Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Catherine Brandt
Catherine Leigh Brandt, 57, 5681 Brock-Cosmos Road, Versailles, died at 5:05 p.m. Oct. 13, 2008, as a result of an auto accident in Darke County.
She was born Dec. 25, 1950, in Celina, to Willard and Norma Jean Uncapher Stienecker. Her mother survives in Montezuma. Her father died Feb. 22, 2008. On Jan. 20, 1968, she married Michael Oliver "Sasssanelli" Brandt, who died Oct. 13, 2008.
Other survivors are three sons, Doug, Versailles, Dale (Sherry), Connersville, Ind., and Dean (Britney), Richmond, Ind.; three brothers, Ken (Debra) Stienecker, Coldwater, David and Michael (Lena) Stienecker, all of Celina; a sister Patti (Pat) Gariety, Celina; and two grandchildren.
She was a seamstress and worked at the Wooden Spoon, Greenville. She was a graduate of Celina High School.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, the Rev. Bruce Crane officiating. Burial is at Ellis Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday after 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to an education fund for the grandchildren.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkamp.com.
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