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Thomas W. Kaiser

Thomas W. Kaiser

Apr 3, 2024

Thomas W. Kaiser, 73, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

He was born on February 13, 1951, in Coldwater, to the late Leo and Alma (Wendel) Kaiser.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline (Borger) Kaiser, who passed away on January 27, 1984; his...

Linda A. Garke

Linda A. Garke

Apr 2, 2024

Linda Ann (Eiting) Garke, 62, of Carthagena, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born on January 22, 1962, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Irma (Klosterman) Eiting. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David "Goose" Garke, whom she married on December 12, 1992...

Cindy L. McGough

Cindy L. McGough

Mar 23, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" McGough, 70, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Versailles Healthcare and Rehab in Versailles, Ohio. She was born on September 24, 1953, in Portland, Indiana, to the late William and Bonnie (Scott) Steveson. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her husband, William McGough, whom she married on August 26,...

Wilma Mary Link

Wilma Mary Link

Mar 17, 2024

Wilma Mary Link, 93, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.She was born on December 20, 1930, in St. Henry, Ohio, to the late Gregor and Mary (Kramer) Goettemoeller.In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Link, whom she married on November 28, 1953 and...

Dennis P. Franck

Dennis P. Franck

Mar 14, 2024

Dennis Peter Franck, 88, of rural Jay County, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 10, 1935, in St. Henry, Ohio, to the late Ferd and Esther (Olding) Franck. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Franck and Bob Franck; and his sister, Shirley Franck. Dennis is survived...

Frances L. Schmitz

Frances L. Schmitz

Mar 12, 2024

Frances "Fran" L. Schmitz, 68, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born September 27, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to her parents, Eugene and Jennie (Seipp) Klaas.In addition to her mother Jennie Klaas, Fran is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard "Rick"...

Cindy E. Knapke

Cindy E. Knapke

Mar 11, 2024

Cindy E. Knapke, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 11, 2024.She was born on February 12, 1960, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Irene (Huelskamp) Siefring.In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Marlene (John) Bihn, her brother and sister-in-law, Eugene (Patricia) Siefring;...

Pauline Romer

Pauline Romer

Mar 9, 2024

Pauline Romer, 91, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Hospice of Cincinnati. 

She was born on June 15, 1932, in Devonshire, England, to the late Fred and Lillian (Wall) Wilkinson. 

In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Dixon; her siblings, Stuart Wilkinson and Peter...

Karen K. Schuh

Karen K. Schuh

Feb 24, 2024

Karen K. Schuh, 81, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. 

She was born on June 16, 1942, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Forrest and Virginia (Flauding) Mann. 

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, who raised her since age 9, Paul and Cleo Lutes; her...

Delilah Grace Wenning

Delilah Grace Wenning

Feb 17, 2024

Delilah Grace Wenning passed away peacefully in her parents arms and entered through  gates of heaven during the early hours of Saturday, February 17, 2024. 

She was born just 7 hours prior at Joint Township Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2024, to her father and mother, Isaac and Jenna (Pleiman) Wenning of Fort Recovery. 

In addition to her parents, Delilah is...

Mary A. Link

Mary A. Link

Feb 11, 2024

Mary A. Link, 69, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. 

She was born on March 22, 1954, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Eva (Borger) Weitzel. 

Mary is survived by her husband, James Link, whom she married on July 1, 1995; her children, Linus (Tina) Brunswick of Coldwater, Brenda (Don) Wendel of...

Carolyn A. Obringer

Carolyn A. Obringer

Feb 10, 2024

Carolyn Ann Obringer, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on February 11, 1935, in St. Joe to the late Carl and Ann (Nieberding) King.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome "Jerry" J. Obringer, whom she married on June 29, 1957, and...

Eugene W. Siefring

Eugene W. Siefring

Feb 4, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Siefring, 73, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1950, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Irene (Huelskamp) Siefring.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Timmerman) Siefring, whom he married on November 3, 1973, and who...

Rosemary E. Zehringer

Rosemary E. Zehringer

Feb 2, 2024

Rosemary “Rosie” E. Zehringer, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Persimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana.

She was born on October 18, 1932, in Mercer County, to the late Henry and Mary (Fullenkamp) Westgerdes.

In addition to her parents, Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Corky” Zehringer, whom she married on April...

Natomi Mohler

Natomi Mohler

Jan 29, 2024

Natomi Mohler, 90, of Fort Recovery, Ohio was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2024.

The daughter of William and Elizabeth Blick, Natomi, the youngest of 16 children, was born on April 11, 1933 in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Richard Mohler, whom she married on January 24, 1952.

In addition...

Ruby J. Young

Ruby J. Young

Jan 28, 2024

Ruby J. Young, 96, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born on May 26, 1927, in Rossburg, Ohio, to the late John and Lillie (Bedinger) Anthony.

In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Webber M. Young, whom she married on November 20, 1943,...

Randall "Otis" L. Wendel

Randall "Otis" L. Wendel

Jan 16, 2024

Randall "Otis" Wendel, 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

He was born on January 26, 1964, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late John and Mary Ann (Fiely) Wendel.

Randy is survived by his partner of 22 years, Leslie Stewart; his daughters, Britany (Cory) Adams of Coldwater,...

Charles "Chuck" G. Post

Charles "Chuck" G. Post

Jan 15, 2024

Charles "Chuck" G. Post, 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. 

He was born on November 20, 1964, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Alice (Homan) Post. 

Chuck is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy (Langenkamp) Post, whom he married on...

Donna "Gene" I. Pearson

Donna "Gene" I. Pearson

Dec 29, 2023

Donna Imogene “Gene” Pearson, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, where she received excellent care by the doctors, nurses, and aides and Traditions Hospice staff.

She was born on September 7, 1929, in Union City, Ohio, to the late Emerson and Kathryn (Metzcar)...

Harry L. Long

Harry L. Long

Dec 21, 2023

Harry Lee Long, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Presimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana.

He was born on November 22, 1938, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Charles and Vivian (Bryan) Long.

Harry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rita (Long) Long, whom he married on June 20,...

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