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IN MEMORY OF: L. Ross Thomas L. Ross Thomas, 90, 16306 Glynwood New Knoxville Rd., Wapakoneta, OH, passed away, Tuesday March 9, 2010, 7:06 AM at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. He was born November 10, 1919 in Elgin, OH, the son of Howard and Ruth (Boroff) Thomas.  On November 30, 1940 he married Laura Willoughby and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2002, they were married for 61 years. He is also survived by his son, Donald (Nancy) Thomas, Montezuma; a daughter, Nikki (Earl) Jones, St. Marys; a brother, Carl Thomas, Rockford and Dale (Mary Ann) Thomas, Wapakoneta; a sister, Ruth Mae Hubbard, Lafayette, IN; a sister in law, Leona Thomas, Van Wert; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen Thomas; three brothers, Glen, John, and Doyt Thomas; and a sister, Edith Harner. Ross was a 1937 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.  He served his country in the United State Navy during WWII.  He retired from Good Year Tire in 1982 after 35 plus years of service. He also enjoyed spending his time with his family, and friends, and was an avid sports fan and golfer. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in St. Marys.  He was a life member of the St. Marys VFW Post 9289 and the St. Marys American Legion Post 323.  Freemasonry was a huge part of his life since he entered the Fraternity in 1956; and he was one of Ohio's most distinguished members. Past Master of Mercer Lodge #121 of Free & Accepted Masons, in St. Marys.  Past High Priest of St. Marys Chapter #51 of Royal Arch Masons, in St. Marys.  Past Illustrious Master of St. Marys Council #81 of Royal & Select Masons, in St. Marys. Past Commander of Sidney Commandery #46 of Knights Templar, in Sidney.  Honorary 33d Degree Mason of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton. Ohio Priory #18, Masonic Knights of the York Cross of Honour. Past District Education Officer of the 10th Masonic District.  Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 10th Masonic District. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys with Pastor Steve Weatherly officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM prior to the service.  To conclude the memorial service there will be a Masonic Service and the St. Mary VFW will hold military services. Memorial contribution can be made to Grace United Methodist Church, St. Marys, OH. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Sharon K. (Norman) White Sharon K. (Norman) White, 58, of 796 Gordon Grove Dr., St. Marys, died at 7:00 AM March 8, 2010, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1951 in Scioto County to Forrest and Margret (Shope) Norman.  On December 21, 1968 she married Nelson E. White and he survives at the residence.  Other survivors are a daughter, Patricia (Daniel) Lytle, Columbus, OH;  a son Nelson (Erika) White, Circleville, OH; three sisters, Ruth Robinson of McDermott, OH, Dianne (Charles) Cain and Shirley Bear, both of Columbus; a brother, Roger (Ellen) Norman of St. Marys;  a sister and brother in law, Doris (John) Fuller, Beaver, OH; and seven grand children. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Sharon was a 1988 graduate of OSU Cosmetology School.  She worked as a hairstylist at the Style Salon in St. Marys since 1989.   She also had worked for Mersman Brothers for 16 years. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday March 10, 2010 in the Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home with the Pastor Jim Sweigert officiating; where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at a later date.   Contributions can be made to Mercer County Health Professionals. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Barbara Jane (Cole) Huser Barbara Jane (Cole) Huser, 78, of Celina, died at 2:12 pm February 27, 2010, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.  She was born September 30, 1931 in Mercer County to John and Margaret (Slife) Cole.  On February 16, 1950 she married Donald Huser and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2009. Other survivors are a son Michael (Terry) Huser, Celina; a daughter, Marcy Buehler, Celina; a sister Mary Granger, Union City, OH; six grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Terri Mihm and a son in law, Carl Buehler. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Celina Senior High School.  She was co owner of Grand Manor Mobile Home Park, Celina.  She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, Celina and the Crafty Crew, Celina. Funeral services will be held 6:00pm Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with the Rev. Dave Dennis officiating; where the family will receive friends from 3-6 prior to the service.  Burial will be at a later date. Contributions can be made to American Alzheimer’s Association. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Norma Hoenie Norma Hoenie, 76, 8420 Hoenie Rd., Celina, died at 4:00 pm February 24, 2010, at the Celina Manor, Celina. She was born August 16, 1933, in Mercer County, to John and Aletha (Overly) Knous.  On August 26, 1950 she married George R. Hoenie, who preceeded her in death on April 16, 2009. Survivors are three sons, Dwayne (Ruth) Hoenie, Celina, Mark (Karen) Hoenie, Rockford, and Tom (Beth) Hoenie, Celina; four daughters, JoAnn (Kim) Plattner, Celina, Shirley (Lyle) Kittle, Celina, Linda (Steve) Siebert, Celina, Sue (Kent) Merkle, Ohio City; a brother, Tom (Barb) Knous Sr., St. Marys; two sisters, Audrey Schlotterer, Celina and Naomi Krogman, Celina, a sister in law, Luella Siebert, Celina; 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Deceased is a son, Wayne Hoenie; and two brothers, Darl and Bobby Knous. Norma was a 1952 graduate of Coldwater High School.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina.  Throughout her life she worked for Wilson Shoe Store, Celina, Kerns Chevrolet, Celina, Mercer County Clerk of Courts, and for 15 year she worked at CTS in Berne, IN.  She also spent a lifetime as homemaker.  Visitation hours will be from 3 - 7 on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina with Rev. Paul Baglien, officiating; where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Eugene E. Birt Eugene E. Birt, 90, 7550 U.S. 33, Celina, died Feb. 22, 2010, at his home. He was born June 10, 1919, in Celina to George and Sylvia Thorton Birt. On Oct. 26, 1940, he married Virginia Trisel, who died April 16, 2007. Survivors include a son, Richard (Donna) Birt, Celina;; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a great-greatgrandchild. Deceased is a daughter, Kathy Prater; and a brother, Gerald Birt. He was a retired part-time farmer and professional photographer at Slonkosky Photo in St. Marys for 37 years. He graduated from Celina High School in 1937 and was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He also was a member of the Neptune Church of God and the Celina Senior Citizen Center. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, the Rev. William Moorman officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, with military rites. Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to the Celina Senior Citizens. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: James William Taylor James William Taylor, 82, 8530 Howard Drive, Celina, died Feb. 10, 2010, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. He was born March 31, 1927, in Harriman, Tenn., to James Nelson and Anna Langley Taylor. Surviving is a son, Michael Taylor, Richmond, Ind.; two daughters, Donna Pace, Dayton, and Sharon Taylor, Fort Pierce, Fla.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Deceased is a sister, Agnes Sheldon. He was a retired tool maker. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Richmond, Ind. Private services will be held. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home.

IN MEMORY OF: Terry “Cheeseburger” Borger Terry “Cheeseburger” Borger, 57, 215 Red Bud Ave., Celina, died at 4:00PM on January 31, 2010 at St. Ritas Hospital, Lima.  He was born July 28, 1952 to Alfred “Haps” and Dorothy (Wendel) Borger, both preceded him in death. Survivors include two brothers, Mark Borger, Celina and Wayne (Trudy) Fisher, Celina; three sisters, Jane (Robert) Wendel, Celina, Rita (Rick) Woods, Celina and Nancy (Roger) Roth, Decatur, IN; a brother-in-law, Chuck Arnold, St. Marys; and 9 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Arnold in 1983. Terry was a 1970 graduate of the Immaculate Conception High School in Celina.  He was a member of the Celina Eagles, Celina American Legion, Celina VFW and the Celina Moose.  Terry worked at Huffy’s in Celina for 28 years and he most recently worked at Omni Manufacturing in St. Marys.  He also worked as a custodian part time for the Celina City Schools. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-8 on Wednesday February 3, 2010 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.  Funeral services will be held at     10:30 am on Thursday at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Rockford with the Rev. Catherine Costello officiating; where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery.   Contributions can be made to the church or the donor’s favorite charity. Funeral Services have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

IN MEMORY OF: Donald L. Jeffries Donald L. Jeffries, 80, 812 N. Dogwood St., Coldwater, died at 1:35 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born May 13, 1929, in Celina, a son of Arthur Jeffries and Golda Now. He is also survived by a son, Terry Jeffries of Montezuma; two daughters, Roxann (Gary) Norberg of Mentor, Kathleen (Robert) McGowan of Celina; two sisters; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; a brother-in-law and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mercer Memory Gardens. Calling hours will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercer County Cancer Society.

IN MEMORY OF: Robert Donovan Deubler Robert Donovan Deubler, 42, 2216 Auburn Dr., St. Marys, OH, passed away at 3:40 am on January 24, 2010 surrounded by his family in his residence.  He was born August 3, 1967, in Lima, OH, to David Deubler, who survives in Continental, OH, and Carolyn Sorge, who preceded him in death.         On December 7, 1991, he married Kendra Cunningham, who survives at the residence.  Other survivors are two sons, Jared age 14 and Jace age 8; a daughter, Jaiden age 11; two sisters, Michele Aby, Jacksonville, Fl, and Nicole (Christopher) Hicks, Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, David Deubler. Rob was a 1985 graduate of Lima Senior High School.  After high school he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH, and his master’s degree from Wright State University, Dayton, OH.  He was a teacher at East Elementary in the St. Marys school district. He previously taught at Spencerville Elementary School.   Rob had a passion for coaching the game of football!  He coached for several schools during his career including Parkway High School, assistant coach, Spencerville High School, head coach, and most recently St. Marys Memorial High School, freshman coach.  He was also a head wrestling coach at Spencerville High School.   He volunteered his time to coach T-ball, softball and midget football. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys, OH and Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Ohio Northern University.  He loved camping, coaching, golfing, and most of all being a father.  Rob will be deeply missed by all. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-8 on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.   Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 pm on Wednesday at Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys with Pastor Steve Weatherly officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to University of Michigan, Department of Dermatology for melanoma research.

IN MEMORY OF: Erma Jane Eichenauer Erma Jane Eichenauer, 87, 6921 St. Rt. 703 Celina, died at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Celina. She was born Sept. 19, 1922, in St. Marys, a daughter of Earl Wilbur Daugherty and Helen Carolina Rupert. On Feb. 25, 1939, she married Nelson Adam Eichenauer, he preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2003. She is survived by a son, David (Jan) Eichenauer of Newark; two daughters, Patricia (Richard) Reigle of Hilliard, Karen (Robert) Cisco of Celina; a brother; two sisters-in-law; seven grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; 21 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with the Rev. James Richter and the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany Church, Community Health Professionals.

IN MEMORY OF: Mary Virginia Phillips Mary Virginia Phillips, 80, 637 Cumberland, Celina, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at the Celina Manor. She was born Sept. 20, 1929, in Hartford City, Ind., a daughter of John Stoll and Mildred Brushwiller. On May 29, 1953, she married Leonard Phillips; he survives. She is also survived by two sons, L. Russell (Carolyn) Phillips of Celina, Jerome L. Phillips of Celina, two brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with the Rev. Debra Domeier officiating. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens. Calling hours will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, Hopewell Township.

IN MEMORY OF: Johanna Gertrude Marbaugh Johanna Gertrude Marbaugh, 84, 521 N. Walnut, Celina, died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 8, 2010, at The Gardens in Celina. She was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Maria Stein to Henry and Agnes Fullenkamp Streacker. On May 21, 1949, she married Donald B. Marbaugh, who died Nov. 27, 1983. Surviving are a son, Nicholas (Kris) Marbaugh, Smyrna, Tenn.; a daughter, Kathleen (Ike) Coate, Celina; a brother, Leo (Salome) Streacker, Englewood; three sisters, Antoinette Schlater, Sidney, Mary Phlipot, New Bremen, and Rose Seitz, Coldwater; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Deceased is a sister, Bernadette Keller. She was a nurse at Gibbons Hospital from 1940 to 1980 and in private homes. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, Knights of St. John Auxiliary and Alter Rosary Society. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating. Burial is at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina