James Kittle

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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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