Susan Berg

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, February 9th, 2019

Susan Berg

Susan K. Berg, 55, passed away on February 7, 2019, at 7:25 am, at Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was born April 18, 1963 in Lima, OH, to Robert and Joan (Marker) Gehr who both preceded her in death.

Susan graduated from Spencerville High School in 1981. Her and Ned attended United Methodist Church in New Knoxville.

She loved working at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community, she had a special gift with working with the elderly. Susan also worked at Kah's Nursery, where she enjoyed caring for various plants. She found great joy in putting a smile on everyone's face.

Agape Ministry Inc was one of her favorite places to shop, she found so many great deals and felt very proud in the decorations she would purchase. Susan also loved spending time with Ned, they both found enjoyment in flying around the area in his Cessna 172. They also loved going on sporadic adventures.

Susan is survived by her, fiancé, Ned Koenig of New Bremen, OH, children, Richard Brinkman of Wapakoneta, OH, Nick Brinkman of Wapakoneta, OH, Leah (Jordan) Schott of New Knoxville, OH, Libby (Dustin Noffsinger) Brinkman of Anna, OH, siblings, Debbie (John) Fuchs of Columbus, OH, Robert "Jay" (Marna) Gehr of Elida, OH, Denise (Rex) Cramer of Spencerville, OH, Walter (Janet) Gehr of Wren, OH, brother-in-law, Buzz Herold of Elida, OH, grandchildren, Emma Brinkman of Spencerville, OH, Jack Brinkman of Spencerville, OH, other family members, Jamie (Stephanie) Berg of New Bremen, OH, and Jesse Berg of Celina, OH.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Herold.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Shawnee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Agape Ministry Inc., 1220 E. Spring Street, St. Marys, OH 45885 or to the family during this difficult time.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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