Obituary Listings

Effie J. Drain

Jan 5, 2018

Effie J. Drain, 91, of Cridersville, passed away at 6:14 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2120 Lakewood Ave, Lima, OH.  A private family graveside service will be held at the Dayton National Cemetery, where she will be...

Julian P. Andrews

Jan 5, 2018

Julian P. “Andy” Andrews passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 5, 2018 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on December 6, 1928 in Lima, OH to Ralph William & Josephine L. (Fegan) Andrews who preceded him in death.  He married Maryann Shively and she survives in...

Fred J. Kantner

Dec 10, 2017

Fred J. “Apple” Kantner, 66, of Wapakoneta, died at 12:59 a.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 18, 1951, in Wapakoneta, the son of Grant and Dorothy (Henderson) Kantner. He was preceded in death by his father and his mother survives, in Wapakoneta. On August 14, 1976, he...

Ruth A. Lautzenheiser

Nov 26, 2017

Ruth A. Lautzenheiser, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday morning, November 26, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She was born December 15, 1937 in Lima, OH to Paul & Belle (Boop) Gardner who preceded her in death.

Ruth leaves four loving children to cherish her memory; Steve (Mary) Lautzenheiser of Glendale,...

Mildred L. Walton

Nov 16, 2017

Mildred L. Walton, 94, passed away the morning of November 16, 2017 at the Primrose Retirement Community of Lima.  She was born at home in Sycamore, Ohio on September 16, 1923, to Paul & Mary (Stalter) Walter, who have preceded her in death.  On January 26, 1946, she married Reuben J. Walton, who passed away on January 31, 2013,...

Mary M. "Mae" Cartmell

Nov 10, 2017

Mary M. “Mae” Cartmell, 92, of Wapakoneta passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at The Gardens, Wapakoneta.

She was born on November 4, 1925 to Fred and Lydia (Metzger) Sheipline in Wapakoneta. Her have parents preceded her in death.

On June 1, 1948 she married Tom Cartmell and he preceded her in death in...

Bettye R. Johnson

Nov 7, 2017

Bettye R. Johnson, 96, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:02 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born May 4, 1921 in Allen County, OH to Robert and Mary (Settlemire) Augsburger who preceded her in death.  On February 22, 1941 she married Harold H. Gruebmeyer and he passed away on December...

Tonja M. Klima

Nov 4, 2017

Tonja M. Horn, 49, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:41 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Lima, OH on April 19, 1968 to Paul F. Klima and Patricia A. (Jerry) Myers.  Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother survives in Cridersville.

Survivors also include...

Kim C. Fisher

Oct 27, 2017

Kim C. Fisher, 60, of St. Marys, formerly of Texas, passed away the morning of Friday, October 27, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Phillip R. "Ron" Buress

Oct 25, 2017

Phillip R. “Ron” Buress, 76, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his residence.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Barbara I. Miller

Oct 15, 2017

Barbara I. Miller, 82, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

Dawn Marie Miller

Oct 13, 2017

Dawn Marie Miller, 24, of Wapakoneta, passed away on October 13, 2017.  She was born in Lima, OH to Rex A & Theresa D. Miller.  Her father survives in Lima and her mother in Wapakoneta.

She is survived by 3 brothers; Ethan Miller, Ryan (Amber) Miller, Jeff Miller, a sister; Renae (Ben) Seffernick, 3 step-brothers, 3 nieces...

Francis J. "Frank" Cira

Oct 4, 2017

Francis J. “Frank” Cira, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of October 4, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1958, in Lima, to Francis J. & Ethel Coppler Cira Sr., who have preceded him in death. On September 19, 1998, he married Barbara E. Graessle, who survives. Survivors also include their children, Alysha (Ryan) Gross, of Wapak, Ashlie...

Marion M. "Milo" Wellington

Sep 30, 2017

Milo Wellington, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 23, 1927 in Wapakoneta to Eldon & Marie (Saddler) Wellington who preceded him in death. On June 11, 1988 he married Brenda Swaney and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include 4 children; Michael Wellington of Grove City,...

Joseph L. Schwer

Sep 28, 2017

Joseph L. Schwer, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away 9:30 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Gardens of Wapakoneta. He was born August 18, 1929 in Lima, Ohio to Ollie & Marguerite (Hiatt) Schwer who preceded him in death. On June 17, 1950 he married Alice M. Kohler and she passed away on October 11, 2011. He is also survived...

Reba J Larck

Sep 25, 2017

Reba J. “Jean” Larck, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:08 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on July 31, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to Lawrence E. & Sarah “Sally” Thomas Williams, who have preceded her in death. Reba was married to Delmer Ray Larck, who passed away on May 2,...

Diane Lunz

Sep 11, 2017

Diane Lunz, 69, of Wapakoneta passed on September 11, 2017 at Wapakoneta Manor. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Funeral Home Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy. Wapakoneta, OH 45895

James L. "Jim" Ridenour

Sep 6, 2017

James L. “Jim” Ridenour, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on June 3, 1942 in Sugar Creek Township, Allen County to Harold & Dorothy (Brenneman) Ridenour who preceded him in death. On March 21, 1970 he married Carol J. Bobb and she survives in Wapakoneta....

Janet M. Koenig

Sep 2, 2017

Janet M. Koenig, 94, of Botkins, passed away at 6:29 a.m., Saturday September 2, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, on December 5, 1922 to John J. & Margaret F. (Crawford) McDermott who preceded her in death. On March 7, 1944 she married Emerson P. Koenig and he passed on March...

Clay Knoch Jr

Aug 11, 2017

Clay Knoch Jr., 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Friday August 11, 2017 at Cridersville Healthcare Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Union Township on June 29, 1925 to Clay W. & Carrie (Morris) Knoch who have preceded him in death. On June 21, 1945 he married Frances L. Allen who passed away on February...