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Fr. James Bender
Mar 21, 2017
Fr. James Bender, C.PP.S., 90, died at 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in the infirmary at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on February 10, 1927, in Grass Creek, Ind., to Robert and Ethel (Layman) Bousman. He was later adopted by Joseph and Clara Bender and raised in...
Mary Lou Alt
Mar 18, 2017
Mary Lou Alt, age 77, of St. Henry, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her residence. ?She was born November 18, 1939 in Bryant, IN to the late Carl & Lucile (Spangler) Muhlenkamp. On November 15, 1961, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Rockford, she married Norman Alt, and he survives in St. Henry. She is...
Tom Stricker
Mar 18, 2017
Tom Stricker age 70 of Ballwin, MO formerly of Minster, Ohio died on March 18, 2017 in Ballwin, MO. He was born on April 15, 1946 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Vincent & Vivian (Otting) Stricker. He married his wife Joyce on October 5, 1990 and she survives in Ballwin. He is also survived by a step daughter Samantha...
Esther B. Perin
Mar 16, 2017
Esther B. Perin age 92 of Cardo Rd. Fort Loramie, Ohio died on March 16, 2017 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. She was born on April 22, 1924 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Louis & Lauretta (Pleiman) Eilerman She married Carl M. Perin on June 26, 1946 at St. Michael Church...
Robert L Feltz
Mar 13, 2017
Robert L. Feltz , age 98 , of St. Henry , died on Monday, March 13, 2017 at The Gardens at St. Henry . H e was born February 17 , 19 19 in Cassella , to the late Frank J. & Philomena ( Cron ) Feltz . O n May 17, 1952, he married Rita E. ( Losekamp )...
Jerry E. Knapke
Mar 9, 2017
Jerry E. Knapke, 85, of Coldwater died on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Celina Manor. He was born October 16, 1931 in Philothea to the late Edward & Helen (Dues) Knapke. On July 2, 1955, he married Marlene (Hemmelgarn) who survives in Coldwater. He is survived by daughters, Karla Knapke of Tipp City and Alicia & Chet Stanley of...
William N. "Bill" Wenning
Mar 7, 2017
William N. “Bill” Wenning, age 71, of Celina, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his home. He was born November 5, 1945, in Celina to the late Raymond H. & Helen O. (Bertke) Wenning. He married Marilyn E. (Eischen) Wenning on April 15, 1967 and she died November 30, 2013. He is survived by five children, Paula &...
Norma Jean Seger
Mar 5, 2017
Norma Jean Seger age 78 of Minster, Ohio died on March 5, 2017 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio. She was born on August 22, 1938 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late August & Catherine (Hemmelgarn) Budde. She married David Seger on September 27, 1958 and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1993. ...
Lois Jean Mescher
Mar 3, 2017
Lois “Jean” Mescher, age?65, of?Coldwater, passed on?peacefully Friday, March 3, 2017 at?Lima Memorial Hospital. ?She was born?August 6, 1951, in Sidney, to the late?Kenneth Meyer Sr & Alvera (Broerman) Meyer-Arling. On?September 23, 1972, she married William Mescher, who passed on November 20, 2009.?She is survived by three?children, Lynn Mescher of Spencerville, Kevin & Sarah Mescher...
Michael J. Barhorst
Mar 1, 2017
Michael J. Barhorst age 77 of Fort Loramie, Ohio died at 3:05 AM on March 1, 2017 at his home at Hickory Hill Lakes, Ft. Loramie, Ohio. He was born on June 25, 1939 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Leo “Spin” and Mary (Schwartz) Barhorst. He married Mary Jo Budde on June 25, 1958 at St. Augustine Catholic...
Ludwina B. Miller
Feb 25, 2017
Ludwina B. Miller, age?97, of?St. Henry (formerly of Burkettsville), died?Saturday,?February 25, 2017 at?Briarwood Village, Coldwater. ?She was born?January 4, 1920 in Chickasaw to the late?Henry & Elizabeth (Grieshop) Dorsten. On?May 3, 1941, she married?Jerome J. Miller, who died October 11, 1973.?She is survived by?children, Richard Miller of Coldwater, Tom?& Marilyn Miller of Liberty Township, Dan &?Alvera?Miller of St. Henry, ...
Nicholas Phlipot
Feb 24, 2017
Nicholas John Phlipot, age 87, of North Star, Ohio, died on February 24, 2017. He was born October 6, 1929, in Russia, Ohio, to the late John & Margaret (Didier) Phlipot. He is survived by children: Mike Phlipot, Sidney and Tim Phlipot, Sidney, Jacqueline Phlipot, Cincinnati 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Two siblings of...
Michael T. Meiring
Feb 23, 2017
Michael T. Meiring, 36, passed away on February 23, 2017, in St. Augustine, Florida. Michael was born in St. Mary's, Ohio on March 30, 1980. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Terese Meiring, Minster. His sisters Natalie (Michael) Acker Sarasota FL, Leslie Meiring, Sacramento, CA, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. He graduated...
Mark Kremer
Feb 21, 2017
Mark M. Kremer age 58, of Versailles, Ohio died at 9:33 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1958 in Greenville to the late Sebastian & Martha (Benanzer) Kremer. On October 27, 1979 he married Doris Dirksen at St. Francis Catholic Church, Cranberry Prairie, Ohio and she survives...
Marjorie R. Hausfeld
Feb 17, 2017
Marjorie R. Hausfeld of Maria Stein, Ohio died on February 17 2017 at The Gardens of St. Henry, gracefully bringing to a close 90 years of love, laughter, and lively stories. She was born on September 19, 1926 in Coldwater to the late Joe & Francis (Stelzer) Wuebker. She married her lifelong camping partner Ivo...
Kathleen R. Borges
Feb 11, 2017
Kathleen R. Borges age 63 of Minster, Ohio died at 5:27 PM on February 11, 2017 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster, Ohio. She was born on March 2, 1953 to the late Leo & Jeanette (Koverman) Borges. Her mother survives in Minster. She is also survived by brother, Steve & Judy Borges, Minster, sisters Diana &John Bender, Ft....
Lester W. Bensman
Feb 10, 2017
Lester W. Bensman, 86, of Coldwater, Ohio died on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born May 10, 1930 in Dayton to the late August L. & Marie (Heitbrink) Bensman. On May 7, 1960, he married Phyllis J. (Stachler) who died May 16, 1999. He is survived by children, Mark Bensman of Troy, Karen...
Cletus M. Hoying
Feb 10, 2017
Cletus M. Hoying age 90, of McCartyville, Ohio died at 6:20 AM on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born June 22, 1926 in McCartyville to the late Charles & Agnes (Heckman) Hoying. On June 25, 1952 he married Mary Ruth Homan at Precious Blood Catholic Church,...
Rosemary C Albers
Feb 8, 2017
Rosemary C. Albers age 87 of New Bremen, Ohio died on February 8, 2017 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. She was born on May 26, 1929 in Minster, Ohio to the late Frank & Eleanora (Baumer) Riethman. She married Ralph Albers on August 26, 1950 in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio. He...
Joann E. Bensman
Feb 6, 2017
Joann E. Bensman, age 86, of North Star, Ohio, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1930 in North Star, Ohio to the late Frank & Laura (Steinke) Meyer. She married Alvin J. Bensman on November 27, 1952, in St Louis Church, North Star; and he died July 28, 2002. She is...
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