Geneva Dues

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.

Thursday, June 4th, 2026

Geneva Dues

Geneva M. Dues, age 105, of St. Henry, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

She was born March 7, 1921, in Chickasaw, Ohio, to the late Joseph & Eleanore (Clune) Hein. On November 27, 1941, she married William H. "Bill" Dues Jr. Bill & Geneva were married for 36 years, until his passing on August 2, 1978.

Geneva is the last of her generation of her and Bill's families. She is survived by six nieces and nephews on the Hein side of the family, Darrell Hein, Phyllis Lewis, Ron Eyink, Pam Meyer, Michael Eyink, and Doug Hein, and numerous nieces and nephews from the Dues side of the family.

In addition to her parents and her husband Bill, Geneva is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws: Ernest & Clarina Hein, Alice & Dennis Eyink, Dennis & Alice Hein, Cyril & Kate Dues, Carl "Kite" & Katy Dues, Edgar & Mary Dues, Mark & Shirely Dues, Florence & Wayne Snider, Alice & Hollis Cromwell, Alma & Tom Osterfeld, and Elvira & Don Mueret, and her father and mother-in-law, William Sr. & Anna Dues.

Geneva grew up in Chickasaw and graduated high school. She worked for 40 years at the former Buckeye Overall Company in Coldwater. She was a long-time member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Altar Rosary Sodality at the church. Geneva was also a member of the St. Henry Legion Auxiliary as well as the Coldwater VFW Auxiliary. She was a dedicated volunteer and helped for many hours organize and sell at the Senior Citizens Garage Sale in Celina. She also loved to travel and had been to many different places all around the world. Geneva stayed active living at home by herself up until the last couple of years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 8, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Following the funeral mass burial will take place in St. Henry Cemetery.

Friends and family may call from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

Those wishing to honor Geneva's memory may consider doing so by making a memorial contribution to the Mercer County Council on Aging.

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

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