Phyllis Griesdorn

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 10:24AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 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 noon EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 8:22AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Gusty southwest winds will become westerly this afternoon. The strong winds and the recently fallen snow is resulting in some blowing and drifting snow, especially across rural and open areas. This may result in rapid changes in road conditions over short distances. Motorists should exercise extra caution.

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

Phyllis Griesdorn

Phyllis (Roessner) Griesdorn, age 84 of Coldwater, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater.

She was born on August 24, 1939, in Coldwater to the late Sylvester and June (Tobin) Roessner.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Davenport in 1965 and second husband, David Griesdorn in 1985.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Connie Henderson of Celina; Terry and Teresa Davenport of Odon, Ind; Dave and Paula Griesdorn of Coldwater; Dean and Ellen Griesdorn of Coldwater; and Anita and Mike Rammel of Montezuma; and daughter-in-law, Kay Davenport of Kentucky. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren and siblings and in-laws, Sandra Roessner of New Knoxville, and Sylvia Meyer of Minster.

Phyllis was also preceded in death by her daughter Lori Davenport, son Daniel Davenport, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frank & Carrie Griesdorn, two great-grandsons, son-in-law Dave Henderson, siblings and in-laws, Donald Roessner, Linus Meyer, Anna Rita and Virgil Huelskamp, and Paul Griesdorn.

Phyllis was proud of her large family and enjoyed giving her time to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed many years of crocheting blankets.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. A private family service will follow.

Condolences for the family may be expressed at hogenkampfh.com.

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