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Barry Rolfes

Barry Rolfes

Aug 15, 2025

Barry J. Rolfes, age 76, of Celina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1949, in Celina to the late Eugene J. and Virginia A. (Alt) Rolfes.

On June 21, 1968, Barry married the love of his life, Sue (Stachler) Rolfes, and together they shared 57...

Martha L. Knapke

Martha L. Knapke

Aug 18, 2025

Martha L. Knapke, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1952, in Celina, to the late Clifford and Jesselyn (Archer) Monroe. On May 23, 1980, she married Larry R. Knapke, who survives at their residence.

Martha is also survived by her children,...

Richard E. Birt

Richard E. Birt

Aug 18, 2025

Richard E. “Dick” Birt, age 78, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born October 10, 1946, in Celina, to the late Eugene E. and Virginia E. (Trisel) Birt. On April 8, 1972, he married Donna (Richards) Birt, who survives at their...

Victoria Reyes

Victoria Reyes

Aug 18, 2025

Victoria Reyes, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on February 26, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Victor Reyes and Angelita Helen (Garcia) Rodriguez.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Kelly M. Lyme of Celina and Erin E. Taylor of Greensboro, North Carolina; nine cherished...

Joyce A. Trafzer

Joyce A. Trafzer

Aug 18, 2025

Joyce A. Trafzer, age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Celina, to the late Orville and Margaret (Moorman) Wuster.

Joyce is survived by her son, Douglas (Carman) Trafzer of St. Marys; her brother, Neal (Shy) Wuster of Celina; six grandchildren, Cheyeene, Alec, Chelsie, Brittanie, Charles,...

Nicholas J. Romer

Nicholas J. Romer

Aug 13, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” J. Romer, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Mary (Schoen) Romer.

Nick is survived by his children, July (Scott) Mosier of Van Wert, Nick Jr. (Marlene) Romer of Lutz, Florida, Mary Romer of Enumclaw,...

Kathleen K. McGowan

Kathleen K. McGowan

Aug 10, 2025

Kathleen K. McGowan, age 69, of Napoleon, Ohio, and formerly of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1955, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Donald and Roseann (Bollenbacher) Jeffries. On February 21, 1981, she married Robert J. McGowan, who preceded her in death on June 20, 2020.

Kathleen is survived...

Duane R. Sheets

Duane R. Sheets

Aug 9, 2025

Duane R. Sheets, aged 71, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. at Divine in Rockford, Ohio. He was born October 24, 1953 to the late Richard and Mildred (Thomas) Sheets.

He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Debra A. (Fisher) Sheets, on August 25, 2018.

Duane was a 1972 graduate of Celina High School and a...

Angela R. Sneddon

Angela R. Sneddon

Aug 9, 2025

Angela R. “Angie” Sneddon, age 61, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:40 a.m. She was born June 28, 1964, in Celina to Larry Brown and Mary Lou (Shinn) Walter, and was lovingly raised by her stepfather, James Walter.

Angie was a 1982 graduate of Celina Senior High School and later earned...

Marianne Boggs

Marianne Boggs

Aug 6, 2025

Marianne (French) Boggs, age 91, of Celina, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 surrounded by family at her residence. Marianne was born to the late James Marion French & Flora (Duncan) French on June 21, 1934 in Americus, Georgia.

Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Kenny” D. Boggs; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Jacobs; and brother, James “Jimmy” Marion French

Marianne...

Donald L. Brock

Donald L. Brock

Aug 4, 2025

Donald L. Brock, age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Celina Manor.

Born on December 19, 1942, in Celina, Don was the son of the late Paul and Della (Long) Brock. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life, Patty Sue (Wicker) Brock, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2023....

Craig Klopfleisch

Craig Klopfleisch

Aug 3, 2025

Craig Klopfleisch aged 76, died on August 3, 2025 of lung cancer. He was born March 24, 1949, in Celina, Ohio to the late Carl and Odessa (Duncan) Klopfleisch.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Klopfleisch. Craig and Kay (Schweizer) Davis were married on March 3, 2002 at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. Also surviving are children and their...

Christopher R. Brown

Christopher R. Brown

Jul 31, 2025

Christopher “Chris” R. Brown, age 41, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in St. Marys. He was born on November 11, 1983, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by his father, Rev. Allan P. (Judith) Brown of St. Marys; his mother, Karen (Hinschlager) Brown of Mendon; and his siblings: Daniel E....

Barbara Sharp Reynierson

Barbara Sharp Reynierson

Jul 27, 2025

Barbara Sharp Reynierson, age 102, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on May 26, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Benjamin and Genevieve (Kauffman) Sharp. On December 27, 1949, she married the love of her life, James H. Reynierson, Jr., who...

Dan T Bruns

Dan T Bruns

Jul 26, 2025

Dan T. Bruns, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 19, 1953, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late William Bruns and Rosemary (Youngs) Bruns. A 1971 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, Dan was self-employed throughout his life,...

James W. Evans

James W. Evans

Jul 22, 2025

James “Jamie” W. Evans, age 54, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

He was born on June 24, 1971, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Warner Evans and Louann (Reed) Hough.

Jamie is survived by his children, Chelsea Westgerdes of Celina and Josh Evans of Cridersville; three beloved grandchildren, Lexi Toler, Bentley Westgerdes, and Lorenzo Gonzalez;...

Lana Rose Grier

Lana Rose Grier

Jul 22, 2025

Lana Rose Grier, age 78, of Mendon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 22, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

She was born on February 1, 1947, in Willshire, Ohio, to the late Hilton and Rose Mary (Huffman) Miller. On November 29, 1969, she married the love of her life, Jim Grier, Sr., who survives at their...

Katerine Stephany Spencer

Katerine Stephany Spencer

Jul 19, 2025

Katerine Stephany Spencer, 25, died unexpectedly in her sleep on the morning of July 19th. She is survived by her parents, Michael & Barbara Spencer, of Newark, Ohio, and by her siblings Aubrie (Seth) Drayer, Marisa (David) Gross, Summer Spencer, Ian (Breanna) Spencer, and by her 10 nieces and nephews. Katerine was born on January 21st, 2000, in Guatemala City,...

Yvonne R. Jackson

Yvonne R. Jackson

Jul 14, 2025

Yvonne R. Jackson, age 67, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1957, in Celina, the beloved daughter of the late John and Jennie (Chapman) Green.

On June 14, 1975, Yvonne married the love of her life, James Jackson, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2021. Together...

Margorie Durkee

Margorie Durkee

Jul 8, 2025

Margorie I. Durkee, age 83, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 8, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on November 25, 1941, on the family farm in Neptune, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Grace (Warfield) Schmidt, Sr. On September 11, 1971, she married the love of her life,...

Barry Rolfes

Barry Rolfes

Aug 15, 2025

Barry J. Rolfes, age 76, of Celina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1949, in Celina to the late Eugene J. and Virginia A. (Alt) Rolfes.

On June 21, 1968, Barry married the love of his life, Sue (Stachler) Rolfes, and together they shared 57...

Martha L. Knapke

Martha L. Knapke

Aug 18, 2025

Martha L. Knapke, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1952, in Celina, to the late Clifford and Jesselyn (Archer) Monroe. On May 23, 1980, she married Larry R. Knapke, who survives at their residence.

Martha is also survived by her children,...

Richard E. Birt

Richard E. Birt

Aug 18, 2025

Richard E. “Dick” Birt, age 78, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born October 10, 1946, in Celina, to the late Eugene E. and Virginia E. (Trisel) Birt. On April 8, 1972, he married Donna (Richards) Birt, who survives at their...

Victoria Reyes

Victoria Reyes

Aug 18, 2025

Victoria Reyes, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on February 26, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Victor Reyes and Angelita Helen (Garcia) Rodriguez.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Kelly M. Lyme of Celina and Erin E. Taylor of Greensboro, North Carolina; nine cherished...

Joyce A. Trafzer

Joyce A. Trafzer

Aug 18, 2025

Joyce A. Trafzer, age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Celina, to the late Orville and Margaret (Moorman) Wuster.

Joyce is survived by her son, Douglas (Carman) Trafzer of St. Marys; her brother, Neal (Shy) Wuster of Celina; six grandchildren, Cheyeene, Alec, Chelsie, Brittanie, Charles,...

Nicholas J. Romer

Nicholas J. Romer

Aug 13, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” J. Romer, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Mary (Schoen) Romer.

Nick is survived by his children, July (Scott) Mosier of Van Wert, Nick Jr. (Marlene) Romer of Lutz, Florida, Mary Romer of Enumclaw,...

Kathleen K. McGowan

Kathleen K. McGowan

Aug 10, 2025

Kathleen K. McGowan, age 69, of Napoleon, Ohio, and formerly of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1955, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Donald and Roseann (Bollenbacher) Jeffries. On February 21, 1981, she married Robert J. McGowan, who preceded her in death on June 20, 2020.

Kathleen is survived...

Duane R. Sheets

Duane R. Sheets

Aug 9, 2025

Duane R. Sheets, aged 71, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. at Divine in Rockford, Ohio. He was born October 24, 1953 to the late Richard and Mildred (Thomas) Sheets.

He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Debra A. (Fisher) Sheets, on August 25, 2018.

Duane was a 1972 graduate of Celina High School and a...

Angela R. Sneddon

Angela R. Sneddon

Aug 9, 2025

Angela R. “Angie” Sneddon, age 61, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:40 a.m. She was born June 28, 1964, in Celina to Larry Brown and Mary Lou (Shinn) Walter, and was lovingly raised by her stepfather, James Walter.

Angie was a 1982 graduate of Celina Senior High School and later earned...

Marianne Boggs

Marianne Boggs

Aug 6, 2025

Marianne (French) Boggs, age 91, of Celina, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 surrounded by family at her residence. Marianne was born to the late James Marion French & Flora (Duncan) French on June 21, 1934 in Americus, Georgia.

Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Kenny” D. Boggs; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Jacobs; and brother, James “Jimmy” Marion French

Marianne...

Donald L. Brock

Donald L. Brock

Aug 4, 2025

Donald L. Brock, age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Celina Manor.

Born on December 19, 1942, in Celina, Don was the son of the late Paul and Della (Long) Brock. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life, Patty Sue (Wicker) Brock, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2023....

Craig Klopfleisch

Craig Klopfleisch

Aug 3, 2025

Craig Klopfleisch aged 76, died on August 3, 2025 of lung cancer. He was born March 24, 1949, in Celina, Ohio to the late Carl and Odessa (Duncan) Klopfleisch.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Klopfleisch. Craig and Kay (Schweizer) Davis were married on March 3, 2002 at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. Also surviving are children and their...

Christopher R. Brown

Christopher R. Brown

Jul 31, 2025

Christopher “Chris” R. Brown, age 41, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in St. Marys. He was born on November 11, 1983, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by his father, Rev. Allan P. (Judith) Brown of St. Marys; his mother, Karen (Hinschlager) Brown of Mendon; and his siblings: Daniel E....

Barbara Sharp Reynierson

Barbara Sharp Reynierson

Jul 27, 2025

Barbara Sharp Reynierson, age 102, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on May 26, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Benjamin and Genevieve (Kauffman) Sharp. On December 27, 1949, she married the love of her life, James H. Reynierson, Jr., who...

Dan T Bruns

Dan T Bruns

Jul 26, 2025

Dan T. Bruns, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 19, 1953, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late William Bruns and Rosemary (Youngs) Bruns. A 1971 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, Dan was self-employed throughout his life,...

James W. Evans

James W. Evans

Jul 22, 2025

James “Jamie” W. Evans, age 54, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

He was born on June 24, 1971, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Warner Evans and Louann (Reed) Hough.

Jamie is survived by his children, Chelsea Westgerdes of Celina and Josh Evans of Cridersville; three beloved grandchildren, Lexi Toler, Bentley Westgerdes, and Lorenzo Gonzalez;...

Lana Rose Grier

Lana Rose Grier

Jul 22, 2025

Lana Rose Grier, age 78, of Mendon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 22, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

She was born on February 1, 1947, in Willshire, Ohio, to the late Hilton and Rose Mary (Huffman) Miller. On November 29, 1969, she married the love of her life, Jim Grier, Sr., who survives at their...

Katerine Stephany Spencer

Katerine Stephany Spencer

Jul 19, 2025

Katerine Stephany Spencer, 25, died unexpectedly in her sleep on the morning of July 19th. She is survived by her parents, Michael & Barbara Spencer, of Newark, Ohio, and by her siblings Aubrie (Seth) Drayer, Marisa (David) Gross, Summer Spencer, Ian (Breanna) Spencer, and by her 10 nieces and nephews. Katerine was born on January 21st, 2000, in Guatemala City,...

Yvonne R. Jackson

Yvonne R. Jackson

Jul 14, 2025

Yvonne R. Jackson, age 67, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1957, in Celina, the beloved daughter of the late John and Jennie (Chapman) Green.

On June 14, 1975, Yvonne married the love of her life, James Jackson, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2021. Together...

Margorie Durkee

Margorie Durkee

Jul 8, 2025

Margorie I. Durkee, age 83, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 8, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on November 25, 1941, on the family farm in Neptune, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Grace (Warfield) Schmidt, Sr. On September 11, 1971, she married the love of her life,...

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