James Kittle

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 9:00AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Saturday, June 30th, 2012

James Kittle

James Kittle, 65, of Celina, died June 28, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.

He was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Celina, to Naaman Eugene and Vera Maxine (Gordon) Kittle. On Oct. 16, 1998, he married Janet Forlow, who survives.

Other survivors are children, James Jr. (Susie) Kittle, Celina, Christina (Rusty) James, Conroe, Texas, Jeff Kittle, Celina, Julie (Scott) Bell, Van Wert, and Cory (Amy) Kittle, Celina; stepchildren, Kim (Randy) Klausing, Ohio City, Dawn (Bill) Ream, St. Marys, and Sean (Beth) O'Connor, Fort Recovery; siblings, John (Pat) Kittle, St. Henry, Gordon Kittle, Rockford, Sam (Carol) Kittle, St. Marys, Marion (Sue) Claxton, Celina, and twin brother Jerry Kittle, Arizona; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Deceased are a daughter, Brandy Kittle, and a stepdaughter, Tammy O'Connor.

He worked for Mersman Brothers as a supervisor and for Carolina Cabinets as a plant supervisor. He was a member of MCERV for 10 years and a community volunteer for 30 years. He was a volunteer fireman for Mendon for more than 10 years.

Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Mark Wakeland officiating.

Calling is 5-9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mercer Memory Gardens.

Condolences may be made at www.hogenkamfh.com

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