Kathryn Dues

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

Kathryn Dues

Kathryn A. Dues, age 59 of Minster, Ohio, died at 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at OSU Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on March 21 1963 to Elton "Sonny" Meiring & the late Esther M. (Vehorn) Meiring. Her mother preceded her in death on July 14, 2002 and her father survives in Minster. She married James Dues on April 3, 1987 in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio and he survives in Minster.

She is also survived by children & grandchildren: Amanda & Curt Eilerman their children; Cecilia & Olivia, April & Logan Sommer their children; Lucy, Frankie, Leni, Danielle & Curtis Muhlenkamp their children; Simon, Henry & Oscar, Paul & Dana Dues their daughter Elouise, all of Minster, brothers & sister: Greg & Lisa Meiring, William Meiring, Susan & Jon Brandewie, all of Minster, in-laws: Linda & Paul Keller, Sidney, John & Beth Dues, Minster, Dave & Lynda Dues, Minster, Lisa Dues, Durham, NC, Dan & Deb Dues, Minster, Lora & Jason Olberding, Minster.

Kathy was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, former Parish Council Member, Eucharistic Minister, religion teacher and a former Girl Scout Leader. She was a graduate of Minster High School and The Ohio State University. She retired from Honda Anna Engine Plant. Kathy loved being with her family & grandchildren, gardening, baking, camping, motorcycle trips and a big supporter of Dues Racing.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, January 18, from 3 to 8 PM and from 8:30 to 9:00 AM on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Minster Area Life Squad.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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