Melvin A. Wendel
Feb 15, 2025
Melvin “Mel” A. Wendel, age 82, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.
He was born on May 29, 1942, in Fort Recovery, to the late Frank and Elnora (Homan) Wendel.
In addition to his parents, Mel was preceded in death by his siblings, Novella (Albert) Lauber, Imelda “Millie” (Jerome) Wilker, Ermin...
Harvey L. Thornton, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Harvey L. Thornton, Jr., age 96, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Portland.
He was born on May 25, 1928, in Kentland, Indiana, to the late Harvey, Sr. and Hattie (Isenhart) Thornton.
Harvey is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Mary (Schoen) Thornton, whom he married on February 27, 1960;...
Dolores Ann Fortman
Feb 4, 2025
Dolores Ann Fortman, age 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Legacy Nursing Home in Beavercreek, Ohio.
She was born on April 28, 1937, in Burkettsville, to the late Clarence “Jim” and Rose (Baumer) Litmer.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Jacquelyn C. Wright
Feb 1, 2025
Jacquelyn C. Wright, age 83, formerly of Cave Junction, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.
She was born on September 4, 1941, in Bell, California, to the late Jack and Rosile (Plueger) Williams.
In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her infant brother, Jack Williams; and her son, Russell Wright.
Jackie...
Cyril G. Pottkotter
Jan 27, 2025
Cyril "Cy" G. Pottkotter, age 66, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at IU Health - Jay in Portland, Indiana.
He was born on April 18, 1958, in Coldwater, to the late Albert and Marie (Lange) Pottkotter.
Cy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Darlene (Miller) Pottkotter, whom he married on November 25, 1983; his...
Charolette Rose Coy
Jan 26, 2025
Charolette Rose Coy, more commonly known as “Charlie”, age 26, of Portland, Indiana, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
She was born on August 5, 1998, in Portland, to Tess (Fisher) Coy and Fredrick Coy.
In addition to her parents, Charlie is survived by her sisters, Lou and Annie Fisher, both...
Joni K. Blomeke
Jan 23, 2025
Joni K. (Traxler) Blomeke, age 68, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Lutheran Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 12, 1956, in Jay County, Indiana, to Sally (Yeager) Traxler of Fort Recovery, and the late James Traxler.
In addition to her mother, Joni is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles “Chuck”...
Robert L. Portz
Jan 19, 2025
Robert L. Portz, 71, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
He was born on October 6, 1953, in Celina, to the late Charles and Maxine (Shumaker) Portz.
Robert is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen “Kathy” A. (Huber) Portz, whom he married on June 14, 1975; his children, Danielle Weitzel...
Evelyn M. Muhlenkamp
Jan 11, 2025
Evelyn Marie (Gehm) Muhlenkamp, 78, of Cincinnati, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on August 13, 1946, Celina, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elmer and Alta (Walston) Gehm. She was the only child of Elmer and Alta's and the apple of their eye. Evelyn...
Dale Joseph Lochtefeld
Jan 9, 2025
Dale Joseph Lochtefeld, a devoted father, beloved son, cherished brother, and loyal friend, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 62.
Born on November 18, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, to Wilbert and Ann Marie Lochtefeld, Dale was the second oldest of their 7 children and a guiding light to his siblings. Standing tall at 6’5” and 16 years...
Shirley E. Litmer
Jan 5, 2025
Shirley E. Litmer, age 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
She was born on March 23, 1948, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Daniel and Lovina (Bruner) Shaner.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald P. Litmer, whom she married on July 22, 1967; her children, Sandra Litmer and...
Timothy J. Heitkamp
Jan 5, 2025
Timothy Joseph Heitkamp, age 46, long-time resident of Fort Recovery, Ohio, more recently of Coldwater, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
He was born on December 1, 1978, in Coldwater, to Tom and Kathy (Knapke) Heitkamp.
In addition to his parents, Tim is survived by his siblings, Jeff (Kate) Heitkamp of Dublin, Ohio, Jen (Mike) Simper...
Larry E. Day
Dec 27, 2024
Larry E. Day, Age 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry.
He was born on July 21, 1939, in Fort Recovery, to the late Glenn, Sr. and Doris (Potter) Day.
Larry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Jo (Hart) Day, whom he married on October 20, 1956;...
Mary K. Rammel
Dec 19, 2024
Mary K. Rammel, 72, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
She was born on March 1, 1952, in Coldwater to the late Paul and Alvina (Schulte) Rammel.
Mary is survived by her siblings, Margaret (Marvin "Pete") Bertke of Coldwater, Pauline (Robert) Schlarman of St. Henry, and Ann (Steve) Hoelscher of Minster; her...
Aaron W. Fennig
Dec 1, 2024
Aaron W. Fennig, 43, of Portland, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born on September 23, 1981, in Coldwater, Ohio. He was raised in Portland, Indiana by his loving parents, Joseph and Kathleen (Wolf) Fennig.
In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by his son, Caleb Wilken (mother, Lara Wilken); his sister, Claire...
Marcella "Sally" R. Siegrist
Dec 1, 2024
Marcella “Sally” R. Siegrist, age 65, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on November 17, 1959, in Coldwater, to the late Gerald “Jerry” and Irene (Gruss) Timmerman. On August 1, 1981, Sally married Donald “Don” J. Siegrist, who survives.
In addition to her husband,...
Mary Jean Evers
Nov 21, 2024
Mary Jean Evers, age 82, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on November 21, 2024, at Brookdale Greenville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was born September 16, 1942, in Sharpsburg, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Armella (Kremer) Wendel. Recently she celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with her surviving spouse, John C. Evers, whom...
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
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
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,...
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