Obituaries

Donna "Gene" I. Pearson

Dec 29, 2023

Donna Imogene “Gene” Pearson, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, where she received excellent care by the doctors, nurses, and aides and Traditions Hospice staff.

She was born on September 7, 1929, in Union City, Ohio, to the late Emerson and Kathryn (Metzcar)...

Harry L. Long

Dec 21, 2023

Harry Lee Long, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Presimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana.

He was born on November 22, 1938, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Charles and Vivian (Bryan) Long.

Harry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rita (Long) Long, whom he married on June 20,...

Jason R. Geier

Dec 10, 2023

Jason R. Geier, more commonly known as "Chainsaw", age 38, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. 

He was born on September 7, 1985, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Randy and Sharon (Jutte) Geier. 

In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his wife of...

Brooks Michael Jacobs

Dec 8, 2023

Our precious little angel, Brooks Michael Jacobs, beloved infant son of Jordan and Jenna (Knapke) Jacobs went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023.

In addition to his dad and mom, Brooks is survived by his siblings, Aubrey and Jensen; his grandparents, Tim and Judy Knapke of Portland, and Jerry and Margie Jacobs of St. Henry; his...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Bertke

Dec 5, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" L. Bertke, 82, of St. Joe, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Celina Manor in Celina, Ohio. 

He was born on January 2, 1941, in St. Peter, Ohio, to the late Walter and Leona (Miller) Bertke. 

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Kahlig) Bertke, whom he...

Cyril "Cy" L. Brunswick

Dec 2, 2023

Cyril "Cy" L. Brunswick, 70, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully during the early hours of Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. 

He was born on March 14, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Cleophia (Eckstein) Brunswick. 

Cy is survived by his wife of nearly...

Alma D. Timmerman

Dec 1, 2023

Alma D. Timmerman, 89, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home. 

She was born on May 27, 1934, in Yorkshire, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna (Klingshirn) Hoehne. 

On June 18, 1955 at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood, Alma married Louis A. Timmerman who preceded her in death on June 12, 1996.

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Eileen M. Boeckman

Nov 30, 2023

Eileen M. Boeckman, 94, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Briarwood Village. 

She was born on June 17, 1929, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Philomena (Homan) Nieberding. 

Eileen is survived by her children, Tom (Linda) Boeckman of Coldwater, John (Linda) Boeckman of Coldwater, Ron (Elly) Boeckman of Fort Recovery, Jane...

Marlene H. Abels

Oct 28, 2023

Marlene H. (Post) Abels, 81, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

She was born on July 19, 1942, in Coldwater to the late Eugene and Esther (Selhorst) Post. 

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll D. Abels, whom she married on May...

Doris Marie Cheeseman

Oct 28, 2023

Doris Marie (Hildbold) Cheeseman, a native of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.   She was 97.    Doris was born, literally in a log house on the Ohio side of the Ohio\Indiana State Line Road on September 2, 1926, to the late Walter and Helen (Willmann) Hildbold.

Preceding her in death...

Kaitlyn Rebecca Morningstar

Oct 19, 2023

Kaitlyn Rebecca Morningstar, age 21 of Winchester, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

She was born on November 28, 2001, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Robert and Ronda Morningstar.

Kaitlyn is survived by her mother, Ronda Morningstar (fiancé Todd Port) of Winchester, IN; father, Robert Morningstar of Portland, IN; sisters, Kristi (Ryan) Sheffer, Kelli Morningstar, and Kylie Morningstar all...

Doris A. Muhlenkamp

Oct 4, 2023

Doris A. (Gehret) Muhlenkamp, 61, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

She was born on December 4, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio to the Paul H. Gehret of North Star and the late Bernice Ann (Fullenkamp) Gehret

In addition to her father, Doris is survived...

Larry L. Grube

Sep 23, 2023

Larry Lee Grube, 77, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born on August 5, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Edward and Mary Agnes (Brunswick) Grube.

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Theresa (Kahlig) Grube, whom he married on July 27, 1973; his son, Charles (Karen)...

Diana L. Grile

Sep 18, 2023

Diana L. Grile, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Rita Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on September 2, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Jean (Hoskins) VanTrees. 

In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Grile, Jr., whom she...

Joseph "Joe" A. Bruns

Aug 24, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Alan Bruns, 53, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on October 11, 1969, in Coldwater, to the late Dale “Whitey” and Marilyn (Kremer) Bruns.

Joe is survived by his wife of 29 years, Denise (Tobe) Bruns, whom...

David M. Litmer

Aug 15, 2023

David Michael Litmer, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

He was born on April 12, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Louis and Rosaline Wise. 

In addition to his birth parents, David was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Eugene and Rosemary (Link) Litmer; his...

James Edward Wood

Jul 29, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Wood, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on April 22, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Virginia (Carter) Wood and the late Richard Wood.

In addition to his mother, Jim is also survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy (Grieshop) Wood, whom...

John Bihn

Jul 28, 2023

John J. Bihn, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home.

He was born on June 2, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, to the late John H. and Cleopha (Fullenkamp) Bihn.

In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by his wife, Marlene (Siefring) Bihn, whom he...

Ruth L. Koenig

Jul 17, 2023

Ruth Lauretta Koenig, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana, formerly of rural Jay County, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Anne Communities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on October 8, 1942, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Henry and Lauretta (Ritchie) Klima.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin F. Koenig,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Pugh

Jul 7, 2023

Jeffrey A. Pugh, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away, after an extended battle of cancer, on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio.

He was born on November 15, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Morton Pugh and Wanda (Rhine) Ickes.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 22 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Acheson) Pugh, whom...