Obituaries

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...

Vincent  Albert Schoenherr

Vincent Albert Schoenherr

Jun 28, 2022

Vincent Albert Schoenherr, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on April 8, 1931, in Cassella, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Cleopha (Boeke) Schoenherr. Vincent is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie (Lange) Schoenherr, whom he married on October 22, 1955; his...

James "Jim" G. Meiring

James "Jim" G. Meiring

Jun 12, 2022

James "Jim" G. Meiring, 65, of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on April 18, 1957, in Coldwater, to Audrey "Jean" Meiring of Sharpsburg and the late Harold "Tom" Meiring. In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by his daughter, Sarah Ranly of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren,...

Jerry H. Schwieterman

Jerry H. Schwieterman

May 11, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" H. Schwieterman, 83, of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Anthony and Anna (Braun) Schwieterman. Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ilene (Gettinger) Schwieterman, whom he married on May 7, 1960; his children, Randy...

Dave "Goose" Garke

Dave "Goose" Garke

Apr 19, 2022

Dave "Goose" Garke, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Darke County. He was born on June 3, 1959, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Ray and Joan (Hilgeford) Garke of St. Henry, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Goose is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda (Eiting) Garke, whom he married on December...

James "Jim" Moneysmith

James "Jim" Moneysmith

Mar 28, 2022

James Moneysmith, 88, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at IU Health Jay Hospital, in Portland, Indiana. He was born on November 8, 1933, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Adrian and Laura (Imel) Moneysmith. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice (Stump) Moneysmith on July 17,...

Nancy Ann Kirgan

Nancy Ann Kirgan

Mar 23, 2022

Nancy Ann Kirgan, 70, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday. March 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on February 12, 1952, in Union City, Indiana to the late Harold and Germaine (Gehret) Buckingham. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Kelly and Sandy Buckingham. Nancy was a 1970...

Rebecca  J. Clune

Rebecca J. Clune

Mar 23, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" J. Clune, 53, of Burkettsville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1968, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Betty (Winner) Bruggeman and the late Bill Bruggeman. In addition to her father, Becky was preceded in death by her son, Brad Buschur; and her brother, Brent Bruggeman. Becky was...

Charlene  Ann Myers

Charlene Ann Myers

Mar 19, 2022

Charlene Ann Myers, 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 28, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Alfred Herman and Josephine Mary (Gorubec) Donaldson. In addition to her parents, Alfred and Josephine Donaldson, Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Edward Myers, whom she...

George N. Minnich

George N. Minnich

Mar 3, 2022

George N. Minnich, 83, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on October 18, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Lorene (Alig) Minnich. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie (Goettemoeller) Minnich, whom he married on May...

Eileen C. Kaiser Schmitz

Eileen C. Kaiser Schmitz

Mar 2, 2022

Eileen C. Kaiser Schmitz, 92, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on August 9, 1929, in New Weston, Ohio, to the late George and Mathilda (King) Rauh. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by first husband, Richard Kaiser; her second husband,...

Mildred A.  Will

Mildred A. Will

Feb 27, 2022

Mildred "Millie" A. Will, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Celina Manor in Celina, Ohio. She was born on July 25, 1930, in St. Joe, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Rose (Harlett) Huelskamp. Millie is survived by her children, Jim (Marge) Will of Fort Recovery, Joyce Meyer of Coldwater, Peg (Ron)...

Mary A. Faller

Mary A. Faller

Feb 26, 2022

Mary Alice Faller, 88, of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on June 12, 1933, in Wendelin, Ohio, to the late John and Cordula (Guggenbiller) Post. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Faller, whom she married on October...

Rosemary "Rosie' C. May

Rosemary "Rosie' C. May

Feb 19, 2022

Rosemary “Rosie” C. May, 91, of Fort Recovery, died February 19, 2022, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born July 31, 1930, in Mercer County, to the late Henry and Mary (Homan) Fortkamp. On November 24, 1949, she married the late Wilfred “Bud” May, who died February 19, 2010. Surviving are her children, Mike (Sue) May of Fort Recovery, Ron...

Hearold E. Evans

Hearold E. Evans

Feb 17, 2022

Hearold E. Evans, age 86, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died February 17, 2022, in Darke County, Ohio, from injuries sustained from an auto accident. He was born September 6, 1935, in Beach Hill, WV, to the late Roma and Belva (Brabham) Evans. He married Cecilia (Tanaka) Evans in 1975, and she died in 2001. Surviving are his children, William (Cheryl)...

Maurice C. Backs

Maurice C. Backs

Feb 14, 2022

Maurice Carl Backs, 92, of St. Joe, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on January 7, 1930, in St. Henry, to the late Aloys and Elizabeth (Guggenbiller) Backs. In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Greg Gehle; his siblings, Harold (Gertrude) Backs, Art...

Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes

Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes

Feb 8, 2022

Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on June 2, 1933, in Fort Recovery to the late Joseph and Mary (Steinbrunner) Westgerdes. In addition to his parents, Arnie was preceded in death by his wife, Viola R. (Dues) Westgerdes, whom he married...