Obituary Listings

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Nov 21, 2020

Bernard A Koenig, 92, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on November 11, 1928 in Auglaize County, OH to William & Katherine (Frankenberg) Koenig Sr. who preceded him in death. On December 27, 1952 he married Patricia Stahl, and she passed away on January...

Nov 20, 2020

Vernon D. Boggs Sr., 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2020 at The Acres of Wapakoneta.

He was born the oldest of 13 children on July 11, 1933 in Point Pleasant, WV to David & Jewel (Bays) Boggs who preceded him in death. On August 27, 1951 he married Eunice "Polly" Chamberlain...

Nov 17, 2020

Betty Jane “BJ” Wegner, of Wapakoneta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 9:45pm, at Cridersville Health Care, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born on December 4, 1927, in Pontiac, MI to the late Fred & Ruth A. (Johnson) Knight.

Betty graduated from Clare High School, Clare, MI...

Nov 16, 2020

Ivo J. Kramer, 82, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020 at VanCrest of St. Marys.  He was born on May 16, 1938 at home in Wapakoneta, to John & Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer who have preceded him in death. On October 25, 1958 he married Camille Frost, who survives at VanCrest of St. Marys.

Survivors...

Nov 13, 2020

Gloria K. Rowe, 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:33 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at her daughter's residence.

She was born on July 25, 1939 in Auglaize County to Eugene & Irene (Wallace) Burden who preceded her in death. Her husband Charles Rowe also preceded her in death.

Survivors include 5 children Brenda (Del)...

Nov 3, 2020

Mildred Ann "Milly" Hershberger, 69, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:50 A.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's due to complications from Covid.

She was born on January 16, 1951 in Lima, OH to Robert & Martha (Arthur) Flinn who preceded her in death.   On February 26, 1972 she married...

Oct 21, 2020

Joe Alexander Jr., 93, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:36 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s, Lima.  He was born on June 26, 1927 in Fayette, Alabama to Joe & Margaret I. (Brewer) Alexander, who have preceded him in death.  On June 30, 1962 he married Mary L. McKenzie, who passed away on July...