Obituaries

Delilah Grace Wenning

Delilah Grace Wenning

Feb 17, 2024

Delilah Grace Wenning passed away peacefully in her parents arms and entered through  gates of heaven during the early hours of Saturday, February 17, 2024. 

She was born just 7 hours prior at Joint Township Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2024, to her father and mother, Isaac and Jenna (Pleiman) Wenning of Fort Recovery. 

In addition to her parents, Delilah is...

Mary A. Link

Mary A. Link

Feb 11, 2024

Mary A. Link, 69, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. 

She was born on March 22, 1954, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Eva (Borger) Weitzel. 

Mary is survived by her husband, James Link, whom she married on July 1, 1995; her children, Linus (Tina) Brunswick of Coldwater, Brenda (Don) Wendel of...

Carolyn A. Obringer

Carolyn A. Obringer

Feb 10, 2024

Carolyn Ann Obringer, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on February 11, 1935, in St. Joe to the late Carl and Ann (Nieberding) King.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome "Jerry" J. Obringer, whom she married on June 29, 1957, and...

Eugene W. Siefring

Eugene W. Siefring

Feb 4, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Siefring, 73, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1950, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Irene (Huelskamp) Siefring.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Timmerman) Siefring, whom he married on November 3, 1973, and who...

Rosemary E. Zehringer

Rosemary E. Zehringer

Feb 2, 2024

Rosemary “Rosie” E. Zehringer, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Persimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana.

She was born on October 18, 1932, in Mercer County, to the late Henry and Mary (Fullenkamp) Westgerdes.

In addition to her parents, Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Corky” Zehringer, whom she married on April...

Natomi Mohler

Natomi Mohler

Jan 29, 2024

Natomi Mohler, 90, of Fort Recovery, Ohio was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2024.

The daughter of William and Elizabeth Blick, Natomi, the youngest of 16 children, was born on April 11, 1933 in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Richard Mohler, whom she married on January 24, 1952.

In addition...

Ruby J. Young

Ruby J. Young

Jan 28, 2024

Ruby J. Young, 96, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born on May 26, 1927, in Rossburg, Ohio, to the late John and Lillie (Bedinger) Anthony.

In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Webber M. Young, whom she married on November 20, 1943,...

Randall "Otis" L. Wendel

Randall "Otis" L. Wendel

Jan 16, 2024

Randall "Otis" Wendel, 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

He was born on January 26, 1964, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late John and Mary Ann (Fiely) Wendel.

Randy is survived by his partner of 22 years, Leslie Stewart; his daughters, Britany (Cory) Adams of Coldwater,...

Charles "Chuck" G. Post

Charles "Chuck" G. Post

Jan 15, 2024

Charles "Chuck" G. Post, 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. 

He was born on November 20, 1964, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Alice (Homan) Post. 

Chuck is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy (Langenkamp) Post, whom he married on...

Donna "Gene" I. Pearson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...