Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Joani M. Merrick
Jul 30, 2017
Joani M. Merrick – Malone, age 6, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Children’s Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Joani was born January 29, 2011, in Dayton, Ohio. Joani has been a courageous survivor of the effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome for the past 5 years. Her smile would light up a room...
James V. May
Jul 27, 2017
James V. May, age 69, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 5:55 P.M. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born February 13, 1948 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Victor S. and Dorothy F. (Wade) May. Survivors include his companion, Peggy Matthews, Van Wert; two daughters, Rebecca May, Sidney, and Heather...
Judy K. Schroer
Jul 26, 2017
Judy K. Schroer, 73, of St. Marys, went into the loving arms of our Lord on July 26, 2017, while at her residence, after an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1944 in Mercer County, Ohio to Edwin and Wanda (Brown) Shively, both which preceded her in death. She married Wayne E. Schroer on August 4, 1989, and he...
Eileen Bollenbacher
Jul 26, 2017
F. Eileen Bollenbacher, age 87, of Rockford passed away on July 26, 2017 at 11:32 PM at Coldwater Hospital. She was born August 19, 1929 in Mercer County to George and Hulda (Roediger) Luth, both preceded her in death. On June 18, 1950, she married Donald Bollenbacher who passed away on December 18, 2016. She is survived by her four...
Roger W. Burrows
Jul 21, 2017
Roger W. Burrows, age 67, of Celina passed away at 12:30 am on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born September 18, 1949, in Cleveland to Carl and Elizabeth (Cale) Burrows and on February 20, 1971 he married Thelma (Harris) Burrows, who survives in Celina. He is survived by his children: Chris &...
Juanita I. Poor
Jul 13, 2017
Juanita I. Poor, age 81, of Celina, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 12:11 am at St Rita’s Hospice. She was born on December 12, 1935, in Mendon, OH, to Floyd & Elise Christian. She is survived by her children, Gary (Deborah) VanTilburg, Wapak and Mark VanTilburg, Angola, IN; brother, Robert Christian, Mendon; 5 grandchildren; and 6...
Marjorie L. Houts
Jul 7, 2017
Marjorie L. Houts, age 85, of Celina transitioned to eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born January 22, 1932, in Celina to Donald and Bertha (Becher) Stephenson and on July 27, 1952, she married Elden Houts, who survives near Celina. She is survived by her children, Keith...
Harry E. Patrie
Jul 6, 2017
Harry E. Patrie, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 4:44 A.M. at The Gardens of Celina. He was born July 28, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Emmett and Georgia (Bistline) Patrie. He married Rita M. Klosterman on September 30, 1950, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include a daughter, Lou...
Marcus S. High
Jul 4, 2017
Marcus S. High, 34, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family at 4:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his residence in St. Marys. He was born July 9, 1982, in St. Marys, to Christopher and Elisabeth (Graebner) High; both survive in St. Marys. Also survived by two brothers, Aaron High, St. Marys, and Kevin (Emily) High,...
Virginia A. Bowden
Jul 4, 2017
Virginia Alvera Henne Bowden, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 1:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on August 4, 1935 in Auglaize County to William F. and Thelma (Temple) Henne, who have passed on to be with the Lord. On September 18, 1958 she married Harry Charles Bowden in Nashville...
Norma J. Poppe
Jul 1, 2017
Norma J. Poppe, 86, of Spencerville, Ohio, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. She was born December 10, 1930, in St. Marys, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Lulu (Seewer) Whetstone. She married Robert J. Poppe on April 3, 1955; he preceded her in death on August 2, 2010. She is survived...
Beverly A. Clayton
Jul 1, 2017
Beverly A. Clayton, 66, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away at 4:25 P.M. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 18, 1950, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Donald R. and Lois Joan (Maxwell) Cordray. She is survived by her two children: Jason (Lola) Clayton, St. Marys,...
Olaf Thompson Iii
Jun 19, 2017
Olaf Thompson III, 59, Celina, died at 2:30 am, June 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 2, 1958, in Mercer County, to the late Olaf Jr and Wilma Jean Worley Thompson. Surviving are his children, Cory (Austina) Thompson, Sidney, Bridget Thompson, Rockford, and Matt Combs, Celina; four brothers, Greg (Nancy) Thompson, Celina, James Clinton Thompson, Kenton, Larry...
Mary Ann Kittle
Jun 7, 2017
Mary Ann Kittle, age 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 2:50 pm, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born March 17, 1936 in Washington Township to the late Forest Emory and Cuba Loree (Kugel) Kittle. She is survived by many nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Martha Lou Kittle, Celina; and a brother-in-law,...
John P. Schulte
Jun 6, 2017
John P. Schulte, age 87, of Celina, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7:15 am at Celina Manor. He was born April 27, 1930, in Celina to Albert M. and Viola D. (Vanderhorst) Schulte. On December 11, 1954, he married Alice Ann McMillan, and she preceded him in death on January 26, 2009. He is survived by...
Fred B. Richards
May 31, 2017
Fred B. Richards, age 88, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 2:51 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:51 pm at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born June 15, 1928 in Fonde, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Easter (Edes) Richards. On October 28, 1950 he married Helen Shumate and she survives at the residence...
Millie Werling
May 18, 2017
Millie L. Werling, 72, formally of Celina, died May 18, 2017, in San Luis Obispo, CA. She was born August 25, 1944 to the late Lamar Freemont and Margaret (Borger) Bierly. On June 9, 1965, she married Edward Joseph Werling and he preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Edward Anthony (Dawn) Werling, Burkettsville, and Richard Matthew Werling, Greenville;...
Aaron L. Jenkins
May 17, 2017
Aaron L. Jenkins, age 27, formerly of Celina, OH, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence in Lima, OH due to complications related to Diabetes. He was born April 12, 1990 in St. Marys, OH. Survivors include his mother, Polly Jenkins; his father, Tom Jenkins, Celina; and his brother, Paul Jenkins, Celina. Aaron was a 2009 graduate of...
Betty Cook
May 8, 2017
Betty (Elizabeth) Wehrkamp Cook, age 87, of Celina, passed away at the Celina Manor on May 8, 2017, at 7:40 pm. She was born July 19, 1929 in Carthagena to Fred and Cecelia (Osterfeld) Wehrkamp, both preceded her in death. She married Grant Cook, Jr. on June 17, 1950 in Carthagena, and he preceded her in death on December 30,...
Thomas "Tom" A. Mallory
May 6, 2017
Thomas “Tom” A. Mallory, age 40, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 12:59 pm at his home in Celina. He was born April 12, 1977 in Michigan City, Indiana. On December 22, 2000 he married Tara A. Tobin and she survives at the residence in Celina. He is also survived by his children, Malachi, Michael,...
Joani M. Merrick
Jul 30, 2017
Joani M. Merrick – Malone, age 6, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Children’s Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Joani was born January 29, 2011, in Dayton, Ohio. Joani has been a courageous survivor of the effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome for the past 5 years. Her smile would light up a room...
James V. May
Jul 27, 2017
James V. May, age 69, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 5:55 P.M. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born February 13, 1948 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Victor S. and Dorothy F. (Wade) May. Survivors include his companion, Peggy Matthews, Van Wert; two daughters, Rebecca May, Sidney, and Heather...
Judy K. Schroer
Jul 26, 2017
Judy K. Schroer, 73, of St. Marys, went into the loving arms of our Lord on July 26, 2017, while at her residence, after an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1944 in Mercer County, Ohio to Edwin and Wanda (Brown) Shively, both which preceded her in death. She married Wayne E. Schroer on August 4, 1989, and he...
Eileen Bollenbacher
Jul 26, 2017
F. Eileen Bollenbacher, age 87, of Rockford passed away on July 26, 2017 at 11:32 PM at Coldwater Hospital. She was born August 19, 1929 in Mercer County to George and Hulda (Roediger) Luth, both preceded her in death. On June 18, 1950, she married Donald Bollenbacher who passed away on December 18, 2016. She is survived by her four...
Roger W. Burrows
Jul 21, 2017
Roger W. Burrows, age 67, of Celina passed away at 12:30 am on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born September 18, 1949, in Cleveland to Carl and Elizabeth (Cale) Burrows and on February 20, 1971 he married Thelma (Harris) Burrows, who survives in Celina. He is survived by his children: Chris &...
Juanita I. Poor
Jul 13, 2017
Juanita I. Poor, age 81, of Celina, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 12:11 am at St Rita’s Hospice. She was born on December 12, 1935, in Mendon, OH, to Floyd & Elise Christian. She is survived by her children, Gary (Deborah) VanTilburg, Wapak and Mark VanTilburg, Angola, IN; brother, Robert Christian, Mendon; 5 grandchildren; and 6...
Marjorie L. Houts
Jul 7, 2017
Marjorie L. Houts, age 85, of Celina transitioned to eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born January 22, 1932, in Celina to Donald and Bertha (Becher) Stephenson and on July 27, 1952, she married Elden Houts, who survives near Celina. She is survived by her children, Keith...
Harry E. Patrie
Jul 6, 2017
Harry E. Patrie, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 4:44 A.M. at The Gardens of Celina. He was born July 28, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Emmett and Georgia (Bistline) Patrie. He married Rita M. Klosterman on September 30, 1950, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include a daughter, Lou...
Marcus S. High
Jul 4, 2017
Marcus S. High, 34, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family at 4:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his residence in St. Marys. He was born July 9, 1982, in St. Marys, to Christopher and Elisabeth (Graebner) High; both survive in St. Marys. Also survived by two brothers, Aaron High, St. Marys, and Kevin (Emily) High,...
Virginia A. Bowden
Jul 4, 2017
Virginia Alvera Henne Bowden, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 1:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on August 4, 1935 in Auglaize County to William F. and Thelma (Temple) Henne, who have passed on to be with the Lord. On September 18, 1958 she married Harry Charles Bowden in Nashville...
Norma J. Poppe
Jul 1, 2017
Norma J. Poppe, 86, of Spencerville, Ohio, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. She was born December 10, 1930, in St. Marys, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Lulu (Seewer) Whetstone. She married Robert J. Poppe on April 3, 1955; he preceded her in death on August 2, 2010. She is survived...
Beverly A. Clayton
Jul 1, 2017
Beverly A. Clayton, 66, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away at 4:25 P.M. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 18, 1950, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Donald R. and Lois Joan (Maxwell) Cordray. She is survived by her two children: Jason (Lola) Clayton, St. Marys,...
Olaf Thompson Iii
Jun 19, 2017
Olaf Thompson III, 59, Celina, died at 2:30 am, June 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 2, 1958, in Mercer County, to the late Olaf Jr and Wilma Jean Worley Thompson. Surviving are his children, Cory (Austina) Thompson, Sidney, Bridget Thompson, Rockford, and Matt Combs, Celina; four brothers, Greg (Nancy) Thompson, Celina, James Clinton Thompson, Kenton, Larry...
Mary Ann Kittle
Jun 7, 2017
Mary Ann Kittle, age 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 2:50 pm, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born March 17, 1936 in Washington Township to the late Forest Emory and Cuba Loree (Kugel) Kittle. She is survived by many nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Martha Lou Kittle, Celina; and a brother-in-law,...
John P. Schulte
Jun 6, 2017
John P. Schulte, age 87, of Celina, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7:15 am at Celina Manor. He was born April 27, 1930, in Celina to Albert M. and Viola D. (Vanderhorst) Schulte. On December 11, 1954, he married Alice Ann McMillan, and she preceded him in death on January 26, 2009. He is survived by...
Fred B. Richards
May 31, 2017
Fred B. Richards, age 88, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 2:51 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:51 pm at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born June 15, 1928 in Fonde, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Easter (Edes) Richards. On October 28, 1950 he married Helen Shumate and she survives at the residence...
Millie Werling
May 18, 2017
Millie L. Werling, 72, formally of Celina, died May 18, 2017, in San Luis Obispo, CA. She was born August 25, 1944 to the late Lamar Freemont and Margaret (Borger) Bierly. On June 9, 1965, she married Edward Joseph Werling and he preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Edward Anthony (Dawn) Werling, Burkettsville, and Richard Matthew Werling, Greenville;...
Aaron L. Jenkins
May 17, 2017
Aaron L. Jenkins, age 27, formerly of Celina, OH, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence in Lima, OH due to complications related to Diabetes. He was born April 12, 1990 in St. Marys, OH. Survivors include his mother, Polly Jenkins; his father, Tom Jenkins, Celina; and his brother, Paul Jenkins, Celina. Aaron was a 2009 graduate of...
Betty Cook
May 8, 2017
Betty (Elizabeth) Wehrkamp Cook, age 87, of Celina, passed away at the Celina Manor on May 8, 2017, at 7:40 pm. She was born July 19, 1929 in Carthagena to Fred and Cecelia (Osterfeld) Wehrkamp, both preceded her in death. She married Grant Cook, Jr. on June 17, 1950 in Carthagena, and he preceded her in death on December 30,...
Thomas "Tom" A. Mallory
May 6, 2017
Thomas “Tom” A. Mallory, age 40, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 12:59 pm at his home in Celina. He was born April 12, 1977 in Michigan City, Indiana. On December 22, 2000 he married Tara A. Tobin and she survives at the residence in Celina. He is also survived by his children, Malachi, Michael,...