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Jerry H. Schwieterman

Jerry H. Schwieterman

May 11, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" H. Schwieterman, 83, of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Anthony and Anna (Braun) Schwieterman. Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ilene (Gettinger) Schwieterman, whom he married on May 7, 1960; his children, Randy...

Dave "Goose" Garke

Dave "Goose" Garke

Apr 19, 2022

Dave "Goose" Garke, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Darke County. He was born on June 3, 1959, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Ray and Joan (Hilgeford) Garke of St. Henry, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Goose is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda (Eiting) Garke, whom he married on December...

James "Jim" Moneysmith

James "Jim" Moneysmith

Mar 28, 2022

James Moneysmith, 88, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at IU Health Jay Hospital, in Portland, Indiana. He was born on November 8, 1933, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Adrian and Laura (Imel) Moneysmith. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice (Stump) Moneysmith on July 17,...

Nancy Ann Kirgan

Nancy Ann Kirgan

Mar 23, 2022

Nancy Ann Kirgan, 70, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday. March 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on February 12, 1952, in Union City, Indiana to the late Harold and Germaine (Gehret) Buckingham. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Kelly and Sandy Buckingham. Nancy was a 1970...

Rebecca  J. Clune

Rebecca J. Clune

Mar 23, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" J. Clune, 53, of Burkettsville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1968, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Betty (Winner) Bruggeman and the late Bill Bruggeman. In addition to her father, Becky was preceded in death by her son, Brad Buschur; and her brother, Brent Bruggeman. Becky was...

Charlene  Ann Myers

Charlene Ann Myers

Mar 19, 2022

Charlene Ann Myers, 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on September 28, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Alfred Herman and Josephine Mary (Gorubec) Donaldson. In addition to her parents, Alfred and Josephine Donaldson, Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Edward Myers, whom she...

George N. Minnich

George N. Minnich

Mar 3, 2022

George N. Minnich, 83, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on October 18, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Lorene (Alig) Minnich. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie (Goettemoeller) Minnich, whom he married on May...

Eileen C. Kaiser Schmitz

Eileen C. Kaiser Schmitz

Mar 2, 2022

Eileen C. Kaiser Schmitz, 92, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on August 9, 1929, in New Weston, Ohio, to the late George and Mathilda (King) Rauh. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by first husband, Richard Kaiser; her second husband,...

Mildred A.  Will

Mildred A. Will

Feb 27, 2022

Mildred "Millie" A. Will, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Celina Manor in Celina, Ohio. She was born on July 25, 1930, in St. Joe, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Rose (Harlett) Huelskamp. Millie is survived by her children, Jim (Marge) Will of Fort Recovery, Joyce Meyer of Coldwater, Peg (Ron)...

Mary A. Faller

Mary A. Faller

Feb 26, 2022

Mary Alice Faller, 88, of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on June 12, 1933, in Wendelin, Ohio, to the late John and Cordula (Guggenbiller) Post. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Faller, whom she married on October...

Rosemary "Rosie' C. May

Rosemary "Rosie' C. May

Feb 19, 2022

Rosemary “Rosie” C. May, 91, of Fort Recovery, died February 19, 2022, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born July 31, 1930, in Mercer County, to the late Henry and Mary (Homan) Fortkamp. On November 24, 1949, she married the late Wilfred “Bud” May, who died February 19, 2010. Surviving are her children, Mike (Sue) May of Fort Recovery, Ron...

Hearold E. Evans

Hearold E. Evans

Feb 17, 2022

Hearold E. Evans, age 86, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died February 17, 2022, in Darke County, Ohio, from injuries sustained from an auto accident. He was born September 6, 1935, in Beach Hill, WV, to the late Roma and Belva (Brabham) Evans. He married Cecilia (Tanaka) Evans in 1975, and she died in 2001. Surviving are his children, William (Cheryl)...

Maurice C. Backs

Maurice C. Backs

Feb 14, 2022

Maurice Carl Backs, 92, of St. Joe, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on January 7, 1930, in St. Henry, to the late Aloys and Elizabeth (Guggenbiller) Backs. In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Greg Gehle; his siblings, Harold (Gertrude) Backs, Art...

Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes

Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes

Feb 8, 2022

Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on June 2, 1933, in Fort Recovery to the late Joseph and Mary (Steinbrunner) Westgerdes. In addition to his parents, Arnie was preceded in death by his wife, Viola R. (Dues) Westgerdes, whom he married...

Julie A. Morton

Julie A. Morton

Feb 6, 2022

Julie A. Morton, 74, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February, 6, 2022, at the Gardens in Celina. She was born on June 13, 1947, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Mary Ellen (Oswalt) Brewer. In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dan Schlarman; and an infant grandson, Thomas Morton....

Helen E. Green

Helen E. Green

Jan 29, 2022

Helen E. Green, 99, of Portland, Indiana, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland. She was born on November 8, 1922, in Fort Recovery to the late Wesley and Anna (Lundy) King. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married...

Joshua Tyler Schlarman

Joshua Tyler Schlarman

Jan 28, 2022

Joshua Tyler Schlarman, age 4, of Versailles, Ohio, entered into the arms of Jesus, while he was surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 10, 2017, in Portland, Indiana, to Tyler and Lindsey (Shannon) Schlarman. Joshua was preceded in death by his grandpa, Gerald Schlarman; his uncle, Johnny Schlarman; and...

Joseph A. Steinbrunner

Joseph A. Steinbrunner

Jan 27, 2022

Joseph Allen Steinbrunner, 29, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Piqua Manor in Piqua, Ohio. He was born on December 8, 1992, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Theresa (Steinbrunner) Wycuff of Fort Recovery, and the late Phillip "Brent" Cremeans. In addition to his father, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Cody Wehnes;...

Elaine Ann Grube

Elaine Ann Grube

Jan 26, 2022

Elaine Ann Grube, 69, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Fort Recovery. She was born on October 23, 1952, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Victor and Mary Ann (Reigelsperger) Schmackers. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her siblings, Gary Schmackers, Joyce Bruns, and Dale Schmackers. Elaine was a...

Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Knoth

Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Knoth

Jan 20, 2022

Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Knoth, 88, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on July 7, 1933, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Linus and Esther (Krieg) Muhlenkamp. In addition to her parents, Lou Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus C. Knoth; her daughter-in-law, Judy Knoth,...

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