Mary Bobenmoyer Mary E. Bobenmoyer, 87, of Celina, died at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born March 12, 1919, in Herrick, Ill., to Floyd and Flossie
Snow Moon. On June 15, 1939, she married Hubert Bobenmoyer,
who is deceased.
Survivors are a son, Dave, Celina; a daughter Suzie Stump, Celina; a son-in-law, Jim Watson, Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a daughter, Nancy Watson; two sisters,
Louis Buedel and Myrna Arnold; and a grandchild.
She owned and operated the former Snack Shack in
Celina for 15 years and was formerly employed by Mersman Brothers,
Celina. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church,
Celina.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Michael Westbay officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donald Forsthoefel
Donald J. Forsthoefel, 81, 1020 Ruby Lane, Coldwater, died at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at his residence.
He was born June 2, 1925, in Coldwater, to William and Cecilia Schwieterman Forsthoefel. On June 10, 1950, he married Luetta Siefring, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Bob (Carol), Dan and Steve, all of Coldwater; two daughters, Karen Carter, Oakwood, and Connie (Don) Monnin, Centerville; four brothers, Kenneth (Rose), Louisville, Ky., and Herb (Madeline), Thomas and James (Clara), all of Coldwater; two sisters, Ruth Muskus, Sidney, and Joan (Linus) Mescher, Celina; a sister-in-law, Pat, Centerville; and 11 grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Paul; a brother-in-law, Frank Muskus; a sister-in-law, Pat; and a grandchild.
He retired from New Idea in 1987 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1991, both of Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice, Coldwater.
Condolences can be sent at www.hogenkampfh.com.
Vernon Heidt
Vernon Heidt, 86, 12246 Glynwood-New Knoxville Road, New Knoxville, died at 5:07 p.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Nov. 19, 1919, in St. Marys, to Henry and Lydia Schrolucke Heidt. On May 8, 1940, he married Madella Jung, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Orrville (Bonnie), New Knoxville; a daughter, Doris (Wayne) Heindel, Rockford; two brothers, Kermit (Virginia), Lima, and Don (Carol), New Knoxville; a sister, Grace Klopfenstein, New Bremen; a sister-in-law, Dot, St. Marys; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, David; a brother, Melvin; an infant sister, Marion; and two grandsons.
He was a farmer and attended Poppe School. He was a member of American Landrace Association, Ohio State Swine Hall of Fame and First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where he was an elder.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Heritage Room of the church.
Contributions can be sent to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville.
Frances Milthaler
Frances "Fran" M. Milthaler, 63, of Portland, Ind., died Sept. 10, 2006, following a car accident near Paoli, Ind.
She was born April 16, 1942, in Conneaut, to John and Louise Wood Tyler. On Sept. 27, 1965, she married Harold Milthaler, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Greg (Norma), Portland; a daughter, Mariah (Shanon) Odman, Roann, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Sharon Downey, Halifax, Mass.; two sisters, Jane (Dave) Smead, Crossville, Tenn., and Jean (Ed) Hord, Pineville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
She was treasurer of Jay County, serving her first term. She had been employed by Inman Insurance, Jay County Hospital and Preferred Family Physicians and was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Portland. She graduated in 1961 from Conneaut High School and attended Defiance College.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Richard Secor officiating.
No public visitation will be held.
Contributions can be made to the Portland Foundation.
Arrangements are being handled by Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes Inc., Portland. |
