Obituary Listings

Barbara M. Alter

Mar 15, 2021

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...

Nancy F. Lane

Mar 10, 2021

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

Mar 4, 2021

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,...

Russell I. "Mick" Fullerton

Feb 17, 2021

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

Feb 8, 2021

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.

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Sharon L. Koenig

Feb 2, 2021

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...

Kathy J. Patten

Jan 29, 2021

Kathy J. Patten, 68, of Russells Point and formerly of Wapakoneta passed away at 2:29 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Howard H. Kelley

Jan 25, 2021

Howard H. Kelley, 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  3:45 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on July 4, 1939 in Kenton, OH to Wilbur & Enola (Bunn) Kelley who preceded him in death.  On September 5, 1959 he married Diane Kiefer and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include...

Rhea D. Creviston

Jan 24, 2021

Rhea D. Creviston, 76, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  7:21 AM, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at The Acres of Wapakoneta.

She was born on July 19, 1944 in Decatur, IN to Ralph L. & Velma R. (Pond) Gillette who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 2 sons Chris (Jeanne) Creviston of Urbana, Chad Creviston of...

Steven M. Freymuth

Jan 7, 2021

Steven M. Freymuth, 64, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:34 P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on September 14, 1956 in Lima, OH to Norville & Joyce (Niemeyer) Freymuth. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta.  On May 26, 1989 he married Brenda Bailey and...

Alvina M. Thomas

Jan 2, 2021

Alvina Malinda Hollenbacher-Brorein-Thomas, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:49 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on December 6, 1932 in Shelby County to William & Bertha (Baker) Hollenbacher who preceded her in death.  She was married to Richard Thomas and he passed away in 2014.

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David A. Sharrock

Jan 1, 2021

David A. Sharrock, 64, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Friday, January 1, 2021 at Grand Lake Health Care, St. Marys.

He was born on July 20, 1956 in Marion, OH to Paul & Myrtle (Yoho) Sharrock who preceded him in death.  On October 5, 1984 he married Beverly Diane (Reid) Sharrock and she passed away...

Howard D. "Bud" House

Dec 28, 2020

Howard “Bud” House, 88, of New Hampshire passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 after a short stay at Otterbein, St. Marys.  He battled with health problems for the last 3 years.

Bud was born on July 31, 1932 in Shelby County to Homer & Flossie (Opperman) House who preceded him in death.  He is...

Jean Nieter

Dec 27, 2020

Jean U. Nieter, 90, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020 at The Acres of Wapakoneta.

She was born on December 6, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Carey & Hilda (Ward) McLaughlin who preceded her in death.  She was previously married to Kenneth A. Bartlett of Van Wert, OH and then on...

Bernard J. Mertz

Dec 20, 2020

Bernard J. Mertz, 89, of Botkins, passed away at 5:58 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 5, 1931 in St. Patrick, OH to John F. & Catherine (Behr) Mertz who preceded him in death.  On May 25, 1955 he married Rosetta K. Wagner and she survives....

Neil E. Shroyer

Dec 2, 2020

Neil E. Shroyer, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at his residence.  Neil was born on September 6, 1940, the son of John F. and Cleo G. (Snider) Shroyer, who have preceded him in death.  On June 4, 1966, he married Karen M. Silye, who survives.

Survivors also include his four...

Rita C. Schnippel

Dec 1, 2020

Rita C. Schnippel, 65, of Botkins, passed away at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Troy & Gladys (Blankenship) Toler who preceded her in death.  On September 23, 1992 she married Daniel Schnippel and he survives in Botkins.

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William I. "Bill" Phillips

Nov 30, 2020

William I. "Bill" Phillips, 79, of St. Johns passed away at 9:41 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on May 21, 1941 in Lima, OH to William C. & Lillie L. (Sheely) Phillips who preceded him in death.  On February 22, 1964 he married Katie Dill and she passed...

Nathaniel R. Neal

Nov 26, 2020

Nathaniel Roger Neal was born November 24, 2020 at 6:49 am and returned Home on November 26, 2020 at 10:30 pm, in his parents’ arms.  He is the eldest son of Grant & Brooke Neal, of Wapakoneta.

Nathaniel is survived by an extended family that loves him dearly, his grandparents, Mark & Michelle Neal of Nashport, Terry...

Bill "B.J." Huebner

Nov 23, 2020

Bill “B.J.” Huebner, 54, of Lima passed away at 9:30 p.m., Monday November 23, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.  He was born on December 8, 1965, in Lima, to Charles Huebner & Christine (Craft) Watercutter, who survive.

Survivors include two sisters, Shannon Huebner, of Lima and Cindy Jones, of Wapakoneta; one brother, Jeff Watercutter; numerous nieces...