Donald Ickes Sr.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 9:00AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Donald Ickes Sr.

Donald William Ickes Sr., 53, St. Marys, died Jan. 10, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

He was born Oct. 2, 1958, in Lima, to John Phillip Ickes and Helen Smart. His mother and stepfather, Dale Carlson, survive in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are five children, Donald W. (Erica) Ickes, Washington Crossing, Pa., Heather L. (Chad) Gibbs, Williamsburg, Va., Saleasha M. (Scott) Krogman, Celina, Matthew Ickes, St. Marys, and Brandon Ickes, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three siblings Patty (Lynnie) Tingler, Wapakoneta, Peggy Deal, Wapakoneta, and Frank (Cindy) Ickes, Lake City, Tenn.; and five grandsons.

Deceased are a brother, Bob Ickes, and a sister, Pamela Ickes.

Prior to becoming disabled, he had worked as a painter in the construction industry.

Services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Marys, the Rev. Ed Ingraham officiating.

Calling is 2 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.

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