All Obituaries

JoAnn Katherine Woolf Smith, 93, passed away at 7:50 p.m. March 28, 2020 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta.  Born on April 29, 1926, in Wapakoneta, JoAnn was the only child of Russell C. Woolf and Dorothea Crusie Woolf. While in high school, JoAnn worked at Sweetland’s Confectionary Store and later worked as a telephone operator.  She graduated from Blume High School in 1945 and became a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church the following year.  On Dec. 24, 1946, she...

Damien M. Huggins, 40, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Katie and family at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. Damien was born on June 8, 1979 in St. Marys, OH to Reuben & Michele (Seitz) Huggins who preceded him in death.  On October 1, 2016 he married the love of his life; Katie Maxson who survives in Wapakoneta.  She and Damien shared a 17 year partnership. Damien was blessed in his life with 4 children...

Helen "Jane" Engle, 76, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:40 p.m. Friday March 20, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 2, 1943 to John & Sadamae (Lands) Coe who preceded her in death.  On March 21, 1964 she married Michael M. Engle, who passed away on July 16, 2019. Survivors include 3 children, Michael (Ellen) Engle of Wapakoneta, Melissa (Steve) Mortach of Fairborn, Mark (Barbara Meyers) Engle of Carrollton, TX; 6...

Dennis L. Kantner, 69, of Wapakoneta passed away at his residence on Thursday March 19, 2020. He was born in Lima, OH on September 3, 1950 to Aldo & Virginia (Kaufman) Kantner and they both have preceded him in death. Survivors include a brother Jeffry Kantner of Wapakoneta. Denny was a graduate of Wapakoneta High School and Oxford University.  He retired from John P. Timmerman Co. after many years of service.  After retiring he spent much of his time enjoying his...

Donald E. Williams, 83, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:44 am Monday, March 16, 2020 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s, Lima.  He was born on December 11, 1936, in Houston, Texas to Homa & Annabelle Pyle Williams, who have preceded him in death.  On September 18, 1977, he married Kathy S. Wolrey, who survives in Wapakoneta.   Survivors also include: daughter, Jandie Lane; son, Michael Williams; three step-sons, Scott, David and Ralph Black; his adopted son,...

Marjorie J. Endel, 85, of Waynesfield passed away 9:50 p.m. Saturday March 14, 2020 at Otterbein, St. Marys. She was born August 3, 1934 in Paulding County, OH to Lewis & Glenna (Lighthill) Johnson who preceded her in death. On March 5, 1955 she married Ted L. Endel Sr. and he passed September 30, 2014. Survivors include 4 children Bonnie (Tim) Binkley of Celina, Becky Lee Endel of Floresville, TX, Barbara (Mirjam Dekker) Endel of Whately, MA, Ted (Kelly) Endel Jr. of New...

Virgil F. Koenig, 87, of Uniopolis, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Thursday March 12, 2020 at Shawnee Manor. He was born on December 8, 1932 in Auglaize County, OH to William & Katherine (Frankenburg) Koenig Sr. who preceded him in death.  On August 24, 1963 he married Sharon A. Stahl and she passed away on November 18, 2019. Survivors include 3 sons; Dave Koenig of Lakeview, Doug Koenig of Uniopolis, Dale (Danielle) Koenig of Wapakoneta; two grandsons Colby & Jack Koenig; two...

Lorraine F. Rostorfer, 93, of Wapakoneta passed away at 12:28 p.m. Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Wapakoneta Manor.   She was born on November 5, 1926 in Godell, IA to Arvin & Minnie (Stienlich) Ellis who preceded her in death.  On November 7, 1947 she married George Rostorfer Jr. who passed away on August 10, 2012. Survivors include two sons, Fred (Diane) Rostorfer, Frank Rostorfer both of Wapakoneta, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson and...

Cora “Helen” Kemper-Zwiebel, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at her residence where she went to her heavenly home. Cora was born on February 6, 1934 in Nelsonville, OH to Virgil & Cora (Strawn) McKnight who preceded her in death.  On October 31, 1953 she married John Kemper and he passed away on December 25, 1986.  Then on February 14, 2016 she married Paul E. Zwiebel and he survives. Survivors include4 daughters Vickie (Bob)...

Michael L. Carder, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away the evening of February 26, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, in Lima.  He was born on November 30, 1952, in Lima, to Carl J. & Helen J. Fowler Carder, who preceded him in death.  On April 30, 1977, he married Marilyn A. Bodey, who survives in Wapakoneta.  Survivors also include three children, Elijah & Melissa (Moose) Carder, of Canal Winchester, Sarah & Scott Fisher, of Wapakoneta, and...