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Joseph R. Wendeln

Joseph R. Wendeln

Jul 14, 2019

Joseph R. Wendeln age 89 of Minster passed away at 4:23 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Elmwood New Bremen. He was born July 28, 1929 in Maria Stein to the late Fredrick J. & Frances (Hasselman) Wendeln.  He married Dorothy Marie Chilcoat on April 21, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys and she survives in...

Marcella V. Homan

Marcella V. Homan

Jul 14, 2019

Marcella V. (Eischen) Homan age 84 of Philothea died Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN.  ...

Dr. William Joseph Palte

Dr. William Joseph Palte

Jul 12, 2019

Dr. William Joseph Palte age 86 of Minster passed away at 5:35 PM on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville. He was born June 15, 1933 in New Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edwin & Martha (Haselman) Palte. He married Nancy Jane Bensman on September 12, 1959 at St. Augustine Church, Minster. She survives in Cridersville. He is...

Elizabeth A Mertz

Elizabeth A Mertz

Jul 11, 2019

Elizabeth A. “Bets” Mertz, age 61 of St. Henry, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at State of the Heart Care, Care Clinic, Greenville, Ohio.  She was born on December 31, 1957 in Celina, Ohio to the late David & Joann (Rosenbeck) Voskuhl.  On September 3, 1983, she married John Mertz, he survives in St. Henry.

She...

Thomas J Mertz, Sr.

Thomas J Mertz, Sr.

Jul 10, 2019

Thomas J. Mertz, Sr. age 84 of Minster passed away at 9 PM on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Heritage Center, Minster. He was born September 28, 1934 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late John F. & Catherine (Behr) Mertz. He married Norma J. Long on June 24, 1961 at St. Augustine Church, Minster. She survives in Minster. ...

Richard Luken

Richard Luken

Jul 10, 2019

Richard ‘Red’ Luken , age 92 of Coldwater passed away on July 10, 2019 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born November 1, 1926 at home to the late Harry & Philamina (Post) Luken. On December 15, 1984 he married Louise (Haye) Stombaugh at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan, Ohio. They were married 27 years.

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Daniel J. Niekamp

Daniel J. Niekamp

Jul 8, 2019

Daniel Joseph Niekamp, age 58 of New Weston, died on Monday, July 8, 2019 at State of the Heart Care Center, Greenville, Ohio.  He was born on June 28, 1961 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Thomas R. & Mary (Long) Niekamp.  On July 19, 1986, he married Carol (Schulze) Niekamp, and she survives in New Weston.  Dan is...

Aleene M. Hart

Aleene M. Hart

Jul 6, 2019

Aleene M. Hart, age 97 and formerly of 424 E. South St., Coldwater passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Briarwood Village, where she had been a resident for many years. Aleene was born December 17, 1921 in Callaway County, Missouri to Joseph and Hollie (Zumwalt) Lynes. On June 17, 1944 she married Wallace E. Hart at Scott Airforce...

Vernon F. Wynk

Vernon F. Wynk

Jul 5, 2019

Vernon Frank Wynk, 76, of Coldwater, died at 12:45 P.M. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence.

He was born December 5, 1942, in Celina, the son of Albert and Matilda (Homan) Wynk.

He married Patricia Streacker on July 6, 1963. She survives in Coldwater at the residence. They were married for 56 years....

Robert L. Birkmeyer

Robert L. Birkmeyer

Jul 1, 2019

Robert L. Birkmeyer, age 91 of Coldwater, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at Gardens at St. Henry. He was born April 11, 1928 in Coldwater to the late Anthony & Antoinette (Forsthoefel) Birkmeyer. On April 28, 1956 he married Ruth M. (Pleiman) in Ft. Loramie. He is survived by children, Steven Birkmeyer of Montezuma, David & Jamie...

Janice Jo Jaynes

Janice Jo Jaynes

Jul 1, 2019

Janice Jo Jaynes age 61 of Minster died Monday July 1019 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born on September 2, 1957 in Celina, ohio to the late Noble & Julia R. (Swartz) Jaynes.  She is survived by brother Michael Jaynes, Minster, sister: Pam & George Erais, Wapakoneta, Faith Jaynes, Celina and many nieces, nephews, great nieces & great...

Ted A. Hess

Ted A. Hess

Jun 30, 2019

Ted A. Hess, age 42 of Coldwater, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home. He was born February 10, 1977 in Coldwater to Nick & Janice (Droesch) Hess of Coldwater. On June 10, 2006 he married Stacy (Wendel) in St. Wendelin and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by a son Peyton at home;...

Renie Bertke

Renie Bertke

Jun 29, 2019

Ft. Loramie, OH Noreen “Renie” M. Bertke, 57, passed away June 29, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Noreen “Renie” was born July 28, 1961 in Coldwater, OH, to James and Marita (Wolters) Bertke, who both preceded her in death.

Renie attended Coldwater High School.

Renie is survived by her significant other, Randall...

James Simons

James Simons

Jun 29, 2019

Mr. James “Jim” William Simon age 80 of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his residence. Jim was an associate member of the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching NACAR, hockey, and Alabama football. He was also a member of Lima Electricians Union and Indian Lake Moose and Eagles. He was...

George W. Brown

George W. Brown

Jun 26, 2019

George W. Brown age 92, of Minster, died on Wednesday June 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 22, 1927 in Wapakoneta to the late Philbert & Ruth (Stoll) Brown.  On July 2, 1949 he married Mary F. Wetzel in St. Augustine Church, Minster. She survives in Minster.  He is also...

Carol Dickman

Carol Dickman

Jun 26, 2019

Carol Dickman died Wednesday June 26, 2019 at her home in Cincinnati.  She was the daughter of Charles Henry IV and Agnes (Ernst) Dickman.  She is survived by siblings: Mary & Jack Goffena, Hamilton, Tom & Elaine Dickman, North Carolina & David & Laureen Dickman, Grand Rapids, MI, sister-in-law Dottie Dickman, Minster and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was...

Jimmie L. Swabb

Jimmie L. Swabb

Jun 23, 2019

Jimmie L. Swabb age 71 of Russia died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 28, 1947 in Greenville, OH to the late Glen & Erma (Robbins) Swabb.  He married Sharon K. Glick on June 4, 1966 in Versailles, Ohio and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2013.  He is survived by...

Wilfred C. Prenger

Wilfred C. Prenger

Jun 23, 2019

Wilfred C. Prenger, 87, of Sidney (formerly of Minster and Avon Park, Florida) passed away Sunday June 23, 2019 at Dorothy Love Nursing Home where he resided with his wife. He was born October 7, 1931 in Anna to the late Edward J. & Catherine F. (Homan) Prenger. He married Carol L. (Nuss) on June 19, 1954...

Louis F. Walterbusch

Louis F. Walterbusch

Jun 23, 2019

Louis F. Walterbusch, age 95 of Coldwater, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Celina Manor. He was born November 26, 1923 in Coldwater to the late Aloys & Katherine (Luebke) Walterbusch. On May 17, 1951 he married Helen M. (Lange). He is survived by children, John & Bonnie Walterbusch of Dayton, Donald Walterbusch of Portland, Marvin &...

Nancy L. Broering

Nancy L. Broering

Jun 22, 2019

Nancy L. Broering, age 75 of St. Henry, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.  She was born on September 23, 1943 in Egypt, Ohio to the late Urban & Rita (Liening) Schmiesing.  On October 26, 1963, in St. Joseph Church, Egypt, she married Paul Broering, and he survives in St. Henry.  Nancy is...

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