Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 9:47AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Wind gusts of 30 mph will occur through the morning with a slow decrease in winds during the afternoon. Temperatures will continue to fall well into the morning before steadying out and then rising only slightly during the afternoon. The combination of wind and very cold temperatures will result in wind chill in the single digits, with parts of eastern Indiana and west central Ohio falling into the single digits below zero.
The gusty winds may make for challenging driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles traveling on north-south roadways. In addition, people are urged to take appropriate precautions from the cold wind chill, particularly if you need to spend any extended amount of time outside.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Alice Knapke
Alice A. Knapke, age 86 of Van Wert passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Hearth and Home, Van Wert.
She was born May 26, 1937 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Julian and Frances (Geier) Koesters. On June 6, 1998, she married Gerald Knapke who passed away September 8, 2023.
She is survived by her children and in-laws: Pam and Barry Barnard of Columbus, Bob and Lori Schlosser of Tennessee, Teresa and Mike Staas of Dayton, and Tami Kercher of Atlanta. Grandchildren Austin (Carly) Barnard, Brianna (Jason) Schriner, Candice Schlosser, BJ Schlosser, Kayla Kercher, Karli Kercher and step granddaughter Sonarei (Chris) Hammond. Great grandchildren Minka Schlosser and Kendall Schriner. Step children Kirk and Laurie Knapke of Fort Myers, Kory Knapke of Los Angeles. Siblings and in-laws Ken and Bernice Koesters of Coldwater, Harold Koesters of Coldwater, Bernice and George Post of Indiana.
She was also preceded in death by sister-in-law Joyceann Koesters and step daughter Kelli Knapke.
She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. Alice had a unique sense of humor and loved to socialize with friends and family. She enjoyed golfing followed by happy hour and was a talented seamstress.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday November 18 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 10:00am until the time of the service at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. The family extends a special appreciation to Hearth and Home in Van Wert for the loving care given over the years.
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