Robert M. “Bob” Manger, 83, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:31 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 Auglaize Acres. He was born on February 4, 1936 in Auglaize County to M. Robert & Helen M. (Fisher) Manger who preceded him in death.  On September 7, 1963 he married Dorothy L. Dietz and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 3 children Stephen Manger of Dayton, Stephanie (Andrew) Abbarno of TX, Angela (Michael) Chinn of Wapakoneta; 10 grandchildren; 8...

Evelyn Hanson, 93, of Wapakoneta passed away on December 3, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Frances Evelyn Shafer was born in Belle Center, Ohio on February 11, 1926 to Grover C. and Mabel M. (Forsythe) Shafer who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Sharol (James) Albrecht of Windemere, FL, James (Susan) Brake of Wapakoneta, OH, Nancy (John Kerr) Bassett of Culpeper, VA, Dr. Barbara Brake of Greenville, SC; beloved grandchildren, Natalee Chandler, Allison...

Dorothy Jane “Dottie” Heitz, 93, of Wapakoneta died on November 29, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 8, 1926 in Delphos, OH to Aloysius and Laura (Laudick) Kaverman who preceded her in death.  On June 29, 1949 she married Robert A. Heitz who preceded her in death on August 2, 2010.  She is survived by John (Rosa) Heitz of Mato Grosso, Brazil, David (Debra) Heitz, Jean (Stephen) Hull, Marilyn (Robert) Schmerge, Steven...

Brian L. Stauffer, 57, of Wapakoneta passed away at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.  He was born on December 2, 1961 in Lima, OH to Donald & Yvonne (Fetter) Stauffer who preceded him in death.  On October 6, 1994 he married Rona Snyder and she survives in Wapakoneta. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1978-1982 then being honorably discharged. Brian worked as a welder. He enjoyed listening to music and watching his younger brother's...

Lyn Degen, 76, of Botkins passed away at 5:09 a.m. Saturday November 23, 2019 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima. She was born on August 9, 1943 in VanWert, OH to Harvey & Hazel (Reynolds) Snyder who preceded her in death.  On October 12, 1963 she married Jim Degen and he survives in Botkins. Survivors include 2 daughters; Jo (David) Hone of Celina, Jennifer (Kevin) Free of Botkins; 2 grandchildren Tyler Free, Alivia Free; a sister Peggy Thompson of New Jersey; a...

Helen Elizabeth Ankerman, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at The Gardens at Wapakoneta. Helen was born June 9, 1931, in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Nicholas and Helen (Enyart) Brown. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Shawnee High School, before settling in Wapakoneta with husband Billy L. Ankerman, joined as one April 23, 1949. Never to back away from a challenge, Helen was a proud union member, becoming one of the first female skilled trade tool...

Sharon A. Koenig, 80, of Uniopolis, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday November 18, 2019 at Shawnee Manor. She was born on July 2, 1939 in Sidney, OH to Kenneth & Louise (Pence) Stahl who preceded her in death.  On August 24, 1963 she married Virgil Koenig and he survives in Uniopolis. Survivors include 3 sons; Dave Koenig of Lakeview, Doug Koenig of Uniopolis, Dale (Danielle) Koenig of Wapakoneta and two grandsons Colby & Jack Koenig. She was preceded in death by 4 siblings;...

Jeannette M. Lambert, 83, of Wapakoneta passed away at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Coldwater, OH to Leonard & Monica (Wenning) Streacker who preceded her in death.  On July 19, 1958 she married David Lambert and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 4 children Pamela (Joseph) Schwer of Wapakoneta, Phyllis Beam of Orange, CA, Douglas (Dawn) Lambert of Wapakoneta, Daniel (Cathy) Lambert of Buckland;...

Larry L. McCullough, 82, of Botkins passed away at 11:30 a.m. Saturday September 7, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 19, 1937 in Shelby Co. to Ord & Norine (Gould) McCullough who preceded him in death. On January 20, 1978 he married Sharon A. Stump and she passed away on January 28, 2014. Survivors include 7 children Jeff (Cheryl) McCullough of Botkins, Jerry (Linda) McCullough of Sidney, Jody (Melvin) Marx of Botkins, Deb (Gordon Humes) VanHoose of...

Gary D. Flippin, 71, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday September 4, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on May 25, 1948 in California, MO to Carl D. & Hazel M. (Hainen) Flippin who both preceded him in death.  On November 4, 1967 he married Kathy Hopkins who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two daughters, Kelly Vandermolen, Stacey (Chad) Hefner both of Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren Halley (Zachary) Hunsaker, Payten Vandermolen, Mikayla, Harper and Hadley...