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Marilyn Catherine Bruns

Marilyn Catherine Bruns

Dec 19, 2022

Marilyn Catherine (Kremer) Bruns, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born on June 13, 1937, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to the late Alphonse and Pauline (Budde) Kremer.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dale J. "Whitey" Bruns, whom she married...

Betty F. Bechtol

Betty F. Bechtol

Dec 14, 2022

Betty F. Bechtol, 101, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at her home.

She was born on November 18, 1921, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late William and Blanche (Lindsay) Shawver.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph L. Bechtol, whom she...

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Muhlenkamp

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Muhlenkamp

Dec 13, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Muhlenkamp, 84, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on January 10, 1938, in Coldwater, to the late Edmund and Rosella (Ullman) Muhlenkamp.

In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Rindler) Muhlenkamp, whom he married on June...

Betty  Kay Muhlenkamp

Betty Kay Muhlenkamp

Dec 6, 2022

Betty Kay (Krieg) Muhlenkamp, 67, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in Adams County, Indiana.

She was born on October 16, 1955, to Roselma "Rosie" (Knoth) Krieg of Fort Recovery and the late Virgil J. Krieg.

In addition to her mother, Betty is survived by her husband, Charles Muhlenkamp, whom she married on August 28, 1976; her children,...

Melinda Sue Matsuda

Melinda Sue Matsuda

Nov 30, 2022

Melinda Sue Matsuda, 39, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the EverHeart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born on August 26, 1983, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Edwin and Johnna (Evans) Garland.

In addition to her parents, Melinda is survived by her husband, Edwin Matsuda of Hawaii, her children, Isaiah Garland, Karen (Kyle Rose) Garland,...

Joan Ranly

Joan Ranly

Nov 10, 2022

Joan Ranly, 92, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at her home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

She was born on October 6, 1930, in Eaton, Ohio, to the late Willard and Nora (Clester) Ganger.

She is survived by her children, Mike (Sherry) Ranly of Manchester, Ohio, John (Carol) Ranly of Fort Recovery, Martha (Terry) Vogel...

Norma  Jean Wellman

Norma Jean Wellman

Oct 31, 2022

Norma Jean Wellman, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born on December 14, 1933, in Shelby County, Ohio, to the late Bert and Rose (Robbins) Vonderhyde.

Norma is survived by her children, Matt (Misty) Wellman of Bluffton, Indiana, and Pamela Timmerman...

Steven Bernard Knapke

Steven Bernard Knapke

Oct 5, 2022

Steven Bernard Knapke, 73, of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his residence, with his loved ones by his side.

He was born on April 6, 1949, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Sylvester and M. Lucille (Sonderman) Knapke.

Steve is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy (Brunswick) Knapke, whom he married on September 18, 1971...

Marion J. Evers

Marion J. Evers

Sep 8, 2022

Marion J. Evers, 64, of Wendelin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on January 15, 1958, in Coldwater, to Mary (Voskuhl) Evers of Fort Recovery and the late Melvin Evers.

In addition to his mother, Marion is survived by his wife, Judy (Homan) Evers, whom he married on October 28,...

Jill L. Tobin

Jill L. Tobin

Aug 24, 2022

Jill L. Tobin, age 61, of Fort Recovery, died August 24, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, Lima, OH. She was born June 22, 1961, in Portland, IN, to Paul “Curly” Pearson and Charlene (Schafer) Pearson. Her father, Paul “Curly” preceded her in death and her mother, Charlene survives in Fort Recovery. On December 22, 1982, she married Mark Tobin,...

Sherrie K. Keller

Sherrie K. Keller

Aug 24, 2022

Sherrie K. Keller, 47, of Fort Recovery, died August 24, 2022, at her father’s home, in New Weston, surrounded by her husband and family. She was born August 25, 1974, in Coldwater, to Eugene “Gene” Siefring and the late Patricia (Timmerman) Siefring. Her father, Gene survives in New Weston. On December 28, 1996, she married Eric “Rick” Keller, who survives...

Martin "Marty" Paul Schmitt

Martin "Marty" Paul Schmitt

Aug 15, 2022

Martin "Marty" Paul Schmitt, 51, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpected, as a result of an automobile accident, on Monday, August 15, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1971, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Dorothy E. (Niekamp) Schmitt of St. Henry and the late Ralph O. Schmitt. In addition to his mother, Marty is survived by his wife of...

Edward  Paul Muhlenkamp

Edward Paul Muhlenkamp

Aug 13, 2022

Edward Paul Muhlenkamp, 75, of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on December 12, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Paul and Dorothy (Langenkamp) Muhlenkamp. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara "Barb" (Lamm) Muhlenkamp, whom he married on...

Cloyd Walter Bergman

Cloyd Walter Bergman

Aug 12, 2022

Cloyd Walter Bergman, 61, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpected, as a result of an automobile accident, on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Harold "Bob" and Lucille (Bettinger) Bergman. Cloyd is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pamela (Klosterman) Bergman, whom he married on March 9,...

David M.  Affolder

David M. Affolder

Aug 6, 2022

David M. Affolder, 73, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. He was born on February 19, 1949, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Dale and Catherine (Garlinger) Affolder. Dave is survived by his daughters, Casi (Adrian) Grube of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and Allison Affolder of Geneva; his grandchildren, Aden,...

Jeffrey L.  Reynolds

Jeffrey L. Reynolds

Jul 23, 2022

Jeffrey L. Reynolds, 57, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Fort Recovery, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1964, in Portland, Indiana, to Woodrow Reynolds and Patricia (Long) Van Trees, both of Fort Recovery. In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived by his stepmother, Della Link of Fort Recovery;...

Ralph Paul Evers

Ralph Paul Evers

Jul 20, 2022

Ralph Paul Evers, age 75, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 24, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Florence and Anna (Homan) Evers. Ralph is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Irene (Brackman) Evers, whom he married on October 13, 1973, at St. Peter Catholic...

Mary Lou Brown

Mary Lou Brown

Jul 11, 2022

Mary Lou Brown, age 92, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Mary was born October 17, 1929 in Fort Recovery, Ohio.

Mary Lou Brown was preceded in death by her parents, Zeno and Alma Anthony; her brothers, Mark and Jim Anthony, and her sister in law, Mary Francis Anthony.

Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband, William...

 Cletus "Clete" A. Rammel

Cletus "Clete" A. Rammel

Jul 10, 2022

Cletus "Clete" A. Rammel, 80, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 14, 1942, in Sharpsburg, Ohio, to the late Paul and Alvina (Schulte) Rammel. Clete is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna (Hatert) Rammel , whom he...

Evelyn Mae Mcmillan

Evelyn Mae Mcmillan

Jul 2, 2022

Evelyn Mae McMillan, 87, of Portland, Indiana, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. She was born on October 31, 1934, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Beulah (Thomas) Staudt. Evelyn is survived by her children, Diane (Kevin) McClung of Portland, Gary (Jeanne) McMillan of Portland, and...

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