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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Monday, March 2nd, 2015
Albert Heitkamp
Albert "Al" Leo Heitkamp, 83, Rockford, entered into rest at 12:55 a.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
Al was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Minster, to the late Roman and Elanora (Schemmel) Heitkamp. On July 28, 1956, he married Connie Sue Stetler, who passed Jan. 29, 2003.
Surviving are a son and daughter, Mark (Tina) Heitkamp, Rockford, and Vickie (Kevin) Fultz, Orland Park, Ill.; brothers, Robert (Charlene) Heitkamp, Cassella, and Jim (Barb) Heitkamp, Piqua; a sister, Janet Stevens, Lompoc, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Rosie Heitkamp, New Bremen; five grandchildren, Bryttany (Wes) Harrison, Venedocia, Marcas and Peyton Heitkamp, Rockford, and Molly and Emily Fultz, Orland Park, Ill. He was able to meet and spoil his great-grandson, Dalton Harrison, as well.
Also deceased are two brothers, Paul and Joseph Heitkamp; two sisters, Mildred Heitkamp and Rogene Brown; and two brothers-in-law, Tom Stevens and Russel Brown.
Al originally lived in Cassella. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He moved to Rockford in 1956 and then went to work for General Electric in Decatur, Ind. He retired from there after 25 years of service.
Al was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Celina VFW Post 5713 and the Honor Guard for American Legion Post 508, Rockford. He was an avid sports fan and a Little League coach for over 20 years. He also was in charge of the Rockford Little League program for 10 years.
He could still be found cheering on the kids playing baseball or softball after his coaching years. He was a Parkway football fan when his grandson played. Al loved fishing and trying his hand at casinos. He would always cruise around town in his golf cart and check out the latest news at TJ's.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford, Father Thomas Brenberger officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford. A VFW service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a rosary prayer service will begin at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Rockford Recreation Legacy Fund or St. Teresa Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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