Bob Quinn
Oct 28, 2025
Bob Quinn, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:27 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on September 30, 1946 in Marlette, Michigan to Harold and Emily (Cargill) Quinn who have preceded him in death. On September 30, 1974 he married Sherry (Alter) Quinn, who passed away on January 9, 2017.
Survivors include two children, Erin...
Kerri A. Kline
Oct 25, 2025
Kerri A. Kline, 49, of St. Marys, passed away at 5:32 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.
She was born on July 27, 1976 in Lima, OH to William and Rebecca Hackworth. Her father preceded her in death and her mother and her companion, Dale Paul survives in New Knoxville. On June 6, 2023 she married Jeffrey Kline...
Howard A. Kelley
Oct 21, 2025
Howard A. Kelley, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in his home. He was born on November 6, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to Howard H. and Diane K. (Kiefer) Kelley. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors also include two daughters, Alaina (Andrew) Cox and Alexis (Travis) Jones, both...
Franklin Wertz
Sep 29, 2025
Franklin "Frank" Llewellyn Wertz, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on November 3, 1944 in Lima, OH to Llewellyn and Helen (Viet) Wertz who preceded him in death.
Survivors include 4 children Kelly (Bryan) Huffman of Yelm, WA, David Wertz of Wapakoneta, Frank Wertz of Berlin,...
Marilyn R. (Kerr) Setters Armer
Sep 28, 2025
Marilyn Rose (Kerr) Setters Armer, 95, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:55 p.m., Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Wapak Manor. She was born on April 25, 1930 in Perry Township, Allen County to Raymond E. and C. Marie (Graham) Kerr who preceded her in death. On March 19, 1983, she married David H. Armer, who passed away on September 12,...
Kenda Kohler
Sep 26, 2025
Kenda K. Kohler, 64, of Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away September 26, 2025 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born June 28, 1961 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Hannah (Egbert) Kohler. Kenda graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1979 and earned an associates degree in early childhood development from Lima Technical College.
Kenda will be missed by her sister Jona...
David Howell
Sep 24, 2025
David D. Howell, 58, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 10:47 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.He was born on April 12, 1967 in Portland, IN to Franklin and Ruth (Law) Howell who preceded him in death.Survivors include a daughter Courtney (Timothy Gallimore) King, of Jackson Center; 3 grandchildren; a step-daughter; 2 step-grandchildren; a sister Pam...
Robert Hamill Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
Robert A. Hamill Sr., 77, of Lima, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.
He was born on April 4, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Helen (Sausser) Hamill who preceded him in death.
Survivors include 2 children Sherry Hamill of Chicago, IL, Robb (Amber) Hamill of Wapakoneta; 3 granddaughters Abbie, Allie, Annalee Hamill; as...
Terry Dershem
Sep 4, 2025
Terry Dershem, 66, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:46 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on September 9, 1958 in Toledo, OH to James and Mary (Chambers) Dershem who preceded him in death. On June 10, 1989 he married Carolyn L. "Carol" Boyd who passed away on November 7, 2022.
Survivors include two step-daughters Rhonda...
Dennis K. "Denny" Dawson
Aug 24, 2025
Dennis K. "Denny" Dawson, 72, of Waynesfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Denny will be remembered for his generous heart, strong work ethic, and his lifelong passion for training barrel horses.
He was born on December 16, 1952 in Lima, to Darrel and Cecile (Cheney) Dawson...
Jerrilee A. Holtzapple
Aug 15, 2025
Jerrilee A. Holtzapple, 67, of Troy formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.
She was born on August 12, 1958 in St. Marys, OH to William and Marjorie (DuPertuis) Hook who preceded her in death. On November 13, 1976 she married Keith B. Holtzapple and he survives in Troy.
Survivors include 2...
Annette Newland
Jul 26, 2025
Annette Newland, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:41 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born on January 16, 1945 in Rothram, Yorkshire, England to Graydon and Dorris (Watkinson) Watt, who preceded her in death. On September 5, 1964 she married Jody E. Newland and he survives.
Survivors also include three...
Elizabeth Darlene Murray
Jul 25, 2025
Elizabeth Darlene "Dar" Murray, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:57 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's. She was born on February 15, 1953 in Springfield, to Lloyd and Geneva (Harrison) Bowman who have preceded her in death. On June 30, 2009 she married Jeff Murray, who survives.
Survivors also include three daughters, Kerry (Trent) Roach,...
Richard Bush
Jul 20, 2025
Rick Bush, 79, of Lima, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1945 in Lima, to Billy and Rose Mary (Siegel) Bush who preceded him in death. On October 17, 1997 he married Chris M. Holtzapple and she survives in Lima.
Survivors include 4 children Melissa (John) Frederick, Paul (Nancy) Bush, Clint...
Jennie L. Baker
Jul 14, 2025
Jennie L. Baker, 90, formerly of Wapakoneta and Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.
She was born on August 7, 1934 in Madison Township, Clark County, Ohio, to Bracey and Bertha (Roberts) Cron who preceded her in death. In 1952 she married Dallas Klopfenstein who passed away in 1961. She was formerly married to...
David E. Boise
Jul 10, 2025
David E. Boise, age 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at his home.
David was born on June 4, 1947, in Celina to the late Olen & Helen (Woodruff) Boise. David married Marlene (Dwenger), his wife of 58 years, on April 7, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Marlene survives at their home in Wapakoneta.
David is...
Janet L. Case
Jun 22, 2025
Janet L. Case, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
She was born on February 11, 1947 in Lima, OH to Robert and Marcine (Stelzer) Dicus who preceded her in death. On October 17, 1965 she married Gary D. Case and he survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors...
David L. Sprague
May 25, 2025
David L. Sprague, 75, of Elida, passed away at 3:25 a.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Dayton V.A. Medical Center.
He was born on February 1, 1950 in Lima, OH to Herbert and Edith (Johnson) Sprague who preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Shane (Stephanie Harshfield) Sprague, of Alger; 4 grandchildren Anthony Custer, Shawn (Cory) Sprague, Skylar Sprague, Shayla...
Paul Jerry Brackney
May 16, 2025
Paul Jerry Brackney, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on January 30, 1942 in Dayton, OH to Paul and Virginia (Cullen) Brackney who preceded him in death. On August 6, 1965 he married Elaine M. Barr in Vickery, OH and she survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors include 3...
Rev. Michael J. Santomieri
May 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Pastor, and Friend.
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of a truly remarkable man - a devoted husband, an adoring father and a compassionate soul whose presence brought warmth and light to all who knew him.
He was a man who loved with his...
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