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Kathy Koontz Shepard

Submitted by amcintyre on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:09
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Kathy Koontz Shepard, 54, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at her home near Bluffton. She was born on March 14, 1956 to Jasper O. “Joe” and Mary (Schultz) Koontz in Bluffton, her mother survives. She married C. Mack Shepard on June 18, 1988 and he survives.
 
She is also survived by two sisters, Carol (Del) Heath, of rural Rawson, and Cherrie Koontz, of Bluffton; two stepdaughters, Tiffany Marie (Jose) Acosta, of Statesville, North Carolina, and Lillian Kay (Nelson) Van Pelt, of Baghdad, Iraq; three nephews, Dana (Heather) Koontz, of Harrod, Ohio, Lee Koontz, of Philadelphia, and Craig Koontz, of Toledo; sister-in-law, Pam (Doc) Eichholt, of Ottawa; two great-nieces; one great-nephew; and three step-grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Lynn Koontz.
 
Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Bluffton High School. She was also a former EMT-A with the Bluffton and Beaverdam EMS Units and a seamstress at the Cop Shop in Lima.
 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Visitation was Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery, Richland Twp., Allen County. Arrangement entrusted to Crates Funeral Home, Arlington (cousins of the deceased).
 
Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Rita’s Hospice, 959 West North Street, Lima, Ohio, 45805. Online condolences can be made via www.coldrencrates.com.

Edgar Eugene Wenger

Submitted by amcintyre on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 14:03
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Edgar Eugene Wenger, 77, of Bluffton, died April 7, 2010 at Bluffton Hospital.

He was born September 29, 1932 to Oscar and Frances “Fannie” Flythe Wenger in Bluffton. He married Rita Quillin Wenger on June 28, 1958 and she survives.

Mr. Wenger was a tradesman in machine repair. He retired from Dana Corporation, Lima. He was a member of the Local UAW #1765 and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bluffton. He had been a past member of the Bluffton Fire Department. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren playing sports at Bluffton High School and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed all of his family vacations, especially trips to Cedar Point. He was an avid card player. He was a 1950 Bluffton High School graduate.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Wenger, of Bluffton; sons, Chris (Rhonda) Wenger, of Bluffton, Eddie (Lisa) Wenger, of Bluffton, Tim (Angie) Wenger, of Bluffton; eight grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Steiner. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anna Marie Wenger.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bluffton. Father John Stites officiated. Visitation was Sunday, April 11, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Brian Wickham

Submitted by amcintyre on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 14:02
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Brian Wickham, 45, of Bluffton, died April 11, 2010 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was born April 9, 1965 to Jack and Sharon Connor Wickham in Findlay. He married Taunja Gould Wickham on March 25, 1983 and she survives.
 
Mr. Wickham was an account manager with Trisco Systems, Lima, and Shelter Products, Daphne, Alabama. He had owned and operated Wick’s Construction from 1997 to the present. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ, Ada. He was a member of ACN Telecommunications Network Marketing group, AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), Moose Lodge #698, Findlay. He enjoyed karaoke, coaching and playing softball, and boating.
 
He is survived by his wife, Taunja Wickham; daughters, Tiffany (Ray) Swink, of Richmond, Virginia, and Chelsea Wickham, of Lima; son, Eric Wickham, of Columbus; parents, Jack and Sharon Wickham, of Jenera; brothers, Brent (Connie) Wickham, of Findlay, and Keith (Lisa) Wickham, of Rainbow City, Alabama; sister, Michelle (Scott) Patterson, of Waterville, Ohio.
 
He was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Wickham.
 
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 17, at 11 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Rev. Brandon Mayden and Rev. Gus Guthrie officiated. Visitation was Friday, April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Fast Pitch Softball Team c/o Cory-Rawson Athletic Boosters or Bethel Church of Christ, Ada.
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