Obituary Listings

Jul 4, 2024

Joe Rolston, 81, of Uniopolis, passed away at 10:06 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Wapak Manor.

Joe was born on December 3, 1942, in Kenton, OH, to the late Lawrence and Joan (Krummery) Rolston. He married the love of his life, Joyce E. Brackney, on November 24, 1966. Joyce preceded him in death on December 30,...

Jun 27, 2024

Douglas M. "Doug" Sorensen, 80, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

He was born on December 25, 1943 in Cleveland, OH to Martin Sorensen and Dorothy (Seitz) Koepke who preceded him in death.  On November 24, 1967 he married Faye Wendt she survives in Wapakoneta.

Jun 22, 2024

Emersyn Celeste Lange, 2 months and 7 days, of Wapakoneta, passed away in the arms of her parents, the evening of Saturday, June 22, 2024 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan.  She was born on April 15, 2024 in Lima, to Adam & Annette (Sarasin) Lange who survive at home with Emersyn's big sisters, Elyse and Estella.

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Jun 22, 2024

Faye Matson, 81, of Wapakoneta passed away at 2:30 p.m. Saturday June 22, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on February 25, 1943 in Perry Township, Allen County to Hursel & Martha (Benny) Wireman who preceded her in death. On August 8, 1959, she married James L. Matson Sr. and he passed away on April 13,...

Jun 18, 2024

Bonnie C. Wurst, 75, of Columbus, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:07 a.m. June 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born on January 8, 1949 in Sidney, OH to Nevin & Rowena (Tyson) Howell who preceded her in death.  On June 12, 1971 she married Michael H. Wurst, who passed away on January 2, 2022....

Jun 16, 2024

Thelma Ruth Hunlock, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024 after a long and brave battle with Cancer.

Thelma was born on August 26, 1944 in Celina, OH to Frank and Georgia (Hostetler) Crosley who preceded her in death.  An only child raised on a farm in Shelby County, she moved to Lima and...

Jun 13, 2024

Teresa A. Detrick, 66, of Uniopolis, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday June 13, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on December 28, 1957 in Kenton, OH to Gerald & Sherry (Poland) Holtzberger who preceded in death.  On June 26, 2008 she married Wayne L. Detrick who survives in Uniopolis.

Survivors...

Jun 10, 2024

Julian R. Tarini, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:49 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's.  He was born on October 5, 1937 in Toledo, to Dominico and Emma (White) Tarini, who have preceded him in death.  On March 7, 1959, he married Patricia A. Griesinger, who passed away on December 16, 2019.

Jun 9, 2024

Craig Edward Barhorst, 38, of Anna, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 9, 2024 on his family farm.  Although his passing was the result of a tragic accident, Craig passed away doing what he loved.  He was born on May 6, 1986 in St. Marys, to Bob and Tammy (Brown) Barhorst who survive in Anna.  On June 26,...

Jun 9, 2024

James "Jim" Becher, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:30 AM, Sunday, June 9, 2024 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  He was born on March 23, 1939 in Lima, to Leo and Matilda (Brown) Becher who preceded him in death.  On November 20, 1965, he married Sally A. Searfoss, who survives.  Together they shared over 58 years...

May 29, 2024

Nancy J. Eyink, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away with family by her side at 10:35 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Nancy was born on December 31, 1945 to M. Robert and Helen (Fisher) Manger, who preceded her in death. She married the late Robert “Pete” Meyer (d. 1967) in...

May 26, 2024

Janet E. Winkler, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on February 25, 1939 in Vanwert County, OH to James and Frances (Caywood) Williams who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 3 children Leigh Karbowiak of Dublin, OH, Larry (Vicki) Winkler, Linda (Bob) Bryan...

May 22, 2024

Valgene L. Phillips, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at The Springs of Lima.

He was born on February 20, 1934 in Shinbone, OH to William “Leslie” and Adelia (Stoll) Phillips who preceded him in death.  On March 11, 1967 he married Janet Rable and she survives.

Survivors include...

May 20, 2024

Marvin L. Zwiebel, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:33 PM, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born on November 14, 1935 in Santa Fe, Clay Township, Auglaize County, to Albert S. and Matilda "Frieda" Wildermuth Zwiebel, Sr., who have preceded him in death.  On July 24, 1966, he married Jeannine F....

May 17, 2024

Louise Jung, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully at 2:53 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024.  She was born on January 14, 1935 to (James) Pete and Lula (May) Bayes on Jenny's Creek, Swamp Branch, KY, following just a few minutes behind her twin sister, Lorene (McCool, deceased). Survivors include her daughter, Anne E. Jung, of Huber Heights; brother, Jack...

May 15, 2024

Barry A. Kiefer, 65, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:22 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  He was born on June 26, 1958 in Lima, to Dan W. and Jera L. (VanDyke) Kiefer, who have preceded him in death.  On May 5, 2000, he married Vicki J. Brewer, who...

May 13, 2024

Barbara Ann "Barbie" Motter, 54, of Waynesfield, passed away May 11, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on October 29, 1969, in Lima to Edith Smith, who has preceded her in death.

Barbie is survived by her husband, Rex Alan Motter; daughter, Jessica Lynn Motter and her fiance, Ben "plus one" Huntsman; and three siblings, Tammy...

May 12, 2024

Douglas L. Brown, 79, of Ada, OH passed away at 10:51 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on February 17, 1945 in Lexington, KY to Cecil Roscoe & Ruby (McClain) Brown who preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, infant Colleen Rae Brown...

May 10, 2024

Carolyn J. Zenz, 75, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:31 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System, with her family at her side after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was born on August 24, 1948 in Celina, to Charles L. and Florence E. (Naylor) Burris who have preceded her in death.  On March 30,...

May 5, 2024

Eileen M. Sutherland, 97, of Waynesfield, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Otterbein Cridersville.

She was born on June 17, 1926 in Lima, to Ephraim and Frances (Hicks) Prowant, who have preceded her in death.  On June 9, 1946 she married Samuel Lewis Sutherland, who passed away on December 10, 2003.

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