Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
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Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Gail Becker
Gail L. Becker, 89, rural Spencerville, died 6:20 p.m. Sept. 8, 2011, at her daughter's home in Elida.
She was born Jan. 30, 1922, in St. Marys to Harry and Lulu Seewer Whetstone. On Jan. 13, 1941, she married Owen O. Becker, who died Nov. 20, 1990.
Surviving are four children, Gary (Angie) Becker, Celina, Bill (Linda) Becker, Spencerville, Randy (Debbie) Becker, Bluffton, and Debbie (Dave) Bowman, Elida; two brothers, Freeman Whetstone, Jackson, Mich., and Kenny (Evelyn) Whetstone, Celina; three sisters, Mary Lou (Junior) Boroff, St. Marys, Norma Poppe, Spencerville, and Ruth Ann Osborn, Bryan; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Also deceased are two infant sons, Ronald and David; two brothers, Paul and Glen Whetstone; and a sister, Bea Miller.
She was a member of the Monticello United Brethren Church and it's Women's Missionary Group. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, Pastor Andrew Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Monticello United Brethren Church or St. Rita's Hospice.
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