Obituaries

Carl August Heil Jr

Carl August Heil Jr

Feb 3, 2016

Carl August Heil Jr., The world lost a kind and gentle man and our hearts were broken when Carl August Heil Jr, age 89, passed away on February 3, 2016. Carl was born on December 8, 1926 in Chicago, to the late Carl August Sr. and Florence (Rio) Heil. As a toddler, Carl's family (with brother - Bobby) relocated to...

Karen Kjarista Mayer

Karen Kjarista Mayer

Jan 28, 2016

Karen Kjarista Mayer, 69, passed away on January 28, 2016, at Wexner University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Karen was born on Wednesday, May 15, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Omar and Lucerne (Redd) Erickson. Karen bowled and played and coached softball. She was President of her bowling league and enjoyed watching all sports. She loved doing the wave...

Raymond Clement Musto

Raymond Clement Musto

Jan 28, 2016

Raymond Clement Musto, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his home in Lima, Ohio. Ray was born on August 11, 1932 in Oliver, WI, the son of Raymond and Clementine (Daley) Musto, who preceded him in death. On September 8, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Falk), who passed away in 2013. She was the...

Barbara A. Gambrel

Barbara A. Gambrel

Jan 25, 2016

Barbara A. Gambrel 70, died at 9:01 AM on Monday, January 25, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Barbara was born on September 9, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lester C. Swickrath Sr and Louella (Campbell) Swickrath. Barbara married Donald Ray Gambrel on June 29, 1965, who preceded her in death on July 6, 1994....

James E. Lewis

James E. Lewis

Jan 24, 2016

James E. Lewis 76, died at 10:23 AM on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his residence in Elida, Ohio. James was born on August 19, 1939, in Bradford, Ohio, and was the adopted son of the late Jess and Lucille (Kitchen) Lewis Cheney James married Sandy Sodders on February 28, 1979, who survives in Elida. He was in the Marines...

Emma Jean Foor

Emma Jean Foor

Jan 23, 2016

Emma Jean Foor, 89, went to be with her Lord and her husband at 4:22 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Bridge Home Health and Hospice, in Findlay. Emma was born on Saturday, February 6, 1926, in Lima, to the late Clarence Sroufe and Ida Mae (Beam) Sroufe/Fizer. On Saturday, November 8, 1952, in Indiana, she married Robert Eugene...

Jacqueline K. Case

Jacqueline K. Case

Jan 23, 2016

Jacqueline K. Case, 68, passed away at 11:39 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at her residence in Lima. Jacqueline was born on Wednesday, October 8, 1947, in Lima, to the late Wilbur and Meredith (Kent) Merricle. On Friday, October 8, 1965, she married Douglas Case, who survives in Lima. Jacqueline especially loved her family and grandchildren, the great outdoors,...

Gerald "Garry" Sevitz Jr

Gerald "Garry" Sevitz Jr

Jan 19, 2016

Gerald "Garry" Sevitz Jr. , 50, passed away at 2:45 AM on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Ohio State University / Ross Hospital at OSU in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by his family. Gerald was born on Saturday, December 25, 1965, in Lima, to the late Gerald Sevitz Sr. and Katherine (Boruff) Sevitz who survives. On Saturday, March 28, 1987, he...

Eugene Sabaturski

Eugene Sabaturski

Jan 19, 2016

Eugene Sabaturski , 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at his residence in Lima. Eugene was born on Tuesday, April 26, 1960, in Caracas, Venezuela to the late Ignacy and Anna (Worobiewa) Sabaturski. Eugene worked part-time at Meijers in the Advertising and Marketing Department. He is survived by: a brother, Ignatius Sabaturski of Westerville and a sister, Harriet...

Shirley Joan Zumkehr

Shirley Joan Zumkehr

Jan 19, 2016

Shirley Joan Zumkehr Early January 19, 2016 at her residence, Shirley Joan Zumkehr of Lima won her 16 year long battle with Alzheimer/Dementia. Shirley, aged 81, immediately met her Lord & Savior, receiving a brand new body and a perfect brain. God also whispered in her ear, "you are one of my favorites Shirley, for you have a heart just...

Clyde D. Rader

Clyde D. Rader

Jan 18, 2016

Clyde D. Rader, 86, passed away at 2 p.m., on Monday, January 18, 2016, at Arbor Oak Assisted Living in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Clyde was born on April 9, 1929, in Lima, Ohio to the late Elvin Rader and Carrie (Oakley) Rader. On Saturday, April 29, 1950, he married Jeannette C. Laman. She preceded him in death on December 5,...

Kimberly "Kim" Irene Kunkleman

Kimberly "Kim" Irene Kunkleman

Jan 18, 2016

Kimberly "Kim" Irene Kunkleman Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:34 PM at Wapak Manor, God called Kim home. Kim was born on Thursday, August 31, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to the late Harold and Ava (Cash) Melton who survives. On September 10, 1984, she married Paul Kunkleman who preceded her death. Kim was a member of High Street United Methodist...

Margaret L. "Peggy" Burget

Margaret L. "Peggy" Burget

Jan 16, 2016

Margaret L. "Peggy" Burget 83, died at 4:56 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Margaret was born on December 4, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Jeffrey Hatton and Rhoda (Shenk) Hatton. Margaret married Richard W. Burget on June 10, 1951 who survives. She had been married to Fredrick V. Whitehead...

Annabell R. Peterson

Annabell R. Peterson

Jan 15, 2016

Annabell R. Peterson, 99, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Baton Rouge Senior Health Facility in Lima. Annabell was born on Sunday, January 14, 1917, in Columbus Grove, to the late Frank E. and Ethel Mary (Salisbury) Kindle. She married her first husband, Ray Barker, on May 17, 1947. He preceded her in death on...

James H. Williams

James H. Williams

Jan 13, 2016

James H. Williams, 77, passed away at 6:21 AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center. James was born on Tuesday, April 12, 1938, in Lima, to the late George and Martha (Foust) Williams. He married Joyce A. Williams who preceded him in death on January 15, 2013. James served in the United States Army and was...

Mason D. Metzger

Mason D. Metzger

Jan 9, 2016

Mason D. Metzger, 70, passed away at 5:35 PM on Saturday, January 09, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center. Mason was born on Sunday, January 28, 1945, to the late Oral Melvin and M. June (Dixon) Metzger. On Saturday, February 19, 1966, he married Marybeth Snyder who survives in Lima. Mason was a truck driver and co-owner with his wife...

Allison ReneAC. (Lee) Buehler

Allison ReneAC. (Lee) Buehler

Jan 6, 2016

Allison Reneé (Lee) Buehler On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 10:35 A.M. Allison's wings were freed from her broken body and she now watches over us all. Allison passed away at home in the arms of her husband, Brandon, and surrounded by her family. Allison will be remembered for her undeniable capacity to love, her selflessness, her strength and courage...

Kimberly K. Osting

Kimberly K. Osting

Jan 3, 2016

Kimberly K. Osting 46, died at 11:18 AM on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Kimberly was born on April 2, 1969, in Lima, Ohio to David Maxwell and Sidney (Miracle) Maxwell of Gomer. She collected angels and was loved by many and loved her cats and dogs. She enjoyed traveling. She is survived...

Susan Marie Garee

Susan Marie Garee

Jan 3, 2016

Susan Marie Garee 64, at 2:26 P.M. January 3, 2016, was taken peacefully home by Jesus as she was surrounded by her family and in the loving arms of her devoted husband, Richard. She was born April 6, 1951 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Walter and Gloria George. On July 27, 1968, she married the great love of her...

Jo Ann Rigali

Jo Ann Rigali

Dec 30, 2015

Jo Ann Rigali, 77, passed away at 9:37 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. JoAnn was born on Saturday, November 12, 1938, in Lima, to the late Joseph and Mildred (Pistor) Rigali. She married Howard Stout who preceded her in death. She retired from St. Rita's Medical Center as licensed practical nurse after thirty...