Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Ethel Klosterman
Ethel Elizabeth Klosterman, 83, 85 W. Main St., Montezuma, died at 7:20 p.m. April 29, 2009, at her residence.
She was born June 8, 1925, in Montezuma to Joseph and Philomena Woelk Wilker. On June 9, 1945, she married LeRoy A. Klosterman, who died Oct. 17, 1972.
Surviving are four sons, Larry (Paula) Klosterman, Celina, James (Diana) Klosterman, Celina, Thomas (Donna) Klosterman, St. Marys, and David (Elaine) Klosterman, Celina; five daughters, Patty (Dennis) Etchen, Hicksville, Jean (Marvin) Chaney, Coldwater, Kathy (Don) Freeman, Celina, Carol (Bob) Bruggeman, Coldwater, and Debra (Charley) Steinbrunner, Celina; a brother, Clete (Clara) Wilker, Coldwater; a sister, Maryann Dorsten, Dayton; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Deceased are two sisters, Edna Shunck and Loretta Wilker; two brothers, Sylvester and Ray Wilker; a sister-in-law, Julianne Wilker; a brother-in-law, Adolph Dorsten; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, St. Marys, in 1985 after 30 years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, and the Ladies Sodality. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Dayton, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. James Dugal officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences can be sent to dick.hellwarth@verizonmail.com.
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