Obituary Listings

Dec 3, 2019

Evelyn Hanson, 93, of Wapakoneta passed away on December 3, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Frances Evelyn Shafer was born in Belle Center, Ohio on February 11, 1926 to Grover C. and Mabel M. (Forsythe) Shafer who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Sharol (James) Albrecht of Windemere, FL,...

Nov 29, 2019

Dorothy Jane “Dottie” Heitz, 93, of Wapakoneta died on November 29, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 8, 1926 in Delphos, OH to Aloysius and Laura (Laudick) Kaverman who preceded her in death.  On June 29, 1949 she married Robert A. Heitz who preceded her in death on August 2, 2010.

Nov 27, 2019

Brian L. Stauffer, 57, of Wapakoneta passed away at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.

He was born on December 2, 1961 in Lima, OH to Donald & Yvonne (Fetter) Stauffer who preceded him in death.  On October 6, 1994 he married Rona Snyder and she survives in Wapakoneta.

He served his...

Nov 23, 2019

Lyn Degen, 76, of Botkins passed away at 5:09 a.m. Saturday November 23, 2019 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

She was born on August 9, 1943 in VanWert, OH to Harvey & Hazel (Reynolds) Snyder who preceded her in death.  On October 12, 1963 she married Jim Degen and he survives in Botkins.

Survivors include...

Nov 23, 2019

Helen Elizabeth Ankerman, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at The Gardens at Wapakoneta.

Helen was born June 9, 1931, in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Nicholas and Helen (Enyart) Brown.

A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Shawnee High School, before settling in Wapakoneta with husband Billy L. Ankerman, joined...

Nov 18, 2019

Sharon A. Koenig, 80, of Uniopolis, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday November 18, 2019 at Shawnee Manor.

She was born on July 2, 1939 in Sidney, OH to Kenneth & Louise (Pence) Stahl who preceded her in death.  On August 24, 1963 she married Virgil Koenig and he survives in Uniopolis.

Survivors include 3...

Sep 18, 2019

Jeannette M. Lambert, 83, of Wapakoneta passed away at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the Gardens of Wapakoneta.

She was born on January 12, 1936 in Coldwater, OH to Leonard & Monica (Wenning) Streacker who preceded her in death.  On July 19, 1958 she married David Lambert and he survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Sep 7, 2019

Larry L. McCullough, 82, of Botkins passed away at 11:30 a.m. Saturday September 7, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 19, 1937 in Shelby Co. to Ord & Norine (Gould) McCullough who preceded him in death.

On January 20, 1978 he married Sharon A. Stump and she passed...

Sep 4, 2019

Stella “Tika” Vostatek, 83, of Wapakoneta, OH, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 4 after a long battle with cancer.  After growing up on a farm in Adena, OH, Mrs. Vostatek graduated from the Ruth Brant School of Nursing in Martins Ferry, OH, as did her four sisters.  After graduation, she went to work...

Sep 4, 2019

Gary D. Flippin, 71, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday September 4, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.

He was born on May 25, 1948 in California, MO to Carl D. & Hazel M. (Hainen) Flippin who both preceded him in death.  On November 4, 1967 he married Kathy Hopkins who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Aug 30, 2019

Lucas James Regula was a man who was loyal to his core, always with a plan and quick with a witty response. He loved his family and the cattle industry.

Lucas James Regula, 33, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 30, 2019. Lucas was born on May 8, 1986 in Lima, OH, along with...

Aug 10, 2019

Sadie M. Johnston, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 12:16pm on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 30, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, to Fred and Ruth A. (Johnson) Knight, who preceded her in death.   On July 21, 1956, she married Ross E. Johnston, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Aug 4, 2019

Michael B. “Mike” Gerstner, 64, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday August 4, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on December 15, 1954 in Lima, OH to Harold & Marie (Greve) Gerstner.  His father preceded in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta.

On November 28, 1980 he married...

Aug 1, 2019

Francis “Peanuts” Steinke, 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:22 p.m. Thursday August 1, 2019.

He was born March 23, 1938, son of Benedict and Alma (Brown) Steinke who preceded him in death.  On September 13, 1958 he married Jane (Williams) Steinke who survives.

Other surviving family members include four children, Jeff Steinke, Anita Green,...

Jul 28, 2019

Suzanne F. Heckler, 79, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:51 a.m. Sunday July 28, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her two daughters and sons-in-law.

She was born on September 17, 1939 to Joseph & Irma (Heil) Wittman who preceded her in death.  On October 12, 1963 she married Jerome Heckler and he passed away on October...

Jul 26, 2019

John Charles Geren, 41, previously of Wapakoneta, passed away on July 26, 2019 in Tuscon, Arizona.  Born to Gary and Raelene (Neuman) Geren on March 20, 1978, John was joyously welcomed home by his three older sisters, Lisa, Kristine, and Mary.

Survivors include his wife Lee Ann Feathers; parents Gary and Raelene Geren; sisters Lisa (Ken) Winget,...

Jul 16, 2019

Michael M. Engle, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday July 16, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima following a brief illness.

He was born in Van Wert County on September 19, 1943 to Orville M. & Catherine L. (Nolan) Engle who preceded him in death.  On March 21, 1964 he married H. Jane...

Jul 13, 2019

John C. “Chris” Schwarck, 52, of Wapakoneta passed away on Saturday July 13, 2019.

He was born on October 29, 1966 to John L. & Sandra K. (Stanford) Schwarck.  His father survives in Wapakoneta and his mother passed away on December 8, 1984.

Survivors include two children; Ashley and Ryan Schwarck both of Wapakoneta; a...

Jul 13, 2019

William Galbraith “Bill” Petty, age 85 died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday July 13, 2019 with family by his side, at Springview Manor Lima, Ohio. He was born September 27, 1933, in St. Johnsbury, VT, to William E. and Jean E. (Galbraith) Petty, who preceded him in death. His former wife, Mary L. Petty, was his caretaker for many years....

Jul 9, 2019

Bert E. Sidey, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on November 18, 1943 in Auglaize County to Charles E. Sidey & Flossie Schaub who preceded him in death. On February 23, 1968 he married Jeanie L. Moore and she survives.

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