Imelda Puthoff

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

Imelda Puthoff

Imelda G. "Sis" Puthoff, age 97 of Chickasaw, died Monday, December 8, 2025, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

Sis was born February 21, 1928, in Carthagena to the late John & Bernadina (Wuebker) Stelzer. On May 28, 1949, she married Lawrence "Barney" Puthoff. Sis and Barney were married for 58 years until his passing on June 23, 2007.

Sis survived by two sons and their wives, Roger & Jeri Puthoff of Minster, and Jerry & Diane Puthoff of St. Henry. Other surviving family members include five grandchildren, Jamie & Matt Tipton, Jenna Puthoff, Kelly & C.J. Brookhart, Justin & Jessica Puthoff, and Corey & Megan Puthoff, step-grandchildren Amy & Ted Wissman, and Bryan Purpus, eight great grandchildren, Liam, Nora, Trey, Mackenna, Nolan, Colten, Myles, and Hank, and step-great grandchildren Taylor, Kaycie, Jacob, Jamison, Briley, and Isaiah, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Sis is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws: Corinne Stelzer, Elenora & Walter Shockman, Henry & Sally Stelzer, Ludwina & Albert Bergman, Florian & Alvira Stelzer, Willibald & Alma Stelzer, Francis Stelzer, Werner & Rosella Stelzer, Norbert & Adele Stelzer, Delphina & Irenus Quinter, Northburga 'Butch' & Elmer Geise, and John & Ruth Stelzer, her father and mother-in-law, Joe & Regina Puthoff, and in-laws: Herman & Loretta Bergman, Eddie & Alma Puthoff, Alvin Puthoff, Leander & Roseann Puthoff, Romie & Norma Buening.

Sis retired in 1988 from Marion Local Schools. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw and the Rosary Altar Sodality. Sis was a member and had served as a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 571 in Maria Stein. She was a volunteer with the Peace Makers at the Maria Stein Shrine, and helped to make blankets at Otterbein for children in foster care. Sis loved playing cards and was active with her card club for over 50 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, December 12, 2025, at Precious Blood Church in Chickasaw. Following the funeral mass, burial will take place in Precious Blood Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm on Thursday December 11, or from 9:00 to 9:45 am Friday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

Memorials may be made to EverHeart Hospice or the Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville.

Condolences for the family may be expressed in person or left at hogenkampfh.com.

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