Christi with her husband Michael Wagner.

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Marriage Record, Defiance County, OH

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Record of Marriage to Cleona Sarka, Defiance County, OH

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Marriage record, Defiance County, OH

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Burial monument, St Anthony Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam, OH

Obituary:
Vernice A. Ellerbrock, 82, of Cairo, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2000 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1917 in Cairo to Carl and Mary Jane VanBuskirk ) Vance. She married Ralph F. Ellerbrock, and he died Dec. 31, 1984. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Mikesell. Mrs. Ellerbrock was a registered nurse. She was a member of Cairo United Church of Christ and VFW Post 1275 Auxiliary, Lima: She graduated in 1940 from St. Rita's School of Nursing, Lima. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, the Rev. Gordon Kleiner officiat-ing. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Columbus Grove. Visitation will be held two hours before services Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or St. Rita's Hospice.
- Findlay Courier, 19 Feb 2000

Burial headstone, Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, OH

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1940 Census, Wayne Twp, Auglaize, OH

Burial marker, Preston Cemetery, Alger, Hardin, OH

Obituary:
Arthur Steele, 72, of 776 Brice, died 6:15 p.m. Friday in St. Rita's Hospital after being a patient there.
Born in Kenova, W. Va., April 3, 1896, he was the son of Simpson and Mary Steele.
He was formerly employed at the Lima State Hospital and was a World War I veteran.
Survivors include two sons, Willis of Sidney and Paul of 628 S. Metcalf; three daughters, Mrs. Jasper (Fay) Collins of Rt. 5, Mrs. Max (Joan) Tomasi of Toledo and Mrs. James (Bernice) Cooney of 776 Brice; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services are incomplete at Chiles and Sons - Laman West Wayne Street Chapel, where friends may call after 7 tonight.
- The Lima News, Saturday, August 10, 1968, page 4

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1940 Census, Wayne Twp, Auglaize, OH

Burial marker, Preston Cemetery, Alger, Hardin, OH

News Items:
Julie Bassitt, 56, and Michael Bassitt, 61, died during an alleged murder-suicide at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 2 at 525 Prospect Ave., Lima.
Few Details In Ohio Murder/Suicide
"LIMA, OH - Lima police have identified two persons found dead in a Prospect Avenue home Monday, and have labeled their deaths as homicide-suicide.
"They were 61 year old Michael Bassitt and his 56-year-old wife, Julie. One of the Bassett's is the 5th homicide victim of the year in the Allen County city.
"Police would not disclose which one of the deceased was the murder victim or which spouse did the shooting.
"An autopsy is scheduled Thursday in Toledo."
- source unknown

Obituary:
Julie A. Bassitt, 56, died Nov. 2, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 27, 1953, in Ottawa to Howard E. and Marie T. Ellerbrock Heffley. Her father preceded her in death. Her mother, Marie Wehrly, survives in Lima. On Oct. 30, 1971, she married Michael R. Bassitt, who died Nov. 2, 2009. They were married for 38 years.
Mrs. Bassitt was a homemaker. She never knew a stranger and everyone was her friend, regardless of the situation. She never missed a celebration. She was always ready for a laugh, a joke, a hug or just to talk. When she was healthy, or her legs were ready, she would be out shopping till she dropped. She loved to listen to music and karaoke. She always gave a positive thought to any situation. She loved her family, was her grandsons' biggest fan and she enjoyed watching them play sports. Anything her family needed, she would provide. She also enjoyed playing bingo and watching the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Survivors also include two daughters, Shelly R. (Scott Neff) Bassitt, of Lima, and Cathy M. (Brian Upshaw Sr.) Bassitt, of Elida; three grandchildren, Dre White, B.J. Upshaw and Kayla Neff; a brother, Bud (Vicki) Wehrly, of Bluffton; a stepbrother, Jeff Leatherman; two sisters, Vicki (Jerry) Deal, of Zanesfield, and Tina Porter, of Lima; two stepsisters, Linda (Dennis) Baker and Tina Smith, both of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Tom Wehrly.
Joint services with her husband will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel. Richard McKeever III will officiate. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or the family.
- Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lima, OH

Obituary:
Michael R. Bassitt, 61, died Nov. 2, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Lima to Robert and Mary Catherine Musser Bassitt, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 30, 1971, he married Julie A. Bassitt, who died Nov. 2, 2009. They were married for 38 years.
Mr. Bassitt retired from Ford Motor Co. Lima Engine Plant after 35 years. He enjoyed everything outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was considered a master craftsman. He could always be found socializing at the bait shop and reservoir or taking pictures of wildlife. He would always be there any time, anywhere to lend a hand or to listen and answer any questions. He loved being with family and friends. He loved his grandsons with all of his heart and loved to watch them play sports. He was not only their ?Pa Pa? but their father figure. He also loved to watch sports, especially The Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.
Survivors include two daughters, Shelly R. (Scott Neff) Bassitt, of Lima, and Cathy M. (Brian Upshaw Sr.) Bassitt, of Elida; three grandchildren, Dre White, B.J. Upshaw and Kayla Neff; a brother, Bob (Jayne) Bassitt, of Northwood; four sisters, Carol (Don) Williams, of Lima, Linda Dearth, of Ada, and Pat Miller and Mary (Tom) Gerdeman, both of Columbus Grove; and a sister-in-law, Marge Bassitt, of Findlay.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Bassitt; a brother-in-law, George Miller; paternal grandparents, William and Elzora Heffner Bassitt, who raised him from a young age; and an aunt, Ruth Starr.
Joint services with his wife will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel. Richard McKeever III will officiate. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery.
- Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lima, OH

Obituary:
LIMA � Deborah Anne Neff, age 65, passed away with her loving family by her side at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Deb was born February 28, 1950 in Lima, to the late Richard and Mary Lou (Duebler) McKeever Sr. On November 15, 1969 she married Robert L. "Bub" Neff, who survives in Lima. They just celebrated 46 wonderful years of marriage.
She was a 1968 graduate of Lima Senior High School. Deb had worked several years at Eastgate Hallmark and was a member of Lima Mennonite Church. She was an excellent cook, who enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband and family. Her most beloved pastime was spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved supporting her grandchildren in school, athletic and extra curricular activities.
Deb and Bob were blessed with three children: Robin L. (Jason) Kauffman of West Liberty, Scott L. (Shelly) Neff of Lima, David W. (Angela) Neff of Lima; seven grandchildren, Alyssa Kauffman, Isaac Kauffman, Dre White, Kayla Neff, Aidan Neff, Ashton Neff, and Delaney Neff.
Other survivors include two sisters and a brother, Pamela (Roger) Wireman of Lima, Karen Sue Latham of Lima and Richard "Dick" (Linda) McKeever, Jr. of Lima, several brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, extended family and special friends.
Services will begin 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2015 at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL. Richard McKeever III will officiate the services. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association
-Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Lima, OH