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
Friday, January 2nd, 2015
Norma High
Norma Marie High, 86, Celina, died at 12:33 p.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
She was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Burkettsville, to August W. and Marie Koesters Post. On Sept. 23, 1952, she married Jack High, who died March 14, 2011.
Surviving are two sons, Christopher (Elisabeth) High, St. Marys, and James (Mary Jo) High, Russia; four daughters, Deborah (Leon) Gearhart, Bryan, Paula (Tom) Casad, Celina, Rebecca (Steve) Jones, Celina, and Jeannie High, West Milton; two brothers, Gerald (Dorothy) Post, Lincoln, Neb., and Don (Carol) Post, Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Ruth Reinhard, Tipp City, Wilma (Fred) Quarin, Centerville, and Carol (Ralph) Art, Hicksville; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She retired from Casad Mfg. after 10 years and Gibbons Hospital after 30 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and its Altar Rosary Society.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, the Rev. Kenneth Alt officiating. Burial is at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the IC Endowment Fund.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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