Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
33° 33° light Wed 40° Wed 40° chance 21° 21° chance Thu 28° Thu 28° chance
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
Roberta Grothause
Roberta "Bert" Grothause, 73, Naples, Fla., passed away Feb. 16, 2014, surrounded by her family.
She was married March 22, 1958, in Celina, to Raymond Barry Grothause.
She is survived by her husband, Barry; children, Timothy (Jean) Grothause, Tampa, Fla., Thomas (Judy) Grothause, San Diego, Calif., Iosefa (Traci Grothause) Leapai, Orlando, Fla., and Todd Grothause, Punta Gorda, Fla.; grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Holly, David, Nicole, Connor and Leah Grothause, and Noah and Selina Leapai; siblings, Robert (Gloria) Bruce, Ctr Ossipee, N.H., Richard (Lyn) Loughridge, Celina, Donald (Ethel) Ponstler, Rockford, and Hugh Mosher, Sacramento, Calif.
Donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Fuller Funeral Home, Naples.
Online condolences may be given at fullernaples.com.
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