IN MEMORY OF: Arnold H. "Bozo" Stelzer Arnold H. "Bozo" Stelzer, 79, 1521 Irmscher Boulevard, Celina, died at 6:16 a.m. April 18, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born Sept. 24, 1928, in Celina to August and Lorena Huelsman Stelzer. On Jan. 6, 1948, he married Opal L. "Bonnie" Harris, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Richard (Tammy), Columbus, Dennis, Mason, and John (Georgia) Bryan; a daughter, Connie (John) Watson, Dayton; four brothers, Robert (Ilene) and Thomas (Pat), all of Coldwater, Kenneth, Kon City, Kan., and Ralph (Nikki), Celina; three sisters, Evelyn (Roger) Bechdolt and Alice Dirksen, all of Celina, and Kathryn (Thomas) Hendrick, Coldwater; and nine grandchildren. He retired from the former New Idea plant after 32 years, having worked as the head of production central. He was a 1946 graduate of Immaculate Conception School and a member of the Mercer County Elks, Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, all of Celina. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Brenberger officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery. Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday and 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Contributions can be made to the Heart Association or church endowment fund. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Erma Stelzer Erma Stelzer, 76, 7833 Riley Road, Celina, died at 8:40 a.m. April 17, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born July 18, 1931, in Lima, to Albert and Erma Opal Springer Denney. On June 26, 1949, she married Merle Stelzer, who survives. Other survivors are five sons, Timothy D., Swanton, Randy M., Wapakoneta, Terry (Patricia) and Steve, all of Lima, and Patrick (Jennifer), Missouri City, Texas; two daughters, Anne (Mike) Opperman, Anna, and Cindy (Bob) Jolliff; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. A 1949 graduate of South High School, Lima, she was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Charles Eagle officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Contributions can be made to the Mendon Park committee Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Paul W. Highley Paul W. Highley, 81, 7872 Howick Road, Celina, died at 5:45 p.m. April 14, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Rockford, to Paul A. and Thelma Pearl McClintock Highley. On Sept. 29, 1956, he married Joanne Craft, who survives. Other survivors are three sons, Larry of Celina, Dave (Judy) and Bevan (Darlene), all of St. Marys; two daughters, Kim of Celina, and Marcia of Pennville, Ind.; two sisters, Sharon (Gary) Walls, Mercer, and Shirley (Lloyd) Prichard, Van Wert; eight grandchildren, one stepgrandchild, 14 great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Deceased are two grandchildren. He retired from Tractors Inc., Celina and Rockford Stone Co. and was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church. Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Revs. Kenneth Baker and Tim Clutter officiating. Burial is in Mercer Memory Gardens. Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to the Celina Food Pantry, Mercer Methodist Church or Mount Zion Church, Rockford. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: J. Philip Moore J. Philip Moore, 87, 118 N. Walnut St., Celina, died at 11:22 a.m. April 8, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born Nov. 1, 1920, in College Corner, to Rueben and Bessie Flora Moore. He married Ann Buttery, who died Nov. 30, 2000. Survivors are three daughters, Pam (Fred) Hirschfeld and Karen (Bill) Werntz, all of Celina, and Susan (Lee) Simon, Salem; 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Kenneth and Roger; and a sister Margirette. He worked as a teacher at Celina High School for 30 years and founded the former WMER radio station, now known as WKKI, Celina. He was a member of Celina American Legion and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the South Pacific. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Randy McKinney officiating. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Calling is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with military rites following the service. Contributions can be made to the State of the Heart Hospice. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Sarah Gene Stephenson Sarah Gene Stephenson, 84, 944 Tama Road, Rockford, died at 8:47 p.m. April 6, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Mercer County, to Albert and Ethel Monroe Harrison. On April 20, 1947, she married Richard Stephenson, who survives. Other survivors are three sons, Tom (Judy) and David (Charlene), all of Rockford, and Mark (Twyla), Lake Forest, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A brother, Donald Harrison, and a sister, Lilian Shively, are deceased. She was a homemaker, a 1942 graduate of Celina High School and a member of Chattanooga United Methodist Church. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Steve Oliver officiating. Burial is at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Contributions can be made to the church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: William J. Hoenie William J. Hoenie, 92, 5659 Miller Road, Celina, died at 1:30 p.m. April 6, 2008, at his residence. He was born Sept. 19, 1915, in Mercer County, to Carl J. and Freda Clott Hoenie. On Feb. 15, 1974, he married M. Eleanore Sandkuhl, who survives. Other survivors are three sons, Marvin R., Celina, and Donald Eugene and Raydell, both of Clarksville, Tenn.; three stepsons, James E. Johns, St. Marys, Larry W. (Patty) Johns, Moulton, and Roger D. (Terry) Johns, Auburn Hills, Mich.; a sister, Margaret Yahl, St. Marys; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, 14 stepgrandchildren and 30 stepgreat-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Robert; a sister, Bernice Vermillion; and two stepgrandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina, and Hopewell Grange, He served as a Hopewell Township trustee and a Mercer County Fair Board member for many years. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Paul Baglien officiating. Burial is at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Calling is one hour prior to the service at the church. Contributions can be made to the church or Grand Lake Hospice. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Merle D. Black Merle D. Black, 70, 431 E. Fulton St., Celina, died at 1:40 p.m. April 4, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born June 13, 1937, in Poe, Ind., to George and Wilma Thompson Black. In Jan., 1970, he married Janice Davis, who survives. Other survivors are two sons, Mike (Rosanna), Greenville, Pa., and Chuck (Kristine), Rockford; a daughter, Kristine (Mike) Durnell, Celina; a stepson, Brett (Michelle) Riley, Celina; a sister, Patricia (Gerald) Hoblet, Decatur, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Ellen and Gloria, both of Rockford; and 10 grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Ray and Don; and a sister, Eileen Fleming. He was a retired tool and die maker for the former Huffy Corporation, Celina, and Chrysler Corporation, Van Wert. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Celina and Rockford, The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Celina and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina. He was a 1955 graduate of Willshire High School. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. James Richter officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens. Calling is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Doris (Cattell) Kay Todd Doris (Cattell) Kay Todd, 69, of St. Marys, OH died a 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008.  She was born October 15, 1938 in Allen County, OH to Dale and Lucille (O’Leary) Cattell who both preceded her in death.  She married John W. Todd Sr. who preceded her in death on January 17, 1995.  They were married for 36 years. Survivors are three sons, Rex Store, Fort Wayne, IN, Mark (Tammy) Todd, Celina,  and John (Brenda) Todd Jr., St. Marys;  seven daughters, Vickie (Robert) Ryan, St. Marys, OH, Chris Todd, Texas, Kim (Terry) Leonard, Wapak, OH, Patricia (Kevin) Barker, Wren, OH, Pamela (AJ) Rockwood, St.Marys, OH, Kelly Drummond, St. Marys, and Michele Gibson, Wapak, OH; one sister; Marjorie June Cattell, Lima, OH; 29 grandchildren and 25 great grand children. She was also preceded in death by one son, Dale Eugene Todd; 2 brothers, Merlin and Delmar Cattell; two grandsons, James and Bobby Vires; and one great grandson Jonah Cornell. Doris was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.  She will be deeply missed by all. Visitation hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2008, in the Cisco Funeral Home of St. Marys, located at 1175 E. Greenville Rd.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Head, officiating Burial will be follow after the service in Green Lawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, OH.  Contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice or to the family Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Delbert L. Piper Delbert L. Piper, 70, 10635 Celina-Mendon Road, Mendon, died at 8:08 a.m. March 20, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born July 21, 1937, in Neptune, to Lowell "Bud" and Ada Martin Piper. On Feb. 10, 1973, he married Beverly Christian, who survives. Other survivors are four sons, Randy and Rodney (Theresa), all of Celina, Rex (Teri), Rockford, and Travis (Misty), Mendon; a brother, Kurt, Neptune; two grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Deceased is a son, Rob. He retired from General Dynamics, Lima, and was a 1955 graduate of Celina High School. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Revs. Randy Christian and Tim Clutter officiating. Burial is at Mendon Cemetery, Mendon. Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: James H. Fischer James H. Fischer, 65, 3601 state Route 703, Lot 2, Celina, died at 2:05 p.m. March 7, 2008 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1942, in Dayton, to Charles R. and Margaret Clegg Fischer. On June 3, 1976, he married Barbara Carey Jenkins, who survives. Other survivors area two stepsons, Tim (Linda) Carey, Celina, and Rick (Diane) Carey, Dale City, Va.; three stepdaughters, Tina (Ronald) Smith, Celina, Vicki (Mike) Phillips, Greenville, and Julie (Jim) McDonald, Troy, Mich.; two brothers, Kenneth, Celina, and Robert, Fairborn; four sisters, Patricia Dilworth, Huber Heights, Mary Troilo of Florida, Carol (Virgil) Downing, Kettering, and Linda (Mike) Wallace, Celina; and 34 stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers Charles L. and Louis. He retired after 35 years from Carter Lumber, Celina. He was a graduate of Kiser High School, Dayton. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at Live Oak Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date. Calling is 2-4 Friday at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: George Schroyer, Jr. George Schroyer Jr., 73, 5711 Fast Road, Celina, died at 6:45 p.m. March 9, 2008, at home. He was born Nov. 26, 1934, in Wabash, to George D. and Virginia Brinkman Schroyer. On May 14, 1957, he married Marie Homan, who survives. Other survivors are three sons, Dave (Toni), Celina, Mark (Deb), Coldwater, and Craig (Pam), Mendon; three daughters, Cindy (Tom) Schatzer, Rockford, Lisa (Roger) Craft, Covington and Tonya (Kent) Merrick, Paddock Lake, Wisc.; and a sister, Rosalie (Paul) Nininger, Columbus. He was self employed, working with Schroyer Trucking, Celina, secretary of the American Truck Historial Society, Kansas City, Mo., past treasurer of the Mercer County Historical Society and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Brenberger officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m.Thursday at the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Cancer Society or the Celina Area Visiting Nurses. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: S. Shirlene Harden S. Shirlene Harden, 72, of 324 Greenville Rd., St. Marys, OH died at 3:25 pm on March 6, 2008 at her residence.  She was born March 23, 1935 on the family farm in Montezuma, OH to Oma I. Sr. and Mary Pearl (Gilmore) Selby who preceded her in death.  On September 18, 1954 she married Donald W. Harden who preceded her in death on July 4, 1985.  They were married for 31 years. Survivors are two sons, Michael W. (Lori) Harden, St. Marys and David R. Harden, Wapakoneta; 4 daughters, Nannette (Timothy) Swickrath, Lima, Karen Hoel, St. Marys, Karol Harden, St. Marys and Julie Harden, St. Marys;  one brother, Roger G. (Jane) Selby, Celina; 2 sisters, Carolyn Pummell Findlay, OH and Elizabeth Rohler, Centerville, OH;  9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; and long time family friend, Jean Bates, Celina. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Isaac W. Selby, Robert L. Selby and Oma I. Selby Jr.; and one sister, Gloria M. Selby. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys, St. Marys Eagles, St. Marys American Legion and St. Marys VFW. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.  Shirlene's career included 25 years at the St. Marys City Tax Office where she retired and later worked as a teller at the Mercer Savings Bank. Shirlene enjoyed, reading, playing cards and dice, watching movies, crocheting, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was also a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.  She will be deeply missed by all. Visitation hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2008, in the Cisco Funeral Home of St. Marys, located at 1175 E. Greenville Rd.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Head, officiating Burial will be at a later date in Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice.  Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Iris Rodgers Iris Rodgers, 95, of 6554 Gause Road, Celina, died at 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at her residence. She was born March 4, 1912, in Elwood, Ind., a daughter of Cecil and Pearl (Smith) Reel, and they preceded her in death. On Jan. 30, 1942, she married James Rodgers, and he preceded her in death Jan. 23, 2000. She is survived by four children, Karen (Hubert) Granger of Unionport, John (Norma) Rodgers of Celina, Brian (Davelyn) Rodgers of Yuma, Ariz., and Warren (Belinda) Rodgers of Celina; a brother; a sister; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sisters; four brothers; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with family members officiating. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, and from 10 to 10:30 a.m., Monday, before services. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: David “Dave” Donovan Sr. David “Dave” Donovan Sr., 58, of 751 Deford St., Celina, died at 4:23 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 6, 1950, in Celina, a son of Paul and Alberta Rabdeau Donovan Sr. His mother, Alberta Stallings, survives in Celina, and his father preceded him in death. He is also survived by three sons, Scott Hayes of Decatur, Ind., David Donovan Jr., of Celina, and Damien Donovan of Lima; two brothers; two sisters-in-law; two sisters; two brothers-in-law; and a grandchild. He was also preceded in death by two brothers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with the Rev. Steve Howell officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Heart and Lung Association. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Terry T. Dahms Terry T. Dahms, 64, 125 Ada St., Celina, died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 15, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Cause of death was not listed. He was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Ft. Wayne to Bernard and Agnes Campbell Dahms. His father survives in Columbia City, Ind. Other survivors are two sons, Steven, Manchester, N.H. and Brian, Dover, N.H.; two daughters, Kelly, Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Nichole, New Hampshire; a companion, Eileen Kraner, Celina, four brothers, Gregory, Churubusco, Ind., Michael, Jacksonville, N.C., Matthew, Columbia City, Ind. and Nicholas, Waterloo, Ind.; a sister, Sandra Wierauch, Columbia City, Ind.; and four grandchildren. He was a retired quality control worker. No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Marcella K. Siebert Marcella K. Siebert, 80, 8985 Hellwarth Road, Celina, died Feb. 13, 2008, at her home. She was born March 28, 1927, in Mercer County, to Edgar and Cora Hoenie Frahm. On Aug. 21, 1954, she married Lee A. Siebert, who died Oct. 9, 2003. Surviving are four daughters, Ruth (William) Evers, Coldwater, Pat Siebert and Linda (Ron) Hoying, all of Celina, and Marie (Mike) Rose, Versailles; a sister, Marilyn Frahm, Celina; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Deceased is a brother, John. She was retired from Hecht Insurance, Celina, and worked as a pollworker for the Mercer County Board of Elections. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Hopewell Township, Celina, where she served as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher and education secretary for WELCA, a women's organization of the church. She was a 1945 graduate of Celina High School. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Debra L. Domeier officiating. Burial is at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Contributions can be made to the church. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Carl “Pete” G. Wissman Carl “Pete” G. Wissman, 83, 2100 Celina Rd. Lot 16, St. Marys, died at 4:55 am February 14, 2008 at the St. Marys Living Center in St. Marys.  He was born October 12, 1924 in New Bremen, Ohio, to Gustave and Ida (Waterman) Wissman who precede him in death .  On December 23, 1945 he married Janet Ruth Titus, who survives.  They were married for 62 years. Survivors are three daughters, Karen (David) Emerson, Wapakoneta, OH, Sharon (Robert) Post, St. Marys, OH, and Theresa (Jon) Stahler Wapakoneta, OH; special friends Charles and Judy Cooper, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol S. Roth; a son in law, Al Roth; a granddaughter, Suzanne Carpenter; one sister Bruenhilda W. Hoel; and one brother, Harold Wissman. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in St. Marys, St. Marys Legion, and St. Marys Eagles Post 767.  He was a member of the original VFW clown unit as “Tony the Tiger”. During his lifetime, Pete retired from Good Year after 32 years of employment and was a 1942 graduate from New Bremen High School.  He also served his country in the United States Army during WWII.  In 1943 he was captured by the German army and held as a POW for 15 months.  Pete was very active in sports; he coached and umpired Pony League and American Legion Youth baseball.  In addition, he also loved golfing, bowling, fishing and playing soft ball. He was also a devoted husband and father.  He will be deeply missed by all. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 -4 and 6-8 on Friday February 15, 2008 in the Cisco Funeral Home of St. Marys.  Located at 1175 E. Greenville Rd.  The American Legion will hold services at 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church in St. Marys with the Rev. Keith Kivlin officiating.  Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the Church Building Fund or The American Heart Association. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Carol Pierstorff Carol Pierstorff, 68, 125 Lakeland Blvd., Celina, died at 4:35 p.m. Feb. 6, 2008, at Colonial Nursing Home, Rockford. She was born May 13, 1939, in Mercer County, to Victor Leroy and Beulah Gehm Pierstorff. Surviving is a son, Scott (Christine) Pierstorff, Celina; a brother, Jim (Rose) Pierstorff, Rockford; and two grandchildren. She retired from the former Huffy Bicycle Co., Celina, and was a 1957 graduate of Parkway High School and a member of the Parkway Boosters. Services are 10:30 Saturday at the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to the State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice. Click here to leave a message for the family!