Alice Guggenbiller

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.

Friday, December 17th, 2021

Alice Guggenbiller

Alice C. Guggenbiller, 86, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland, Indiana.

She was born on September 20, 1935, in Bradford, Ohio, to the late Alva and Ellen (Bulcher) Barga.

In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married on May 6, 1958, Sylvester "Ves" Guggenbiller, who died on February 13, 2018; her grandson, Vince Martyne; her 8 brothers and 4 sisters; and her 3 brothers-in-law and 4 sisters-in-law.

Alice was a graduate of Jackson High School in Union City, Ohio. She spent a majority of her life tending to her family and also worked for Sunnyside Eggs for nearly 19 years. Alice volunteered for the Darke County Board of Elections as a poll worker for many years. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Sharpsburg and volunteered as a religion teacher for over 5 years. Alice enjoyed going bowling, fishing, playing cards, especially with her boys on Thursday night, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and most importantly, being with her family. She was a great baker and was known for her sugar cookies.

Alice is survived by her children, Jerry (Marilyn) Guggenbiller of Fort Recovery, Dave (Linda) Guggenbiller of Portland, Indiana, Deb (Tony) Martyne of Portland, Indiana, Jim (Pat) Guggenbiller of St. Peter, Ohio, and Joan (Denny) Heitkamp of Fort Recovery; her 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; and siblings, Rose Pursley of Kansas City, Kansas, and Robert (Karen) Barga of Greenville, Ohio.

A Mass of Christian of Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 20, 2021, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Sharpsburg, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Guests may visit with Alice's family on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Monday from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

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