All Obituaries

Robert S. Rahrig, 64, of Wapakoneta (formerly of Spencerville), passed away the afternoon of June 4, 2023 at his son's residence. He was born on July 1, 1958, in Lima, to Robert N. & Juanita M. (Sakemiller) Rahrig. His father survives in Delphos, his mother preceded him in death. Survivors also include his children, Steven L. & Laura L. Rahrig, of Wapakoneta and Alisha M. & Bryan K. Frysinger, of Wapakoneta; three grandchildren, Jocelyn, Elizabeth, and Robert; siblings,...

Erroll B. Broud, 84, of Wapakoneta (formerly Sidney), died peacefully at home on May 30, 2023.  He was born on August 7, 1938 in Oberlin to Allen R. and Alice M. (Hill) Broud.  A graduate of Monroeville High School, Monroeville, Erroll was a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Doris J. (Compton) Broud and Anitha C. (Scheepsma) Broud.  On November 8, 2010, he married Sharon K. Maxwell, who loved and cherished...

Michael “Mike” “Moe” Green, 69, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1953 in Lima to Raymond & Martha (Mertz) Green who preceded him in death.  On August 30, 1974 he married Angeline “Angie” Koenig and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include their 3 children Brian (Stephanie) Green, Natalie (Arby) Turner, Patrick “Pat” (Ashley) Green; 8 grandchildren...

Ellen L. Wallace, 94, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born on July 25, 1928 in Lima, OH to Russell & Elsie (Kreider) Taylor who preceded her in death.  On January 7, 1946 she married Byron “Moe” Wallace who passed away on January 16, 1999. She is survived by 3 children Randy (Kathy) Wallace, Candy (Floyd) Check, Jane (Rex) Swink all of Wapakoneta; 9 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 12...

Betty R. Webb, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:50 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 11, 1939, in West Mansfield, Ohio to Leroy R. "Pete" & Nellie O. (Brannan) Grimes, who have preceded her in death. Survivors include her five children, Clinton D. "Clint" (Emily) Webb, of Belpre, Christy Ann (Harry) Gehrlich, of Botkins, Nola Rochelle Webb, of Cridersville, Judy Elaine (Joe Koenig)...

Linda L. Taylor, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:21 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Logan County, OH to Charles E. & Margaret (Zimmerman) Winegardner who preceded her in death.  On June 8, 1957 she married Franklin D. "Frank" Taylor and he passed away on February 8, 2021. Survivors include 3 children Deanna (Mark) Wisener of Wapakoneta, Kirby (Tonya) Taylor of Lake Havasu, AZ, Kirk Taylor of Wapakoneta; 3...

David J. Zwiebel, 73, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:19 a.m. Tuesday May 2, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 14, 1950 in Lima, OH to Punk & Gladys (Ruppert) Zwiebel who preceded him in death.  On July 25, 1981 he married Marlene Lenhart and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include his beloved cat, Isabelle; 2 children Julia (Steve) Curtis, Thomas David Zwiebel both of Waterford, MI; 2 sisters...

Raymond A. Grover, 76, of Waynesfield, passed away at 11:14 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System with his family by his side. He was born on November 14, 1946, in Bowling Green, to Arthur G. & Marcella E. (Buchman) Grover, who have preceded him in death. On August 26, 1977, he married Deborah S. (Jackson) Grover, who survives. Survivors also include his son, Ray (Bill Suever) Grover; three daughters, Debra (Marvin) Moore, Jenny Lowe, and Melissa (Bart) Shadle; 11...

Connie S. Butcher, 74, of Fryburg passed away at 11:54 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on August 12, 1948 in Shelby County to George & Edna (Steinke) Manger who preceded her in death.  On January 21, 1971 she married Don Butcher and he survives. Survivors include 4 children Daniel (Beth) Butcher, Cathy (Scott) Platfoot, Cindy (Alex) Koenig, Benjamin (Annette) Butcher; 13 grandchildren Ethan Butcher, Dean Butcher,...

Forest A. “Frog” Sawmiller, 92, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:20 a.m., April 19, 2023 surrounded by family at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born March 7, 1931 to Alma and Nellie (Balthaser) Sawmiller who preceded him in death. On August 21, 1954 he married June Carol Rostorfer at St. Johns Methodist Church by Rev. A.E. Oliver, they were married for 68 years. Forest graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1950 and then proudly served in the U.S Army during the Korean War...