Jerome "Jerry" W. Laux
Apr 8, 2025
Jerome "Jerry" Laux, age 74, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
He was born on March 3, 1951, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Harry and Anna (Kramer) Laux.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucille Marie (Timmerman) Laux, whom he married on April 11, 1981...
Raymond P. Timmerman
Mar 30, 2025
Raymond Paul Timmerman, age 51, of Celina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the Celina Manor.
Ray was born on August 2, 1973, in Greenville, to the late Donald Timmerman and Geraldine "Gerry" (Bruns) Timmerman-Hartman of Greenville.
In addition to his father, Ray was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Linda (Wolf) Waugh; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition...
Wanda M. Brochin
Mar 29, 2025
Our Mother, Wanda M Brochin (93) of Coldwater, most recently of Troy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, surrounded by her three daughters.
Mom was born on November 11, 1931, in Portland Indiana to the late Arlo and Mabel (Jessup) Gettinger. Mom married the love of her life, our dad, Alphonse “Al” Brochin...
Dale H. Kaup
Mar 19, 2025
Dale H. Kaup, age 87, of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
He was born on January 1, 1938, in Celina, to the late John and Mary (Knoth) Kaup.
Dale is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna (Hasenjager) Kaup, whom he married on April 19,...
Charles John Keller
Feb 24, 2025
Charles J. Keller, age 86, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Gardens at St. Henry.
He was born on December 12, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Mary (Sanderell) Keller.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane “Janie” (Hilgeford) Keller; his children, Connie (Doug, deceased) Randall of...
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...
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