Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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,...
Justin B. Owens
May 5, 2017
Justin B. Owens, 34, of Celina, Ohio, died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:45 pm at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. He was born June 28, 1982 in Ocala, FL. Survivors include a daughter, Jacquelyn Owens, Ocala, FL; a father, John C. Owens, Celina; a mother, Lynda Owens, Ocala, FL; a brother, James Barnett, Ocala, FL; two sisters, Jessie...
Patricia A. Wright
May 2, 2017
Patricia A. Wright, 82, of Celina, OH, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:20 am in the Gardens at Celina. She was born December 29, 1934 in Logan County, OH to the late Earl and Helen (Sutherland) McFadden. She married Jack Wright on September 15, 1956; he preceded her in death on February 29, 2000. His “Little Flower” is...
Roger J. Knapke
Apr 30, 2017
Roger J. Knapke, age 84, of Chickasaw, OH, passed away at Celina Manor, on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 8:55 pm. He was born September 23, 1932, in Maria Stein, OH to the late Frank and Regina (Eyink) Knapke. He married Cathryn May on August 18, 1956, and she survives at the residence in Chickasaw. Other survivors include two daughters,...
Gail J. Grunden
Apr 28, 2017
Gail J. Grunden, age 79, of Celina, OH, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 5:20 am at Celina Manor. He was born March 30, 1938 in Montezuma, to the late Roy and Stella (Monroe) Grunden. On November 19, 1960 he married Doris J. Baucher, they were together for 56 wonderful years and she survives at the residence in...
William "Bill" R. Smalley
Apr 23, 2017
William R. Smalley, age 71, formally of Celina, Ohio passed away at 12:00 am on April 23, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his wife Elaine by his side at their home. He was born on March 17, 1945 in Celina to the late John and Jean (Aller) Smalley. He is survived by his children, Billy and Terry; three grandchildren;...
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,...
Justin B. Owens
May 5, 2017
Justin B. Owens, 34, of Celina, Ohio, died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:45 pm at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. He was born June 28, 1982 in Ocala, FL. Survivors include a daughter, Jacquelyn Owens, Ocala, FL; a father, John C. Owens, Celina; a mother, Lynda Owens, Ocala, FL; a brother, James Barnett, Ocala, FL; two sisters, Jessie...
Patricia A. Wright
May 2, 2017
Patricia A. Wright, 82, of Celina, OH, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:20 am in the Gardens at Celina. She was born December 29, 1934 in Logan County, OH to the late Earl and Helen (Sutherland) McFadden. She married Jack Wright on September 15, 1956; he preceded her in death on February 29, 2000. His “Little Flower” is...
Roger J. Knapke
Apr 30, 2017
Roger J. Knapke, age 84, of Chickasaw, OH, passed away at Celina Manor, on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 8:55 pm. He was born September 23, 1932, in Maria Stein, OH to the late Frank and Regina (Eyink) Knapke. He married Cathryn May on August 18, 1956, and she survives at the residence in Chickasaw. Other survivors include two daughters,...
Gail J. Grunden
Apr 28, 2017
Gail J. Grunden, age 79, of Celina, OH, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 5:20 am at Celina Manor. He was born March 30, 1938 in Montezuma, to the late Roy and Stella (Monroe) Grunden. On November 19, 1960 he married Doris J. Baucher, they were together for 56 wonderful years and she survives at the residence in...
William "Bill" R. Smalley
Apr 23, 2017
William R. Smalley, age 71, formally of Celina, Ohio passed away at 12:00 am on April 23, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his wife Elaine by his side at their home. He was born on March 17, 1945 in Celina to the late John and Jean (Aller) Smalley. He is survived by his children, Billy and Terry; three grandchildren;...

