Obituaries

Doris Marie Cheeseman

Oct 28, 2023

Doris Marie (Hildbold) Cheeseman, a native of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.   She was 97.    Doris was born, literally in a log house on the Ohio side of the Ohio\Indiana State Line Road on September 2, 1926, to the late Walter and Helen (Willmann) Hildbold.

Preceding her in death...

Kaitlyn Rebecca Morningstar

Oct 19, 2023

Kaitlyn Rebecca Morningstar, age 21 of Winchester, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

She was born on November 28, 2001, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Robert and Ronda Morningstar.

Kaitlyn is survived by her mother, Ronda Morningstar (fiancé Todd Port) of Winchester, IN; father, Robert Morningstar of Portland, IN; sisters, Kristi (Ryan) Sheffer, Kelli Morningstar, and Kylie Morningstar all...

Doris A. Muhlenkamp

Oct 4, 2023

Doris A. (Gehret) Muhlenkamp, 61, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

She was born on December 4, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio to the Paul H. Gehret of North Star and the late Bernice Ann (Fullenkamp) Gehret

In addition to her father, Doris is survived...

Larry L. Grube

Sep 23, 2023

Larry Lee Grube, 77, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born on August 5, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Edward and Mary Agnes (Brunswick) Grube.

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Theresa (Kahlig) Grube, whom he married on July 27, 1973; his son, Charles (Karen)...

Diana L. Grile

Sep 18, 2023

Diana L. Grile, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Rita Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on September 2, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Jean (Hoskins) VanTrees. 

In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Grile, Jr., whom she...

Joseph "Joe" A. Bruns

Aug 24, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Alan Bruns, 53, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on October 11, 1969, in Coldwater, to the late Dale “Whitey” and Marilyn (Kremer) Bruns.

Joe is survived by his wife of 29 years, Denise (Tobe) Bruns, whom...

David M. Litmer

Aug 15, 2023

David Michael Litmer, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. 

He was born on April 12, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Louis and Rosaline Wise. 

In addition to his birth parents, David was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Eugene and Rosemary (Link) Litmer; his...

James Edward Wood

Jul 29, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Wood, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on April 22, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Virginia (Carter) Wood and the late Richard Wood.

In addition to his mother, Jim is also survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy (Grieshop) Wood, whom...

John Bihn

Jul 28, 2023

John J. Bihn, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home.

He was born on June 2, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, to the late John H. and Cleopha (Fullenkamp) Bihn.

In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by his wife, Marlene (Siefring) Bihn, whom he...

Ruth L. Koenig

Jul 17, 2023

Ruth Lauretta Koenig, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana, formerly of rural Jay County, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Anne Communities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on October 8, 1942, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Henry and Lauretta (Ritchie) Klima.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin F. Koenig,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Pugh

Jul 7, 2023

Jeffrey A. Pugh, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away, after an extended battle of cancer, on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio.

He was born on November 15, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Morton Pugh and Wanda (Rhine) Ickes.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 22 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Acheson) Pugh, whom...

Thomas "Tom" W. Galdeen

Jun 23, 2023

Thomas "Tom" W. Galdeen, 66, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on September 19, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Peggy (Irwin) Galdeen.

Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beth (Steinbrunner) Galdeen, whom he married on August...

Robert "Bob" Francis Schaefer

Jun 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" Francis Schaefer, 86, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on June 4, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Frank and Philomena (Roessner) Schaefer.

Bob is survived by his four children, Kevin (Judy) Schaefer of St. Anthony, Steven (Kristi) Schaefer of St. Anthony, Renee (Ron)...

Michael L. Grieshop

May 22, 2023

Michael "Mike" L. Grieshop, 77, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on June 30, 1945, in St. Mary's, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mary (Barga) Grieshop.

Mike is survived by his long-time companion, Peggy Klefeker of Portland, Indiana; his sons, Christopher (Jodi) Grieshop of Portland,...

Waneta D. Journay

May 16, 2023

Waneta Dorothy Journay, 96, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born on October 29, 1926, in St. Mary's, Ohio, to the late Charles and Marie (Kuck) Wright.

Waneta is survived by her children, Barbara (Carl) Rismiller of Union City, Ohio, Sandra (Phillip) Hiestand of New Weston, Ohio, and Roberta...

Diana J. Linn

May 9, 2023

Diana J. Linn, 67, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at The Ohio State University East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on November 18, 1955, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Harry Linn and Betty (Arnett) Elson.

Diana is survived by her son, Cody (Alyssa Armstrong) Linn of Fort Recovery, Ohio; her siblings, Karen (Richard)...

Edward J. Wehrkamp

May 5, 2023

Edward J. Wehrkamp, 78, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born March 8, 1945, in North Star, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Mary Jean (Stammen) Wehrkamp.

Ed is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marlene (Metzger) Wehrkamp, whom he married on November 16, 1974; his children, Brian (Kim) Wehrkamp...

John Cary Medford

Apr 8, 2023

John Cary Medford, 81, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Park Avenue Healthcare and Wellness Center in Pomona, California. 

He was born on December 3, 1941, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Naomi (Green) Medford.

John is survived by his siblings, William (Kay) Medford of Sarasota, Florida,...

Esther Marie Jetter

Apr 2, 2023

Esther Marie (Moore) Jetter, age 104, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023.

Esther was born to Jenny and Clarence Moore on February 17, 1919, in New Carlisle, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband George G. Jetter on July 19, 2009, when he was 96 years old.

Esther graduated with honors from Olivet Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, Illinois in...

Ralph A. Guggenbiller

Apr 1, 2023

Ralph A. Guggenbiller, 85. of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on July 7, 1937, in Fort Recovery, to the late Aloys and Caroline (Kunkler) Guggenbiller.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 60 years, Connie (Hoying) Guggenbiller, whom he married on July 4, 1962; his son, Dwain (Carla)...