Obituary Listings

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...

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...