Michael Keeling

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 5th, 2018

Michael Keeling

Michael J. Keeling, age 53, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on January 26, 2018.

He was born May 24, 1964 in Lima, Ohio to the late Vernon C. and Katheryn (Sanner) Keeling.

Survivors include four sons, Ryan Keeling, Celina, Matt Keeling, Columbus, Ohio, Andrew Keeling, Celina, and Josh Keeling, Massachusetts; a brother, Denny (Marg) Keeling, Celina; a sister, Sharron (Devon) Hooks, Florida; a half-brother, Richard (Janice) Blakley, Indiana; and a granddaughter, Emma Sue Keeling.

Mike was a 1982 graduate of Celina Senior High School.

A gathering of friends will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, February 11, 2018 in New Start Church, Celina, with Pastor John Mobley officiating. A gathering of friends will also be held from 4:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Light House Baptist Church, Celina, with Pastor Tony Richmond officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Keeling family.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

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