All Obituaries

Robert J. (Bob) Schumm, 69, of Rockford, passed away at his residence on February 15, 2019. He was born in Decatur, Indiana, on March 4, 1949, son of the late Elbert R. and Elva (Martin) Schumm. Bob was a lifelong resident of Rockford and a 1967 graduate of Parkway High School. In 1968, he married Barbara Huffman, who survives. He is also survived by two brothers Elbert R. (Karen) Schumm of Seven Mile, Herb (Paula) Schumm of Loveland and a sister, Jane (Gary) Fisher of Rockford; four...

Jack “Tiger” Hemmelgarn, age 62 of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 8:54 a.m. on Sunday March 24, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1956, in Celina, Ohio to the late Oscar and Mary (Jansen) Hemmelgarn. On January 20, 1990 he married the love of his life for the past 29 years, Nancy Huston, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are his children Lindsey (Craig) Lunz of Celina, Ryan Norris of Celina, Cole Hemmelgarn of Rockford, Jill (Brandon) Steinbrunner of...

Pauline Stein, age 86 of Mendon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.  She was born on September 18, 1932 in Celina, Ohio to the late Stanley and Farol (Hamilton) Springer.  On March 31, 1951, she married Paul Stein, who survives living in Mendon.  Also surviving are her children Roger (Norma) Stein of Celina, Tim Stein of Celina, David (Annette) Stein of Troy, Kevin (Sharon) Stein of Ridgeville, Chris (Tammy) of St. Marys,...

Karen Marie Kohnen, age 53, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her residence with her family. She was born on August 29, 1965 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Donald and Carla (Miller) Rasawehr. On February 14, 2016 she married Ronald L. Kohnen, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are her children; Beth Link of Celina, son Drew Springer of Wapakoneta, two step children Seth (Amanda) Kohnen of Celina, Jaime (Kurt) Bergman of Rossburg, nine grandchildren; Gavin Hay, Karly...

Clarence James Eckenswiller, age 93 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his residence in Celina. He was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Argyle, Michigan to the late William and Lucy Eckenswiller. On Aug. 28, 1960 he married Arla Nelson, who died Feb. 17, 2005. Clarence is survived by his daughter Diane Lee, three grandchildren Julianna Lee, Maleah Lee, Reneea Lee, two brothers and sisters-in-law John (Marilyn) Ecken of Caro, MI, Gerald (Betty) Eckenswiller of Troy, MI, Three...

Lucille A. Kramer, 96, of Celina passed away at 8:37 p.m. Thursday February 28, 2019 at Celina Manor. She was born on January 20, 1923 in Burketsville, OH to Henry & Agnes (Reier) Siefring who preceded her in death.  On November 26, 1942 she married Leon A. Kramer who passed away on May 15, 2007. Their children include; Bob (Janice) Kramer of Celina, Jim Kramer(dec.), Richard L. (Jody) Kramer of Celina, Ron (Tamra) Kramer of Celina, Randolph(dec.) (Teresa) Kramer of Beavercreek,...

Odette Gae Bailey, age 72 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 20th 2019 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St Marys. She was born on September 6th 1946 in Celina Ohio to the late John F. and Agnes (Hinton) Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brother in law Oressa (Dale) York and Donetta Bailey. Survivors include her neice and nephews, Scott (Sheree) York of St. John, US Virgin Islands, Christopher (Brad Roediger) York of Celina Ohio,...

L. Elaine Tumbush passed peacefully and on her own stubborn terms on February 25, 2019.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Zender and Lucy Laudahn, her husband of 54 years, Bob, and her youngest daughter Joan.  Mom was born and raised in Celina. Mom and Dad moved to Minneapolis and Indiana, before finally settling back in her childhood home in Celina. Our parents spent 54 wonderful, loving, devoted years together. In so many pictures, 6'4" Dad towers...

Dorothy M. Fischer, age 85 of Celina, Ohio was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Gardens at Celina with her loving family by her side.  She was born on February 12, 1934 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Brice & Gertrude (Willey) Kinkley.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband Clifford Hanna, second husband Lee Fischer, two brothers & sister-in-law Don (Betty) Kinkley, Mark Kinkley, an infant sister Helen Kinkley, two...

Ronald L. Weis, age 69, of St. Mary’s, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. He was born the son of the late Albert and Arbeula (King) Weis. On April 19, 1975 he married Carolyn Journay, who died Dec. 16, 2006. Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law; Victoria Cournoyer of Orange Park, Florida, Melody Bergman of Celina, Robyn (Bruce) Ganger of Celina, Stephanie (Dave) Newbauer of Botkins, Kim Myers of St....