Obituary Listings

Jul 8, 2019

Orval A. “Bud” Hengstler, Jr., 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of July 8, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville.  On March 28, 1930, Bud was born at home to Orval A. & Leona (Edgington) Hengstler, Sr. who have preceded him in death.

Bud is survived by his four daughters, Cathy & Steve Oen, of Wapakoneta, Diana &...

Jul 3, 2019

Carl C. Cramer Sr., 82, of Wapakoneta went home to his Jesus and the love of his life Barbara at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

Carl was born on July 26, 1936 in St. Marys, OH to Oscar & Helen (Taylor) Cramer who preceded him in death.  On July 8,...

Jul 3, 2019

Dennis L. “Denny” Jeanneret, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on August 22, 1946 in Wapakoneta to Louis P. & Velma M. (Thuman) Jeanneret who have preceded him in death.  On June 15, 1968 he married Carol Zuercher and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Jun 5, 2019

Pamela D. (Rinehart) Brown, 66, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

She was born on December 31, 1952 in Sidney, OH to George & Demetra (Schuler) Rinehart. On November 24, 1973 she married Eugene Brown, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include six children; Jason (Darcy) Brown of Springboro, Jeffrey...

May 30, 2019

Gloria J. Ketcham, 70, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:36 p.m. Thursday May 30, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.  Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.   The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

May 24, 2019

Virginia T. McAuley (Giggie), age 95, passed away May 24, 2019 at home in Pagosa Springs, CO.  She was born September 26, 1923 in Belington, West Virginia, the fifth child of Frederick Earl and Lenora Stalnaker Thompson.

Giggie graduated from Point Pleasant High School in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1941 just prior to America’s involvement in...

May 22, 2019

Alfred C. Hollenbacher, 78, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.

He was born on December 22, 1940 to William & Bertha (Baker) Hollenbacher who preceded him in death.  On June 6, 1964 he married Doris Schroer and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include two children Sherrie (Doug)...

May 1, 2019

Betty A. Brown, 85, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday May 1, 2019 at Otterbein, Cridersville surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 19, 1933 in Glynwood, OH to Gerard J. & Hattie (Duval) McEvoy who preceded her in death.  On September 17, 1955 she married Robert J. Brown and he passed away...

Apr 30, 2019

John R. Downey, 67, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center, Defiance.

He was born on July 13, 1951 in Syracuse, NY to Russell K. & Kathryn (Reilly) Downey who have preceded him in death.  On July 22, 2000 he married Carla Now, who survives in Wapakoneta....

Apr 20, 2019

Mary Kathryn (Myers) Reineke, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Auglaize Acres.  She was born on December 25, 1938, in Wapakoneta, to Francis M. & Goldie F. (Mayer) Myers, who have preceded her in death.  Mary had been married to James T. King, who passed away on August 22, 1984.

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Apr 14, 2019

Meryle Raymond Vermillion, 82, of Waynesfield passed away at 1:00 a.m. Sunday April 14, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born in Hardin County on July 2, 1936 to Jesse & Edna (VanSki) Vermillion who preceded him in death.  On December 10, 1958 he married Connie Dawson and she survives in Waynesfield.

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Apr 13, 2019

James L. Matson Sr., age 78 of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:29 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Lima.

He was born on March 7, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to late Charles and Alberta (Hooker) Matson. On August 8, 1959, he married Faye Wireman and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include a son;...

Apr 11, 2019

James E. “Jim” Miller, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on June 21, 1946, in Celina, to Clinton J. “Babe” & Nellie M. (Armstrong) Miller, who have preceded him in death.  On August 4, 1984, Jim married his best friend, Joyce A. Drury, who survives.

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Apr 11, 2019

Donald R. Stemen, 77, of Wapakoneta, passed away April 11, 2019 at his residence.  Per Donald's wishes there will be no services scheduled.

Apr 7, 2019

Brookie L. Casey, 81, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:12 a.m. Sunday April 7, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born in Mount Gay, WV on July 19, 1937 to Stewart & Lucy (Marcum) Duty who preceded her in death.

On May 15, 1957 she married Jack Casey and he preceded her...

Apr 4, 2019

Eugene W. “Gene” Brown, 66, of Wapakoneta passed away at 12:21 a.m. Thursday April 4, 2019.

He was born on September 18, 1952 in Lima, OH to Ferdinand & Dorothy (Steinke) Brown Jr. who preceded him in death.

On November 24, 1973 he married Pamela “Pam” Rinehart ​who survives with their six children; Jason (Darcy)...

Apr 1, 2019

Benjamin D. “Ben” Stoll, 29, of Lima, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.  He was born on October 22, 1989, in Lima, to David L. “Tiger” & Phyllis A. Poeppelman Stoll, who survive in Wapakoneta.  On October 10, 2015 he married Stacy N. Orchard, who survives in Lima.  Ben and Stacy were blessed with a special bond and he...

Mar 30, 2019

John F. Doseck, 62, of Botkins, passed away at 10:21 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Wilson Health, Sidney.

He was born on January 7, 1957 in St. Marys, OH to Sam & Irene (Yahl) Doseck.  His mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Ft. Loramie.  On July 12, 1980 he married Teresa Foster...

Mar 28, 2019

Arlene K. Wilson, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:29 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on February 21, 1941 in Lima, OH to Carl & Alice (Rhine) Edmiston who preceded her in death. On December 19, 1961 she married Bobby Wilson and he passed away on September 29, 2010.

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Mar 27, 2019

Kenny W. Weber, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor.

He was born in House Springs, MO on November 12, 1928 to Lester & Zella (Maxwell) Weber who preceded him in death.  On August 26, 1948 he married Doris M. Orphal and she passed away on May 23, 2015....