Robert Hobkirk

Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 12:53AM EDT until July 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1253 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Tama and Neptune.

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

Robert Hobkirk

Robert L. Hobkirk, 76, of Ft. Jennings died 11:43 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born October 6, 1941 in Osage, Iowa. On May 8, 1998 he married Jeannie Mathew, and she survives in Ft. Jennings.

Also surviving are four children: Lisa (Kirk) Emerson, Mike (Suzie) Hobkirk, LaVonne (Pat) Wolfe, and Mark Hobkirk, all of Iowa and stepson T.J. Mathew of Fresno, California; one brother: Don (Eunice) Hobkirk of Gainsville, TX, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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