Dottie Ketchum

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 5:54AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Dottie Ketchum

Dottie D. Ketchum, 86, of Rockford, died Jan. 2, 2007, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford.
She was born May 12, 1920, in Gomer, to William and Bessie McClane McOwen.
Survivors are a son, Terry (Carrie), Rockford; a sister, Jayne (Robert) Zuber, Elida; and three grandchildren.

Deceased are three brothers, Clyde, Don,and Kermit McOwen; and two sisters, Zelma Young and Doris Klein.

She was a homemaker. .
Private family services were held Wednesday at Ottawa River Church Cemetery, Rimer. Favorite scriptures were read by Carrie Ketchum.

Condolences can be sent at www.ketchamripleyfh@earthlink.net.

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