Obituary Listing

Dec 14, 2022

Judith A. “Judy” Coppess, age 80 of Minster, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital following an auto accident. She was born January 7, 1942, in Celina, to the late Stanley & Velone (Laffin) Bricker. Judy married Larry L. Coppess on June 25, 1961, and he survives...

Dec 13, 2022

Brother Jerry Schwieterman, C.PP.S.

October 19, 1961-December 13, 2022

Brother Jerry Anthony Schwieterman, C.PP.S., passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., at Blue Creek Healthcare in Whitehouse, Ohio. He was 61 and had been in declining health in recent years.

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Dec 12, 2022

Mary Jean Heitbrink, age 84 of Minster, Ohio, died at 4:24 AM on December 12, 2022 at her home in Minster.  She was born on October 19, 1938 in Shelby County, Ohio to the late Raymond & Ludwina (Meiring) Hoying.  She married James Heitbrink on August 29, 1959 in St. Patrick Church, St. Patrick, Ohio and he survives in...

Dec 9, 2022

Helen A. Meyer, age 96 of McCartyville, Ohio, died at 3:25 AM on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio.  She was born on August 29, 1926 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio to the late Anton & Edith (Naber) Toller.  She married Lawrence “Potsy” Meyer on June 30, 1951 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie and he...

Dec 6, 2022

Debora K. Ranly, age 62 of Sidney, Ohio, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her home in Sidney.  She was born on January 3, 1960 in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Albert & Martha (Bornhorst) Barhorst.  She married Kevin D. Ranly on November 15, 1995 and he survives in Sidney. She is also survived by children: Makenzie...

Dec 6, 2022

Lois J. Heyne, age 95 of Minster, Ohio, died at 3:45 PM on December 6, 2022 at Vancrest Nursing Home St. Marys, Ohio.  She was born on August 12, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Alfred & Leona (Vallo) Friemering.  Lois married Wilfred H. “Jack” Heyne on November 15, 1947 in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He preceded...

Dec 3, 2022

On December 3, 2022, Michael ‘Mike’ Koester passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mike endured a four-year battle with cancer, passing at 55 years of age. Mike was born on September 23, 1967 in Coldwater, Ohio to Charles and Aneta (Werling) Koester. After attending Coldwater High School as a standout student-athlete, Mike attended...

Nov 30, 2022

Beth Hinker age 69 of Minster, Ohio died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio.  She was born September 17, 1953 in Minster, Ohio to the late Irwin “Sparky” & Eileen (Eisert) Baumer.  She married Jim Hinker on October 4, 1975 in St. Augustine Church, Minster, Ohio and he survives in Minster. She is...

Nov 30, 2022

Marjorie M. Wehrman, age 84 of Minster, Ohio, died on November 30, 2022 at her home in Minster, Ohio.  She was born on June 22, 1938 in Burkettsville, Ohio to the late Walter J. & Alberta V. (Meyer) Hemmelgarn. She married Eugene Wehrman on September 4, 1957 in St. Bernard Church, Burkettsville and he survives in Minster.  She is...

Nov 29, 2022

Donald J. Livingston, age 60, of Coldwater passed away peacefully in Coldwater, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born October 20, 1962 in Great Lakes, Illinois to the late James & Shirley (Bissell) Livingston. On November 8, 1997 he married Denise Livingston and she survives in Coldwater. He is survived by his daughters, Kasey & Michael King of Kentucky,...

Nov 29, 2022

Douglas A. Braun, age 66, of Celina, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home in Celina. He was born April 8, 1956 in Ft. Recovery, to the late William & Pauline (Fisher) Braun. He married Tina (Black) Braun on October 10, 2003 and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by his daughter, Ashley Braun of...

Nov 28, 2022

Donald H. Schmitmeyer age 88 of Minster, Ohio passed peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. He was born March 17, 1934 in Minster, Ohio to the late Leander & Elsie (Enneking) Schmitmeyer. He married Marilyn Menker on June 1, 1957 at Holy Rosary Church, St. Marys, Ohio. She preceded him in death on February...

Nov 28, 2022

Gary Siefring, age 58, of Philothea, died on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the family farm. He was born September 2, 1964, in Coldwater, to the late David ‘Doc’ Siefring and Eileen (Knapke) of Philothea. He is survived by siblings and in laws, Bill (Ruth) Siefring of Fort Recovery, Theresa (Tim) Brady of Coldwater and Craig Siefring of Philothea,...

Nov 26, 2022

Vivian D. Clune, age 90, of St. Henry, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born December 27, 1931, in Ft. Loramie to the late Bernard & Frances (Otting) Bergman. On September 23, 1953, she married Lewis B. Clune and he died January 15, 2008. She is survived by her children, Gary (Bev) Clune,...

Nov 24, 2022

Treva E. Albers, age 78 of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on April 18, 1944 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Frances & Mildred (Brandewie) Lallemand.  She married Louis Albers on November 26, 1964 in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport. He survives in Minster. She...

Nov 23, 2022

Kurt D. McAfee, age 68 of Coldwater, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his home.  He was born July 28, 1954, in Coldwater to the late Kirby & Anna Jeanette (Agler) McAfee.  On August 10. 1973 he married Linda (Reigelsperger) who survives. He is also survived by children, Jason McAfee of Coldwater, Jessica Poeppelman of St. Henry and Josh...

Nov 20, 2022

Jerald A. Bergman, age 76, of Rossburg, died on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys.  He was born February 22, 1946, in McCartyville to the late Andrew & Lucille (Frey) Bergman.  He married Deborah (Niemeyer) on October 5, 2001, and she survives in Rossburg.   Jerry is also survived by children, Brian & Lisa Bergman...

Nov 19, 2022

Pauline (Muhlenkamp) Schoen-Hess, age 93, of Coldwater, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Mercer County Community Hospital. She was born December 7, 1928, in Trinity, Indiana to the late Herbert & Asella (Miller) Muhlenkamp. On July 31, 1948, she married Linus Schoen and he died October 6, 1971, she then married Paul Hess on January 14, 1977...

Nov 19, 2022

Verena A. Langenkamp, age 95, of Briarwood Village, formerly of St. Henry, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.  She was born February 17, 1927, in Chickasaw, to the late Anthony & Leona (Boeke) Bills.  She married Richard Langenkamp on May 14, 1949, and he preceded her in death on November 27, 2014.  Verena is survived...

Nov 19, 2022

Ted Dues, age 66, of Coldwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born June 3, 1956 in Coldwater to the late Cletus & Martha (Grieshop)Dues. On October 5, 1985 in Philothea, he married Beverly (Koester) Dues, and she survives in Coldwater.

He is survived by children, James & Andrea...