Obituaries

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...

Thomas "Tom" W. Galdeen

Jun 23, 2023

Thomas "Tom" W. Galdeen, 66, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on September 19, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Peggy (Irwin) Galdeen.

Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beth (Steinbrunner) Galdeen, whom he married on August...

Robert "Bob" Francis Schaefer

Jun 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" Francis Schaefer, 86, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on June 4, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Frank and Philomena (Roessner) Schaefer.

Bob is survived by his four children, Kevin (Judy) Schaefer of St. Anthony, Steven (Kristi) Schaefer of St. Anthony, Renee (Ron)...

Michael L. Grieshop

May 22, 2023

Michael "Mike" L. Grieshop, 77, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on June 30, 1945, in St. Mary's, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mary (Barga) Grieshop.

Mike is survived by his long-time companion, Peggy Klefeker of Portland, Indiana; his sons, Christopher (Jodi) Grieshop of Portland,...

Waneta D. Journay

May 16, 2023

Waneta Dorothy Journay, 96, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born on October 29, 1926, in St. Mary's, Ohio, to the late Charles and Marie (Kuck) Wright.

Waneta is survived by her children, Barbara (Carl) Rismiller of Union City, Ohio, Sandra (Phillip) Hiestand of New Weston, Ohio, and Roberta...

Diana J. Linn

May 9, 2023

Diana J. Linn, 67, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at The Ohio State University East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on November 18, 1955, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Harry Linn and Betty (Arnett) Elson.

Diana is survived by her son, Cody (Alyssa Armstrong) Linn of Fort Recovery, Ohio; her siblings, Karen (Richard)...

Edward J. Wehrkamp

May 5, 2023

Edward J. Wehrkamp, 78, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born March 8, 1945, in North Star, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Mary Jean (Stammen) Wehrkamp.

Ed is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marlene (Metzger) Wehrkamp, whom he married on November 16, 1974; his children, Brian (Kim) Wehrkamp...

John Cary Medford

Apr 8, 2023

John Cary Medford, 81, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Park Avenue Healthcare and Wellness Center in Pomona, California. 

He was born on December 3, 1941, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Naomi (Green) Medford.

John is survived by his siblings, William (Kay) Medford of Sarasota, Florida,...

Esther Marie Jetter

Apr 2, 2023

Esther Marie (Moore) Jetter, age 104, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023.

Esther was born to Jenny and Clarence Moore on February 17, 1919, in New Carlisle, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband George G. Jetter on July 19, 2009, when he was 96 years old.

Esther graduated with honors from Olivet Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, Illinois in...

Ralph A. Guggenbiller

Apr 1, 2023

Ralph A. Guggenbiller, 85. of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on July 7, 1937, in Fort Recovery, to the late Aloys and Caroline (Kunkler) Guggenbiller.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 60 years, Connie (Hoying) Guggenbiller, whom he married on July 4, 1962; his son, Dwain (Carla)...

Cyril G. Lefevre

Mar 31, 2023

Cyril G. LeFevre, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on May 20, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Henry and Agnes (Steinbrunner) LeFevre.

Cy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen (Meiring) LeFevre, whom he married on June 29, 1968; his children, Angie...

Harold Gettinger

Mar 29, 2023

Harold Gettinger, 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

He was born on February 12, 1936, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Walter and Florence (Sipe) Gettinger.

Harold is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, Jody (Knudsen) Gettinger, whom he married on April 5, 1975; his children, Harold Scott (Michelle)...

John P. Ickes

Mar 23, 2023

John P. Ickes, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio.

He was born on May 28, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Lano and Mabel (Whitacre) Ickes.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Rhine) Ickes, whom he married on February...

Viola M. Ahlers

Mar 21, 2023

Viola "Vi" Marie (Wendel) Ahlers, 96, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born on November 23, 1926, in Fort Recovery, to the late Leo and Regina (Post) Wendel.

In addition to her parents, Vi was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley A. Ahlers, whom she married on...

Nelson H. Baxter

Mar 15, 2023

Nelson Baxter, age 72, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on July 12, 1950, in Decatur, Ohio, to the late Reverend Alfred Wayne and Miriam (Hulme) Baxter.

In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Schorey; his brother, Paul Baxter; his father and mother-in-law, LaVern and...

Leo Joseph Hart

Mar 10, 2023

Leo Joseph Hart, 90, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Gardens at St. Henry.

He was born on December 21, 1932, in Fort Recovery, to the late Thomas and Dora (Rammel) Hart.

Leo is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Gigandet) Hart, whom he married on May 4, 1957; his children, Steven (Jill)...

Robert "Bob" L. Freemyer

Mar 7, 2023

Robert "Bob" L. Freemyer, 92, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Persimmon Ridge Rehab Center in Portland, Indiana.

He was born on July 5, 1930, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Floyd and Alta (Leonhard) Freemyer.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Onnalea Berry and Glenn Freemyer.

Bob is...