Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006
Helen Verhoff
Helen L. Verhoff, 86, of Columbus Grove, died at 9:10 a.m. Oct. 10, 2006, at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa.
She was born Dec. 14, 1919, in Rockport, to Joseph and Mary Riepenhoff Lucke. On March 1, 1938, she married Amos H. Verhoff, who died Oct. 25, 1992.
Survivors are five sons, Ivan (Lena), Daniel (Mary Kay) and Michael A. (Kim), all of Columbus Grove, William A. (Monica), Columbus, and Ronald (Grace), Lima; four daughters, Alice (Robert) Palte, Glandorf, Marjorie (Larry) Tabler and Judy (Gary) Kirst, all of Columbus Grove, and Mary Beth (Randy) Diller, Fort Recovery; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Deceased are a brother, Carl Lucke; a sister, Alice Broecker; and three grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Parish Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Parish Altar Rosary, American Legion Post #516 Auxiliary, Senior Citizens, Lord's Pantry and the Pinochle Club, all of Columbus Grove.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Ron Warnimont officiating. Burial is at a later date in the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Ottawa. A family altar rosary service is 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to St. Anthony's School or Lord's Pantry, both in Columbus Grove, or Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa.
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