Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio
Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.
Kim W. Watkins
Apr 8, 2024
Kim W. Watkins, age 78, of Kelleys Island, passed away Monday April 8, 2024, at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, Huron.
She was born August 30, 1945, in Grand Rapids, MI, and graduated from Leelanau School in Glen Arbor, MI. She received her Bachelors' in Social Work from Kent State University.  Kim owned and operated the Island...
William D. Bell
Apr 5, 2024
William D. Bell, age 88, of Sandusky, passed away Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024, at The Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron.
He was born January 13, 1936, in Elco, PA, to John and Grace Bell. William served in the U.S. Army for 2 years of active duty and 4 years in the Army reserves; and was a...
Andrea (Ackerman) Kiser
Mar 16, 2024
Andrea (Ackerman) Kiser, age 58, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday night, March 16, 2024, at Admirals Pointe Nursing and Rehab, Huron.
She was born January 21, 1966, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1984, and received her LPN degree from EHOVE. Andrea held several factory jobs in Sandusky, including Prepared Foods and Industrial Nut;...
Jamie M. Artrip
Mar 1, 2024
Jamie M. Artrip, age 37, of Castalia, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 1, 2024, after courageously battling a long illness.
Jamie leaves behind two beautiful children, Eli and Bella Sanchez, and a wonderful mother, Georgia (Fields) Artrip. Jamie was a loving mother and daughter known for her vibrant spirit and unwavering devotion to...
Dorothy R. Thomas
Feb 29, 2024
Dorothy R. Thomas, age 79, of Bay View, passed away Thursday evening, February 29, 2024, in her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was born February 26, 1945, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School. Her most recent job was manager of the Bay View Center, and she was a full-time domestic caregiver to her family. ...
Rhonda M. Kaltenbach-Hartley
Feb 26, 2024
Rhonda M. Kaltenbach-Hartley, age 74, of Sandusky, passed away Monday evening, February 26, 2024, at home following a brief illness.
She was born February 23, 1950, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School. She worked as an administrative accountant for Hansen-Mueller. Rhonda loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed boating and going to...
Clayton J. Sullivan Ii
Feb 19, 2024
Clayton J. Sullivan II, age 38, of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 19, 2024, at his home.
He was born April 28, 1985, in Sandusky, and attending EHOVE career center, Milan. Clayton worked in construction as a roofer and he enjoyed collecting things and fixing them; he also liked riding his bicycle. He was a...
Herman K. Hillenbrand
Feb 14, 2024
Herman K. Hillenbrand, age 82, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Cleveland Metrohealth Hospital.
He was born May 24, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky St. Mary's Catholic School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army. He began working for Wally's Grocery and then the Pick and Pay, which switched names to...
Kade D. Miller
Feb 8, 2024
Kade D. Miller, age 37, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 8, 2024.
He was born May 28, 1986, in Ravenna, OH, and graduated from Rootstown High School in 2005. He worked for XPO logistics, Milan, and enjoyed playing video games; especially Call of Duty, listening to music; with Mac Miller being his favorite musician, playing...
Bonnie J. (House) Parker
Feb 1, 2024
Bonnie J. Parker, age 76, of Castalia, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2024, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.
She was born June 4, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from Perkins High School. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and attended the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, Sandusky. Bonnie worked for the...
Rick J. Cline
Jan 29, 2024
Rick J. Cline, age 66, of Sandusky, passed away Monday night, January 27, 2024, in Admiral's Pointe Nursing Home, Huron, following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 17, 1957, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky. ...
Walter R. Frisbee
Jan 27, 2024
Walter R. Frisbee, age 92, of Castalia, passed away Saturday evening, January 27, 2024, at Metro Health Hospital, Cleveland.
He was born December 30, 1931, in Hamilton, OH, and graduated from Hamilton High School. Walter served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Monroe...
Jeanette L. Smith
Jan 26, 2024
Jeanette Louise Smith, of Castalia, Ohio passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 26, 2024, after a beautiful life of 92 years.
Jeanette was born on January 13, 1932, to John and Della (Bluhm) Offenburg in Venice, Ohio. After graduating from Sandusky High School in 1949, Jeanette served as a homemaker, and school cook and retired...
Helen R. Dean
Jan 17, 2024
Helen R. Dean, age 91, formerly of Castalia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday afternoon, January 17, 2024, at the Wedgewood Estates, Mansfield, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born May 21, 1932, in Omar WV, to John and Icy Mae (Cook) Sostrich. Helen married Troy Dean on December 23, 1948, and were inseparable...
Debora A Moltz
Jan 14, 2024
Debora A. Moltz, age 66, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
She was born April 12, 1957, in Port Clinton, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1975. Debora was a self-employed house keeper for many years and enjoyed gardening and being outdoors in nature. She...
Louise K Ash
Jan 13, 2024
Louise K. Ash, age 94, of Milan, passed away peacefully Saturday night, January 13, 2024, at the Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk.
She was born December 18, 1929, in Prichard W.V., to Allen and Ada (Hall) Burris. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and playing guitar while listening to county music.
She is survived by her daughter Debra...
Sondra S. (Tutchings) Schoenegge
Dec 26, 2023
Sondra (Tutchings) Schoenegge, age 87, of Norwalk, passed away December 26, 2023, at the Willows at Bellevue, after several bouts with pneumonia.
Sandy was born November 8, 1936, in Norwalk, and graduated in 1954 from Norwalk High School. She attended Ohio University, where she met her husband, "Doc" Schoenegge. When he was offered a teaching position in...
Dorothy M. Smith
Dec 10, 2023
Dorothy M. Smith, age 93, of Castalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
She was born April 4, 1930, to Theodore and Nellie (Wood) Beighley in New Castle, PA. She moved to Castalia in 1957, where she remained until residing in the Willows of Bellevue in 2022. She was a member...
Paul C. Wiedenheft
Dec 6, 2023
Paul C. Wiedenheft, age 84, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, with his daughter and son at his bedside; after being under hospice care for the entire year.
He was born October 11, 1939, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1957, where he was the class...
Jason E. Heishman
Dec 3, 2023
Jason E. Heishman, 53, of Vickery, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Dec. 3, 2023, at his residence.
He was born November 12, 1970, in Fremont, and was a 1989 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a mechanic and maintenance technician for the Heinz Company for 8 years. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family....

