29, 2023

Cindy M. Brown, age 66 of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:23 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born on June 7, 1956 to the late Marcus “Mike” & Irene (Vehorn) Meiring.  Cindy married Thomas Brown on October 27, 1979 in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio and he survives in Minster.  She is...

Jan 27, 2023

Robert Forsthoefel, age 78, of Coldwater, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born April 4, 1944 in Celna to the late Richard & Lillian (Willhoff) Forsthoefel. On October 22, 1966 he married Janet A. (Remaklus) who died May 8, 2021. He is survived by three sons, Brad (Jill) Forsthoefel of Cincinnati, Chad (Lisa)...

Jan 27, 2023

Ezra L. Fisher, age 71 of Minster, Ohio, died at 12:57 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 21, 1951 in Lima Ohio to the late Bob A. & Shirley (Davis) Fisher.  He is survived by children: Adam & Pamela Fisher, Dayton & Shari & Adam Castrechino, Minster, grandchildren: Raedyn &...

Jan 27, 2023

Jeffrey (Doc) L. Nagel, a loving and dedicated son, brother, father, and grandfather, age 63 of Anna, Ohio, died at 12:28 pm on Friday, January 27, 2023 at The Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 6, 1959 in Sidney, Ohio to Paul & Lois (Egbert) Nagel. His father preceded him in death in...

Jan 24, 2023

Lester A. Stammen, age 91, of St. Henry, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home in St. Henry.  He was born June 2, 1931, in New Weston, Ohio to the late Frank and Hilda (Otte) Stammen.  On June 24, 1961 he married Viola P. (Homan) Stammen and she preceded him in death on January 7, 2012. ...

Jan 22, 2023

Jane F. Wilker, 92, of Montezuma, Ohio, died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.  She was born on November 12, 1930 in Minster to the late Henry J. & Florence B. (Weghorst) Wendeln. She married Elmer Wilker on August 26, 1950 in Minster and he died April 15, 2001.

Jane is survived by her children;...

Jan 20, 2023

Fr. James Dugal, C.PP.S.

June 29, 1929–January 20, 2023

Fr. James Dugal, C.PP.S., 93, died at 10:35 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.

Fr. Dugal was born in Jackson, Mich., on June 29, 1929,...

Jan 20, 2023

Linda L. Gaier, age 73 of Fort Loramie, Ohio, died at 7:14 PM on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home in Fort. Loramie, Ohio.  She was born on August 7, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Albert & Mary Ellen (Hoelscher) Gaier.  She is survived by sisters: Agnes Doseck, Botkins, Janice & Elmer Larger, Fort Loramie, 17...

Jan 19, 2023

Dorothy M. Hein, 95, of Montezuma, Ohio, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio.  She was born on August 14, 1927 in Jay County, Indiana to the late John and Hilda (Droesch) Alig. She married Arthur H. Buschur on February 12, 1947 at St. Anthony and he died September...

Jan 19, 2023

Linda L. (Grunden) Marshal, 81 of Celina, Ohio peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on July, 20, 1941 in Celina, Ohio to the late Herbert and Thelma (Shaner) Grunden.

Linda is survived...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary E. Sautman age 90 of Minster, Ohio died at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio.  She was born on October 29, 1932 in Minster, Ohio to the late Alfred & Pauline (Kaiser) Sautman. She is survived by a sister-in-law Sandra Sautman, Crescent Springs, KY, 2 nieces: Susan & Mike Borchers, Marie...

Jan 16, 2023

Julia M. Heitkamp, 80, of St. Anthony, died Monday, January 16, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born December 4, 1942 in Celina to the late Leonard and Esther (Rumschlag) Rosenbeck. On May 19, 1962 she married Elmer Heitkamp. She is also survived by children: Gary (Shirley) Heitkamp of Bryant, IN, Steve (Dawn) Heitkamp of Celina, Deb (Robert)...

Jan 14, 2023

Kathryn A. Dues, age 59 of Minster, Ohio, died at 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at OSU Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on March 21 1963 to Elton “Sonny” Meiring & the late Esther M. (Vehorn) Meiring.  Her mother preceded her in death on July 14, 2002 and her father survives in Minster.  She married...

Jan 13, 2023

Gerald A. (Jerry) & Barbara J. (Barb) Thomas of Tavares, Florida. Jerry passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 and Barb passed away on Friday January 13, 2023.

Jerry was born July 20, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio to...

Jan 11, 2023

Urban A. Knapke, age 95, of Maria Stein, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.  He was born November 11, 1927, in Maria Stein, to the late August & Leona (Roeckner) Knapke.  On July 10, 1948, he married Mildred (Klenke) Knapke, and she preceded him in death on October 31, 2016.  Urban is survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Connie “Constance”(Hamberg) Davenport, age 70, of Montezuma, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home in Montezuma. She was born March 22, 1952 in Coldwater to the late Louis & Ruth (Hess) Hamberg. She married her husband, Roger Davenport on August 21, 1972 and he survives her. She is survived by six children, Bryan Davenport of Montezuma, Lisa...

Jan 10, 2023

Paul J. Dues, age 94 of Minster, Ohio, died at 1:33 AM on January 10, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. He was born on August 2, 1928 in Minster, Ohio to the late John G. & Katherine (Brandewie) Dues. Paul married Norma J. Simon on April 27, 1950 in St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio. She preceded...

Jan 7, 2023

Ralph W. Wolfe, 64, of Celina, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born July 5, 1958, in St. Marys, Ohio. He is survived by his father Gordon (Kenneth) Wolfe, wife Deborah (Stephens) Wolfe of Celina, and by his daughter, Christine (Wolfe) Robertson of Waterford Michigan. He is also survived by his brother, Brian Wolfe of Celina; aunts and...