James G. Hartke
Sep 14, 2021
James G. Hartke, age 60, of Celina was found deceased on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home in Celina. He was born October 3, 1960 in Coldwater to the late Richard Hartke and Velma (Meier) Hartke who survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by siblings and in-laws, Ken (Mary) Hartke of Versailles, Dave (Diane) Hartke of Coldwater,...
Roger A. 'Hub' Baumer
Sep 11, 2021
Roger A. ‘Hub’ Baumer, age 62, of Celina died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born January 15, 1959 in Celina to the late Robert & Eileen (Kunk) Baumer. He is also survived by his children, Jessica Baumer of Coldwater, Adam (Tammy) Baumer of Portland and John Baumer of Celina; grandchildren,...
Marjorie Comer
Sep 11, 2021
Marjorie E Comer, age 94, of Coldwater, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.  She was born January 4, 1927 in Fayette County to the late William and Leora (Flint) Jarrett. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Butcher, and second husband, Gerald Comer. Marjorie is survived by Daughter, Pamela Rickard of...
Clarence W. Siefring
Sep 10, 2021
Clarence W. Siefring age 93, of St. Henry passed away on Friday September 10, 2021, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born January 25, 1928, in Wendelin to the late August and Mary (Jutte) Siefring. He married Dorothy A. (Grilliot) Siefring on May 20, 1952, at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star, OH, and she preceded him in...
Michael J. Hoying
Sep 9, 2021
Michael J. Hoying, age 47, of Wendelin, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Mercy Health -St. Rita’s in Lima.  He was born November 14, 1973, in Coldwater to John & Diana (Monnin) Hoying.  On June 15, 1996, he married Tammy (Brunswick) Hoying and she survives in Wendelin.  Mike is also survived by children: Makayla & fiancé Alex Hemmelgarn, Braydon,...
Lillian Perkins
Sep 9, 2021
Lillian R. Perkins, age 97, of Coldwater, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.  She was born August 12, 1924 in Coldwater to the late Gebhard E. & Frances (Nussman) Schmit.  On May 31, 1969, she married Richard Perkins and he died July 31, 1988. Lillian is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She...
Joyceann C Koesters
Sep 7, 2021
Joyceann C. Koesters (Muhlenkamp), age 79, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Divine at Shane Hill, Rockford.  She was born February 28, 1942 in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Isidor & Henrietta (Drees) Muhlenkamp. On July 11, 1959 in St. Anthony, she married Harold C. Koesters and he survives in Coldwater. She is...
Pauline C. Schemmel Drees
Sep 6, 2021
Pauline C. Schemmel Drees age 85 of Osgood, Ohio died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Versailles Health Care Center. She was born July 25, 1936 in Cassella, Ohio to the late Raymond & Olive (Bensman) Feltz. She married Louis Schemmel on August 24, 1957 and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1994. She then married Urban Drees...
Craig J. Lefeld
Sep 5, 2021
Craig J. Lefeld, age 36, of Van Wert (formerly of Coldwater), died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born January 15, 1985, in Coldwater, the son of the Daniel & Joan (Birkmeyer) Lefeld of Coldwater.
He is survived by brother Ryan (Mary Kate) Lefeld of Coldwater and their son Crew, sister...
Clarence H. Heuing
Sep 3, 2021
Clarence H. Heuing, age 86, of Wendelin, died on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Â He was born April 20, 1935, in Wendelin to the late William & Anna (Feldhake) Heuing. Â On May 3, 1975, he married Shirley (Deis) Heuing and she passed away December 30, 2015. Â Clarence is survived by a daughter Cindy & Andrew...
Linda B. Kitzmiller
Sep 1, 2021
Linda B. (Jones) Kitzmiller of Minster died peacefully at 11:55 PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home in Minster.
She was born on November 27, 1948, in Greenville, Mississippi, the daughter of Major (retired U.S. Army) B.C. Jones, Jr. and Jeanne (Crane) Jones. On July 22, 1977 she married the love of her life, Don...
Thomas N. Oldiges
Aug 29, 2021
Thomas N. Oldiges age 84 of Minster, Ohio died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home in Minster following a short illness. He was born June 23, 1937 in Minster to the late Edward & Margaret (Brunegraff) Oldiges. He married Judith Handley Newland on May 27, 2000 in Newport, KY and she survives in Minster.  He is also survived...
Velma Rose Schmidt
Aug 28, 2021
Velma Rose Schmidt, age 74 of Chickasaw, died Saturday August 28, 2021 in Kokomo, IN.  She was born September 20, 1946 in Celina to the late Albert & Alberta (Nieport) Weitzel.  On July 4, 1966 she married Virgil Schmidt in Sharpsburg and he survives her in Chickasaw. She is survived by children, Victor & Donna Schmidt and Jerry Schmidt,...
Patricia Ann Clough
Aug 24, 2021
Patricia Ann Clough, 70, of Dayton, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton.
Pat was born on October 7, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Roman and Mildred (Davis)Hausfeld. Pat graduated from Marion Local High School in 1968 and graduated with honors from Bowling Green State University in 1972 with a...
Lillian C. Homan
Aug 24, 2021
Lillian C. Homan, age 89 of New Bremen, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Maria Stein.  She was born August 13, 1932 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Aloys & Rose (Bruns) Meier. She married Arnold R. Homan on November 21, 1953 in St. Rose Church, St. Rose, Ohio and he...
Viola I. Homan
Aug 24, 2021
Viola I. Homan, age 87, of St. Rose, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Gardens at Celina.  She was born January 23, 1934 in Chickasaw, to the late Aloys & Cecilia (Bruns) Eyink. On October 6, 1956 she married Wilbert J. ‘Bill’ Homan and he survives. She is survived by children and in-laws: Dale (Lynn) Homan of Maria...
Chad R. Fleck
Aug 24, 2021
Chad R. Fleck, age 38, formerly of Coldwater, died at his Los Angeles, California home on August 24, 2021. He was born June 1, 1983, in Coldwater, the son of the Jerry & Nancy (Fortener) Fleck of Coldwater.
He is survived by Brother Craig (Amanda) Fleck of Cincinnati and their son Jack; brother Tyler (Jenna) Fleck of...
Mary Lou Thobe
Aug 23, 2021
Mary Lou Thobe, age 78 of Dayton , died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 3, 1943 in Coldwater to the Late Clarence A. & Elma R. (Jutte) Thobe. She is survived by sisters Patty and Norma Jean and a brother Mark. No services are planned at this time
John A. Gephart Jr.
Aug 16, 2021
John A. Gephart, Jr., age 71, of Lima, Ohio formerly of Newport died 12:45 AM on Monday August 16, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born September 29, 1949 in Piqua, Ohio to the late John A. Sr. & Mary (DeMange) Gephart. He married Starr Cook in 2005. She survives in Lima. He is also survived by children...
Gary A Kremer
Aug 13, 2021
Gary Kremer, age 70, of Coldwater (formerly of St. Rose) died Friday, August 13, 2021 at Heritage Manor, Minster. He was born December 8, 1950 in Celina to Mark & Bernice (Niekamp) Kremer. On February 16, 1973 he married Virginia (Lochtefeld) Kremer and she preceded him in death on February 2, 2021. He is survived by children, Ben (Kelly Jo)...
