Obituaries

Jerry J. Obringer

Jerry J. Obringer

Jun 1, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" J. Obringer, 89, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at I.U. Health in Muncie, Indiana.

He was born on July 18, 1931, in Sharpsburg, to the late John and Theresa (Hemmelgarn) Obringer.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn (King) Obringer, whom he married on June 29, 1957; his children,...

Thomas Stephen Sanderell

Thomas Stephen Sanderell

May 15, 2021

Thomas Stephen Sanderell, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born on May 18, 1929, in Fort Recovery to the late Adolph and Ida (Reinhard) Sanderell.

Thomas was the last of his immediate family. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, numerous great and great-great nieces and...

Catherine Louise Gelhaus

Catherine Louise Gelhaus

May 14, 2021

Catherine Louise Gelhaus, 58, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home.

She was born on February 13, 1963, in Union City, Indiana, to Virginia Caupp of Union City, Ohio, and the late Charlie Caupp.

In addition to her mother, Cathy is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dan Gelhaus, whom she...

Cyril 'Cy' Homan

Cyril 'Cy' Homan

May 7, 2021

Cyril "Cy" B. Homan, 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on June 8, 1933, in Coldwater, to the late William and Mathilda (Wendel) Homan.

Cy is survived by his children, Kathleen (Robert) DeBolt of Union City, Indiana, Rick (Ginny) Homan of Fort Recovery, Carrol...

Ronald E. Jones

Ronald E. Jones

May 4, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Jones, 82, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Miller Place in Celina.

He was born on April 24, 1939, in Fort Recovery to the late Glenn and Mildred (Haubert) Jones.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy (Schwieterman) Jones, whom he married on September 18, 1965; his...

Cletus L. Nietfeld

Cletus L. Nietfeld

Apr 24, 2021

Cletus L. Nietfeld, 70, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 8, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Leona (Muhlenkamp) Nietfeld.

Clete is survived by his children, Jeff (Linda) Nietfeld and Sandy (Rob) Kaiser, all of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren, Kyle (Kayla) Nietfeld, Jenessa...

James A. Fortman

James A. Fortman

Apr 23, 2021

James A. Fortman, 90, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on July 26, 1930, in St. Anthony to the late Henry and Theresa (Ohlinger) Fortman.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son, Tim Fortman; his grandson, Andrew Bistrek; his...

Charles 'Chuck' Overman

Charles 'Chuck' Overman

Apr 17, 2021

Charles "Chuck" J. Overman, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home.

He was born on November 19, 1956, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Julitta (Meier) Overman and the late Bernard Overman.

Chuck was a 1975 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He was a life-long farmer. Chuck enjoyed being outdoors, especially trapping...

Donald J. Kahlig

Donald J. Kahlig

Apr 13, 2021

Donald John Kahlig, 89, of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on February 18, 1932 in St. Peter, Ohio, to the late William and Victoria (Wendel) Kahlig.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brothers, Norbert Kahlig and Stanley Kahlig; his son-in-law,...

Chad C. Siefring

Chad C. Siefring

Mar 12, 2021

Chad Charles Siefring, 43, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on May 18, 1977, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Eugene “Gene” Siefring of New Weston and the late Patricia (Timmerman) Siefring.

In addition to his mother, Chad was preceded in death by his brother, Craig Siefring; his paternal grandparents, Herbert...

Jeffrey Paul Timmerman

Jeffrey Paul Timmerman

Mar 7, 2021

Jeffrey Paul Timmerman, 54, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on June 23, 1966 in Coldwater, Ohio, to Elsie M. (Bergman) Timmerman and the late Roscoe H. Timmerman.

In addition to his father, Jeff was preceded in...

Ethel Marie Jutte

Ethel Marie Jutte

Feb 17, 2021

Ethel Marie Jutte, 94, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born on October 9, 1926, in Fort Recovery, to the late Leo and Veronica (Hoening) Faller.

Ethel married Albert Jutte on February 18, 1947. Albert passed away on August 17, 2007.

Ethel is survived by her daughter,...

Alvin A. Wendel

Alvin A. Wendel

Feb 13, 2021

Alvin A. Wendel, 81, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 23, 1939, in Fort Recovery, to the late Frank and Elenora (Homan) Wendel.

Alvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Ann (Homan) Wendel, whom he married on May 5, 1962; his children, Steve...

Alphonse 'Al' Brochin, Jr.

Alphonse 'Al' Brochin, Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

Alphonse “Al” Brochin, Jr., 89, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy.

He was born on June 4, 1931, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Alphonse and Sylvia (Pierce) Brochin.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death...

Ruth Willmann

Ruth Willmann

Jan 28, 2021

Ruth Willmann, age 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2021 at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. She was born May 1, 1932, in St. Henry, to the late William and Irene (Hartings) Moorman. On November 28, 1953, she married the late Harold Willmann, who died October 25, 2019.

Surviving are four children, Dr....

Jeanette M. Meyer

Jeanette M. Meyer

Jan 15, 2021

Jeanette M. Meyer, age 73, of Chickasaw, Ohio, passed away January 15, 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born August 15, 1947, at the former Gibbons Hospital, Celina, OH, to the late Herman and Mary (Hess) Fullenkamp. On August 5, 1972, she married Larry Meyer of Egypt, at St. Henry Catholic Church, and he survives.She...

Mary Ann Weitzel

Mary Ann Weitzel

Jan 9, 2021

Mary Ann Weitzel, age 92, of Fort Recovery, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.She was born September 8, 1928, in Burkettsville, to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Wendel) Rammel. On June 15, 1948, she married the late Cletus Weitzel, who died March 21, 2006.Mary Ann is survived by her five children, Lavern (Jane) Weitzel of Fort...

Regina P. Wendel

Regina P. Wendel

Dec 28, 2020

Regina P. Wendel, age 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born January 11, 1932, in Osgood, OH, to the late Anthony and Sophia (Hartings) Drees. On May 2, 1951, she married the late Ermin Wendel, who died December 25, 2001.Surviving are eight children, Pat (Rog) Puthoff of Bradford, OH,...

Donald M. Harter

Donald M. Harter

Dec 24, 2020

Donald M. Harter, age 96, of Fort Recovery, passed away on December 24, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. He was born September 7, 1924, in Salamonia, IN, to the late Walter and Lulu (Bibler) Harter. On June 28, 1959, he married the late Betty (Pyle) Harter, who died September 17, 2000.Surviving are nephew, E. Mack (Melanie)...

Richard D. Hull

Richard D. Hull

Dec 23, 2020



Richard D. Hull, age 88, of Fort Recovery, died December 23, 2020, peacefully at his home.

He was born December 29, 1931, in Fort Recovery, to the late Norman Sr. and Coda (Disher) Hull. On July 21, 1951, he married the late Lois (Pottenger) Hull, who died June 10, 2020.

Surviving are his six children, Nancy (Ron) Evans of...