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Surnames: KUCK,  Orloe S.  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  Theodore  
Mother's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Sarah  
Spouse's Surnames: STREFELT,   Dorothy E.  
Obituary  Date: Dec. 18, 1990  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Lima-Orloe S. KUCK, 74, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1990, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born July 12, 1916, in Auglaize County to Theodore and Sarah (LAMMERS) KUCK. On March 16, 1946, he married Dorothy STREFELT, who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Daniel and John, both of Lima; a daughter, Mrs. Col. Michael (Elaine) ZETTLER, Springfield, Va.; seven grandchildren; a brother Harold, Miami, Fla; and three sisters, Mrs. Viola EVERSMAN and Mrs. Albert (Marcella) CLAUSING, both of New Knoxville; and Mrs. Frank (Adella) WILSON, Jackson Center. He was preceded in death by two daughters. Mr. KUCK was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired in 1980 after 25 years in the maintenance department of Lima Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Siferd Westwood Chapel with the Rev. Marion Hanover officiating. Burial will be Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. The preferred memorial is to the St. Rita's Hospice Program.
  Date: Fri Oct 13 17:42:46 2000

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Surnames: STREFELT, KUCK,  Dorothy E.  
Father's Surnames: STREFELT,  John  
Mother's Surnames: BROCKMAN,   Laura  
Spouse's Surnames: KUCK,   Orloe S.  
Obituary  Date: February 9, 2000  
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Source: Lima News
Obituary / Additional Information: Dorothy E. KUCK, 76, died at 3:40 p.m. Feb 9, 2000 at the St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born Dec. 30, 19223, in Cincinnati to John and Laura BROCKMAN STREFELT. On March 16, 1946, she married Orloe S. KUCK, who died Dec. 18, 1990. Mrs. KUCK had been a nurse's aide at Lima Memorial Hospital and Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Daniel (Sharran) KUCK and John (Nancy) KUCK, both of Lima; a daughter, Elaine (Michael) ZETTLER of Oklahoma; three sisters, Anna Mae HILL of Arizona and Laura FREIDHOF and Thelma STREFELT, both of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy Mary and Laureen Sarah KUCK; a brother, Alvin "Boots" STREFELT; and a sister, Vera STREFELT. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Siferd Funeral Homes, Westwood chapel. The Rev. Larry Hopkins will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call one hour prior to servces Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Park United Methodist Church.
  Date: Fri Oct 13 17:52:31 2000

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Surnames: KUCK,  R.W. (Reinhart)  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  George  
Mother's Surnames: KNIERM,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: KUENNING,   Erma  
Obituary  Date: May 28, 1954  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Bremen- Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Vornholt Mortuary for R.W. KUCK, 60, an Auglaize County commissioner since January, 1953, who died late Thursday in the Joint Township Memorial Hospital at St. Marys where he was admitted Wednesday. Mr. KUCK, elected to county office in November, 1952, was a Republican and a former postmaster here. He and a brother, Ferd, operated the Kuck Oil Company at New Knoxville 13 years and sold it to another firm five years ago. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the American legion. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church and of the Men's Brotherhood. Burial will be in the German Protestant Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Erma; a son Eugene, Route 1, New Bremen; a daughter, Mrs. Edward NOBLE, St. Marys; his mother, Mrs. Mary KUCK, New Knoxville; two brothers Ferd and Harry KUCK, both of New Knoxville, and four grandchildren. The body will remain at the funeral home and friends may call until time of the services.
Linda Klaer  Date: Sat Oct 14 03:12:00 2000

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Surnames: KUCK,  Sylvanus T.  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  Theodore  
Mother's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Sarah  
Spouse's Surnames: KATTERHENRY,   Ruth  
Obituary  Date: Sept 24, 1984  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville- Sylvanus T. KUCK, 75, Route 1, New Knoxville, died of an apparent heart attack at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital at 1:28 p.m. Sept. 24, 1984. He was born May 26, 1909 southeast of New Knoxville to Theodore H. and Sarah (LAMMERS) KUCK. He married Ruth KATTERHENRY, who survives him, Feb. 14, 1936. Other survivors are a daughter, Ella Mae HEFFNER, St. Marys; two sons, Kenneth, Loma Linda, Calif. and Robert, Celina; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Wesley (Viola) EVERSMAN, New Knoxville; Mrs. Albert (Marcella) CLAUSING, St. Marys; Mrs. Frank (Adella) WILSON, Jackson Center; and two brothers Harold, N. Miami, Fla. and Orloe, Lima. Mr. KUCK, a retired carpenter, was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where he was a deacon and trustee. He sang in the church choir for 34 years. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, with Rev. Jon Coddington officiating. Burial will be at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call at Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville, Wednesday from 2-54 and 7-9 p.m. and at the church Thursday from 11-2 p.m. Preferred memorial gifts are to the American Heart Association.
  Date: Sat Oct 14 03:23:15 2000

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Surnames: KUCK,  Theodore H.  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  Ernst  
Mother's Surnames: NIEMEYER,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Sarah  
Obituary  Date: Feb. 5, 1970  
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Source: Sidney newspaper
Obituary / Additional Information: Theodore H. KUCK, age 87, of R.R.2, St. Marys, died Thursday at 11:55 p.m. at Joint Township Memorial Hospital of complications. He had been ailing for some time and was a patient at the local hospital since December 9. A native of Auglaize County, he was born February 27, 1882, the son of the late Ernst and Elizabeth NIEMEYER KUCK. On March 1, 1905, he married Sarah LAMMERS who died June 22, 1958. Surviving are six children, Mrs. Wesley (Viola) EVERSMAN, R.R.1, New Knoxville; Sylvanus KUCK, New Knoxville; Mrs. Albert (Marcella) CLAUSING, R.R.1, St. Marys; Harold KUCK, North Miami, Florida; Orloe KUCK, Lima, and Mrs. Ed (Adella) HEFFNER, Wapakoneta. There are also 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. He was the last member of his family, having been preceded in death by two sisters, a brother, four half sisters, and three half brothers. For years Mr. KUCK had farmed in the New Knoxville area. Mr. KUCK was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville and the Adult Bible Class of the church. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. Funeral services are arranged for 2 p.m. Monday in the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, with the Rev. Kenneth H. Worthman to officiate. Interment will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral home in New Knoxville anytime Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of rites.
  Date: Sat Oct 14 03:35:33 2000

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Surnames: LAMMERS, KUCK,  Sarah M.  
Father's Surnames: LAMMERS,  Louis  
Mother's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: KUCK,   Theodore H.  
Obituary  Date: June 22, 1958  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, June 23- Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth KUCK, age 74, wife of Theodore H. KUCK, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, where she had been removed a few days earlier from her home here. She had been suffering with complications for four weeks. Mrs. KUCK was born Dec. 10, 1883, near New Knoxville, the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth MECKSTROTH LAMMERS. On March 1, 1905 she was married to Theodore H. KUCK with whom she was privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary three years ago. Left to mourn her death in addition to her husband are six children, Mrs. Wesley (Viola) EVERSMAN, R.R. 1, New Knoxville, Sylvanus T. KUCK, R.R.1, New Knoxville, Mrs. Albert (Marcella) CLAUSING, R.R.2 St. Marys, Harold KUCK, Miami, Fla., Orloe KUCK, Lima, and Mrs. Ed (Adella) HEFFNER, Wapakoneta, two brothers, William LAMMERS, St. Marys and Henry LAMMERS, New Knoxville, and a sister, Mrs. Herman SCHROLUCKE, Sidney, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There are many friends. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ (E&R), the German Bible Class and the Ladies Aid. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Church of Christ (E&R) with the Rev. F.J. Lowenbergh officiating. Burial will take place in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Bremen, after Tuesday noon until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be taken to the church to lie there in state until the hour of the services.
Linda Klaer  Date: Sat Oct 14 03:50:04 2000

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Surnames: KUCK,  William H.  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  Ernst  
Mother's Surnames: NIEMEYER,   Elisabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: HOGE,   Anna  
Obituary  Date: July 28, 1933  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, July 29-William H. KUCK residing four miles northeast of New Knoxville passed to his reward Friday, July 28th at noon at the age of 59 years, 28 days. The cause of his demise was cancer of the liver and bowels with which he suffered acutely for the past three months. Mr. KUCK was born July 1, 1974 in New Knoxville. His parents were Ernst and Elisabeth (NIEMEYER) KUCK. He was batized and reared in the faith and teaching of the Reformed Church to which faith he was loyal to the last. His mother after the death of Mr. KUCK married Mr. Ernst HUELSMEYER, whose death occurred about a year ago. In March 1899, Mr. KUCK united in wedlock with Miss Anna HOGE. This union was blessed with four children of whom one died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved widow and three children: Edwin KUCK, at home, Mrs. Ernst (Melinda) HEHR, New Bremen, and Rev. Julius KUCK, Kansas City, Mo., one brother, Theodore H. KUCK, three miles southeast of New Knoxville, a sister Mrs. Henry (Lena) HOFFMAN, New Bremen and the following half brothers and half sisters: Geo. K. KUCK, New Knoxville, Benj. HUELSMEYER, Botkins, Mrs. Sam (Elisabeth) ENGEL, Anna, Mrs. Henry (Sarah) "Hoge" (should be HOWE), Kettlersville, Mrs. Harry WIEHE, New Bremen, and a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Funeral has temporarily been arranged for Monday at 1:30 from his late residence and at 2:00 p.m. at the church. This is definite if agreeable to Dr. Kunst who today chanced to be away on a trip to Cincinnati and could not be consulted.
Linda Klaer  Date: Sat Oct 14 04:05:06 2000

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Surnames: KUCK, KUHLHORST,  Esther E.  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  Ernst  
Mother's Surnames: FRYE,   Laura  
Spouse's Surnames: KUHLHORST,   Leo C.  
Obituary  Date: Dec.13, 1984  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Bremen-Esther E. KUHLHORST, 228 N. Main St. New Bremen, died Thruday, Dec .13, 1968 at 1:45 p.m. in the Lone Pine Nursing Home, New Bremen. She was born March 25, 1896 in New Knoxville to Ernst and Laura KUCK. She was married in September 1922 to Leo KUHLHORST, who died in 1949. Surviving are two children, June KUHLHORST of New Bremen and Walter KUHLHORST of Lucasville; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Walter KUCK of Stewart, Fla. Mrs. KUHLHORST has always been a homemaker. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville with Mrs. KUHLHORST's grandson, the Rev. Neal KUHLHORST, officiating. There will be no visitation. Gilberg Funeral Home in New Bremen is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Klaer  Date: Sat Oct 14 04:13:33 2000

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Surnames: ELSHOFF, KUHLMAN,  Matilda E.  
Father's Surnames: ELSHOFF,  William  
Mother's Surnames: SETTLAGE,   Sarah  
Spouse's Surnames: KUHLMAN,   Leroy B.  
Obituary  Date: February 17, 1998  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Matilda E. KUHLMAN, 92, formerly of 104 W. Spring Street, New Knoxville, died at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 17, 1998 at Dorothy Love Retirement Ceneter, Sidney. She was born April 29, 1905 in Van Buren Twonship, Shelby County to William and Sarah (SETTLAGE) ELSHOFF. On April 29, 1927 she married Leroy B. KUHLMAN and he died Dec. 21, 1979. She is survived by a son and daughter- in-law, Lee and JoAnn KUHLMAN, New Knoxville; four grandsons and wives, Mark and Elisabeth KUHLMAN, Cresent Springs, Kentucky,; John and Joan KUHLMAN, Batesville, Indiana; Stven and Rebecca KUHLMAN, Cincinnati; Paul and Benita KUHLMAN, Avon, South Dakota; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Ben, Lewis, August, Harry ELSHOFF and two sisters, Hilda and Mary. Mrs. KUHLMAN, a homemaker was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where she was a member of the Women's Guild, and also taught Sunday School for many years. She was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Church of Christ Heritage Room with Rev. David Hunt and Rev. Fred Lacuesta officiating. Burail will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Firday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville. Memorials may be directed to the Church Radio Fund.
  Date: Sat Oct 14 12:47:46 2000

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Surnames: KUHLMAN,  Leroy B.  
Father's Surnames: KUHLMAN,  Herman  
Mother's Surnames: LUTTERBEIN,   Amalia  
Spouse's Surnames: ELSHOFF,   Matilda  
Obituary  Date: December 21, 1979  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Leroy B. KUHLMAN, 74, of 104 W. Spring St. New Knoxville, died at 7:55 p.m. Friday in Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for five years and had been hospitalized from time to time the past two years. Mr. KUHLMAN was president of the Peoples Savings Bank of New Knoxville. Born April 16, 1905 in New Knoxville, he was the son of Herman and Amalia (LUTTERBEIN) KUHLMAN. On April 29, 1927 he was married to Matilda ELSHOFF, who survives with a son Lee KUHLMAN, New Knoxville, four grandsons; four sisters, Mrs. Henry (Meta) SHOPPMAN, New Haven, Ind.; and Mrs. Herman (Alvina) HOLL, Mrs. William (Araminta) THIEMAN and Mrs. Oliver (Mildred) VORDERMARK, all of New Knoxville and a brother, Norman KUHLMAN, St. Marys. Four brothers, Henry, Reinhard, Arthur, and Lawrence KUHLMAN and three sisters, Mrs. William (Ida) WELLMAN, Mrs. Julius (Selma) EVERSMAN and Mrs. Roy (Clara) HEADAPOHL preceded Mr. KUHLMAN in death. An active member of the First United Chnurch of Christ, he also belonged to the Kiwanis Club and the New Knoxville Civic Association which named him Citizen of the Year in 1977. Mr. KUHLMAN served as church treasurer for many years and was a member of the State of Ohio Division of anks. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Richard W. Sather officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cememtery, New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church form 11 a.m. Monday until the time of services.
  Date: Sat Oct 14 13:00:10 2000

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Surnames: FLEDDERJOHN, LAMMERS,  Matilda M.  
Father's Surnames: FLEDDERJOHN,  Frederick Henry  
Mother's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,   Sophia  
Spouse's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Fred W.  
Obituary  Date: January 3, 1972  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Mrs. Matilda M. LAMMERS, 89, of New Knoxville, died at 12:30 a.m. today in Joint Township Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. Death was due to complications after a two year illness. Born in Shelby County, August 2, 1883, she was the daughter of Frederick Henry and Sophia MECKSTROTH FLEDDERJOHN. On March 12 1907 she was married to Fred W. LAMMERS who died in 1962. Three children survive. They are the Rev. Mr. Paul W. LAMMERS, Center Point, Ind., Mrs. Olaf (Tabitha) HOELSCHER, Cincinnati; and Silas O. Lammers of R.R. 1, New Knoxville. Ten grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. One son, Victor, died at the age of 14. Also surviving are the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Wesley (Elizabeth) LAMMERS, New Knoxville; Mrs. Ben (Wilhelmina) WIERWILLE, New Knoxville; Herman FLEDDERJOHN, Toledo, and Reinhart FLEDDERJOHN, Scottsdale, Ariz. Two brothers, Henry and Silas and three sisters, Mrs. Louis (Caroline) EVERSMAN, Mrs. William (Lydia) RODEHEFFER and Mrs. Emma COOK are deceased. Mrs. LAMMERS was a member of the First United church of Christ in New Knoxville and was active in the Ladies Aid, the Bible Class and the Women's Guild of the church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Mr. Kenneth Worthman officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and until 11:00 a.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of services.
  Date: Sat Oct 14 13:30:17 2000

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Surnames: LAMMERS,  Benjamin  
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Spouse's Surnames: KOLTHOFF,   Louetta  
Obituary  Date: November 13, 1981  
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Source: newspaper clipping
Obituary / Additional Information: Benjamin LAMMERS, 87, formerly of Apt D., Amherst Village, Sidney, died on Friday, Novemer 13, at 2:30 a.m. in the Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Sidney. He was born on September 4, 1894 in Auglaize County. On February 12, 1920 he married Louetta KOLTHOFF who survives. Other survivors include one son, Robert, Titusville, Fla. and one sister, Mrs. Salome NIEMEYER, Lima. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Sidney. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Church with the Rev. Robert Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday until the time of the services at the church.
  Date: Sat Oct 14 20:13:11 2000

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Surnames: HENKENER, LAMMERS,  Viola W.  
Father's Surnames: HENKENER,  George  
Mother's Surnames: FENNEMAN,   Magdalena  
Spouse's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Henry H.  
Obituary  Date: January 14, 1994  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Viola W. LAMMERS, 97, of 104 Hoge St., New Knoxville, died Friday, January 14, 1994, at 3:35 a.m. at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. she was born April 25, 1896, in Washington Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of George and Magdalena (FENNEMAN) HENKENER. On November 22, 1917, she married Henry H. LAMMERS, who is deceased. Mrs. LAMMERS is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Martha) HOELSCHER and Mrs. Vern (Joann) FELDWISCH, both of New Knoxville; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one half- sister, Mary KUCK of Sidney; and one sister-in-law, Sevilla HENKENER of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by one son, Lewis LAMMERS, two brothers, Walter and Cornelius HENKENER, and two sisters, Henrietta HUELSMEYER and Emma HENKENER. A homemaker, Mrs. LAMMERS was an avid seamstress. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where she was a member of the Women's Guild and was a Sunday School Teacher. Funeral servicess wil be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, with Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. New Knoxville. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Radio Broadcast fund.
  Date: Sun Oct 15 08:03:18 2000

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Surnames: LAMMERS,  Henry H.  
Father's Surnames: LAMMERS,  Lewis H.  
Mother's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: HENKENER,   Viola W.  
Obituary  Date: August 31, 1981  
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Source: Wapakoneta Dailly News.
Obituary / Additional Information: Henry H. LAMMERS, 86, of New Knoxville, died Monday, August 31, at 3:28 a.m. iin Lima Memorial Hospital of surgery complications. He had been a patient for two weeks. Born November 10, 1894 near New Knoxville, he was the son of Lewis H. and Elizabeth (MECKSTROTH) LAMMERS. He was married November 22, 1917 to Viola W. HENKERNER, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Lewis, of New Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Martha) HOELSCHER and Mrs. Vernon (Joann) FELDWISCH, both of New Knoxville; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Three sisters and a brother have preceded him in death. Mr. LAMMERS was a retired farmer. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where the services will be held Wednesday, September 2, with the Rev. Richard W. Sather officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Hoome, New Knoxville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday after 11 a.m. at the church Memorials may be directed to the First United Church of Christ Memorial Fund.
  Date: Sun Oct 15 08:13:53 2000

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Surnames: MECKSTROTH, LAMMERS,  Christena Elizabeth  
Father's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,  William  
Mother's Surnames: HOLTKAMP, Christena Elisabeth   
Spouse's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Lewis H.  
Obituary  Date: Oct 14, 1932  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Mrs. Christena Elizabeth LAMMERS 74, wife of Louis H. LAMMERS, died at 3:15 this morning at her home one and a half miles southeast of New Knoxville. Mrs. LAMMERS was one of the best known and highly esteemed citizens in that community. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William MECKSTROTH and was born near New Knoxville, February 6, 1858. She was united in marriage of March 1, 1883, to Louis H. LAMMERS, who survives, together with two sons and two daughters, Henry and William LAMMERS, Mrs. Theo. H. KUCK and Mrs. Herman SCHROLUCKE all residing in New Knoxville. Mrs. LAMMERS was a devout member of the German Reformed church at New Knoxville, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Dr. L.J. Kunst officiating. Burial in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery.
  Date: Sun Oct 15 08:22:43 2000

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Surnames: LAMMERS,  Lewis H. (Louis)  
Father's Surnames: LAMMERS,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: WIERWILLE,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,   Elizabeth  
Obituary  Date: April 15, 1940  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, April 16-Lewis H. LAMMERS, age 81, widely known retired farmer who lived all of his life on his farm one mile southeast of New Knoxville, In Washington Township, died of apoplexy at 7:30 o'clock Monday night. Death came suddenly although he had been in failing health for some time. Mr. LAMMERS was born on the same farm where his death occurred. He was born September 24, 1858, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth WIERWILLE LAMMERS. On March 1, 1883, he married Elizabeth MECKSTROTH who preceded him in death on October 14, 1932. Surviving Mr. LAMMERS are four children, Mrs. Theodore H. (Sarah) KUCK, St. Marys Rt.3, William L. LAMMERS, Botkins R.R.1, Mrs. H. G. (Alwina) SCHROLUCKE, Sidney, and Henry H. LAMMERS, at home. One daughter Emma, died at the age of two years. Mrs. Charles A. MECKSTROTH, Botkins, R.R.1 and Mrs. Fredericka VORDERMARK, New Knoxville, are sisters. There are 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. LAMMERS was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Reformed church at New Knoxville. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his late residence and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical Reformed church with Dr. O. B. Moor officiating. Burial will take place in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening at the residence.
  Date: Sun Oct 15 08:35:42 2000

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Surnames: LAMMERS,  Lewis H.  
Father's Surnames: LAMMERS,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: HENKENER,   Viola  
Spouse's Surnames: SCHMIDT,   Wilma  
Obituary  Date: June 16, 1989  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville-Lewis H. LAMMERS, 70, Botkins Angle Road, died while on vaction at 6:45 Friday, June 16, 1989, at Mitchell Methodist Hospital, Mitchell, S.D. He was born Dec. 7, 1918, in New Knoxville, to Henry and Viola (HENKENER) LAMMERS. On Dec. 4, 1942, he married Wilma SCHMIDT, who survives. He is also survived by his mother in New Knoxville; two sons, the Rev. Tom, Hankinson, N.D.; Ted, New Knoxville; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Patricia) TIPPIE, Rapid City, S.D.; eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Martha) HOELSCHER and Mrs. Vernon (Joann) FELDWISCH, both of New Knoxville. Mr. LAMMERS was retired from farming. He was a member of the New Knoxville Local Board of Education from 1966 to 1974. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ where he was president of the consistory, a deacon and an elder. Services will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at the church with the Rev. Jon Coddington and Nathan Wierwille officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Vornholt- Miller Funeral Home. The preferred memorials are the Amercan Lung Association and the Church's Radio Broadcast Fund.
  Date: Sun Oct 15 08:45:39 2000

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Surnames: STROH,  Charles E.  
Father's Surnames: STROH,  Elmer J.  
Mother's Surnames: DETJEN,   Emma L.  
Spouse's Surnames: DOUTE,   Louise  
Obituary  Date: June 28, 1976  
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Source: Wapakokneta Daily News
Obituary / Additional Information: Charles E. (Buck) STROH, 51, Washington Pike, Route 2, Wapakoneta, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He had been a patient since June 4. Death was due to leukemia. Born July 3, 1924 in Moulton, he was the son of Elmer J. and Emma L. DETJEN STROH. They survive. On March 18, 1946 he married Louise DOUTE and she is also living. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary STROH, Columbus; Mrs. Greg (Susan) HUGHES, Cambridge,; one son, David STROH, student at OSU, Columbus, his mother-in- law, Mrs. Fred DOUTE, St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Miriam) KLEVEN, Westland, Mich.; two brothers, Kermit STROH, Route 3, Wapakoneta; Henry STROH, Route 4, Wapakoneta. Mr. STROH was a confirmed member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, where he served as deacon, trustee and leader of various groups. He worked as a farmer. Mr. STROH belonged to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America, the Idlewild Club, the Volunteer Firemans Mutual Benefit Association, the National Farmers Union, and the Moulton Gun Club. He was manager and a former player on the Moulton Merchants softball team. He served as past president of the Trinity Lutheran Mens Brotherhood and was the director of the Detjen Grain Compny, Moulton. Private services will be held Thursday morning in Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Friends may call at the Yoder, Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 Wednesday. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Blood Program, the American Coancer Society, or the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund.
  Date: Mon Oct 16 18:23:19 2000

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Surnames: RAIN, STROH,  Amanda Marie  
Father's Surnames: RAIN,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: RUWOLT,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: STROH,   Herman  
Obituary  Date: May 7, 1959  
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Source: Wapakoneta Daily News.
Obituary / Additional Information: Mrs. Amanda Maria STROH, 65, RR2, Wapakoneta, died in her sleep early this morning at her residence. She had suffered an extended heart illness. She was born August 20, 1893 in Auglaize County. Her parents were Henry and Mary RUWOLT RAIN. She was married Dec. 18, 1913 to Herman STROH who survives with two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Fentrus) BURK, RR1, Wapakoneta and Mrs. Burdette (Dorothy) METZGER, RR4, Wapakoneta and five grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Lester RAIN, Mansfield and two sisters, Mrs. Norma STANTON, Toledo and Mrs. LaVera HANGEN, Wapakoneta. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, E&R. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Siferd Funeral Home. Rev. J.W. Stoerker will officiate and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday.
  Date: Mon Oct 16 18:31:23 2000

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Surnames: BOWERSOCK,  Richard Daloon  
Father's Surnames: BOWERSOCK,  Lewis Vere  
Mother's Surnames: ZERKEL,   Carolyn  
Spouse's Surnames: THOMPSON,   Joan M.  
Obituary  Date: October 8, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Richard Daloon "Richie" BOWERSOCK, 74, of Lima, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, October 8, 2000 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born May 29, 1926, in Logan Township, Auglaize County, to Lewis Vere and Carolyn Fredericka (ZERKEL) BOWERSOCK. On Oct. 26, 1951, he married Joan M. THOMPSON, who survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Gregory L. BOWERSOCK, Robin L. (Cheryl) BOWERSOCK and Jeffery B. (Brenda) BOWERSOCK, all of Lima; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Dorothy) BOWERSOCK of Wapakoneta and three sisters, Lois Vere POSEY of Harrison, Mich., Jennie (Rev. Leonard) SPACHT of Wapakoneta and Norma Jean GREEN of Buckland. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Dean BOWERSOCK, one brother, Ralph BOWERSOCK and two sisters, Eunice RITTER and Lila BOWERSOCK. Mr. BOWERSOCK served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, and retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of military service. He also retired as manager of Defiance Commons in Wapakoneta. He was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ, American Legion Post 96, the Auglaize County Genealogical Society, of which he was vice president and former president, and the First Families of Van Wert and Auglaize Counties. He was a volunteer at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, and was the "Volunteer of the Year" in 2000, and received the valor award in 2000. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home in Cridersville, with the Rev. Carl Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Buckland Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
  Date: Mon Oct 16 22:19:34 2000

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Surnames: SCOTT, PLACE,  Claire L.  
Father's Surnames: SCOTT,  Stanley V.  
Mother's Surnames: WHETSTONE,   Mary Jane  
Spouse's Surnames: PLACE,   Delmar Scott  
Obituary  Date: October 8, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Claire L. PLACE, 91, died at 9:02 a.m. Sunday October 8, 2000, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1908, in Logan Township, Auglaize County to Stanley V. and Mary Jane (WHETSTONE) SCOTT. On August 27, 1927, she married Delmar Scott PLACE, who died May 18, 1973. Survivors include one son, Roger C. (Judith) PLACE of Toledo; one daughter, Evelyn M. (Paul R.) ZINK of Wapakoneta; nine grandchilren; 26 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Norma Jean PLACE; one grandson, Steven ZINK; one sister, Doris Evelyn SPEES; and two brothers, Edgar SCOTT and Walter C. SCOTT. Mrs. PLACE was a licensed practical nurse and had worked at the Ottawa Valley T.B. Hospital. She was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ and the Auglaize County Farm Bureau Women's Chorus. She was an accomplished vocalist. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville with the Rev. Jeanette Rode officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be held at the Buckland Cemetery following the memorial service. The family will receive friends from 9 -11 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckland United Church of Christ or to the Activities Fund of Auglaize Acres.
  Date: Mon Oct 16 22:30:01 2000

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Surnames: FOREMAN, KORPI,  Janet F.  
Father's Surnames: FOREMAN,  Jay Boal  
Mother's Surnames: HARPSTER,   Joyce  
Spouse's Surnames: KORPI,   Larry  
Death Record  Date: October 8, 2000  
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Source: Daily Standard, Celina
Obituary / Additional Information: Janet F. KORPI, 57, died following a lengthy illness at 10:55 a.m. at her residence at 621 Rolling Hills Drive in St. Marys. She was born July 21, 1943, in Scranton, Pa., to Jay Boal and Joyce (HARPSTER) FOREMAN. Her mother survives in Mansfield, Pa. On Aug 1, 1964, she married Larry KORPI, who survives. Other survivors are a son and his wife, Michael and Nicole of Hamilton; a daughter and her husband, Diane and Jon CIOLEK, Morrisville, N.Y.; mother-in- law, Toini, Van Etten, N.Y.; a sister, Barbara FOREMAN BELL, Hobbs, N.M.; and three grandchildren. Deceased are her father, father-in-law, August, and a brother-in-law, Richard BELL. She formerly worked in the food service group at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys and was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys. Services are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Haywood officiating. Burial is 11 a.m. Friday at Canfield Cemetery, Van Etten, N.Y. Calling is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Darke and Mercer Counties.
  Date: Mon Oct 16 22:48:28 2000

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Surnames: LAMMERS,  Paul W.  
Father's Surnames: LAMMERS,  Fred  
Mother's Surnames: FLEDDERJOHANN,   Matilda  
Spouse's Surnames: WIERWILLE,   Alice Marion  
Obituary  Date: August 29, 1993  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Indianapolis, Ind.-Rev. Paul LAMMERS, 85, 3525 E. Hanna Ave., died Sunday Aug. 29, 1993, at Altenheim Community. He was born July 4, 1908, near Julesburg, Colo. to Fred and Matilda (FLEDDERJOHN) LAMMERS. In 1934 he married Alice Marian WIERWILLE, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Jean NIEWALD and Lois BAUR, a son, Mark; eight grandchildrren; and a brother, Silas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Silas and Victor, and a sister, Tabitha. Rev. LAMMERS retired in 1974 after 32 years as a minister for the United Church of Christ. The LAMMERS family moved to a farm near New Knoxville, Ohio, in 1911 and he was confirmed at First Reformed (First UCC) Church in New Knoxville March 25, 1923. He was a 1927 graduate of New Knoxville High School, a 1931 graduate of Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio and a 1934 graduate of Central Seminary (now part of Eden Seminary) in Dayton, Ohio. Rev. LAMMERS served rural and small town churches in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He served on the National Heifer Project, Church World Service, C.R.O.P. and other relief programs and helped collect milk goats for and visited Ghana, W. Africa in 1963. His hobbies included organic gardening, genetic experimentation wih edible soybeans, breeding and training border collies, reading and senior citizen activities. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at G.H. Hermann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Friends may call from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
  Date: Tue Oct 17 18:08:05 2000

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Surnames: ELSASS, MANN,   
Father's Surnames: ELSASS,  Jacob  
Mother's Surnames: ,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: MANN,   Lewis  
Obituary  Date: June 3, 1944  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Mrs. Lewis (Anna) MANN, age 75, died last eveing at 10:30 o'clock seven miles southeast of Wapakoneta, She was a native of Clay township a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary M.(Kies) ELSASS. On Nov. 1, 1892, she was married to Lewis MANN who survives along with these children: Edward W., R.R.2, Wapakoneta, Mrs. Cora BONNORONT, Botkins R.R.1, Mrs. Catherine REGULA, R.R.1, Jackson Center, Mrs. Amanda METZ, R.R. 5, Wapakoneta, Mrs. Cleta KOSSEL, and Harry E. MANN, R.R.1, Jackson Center, Mrs. Marie KOCH, R.R.5, Wapakoneta. There are eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Sisters and brothers are Mrs. Sophia REINHART, John ELSASS, Mrs. Lewis BLANK, Wapakoneta, Mike ELSASS, Botkins, Mrs. Mary KEMPER, Sam ELSASS, Wapakoneta, Chris E. ELSASS, Botkins, and Mrs. Louise SCHUMANN, St. Johns. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at St. Marys's Lutheran church, Clay township.
  Date: Wed Oct 18 18:27:36 2000

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Surnames: NIEMEYER,  Frank L.  
Father's Surnames: NIEMEYER,  Frederick C.  
Mother's Surnames: HOBERG,   Louise  
Spouse's Surnames: BROCKMAN,   Ruth  
Obituary  Date: September 15, 1981  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Frank L. NIEMEYER, Sr., 88, a resident of Lone Pine Nursing Home in New Bremen for the past two years, died at 9:23 a.m. today in Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb 15, 1893 northwest of New Bremen the son of Frederick C. and Louise (HOBERG) NIEMEYER. For most of his life, he resided on the farm, where he was born. On Sept. 14, 1916, he married Ruth BROCKMAN who died March 12, 1958. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (LaVerne) FARK of R.R.1, New Bremen; Mrs. Orville (Jean) DOCK of Ada; two sons, Robert W. "Bud" and Frank Jr. both of New Bremen; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Alice DICKE of New Bremen. Three brothers, Frederick, Cornelius and Edward and two sisters, Esther and Edna preceded him in death. Mr. NIEMEYER was a member of the Home Benefit Association of New Bremen and formerly served on the Westside School Board. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and was a retired farmer. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Gilberg Funeral Home, New Bremen with the Rev. Larry K. May officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:30-9 p.m. Thursday and until the time of the services Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Lone Pine.
  Date: Wed Oct 18 18:38:12 2000

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Surnames: MOELL, PARKE,  Rita M.  
Father's Surnames: MOELL,  Carl J.  
Mother's Surnames: WAHL,   Laura Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: PARKE,    
Obituary  Date: October 23, 2000  
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Source: Daily Standard, Celina
Obituary / Additional Information: Former St. Marys resident, Rita M. PARKE, 69, died at 1 a.m. October 23 at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 9, 1931, in Wapakoneta, to Carl J. and Laura Elizabeth (WAHL) MOELL. Survivors are a son, Shawn K. of Bowling Green; six brothers, Rev. Carl J. MOELL, S.J., Dayton, Robert W. MOELL, Raleigh, N.C., Richard G. MOELL, Toledo, George F. MOELL, Dayton, Joseph A. MOELL, Dayton, and Thomas Lee MOELL, Raleigh, N.C.; four sisters, Mary M. MAHONEY, Dayton, Virginia A. UPPENKAMP, Botkins, Martha G. HUEBNER and Margaret M. WORKMAN, both of Wapakoneta,; and two grandchildren. Deceased is a brother, James Patrick MOELL. She was retired as a computer operator at Mead Corp, Dayton, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. She attended St. Joseph High School Wapakoneta. Funeral mass is 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, the Revs. Carl J. MOELL, S.J., Michael J. Mahoney, and William L. Eilerman, C.P.P.S., officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. There will be no viewing. Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, handled arrangements.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 15:25:12 2000

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Surnames: STAMM, RALSTON,  Velma R.  
Father's Surnames: STAMM,  Alvin  
Mother's Surnames: HENDRICKS,   Virginia  
Spouse's Surnames: RALSTON,   Craig  
Obituary  Date: October 7, 2000  
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Source: Daily Standard, Celina
Obituary / Additional Information: Velma R. RALSTON, 52, 04526 McKinley Road, St. Marys, died at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 7 at Valley Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 20, 1946, in Connersville, Ind., to Alvin and Virginia (HENDRICKS) STAMM. On Aug. 2, 1975, she married Craig RALSTON, who survives. Other survivors are a son and his wife, Allan and Nikki GILBERT, St. Marys, and a son, Rick BRANDENBURG, Ansonia; a daughter, Rosealee GILBERT, New Bremen; a brother, Kenton STAMM, St. Marys; three sisters, Delores SIGMON, Hurricane, W. Va., Judy SCOTT, Alger, and Evie WHITLEY, Denver, Colo; and nine grandchildren. She was a homemaker and was a sales representative of Avon Products. She was a former janitor at Agway Corp. She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church and American Legion Post 323 Auxiliary, both of St. Marys. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Ron Spurgeon officiating. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery in Auglaize County. Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the family or Valley Nursing Home Activities Fund.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 15:48:06 2000

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Surnames: KELLERMEYER, FRICKE,  Niona M.  
Father's Surnames: KELLERMEYER,  Carl Frederick  
Mother's Surnames: LENHART,   Anna M.  
Spouse's Surnames: FRICKE,   Wilbur  
Obituary  Date: October 11, 2000  
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Source: Daily Standard, Celina
Obituary / Additional Information: Niona M. FRICKE, 95, 208 N. Herman St., New Bremen, died at 10:09 p.m. Oct. 11 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born April 22, 1904, near Spencerville, to Carl Frederick and Anna M. (LENHART) KELLERMEYER. On April 29, 1936, she married Wilbur FRICKE, who died Nov. 6, 1991. Survivors are a son and his wife, Tom and Flo of Greenwood, Ind.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Deceased are two infant daughters, a brother, Hugo KELLERMEYER, and two sisters, Alma PRESAR and Norma MEACHAM. She was a homemaker and a former telephone operator in St. Marys. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and its Womens' Guild, New Bremen, and a charter member of New Bremen Senior Citizens. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Gilberg Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. John W. Tostrick officiating. Burial is at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral home. Contributions can be made to the church's memorial fund.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 15:55:59 2000

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Surnames: BRUBAKER,  Arthur E.  
Father's Surnames: BRUBAKER,  Uriah  
Mother's Surnames: ,    
Spouse's Surnames: RHODE,   Ruth  
Obituary  Date: October 2, 2000  
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Source: Daily Standard, Celina
Obituary / Additional Information: Arthur E. BRUBAKER, 92, died at 10:46 p.m. Oct 2 at Otterbein-St. Marys, living facility, where he was a resident. He was born July 24, 1908, in East Pittsburgh, Pa. to Mr. and Mrs. Uriah BRUBAKER. On June 5, 1936, he married Ruth RHODE, who died Feb 3, 1988. Survivors are a son and his wife, David and Margaret of North Royalton; a daughter and her husband Karen and Stephen DOBBINS, Rochester, N.Y.; three grandsons and three great-grandchildren. He was retired as the executive director of Downtown YMCA, Cleveland, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, St. Marys, Kiwanis Club, and YMCA Retired Directors. He was a graduate of Otterbein College. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Otterbein St. Marys Campus Center, the Rev. Keith Kivlin officiating. Burial is at Presbyterian Memorial Gardens, Hendersonville, N.C. There will be no viewing. Contributions can be made to the Church's building fund. Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, handled arrangements.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 16:04:18 2000

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Surnames: COLLEY, PRATER,  Erma Jane  
Father's Surnames: COLLEY,  Ferris  
Mother's Surnames: COPLEY,   Florine  
Spouse's Surnames: PRATER,    
Obituary  Date: October 3, 2000  
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Source: Daily Standard, Celina
Obituary / Additional Information: Erma Jane COLLEY PRATER, 76, 801 N. Augustus St., St. Marys, died at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 3 at St. Marys Living Center. She was born Sept 23, 1924, in Hanging Rock, to Ferris and Florine (COPLEY) COLLEY. Survivors are a daughter and her husband, Rita and Jerry PARKER, St. Marys; two sisters and their husbands, Bonnie and George SELBY, and Sharon and Nelson JOHNSON, all of Lima, and two sisters, Lola JOHNSON, Lima, and Carol NELSON, Wapakoneta; three brothers, William and Michael COLLEY, both of Lima, and Dean COLLEY, Lancaster; six granddaughters and 12 great grandchildren. Deceased are a sister, Rose CHILVIN, and three brothers, Raymond, Delbert and Ralph COLLEY. She was retired from DWG Cigar Factory in Lima. Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Ron Spurgeon officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Calling is 4-8 Thursday at the funeral home.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 16:12:02 2000

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Surnames: POST,  William J. Jr.  
Father's Surnames: POST,  William J.  
Mother's Surnames: TOBE,   Katherine  
Spouse's Surnames: HEITKAMP,   Rita  
Obituary  Date: May 14, 1988  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: William J. POST, Jr., 70, Route 1, Noble Road, died of a heart attack at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 1988, in the emergency room at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital where he had been transported from his residence by a St. Marys Fire Department ambulance. He was born Feb. 27, 1918, in Wendelin, Ohio, to William J. and Katherine (TOBE) POST. On Jan. 10, 1945, in St. Henry, he married Rita HEITKAMP, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ron R. (Phyllis) WARNECKE, Elida; four sons, Daniel, Spencerville; Allen, Celina; Robert and Kenneth, both of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren; four sisters Emma WHITE, Dayton; Viola ERNST, Midland; Christine JACOBS, Sidney; Katherine STEVELY, St. Marys; and a brother Sylvester, Wendelin. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and three sisters. Mr. POST was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau and the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Leo A. Hoying officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 16:22:34 2000

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Surnames: SCHROER, KUCK,  Olga A.  
Father's Surnames: SCHROER,  William  
Mother's Surnames: HOLTKAMP,   Ann  
Spouse's Surnames: KUCK,   Howard G.  
Obituary  Date: October 6, 1991  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville- Olga A. KUCK, 81, of here, died at 9:13 a.m. Sunday at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born April 2, 1910, in Washington Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of William and Ann HOLTKAMP SCHROER. On Nov. 2, 1935, she married Howard G. KUCK, who survives. Mrs. KUCK was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. She was a member of the New Knoxville Historical Society, First United Church of Christ, and its Womens Guild. She sang in the church choir for over 60 years. She was a 1928 graduate of New Knoxville High School. Other survivors include one brother, Leonard SCHROER of New Knoxville. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Church of Christ, with Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or First United Church of Christ.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 18:12:06 2000

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Surnames: STIENECKER, KUCK,  Hattie L.  
Father's Surnames: STIENECKER,  Henry Herman  
Mother's Surnames: ELSHOFF,   Fredericka  
Spouse's Surnames: KUCK,   Herman Henry  
Obituary  Date: October 11, 1991  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville- Hattie L. KUCK, 95, of here, died at 3:30 a.m. today at St. Marys Living Center. She was born Dec. 20, 1895, in Shelby County, the daughter of Henry Herman and Fredericka ELSHOFF STIENECKER. On Oct. 15, 1927, she married Herman Henry KUCK, who died March 3, 1945. Mrs. Kuck was retired from Hoge Brush Co. She was a member of First United Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edwards (Verna) GLICK of Ostrander, Mrs. James (Carol) MOSS of Indianopolis, Ind. and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) HUCKERIEDE of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Erna STEINECKER of New Knoxville, and Esther ROBERTS of Cleveland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Church of Christ, with Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 18:20:38 2000

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Surnames: STUKENBROK, NIEMEYER,  Meta L.  
Father's Surnames: STUKENBROK,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: SCHROER,   Fredericka  
Spouse's Surnames: NIEMEYER,   Benjamin  
Obituary  Date: April 19, 1978  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Meta L. NIEMEYER, 83, of 306 S. Mill St., New Knoxville, died of a heart attack Wednesday at 5:27 p.m. at Joint Township District Hospital, St. Marys, where she had been a patient one day. Born September 28, 1894 in New Knoxville, she was the daughter of Henry and Fredericka (SCHROER) STUKENBROK. On May 7, 1914, she was married to Benjamin NIEMEYER, who preceded her in death on February 29, 1976. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Norville (Joyce) FREYMUTH, of Rt. 6, Wapakoneta; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William (Mahalia) NUESMEYER, of St. Marys; and Mrs. Ferd (Selma) LUTTERBECK, of New Knoxville. A grandson and a sister preceded her in death. Mrs. NIEMEYER was a member of the First United Methodist Church, New Knoxville; the Women's Guild of the church; the church Hospital Guild; and the New Knoxville Senior Citizens. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, the Rev. Richard B. Meckstroth officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 22:36:09 2000

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Surnames: NIEMEYER,  Florenz H.  
Father's Surnames: NIEMEYER,  Henry H.  
Mother's Surnames: KUCK,   Anna C.  
Spouse's Surnames: ELSHOFF,   Alvena S.  
Obituary  Date: October 20, 1980  
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Source: Wapakoneta Daily News10-21-1980
Obituary / Additional Information: Florenz H. NIEMEYER, 80, of 202 S. St. Marys St., (New Knoxville) died at 10 a.m. in his home following an apparent heart attack. Born in New Knoxville on May 5, 1900, he was the son of Henry H. and Anna C. (KUCK) NIEMEYER. He was married on April 20, 1922 to Alvena S. ELSHOFF, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wilbur (Dorothy) MCMULLEN, of St. Marys; two sons, James of R. 1, New Knoxville; and Ned, of New Knoxville; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Gustave, of R.2, Wapakoneta; and a sister, Mrs. Ben (Lenora) GRITZMAKER, of R.1, Botkins. He was preceded in death by two sons and two brothers, Oliver and Julius. Mr. NIEMEYER was a retired farmer and retired employee of Landmark in New Knoxville. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, where he had served as a church trustee, deacon and eilder. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Richard W. Sather officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Memorials may be directed to the church memorial fund.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 22:46:51 2000

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Surnames: MECKSTROTH, NIEMEYER,  Grace R.  
Father's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,  Louis  
Mother's Surnames: KATTMAN,   Amanda  
Spouse's Surnames: NIEMEYER,   Allen  
Obituary  Date: May 23, 1994  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Grace R. NIEMEYER, 80, of 309 S. East St., New Knoxville, died Monday, May 23, 1994, at 5:25 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind., of complications after surgery. She was born October 23, 1913, in New Knoxville, the daughter of Louis and Amanda (KATTMAN) MECKSTROTH. On December 27, 1941, she married Allen NIEMEYER, who died April 20, 1973. Mrs. NIEMEYER is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Karen NIEMEYER of New Knoxville; one daughter and son-in- law, Wayne and Karen KETTLER of Coldwater; and three granchildren, Kristine URENOVITCH of Toledo, Nicole KETTLER, a student at Miami University, and Cory KETTLER, a student at Bowling Green University. She was preceded in death by one brother, Louis MECKSTROTH, and one sister, Mrs. Alfred (Marian) HENSCHEN. Mrs. NIEMEYER had been a registered nurse at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, for more than 25 years. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. She was also a member of the New Knoxville Historical Society and Hawthorne Chapter 119, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a 1931 graduate of New Knoxville High School. She also graduated from the Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati, where she received her nurses training. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, with Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Church Radio Broadcast Fund.
  Date: Wed Oct 25 23:00:12 2000

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Surnames: NIEMEYER,  Reuben E.  
Father's Surnames: NIEMEYER,  Edward  
Mother's Surnames: ELSHOFF,   Lydia  
Spouse's Surnames: KOCH,   Marjean V.  
Obituary  Date: June 28, 1988  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Reuben E. (Duby) NIEMEYER, 65, of 225 Cherry Lane, Wapakoneta, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 1988, in the emergency room of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, following an apparent heart attack. He was born August 19, 1922, in New Knoxville, the son of Edward and Lydia (ELSHOFF) NIEMEYER. His mother survives in New Knoxville. On January 13, 1946, he married Marjean V. KOCH, who survives in Wapakoneta. Also surviving are four sons, Craig A. NIEMEYER of Wapakoneta, John F. NIEMEYER of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, David L. NIEMEYER of Monroe, Michigan, and Mark E. NIEMEYER of Celina; one daughter Susan K. NIEMEYER of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren; one brother, Donald NIEMEYER of New Knoxville; one sister, Ruth NIEMEYER of New Knoxville. Mr. NIEMEYER retired in 1984 following 37 years of service to G.A. Wintzer & Son Company where he was a driver buyer for the company. He also was a barber with Packers Barber Shop in Wapakoneta for several years. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during World War II. Mr. NIEMEYER was a life member of VFW Post 8445 in Wapakoneta, a member of the Wapakoneta Eagles 691, the Wapakoneta Senior Citizens, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the Auglaize Fish and Game Club. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2, in the Patrick Heinl Chapel of Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Garden. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Kyle NIEMEYER Medical Fund in Monroe, Michigan.
  Date: Thu Oct 26 00:49:20 2000

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Surnames: MILLER, NIEMEYER,  Lois B.  
Father's Surnames: MILLER,  Gusta Leonard  
Mother's Surnames: BLANK,   Laura May  
Spouse's Surnames: NIEMEYER,   Sylvanus L.  
Obituary  Date: January 26, 1994  
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Source: Wapakoneta Daily News
Obituary / Additional Information: Lois B. NIEMEYER, 87, of Waynesfield, died Wednesday, January 26, 1994, at her residence. She was born July 23, 1906, in Union Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of Gusta Leonard and Laura May (BLANK) MILLER. In 1933, she married Sylvanus L. NIEMEYER, who is deceased. Mrs. NIEMEYER is survived by one brother, Carl S. MILLER of Waynesfield; and one sister, Edith G. MILLER of Waynesfield. She was preceded in death by one sister Carol Maxine MILLER. Mrs. NIEMEYER had been a teacher in the New Knoxville and Peninsula School Systems. She was a graduate of Wittenburg College. She was a member of the Waynesfield United Methodist Church and belonged to the Waynesfield Garden Club and Ohio Garden Club. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Fairmount Cemetery, north and east of Uniopolis, with the Rev. Keith R. Eipper officiating. No public visiting hours are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
  Date: Thu Oct 26 00:56:50 2000

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Surnames: VOGEL,  William Louis  
Father's Surnames: VOGEL,  William L.  
Mother's Surnames: TIMMERMAN,   Agetha  
Spouse's Surnames: TESTER,   Betty I.  
Obituary  Date: October 26, 1999  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: William Louis VOGEL, 81, of 904 N. Spruce St., St. Marys, died at 11:54 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, in Valley Nursing Home from an extended illness. He was born Sept 6, 1918 at St. Marys to William L. and Agetha TIMMERMAN VOGEL. He married on Jan 24, 1945 to Betty I. TESTER. She survives. Also surviving are his son Dennis L. VOGEL, daughter-in-law, Margaret A. VOGEL and grandchildren, Megan, Deena and Derek VOGEL. Preceding him in death were four brothers, Vernon VOGEL, Frederick VOGEL Sr., Charles VOGEL and Eugene VOGEL, and a sister, Helen HOVERMAN. Mr. VOGEL was a 1936 graduate of Memorial High school, served four years in the Air Force during World War II, was employed for 25 years for the Auglaize County Farm Bureau and finished his career as a Nationwide Agent from 1964-77. He was a lifetime member of the Zion Lutheran Church at St. Marys where he served on the Vestry, taught Sunday School and served on the building committee. He was also a former member of the City Planning Commission, served on Project 60 and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joachim Wilck officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Preferred memorials are the Zion Lutheran Church Endowment Fund and St. Marys City Rescue Squad.
  Date: Thu Oct 26 01:08:49 2000

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Surnames: SCHMIEDER,  Cleora  
Father's Surnames: SCHMIEDER,  George  
Mother's Surnames: BUDDE,   Caroline A.  
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Obituary  Date: October 14, 1999  
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Source: Sidney Newspaper
Obituary / Additional Information: Minster- Cleora SCHMIEDER, 78, 149 S. Main St., died at home Thursday, October 14, 1999. She was born June 5, 1921, in Minster, daughter of George and Caroline A. (BUDDE) SCHMIEDER. She is survived by a nephew, James LUCKMAN of Victor, N.Y., and two nieces, Carol HEINECHEN of Portland, Ore. and Patricia JAQUES of Canfield. Seven sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Ms. SCHMIEDER was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster. She worked over 37 years at the former Autocraft Box Corp. in Minster. Her body was cremated. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Thomas Brenberger officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Gilberg Funeral Home in New Bremen.
  Date: Thu Oct 26 01:15:19 2000

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