Barbara A. Springer, age 79, of Celina, passed away Monday morning, August 12, 2019, at her daughter Kelly’s residence in Celina. She was born May 25, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois.  Her parents, Edward and Sally K. (Kowalski) Guzowski, and step-father, Joe Witczak, preceded her in death. Barbara married Donald C. Springer on September 5, 1959, and he preceded her in death February 10, 1993. She is survived by four children: Karen M. Springer of Columbus,...

  Betty L. Belton, age 85, of Celina, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, one day before her 86th birthday. She was born August 5, 1933, in Shelby County, to the late Ray W. & Dorothy M. ( Bouknecht ) Luedeke. Her husband, Preston L. Belton, preceded her in death on March 3, 1982.  Betty is survived by her son, Todd Belton of Celina, and a grandson, Jess L. Belton. She...

Eileen Severns, age 82, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born January 28, 1937, in Mercer County, the only child of the late David Clarence & Mabel Josephine (Grossnickle) Crider. Eileen and Jimmy R. Severns were married on April 28, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2011. Surviving are their son & daughter-in-law: Carl and Marsha Severns of Mendon, a grandson, Matt Bretz,...

Colleen Benefield, age 61, of Ft. Recovery, passed away on July 29th at her residence. She was born March 22, 1958, a daughter of the late John C. and Ruby (Bowman) Lewis. Surviving are her husband, Terry Benefield, two children: Leslie Jones of Celina and John J. Oakleaf (Tori Mittie) of St. Henry, and five grandchildren: Desiree Oakleaf, Hannah Dresher, Riley Mittie, Ruby Oakleaf and River Oakleaf.  Also surviving is a brother, Emmanuel Lewis. She was...

Harold D. Miracle, age 80, of Celina, passed away at 8:08 A.M., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his residence. Born August 29, 1938, in Pineville, KY, he was a son of the late Luther & Mary Ellen (Boatright) Miracle. Harold and Patricia A. (Hoskins) Miracle were married on November 15, 1980, and she survives, along with five children: Connie Slusser of Batavia, Troy White of Sweetser, IN, Julie (Wayne) Thomson of Celina, Heather (Mark) Bensman of Minster...

Deborah K. ( Kuhn ) Rutschilling was born June 28, 1955 in Celina, to George M. & Gladys M. ( Harner ) Kuhn.  Deb's Parents, her Parents-in-law: Urban & Edna Rutschilling, and a Brother-in-law, Gary Rutschilling, preceded her in death. Deb and her Husband, Tim Rutschilling, were married May 28, 1999.  Tim survives, along with Deb's Brothers: Terry L. ( Vickie ) Kuhn and Ron E. Kuhn, Nieces: Jennifer...

Doris J. Freeman, age 85, of Antwerp, formerly of Celina, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at Hickory Creek at Hicksville. She was born July 30, 1933, in Lima, to the late Mitchell L. & Eunice (Miller) Dyer. Doris and Alvin Dale Freeman were married on June 9, 1951, at the First Church of God in Celina, with Rev. Paul Tewell officiating. Alvin preceded her in death on March 13, 1984. Surviving are their daughter and son: Deb (Rex) Gloor and Terry (Deb)...

Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 57, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born November 6, 1961, in Edinburg, TX, to Leopoldo & Maria ( Socrro ) Rodriguez. His father, Leo, survives in California. Jose is also survived by his children: Jason Rodriguez of Spencerville, Olivia Springer of Celina, Zackariah ( Morgan ) Kroft of Celina, and Quinton Springer, and their mother, Donna Springer, a grandchild, Ariah, and two...

Luella M. Coil, age 84, of Montezuma, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at The Gardens at Celina.  She was born March 29,1935, in Celina, the only child of George & Lura ( Jeffries ) Whitesell. Luella married Dane S. Coil on December 25, 1983, and he survives, along with Luella's three daughters: Karin ( Pete ) DeLaurentis of Columbus, Barbara Peggs of Montezuma, and Laurie ( Larry ) Feltz of Maria Stein, eight grandchildren, twenty-one great...

Stanley W. Dicke, age 80, of rural Mendon, passed away Thursday evening, May 23, 2019, at The Gardens at Celina.   Born July 20, 1938, in Mercer County, he was a son of Ralph & Lavon ( Wiehe ) Dicke. Stanley and Jesselyn Janell Suhr were married November 5, 1960, and she survives, along with their five children: Lynn ( Pat ) Hancock of Union, KY, Cheryl ( Ed ) Jaksic of Enon, OH, Kim ( Bob ) Behne of Maineville, OH, Michael (...