Obituaries

John P.  Ickes

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael  B. Fullenkamp

Michael B. Fullenkamp

Mar 4, 2023

Michael B. Fullenkamp, 74, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 23, 1948, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Werner and Alvina (Jutte) Fullenkamp.

Michael is survived by his wife of 52 years, Theresa (Heitkamp) Fullenkamp, whom he married on April 18, 1970; his children, Doug Fullenkamp of Fort...

William "Bill" E. Siefring

William "Bill" E. Siefring

Feb 24, 2023

William "Bill" E. Siefring, 44, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away early Friday, February 24, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County, in Troy, Ohio.

He was born on June 19, 1978, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Eugene "Gene" Siefring of New Weston and the late Patricia (Timmerman) Siefring.

In addition to his mother, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Craig and...

Robert William Meiring

Robert William Meiring

Feb 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Meiring, 72, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born on February 5, 1951, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Richard and Mary Helen (McConaha) Meiring.

Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen Adelle Smith, whom he married on September 7, 1974; his children, Jill (Beth...

Viola  Rose Miller

Viola Rose Miller

Dec 31, 2022

Viola Rose Miller, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Portland, Indiana.

She was born on November 26, 1937, in Carthagena, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Bernadine (Weitzel) Wenning.

Vi is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Cyril) Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, Ohio, Miriam (Todd) Bantz of Victorville, California, Sharon...

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...