Rosemary Kappel, age 89

Rosemary Kappel, age 89 died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, OH. She was born February 19, 1924 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph H. and Genevieve (Long) Dietrick. On April 8, 1967 she married Friedrich Kappel, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. She was…

Merle L. Gerig, 85,

Woodburn Merle L. Gerig, 85, of Woodburn, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, March 9, 2013 with his family by his side.  Born in Woodburn on March 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Noah and Elsie (nee. Ehresman) Gerig.  He was a lifelong farmer and worked construction.  He was an active…

Celeste C. Scheurich, age 93

PAULDING:  Celeste C. Scheurich, age 93 died Sunday, March 10 at the Paulding County Hospital, Paulding, Ohio. She was born December 23, 1919 in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph Cress and Eva Lenore (Dowell) Hanenkratt.  On December 23, 1941 she married William J. Scheurich, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2007.  She…

Donald A. Schweller, age 75,

Donald A. Schweller, age 75, died March 9 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. He was born January 12, 1938 in Ottoville, Ohio, the son of Julian and Regina (Hilvers) Schweller. On September 30, 1961 he married Norma Jean “Jeannie” Haunhorst, who survives. He was owner/operator of Schweller Electric; a member of Divine Mercy…

Lisa Ann Elick

Paulding, Ohio: Lisa Ann Elick age 50 died March 9, 2013 at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio on June 19, 1962 the daughter of Lloyd E. and Erma G. (Rhoad) Zielke. On December 8,1984 she married David L. Elick who survives. She taught business classes…