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Surnames: CHANEY, JOSEPH, BROWN,  Mary A.  
Father's Surnames: CHANEY,  Bert  
Mother's Surnames: NORTHORP,   Julie  
Spouse's Surnames: JOSEPH, BROWN,    
Death Record  Date: November 27, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Mary A. BROWN, 71, Lima, formerly of Wapakoneta, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2000, at Lost Creek Care Center, in Lima. She was born April 7, 1929, in New Washington, the daughter of Bert and Julie (NORTHORP) CHANEY. She was married to Ralph Burr JOSEPH and later married William Carl BROWN Jr., both of whom preceded her in death. Survivors include five sons, William Carl (Nancy) BROWN Jr., Gregory Lynn (Sue) BROWN, David Edward (Nancy) BROWN and Donald Allen (Shawne) BROWN, all of Lima, and Ralph Arthur (Angela) BROWN of Wapakoneta; three daughters, Cecelia Ann (Eugene) CONAWAY, Donalda Kay (Tim) MARTIN and Cheryl Lee (Robin) BOWERSOCK, all of Lima; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great- grandson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel COTTERMAN. A homemaker, Mrs. BROWN was an avid bingo player and enjoyed crocheting, word search puzzles and cooking. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville with the Rev. Ed. Tobin officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
  Date: Tue Dec 12 04:21:24 2000

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Surnames: ESCHMEYER,  Paul  
Father's Surnames: ESCHMEYER,  Julius  
Mother's Surnames: ,   Aurelia  
Spouse's Surnames: ESCHMEYER,   Betty  
Death Record  Date: November 25, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Paul ESCHMEYER, 78, Cleveland, formerly of New Knoxville, died at his home Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. He was the son of Julius and Aurelia ESCHMEYER of New Knoxville. He married Betty ESCHMEYER, who survives in Cleveland. Other survivors include two sisters, Dorothy (Fred) BRAUN of Cleveland and Alberta (Jay) BUTLER of Columbus; seven children, five in the Cleveland area and two in Cincinnati; and several cousins, including Twylah THOMAS and Donna LARSON, both of New Knoxville. Mr. ESCHMEYER graduated from New Knoxville School in 1940. Services will be Wednesday in Cleveland. The body will be cremated.
  Date: Tue Dec 12 17:48:08 2000

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Surnames: KINSTLE, WEBB,  Nancy A.  
Father's Surnames: KINSTLE,  Clarence  
Mother's Surnames: KAYLOR,   Alvena  
Spouse's Surnames: WEBB,   William L. (Bill)  
Death Record  Date: December 9, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Nancy A. WEBB, 52, Wapakoneta, died at 9:34 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Auglaize County, the daughter of Clarence and Alvena (KAYLOR) KINSTLE. On June 20, 1970, she married William L. "Bill" WEBB, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Michael L. WEBB of Lima; a daughter, Cathy A. (Johnnie) NASH of Lima; five brothers, Jim KINSTLE of Delphos and Dale KINSTLE, Steven KINSTLE, Tom KINSTLE and Dan KINSTLE, all of Wapakoneta; a sisters, Shirley TRAUTMAN of Tiffin; and a grandson, Johnnie D. NASH JR. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Charlotte N. WEBB; a brother, Dave KINSTLE; and a grandchild, Dylan J. NASH. Mrs. WEBB was kitchen manager of the Old Barn Out Back in Lima and worked for 15 years as kitchen manager for the Chalet Inn in Wapakoneta. She was formerly kitchen manager at Perkins restaurant in Lima and Dodge City restaurant in Wapakoneta. A 1966 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, who was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Freyburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes in Lima with the Rev. Oscar H. Seger officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, in Wapakoneta. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the American Kidney Foundation.
  Date: Tue Dec 12 18:46:34 2000

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Surnames: ANDREWS, DEERHAKE,  Catherine E.  
Father's Surnames: ANDREWS,  Thomas  
Mother's Surnames: GESSINGER,   Lucille  
Spouse's Surnames: DEERHAKE,   Alonzo  
Death Record  Date: December 8, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Catherine E. DEERHAKE, 88, formerly of 501 N. Front Street, St. Marys, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at the Baldwin Manor Nursing Home in Kenton, where she had been a patient for four years. She was born March 6, 1912, in Decatur, Ind., the daughter of Thomas and Lucille (GESSINGER) ANDREWS. On Sept. 4, 1937, she married Alonzo DEERHAKE, who died April 5, 1991. Survivors include a grandson, Michael (Shelly) FANNON of Kenton; a granddaughter, Luanne (Bryan) KUCK of New Knoxville; and four great-grandchildren. Amanda and Christopher FANNON of Kenton and Devin and Zachary KUCK of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra FANNON, who died in 1984, and two brothers, Thurman ANDREWS and Noel ANDREWS. A homemaker, Mrs. DEERHAKE was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys. She was a graduate of Decatur High School in Decatur, Ind. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Joachim Wilck officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home.
  Date: Thu Dec 14 21:23:20 2000

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Surnames: BENSMAN, MOYER,  Elsie  
Father's Surnames: BENSMAN,  William  
Mother's Surnames: SEGER,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: MEYER,   Lawrence  
Death Record  Date: December 9, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Elsie MEYER, 87, 2547 State Route 364, Egypt, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 19, 1913, in Minster, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (SEGER) BENSMAN. On June 13, 1933, she married Lawrence MEYER, who died May 20, 1982. Survivors include six sons, Ralph (Jean) MEYER of ST. Henry, Harold (Hilda) MEYER of Egypt, Lester (Ginny) MEYER of Coldwater, Dale (Shirley) MEYER of New Bremen, Larry (Jeanette) MEYER of Chickasaw and Lavern of Minster a daughter, Sally (Roger) BEHR of Fort Loramie, a daughter-in-law, Eileen RONNEBAUM of Montezuma; a brother, Eugene (Lois) BENSMAN of Wapakoneta; two sisters, Alvina (Curtis) RICKMAN of Dayton and Emmarita (Adam) REISE of Akron; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Orville, a sister and two brothers. A housewife, Mrs. MEYER was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Egypt and the St. Anne Ladies Sodality. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. William Hoyng and the Rev. John Bensman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster.
  Date: Thu Dec 14 21:35:49 2000

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Surnames: ENGLE, KRUSE, SETTLAGE,  Grace E.  
Father's Surnames: ENGLE,  Samuel  
Mother's Surnames: HUELSMEYER,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: KRUSE, SETTLAGE,    
Death Record  Date: June 30, 1980  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Grace E. SETTLAGE, 73, of R.1, New Knoxville, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday in Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, of complications. She had been a patient at the hospital for six weeks. Born in Anna, Jan. 7, 1907, she was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (HUELSMEYER) ENGLE. She married on March 3, 1926 to Homer KRUSE who preceded her in death in 1955. She remarried on Aug. 19, 1958 to Noah SETTLAGE, who survives her. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Lois) YINGER, of Wapakoneta; a son, Lester KRUSE, of New Knoxville; two stepsons, the Rev. Robert SETTLAGE, of Jacksontown, Lester SETTLAGE of St. Marys; four step-daughters, Mrs. Lester (Leah) KRUSE, of New Knoxville; Mrs. Roger (Marilee) EVERSMAN, of New Knoxville; Mrs. Gene (Grace) ROEDIGER, of New Bremen; Mrs. Allan (Joyce) SMITH of Celina; 22 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Mabel) RUFF, of Sidney Center, N.Y.; and Mrs. Ralph (Kathryn) BAUGHMAN, of Jackson Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert ENGLE, and a sister, Mrs. Art (Alice) HEILAND. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, the Women's Guild of the church and the Adult Bible Class of the church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday 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, from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until 11 a.m. Friday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of the services.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 18:48:33 2000

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Surnames: SCHROEDER,  Lawrence H.  
Father's Surnames: SCHROEDER,  Charles  
Mother's Surnames: ESCHMEYER,   Anna  
Spouse's Surnames: SETTLAGE,   Lydia  
Death Record  Date: December 11, 1980  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Lawrence H. SCHROEDER, 77, formerly of 503 W. South St., New Knoxville, died at 3:50 a.m. today in Joint Township District Memorial Hospital of a stroke. He had been a patient of Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta since February 19 1979. He was born May 2, 1903 northeast of New Knoxville, the son of Charles and Anna (ESCHMEYER) SCHROEDER. On Aug. 24, 1927, he married Lydia SETTLAGE who died May 6, 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy EGAN of New Knoxville; Mrs. Reuben (Lois) EVERSMAN of Huntington, Ind.; two sons, Charles of Delaware and John of R.R.1, New Knoxville; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A grandson and two sisters, Selma GRUEVE and Evelyn SCHROER, preceded him in death. Mr. SCHROEDER directed the Auglaize County CROP Drive for many years. He was a very active member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. He was a retired farmer. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Richard W. Sather officating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and until 11 a.m. Saturday at Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville. The body will then be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of the services. Preferred memorial is CROP.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 19:01:00 2000

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Surnames: SCHROEDER,  Michael Lloyd  
Father's Surnames: SCHROEDER,  Charles  
Mother's Surnames: EVERSMAN,   Janice  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: October 19, 1978  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Michael Lloyd SCHROEDER, 24, of Milford, Mich., died at 6 a.m. Wednesday in the Oakland County Memorial Care Facility, Pontiac, Mich. His death was the result of injuries suffered in an auto accident. He has been in a coma for two years and three months. Born Aug. 9, 1954, in New Knoxville, he was the son of Charles and Janice (EVERSMAN) SCHROEDER, who reside in Delaware. Other survivors include two brothers, Robin, a student at Adrian, Mich., and Joseph of Delaware; paternal grandfather, Lawrnece SCHROEDER of New Knoxville; and maternal grandparents. Mrs. and Mrs. Raymond (Aurora) EVERSMAN of New Knoxville. Mr SCHROEDER was a member of the Milford Presbyterian Church, Milford, Mich. He was a 1972 graduate of Milford High School and attended Michigan State University. He was active in the Michigan Appaloosa Horse Club. Services will be 7 p.m. Friday in the Presbyterian Church, Milford, Mich, and 2 2 p.m. Saturday in the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Knoxville, with the Rev. Richard W. Sather officating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 11 a.m. Saturday until time of services.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 19:12:50 2000

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Surnames: SCHROEDER,  John L.  
Father's Surnames: SCHROEDER,  Lawrence  
Mother's Surnames: SETTLAGE,   Lydia  
Spouse's Surnames: MECKSTROTH,   Patricia  
Death Record  Date: April 13, 1994  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville-John L. SCHROEDER, 12071 Moulton-New Knoxville Road, died of malignant melanoma at 9:24 a.m Wednesday, April 13, 1994, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born Sept. 17, 1943, on the farm where he lived to Lawrence and Lydia (SETTLAGE) SCHROEDER. On Nov. 16, 1963, he married Patricia MECKSTROTH, who survives. He is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. John (Deborah) KATTERHEINRICH, New Knoxville; Teresa SCHROEDER, Anna; Mrs. Ben (Jill) BAUMER, Minster, a son, Darin, New Knoxville; three granddaughters, Kara and Jessica KATTERHEINRICH and Meghan BAUMER; two sisters, Dorothy EGAN, New Knoxville; Mrs. Reuben (Lois) EVERSMAN, LaPorte, Ind.; and a brothers, Charles, Delaware, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Mr. SCHROEDER was a farmer and a machinist at Crown Equipment in New Bremen. He was an avid sports fan and a member of the Washington Township Zoning Board. He was a member of First United Church of Christ where he was a past deacon and trustee. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. The preferred memorial is to the church radio fund.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 19:23:21 2000

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Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Frederick  
Father's Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Theodore F.  
Mother's Surnames: WIETHOFF,   Selma  
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Death Record  Date: May 27, 1990  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Toledo resident, Frederick SETTLAGE, age 67, of 726 Johnson St., died Sunday, May 27, 1990, at 2:44 p.m. in Mercy Hospital, Toledo. Born May 26, 1923, in Washington Township, Auglaize County, he was the son of Theodore and Selma (WIETHOFF) SETTLAGE. Survivors include five brothers, Emil SETTLAGE of Torrence, Calif., Richard SETTLAGE of Kenton, Andrew SETTLAGE of Jackson Center and Ben and Roger SETTLAGE of New Knoxville; and one sister, Mrs. Martha GEISER of Toledo. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Mr. SETTLAGE was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Jon R. Coddington officiating. Burial will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 this evening in the funeral home.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 19:30:25 2000

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Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Theodore F.  
Father's Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Fred E.  
Mother's Surnames: WIERWILLE,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: WIETHOFF,   Selma  
Death Record  Date: August 12, 1935  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Theodore F. SETTLAGE, 56, residing two miles northwest of New Knoxville on State Route 54, was almost instantly killed about 9 p.m. Sunday when he was struck and thrown from a bicycle near his home by an auto driven by Alfred Henschen, a neighbor. Mr. SETTLAGE was enroute home from attending evening services at the First Evangelical Reformed church at New Knoxville. Mr. HENSCHEN stopped his auto after the accident and took the injured man to a nearby farmhouse according to a report made to Coroner A.W. Veit. Dr. Robert Slusher of New Knoxville was called and he found life extinct. Both bicycle and auto were reported preceeding towards St. Marys and the driver did not see SETTLAGE until too late, being blinded by lights from an approaching car. Mr. SETTLAGE resided in the neighberhood between New Knoxville and St. Marys all his life and was regarded as one of the substantial farmers of that area. He was a son of Fred E. and Mary WIERWILLE SETTLAGE and was born September 17, 1888. His parents are deceased. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Selma WIETHOFF SETTLAGE, a patient at a Toledo hospital, and six sons, Emil, Richard, Benjamin, Frederick, Andrew and Roger, and a daughter, Martha, all residing in the parental community. Three children died in infancy. Brothers and sisters, surviving are Louis H. SETTLAGE, residing nearby; Rev. William SETTLAGE, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Henry HILGEMAN, Bay City;, Mich., and Mrs. Sophia BUCKLOH, near New Knoxville. He was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church at New Knoxville church at New Knoxville. Funeral services have been arranged for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Evangelical Reformed church, the Rev. O.B. Moor, pastor, in charge. Burial in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 19:44:28 2000

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Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Andrew R.  
Father's Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Theodore F.  
Mother's Surnames: WIETHOFF,   Selma  
Spouse's Surnames: STOKES, LEE,   Joan  
Death Record  Date: Aapril 20, 1993  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Andrew R. SETTLAGE, 68, of 21600 Meranda Road, Maplewood and formerly of New Knoxville, Delphos and Sidney, died Tuesday, April 20, 1993, at 3:45 p.m. in Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati. He had suffered a heart attack in Cincinnati on April 18, 1993. He was born September 28, 1924, in Washington Township, Auglaize County, the son of Theodore and Selma (WIETHOFF) SETTLAGE. On April 21, 1989, he married Joan STOKES LEE, who survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Mrs. James (Andra) MCKIBBEN and Susan SETTLAGE FISHER, both of Lima; one son, Brad Allen SETTLAGE of Lima; one grandson, Chad Anthony FISHER of Lima; four step-sons, Thomas LEE of Sidney, Victor LEE of Conover, Anthony LEE of Ft. Carson, Colorado, and Bruce LEE of Troy; six step-daughters, Joyce LEE and Priscilla STONE both of Woodbridge, Virginia, Mrs. Richard (Brenda) TAYLOR of Bellefontaine, Mrs. Paul (Pamela) MONROE of Springfield, Mrs. Anthony (Paula) CONO of Vandalia, and Mrs. Byron (Linda) COATS of Sidney; and 30 step-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Emil SETTLAGE of Torrence, California, Richard SETTLAGE of Kenton and Ben SETTLAGE and Roger SETTLAGE, both of New Knoxville; one sister, Martha GEISER of Toledo; and his mother-in-law, Mildred PETTY of West Liberty. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael R. SETTLAGE, aod one brother, Frederick SETTLAGE. Mr. SETTLAGE was employed by Baumfolder Corporation, Sidney, until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Church of God, St. Paris and was a former member of the United Methodist Church, Delphos. He served with the U. S. Navy in the European theater during World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3316, Jackson Center; American Legion Post 217, Sidney; AMVETS Post 39, Lakeview; and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1403, Sidney. He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, New Knoxville, with Rev. James L. FLeming, pastor of the Church of God, St. Paris, officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, where full military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 3316. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys Chapel, St.Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post 3316 Building Fund.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 20:04:48 2000

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Surnames: SETTLAGE, GEISER,  Martha  
Father's Surnames: SETTLAGE,  Theodore F.  
Mother's Surnames: WIETHOFF,   Selma  
Spouse's Surnames: GEISER,   James  
Death Record  Date: December 4, 1995  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Columbus-Martha GEISER, 64, died Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, in a car-truck accident. She was born Oct. 25, 1931, to Theodore and Selma (WIETHOFF) SETTLAGE. On Oct. 3, 1965, she married James GEISER, who died Feb. 16, 1989. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Lisa, with whom she made her home; and four brothers and wives, Emil and Dorothy, Torrance, Calif.; Richard and Joanne, Kenton; Ben and Mary Alice and Roger and Ruby, all of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick and Andrew. Mrs. GEISER was raised by her grandmother, Elizabeth WIETHOFF, in New Knoxville. She was a registered nurse and did home nursing. She recently moved to Columbus from Toledo. Viewing and services will be at noon Thursday at Emmanuel United Brethern Church in Toledo. Burial will be in Spingfield Township Cemetery in Toledo.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 20:15:00 2000

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Surnames: MAY, SIDENER,  Lenna L.  
Father's Surnames: MAY,  George  
Mother's Surnames: HOWELL,   Plezzie  
Spouse's Surnames: SIDENER,   Thomas Dwight  
Death Record  Date: December 10, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Lenna L. SIDENER, 98, Harrod, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She was born Sept. 18, 1902, in Auglaize County, the daughter of George and Plezzie (HOWELL) MAY. On Dec. 14, 1923, she married Thomas Dwight SIDENER, who died Feb. 15, 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Helen (Harry) LAUTENSCHLAGER of Belle Center and Judy SIDENER of Columbus; a son, Glen (Wanda) SIDENER of Waynesfield; six grandchildren, Lynn, Kevin, Lori, Michael, Douglas, and Rodney; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, George Ross; four sisters and three brothers. A homemaker, Mrs. SIDENER was a former member of Fletcher Chapel in Holden and or Roundhead Grange in Roundhead. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Van Horn Funeral Home in Lakeview. Burial will follow in Roundhead Cemetery in Roundhead. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.vanhornfuneralhome.com.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 20:31:07 2000

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Surnames: BUSHMAN, RUESE,  Alice E.  
Father's Surnames: BUSHMAN,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: HEITKAMP,   Lydia  
Spouse's Surnames: RUESE,   Howard  
Death Record  Date: December 11, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Alice E. RUESE, 87, formerly of New Bremen, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at 12:55 a.m. at the Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born Sept. 16, 1913, near New Bremen, the daughter of Henry and Lydia (HEITKAMP) BUSHMAN. On Feb. 23, 1938, she married Howard RUESE, who died Jan. 14, 1970. Survivors include a son, Donald (Carol) RUESE of New Bremen; a daughters, Lois (Carl) RABLEY of Elida; two sisters-in-law, Viola BUSHMAN and Florence BUSHMAN, both of New Bremen; a brother-in-law, Howard WELLMAN of New Knoxville; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian EGBERT; three brothers, Ferdinand, William and Richard BUSHMAN; and a grandson, Brent RABLEY. Mrs. RUESE was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She was also a member of the New Bremen Senior Citizens and worked with the Coupon refund group at the Auglaize School. A graduate of the New Bremen High School and the St. Marys Business College, she was a homemaker and worked in various clerical positions. She enjoyed gardening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with the Rev. John W. Tostrick officiating. Burial will be in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gilberg Funeral Home in New Bremen and at the church prior to services. Memorials may be directed to the church memorial fund, the St. Rita's Hospice or the New Bremen Emergency Squad.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 20:43:42 2000

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Surnames: PHILLIPPE,  Billy W.  
Father's Surnames: PHILLIPPE,  Frank  
Mother's Surnames: THOMPSON,   Nellie  
Spouse's Surnames: FOX,   Ivah Jean  
Death Record  Date: December 10, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Billy W. PHILLIPPE, 76, 11181 Schroeder Rd, St. Marys, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind., following a sudden illness. He was born July 29, 1924, in Bicknell, Ind., the son of Frank and Nellie (THOMPSON) PHILLIPPE. On Nov. 3, 1947, he married Ivah Jean FOX, who survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Jim) GILBERT of St. Marys; two sons, Billy (Dianna) PHILLIPPE and John (and close friend Donna MORRIS) PHILLIPPE, both of St. Marys; four sisters, Norma (Bob) STOUT of Sullivan, Mo., and Marjorie (Bob) MYERS, Phyllis (Paul) MEMORING and Carolyn PHILLIPPE, all of Bicknell, Ind.; a brother, Bob (Dorothy) PHILLIPPE of Dayton; a sister-in-law, Norma PHILLIPPE of Toledo; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two close fishing buddies, Bob COEHICK and John MULLIGAN. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon PHILLIPPE. Mr. PHILLIPPE was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He was retired from the City of Oakwood Police Department. He had been a volunteer for Box 21 Ambulance Service in Dayton and was a member of the VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323 in St. Marys. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to a memorial fund of the donor's choice.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 20:57:34 2000

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Surnames: DORSTEN,  Leroy J.  
Father's Surnames: DORSTEN,  Mathias  
Mother's Surnames: STUKENBORG,   Ida  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: December 5, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Leroy J. DORSTEN, 74, formerly of rural St. Marys, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at the Auglaize Acres Nursing Home in Wapakoneta. He was born March 5, 1926, in St. Marys, the son of Mathias and Ida (STUKENBORG) DORSTEN. Surviviors include a son, Joseph (Treda) DORSTEN of Spencerville; a brother, Williiam (Janice) DORSTEN of St. Marys; and three sisters, Mildred HOLTMAN and LaVera (James) DINGLEDINE, both of Celina, and Virgilene (Larry) RICH of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was preceded in death by a sisters, Mary Evelyn DORSTEN, and four brothers, Paul DORSTEN, Anthony DORSTEN, Lavern DORSTEN and Lester DORSTEN. Mr. DORSTEN was a veteran of the U.S., Army, having served as a TEC-5 in Germany during World War II. After his time in the service, he lived most of his adult life at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Chillicothe due to a disability. A 1944 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, he was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Glynwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. Oscar Seger officiating. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in Glynwood. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 21:11:10 2000

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Surnames: STOKER,  Timothy L.  
Father's Surnames: STOKER,  Leon  
Mother's Surnames: GERLICH,   Carol  
Spouse's Surnames: MUNCHER,   Tammy  
Death Record  Date: December 6, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Timothy L. STOKER, 46, 323 S. Beech St., St. Marys, was found dead at his residence Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000. The cause of death is unknown pending autopsy results from the Lucas County Regional Crime Laboratory. He was born Aug. 31, 1954, in St. Marys, the son of Leon and Carol (GERLICH) STOKER. He married Tammy MUNCHER and they were later divorced. She survives in St. Marys. Other survivors include a son, Corey STOKER, who is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps n Jacksonville, N.C.; three brothers, Tom STOKER, Brent (Pat) STOKER and Mark STOKER, all of St. Marys; and two sisters, Sue MOYAR and Kathy (Danny) MULLLINS, both of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. STOKER was employed by the City of St. Marys where he had worked in the General Services Department for 17 years. A 1973 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, he was a member of Eagles Lodge 767 in St. Marys and a former member of the Ohio National Guard. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Keith Stuck officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 21:34:42 2000

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Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH, JACOBS,  Persies E.  
Father's Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH,  Jacob  
Mother's Surnames: HINZE,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: JACOBS,   Richard E.  
Death Record  Date: December 6, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Persies E. JACOBS, 94, West Benton Street, Wapakoneta, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born Jan. 25, 1906, in New Knoxville, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (HINZE) KATTERHEINRICH. On Aug 31, 1935, she married Richard E. JACOBS, who died Oct. 7, 1959. Survivors include two brothers, Kermit (Lois) KATTERHEINRICH of Bluffton and Calvin KATTERHENRY of Wapakoneta; a daughter- in-law, Carol KATTERHEINRICH of Wapakoneta; two grandchildren, Hope (Mick) MCCUNE of Cridersville and Mark KATTERHEINRICH of Wapakoneta; two great-great grandchildren, Kellie (Kelly) LANGE of Lima and Heather MCCUNE of Cridersville; and a great-great-grandson, Kyle LANGE. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas F. KATTERHEINRICH; a brother, Harold KATTERHEINRICH; and two sisters, Mildred JORDAN and Adelia SHARPE. A homemaker, Mrs. JACOBS worked as a teacher in several one-room schools in Auglaize County. She also worked at the JC Penny store and later retired from Auglaize Acres both of Wapakoneta. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta and its Circle I. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home in Wapakoneta with the Rev. Dr. John E. Manzo officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and for one hour before the services Friday. Memorials may be directed to Wapakoneta Manor or Auglaize Acres.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 21:47:29 2000

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Surnames: BARNES,  Adrian Charles  
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Spouse's Surnames: ,   Grace  
Death Record  Date: October 3, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Adrian Charles BARNES, 69, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of New Hampshire, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at his residence. He was born in New Hampshire, He married Grace BARNES(?), who survives. Additional surviviors include three sons, Walter BARNES of Goshen, Ind., David BARNES of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Keith BARNES of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one daughter, Marlene TAYLOR of Lawrenceville, Ga.; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia SWANGER of Wapakoneta and Ruth TRUESDALE of Cincinnati; and one brothers, Dick BARNES of Sparta, Tenn. Mr. BARNES retired as a teacher at Pasco Middle School. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Zephyrhills, Fla., and the Gideons. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Zephyrhills, Fla., with the Rev. Malcom Preble officiating. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to Pasco-Hernando Hospice. 7066 Ft. King Road, Zephyrhills, Fla. 33541.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 22:02:43 2000

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Surnames: MOORE, SLOAN,  Clara  
Father's Surnames: MOORE,  Thomas  
Mother's Surnames: MANIS,   Pearl  
Spouse's Surnames: SLONE,   Marcus  
Death Record  Date: October 4, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Clara SLONE, 70, 514 Normandy Drive, St. Marys, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, at Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, Ky. She was born July 16, 1930, in Peria, Tenn., to Thomas and Pearl (MANIS) MOORE. On Jan. 3, 1953, she married Marcus SLONE, who died Sept. 16, 1993. Survivors include one son, William (Pamela) SLONE of Leburn, Ky.; one sister, Martha (Roy) DAVIS of Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Roscoe SLONE of Newton, N.C.; and two grandsons, Robert and James KELLER of Columbus. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Sue KELLER. Mrs. SLONE was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church in St. Marys. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Ron Spurgeon officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 22:11:13 2000

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Surnames: DORSTEN, HARTMAN,  Mary M.  
Father's Surnames: DORSTEN,  Fred  
Mother's Surnames: ,   Gladys  
Spouse's Surnames: HARTMAN,   Howard  
Death Record  Date: October 10, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Mary M. HARTMAN, 84, 145 Columbia Ave., Holland, Mich., died at 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Holland Hospital in Holland, Mich. She was born Dec. 10, 1915 in Minster, to Fred and Gladys DORSTEN. On July 30, 1936, she married Howard HARTMAN, who died Sept. 13, 1988. Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Sandy) HARTMAN and James (Patricia) HARTMAN, both of Allegan, Mich.; one daughter, Diane (Tim) WILCOX of Allegan, Mich.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Enid BERNHOLD of Dayton and Jane BUSSE of Minster. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Mrs. Hartman granduated from Minster High School in 1933. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Allegan, Mich.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 22:18:32 2000

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Surnames: GLEAVES, BOYCE,  Ruth  
Father's Surnames: GLEAVES,  Harry Cleveland  
Mother's Surnames: OSLER,   Rena Gertrude  
Spouse's Surnames: BOYCE,   Arthur Leland  
Death Record  Date: October 18, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Ruth BOYCE, 85, 308 N. Chestnut St., St. Marys, died at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, in the emergency room of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born Aug. 6, 1915, in Barnesville, to Harry Cleveland and Rena Gertrude (OSLER) GLEAVES. On Sept. 25, 1938, she married Arthur Leland BOYCE, who died Jan. 21, 1995. Survivors include three daughters, Gerry LARKIN, Rena Jo (Clifford) GRANT and Nikki (Larry) REHN, all of St. Marys; one son and caregiver, Lee BOYCE of St. Marys; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and one sister Geraldine (Raymond) FAITH of New Albany, Ind. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry C. GLEAVES Jr. and William Herbert GLEAVES; one sister, Leah Elizabeth GLEAVES and one granddaughter, Lisa Grant POWELL. Mrs. BOYCE was a homemaker and checker at Krogers in St. Marys. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Marys and the St. Marys Senior Citizens. She was a 1933 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Long & Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Keith Kivlin officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home in the St. Marys Chapel.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 22:30:09 2000

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Surnames: WARNER,  Florenz John  
Father's Surnames: WARNER,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: RAIN,   Margaret  
Spouse's Surnames: TONTRUP,   Helen  
Death Record  Date: May 20, 1985  
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Source: Wapakoneta Daily News
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville- Florenz John WARNER, 72, died at 3:12 p.m. Monday in Joint Township District Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 17, 1912, in New Knoxville, the son of Henry and Margaret RAIN WARNER. On May 9, 1935, he married Helen TONTRUP, who survives. Mr. WARNER was involved in farming from 1935 until 1948 when he opened Warner's Garage in New Knoxville. He retired in 1975. He had served on the New Knoxville Village Council for 12 years and had been a volunteer fireman for 15 years. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen where he was a former deacon and had been a member of the former Men's Brotherhood. Survivors also include a daughter, Mrs. James (Beverly) REINEKE of New Knoxville; a son, Wayne WARNER of Ironton; eight grandchildren; and three brothers Oliver WARNER of New Knoxville and Rayond WARNER and Karl WARNER, both of New Bremen. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Rev. Dr. Wade J. Schemmel officiating. Burial will be in Evangelical Protestant Cemetery. Friends may call at Gilberg Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church after 11 a.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or the Western Ohio Lung Association.
  Date: Sat Dec 16 22:43:16 2000

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Surnames: WIERWILLE,  Victor Paul  
Father's Surnames: WIERWILLE,  Ernst  
Mother's Surnames: ,   Emma  
Spouse's Surnames: KIPP,   Dorothea  
Death Record  Date: May 20, 1985  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Obituary is excerpted from a larger article detailing his ministry & the history of The Way International: New Knoxville-Dr. Victor Paul WIERWILLE, founder of The Way International, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday at his home at The Way headquarters following a brief illness. He was 68 years old.......Wierwille was born December 31, 1916, on the same farm outside of New Knoxville that later became The Way International headquarters. He was the son of Ernst and Emma WIERWILLE. He married Dorothea KIPP, who survives. Survivors also include two sons, Donald Ernest WIERWILLE of New Knoxville and John Paul WIERWILLE of New Bremen; three daughters, Mrs. James (Karen) MARTIN of Houston, Texas, Mrs. John (Mary) SOMERVILLE of North Fork, Calif., and Mrs. Kevin (Sarah) GUIGOU of New Knoxville; a brother, Rueben WIERWILLE of New Knoxville; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Sevilla) HENKENER and Mrs. Lydia KUCK, both of New Knoxville; and 16 grandchildren. Services for inmmediate family and friends will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Garden of Living Waters at the Way International headquarters. Burial will follow in the garden. A larger memorial service will be conducted for ministry followers during the Rock of Ages convocation in August.
  Date: Sun Dec 17 15:18:27 2000

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Surnames: PAUL,  Pauline C.K.  
Father's Surnames: PAUL,  Christian  
Mother's Surnames: JUNG,   Wilhelmina  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: May 21, 1985  
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Source: Wapakoneta Daily News
Obituary / Additional Information: New Bremen-Pauline C.K. PAUL, 82, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta, where she had been a patient since November 1984. She was born Oct. 11, 1902, in German Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of Christian and Wilhelmina >JUNG PAUL. Miss PAUL was a member of the New Bremen Senior Citizens, St. Peter's United Church of Christ and the Lay, Life and Work of the church. Survivors include a brother, Orrin PAUL of New Knoxville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Gilberg Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Lawrence T. HOLMER officiating. Burial will be in German Protestant Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contrbutions may be made to the church memorial fund.
  Date: Sun Dec 17 15:24:23 2000

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Surnames: CHRISTIAN,  Charles  
Father's Surnames: CHRISTIAN,  Dan  
Mother's Surnames: SIMPSON,   Piety  
Spouse's Surnames: JONES,   Wilma Lee  
Death Record  Date: November 18, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Charles "Charlie" CHRISTIAN, 98, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Wapakoneta and Sidney, died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at his residence. He was born June 16, 1902, in Vulcan, W.Va., the son of Dan and Piety (SIMPSON) CHRISTIAN. On Aug. 20, 1947, he married Wilma Lee JONES, who died in 1967. Survivors include six sons, David N. CHRISTIAN of St. Marys, Charles E. CHRISTIAN of Sidney, Harold T. CHRISTIAN, Chester H. CHRISTIAN and Dwight L. CHRISTIAN, all of Tampa, Fla., and Franklin D. CHRISTIAN of Broadhead, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildlen and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Mr. CHRISTIAN was an assembler at Copeland Corp., from where he retired after 20 years. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Wapakoneta. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Wapakoneta with Pastor Joe Farkasdi officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in Moulton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at the Cromes Funeral Home in Sidney.
  Date: Sun Dec 17 15:35:34 2000

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Surnames: SCHNELLE,  Henry H.  
Father's Surnames: SCHNELLE,  Carl  
Mother's Surnames: ,   Caroline  
Spouse's Surnames: ESCHMEYER,   Edna  
Death Record  Date: May 12, 1972  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Henry H. SCHNELLE, R.R.1, New Knoxville, died Friday at 11:35 p.m. at the age of 86 at the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home where he had been admitted as a patient that morning. He died of complications developing from injuries suffered in an automobile accident which happened February 27 just south of Wapakoneta on the Hardin Pike. His wife, the former Edna ESCHMEYER, to whom he was married on May 13, 1913, died in that accident. Mr. SCHNELLE was born March 19, 1886 in Auglaize County the son of Carl and Caroline SCHNELLE. He was a farmer and a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. Surviving him are five children, Mrs. Wesley (Zippora) AUFDERHAAR, R.R.1, New Knoxville, Norman SCHNELLE, New Knoxville, Kermit SCHNELLE, R.R.1, Waynesfield, and Virgil and Myron SCHNELLE, both of New Bremen; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and the following sisters and brother; Mrs. Erwin (Emma) WIEHE, New Bremen, Mrs. Charles (Rose) BIELEFELD, New Knoxville, Mrs. Merle (Amanda) STURM, Troy; Mrs. Charles (Esther) MEACHAM, Cocoa, Fla., and Emil SCHNELLE, Venedocia. One brother, William SCHNELLE, a sister, Mrs. William KUCKERMAN, two grandchildren and one great grandchild are deceased. Funeral rites will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, with the Rev. Kenneth H. Worthman in charge. Interment will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home in New Knoxville after 1 p.m. Monday and until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, after which the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of the service. The family will recieve friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p .m. Monday.
  Date: Mon Dec 18 06:03:10 2000

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Surnames: GRAY,  Otho A.  
Father's Surnames: GRAY,  Tazwell  
Mother's Surnames: BREEDING,   Mary Belle  
Spouse's Surnames: HARMON,   Minta Jane  
Death Record  Date: October 18, 1984  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Otho A. GRAY, 90, formerly of 848 Indiana Ave, St. Marys, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday Oct. 18, 1984, in the Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys, where he had been a resident for the past two years. His death followed an illness of four weeks. He was born May 19, 1894, in Hinton, W. Va., the son of Tazwell and Mary Belle (BREEDING) GRAY. He was married Jan 1, 1924 to Minta Jane HARMON, who preceded him in death on Sept 22, 1974. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Nell) KIHM of Dayton; a son, Jack E. GRAY of St. Marys; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and two half-sisters, Erma EBER and Mae EBER, both of Ohio City. Mr. GRAY was a retired house painter. He was a former member of the First Nazarene Church in Lima and had attended the Gospel Mission Church in St. Marys. His funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Yoder Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Clair W. Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home for two hours (2-4 p.m.) preceding the services.
  Date: Tue Dec 19 20:15:04 2000

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Surnames: HOWE,  Harold  
Father's Surnames: HOWE,  Henry  
Mother's Surnames: HUELSMEYER,   Sarah  
Spouse's Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH,   Agnes  
Death Record  Date: October 17, 1984  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville-Harold "Chic" HOWE, 72, of 201 Walnut ST., New Knoxville, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1984 at 4:15 p.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, where he had been a patient for one week. He had been ailing from a heart condition for the past two years and had been a patient at the Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys, for the past several weeks. He was born Dec. 15, 1911 in Kettlersville, the son of Henry and Sarah (HUELSMEYER) HOWE. He was married on Sept. 3, 1938 to Agnes KATTERHEINRICH who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Ronald HOWE of Jonesboro, Ind. and Nicholis HOWE of Coldwater; four grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers, Erma GRIEVES of Botkins and Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) INGRAM of Minster; Donald HOWE of New Knoxville and Lester HOWE of New Bremen. A sister, Elda FUNK and a brother, Virgil HOWE are both deceased Mr. HOWE was a member of the United Methodist Church of New Knoxville. He had owned and operated Chic's Grocery in New Knoxville for 30 years until his retirement in January 1977. His services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the church with the Rev. James WAUGH officiating. Burial will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call from on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Gilberg Funeral Home in New Bremen. The body will be taken to the church of Saturday at 11 a.m. and friends may call there until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Church or the Diabetes Assocation.
  Date: Tue Dec 19 20:29:00 2000

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Surnames: SHANER,  Roger F.  
Father's Surnames: SHANER,  Orlo V.  
Mother's Surnames: CUMMINS,   Norma C.  
Spouse's Surnames: MOORE,   Joanne  
Death Record  Date: November 22, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Roger F. SHANER, 73, Huntsville, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1927, at Auglaize County to Orlo V. and Norma C. (CUMMINS) SHANER. On Sept 3, 1949, he married Joanne MOORE, who survives. Other survivors include four children and their spouses, Rhonda and Walt SALYERS of Lawrenceville, Ga., Richie and Sandra SHANER of Huntsville, Rex and Diann SHANER of Jackson Center, Rodney SHANER of Lima; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Brooks KNOCH of Wapakoneta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Martha SHANER of Jackson Center, Reed and Lois SHANER of New Hampshire; and an aunt Nila CUMMINS, Russells Point. He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Mr. SHANER was a retiree of Penn Central/Conrail. He was a tower operator. He was a member of Logan County Standard Bred Association which he served as president and U. S. Trotting Association. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Van Horn Funeral Home, Lakeview, with Karen Blackburn officiating. His body will be cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Mad River Dialysis Center, 130 Dowell Ave., Bellefontaine.
  Date: Tue Dec 19 20:42:37 2000

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Surnames: EGBERT,  Verna  
Father's Surnames: EGBERT,  Levi  
Mother's Surnames: ZEIGENBUSCH,   Julianna  
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Death Record  Date: December 20, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Verna M. EGBERT, 79, 217 S. Main St., New Bremen, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster. She was born Sept 20, 1921, near New Bremen in German Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of Levi and Julianna (ZIEGENBUSCH) EGBERT. Survivors include a sister, Lodema DICKE of New Bremen; three nephews, Joe KNOST of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jack KNOST of Charlotte, N.C., and Jim KNOST of Toledo; and two nieces Julie ZARET of Bloomington, Ind., and Jayne KNOST of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her good friend, Ken WHEELER. Ms. EGBERT retired in 1983 from the former Beatrice Foods in New Bremen. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in New Bremen and a member of the Quilters of the church. She was also a member of the Woodmen of the World in New Bremen. She enjoyed playing cards and quilting. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Gilberg Funeral Home in New Bremen with the Rev. Steven Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the church memorial fund or to the New Bremen Emergency Squad.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 07:08:35 2000

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Surnames: SPIELER,  August Joseph Jr.  
Father's Surnames: SPIELER,  August Joseph  
Mother's Surnames: PULSKAMP,   Bertha  
Spouse's Surnames: KNISLEY,   Catherine  
Death Record  Date: December 18, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: August Joseph "Bud" SPIELER Jr., 85, St. Marys, died at 6:18 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born May 25, 1915, at the family home in Celina, the fifth child and first son of August Joseph and Bertha (PULSKAMP) SPIELER. On June 23, 1979, he married his second wife, Louise, who survives. He was previously married to Catherine KNISLEY of Lima. Other survivors include a son, Joe(Carolyn) SPIELER of New York; two sisters, Mary Kay WILSON of Boston and Madge NIEMER of Cincinnati; a stepson, James A. CASSEL; a stepdaughter, Donna STEPHAN; a grandson, August Joseph SPIELER of Centerville, Va.; a granddaughter, Courtney CRANSTON SPIELER KOLB of London, England; two step granddaughters, Angel CASSEL JOHNSON and Sonja CASSEL; a step-grandson, James A. CASSEL Jr.; three great- grandchildren, August Joseph SPIELER and Hayley Johanna KOLB and three step-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth JOHNSON, Lauren JOHNSON and Daniel CASSEL. He was preceded in death by a son, David, who died Dec. 18, 1995; six sisters, Betty, Eva, Rosemary, Anita, Margie and Virginia and a brother, Luke. Mr. SPIELER attended grammar school at Immaculate Conception in Celina and graduated from Celina Catholic High School in 1933. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity at Miami University in Oxford, graduating in 1937. After college he served in World War II as an officer in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps. He returned to Celina to work in his father's business, the Celina Stearic Acid Co. He was later president of the company. Prior to his retirement, he provided accounting and tax services to local businesses and organizations. Mr. SPIELER was a member of the Republican State Central and Executive Committee of Ohio from the Fourth Congressional District in the 1950s He was also active for many years in the Lions Clubs of Celina and Lima and other civic organizations. He lived in Lima from 1958 to 1970. A Memorial Mass was held Wednesday at the Holy Rosary Caholic Church in St. Marys in the Rev. David Heinl officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia Foundation.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 07:38:23 2000

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Surnames: HEPLER,  Charles B.  
Father's Surnames: HEPLER,  Oran  
Mother's Surnames: EAST,   Bessie May  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: December 18, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Charles B. HEPLER, 86, Wapakoneta, died in the morning of Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1914, in Lima, the son of Oran and Bessie May (EAST) HEPLER. He lived in Wapakoneta for many years. Survivors include two brothers, James HEPLER of Lima and Oran "Bill" HEPLER of Columbus; several nieces and nephews and his caregivers, Troy and Peggy HICKS of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert HEPLER; and four sisters, Elizabeth CHENEY, Anna STEACH, Dola GESSLER and Dora YAZEL. Mr. HEPLER was a mechanic at Tilton Corp. in Lima. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Elida Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Allison officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chiles & Sons-Lamon Funeral Home, Shawnee Chapel, in Lima. Condolences may be expressed at chiles@wcoil.com.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 07:52:13 2000

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Surnames: FOUST, GIBBONS,  Ruth M.  
Father's Surnames: FOUST,  Howard  
Mother's Surnames: EISEL,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: GIBBONS,   Tipton  
Death Record  Date: October 21, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Ruth M. GIBBONS, 75, Laurinburg, N.C. formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 21, 2000, at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C. She was born April 29, 1925, in Akron, the daughter of Howard and Mary >EISEL FOUST. On June 16, 1951, she married Tipton GIBBONS, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Randall T. GIBBONS of Farmington, Conn.; two daughters, Jeanne GIBBONS of Hagerstown, Ind., and Suzanne LOSSMAN of Laurinburg, N.C. and five grandchildren. Mrs. GIBBONS was a 1943 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys and lived in St. Marys for many years. She worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and the unemployment office, both in St. Marys. No funeral services were held, and her body was cremated.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 08:00:04 2000

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Surnames: FINKE,  James  
Father's Surnames: FINKE,  Arthur  
Mother's Surnames: WISSMAN,   Marcella  
Spouse's Surnames: SCHLEETER,   Alice Kay  
Death Record  Date: December 17, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: James FINKE, 66, 200 Knoxville Ave., St. Marys, died suddenly at 9:42 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Minster, the son of Arthur and Marcella (WISSMAN) FINKE. On July 5, 1985, he married Alice Kay SCHLEETER, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Brent (Donna) FINKE of St. Petersburg. Fla., and Matthew (Toni) FINKE of St. Marys; two daughters, Stephanie (Scott) ESCHELMAN of Wapakoneta and Fay FINKE of Lexington, Ky.; a brother, Richard FINKE of Celina; a half-brother, John HARLETT of St. Marys; two stepdaughters, Tammy HOLLIDAY of Jacksonville, Ala.; and Teresa CRIST of St. Marys; a stepson, Robert CRIST of St. Marys; three grandchildren and three step-grandchilden. Mr. FINKE was retired form General Dynamics Corp., in Lima, where he had been a welder. He was employed at the Shell gas station on Bellefontaine Street in Wapakoneta at the time of his death. A 1952 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, he was also a graduate of the Hobart Welding School in Troy. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 691 in Wapakoneta. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Joachim Wilck officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 08:16:34 2000

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Surnames: MOON, HUNT,  Vicki Joan  
Father's Surnames: MOON,  Norman Leroy  
Mother's Surnames: SHULL,   Marian  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: December 17, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Vicki Joan HUNT, 60, Wapakoneta, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born July 5, 1940, in Hicksville, the daughter of Norman Leroy "Slim" and Marian (SHULL) MOON. Her mother, now Marian OATMAN, survives in Wapakoneta. Other survivors include a daughter, Tami (Tony) BOWSHER of Spring Lake, N.C.; her stepmother, Gentellene "Genny" MOON of Lima and LaRue; two brother, D. Lynn (Mary Lou) MOON of Wapakoneta and Jerry (Thelma) MOON of Lima; a half-brother, Edwin "Eddie" MOON of Pensacola, Fla; a half-sister, Rene (Doug) HUEY of Akron; a step-brother Glayden (Lisa) SHARP of Mansfield; two stepsisters, Jewlene (Gary) GAUSE of Cridersville and Peggy (Tony) RIGALI of Cridersville; and six grandchildren, Victoria JORDAN, Angelica BOWSHER, Tony BOWSHER, Ty BOWSHER, Autumn BOWSHER and Curtis BOWSHER. Ms. HUNT was a bookkeeper for D. Lynn Florist in Wapakoneta. She was a member of the Santa Fe-New Knoxville Church of Christ and the Eagles Lodge of Wapakoneta. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville with the Rev. Doral Sharp officiating. Friends may call for one hour before services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Tri County Hospice, 15 S. Willipie St., Suite 130, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 08:33:49 2000

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Surnames: VORESS, KOENIG,  Jane E.  
Father's Surnames: VORESS,  George Sr.  
Mother's Surnames: EARL,   Freda May  
Spouse's Surnames: KOENIG,   Roger E.  
Death Record  Date: December 14, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Jane E. KOENIG, 55, 3679 Cloverfour Road, New Bremen, died at 6:54 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in the emergency room of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys following a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1945, in Sidney, the daughter of George VORESS Sr. and Freda May (EARL) VORESS. Her mother survives in New Bremen. On Sept. 4, 1965, she married Roger E. KOENIG, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Mark (Angie) KOENIG of New Bremen; two daughters, Kendra (Mike) SINDELAR of Franklin, Ind., and Mary Ann LEE of Spencerville; two brothers, George (Karen) VORESS Jr. and John (Ginny) VORESS, both of New Bremen; a sister, Judith VORESS of Austin, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. KOENIG was currently in her 33rd year of teaching, having taught in the St. Marys and New Knoxville school systems and was teaching the learnig disabled classes at the New Bremen junior and senioor high schools at the time of her death. A graduate of New Bremen High School, she received a bachelor's degree in education from Ohio Northern University and a master's in education from Wright State University. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with the Rev. John W. Tostrick officiating. Burial will be in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.n. today at the Gilberg Funeral Home in New Bremen. Memorials may be directed to a scholarship fund to be established at the New Bremen High School or to the New Bremen Emergency Squad.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 09:58:59 2000

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Surnames: RIPPLOH, BAUMER, BROERMAN,  Alfrieda E.  
Father's Surnames: RIPPLOH,  Joseph  
Mother's Surnames: HORSTMAN,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: BAUMER, BROERMAN,    
Death Record  Date: December 15, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Alfrieda E. BROERMAN, 85, formerly of Minster, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Community where she resided for nine years. She was born Feb. 25, 1915, at Minster to Joseph and Mary (HORSTMAN) RIPPLOH. On Nov. 20, 1941, she married Richard BAUMER, who died Jan. 18, 1965. On April 21, 1976, she married Henry BROERMAN, who died March 4, 1991. Survivors include step-children, Patricia and Don MEYER of Tipp City, Richard and Mary Kay BROERMAN of Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; six step-grandchildren; and five step- great-grandchildren. Mrs. BROERMAN was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, St. Monica Ladies Sodality and Fraternal Order of Eagles 1391 Auxilary. She was the co-owner with her husband, Richard Baumer , of Ripploh's Market at Minster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Augustine Church with the Rev. William Hoyng officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 10:11:26 2000

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Surnames: FEATHERS,  Melvin Paul  
Father's Surnames: FEATHERS,  James  
Mother's Surnames: ALTON,   Lucinda  
Spouse's Surnames: HAYDEN,   Susan Ann  
Death Record  Date: December 15, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Melvin Paul FEATHERS, 70, 250 Pershing Drive, St. Marys, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1930 at Clarksburg, W.Va., the son of James and Lucinda (ALTON) FEATHERS. On Feb. 9, 1952, he married Susan Ann HAYDEN, who died March 5, 2000. Survivors include three sons, Paul FEATHERS of Des Moines, Iowa, James FEATHERS of Oronogo, Mo.; Steven FEATHERS of Des Moines; two daughters, Melody FEATHERS of Houston, Texas, Sarah HERNANDEZ of Lakeland, Fla., eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty MARTIN of Akron and Gloria SIX of Barberton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby HOFFMAN; and a brother, Tommy FEATHERS. Mr. FEATHERS was a retiree of Apex Bag Company, Spencerville, where he worked for 18 years. He enjoyed bowling. Private family services will be held at a later date.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 10:20:05 2000

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Surnames: NAGEL,  Bernard E.  
Father's Surnames: NAGEL,  Charles  
Mother's Surnames: SCHWIETERMAN,   Odellia  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: December 13, 2000  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Bernard E. "Ben" NAGEL, 77, Toledo, formerly of Minster, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born July 13, 1923, in Minster, the son of Charles and Odellia (SCHWIETERMAN) NAGEL. He was a graduate of Minster High school. Survivors include three sons, Bernard E. NAGEL Jr. of Perrysburg and Kent (Tina) E. NAGEL and John E. NAGEL, both of Toledo; a daughter, Pam NAGEL of Atlanta; a step-son, Jim (Sharon) BIGLEY of Archbold; a stepdaughter, Janice MCCRACKEN of North JACKSON; five brothers, Robert (Donna) NAGEL and Stanley (Jo Anne) NAGEL, both of New Bremen, Bud (Ruth) NAGEL of Dayton, Herb NAGEL of Moraine and Charles (Bertha) NAGEL of Germantown; two sisters, JoAnne (John) KORTE of Marion and Mary (Jim) BROWN of Minster; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald NAGEL and a sister, Lucille NAGEL. Mr. NAGEL worked as a tool and diemaker for 24 years at the former Electric Autolite in Toledo and later for 18 years at the Dura Corp., also in Toledo, retiring in 1989. A decorated veteran of World War II, he was one of seven sons who was inducted into the U.S. Army, serving three years in the medical and air corps division. He was very proud of his military service and a champion of veterans' rights and benfits. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Erie Post 3924, VFW National Home, VFW Scotland School and Minster Historical Society and a life member of Dads of Foreign Services Veterans 208 for which he served as national president for two years. A licensed pilot, he had an avid interest in aviation. Funeral services will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Sujkowski Funeral Home, Northplate, in Toledo with the Rev. Arthur Badger officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where members of VFW Erie Post 3925 will hold a service at 4 p.m. A military Committal Service will be at noon Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery, in Augusta, Mich. Memorials may be directed to VFW National Home, 116 Harmony Lane, Battle Creek, Mich. 49015.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 10:47:36 2000

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Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Henry Herman  
Father's Surnames: EVERSMAN,  H. Herman  
Mother's Surnames: ,   Elsian  
Spouse's Surnames: SETTLAGE,   Anna Sophia  
Death Record  Date: February 15, 1944  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, Feb.16-Henry Herman EVERSMAN, age 72, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the family residence one and a half miles southeast of New Knoxville. He had been in failing health for some time but recently had appeared to be improving and his death came as a shock. Mr. EVERSMAN was engaged in farming all of his life and was widely known and well liked in this community. He was born April 3, 1871, a son of the late Herman and Elsian EVERSMAN. On November 5, 1895, he married Anna SETTLAGE and she is left to mourn his death together with four sons, Wesley, at home, Walter, Wapakoneta, Rev. Florenz H., Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Arnold EVERSMAN, Dayton. There are 11 grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister are George, New Bremen; Fred, Toledo; and Phillip EVERSMAN, Kettlersville, and Mrs. Sarah KOGGE, Jacksonville, Fla. There are a great many friends. He was a member of the First Evangelical Reformed church. Funeral services are arranged for Friday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at the Evangelical-Reformed church with Dr. D.A. Bode officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe cemetery. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening at the residence.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 15:40:30 2000

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Surnames: SETTLAGE, EVERSMAN,  Anna Sophia  
Father's Surnames: SETTLAGE,  William  
Mother's Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH,   Mary  
Spouse's Surnames: EVERSMAN,   Henry  
Death Record  Date: August 24, 1949  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, O. Aug 25-Mrs. Anna Sophia EVERSMAN, age 74, widow of Henry EVERSMAN, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son, Rev. F.H. EVERSMAN, in Mr. Vernon, Ind. She had been ill with a complication of diseases for several years. Mrs. EVERSMAN was the daughter of the late William and Mary KATTERHEINRICH SETTLAGE and was born Sept. 30, 1874, north of New Knoxville. On Nov. 5, 1895, she was married to Henry EVERSMAN and they lived most of their married life on a farm southeast of New Knoxville. His death occurred on Feb. 15, 1944, just a year before they were to have observed their golden wedding. Left to mourn Mrs. EVERSMAN's death are four sons, Walter of Wapakoneta; Rev. Florenz H., of Mr. Vernon, Ind.; Wesley, of near New Knoxville on New Bremen R.R.1; and Arnold EVERSMAN, of Dayton. There are twelve grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters are William J. SETTLAGE, St. Marys R.R.1; Rev. Henry G. SETTLAGE, Waukesa, Wis.; Mrs. John F. GEIGER, St. Marys, and Mrs. Lewis WEHMEYER, of New Bremen R.R.1. There are many relatives and friends. Mrs. EVERSMAN was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church here and of the German Bible Class and the Woman's Society, taking an active part in the church and Sunday School as long as her health permitted. Her body will be brought from Mr. Vernon, Ind., to the Vornholt Bros. Funeral Home at New Bremen, from where it will be taken Saturday morning to the home of her son, Wesley, near New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Eversman Home Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday until the hour of the services. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the Eversman residence and at 2 o'clock at the First Evangelical and Reformed church with Dr. D.A. Bode officiating. Burial will take place in Pilger Ruhe cemetery.
L. Klaer  Date: Mon Dec 25 15:55:16 2000

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Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Wesley F.  
Father's Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Henry H.  
Mother's Surnames: SETTLAGE,   Anna Sophia  
Spouse's Surnames: KUCK,   Viola E.  
Death Record  Date: December 12, 1979  
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Source: Sidney Daily News
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville-Wesley F. EVERSMAN, 75, R.R.1, died Wednesday at 2:25 p.m. at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He had been hospitalized several days. He was born Feb. 25, 1904, in Shelby County, son of Henry and Anna (SETTLAGE) EVERSMAN. On April 26, 1927, he married the former Viola KUCK. She survives with two sons, the Rev. Reuben EVERSMAN of Huntington, Ind., and Roger of New Knoxville; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a brother, Walter of Wapakoneta. A son and two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. EVERSMAN was a member of the New Knoxville First United Church of Christ. He was a retired farmer. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Richard W. Sather officiating. Burial will be in the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery near New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral home in New Knoxville, Friday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of services. The family has requested memorials be made to the Heart Fund.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 16:27:05 2000

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Surnames: KUCK, EVERSMAN,  Viola E.  
Father's Surnames: KUCK,  Theodore  
Mother's Surnames: LAMMERS,   Sarah  
Spouse's Surnames: EVERSMAN,   Wesley F.  
Death Record  Date: October 4, 1993  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville-Viola E. EVERSMAN, 86, 19377 Fledderjohann Road, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1993, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. She was born Feb. 27, 1907, in Auglaize County to Theodore and Sarah (LAMMERS) KUCK. On April 26, 1927, she married Wesley F. EVERSMAN, who died in 1979. She is survived by two sons, Reuben, LaPorte, Ind.; Roger, New Knoxville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Marcella) CLAUSING, New Knoxville; Mrs. Frank (Adella) WILSON, Jackson Center; and a brother, Harold, North Miami, Fla. She was preceded in death by a son, Marvin, in a farm accident in 1942; and two brothers, Sylvanus and Orloe. Mrs. EVERSMAN was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, its Women's Guild and was Sunday School teacher. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home. The preferred memorial is to the Church radio broadcast fund.
L. Klaer  Date: Mon Dec 25 16:42:44 2000

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Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Marvin W.  
Father's Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Wesley  
Mother's Surnames: KUCK,   Viola E.  
Spouse's Surnames: ,    
Death Record  Date: July 9, 1942  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, July 10, Marvin W. EVERSMAN, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley EVERSMAN, southeast of here, was killed almost instantly Thursday afternoon when he fell from a farm wagon being used to haul wheat from the field into the barn for thrashing. The tragic accident happened at 1:15 o'clock. The youth was riding on the wagon, partly loaded, when he is believed to have lost his balance. He toppled off head-first, his head striking a wagon wheel. He received a head injury and a broken neck which proved fatal within a few minutes after the accident occurred. Marvin was born Nov. 29, 1927, a son of Wesley and Viola KUCK EVERSMAN, both of whom survive. Left to mourn his death besides the bereaved parents are two younger brothers, Reuben and Roger Paul, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. EVERSMAN and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. KUCK. There are many other relatives and friends who join the family in mourning his death. The youth was a pupil in New Knoxville high school where he had taken an active part in school activities. He was a member of the school band and had played on the baseball team, participating wholeheartedly in these organizations. Marvin was a member of the First Evangelical Reformed church and its Sunday school. He belonged to the Young People's society and sang in the organizations choir. Funeral services are arranged for Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family residence and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical Reformed church with Dr. D.A. Bode officiating. Burial will take place in Pilger Ruhe cemetery. Friends may call any time Saturday afternoon and evening at the home.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 16:59:22 2000

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Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Arnold H.  
Father's Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Henry H.  
Mother's Surnames: SETTLAGE,   Anna Sophia  
Spouse's Surnames: DENNINGS,   Lucille  
Death Record  Date: July 13, 1964  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: Wesley EVERSMAN, R.R.1, New Knoxville, received word yesterday of the sudden death of his brother, Arnold EVERSMAN, age 55, at Dayton. Mr. EVERSMAN died of a heart attack at his home at 4214 Arcadia Blvd., Dayton. Mr. EVERSMAN is survived by his wife, the former Lucille DENNINGS, one daughter, Loretta EVERSMAN, of Pontiac, Mich., one son, John EVERSMAN, of Fairborn, O., three grandchildren, and two brothers, Wesley of New Knoxville R.R.1 and Walter EVERSMAN, of Wapakoneta. A brother, the Rev. F.H. EVERSMAN is deceased. He was employed as a meat cutter at a Dayton super market. Mr. EVERSMAN was born near New Knoxville, a son of the late Henry and Anna SETTLAGE EVERSMAN. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Presbyterian Church, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Weaver Funeral Home, 1029 North Main Street, Dayton. Burial will take place in Beaver cemetery there. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon and evening at the funeral home.
  Date: Mon Dec 25 17:11:11 2000

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Surnames: EVERSMAN,  Fred W.  
Father's Surnames: EVERSMAN,  H. Herman  
Mother's Surnames: ,    
Spouse's Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH, KUCK, EVERSMAN,   Dora Alice  
Death Record  Date: October 5, 1944  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, Oct. 6, Fred W. EVERSMAN, age 69, of Toledo, died at 3:50 o'clock Friday afternoon at Toledo after an extended illness with complications due to diabetes. Just recently he had submitted to an operation for the removal of his leg in the hopes of staying gangrenous infection. Mr. EVERSMAN was a native of Shelby county, near New Knoxville. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman EVERSMAN and was born on July 22, 1875. He married Mrs. Dora KUCK who preceded him in death on July 17, 1943. Survivors are one stepson, Noah KUCK, Toledo, with whom he made his home, a brother, George EVERSMAN, of New Bremen and a sister, Mrs. Henry KOGGE, Florida. A son, Harry, lost his life by drowning a few months ago in Lake Erie. His body will be brought from Toledo to the home of his nephew, Wesley EVERSMAN, one and a half miles southeast of New Knoxville, where friends may call Saturday evening. Funeral services are arranged for Sunday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at the Wesley Eversman residence and 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in New Knoxville with Dr. George H. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe cemetery.
L. Klaer  Date: Mon Dec 25 17:30:24 2000

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Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH, KUCK, EVERSMAN,  Dora  
Father's Surnames: KATTERHEINRICH,  Solomon  
Mother's Surnames: EISLEY,   Elizabeth  
Spouse's Surnames: KUCK, EVERSMAN,    
Death Record  Date: July 17, 1943  
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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader
Obituary / Additional Information: New Knoxville, July 19. Mrs. Fred EVERSMAN, age 68, of Toledo, died at 3 o'clock, Saturday afternoon at her home in that city, death being due to a heart attack. She was a native of New Knoxville where she was born on March 16, 1875, as a daughter of the late Solomon and Elizabeth EISLEY KATTERHEINRICH. Left to mourn her death are her husband, Fred EVERSMAN, and two children, Noah KUCK and Harry EVERSMAN, of Toledo. There are two grandchildren. Brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs. B.G. KATTERHEINRICH, New Knoxville, Mrs. George KNIERIM, Casey, Ill., Wesley, Noah, Elmer KATTERHEINRICH, New Knoxville, Harvey KATTERHEINRICH, St. Marys, and Dan KATTERHEINRICH, Olney, Ill. Mrs. EVERSMAN was a member of the Methodist church at New Knoxville. Her body will be brought Tuesday morning from Toledo to Wapakoneta from where Gilberg and Hegemier will remove it to the home of her brother, Elmer, at New Knoxville. Friends may call there Tuesday evening. Funeral services are arranged for Wednesday afternoon at the Elmer KATTERHEINRICH home and at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church. The Rev. George H. Smith will officiate. Burial will take place in Pilger Ruhe cemetery.
L. Klaer  Date: Mon Dec 25 17:46:31 2000

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