Wayne Holleman
 Former Mercer County area resident Wayne H. Holleman, 78, of Armour, S.D., died Nov. 26, 2003, at Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Armour.
 He was born May 10, 1925, in Springfield, S.D., to Urban and Claice Monfore Holleman.
 Surviving are a son, Wayne Jr. (Linda) of Shepherdsville, Ky.; a daughter, Roxanna (Larry) Craft, Sandusky; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
 He graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, S.D., and from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Mo., in 1947. He owned businesses in Missouri and Ohio and served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Koehn Brothers Funeral Home in Armour. Burial will follow at Springfield Cemetery.
 Calling is 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the Senior Citizens Center in Armour.

Doris Imwalle
 Doris Jean Imwalle, 71, of Newport, died Nov. 27, 2003, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.
 Funeral Mass is set for 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Newport.
 Other arrangements were incomplete and are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster. A full obituary will appear in Mondayís edition.

Simon Neuenschwander
 Simon ìSamî D. Neuenschwander, 77, of Van Wert, died at 9:05 a.m. Nov. 27, 2003, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Van Wert.
 He was born Dec. 11, 1925, in Adams County, to David P. and Katherine L. Amstutz Neuenschwander. On June 29, 1947, he married Esther R. Liechty who died in 1981. On Feb. 12, 1983, he married Doris Worthington who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Susan Kaye (David) Wulliman, Berne, Ind., Ann Marie (James) Zollinger and Denise Arlene (Dan) Duvall, all of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Jo Elaine (Eldon) Williams, Celina; three stepsons, Robert (Patricia) Worthington, Wyoming, Larry (Mary) Worthington, Conover, and Freddie (Brenda) Worthington, Springborol; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nine stepgrandchildren and seven  stepgreat-grandchildren.
 Other survivors include five brothers, Philip D., Alvin D., William D., Paul D. and Howard D., all of Berne; and three sisters, Lydia (Joel) Neuenschwander and Laura (Omer) Sprunger, all of Berne, and Maryann (Roger) Beer, Linn Grove.
 Deceased are three brothers, David, Vilas and Daniel, and a sister, Caroline.
 He formerly owned Berne Equity Meat Market and then owned and operated Rockford Locker Service for 25 years. He was a farmer and part-time groundskeeper at Utgard Farms in Van Wert. He also assisted with publication of The Photo Star in Willshire for six years.
 He was a member of First Mennonite Church in Berne and served as a volunteer during World War II.
 Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Craig Maven and Marie Nussbaum officiating. Burial will follow at M.R.E. Cemetery, Berne.
 Calling is 2-9 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne, and after noon Monday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the First Mennonite Church Kitchen Committee or Gideons International.
 
Stella Schoenlein
 Stella E. Schoenlein, 97, formerly of North Frankfort Street, Minster, died Nov. 28, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She had lived at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster the past two-and-a-half years.
 She was born May 30, 1906, in Maria Stein, to Henry and Carolina Mescher Heitkamp. On April 22, 1930, she married Urban Schoenlein, who died Nov. 29, 1992.
 She was the last surviving member of her family.
 Deceased are five brothers and two sisters.
 She was a homemaker and had worked at the Minster Canning Factory. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster.
 Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Louis Schmit officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the church or to the Heritage Manor activity fund.

Dale Harter
 Dale R. Harter, 78, of Celina, died at 3:55 p.m. Nov. 26, 2003, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
 He was born Dec. 31, 1924, in Greenville, to Ernest and Elizabeth M. Kershner Harter. On July 12, 1945, he married Betty Miesse who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Tim (Barb) of Celina, Steve (Linda) of Van Wert, and Ted (Becky) of Bristol, Ind.; a daughter, Sue (Dan) Steinbrunner, Celina; a sister, Millie Dunham, Union City; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are five brothers, Jim, Ray, Charles, Gene and Abe, and two sisters, Wilma Heppeard and Nina Chaney.
 He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, and worked for many years as a registered umpire for boys baseball and girls softball. He was a member of  First Presbyterian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion posts, all of Celina, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, St. Marys. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war.
 Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Stephen Merold officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the Heart Association or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Richard Overman
 Richard F. Overman, 84, 2074 Jefferson St., Maria Stein, died at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.
 He was born March 23, 1919, in Maria Stein, to Louis and Rosina Rolfes Overman. On May 29, 1948, he married Alma Bernard who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Mike (Rhonda) of Celina; four brothers, Otmar (Joan), Cyril (Betty) and Louis (Joan), all of Maria Stein, and Linus (Alma) of Dayton; three sisters, Alvina (Ben) Hemmelgarn, Minster, Dorothy (Norbert) Gerlach, St. Henry, and Marilyn (Bill) Braun, Columbus; and two grandchildren.
 A sister, Viola Dippold, is deceased.
 He retired as an electrician at Gagel Hardware in Maria Stein. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Menís Society of the church and American Legion Post 571, all of Maria Stein. He served in the U.S. Army Corps during World War II.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Kenneth Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with the American Legion conducting military rites.
 Calling is 1-7 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice, the Parkinsons Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.

Kathleen Schenking
 Kathleen Schenking, 62, Buschor Road, Coldwater, was killed in a traffic accident at 1:19 p.m. Nov. 26, 2003, in Hudson, Ind.
 She was born Dec. 20, 1940, in Dayton, to Robert and Catherine Kisner Liddy. On April 14, 1964, she married Jack Schenking who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Mark (Kelani) of St. Anthony and Daniel of St. Marys; a daughter, Karen (Sean) Gagne, Renton, Wash.; a brother, John (Gail) Liddy of Tennessee; a sister, Marilyn (Bob) Caporal, Dayton; and four grandchildren.
 She was self-employed as a massage therapist. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and a volunteer with State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Ronald Wilker officiating.
 Calling is 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
 Contributions can be made to the State of the Home Health Care &Hospice.

Margie Mason
 Margie A. Mason, 73, formerly of Springboro, died at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 24, 2003, at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney.
 She was born March 21, 1930, in Greenville, to Frank and Florence Fischer Amato. Her mother was a Minster native.
 Surviving are her former husband, Robert Mason, Springboro; and a son, Michael (Debbie) of Seattle, Wash.
 She formerly was office manager at Precision Industries in Springboro.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Rev. David Hoying officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Robert Green
 Memorial services for former Celina resident Robert F. Green, 52, of Lutz, Fla., are 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church gym in Celina.
 He died of a sudden heart attack Nov. 15, 2003, in Tampa, Fla.
 Calling is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the school gym.

Robert Green
 Memorial services for former Celina resident Robert F. Green, 52, of Lutz, Fla., are 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church gym in Celina.
 He died of a sudden heart attack Nov. 15, 2003, in Tampa, Fla.
 Calling is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the school gym.

Caroline OíBrien
 Caroline OíBrien, 91, 503 N. Augustus St., St. Marys, died at 3:05 p.m. Nov. 23, 2003, at St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born March 9, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Mary Counti Pisani.
 Surviving are a sister, Marie Fowler, Celina, and numerous nephews and nieces.
 Deceased are a brother, Louis Pisani, and three sisters, Elsie Fowler, Rise Fischer and Virginia Pisani.
 She had been employed for many years as a waitress in the Chicago area. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. David Heinl officiating. Burial will be Dec. 1 at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Ill.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Genevieve Rohr
 Genevieve Rohr, 95, a resident of Celina Manor Nursing Home and a former St. Marys resident, died Nov. 22, 2003, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
 She was born Feb. 1, 1908, in St. Marys, to John and Carrie Havenar Makley. In 1925, she married Harold Minkner who died in 1930. In 1934, she married Elmer Rohr who died in 1961.
 Surviving are a son, James of Chickasaw; a daughter, Margaret Reineke, Bellevue, Fla.; a sister, Margaret Makley, Monterey Park, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two sons, Marvin and Paul Minkner; two daughters, Mary Jane Rohr and Mary Ann Bost; two sisters, Bea Rutledge and Henrietta Sweigart.
 She retired as a cook from the former St. Marys Nursing Home. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Heinl officiating. Burial will be at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Esther Scheer
 Esther Rose Scheer, 77, 644 N. Walnut St., Celina, formerly of New Bremen and Anna, died Nov. 24, 2003, at her sisterís home in New Carlisle.
 She was born Nov. 16, 1926, to George and Bertha Platfoot. On Nov. 29, 1947, she married Robert R. Scheer who died in 2001.
 Surviving are a son, Randy (Cheri) of New Bremen; three daughters, Nancy of Coldwater, Vicki Schaffer, Celina, and Toni Stone, McGuffey; two brothers, Norbert Platfoot, Sidney, and Norman Platfoot, Anna; three sisters, Irene Heeter, New Carlisle, Sally Ware, Lakeview, and Lucille Scheer, Minster; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
 Deceased are four brothers, Raymond, Herbert, Robert and Orville Platfoot; and four sisters, Isabelle and Mary Platfoot, Agnus Cloppert and Jeanette Billing.
 She was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of St. Marys.
 A private memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 9127 Bellefountaine Road, New Carlisle.
 There are no calling hours as her body was donated to science.
 Contributions can be made to the State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Harold Budde
 Harold J. Budde, 79, 6781 Lake Acres Drive, Celina, died at 4:32 p.m. Nov. 22, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 He was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Maria Stein, to Lawrence and Mary Eyink Budde. On Jan. 28, 1950, he married Norma J. Norris who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, David A. (Linda) of Englewood and Marc E. (Linda) of Celina; three sisters, Marian (Deacon Carl) Franzer, Maria Stein, Wilma (Todd) Monnier, Russia, and Mildred (Cy) Buehler, Santa Maria, Calif.; a stepsister, Mary Catherine Wolters, Mesa, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Lucy Budde, Cincinnati; and five grandchildren.
 A son, Douglas Lee, and a brother, Elmer, are deceased.
 He had been a Mercer County Sheriffís deputy and retired from Mersman Furniture in 1987. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and served with the U.S. Army in Italy and North Africa during World War II.
 Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to St. Peter Neurological Center in Burkettsville or the I.C. Endowment Fund.

Phil Buschor
 Phil Buschor Jr., 65, 917 Ivy Lane, Celina, died at 9:05 p.m. Nov. 21, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Aug. 26, 1938, in Ohio City, to Phil J. and Margaret Evelyn Wright Buschor. On Nov. 28, 1959, he married E. Ann Feister and she survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Jeff (Cindy) of Celina and Mark (Margaret) of Solon; and five grandchildren.
 He had been a supervisor at Ford Motor Co. in Lima, where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of St. Johnís Lutheran Church,
Celina, the Mercer County Sportsmen Society and a past trustee of the Mercer County Sportsman Association.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
 Calling is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Hugh Dull
 Hugh F. Dull, 86, 225 E. Fulton St., Celina, died at 12:22 a.m. Nov. 23, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Feb. 9, 1917, in Van Wert County, to Herbert Oscar and Mary Luticia Bolenbaugh Dull. On Aug. 3, 1940, he married Opal Shaffer who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Monte J. (Rebecca) of Roanoke, Ind., and Thomas (Peggy) of Celina; five daughters, Deanna (Larry) Riesen, Fort Wayne, Ind., Judy (Michael) Mersman, Teressa (George) Kerns and Gena Lewis, all of Celina, and Sonya (Mark) Davis, Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Joan (Don) Knerr, Payne; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are three brothers, Forest Hubert, Wilson J. and Robert Lloyd, and four sisters, Mary B. McNeal, Martha Elizabeth Ricketts, Mildred May Mayers and Agnes Moring.
 He worked in the engineering department at Avco New Idea in Coldwater for 30 years. A 1934 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School, he served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He attended St. Paulís United Methodist Church, Celina.
 Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Kathleen Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, has charge of arrangements.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Larry Fetters
 Larry W. Fetters, 62, 116 Home Ave., Celina, died at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2003, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Nov. 9, 1941, in Celina, to John D. and Donna Delores Martz Fetters. On Nov. 26, 1965, he married Marjorie A. Drake. His mother, his stepmother Helen Fetters and his wife all survive in Celina.
 Other survivors are two daughters, Tess D. (Gary) Glass, Celina, and  Debora J. (Stephen) Shaffer, Lima; two sisters, Delores Elaine Boone, Dickson, Tenn., and Diane and Walt Abels, Florida; two stepsisters, Susie (Jack) Severns, Mendon, and Shirley Orr of Florida; two grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
 Deceased is a brother, John Keith.
 He was appointed a patrolman with the Celina Police Department April 6, 1968, and named assistant chief Jan. 13, 1979. He retired from the department Oct. 30, 1993, after 30 years of service. A 1959 graduate of Celina High School, he was a member of the Mercer County Sportsman Club and Celina First Church of God.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Revs. Bruce Strine and Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. today at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Heart Association.

Betty Koesters
 Betty J. Koesters, 68, of Wapakoneta, died Nov. 20, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Winchester, Ind., to Jordean and Irene Denny Benoot. She was married to Oran Elmer Hight and later to Frank J. Koesters, both of whom are deceased.
 Surviving are a daughter, Dianna (Fred) Gilroy, Wapakoneta; a grandson and a great-grandson.
 Two brothers, Andrew and John Benoot, and a sister, Jenny Moore, are deceased.
 She retired in 1989 as a test board operator from United Telephone Co., where she had worked 22 years. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 691, Wapakoneta.
 There are no services.
 Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, had charge of arrangements.
 Contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Caroline OíBrien
 Caroline OíBrien, 91, 503 N. Augustus St., St. Marys, died at 3:05 p.m. Nov. 23, 2003, at St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born March 9, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Mary Counti Pisani.
 Surviving are a sister, Marie Fowler, Celina, and numerous nephews and nieces.
 Deceased are a brother, Louis Pisani, and three sisters, Elsie Fowler, Rise Fischer and Virginia Pisani.
 She had been employed for many years as a waitress in the Chicago area. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. David Heinl officiating. Burial will be Dec. 1 at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Ill.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

John Provci
 John Provci, 89, of Rockford, died at 7:10 a.m. Nov. 23, 2003, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.
 He was born May 16, 1914, in Mercer County, to Samuel and Helen Sabados Provci. On Jan. 20, 1940, he married Libby Havlicek who died April 23, 2002.
 Surviving are a son, Johnny J. of Celina; two daughters, Carol E. (Stephen) Cico, Celina, and Mary Anna (Ronald) Weitz, Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a stepgreat-grandchild.
 Deceased are an infant son, four brothers, Mike, Jim, Nick and Joe; and a sister, Mary Avery.
 He retired in 1976 from Lima Locomotive/Clark Equipment where he had worked 34 years as a welder. He also was a farmer, the last charter member of St. Teresaís Catholic Church in Rockford and the oldest member of the Ohio Landing Ship Tank Association. He also was a member of Rockford American Legion Post 508 and U.S. LST Association.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Brenberger officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford. A prayer service will be held there at 7:30 p.m.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Genevieve Rohr
 Genevieve Rohr, 95, a resident of Celina Manor Nursing Home and a former St. Marys resident, died Nov. 22, 2003, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
 She was born Feb. 1, 1908, in St. Marys, to John and Carrie Havenar Makley. In 1925, she married Harold Minkner who died in 1930. In 1934, she married Elmer Rohr who died in 1961.
 Surviving are a son, James of Chickasaw; a daughter, Margaret Reineke, Bellevue, Fla.; a sister, Margaret Makley, Monterey Park, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great grandchildren.
 Deceased are two sisters, Bea Rutledge and Henrietta Sweigart.
 She retired as a cook at the former St. Marys Nursing Home. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Heinl officiating. Burial will be at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Paul Schimpf
 Paul F. Schimpf Jr., 76, of Lima, died at 5:55 a.m. Nov. 23, 2003, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Lima.
 He was born March 13, 1927, in Lima, to Paul F. and Romaine M. Eilerman Schimpf. On Nov. 8, 1952, he married Dolores M. Ohr who died March 1, 2002.
 Surviving are two sons, Thomas F. (Terry) of North Richland Hills, Texas, and David R. of Irving, Texas; four daughters, Paula C. (Rob) Richardson, Spencerville, Gail E. (William) Lewis, Westerville, Barbara R. (Robert) Gupton, McKinney, Texas, and Christina M., of Hilliard; two brothers, James L. (Joan) and Carl E. (Betty), both of Lima; three sisters, Mary Lou (Thomas) Brennan, Massilon, and Betty Kay (William) Davisson and Janet M., all of Lima; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Schimpf and Blanche Hummel, also of Lima; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
 Three brothers, William, Donald and David, are deceased.
 He retired as a meat cutter for A to Z Meats in Bluffton in 2002. He also worked as meat manager at A & P Grocery for 33 years. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church where he was an usher and coached CYO basketball for 15 years, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #54 and Knights of Columbus Council 2661, all of Lima. A 1954 graduate of St. Gerard High School, he was a former member of St. Rose Catholic School Association.
 Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Christopher Vasko officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Chiles & Sons-Laman Shawnee Chapel, Lima.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Ned Siemer
 Ned Siemer, 64, 124 Crowder Drive, St. Marys, died at 12:42 p.m. Nov. 23, 2003, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born June 20, 1939, in Auglaize County, to Anna Siemer. On Sept. 12, 1964, he married Darlene Burnett who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Timothy (Jammie) of St. Marys; a daughter, Melissa (Mike) Koeper, St. Marys; and seven grandchildren.
 He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, after 35 years of service. He served as an auxiliary firefighter for the City of St. Marys Fire Department for 27 years. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289, St. Marys, and the postís clown unit for 25 years. A 1957 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, he formerly served as vice president and president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767, St. Marys.
 Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Patricia Minnick officiating. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to St. Ritaís Hospice.

Martha Rohrbach
 Martha Rohrbach, 85, formerly of Dayton, died Nov. 21, 2003, at St. Marys Living Center.
 She was born April 12, 1918, in Auglaize County, to David and Helma Schmidt Rohrbach.
 Survivors are two sisters, Gertrude Tinnerman and Vera Baumgardner, both of St. Marys; three sisters-in-law, Victoria of St. Marys, Retha of Marblehead, Evelyn of Boulder, Colo., and nieces and nephews.
 Deceased are four brothers, Walter, Leroy, Virgil, and David Jr., and a sister, Olga Burkhart.
 She began her beautician career at Loisí Beauty Shop in St. Marys and spent most of her career running her salon, The Beauty Nook, in Dayton. She also was employed at OíNeys in Kettering. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys. She was a member of the Dayton Soroptomists and a graduate of Spencerville High School.
 Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Herb Berry officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
 Calling is noon-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to hospice.

William Henschen
 William B. Henschen, 85, 313 S. Kuhlman St., New Knoxville, died at 11:24 p.m. Nov. 20, 2003, at his winter residence in Zephyrhills, Fla.
 He was born Feb. 27, 1918, in St. Marys, to William and Agnes Henschen. On Aug. 24. 1959, he married Ruby Market, who survives.
 Other survivors are a son, Mark Gefler, Elyria; two daughters, Moira Shaw and Dorcas (Jack) Dunston, both of Seminole, Fla.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased is a sister, Lillian Weadock.
 She was retired as a quality control worker at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in St. Marys. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Steven L. Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys.

Larry Fetters
 Larry W. Fetters, 62, 116 Home Ave., Celina, died at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2003, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Nov. 9, 1941, in Celina, to John D. and Delores Martz Fetters. On Nov. 26, 1965, he married Marjorie A. Drake. His mother and wife both survive in Celina.
 Other survivors are two daughters, Tess D. (Gary) Glass, Celina, and Debora J. (Stephen) Shaffer, Lima; two sisters, Delores Elaine Boone, Dickson, Tenn., and Diane and Walt Abels, Florida; and two step-sisters, Susie (Jack) Severns, Mendon, and Shirley Orr, Florida.
 Deceased is a brother, John Keith.
 He retired as chief of the Celina Police Dept. in 1993 after 25 years service. He was a member of the Mercer County Sportsman Club and Celina First Church of God.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Revs. Bruce Strine and Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Heart Association.

Carol Stewart
 Former Celina resident Carol Rafferty Stewart, 65, Bayonet Point, Fla., died at 12:17 p.m. Nov. 16, 2003, following an eight year battle with a brain tumor.
 She was born Aug. 8, 1938, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Lee and Frances Rafferty. She married Don Stewart, who survives.
 Also surviving are three children, Jerry of Fultonville, NY, Deborah of Bayonet Point, and Christopher of Rochester, New York; and a brother, John Rafferty, of Denver, Colo.
 Deceased is a son, Scott Allan.
 She was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church, Bayonet Point, where she was a Sunday school teacher and assistant Sunday school superintendent. She also was a Girl Scout leader and a volunteer EMT at the local fire department. She was a 1956 graduate of Celina High School and a 1960 graduate of Muskingum College.
 Services were Wednesday at the church.
 Memorials can be directed to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Port Richey, Fla.

Lester Kinninger
 Lester H. Kinninger, 83, 17467 Gearhart Road, Sidney, died at 2:05 p.m. Nov. 21, 2003, at St. Ritaís Medical Center in Lima.
 He was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Fort Loramie, to Leo and Caroline (Watercutter) Kinninger. On May 11, 1946, he married Mildred R. Geise, and she died Sept. 12, 2002.
 Surviving are three daughters, Jane (Larry) Grogean, Russia, Kristi (Mark) Marcum and Sharon (Bill) Kerber, all of Sidney; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Donna Vonderheuval, two brothers, Andrew and Bernard; three sisters, Edna Reineke, Kate Geise and Esther Ruppert; and two grandchildren.
 He had worked at Peerless Bread factory and was a farmer.
 He was a decorated World War II veteran in the Army Air Corp., receiving the American Theatre Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with a bronze star, and a World War II Victory Medal with the 41st Photo Reconnaissance Squadron. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Vetrans of Foreign Wars, and Holy Angels Catholic Church, all of Sidney.
 Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Earl Fernandes officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney. A Knights of Columbus service at 4 p.m. and an American Legion service at 7:45 p.m. will be held Monday.

Keith Davis
 Celina native Keith Albert Davis, 55, 103 E. Wood St., Versailles, died at 10:45 p.m. Nov. 19, 2003, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born July 27, 1948, in Celina, to Albert and Nihla George Davis. On Oct. 12, 1968, he married Mary Jo Paulus who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Jason of Dayton, Jonathan Keith (Ashley) of Savannah, Ga., and Joshua Kent of Versailles; a daughter, Jessica Jo (Jon) Pothast, Versailles; two brothers, Kent (Betty) and Richard, no town listed; and four grandchildren.
 A brother, Mark, is deceased.
 He was employed at GM Truck and Bus. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, both of Versailles. He was a 17-year member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. David Vincent officiating. Burial will be at St. Valberts Cemetery, Versailles.
 Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.
 Contributions can be made to Hospice of Darke County.

Anthony Marchal
 Anthony H. Marchal, 85, 18 Elm St., Fort Loramie, died at 12:20 p.m. Nov. 20, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster.
 He was born June 15, 1918, in Darke County, to Louis and Mary Farno Marchal. On June 21, 1939, he married Rozitta A. Barhorst who died June 29.
 Surviving are six sons, Kenneth of Dayton, Jerome (Doris) of Troy, Dennis (Barbara) of West Carrollton, Dale (Rose) of Englewood, Randall (Debra) of Russia, and Ronald (Tina) of Botkins; three daughters, Connie (James) Millhouse, Russia, Illean (Frank) Raterman, Sidney, and Jane (Michael) Horstman, Minster; a brother, Joseph of Russia; two sisters, Marcella Barhorst, Newport, and Mary Magdalene Weiskittle, Sidney; a brother-in-law, Raymond Holscher, Newport; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Marchal, Tipp City, and Adele Marchal, Versailles; 31 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter-in-law, Elaine Marchal; six brothers, two sisters and three great-grandchildren.
 A retired farmer, he drove bus for Russia Local Schools for 23 years and Fort Loramie Schools for seven years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie, Knights of Columbus, Russia, Fourth Degree St. Gaspar del Buffalo Knights and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1391, both of Minster, and the Newport Sportsman Club. He formerly served on the Russia Equity Board of Directors.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Newport.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospice Care or Fort Loramie Rescue Squad.

Joan Staugler
 Joan F. Staugler, 74, 208 Gwendolyn St., Fort Recovery, died at 10:36 a.m. Nov. 20, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Celina, to Wallace and Genevieve Steiner McGough.  On Sept. 19, 1949, she married Lester Staugler who died Aug. 3, 1989.
 Surviving are five sons, Paul (Kathy), Jack (Marcia), Bill (Roberta) and Bob (Jodi), all of Fort Recovery, and Dave (Sue) of Celina; a daughter, Mindy of Fort Recovery; three brothers, Wesley (Rosie) McGough, Hicksville, John (Sharon) McGough, Celina, and Frank (Judy) McGough, Dayton; three sisters, Jane (Herb) Tobias, Brookville, Kathy (Bob) Rutledge, Rockford, and Jeanette Ballou, Celina; a sister-in-law, Cindy McGough, Fort Recovery; and 14 grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Linda; a brother, William McGough; and a sister, Rose Ann Teboe.
 She was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Paul Wohlwend officiating. Burial will be at St. Marys Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Laveda Baucher
 Laveda B. Baucher, 95, formerly of 313 E. Livingston St., Celina, died at 9:58 a.m. Nov. 19, 2003, at The Gardens at Celina.
 She was born Jan. 13, 1908, in Mercer County, to John and Nettie Smith Now. On Nov. 7, 1929, she married Arlie Baucher who died Aug. 23, 1968.
 Surviving are four daughters, Marjorie Canary and Doris (Gail) Grunden, all of Celina, Beatrice (Robert) Linn, Rockford, and Lois (Howard) Snyder, Perrysburg; three sisters, Margaret Weitz, Xenia, Loretta Fast and Mabel Koontz, both of Celina; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, eight stepgreat-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son-in-law, Darlene Canary; a brother, Herbert Now; a sister, Beulah Bradford; and a granddaughter.
 She had been a cook at Camp Otyokwah and a 4-H adviser for many years. She was a member of Pleasant View Church of God, Hopewell Grange and the Sunshine Singers.
 Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Church of God, Celina, the Rev. Mark Wakeland officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to Mount Carmel Church or Camp Otyokwah.

Mark Brackman
 Mark C. Brackman, 43, 677 Burrville Road, Fort Recovery, died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2003, at his residence following an extended illness.
 He was born Nov. 30, 1959, in Celina, to Zeno and Julianna Reier Brackman. On Aug. 3, 1985, he married Doris Berning who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Gregory, Daniel and Eric, and a daughter, Michelle, all at home; six brothers, Charles (Mary) of Wapakoneta, Joe and Paul, both of St. Joe, Luke (Luella) of Coldwater, Eugene (Joyce) of Maria Stein, and Albert (Linda) of Philothea; three sisters, Virginia (Lester) Meyer, Coldwater, Rosemary (Carl) Stachler, St. Wendelin, and Rita (Vaughn) Wakefield, Versailles; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bernard and Irene Berning, Versailles; and a brother-in-law, Steve Borges, Minster.
 A sister, Mary Borges, is deceased.
 He was a truck driver for Fort Recovery Equity and a farmer. A 1978 graduate of Fort Recovery High School, he was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg, Knights of Columbus Council 3324 and the Progressive Sportsman Club, both of Fort Recovery.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Matthew Jozefiak officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-9 p.m. Friday and 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. The K of C will conduct a prayer service there at 8:15 p.m. Friday.

Everett Dicus Jr.
 Everett W. Dicus Jr., 67, 729 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 9:47 a.m. Nov. 19, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 He was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Lima, to Everett W. Sr. and Harriet Sherer Dicus. On Nov. 6, 1954, he married Arlene Wierwille who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Scott (Lora) of Minster, Greg (Denise) and Michael (Julie), all of St. Marys; three daughters, LeeAnn (James) Jones, Buckland, Michele (Terry) Shoffner and Jill (Dennis) Knous, all of St. Marys; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 He owned the former Village Corner Party Shop and retired from Airport Manufacturing Corp., both of New Knoxville. He attended Living Hope Assembly of God, St. Marys, and was a 1954 graduate of Blume High School, Wapakoneta.
 Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. John Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Deborah Evers
 Deborah S. Evers, 48, 12528 Detrick Road, Rossburg, died of cancer at 2:40 p.m. Nov. 18, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born June 20, 1955, in Greenville, to Frank and Ethel Rhotehamel Lenker. They survive in Rossburg. On Aug. 11, 1973, she married Patrick J. Evers who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, Brian, at home, and Jason of Greenville; a sister, Toni (Sam) Custer, Versailles; and a brother-in-law, Joe Klingshirn, Rossburg.
 Deceased are a sister, Lori Klingshirn.
 She designed and made crafts for home interiors. She was a member of St. Maryís Catholic Church, where she taught Vacation Bible School, and the Rosary Altar Society, both of Greenville, and Good Sam Travel Club Chapter 28. A 1973 graduate of Ansonia High School, she was an Ohio Reads mentor at Ansonia Elementary School.
 Funeral Mass is 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. John White officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. A prayer service will be held there at 3:30 p.m.
 Contributions can be made to the Rosary Altar Society of the church.

Lane Leverette
 Lane N. Leverette, infant son of Robert T. and Jacqueline N. Kremer Leverette, 306 S. Wayne St., Fort Recovery, was stillborn Nov. 19, 2003, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
 Surviving are a sister, Ramsey, at home; the grandparents, Nick and Lois Kremer and Cindy Leverette, all of Fort Recovery, and Bob Leverette, St. Henry; and the great-grandparents, Letha Frost, Scottsville, Ky., and Paul and Mary Ann Kremer, Maria Stein.
 Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joe, the Rev. Kenneth Alt officiating.
 Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, has charge of arrangements.
 

Raymond Dobmeyer
 Raymond B. Dobmeyer, 92, of Coldwater, died Nov. 18, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born June 1, 1911, in Miller City, to Michael and Emma Rechtine Dobmeyer. In 1939, he married Esther Sunderhaus who is deceased.
 Surviving are two sons, Frank (Marilyn) of Cincinnati and Paul (Ginny) of Coldwater; three daughters, Kristina (James) Savage, Columbus, Kathy (Mike) Barlow, Dayton, and Ann (John Woodruff) of Longmeadow, Mass.; a sister, Marie Rinaldo, Genoa; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son, Michael; three brothers, Arthur, Paul and the Rev. Cornelius; and a sister, Clara.
 He worked at New Idea in Coldwater, but moved to Detroit, Mich., where he was a designer making jet engines at Rolls Royce during World War II. He returned to New Idea in 1945 and worked there until 1966, when he went to Crown Controls in New Bremen until retirement.
 He attended the University of Detroit and Bowling Green State University. He taught grades 5-8 in Chickasaw from 1932 to 1942. He also was a lifelong member and former CCD teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, first Cubmaster of Coldwater Cub Scout Pack 96, one of the founding fathers of Coldwater Park and a former member of the school and park boards.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
 Contributions can be made to the Parkinsonís Disease Foundation or a charity of the donorís choice.

Roscoe Singleton
 Roscoe J. Singleton, 76, of Franklin, died Nov. 17, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Nelson, Ky., to Rufus and Grace Embry Singleton.
 Surviving with his wife of 27 years, the former Amelia Hudson, are a son, Jerry of Centerville; six daughters, Vicki (Jim) Wise, Rockledge, Fla., Pam (Ron) Rosell, Waynesville, Cindy (Kevin) Wycal, Miamisburg, Dawn (Fred) Zink, Clayton, Jill (Tom) Hull, Fort Recovery, and Kim of Centerville; a brother, Len (Tammie) of Yuba City, Calif.; a sister, Midge (Walter) Voisard, Beavercreek; 14 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
 He owned and operated AJ Trucking Inc. before retiring in 1999. He also worked 27 years at NCR and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3809, Middletown, and a former member of the Free & Accepted Masons, Franklin.
 Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, the Rev. James Kinser officiating. Burial will follow at Lebanon Cemetery.
 Calling is after 12 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to hospice.

Robert Green
 Former Celina resident Robert F. Green, 52, 22908 Sonoma Lane, Lutz, Fla., died of a heart attack Nov. 16, 2003, at University Hospital in Tampa, Fla.
 He was born April 29, 1951, in Detroit, Mich., to Bruce and Dorothy Green. His mother survives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. On Aug. 18, 1969, he married Mary Giesige who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Robert and John (Ambie), all of Lutz, and Derek (Amy) of Troy; a daughter, Natalie Swartz, also of Lutz; two brothers, Steve (Eileen) of Boston and Mark (Becky) of Columbus; a sister, Jennie (Joe) Buckman, Bardstown, Ky.; and seven grandchildren.
 A brother, Jeff, is deceased.
 He was head of a real estate appraisal firm in Florida. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart and other commendations.
 Services are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Blount and Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.
 Calling will precede the service at the funeral home.
 A local memorial service will be held at a later date.

Betty Jackson
 Former Rockford-area resident Betty Jo Jackson, 73, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died at 11:55 p.m. Nov. 11, 2003, at Northern Medical Center in McHenry, Ill.
 She was born Aug. 10, 1930, near Rockford, to Joseph and Opal Dietrich Rhoades. On Sept. 2, 1948, she married Robert B. Jackson who survives.
 Also surviving are a daughter, Gloria (Ted) Finger, Evans, Ga.; a sister, Doris (Don) Cordier, Celina; and a brother-in-law, Lisle Eichenauer, also of Celina.
 A sister, Dorothy Eichenauer, is deceased.
 She retired from Strelcheck Chiropractic in Crystal Lake after 20 years of service.
 Services were Nov. 14 at Querhammer-Flagg Funeral Home in Crystal Lake. The body was cremated.

William King
 Fort Recovery native William L. King, 83, of Beavercreek, died Nov. 11, 2003, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton.
 He was born June 9, 1920, in Fort Recovery, to Wesley and Pearl Lundy King.
 Surviving with his wife, Jean, are two stepsons, a sister, Helen (Ed) Green, Fort Recovery; and a stepgranddaughter.
 He retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborn, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
 Services were Nov. 14 at Belton Funeral Home, Fairborn. Burial followed at Byron Cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion.

Mary Louise Near
 Rockford native Mary Louise Near, 82, 5 Wellington Way, Rome, Ga., died Nov. 17, 2003, at Beverly Hills Care Center in Rome.
 She was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Rockford, to O.L. and Ocie Hedges Mallow. On Dec. 31, 1944, she married Charles A. Near who died Aug. 16, 1996.
 Surviving are a son, Jan (Sherry) of Rome; a brother-in-law, Frank (Marietta) Near, Rome; and a grandson.
 She retired as court clerk and bailiff at Floyd County Superior Court in Rome. She was a member of Lindale United Methodist Church, the Elkettes, Alpha Master Chapter and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, all of Rome.
 Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas B. Griffin Memorial Chapel of Danielís Funeral Home in Rome, the Rev. Pieter deBuijn officiating. Burial will follow at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens near Rome.
 Calling is 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association.

Thomas Cogan
 Thomas P. Cogan, 88, of Wapakoneta, died at 10:31 a.m. Nov. 16, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Glynwood, to Thomas P. and Hannah Byrne Cogan. On Aug. 9, 1941, he married Julia C. Berg who died Sept. 16, 1999.
 Surviving are two sons, Pat (Mary) of St. Marys and Jim (Marge) of Columbus; two daughters, Dottie (Bill) Shultz, Botkins, and Mary (Charles) Brackman, Wapakoneta; a sister, Margaret Connaughton, Hamilton; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
 Two sisters, Cecelia and Rita, are deceased.
 He was a farmer and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Glynwood.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Revs. Oscar Seger and James Byrne, a cousin, officiating. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery, Glynwood.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Robert Green
 Former Celina resident Robert F. Green, 52, 22908 Sonoma Lane, Lutz, Fla., died of a heart attack Nov. 16, 2003, at University Hospital in Tampa, Fla.
 He was born April 29, 1951, in Detroit, Mich., to Bruce and Dorothy Green. His mother survives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. On Aug. 18, 1969, he married Mary Giesige who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Robert and John (Ambie), all of Lutz, and Derek (Amy) of Troy; two brothers, Steve (Eileen) of Boston and Mark (Becky) of Columbus; a sister, Jennie (Joe) Buckman, Bardstown, Ky.; and seven grandchildren.
 A brother, Jeff, is deceased.
 He was head of a real estate appraisal firm in Florida. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart and other commendations.
 Services are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Blount and Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.
 Calling will precede the service at the funeral home.
 A local memorial service will be held at a later date.

Andrew Vallo
 Minster native Andrew J. Vallo, 93, 16 Yale Ave., Dayton, died at 7 a.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton.
 He was born Sept. 1, 1910, in Minster, to Clemens and Josephine Budde Vallo.
 Six brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
 He was a retired Dayton beautician and a former member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster.
 Memorial Mass is 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Louis Schmit officiating.
 The body was donated to science.
 Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, has charge of arrangements. There is no visitation.

Michael Walker
 Michael Lynn Walker, 58, of Tipp City, died Nov. 13, 2003, at his residence. Death was due to cancer.
 He was born April 26, 1945, in Lima, to Richard and Phyllis (Wills) Walker. His mother survives in Wapakoneta.
 Surviving with his wife, the former Suzi Muether of Celina, are two sons, Ben of Troy and Sam of Tipp City; a brother, Jim of Wapakoneta; and three sisters, Cheryl (Gene) Thurman, Wapakoneta, Darla (Jim) Reed, Lima, and Jaime (Keith) Williams, Cridersville.
 He retired from Reynolds and Reynolds in Dayton after 30 years of service and partnered with Roberds Electronics teaching computer applications. He also owned and operated MBS Consultants and was management information systems manager at Repacorp Labels in Tipp City.
 He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipp City, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a former eucharistic minister. He was a charter member and past president of the Tipp City Optimists and a member of the Tipp City Jaycees. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He attended St. Joseph and Wapakoneta high schools and received an accounting degree from Northwestern Business School in Lima and a computer science degree from Sinclair Community College, Dayton. He also attended Wright State University.
 Funeral Mass is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Tom Dorenbusch officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. today at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, Tipp City.
 Contributions can be made to Miami County Hospice.

Doris Dietz
 Doris J. Dietz, 96, formerly of 03634 Glynwood Road, St. Marys, died at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 13, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She had resided at The Gardens at Celina.
 She was born Sept. 24, 1907, in Dayton, to Fred and Eva Thomas Ricker. She first married Raymond Pursell Sr. and then Louis Dietz, both of whom are deceased.
 Surviving are a son, Allen (Connie) Dietz, Celina; a daughter, Joann Smock, Covington; four stepsons, Leo, Leonard and Herman Dietz, all of St. Marys, and Lawrence Dietz, Wapakoneta; three stepdaughters, Pauline Long, Piqua, and Theresa Case and Anna Marie Steinke, both of St. Marys; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 She was a homemaker.
 Private family services are planned with burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Gerald Huser
 Gerald ìJerryî Weldon Huser, 87, of Corinth, Texas, died Nov. 9, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Dec. 2, 1915, in Decatur, Ind., to Levi and Lillie Reichert Huser. His first wife, Marjorie, is deceased. On Feb. 28, 1991, he married Mildred Harn who survives.
 Also surviving are three stepsons, Kenny Bennett, St. Louis, Mo., Gary Anton, Rockdale, Texas, and Joe Anton of Ramona, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Teresa Whittle, Coppell, Texas; a brother, Don Huser, Celina; a sister, Marcella Mitchell, Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
 He had been a self-employed building contractor and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Linn Wood Masonic Lodge 167 in Jefferson, La., and Hella Temple, Garland, Texas.
 A memorial service was held Friday at DeBarry Funeral Chapel in Denton, Texas.

Doris Dietz
 Doris J. Dietz, 96, of St. Marys, died at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 13, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 Arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Bernard Noll
 Bernard E. Noll, 91, Sycamore Street, Coldwater, died at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 13, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born July 26, 1912, in Noble County, to Ambrose and Eva Schott Noll. On Jan. 12, 1932, he married Irene Crum who died June 26, 1999.
 Surviving are five sons, Cletus of Madisonville, Ky., Lawrence Galen of Fort Loramie, Adrian (Linda) and Jerry (Carol), all of Celina, and Roger of Anna; five daughters, Susanna (Dick) Sanning, Coldwater, Bernice Hemmelgarn, Rockford, Rita (Tom) Zumberge, Curtice, Charlene (Terry) Kittle, Celina, and Marian (Duane) Kaiser, Troy; 36 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son, Richard; four brothers, Francis, Rome, Clyde and Harold; three sisters, Sophia Ruppel, Marie Sorg and Edna Miller; and five grandchildren.
 He retired from New Idea in Coldwater. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he formerly was an adult Mass server, and the Holy Name Society, both of Coldwater.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Dorn officiating. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Mildred Wendel
 Mildred A. Wendel, 88, formerly of St. Wendelin, died at 4:25 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 She was born Oct. 28, 1915, in St. Henry, to Henry and Walburga Rohrer Beyke. On Nov. 29, 1934, she married Rochus Wendel who died March 5, 1975.
 Also surviving are six sons, Robert (Marilyn) and David (Eileen), all of Fort Recovery, Ronald (Karen), Donald and Ernest (Marilyn), all of St. Wendelin, and William (Marie) of Chickasaw; and seven daughters, Delores (Andy) Schlarman and Marjorie (Nick) Meier, all of St. Rose, Rita Wynk, Carthagena, Rosann (Clete) Prenger, Minster, Kathleen of St. Wendelin, Mary (Dan) Bruns, Chickasaw, and Janet Kuck, New Bremen.
 Other survivors include two brothers, Clete (Wilma) Beyke, Cranberry, and Henry (Pat) Beyke, Franklin, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Beyke, Burkettsville, and Katie Beyke, Celina; 37 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two sons-in-law, Robert Wynk and Dave Kuck; four brothers, Jake, Albert, Bernard and Lee Beyke; a sister, Mary Goubeaux; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 She had worked 12 years as a cafeteria cook in the Fort Recovery Schools. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church and the Altar Sodality, both of St. Wendelin, the Knights of St. John Auxiliary, Maria Stein, and Catholic Knights of America, St. Joe.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Matthew Jozefiak officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. today and 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Brenda Wiss
 Brenda Sue Wiss, 57, 402 W. Madison St., St. Marys, died at 6:18 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at St. Ritaís Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Nov. 17, 1945, in Pruden, Tenn., to Willie and Geneva Orick Davis.
 Surviving are two sons, Jerry (Regina) Mullins, St. Marys, and Robert Wiss, Spencerville; a daughter, Terry Francis, St. Marys; a brother, Elmer (Peg) Davis, St. Marys; a sister, Opal (John) Schaefer, St. Marys; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
 Deceased are a brother, Michael Davis, and a grandson.
 She had worked as a nursing assistant at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home and JTDM Hospital. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and a member of Good News Ministries, also of St. Marys.
 Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Elmer Davis officiating. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Herbert Bergman
 Herbert R. Bergman, 85, 2051 Ohio 716, Maria Stein, died at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at his residence.
 He was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Osgood, to August H. and Emma Brandewie Bergman. On Nov. 18, 1941, he married Velma Prenger who survives.
 Also surviving are three sons, Thomas of Beaumont, Texas, Ted (Sara) and Jon (Julie), all of Maria Stein; six daughters, JoAnn Kunkler, Carthagena, Dorothy (Donald) Wilker, Dayton, Mildred (John) Heitkamp, Tipp City, Michelle (Gary) Paulus, Vandalia, Theresa of Richland, Wash., and Janet (Kris) Darr, St. Marys.
 Other survivors include a brother, Art (Ann) Bergman, Maplewood; a sister, Evelyn Kunkler, New Weston; two sisters-in-law, Wilma (Lester) Wynk and Barbara Winner, all of Osgood; 44 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a daughter, Jean; a son-in-law, Donald Kunkler; two brothers, Lester and Virgil; a sister, Verena Grillot, and three grandchildren.
 He was the owner and operator of Wayne Tool Company. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Menís Sodality and the Knights of St. John, all of Maria Stein.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Harry Cavanaugh officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to Community Hospital Home Nursing Care.

Mary Brunswick
 Mary Catherine Brunswick, 73, formerly of North Lincoln Drive, Minster, died at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys.
 She was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Sharpsburg, to Lawrence and Justina Braun Brunswick.
 Surviving are four brothers, Robert (Erma) of Maria Stein, Wilfred (Verna) of Beverly Hills, Fla., John (MaDonna) of Coldwater, and Arthur (Dorothy) of Beavercreek; two sisters, Ruth Goubeaux, Versailles, and Bernice (Michael) Flaherty, Des Moines, Iowa; and two sisters-in-law, Rita Brunswick, Minster, and Mildred Brunswick, Sharpsburg.
 Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.
 She retired from Frank Morsey & Sons Eggs in Minster. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, also of Minster.
 Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Louis Schmit officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Dale Gehle
 Dale E. ìOxî Gehle, 60, 1002 N. Sugar St., Celina, died Nov. 11, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
   He was born Feb. 1, 1943, in Celina, to Clarence and Alice Germann Gehle. His mother survives in Celina. On Dec. 9, 1978, he married Karen Highley Angus who survives.
   Also surviving are a daughter, Roberta (Aaron) Wycuff, Celina; three brothers, Ben (Paula) of Lima, and Don (Bert) and Kenneth (Diane), all of Celina; three sisters, Pat (Tony) Bailey, Roanoke, Va., Emma (Ray) Tregembo, Ridge Crest, Calif., and Sue (Larry) Downam, Celina; and one grandchild.
   Two brothers, Rudy and Willie, are deceased.
  He retired from Southside Body Shop after 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713, Celina.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Kenny Whetstone officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
 Calling is 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ruth Henning
 Ruth E. Henning, 72, 20 Circle Drive, New Bremen, died at 4:20 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003, in the emergency room at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in New Bremen, to Frank and Alma Topp Mueller. On Nov. 29, 1952, he married Edgar Henning who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, David (Marcia) of Troy; a brother, Roger (Grace) Mueller, New Bremen; a brother-in-law, Paul (Louann) Henning, St. Marys; three sisters-in-law, Ida Deitsch, Iona Berning and Ruth (Bob) Griesdorn, all of St. Marys; and three grandsons.
 She was a homemaker and a former employee of Crown Equip. New Bremen. She was a member of St. Peterís United Church of Christ in New Bremen, where she was a former Sunday School teacher, a member of the Womenís Guild and secretary of the church refund group.
 Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, the Rev. Stephen Wills officiating. Burial will be at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, and after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the church memorial fund.

Myron Hoelscher
 Myron W. Hoelscher, 86, 08767 Center Road, New Knoxville, died at 2:34 a.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 He was born Aug. 14, 1917, in New Knoxville, to William and Mathilda Bierbaum Hoelscher. On April 13, 1946, he married Virginia Pitthan who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Douglas (Linda) of New Knoxville; a daughter, Deborah (Ron) Wood, Sheridan, Wyo.; two sisters, Lenora Clausing, Upper Sandusky, and Elody of Sarasota, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
 A sister, Irene Kuck, is deceased.
 He was a retired farmer and a Washington Township trustee for more than 20 years. He was a member and deacon at First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, and a member of the National Rifle Association, Moulton Gun Club and other shooting organizations. He graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1935.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery near New Knoxville.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville.
 Contributions can be made to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

David Roth
 David Allan Roth, 59, of Rockford, died at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at his residence following a brief illness. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Dec. 28, 1943, in Van Wert, to Richard L. and Gladys Bernice Shock Roth. He married Janelle Jacks in 1964. On Dec. 6, 1994, he married Diane Taylor Marsee and she survives.
   Also surviving is a son, David A. Jr. (Julie) of Rockford; a daughter, Leah of Florida; three stepsons, John Stanziola, Rockford, Jeff (Jan) Marsee, Upland, Ind., and Michael Marsee, Montpelier, Vt.; a brother, Michael (Kim) of Decatur, Ind.; a half brother, Neal (Ann), two sisters, Jenette Wiseman, Indianapolis, Ind., a half sister, Shirley of Bluffton, Ind. and Judy (Ned) Lautzenheiser, Greencastle, Ind.; two grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren.
   He retired as a woodworker from Mersman Brothers in Celina after 27 years of service and continued to do woodworking at his home. He was a member of the North American Hunting Club.
   Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Bob Huffman officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

Ralph Schwaberow
 Ralph H. Schwaberow, 88, formerly of 105 S. Walnut St., New Bremen, died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 11, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster.
 He was born Nov. 24, 1914, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Henry and Helen Bellingham Schwaberow. On Nov. 22, 1947, he married Marie J. Westerbeck who died June 6, 1994.
 Surviving are a brother, Robert of St. Marys; two sisters, Margaret Truman and Lavera (Glen) Hover, both of Findlay; and a sister-in-law, Rita Westerbeck, New Bremen.
 He was part owner and operator of the former Zahnís Machine and Tool Co., now known as Chickasaw Machine and Tool Co. He was a trustee and former caretaker of Schwaberow Cemetery near New Bremen.
 He was a member of St. Peterís United Church of Christ in New Bremen, a member and past commander of New Bremen American Legion Post 241, and a member and past president of both the New Bremen Senior Citizens and Woodman of the World Camp 149. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
 Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. Stephen Wills officiating. Burial will follow at Schwaberow Cemetery.
 Calling is after noon Friday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church memorial fund.

Mildred Wendel
 Mildred A. Wendel, 88, formerly of St. Wendelin, died at 4:25 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 She was born Oct. 28, 1915, in St. Henry, to Henry and Walburga Rohrer Beyke. On Nov. 29, 1934, she married Rochus Wendelwho survives.
 Also surviving are six sons, Robert (Marilyn) and David (Eileen), all of Fort Recovery, Ronald (Karen), Donald and Ernest (Marilyn), all of St. Wendelin, and William (Marie) of Chickasaw; and seven daughters, Delores (Andy) Schlarman and Marjorie (Nick) Meier, all of St. Rose, Rita Wynk, Carthagena, Rosann (Clete) Prenger, Minster, Kathleen of St. Wendelin, Mary (Dan) Bruns, Chickasaw, and Janet Kuck, New Bremen.
 Other survivors include two brothers, Clete (Wilma) Beyke, Cranberry, and Henry (Pat) Beyke, Franklin, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Beyke, Burkettsville, and Katie Beyke, Celina; 37 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two sons-in-law, Robert Wynk and Dave Kuck; four brothers, Jake, Albert, Bernard and Lee Beyke; a sister, Mary Goubeaux; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 She had worked as a cafeteria cook in the Fort Recovery Schools for 12 years. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church and the Altar Sodality, both of St. Wendelin, the Knights of St. John Auxiliary, Maria Stein, and the Catholic Knights of America, St. Joe.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Matthew Jozefiak officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Brenda Wiss
 Brenda Wiss, 57, 402 W. Madison St., St. Marys, died at 6:18 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003, at St. Ritaís Medical Center, Lima.
 Arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Dale Gehle
 Dale E. ìOxî Gehle, 60, North Sugar Street, Celina, died Nov. 11, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
 Arrangements are pending at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

Myron Hoelscher
 Myron W. Hoelscher, 86, 08767 Center Road, New Knoxville, died at 2:34 a.m. today, Nov. 12, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 Arrangements are pending at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville.

Ann Luebke
 Ann M. Luebke, 50, 5158 Ohio 66, New Bremen, died at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 10, 2003, at her sisterís home in Maria Stein. She had been ill with cancer the past nine months.
 She was born March 29, 1953, in Lima, to Mark and Velma Bertke Wenning. Her father and stepmother, Joan Wenning, reside in St. Henry. On April 1, 1977, she married Daniel Luebke who survives.
 Also surviving are two daughters, Danielle of Los Angeles, Calif., and Andria (Matt) Hudson, Kettering; a stepdaughter, Jaime Thomson; two brothers, Mark (Debbie) Wenning, Hamilton, and Eric (Jenny) Wenning, Kettering; four sisters, Joan (Bill) Ardis, Ada, Mich., Carol Monnier and Susan (Leon) Mertz, all of Minster, and Barb (Dan) Heitkamp, Maria Stein; three stepbrothers, Nick (Connie) Gast and Carl (Terri) Gast, all of St. Henry, and Tim Gast, Celina; and two stepsisters, Patricia (Frank) Albers, St. Henry, and Jane (Ralph) Schwieterman, Coldwater.
 A brother-in-law, Dale Monnier, is deceased.
 She had been employed in sales at Leeís Printing, New Bremen. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1391 and the Minster Alumni Band. She also was a 1971 graduate of Minster High School and a former Girl Scout leader.
 Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Louis Schmit officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-9:30 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospice Care.

Ralph Schwaberow
 Ralph H. Schwaberow, 88, formerly of 105 S. Walnut St., New Bremen, died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 11, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster.
 Arrangements are pending at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen.

Scarlet Barger-Bashe
 Scarlet D. Barger-Bashe, 54, 304 Wade St., Spring Valley, died at 4:02 a.m. Nov. 10, 2003, at Hospice of Dayton. Death was due to natural causes.
 She was born Nov. 18, 1948, in Greenville, to Marvin and Bernice McGahey Barger who survive in Greenville.
 Other survivors are two sons, Alan McSherry, Spring Valley, and Brett McSherry, Kettering; a daughter, Heather McSherry, Spring Valley; a brother, Douglas (Tammy) Barger, Greenville; a sister, Lugene (Steve) Copas, West Manchester; five grandchildren; and several relatives in the Mercer County area.
 She was an education director for the Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and directed the Annual Arthritis Telethon for several years. A graduate of Greenville High School, she was a member of S.T.A.R. F.I.S.H. of Dayton.
 Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
 Calling is noon until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to Hospice of Dayton or the Arthritis Foundation.

Charlotte Beyer
 Former Celina resident Charlotte Beyer, 84, of Westover Retirement Community, Hamilton, died Nov. 7, 2003.
 She was born April 9, 1919, in New Haven, Ind., to Bernard and Bernadette Neizer Mack. On Aug. 23, 1940, she married Erwin Beyer who died Oct. 10, 1961.
 Other survivors are a daughter, Julia Beyer (Ronald) Liette, Cincinnati; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
 Deceased is an infant daughter, Caroline.
 She and her husband owned and operated the former Celina Roller Rink from 1950-1993, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Church Dry Ridge, Cincinnati.
 Funeral Mass is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cincinnati church. Burial is at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, Ind.
 Calling is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cincinnati church until the time of Mass, and 11 a.m.- noon Thursday at the church in New Haven.
 Funeral arrangements were handled by the Charles C. Young Funeral Home of Ross.

Walter Braun
 Walter A. Braun, 78, South Sixth St., Coldwater, died at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 10, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Coldwater, to Frank and Victoria Heyl Braun. On Nov. 6, 1948, he married Evelyn Severt who survives.
 Other survivors are seven sons, Bill (Cheryl) and John (Pauline) of Coldwater, Dan (Barbara) of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Tony, Roger (Jessica), Ken (Cindy) and Mike (Jill) of Atlanta, Ga.; four daughters, Mary Kirkman, Columbus, Ann (Don) Wolf, Xenia, Peg Chesser, Las Vegas, Nev., and Sue (Mike) Fennig, Celina; two brothers, Herb (Marlene) of St. Henry, and Ralph of Dayton; a sister, Waneta (Ray) Becker, Fairborn; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 Deceased is a brother, Werner; a sister, Elsie Hemmelgarn; and a sister-in-law, Virginia.
 He retired from the former New Idea plant after 44 years and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, both of Coldwater. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving during the liberation of the Philipines, and a member of American Legion post 470 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) post 5135, both of Coldwater.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Ron Wilker officiating. A military burial conducted by members of the American Legion and V.F.W. is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
 Contributions can be made to the Neurological Center for Human Development in Burkettsville.

Ann Luebke
 Ann (Wenning) Luebke, 50, 5158 Ohio 66, New Bremen, died the afternoon of Nov. 10, 2003.
 Funeral arrangements are pending at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Russell Ferguson
 Russell W. Ferguson, 86, 9442 Erastus-Durbin Road, Rockford, died 3:22 a.m. Nov. 10, 2003, at Colonial Nursing Home, Rockford.
   He was born July 21, 1917, in Mercer County, to Walter and Sarah Cordier Ferguson Stoner. On Dec. 1, 1940, he married Ruth Bollenbacher who died May 26, 1997.
    Survivors are three daughters, Judy (Ralph) Evans, Ohio City, Anna (William E.) Roberts, Celina, and Jeanne (Paul) Turner, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Franklin Stoner Jr. and Edwin Stoner, both of Celina; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Riley, Convoy; three grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a brother, Lester Ferguson; a sister, Carolyn Sue Vantilburg; and a stepgrandchild.
 He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Paulís United Church of Christ, Rockford.
 Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. John Fleming officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Wilbert Frilling
 Wilbert ìWebbî Frilling, 82, 217 Dieker Place, St. Marys, died at 3:24 a.m. Nov. 8, 2003, at St. Marys Living Center.
 He was born Nov. 30, 1920, in Fort Loramie, to William and Amelia Luthman Frilling. On June 17, 1947, he married Laurena Siefring who survives.
 Other survivors are four sons, David (Deb), Thomas (Deborah) and Paul (Kris), all of St. Marys, and Ed (Shelly) of Hilliard; five daughters, Joann (Gary) Liming, St. Marys; Kathy (Lloyd) Schwieterman, St. Sebastian; Mary Lou (Jerry) Bambauer, New Bremen; Debra Schnell, Dublin; and Sharon (Doug) Jeanneret, Circleville; two brothers, Harry (Bernice) of Fort Loramie, and Romie (Millie) of St. Henry; a sister, Eleanor Hess, Coldwater; two sisters-in-law, Barb of Richmond, Ind., and Minnie of Kettering; 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are six brothers, Louie, Edwin, Sylvester, Robert, Eugene and James; and two sisters, Henrietta Nerderman and Sally Bertke.
 He was retired as former owner of Lakeside Superette, St. Marys, and had worked for Sturgeon Oil Company and as a school bus driver for St. Marys City Schools for 22 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the European and African Middle Eastern Theatres and earned three bronze stars. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) post 9289, American Legion post 323 and Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) lodge 767, all of St. Marys.
 Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Revs. David Heinl and Leo Hoying officiating. A military burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-8 Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
 Contributions can be made to the church or Alzheimer research.

Iona Gehle
 Iona ìBarbî Gehle, 83, 825 Wilkins Road, Celina, died at 2:05 p.m. Nov. 8, 2003, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
 She was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Bryant, Ind., to Peter and Calastine Wagner Remaklus. On Aug. 16, 1944, she married Victor J. Gehle who died April 30, 1998.
 Surviving are five sons, Roger (Linda) of Muskegon, Mich., David (Deb) of South Haven, Miss., John (Carol) of Vandalia, and Dennis (Sue) and Mike (Mary Kay), all of Celina; three daughters, Phyllis (Jack) Beckett, Kettering, Janet (Dale) Alig, New Bremen, and Marilyn (Ned) Roediger, Celina; two sisters, Leora Laux, Arcadia, Ind., and Aletha Johston, Portland, Ind., 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a brother, Austin Remaklus; and an infant daughter, Angela.
 She was a retired employee of Celina Wine Store and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and its Altar Rosary Sodality.
 Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating. Burial is at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
 Contributions can be made to the churchís endowment fund.

Richard M. McLaughlin
 Portland, Ind., resident Richard ìDickî M. McLaughlin, 72, died Nov. 9, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.
 He was born July 25, 1931, in Portland to Ray and Hattie Hannon McLaughlin. He was raised in the Portland home of his aunt and uncle, the late Ed and Mary McLaughlin. On June 22, 1952, he married Cora May Cheeseman who survives.
 Also surviving are a son, Richard L. (Diane) of Lebanon; two daughters, Debra (Jeffrey) Zweber, Alexandria, Va.., and Heather (Scott) Jackson, Celina; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
 A grain farmer, he was the owner/operator of Cheeseman Sales and Service in Portland for many years. He was a member of Blaine United Methodist Church, Portland American Legion post 211 and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Claycomb Cemetery, west of the church. Full military graveside rites will be performed by the American Legion.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home, Portland, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
 Memorials may be directed to the church.

Jerome J. Ruschau
 Maria Stein native Jerome J. ìJimî Ruschau, 76, 305 Greenville Road, St. Marys, died at 12:55 a.m. Nov. 9, 2003, at St. Ritaís Medical Center, Lima. He had been ill one month.
 He was born Jan. 20, 1927, in Maria Stein, to Bernard and Catherine Buehler Ruschau. On May 29, 1954, he married Pauline Mescher who survives.
 Other survivors are three sons, Michael (Karen) of Cridersville, Mark (Theresa) of New Bremen, and David (Molly) of Avon; a daughter, Sandra (Tim) Hirschfeld, St. Marys; a brother, Wilfred (Luella) of Dayton; a sister, Mary Catherine Riethman, Minster; two sisters-in-law, Helen of Dayton, and Viona of Tipp City; and nine grandsons.
 Deceased are six brothers.
 He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, and was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein, and its Menís Sodality. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in Japan, he also was a member of the American Legion of Maria Stein.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Kenneth Schroeder officiating. A full military burial will be conducted by members of the American Legion at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
 Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. and the St. John Steeple Fund.

Chasity Weagant
 Chasity D. Weagant, 14, 4765 Ohio 49, Fort Recovery, died Nov. 7, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that evening.
 She was born Feb. 6, 1989, in Greenville, to Mike and Carolyn Ward Weagant who survive.
 Other survivors are two sisters, Megan and Faith, and a brother, Dylan, all at home; grandparents, Jim and Judy of Fort Recovery, and Charlotte Ward, Celina; and great-grandparents, Lester and Myrtle Bricker, Portland, Ind., and Albert and Dorothy Carden, Winchester, Ind.
 She was a freshman at Fort Recovery High School and a member of the schoolís Show Choir. She was also a member of the Fort Recovery Church of Christ.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Glen Westmoreland officiating. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
 Contributions can be made to the Chasity Weagant Memorial Fund, in care of Fort Recovery Community Foundation.

Gregory Oglesbee
 Gregory L. Oglesbee, 45, 11786 Sunview St., Lakeview, died at 9 a.m. Nov. 5, 2003, at his residence. Death was due to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Logan County Sheriffís Office.
 Oglesbee was the husband of Candy Kennaw Oglesbee, a dispatcher with the Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
 Other survivors include two sons, his mother, two brothers, three sisters and a maternal grandmother.
 He was employed at BJís Carryout in Russells Point.
 Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Van Horn Funeral Home, Lakeview, the Rev. Dennis King officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Knoxville.
 Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Robert Carr
 Willshire native Robert F. Carr, 94, 516 Woodcrest Gardens, Decatur, Ind., died at 3:10 a.m. Nov. 6, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.
 He was born Sept. 29, 1909, in Willshire. In 1935, he married M. Lucile Bonham who died in 1994.
 Surviving are a son, Michael (Ann) of Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter, Barbara of McLean, Va.; a sister, Sarah Eichar, Decatur, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
 He worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne for 15 years and retired from farming in 1974. He attended the former Rockford High School.
 Services are 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel at Woodcrest Retirement Center, Decatur, the Rev. Brian Wikoff officiating. Private burial services will be at Willshire Cemetery.
 Calling is 3-5 p.m. today at Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur.

Curtis McEldowney
 Curtis L. McEldowney, 71, 4628 North Star-Fort Loramie Road, New Weston, died Nov. 6, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 He was born April 1, 1932, in Frenchtown, to Alvin and Leoma George McEldowney. His wife, the former Rebecca E. Sanders, survives.
 Also surviving are four sons, Duane (Roxanne) of New Madison, Terry of Versailles, Curtis Jr. of New Weston and Scott of Greenville; a daughter, Kay (Polo) Perez, New Weston; a brother, Charles of Versailles; a sister, Mary Knick, Ansonia; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 A retired farmer, he had worked at Werling & Sons of Burkettsville for 37 years. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Matt Jozefiak officiating. Burial will follow at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville.
 Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Oliver Funeral Home, Greenville.
 Contributions can be made to Hospice of Darke County.

Donald Bates
 Donald Edward Bates, 60, of Rockford, died at 5:03 a.m. Nov. 5, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Sept. 3, 1943, in Decatur, Ind., to Glen Edward and Annis Marbaugh Bates. His mother survives in Willshire. On Jan. 13, 1962, he married Nancy B. Baker and she survives.
 Also surviving are four sons, Tyler (Suzanne) of Gibsonburg, Talan (Donna) of Willshire, Trent of Rockford, and Travis (Debbie) of Fremont; a brother, Bill (Rhonda) of Grover Hill; a sister, Donna (Norman) Williamson, Willshire; and 11 grandchildren.
 He retired from General Dynamics in Lima and trained standardbred horses full time. He was a member of Zion United Brethren in Christ Church, Willshire, the Mercer County Harness Horse Association, Ohio Harness Horsemanís Association, the U.S. Trotting Association and the Indiana Standardbred Association.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, the Revs. M.E. Burckett and Mark Rutledge officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Mary Rose Bergman
 Mary Rose Bergman, 89, formerly of Fort Recovery, died early today, Nov. 6, 2003, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
 She was born Jan. 18, 1914, in Fort Recovery, to John and Mary Maxwell OíConnor. On Oct. 11, 1966, she married Harry Bergman who died Feb. 19, 1980.
 Surviving are five stepsons, Ralph (Mary), Walter (Kathryn), Melvin (Peg) and Floyd (Joan), all of Fort Recovery, and Jack (Jean) of St. Henry; four stepdaughters, Ruth Finch, Dayton, and Betty Jean (Cy) Brockman, Margie (William) Hooker and Elsie (Roscoe) Timmerman, all of Fort Recovery; two stepdaughters-in-law, Lucille and Mercedes, both of Fort Recovery; 56 stepgrandchildren and a number of stepgreat- and stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two stepsons, Bob and Lavern; two stepsons-in-law, Robert Finch and Norbert Vogel; a stepdaughter-in-law, Emerita Bergman; and three stepgrandchildren.
 She formerly worked as bookkeeper at Fort Recovery Monuments and St. Peter Neurological Center. She also served as a Mercer County Chronicle columnist. A 1932 graduate of Fort Recovery High School, she was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, the Altar Sodality and Daughters of Isabella Chapter 810, all of Fort Recovery.
 Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Paul Wohlwend officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. The Daughters of Isabella will conduct a prayer service there at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
 Contributions can be made to St. Peter Neurological Center.

None Reported

Clarence Donovan
 Clarence E. ìJackî Donovan, 83, 9139 U.S. 127, Celina, died at 11:31 p.m. Nov. 1, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 He was born July 7, 1920, in Mercer County, to Charles Sr. and Trecia Alexander Donovan. On June 22, 1940, he married Evelyn L. Strabel who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, James (Elaine) of Cecil and Daniel (Janet) of Mendon; five daughters Patricia (Leon) Reynolds, Brunswick, Carol (Lester) Etzler, Willshire, Kathleen (Robert) Schwartz, Decatur, Ind., Joann (Michael) Valentine, Rockford, and Cindy (Steve) Bronson, Warrenton, Va.; three sisters, Ruth Chaney, Mendon, Marie Howell, Celina, and Mary French, Coldwater; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Heindel, Celina, and Pauline Donovan, St. Marys; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
 Deceased are five brothers, Floyd, Ralph, Charles Jr., Paul and Dale, and two sisters, Carrie Britten and Dorothy Rutter.
 He retired as a foreman at New Idea, Coldwater, after 42 years of service and served with the U.S. Armyís 110th Mountain Division during World War II. He was a member of St. Paulís Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post, all of Celina, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5135, Coldwater.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Tom Arheit officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paulís Lutheran Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Clara Gritzmaker
 Clara A. Gritzmaker, 93, formerly of 212 E. Walnut St., Botkins, died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 2003, at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney.
 She was born Feb. 12, 1910, in Shelby County, to Herman and Amelia Meckstroth Elshoff. On June 3, 1937, she married Edwin Gritzmaker who died May 10, 1973.
 Surviving are a sister, Alice (Robert) Andrews, Cleveland; four nephews and four nieces.
 Deceased are eight brothers, Emil, Edwin, Ferdinand, Elmer, Lawrence, Leonard and two infants, and a sister, Caroline Weber.
 She retired as a teacher at McCartyville Elementary School near Anna. She helped with coupon refunding to benefit Auglaize School in New Bremen. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, the Womenís Guild and the Senior Citizens, all of Kettlersville, and the Shelby County Retired Teachers Association.
 Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with Charles Moeller and the Rev. Fred B. Lacuesta officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery near New Knoxville.
 Calling is after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the church memorial fund.
 Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen has charge of arrangements.

Robert Klosterman
 Robert E. Klosterman, 48, 1899 Flaler Road, Fort Recovery, died Nov. 2, 2003, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Death was due to natural causes.
 He was born Oct. 15, 1955, in Coldwater, to Wilfred and Mary Ann Link Klosterman. His mother survives in Fort Recovery.
 Also surviving are two brothers, Donald (Sue) of Celina and Dale of Fort Recovery; and four sisters, Donna Jean (Tom) Shawd, Columbus, Paula (Steve) King, Powell, Debra Bergman, Westerville, and Kristine (Jerry) Meiring, Lewis Center.
 He was employed as parts manager at K & L Tractor Sales in Fort Recovery. A 1973 Fort Recovery High School graduate, he was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. He also was a member, treasurer and youth charity campaign chairman for Fort Recovery Knights of Columbus Council 3324.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Paul Wohlwend officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. A wake service is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday and the K of C will meet there for a 7:45 p.m. service.
 Contributions can be made to the Robert E. Klosterman Memorial Scholarship.

Robert Teeters
 Robert J. ìBobbyî Teeters, 38, 509 W. Bremen St., New Knoxville, formerly of St. Marys, was found dead at his residence Nov. 2, 2003. Death was due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to funeral home reports.
 He was born April 5, 1965, in St. Marys, to Robert and Gayo Place Teeters. His mother survives in Buckland.
 Also surviving are his fiancee, Carrie Waterman, New Knoxville; two sons, Brian of St. Marys and Jeff of Cairo; a daughter, Nicole of St. Marys; two half brothers, Shawn and Jason, both of Naples, Fla.; a half sister, Kendra of St. Marys; and two grandsons.
 His grandparents are deceased.
 He was employed as a press operator at Stolle Corp. in Sidney.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
 Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Leland Young
 Leland B. ìLeeî Young, 91, formerly of 404 W. Market St., Celina, died at 4:10 a.m. Nov. 3, 2003, at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys.
 He was born March 31, 1912, in Van Wert County, to Soloman and Emma Mace Young. On March 25, 1938, he married Ruth Lura Goodnick who died Jan. 9, 2000.
 Surviving are a son, Gary (Carol) of Celina; a daughter, Joyce Toler, Celina; a sister-in-law, Leota Young, Van Wert; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a son, Barry Dee; a brother, Forrest Young; two sisters, Cleo Green and Berdinia Shaw; and a granddaughter.
 He retired from Celina Financial Corporation as an insurance inspector. He later was manager of the former A & P Grocery in Celina and a Lima News carrier.
 A graduate of Union High School in Van Wert County and Fort Wayne Business College in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, a former officer and trustee of the Mercer County Sportsmenís Association and a member of Woodmen of the World. He formerly served as treasurer of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Celina.
 Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina, and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the church.
 Contributions can be made to the Otterbein Benevolent Fund.

Adrian Alt
 Rockford native Adrian Leon Alt, 82, 1947 Mountain Gap Road, Richburg, S.C., died Nov. 2, 2003, at Springdale Healthcare in Camden, S.C.
 He was born April 23, 1921, in Rockford, to Adam and Maude Oliver Alt.
 Surviving with his wife, Norma C., are two sons, Daniel Kevin (Patricia) and John Adrian (Rudy), all of Richburg; a daughter, Linda (Jerry) Berne, Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Gloria Hannefeld, Continental; and seven grandchildren.
 He was a retired dairy farmer and served as commissioner of the Chester County Soil and Water Conservation District for 21 years. He was a member of Mount Dearborn United Methodist Church, Great Falls, S.C., where he had served as chairman of the board and a Sunday School teacher. A Celina High School graduate, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart.
 Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Revs. Sandra Hatchell and Carlisle Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Richburg.
 Calling is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home, Great Falls.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Ovada Bollenbacher
 Ovada V. Bollenbacher, 90, 425 W. Fayette St., Celina, died at 10:01 a.m. Nov. 2, 2003, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
 She was born July 25, 1913, in Coldwater, to Charles and Flora Buck Andrew. On Oct. 29, 1937, she married Floyd Bollenbacher who died June 1, 1996.
 Surviving are a daughter, Jane (Larry) Ford, Rockford; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are a brother, Glen Andrew, and two sisters, Mildred Hamilton and Arvesta Martz.
 She retired as a cafeteria worker from the Celina City Schools and was a member of St. Paulís United Methodist Church in Celina.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
 Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Clarence Donovan
 Clarence E. ìJackî Donovan, 83, 9139 U.S. 127, Celina, died at 11:31 p.m. Nov. 1, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
   He was born July 7, 1920, in Mercer County, to Charles Sr. and Trecia Alexander Donovan. On June 22, 1940, he married Evelyn L. Strabel who survives.
 Also surviving are two sons, James (Elaine) of Cecil and Daniel (Janet) of Mendon; five daughters, Patricia (Leon) Reynolds, Brunswick, Carol (Lester) Etzler, Willshire, Kathleen (Robert) Schwartz, Decatur, Ind., Joann (Michael) Valentine, Rockford, and Cindy (Steve) Bronson, Warrenton, Va.; three sisters, Ruth Chaney, Mendon, Marie Howell, Celina, and Mary French, Coldwater; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Heindel, Celina, and Pauline Donovan, St. Marys; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
 Deceased are five brothers, Floyd, Ralph, Charles Jr., Paul and Dale.
 He retired as a foreman at New Idea, Coldwater, after 42 years of service and served with the U.S. Armyís 110th Mountain Division during World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post, all of Celina, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5135, Coldwater.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lehman Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Tom Arheit officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paulís Lutheran Cemetery, Celina.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the church.

Sylvester Dues
 Sylvester ìVesî Dues, 83, Philothea Road, Coldwater, died at 3:42 p.m. Nov. 2, 2003, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
 He was born March 5, 1920, in Philothea, to John and Catherine Evers Dues. On Oct. 25, 1944, he married Wilma Lange who survives.
 Also surviving are four sons, Henry (Rose) and Sam (Cindy), all of Philothea, Marvin of Rossburg, and Nick of Placitas, N.M.; six daughters, Jane (Tom) Laux, Bernie (Ron) Gross, Lucy (Dave) Rindler and Marie (Don) Weitzel, all of St. Henry, Doris (Lavaughn) Muhlenkamp, Trinity, Ind., and Sandy Grieshop, Celina; 27 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
 Deceased are two brothers, Roman and Clarence; a sister, Mary Dillhoff; and a grandchild.
 He was a farmer and a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and the Menís Holy Name Society, both of Philothea, and the Mercer County Farm Bureau.
 Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Dorn officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
 Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Reva Herbst
 Reva A. Herbst, 88, of Wapakoneta, died Nov. 2, 2003, at her residence.
 She was born Feb. 13, 1915, in Harrod, to Frank E. and Cecile F. Rambo Tabler. On May 1, 1954, she married Roger K. Herbst who died Nov. 3, 1994.
 Surviving are a daughter, Karen (Carl) Jones, Wapakoneta; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
 A daughter, Betty Boyer, is deceased.
 She was co-owner of Koneta Cleaners.
 Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, the Rev. Samuel Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
 Calling is 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
 Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robert Klosterman
 Robert E. Klosterman, 48, 1899 Flaler Road, Fort Recovery, died Nov. 2, 2003, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Death was due to natural causes.
 Arrangements are pending at Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Lucile Pattison
 Yorkshire native Lucile Birt Pattison, 89, of Springfield, died at 2:47 p.m. Oct. 31, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield.
 She was born Sept. 21, 1914, in Yorkshire, to Vermont and Lura Monroe Bennett. Her husbands, Orvin Ray Birt and John Pattison, are deceased.
 Surviving are five sons, Robert Dan (Judy) Birt, Marcellus, Mich., Thomas Neal (Marlene) Birt, Campbellsville, Ky., David Wayne (Vickie) Birt, Ted Orvin Birt and Lee Bernard (Sandra) Birt, all of Springfield; two daughters, Janet Ruth (Al) Foster, Enon, and Nancy Joy (Chris) Booksh, Springfield; a brother, Dwight Bennett, Mendon; two sisters, Marjorie Banks, Yorkshire, and Helen (Larry) Stemm, Springfield; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
 A brother, Glenn Bennett, and a sister, Ruth Birt, are deceased.
 She was a member of Maiden Lane Church of God, Springfield.
 Private graveside rites will be held at Shook Cemetery near Rossburg. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Randall Spence officiating.
 Contributions can be made to the church.
 Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home, Springfield, has charge of arrangements.

Leland Young
 Former Celina resident Leland Young, 91, died today, Nov. 3, 2003, at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys.
 Arrangements are pending at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina.

Beulah Boshers
 Beulah Mae Boshers, 87, of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, St. Marys, died Oct. 31, 2003, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.
 She was born April 29, 1916, in Athens, Tenn., to Jake and Charity Tennal Franks. On Sept. 24, 1938, she married Ernest Boshers, who preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1984.
 Surviving is a son, William (Gloria) of Cincinnati; a daughter, Wilma (Stephen) Erickson, Dayton; two sisters, Ethel Manard, Xenia, and Frances Deford McClelland, Tellico Plains, Tenn.; and five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandson.
 She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence, Jesse and Archie Franks.
 She was known in the professional wrestling field as Bounciní Beulah Boshers. She gained notoriety in the 1950s as a promoter of professional wrestling on WDTN Channel 2, Dayton.
 She retired from the Canteen Corp., Dayton, after 38 years of service as a manager. She was a member of the Reed Springs Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Tenn., and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge.
 Services and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park Chapel in Sweetwater.
 Calling begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 4.
 Funeral arrangements were handled by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
 Donations may be directed to the church.

Esther Yahl
 Esther B. Yahl, 74, formerly of 644 E. South St., St. Marys, died at 1:58 a.m. Oct. 31, 2003, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
 She was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Sidney to Henry and Theresa Schneider Behr. On Aug. 28, 1950, she married Jerome J. Yahl, who died May 30, 1989.
 Surviving are three daughters, Barbara (Bernard) Poeppelman, McCartyville, Dorothy (Doug) Custenborder, Greenville, and Rita (Michael) Daughtery, St. Marys; three brothers, Clarence Behr, Botkins, Wilbur Behr, Fryburg, and Albert Behr, Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Adelma Siefring, Burkettsville; and six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
 She was preceded in death by an infant.
 She was a retired employee of Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys, and also had worked at the former Buchananís Department Store in St. Marys. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its Altar Sodality.
 Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Leo Hoying officating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.
 Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
 Memorials may be directed to the National Parkinsonís Foundation.

November 2003

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