Dolores Bensman

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 1258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Anna, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Botkins, Hardin, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Montra, Newbern, Lake Loramie State Park, Maplewood, Mccartyville, Swanders, and Bloom Center.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 87 and 107.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 12:48PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Dolores Bensman

Dolores E. Bensman age 89 of Minster, Ohio died on January 30, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster, Ohio.

She was born on September 30, 1926 in McCartyville, Ohio to the late Bernard & Anna Marie (Baumer) Hoying. She married Harold "Bud" Bensman on October 14, 1950 in McCartyville and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2006.

She is survived by children: Ann & John Halpin, Powell, Ohio, Marjorie & Scott Barnheiser, Hilliard, Ohio, Christine & Alan Farr, Minster, Ohio, Donna & James Smith, Buxton, Maine, grandchildren Matthew, Elizabeth, Mark & Molly, Michael & Brittany, Alyson, Joshua, Katherine, Carrie & Bob, Kelli, Kurtis & Annette, Ian and Daniel, great grandchildren: Ryan, Brendan, Garrett, Maci and Jack, brothers & sister; Bernard & Rita Hoying, Montezuma, Ohio, Wilber & Henrietta Hoying, McCartyville, Marilyn & Dennis Ross, Kettering, sister-in-law Janet Hoying.

She was preceded in death by a son Steven and an infant son William and a brother Wilfred.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, St. Monica Sodality, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Church Monitor, former member of the Resurrection Choir, Communion Distributor, Hospital Ministry, Senior Citizens of New Bremen, and Auglaize County Farm Bureau.

She was a 1944 graduate of Minster High School and she volunteered at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 and from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2016. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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