Obituaries

Thama Kay Smith

Thama Kay Smith

Sep 28, 2021

Thama Kay Smith, age 77, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Gardens at Celina. She was born on December 10, 1943, in Fort Recovery to the late Russell Stoner and Ruth (Bash) Arnett. In addition to her parents, Thama was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Terry Dean Smith,...

William "Bill" Bruggeman

William "Bill" Bruggeman

Sep 28, 2021

William “Bill” Bruggeman, 54, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September, 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1967, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Lavern and Virginia Bruggeman. Bill was a 1985 graduate of Jay County High School. He owned and operated his own trucking company, CSS Industries, and had a work ethic...

Leon G. Homan

Leon G. Homan

Sep 23, 2021

Leon G. Homan, 91, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully during the early hours of Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on April 12, 1930, in Mercer County to the late Edward and Catherine (Wendel) Homan. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Richard Green; his great...

Roy L. Emery

Roy L. Emery

Sep 18, 2021

Roy Lee Emery, 84, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Albion, Indiana. He was born on April 30, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Clarence and Vera Ethel (Stauffer) Emery. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Jeanette (Gabele) Emery, whom he married on January 27,...

Macy L. Timmerman

Macy L. Timmerman

Sep 9, 2021

Macy Lucille Timmerman, 28, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on June 25, 1993, to Emily (Piekenbrock) Timmerman of Union City and the late Charles “Chuck” Timmerman. In addition to her father, Macy was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William and Armella Timmerman; her...

Lester B. Huelskamp

Lester B. Huelskamp

Sep 7, 2021

Lester B. Huelskamp, 98, of Coldwater, Ohio, formerly of St. Joe, passed away on September 7, 2021 at his home. He was born May 27, 1923, in St. Joe, to the late Henry and Eleanora (Nieberding) Huelskamp. In addition to his parents, Lester was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mildred "Millie" Cecelia Huelskamp, who passed away...

Ida Mae Vantilburg

Ida Mae Vantilburg

Sep 3, 2021

Ida Mae VanTilburg, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on January 8, 1933, in Mercer County to the late James and Mabel (Deitsch) Denney. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. VanTilburg, whom she married on March...

Elizabeth A. Collins

Elizabeth A. Collins

Sep 3, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Collins, 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on February 4, 1934, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to the late Carey and Thelma (Mathews) Sheets. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her sons, Marty Collins, Scott Collins, and Mathew Dwayne...

Richard  A. Fiely

Richard A. Fiely

Sep 2, 2021

Richard "Dick" A. Fiely, 75, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 22, 1945, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Richard and Elizabeth (Addington) Fiely. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Roger Bickel, and one nephew. Dick was a 1963...

Everett  S. Moore, Jr.

Everett S. Moore, Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

Everett "Junior" Moore Jr., 78, of Fort Recovery, Ohio passed away on August 31, 2021, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on February 10, 1943, to the late Everett "Baldy" Moore Sr. and Daisey Eudell (Pendergrass) Moore. In addition to his parents Everett was preceded in death by his brothers, Doug, John and Glenn...

Allen Joseph Dues

Allen Joseph Dues

Aug 26, 2021

Allen Joseph Dues, 16, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 22, 2004, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Joe and Gail (Siegrist) Dues. Allen was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sharon Dues; his paternal great grandparents, Cletus and Martha Dues and Fredrick Rammel; and...

Daniel J. Kaiser

Daniel J. Kaiser

Aug 24, 2021

Daniel “Dan” J. Kaiser, 70, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1950, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Harold and Alvira (Obringer) Kaiser. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dian (Buehler) Kaiser, whom he married October 16, 1971; his children, Eric (Amy) Kaiser...

Brian Joseph Krieg

Brian Joseph Krieg

Aug 9, 2021

Brian J. Krieg, 53, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 9, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 29, 1968, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Harold "Harry" and Patricia "Pat" (Hess) Krieg of Fort Recovery. Brian was a 1986 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He then attended the University of...

Marilyn  Jeanette Braun

Marilyn Jeanette Braun

Aug 1, 2021

Marilyn Jeanette Braun, 84, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 31, 1937, in Darke County, to the late Clem and Genora (Koverman) Schlater. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her 3 children, Linda Marie, Baby Boy, and Diane Marie; brothers, Ed Schlater,...

Daniel Thomas Meiring

Daniel Thomas Meiring

Jul 21, 2021

Daniel Thomas Meiring, 47, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 27, 1974, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Audrey Jean (Gehle) Meiring of Sharpsburg and the late Tom Meiring. In addition to his father, Dan was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Miller, and...

Donald  F. Wendel

Donald F. Wendel

Jul 21, 2021

Donald F. Wendel, 75, of Wendelin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on July 5, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Rochus and Mildred (Beyke) Wendel. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his siblings, Bob Wendel, Ron Wendel, and Mary Bruns; and...

Jeff "Cat" S. Huelskamp

Jeff "Cat" S. Huelskamp

Jul 18, 2021

Jeffery S. “Cat” Huelskamp, 65, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1955, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Janice (Byrum) Huelskamp. In addition to his parents, Cat was preceded in death by his son, Michael S. Huelskamp; his sister, Beth Ann Huelskamp; and his...

Mildred C. Huelskamp

Mildred C. Huelskamp

Jul 16, 2021

Mildred "Millie" Cecelia Huelskamp, 86, formerly of St. Joe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on February 10, 1935, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Edward and Rose (Wuebker) Watercutter. In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her siblings, Thelma (Hugo) Meyer, Edward Watercutter, Robert...

Wanda A. Ickes

Wanda A. Ickes

Jun 28, 2021

Wanda Ickes, 83, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on March 1, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Horstman) Rhine.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her siblings, Kenneth (Eleanor) Rhine, Richard Rhine, Walter Rhine, Robert...

Kathryn A. Bergman

Kathryn A. Bergman

Jun 9, 2021

Kathryn A. Bergman, 93, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

She was born on April 12, 1928, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Bert and Rose (Robbins) Vonderhyde.

Kathryn is survived by her children, Gregory Bergman of Portland, Calvin (Teresa) Bergman of Monrovia, Maryland, Elaine Brunswick of Portland, Kevin (Kim)...