Zachary Kelch

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.

Monday, February 20th, 2017

Zachary Kelch

Zachary Robert Kelch age 16, of North Star, Ohio passed away at 2:55 A.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Russia, Ohio.

Zachary was born June 22, 2000, in Troy, Ohio to Lance & Tracey Kelch of North Star and Paula (Miller) & Greg Scott of Versailles.

In addition to his parents, Zachary is also survived by his siblings, Morgan Kelch, Karl Kelch and Madilyn Kelch; step-siblings, Amber Dross of Bradford, Allison Dross of Covington and Chad Dross of North Star; maternal grandparents, Bob & Mary Miller of Versailles; paternal grandfather, Julius Hierholzer of St. Henry; good friend, Sarah Kremer; and numerous aunts, uncles cousins and friends.

Zachary was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Valbert Kelch; and paternal grandmother, Betty Hierholzer.

Zachary was a junior at Versailles High School. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star and was active in the CCD Program. Zachary was also a member of the Versailles FFA and was a farm hand. He enjoyed canoeing, skiing and hanging out with his friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star with Rev. Fr. David L. Zink celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in North Star.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the church.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

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