Obituary Listings

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...

Sep 9, 2024

Toni D. King, 68, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:46 a.m., September 9, 2024 at VanCrest of St. Marys.  She was born on August 24, 1956, in Sidney, to Dallas Klopfenstein and Jennie (Cron) Baker.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Lima.

She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Raymond...

Sep 2, 2024

Kayle A. Ratterree, 78, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 5:47 AM, Monday, September 2, 2024 at Wapak Manor.

She was born on September 29, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to Fredrick and Leta (Lyman) Culling who preceded her in death. On December 7, 1964 she married Leonard Hauser and he passed away on February 23, 2013....

Aug 21, 2024

Mary Angela Brennan, 87, of Cridersville formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:39 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

She was born on January 26, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to James & Angela (Cooper) Brennan who preceded her in death.

In 1968 she married Bill R. Propst and he passed away in...

Aug 6, 2024

Carolyn S. "Carol" Miller, 73, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima.  She was born on October 24, 1950 in Celina, to Carl D. and Freda M. (Place) Burch who have preceded her in death.  On August 28, 1996, she married A. Scott Miller, who survives in Wapakoneta.

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Jul 28, 2024

Mitchell Aaron Metz, 46, of Botkins, Ohio, passed away at 11:23 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima.  He was born on May 18, 1978 in Lima, OH to Emerson and Janet (Hagelberger) Metz.  His father passed away on June 22, 2020 and his mother survives in Botkins.

Survivors also include a sister, Kimberly...

Jul 22, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Osborne, 60, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 6, 1964 in Fremont, to Orville and Jenelle (Chumley) Osborne who preceded him in death.

Survivors include his two children, Karen & Todd Bruns, of New Breman and Kenny & Elizabeth Osborne Jr., of...

Jul 20, 2024

Marie A. Schellenberg, 65, of Wapakoneta, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home.  She was born on September 9, 1958 in Wapakoneta, to Charles F. and Dorothy M. (Lauer) Morris who have preceded her in death. Survivors include her four sons, Chris & Christi Schellenberg, of Wapakoneta, Bo & Jamie Schellenberg, of Wapakoneta, Josh Schellenberg, of Wapakoneta,...

Jul 20, 2024

James Frederick "Jim" Berg, 80, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Columbus.

He was born on August 25, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Egon and Dorothy (Knierim) Berg Jr., who preceded him in death.  On December 18, 1965 he married Raye Carol Bauer.  Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter...

Jul 18, 2024

Tracy L. Millirans, 64, of Waynesfield, passed away at 1:46 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024 at The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 4, 1959 in Akron, to Frank and Beverly (Sielehr) Geiger Roberts.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Lima. Tracy married Jay Millirans...

Jul 16, 2024

Jeremy Lee Foust, 53, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:48 PM, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born on November 4, 1970 in Lima, to Joseph F. and Peggy J. (Byers) Foust, Jr. who preceded him in death.  On May 6, 2006, he married Melissa D. Steinke, who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Jul 7, 2024

Michelle A. Lambert, 37, passed away at 6:03 a.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born on October 10, 1986 in Lima, OH to William "Bill" and Christina "Chris" (Lee Scott) Lambert.  Her father preceded her in death on February 2, 2020 and her mother survives in Wapakoneta....

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...