James Bohman

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:36PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 1236 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near St. Marys, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Egypt, Lake Loramie State Park, Maria Stein, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Mccartyville, and Houston.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 107.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 12:48PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.

Friday, January 31st, 2020

James Bohman

James R. Bohman, age 71, of Celina, formerly of Russia, Ohio passed away at 11:10 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.

He was born August 14, 1948 in Maria Stein to the late Maurice & Olivia (Evers) Bohman. He married Beateris (Swafford) Bohman on June 14, 2005, and she survives in Celina.

Jim is also survived by children: Stephen & Jennifer Bohman of Russia, Michael Bohman of Versailles, Janice & Ed Grillot of Versailles, and grandchildren: Luke, Emily, Max, Ben, Ava, Gus, Ray, Kayla, Isaac, Jace, Salem, Shelby, Jake, Maggie, and Victoria. He is also survived by siblings and in-laws, Vernon & Mary Ann Bohman of Russia, Kenneth & Dianna Bohman of Versailles, Edward & Darlene Bohman of Osgood, Frederick Bohman of Columbia, KY, Barbara Bohman of Osgood. He is preceded in death by a brother Lorys Bohman.
Jim was a member of the Celina Moose, Celina Eagles, and was a past member of the Goat Farmers in Yorkshire. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air force, and was an owner and operator of Bohman Trucking.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia. Burial will follow in St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia.

Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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