All Obituaries

Gary Lee Geren (December 23, 1942 – April 9, 2021) Gary Lee Geren passed away at his home early Friday morning with his wife and daughters by his side.  He was 78 years old.    Gary was born on December 23, 1942 in Findlay, Ohio, to Nathan and Helen Maurine (King) Geren who preceded him in death.  When Gary was 8 days old, his father left to serve in WWII.   Gary’s early life was influenced by his grandfathers and he enjoyed helping with the farm...

Shelva JoAnn Sheets Doty Gilroy, 65, of Waynesfield, went home to her Lord and Savior at 9:34 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on October 16, 1955 in Lima, OH to Charles and JoAnn (Smith) Sheets.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Waynesfield.  On May 2, 1988 she married Joe D. Gilroy and he survives in Waynesfield. Survivors include 4 sons Shawn (Amanda) Doty, Ken (Donna) Gilroy, Kevin...

Kathryn L. "Kate" Meckstroth, 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  5:10 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born on March 11, 1929 in Wapakoneta, OH to Theodore and Helena (Rickert) Erb who preceded her in death. On May 29, 1947 she married Ralph E. Meckstroth and he passed away on November 30, 2003. Survivors include 4 children Susan (Michael) Elsass of Wapakoneta, Wendy Glick of Wapakoneta, Ed (Jean) Meckstroth of Wapakoneta, Jerry (Lori)...

Velma Lucille Zwiebel, 87, of rural Wapakoneta, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, March 15, 2021, at 8:35 p.m. at home.  She was born April 1, 1933, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, the youngest daughter of Gust Frederick Adam and Barbara Elizabeth (Klopfenstein) Helmlinger, who preceded her in death.  On August 14, 1955, she married Ivan E. Zwiebel who passed away June 22, 2017. She is survived by her children, Gustave A. Zwiebel, Craig I. (Vicki) Zwiebel both of...

Barbara M. Alter, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  4:39 AM, Monday, March 15, 2021 at Wapak Manor. She was born on October 22, 1933 in Detroit, MI to James and Edith (Rice) Head who preceded her in death. Survivors include 4 children Ralph (Shelley) Alter of Carmel, IN, Jeffray (Patti) Alter of Fulshar, TX, Shannan (Jerry) Fisher of Wapakoneta, Scott (Cathay) Alter of San Antonio, TX; a son-in-law Bob Quinn of Wapakoneta; 8 grandchildren Jamie (Michael) Stephens of Columbus, Erin...

Nancy F. Lane, 79, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.  Private family services will be held at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Gutman.  

Darrell L. Morrison, 71, of Elida passed away at 10:42 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  He was born on January 29, 1950 to Richard L. & Shirley (Fairburn) Morrison who preceded him in death. Darrell was a 1968 graduate of Shawnee High School and had worked for Foltz Lumber Company, Home Juice Truck Company and retired from Windham Mountain Ski Lodge in Windham, NY.  He was very popular and was always the life of the...

Russell I. “Mick” Fullerton, 73, of Uniopolis passed away at 6:12 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.  Per his wishes there will be no services.

Franklin D. "Frank" Taylor, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on December 13, 1933 in Lakeview, OH to Jason & Ollie (Dobie) Taylor who preceded him in death. On June 8, 1957 he married Linda Winegardner and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 3 children Deanna (Mark) Wisener of Wapakoneta, Kirby (Tonya) Taylor of Lake Havasu, AZ, Kirk Taylor of Wapakoneta; 3 grandchildren Lindsay...

Sharon L. Koenig, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born on April 1, 1942 in Wapakoneta, OH to Edwin & Evelyn (Shiveley) Metzger who preceded her in death.  On June 27, 1964 she married Leroy Koenig and he passed away on March 23, 2001. Survivors include 3 children Kirk Koenig of Lima, Joseph Koenig of Wapakoneta, Denice Koenig of Covington, KY; 2 granddaughters Jena and Tara...