John Clay
 John J. Clay, 78, 205 Jon St., Mendon, died at 10:45 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford.
 He was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Mercer County, to John Simon and Beatrice Agler Clay. On Dec. 13, 1947, he married Mary Lou Williams who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Dennis (Janice) and Barry (Vicki) of Mendon; a brother, Paul (Faye) of St. Marys; a sister, Mildred (Blaine) Drake, Convoy; and six grandchildren.
 Deceased are three brothers, Truman, Wilmer and Robert, and a sister, Freda.
 He retired from Siferd-Hossellman Company, St. Marys, and also worked at the former Jasperson Supply Company, St. Marys. A 1944 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, he was a former member and past president of the Mendon-Union school board, a past member of the Mendon Fire Department and Mendon Lions Club and a former Mendon Village Council member.
 Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Mendon, the Rev. Paul Bunnell officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
 
Thomas Link
 Former Celina resident Thomas ìTomî Link, 56, Phoenix, Ariz., died Feb. 25, 2003, in the emergency room at Mesa General Hospital, Mesa, Ariz. Death was due to a massive heart attack.
 He was born Nov. 14, 1946, in St. Marys, to Leonard and Esther Homan Link. His mother survives in Celina. On April 19, 1969, he married former St. Sebastian resident Judy Homan who survives.
 Also surviving are four brothers, Jerry (June) and Dave (Ann) of Celina, Len of  Anaheim, Calif., and John (Patrice) of Tipp City.
 He had been self-employed in Custom Link, a custom cabinetry business in  Phoenix. Following retirement four years ago, he and his wife traveled throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico in their motorhome.
 He was a 1965 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Celina and a member of the 1964 I.C. State Championship Basketball Team.
 A memorial Mass is 10 a.m. March 8 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating.
 In keeping with his wishes, he became an organ donor.
 Contributions can be made to any hospice.

Bertha Dippold
 Bertha M. Dippold, 89, 1938 Cassella-Montezuma Road, Maria Stein, died at 11:15 p.m. Feb. 25, 2003, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
 She was born July 21, 1913, in St. Henry, to Leo and Theresia Kothman Hemmelgarn. On June 15, 1938, she married Albert Dippold who died Sept. 20, 1987.
 Surviving are a son, Kenneth (Victoria) of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two brothers, Andy Hemmelgarn, St. Henry, and Leroy (Mildred) Hemmelgarn, Celina; three sisters, Clara Grube and Teresa (Albert) Steinbrunner, Fort Recovery, and Wilma (Cy) Everman, Maria Stein; and two grandchildren.
 One sister, Leona Hartings, is deceased.
 A homemaker, she formerly owned and operated the Cassella Store. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and the Mothersí Sodality, Cassella, and the Daughters of Isabella, St. Henry.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. John Zvijak officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.

Sharon Donovan
 Sharon L. Donovan, 55, 13819 Cornflower Court, Wellington, Fla., died Feb. 21, 2003, in a Florida hospital following an extended illness.
 She was born Aug. 23, 1947, in Newark, to John and Peggy Rank Kelley. On March 17, 1978, she married William Donovan of St. Marys who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Daniel, and a daughter, Rachel, both at home.
 Valedictorian of the Newark Senior High School Class of 1965, she received a bachelor of science degree in Romance Languages from Muskingum College and a masterís degree from Ohio State University. She was a French teacher prior to becoming administrative assistant in the Mershom National Security Program at OSU. She later worked as a statistical analyst in energy in the Palm Beach County School Board in Florida, and as the boardís computer systems analyst and software engineer.
 Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Charles Richtmyer officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Forrest Goodwin
 Forrest E. ìRedî Goodwin, 81, 1103 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 9 a.m. Feb. 25, 2003, at the Cleveland Clinic.
 He was born June 15, 1921, in St. Marys, to Edgar and Anna Mae (Armacost) Goodwin. On Aug. 1, 1942, he married Hazel Ritchie who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Jerry (Mary) of Elida; a daughter, Kelli Laux, St. Marys; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are an infant son, Forrest Jr.; a brother, Pete; three sisters, including Hildred and Mildred Goodwin and Edna Ralston.
 He retired from St. Marys Foundry after 45 years of service. He was a member of the First Church of God and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767, St. Marys.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Charles Richtmyer officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William Land
 William Eugene Land, 70, of New Castle, Ind., died Feb. 25, 2003, at his residence following a sudden illness.
 He was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Cadiz, Ind., to Walter and Faye (Murray) Land. On March 28, 1953, he married Joanne Sidwell who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Steve (Loretta) of New Castle; a daughter, Diana (Rex) Spencer, Celina; two brothers, Dick (Rheta) of New Castle, and Walt Jr. (Nancy) of Bluffton, S.C.; a sister, Ilene (Dave) Pentecost, New Castle; four grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren.
 A State Farm Insurance agent for 39 years, he owned and operated Gene Land Insurance Agency in New Castle. He was a 1950 graduate of New Castle High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He was a member and elder of Chicago Corner Christian Church.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Kim Perdue officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery.   Calling is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, New Castle.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Bertha Dippold
 Bertha M. Dippold, 89, of Cassella, died Feb. 25, 2003, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
 Arrangements are pending at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.

Steven Flaute
 Steven J. Flaute, 41, 05508 Tri-Township Road, New Bremen, died at 10:25 a.m. Feb. 25, 2003, at the Cleveland Clinic. Death was due to gastric cancer following a one-year illness.
 He was born April 24, 1961, in St. Marys, to Raymond and Rita Ranly Flaute. They survive in Cassella. On May 21, 1983, he married Carol Guggenbiller, who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Kurt, and two daughters, Melinda and Kristine, all at home; two brothers, William (Jane) of Dayton and Thomas (Pat) of Minster; five sisters, Ruth (William) Kuhlman, Ottawa, Marjorie (Mike) Millennor, Sharonville, Teresa (Kenneth) Gerlach and Ann (Mike) Hemmelgarn, St. Henry, and Joan (Kenneth) Prenger, Chickasaw, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Freda Guggenbiller, St. Henry.
 Two brothers died in infancy.
 He was a 1979 Marion Local High School graduate and a farmer who raised hogs that were shown across the nation. He owned and operated Mechanical Technology Inc. since 1988 and Mechanical Installation since 1994.
 He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen, the Catholic Knights of America, Cassella, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1391, Minster. He also was a 4-H adviser.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. John Kroeger officiating. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Maria Stein.
 Calling is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the Steven and Carol Flaute Childrenís Scholarship Fund.

Forrest Goodwin
 Forrest ìRedî Goodwin, 81, 1103 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 9 a.m. Feb. 25, 2003, at the Cleveland Clinic.
 Arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Gustov Klopfleisch
 Former Celina resident Gustov Klopfleisch Jr., 77, 2452 W. Kem Road, Marion, Ind., died Feb. 23, 2003, at Alterra Sterling House, Marion.
 He was born May 24, 1925, in Celina, to Gustave Sr. and Emma Schaadt Klopfleisch.
 Surviving are a son, Scott (Becky) of Allen, Texas; two daughters, Lori (Tim) Thwaits, Carey, and Karla (Doug) Smith, Celina; a brother, Carl (Odessa) of Celina; and five granchildren.
 Deceased are a half brother, Henry, and a sister, Elsie Hoenie.
 He had worked as a meat cutter at Producers Creamery & Locker Service and Gerenís Grocery in Celina. He also was a self-employed meat cutter for many years.
 A U.S. Army veteran, who served during World War II, he was a life member of the  Masonic Lodge, a member of the Eastern Star Alterian Club, a member and past commander of American Legion Post 210 and a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, all of Celina. He also was a member of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary.
 Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. today at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to the St. Johns Organ Memorial Fund.

Helen Noll
 Helen P. Noll, 93, West Plum Street, Coldwater, died Feb. 25, 2003, at The Gardens at Celina.
 She was born Dec. 14, 1909, in Fulda, to Leo and Mary Crum Schehl. On June 28, 1927, she married Perry Noll who died May 14, 1993.
 Surviving are a son, Paul (Bea) of Redlands, Calif.; a daughter, Phyllis (Bob) Harris, Ames, Iowa; a daughter-in-law, Martha Noll, Coldwater; a brother, Ed Schehl, Coldwell; a sister, Bernetta Leonard, Canton; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
 Deceased are a son, James, and four brothers, Clyde, Bill, Lawrence and Bob Schehl.
 She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Annís Rosary Altar Sodality, Coldwater.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

William Boyd
 William ìBillî Vance Boyd, 61, 1118 Kensington Lane, Celina, died Feb. 23, 2003, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born May 8, 1941, in Martin, Ky., to Martin Vance and Amy Robinson Boyd. His first wife, the former Edith Mullins, died Dec. 13, 1988. On Feb. 14, 1990, he married Doris Kay Milligan, who survives.
 Also surviving are two daughters, Tina (Don Jr.) Fickert and Karen (Ron) Curry, Celina; a stepson, Tim (Laura) Alexander, Celina; three brothers, Clyde of Martin, Henry of Louisville, Ky., and John of Clearwater, Fla.; five sisters, Diane and Dot of Vermillion, Gail Crumley, Louisville, Mary Conn, Martin, Ky. and Frankie Conley, VanLear, Ky.; four grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren.
 Deceased are a stepson, Don Alexander, and two brothers, Randall and Mike.
 He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, in 1997 after 30 years of service.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Douglas R. Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Association for Retarded Citizens.

Donald Huber
 Donald J. Huber, 68, 13611 McCartyville Road, McCartyville, died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 24, 2003, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. He had been ill four weeks.
 He was born March 31, 1934, in Dayton, to Urban and Marian Moeller Huber. The mother survives in Coldwater. On Oct. 3, 1954, he married Marlene Bornhorst who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Daniel of Sidney, Mark and Randy (Christine) of McCartyville; three daughters, Karen (Ron) Brown, Wapakoneta, Chris (Ron) Albers and Deb (Steve) Heitkamp, McCartyville; four sisters, Sister Cecelia Huber, St. Martins, Velma (Paul) Billerman, Celina, Alice Thieman, Rockford, and Phyllis (Dennis) Stachler, Burkettsville; two sisters-in-law, Joan and Norma Huber, Celina; and 12 grandchildren.
 Three brother proceeded him in death,
 He retired from Reliable Products, St. Marys, and was a self-employed tool and die maker and farmer. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, McCartyville, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1391, Minster.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Pat Welsh officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Gustov Klopfleisch
 Former Celina resident Gustov Klopfleisch Jr., 77, 2452 W. Kem Road, Marion, Ind., died Feb. 23, 2003, at Altera Sterling House, Marion.
 He was born May 24, 1925, in Celina, to Gustave Sr. and Emma Schaadt Klopfleisch.
 Surviving are a son, Scott (Becky) of Allen, Texas; two daughters, Lori (Tim) Thwaits, Carey, and Kate (Doug) Smith, Celina; a brother, Carl (Odessa), no town listed; and five granchildren.
 Deceased are a half brother, Henry, and a sister, Elsie Hoenie.
 He had worked as a meat cutter at Producers Creamery & Locker Service and Gerenís Grocery in Celina. He also was a self-employed meat cutter for many years.
 A U.S. Army veteran, who served during World War II, he was a life member of the  Masonic Lodge, a member of the Eastern Star Alterian Club, a member and past commander of American Legion Post 210 and a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, all of Celina. He also was a member of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary.
 Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to the St. Johns Organ Memorial Fund.

Betty Sipe
 Betty Jean Sipe, 68, 637 E. 1000 N., Portland, Ind., died Feb. 22, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.
 She was born March 20, 1934, in Randolph County, Ind., to Wilmer and Grace Grow Girton. On Feb. 14, 1953, she married Richard E. Sipe who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Kent of Carmel, Ind.; a daughter, Shelly (Brian) Rippy, Portland; three brothers, Elvan Girton, Farmland, Ind., Kenny Girton, Winchester, Ind., and Keith Girton, Portland; two sisters, Marjorie Overmyer, Winchester, and Janet Collins, Union City, Ind.; and a granddaughter.
 A sister, Alberta Birum, is deceased.
 She had worked at Westinghouse in Union City and was a wedding cake caterer for 20 years. She was a 1952 graduate of McKinley High School in Randolph County and a member of Deerfield United Methodist Church.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, the Rev. Duane Brim officiating. Burial will follow at Reitenour Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church or the American Diabetes Association.

Richard Workman
 Richard Allen Workman, 50, 9045 Ohio 47 West, DeGraff, died at 8:53 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003, at his residence following an extended illness. He has relatives in the Mercer County area.
 He was born June 6, 1952, in Charleston, W.Va., to Bobie and Mary Jane Gibson Workman. The mother survives in Hammond, Ind. On Feb. 14, 1991, he married Renee Piunti and she survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Robert Allen of Muncie, Ind., and Jason Allen of DeGraff; a daughter, Amanda Renee of DeGraff; two brothers, Randall Scott and Michael of Hammond; and several grandchildren.
 He was a retired piano tuner/technician.
 Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff, the Rev. Jeffory D. Willetts officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Quincy.
 Calling is noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

W. Louise Beggs
 W. Louise Combs Jacobs Beggs, 60, of Marissa, Ill., died at 3:10 a.m. Feb. 21, 2003, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Ill. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Feb. 21, 1943, in Kentucky, to Willy and Martha Doris Tipton Combs. The mother survives in Celina. On Sept. 29, 1984, she married Robert R. Beggs who survives.
 Also surviving are a daughter, Laura A. (Joseph) Kane, Marissa; a son, Steven Carl (Kristi) Jacobs, Boyd, Texas; a stepson, Robert Lewis Beggs, Marissa; three brothers, Thomas (Judy) Combs, Perryville, Mo., James (Vicki) Combs, Celina, and Frank (Brenda) Combs, Saskatawan, Canada; four sisters, Brenda (Eddie) Butturini, Rita (William) Craft and Norma (Lester) Young, all of Celina, and Madeline G. Grunden, Montezuma; and eight grandchildren.
 She initially worked as a certified nursing assistant at Randolph County Care Center and then became an admission clerk and union representative there.
 A Southern Baptist, she was a member of St. Clair County Democrat Club, AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) and the Council 31 Executive Board, Springfield, Ill.
 Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at McDaniel Funeral Home, Sparta, the Rev. Donald Quillman officiating. Burial will follow at Marissa City Cemetery.
 Calling is 5-9 p.m. today and after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 A prayer service will be held later at Randolph County Care Center.

William Boyd
 William V. Boyd, 61, 1118 Kensington Lane, Celina, died Feb. 23, 2003, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.
 Arrangements are pending at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina.

Inez Dumbauld
 Former Celina resident Inez L. Dumbauld, 91, Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Community, died at 4:35 a.m. Feb. 22, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 She was born Feb. 25, 1911, in Mercer County, to Lee Clyde Sr. and Caroline Belle Smith Kincaid. On Dec. 12, 1930, she married Ashley M. Dumbauld who died Oct. 21, 1979.
 Surviving are a son, Bill (Betty) of Xenia; two daughters, Janet (George) Cron, Parma, and Judy (Larry) Waterman, Delmar, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two brothers, Lee C. Kincaid Jr. and Tommy Kincaid, and two sisters, Lela Black and Melva Grimm.
 She was a homemaker and a former employee of The Remaklus Company, Celina. She was a 1929 graduate of Celina High School and a member of Celina First Church of God.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Otterbein-St. Marys Benevolent Fund.

Helen Eschenbrenner
 Helen M. Eschenbrenner, 86, 800 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 9:21 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 She was born April 10, 1916, in Dayton, to George and Irene Upton Murray. On March 17, 1944, she married Clarence Eschenbrenner who died July 3, 1982.
 Surviving are a son, William (Agnete) of McClure; two daughters, Doris (James) Glass, Celina, and Margaret (Ron) Hunter, St. Marys; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Lois Ruth; a brother, Sherman Murray; and a sister, Mayetta Kline.
 A 1934 graduate of Hughes High School in Cincinnati, she attended the University of Cincinnati. She was a member of St. Paulís United Church of Christ, the Womenís Guild, the Senior Citizens, the Womenís Garden Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 767, all of St. Marys.
 Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Patricia Minnick officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. today and after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to Auglaize School or the church.

Kathleen Figel
 Kathleen ìKayî Figel, 74, formerly of West Main Street, Montezuma, died at 6:20 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 She was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Burkettsville, to Michael and Rose Rutschilling Lefeld. On Jan. 9, 1947, she married Arthur Figel who died April 30, 1999.
 Surviving are two sons, James (Peggy) of Indianapolis, Ind., and Gene (Nancy) of St. Joe; seven sisters, Vera Bolheimer, West Milton, Betty Hess, Brock, Lou Collins, Dayton, Rita Siegrist, Carthagena, Ann (Dick) Hole, New Carlisle, Marie (Paul) Bryan, Huber Heights, and Hilda (Fred) Topp, Chickasaw; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Darlene; two brothers, Isadore and John Steinke; and a sister, Sister Mary Francetta Lefeld.
 She retired from Huffy Corp. in Celina. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3025, Coldwater.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Carl Wise officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogen-kamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Gustov Klopfleisch
 Former Celina resident Gustov Klopfleisch, 82, of Marion, Ind., died Feb. 23, 2003, at Altera Sterling House in Marion.
 Arrangements are pending at  Lehman  Funeral  Home, Celina.

Richard Beougher
 Richard Ray Beougher, 84, Celina, died Feb. 21, 2003, at 12:03 a.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Sept. 23, 1918 in Mercer County to Domer and Flossie (Barker) Beougher. On Jan. 3, 1942 he was married to  Celia Shimp, who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Ronald (Erma) Beougher and William (Janet) Beougher, both of Celina; a daughter, Barbara (Lynn)  Avery, Celina; a brother, Bob Beougher, Celina; a sister, Lucille (Brooks) Shimp, Palmara, Mo.; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are three brothers, Russell, Paul and Don and a sister, Belva Sutter.
 He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army in Germany. He was retired from Beougher Farm Drainage and had worked as yard boss at Carter Lumber. He was a member of the Celina VFW Post 5713.
 Services are Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. The Rev. Bruce Strine will officiate and burial will be in Swamp College Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-8 p.m.

Ann Mary Janning
 Ann Mary Janning, 92, 904 Echo St., Celina, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion, Ind.
 She was born Jan. 29, 1911 in Cranberry Prairie to Bernard and Carolyn (Steinke) Dierkers. She was married to Edwin Janning, who preceded her in death.
 Surviving is a son, Paul (Mary) Janning, Wapakoneta; two daughters, Marge Piguet, Hartford City, Ind. and Kay (Jack) Denton, Marion, Ind.; ten grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Catherine Fillenworth, Margaret Dierkers and Judith Metzler, all of Indianapolis.
 Preceding her in death were a daughter, Ruth Meier, a son, Robert Janning, and a granddaughter.
 She was a homemaker.
 There will be a funeral Mass Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. The Rev. Thomas Brenberger will officiate and burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling hours are Monday from 2-8 p.m. at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.

Richard Beougher
 Richard Ray Beougher, 84, of Celina, died early today, Feb. 21, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 Arrangements are pending at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

Leo Fecher
 Fort Recovery native Leo J. Fecher, 95, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Feb. 19, 2003, at Riverbend Health Care Center, Fort Wayne.
 He was born Dec. 12, 1907, in Fort Recovery, to John and Anna Boebner Fecher.
 Surviving are five nieces and nephews, nine great-nieces and nephews and six great-great-nieces and nephews.
 Two sisters, Loretta and Marcella A., are deceased.
 He retired as a material handler at International Harvester in Fort Wayne after 26 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of United Auto Workers Local 57 Retiree Club and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fort Wayne.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, Fort Wayne, and and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Brooke Fisher
 Celina native Brooke Ann Fisher, 51, 1720 Meadowlark Drive, Union City, Tenn., formerly of St. Marys, died at 11:55 p.m. Feb. 18, 2003, at her residence, following an extended illness.
 She was born Nov. 14, 1951, in Celina, to Benjamin L. and Mary Ellen Botkin McIntire. On Feb. 10, 1973, she married R. Dean Fisher who survives.
 Also surviving are a brother, Benjamin L. McIntire III., St. Marys, and a sister, Sue Ellen (Charles) Swartz, St. Marys.
 She was a homemaker and a 1970 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.
 Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Woodyard officiating. Private burial services are at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is after 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to Baptist Home Care/Hospice or the building fund of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

Helen Katterheinrich
 Helen L. Katterheinrich, 76, formerly of 815 Edwards St., St. Marys, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 14, 2003, at Portsbridge Hospice, Dunwoody, Ga.
 She was born March 7, 1926, in Miami County, to Russell and Ruth Voisard Armstrong. On June 25, 1944, she married Lloyd N. Katterheinrich who died July 22, 1973.
 Surviving are a son, Bruce (Maureen) of Marietta, Ga.; two daughters, Joyce (Chuck) Ellisor, Gahanna, and Sheri Fiser, Witchita, Kan.; a sister, Thelma Bender, Lima; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
 A sister, Ruth Armstrong, and a granddaughter are deceased.
 A 1941 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, she owned and operated Modern Paint & Supply in St. Marys and Wapak Floor & Supply in Wapakoneta. She later managed various apartments including C & J Apartments in Lima, Sage West Apartments in Columbus and the PSI Mandarin Center for the National Church Residence Corp. in Jacksonville, Fla., for 17 years. She was a former member of St. Paulís United Church of Christ, St. Marys.
 Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Neal Whitney officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to a charity of the donorís choice.

Ruth May
 Former Rockford resident Ruth May, 81, Winebrenner Village, 415 College St., Findlay, died Feb. 20, 2003, at her home.
 She was born May 6, 1921, in Detroit, Mich., to Orville E. and Edna M. Simon Martin. On April 3, 1943, she married Nelson May who died Jan. 22, 1989.
 Surviving are four daughters, Marilyn (LaDoyt) Martz and Peggy Ann (Larry) Metz, Lima, Nancy Drummond, St. Marys, and Ruth Ann (Randy) Rumple, Rockford; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a brother, Orville Martin; a sister, Caroline Bradford; and a great-grandson.
 She had been a nurseís aide at Van Wert County Hospital and formerly worked at Society Bank in Mendon. She was a member of St. Paulís United Methodist Church in Celina, where she formerly sang in the choir and taught Sunday School and Summer Bible School classes. She was a member of the 20th Century Club and a past member of the Eastern Star Alterian Club, Celina.
 Services are 11 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Kathleen Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
 Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice, Findlay.

Herbert Rammel
 Herbert J. ìHerbî Rammel, 86, 8539 Sweet Potato Ridge Road, Brookville, died Feb. 8, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Feb. 25, 1916, in the Sharpsburg area, to George and Rosa Klenke Rammel.
 Surviving with his wife, the former Monica Sandrell, are a son, Gary (Beth) of West Milton; a daughter, Shirley (Glenn) Breig, West Milton; two sisters, Mary Jean (Peanuts) Werling, Coldwater, and Helen Aisenbrey, Fort Recovery; a brother, Fred (Delma),  Fort Recovery; three sisters-in-law, Eleanor, Newtown, N.D., Irma, Englewood, and Norma, Greenville; and three grandchildren.
 Deceased are three brothers, Richard, Alvin and Harold, and two sisters, Rita Livingston and Irene Franck.
 He retired from Inland Manufacturing in 1981 after 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 487, West Milton.
 Funeral Mass was Feb. 12 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Englewood, the Rev. Todd O. Grogan officiating. Burial with military rites followed at Royal Oak Gardens, Brookville.

Harvey Rumple
 Rockford native Harvey E. ìEdî Rumple, 77, Vine Street, Wapakoneta, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 2003, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home, where he had resided since February 1998.
 He was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Rockford, to Cloyd and Goldie Shock Rumple. On May 9, 1947, he married Ada J. Hook who survives.
 Also surviving are five sons, the Rev. John (Dorothy), Montpelier, Jim and Joe (Brenda) Rumple, all of Wapakoneta, Jeff (Kris), Hicksville, and Michael (Melissa) Pursell, Sidney; two daughters, Jane (Dale) Heyd, La Moure, N.D., and Jacki (the Rev. Paul) Hazelton, Allison, Pa.; a brother, William Carl (Trudy) of Eugene, Ore.; a sister, Anna Hook, Ohio City; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
 A brother, James, and a sister, Bessie Logan, are deceased.
 He retired in 1988 as a supervisor at the Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant, where he had worked for more than 31 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and earned a Purple Heart. He was a 1944 graduate of Parkway High School and a member of the Wapakoneta Church of the Nazarene.
 Services are 1 p.m. Monday at the church, the Revs. Paul Hazelton, John Rumple and Ward Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, with graveside rites by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, and after noon Monday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Reuben Dickman
 Former New Bremen and Mount Dora, Fla., resident Reuben Henry Dickman, 100, died Feb. 17, 2003, at Orlando Lutheran Towers, Orlando, Fla.
 He was born May 23, 1902, in Cincinnati, to the Rev. Herbert and Lillie Sunderman Dickman. His wives, Eleanor Purpus Dickman and Ruth Shaw Dickman, are deceased.
 Surviving are two sons, Dr. John T. (Sue) of Columbus and Dr. Charles H. (Jean) of Coldwater; three stepsons, Donald (Jo) Shaw, Davison, Mich., Kenneth (Karen) Shaw, St. Clair, Mich., and Roger Shaw, Cape Canaveral, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
 He had served as general manager of the former New Bremen Broom Co. and was the founder of Dickman Industrial Service, currently known as Dickman Supply Inc. with locations in Sidney, Celina and Greenville. He was past president of the National Broom Manufacturers Association as well as the Sidney and Mount Dora Rotary clubs. He served five terms as New Bremen mayor and was board of trustees vice chairman for the construction of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 A 1925 graduate of Miami University, Oxford, he was a member of the Hughes Society and St. Paulís Lutheran Church, Orlando.
 Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. John W. Tostrick officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
 Calling is after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to a charity of the donorís choice.

Brooke Fisher
 Former St. Marys resident Brooke Ann McIntire Fisher, 51, of Union City, Tenn., died Feb. 18, 2003, at her residence. Death was due to cancer.
 Arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Loretta Remaklus
 Loretta Katherine Remaklus, 83, of Coldwater, died at 9:50 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 She was born Dec. 15, 1919, in North Star, to Frank and Rosa Zumbrink Schulte. On Sept. 19, 1942, she married Austin Remaklus who died Aug. 6, 2002.
 Surviving are a son, James of Coldwater; six daughters, Patricia (Marvin) Post, Ginny, Shirley (George) Koesters and Joan (Maurice) Voskuhl, Coldwater, Sue (Dick) Muhlenkamp, St. Anthony, and Betty (Ernie) Schoenlein, Portland, Ind.; two brothers, Henry (Emerita) Schulte, Coldwater, and Edward (Waneta) Schulte, Celina; a sister, Roseann Wourms, Celina; a sister-in-law, Sue Schulte, Celina; 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter-in-law, Alice; three brothers, Paul, Vernon and Norbert Schulte; a sister, Kathern Schulte; and a great-grandson.
 She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, St. Ann Rosary Altar Sodality, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 5135, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 470 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3025, Coldwater.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Treva Beougher
 Treva B. Beougher, 81, 645 N. Sugar St., Celina, died at 11 a.m. Feb. 18, 2003, at a sonís home in Celina.
 She was born Jan. 15, 1922, in Celina, to Charles and Freda Dietsch Smelser. On May 3, 1941, she married Donald W. Beougher who died May 16, 2002.
 Surviving are two sons, Steven (Karen) and Dan (Phyliss) of Celina; two sisters, Betty Martin, Union City, Ind., and Helen Harris, St. Marys; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 Two brothers, Edward and Raymond, are deceased.
 She was a homemaker.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Steve Howell officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Celina Area Visiting Nurses.

Vitus Siegrist
 Vitus A. Siegrist, 84, 8297 Ohio 119, Maria Stein, died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born Jan. 11, 1919, in St. Anthony, to Joseph and Catherine Wendel Siegrist. On April 28, 1945, he married Dorothy Hausfeld who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Mike (Kathy) of Maria Stein; two daughters, Judy (John) Jernigan, Chickasha, Okla., and Lois of Minster; a son-in-law, Rick Sells, Dayton; three sisters, Ann Marx, Crystal Lakes, Ill., Philomena Liller, Dayton, and Martha Pierce, Vandalia; a sister-in-law, Rita Siegrist, Celina; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Jean Sells; six brothers and two sisters.
 A 1937 graduate of Coldwater High School, he retired from Chickasaw Machine & Tool Inc. and Maria Stein Grain Co. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Menís Sodality, Maria Stein.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Kenneth Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. today and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home,  Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics.

Jane Burger
 Jane F. Burger, 83, 7353 Ohio 219, Celina, died Feb. 13, 2003, at Livingston Care Center, Dayton.
 She was born March 19, 1919, in Cincinnati, to Frank B. and Marie Hilbers Burger.
 Surviving are three brothers, Frank and Ralph of Dayton and Richard (Dorothy) of Kettering; and a sister, Carol E. Smith, Centerville.
 She retired from State Mutual Insurance, Dayton, and formerly worked at New England Life Insurance and Thompson Supply, Dayton.
 She was a life member of Coldwater American Legion Post 470 and a member of Mercer County 8 & 40 Salon 828, Southshore Sportsmen Club, Lake Improvement Association, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Women of the Moose Chapter 388 and Celina Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1291.
 Memorial Mass is 10:30 a.m. March 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, the Rev. James Dugal officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Keeping her wish, the body was donated to medical science.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, has charge of arrangements.
 Contributions can be made to Childrenís Medical Center in Dayton for cystic fibrosis, Shrine Childrenís Hospital, Lexington, Ky., or the Special Wish Foundation in Columbus.

Fred Hope
 Fred C. Hope, 60, 09475 Lake-shore Drive West, Huntsville, died at 10:16 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Jan. 7, 1943, in Ridgeville Corners, to Sidney and Dorothy Davis Hope. On June 22, 1985, he married Sharon Slusser Kintsle who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Fred C. Hope III, Columbus, David (Tonya) Hope, Austin, Texas, and Michael (Chris) Kintsle, New Knoxville; two daughters, Elizabeth (John) Livingston, Marysville, and Deb (David) Kelley, Westerville; a brother, Leslie (Sandra) of Dublin; three sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Parker, Bryan, Avis (Bill) Truska, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Margo (Dave) Garver, Bellville; and five grandchildren.
 The list of survivors also includes an uncle, comedian Bob (Delores) Hope, Hollywood, Calif.
 He attended Ohio State University and served in the U.S. Army.  A professional jet pilot for The Columbus Dispatch and WBNS Radio in Columbus, he formerly served as a pilot for Minster Machine Co.
 He was a member of the Professional Pilots Association of America and AmVets Post 39, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3625, Loyal Order of Moose #1533 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, all of the Indian Lake area.
 Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta, the Rev. G. Richard Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta.
 Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, has charge of arrangements.
 Contributions can be made to the OSU Liver Transplant Program.

LaVern Kunk
 LaVern R. Kunk, 65, 4158 Fleetfoot Road, Coldwater, died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003, at Akron General Medical Center following a sudden illness.
 He was born Feb. 28, 1937, in Coldwater, to Bernard and Matilda Wappelhorst Kunk. On Oct. 3, 1959, he married Rita Mae Geier who died Dec. 4, 1992.
 Surviving are a son, Michael (Francesca) of Nacogdoches, Texas; three daughters, Theresa (Jerry) Jutte, St. Henry, Cheryl (Michael) Albers, Fort Mill, S.C., and Kim (Mark) Koenig, Fort Recovery;  and 11 grandchildren.
 Other survivors include two brothers, Norbert (Martha) of Coldwater, Mich., and David (Jane) of Celina; a sister, Doris (Keith) Byer, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two brothers-in-law, Robert Post, Celina, and Larry (Kathy) Geier, Bath; and four sisters-in-law, Lou Ann Wendel and Esther (Tom) Gray, Celina, Jean (Rich) Schroer and Mary Geier, Coldwater.
 Deceased are a daughter, Kirsten; two sisters, Lucille Post and Eileen Baumer, and four brothers-in-law, Bob Baumer, Tom Frysinger, Joe Wendel and Louis Geier.
 In 1998, he retired as an engineer from New Idea, Coldwater, after 43 years of service. He currently worked part time at Pax Machine, Celina. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3025, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5135 and Knights of Columbus Council 1991, all of Coldwater, the Celina Moose Lodge and the Butler Township Zoning Board.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogen-kamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Iris Putman
 Iris Naomi Putman, 84, of Rockford, died at 3:35 a.m. today, Feb. 18, 2003, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, where she had resided since October 2000.
 She was born Oct. 15, 1918, near Chattanooga, to Curtis and Marguerite Heffner Roebuck. On Dec. 20, 1952, she married Eugene Louis Putman who survives.
 Also surviving are two brothers, Paul (Nancy) Roebuck of Dayton, Nev., and Jerome Roebuck of Chula Vista, Calif.; two sisters, Bonnie Kolter, Dayton, Nev., and Mary (James) Read, Corveta Okla.; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Roebuck, Celina.
 Deceased are three brothers, Billy, Tommy and James Roebuck.
 She was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Mike Berne officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Alzheimerís Association.

Vitus Siegrist
 Vitus A. Siegrist, 84, 8297 Ohio 119, Maria Stein, died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born Jan. 11, 1919, in St. Anthony, to Joseph and Catherine Wendel Siegrist. On April 28, 1945, he married Dorothy Hausfeld who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Mike (Kathy) of Maria Stein; two daughters, Judy (John) Jernigan, Chickasha, Okla., and Lois of Minster; a son-in-law, Rick Sells, Dayton; three sisters, Ann Marx, Crystal Lakes, Ill., Philomena Liller, Dayton, and Martha Pierce, Vandalia; a sister-in-law, Rita Siegrist, Celina; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 Six brothers and two sisters are deceased.
 A 1937 graduate of Coldwater High School, he retired from Chickasaw Machine & Tool Inc. and Maria Stein Grain Co. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Menís Sodality, Maria Stein.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Kenneth Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home,  Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics.

Martha Wirkner
 Martha T. Wirkner, 90, 2394 Ohio-Indiana State Line Road, Fort Recovery, died Feb. 16, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born March 23, 1912, in Burkettsville, to Frank and Bernadine Wourms Sutter. On June 29, 1935, she married Urban Wirkner who died March 6, 1991.
 Surviving are a son, Bernard (Carla) of North Canton; three daughters, Carolyn (Donald) Warren, Union City, Sarah Pensabene, Port Lavaca, Texas, and Susanne (Ronald) Campbell, Union City, Ind.; three sisters, Mary Kemper, Dayton, Delores Speck and Marcella Stahl, St. Henry; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
 Six brothers and two sisters are deceased.
 She was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Altar Sodality, Fort Recovery.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Paul Wohlwend officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

John Zumberger
 John L. Zumberger, 71, 12345 Meranda Road, Anna, died at 6:09 p.m. Feb. 16, 2003, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, following a sudden illness.
 He was born April 9, 1931, in Fort Loramie, to John and Anna (Berning) Zumberger. On April 16, 1955, he married Eulalia Siefring who survives.
 Also surviving are four sons, Dale (Amy) of Anna, Neil (Barb) of Sidney, Mark (Deb) of DeGraff, and Henry (Karen) of Botkins; five daughters, Joy (Ken) Clickenger, Cleveland, Ann (Ron) Steinbrunner, Sidney, Joan (Rob) Nelson, Pawnee, Ill., Jan (Jim) Garner, Tecumseh, Mich., and Amy (Mark) Landis, Anna; and 24 grandchildren.
 Other survivors include four brothers, Joe of Portland, Ind., Leonard of Sidney, Albert (Wilma) of Fort Loramie, and Urban (Marlene) of Versailles; and two sisters, Irene Beatty, Xenia, and Doris of Sidney.
 A brother, Leo, and a sister, Rose Stockstill, are deceased.
 A lifelong farmer, he retired in 1996 from Stolle Corp., Sidney, where he had worked as a polisher for 45 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, where he had been a Mass server, lay distributor and a member of the church council and financial committee. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Pat Welsh officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart Altar Rosary Sodality Radio Fund.

Jane Burger
 Jane F. Burger, 83, 7353 Ohio 219, Celina, died Feb. 13, 2003, at Livingston Care Center, Dayton.
 She was born March 19, 1919, in Cincinnati, to Frank B. and Marie Hilbers Burger.
 Surviving are three brothers, Frank and Ralph of Dayton and Richard (Dorothy) of Kettering; and a sister, Carol E. Smith, Centerville.
 She retired from State Mutual Insurance, Dayton, and formerly worked at New England Life Insurance and Thompson Supply, Piqua.
 She was a life member of Coldwater American Legion Post 470 and a member of Mercer County 8 & 40 Salon 828, Southshore Sportsmen club, Lake Improvement Association, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Women of the Moose Chapter 388 and Celina Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1291.
 Memorial Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, the Rev. James Dugal officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Keeping her wish the body was donated to medical science.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, has charge of arrangements.
 Contributions can be made to Childrenís Medical Center in Dayton for cystic fibrosis, Shrine Childrenís Hospital, Lexington, Ky., or the Special Wish Foundation in Columbus.

Rev. Harold Diller
 The Rev. Harold Diller, 94, C.PP.S., one of the oldest members of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, died at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena.
 He was born Oct. 6, 1908, in St. Anthony, to John and Mary Gross Diller.
 Surviving are two sisters, Sister Mary Adela Diller, Tiffin, and Ethel Boeckman, Coldwater; and two sisters-in-law, Anna Marie Diller, Sharpsburg, and Rita Diller, Coldwater.
 Deceased are four brothers, Zeno, the Rev. Otto, Walter and Donald, and a sister, Adela.
 He entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1922 and was ordained to the priesthood May 10, 1934. After working as assistant pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dayton, he served as assistant procurator at St. Josephís College in Rensselaer from 1935-1938. He also served as professor of music and choir director until 1941, when he returned to parish ministry as assistant pastor at Resurrection Catholic Church in Cincinnati and then as pastor of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Hamilton, from 1942-1944.
 In 1944, he went to work with the Catholic Rural Life Conference in Carthagena. He was assigned as pastor at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Mercer County in 1945 and also taught rural sociology to seminarians at St. Charles. In 1950, he was named superior at St. Mary Home, Burkettsville, appointed provincial secretary in 1953 and re-elected in 1959. He later served as rector and director of development at Brunnerdale, the societyís high school seminary in Canton. In 1976, he went to Paducah, Ky., to work with his brother, the Rev. Otto Diller, at Lourdes Hospital before retiring to St. Charles Center in 1992.  Funeral Mass is 2 p.m. today at St. Charles Center. Burial will follow in the community cemetery there.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry, had charge of arrangements.

James Dunlap
 James E. Dunlap, 58, formerly of 215 S. Pear St., St. Marys, died at 9:23 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003, at Lima Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness.
 He was born Oct. 2, 1944, in Lima, to James and Betty Adams Dunlap. His mother survives in St. Marys.
 Other survivors are two brothers, Robert and Everett (Carolyn) of St. Marys; and two sisters, Gloria (Chris) Sweeney and Rose of St. Marys.
 He  worked for the City of St. Marys Sanitation Department for 15 years.
 Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Wilbur Drummond officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Daniel Gehron
 Services for Daniel W. Gehron, 96, 92 N. Main St., North Star, are tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at North Star Congregational Christian Church, the Rev. Scott Trittschuh officiating. Burial will follow at East Bethel Cemetery in Mercer County.
 He died Feb. 11, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. The funeral, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, was postponed due to weather conditions.
 Oliver Funeral Home, Greenville, has charge of arrangements.

Daria Golden
 Daria P. Golden, 80, 512 N. Ship St., Portland, Ind., died Feb. 14, 2003, at Americare Living Center, Portland.
 She was born Oct. 25, 1922, in New Riegel, to Julius and Anna Minnich Borns. On June 26, 1948, she married Henry W. Golden who died March 6, 1996.
 Surviving are a son, David A. of Portland; a daughter, Sarah (Robert) Arnold, Logansport, Ind.; a sister, Velma Donnerberg, Celina; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
 She was a homemaker.
 Services were at 10 a.m. today at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, with the Rev. Darrel Borders officiating. Burial was to follow at Green Park Cemetery, Portland.
 Contributions can be made to Mercer County Hospice.

Lavern Kunk
 Lavern R. Kunk, 65, 4158 Fleetfoot Road, Coldwater, died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003, at Akron General Medical Center, of a sudden illness.
 He was born Feb. 28, 1937, in Coldwater, to Bernard and Matilda Wappelhorst Kunk. On Oct. 3, 1959, he married Rita Mae Geier who died Dec. 4, 1992.
 Surviving are a son, Michael (Francesca) of Nacogdoches, Texas; three daughters, Theresa (Jerry) Jutte, St. Henry, Cheryl (Michael) Albers, Fort Mill, S.C., and Kim (Mark) Koenig, Fort Recovery;  and 11 grandchildren.
 Other survivors include two brothers, Norbert (Martha) of Coldwater, Mich., and David (Jane) of Celina; a sister, Doris (Keith) Byer, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two brothers-in-law, Robert Post, Celina, and Larry (Kathy) Geier, Bath; and four sisters-in-law, Lou Ann Wendel and Esther (Tom) Gray, Celina, Jean (Rich) Schroer and Mary Geier, Coldwater.
 Deceased are two sisters, Lucille Post and Eileen Baumer, and four brothers-in-law, Bob Baumer, Tom Frysinger, Joe Wendel and Louis Geier.
 In 1998, he retired as an engineer from New Idea, Coldwater, after 43 years of service. He then worked part time at Pax Machine, Celina. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3025, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5135 and Knights of Columbus Council 1991, all of Coldwater, the Celina Moose Lodge and the Butler Township Zoning Board.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Vitus Siegrist
 Vitus Siegrist, 84, of Maria Stein, died Feb. 16, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 Arrangements are pending at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Richard Wagaman
 Richard E. Wagaman, 76, of Bellefontaine, died at 7 a.m. Feb. 15, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born May 9, 1926, in  Bellefontaine, to Charles Edward and Amanda Elizabeth Beal Wagaman. On Sept. 25, 1944, he married Donna Lou Brugler who died March 9, 1997.
 Surviving are two sons, Rick Charles (Diana) of Celina, and Brook Eugene (Kimberly) of Bellefontaine; a daughter, Pamela L. (Marlyn) Kelly, Rushsylvania; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and twin great-great-granddaughters.
 Deceased are two brothers, Guy and Clifford; a sister, Peg and a great-granddaughter.
 He had worked for New York Central Railroad as a switchman and later as a conductor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Rushsylvania United Methodist Church.
 Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rushsylvania Cemetery, the Revs. A.W. Purdin and Joshua Johnson officiating.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Eichholtz Funeral Home, Bellefontaine.
 Contributions can be made to the church handicap fund.

Betty Warth
 Betty J. Warth, 78, 4806 Ohio 219A, Celina, died at 9:50 a.m. Feb. 14, 2003, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
 She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Hamilton, to James and Mildred Eisele Brown. On Jan. 8, 1954, she married Donald Warth who survives.
 One nephew survives.
 A brother is deceased.
 She had served as past president of Coldwater American Legion Auxiliary Unit 470 and Hamilton Eagles Auxiliary #407. She was a member of Montezuma Church of Christ and the Mercer County Democratic Club.
 Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, the Rev. Kevin Neumann officiating. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Melvin Botkin
 Melvin G. Botkin, 84, 130 S. Frankfort St., Minster, died at 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003, at his residence after an extended illness.
 He was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Wapakoneta, the son of Virgil and Myrtle Hughes Botkin. On Nov. 29, 1941, he married Rosabelle Westerheide, who died May 29, 1996.
 Survivors include two sons, James (Barbara) of Dawsonville, Ga., and Joseph (Jennifer) of Minster; two daughters, Susan (Thomas) Eilerman, Fort Loramie, and Trina (Michael) Ahlers, Milton, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased is a brother, Forest, and a grandchild.
 He was a retired supervisor for Goodyear Tire & Rubber, St. Marys, and a World War II veteran, having served in the Military Police for the U.S. Army. He was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He was also a member of the Arrowhead Park Golf Club, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Minster.
 Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Louis Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Augustine Cemetery, with full military honors by the Minster Firing Squad.
 Calling is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Memorials can be directed to the Minster Life Squad.

Melvin Botkin
 Melvin G. Botkin, 83, 130 S. Frankfort St., Minster, died Feb. 13, 2003, at his residence.
 Arrangements are pending at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Rev. Harold Diller
 The Rev. Harold Diller, 94, died Feb. 13, 2003, at St. Charles Center, Celina, where he resided.
 Arrangements are pending at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.

Steven Drake
 Steven Eugene Drake, 36, 5128 Grove Drive, Celina, died at 2:25 p.m. Feb. 12, 2003, at The Gardens at Celina. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born March 22, 1966, in Celina, to Joseph H. and Carolyn Ann Chaney Drake. They survive in Celina.
 Also surviving are paternal grandmother, Mary Alice Drake, Celina, and maternal grandmother, Ruth E. Chaney, Mendon.
 Deceased are paternal grandfather, Joseph B. Drake, and maternal grandfather, Norman L. Chaney.
 He had been employed 10 years as a heavy equipment operator at Klosterman Development, Celina. He formerly was a Franklin Township employee and a guard at New Idea, Coldwater. A 1985 graduate of Celina High School, he was a member of  Montezuma Community Fire Company and its waterball team. He also was a storm watcher for the National Weather Service and a ham radio operator.
 Services are 9 a.m. Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Kathleen Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Montezuma Fire Department or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Jack Imwalle
 Jack ìBuckî Imwalle, 48, 2335 Ohio 716, Maria Stein, died at 8:34 a.m. Feb. 13, 2003, in the emergency room at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to a sudden heart attack.
 He was born March 23, 1954, in Coldwater, to Walter and Dorothy Mescher Imwalle. On June 10, 1978, he married Dianne L. Luebke who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Marcus and Monte, and two daughters, Abby and Amy, all at home; a brother, Jay (Diane) of Celina; two sisters, Beck (Carl) Everman, Cranberry Prairie, and Lynn (Dave) Will, St. Sebastian; and his mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Lois and Mark Steinbrunner, Osgood.
 Deceased are an infant sister and father-in-law, Robert Luebke.
 He was a lift inspector at Crown Equipment, New Bremen, and served as head girls softball coach in the Marion Local School District the past six years. He coached girls and boys basketball there for 17 years and was a youth soccer coach for six years. He also was a softball and baseball umpire.
 A 1973 graduate of Marion Local High School, he served as a board member for Chickasaw Fire Company and was past president of the Marion Athletic Boosters and Marion Band Boosters. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein, where he served as an usher and greeter, and the Marion Community Development Organization.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Revs. Kenneth Schroeder and Emil Labbe officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is noon-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the Marion Local Track Fund.

Steven Drake
 Steven E. Drake, 36, 5128 Grove Drive, Celina, died Feb. 12, 2003, at The Gardens at Celina. Death was due to natural causes.
 Arrangements are pending at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina.

Leone Fanning
 Former Celina resident Leone A. Fanning, 99, 3704 Coachman Drive, Carmel, Ind., died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind.
 She was born April 14, 1903, in Salem, Wis., to Chester and Pearl VanWormer Heath. On Aug. 16, 1924, she married Ralph Fanning who died Dec. 10, 1977.
 Surviving are two sons, Richard of Loudonville and Ronald (Jenine) of Celina; two daughters, Elaine Ellis, Carmel, with whom she had resided since 1999, and Pat (Roy) Dickinson, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada; 10 grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son-in-law, Charles Ellis; one grandson and two great-grandchildren.
 She assisted her husband in founding the architectural engineering firm now known as Fanning/Howey Associates Inc. and served as executive secretary of the company. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Carmel, and the Mercer County Historical Society and a former member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Celina.
 Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Celina church, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to the Ralph & Leone Fanning Memorial Fund at St. Pauls Church.

Daniel Gehron
 Daniel W. Gehron, 96, 92 N. Main St., North Star, died Feb. 11, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born Oct. 14, 1906, in Montezuma, to Isaac W. and Edith Lillian Stump Gehron. His wife, the former Anna Gause, died in 1995.
 Surviving are two sons, Melvin of New Weston and Willard of North Star; two daughters, Corda Leeper, North Star, and Margaret (Thomas) Miles, New Paris; a brother, Alfred of Middletown; two sisters, Sarah Boggs, Coldwater, and Lillian Ward, Columbiana; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Bernice Rhoades; four brothers, a sister and a grandson.
 He was a retired farm machinery mechanic and served as first chief for the North Star Community Fire Department. He was a member of North Star Congregational Christian Church.
 Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Scott Trittschuh officiating. Burial will follow at East Bethel Cemetery in Mercer County.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Oliver Funeral Home, Greenville, and after noon Saturday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to Darke/Mercer County Hospice or the Ansonia Area Emergency Service.

Victor Holthaus
 Victor William Holthaus, 81, Basinburg Road, Fort Loramie, died at 11:44 a.m. Feb. 11, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton.
 He was born Feb. 25, 1921, in Fort Loramie to Bernard and Caroline Prenger Holthaus.
 Surviving are three brothers, Lester and Anthony (Roseann) of Fort Loramie, and Bernard (Mary) of Anna; a sister, Catherine of Fort Loramie; and a sister-in-law, Mary R. Holthaus, Fort Loramie.
 Deceased are two brothers, Alfred and Marcellus; a sister, Rita; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Holthaus.
 He retired from farming in 1986. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Joseph Menís Sodality and the Apostleship of Prayer, Fort Loramie.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Al Reed officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie.

James Irish
 James M. Irish, 47, 1123 Neil Ave., St. Marys, died at 11:58 a.m. Feb. 11, 2003, in the emergency room at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after becoming ill at work. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born March 16, 1955, in St. Marys, to George and June Heap Irish. On May 12, 1984, he married Donna Nussbaum who survives.
 Also surviving are four daughters, Sara (Jeff) Dieringer, St. Marys, and Heather, Amanda and Ashley, at home; a brother, Stephen of Bristol, Fla.; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Dolly Nussbaum, Ottoville.
 A 1973 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, he attended Bluffton College. He was employed 24 years at Minster Machine Co. in the service and repair department and operated the concession stand at K.C. Geiger Park, St. Marys, for five years. He also was a St. Marys Girlsí Softball League coach.
 He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767, St. Marys, and secretary of its golf league. He also was a member of the St. Marys Sister Cities delegation that visited Hokudan Cho, Japan, in 2000.
 Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paulís United Church of Christ, St. Marys, the Rev. Patricia Minnick officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
 Contributions can be made to a college fund being set up for his daughters at Minster State Bank.

Frances Piper
 Frances E. Piper, 90, formerly of 1801 Winston Drive, St. Marys, and a resident of the St. Marys Living Center, died at 3:05 a.m. Feb. 12, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 She was born Sept. 21, 1912, in St. Marys, to Ralph and Caroline Simpson Botkin. On Sept. 18, 1943, she married Robert L. Piper who died Dec. 25, 1984.
 Surviving are a nephew, Donald (Jill) Axe, and a niece, Rebecca (Paul) Christopher, St. Marys; six grandnieces and grandnephews.
 Deceased are twin sisters, Lucy Axe and Lois Botkin, and a nephew, Robert Axe.
 A 1930 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and a homemaker, she previously worked at Parker-Clyde Oil Co., Lima, and Home Banking Company, St. Marys. She was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys, and a former member of the JTDM Hospital Guild.
 Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Woodyard officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is after noon Friday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Leone Fanning
 Former Celina resident Leone A. Fanning, 99, 3704 Coachman Drive, Carmel, Ind., died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind.
 She was born April 14, 1903, in Salem, Wis., to Chester and Pearl VanWormer Heath. On Aug. 16, 1924, she married Ralph Fanning who died Dec. 10, 1977.
 Surviving are two sons, Richard of Loudonville and Ronald (Jenine) of Celina; two daughters, Elaine Ellis, Carmel, with whom she had resided since 1999, and Pat (Roy) Dickinson, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son-in-law, Charles Ellis; one grandson and two great-grandchildren.
 She assisted her husband in founding the architectural engineering firm now known as Fanning/Howey Associates Inc. and served as executive secretary of the company. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Carmel, and the Mercer County Historical Society and a former member of St. Paulís United Methodist Church, Celina.
 Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Celina church, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to the Ralph & Leone Fanning Memorial Fund at St. Paulís Church.

Marjorie Gadd
 Former Celina resident Marjorie Baker Gadd, 77, of Riverside, died Feb. 11, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Celina, to Robert H. and Mary Jones. Her husband, Ralph C. Gadd, is deceased.
 Surviving are two sons, Robert A. (Paula) Baker and Marion Thomas Baker ; a brother, Richard (Lynn) Jones; a sister, Virginia (Robert) Hart; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
 She retired as office manager at SILCO after 26 years of service. She was a 1943 graduate of Northridge High School.
 Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, Dayton, the Rev. Marian Adell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
 Calling is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Esther Kuck
 Esther A. Kuck, 94, 423 E. Front St., New Bremen, died at 3:40 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003, at the St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born May 11, 1908, near New Bremen, to Edward H. and Alvina Borgeding Quellhorst. On Oct. 25, 1934, she married Ewald D. Kuck who died July 16, 1982.
 Surviving are three sons, David (Beverly) Kuck, New Bremen, Lee (Sandra) Kuck and William (Christena) Kuck, New Bremen; three daughters, Frances (Richard) Reese, Pandora, Barbara Dill, Alexandria, Va., and Lois (Bruce) Saintignon, Celina; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Helen Haeseker; a sister, Dela Dressel, and a granddaughter.
 She was a 1925 graduate of New Bremen High School and a 1929 graduate of the Oakwood Institute, Cincinnati. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where she had taught the German Bible class. A volunteer with numerous organizations over the years, she was a member of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau and had served on the Ohio State Farm Bureau Womenís Committee.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the churchís Radio Fund or Mercer/Darke County Hospice.

Estella Liesner
 Estella C. Liesner, 96, 24 N. Hamilton St., Minster, died at 4:55 a.m. Feb. 10, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster.
 She was born March 25, 1906, in Maria Stein, to Henry and Catherine Vehorn Rolfes. On Feb. 17, 1925, she married Lawrence Wissman who died July 13, 1947. In June 24, 1952, she married Urban Liesner who died May 5, 1983.
 Surviving are three sons, James C. (Mary Lee) Wissman, St. Petersburg, Fla., John B. (Ann) Wissman, Prairie Village, Kan., and Jerome L. (Arlene) Wissman, Minster; a sister, Hilda Thobe, St. Marys; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
 Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.
 She was a homemaker, a charter member of the Knights of St. John Auxiliary and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, St. Monica Sodality, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1391 and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.
 Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Friday at the Minster church, the Rev. Louis Schmit officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-9:45 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to Mercer/Darke County Hospice.

Louis Zizelman
 Louis W. Zizelman, 65, 321 W. Walnut St., Coldwater, at 5:15 a.m. Feb. 9, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. Death was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
 He was born Aug. 9, 1937, in Rockford, to Willard and Virginia Graham Zizelman. On Dec. 17, 1984, he married Sharon Chivington who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Kevin and Greg (Penny) of Mendon; two daughters, Deb and Leigh Ann (Jim) Shaffer, Mendon; four brothers, Roger (Carolyn), Rex (Zelda) and Gail (Carolyn) of Celina, and Marvin of Elida; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 A son, Ricky Dean, and a brother, Don, were deceased.
 He formerly worked at New Idea, Coldwater. He attended Grace Missionary Church, Celina, and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3025, Coldwater.
 Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, the Rev. Steve Howell officiating.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, has charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.
 Contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Rehab Department at Kettering Medical Center, Community Hospital or Briarwood Manor, Coldwater, Coldwater Emergency Medical Services Squad 7, Mercer County Hospice or the church mission fund.

Carlene Caywood
 Carlene S. Caywood, 58, formerly of 00330 U.S. 33 West, St. Marys, died at 12:30 a.m. Feb. 8, 2003, at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Jan. 24, 1945, in St. Marys, to Carl and Arline Baker Caywood.
 Surviving are two brothers, Don (Abagaile) of McCormick, S.C., and Calvin (Diane) of St. Marys.
 She retired from Auglaize Industries, New Bremen. She was a member of St. Paulís United Church of Christ, the Womenís Guild and Rebecca Circle, St. Marys. She was a former member of the Girl Scouts of America.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Patricia Minnick officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to Auglaize Industries or the church.

Esther Kuck
 Esther A. Kuck, 94, 423 E. Front St., New Bremen, died at 3:40 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003, at the St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born May 11, 1908, near New Bremen, to Edward H. and Alvina Borgerding Quellhorst. On Oct. 25, 1934, she married Ewald D. Kuck who died July 16, 1982.
 Surviving are three sons, David (Beverly) Kuck, New Bremen, Lee (Sandra) Kuck and William (Christena) Kuck, New Bremen; three daughters, Frances (Richard) Reese, Pandora, Barbara Dill, Alexandria, Va., and Lois (Bruce) Saintignon, Celina; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
 A sister, Dela Dressel, and a granddaughter are deceased.
 She was a 1925 graduate of New Bremen High School and a 1929 graduate of the Oakwood Institute, Cincinnati. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where she had taught the German Bible Class. A volunteer with numerous organizations over the years, she was a member of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau and had served on the Ohio State Farm Bureau Womenís Committee.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the churchís Radio Fund or Mercer/Darke County Hospice.

Delores Winget
 Delores I. Winget, 80, 670 N. Sugar St., Celina, died at 12:12 a.m. Feb. 9, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born April 7, 1922, in Rockford, to George Edwin and Edna Koeppel Bollenbacher. On Sept. 28, 1940, she married William E. Winget who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Keith (Beverly) of South Whitley, Ind., and Lowell E. of Celina; six daughters, Patricia (Bud) Noel and Connie S. (Toney J.) Kidwell, Celina, Peggy (John) Richardson, Durango, Colo., Jean (Keith) Eblen, Rockford, Toni (John) Mestemaker, North Star, and Maryl Sellner, St. Marys; two brothers, Marlin (Betty) Bollenbacher, Celina, and Ford (Gretchen) Bollenbacher, Rockford; a sister, Betty (Roland) Drey, Prescott, Ariz.; 35 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son, Welcome Edwin; two brothers, Walter and Darlene Bollenbacher; and three great-granddaughters.
 A homemaker, she attended Grace Missionary Church, Celina.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Steve Howell officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Joe Wright
 Joe M. Wright, 87, of Spencerville, died at 1:27 a.m. Feb. 8, 2003, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, Spencerville.
 He was born May 30, 1915, in Van Wert County, to George B. and Stella McClure Wright. On April 17, 1941, he married Mabel Stelzer who survives.
 Also surviving are a daughter, Joan (Kenneth) Starr, Lima; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Strahm, Orlando, Fla.; three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
 One sister, Georgia B. Butts, is deceased.
 A 1934 graduate of Spencerville High School, he later attended Veteranís Vocational Agriculture School. He served in the Ohio National Guard in 1938 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940, serving in the Asiatic and Pacific Theatre until 1945 and then in the Army Reserves until 1948.
 A retired farmer, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Spencerville, where he organized The Methodist Men, served as chairman of various organizations, a lay leader, chairman of the Official Board, a member of the building committee and teacher for the Together Sunday School Class. He served as president of the Spencerville Service Association, as a former Spencer Township trustee and a member of Spencerville Grange 2424, the Allen County Farm Bureau and the Black Cat Club, Spencerville.
 Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Rev. Michael Swanton officiating. Burial will follow at Spencerville Cemetery with military rites by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 191.
 Calling is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Louis Zizelman
 Louis W. Zizelman, 65, 321 W. Walnut St., Coldwater, died at 5:15 a.m. Feb. 9, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Rockford. Death was due to cardio obstructive pulmonary disease.
 He was born Aug. 9, 1937, in Rockford, to Willard and Virginia Graham Zizelman. On Dec. 17, 1984, he married Sharon Chivington who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Kevin and Greg (Penny) of Mendon; two daughters, Deb and Leigh Ann (Jim) Shaffer, Mendon; four brothers, Roger (Carolyn), Rex (Zelda) and Gail (Carolyn) of Celina, and Marvin of Elida; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 A son, Ricky Dean, and a brother, Don, were deceased.
 He formerly worked at New Idea, Coldwater. He attended Grace Missionary Church, Celina, and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3025, Coldwater.
 Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, the Rev. Steve Howell officiating.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, has charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.
 Contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Rehab Department at Kettering Medical Center, Community Hospital or Briarwood Manor, Coldwater, Coldwater Emergency Medical Services Squad 7, Mercer County Hospice or the church mission fund.

Madonna Checkeye
 Former Celina resident Madonna Worthman Checkeye, 77, of Greenwood, Ind., died Feb. 6, 2003, at Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, Ind.
 She was born April 16, 1925, in Celina, to Clarence and Mildred Nolan Worthman. In 1946, she married Kenneth Checkeye, who is deceased.
 Surviving are two sons, Kenneth J. of Coopersburg, Pa., and Gary L. of Greenwood, Ind.; two sisters, Alta Jean (Clarence) Kuhn and Martha (Harold) Dammeyer, both of Celina; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 A brother, Lloyd Worthman, is deceased.
 She formerly worked as a secretary in the Mercer County Clerk of Courts office, a sales clerk at L.S. Ayers, in the political science department at Ball State University and at Tomlin Realty. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Muncie, Ind., and a member of the National Honor Society during high school.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Celina First Church of God, the Rev. Bruce Strine officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 4-7 p.m. today at Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service, Greenwood, Ind., and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the Celina church.
 Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, has charge of local arrangements.

Queen Koons
 Queen Isabelle Koons, 99, formerly of 09697 County Road 66A, New Bremen, died at 6:15 a.m. Feb. 7, 2003, at Fairhaven Shelby County Home, Sidney.
 She was born Nov. 28, 1903, in Auglaize County, to William and Hanna (Cowhick) Knous. On April 12, 1926, she married George Andrew Koons who died May 22, 1991.
 Surviving are two sons, Virgil (Betty) and Roy Robert (Betty) of Sidney; a daughter, Bonnie Jane (Sam) Ashford, Sidney; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are four brothers, Fred, Chester, Clifford and John Knous, and two sisters, Essie Axe and Sylvia Kuhns.
 She retired as a cook at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Mission Church, St. Marys.
 Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Frank Casey officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Shelby County Cancer Society.

Julia Jaynes
 Julia Renda Jaynes, 75, 623 W. Spring St., St. Marys, died at 3:45 a.m. Feb. 7 at her residence.
 She was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Celina, to Thomas Edward and Delta Belle Price Swartz.  On May 12, 1951, she married Noble Jaynes, who died in 1997.
 Survivors are two sons, Arthur (Diane) Vannette of Spencerville and Michael Joe of St. Marys; five daughters, Diane Ruth Zachman of Seattle, Wash., Karen (William) Rockwell of St. Johns, Janice Jo and Pamela (George) Erais of St. Marys, and Faith of Spencerville; a half-brother, Joseph (Pearl) Swartz of London, England; a sister in law, Bernice of Seymour, Ind.; a daughter in law, Sherry of St. Johns; an aunt, Marjorie of St. Marys; 22 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two sons, Noble Jr. and Thomas Edward, a daughter, Darlene Kay Castien, a daughter in law, Normae Mae Vannette; an aunt, Ruth E. Booher, a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter.
 She was an outreach worker for the Community Action Commission for 10 years.
 W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home in Celina is in charge of arrangements. There will be no services.
 Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

Burl Zeisloft
 D. Burl Zeisloft, 80, 3601 Ohio 703, Celina, died at 6:15 a.m. Feb. 7, at his sonís home in Celina.
 He was born June 12, 1922, in Belmore, to Harry J. and Betha M. Casteel Zeisloft. In 1969 he married Alice Mae Thompson, who died Sept. 21, 1998.
 Survivors are three sons, James (Sue) and Mike (Kim) Newland of Celina, Timothy (Tammy) of Palm Harbor, Fla.; two daughters, Charlene and Darlene (Ray) Rigali of Lima; a step son, Kenneth (Ann) Fowble of Auburn, Ind.; a step daughter, Carolyn (Zane) Bowlin of Modoc, Ind.; a sister, Pauline Allen of Leipsic, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 He was the owner of the Celina Dairy Queen for 40 years and was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713, a member of Celina American Legion, and was a member of St. Paulís United Methodist Church in Celina.
 Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lehman Funeral Home in Celina, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery.
 Calling is 3-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Grace Bohman
 Grace Ann Bohman, daughter of Steven and Kathy Homan Bohman, 0416 Clune-Stucke Road, Maria Stein, was stillborn Feb. 5. 2003, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.
 Surviving with the parents are a brother, Jack, 3, and a sister, Kasarah, 13, at home; and grandparents, Maurice and Joanne Homan, Chickasaw, and Louis and Joanne Bohman, Osgood.
 Private services will be at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood, the Rev. David Zink officiating. Burial will follow at Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, has charge of arrangements.

Rose Chrisman
 Rose Ann Chrisman, 68, 616 Murlin Ave., Celina, died at 6:35 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
 She was born May 24, 1934, in Celina, to Henry and Cornellia Ellerbrock Bensman. On July 10, 1954, she married Bill Chrisman who died in 1982.
 Surviving are two sons, Robert (Kim) of Celina and Bill (Cheryl) of Fairbanks, Alaska; three daughters, Kendra (Darrell) Kuhn, Celina, Debra Collins, LaFollette, Tenn., and Laura Isbell, Columbia, Mo.; a brother, Walter Bensman, St. Marys; a brother-in-law, Gerald (Faye) Chrisman, Celina; a sister-in-law, Merle Chrisman, no town listed; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a brother, four sisters and a grandson.
 She worked at the Fisher Co. in Celina and then at Mersman Brothers for 20 years. She also worked at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Celina, as a bartender for five years and at Celina Visiting Nurses for two years.
 She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Altar-Rosary Sodality, Daughters of Isabella, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, America Legion Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose, all of Celina.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.

Annabelle Dickman
 Former New Bremen resident Annabelle M. Dickman, 90, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died at 1:44 p.m. Feb. 5, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
 She was born July 2, 1912, in New Bremen, to George and Sophia (Dicke) Knost. On March 15, 1939, she married Guy E. Dickman who died March 17, 1990.
 Surviving are a daughter, JoAnn (Dr. David) Schlueter, Fort Wayne; a sister, Grace Scheer, Sidney; a sister-in-law, Lodema Dicke, New Bremen; and four grandchildren.
 She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, St. Marys.
 Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. Patricia Minnick officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
 Calling is 10 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m. until the time of services Saturday.
 Contributions can be made to the Alzheimerís Association.

Sharon Mescher
 Sharon Kay ìSherryî Mescher, 58, 8335 Ohio 705, Yorkshire, died at 8:04 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Jan. 13, 1945, in Celina, to Louis and Mary Davis Alexander. Her stepmother, Lucille Bruns Alexander, survives in Osgood. On June 14, 1969, she married Vernon B. Mescher and he survives.
 Also surviving are two brothers, John (Joan) Alexander, Cassella, and Kenneth (Cindy) Alexander, Fort Loramie; two sisters, Jeannie (Gene) Bruns, Maria Stein, and Joyce Mason, Centerville; two stepbrothers, Edgar (Carole) Bruns, Russia, and Tony Bruns, Versailles; and a stepsister, Marilyn (Jim) Cullen, Tipp City.
 A brother-in-law, Herbert Mason, and a stepsister, Joyce Bruns, are deceased.
 She was a 1963 graduate of Marion Local High School and a 1967 graduate of the University of Dayton. She retired as secretary at the Osgood office of Minster Farmers Cooperative Exchange, formerly Alexander Brothers Elevator. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and St. Barbara Ladies Sodality, Osgood, and the Goat Farmers Auxiliary, Yorkshire.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. David Zink officiating. Burial will follow at St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetic Association.

James Smith
 James T. Smith, 69, 1650 Union City Road, Fort Recovery, died at 12:15 a.m. today, Feb. 7, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Dayton, to James C. and Ethel Jordan Smith. In 1951, he married Eleanora Shaffer who died in 1979. On Nov. 17, 1979, he married Carolyn Wortz who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, James D. (Martha) of Charlotte, N.C., and Eric of Portland, Ind.; two daughters, Karen (Bob) Meiring and Diane (Fred) Reichert, Fort Recovery; a brother, Rex (Sheena) of Dayton; and eight grandchildren.
 Ten brothers and two sisters are deceased.
 He had worked at Fort Recovery Industries and attended Fort Recovery Church of the Nazarene.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenmound Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
 Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to Mercer/Darke County Hospice.

Margaret Young
 Margaret E. Young, 91, formerly of 607 S. Wayne St., St. Marys, died at 8:13 p.m. Feb. 5, 2003 at Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, St. Marys.
 She was born Oct. 29, 1911, in Auglaize County, to William and Stella Dipmore. On June 9, 1928, she married Jacob Young who died June 22, 1958.
 Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Jenkins, St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Grace Young, St. Marys; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four stepgreat-grandchildren and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
 A son, James, and a great-granddaughter are deceased.
 She retired from St. Marys City Schools after serving many years as a cook at McBroom and West schools. She was a 1928 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and attended First Baptist Church, St. Marys.
 Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Bob Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is after noon Saturday at the funeral home.

Burl Zeisloft
 D. Burl Zeisloft, 80, 3601 Ohio 703. Celina, died early today, Feb. 7, 2003, at a sonís home in Celina.
 Arrangements are pending at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.

Rose Chrisman
 Rose Ann Chrisman, 68, of Celina, died today, Feb. 6, 2003, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
 Arrangements are pending at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina.

Helen Loos
 Former Celina resident Helen E. ìBetsyî Loos, 56, 4538 Darke-Preble County Line Road, Lewisburg, died Feb. 1, 2003, at Hospice of Dayton. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Aug. 24, 1946, in Celina, to Floyd L. and Mary Pauline Ingle Kugel. On Dec. 16, 1972, she married Robert S. Loos who survives.
 Also surviving are a daughter, Sarah E.; a brother, William L. (Candy) Kugel, Celina; and a sister-in-law, Judy M. Kugel, Greenville.
 A brother, Robert Kugel, is deceased.
 She was a registered nurse in the gastro-intestinal diagnostic unit at Kettering Medical Center. She was a 1969 graduate of Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Dayton, and a member of Jacobís Well Fellowship, Lewisburg.
 Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Jim Hazelwood officiating. The body was cremated.
 Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum, has charge of arrangements.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Margaret Young
 Margaret E. Young, 91, formerly of 607 S. Wayne St., St. Marys, died at 8:13 p.m. Feb. 5, 2003, at Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, St. Marys.
 Arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Betty Horton
 Betty J. Horton, 84, 519 E. High St., St. Marys, died at 5:20 p.m. Feb. 3, 2003, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys.
 She was born Feb. 23, 1918, in St. Marys, to Clarence and Lorraine Cook Koehn. Her first husband, Harold Temple, is deceased. In 1963, she married Joseph Horton who died in 1979.
 Surviving are a son, David Temple, San Jose, Calif., and a daughter, Lorraine (Robert) Goodwin, St. Marys.
 A brother, John Michael Temple, and a sister, Christine Smith, are deceased.
 She was a homemaker, a 1936 graduate of Memorial High School and a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys.
 Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Woodyard officiating. Private burial services will be held near St. Johns.
 Calling is after noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Ida Jung
 Ida M. Jung, 91, 08506 County Road 66A, New Bremen, died at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 4, 2003, at St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born Feb. 17, 1911, near New Bremen, to William and Anna (Hoelscher) Warner. On June 26, 1935, she married Victor J. Jung who died Dec. 16, 2002.
 Surviving are three daughters, Joan (Bill) Cochran, St. Marys, Betty (Harvey) Long, Morristown, Tenn., and Jane (Shelby) Chumbley, New Tazwell, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, Leon (Virginia) Jung, St. Marys; four sisters-in-law, Frances Warner, Wapakoneta, Madella (Vernon) Heidt, New Knoxville, Annebelle Tontrup, New Bremen, and Gertrude (Ralph) Miller, Columbus Grove; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are an infant daughter, a brother, Benjamin Warner, and a sister, Olga Neuman, are deceased.
 She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peterís United Church of Christ, New Bremen.
 Services are 7 p.m. Friday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. Stephen Wills officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
 Calling is after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church memorial fund or Mercer/Darke County Hospice.

Leo McEvoy
 Former St. Marys resident Leo H. McEvoy, 73, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 4, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield.
 He was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Glynnwood, to John Gerard and Hattie Bell Duval McEvoy.
 Surviving are two sons, David of Lakeview and Thomas of Springfield; four daughters, Ruth Anne (Terry) Nelson, Zanesfield, Katherine (Greg) Amerine, Springfield, Betty Jo (Gene) Anderson, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Patricia of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Bernard (Helen) of Cincinnati, Robert (Sally) of Wilmington, Del., and Norbert of Sidney; a sister, Betty (Robert) Brown, Wapakoneta; a sister-in-law, Jeannette McEvoy, Glynnwood; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 A brother, John, and a sister, Catherine, are deceased.
 A U.S. Air Force veteran, he retired in 1993 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, where he had worked for 43 years. He was a life member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289, St. Marys, and a member of American Legion Post 323 and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys and the AMVETS, Lakeview.
 Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. David Heinl officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys.
 Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Margie Heil
 Margie J. Baxter Heil, 57, of Spencerville, died at 8:20 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, Spencerville. Death was due to cancer.
 She was born June 4, 1945, in Lima, to Richard G. and Dorothy E. Gold Kill. On Jan. 27, 1979, she married Vernon E. Baxter who died Feb. 9, 1996. On Oct. 26, 1996, she married R. James Heil who survives.
 Other survivors are a son, Steven R. Pivonka, Tucson, Ariz.; a stepson, Merl James Heil, Van Wert; two brothers, William E. (Mary) Kill, Venedocia, and Raymond C. (Carol) Kill, St. Marys; two sisters, Juanita L. (James) Stauffer, New Lebanon, and Ronda Bennette, Tuscon, Ariz.; and a grandchild.
 Deceased is a grandson.
 She was co-owner of RJ Discount Mart in Spencerville and a 1963 graduate of Buckland High School. She was a member of Ross Church of the Brethren, near Mendon, and its Womenís Fellowship and attended Spencerville First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Spencerville Invincible Fire Company Auxiliary and the Spencerville Retail Merchants Association.
 Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Revs. Thomas M. McDonald and Oran L. Thomas officiating. Burial is at Spencerville Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Invincible Fire Company or either church.

Myrtle Louth
 Myrtle R. Louth, 82, of rural Spencerville, died at 3 a.m. today, Feb. 4, 2003, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, Spencerville.
 She was born Feb. 21, 1920, in Delphos, to Edward and Mary Cleman Rahrig. On Nov. 30, 1940, she married Maurice A. Louth who died Sept. 20, 1984.
 Survivors are four sons, Bernard (Pam), Dennis (Kay), and Rex (Deb), all of Spencerville, and Larry of Celina; a daughter, Marilyn Ladd, Spencerville; a brother, Bernard (Juanita) Falke, Delphos; a sister, Elda Calvelage, Delphos; a brother-in-law, Arnold Liebrecht, Delphos; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a brother, Forest Rahrig; a sister, Agnes Liebrecht; and an infant daughter, Beverly.
 She was retired from Ohio Decorative Products, Spencerville, after 20 years of service. A 1938 graduate of St. Johnís High School, Delphos, she was a member of Olive Chapel United Methodist Church, Converse, and attended Kingsley United Methodist Church, Van Wert County. She was a member of Bowersock Bros. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary post #6772, Spencerville, and the Converse Garden Club.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Rev. Charles Glover officiating. Burial is at Wright Cemetery near Converse.
 Calling is 3:30-5:30 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Barbara Voigt
 Barbara E. Voigt, 57, 1100 Meyers Road, Apt. 7, Celina, died at 1:52 p.m. Feb. 2, 2003, at St. Ritaís Medical Center, Lima. A cause of death was unavailable at press time.
 She was born Jan. 24, 1946, in Union City, Ind., to Lawrence and Lola Thomas Holden, who are deceased.
 Surviving are two sons, Gary (Sherrie) of Celina, and Rex (Christina) of Coldwater; two sisters, Shirley (Stanley) McCord, Saratoga, Ind., and Joan McCord, Farmland, Ind.; a brother, Terry (Wanda) Holden, Union City; and four grandchildren.
 Deceased is a brother, Bill; and two sisters, Jane Holden and Carolyn Sue McClish.
 A 1965 graduate of Union City High School, she was a former Winchester, Ind., resident and had worked as a home healthcare aid in the Celina area.
 Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Walker Funeral Home, Winchester, the Rev. Rex Collins officiating. Burial is at Bear Creek Cemetery, Winchester.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

James Dysert Jr.
 James V. Dysert Jr., 55, 119 Parkway Court, St. Marys, was found dead at his home Jan. 31, 2003. No foul play is suspected, according to the Auglaize County Sheriffís Office. A cause of death was not available at press time.
 He was born Aug. 28, 1947, in Celina, to James V. Sr. and Rebecca Rupert Dysert. His mother survives in Celina.
 Other survivors are three brothers, John (Cathy), Roger (Vicky) and Bill (Malina), all of St. Marys; and a sister, Gloria of St. Marys.
 He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, and was a U.S. Army veteran and a Presbyterian.
 Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Keith Kivlin officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Carol James
 Carol A. James, 62, of New Haven, Ind., died Jan. 31, 2003, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Dayton to Russell and Florentine Backs Thomas. Her husband, Ralph James survives.
 Other survivors are two sons, Nicholas and Phillip, both of New Haven; a daughter, Candy Hack, Fort Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Ken Thomas, Bucyrus; a sister, Norma Jean Homan, Coldwater; a half-sister, Janet Horst, Daphne, Ala.; and four grandchildren.
 Deceased is a son, Mark A.
 She was a crew trainer for 24 years at New Haven McDonaldís Restaurant, and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven.
 Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial is at St. Johnís Catholic Cemetery, New Haven.
 Calling is 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven.
 Contributions can be made to Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice Masses, Cancer Services of Allen County or the churchís building fund.

Donald Partee Jr.
 Donald L. Partee Jr., 74, of Lima, died at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 1, 2003, at St. Ritaís Medical Center, Lima.
 He was born June 3, 1928, in Tiffin, to Donald LeRoy Sr. and Hazel Zimmerman Partee. On Jan. 20, 1950, he married Phyllis S. Mertz who survives.
 Other survivors are two sons, Jeffrey (Connie) of Celina, and Kevin of Lima; a daughter, Carol (George) Sweeney, Lima; a brother, Alan Lee (Sherri) of Dayton; and five grandchildren.
 He retired as a salesman from Sears after 37 years of service and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #370 of Lima.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Rev. Larry Hamilton officiating. Burial information was not listed.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Boy Scouts of America or Disabled American Veterans.

Daniel Pax
 Coldwater native Daniel L. Pax, 50, of Bluffton, died at 9:25 p.m. Feb. 1 at Chalet Village, Berne, Ind. Death was due to complications from muscular dystrophy.
 He was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Coldwater, to Robert and Dorothy Timmerman Pax who survive in St. Henry. On Sept. 20, 1975, he married Norma Jean Wellman who also survives.
 Other survivors are two sons, Gerald of Bluffton, and Kevin of Kokomo, Ind.; a daughter, Melissa of Bluffton; three brothers, Fred of Denver, Colo., and Richard and Andrew of Fort Recovery; and a sister, Nancy (David) Brown, Redkey, Ind.
 Deceased is a brother, Timothy.
 He was formerly a farmer and later employed in the millroom department at Dunbar Furniture. He graduated from Northwestern Technical College, Archbold.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bluffton, the Revs. Larry Kramer and Joseph Pax officiating. Burial is at St. Marys Catholic Church Cemetery, Geneva, Ind.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 8-9 a.m. Wednesday at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne, Ind. and 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. A prayer vigil will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the family, Chalet Village or the American Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Donald Rush
 Donald Eugene Rush, 74, 15 Breezewood Lane, St. Marys, died at 8:40 p.m. Jan. 31, 2003, at his home.
 He was born June 26, 1928, in Mercer County, to Harry Oliver and Kathryn Brehm Rush. On Sept. 18, 1948, he married Margery Alice Jeffries who survives.
 Other survivors are two sons, Rodney and Wilbur (Jeannie), all of St. Marys; two daughters, Susan (David) Mullane, Willshire, and Roberta (Larry) Daugherty, St. Marys; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son, Jeffrey; three brothers, Harold, Carson and Herman; two sisters, Lenora Tobin and Idelle Anderson; and a grandchild.
 He was the owner of Rushís Appliance Service, St. Marys, and formerly worked for Baker Electric, Celina, and Sears. He was a former volunteer with the Montezuma Fire Department and a former member of the Montezuma village council. He was a 1946 graduate of Celina High School.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Herb Berry officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

James Dysert Jr.
 James V. Dysert Jr., 56, 119 Parkway Court, St. Marys, was found dead at his home Jan. 31, 2003. No foul play is suspected, according to the Auglaize County Sheriffís Office. A cause of death was not available at press time.
 He was born Aug. 28, 1947, in Celina, to James V. Sr. and Rebecca Rupert Dysert. His mother survives in Celina.
 Other survivors are three brothers, John (Cathy), Roger (Vicky) and Bill, all of St. Marys; and a sister, Gloria, no address given.
 He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, and was a U.S. Army veteran and a Presbyterian.
 Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Keith Kivlin officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ione Keller
 Ione W. Keller, 95, 319 N. Ash St., St. Marys, died at 8:25 a.m. Jan. 31, 2003, at St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born Jan. 13, 1908, in the Ash Street home where she lived her entire life, to Charles and Elizabeth Neddermen Keller.
 Survivors are a niece, Lois Ann Siferd, Wapakoneta, and several grandnieces and great-grand nieces and nephews.
 Deceased is a sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Ralph Siferd, and a nephew, Charles Siferd.
 She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, in 1971, and was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys. She was a 1925 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Herb Berry officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 4-7 p.m. Monday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys.

George Schuette
 George W. Schuette, 83, 8103 Ohio 219, Celina, died at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Oct. 17, 1919, in Cincinnati, to George H. and Clara Hilbert Schuette. On Oct. 25, 1941, he married Laverne George who died Nov. 22, 1972. On June 28, 1975, he married Joan Bruns who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Bill (Connie) of Versailles and Tom (Pat) of Cleveland; a daughter, Juanita (Don) Shoemaker, Cleveland; two stepsons, Larry (Dixie) Didier, Fairborn, and Jerome Didier, Sidney; eight grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 He retired from Carl Subler Trucking, Versailles, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of Coldwater. He also was a member of the Legionís Uniform Group.
 Memorial Mass is 11 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. James Dugal officiating. Burial will be at a later date at St. Louis Cemetery, North Star.
 Calling is 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Veceslav Sesek
 Veceslav Sesek, 96, 426 Magnolia St., Celina, died at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2002, at The Gardens at Celina.
 He was born Sept. 25, 1906, in Ljubljana, Austria, to John and Helena Breskvar Sesek. On Dec. 21, 1966, he married Cecelia Ungruhn who survives.
 One brother is deceased.
 He immigrated from his native Austria prior to 1950 and worked as an accountant in Chicago. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Rose church, the Rev. John Zvijak officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 3-7 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

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