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Lloyd A. Flynn, Jr.

Lloyd A. Flynn, Jr.

Nov 16, 2024

Lloyd A. Flynn, Jr., often referred to as Red, age 72, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He was born on May 8, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to Sylvia (Cook) Flynn of Celina, and the late Lloyd Flynn, Sr.

In addition to his father, Lloyd was preceded in death by his...

Donald E. Wood

Donald E. Wood

Nov 10, 2024

Donald E. Wood, 85, formerly of Fort Recovery, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana.

He was born on April 28, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Edward and Ruth (Jenisek) Wood.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wood; his brothers-in-law, Phil Ahlers and...

Elmer F. Wendel

Elmer F. Wendel

Oct 28, 2024

Elmer F. Wendel, 89, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen, Ohio.

He was born on September 10, 1935, in Fort Recovery, to the late Frank and Elenora (Homan) Wendel. Elmer was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan A. (Borgerding) Wendel, whom he married on September 6,...

Andrew J. Wendel

Andrew J. Wendel

Oct 21, 2024

Andrew “Andy” J. Wendel, 36, of Philothea, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024.

He was born on September 7, 1988, in Coldwater to the late Ronald U. Wendel and Mary E. (Schwieterman) Wendel Gaerke.

Andy is survived by his wife, Taylor (Muhlenkamp) Wendel, whom he married on October 30, 2021; his beloved dog, Willow Grace; his...

Kimo K. Bechtol

Kimo K. Bechtol

Oct 13, 2024

Kimo K. Bechtol, age 44, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

He was born on September 19, 1980, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Danny and Mollie (Kaikala) Bechtol of Fort Recovery.

In addition to his parents, Kimo is survived by his wife of 17 years, Lisa (Hein) Bechtol; his children, Kolson and Leah; his siblings, Tana Bechtol,...

Elmer J. Klenke

Elmer J. Klenke

Oct 12, 2024

Elmer Joseph Klenke, age 100, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

He was born on September 26, 1924, in St. Henry, Ohio, to the late Norbert and Victoria (Thobe) Klenke.

In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (Sutter) Klenke, whom he married on November...

Kenneth C. Vondrell

Kenneth C. Vondrell

Oct 8, 2024

Kenneth C. Vondrell, 63, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. 

He was born on February 9, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Leon Vondrell and the late Rosaline "Rosie" (Post) Vondrell. 

In addition to his father, Ken is survived by his sisters, Debra (David) Handley and Julia (Duane) Wilder, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana; his...

Daniel L. Diller

Daniel L. Diller

Sep 16, 2024

Daniel Luke Diller, 74, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born on February 9, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Zeno and Anna Marie (Will) Diller.

Dan is survived by his siblings, Robert (Lynne) Diller of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, Ruth Heyne of Celina, Neil (Patricia) Diller of Fort Recovery,...

Margaret "Peg" Wolf

Margaret "Peg" Wolf

Sep 15, 2024

Margaret “Peg” Wolf, 95, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

She was born on January 10, 1929, in St. Henry, to the late Anthony and Regina (Stammen) Bernard.

In addition to her parents, Peg was preceded in death by her husband, William Wolf, whom she married on...

Irene B. Timmerman

Irene B. Timmerman

Sep 15, 2024

Irene B. (Gruss) Timmerman, 97, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry. 

She was born on September 1, 1927, in St. Anthony, to the late Isidore and Mary (Garke) Gruss. 

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald E. "Jerry" Timmerman, whom she married on June...

Marceil M. Alig

Marceil M. Alig

Aug 9, 2024

Marceil M. Alig, 93, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on February 1, 1931, in Trinity, Indiana to the late August "Gus" and Olivia (Schroer) Muhlenkamp.

In addition to her parents, Marceil was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Alig, whom she married on April 24, 1954,...

Eugene P. Reinhart

Eugene P. Reinhart

Jul 16, 2024

Eugene P. Reinhart, 96, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home.

He was born on December 16, 1927, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Clem and Rose (Schindler) Reinhart.

In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Luella (Homan) Reinhart, whom he married on August 1, 1953, and who passed...

Brice T. Roessner

Brice T. Roessner

Jul 5, 2024

Brice T. Roessner, 56, of Anna, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

He was born on February 16, 1968, and raised in Montezuma, Ohio, by the late Bruno Roessner and Belva (Herron) Roessner-Sandy. 

In addition to his parents, Brice was preceded in death by his brothers, Bruce Roessner and Bennett Roessner. 

Brice is survived...

Carol A. Hartnagel

Carol A. Hartnagel

Jul 3, 2024

Carol Ann Hartnagel, 80, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.

She was born on March 19, 1944, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Sylvester and Dorothy (Bruggeman) Reichert.

Carol is survived by her husband of 57 years, Eugene Hartnagel, whom she married on September 3, 1966;...

Urban J. Dirksen

Urban J. Dirksen

Jul 1, 2024

Urban J. Dirksen, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on August 22, 1938, in North Star, to the late Edwin and Katherine (Kramer) Dirksen.

In addition to his parents, Urban was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Bernice A. (Timmerman) Dirksen, whom he...

Janet Gaerke

Janet Gaerke

Jun 7, 2024

Janet F. Gaerke, 81, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

She was born on October 12, 1942, in Hamlet, North Carolina, to the late Clem and Delia (Butler) Sturdivant.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Gaerke, Jr., whom she married on August...

Joan C. Collins

Joan C. Collins

May 15, 2024

Joan Catherine Collins, 67, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at St. Rita Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on February 20, 1957, in Mercer County, to the late George and Vera (Nead) Walls.

Joan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Marvin Collins, whom she married on May 15, 1987; her daughter, Kimberly (Shaun)...

Jeanette I. Grieshop

Jeanette I. Grieshop

May 11, 2024

Jeanette Irene Grieshop, 90, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 2, 1933, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Daniel and Florence (Freund) Schindler.

In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Grieshop, whom she married on June...

Lucille M. Laux

Lucille M. Laux

Apr 29, 2024

Lucille Marie (Timmerman) Laux, 85, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, Ohio. She was born on July 5, 1938, in Sharpsburg, to the late Anthony and Frances (Rammel) Timmerman. Lucille is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jerome W. Laux, whom she married on April 11, 1981; her sisters-in-law, Irene Timmerman...

Martha Ann Trobridge

Martha Ann Trobridge

Apr 25, 2024

Martha Ann (Evers) Trobridge, 61, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on Thursday, April 25, 2024,at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on April 19, 1963, in Portland, Indiana, to Mrs. Mary (Voshkul) Evers of Fort Recovery and the late Melvin Evers. In addition to her mother, Martha is survived by...

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