John Tonkin

Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 11:35AM EST until December 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006

John Tonkin

John Tonkin, 59, 3505 state route 703, Celina, died Sept. 1, 2006, at his residence. Death was due to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. See story page 3A.

He was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Sidney, to LeRoy and Faye Galbereth Tonkin. On June 9, 1972, he married Carol Heckler, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, John, Mason, and Sean, Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Sherry (Dave) Young, Sidney; and eight grandchildren.

Deceased is a son, Jeffrey.

He worked at Reynolds and Reynolds, Celina and was a softball coach. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a member of American Legion Post 210, Celina.

Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.

Arrangements are by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

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