Obituary Listings

Carol K. Brewer

Carol K. Brewer

Aug 9, 2017

Carol K. Brewer, 80, of Cridersville, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Cridersville Healthcare Center. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Therese M. Howard

Therese M. Howard

Jul 21, 2017

Therese Marie Howard, 70, of Wapakoneta, passed away 9:30 p.m. July 21, 2017 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, in Columbus. She was born on September 25, 1946, in Wapakoneta, to James L. & Thelma M. Barber Bighouse, who have preceded her in death. On April 10, 1992, she married Jesse D. Howard, who survives in Wapakoneta with...

Edward J. Harshbarger

Edward J. Harshbarger

Jul 3, 2017

Edward J. Harshbarger, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away suddenly at his residence on July 3, 2017. He was born on May 5, 1958 in Lima, OH to Richard & Margaret (Kelly) Harshbarger who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children; Meghan Harshbarger of Columbus, OH, Ben Harshbarger of Brooklyn, NY, his former wife...

Paul F. Zwiebel

Paul F. Zwiebel

Jun 29, 2017

Paul F. Zwiebel, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on July 30, 1925 in Pusheta Township to Jacob & Marie (Kohler) Zwiebel who preceded him in death. On August 24, 1947 he married Dona M. Schumann and she survives. They were blessed with 6 children:...

Jane A. Smith

Jane A. Smith

Jun 29, 2017

Jane A. Smith, 77, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima She was born on February 13, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to William J. & Mary (Webster) Scott who preceded her in death. On January 5, 1963 she married Tom A. Smith and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include three children; Scott...

Ivan E. Zwiebel

Ivan E. Zwiebel

Jun 22, 2017

Ivan Eugene Zwiebel, 89, of rural Wapakoneta, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 11:10 a.m., at Auglaize Acres. He was born January 13, 1928, in Santa Fe, Ohio, the son of Albert S. and Frieda M. (Wildermuth) Zwiebel who preceded him in death. On August 14, 1955, he married Velma L. Helmlinger and...

Jennifer M. "Jenny" Hixenbaugh

Jennifer M. "Jenny" Hixenbaugh

May 21, 2017

Jennifer M. “Jenny” Hixenbaugh, 47, of Shawnee Township, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on July 20, 1969 in Lima, OH to Lester E. (Helen) & Grace “Pauline” (Kennedy) Shenk. Her mother preceded her in death and her father and step-mother survive in Lima. On November 28, 1992...

Gladys T. Zwiebel

Gladys T. Zwiebel

May 20, 2017

Gladys T. Zwiebel, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on June 22, 1931 in Fryburg, OH to Eamer R. & Norma K. (Eisert) Ruppert who preceded her in death. On July 6, 1949 she married Punk Zwiebel and he passed away on July 6, 2008....

Norville W. Freymuth

Norville W. Freymuth

May 4, 2017

Norville W. Freymuth, 89, of Wapakoneta passed away at 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1927 in Wapakoneta to George J. & Ruth (Walton) Freymuth who preceded him in death. On February 19, 1952 he married Joyce V. Niemeyer and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include six children; Krista (Doug) Taracuk...

Irene Pummell

Irene Pummell

Apr 29, 2017

Irene Pummell, 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Saturday April 29, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. She was born on April 16, 1925 in Logan County, OH to William C. & Lois M. (Lenhart) Wagoner who preceded her in death. On October 11, 1946 she married William K. Pummell and he passed away on September 16,...

Fred C. Kohler

Fred C. Kohler

Apr 19, 2017

Fred C. Kohler, 90, of Botkins, passed away at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday April 19, 2017 at St. Rita’s Inpatient Hospice, Lima. He was born in Auglaize County to Anthony & Catherine (Gerstner) Kohler who preceded him in death. On November 23, 1949 he married Luanna A. Schaub and she survives in Botkins. Survivors also include their 8 children; Patricia (Dave)...

Tammy Renee Luebrecht Grunden

Tammy Renee Luebrecht Grunden

Apr 10, 2017

Tammy Renee Luebrecht Grunden, 47, of Toledo, passed away suddenly at her residence on April 10, 2017. She was born on May 22, 1969 in Lima, OH to Daniel (Carol) Luebrecht and Vicki Bazill. Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband; Steve Grunden; sister Amy Luebrecht; nieces; Chelsea Luebrecht, Alexa...

Barbara J. Cramer

Barbara J. Cramer

Mar 23, 2017

Barbara J. Cramer, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:05 a.m., Thursday March 23, 2017 at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima.  She was born on August 6, 1939 in Bradshaw, NE to Harold & Erma (Klawitter) Welch who preceded her in death.  On July 8, 1958 she married Carl Cramer Sr. and he survives in Wapakoneta.She is survived by 3...

Michael J. Seitz

Michael J. Seitz

Mar 12, 2017

Michael J. Seitz, 62, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:39 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Lima, OH to Eldon & Joan (Brockert) Seitz. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. On February 28, 1984 he married Deb Snider...

Deborah A. Steinke

Deborah A. Steinke

Feb 26, 2017

Deborah A. "Deb" Steinke, 61, of Wapakoneta, passed away on February 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Sidney, OH on October 23, 1955 to Tom & Virginia (Hittepole) Uppenkamp who preceded her in death. On October 25, 1974 she married Ivan Steinke who passed away on June 18, 2016. She is survived by a brother; Paul Uppenkamp,...

Paul E. Reigelsperger

Paul E. Reigelsperger

Feb 24, 2017

Paul E. Reigelsperger, 77, of Uniopolis, passed away peacefully at 10:41 a.m. February 24, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System, following an extended illness. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Coldwater, to John & Gertrude Wenning Reigelsperger, who have preceded him in death. On May 20, 1967, he married Rita H. Wagner, who survives in Uniopolis. Survivors also...

Janet M. Joseph

Janet M. Joseph

Feb 19, 2017

Janet M. Joseph, 44, of St. Johns, passed away at 5:16 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born on October 27, 1972, in Bluffton, to Fred C. Cline and Marguerite "Rita" & Paul S. Danser, who all survive in Lima. On May 24, 2014, she married Nick Joseph, who survives in...

George E. Henkener

George E. Henkener

Feb 18, 2017

George E. Henkener, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:28 p.m., February 18, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Inpatient Hospice. He was born near New Knoxville, Ohio on March 29, 1926, to Cornelius and Alma (Vordermark) Henkener, who have preceded him in death. On November 25, 1948, he married Patricia A. Kelly, who survives in Wapakoneta. They were blessed...

Theresa D. Greve

Theresa D. Greve

Feb 13, 2017

Theresa D. Greve, 86, of New Knoxville, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Monday February 13, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Pusheta Township, Auglaize County to George T. & Agnes K. (Copeland) Schaub who preceded her in death. On June 13, 1951 she married Joseph B. Greve and he passed away on...

Betty G. Byer

Betty G. Byer

Feb 7, 2017

Betty G. Byer, 80, of Waynesfield, passed away the morning of February 7, 2017, at her home. She was born on September 24, 1936, in McGuffey, to Burl & Bessie (Compton) Kennedy, who have preceded her in death. Her husband, Richard Byer, and her siblings, Carol, Chuck, and Garland have also preceded her in death. She is survived by her...