Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
33° 33° light Wed 40° Wed 40° chance 21° 21° chance Thu 28° Thu 28° chance
Friday, July 20th, 2012
Loretta Schroer
Loretta C. Schroer, 79, Coldwater, died July 18, 2012, at her home.
She was born March 8, 1933, in Coldwater to Ferdinand and Mary Lefeld Roessner. On Aug. 13, 1955, she married Joseph H. Schroer, who died April 9, 1982.
Surviving are three daughters, Cindy (Gary) Schmiesing, Portland, Ind., Brenda (Chuck) Smith, Rockford, and Melissa (John) Hilgeford, Cassella; a sister, Antoinette Garrity, St. Henry; a sister-in-law, Jean (John) Sandy, Illinois; 17 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Randy Schroer; a sister, Rita Koesters; and two brothers, Thomas and Bruno Roessner.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, the Ladies Sodality of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Cassella and the Coldwater American Legion Auxiliary. She volunteered at the Mercer County Home.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Cassella church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-7 p.m. Sunday and 9 -10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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