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Friday, July 21, 2006

Richard Fanning

Richard Fanning, 81, of Loudonville, died at 9:37 p.m. July 18, 2006, at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill.
   He was born May 24, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., to Ralph and Leone A. Heath Fanning. His first wife, Nancy Hudson, is deceased. He married Ruth Arold, who survives in West Lake.
   Also surviving are two sons, Craig (Geri), Wildwood, Mo., and R. Scott (Linda), Lisle, Ill.; two daughters, Gay (Dennis) Knapp, Congerville, Ill., and Laura, Cleveland; a brother, Ronald (Jenine), Celina; two sisters, Elaine Ellis, Carmel, Ind., and Patricia (Roy) Dickinson, Waterdown, Ontario; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
   Deceased are a brother-in-law, Charles Ellis; and two grandchildren.
   He was the publishing editor for Penton/Industrial Publishing Co., Cleveland. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Radio Relay League and the Great Book Society.
   Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina, with military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign War Post 5713 and American Legion Post 210, both of Celina.
   Calling is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
   Arrangements are being handled by Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.


Cletus Griesdorn

Cletus J. Griesdorn, 78, 7475 state Route 119, Maria Stein, died July 20, 2006, at his residence.
   He was born Oct. 23, 1927, in St. Rose, to Julius and Philomena Fiely Griesdorn. On April 14, 1951, he married Marguerite Bettinger, who survives.
   Also surviving are two sons, Jeff (Rita), St. Rose, and Craig (Diane), New Bremen; three daughters, Treva (Herb) Fortkamp, St. Rose, Mary Ann (Clete) Grieshop, Minster, and Nancy (Jerry) Wenzke, Oakwood; two brothers, Luke, St. Sebastian, and Mark (Margie), Cassella; a sister, Thelma Barber, St. Henry; a sister-in-law, Mildred, Coldwater; and seven grandchildren.
   Deceased are a brother, Ralph; two brothers-in-law, Harry Barber and William Gross; and a sister-in-law, Katherine.
   He worked a combined 46 years for Streacker Implement and Metzger Brothers, Minster. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, its men's Holy Name Society and the cemetery board. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2347, Versailles, and Knights of Columbus Council 1991, Coldwater. He coached St. Rose Little League baseball for more than 20 years.
   Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Kenneth Schroeder officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
   Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-9:45 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
   Condolences can be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.


Clarence Henegar

Clarence "Ed" Henegar, 60, of St. Marys, died at 8:02 a.m. July 19, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Cause of death was due to natural causes.
   He was born June 9, 1946, in Lake City, Tenn., to Vernon and Laura Smith Henegar.
   Survivors are a daughter, Tammy R. Tangeman, Montezuma; a brother, James, of Wisconsin; six sisters, Deel Taylor, Caryville, Tenn., Thelma Sellers, of South Carolina, Dorthy (Charles) Dotson, St. Marys, Margie (Tommy) Massengill, Lake Village, Ind., Nancy (Kenneth) Smith, Lake City, Tenn., and Sandra Hardesty, Wapakoneta; and two grandchildren.
   Deceased are two brothers, Lloyd and Charles; and a sister, Hazel Barnes.
   He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
   Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. The body will be cremated.
   Calling is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
   Contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association


Robert Miller

Robert L. Miller, 92, 8041Ú2 E. Vine St., Coldwater, died at 12:40 p.m. July 20, 2006, at Briarwood Manor, Coldwater.
   He was born Oct. 26, 1914, in Lima, to Lawrence and Lillie Buchanan Miller. On May 27, 1945, he married L. Jane Gilbert, who survives.
   Also surviving are a son, Glen (Diana), Wapakoneta; a daughter, Jackie (Gary Ted) Knapke, Coldwater; a half brother, John Kantner, Wapakoneta; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
   Deceased is a grandchild.
   He was a retired salesman and a 1932 graduate of the former Blume High School, Wapakoneta. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Coldwater United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Bailey-Schockman Post 5135, Coldwater.
   Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
   Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.


Denver Newbauer

Denver E. Newbauer, 60, of St. Marys, died at 9:20 p.m. July 19, 2006, at St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys, of natural causes.
   He was born Aug. 4, 1945, in New Madison, to William and Mary Ellen Decamp Newbauer.
   Survivors are a son, Chris, Celina; a daughter, Jennifer Maurer, Coldwater; a brother, Bill, Dayton; three sisters, Mary Alice (Larry) Weaver, of Ariz.; Dorthy Ann (Lolee) Thacher, Decatur, Ind.; and Marilyn (Jerry) Hofacker, St. Marys; and three grandchildren.
   Services will be held at the convenience of the family and the body will be cremated.
   Arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.


Eugene Pleiman

Eugene B. "Wally" Pleiman, 67, of Versailles, died at 9:30 a.m. July 20, 2006, at his residence.
   He was born July 26, 1938, in Yorkshire, to Henry B. and Marie Heckman Pleiman. His stepmother, Matilda Holscher Pleiman also is deceased. On Sept. 9, 1967, he married Irene L. Wappelhorst, who died Jan. 7, 1986. On June 17, 1995, he married Vera Paulus, who survives.
   Also surviving are two daughters, Lisa (John) Quinter and Theresa (Ed) Minnich, both of Versailles; a stepson, Kris (Crystal) Clingenpeel, Grand Forks, N.D.; a stepdaughter, Teri (Doug) Etter, Versailles; six brothers, Carl (Rita), Cyril (Lisa), Larry (Linda), Neal (Mary Jean), Ralph (Ruth) and Victor (Peg); five sisters, Joan (Joe) Maier, Monica (Ron) Manger, Mary Lou Overton, Lucy (Tony) Budde, and Thelma (Joe) Green; a granddaughter and four stepgrandchildren.
   He retired from employment with the village of Versailles and 23 years on the Versailles Fire Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2347 and American Legion Post 435, all of Versailles; and AMVETS Post 66, Covington.
   Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. David Vincent officiating. Burial is at St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. A graveside service will be conducted by the Versailles Veteran Honor Guard.
   Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.
   Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.
   Condolences can be sent to ohzeb@keymemories.com.
  

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