Chester Lee "Chet”  Flowers, age 60, a former resident of Celina, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at his home in Eaton. He was born June 25, 1958, in Van Wert, a son of the late John Jr. & Florence W. (Pegan) Flowers. Surviving are his Daughter, Nicole Leaker of Eaton, the Mother of his Children, Vickie Salmons of Shawnee, and two Grandchildren: Aldin Lee Leaker and Spencer Kelly Leaker.  He is also survived...

Russell Lee Kouts, age 79, a former resident of Celina, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, where he had resided for the last several years.  Russell was born March 9, 1939, in Lewisburg, Ohio, a son of the late Jesse R. & Ella May (Shively) Kouts.  Surviving are his sons: Michael & Angie Kouts of Leesburg, Florida, David L. Kouts of Port Clinton, Ohio, and Keith & Rhonda Kouts of Oak...

Allen A. Uhrick, age 67, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center, in Lima. Born March 11, 1951, in Blackford County, IN, he was the son of Harry A. & Ruby I. ( Reynolds ) Uhrick, who are both deceased. Allen married Chris Petering on May 31, 1975, and she survives, along with their son and daughter: Stacy ( Eric ) Topp of Mendon and Chad ( Nikki ) Uhrick of Celina,...

Sherri Renee Leugers, age 53, of Celina, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.   She was born May 12, 1965, in Celina. Her father, Dallas Edward Coats, survives in Celina.   Her husband, John Leugers, preceded her in death.   Surviving are her children: Gary Coats, Robert Frueh, Greg Beougher, Brandon Hand, Brianna (Ralph) Lawson and Harley Leugers, step-children: Nikki Zahn, John Leugers and David Leugers, five...

Betty Lou Bowman, age 83, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Miller Place in Celina.   Born on May 12, 1935, in Danville, IL, she was the daughter of the late George Lawson and Veda (Babb) Lawson Armstrong.   She married Edgar Bowman on August 19, 1978, and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2005.   Surviving are three children: John (Cheryl) Arnold of Minonk, IL, Darrell (Elaine) Arnold of Bloomington, IL, and Barb (Tony) Brazle of Mendon, seven...

Frances B. Fennig, age 95, of Celina, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.   Born on August 24, 1922 in West Union, Iowa, she was a daughter of the late Leonard F. & Clara (Nagel) Jolly Sr.   Frances and Philip L. Fennig were married on November 7, 1942, and he preceded her in death January 1, 2000.   She is survived by four Children: Phil A. (Cheryl) Fennig, Tiara Roberts, Larry (Susan) Fennig and Barry (Diane)...

Elise M. Kupper, age 65, of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.   She was born June 10, 1953 in Celina. Her mother, Adeline Dooley, is deceased.   Elise is survived by three children: Anna Foreman ( Anthony Brenner ), Greg Kupper and Elizabeth Kupper, all of Celina, six grandchildren: Christopher James Moss, Anna Elise Moss, Robert Moss, Sara Moss and Jonathon Moss, a great granddaughter, Aubri Kerns,...

Doris A. Severns, age 85, of Mendon, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 12, 2018, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.   Born March 13, 1933, in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Harry O. & Salome F. (Schmidt) Robbins.   Doris and Joe F. Severns were married on June 3, 1954, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2002.  Surviving are their four children: Terrie Crouch, Randy (Pam) Severns, Jeff (Brenda) Severns and Chris (Randy) Flores - all of...

James A. Baker, age 64, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his residence.   He was born November 10, 1953 in Celina, to the late James & Avanell ( Vorhees ) Baker.   Surviving are his four Children: Terri ( Greg ) Spence of Spencerville, Sara ( Kevin ) Clapp of Lexington, KY, James Baker Jr. of Spencerville, and Joseph Baker of Ossian, IN, and the Mother of his Children, Roberta Birt, of Spencerville.   Three grandchildren: Aaron, Kaylee and Brayden, a...

Pauline M. Cron, age 86, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born February 18, 1932 in Mercer County, the daughter of Valentine & Elizabeth ( Wendel ) Linn. Her Parents and Brother, Lester Linn, preceded her in death. Pauline and Cletus H. Cron were married on August 18, 1954, and he survives, along with their three Children: Tim Cron of Saint Sebastian, and Tony Cron and Pam Cron, both of Coldwater,...