Obituaries

Gerald L. “Jerry” Joseph, 64, died on Friday, Aug. 7, at 3:34 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Sept. 17, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to John “Buck” Joseph, Jr. and Goldie (Courtright) Breece. His father survives in Arizona. His mother is deceased and dad, Robert (Vicki) Breece survives in Lakeview. On May 20, 1996, he married Kathy L. Mann and she survives in Harrod.

Jerry retired as an electrician from Continental Plastics, Lima, and DTR Manufacturing, Bluffton. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533. 

Robert "Bob" Phillip Strohl, 57, died Aug. 7, 2015 at his residence. Robert was born May 4, 1958, in Hammond, Ind., to Phillip and Donna (Austgen) Strohl.

Bob had worked as a construction worker. 

Survivors include his father Phillip Strohl of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a brother Richard (Laura Lee) Strohl of North Judson, Indiana; two sisters Christine (Peter) Claire of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kelly (Brian) Clum of Ada, Ohio; two sons Shawn R. Strohl of Whiting, Indiana, Nicholas Strohl of North Judson, Indiana; and two daughters Angela (Eric) Michaels of Wanatah, Indiana and Amanda Strohl of Valparaiso, Indiana.

Charles Junior Click, 45, died on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 at 6:40 p.m. at his residence in Kenton.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to Charles D. Click and Barbara (Layne) Click Kalb. His father preceded him in death and his mother and step father, Jim Kalb survive in Forest. He was formerly married to Rhonda Sprague.

Charles was a self-employed carpenter. He formerly worked at Trinity Industries, Lima. He belonged to fishing and hunting clubs.

Rosella L. Underwood, 97, died on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at 7:47 a.m. at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

She was born on April 19, 1918, in Wapakoneta, to Ed and Grace (Jackson) Werling who preceded her in death. On June 15, 1944, she married Richard Underwood and he died on May 30, 1989.

Rosella was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Ada. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Altar & Rosary Society. Rosella was a member of the VFW Post #9381 Women’s Auxiliary of Ada.

Marjorie I. Creps, 82, died on Thursday, July 30 at 11 p.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on October 16, 1932 in Bluffton to Irwin I. and Dora D. (Barns) Shilling who preceded her in death. She married Donald D. Creps and he died on October 23, 2006.

Marjorie retired from Richland Manor where she worked as a nurse. She was a member of the Westminster United Methodist Church, Westminster.

Surviving are her children: Stephen (Becky) Creps of Lima, Stephanie (John) Parker of New Port Richey, FL and Susan (Louis) Fry of St. Marys; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Bowdle.

Arizona Collingsworth, age 89, died Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Lost Creek Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Lima.

She was born on August 31, 1925 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Jack and Della (Montgomery) Risner, who preceded her in death. She married Ottis Collingsworth on March 6, 1948 and he died on July 16, 1997.

Arizona was a homemaker. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church and a member of the Women’s Ministry of the church. Arizona served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.

Pages