All Obituaries

Barbara J. Scott, age 87 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Willie C. and Hazel (Speer) Floyd. On December 22, 1950 she married George W. Scott, who died Nov. 13, 1993. Survivors include her daughter Julia Scott, with whom she made her home in Celina and Roxanne (David) Hawk of Beaver Creek, two grandchildren Laura Hawk of Dayton, Elizabeth Kountz of Columbus and...

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...

Tommy Dorsey Grimm, age 74, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1945, in Celina, Ohio to the late Chester L. & Marcella “Sally” (Hay-Hole) Grimm. On April 25, 1970 he married Connie Schwieterman, who lives in Celina. He is also survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law; Spencer (Heidi) Grimm of Fishers, IN, Brian (Heather) Grimm of Cantonsville, MD, Bradley Grimm of Niceville, FL, one grandson...

Forest “Duane” Forlow, age 75, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on Nov. 4, 1943 in Celina, Ohio to the late Forest O. and Marcella (Strabel) Forlow. On March 2, 2002 he married Candy (Vannette) Shinkle, who survives in Celina. Also surviving is his son and daughter-in-law Michael (Amy) Forlow of Celina, daughter and son-in-law Nicole (Ted) Dicke of St. Marys, step daughter Malina (Bill) Dysert of St. Marys, two...

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...

Herbert H. Harner, age 89 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Gardens at Celina. He was born on May 27, 1929 in Mendon, Ohio to the late Gale and Hazel ( Webb ) Harner. On Aug. 16, 1952 he married Patricia E. Kittle, who died April 9, 2003. Survivors include his grandchildren; Jennifer Newbauer of Kettering, Christopher and Christina Newbauer of Celina, great grandchildren; Haley Mauer, Rayann Mauer both of Coldwater, Hannah Woods of Wapakoneta, and his brother...

Lois J. Schroyer age 83, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Jay County, Indiana to the late Gerald and Grace (Kochersperger) Dilworth. On Nov. 22, 1953 she married Harold D. Schroyer, who died on March 31, 1992. She is survived by her six children; Vern (Carol) Schroyer of Celina, Diane (Tim) Menchhofer of Celina, Terry (Ann) Schroyer of Coldwater, Randy (Julie) Schroyer of St. Marys, Kathy (Mike) Beerbower 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...