Obituaries

Dorothy D. Craft

Published Nov. 8, 2009

Van Wert Dorothy D. Craft, 84, died at 8:55 a.m. Nov. 6, 2009, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. The Rev. Paul W. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in... Full story

Adrian “John” Flores

Published Nov. 8, 2009

Lima Adrian “John” Flores, 59, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1950, in Lima to Theodore C. and Mary J. Jimenez Flores. His father preceded him in death; his mother survives. On... Full story

Richard Lee "Dick" Hanefeld

Published Nov. 8, 2009

Continental Richard Lee “Dick” Hanefeld, 63, died at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1946, in Continental to George and Mildred Parker Hanefeld. His mother preceded him in death; his... Full story

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Marker

Published Nov. 8, 2009

Wapakoneta Elizabeth J. “Betty” Marker, 86, died at 9:45 p.m. Nov. 6, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Dec. 24, 1922, in St. Marys to Fred and Annie Laura O’Neill Holtzhauer, who preceded her in death. On... Full story

Rae "Charlene" Schroeder Skillen

Published Nov. 8, 2009

LIMA Rae “Charlene” Schroeder Skillen, 70, of Clermont, Fla., formerly of Lima, died at 1:20 p.m. Nov. 6, 2009, at her daughter’s residence in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born May 14, 1939, in Lima to Charles Raymond and Margaret... Full story

Funeral List for Nov. 8, 2009

Published Nov. 8, 2009

ARMSTEAD, Ananias Sr. — 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. BASSITT, Michael R. and Julie A. — 1... Full story

Funeral List for Nov. 7

Printed Nov. 7

ARMSTEAD, Ananias Sr. — 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.   BASSITT, Michael R. and Julie A.... Full story

Ruth Ann Roeder

Printed Nov. 7

Lima - Ruth Ann Roeder, 53, died the morning of Nov. 6, 2009, at her residence. She was born Sept. 5, 1956, in Lima to Roger and Jean Walsh Young, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 24, 1997, she married Russell L. Roeder Jr., who survives in... Full story

Emil J. “Bud” Feltner

Printed Nov. 7

Lima - Emil J. “Bud” Feltner, 79, died at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009, at The Ridge at Shawnee. He was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Johnstown, Pa., to Emil K. and Minnie E. Goldsmith Feltner, who preceded him in death. Mr. Feltner had been a... Full story

Eldon Dale Levi

Printed Nov. 7

Celina - Eldon Dale Levi, 74, died at 4:42 p.m. Nov. 5, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at New Life Apostolic Church, Celina. The Rev. Larry Fries will officiate. Burial will... Full story

Adrian “John” Flores

Printed Nov. 7

Lima - Adrian “John” Flores, 59, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.... Full story

Meredith Audley Springer

Printed Nov. 7

VAn WERT - Meredith Audley Springer, 98, died at 10:46 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009, at his residence. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Calvary Evangelical Church, Van Wert. Pastor Clark Williman will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery,... Full story

Mary Clarissa Amburgey

COLUMBUS     Mary Clarissa Amburgey, 56, died Nov. 3, 2009, at Mount Carmel West, Columbus.     She was born to Clarence and Mary Bowers, who preceded her in death. She married Ronald Amburgey, who... Full story

Thelma J. Austin

ADA     Thelma J. Austin, 84, died at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.     She was born Sept. 23, 1925, in Hardin County to Henry Phillip and Ruth L. Hesser Zimmer, who... Full story

Julie A. Bassitt

LIMA     Julie A. Bassitt, 56, died Nov. 2, 2009, at her residence.     Joint services with her husband will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel.... Full story

Ananias Armstead Sr.

Lima Ananias Armstead Sr., 73, died at 3:58 p.m. Nov. 2, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Florence, Ala., to Richard and Easter Chandler Armstead, who preceded him in death. Mr. Armstead had worked in... Full story

Julie A. Bassitt

Lima Julie A. Bassitt, 56, died Nov. 2, 2009, at her residence. She was born Sept. 27, 1953, in Ottawa to Howard E. and Marie T. Ellerbrock Heffley. Her father preceded her in death. Her mother, Marie Wehrly, survives in Lima. On Oct. 30, 1971,... Full story

Michael R. Bassitt

Lima Michael R. Bassitt, 61, died Nov. 2, 2009, at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Lima to Robert and Mary Catherine Musser Bassitt, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 30, 1971, he married Julie A. Bassitt, who died Nov. 2, 2009. They... Full story

Doris Ellis

Celina Doris Ellis, 85, died Nov. 5, 2009. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.... Full story

Emil “Bud” Feltner

Lima Emil “Bud” Feltner, 79, died at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 5, 2009, at The Ridge at Shawnee. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Eastside Chapel. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral... Full story

Arnold L. Fritz

Lima Arnold L. Fritz, 81, died the morning of Nov. 3, 2009, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Huron County to Ralph and Constance Wilhelm Fritz, who preceded him in death. He married Nonie Pine, who survives. Mr. Fritz retired from... Full story

Vicki Lynn Klim

Scott Vicki Lynn Klim, 59, died at 2 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009, at the Convoy Care Center, Convoy. Services will begin at 5 p.m. today at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Pastor Randy Bevington will officiate. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until... Full story

Therese Ann Ronayne

Celina Therese Ann Ronayne, 48, of Columbus, Iowa, formerly of Celina, died at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,... Full story

Funeral list for Friday, Nov. 6

AMES, Gertha K. — 12:30 p.m. today at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. Burial: Mohr Cemetery, Van Wert County.   AUSTIN, Thelma J. — 11 a.m. today at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada. Burial: Woodlawn... Full story

Michael R. Bassitt

LIMA     Michael R. Bassitt, 61, died Nov. 2, 2009, at his residence.     Joint services with his wife will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel.... Full story

Sherrie S. Lovellette Black

VAN WERT     Sherrie S. Lovellette Black, 51, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 3, 2009, at Triumph Hospital, Lima.     Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Pastor Jody... Full story

Sarah L. Campbell

LIMA Sarah L. Campbell, 72, died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Lima to Lloyd and Etta Tucker Sroufe, who preceded her in death. On April 15, 1956, in Elida, she married Ralph B.... Full story

Joe Nathan Florence

LIMA Joe Nathan Florence, 58, died at 10:25 p.m. Nov. 1, 2009, at Baton Rouge Senior Health Services Community. He was born Oct. 23, 1951, in Lima to Athol and Ruth Whadley Florence, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 14, 2009, he married Sabrina... Full story

Douglas E. Gray

CELINA Douglas E. Gray, 56, died Sept. 17, 2009. Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Arrangements are by W.H. Dick &... Full story

Shirley Annette McLin

LIMA     Shirley Annette McLin, 44, of Decatur, Ala., formerly of Lima, died at 6:55 p.m. Oct. 30, 2009, at Decatur General Hospital, Decatur, Ala.     She was born July 17, 1965, in Limestone, Ala., to... Full story

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