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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,...

Charles "Chuck" W. Hein

Charles "Chuck" W. Hein

Jan 19, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Hein, 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. Chuck was born on April 18, 1953, in Coldwater to the late Charles J. and Mildred (Reichert) Hein. Chuck is survived by his wife of 37 years, Angelika Schade Hein; his two daughters, Kimbra Hein (Daniel Shelton) of...

Joseph "Joe" A. Fiely

Joseph "Joe" A. Fiely

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph “Joe” A. Fiely, 63, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1958, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Richard and Elizabeth (Addington) Fiely. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Dick” Fiely, and on nephew. Joe was a 1976...

Jean F. Fortkamp

Jean F. Fortkamp

Jan 17, 2022

Jean F. Fortkamp, 86, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on May 22, 1935, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Marie (Siefring) Reier. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Vince Fortkamp, whom she married on August 13,...

Alice C. Guggenbiller

Alice C. Guggenbiller

Dec 15, 2021

Alice C. Guggenbiller, 86, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland, Indiana. She was born on September 20, 1935, in Bradford, Ohio, to the late Alva and Ellen (Bulcher) Barga. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married on May 6,...

Alvera J. Mertz

Alvera J. Mertz

Dec 14, 2021

Alvera J. Mertz, 92, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on June 28, 1929, in New Weston, to the late Robert and Bertha (Gaier) Steinbrunner. In addition to her parents, Alvera was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mertz, whom she married on February 24,...

Mary Lou Klenke

Mary Lou Klenke

Dec 12, 2021

Mary Lou Klenke, 91, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home. She was born on June 18, 1930, in Sharpsburg, Ohio, to the late August and Elinor (Laux) Sutter. In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Klenke; her in-laws, Bill (Frances) Klenke, Mildred Knapke, Delores...

David A. Breymaier

David A. Breymaier

Dec 11, 2021

David Alan Breymaier, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Van Wert Health in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born on February 6, 1936, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, to the late David and Mary (Yaeger) Breymaier. Dave was a 1954 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Army,...

Edgar Mack Harter

Edgar Mack Harter

Nov 19, 2021

Edgar "Mack" Harter, 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away during the early hours of Friday, November 19, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on June 7, 1953, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Darwin and Doris (Granger) Harter. In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by his twin children, Matthew...

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