Obituary Listings

Jul 28, 2019

Suzanne F. Heckler, 79, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:51 a.m. Sunday July 28, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her two daughters and sons-in-law.

She was born on September 17, 1939 to Joseph & Irma (Heil) Wittman who preceded her in death.  On October 12, 1963 she married Jerome Heckler and he passed away on October...

Jul 26, 2019

John Charles Geren, 41, previously of Wapakoneta, passed away on July 26, 2019 in Tuscon, Arizona.  Born to Gary and Raelene (Neuman) Geren on March 20, 1978, John was joyously welcomed home by his three older sisters, Lisa, Kristine, and Mary.

Survivors include his wife Lee Ann Feathers; parents Gary and Raelene Geren; sisters Lisa (Ken) Winget,...

Jul 16, 2019

Michael M. Engle, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday July 16, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima following a brief illness.

He was born in Van Wert County on September 19, 1943 to Orville M. & Catherine L. (Nolan) Engle who preceded him in death.  On March 21, 1964 he married H. Jane...

Jul 13, 2019

John C. “Chris” Schwarck, 52, of Wapakoneta passed away on Saturday July 13, 2019.

He was born on October 29, 1966 to John L. & Sandra K. (Stanford) Schwarck.  His father survives in Wapakoneta and his mother passed away on December 8, 1984.

Survivors include two children; Ashley and Ryan Schwarck both of Wapakoneta; a...

Jul 13, 2019

William Galbraith “Bill” Petty, age 85 died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday July 13, 2019 with family by his side, at Springview Manor Lima, Ohio. He was born September 27, 1933, in St. Johnsbury, VT, to William E. and Jean E. (Galbraith) Petty, who preceded him in death. His former wife, Mary L. Petty, was his caretaker for many years....

Jul 9, 2019

Bert E. Sidey, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on November 18, 1943 in Auglaize County to Charles E. Sidey & Flossie Schaub who preceded him in death. On February 23, 1968 he married Jeanie L. Moore and she survives.

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Jul 8, 2019

Orval A. “Bud” Hengstler, Jr., 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of July 8, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville.  On March 28, 1930, Bud was born at home to Orval A. & Leona (Edgington) Hengstler, Sr. who have preceded him in death.

Bud is survived by his four daughters, Cathy & Steve Oen, of Wapakoneta, Diana &...

Jul 3, 2019

Carl C. Cramer Sr., 82, of Wapakoneta went home to his Jesus and the love of his life Barbara at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

Carl was born on July 26, 1936 in St. Marys, OH to Oscar & Helen (Taylor) Cramer who preceded him in death.  On July 8,...

Jul 3, 2019

Dennis L. “Denny” Jeanneret, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on August 22, 1946 in Wapakoneta to Louis P. & Velma M. (Thuman) Jeanneret who have preceded him in death.  On June 15, 1968 he married Carol Zuercher and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Jun 5, 2019

Pamela D. (Rinehart) Brown, 66, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

She was born on December 31, 1952 in Sidney, OH to George & Demetra (Schuler) Rinehart. On November 24, 1973 she married Eugene Brown, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include six children; Jason (Darcy) Brown of Springboro, Jeffrey...

May 30, 2019

Gloria J. Ketcham, 70, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:36 p.m. Thursday May 30, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.  Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.   The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

May 24, 2019

Virginia T. McAuley (Giggie), age 95, passed away May 24, 2019 at home in Pagosa Springs, CO.  She was born September 26, 1923 in Belington, West Virginia, the fifth child of Frederick Earl and Lenora Stalnaker Thompson.

Giggie graduated from Point Pleasant High School in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1941 just prior to America’s involvement in...

May 22, 2019

Alfred C. Hollenbacher, 78, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.

He was born on December 22, 1940 to William & Bertha (Baker) Hollenbacher who preceded him in death.  On June 6, 1964 he married Doris Schroer and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include two children Sherrie (Doug)...

May 1, 2019

Betty A. Brown, 85, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday May 1, 2019 at Otterbein, Cridersville surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 19, 1933 in Glynwood, OH to Gerard J. & Hattie (Duval) McEvoy who preceded her in death.  On September 17, 1955 she married Robert J. Brown and he passed away...

Apr 30, 2019

John R. Downey, 67, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center, Defiance.

He was born on July 13, 1951 in Syracuse, NY to Russell K. & Kathryn (Reilly) Downey who have preceded him in death.  On July 22, 2000 he married Carla Now, who survives in Wapakoneta....

Apr 20, 2019

Mary Kathryn (Myers) Reineke, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Auglaize Acres.  She was born on December 25, 1938, in Wapakoneta, to Francis M. & Goldie F. (Mayer) Myers, who have preceded her in death.  Mary had been married to James T. King, who passed away on August 22, 1984.

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Apr 14, 2019

Meryle Raymond Vermillion, 82, of Waynesfield passed away at 1:00 a.m. Sunday April 14, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born in Hardin County on July 2, 1936 to Jesse & Edna (VanSki) Vermillion who preceded him in death.  On December 10, 1958 he married Connie Dawson and she survives in Waynesfield.

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Apr 13, 2019

James L. Matson Sr., age 78 of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:29 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Lima.

He was born on March 7, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to late Charles and Alberta (Hooker) Matson. On August 8, 1959, he married Faye Wireman and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include a son;...

Apr 11, 2019

James E. “Jim” Miller, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on June 21, 1946, in Celina, to Clinton J. “Babe” & Nellie M. (Armstrong) Miller, who have preceded him in death.  On August 4, 1984, Jim married his best friend, Joyce A. Drury, who survives.

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Apr 11, 2019

Donald R. Stemen, 77, of Wapakoneta, passed away April 11, 2019 at his residence.  Per Donald's wishes there will be no services scheduled.