Obituary Listings

Mar 5, 2024

Mary M. Thitoff, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on August 19, 1939 in Zaleski, OH to Leo and Thelma (Barber) Bighouse who preceded her in death.  On February 3, 1963 she married Donald Thitoff who survives in Wapakoneta.

Additional survivors also include...

Mar 5, 2024

Rick L. Carter, 73, of Harrod, OH passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on July 16, 1950 in Lima, OH to William and Mildred (Camper) Carter who preceded him in death.  On December 13, 1968 he married J. Robin (Ramsey) Carter and she survives in Harrod....

Mar 2, 2024

Laurie Barhorst, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:09 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville.

She was born on February 5, 1965 in Quebec City, Canada to Ivo and Camille (Frost) Kramer.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Cridersville.  On January 14, 1983 she married Randy...

Feb 25, 2024

Dennis McClintock, 63, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:04 p.m., Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on November 23, 1960 in Lima to Donald and Doris (Walls) McClintock who preceded him in death. On April 2, 1988 he married Jacquie McClintock who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include 2 sons...

Feb 19, 2024

Donald E. Brautigam, 95, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 15, 1928 in Wapakoneta to William and Hulda (Lunz) Brautigam who preceded him in death.  On January 27, 1963 he married Lola Marie Eichenauer, who preceded him in death on December 27,...

Feb 12, 2024

Georgia Anna Fox, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 7:10 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024 at Odem at Auglaize.

She was born on August 9, 1948 in Lima, OH to Emil L. & Glenna L. (Miller) Hume who preceded her in death.  She was married for 29 years to her husband; Paul D. Fox and he survives...

Jan 28, 2024

David Michael Helmlinger, 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Odem At Auglaize.  He was born on October 10, 1942 in Lima, to Lloyd E. and Ada "Lillian" Griffith Helmlinger, who have preceded him in death.  On February 28, 1964, he married Sharon A. Hamp, who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also...

Jan 16, 2024

Cameron M. Knerr, 33, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center.  He was born on November 25, 1990 in Lima, to Toby Knerr and Teresa (Howard) Doseck.  His father preceded him in death.  His mother and stepfather, Jim, survive in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include his three daughters,...

Jan 12, 2024

Phyllis M. Kaeck, 82, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:16 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Kindred Hospital, Lima, following an extended illness.  She was born on February 11, 1941, in Lima, to Edgar J. & Alice M. (Groves) Becker, who have preceded her in death.  On September 24, 1960, she married Ralph W. Kaeck, who survives in Wapakoneta....

Jan 9, 2024

Betty J. Kantner, 72, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on September 16, 1951 in Lima, OH to Bill & Fannie (Bryant) Green who preceded her in death.  On September 18, 1971 she married Dean Kantner and he survives.

They have 2 children Connie...

Jan 7, 2024

Marcia E. Perez, 65, of Lima, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.  She was born on September 3, 1958 in Lima, to Melvin E. and Eileen M. (Louth) Werling.  Her father survives in Wapakoneta, her mother preceded her in death.

Survivors also include four children, Jason M. Perez, of Wapakoneta,...

Jan 6, 2024

Marilyn S. "Susie" Kohler, 87, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 4:21 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor following a brief illness.

She was born on July 12, 1936 in Wapakoneta to Edward and Wilma (Geyer) Reineke who preceded her in death.  On October 29, 1955 she married Edward E. Kohler and he passed away...

Jan 5, 2024

Wendy L. Burden, 70, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at her daughter's residence in Wapakoneta.  She was born on October 7, 1953 in Lima, to Robert Neilson and Betty (Bradford) Harpest.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Cridersville.

Survivors include three daughters, Jodi Holtsberry, of Lima,...

Jan 4, 2024

Lee T. Cartwright, 86, of St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:02 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Otterbein, St. Marys.  He was born on December 16, 1937 in Sidney, to Hugh E. and Mary M. "Molly" Schaub Cartwright who have preceded him in death.  On September 18, 1965, he married Lois A. Swisher, who survives in...

Dec 24, 2023

Catherine E. Steinke, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:15 p.m. December 24, 2023 at her son's home in Celina.  She was born on June 7, 1937, in Lewisburg, to Virgil L. & Esther M. (Jordan ) Griffin, who have preceded her in death.  On October 31, 1959 she married Donald L. Steinke, who survives.

Survivors also...

Dec 23, 2023

Lynn Paul, 68, of Botkins, OH passed away Lima Memorial Health System on December 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.

Lynn was born on June 27, 1955 to James and Erma Paul of Botkins, OH. On July, 6, 1977 Lynn married the love of his life Toni Miller, having 2 sons, Dion and...

Dec 21, 2023

Janet Louise Clark loved reading obituaries, and she wrote this one for herself.

Janet grew up at 906 West Auglaize Street in Wapakoneta, which made a great home for the family of five, then six.  Dad, known as EW or Eddie; Mom, Helen Marie; and siblings, Jerry (Terry), Judy (Mike Walter) and Joanie (Jeff Ketcham). The Clark...

Dec 20, 2023

Teresa Y. Leppla, 70, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:47 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born on June 2, 1953, in Lima, to Foster L. & Gertrude A. (Stetler) Coil, who have preceded her in death.  On September 21, 2002, she married Gary P. Leppla, who survives at...

Dec 13, 2023

Doris I. Sunderland, 102, of Wapakoneta, Ohio was greeted by her Lord and Savior at 12:37 PM, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Otterbein Assisted Living Facility, Cridersville with her family holding her hands, following a stroke.  She was born on November 12, 1921 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, Ohio to Frank L. and Carrie C. (Freymuth) Tippie, who have...

Nov 28, 2023

Roger Joseph Datres III, 53, of Wapakoneta, passed away unexpectedly the early morning of Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  He was born on July 15, 1970 in Stratford, NJ to Roger J. & Irene (Kennedy) Datres Jr., who have preceded him in death.  On July 2, 2005, he married Diana L. Dillon, who survives. Survivors also include five children, Andy...