Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance Tue 19° Tue 19°
Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
Delores Abels
Delores L. Abels, age 89, of Coldwater died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
She was born December 10, 1931 in St. Joe to the late Aloys & Elizabeth (Brockman) Steinbrunner. On April 23, 1960 she married Ralph Abels, who passed away December 30, 1990.
Delores is survived by children, Deb & Dave Moeder of Coldwater, Patty & Bruce Spangler of Coldwater, Rick Abels (dec.), Todd Abels, Shirley & Steven Gross of Celina, and Cheryl & Kevin Pease of Celina, 10 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren with two on the way, and four step great grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Before becoming a dedicated mother, she worked at the former Buckeye Apparel Company in Coldwater. She spent many summer days rooting on the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, card parties, and watching the activities in her neighborhood. Every Christmas season, Delores and her family celebrated by baking and decorating hundreds of cookies.
  Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC Guidelines will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 am Thursday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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