Obituary Listings

May 26, 2020

Norma J. Schmerge, 67, of Botkins, Ohio, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on April 1, 1953 in Sidney, OH to Robert & Erma (Ballweg) Fiebiger who preceded her in death. On September 27, 1975 she married Ray Schmerge and he survives in Botkins.

Survivors include...

May 10, 2020

Scott A. "Porky" Steinke, 56, of Wapakoneta passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 13, 1964 in Lima, OH to Al and Polly (Schaub) Steinke.  His mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include a daughter and son, Stephanie (Cody) Smith, Austin (Linnea) Steinke both...

May 3, 2020

Carolyn "Jean" Shelley, 77, passed away at 6:57 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 14, 1942 in Bellefontaine, OH to Roy and Pauline (Short) Swiger who preceded her in death. She married Henry "Michael" Shelley October 27, 1962 and he passed away on October 2, 2003....

May 3, 2020

Leona M. Glunt, 90, of Wapakoneta went to be with the Lord at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta

She was born on May 19, 1929 in Greenville, OH to Furman and Della (Beisner) Knick who preceded her in death. On July 10, 1948 she married her high school sweetheart Dick Glunt of...

Apr 30, 2020

Richard W. "Dick" Miller, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:09 p.m. Thursday April 30, 2020 at Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus.

He was born on March 14, 1943 in Van Wert to Wilson A. & Elizabeth J. (Pollock) Miller who preceded him in death.

Survivors included two children Lori (Quincy) Hodges of Lima, Tony (Trish)...

Apr 29, 2020

Ned DeLong, 80, of Wapakoneta passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Ned was born on August 31, 1939 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to Harley and Myrtle DeLong who have preceded him in death.  On January 12, 1963 he married JoAnn Bauman who survives.

Ned is survived by his children, Ned Jr....

Apr 24, 2020

Joshua T. “Josh” Vorhees, 28, of Wapakoneta passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020.

He was born on November 13, 1991 in Lima, OH to Michael L. (Mary) Vorhees and Janice (Kevin) Kentner both of Wapakoneta.

He is survived by his son Hoyer Vorhees; a brother Aaron (Rachel) Vorhees; 4 step-siblings Christie Williams, Matthew (Sadie)...

Apr 13, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Martin, 65, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:56 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s, Lima.

She was born on June 7, 1954 in St. Marys, OH to Cletus & Dorothy (Whited) Braun who preceded her in death.  On January 21, 1971 she married John U. Martin Jr. and he survives...

Apr 6, 2020

Alex Rosenbeck, 46, of Cridersville passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

Due to our Nation’s current health crisis, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta.  Live streaming of the service will be available on the...

Mar 28, 2020

JoAnn Katherine Woolf Smith, 93, passed away at 7:50 p.m. March 28, 2020 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta.  Born on April 29, 1926, in Wapakoneta, JoAnn was the only child of Russell C. Woolf and Dorothea Crusie Woolf.

While in high school, JoAnn worked at Sweetland’s Confectionary Store and later worked as a telephone operator.  She graduated from...

Mar 25, 2020

Damien M. Huggins, 40, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Katie and family at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

Damien was born on June 8, 1979 in St. Marys, OH to Reuben & Michele (Seitz) Huggins who preceded him in death.  On October 1, 2016 he married...

Mar 20, 2020

Helen "Jane" Engle, 76, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:40 p.m. Friday March 20, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

She was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 2, 1943 to John & Sadamae (Lands) Coe who preceded her in death.  On March 21, 1964 she married Michael M. Engle, who passed away on July 16, 2019....

Mar 19, 2020

Dennis L. Kantner, 69, of Wapakoneta passed away at his residence on Thursday March 19, 2020.

He was born in Lima, OH on September 3, 1950 to Aldo & Virginia (Kaufman) Kantner and they both have preceded him in death.

Survivors include a brother Jeffry Kantner of Wapakoneta.

Denny was a graduate of...

Mar 16, 2020

Donald E. Williams, 83, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:44 am Monday, March 16, 2020 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s, Lima.  He was born on December 11, 1936, in Houston, Texas to Homa & Annabelle Pyle Williams, who have preceded him in death.  On September 18, 1977, he married Kathy S. Wolrey, who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also...

Mar 14, 2020

Marjorie J. Endel, 85, of Waynesfield passed away 9:50 p.m. Saturday March 14, 2020 at Otterbein, St. Marys.

She was born August 3, 1934 in Paulding County, OH to Lewis & Glenna (Lighthill) Johnson who preceded her in death.

On March 5, 1955 she married Ted L. Endel Sr. and he passed September 30, 2014....

Mar 12, 2020

Virgil F. Koenig, 87, of Uniopolis, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Thursday March 12, 2020 at Shawnee Manor.

He was born on December 8, 1932 in Auglaize County, OH to William & Katherine (Frankenburg) Koenig Sr. who preceded him in death.  On August 24, 1963 he married Sharon A. Stahl and she passed away on November 18,...

Mar 11, 2020

Lorraine F. Rostorfer, 93, of Wapakoneta passed away at 12:28 p.m. Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on November 5, 1926 in Godell, IA to Arvin & Minnie (Stienlich) Ellis who preceded her in death.  On November 7, 1947 she married George Rostorfer Jr. who passed away on August 10, 2012.

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Mar 3, 2020

Cora “Helen” Kemper-Zwiebel, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at her residence where she went to her heavenly home.

Cora was born on February 6, 1934 in Nelsonville, OH to Virgil & Cora (Strawn) McKnight who preceded her in death.  On October 31, 1953 she married John Kemper and he passed...

Feb 26, 2020

Michael L. Carder, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away the evening of February 26, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, in Lima.  He was born on November 30, 1952, in Lima, to Carl J. & Helen J. Fowler Carder, who preceded him in death.  On April 30, 1977, he married Marilyn A. Bodey, who survives in Wapakoneta....

Feb 17, 2020

B. David “Dave” Campbell, 81, of Wapakoneta passed away at 11:47 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born in Wapakoneta, OH on January 29, 1939 to Burton & Mary (Parcell) Campbell who preceded him in death.  In 1958 he married Judy Kauper and she passed away on July 8, 1975. ...