Obituary Listings

Kenneth D. Ketcham

May 11, 2018

Kenneth D. Ketcham, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:54 p.m. May 11, 2018 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  Kenny was born on December 28, 1945 in Lima, to K. Dwight & June M. Spencer Ketcham, who have preceded him in death.  On August 28, 2002, he married Gloria J. Adams, who survives in Wapak.

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Rebecca K. Van Dyke

May 7, 2018

Rebecca K. Van Dyke, 61, of Ada, formerly of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:24 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 at her residence.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ronald L. Banks

May 1, 2018

Ronald Logan Banks, 68, passed away May 1, 2018 at 4:50 p.m. at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  A self-proclaimed hillbilly, Ron was born September 3, 1949 in Hazard, Kentucky, to Logan and Hazel Caudill Banks.  On October 20, 1984 he married Jean A. Tippie, Ron was her biggest fan.

In addition to his wife, Ron is...

Tom A. Smith

Apr 24, 2018

Tom A. Smith, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

He was born on June 21, 1937 in Wapakoneta to Harry & Leona (Headapohl) Smith who preceded him in death.  On January 5, 1963 he married Jane A. Smith and she passed away on June 29, 2017.

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Gregory A. "Greg" Yoakam

Apr 16, 2018

Gregory Alan “Greg” Yoakam, 59, of Hume passed away at 11:42 p.m. Monday April 16, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic after a six year battle with complications from cancer.

He was born on April 11, 1959 in Lima, OH to Ronald E. & Jo-an (Baum) Yoakam of Hume.  On March 13, 1991 he married Shelly L. Kent...

Janet E. Copeland

Apr 13, 2018

Janet E. Copeland, 76, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Friday April 13, 2018 at Auglaize Acres.

She was born on April 18, 1941 in Lima, OH to Glenn C. & Ethel (Dudgeon) Hittepole who preceded her in death.  On August 26, 1961 she married E. Lyle Copeland and he passed away on December 9, 1996....

Bonnie L. Rosenbeck

Mar 27, 2018

Bonnie L. Rosenbeck, 71, of Wapakoneta passed away at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday March 27, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on January 12, 1947 to Eugene & Irene (Baka) Fuller who preceded her in death.  On June 28, 1966 she married Gene Rosenbeck and he survives in Wapakoneta.

She is survived by four sons,...

Gregory J. Heitz

Mar 17, 2018

Gregory Joseph Heitz, 62, of Wapakoneta, passed away Saturday March 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 10, 1955 in Lima, OH to Robert and Dorothy (Kaverman) Heitz.  He was preceded in death by his father and infant twin brother.

Gregory is survived by 9 siblings, John (Rosa)...

Rosalyn M. Fahncke

Mar 15, 2018

Rosalyn M. “Rosie” Fahncke, 84, of Wapakoneta died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Otterbein, Cridersville.

She was born on July 8, 1933 in Sidney, OH to Leo & Catherina (Heyne) Uppenkamp who preceded her in death.

On September 2, 1950 she married Richard C. “Dick” Fahncke and he passed away on May...

Gary G. Kantner

Feb 14, 2018

Gary G. Kantner, 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:09 p.m. Wednesday February 14, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born in Wapakoneta on December 24, 1943 to Grant & Dorothy (Henderson) Kantner.  His father has preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta.

On June 27, 1965 he married...

Lois E. Yinger

Feb 6, 2018

Lois E. Yinger, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away the evening of February 6, 2018 at Auglaize Acres.  She was born on November 5, 1926 near New Knoxville in Shinbone, Ohio to Homer & Grace Engle Kruse, who have preceded her in death.  She met her soulmate, Roland C. Yinger, on a blind date.  They wed on March 5, 1949...

Jill A. Zwiebel

Feb 2, 2018

Jill A. Zwiebel, 42, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:11 p.m. Friday February 2, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

She was born on June 5, 1975 in Lima, OH to Larry & Mary (Sweeney) Shaw who preceded her in death.  We take comfort in knowing she was...

Mark A. Gibson

Jan 22, 2018

Mark A. Gibson, 51, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:43 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born June 9, 1966, in St. Marys, to Philip M. & Kathy E. Young Gibson.  His father preceded him in death, his mother survives in Wapakoneta.  On April 4, 1992, he married Karina L. Housel, who survives....

Mary Ellen Borges

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Ellen Borges, 99, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:13 am, Friday, January 19, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.   She was born on June 20, 1918, in Lima, to Michael & Mary Zwiebel Brunn, who have preceded her in death. On April 9, 1948, she married Edwin E. Borges, who passed away December 28, 2003, after more...

Heather S. Howell

Jan 18, 2018

Heather S. Howell, 45, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:18 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Donald O. Rostorfer

Jan 11, 2018

Donald O. Rostorfer, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.  He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting,  fishing and was a veteran in the U.S. Army.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in Harper Cemetery, Rushsylvania.  The family has entrusted Schlosser...

Deborah L. Allison

Jan 8, 2018

Deborah L. Allison, 64, of Harrod, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Lost Creek Health Care Center, Lima.  Per Deborah's wishes there will be no public services scheduled.  The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

Bentley R. Smith

Jan 7, 2018

Bentley R. Smith, 2 months 24 days, passed away at 10:58 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on October 14, 2017 in Wapakoneta to Miriam L. Smith who survives.  Survivors also include his sister, Kenzie; grandparents, Jeff & Alicia Smith; uncle, Eric Green; and aunt Bethany Green.  Per the family's wishes there will be...

Bertha M. "Bert" Zink

Jan 7, 2018

Bertha Marie “Bert” Zink, 87, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Delphos, passed away peacefully at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta.

She was born in Delphos on February 13, 1930 to Leon & Bessie (Fair) Talboom who preceded her in death.

On October 13, 1984 she married Bob Zink and he survives...

Dennis R. "Slick" Ruppert

Jan 6, 2018

Dennis R. “Slick” Ruppert, 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:13 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wapakoneta Manor.

He was born on May 20, 1943 in Little Rock, AR to Raymond E. & Rosemary (Hamp) Ruppert who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his two children; Kathy (Greg) Chambers of Marysville, Jeff...