Obituary Listings

Jan 2, 2025

Joseph M. "Joe" Wilges, 72, of Lima passed away at 1:56 p.m. Thursday January 2, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on April 16, 1952 in Quebec, Canada and was adopted by Herman & Mary (Arhns) Wilges who have preceded him in death. On December 15, 1989 he married Mary J. Berg and she survives in Lima.

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Dec 18, 2024

Margaret Bernadine Hutchinson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 4:33 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born December 29, 1925, in Leipsic, the daughter of the late Hubert & Frances (Schroeder) Niese. 

On July 12, 1974, she married Harold “Bud” Hutchinson and he preceded her in death on October 30, 1980. 

She is survived by a sister, Ardella...

Dec 18, 2024

Anna T. Fisher, 73, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's in her sleep at 2:18 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on July 5, 1951 in Suva, Fiji to Herbert Collingwood A. (O.B.E. MA Oxon) & Nancy (Bagley) Bryant who preceded her in death. On September 5, 1970 she married Rondell...

Nov 27, 2024

Ronald I. "Charlie" Snyder, 64, of Wapakoneta, went to be with the Lord at 8:56 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born on September 16, 1960 in Lima to Irvin and Roberta (Mills) Snyder who preceded him in death. Survivors include 3 children Travis (Jessica) Snyder, Justin (Casie) Snyder, Ronnie (Brandon)...

Nov 17, 2024

William Scott Brown, lovingly known as Bill or Pop to his friends and family, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 17, 2024, following a long battle with cancer.

Born June 19, 1951, to William and Geraldine (Scott), Bill lived all of his 73 years at his family’s estate outside Uniopolis. He graduated from Wapakoneta High...

Nov 15, 2024

John H. Gaier, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away 11:44 p.m. November, 15, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Burn Unit.  On October 14, 1941 he was born near Fort Loramie, to Lawrence & Elizabeth (Miller) Gaier, who have preceded him in death.  On October 1, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, he married Eileen M....

Nov 14, 2024

Everett B. Merrill Jr., 94, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:35 a.m. Thursday November 14, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on April 22, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH to Everett B. & Isabella (Schlapp) Merrill Sr. who preceded him in death.  His mother then married Carl Smith who also preceded him in death.  On October 25,...

Nov 12, 2024

Shirley A. Woods, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:42 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on July 6, 1938 in Waynesfield, OH to Carl and Florence (Seaman) Meyers who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 6 children Kim Carter; Rodney (Linda) Carter, Frankie (Lance) Duff, Tracy (Monty) Jeanneret, Shannon...

Nov 11, 2024

Janice Marie Goodrich, 50, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at University of Chicago Medical Center.  She was born on January 29, 1974 in Lima, to Bill Purdy and Barb E. (Graessle) Cira.  Her father has preceded her in death.  Her mother survives in Wapakoneta and her stepfather, Frank Cira, has preceded her in...

Oct 31, 2024

Richard "Dick" D. Brautigam, 94, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:49 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Community of Lima.

He was born on July 19, 1930 in Wapakoneta, to William and Hulda (Luntz) Brautigam who have preceded him in death.  On June 17, 1956, he married Mary Lou Doering, who survives.

Survivors...

Oct 31, 2024

Timothy Coil, 74, of Fryburg, passed away in the comfort of his home on October 31, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born August 5, 1950 in Lima, to John & Irene (Schaub) Coil who preceded him in death.  On January 19, 1974 he married Ruth (DeArmond) Coil and she survives in Fryburg after...

Oct 15, 2024

Christine E. Shock, 64, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  She was born on November 7, 1959 in Lima to Norma L. (Caudill) Immel, who has preceded her in death.  On October 8, 1998, she married Robert J. "BJ" Shock Jr., who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also...

Sep 30, 2024

Sean Thomas Bailey, 41, of Wapakoneta, passed away September 30, 2024 at his residence.  Sean was born October 5, 1982, in Lima, to Dr. Brent & Cheryl (Smith) Bailey.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta.

As a child, Sean spent time after school watching the Weather Channel on TV.  Having a...

Sep 24, 2024

Dona M. Zwiebel, 95, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Cridersville Healthcare Center.

She was born on January 4, 1929 in Wapakoneta, OH to Edison and Milda (Hollenbacher) Schumann who preceded her in death.  On August 24, 1947 she married Paul Zwiebel and he passed away on June 29, 2017.

Sep 19, 2024

Gretchen Louise Kennedy (nee Boros) passed away peacefully following an extended illness, on September 19, 2024, in Lima, Ohio. Gretchen was born to Michael Maxwell and Margaret Louise (nee Dobbert) Boros on July 21, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio. She spent her childhood years living near the Cleveland Cultural Gardens before moving with her parents to Orange Village, Ohio. Gretchen...

Sep 13, 2024

Silvia A. Locker, 63, of Sidney, passed away at the morning of Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born on October 8, 1960 in Sidney, to Carl E. and Dicy E. (Anderson) Davis who have preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three children, Nelon L. Locker, of Sidney, Brandon E. Locker, of Lansing,...

Sep 11, 2024

Debra Ann (Shenk) Kiser, 66, was received into glory the morning of September 11, 2024.

She was born January 15, 1958, to Lester and Pauline Shenk and grew up a farm girl who loved riding her horse, Pawnie.

At 15, she met her future husband, Brett, at his first high school senior football game of...

Sep 11, 2024

Margaret E. "Aggie" Poppe, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:38 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on July 28, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry and Gertrude (Chiles) Hunton who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 3 children Rick (Teresa) Poppe, Tami (Terry) Campbell, Tony (Lora) Poppe...

Sep 11, 2024

Lon S. McDermitt, 73, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:11 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on August 18, 1951 in Lima, OH to Roland and Bernice (Keysor) McDermitt who preceded him in death.  On February 5, 1988 he married Natalie Herron and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include...

Sep 9, 2024

Hannah K. (Egbert) Kohler, 87, of Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away September 9, 2024 in Lima, Ohio.  She was born December 11, 1936 in Manchester, Ohio, the daughter of William and Ruth Egbert.  Hannah graduated from Anna High School in 1955 and attended Lake Erie College for Women.  On May 7, 1960 she married Kenneth Kohler, who preceded her in...