Samuel Alvin Post
Mar. 24, 1918 - May 24, 2004
Samuel Alvin 'Al' Post, 86, of Findlay, formerly of Gomer, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Findlay. He was born March 24, 1918, in American Township, to Louie Crites and Margaret Augusta (Trust) Post. On Nov. 8, 1942, he married Frances Pauline Siebert, who died March 18, 1998. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret 'Peggy' (Robert J.) Grandbois Jr. of Findlay; two nieces, Cheryl (Jim) Sutherly and Karen (Boyd) Rader of Lima; and a grandson, Robert J. 'Bobby' Grandbois III of Findlay. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Post. Mr. Post was owner and operator of the Gomer Farm Store for 31 years. He was an active member of Gomer United Church of Christ, served as 4-H adviser for 49 years, served on the Allen County 4-H Council and was a Junior Fairboard adviser representing boys 4-H since 1970, was Junior Fair Superintendent in Crop, Shop and Special Projects Department and was instrumental in the organization of the first Tractor Safety/Ag Mechanic Club. In 1992 he was named Friend of the 4-H, Outstanding Allen County Fair Supporter in 1993 and 1998 and was Allen County Fair Parade Marshall in 1986 and 2001. He was also active in the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters, receiving the Kathryn Rigali Memorial Award in 1987. He was also the recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Lima Exchange Club in 1992. He was a charter member of American Grange 2584 and received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Allen County Pomona Grange in 1993. He was an Honorary Chapter Farmer with the Elida FFA and an honorary lifetime member of the Elida Young Farmers and member of the Lima Farmers Club. He was former president of the Allen County Implement Dealers Association, charter member of the Gomer Dad's Club and member of the Elida Band Boosters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, the Rev. Brian Knoderer officiating. Burial will be in Allentown Cemetery, Allentown. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Gomer United Church of Christ Celeste Stop Fund, Allen County 4-H Endowment Fund or Birchaven Retirement Village Activities Department.

Marcella E. Goedde
Marcella E. 'Sally' Goedde, 83, of Kalida, died at 1:27 p.m. on Friday at Calvary Manor Nursing Home, Glandorf. She was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Kalida to Herman and Anna (Kamphaus) Buss. On May 17, 1944, she married Richard W. Goedde, who died Oct. 25, 1993. Survivors include a son, William (Vickie) Goedde of Kalida; three daughters, Ann (Mel) Beckman, Alice (Larry) Ricker and Pat (Dan) Zeller of Kalida; two sisters, Rose Matthews of Bucyrus and Mildred (Mick) Pohl of Delphos; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Goedde; three brothers, Harry, Leo and Joseph Buss; five sisters, Mary Kramer, Veronica Drees, Agnes Meiering, Magdelena Schroeder and Monica Weis; and a great-granddaughter. Mrs. Goedde was a homemaker and a former employee of Philips in Ottawa and the Black Angus Restaurant in Kalida. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and its Rosary Altar Society. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Church, the Rev. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, Columbus Grove. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the Love Funeral Home in Ottawa, where there will be a scripture service at 3 p.m. and an altar rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Preferred memorials are to St. Michael's Catholic Church of Kalida.

John S. Miller
July 21, 1935 - May 21, 2004
John S. 'Jack' Miller, 68, of Delphos, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday at Van Wert Manor. He was born July 21, 1935 in Urbana to Harry and Margaret (McNab) Miller. Survivors include a son, Robert 'Greg' Miller of Delphos; three daughters, Jennifer Miller of Delphos and Karen (Charles 'Ed') Sellers and Kim (James) Minnig of Fort Jennings; two brothers, Jeff (Mary) Miller of Delphos and Thomas Miller of Washington D.C.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nora Jaffe. Mr. Miller was a tool and die maker in Toledo. He was a member of the Episcopalian Church in Urbana and a U.S. Army veteran. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. today at the Westside Cemetery, Delphos, the Rev. David Howell officiating.

Marguerite E. Nichols
June 3, 1914 - May 21, 2004
Marguerite E. Nichols, 89, of Delphos, died 6:15 a.m. Friday at Van Wert Nursing Home, Van Wert. She was born June 3, 1914 in Gary, Ind. to Richard and Zelma (Slentz) Doring. On March 2, 1934, she married Lawrence S. Nichols, now deceased. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Wright Cemetery, Van Wert County. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert. Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association.

Glen A. Shaner
Sept. 19, 1975 - May 17, 2004
Glen A. 'Goobie' Shaner, 28, of rural Spencerville, formerly of Lima and Wapakoneta, died at 5:10 p.m. Monday at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born Sept. 19, 1975, in Lima, to Robert G. and Vi (Conner West) Shaner. His mother survives in Wapakoneta and his father and stepmother, Bev, survive in Spencerville. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Rev. Jim Shaner officiating. Burial will be in Spencerville Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Andrew C. Lee
Feb. 12, 1987 - May 17, 2004
Andrew C. 'Andy' Lee, 17, of Spencerville, died 9:28 p.m. Monday at St. Rita's Medical Center following an ATV accident on Defiance Trail near Spencerville. He was born Feb. 12, 1987, in Lima to Mark H. and Theresa L. (Degen) Lee, who survive along with a sister, Abigail 'Abbie' Lee, in Spencerville. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Bethlehem Church, corner of Conant and National Roads, the Rev. Jeff Phail officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. Friday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, and after 9:30 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society or the Bethlehem Church.

Adell H. Lininger
July 7, 1921 - May 16, 2004
Adell H. Lininger, 82, of Bowling Green, formerly of Fostoria, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday at the Bowling Green Manor. She was born July 7, 1921, in Van Wert, to Edward and Claradell (Heim) Metzner. She was united in marriage on May 8, 1943 to O.J. 'Bill' Lininger, who died Sept. 7, 1959. Survivors include three sons, James W. 'Boe' (Sharyn) Lininger of Fostoria, John E. 'Jack' (Cindy) Lininger of Findlay and William M. 'Bill' Lininger of Roanoke, Va.; three daughters, Sister Mary Adell Lininger S.N.D. of Toledo, Carol J. Lininger of Bowling Green and Nancy L. Lambertson of Minnetonka, Minn.; a brother, Paul 'Vince' Metzner of Delphos, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lininger retired as secretary for St. Wendelin Church and Schools of Fostoria after 30 years of service where she was a member. She later became a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church of Bowling Green, and its Rosary-Altar Society. She was a member of Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Circle of Mercy, the Fostoria Woman's Club, the Bowling Green Senior Center and a volunteer at Wood County and Fostoria Community Hospitals. She enjoyed playing Bridge. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Wendelin Catholic Church, where a rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Following the mass, a luncheon will be immediately served in the parish hall. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the St. John's Cemetery, Delphos. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, where the Circle of Mercy will pray a rosary at 5 p.m., a CL of C memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be at 8:45 p.m. Preferred memorials are to St. Aloysius and St. Wendelin Catholic Churches and the Sisters of Notre Dame. Online condolences may be made by visiting http://www.hoeningfuneralhome.com/.

Gail S. Reynolds
Dec. 3, 1925 - May 17, 2004
Gail S. Reynolds, 78, of Spencerville, died at 8 a.m. Monday in his residence. He was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Spencer Township, Allen County, to Edward and Gladys (Savidge) Reynolds. On Feb. 11, 1956, he married Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Kramer, who survives. Other survivors include a son, William J. 'Bill' (Lila S.) Reynolds of Crestview Hills, Ky.; a daughter, Laurie A. (Larry Jr. 'Bill') Mason of Marysville; two sisters, Violet Ashton of Venedocia and Lela Barnes of Spencerville; a brother-in-law, Murry Griffin of Spencerville; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Merle Reynolds; and two sisters, Ruby Jones and Doris Griffin. Mr. Reynolds was a 1945 graduate of Spencerville High School and attended Griffin College in Van Wert for a year. He worked as a parts and service manager at the former Potbury Ford in St. Marys and retired in 1999 as a parts clerk with former Reineke-Mitchell Ford and Lincoln in Celina. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, the Rev. John G. Medaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Allen County Special Olympics in care of the funeral home.

Andrew Lee
Andrew Lee, 17, of rural Spencerville, died at 9:28 p.m. Monday [May 17, 2004] at St. Rita's Medical Center from injuries sustained in a 4-wheel cycle accident on Defiance Trail. He is the son of Mark and Theresa Lee of Spencerville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville.

Edward L. Whetstone
Dec. 1, 1939 - May 15, 2004
Edward L. 'Eddie' Whetstone, 64, of Spencerville, died at 10 p.m. Saturday in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born Dec. 1, 1939, in Jennings Township, Van Wert County, to Clarence L. and G. Marcille (Zimmerman) Whetstone. Survivors include a brother, Gene (Janet) Whetstone of Spencerville; three sisters, Vonda (Max) McMichael of Spencerville, Danelda (Paul 'Jim') Roberts of Wapakoneta, Neita (Gene) Border of Spencerville and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Whetstone was employed at Progressive Stamping in Ottoville. was a 1957 graduate of Spencerville High School and attended the Northwestern Business College in Lima for two years. He had worked 20 years for Babcock and Wilcox Boiler Construction Company and had worked at Findlay Industries in Ohio City. He was also a school bus driver at the Spencerville Schools. He was a member of the AFL-CIO Union Local number 2352 in Toledo. His hobbies included Leather Crafting. Funerals services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, the Rev. Ken Whetstone officiating. Burial will follow in the Kossuth Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Salvation Army.

Wanda G. Voltz
May 19, 1931 - May 16, 2004
Wanda G. Eustler Voltz, 72, of Winamac, Ind., formerly of Venedocia, died at 8:28 a.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born May 19, 1931, in Crestline, to Russell Richard and Ermal Leona (Book) Dickson. She had been married to James O. Eustler, who died Dec. 18, 1985. On July 26, 1991, she married Robert M. 'Buck' Voltz, who died Sept. 22, 1992. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Wright Cemetery, near Converse. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice.

Dorothy L. Smith
Feb. 21, 1935 - May 15, 2004
Dorothy L. Smith, 69, of Kalida, died at 10:08 a.m. Saturday at the Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center in Glandorf. She was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Kalida to Jerome and Florence (Rode) Nartker. On Nov. 16, 1954, she married Cyrillus Smith, who died June 3, 2003. Survivors include four sons, Ron (Jean) Smith, Stan (Joan) Smith, Chuck (Sharon) Smith, of Kalida and Jeff 'Bo' (Jeanne) Smith of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Joyce (Rod) Herdman of West Chester and Lisa (Tony) Kaverman of Fort Jennings; a brother, Tom 'Jerry' (Rosalie) Nartker of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Kathryn Vonkaenel of Hicksville and Rose Marie (Harry) Siefker of Kalida; and 13 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a brother, John 'Dick' Nartker. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a former employee of McAdams Florist in Columbus Grove and Black Angus Restaurant in Kalida. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Kalida and its Alter Rosary Society. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Rev. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where a scripture service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday and an altar rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice.

Eris L. Jones
July 26, 1930 - May 16, 2004
Eris L. Jones, 73, of Gomer, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1930, in Delphos, to Harry L. and Zelma (Lutz) Patton. She married Robert D. Jones on Nov. 26, 1947, who survives in Gomer. Other survivors include a son, Gary (Nancy) Jones of Fort Jennings; two daughters, Pam Holden of Lima and Judy (Kevin) Webb of Sylvania; two brothers, George (Dottie) Patton of Delphos and Lloyd Patton of Lima; two sisters, Mary Ann Dunlap of Delphos and Maxine Custer of Lima; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by an infant son. Mrs. Jones attended Delphos Jefferson Schools and graduated from Gomer High School. She retired from the Commercial Bank (Delphos and Gomer branches) where she worked as a teller. She had formerly sold Avon and Tupperware products. She was a member of Gomer United Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Harter and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Brian A. Knoderer officiating. Burial will be in the Pike Run Cemetery, Gomer. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Lima Memorial Hospital.

Joseph H. Fischer
March 1, 1913 - May 12, 2004
Joseph H. Fischer, 91, of Wapakoneta, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday at Auglaize Acres. He was born March 1, 1913, in Delphos, to Benedict J. and Rosa (Pothast) Fischer. On April 12, 1939, he married Esther F. Kimmet, who died Aug. 26, 2003. Survivors include three sons, Ronald (Alice) Fischer and Thomas (Mary) Fischer of Wapakoneta and Harold Fischer of Naperville, Ill.; a daughter, Sharon (Dennis) Dunlap of Bluffton; a son-in-law, Carvel Steinke of Maineville; a brother, Francis (Jeanette) Fischer of Delphos; a sister, Martha Pohlman of Delphos; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Steinke; four brothers, John, Leo, Clarence and Richard Fischer; and three sisters, Clara Wrasman, Mary Renner and Viola Elwer. Mr. Fischer was a farmer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and its Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus Council 1272. He was also a member of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau and Buckeye Farm Antiques Club of Wapakoneta. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Henry Albietz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the Long and Folk Chapel of Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, where a prayer service will be at 2 p.m. Preferred memorials are to St. Joseph School.

Eleanor E. Wannemacher
April 13, 1922 - May 12, 2004
Eleanor E. Wannemacher, 82, of Ottoville, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Mich. She was born April 13, 1922, in Delphos, to Otto and Cora (Fecker) Pohlman. On Aug. 25, 1952, she married Lavern S. 'Bunk' Wannemacher, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Terry J. Wannemacher; a brother, Earl (Esther) Pohlman of Delphos; two sisters, Ethel Schwinnen of Delphos and Imogene (Robert) Ellerbrock of Ottawa; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Pohlman of Delphos; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Pohlman; a sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary and Hubert Noonan; and a brother-in-law, Richard Schwinnen. Mrs. Wannemacher was a homemaker. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake will be at 3 p.m. Preferred memorials are to the church or donor's choice.

Lowell Himmeger
Feb. 22, 1939 - May 10, 2004
Lowell 'Harvey' Himmeger, 65, of Bullhead, Arizona, formerly of Delphos, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday at his uncle's residence in Delphos. He was born Feb. 22, 1939, to Harvey and Martha (Moffit) Himmeger. On May 28, 1970, he married Opal 'Marie' Himmeger, who preceded him in death. Survivors include a sister, Nancy Fiedel of Florida; and stepmother, Lola Himmeger. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nanette Nagel; and maternal grandparents Homer and Thelma Buzard. Mr. Himmeger retired from Southern California Edison, Laughlin, Nev. He enjoyed archery, hunting, boating and rode motorcycles for many years. He was known to most of his family and friends as 'Pork.' Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harter and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Terry Martin officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Delphos Visiting Nurses.

Sylvester Birkemeier
Aug. 8, 1916 - May 11, 2004
Sylvester J. Birkemeier, 87, of Glandorf, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born Aug. 8, 1916, in Kalida, to Bernard and Philomena (Gerding) Birkemeier. Survivors include a brother, Joseph Birkemeier; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Cornelius, Amos, Andrew and Alphonse Birkemeier; and a sister, Mary Birkemeier. Mr. Birkemeier was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, and the Putnam County Farmers Union. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Love Funeral Home in Ottawa. Preferred memorials are to St. John the Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Sandra Johnson
July 12, 1949 - May 7, 2004
Sandra Todd Johnson, 54, of Newberry, Fla., formerly of Delphos, died May 7 at her residence. She was born July 12, 1949, in Van Wert, to George and Ruth (Cross) Cooper. Her mother survives in Delphos. On Aug. 26, 2002, she married Gerald Stephen Johnson, who survives in Newberry. Other survivors include two daughter, Kimberley (LTCDR Thomas) Laverghetta of Naples, Italy and Cynthia Schaeffer of Delphos; a son, William Davis of Louisville, Ga.; a sister, Cheryl (Benjamin) Puzon of Crawfordville, Fla.; a brother, Stephen M. Cooper of Delphos; and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson worked 11 years as a secretary in the COU unit at Lima Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thomas Milam Funeral Home, 22405 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Preferred memorials are to donor's choice.

Margaret L. Flick
Apr. 6, 1921 - May 7, 2004
Margaret L. Flick, 83, of Delphos, died at noon Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born April 6, 1921, in Piqua, to Joseph and Mary (Short) Userman. On April 6, 1945, she married Warren C. Flick, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include two sons, Larry (Janice) Flick of Gomer and Michael (Kathleen) Flick of Columbus; a sister, Marilyn J. Userman of Piqua; four grandchildren, Bryan Flick and Marty Flick of Columbus, Tisha (Rex) Crites of Germany and Brandon Flick of Hawaii; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Userman. Mrs. Flick retired from Metropolitan Bank as a teller. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elida, and was a 1939 graduate of Covington High School. She loved to sew, knit, crochet and travel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harter and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Larry Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to St. Rita's Hospice and St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elida.

Ruth A. Jones
Sept. 17, 1928 - May 6 - 2004
Ruth A. Jones, 75, of Anderson, Ind., died May 6 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield, Ind. She was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Waterman, Ill., to James W. and Jennie (Evans) Fulks. She was married to Herbert C. Jones, who preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria (Wilbur) Baughn of Delphos; three sons, Garth (Lynn) Jones, Greg (Linda) Jones and Grady (Joyce) Jones of Anderson; three sisters, Janice (Ivan) Geiger of Lapel, Ind., Ruby (Ed) Shipley of Hymera, Ind. and Wanda (Duane) Young of Anderson; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was the first female carrier to retire from the U.S. Postal Service after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Lindberg Road Church of Christ and the National Association of Letter Carriers. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, camping and listening to country music. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. (Indiana time) Monday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel at 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, Ind., 46018. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. (Indiana time) Sunday at the funeral home's south chapel.

Lois V. Hilty
March 22, 1938 - May 6, 2004
Lois V. Hilty, 66, of Findlay died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at her residence in Ottoville. She was born March 22, 1938, in Findlay, to Richard R. and Helen E. (Hoker) Ward. Her mother survives in Findlay. She had been married Richard Roby Jr., who preceded her in death. She then married Robert J. Hilty on Aug. 30, 1979, who is also deceased. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, 205 W. Sandusky St., Findlay, the Rev. Anthony Borgia officiating. Burial will follow at Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Putnam County Home Care and Hospice or to Cancer Patient Services in Findlay.

Eben J. Poole
June 12, 1987 - May 5, 2004
Eben J. Poole, 17, of Kalispell, Mon., died at 9:39 p.m. Wednesday from injuries sustained in a car-pedestrian accident. He was born June 12, 1987, in Hampstead, Md., to Dennis and Mary (Morrel) Poole, who both survive. Other survivors include two sisters, Katie and Elizabeth Poole of Kalispell; six brothers, Issac (Kristy) Poole of Nashville, Tenn., Raine (Judith) Poole of Granprairy, Alberta, Canada, Nick (Leslie) Poole of Elida and Sam, Adam and Zachary Poole of Kalispell; paternal grandfather, Pete Morrel of Delaware, Md.; stepmother, Rita Poole; and one niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by two paternal grandparents and one maternal grandmother. Mr. Poole worked with his brother at Triple C Construction during the summer doing concrete work. He attended the youth program at Lima Community Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed playing tennis and guitar, wrestling, jogging and loved children. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at New Hope Christian Center in Elida, Pastor John Brunk officiating. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Elida. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Harter and Son Funeral Home. Preferred memorials are to the family.

Jason K. Mathewson
Jan. 13, 1988 - May 3, 2004
Jason K. Mathewson, 16, of Marysville, died Monday from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Jan. 13, 1988, in Bellefontaine, to Mike and Kim Mathewson, who survive. Other survivors include a sister, Krista Marie Mathewson of Marysville; grandparents R. Kent (Mary) Mathewson and Mary Feam of Ada; two aunts, Tina (Michael) Rettig of Marion and Penni (Ryan) Kloeppel of Columbus Grove; two uncles, Bruce (Cindy) Ream of Rawson and Robert J. (Amy) Mathewson of Delphos; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Jerry Ream. Mr. Mathewson was a sophomore at Marysville High School, where he was a member of the FFA. He attended Calvary Baptist Church and was involved with the 'Youth in Action' fellowship group. He enjoyed trapshooting, hunting, fishing and trapping and was an avid fan of Ford cars. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, State Route 347, Marysville, the Rev. Wayne Guynn officiating. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday at Underwood Funeral Home, Marysville. Preferred memorials are to Marysville FFA Alumni or the church.

Jack Binnion
Feb. 15, 1912 - May 5, 2004
Jack Binnion, 92, of Venedocia, formerly of Sims, Ind., died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1912, in Tennessee, to E.H. and Bertha (Smalling) Binnion. On May 3, 1935, he married Ida M. Minix, who survives in Venedocia. Other survivors include two sons, Harold Binnion of Green Town, Ind., and Billey Binnion of Rockford, Ill.; three daughters, Shirley (Jack) McCarter of Green Town and Joyce (Dean Conkling) Maynard and Pat (Jim) Hodgson of Delphos; three sisters, Mildred Gosnell, Lois Gosnell and Lillian (Bob) Pearcey; 16 grandchildren, Marcia Ayers, Renita Rowland, Tony McCarter, Connie DeSpain, Bonnie Draper, David McCarter, Jerry Mooneyhan, James Gibson, Theresa Putnam, Doug Binnion, Donnie Binnion, Eric Binnion, Jason Binnion, Joey Binnion, Kris Briggs and Lori Ellis; 31 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Lewis J. and Peggy Binnion; a brother, Homer Binnion; a sister, Gertie Garman; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Binnion retired from Nickel Plate Railroad. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Indiana time Saturday at Needham-Storey-Wampner F.S./Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington St., Swayzee, Ind. Burial will be in Trail Kill Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Indiana time Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Delphos Area Visiting Nurses.

Mildred McKinley
May 2, 1917 - May 2, 2004
Mildred McKinley, 87, of Delphos, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born May 2, 1917, in Continental, to Albert and Bertie (Fought) Harpster. Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Sharon) Williamson of Elida and Robert (Sandy) Williamson of Delphos; two sisters, Edna (Paul) Botkins of Florida and Goldie Louth of Delphos; a brother, Harold (Lucille) Harpster of Delphos; and two grandchildren, Angela Wallace of California and James Williamson of Delphos. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mandy Williamson. Mrs. McKinley was a press operator at Van Dyne Crotty. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Delphos Eagles. She enjoyed crocheting and fishing. There are no services or visitation. Harter and Son Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Florence M. Steiner
Jan. 31, 1911 - May 4, 2004
Florence M. Steiner, 93, of Mendon, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday at her daughter's residence. She was born Jan. 31, 1911, in Van Wert County, to Alva and Mary E. (Markley) Adams. On Oct. 30, 1933, she married Clifford P. Steiner, who died Oct. 2, 1995. Survivors include two sons, Dale E. (Irene) Steiner of Wapakoneta and Jerry L. (Elaine) Steiner of Mendon; two daughters, Alice (Bill) Nichols of Lima and Mary Lou (Bernard) Beckman of Delphos; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Weimert and Zelma (Robert) Henderson of Florida and Betsy Steiner of Pandora; six grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and eight step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Adams; a sister, Eunice Oglesbee; and a step-great-grandson, Scott Hegemier. Mrs. Steiner was a homemaker. She attended Ross Church of the Brethren in Mendon and loved to bake molasses cookies for her family and play scrabble. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at W.H. Dick Funeral Home, Mendon, the Rev. Glenn Masser officiating. Burial will be in Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to St. Rita's Hospice or donor's choice.

Mildred McKinley
May 2, 1917 - May 2, 2004
Mildred McKinley, 87, of Elida, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born May 2, 1917, in Continental, to Albert and Bertie (Fought) Harpster. Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Sharon) Williamson of Elida and Robert (Sandy) Williamson of Delphos; two sisters, Edna (Paul) Botkins of Florida and Goldie Louth of Delphos; a brother, Harold (Lucille) Harpster of Delphos; and two grandchildren, Angela Wallace of California and James Williamson of Delphos. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mandy Williamson. Mrs. McKinley was a press operator at Van Dyne Crotty. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Delphos Eagles. She enjoyed crocheting and fishing. There are no services or visitation. Harter and Son Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Betty J. Leininger
Dec. 6, 1921 - May 2, 2004
Betty J. Leininger, 82, of Delphos, died Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Galion, to William and Edith (Kodger) Rinehart. She married Neil Leininger, who died December 1990. Survivors include two sons, Jeff Leininger of Piqua and Jack (Jane) Leininger of Delphos; a daughter, Jill Leininger of Patchogue, N.Y.; a brother, Richard Rinehart of Delphos; and six grandchildren, Adam, Andy, Jenni, Jodi, Jay and Jordan Leininger. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Rolland and Don Rinehart. Mrs. Leininger was a bank teller at People's National Bank. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harter and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. David Howell officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Beatrice Fischer
Apr. 24, 1921 - May 3, 2004
Beatrice Fischer, 83, of Delphos, died at 2 p.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born April 24, 1921, in Delphos, to Albine and Teresa (Wrasman) Elwer. On October 1, 1949, she married Leo M. Fischer who preceded her in death on July 10, 1997. Survivors include four sons, James (Jane) Fischer, Charles (Sherry) Fischer and Edward (Vickey) Fischer of Delphos and Roger (Joyce) Fischer of Dayton; a daughter, Helen (Klaus) Bauch of Covina, Calif.; a brother: Richard Elwer of Delphos; a sister, Rita (Omer) Pothast of Delphos; and 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Elwer; and two sisters-in-law, Pauline Elwer and Viola Elwer. Mrs. Fischer was employed at Fischer Plumbing and Heating. She was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a member of the Delphos Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 40 and the Altar Rosary Society. She had also volunteered for the Delphos Thrift Shop and delivered for Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed reading and needlework. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, where a CL of C service will be at 3 p.m. and a parish wake service will be at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Delphos Community Christmas Project, St. John's Teacher Endowment Fund or donor's choice.

Roger Joseph Topp
Jan. 24, 1986 - Apr. 30, 2004
Roger Joseph Topp, 18, of Grover Hill, died Friday from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Jan. 24, 1986, in Van Wert, to Rhonda (Rhodes) Topp and David M. Topp, who survive. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, the Rev. Michael Harper officiating. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery, Scott. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the family.

Alberta C. Weber
Sept. 17, 1918 - May 1, 2004
Alberta C. Weber, 85, of Ottoville, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Delphos. She was born Sept. 17, 1918, in Ottoville, to William and Rosa (Beining) Koester. On July 17, 1945, she married Cyril M. 'Skeeter' Weber, who preceded her in death on June 7, 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Terry of Ottoville; three sons, William (Mary Jean) Weber of Sanford, Mich., Dan (Linda) Weber of Lima and Robert (Tina) Weber of Ottoville; a brother, Celestine 'Dick' Koester of Shepard, Mich.; two sisters, Lucinda Langhals and Rosemary (Elmer) Markward of Ottoville; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Weber Cantor of Powell, Andrea and Danny Weber of Indianapolis, Scott Metcalf of Lima, Patrick Weber of Portland, Maine, Adam Weber of Columbus, and Erin and Heather Terry and Zachary Weber of Ottoville; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard 'Rich,' Ambrose 'Bud' and Hilarious 'Red' Koester. Mrs. Weber was an attendant for the Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home in Ottoville, a teacher's aide and cook for Ottoville Local Schools and a nurse's aide at Paradise Oaks Care Center, Cloverdale. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Altar Rosary Society, and a member of the Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Auxiliary. She loved to cook, crochet and iron. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Orians Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a parish wake will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday and a VFW Auxiliary service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the family to be donated to charities of their choice.

Margaret H. Jones
Feb. 19, 1922 - Apr. 29, 2004
Margaret H. Jones, 82, of Venedocia, died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Delphos. She was born Feb. 19, 1922, to Edmund J. and Flora (King) Hoffman. On Oct. 11, 1952, she married David W. Jones, who preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Richard (Terri) Jones of Venedocia; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Hoffman. Mrs. Jones was secretary at Jonesco Elevator, Venedocia, retiring after 30 years. She was also a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Private graveside services are at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Cemetery, the Rev. Thomas Gorman officiating. Preferred memorials are to St. John's or the Venedocia Library Branch.