Obituaries

Warren F. Bates

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Lima Warren F. Bates, 89, died at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Nov. 23, 1920, in Baraboo, Wis., to Otto and Gracia Dutcher Bates, who preceded him in death. His first wife, Lois Marie Gavinski, died in... Full story

Robert Betts

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Lima Robert Betts, 79, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 7, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born Aug. 12, 1930, in Lima to Francis E. and Daisy A. Carney Betts, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 20, 1947, he married Mary Elizabeth Young, who... Full story

James D. Braden

Published Feb. 9, 2010

New Bremen James D. Braden, 19, died at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys. Pastor Mark Weller will officiate. Burial will be in Pilger... Full story

Elvina E. Burkholder

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Pandora Elvina E. Burkholder, 91, died at 10:55 p.m. Feb. 7, 2010, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Feb. 16, at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements... Full story

Lillian Jean Kearns

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Forest Lillian Jean Kearns, 81, of Columbus, formerly of Forest, died at 10:02 a.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout Funeral Home, Kenton.... Full story

Doris A. McGruder-Watkiss

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Chicago Doris A. McGruder-Watkiss died Feb. 3, 2010, in Chicago. Survivors include a sister, Marjorie McGruder-Webb; four nieces and nephews, Arnold Lewis “Uncle Dump” Bush Jr., Phyllis Ann Bush-Worthington, Patsy Jean Bush-Hoover and... Full story

Louise M. Meringleo

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Lima Louise M. Meringleo, 88, died at 2:35 p.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at The Ridge at Shawnee. She was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Lima to William and Rose Andosco Page, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 4, 1944, in Ohio, she married Joseph John Meringleo, who... Full story

Mary Lena Mullen Placke

Published Feb. 9, 2010

DELPHOS Mary Lena Mullen Placke, 79, of Medina, formerly of Delphos, died Feb. 5, 2010. She was born May 24, 1930, in Delphos, to Edward and Lela Mullen. She married Alfred L. Placke, who died Oct. 13, 1994. Mrs. Placke retired from Open Pantry,... Full story

Ray W. Riggenbach

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Columbus Grove Ray W. Riggenbach, 84, died at 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 2010, at Putnam Acres Nursing Home, Ottawa. He was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Columbus Grove to William and Nellie Core Riggenbach, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 5, 1946, he married... Full story

Judith L. Stuber

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Lima Judith L. Stuber, 53, died at 9:25 a.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born Aug. 26, 1956, to Ruth E. Miller, who preceded her in death. She was raised by John Laurence and Pearl Arizona Roberts... Full story

James Lee Victory

Published Feb. 9, 2010

RAWSON James Lee Victory, 64, died at 3:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at his residence. He was born Sept. 28, 1946, in Bluffton to James and Dorothy Burkholder Victory, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 8, 1965, he married Joyce Duffman, who survives.... Full story

Marilyn Rose Vucovich

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Lima Marilyn Rose Vucovich, 85, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, formerly of Lima, died peacefully at her son’s residence. She was born May 5, 1924, in Lima to Gale Alfred and Ruth Irene Roush Knipp, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 27, 1946, she... Full story

Anna L. Wells

Published Feb. 9, 2010

Bluffton Anna L. Wells, 92, of Wooster, formerly of Bluffton, died the morning of Feb. 7, 2010, at West View Manor Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 24, 1917, in Bluffton to Daniel and Anna Sprenkle Nusbaum, who preceded her in death. Her husband of... Full story

Funeral List for Feb. 9, 2010

Published Feb. 9, 2010

CRAIG, Donna J. Dahlke — noon Wednesday at First Assembly of God. Burial: Ward Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. today at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel, and 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church. FISCHER, Daniel Lucas —... Full story

Robert Betts

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Lima Robert Betts, 79, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 1, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System. Arrangements were incomplete at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.... Full story

Donna J. Dahlke Craig

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Lima Donna J. Dahlke Craig, 84, died at 2:32 a.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born Feb. 12, 1925, in Chardon to Theodore and Genevieve Manzler Dahlke. She was formerly married to Rollie “Gary” Craig, who died... Full story

Daniel Lucas Fischer

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Wapakoneta Daniel Lucas Fischer, 60, died Feb. 4, 2010, at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus surrounded by the people who loved him most. He was born Sept. 7, 1949, to Lucas C. and Janet Black Fischer, who preceded him in... Full story

Richard L. "Red" Hefner

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Wapakoneta Richard L. “Red” Hefner, 54, died at 11:37 p.m. Feb. 6, 2010, in the emergency room of Lima Memorial Health System. He was born June 16, 1955, in Lima to Benjamin Junior and Ellen Rowena Lehman Hefner. His father is... Full story

Georgia D. Artis Hitchner

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Wapakoneta Georgia D. Artis Hitchner, 86, died at 9:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2010, in Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. There are no public services or visitations planned. It was her wishes for her body to be donated to the Anatomical Gift Program through... Full story

Roy L. Katner

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Wapakoneta Roy L. Kantner, 89, died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 7, 2010, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 10, 1920, in Auglaize County to Louis and Ida Derringer Kantner, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 15, 1945, he married Lois M. Henderson, who... Full story

Alice Elizabeth Walker Knight

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Lima Alice Elizabeth Walker Knight, 99, died at 11:50 a.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at The Ridge at Shawnee. She was born Aug. 27, 1910, in Greenfield, Ind., to Claude and Crystal Pickering Walker, who preceded her in death. On June 29, 1928, she married... Full story

Morris R. Knoch

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Elida Morris R. Knoch, 91, died at 6 a.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at Baton Rouge Living Center, Lima. He was born Nov. 24, 1918, to Clay and Anna Catherine “Carrie” Morris Knoch, who preceded him in death. On April 19, 1941, in Sidney, he... Full story

Catherine F. Kohlrieser Koenig

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Wapakoneta Catherine F. Kohlrieser Koenig, 92, died at 4:50 a.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at the Gardens at Wapakoneta. She was born Oct. 2, 1917, in Lima to M. Henry and Mary Hess Miller, who preceded her in death. On April 30, 1947, she married Melvin... Full story

Joseph W. Latimore

Published Feb. 8, 2010

McGuffey Joseph W. Latimore, 77, died at 9:51 a.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born June 8, 1932, in Alger to Arthur and Lavon Winkler Latimore, who preceded him in death. Mr. Latimore was owner and operator of... Full story

Louise M. Meringleo

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Lima Louise M. Meringleo, 88, died at 2:35 p.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at the Ridge at Shawnee. She was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Lima to William and Rose Andosco Page, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 4, 1944, in Ohio, she married Joseph John Meringleo, who... Full story

Louise M.J. Schwartz

Published Feb. 8, 2010

New Bremen Louise M.J. Schwartz, formerly of New Bremen, died at 3:05 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at the Otterbein of St. Marys. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, New Bremen. The Rev. Thomas... Full story

James R. Siniff

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Lima James R. Siniff, 83, died at 7:17 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1926, in Lima to Dolan E. and Lida Jones Siniff, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 22, 1951, he married M. Ruth Roberts, who survives in Lima. Mr.... Full story

Philomena M. Stoepfel

Published Feb. 8, 2010

KALIDA Philomena M. Stoepfel, 98, died at 5:05 a.m. Feb. 6, 2010, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born Sept. 16, 1911, in Kalida to William and Clara Schroeder Verhoff, who preceded her in death. On April 14, 1937, she married John Stoepfel, who... Full story

Judith L. Stuber

Published Feb. 8, 2010

Lima Judith L. Stuber, 53, died at 9:25 a.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements were incomplete at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.... Full story

Funeral List for Feb. 8, 2010

Published Feb. 8, 2010

BATES, Warren F. — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Military rites will be performed by a team from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. today at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel, where... Full story

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