Bonnie Barna

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.

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Bonnie Barna

Bonnie Barna, age 76, of rural Celina passed away at 10:30 pm on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.

She was born January 20, 1941 in Celina, OH to the late Ralph and Mildred Brehm. She was preceded in death by husbands Wayne Blankenbeckler and Robert Barna.

Surviving are her sister Candy (Howie) Courtney; Son, Donald Crawford of Churubusco, IN; Grandchildren Kaelia, Jamie & Landon, Step children Robin (Susan) Barna, Ellen (Don) Stuckey of Auburn, IN and Roberta Jo Barna of Hollywood, CA; Step Grandchildren Nick and Jake Barna, Sarah Rose, Gretchen, Josh, Joe and Noah Stuckey and four great grandchildren.

She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Rockford. Over the years she was active in the choir, consistory, secretary and newsletter editor.

A "Remember Bonnie Day" will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3:30 PM. It will be held at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ at 1538 Oregon Road, Rockford, OH. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.

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